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C. Kemmons Wilson

though operated by a different owner, would be nearly an exact replica of the others, with such amenities as air conditioning, color television and a swimming pool. Because of Wilson’s strict standards and intensive licensee training programs at “Holiday Inn... View Details

Keywords: Restaurants & Lodging

01 Jun 2008
News

Understanding the Digital Frontier

LI AND BERNOFF: Executives can’t afford to turn their backs on social networking. Nothing gives CEOs and marketers instant heartburn more than seeing their hard-won brand equity hijacked by forces beyond their control — too often by... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne; Management

12 Apr 2017
Blog Post

2+2er Pursues HBS/HKS Joint Degree

grain by offering generous need-based aid. What could have easily been cost prohibitive proved to be more affordable than I could have imagined due to the generosity of the school and its alumni. If you are interested but are concerned... View Details

24 Apr 2014
News

SHE builds confidence, promotes education, and creates jobs

Elizabeth Scharpf (MBA/MPA 2007) founded a business that improves the health and hygiene of millions of women. But her goal is much bigger: empowering women by fostering entrepreneurship. Sustainable Health Enterprises (SHE) brings View Details

01 Apr 1998
News

Snapshot: Gary DiCamillo, Polaroid's CEO

filmless camera with CD-ROM software that captures and edits images on personal computers, and the PDC-2000, an affordable digital camera for industrial and commercial photographers. DiCamillo takes a somewhat cautious approach, however,... View Details

Keywords: Nancy O. Perry

24 Apr 2014
News

Outside-the-box innovation for off-the-grid energy

model for delivering electricity to off-grid populations in the world. “There are 1.2 billion people who have no access to electricity,” Jaegle says. “Millions cannot afford grid power or rely on it; elementa uses proven technology in a... View Details

Portrait Project

Martin Eston

generations of my family, whose sacrifice and perseverance afforded me a world of opportunity. I will be open. Out of optimism for anybody who is one kindred spirit away from salvaging a bright future from the shadows of a compromised... View Details

Portrait Project

Marc Ricks

to be the type of consultant that delivers insight, honesty, and value to clients. Over time it means using my training to help improve the lives of people who cannot afford my billing rate, but whose needs are so much more significant.... View Details

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Benefits & Compensation | Employment

country. Time Off See Harvard’s generous vacation, holiday, sick time, and family leave policies. Medical & Dental Quality and affordability are the hallmarks of Harvard’s medical and dental plans. Work/Life Balance Harvard offers an... View Details

01 Jun 2024
News

Elevator Pitch: Bridging the Gap

Anas Aljumaily (MBA 2017) Elian Pres-Gurwits (MBA 2018) Cofounders, Gently Concept: Focused on urban markets, Gently is a last-mile delivery service that uses predictive analytics, electric trucks, and “nano-fulfillment” centers to provide sustainable, affordable... View Details

Keywords: logistics; EVs; delivery; nanofulfillment; entrepreneurship

30 Mar 2015
News

Leveraging the power of yes

programs as well as its efforts to distill and disseminate best practices by understanding the true social impact of investing in early-stage companies that provide affordable access to agricultural inputs, high-quality education, clean... View Details

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Sahar Maisha | MBA

addresses critical gaps in accessibility and affordability across various industries, with a focus on consumer technology. I aspire to create scalable products that make a meaningful impact on people's lives, fulfilling gaps that... View Details

Portrait Project

Tomiwa Igun

who could afford diesel-powered generators. Conditioned to expect inconsistent electricity supply, my life was impacted in many ways. At home, I could not study at night until my father returned to turn on the generator. At boarding... View Details

01 Feb 2000
News

No Place Like Home

Illustration by Mercedes McDonald. Orchard Gardens photo by Ed Quinn/Saba In many parts of the country, housing costs and shortages have begun to show signs of adversely affecting corporations, workers, and local economies. Affordable... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

01 Mar 2013
News

Sea of Dreams

employees. A skilled shipfitter named Gale Tribble had been crouching and crawling in cramped spaces for 43 of his 62 years. His body was falling apart, but he could not afford to retire. Osly Heinandez, just 21 years old, knew the work... View Details

Keywords: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles; Finance; Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; Manufacturing

Portrait Project

Brian Sykes

Franciscan, I yearn to revitalize the city. Provide the mentally ill with help they so desperately need. Build affordable housing. Purge the sidewalks of broken glass and human waste. I’ll make San Francisco a place people are proud to... View Details

18 May 2017
News

Pioneer Spirit

program in the 1960s to his role today as president and CEO of Pioneer Group, which creates affordable housing through the renovation and preservation of historic buildings in the American Midwest. Freeman grew up in a small Kansas town,... View Details

Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman

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Financial Aid | MBA

Financial Aid Increasing Access. Improving Opportunity. Harvard Business School (HBS) is committed to improving financial access and affordability for talented future leaders from all backgrounds. HBS offers generous aid throughout your... View Details

01 Dec 2001
News

Cable Gal

part-time. The old fires still burn, however, even though she is profoundly at peace. "I'm very tough, I'm very competitive," declared McCollough, who cites her strong Christian beliefs and church work as affording her a deep inner calm.... View Details

Keywords: Telecommunications; Information

Glen W. Bell

Bell foresaw the possibilities for fast food restaurants in the early 60’s, and in so doing, built an 800+ chain business. He is principally responsible for making Mexican fast food (especially tacos) accessible and affordable for all... View Details