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Marlborough Gains 6,000 Jobs, Unemployment Falls 35% in 3 Years
Annual Marlborough Works! initiative returns amid improving job market. - October 10, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Oil Price Impact on Mining Industry: Literated Market Research
Even with the price of oil touching historic lows and even as energy costs comprise a huge part of the operational costs, the mining industry are still looking at procuring and establishing alternative forms of energy like solar or wind energy. Markets expect the oil prices to remain low for the next two years and then go up but the average life of a mine is 25 to 30 years. Hence the low oil price can only affect the mines in the short term. - September 24, 2015 - Literated
Oakridge Announces Freedom IV Stationary Energy Storage System
Oakridge Global Energy Solutions announces a new product the Freedom IV stationary energy storage system for home and business back up power. - September 23, 2015 - Oakridge Global Energy Solutions
Visibility Magazine Partners with DIGIT.EMEA by Webit - Istanbul 2015
DIGIT.EMEA builds the bridges for digital and tech between Europe, Middle East and Africa and creates real business opportunities. - September 19, 2015 - topseos.com
A Critical Comparison: P/E Ratio for Stock Market Valuation is Affected by Interest Rates, Inflation and Monetary Policies
Is it time to worry about another stock market bubble? With the SPX index hovering near an all-time high, it’s controversial whether stocks are over-valued, fair market, or under-valued. The Wall Street Challenger introduces MAPE, Monetary-Adjusted Price-Earnings ratio, built off of Shiller's widely accepted CAPE algorithm and improves traditional P/E ratio accuracy in signaling market tops or bottoms as a result of expected monetary policy effects. - September 17, 2015 - The Wall Street Challenger
Handpoint Brings EMV to Next Gen POS in the US with New Investment
Handpoint, the award-winning Icelandic FinTech provider powering NextGen POS by offering enabling hardware and software, has announced its expansion to the US in the wake of the EMV liability shift with investment from Icelandic VCs. - September 17, 2015 - Handpoint
Markeforce and IEA's 25th Annual Beesley Lecture Series Return to London, 1st October - 19th November 2015
After the success of last year's lectures attracting over 1000 attendees, this year's Beesley Lecture Series promises to be even more insightful with addresses drawn from high profile leaders from academia, government, regulators and industry. - September 16, 2015 - Marketforce
Refugee Crisis: Incentivize Companies to Create Jobs and Welcome More Refugees in America.
Liberti’s home state of Colorado embraces thousands of newly resettled refugees every year, and Liberti is an example of the importance that each state has to actively support social enterprises. Help carry the torch to empower lives with a socially responsible business that not only provides a living wage, but also a chance to share in the profits. - September 11, 2015 - Liberti
Casino Release Published a Special Report on How the Gambling Industry Affects the Global Economy
Casino Release, an online gambling magazine, has published the Special Report, proving the benefits of the Gambling Industry on the Global Economy. - September 10, 2015 - Casino Release
CommLab India Conducts a Learning Event in Celebration of Its 15 Years in E-learning
CommLab India, a leading e-learning organization is organizing a learning event on its 15th anniversary to promote cross-learning and synergy among employees. - September 05, 2015 - CommLab India
Moller International Gives Keynote Speech
Moller International made a keynote speech at “The 4th Global Economic Leaders Summit (GEL2015)” held in Changchun City, Jilin Province, China. This conference took place August 30th thru September 1, 2015, and brought together world leaders in economics, technology and politics. The... - September 02, 2015 - Moller International
Digital Economy Conference Brings FinTech Innovation to the Midwest
Just one month left until the premier FinTech conference on the Silicon Prairie. Omaha has a history as a FinTech hub, but minimal visibility into the innovation and disruption taking place in this region. Digital Economy 15 will change that by connecting startups, institutions, and the media for a thought-provoking day packed full of speakers, panels, and networking. - September 02, 2015 - Digital Economy Conference
CommLab India Successfully Wraps Up a Workday HRIS Training Project for a Packing Major
CommLab India has successfully completed an HRIS training project for an Australian packaging major. The Hyderabad-based e-learning company has created a comprehensive online training program comprising 100 videos and 280 job-aids in just 30 days. The program was developed to train 27,200 employees of the client on a new HRIS system called "Workday." - August 28, 2015 - CommLab India
Equicapita Update – Canadian Private Debt Market Continues to Evolve and Grow
The alternative market in Canada is moving to fill a capital void and allow non-institutional investors to add private equity offerings directly into their investment portfolios. - August 24, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Formation of Brazilian Solar Company Announced - Helio Energia Holdings SA
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce the formation... - August 21, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Taylor Elected President of PIA of Georgia
New President and Board of Directors elected at 2015 PIA of Georgia Annual Meeting and Convention, July 22, 2016. - August 04, 2015 - Professional Insurance Agents of Georgia
MIT Credit Union & Office of the Dean for Graduate Education Partner with iGrad for Financial Literacy Initiative
iGrad, a leader in financial literacy for higher education, announces a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The science and technology research university is adding iGrad’s financial literacy platform to its counseling resources for students. The Office of the... - August 04, 2015 - iGrad
Empirical Foresights is Building Data-Driven Models for Global Value Chains
With the global economy still operating below its pre-2008 growth potential, the clear understanding of various economic & financial market mechanisms is crucial. One of the major issues facing the policy-makers as well as the decision-makers at big corporations is how to make sense of the... - July 29, 2015 - Empirical Foresights
WiCON and PharmaGuys Launch Pharma China Training Institute
