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The Institute for New Economic Thinking to Hold Its Second Annual Plenary Conference from April 8 to 10, 2011 in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The conference, “Crisis and Renewal: International Political Economy at the Crossroads,” will host over 200 leading economists, finance experts, and young scholars - January 26, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute for New Economic Thinking Has Created an Academic Partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science
INET@LSE will apply ideas from “complexity social science” to improve the design and effectiveness of economic policy - January 26, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
‘Year in Review’ Turns to ‘Year in Preview’ with Business Review Canada’s 2011 Economic Barometer
2011 has officially begun and it’s time to close the book on all the ‘year in review’ and ‘best of’ lists. Executives, if they haven’t already, should be looking at forecasts, predictions and current conditions as strategies for the upcoming year... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
Discover the Trends Shaping the World’s Cities in the January Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information speaks with urban and community planners from around the world about the trends that are shaping the cities of the future. Trends such as infill and mixed-use development are common around the globe as... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
Why is Latin America Worth Investing in? This Month in Latino Business Review
The January issue of Latino Business Review presents an article featuring those countries with a positive peak in the real estate market. Constant growth in the last few years has established them as the new investment alternative for global investors. Find out why Peru, despite not being thought... - January 21, 2011 - WDM Group
Above the Standard Procurement Group (ATSPG.com) is Generating Opportunities for Downsized Executives Even Though Unemployment is Rising and Consumer Spending is Stagnant
When Ted Landgraf was laid off from his position as Vice President of Administration for a large federal contractor a few years ago he knew that the time was right. Frustrated with the lack of loyalty and integrity in today’s corporate marketplace, he envisioned a franchise opportunity that... - January 20, 2011 - Above the Standard Procurement Group Inc.
Skills on the Agenda as Chamber Directors and Members Meet to Discuss Prospects for the Economy
The directors of Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce and local businesses met on Tuesday 18th January to discuss the local economy's skill needs. Dundee College were in attendance at the meeting, allowing them to hear firsthand what skills local employers expect they will need in their... - January 20, 2011 - Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce
New York City Foreclosure Listings in Q4 2010 Down 32% from 2009 Levels
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions (487) was down 26% in Q4 2010 compared to Q3 2010, and was down 32% from Q4 2009 (712). - January 19, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
A Big Brand and IPO Forecast and an Apple Company Review in January’s Issue of Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, discusses what big brands are posed to do well in the New Year, which young companies will be publicly traded this quarter, which marketing gurus are making a name for themselves on Twitter, and why Apple can get away... - January 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Canada’s Top 5 Billionaires, Six Wireless Carriers, Four Internet Marketing Firms and a Few Economic Hot Spots in Business Review Canada’s ‘Numbers’ Issue
The latest issue of Business Review Canada is free online for Canadian business Executives. The inaugural issue of 2011 profiles the five richest Canadians, six leading telecom companies, four internet marketing firms, three economic hotspots and three not-so-hot spots. Fittingly, January’s edition has been dubbed the ‘numbers issue.’ - January 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Total Mortgage Identifies Key Trends in the Mortgage Marketplace in 2011
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading national mortgage lender featuring some of the lowest mortgage rates available, today highlighted five key trends likely to impact the mortgage industry and housing market in 2011. “The mortgage and housing markets continue to be impacted by the... - January 12, 2011 - Total Mortgage
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation Sets Aggressive Agenda for 2011, Names New Board Members
Several initiatives underway, including economic development master plan for the city. - January 08, 2011 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Default Research is Reporting That LA County’s 42% Decrease in Notices of Default a Red Herring; Expert Sees Further Pain in LA Real Estate Market
