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Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s “Work In The Triangle” Recognized at IEDC Annual Conference
Greater Raleigh Economic Development Agency Wins Gold and Silver Awards from International Economic Development Council for Regional Marketing Efforts - October 11, 2013 - Wake County Economic Development
Money Journal Poll Shows Majority Work to be Wealthy
A new Money Journal poll shows that the over-whelming majority of respondents are working hard with hopes to be wealthy. - October 10, 2013 - Money Journal
FXOpen Introduces STP Accounts
FXOpen is delighted to announce the launch of a new type of trading account available soon where broker’s clients will be able to test the STP environment and experience the more favourable trading conditions associated with this type of account. - September 27, 2013 - FXOpen
MarketResearchCareers Announces Market Research Suppliers with the Highest Level of Customer Satisfaction
Firefly, C&R Research, Forrester, Research Now, and QuestionPro earn top marks from their customers. - September 26, 2013 - MarketResearchCareers
Energy Efficiency and Comfort with the Help of PUR: Ceresana Publishes the First Complete Analysis of the Polyurethanes and Isocyanates Market
Ceresana expects revenues generated on the global market for PUR to increase to more than 80 billion US dollars. - September 26, 2013 - Ceresana
CFIRA Celebrates Implementation of Title II Jobs Act While Urging Caution to Issuers; CrowdFund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates Offers Best Practices
With the lifting of the longstanding ban on general solicitation by the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission today, CrowdFund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) celebrate a significant provision of the JOBS Act going into effect while urging investors and businesses to approach the new... - September 23, 2013 - OfferBoard
It’s a 3-Peat for Chicago-Based BSC Group, Voted Best Finance Company 3 Years Running
The BSC Group voted “Best of Business” for the 3rd consecutive year. - September 19, 2013 - The BSC Group, LLC
Lucintel “PESTLE Analysis of Qatar 2013”: Economy to Witness High Growth and Reach $275 Billion by 2018
The overly hydrocarbons-reliant economy of Qatar is likely to experience high growth and reach $275.5 billion at the current price by 2018.The Government’s goal to transform Qatar from a carbon-based economy to a knowledge-based one by increasing investments in service sector is expected to... - September 15, 2013 - Lucintel
Lucintel Analysis: Government’s Effort to Transform Qatar to Knowledge-Based Economy to Pay Dividends
Qatar is likely to make rapid strides in non-hydrocarbon and service sectors over the years and the economy is estimated to grow to $275.5 billion at the current price by 2018, with a high growth rate during 2013 to 2018.The Government’s goal to transform Qatar from a carbon-based economy to a knowledge-based one “by unlocking human potential” by increasing investments in service sector is expected to offer immense opportunities for investment and growth. - September 15, 2013 - Lucintel
CommLab India to Present a Live Webinar on Roadmap to mLearning
CommLab India, a leading eLearning solutions provider, is all set to host a live webinar on mLearning. The webinar is scheduled for September 26, 2013 at 10AM EDT. R K Prasad, CEO, CommLab India, will be hosting this webinar along with a panel of Instructional Designers and Authoring Tool experts. - September 13, 2013 - CommLab India
Prominent Advisor in the Retirement Plan Industry Earns the C(k)P®: Certified 401(k) Professional
David Schlossberg is among the first of 75 financial professionals in the country to be awarded the Certified 401(k) Professional Designation from The Retirement Advisor University in Collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education - September 11, 2013 - Assured Concepts Group, Ltd.
200 New Jobs Coming to Ogden, Utah
Teleperformance in Ogden announces new growth with their existing client adding 200 new full time positions. - September 11, 2013 - Teleperformance
Lucintel PESTLE Analysis of Greece: High Economic Risk Due to High Sovereign Debt
Greece’s economy is likely to witness modest growth over the next five years and reach an estimated $280.6 billion at the current price by 2018. The country has high economic risk due to higher amount of external debt taken from IMF and other countries during Euro debt crisis. Lucintel, a... - September 11, 2013 - Lucintel
Lucintel PESTLE Analysis of Greece: Industry and Economy to Recover and Register Growth After 2015
Greece which experienced economic, social, and political turmoil in recent years is likely to overcome the pains of turmoil after 2015 and register growth in all sectors of the economy. Strong domestic demand is key driver of the Greece’s economy. Greece is emerging as a strategic energy hub in Southeast Europe and a desirable location for investment in Wind, Solar, and Bio-energy. - September 11, 2013 - Lucintel
Continued Growth at Mortgage Vendor Leads to New Hire
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS® reviews and loan fulfillment, including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, has hired John Freda as Manager of Compliance and Internal Audit. The company reports... - September 09, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Updated List of Speakers and Agenda for UC Berkeley Shared Use Mobility Summit, October 10 & 11 San Francisco
Academics, Transportation Operations, Car Rental, Government Planners, Futurists, Marketers and Technologists all come together to advance the agenda of the Shared Use Mobility Summit arranged by University of California, Berkeley's Transportation Sustainability Research Center. - September 06, 2013 - Transportation Sustainability Research Center
