Thursday, February 03, 2005

Cities adapt as employers relocate | csmonitor.com

Cities adapt as employers relocate | csmonitor.com:
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"Many companies, experts say, honor the legacy of their varied roots. John Hancock Financial Services Corp., which was sold to a Canadian firm in 2003, has pledged to continue sponsoring the Boston Marathon. But such philanthropy can wane over time.
A midnight fireworks display at Boston's First Night, its New Year's celebration, was almost canceled this year, in part because of a lack in corporate sponsorship. In the end, a retired CEO announced he would pay for the display."

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