Los Angeles County Notices of Default dropped by 34,862 in 2010, according to data released by Default Research, Inc., a leading foreclosures tracking firm. 48,069 homeowners received notices that their mortgages were seriously delinquent in 2010, down from 82,931 in 2009. - January 05, 2011 - Default Research Inc
Default Research Reports Year-End Data: Phoenix Foreclosures Drop 6%; Investors Return to Market
Year-end foreclosure data for Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) show that Notices of Trustee Sales (NTS) in 2010 dropped by 4,106 to 57,776, down from 61,882 in 2009. At the same time, the value of properties dropped by 10%, signaling continued volatility in the Phoenix housing market. Phoenix led the... - January 05, 2011 - Default Research Inc
Uniastrum Bank Strikes Up Partnership with Regional Guarantee Fund in Volgograd Region
Under the partnership agreement the Fund is to guarantee a total cap of Rb 10 mn, thus helping local authorities press ahead with their long-term region-wide SME program. - December 30, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Phx Body Shop Rocked and Humbled by Exposure
Local Phx Body Shop LG Collision repair has been identified as the Phx Auto Body Shop ... "Top Merchant 2010" - December 17, 2010 - Titan Auto Body
Certified Business Brokers Represents Houston Manufacturer, Paty, Inc., in Sale of Business
Paty, Inc., founded in 1955, was sold by owners, Ruth and Faride Abugattas, to local Houston entrepreneurs, Derrick and Caren Veillon. The company, headquartered in Houston, manufactures baby clothing using only materials made in the U.S. and distributes its products to specialty stores throughout the United States. - December 17, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers
High-tech Prizes and Social Media Boost Economic Development Message
Texas Community spreads message of robust economy using creative contest to drive website traffic. - December 15, 2010 - Mission Economic Development Authority
DMG Productions is Currently in Production of a New Episode on "Foreclosures vs. Short Sales" as Part of Their "Business Update" Television Program
This three part series will be presented commercial free and there will be many topics addressed covering a wide spectrum of areas. From appraisals and mortgage options to loan modifications and more, Business Update will explore it all. - December 13, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC
Daily Deal USA Launches Philanthropy-Based Discount Program for AZ Shopping, Dining and Entertainment - Consumers Save 50-95%
A new Scottsdale-based company, Daily Deal USA, just launched an email blast program providing metro Phoenix residents with discounted daily deals up to 95 percent off from local businesses. Subscribing is free. Unlike other firms that email blast discounted bargains from local businesses, Daily Deal USA encourages subscribers to designate a charity of their choice to receive eight percent of the gross purchase amount, with no added fees or matching requirements. - December 08, 2010 - Daily Deal USA
eTtech Money Launches "Founderswall.com," for Investor Awareness & Capital
A New Investment Marketplace, Built by the People for the People - December 08, 2010 - eTech Money, Inc.
ADMA Solutions President Warns Holiday Spending May Affect Charge-Offs and Delinquencies
The recent improvement in charge-off rates and delinquencies could easily be offset by holiday spending, according to ADMA Solutions. - December 08, 2010 - ADMA Solutions, LLC
European Sawmills’ Profitability is Being Squeezed by High Log Costs and Declining Lumber Prices
Sawlog costs in Europe have gone up more than lumber prices the past year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With the expected decline in lumber consumption, many sawmills in Europe are considering reductions in their operating rates. As a consequence, prices for sawlogs are likely to drop from their two–year highs in the coming months. - December 07, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Author Predicts Big Changes in "the New Economy"
Built on the premise that the current economic crisis is the "new economy," Indianapolis author Gerald Twombly predicts major changes in business, education, non-profits, and churches in his latest book, "You Snooze, You Lose." - December 07, 2010 - BGW Development Group
Best CreditRx, LLC Launches New Credit Repair Product
Best CreditRx, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of "Quick Fix Credit Prescription." Their customers and partners have been searching for a product that helps clients with a quick turnaround to their credit health. Now Available. - December 02, 2010 - Best CreditRx, LLC
North Korea Attack Exposes Liability of Medical Tourism
High risk countries pose special liability to companies, investors, and company reserves. - December 02, 2010 - PHM International, Inc.