Pharma China Training Institute (PCTI, www.pharmachinatraining.com) was created by WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of Pharma China, and PharmaGuys to meet the growing needs of healthcare/pharma MNCs in China for internationally-advanced professional training, coaching and other service solutions. - July 21, 2015 - WiCON International Group LLC
Local Business Growth Firm ProfitGOLD Group Announces July Strategic Retreat Dates
ProfitGOLD™ Group is now completing the 20th event since it started in 2014. Each event in the series is geared at helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and mid-sized companies to grow more sustainable and profitable. The events have gained a wealth of support from local business owners in the Houston area as well as organizations such as the HMSDC, WBEA, and Regus. - July 20, 2015 - GrowthSmart Consulting
Harras, Bloom and Archer Attorney, Janice Whelan Shea Appointed to the Town Wide Fund of Huntington's Board of Directors
Real estate and litigation attorney Janice Whelan Shea, of Harras, Bloom & Archer, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc., an agency that raises capital for local organizations that assist needy Huntington residents. The mission statement of The... - July 16, 2015 - Harras, Bloom and Archer, LLP
US Based Firm to Raise $10 Billion for 10,000 Megawatts Power Project for Nigeria
Capital Investment today announced plans to raise $10 Billion to build up to 10,000 power projects in Nigeria. A 10,000 MW power project will add at least 30-40% to Nigeria's GDP, create up to 5 million direct and indirect jobs and increase the financial well being of millions of Nigerians, says,... - July 13, 2015 - Capital Investment Group
Coral Gables Asset Management Appoints Ms. Elizabeth Fugler as Director of Business Development and Client Service
Coral Gables Asset Management has hired Ms. Elizabeth Fugler as CGAM’s Director of Business Development and Client Service. In her new role, Elizabeth has senior responsibility for the firm’s business development and client service group. She brings over 15 years of experience in... - July 02, 2015 - Coral Gables Asset Management
Headlight Data Introduces Revolutionary ROI Selection Tool Designed for Site Selectors and Expanding Companies
Tool makes corporate site selection analysis quick and easy for any city, county, or metro in the United States; Tool provides communities with a never-before-seen marketing method; Headlight Data launches tool with Indiana Michigan Power and its Economic Development Leadership - June 27, 2015 - Headlight Data
Healthcare Justice March Applauds King v Burwell Ruling
Though the Healthcare Justice March applauds this decision, the Affordable Care Act is still costly and unjust for millions of people, according to organizers of the March. Tax credit subsidies help lower premiums but deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance are still prohibitively high. - June 26, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
Randy E King, IOM of National Write Your Congressman, Graduates from Institute for Organization Management, a Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S.C.O.C.
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Randy E King, IOM, Division Dir. of the National Write Your Congressman, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. - June 19, 2015 - NWYC
Update: Six Emerging ag Companies Present at AgTech Week to ag Investors
New information for AgTech Week, a new ag conference by GAI and Larta Institute, launches Monday, June 22 through June 24 in San Francisco, CA. Six emerging ag innovative companies are presenting/pitching in the AgTech Innovation Expo session on Thurs. 5 of 6 companies have received business assistance from Larta in their CAP programs or Ag Innovation Showcase. - June 18, 2015 - Larta Institute
Professional Money Manager Jonas Brown Benefits People at Every Income Level
Jonas Brown is one of the fastest growing money managers in the US, and now is taking on clients of all income levels. - June 13, 2015 - Sacro Capital Group
Lumber Imports to China Were Close to Record High in April; Russia, Sweden and Finland Increased Shipments the Most
In April, the import volume of softwood lumber by China reached its second highest level on record as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. Importation during the first four months this year was 2.1 percent higher than in the same period last year, with Russian sawmills increasing their shipments by over 13 percent. Import prices in April were at their lowest level since 2012. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
$11,000,000 - Progress Capital is Changing Neighborhoods
Progress Capital Advisors | The Funding Source was tasked with arranging an $11 Million construction to permanent loan in order to renovate a decaying Sandy damaged 52,000 SF mixed use building in Coney Island, NY. The renovation provides a clean and renewed welcoming space, improving the overall neighborhood. - June 12, 2015 - Progress Capital
Florida Capital Bank, N.A. Named Top Community Lender for FY14
The economy in Florida is on the rise and small business lending is growing. As an increasing number of small business owners across the state are looking to grow their businesses, trusted community lenders like Florida Capital Bank, N.A. are providing financial expertise to help them achieve their... - June 10, 2015 - Florida Capital Bank
China’s Innovation Eco-System is Set to Improve, Bringing Large Opportunities to Multinational Companies
While the Chinese government stressed "innovation" and "entrepreneurship" as the themes to address the economic growth in next decades, solid progresses are expected to improve the country’s innovation ecosystem. Meanwhile, not only the quantity, but also the quality of Chinese innovations are expected to be improved significantly, bringing vast opportunities to multinational companies, investors, technology brokers and other service providers globally. - June 10, 2015 - Innova Research
Albania Property Group Launching a New Website
Albania Property Group announced the launching a its new website, and cooperation with a new cooperation with the property portal EE24 - June 08, 2015 - Albania Property Group
Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference Free to Tribal Staff Members
The 15th Annual Travois Indian Country Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference will be held on Sept. 21-23 at Le Méridien New Orleans. Employees of tribally designated housing entities, tribes, Alaska Native groups, Native Hawaiian organizations and Native-owned businesses are invited to attend free of charge. - June 06, 2015 - Travois Holdings, Inc.
Equicapita Update – Alberta is Still Most Popular Province for Private Equity by Dollar Invested
According to Q1 2015 CVCA market data, of the $5.4 billion in Q1 2015 PE transaction volume in Canada 35%, or $1.9 billion was in Alberta with the most popular target sectors by transaction numbers as follows: - Automotive & Transport - Mining & Energy - Industrial & Manufacturing -... - June 04, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Three Steps to Successful Public Playgrounds
"We have seen an increased interest to improve and when needed build brand new playgrounds at military bases, public facilities that support families and schools, going beyond the time tested teeter-tooter and metal swing I grew up with at school," said Sean Haynes, Founder and CEO of Lifecycle. - June 04, 2015 - Lifecycle Construction Services
International Agribusiness Group Unveils Redesigned Website
International Agribusiness Group (IAG), a market leader in agricultural commodity research, is proud to announce the launch of a new, redesigned version of their website, www.iag-group.com. The redesigned website highlights key IAG services and aims to help IAG clients find the information they need quickly and easily. Key features include refined seaso nal weather reports, daily video weather updates, and an annual crop tour analysis. - June 03, 2015 - International Agribusiness Group
Marlborough City Council Approves $100,000 Loan Fund Appropriation
MEDC's quarter-million gap financing plan will aim to help small businesses. - June 02, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
"Consumption, Savings And The Public Debt-A Series Of Essays," by Dr. Joseph S. Maresca, Published June 1989 Now Available on Amazon/Kindle
Can the USA or any other country design an economy without recessions or with fewer ones? This ebook consists of a series of short essays on Consumption, Savings and the Public Debt. Dr. Joseph S. Maresca discusses key ratios like Per Capita Debt/Per Capita Income, as well as debt stabilization. The author examines public debt and infrastructure spending over a half century and develops technological goals for the 21st century. - May 30, 2015 - Dr Joseph S Maresca
Edmond Business, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, Featured in Google’s Annual Economic Impact Report
Local Business Serves as Example of a Business Succeeding with the Help of the Internet - May 29, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
ActTrader Technologies, Inc. Teams up with Grupo AGSF S.A. de C.V., to Introduce ActTrader Financial Technology and Trading Platform to Mexican Financial Market
ActTrader Technologies, Inc., the Wall Street based leading provider of independent retail trading platforms, today announced the official launching of its multi-instrument on-line ActTrader investment platform into the country of Mexico via a joint partnership with Grupo AGSF S.A. de... - May 26, 2015 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Marlborough Leaders Mark a Record Year of Economic Development
MEDC founders celebrate major business expansions and migrations. - May 22, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Marijuana Investor Summit: Meeting of Minds and Money
First-ever marijuana investor summit draws almost 1,000 attendees, making it largest in the U.S. - May 13, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
Social Science Research Network Cites North Carolina Economist and Investment Advisor, Thomas Vass, for Global Top 10 Article
Vass concludes: More venture capital will not likely spur regional innovation, while better regional private capital markets will. - May 08, 2015 - The Private Capital Market, Inc.
Michigan: Crowdfunding Advances to Grow Economy with Startups
CrowdFund Connect Director of Compliance Services and Head of Business Development, Thomas Coke, to Speak and Educate about Crowdfunding - May 06, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
Marlborough EDC Seeks to Establish a Quarter Million Dollar Loan Fund
Economic development officials team up with local banks to propose gap financing measure - May 06, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Vocalcom Cloud Contact Center Awarded a 2015 CRM Excellence Award
Vocalcom Cloud Contact Center Software Solution Honored for Helping Clients Improve CRM. - May 04, 2015 - VOCALCOM
Importation of Logs to China Jumped 76% in March with New Zealand and Australia Increasing Their Shipments the Most
Log arrivals to China surged in March with an increase of 76% over the previous month. This came after almost a year of declining log imports. New Zealand and Australia increased their volumes the most, together accounting for a record-high share of over 50% of the total import volume. Log import prices have trended downward since early 2014. - May 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Weidlinger Associates Opens Office in Austin, Texas
The firm’s new location furthers its commitment to developing business in the energy and commercial markets of the Southwest. - May 02, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Employee Engagement Declines to Lowest Point in Eight Years
After three years of improvement, employee engagement took a dive, hitting its lowest point in eight years. - May 01, 2015 - Quantum Workplace