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Business Wire
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ron Holifield Honored as Distinguished Member of the Texas City Management Association
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Civic Marketplace and the Alliance for Innovation proudly announce that Ron Holifield, founder and longtime public service leader, has been named a Distinguished Member of the Texas City Management Association (TCMA), a rare and prestigious honor recognizing extraordinary contributions to the council-manager form of government and the profession of city management. 'Ron Holifield has always embodied what public service should be—humble, visionary, and relentlessly focused on people,' said Troy Riggs, Executive Director of the Alliance for Innovation. Share The TCMA Board of Directors unanimously approved the honor. Holifield was formally recognized during the TCMA Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on June 20, 2025. 'I'm deeply humbled to receive this honor,' Holifield said. 'For me, it's not just recognition of a career—it's a celebration of the incredible people I've had the privilege to serve alongside in strengthening local government leadership across Texas and the country.' A Legacy of Service and Innovation With a career dedicated to public service and innovation spanning over 40 years, Ron Holifield is widely recognized for championing servant leadership in local government. He spent nearly two decades in city management, serving as City Manager in cities including Garland, DeSoto, and Sundown, and ACM in Plano, Texas—experiences that continue to resonate deeply with today's city managers. Ron is the co-founder and President of Civic Marketplace and previously founded Strategic Government Resources (SGR) in 1999. Under his leadership, SGR became a nationally respected executive search and leadership development firm, supporting hundreds of local governments across the country. In 2021, Holifield co-founded Civic Marketplace, a tech company transforming public procurement by making government purchasing more transparent, supporting local economic growth and driving efficiencies and savings. 'Ron has always been ten steps ahead, building not just organizations, but a movement,' said Al Hleileh, CEO of Civic Marketplace. 'His contributions continue to ripple through every city that values ethical leadership, innovation, and local economic growth.' Among the Most Distinguished in TCMA History Ron Holifield joins a remarkably select group. Only ten professionals have been named Distinguished Members in TCMA's nearly 100-year history, making the award one of the most exclusive recognitions in local government. 'Ron is a legend in the profession, not just for what he's built, but for how he's lifted others,' said Darin Atteberry, Chairman of the Alliance for Innovation. 'This honor reflects the heart, integrity, and vision he's brought to every role.' 'Ron Holifield has always embodied what public service should be—humble, visionary, and relentlessly focused on people,' said Troy Riggs, Executive Director of the Alliance for Innovation. 'This recognition from TCMA is certainly well deserved. Ron's legacy is woven into the fabric of modern local government, and we're proud to stand beside him at this moment.' About the Alliance for Innovation AFI is a non-profit association of local governments dedicated to fostering innovation, foresight, and collaboration across the public sector. Originally founded in 1979 as the Innovation Groups, AFI has a 40-year history of helping local governments enhance their ability to anticipate, plan, and adapt. Through actionable insights and a steadfast commitment to preparation, AFI equips government leaders with the tools they need to confront challenges and seize opportunities on behalf of their communities. With a nationwide network, AFI's mission is to build more resilient, proactive, and efficient communities. AFI's collaborative culture - rooted in curiosity, generosity, and rigorous exploration - encourages members to delve into uncharted possibilities and shape the future of public service. Learn more about AFI at About Civic Marketplace Civic Marketplace is a venture-backed technology company transforming public sector procurement through cutting-edge innovation. Our platform streamlines and accelerates procurement processes, offering local governments a user-friendly, fully compliant solution. Designed for simplicity, Civic Marketplace makes procurement straightforward. We are committed to transparency, efficiency, and supporting diverse suppliers, including historically underutilized businesses, to foster local economic growth and drive innovation. By providing access to a network of reliable, pre-approved vendors, the platform ensures legal compliance and quality assurance for every contract. Discover how we are reshaping procurement at
Spectator
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Spectator
Suburbanites vs the countryside