ActForex Announces Release of ActDroid
Android’s Winning Technology Creates Demand for Better Trading Applications. - November 30, 2010 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Houseinthesun.com: Scandinavians Splurge on Second Homes Abroad
The Scandinavian dilemma: Buy a small one-room apartment in crowded, wintry Stockholm/ Oslo OR spend half the amount on a roomy house in sunny Florida? - November 26, 2010 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB
Marlborough Hotels Tax Increase Approved for Economic Development in 2011
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will use funds generated to develop and implement 10-year plan - November 26, 2010 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
New York City Foreclosure Listings in October Fall 21% from 2009 Levels
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions (247) was up 16% in October 2010 compared to September 2010, but was down 21% from October 2009 (314). - November 23, 2010 - PropertyShark.com
Andy and Michael Franko of Fluid-Quip Discuss Their Patent-Pending MSC™ System to Recover More Ethanol From Plants
In an interview with Energy Digital, Andy and Michael Franko of Fluid-Quip reminisce about the company’s roots, reveal how they survived the economic recession and divulge the secrets of their patent-pending maximized stillage co-products system (MSC™ System). “We see a major... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Don Boyle, CAO of Haldimand County, Reveals Plans to Capitalize on Ontario’s Green Energy Act and Encourage Economic Growth in Energy Digital
In an interview with Energy Digital, Don Boyle, Chief Administrative Officer of the Haldimand County discusses increased development, clean energy and the county’s role in the Green Energy Hub. Located in Ontario, Haldimand is looking to take advantage of the Ontario Green Energy Act by... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Mayor Dennis Travale of Norfolk County Reveals to Energy Digital How Renewable Energy Will Boost Ontario’s Economy
In an interview with Energy Digital, Mayor Dennis Travale discusses the role of renewable energy in the Norfolk County’s economic development and growth. Located in Ontario, Norfolk is looking to take advantage of the Ontario Green Energy Act by attracting green energy companies and... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
The Top 50 Green Construction Companies, the Top 5 Sporting Venue Designs and the Latest Projects Defining London’s Skyline in the November Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information reveals the top 50 green construction companies, the top 5 sports venue designs and investigates the Shard, Heron Tower and Lee Tunnel projects that are designed to enhance the aesthetics, economy and... - November 11, 2010 - WDM Group
The Nation’s Top Infrastructure Groups Are Putting Australia on the Fast Track to Economic Growth. Learn Who They Are in the November Issue of Business Review Australia.
Business Review Australia, the leading digital business publication for C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of its November issue. In the cover story, “Australia’s Infrastructure Giants: Building the Nation,” the publication profiles five of the nation’s... - November 03, 2010 - WDM Group
FOEX Indexes and Wood Resources International to Partner in the Launching of Global Wood Chip Price Indices
FOEX and WRI have agreed to partner in the launching of global wood chip price indices. The combined efforts will ensure that the indices, whose launch is planned for early 2011, will be statistically reliable and thus well suited for forest and energy companies who can use price indices for benchmarking, as well as the financial community, which can use the Indices as price risk management tools. - October 29, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
"Spotlight" Takes a Look at American Resolve Created by the Current Recession
“Spotlight” to showcase the people and ideas helping to inspire economic progress. - October 29, 2010 - Spotlight
Klohn Crippen Berger Receives the 2010 Canadian Consulting Engineering Award of Excellence
A distinguished jury of professional engineers from business, government and academia have honoured Canadian engineering firm, Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) for their work on the Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project (NT2) in Laos. The NT2 project is a long-term collaborative effort between Laos and... - October 28, 2010 - Klohn Crippen Berger
Simpleton Solutions Wins Prestigious National Book Award
USA Book News today announced the winners of the annual Best Books Award. Simpleton Solutions’ offering, The Miserly Mind, 12½ Secrets of the Freakishly Frugal placed as a Finalist in the Personal Finances category. - October 26, 2010 - Simpleton Solutions
