Berkshire Hathaway

GEICO’s Roberts to Retire at the End of 2020, to Be Succeeded by Todd Combs of Berkshire Hathaway

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Monday, December 23, 2019
Insurance, Automotive, General Automotive, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Professional services, Other Automotive, Motorcycles, Blogging, Companies, Economy of the United States, Berkshire Hathaway, GEICO, Todd Combs, Hathaway

Bill Roberts, GEICOs president and CEO, has announced that he will retire from GEICO in December 2020.

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  • Bill Roberts, GEICOs president and CEO, has announced that he will retire from GEICO in December 2020.
  • Roberts began his career with GEICO in 1984 as an officer in the Marketing department.
  • Replacing Bill as CEO will be Todd Combs, one of Berkshire Hathaways investment managers.
  • In addition to becoming GEICOs CEO, Combs will continue to manage $14 billion of investments for Berkshire Hathaway.

GEICO’s Tips for Safe Holiday Entertaining

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Residential Building & Real Estate, Automotive, Construction & Property, Professional services, Women, MEN, General Automotive, Family, Insurance, Consumer, Human resources, Economy, Finance, Service industries, Berkshire Hathaway, Insurance, GEICO, GEICO advertising campaigns

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191221005003/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191221005003/en/
    Hosting a holiday party?
  • Check out these tips from the GEICO Insurance Agency.
  • For more than 80 years, the company has worked to make peoples lives better by protecting policyholders against unexpected events.
  • GEICO sales representatives throughout the country are licensed insurance agents in order to help guide customers through coverage decisions.

Startup Brokerage Diamond Properties Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Companies, Service companies, Economy of the United States, HomeServices of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Hathaway, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Diamond Properties, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, today announced that local real estate veteran Tiffany Curry has formed real estate brokerage Diamond Properties and entered the network as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Diamond Properties.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, today announced that local real estate veteran Tiffany Curry has formed real estate brokerage Diamond Properties and entered the network as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Diamond Properties.
  • Curry said she considered other brands for her company but chose Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for its brand reputation and abundant tools and resources.
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has aligned with Salesforce to deliver world-class technology support to its network members far into the future.
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, based in Irvine, CA, is a real estate brokerage franchise network built for a new era in residential real estate.

Hot Topics Recap: Holiday Showcase 2019

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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Social media, Search engine optimization, Other Communications, Search engine marketing, Publishing, Audio, Video, Blogging, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Supply chain management, Online Retail, Luxury, Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Home Goods, Mobile, Wireless, Other Retail, Wine & Spirits, Tobacco, Supermarket, Specialty, Convenience store, Catalog, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Other Consumer, Other Technology, Women, Seniors, Restaurant, Bar, Internet, Teens, MEN, Children, Data management, Family, Consumer electronics, Technology, Consumer, Economy, Finance, Companies, Berkshire Hathaway, Business Wire, Journalism, News, Investor relations, Wire, Public relations, Press release

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-- Kohls to Gift More Than $3 Million in Grants to Nonprofits Across the Country This Holiday Source: Kohls

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  • MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-- Kohls to Gift More Than $3 Million in Grants to Nonprofits Across the Country This Holiday Source: Kohls
    Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global leader in news release distribution and regulatory disclosure .
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Corporate Social Responsibility Related News Releases and Story Ideas for Reporters, Bloggers and Media Outlets

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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Education, Professional services, Philanthropy, Women, MEN, Other Professional Services, Fund Raising, Foundation, Environment, Consumer, Other Education, Finance, Economy, Companies, Berkshire Hathaway, Business Wire, Hexion Inc., News, Public relations, Investor relations, Wire

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Hexion Partners With TreesLouisville on Beautification Program Source: Hexion Inc.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Hexion Partners With TreesLouisville on Beautification Program Source: Hexion Inc.
    Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global leader in news release distribution and regulatory disclosure .
  • Investor relations, public relations, public policy and marketing professionals rely on Business Wire for secure and accurate distribution of market-moving news and multimedia.
  • Founded in 1961, Business Wire is a trusted source for news organizations, journalists, investment professionals, and regulatory authorities, delivering news directly into editorial systems and leading online news sources via its multi-patented NX Network.
  • Business Wire has 18 newsrooms worldwide to meet the needs of communications professionals and news media.