'Same old boring Sunday morning, old men out, washing their cars.' So begins the punk anthem 'The Sound of the Suburbs' by the Members. There are plenty of cars being washed (and waxed) on my road on any Sunday morning and the strimmers are buzzing, despite this being peak breeding season for insects. But here's the thing. We live in deepest north Norfolk, not the achingly suburban Surrey town of Camberley that so provoked punk angst. When we bolted from south London after the lockdowns, our checklist included no streetlights, motorways (the nearest is 98 miles away), new-builds or nearby neighbours. To secure the rambling farmhouse we wanted, we had to compromise on the last of these. But we were moving to the English equivalent of la France profonde. We'd never encounter the sort of busybodies from Lambeth council who threatened to report my five- and six-year-old sons to the police for 'carrying' in Brockwell Park (they were playing with toy swords) – would we? Au contraire. Not long after we'd arrived and acquired the accoutrements of country life – chickens, an unreliable Aga, a morbidly obese miniature Shetland pony – a friend forwarded me a message from a local Whats-App group. 'Why can't horseback [sic] riders pick up after themselves?' I thought it was a joke until I realised that our daughter's pony had crapped outside the house of the man who'd already had a go at me for sticking the nose of my car in his drive to turn round ('It's disrespectful!') and leaving my trailer hitched up in the lay-by outside our place. He'd also made a passive-aggressive comment about the state of my car. For the record, it's a superannuated Land Rover Discovery, the wing mirror held on with duct tape, and gets its annual power-hosing once the sugar beet lorries have stopped running. We've also been asked when we're going to strim our verge, while the young couple who've taken over the tenant farm next door are constantly fielding complaints about cows mooing and mud on the road. 'They're still lifting beet and it's not even ours,' sighs the farmer's girlfriend – yet he still has to break off from what he's doing and go to get the road sweeper. 'They're shooting again,' says another new resident querulously as I pass her walking her cockapoo. Frankly, moving to a county that is, in effect, one massive shoot and complaining about the shooting is as absurd as going to Amsterdam for the weekend and claiming to be offended by the smell of weed and the sight of sex workers in windows. How can it be that such suburban attitudes are colonising the countryside? One friend, who sadly left the county last year because 'It's no longer the bohemian Norfolk of my childhood', thinks it's to do with high number of people who retire here from the East Midlands, switching their semi-detacheds for the country cottage dream but bringing the 'burbs with them. She runs through her pet hates: 'Security lighting, yellow lines on roads in villages, signs on brand-new ugly benches commemorating someone who loved it there.' I would add outdoor kitchens and pizza ovens. Labour wants to build 1.5 million new homes in England over five years. With new housing estates mushrooming on the fringes of both our local market towns, the suburbanisation of the countryside is only going to get worse. It's heartbreaking to go back to the village where I grew up in Suffolk, East Bergholt, birthplace of John Constable; 100 new houses and a supermarket are being built. These houses, reports one long-term resident, will have no gardens to speak of but three bathrooms. Multiple bathrooms are incredibly suburban, as are en suites, paved gardens, fluffy designer dogs, coloured wellies and leaf blowers. So we can expect more complaints about poo, which always seems problematic for suburban incomers. Friends in the next village had guests at their (dog-friendly) B&B leave 'in disgust' on spotting a dog poo in the courtyard that had been deposited since the morning pick-up. Another had a couple abandon her Airbnb two days early because they could see horse muck and sheep poo in a field from their bedroom window. When I ask friends for other examples of suburban attitudes, I am inundated with examples from the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire, which some time between the opening of Soho Farmhouse and the arrival of the Beckhams became a sanitised theme park. One respondent mutters about 'the couple in my village who are always saying how nice it is to find a Gail's in Witney. Honestly, I think, just bog off back to Barnes'. It's all a long way from the Cotswolds of Nancy Mitford's The Pursuit of Love in which 'the cruel woods crept up to the house', Fanny is woken by 'the screams of a rabbit running in horrified circles round a stoat' and pheasants and owls 'filled every night with wild primeval noise'. We thought we'd gone sufficiently far to find that wilderness. In bed on our first night in Norfolk, we congratulated ourselves on hearing the owl hooting instead of the police helicopter over Brixton. As I write, rutting muntjacs are barking their horrible call. The countryside is primeval, gritty and real – that's why we moved here, not to the gated naffness of Virginia Water.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Brighthouse Financial Recommends Shareholders Reject 'Mini-Tender' Offer by Potemkin Limited