Total Mortgage Services Hires Michael Dimech to Head Operations
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender and broker that offers some of the lowest mortgage rates available, announced today the hiring of Michael Dimech as the Company’s new head of operations. Mr. Dimech brings to this new position over 15 years of operation management and underwriting experience within the mortgage industry with a strong focus on efficiency modeling, risk management and team building. - October 22, 2010 - Total Mortgage
Andrew Conway, One of Australia’s Youngest CEOs, Speaks About His Big Plans for the Australian Accounting Profession
In the October issue of Business Review Australia, Andrew Conway, the CEO of the National Institute of Accountants, speaks about what it takes to lead one of the nation’s peak accounting bodies. “I believe it is important to have an appreciation of the broader context of the impact of... - October 20, 2010 - WDM Group
President of the National Chamber of Electronics in Mexico Shares His Opinion About Innovation in Latin America
In the September issue, LBR presents the concepts of innovation in Latin America according to many studies. - October 20, 2010 - WDM Group
House Charlotte Expands Making Homeownership More Affordable, Many Communities Are Eligible for Up to $15k Down Payment Assistance
The City of Charlotte recently released the results of the 2010 Quality of Life Study, the biennial study that ranks Charlotte’s neighborhoods on several social, cultural and economic indicators. As expected, many of our neighborhoods are experiencing negative impacts from the economic... - October 20, 2010 - Lockard Reed Development Group
Valcor Arbitration Seeing Increased Business Problems for Small Companies
Economic recovery is not widely seen for small business owners. The lack of business financing continues to have a devastating effect on the economy. Unfortunately, the trend will continue for several more years. - October 20, 2010 - Valcor Arbitration Services
Experts in Venture Capital Expose the Reality of the Economy in Latin America
Latino Business Review –This important issue explores the commonly known but rarely understood world of Venture Capital. Learn step by step its important influence on new companies with high growth potential. Latino Business Review presents the results of a recent survey conducted by The... - October 19, 2010 - WDM Group
Career Experts and Bloggers Unite to Help Job-Seekers in Third Annual Job Action Day
Quintessential Careers marks third annual Job Action Day worldwide on Nov. 1, 2010 -- a day for job-seekers and employers to face realities of the new job market and create new career opportunities -- with fresh and powerful advice from helpful career articles and blog entries from career experts. - October 18, 2010 - Quintessential Careers
NH Invites Insurance Companies to Sow the Seeds of Business Success at the 2010 ACLI Annual Conference
To demonstrate their support for insurance companies and spread the word about the benefits of redomesticating to New Hampshire, the Granite State's Department of Insurance and Division of Economic Development are exhibiting at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Annual Conference October 17-19, 2010, and inviting industry leaders to continue the conversation at Facebook.com/RedomesticateNH and Twitter.com/RedomesticateNH. - October 16, 2010 - NH Division of Economic Development
Learn About Marketing 2.0 and How to Avoid the Recession Through CRM in Business Review Europe’s October Issue
Bringing you the latest, up-to-date and relevant industry news, Business Review Europe, pioneer in the digital magazine industry, launches its October issue. The October issue introduces new sectors to Business Review Europe, including Marketing 2.0, Business Leaders, Money Matters and Technology. - October 13, 2010 - WDM Group
Elliott Wave International Reveals Why Deflation is Past the Point of No Return
Robert Prechter warns deflation is imminent. His new Deflation Survival Guide reveals the truth about the inflation versus deflation debate. This just-released, free 90-page report outlines the real threat to your investments to help you prepare for and prosper during the coming deflationary depression. - October 13, 2010 - Elliott Wave International
Official 911 Mortgage Loan Modification Software Now Meets All HAMP, NON-HAMP, and HAFA Requirements
In meeting the HAMP, NON-HAMP, and HAFA requirements, Official 911’s Mortgage Loan Modification Software allows homeowners to submit a complete package, which ensures them a quick approval. - October 06, 2010 - Official 911