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All In Web Pro Announces Open Call for Vegas Visionaries Interview Series
All in Web Pro, a Las Vegas Web & Graphic Design company, is announcing an open call for a new community benefit project, Vegas Visionaries. The project is an ongoing series of interviews of local visionaries who have a specific vision for how to make Las Vegas a more thriving & sustainable place and are already working to make their vision a reality. Anyone can apply, visit. http://allinwebpro.com/press-releases/all-in-web-pro-announces-open-call-for-vegas-visionaries/ - March 25, 2016 - AllInWebPro.com, LLC
LichtensteinRE Just Completed $680,400 Sale of 2nd Parcel in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Development Site Assemblage
Andrew Lichtenstein, President of LichtensteinRE, is proud to announce the culmination of a development assemblage site in Brooklyn after selling a development site located at 3018 Brighton 5th Street in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, for $680,400 all cash. This development site was added... - March 23, 2016 - LichtensteinRE
Embracing Our Cuban Neighbors: A Smart Business Decision
A select regional delegation of more than 40 representatives from the public and private sectors from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia traveled to Havana on an official mission organized by VamosGlobal. The purpose of the mission was clear: to see the country and explore... - March 18, 2016 - VamosGlobal
No Disrespect Market Watch 2016 But Re/Max Realty Team Has More Data to Consider
SW Florida real estate is always a hot topic of discussion amongst buyers, sellers, industry experts, and so many others calling Southwest Florida home! Recently, the annual Market Watch had the community buzzing once again about real estate. No doubt Market Watch has developed into a “take... - March 16, 2016 - RE/MAX Realty Team
Collin Barrow Examines the UPX Economics and Long Term Gain for Canada's Prosperity
Canada has lots to gain from the UPX transportation infrastructure project yielding first class results and a positive outcome over the course of time. There has been much discussion and debate about the Union Pearson Express (UPX) over the past several weeks regarding its financial and operating... - March 16, 2016 - Collins Barrow
Down Syndrome in the Workplace - Making a Contribution to Our Economy Campaign
Although our society is learning to be more accepting of others' differences, it is still very difficult for adults with Down syndrome to find employment. A rewarding career that will pay them for their work. So as the world is preparing for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2016, over at Special & Determined, they have already started celebrating individuals with Down syndrome who are living the American Dream by owning their own businesses or who have found fulfilling employment. - March 12, 2016 - Special & Determined
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed by Mediterranean Bank Network (MBN) and The Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry
The Memorandum of Understanding signed by Marika Huber, Manging Director of the MBN, and Anwar Zibaoui, Coordinator of ASCAME aims to promote investments in the Mediterranean region, as well as funding for SMEs and start-ups. - March 11, 2016 - Mediterranean Bank Network
KOSBE Launches Expanded 2016 GrowthWheel® Program
East Tennessee small businesses can now use the GrowthWheel® business tool to increase revenue and market share. - March 11, 2016 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE Executive Director Appointed to Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) Advisory Council
TEL adds Aundrea Y. Wilcox to represent the Eastern division of Tennessee. - March 11, 2016 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Vocalcom Continued to Reign as Contact Center Software Leader for the 4th Quarter in a Row
Insightly, LiveChat and Vocalcom lead GetApp’s Q1 2016 rankings for CRM, Customer Service, and Contact Center Software. - March 10, 2016 - VOCALCOM
pH Miners Launches Powerful Cryptocurrency Miners for Bitcoin and Litecoin
New York-based PH Miners Inc. (www.phminers.com) has announced the launch of two powerful miners for leading cryptocurrencies bitcoin and litecoin, allowing users to easily process transactions and track the release of new digital coins. Bitcoin has risen dramatically in value in recent times... - March 02, 2016 - pH Miners Inc.
Economic Development Incentives Inc. Announce Successful Financing for a Majority of All MA Brownfields Tax Credit Dollar Closings for 2012-2014
Bob Dorfman and Hal Davis of Economic Development Incentives Inc. announce successful financing for a majority (59%) of all MA Brownfields Tax Credit dollar closings for calendar years 2012 through 2014 (average), based on statistics recently published by MA Department of Revenue (DOR). - February 26, 2016 - Economic Development Incentives Inc.
