Specializing in managing and developing regional malls and shopping centers, Glimcher Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust based in Columbus, Ohio. The company has over 23 malls and three community centers being managed.
As one of the country’s leading retail estate investment trusts, they have a portfolio of open air centers, fashion outlets and enclosed regional malls throughout the country. Since its founding more than 50 years ago, the business has evolved from a family-owned company involved in developing anchored strip centers and single tenant to a business focused on high quality malls. The company has gone public in January 1994 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GRT.
It was Herb Glimcher who started the business as the Glimcher Company and later on formed the Glimcher Realty Trust in the 1990s. Because of the loss of the business in 2008, Standard & Poor’s lowered their credit rating as a result of their declining trust portfolio.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Movado, Inc.: Classic Timepieces
Ask any connoisseur of watches if they know Movado and they would definitely tell you a lot about the company’s history and the brand names it carries. One of the trusted manufacturers of signature timepieces, Movado, Inc. is known for its iconic Museum Watch which was designed by American designer Nathan George Horwitt in 1947.
Anyone with a good taste in timepieces would know that Movado Group, Inc. is a world renowned manufacturer and distributor of nine respected brand names. The company was started in Switzerland in 1881 by Achilles Ditesheim and was then purchased in 1983 by Gedalio Grinberg, a Cuban born Jew. Grinberg and his family were known for fleeing the Marxist Revolution of Fidel Castro in 1960.
The brand names the business carries include Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, ESQ by Movado, Concord, Movado, Ebel and Juicy Couture. Prior to using the name Movado, the business was originally named Esperanto which means “movement” although the business’ incorrect translation is “always in motion”. The incorrect translation has been made part of the company’s logo and advertising campaigns. Some of their watch models carry Esperanto names like Fiero (pride), Brila (brilliant), Bela (beautiful), Belamodo (beautiful fashion) and Linio (line).
Though the company is made famous for its Museum Watch, the business was never authorized to produce the design at first. In 1948, they started copying the design of Horwitts and finally settled with him in 1975 for $29,000. After Horwitt’s death, the company heavily promoted his works and the designs of the Museum Watch. In 1960, the collection was added to the Museum of Modern Art. World renowned photographer Edward Steichen praised the works of Horwitt say his designs “are the only truly original and beautiful one for such an object.”
Because of the truly beautiful and one of kind designs they produce, Movado watches are made part of the permanent collections of museums worldwide. They have over 200 international awards and 100 patents.
Anyone with a good taste in timepieces would know that Movado Group, Inc. is a world renowned manufacturer and distributor of nine respected brand names. The company was started in Switzerland in 1881 by Achilles Ditesheim and was then purchased in 1983 by Gedalio Grinberg, a Cuban born Jew. Grinberg and his family were known for fleeing the Marxist Revolution of Fidel Castro in 1960.
The brand names the business carries include Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, ESQ by Movado, Concord, Movado, Ebel and Juicy Couture. Prior to using the name Movado, the business was originally named Esperanto which means “movement” although the business’ incorrect translation is “always in motion”. The incorrect translation has been made part of the company’s logo and advertising campaigns. Some of their watch models carry Esperanto names like Fiero (pride), Brila (brilliant), Bela (beautiful), Belamodo (beautiful fashion) and Linio (line).
Though the company is made famous for its Museum Watch, the business was never authorized to produce the design at first. In 1948, they started copying the design of Horwitts and finally settled with him in 1975 for $29,000. After Horwitt’s death, the company heavily promoted his works and the designs of the Museum Watch. In 1960, the collection was added to the Museum of Modern Art. World renowned photographer Edward Steichen praised the works of Horwitt say his designs “are the only truly original and beautiful one for such an object.”
Because of the truly beautiful and one of kind designs they produce, Movado watches are made part of the permanent collections of museums worldwide. They have over 200 international awards and 100 patents.
Friday, February 21, 2014
21st Century Fox’s True Value Unlocked
21st Century Fox was one of the two companies that were established after a 2013 split of News Corporation. The latter was established by Rupert Murdoch in 1979. The company is an American multinational mass media corporation that retained its broadcasting and film assets from News Corporation. Meanwhile, the company’s publishing assets became a part of News Corp. The split was made to ensure that the two companies could operate under a more focused management. According to Murdoch, dividing the companies would unlock their true value and would also enable investors to benefit from separate strategic opportunities.
The broadcasting and film company had started trading on the NASDAQ in July of last year. This was after its shareholders and News Corporation’s board had agreed on the spin off last June 11, 2013. The company’s holdings include Fox Entertainment Group, STAR TV and Sky Italia. It also has stakes in BSkyB and Sky Deutschland.
