Bloomberg Businessweek Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - September 5th, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
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Derek Sprague
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Alex Rodriguez
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Ted Leonsis
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Max Levchin
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Rick Caruso
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Cheryl McKissack Daniel
Cheryl McKissick-Daniel, CEO of a historic construction firm, shares inspiring tales of her family's legacy and their pivotal projects. Rick Caruso, real estate mogul and former LA mayoral candidate, discusses urban development trends. Max Levchin, CEO of Affirm, explores the Buy Now, Pay Later revolution and its impact on consumer habits. Ted Leonsis delves into the synergy of sports and technology in enhancing fan engagement, while Derek Sprague outlines the PGA's innovative efforts to grow golf's appeal. Together, they highlight resilience in business and community.
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Construction Pipeline Showing Signs Of Pullback
- Construction pipeline is slowing as clients hold back amid high prices and political uncertainty.
- Cheryl McKissack Daniel sees delays across large public projects and reduced tourism-driven phases.
Big Industrial Projects Will Drive Future Work
- Infrastructure discussion centers on big projects like microchip plants and casinos driving future construction demand.
- McKissack flags Micron's $100 billion project and upcoming casino licenses as major pipeline drivers.
Plan Energy Capacity For New Electric Buildings
- Prioritize grid and energy planning when building new all-electric structures.
- Cheryl McKissack Daniel urges reliance on offshore wind and other resources to meet rising electricity demand.