Newark Community Economic Development Corporation CFO, Kevin Seawright, Helps Local Youth Secure Summer Employment
Kevin Seawright hopes his company’s participation in the upcoming Youth Summer Employment program will provide Newark students with the tools they need to graduate and achieve success. - February 26, 2016 - Newark Community Economic Development Corporation
CommLab India Revamps Blog Site to Meet Changing Needs of Training Professionals
CommLab India, a leading technology-enabled learning solutions provider has revamped its blog design to better cater to the needs of training professionals. Through its custom training and learning blogs, it has pioneered new ways of using e-learning to enhance employee performance and attain... - February 21, 2016 - CommLab India
RastafariUnion Golden Jubilee Celebration - Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia Visit to Jamaica
RastafariUnion is hosting a seven-day celebration and informational symposium highlighting one of the most significant events in Jamaican history, an event that was the catalyst for the global spread of Reggae Music, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia's visit to the island. The celebrations will highlight food, fashion and cultural entertainment from around the world centered on the Jamaican culture that inspired it, Rastafarians and their Roots Reggae Music. - February 20, 2016 - RastafariUnion
Universum Appoints Leading Industry Executive China Gorman
China Gorman, formerly global CEO of Great Place to Work® and Chief Operating Officer/Interim CEO for SHRM, will join Universum as Chairman of the Board for North America. - February 19, 2016 - Universum
New Research by yStats.com: the Penetration of Alternative Online Payment Methods Varies Worldwide
Germany-based secondary market research firm yStats.com has published a new report, titled “Global Alternative Online Payment Methods: Second Half 2015.” According to the report’s findings, the rank of alternative payment methods compared to credit card in online retail varies across regions and countries, but offering online shoppers their preferred payment method remains an important consideration for merchants worldwide. - February 18, 2016 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
IEDC Celebrates Economic Development Week from May 8-14
Celebration will bring awareness to the economic development industry and professionals - February 16, 2016 - International Economic Development Council
First Businesses Approved for Colorado's New "Tax Holiday"
Tax Credit Program Unique to Colorado Expected to Grow Entrepreneurship, Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Industries in State - February 13, 2016 - Grand Junction Economic Partnership
North American Overseas Pellet Exports Rose for the Second Consecutive Quarter to Reach a New Record High in the 3Q/15 with the US South Shipping 77% of the Volume
The wood pellet industry keeps investing in new production capacity in the US South because of higher pellet demand in the United Kingdom, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 3Q/15, 77% of North America’s pellet exports were from the southeastern US. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trade of Logs in Baltic Sea Region Fell 10% in 2015 Because of Substantially Lower Demand for Softwood Pulplogs in Finland and Sweden, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
After reaching a record high in 2014, log trade in the Baltic Sea fell by 10% in 2015. Most of the decline was that of softwood pulplogs, while trade of sawlogs actually increased to reach its highest level since 2007, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russia has been surpassed by the Baltic States as the major softwood log supply region. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
The Import Value of Logs and Lumber to China Has Fallen by 25% in 12 Months Because of Declining Housing Constructions
The reduction in house construction in China has resulted in a substantial decline in the importation of forest products during 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The total value of imported softwood logs and lumber has fallen 25% and import prices have declined almost 30% that past 12 months. - February 03, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
On the Move Corporation Ends January with Three New Closings on South Florida Convenience Stores/Gas Stations
On the Move Corporation (“OTM”) announced today that it has closed on three convenience stores/gas stations in South Florida to add to the On the Move brand. These units, located in Jupiter, Wellington and Boynton Beach are in addition to the two units they opened in Royal Palm Beach,... - February 02, 2016 - On the Move Corporation
A New Report by yStats.com: Double-Digit Growth Rates for B2C E-Commerce Sales in Eastern Europe
Germany-based secondary market research company yStats.com has published a new report about the world’s fourth largest region in B2C E-Commerce sales. The publication, titled “Eastern Europe B2C E-Commerce Market 2015,” reveals that despite the double-digit growth of B2C E-Commerce sales in Eastern European markets, the regions’ combined share of global B2C E-Commerce is predicted to remain unchanged for the next four years. - January 23, 2016 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
Consumers Interstate Corporation Names Ivan Owen 2015 Salesperson of the Year
Consumers Interstate Corporation (CIC) of Norwich, Connecticut is pleased to announce that Ivan Owen has been named the recipient of the esteemed Salesperson of the Year award, for the second year in a row. The announcement was made by Kenn Fischburg, CIC’s CEO and Owner, at a company-wide... - January 22, 2016 - Consumers Interstate Corporation
On the Move Corporation Ends Year with Opening of Convenience Stores/Gas Stations in Royal Palm Beach, Florida
On the Move Corporation (“OTM”) announced today that it had entered into leases to operate two convenience stores/gas stations in Royal Palm Beach, Florida on under the On the Move brand. This announcement comes on the heels of the company's previous press release stating the completion... - January 18, 2016 - On the Move Corporation
Coyle Supply Announces New Kansas City, Kansas Location
The branch is strategically located to serve industrial process customers and will stock malleable stainless steel, forged steel, PVC and CPVC materials. - January 15, 2016 - KTLLC Communications
Taco Bueno Continues to Expand in Colorado Springs
Taco Bueno opens third Colorado Springs location at Dublin & Tutt Boulevards. - January 14, 2016 - Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P.
