Posts tagged olympics

While you would think a worldwide event like the Olympics would be a great boon to the local community and small businesses, that isn’t always the case. London has been called a “ghost town” as a result of the current games, reports the Belfast Telegraph.  We spoke to three business owners in areas surrounding former Olympic venues.  (via When a City Wins an Olympic Bid, Do Small Businesses Lose? : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum)
While you would think a worldwide event like the Olympics would be a great boon to the local community and small businesses, that isn’t always the case. London has been called a “ghost town” as a result of the current games, reports the Belfast Telegraph.  

We spoke to three business owners in areas surrounding former Olympic venues. 

(via When a City Wins an Olympic Bid, Do Small Businesses Lose? : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Olympic figure skating gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi chats with OPEN Forum about her new venture, a lifestyle brand devoted to philanthropy. (via Olympic Entrepreneurs: Kristi Yamaguchi, Ice Skater and Philanthropist : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum)
Olympic figure skating gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi chats with OPEN Forum about her new venture, a lifestyle brand devoted to philanthropy.

(via Olympic Entrepreneurs: Kristi Yamaguchi, Ice Skater and Philanthropist : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum)

 “I think being an entrepreneur is similar to having the Olympic spirit. You need to be passionate about what you do every day.” The most decorated U.S. gymnast has turned her energy to another challenge in recent years—entrepreneurship. Read all about Shannon Miller’s health and wellness company, Shannon Miller Lifestyle. (via Olympic Entrepreneurs: Shannon Miller, Gymnast and Fitness Guru : Lifestyle :: American Express OPEN Forum)

 “I think being an entrepreneur is similar to having the Olympic spirit. You need to be passionate about what you do every day.”

The most decorated U.S. gymnast has turned her energy to another challenge in recent years—entrepreneurship. Read all about Shannon Miller’s health and wellness company, Shannon Miller Lifestyle.

(via Olympic Entrepreneurs: Shannon Miller, Gymnast and Fitness Guru : Lifestyle :: American Express OPEN Forum)

“I could continue living a fabulously yuppified life or quit and do something that would give back to the community as a whole.” Our series on Olympian entrepreneurs kicks off with former U.S. rower Mary Mazzio, who left a cushy job at a law firm to start her socially conscious film production company 50 Eggs. (via Olympic Entrepreneurs: Mary Mazzio, Rower and Filmmaker : Lifestyle :: American Express OPEN Forum)

“I could continue living a fabulously yuppified life or quit and do something that would give back to the community as a whole.”

Our series on Olympian entrepreneurs kicks off with former U.S. rower Mary Mazzio, who left a cushy job at a law firm to start her socially conscious film production company 50 Eggs.

(via Olympic Entrepreneurs: Mary Mazzio, Rower and Filmmaker : Lifestyle :: American Express OPEN Forum)