The broadcasting and film company had started trading on the NASDAQ in July of last year. This was after its shareholders and News Corporation’s board had agreed on the spin off last June 11, 2013. The company’s holdings include Fox Entertainment Group, STAR TV and Sky Italia. It also has stakes in BSkyB and Sky Deutschland.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Dominion Resources: Dominating the Energy Industry
Dominion Resources, Inc., more popularly known simply as Dominion, is an energy and power company based in Richmond, Virginia. It supplies electricity in various parts of Virginia and North Carolina while supplying natural gas to parts of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and eastern North Carolina. The company also operates generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts.
The company’s asset portfolio includes 6,000 miles of electric transmission lines, 27,000 megawatts of power generation, 1,2 trillion cubic feet equivalent of natural gas and oil reserves, and 14,000 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering, and storage pipeline. Dominion also operates the largest natural gas storage facility in the country, amounting to over 975 billion cubic feet of storage capacity. Its Cove Point liquefied natural gas import terminal is among the nation’s busiest and largest facilities of its kind. Dominion is also known to serve over five million retail energy customers in the Midwest, Northeast, and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Furthermore, in 2009, the company was listed on the Fortune 500, taking the 157th spot. A book titled Dominion’s First Century: A Legacy of Service was published in 2010, telling about the company’s 100-year history.
Dominion’s roots can be traced back to the Colonial era through a number pf predecessor companies that operated street lighting, canal and river barging, railways, and electric trolleys. In 1795, Dominion’s legacy began as some dams were built along the Appomattox River for industrial use. In 1909, the company started operating as an investor-owned electric utility service provider. Back then, its name was Virginia Railway & Power Company, which was founded by Frank Jay Gould. In 1925, the company name was changed to Virginia Electric and Power Company or VEPCO. In 1940, Dominion doubled its service territory after merging with the Virginia Public Service Company.
Throughout the 80s and 90s, the company initiated a series of expansions, both domestically and internationally, into both regulated and non-regulated energy businesses. In 2000, they acquired Consolidated Natural Gas Co., adding natural gas service into their energy delivery network.
The company’s asset portfolio includes 6,000 miles of electric transmission lines, 27,000 megawatts of power generation, 1,2 trillion cubic feet equivalent of natural gas and oil reserves, and 14,000 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering, and storage pipeline. Dominion also operates the largest natural gas storage facility in the country, amounting to over 975 billion cubic feet of storage capacity. Its Cove Point liquefied natural gas import terminal is among the nation’s busiest and largest facilities of its kind. Dominion is also known to serve over five million retail energy customers in the Midwest, Northeast, and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Furthermore, in 2009, the company was listed on the Fortune 500, taking the 157th spot. A book titled Dominion’s First Century: A Legacy of Service was published in 2010, telling about the company’s 100-year history.
Dominion’s roots can be traced back to the Colonial era through a number pf predecessor companies that operated street lighting, canal and river barging, railways, and electric trolleys. In 1795, Dominion’s legacy began as some dams were built along the Appomattox River for industrial use. In 1909, the company started operating as an investor-owned electric utility service provider. Back then, its name was Virginia Railway & Power Company, which was founded by Frank Jay Gould. In 1925, the company name was changed to Virginia Electric and Power Company or VEPCO. In 1940, Dominion doubled its service territory after merging with the Virginia Public Service Company.
Throughout the 80s and 90s, the company initiated a series of expansions, both domestically and internationally, into both regulated and non-regulated energy businesses. In 2000, they acquired Consolidated Natural Gas Co., adding natural gas service into their energy delivery network.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Advanced Energy Industries Inc.: Providing Industries with Reliable Conversion Solutions
Advanced Energy Industries operates in regional centers in Asia, Europe and in North America. Founded in 1981, the company emerged as a leader in reliable conversion solutions that are used in the manufacturing of thin-film plasma and solar energy generation.
The power and control technologies the business markets are used for semiconductors, solar cells, architectural glass, data storage products and flat panel displays. The thin films these businesses manufacture are found in everyday products like window glass, solar panels, computers, cars and cell phones. For more than 30 years, the company has helped thin-film manufacturing and solar energy companies find growth and innovation through the various solutions they offer. It is also through these solutions that companies are able to gain marketplace advantage.
Operating under their core values of quality and environmental stewardship, Advanced Energy has consistently met customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and product performance. These claims are validated by their ISO 9001:2008 certification in various facilities around the world.
