CEOs Convene at Crain 's Future of NYC Conference - The economic slowdown remains front and center as some of the most influential CEOs convene at the Crain’s "Future of NYC" conference. Business chiefs that have been affected by the recession are brainstorming on ways to ride out these troubled times.
Fear Keeps Commercial Real Estate In Turmoil - Even though the commercial real estate market is a little better than at the first of the year, there is an enormous amount of turmoil left according to Barry Gosin, Newmark Knight Frank CEO. The chief executive of one of the world’s largest commercial real estate firms said fear is a main reason investors are not getting loans refinanced.
General Motors: Bankruptcy or Bust? - In an effort to save automakers General Motors and ultimately Chrysler, the U.S. government is calling for a plan that would split GM into a good car/bad car company and request for the struggling automaker to file for a pre-arranged bankruptcy. Auto industry legends weigh in on President Obama’s push for the right solution.
Governors: What Obama Should Do For Economy - As President-elect Barack Obama plans heads into office in a few short days, the nation's governors discuss their key economic concerns in their states—including unemployment and the stimulus package—and what the new president should do to relieve some of the fears of this struggling economy.
Opportunities Still 'Trump' Weakened Economy - A deep slide in the fourth quarter GDP, lowered consumer sentiment and a continuing saga of troubled banks has not changed Ivanka Trump's outlook on potential opportunities for long-term buyers in the real estate market. Daughter of "The Donald," Trump says business can still survive and thrive even though the slowdown is felt by every industry.
Revamping Healthcare: Will Obama's Plan Work? - While President Obama pushes his plan for healthcare reform, some skeptics argue that his proposal lacks the fiscal requirements and business ramifications that clearly define a successful system. Political and business insiders say that leaning away from a Socialist method and focusing on free enterprise may be key attributes of a future plan.