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Billionaire Jim Thompson Reflects on Daughter Running Family Business

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Billionaire Jim Thompson Reflects on Daughter Running Family Business

Jim Thompson became a billionaire by building Crown Worldwide from scratch into a global logistics giant. Loading audio narration… His daughter, Jennifer Harvey, was appointed CEO in 2023. Read our interview with her here. Thompson recently told Business Insider how he balanced the demands of building a business and raising his children, how he felt … Read more

Iconic local burger chain celebrates 80th anniversary with 80-cent burger

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Iconic local burger chain celebrates 80th anniversary with 80-cent burger

One of Southern California’s most iconic burger chains is marking a milestone — and offering hardcore fans a one-day deal. Original Tommy’s is offering an 80-cent chili burger on Friday as part of the Los Angeles staple’s 80th anniversary celebration. “We’ve spent 80 years earning this moment,” the company wrote in a Facebook post announcing … Read more