The power and control technologies the business markets are used for semiconductors, solar cells, architectural glass, data storage products and flat panel displays. The thin films these businesses manufacture are found in everyday products like window glass, solar panels, computers, cars and cell phones. For more than 30 years, the company has helped thin-film manufacturing and solar energy companies find growth and innovation through the various solutions they offer. It is also through these solutions that companies are able to gain marketplace advantage.
Operating under their core values of quality and environmental stewardship, Advanced Energy has consistently met customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and product performance. These claims are validated by their ISO 9001:2008 certification in various facilities around the world.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Dr. Gregory Jantz’s Vision: The Center for Counseling and Health Resources
Providing hope-filled and life-affirming recovery programs for addictions, eating disorders, and other afflictions, the internationally renowned Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., offers a whole-person approach to treatment. The acclaimed program integrates physical health, emotional well-being, intellectual growth, relational happiness, nutritional vitality, and spiritual peace. The brainchild of Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of nearly 30 best-selling self-help books and international speaker, The Center for Counseling and Health Resources has received numerous referrals from A&E’s Intervention and from The Dr. Phil Show.
The whole-person recovery system at the licensed treatment facility in Edmonds, Washington, near Seattle, and in cities around the United States and Canada, brings together physicians, registered nurses, counselors, nutritionists, fitness experts, massage therapists, and other professionals to treat the total client. The integrated approach helps in resolving core issues that have led to or exacerbated disorders, addictions, relational conflict, and other problems. Following complete psychological and physiological testing and assessments, a customized program may include specialized art, grocery shopping, and cooking classes. Clients also learn relapse prevention strategies and family reintegration skills. The center addresses vocational and career needs as well.
Intensive treatment programs through the Washington facility and its clinics last from 4 to 12 weeks, with a Transitional Care Program subsequently available. Dr. Jantz also counsels parents and their offspring on communication strategies for raising healthy children and strengthening family bonds. Endorsed by Dr. Abram Hoffer, a psychiatrist respected worldwide, The Center for Counseling additionally offers a Personal Wellness Recovery Program for celebrities, major athletes, executives, and other high-profile professionals. The customized, multi-dimensional targeted-recovery program takes place in a private, confidential setting. Dr. Jantz has discussed his treatment and the center on various national media outlets, such as USA Today, the New York Post, Forbes magazine, and CNN. In Seattle, he shares his expertise and philosophy on whole-person treatment and other topics on a weekly radio show on KCIS 630AM, a Christian station.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Actuate Corp: The BIRT Company
Actuate Corporation is a publicly traded business on the NASDAQ with an annualized revenue of $119 million. It is a computer software company based in San Mateo, California and is also known as the BIRT Company. Its end products help developers and end users come up with an environment to design and deploy custom and ad hoc reports. It is the founder of the Eclipse BIRT open source project, a development environment for data visualizations.
There are more than 3 million BIRT developers and OEMs that utilize the products of Actuate. Through Actuate’s software, they are able to build scalable and secure solutions that will help them save time and improve the brand experience for their customers. The business is also responsible and developing the BIRT iHub, a world class deployment platform that helps developers be more productive on their customer-facing applications.
The CCM software of Actuate helps end users manage customer communications better. It allows them to access disparate sources of content in multiple formats, archive high volumes of content, manage the content Lifecycle flow and send all of these data to mobile and table devices and various electronic document systems. Whether you are targeting hundreds or millions of users, the business can aid you in delivering personalized data visualization and analytics securely.
The company also partners with other Big Data companies like Hortonworks, PivotalHD, VMware and Cloudera to help end users create the application needed for their breakthrough. Long before Big Data became a popular platform, the company was already using it for their own consumption. They have built their systems on scale and data integration.
The main commercial offerings of the business include BIRT iHub for BIRT-based custom business intelligence and information applications deployment, BIRT Content Services for data and document transformation, personalization, processing and archival and BIRT Analytics for Big Data analytics.
There are more than 3 million BIRT developers and OEMs that utilize the products of Actuate. Through Actuate’s software, they are able to build scalable and secure solutions that will help them save time and improve the brand experience for their customers. The business is also responsible and developing the BIRT iHub, a world class deployment platform that helps developers be more productive on their customer-facing applications.
The CCM software of Actuate helps end users manage customer communications better. It allows them to access disparate sources of content in multiple formats, archive high volumes of content, manage the content Lifecycle flow and send all of these data to mobile and table devices and various electronic document systems. Whether you are targeting hundreds or millions of users, the business can aid you in delivering personalized data visualization and analytics securely.
The company also partners with other Big Data companies like Hortonworks, PivotalHD, VMware and Cloudera to help end users create the application needed for their breakthrough. Long before Big Data became a popular platform, the company was already using it for their own consumption. They have built their systems on scale and data integration.