Lucintel Anticipates Industrial Sector to be the Leading Sector in Oman’s Economy During 2013-2018
The economy of Oman is projected to reach $95 billion by 2018. The industrial sector is the fastest growing sector holding notable contribution in Oman's GDP. The economy sustained well during global economic recession, when other economies suffered due to its strong economic policies. In recent... - September 06, 2013 - Lucintel
Lucintel’s PESTLE Analysis of Kuwait: Economy to Surpass GDP Growth and Reach $201.3 Billion by 2018
The hydrocarbons-reliant Kuwait economy has achieved notable success in transforming its economy by diversifying its economic base. The government’s greater focus on non-hydrocarbon and service sectors and increased spending on R&D for developing new technologies for different industries are likely to offer immense opportunities for growth to the investors. - September 05, 2013 - Lucintel
Lucintel’s Analysis: Hydrocarbons-Reliant Kuwait to Offer Growth Opportunities in Non-Hydrocarbon and Service Sector
Kuwait’s economy is likely to grow at a much faster rate than the global GDP over the next five years and reach an estimated $201.3 billion at the current price by 2018. Oil and natural gas is the leading industry in Kuwait and contributes approximately 59% to the total GDP of the... - September 05, 2013 - Lucintel
Lucintel Forecasts Singapore Economy to Reach $342 Billion by 2018
Singapore has registered a remarkable economic growth during the last decade and is classified as a high income economy. The country’s economy is expected to reach $342 billion by 2018. Singapore’s economic growth is primarily driven by domestic demand and external demand, private... - September 04, 2013 - Lucintel
Agcapita Releases 2013 Farmland Investment Whitepaper
Agcapita is pleased to announce the release of its 2013 comprehensive whitepaper on farmland investing. Sample sections include: Global Farmland Demand Drivers - Population growth and economic prosperity - Consumption in China - Productivity gap - Consumption of meat and dairy products -... - September 03, 2013 - Agcapita
Great Lakes Bay Region Represented at White House Forum for Economic Development
Midland Tomorrow Chief Executive Officer Scott Walker and Saginaw Future Inc. President JoAnn Crary joined approximately 50 economic development professionals from across the country at a White House forum on economic development today. This is the second year the International Economic Development... - August 30, 2013 - Saginaw Future
Home Buyers Looking for Best North Houston Neighborhoods Can Find It All in One Package with Darling Homes
Great Dining, Shopping and Employment Opportunities Exist Around Each Darling Homes Neighborhood. - August 29, 2013 - Darling Homes
Lucintel’s PESTLE Analysis of Russia: Economy to Reach $3.18 Trillion by 2018
Russia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The country’s economy is expected to reach $3.18 trillion by 2018. Russia’s economic performance suffered during the global financial crisis but recovered in 2010 and 2011, due factors such as government stimulus packages and export growth. Petroleum and iron and steel are the leading industries in the country. - August 28, 2013 - Lucintel
Lucintel’s Report Anticipates Maximum FDI to Take Place in Manufacturing and Mining Sector in Russia
The Russian economy is projected to reach $3.18 trillion by 2018 boosted by an influx of foreign direct investment (FDI). In terms of sectors, the analysis reveals that during the trend period (2007-2012) maximum FDI took place in manufacturing and mining sectors including the iron and steel industry. High volumes of FDI entered the wholesale and retail sector and financial intermediaries. - August 28, 2013 - Lucintel
Nastrac Group Awarded "Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards 2013"
Nina Alag Suri, Founder and Group CEO Nastrac Group was awarded the "Most promising Entrepreneurship Awards 2013" in Singapore on 17th August at Marina Bay Sands Hotel. - August 27, 2013 - Nastrac Group
FXOpen Launches the Forex Article Contest
FXOpen, a leading broker in Forex, is delighted to announce the launch of the Forex Article Contest. The competition starts on 1st September and is open to all. The Forex Article Contest is creative in nature. You don’t need to be a master of trading to take part in the competition. Good... - August 27, 2013 - FXOpen
Marlborough Works! Initiative Gives Local Jobseekers Local Opportunities
Free Resume & Interview Workshop and Job Fair Aim to Jumpstart Local Employment. - August 23, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Money Journal Survey Finds Huge Majority Feel US in Economic Recession
An over-whelming majority of respondents to a new Money Journal survey feel the U.S. is still in an economic recession. - August 22, 2013 - Money Journal
Keynote Speaker Looks at How Economic Success is Influencing Asian Culture
Wealth is leading to social change, says trends expert Daniel Levine - August 21, 2013 - Daniel Levine
Ivy Exec Named to the Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies
Inc. names Ivy Exec one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the U.S. - August 20, 2013 - Ivy Exec
WAIN Street Reports Continued Strength of Nationwide Business Credit Quality Improvements
Business Default Index Deteriorates Marginally by 0.04%; Business Default Diffusion Index Improves to 45.02. - August 20, 2013 - WAIN Street
Money Journal Survey Shows Only One Third Able to Save Money
A new Money Journal survey shows that only one third of those surveyed are able to save money. - August 14, 2013 - Money Journal
Lucintel’s Report Anticipates Maximum FDI to Take Place in Manufacturing and Mining Sector in Russia
The Russian economy is projected to reach $3.18 trillion by 2018 boosted by an influx of foreign direct investment (FDI). In terms of sectors, the analysis reveals that during the trend period (2007-2012) maximum FDI took place in manufacturing and mining sectors including the iron and steel... - August 09, 2013 - Lucintel