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ('Brighthouse Financial' or the 'company') (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today that it has received notice of an unsolicited 'mini-tender' offer made by Potemkin Limited ('Potemkin') to Brighthouse Financial shareholders to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Brighthouse Financial's common stock at a price of $36.00 per share. This means that Brighthouse Financial shareholders who tender their shares in the offer will receive a price significantly below the current market price for the company's common stock and which is an approximate 41.12% discount to the closing price of the company's common stock as of May 19, 2025 ($61.14 per share). Brighthouse Financial does not endorse Potemkin's unsolicited mini-tender offer and is not affiliated or associated in any way with Potemkin, its mini-tender offer or the offer documentation. Brighthouse Financial recommends that shareholders do not tender their shares in response to Potemkin's offer because the offer is at a price that is significantly below the current market value of Brighthouse Financial's common stock. The offer is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 16, 2025, unless extended or earlier revoked by Potemkin. Shareholders who tender their shares may withdraw them in the manner described in Potemkin's offering documents. A mini-tender offer is an offer for less than 5% of a company's shares and is therefore not subject to the disclosure and procedural requirements required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') for larger tender offers. As a result, mini-tender offers do not provide investors with the same level of protections under U.S. securities laws that are provided for larger tender offers. The SEC has cautioned investors about mini-tender offers, providing guidance to investors at Brighthouse Financial encourages brokers and dealers, as well as other market participants, to review the SEC's letter regarding broker-dealer mini-tender offer dissemination and disclosures at and the NASD Notice to Members 99-53 issued in July 1999 regarding guidance to members forwarding mini-tender offers to their customers, which can be found at Shareholders should obtain current market quotations for their shares of Brighthouse Financial common stock, consult with their broker or financial advisor and exercise caution with respect to Potemkin's mini-tender offer. Brighthouse Financial requests that a copy of this news release be included with all distributions of materials relating to Potemkin's mini-tender offer related to Brighthouse Financial's common stock. About Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (Brighthouse Financial) (Nasdaq: BHF) is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. As one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S., 1 we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they've earned and ensure it lasts. Learn more at
RTÉ News
17-05-2025
- Health
- RTÉ News
Opposition parties to unite over children's health
At 10am next Tuesday morning, a 14-year-old girl will begin a 50-hour sleepout protest outside the Dáil. Disability rights campaigner, Cara Darmody has been advocating for her two younger brothers who have autism. To coincide with her demonstration, the opposition will come together to pile pressure on the Government over the ongoing delays for children in accessing assessments of need. These initial evaluations are the gateway to accessing further services and without them, children and their parents are left bereft. According to Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality Claire Kerrane, the waiting list now stands at 15,296. And just 7% of assessments are completed within the six-month timeline set down by law. In an unusual move, opposition parties are joining forces to table a Private Members Motion demanding that the Government take urgent action to address what they say is a crisis. This includes a workforce plan to increase staffing along with more funding for services. At the same time, the fallout is just beginning from the revelations of unnecessary hip operations for children. For several days the Government has been under attack for its perceived lack of urgency in moving to fill the vacuum of information for distressed families who may be affected. These parents have been receiving letters from Children's Health Ireland notifying them that their children should be receiving follow-up care after having operations. But these notifications - and over 2,200 have been sent - do not contain the vital confirmation on whether their children may have had unwarranted surgical interventions. And while a review is close to being finalised, it seems this will also not give definitive answers. Children as young as one years of age have had their hips opened up, cutting into their bones. The clinical review has been undertaken as an anonymised sample of operations at Temple Street, Crumlin Hospital and Cappagh Hospital between 2021 and 2023. A draft version of the review was leaked and published online and some findings have been read into the Dáil record. Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty told the House that 60% of surgeries in one hospital, and 80% in another, were unnecessary. He said: "Children as young as one years of age have had their hips opened up, cutting into their bones. "They have had to learn how to walk again. They have been left with scars for their life, and now we find out that these surgeries may have been unnecessary." This goes to the heart of the distressing evolving controversy. And the Government has been put in a difficult position of attempting to answer questions on the allegations while insisting that it must wait until the full facts are available. Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed this week that the full report should be completed next week and given to the Health Minister. It is expected to be published quickly. This will heap pressure on the Government to act as it has ultimate responsibility for appointing the board of Children's Health Ireland. That organisation is already firefighting with its chairperson resigning in the wake of the report into the use of unauthorised springs in children's spinal surgeries. Those were devasting revelations but were confined to three children. The unfolding issue of unnecessary hips operations is clearly much larger and may run to several hundred. Accountability and further inquiries So, there are two clear areas where Irish children are being failed by the State - the lengthy waiting lists for assessments of need and the revelations around children's operations. All of this focuses the spotlight firmly on children's health and services with the line Ministers firmly in the firing line. Attention will turn to accountability and further inquiries - both areas of danger for the coalition. In the wake of the springs controversy, Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill resisted calls for the removal of the board of CHI. This line may be increasingly difficult to hold. And furthermore, it is already clear that the sample audit will not be sufficient and a broader comprehensive investigation will be needed. Impact on current surgeries In the meantime, questions are being asked about the impact of the ongoing review on services at the affected hospitals. Labour Health spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called on the Health Minister and Children's Health Ireland to clarify whether the ongoing review into unnecessary hip operations in children is having an impact on the provision of surgery. She has written to the Minister and the chief executive of CHI asking for answers to specific questions including whether any surgeon or staff member has been suspended or had their work curtailed on foot of the initiation of the review. This all means that Health is moving centre stage as was seen in the Dáil this week. New minister, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill appears to have had some early success on getting the HRT deal over the line with pharmacists and in getting some agreement on weekend rostering in hospitals. But this evolving controversy will test her political skills. Nothing could be more emotive than young children subjected to unnecessary grueling surgery while others struggle on waiting lists.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HELLO AGAIN WORLD - Press Conference for World Winter Sports Expo Held in Beijing
BEIJING, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15, 2025, the press conference for the World Winter Sports Expo (WWSE) was held in Shijingshan District, Beijing. Under the theme "Hello Again World", this event marks the beginning of a new decade for the globally renowned expo, which has become a cornerstone of the winter sports industry. The press conference was attended by government officials, diplomats from leading winter sports nations in China, representatives from relevant industry departments, hosts, industry leaders, and nearly a hundred media representatives from both domestic and international outlets. Deepening Ice and Snow Cooperation, Shaping a New Future for Economy At the press conference, Zhang Shengjun, Member of the Leading Party Members Group and Vice Mayor of Shijingshan District, delivered the opening remarks. He expressed that since the inception of the WWSE, Shijingshan has collaborated closely with it to shape a promising future for the ice and snow industry. This nearly decade-long partnership highlights the district's strategic role in the ice and snow economy and reflects the strong bond between both parties. This year, with the tenth WWSE being held once again in Shijingshan, it not only brings new opportunities for the local ice and snow industry but also injects fresh vitality into the district's ice and snow development initiatives. Looking ahead, Shijingshan will further deepen its collaboration with the WWSE to drive the development of the ice and snow industry. It will intensify efforts to attract investment, drawing more renowned domestic and international ice and snow enterprises to establish a presence here. It will continue to enhance the construction of ice and snow facilities, improve services, and strengthen the industry chain, so as to create a comprehensive ice and snow industry ecosystem that integrates sports, tourism, culture, and technology. A Decade of Dedication: Paving a New Path for International Cooperation and Industrial Prosperity Ms. Zhang Li, Co-President of Asia Digital Group, opened by reflecting on the ten-year journey of the WWSE. She emphasized that hosting the WWSE aligns with Beijing's commitment to the international community made during its bid for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Since its inception in 2016, the WWSE has become a benchmark platform for the global ice and snow industry. Over the past nine years, it has grown into the world's leading winter sports expo, with its scale expanding dramatically. The previous versions attracted participation from prominent international winter sports organizations, including the International Olympic Committee, the International Biathlon Union, the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation, and government bodies and industry groups from over 30 countries and regions, such as Finland, Austria and Switzerland. It covers the entire ice and snow industry chain, from equipment and technological innovations to the integration of culture and tourism. With an internationalization rate of 68%, it has solidified its position as a