Wilde Agency Releases 2nd Research Study on Behavioral Economics
Explores how to motivate Millennials to alter their behavior with respect to retirement savings and life insurance - January 11, 2016 - Universal Wilde
Optima ECM Consulting Announces TotalCare Services
Michael Jenkins has joined Optima Consulting to lead the Optima TotalCare line of business. There are challenges in achieving the return on investment for complex Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions once the initial deployment is complete and business users are actively utilizing the... - January 08, 2016 - Optima ECM Consulting
Yurizk Academy Launches New Islamic Economics Course with Award Winning Author & Islamic Economist
The seven week accelerated course aims to develop future research scholars, economists, academic scholars, and industry thought leaders in Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance - January 08, 2016 - Yurizk
Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Begins Executive Search
Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance selects Jorgenson Consulting for COO Executive Search. - January 05, 2016 - Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.
New Orleans Businessman to Serve on Federal Reserve Board Market Policy Panel
David Crais asked to serve on invitation only panel. - December 31, 2015 - Crais Management Group, LLC
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is Hosting Its Leadership Summit Jan. 22-24 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, LA.
The 2016 IEDC Leadership Summit, which over 400 senior-level economic developers are expected to attend, will focus on bringing resilience to local economies. It will also explore the partnerships communities must develop, as well as the latest techniques to improve organizational performance and... - December 31, 2015 - International Economic Development Council
Co|Operative Announces Opening of Coworking Space and Business Incubator in Alamance County, NC
Co|Operative, a shared co-working space & business incubator, has announced that a public open house will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the newly completed space. The event will be held onsite at 200-B N. Main St. in Graham, NC. A private, invitation only party will be held prior to the public open house on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. - December 29, 2015 - Co|Operative
SunFrog Shirts and Payoneer Offer Innovative Payment Solutions to Affiliates
SunFrog Shirts and Payoneer recently announced that SunFrog affiliates now have a better way to receive funds. SunFrog is the original, DTG based, T-shirt sales and fulfillment platform. SunFrog Shirts is the fastest paying t-shirt platform and they are continuing to take steps to stay ahead of... - December 24, 2015 - SunFrogShirts.com
Sawlog Prices Have Fallen Faster in Europe Than in the Rest of the World for the Past 18 Months, with the ESPI Price Index Reaching a Five Year Low, Reports WRQ
The European Sawlog Price Index (ESPI) has declined by almost seven percent in 18 months and in the 3Q/15, was at its lowest level in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Since early 2014, sawlog prices in Europe have fallen faster than in most other lumber-producing countries around the world. - December 23, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Global Trade of Softwood Lumber Increased in 2015, Though Prices Have Trended Downward in Key Markets
Both domestic and export prices of softwood lumber have fallen in the US, Europe and China during the 3Q/15, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russian lumber exporters have had a good year with record-high export volumes, competitive export prices and 20% higher prices in Ruble terms. - December 23, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
The Trade Locker Announces the Creation of 3,090 Stock Message Boards
The Trade Locker: a free online community for day traders, swing traders and investors has just completed the creation of a stock message board for every ticker symbol on Nasdaq. - December 21, 2015 - The Trade Locker
Colorado's Mesa County Jumps on New Business Tax Credits
Colorado's new Rural Jump-Start Zone Tax Credit Program is expected to bring more business, job growth to Mesa County. - December 20, 2015 - Grand Junction Economic Partnership
Bay State Cable Ties CEO and Founder Robert Sires Endorses FL Gov. Scott's Proposal to Permanently Eliminate Sales Tax on Manufacturing Equipment
