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Eli Lilly — affordability of insulin for diabetes greatly improved
by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire senior correspondent •
Eli Lilly and others in the pharmaceutical industry are on the front lines of research and innovation, according to Nathaniel Miles, the vice president for strategic initiatives at Eli Lilly. Miles led a spirited discussion at the National Newspaper Publishers…
Byron Allen expands empire with purchase of Fox Regional Sports Networks
by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia •
One year ago, Byron Allen made a historic purchase of The Weather Channel for $300 million along with The Weather Channel’s streaming service, Local Now. However, the businessman, comedian, and executive, was just getting started. A week ago, it was…
Basketball legend Magic Johnson enhances business portfolio while helping minorities
by Stacy M. Brown, Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer •
When Earvin “Magic” Johnson starred in the NBA, there proved no better assist man than No. 32. With seemingly great ease and the grace of a ballet dancer, the “Magic Man” helped turn ordinary players into stars and good players…
NBA Hall of Famer ‘Magic’ Johnson describes path to business success
by Starla Muhammad, Special from The Final Call •
COLUMBUS, Ohio (NNPA, FinalCall.com) — Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson is easily considered one of the greatest basketball players in history. But it’s his strategic business moves off the court that have made the five-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer a…