It’s a trade show the organizers have eagerly awaited—an in-person event that was impossible to consider before because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees from around the U.S. are signing in at kiosks, smiling as they clip on nametags and greet colleagues they haven’t seen for so, so long. Here’s the catch: Just as many attendees […]
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Bill Oliver – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
The flashing lights and ringing bells still let everyone know you’ve won big at the slot machine. But there are subtler ways guests benefit when they visit casinos run by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, says Bill Oliver. The nation’s CIO since 2005, he’s adding features like wireless technology and easier payments, timing […]
Matthew Levin – Worcester Red Sox
The team’s boss being a dedicated baseball man, he has a pet peeve about long lines at the concessions. A fan’s attention should be on the field, Larry Lucchino makes clear as President/CEO Emeritus of the Boston Red Sox, and as the principal owner and chairman of its top minor league affiliate. Besides, it’s bad […]
Bryan Bishop – Pyrotecnico
The Kings of Leon are playing to a full house—actually, it’s a full field. The night is getting chilly, but as the bottles are passed and the red Solo cups are filled, the crowd’s warmth spreads like the wail of the fiddle. As the band reaches its crescendo, the night sky behind the stage platform […]
