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Big Business Leaders Urge Repeal of Mississippi Law Opposed by LGBT Community
2016-04-07 18:17:41| Beverages - Topix.net
Executives of several major U.S. corporations urged Mississippi on Wednesday to repeal a new state law that allows businesses to deny wedding services to same-sex couples on religious grounds. The measure, which also permits employers to cite principles of faith in setting workplace policies on dress code, grooming and bathroom access, was signed into law on Tuesday by Republican Gov. Phil Bryant.
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Nasard takes helm at Bata shoe business
2016-04-07 16:07:56| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Footwear giant Bata has appointed Alexis Nasard as its new group CEO, tasked with identifying global opportunities to accelerate growth.
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Women-Owned Business Growing 5X Faster Than National Average
2016-04-07 12:37:00| Happi Breaking News
Lifestyle and services companies are among fastest growing areas, according to American Express.
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Rockline Celebrates 40 Years In Business
2016-04-07 07:00:00| Nonwovens Industry Breaking News
Company began in coffee filters, expanded into wipes in the 1980s
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Business Backlash Descends on Mississippi
2016-04-07 02:24:15| Chemicals - Topix.net
Major tech, hospitality, and automotive companies are speaking out about Mississippi's new anti-LGBT law, which Gov. Phil Bryant signed Tuesday. The law, known as House Bill 1523 or the "Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act," will allow businesses, individuals, and religiously affiliated organizations to deny service to LGBT people, single mothers, and others who somehow offend an individual's "sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction."
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