Robert Sires, owner, founder, and CEO of Bay State Cable Ties, America's leading manufacturer of nylon cable ties, located in Crestview, Florida, supports FL Governor Scott’s proposal to permanently eliminate the sales tax on manufacturing equipment. “Bay State Cable Ties located in... - December 14, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Struck by the Tsunami Disaster is Now a 10 Bagger
Deger Wealth Management, founded by Dr. Erkin Olmez, under Warren Buffett's teachings of value investing made a handsome return on its investment in the tsunami struck Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) (TYO:9501) stock. After the 2011 tsunami disaster in the Pacific Ocean, TEPCO had to close the... - December 07, 2015 - Deger Varlik Yonetim
Strong Netherlands SME Interest in UAE
A recent survey indicates that one in four new small and medium sized Dutch businesses is planning to enter the international marketplace with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) being a strong favourite. The study, conducted by Netherlands based consulting firm Emirates Expertise Bureau (EEB), asked 1. - December 06, 2015 - Emirates Expertise Bureau
HBD VC, Mota Engil, CST, Pestana and BISTP Sponsor São Tomé and Príncipe’s Online Investment Forum with University of Oxford Venture, BusinessBinder.com, in November 2015
Meet Top Sao Tome and Principe Government Agencies and Private Sector companies online - Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Tourism and Real Estate, Fisheries, Finance, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Trade. - November 23, 2015 - BusinessBinder.com
Seoul Has Successfully Concluded the Seoul International Finance Conference
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has successfully hosted the Seoul International Finance Conference 2015 at Conrad Hotel, Yeouido, where the main topics were the paradigm shifts in the financial industry and the path Seoul will travel down as a financial center. The speakers and attendees... - November 23, 2015 - Invest Seoul
Thanksgiving Gift from CommLab India - Practical Guide on Custom E-learning: A Handbook for Managers
CommLab India shares a 30-page eBook which will be a handy resource to managers for obtaining practical information about all aspects related to custom e-learning. - November 18, 2015 - CommLab India
Director of Mystartbiz Sdn Bhd Malaysia Appointed as "Special Envoy for Investment Promotion in Kingdom of Swaziland" by HRH Princess Sikhanyiso
The Principal Princess and Member of Royal Advisory Board, Kingdom of Swaziland, HRH Sikhanyiso has appointed Mr. Muhammad Qadeer, the Director of a Malaysian company Mystartbiz Sdn Bhd as her "Special Envoy for Investment Promotion in Kingdom of Swaziland." In his appointment letter, Mr. - October 31, 2015 - MyStartBiz Sdn Bhd
Abu Dhabi’s Energy Industry Leaders Convene for a Strategic Roundtable on Energy Subsidies, Technology, Innovation and R&D in the UAE
The Minister of Energy, H.E. Suhail bin Mohamed Faraj Fares Al Mazrouei, will chair the first session on the subject of energy subsidies and deregulation of fuel prices. Other leading officials participating in the debate include; Marc Mollema, Managing Director, Global Head of Energy and Resources – NBAD; and Maria Vagliasindi, GCC Energy Expert – World Bank. - October 22, 2015 - TOGY
Softwood Lumber Prices Continued to Fall in Many Markets Around the World in the 2q/15 Because of Weaker Demand for Wood Products
Despite reduced demand for lumber in the US, Europe and Asia, lumber production and trade volumes were relatively high during the first half of 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The supply/demand imbalance resulted in downward price pressure in key markets during the 2Q/15. - October 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 13th Annual Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has honored five outstanding student entrepreneurs at its 13th Annual Conference, October 11-14 in Houston. The student awards, made possible by donations from the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) and the C. Lowell Harriss Scholarship Fund, are given to enrolled students who have demonstrated innovative and creative accomplishments in businesses they are operating while attending college. - October 15, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship