Kvaerner tries to reassure black business leaders

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Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard president Harold Rafdal met with the African American Chamber of Commerce to respond to complaints that the company has not been awarding enough contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses. Rafdal and Gary Thompson, Kvaerner's coordinator for construction told the 80 atendees at the civic group's breakfast how to become subcontractors. Rafdal's inability to identify the minority firms that had supposedly received $12.5 million and $60 million in contracts caused a show of skepticism among the participants.

Public affairs, Ship Building and Repairing, Shipbuilding & Repair

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Kvaerner shipyard gets new leader

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Philadelphia, Penn.-based Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer. Ronald J. McAlear, a Litton Avondale Industries Inc. vice president, is a veteran maritime executive.

Ship and Boat Building and Repairing, Ship & Boat Building, Ship and Boat Building, Transportation equipment industry

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A 'Powerhouse' on the job and courtside

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. president in a strong leader. The articel discusses the strengths that makes him one of the most respected and admired capitalists in American today

Sales, profits & dividends, Property & Liability Insurance, Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, Surety insurance, Property and casualty insurance, Company Profile, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., BRK.A

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