Apple Rush Company, Inc. announces private label manufacturing contract with UFO Labs

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Companies, Apple Inc., Berkshire Hathaway, Economy of the United States, Industries

TITUSVILLE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Apple Rush Company, Inc. (OTC PINK: APRU) (the company) is proud to announce the signing of a private label/white label agreement with UFO Labs.

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  • TITUSVILLE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Apple Rush Company, Inc. (OTC PINK: APRU) (the company) is proud to announce the signing of a private label/white label agreement with UFO Labs.
  • APRU has provided a turn key solution for UFO Labs and we are excited about where this product can go.
  • As part of this agreement, Apple Rush Company, Inc. became an equity holder in UFO Labs so we have a vested interest in their success.
  • The Apple Rush Company, Inc., through its subsidiary APRU, LLC, is a distributor of cpg products under the trademarked Apple Rush brand and other labels.

DaVita Kidney Care Names New Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway, DaVita Inc., Kidney, Companies

DENVER, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Kidney Care today announced Dr. Jeffrey Giullian as chief medical officer (CMO).

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  • DENVER, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Kidney Care today announced Dr. Jeffrey Giullian as chief medical officer (CMO).
  • Dr. Giullian has most recently led clinical quality and safety efforts as CMO for DaVita Hospital Services, and he will continue in that role in the interim, in addition to becoming CMO for DaVita Kidney Care.
  • Through DaVita Kidney Care, the company treats patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease.
  • DaVita is committed to bold, patient-centric care models, implementing the latest technologies and moving toward integrated care offerings for all.

Blockchain Market Leader ShelterZoom Announces Partnership With Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty for Contract of Things

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Data management, Technology, Residential Building & Real Estate, Other Technology, Software, Construction & Property, Internet, Companies, Service companies, Economy of the United States, HomeServices of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Hathaway

ShelterZoom , the inventor of Contract of Things (CoT), the next milestone in the evolution of contracts, today announced a partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty (BHHS Pro).

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  • ShelterZoom , the inventor of Contract of Things (CoT), the next milestone in the evolution of contracts, today announced a partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty (BHHS Pro).
  • Its a truly innovative product that resolves many of the hurdles that slow down the transaction process and make it frustrating for agents and buyers alike, said David Mussari, Managing Partner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty.
  • His skills at spotting trends and ability to get things done will be important factors to helping ShelterZoom expand.
  • After winning the 2018 SIIA CODiE Best Emerging Technology Award, which recognizes high-impact products, ShelterZoom is delivering to market a first-of-its-kind industry-agnostic platform to evolve contracts to Contract of Things (CoT).

Looking for Listings in Western Pa.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Companies, Berkshire Hathaway, Service companies, Industries, HomeServices of America, Edina Realty

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Home sales and prices have risen from last year at this time, but home listings have dropped, according to West Penn Multi-List, Inc. and its monthly residential real estate report.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Home sales and prices have risen from last year at this time, but home listings have dropped, according to West Penn Multi-List, Inc. and its monthly residential real estate report.
  • "In our region, the residential real estate market remains stable," said Tom Hosack, current president of West Penn Multi-List, Inc., and president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty.
  • "The number of homes for sale is below optimal, but all other key indicators are up."
  • "I still think we are well positioned moving into the new year, and after the holidays, homeowners will start thinking about listing their properties for sale."

MoxiWorks Selected as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Technology Partner

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Companies, Industries, Real estate, HomeServices of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Long & Foster, National Association of Realtors, Hathaway, Ebby Halliday

SEATTLE, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has chosen MoxiWorks, the leading real estate technology platform, as their technology partner, launching January 2020.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has chosen MoxiWorks, the leading real estate technology platform, as their technology partner, launching January 2020.
  • This partnership will provide the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties with MoxiWorks ' best-in-class MoxiPresent CMA, MoxiEngage CRM, MoxiHub intranet, and MoxiTalent.
  • "We're thrilled to be working with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties to adopt the MoxiCloud for their agents," said York Baur, CEO of MoxiWorks.
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties joins several other sister companies in the industry already seeing success with MoxiWorks including Long & Foster Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago (formerly KoenigRubloff), Intero Real Estate Services, Ebby Halliday Realtors, and Chase International to name a few.