Sep 3, 2020 | Blog, Family Businesses
The Bechtel Group Foundation will donate $3 million to communities across the world coping with the coronavirus pandemic, in partnership with the crowdfunding nonprofit GlobalGiving. The newly established Bechtel COVID-19 Relief Fund will support local nonprofit...
Aug 31, 2020 | Blog, Family Businesses
Tyson Foods is launching weekly on-site coronavirus testing for employees at all 140 of its U.S. production facilities, making it one of the first major American employers to commit to such regular and expansive testing of its workforce. The food conglomerate behind...
Aug 26, 2020 | Blog, Family Businesses
As General Motors and other companies push to make ventilators to help COVID-19 patients streaming into U.S. hospitals, the Lee Company of Westbrook, Conn., has adjusted its systems to join the effort. The family company, founded in 1948, makes miniature hydraulic...
Aug 24, 2020 | Blog, Family Businesses
It’s a good time to be in the e-commerce business – but not exactly an easy time. “We didn’t think a global pandemic would be good for e-commerce, but it’s been fantastic for our business,” said Eric Weisser, senior vice president and majority owner of Weisser...
Aug 22, 2020 | Blog, Family Businesses
Symptomatic employees in Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois will be tested at area healthcare facilities in order to get results within 24 hours. Ford announced on May 16 that it had signed contracts with health systems in four metro areas with major company...
Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Family Businesses
In the midst of the COVID-19 surge in the United States, help has been needed across many fronts as the nation deals with an unprecedented pandemic. This year’s NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola program is more than just a military appreciation platform – it’s a...