Lucintel’s PESTLE Analysis of Russia: Economy to Reach $3.18 Trillion by 2018
Russia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The country’s economy is expected to reach $3.18 trillion by 2018. Russia’s economic performance suffered during the global financial crisis but recovered in 2010 and 2011, due factors such as government stimulus packages and... - August 09, 2013 - Lucintel
Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind Announces Operations and Maintenance Workshop
August 16th Workshop in Ocean City Will Prepare Maryland Businesses to Participate in Offshore Wind Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain Development. - August 08, 2013 - BizMDOSW
Klein and Weber Consulting Limited Management Attends Intellectual Property Conference
Senior Officers attended the Intellectual Property (IP) Seminar hosted by Klein and Weber Consulting Limited’s Product Innovations and Technology Unit (PITU) under the Business Development Division (BDD). - August 07, 2013 - Klein and Weber Consulting Limited
China Importation of Lumber and Logs Roars Back to New Highs in the 2Q/13, with Imports Up 30% Year-Over-Year
Increased investments in the housing sector resulted in record imports of logs and lumber to China in the 2Q/13, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lumber importation has grown faster than that of logs, with Russia and Canada being the major lumber suppliers in recent years. New Zealand has become the major supplier of logs, overtaking Russia, who has long dominated this market. - August 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
FXOpen Reveals Secrets of Asia’s Best Forex Trader’s Success
FXOpen, one of the leading brokers in Forex, has recently launched a challenge for Forex traders – all residents of the Asian region have been invited to participate in a most impressive and rewarding event - Asian Forex Championship. - August 02, 2013 - FXOpen
Andrew Taylor, Senior VP M&A, the Avanti Group, Attends Finance and Economics Conference 2013 on July 4-6, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany
Tokyo based company, The Avanti Group, Andrew Taylor, Senior Vice-President Mergers and Acquisitions, attended the recently concluded Finance and Economics Conference 2013 on July 4 to 6, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. - August 01, 2013 - The Avanti Group
FXOpen Announces Asia’s Best Forex Trader
FXOpen, together with ForexCup, is happy to announce the results of the largest regional forex-contest – Asian Forex Championship. - July 31, 2013 - FXOpen
Points2Shop Reaches 5 Million Members Worldwide
Loyalty Program Grows Significantly due to Market Research and Mobile Marketing Efforts. - July 23, 2013 - Points2Shop
WK Dickson's Airport Group Continues Rapid Growth with Senior Project Manager
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its airport consulting group. The firm welcomed Brigid Z. Williams, PE this week. She is located in the Raleigh regional office and serves as a senior project manager in the airport group. Her areas of expertise include runway,... - July 18, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Online Therapy Institute's Magazine is Still Free - Alongside Pay-What-You-Want Subscription Options
Online Therapy Institute has offered a free trade magazine for the helping professions since 2010. Now they have opted to adopt the Pay-What-You-Want business model to support continued publication of the digital resource for therapists, coaches and other helping professionals. - July 17, 2013 - Online Therapy Institute
Money Journal Survey Shows Huge Majority Feel Ripped Off
A huge majority feel they have been ripped off by banks, according to a new survey just completed by MoneyJournal.com. - July 16, 2013 - Money Journal
Energy Africa Conference to be Held at Colorado School of Mines on November 7-8, 2013
Access to affordable, reliable and clean energy is essential to Africa’s economic growth and human development. Most African countries devote a large portion of their budgets to imported energy. This money could be used to develop local energy resources. This conference brings together business executives, thought leaders, public, private and research institutions to dialog and support the work needed to stimulate domestic energy markets. - July 12, 2013 - Energy Africa Conference
Professional Employer Organization CPEhr Releases New Client Testimonial Video
CPEhr, Los Angeles’ leading professional employer organization announces the release of new client testimonial video. - July 04, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
Poll Shows US Greed Survives
A new poll taken by Money Journal shows that greed survives in the U.S. five years after the financial crisis meltdown. - July 04, 2013 - Money Journal
Sawmills in Sweden and Finland Have Expanded Shipments of Lumber to Markets Outside Europe from 27% to 43% of Total Exports the Past Five Years
Many sawmills in Northern Europe have expanded their lumber sales outside the Europe market the past few years resulting in an increase in non-European exports from 27 percent of total exports in 2007 to 43 percent in 2012, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest changes have been in shipments to Northern Africa, Middle East, Japan, China and the US. - June 22, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wyoming’s State-Level Economic Development Agency Chooses Wyoming Data Center to Host Website
The Wyoming Business Council, the state’s economic development agency, has successfully moved its data storage and web hosting from an out-of-state provider back to Wyoming. The Business Council chose Green House Data, a VMware® vCloud Powered partner, and cloud hosting leader, to provide... - June 19, 2013 - Green House Data