verb (used with object), improved, improving. 1. to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health. 2. to make (land) more useful, profitable, or valuable by enclosure, cultivation, etc. 3. to increase the value of (real property) by betterments, as the construction of buildings and sewers.
Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint Water, a flavored water with no artificial sweetener. Part of building a successful small business is keeping your foot on the gas even when you aren't in the office.
The chief executive officer (CEO) of the Smithsonian is the Secretary, who is appointed by the Board of Regents. The Secretary also serves as secretary to the Board of Regents, but is not a voting member of that body. The Secretary of the Smithsonian has the privilege of the floor at the United States Senate.