The main commercial offerings of the business include BIRT iHub for BIRT-based custom business intelligence and information applications deployment, BIRT Content Services for data and document transformation, personalization, processing and archival and BIRT Analytics for Big Data analytics.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.: A Global Electronics Leader
Dr. Felix Zandman is the person behind the founding of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. The company has just celebrated its 50th anniversary last February 23, 2012. As a leader in the global electronics industry, the business manufactures semiconductors and passive electronic components.
In its more than 50 years of existence, the business has grown to become a giant in the industry with annualized revenue of more than $2.5 billion. Its growth is mainly attributed to various acquisitions it has made. It has snatched businesses like Vitramon, Sprague, Dale, General Semiconductor, BCcomponents, Beyschlag Sfernice, and Draloric. Through these buyouts, the business has come up with an unmatched portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive components. The company’s manufacturing plants are located in Asia, Europe, Israel and in the Americas.
As a publicly traded business, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. As of, there are about 20,000 employees around the world that are keeping the business running smoothly.
In its more than 50 years of existence, the business has grown to become a giant in the industry with annualized revenue of more than $2.5 billion. Its growth is mainly attributed to various acquisitions it has made. It has snatched businesses like Vitramon, Sprague, Dale, General Semiconductor, BCcomponents, Beyschlag Sfernice, and Draloric. Through these buyouts, the business has come up with an unmatched portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive components. The company’s manufacturing plants are located in Asia, Europe, Israel and in the Americas.
As a publicly traded business, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. As of, there are about 20,000 employees around the world that are keeping the business running smoothly.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Westar Energy, Inc.: Kansas’s Largest Electric Company
Serving over 690,000 customers that are residential, commercial and industrial in nature, Westar Energy is considered as the largest electric company in Kansas. The business is investor owned and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Part of the assets of the business is their 29,100 miles of distribution lines, 6,300 miles of transmission lines and its 12 power plants that are capable of producing 27,000,000 megawatt-hours of electricity per year. By land area, the business services 10,130 square miles in east and east-central Kansas. It keeps its headquarter in Topeka, Kansas. The business also owns and generates their power supply from nuclear energy, natural gas, wind, coal and landfill gas generation.
The American Power & Light Company take credit for the foundation of the Kansas Gas and Electric Company in 1909. It organized the business to start its operation in the areas of Frontenac, Pittsburg and Wichita. In just one year, the business showed its rapid growth by serving three communities and over 5,500 customers. This company will soon merge with the Kansas Power and Light Company, which received its financial backing from Illinois Power and Light Corporation. When the two businesses merged in 1992, it created the Western Resources. By this time, the business was already servicing three states and has over 560,000 electric customers and more than 1.06 million of natural gas users. It was not until 2002 that the shareholders of the business agreed to the change of name from Western Resources to Westar Energy.
The generation portfolio of the company includes Murry Gill Energy Center, La Cygne Energy Center, Emporia Energy Center, Abilene Energy Center, Neosho Energy Center, Spring Creek Energy Center, Tecumseh Energy Center and Rolling Meadow Landfill Gas to Energy Plant among others. The company also showed its involvement with the community by volunteering with charitable and non-profitable organizations.
Part of the assets of the business is their 29,100 miles of distribution lines, 6,300 miles of transmission lines and its 12 power plants that are capable of producing 27,000,000 megawatt-hours of electricity per year. By land area, the business services 10,130 square miles in east and east-central Kansas. It keeps its headquarter in Topeka, Kansas. The business also owns and generates their power supply from nuclear energy, natural gas, wind, coal and landfill gas generation.
The American Power & Light Company take credit for the foundation of the Kansas Gas and Electric Company in 1909. It organized the business to start its operation in the areas of Frontenac, Pittsburg and Wichita. In just one year, the business showed its rapid growth by serving three communities and over 5,500 customers. This company will soon merge with the Kansas Power and Light Company, which received its financial backing from Illinois Power and Light Corporation. When the two businesses merged in 1992, it created the Western Resources. By this time, the business was already servicing three states and has over 560,000 electric customers and more than 1.06 million of natural gas users. It was not until 2002 that the shareholders of the business agreed to the change of name from Western Resources to Westar Energy.
The generation portfolio of the company includes Murry Gill Energy Center, La Cygne Energy Center, Emporia Energy Center, Abilene Energy Center, Neosho Energy Center, Spring Creek Energy Center, Tecumseh Energy Center and Rolling Meadow Landfill Gas to Energy Plant among others. The company also showed its involvement with the community by volunteering with charitable and non-profitable organizations.
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