key hub for global winter sports resource connections. The WWSE has provided a vital platform for the industry's growth and facilitated more than 200 projects under international cooperation, driving the global expansion of winter sports and industry upgrades. It has become an essential showcase for the vitality of China's economy and a testament to international collaboration. Over the past decade of the WWSE, the global winter-related industry has undergone a structural transformation, with notable growth in market scale and participation. While Europe and North America continue to dominate the industry, the Asian market has been leading in growth. In China, the sector has surged from 270 billion yuan in 2015 to an estimated 1 trillion yuan by 2025, with its global market share rising from 3% to 15%. On the participation front, global ski visits reached 350 million during the 2021-2022 ski season. Driven by the national strategy to "engage 300 million people in winter sports", China has become a key driver of global growth. With the dual push of technological advancements and policy support, the legacy of the Olympic Winter Games continues to unfold, enabling a deep transformation of China's winter sports industry. The sector is shifting from expansion in scale to technological self-reliance and event commercialization. "HELLO AGAIN WORLD". Building on a decade of experience, the WWSE has established an international platform for cooperation within the global ice and snow industry. This initiative facilitates the cross-border flow of technology, capital, and resources, underscoring China's deepening integration of its relative economy into the global supply chain. As the WWSE moves forward, it drives industry evolution and upgrade through innovation, illustrating China's strategic shift from scale expansion to high-quality development. Furthermore, it supports the global ice and snow economy in accelerating its transformation towards low-carbon, intelligent, and inclusive growth. Three Highlights Expanding Global Industries, Ice and Snow Platform Connecting a Diverse Ecosystem The press conference also offered a detailed overview of the preparations for this WWSE. Ms. Zhang noted that, marking its tenth anniversary, the WWSE will showcase three highlights: internationalization, industrialization, and pioneering. A wide array of activities will be presented, including exhibitions, forums, business match-making, and carnival. In terms of internationalization, it will welcome deep participation from major winter sports powers such as Austria, Japan, and Germany to bring together top global companies and brands. It is expected to attract numerous industry organizations and leading enterprises from winter sports powers, with international participation projected to exceed 60%. Forum sessions will also feature international officials, government representatives from winter sports powers, executives from global winter sports brands, and industry experts, all working together to advance global exchange and cooperation in the ice and snow industry. Meanwhile, the WWSE will roll out programs such as the Global Cities Partnership Program, the Program of "China's Ice and Snow Welcomes the World", and the Exclave Program, aimed at enhancing exchanges between China and the world, while linking domestic and international networks. The WWSE will continue to drive industrial growth by offering one-stop ice and snow solutions through its forum-driven industry approach. The forums will focus on a range of topics, including winter sports, culture, equipment, and tourism, discussing trends and innovative pathways for the sector. Specific sessions will address the integration of culture with tourism, the rise of the winter-featured cities and the new economy, the innovative development of winter sports equipment, and the outdoor and mountain industries. Specialized discussions will also cover topics such as the global expansion of outdoor brands, the development of talent in winter sports and events, and the operation of ski resorts. In addition, entrepreneurship competitions, brand-focused meetings, and a series of closed-door discussions will be held. A key feature of the event will be the resource procurement matchmaking session, which will connect ski resorts and skating rinks of all sizes with suppliers, while also promoting collaborations with winter tourism clubs and travel routes. The industrial matchmaking event will focus on facilitating partnerships between government bodies and partner companies of the WWSE, as well as supporting the implementation of various projects, offering full-cycle customized services, and inviting procurement teams to participate. To mark its tenth anniversary, the WWSE will also host a series of awards recognizing the most innovative brands in global manufacturing services, popular clubs (including skiing, ice skating, and ice hockey), leading winter tourism destinations in China, successful winter sports marketing campaigns, the most competitive startups, medium and small-sized ski resorts of high quality, and top global personal equipment brands. These awards aim to highlight the most influential figures in the industry, set benchmarks, and shape the future of the sector. This WWSE has introduced a series of unique and exciting initiatives to drive mass participation in winter sports activities, furthering the success of the "300 million people engaged in winter sports" campaign. Notable highlights include the Winter Sports Carnival, which takes place in the form of a main venue and nationwide touring sub-venues, and features a range of immersive experiences such as limited-time figure skating performances, paid ice skating sessions, and indoor land surfing on skating rinks. These activities allow audiences to experience the elegance and passion of winter sports up close. The "Fun Shopping for Winter Sports" series can invigorate the consumer market by offering a one-stop shopping experience, combining both online and offline channels to deliver greater convenience and variety. The "Joyful Trendy Winter Market" showcases a wide array of products, including outdoor gear, sports nutrition, trendy beverages, and sports equipment, catering to diverse consumer needs. The "Personal Second-hand Free Trade Market" will facilitate the exchange of second-hand sports equipment, facilitating a circular economy and enhancing the social aspect of winter sports. Special events, including the Stamp Collection of Winter Olympics Journey, a "City Consumption Map" collaboration with local shopping malls, and the distribution of WWSE vouchers, provide consumers with tangible discounts and conveniences, further boosting the upgrade of consumption. Ten Exciting Activities Waiting for You, WWSE Opening a New Chapter in Its Decade-Long Journey Ms. Zhang also unveiled featured activities for the tenth anniversary, showcasing a host of unique and exciting activities. This WWSE will involve ten winter sports powers, such as Austria, Japan, and Germany, among others, to present the latest developments and features of their industries, promoting deeper international collaboration. In addition to these global showcases, the event will set industry standards through a series of multi-dimensional selections. Ten selections covers categories such as personal equipment brands, tourist destinations, and marketing cases. In line with the Global Ice and Snow Industry Alliance, ten inspection plans will be organized in renowned winter-featured cities. Ten interviews engages top industry leaders, renowned for their expertise and influence. Ten innovative projects will be selected, highlighting the most investment-worthy ventures in the field. Ten ambassadors promotion plans will be carried out in collaboration with influential figures from the industry. To further amplify its reach, the WWSE will partner with authoritative media platforms to launch ten platform linkage plans. Ten themed exhibition zones will showcase a broad range of topics, including winter sports, tourism, and lifestyle. The zones include Winter & Alpine Technology, National Pavilion, China's Ice and Snow Economic Clusters, Winter Tourism Destinations, Personal Winter Sports Equipment, Institutions and Industry Service, SRDIT Enterprises, and Winter Sports Culture and Events. What's more, ten special forums will delve into winter sports, culture, equipment, and tourism, while ten winter activities, including the Winter Sports Carnival, the Purchasing Festival, and Public Winter Festival, will offer global enthusiasts the chance to experience the passion and charm of winter sports firsthand. As a vital industrial milestone of the WWSE, the press conference also revealed that this year's "Research Report on China's Winter Sports Industry Development" will be launched on site as usual. Since the first release in 2016, the report has become China's first comprehensive industry report, covering the entire sector. It has played a key role in supporting the development of related industries by providing valuable research and data. Looking ahead, the WWSE plans to establish a research institute, designed to bring together global expertise and innovation from the industry. The institute will offer more specialized and comprehensive intellectual support for organizations and enterprises in the sector. Furthermore, it is committed to building a "Tenth Anniversary" ecosystem. This will include a focus on a global winter sports industry alliance and resource-sharing network, a collaborative platform for media, events, and activities, and a tenth anniversary all-media matrix. This integrated approach will ensure full-channel communication through official platforms and deepened cooperation across the industry. During the press conference, a roundtable discussion was held centered on the theme of "Driving Industry Innovation through the Growth of Ice and Snow Consumer Demand". Moderated by Ms. Zhang, the session involved six experts in the industry, who are long-time partners of the WWSE, that is, Ms. Melissa Säilä, Minister-Counselor at the Embassy of Finland, Beijing; Sunny Shen, Marketing Director & Engo Ice Devision Business Unit Director of Italian TechnoAlpin China; Mr. Ding Xiangxu, Head of Asia for TOMSEN; Mr. Luo Yun, Founder of Metaspace; Mr. Hu Wei, General Manager of Beijing Nanshan Ski Resort Co., Ltd；and Huang Jing, Marketing Deputy General Manager of Zhangjiakou Yunding Snow Park Management Company. The discussion circles around four areas, policy analysis, technological perspectives, cultural insights, and spatial restructuring. Together with industry representatives, the panel worked to develop a comprehensive vision for the innovative growth of the sector. As it marks its tenth anniversary, the WWSE will strengthen global connections, foster sustainable industry growth, and unlock new opportunities for the ice and snow economy. View original content: SOURCE World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
