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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
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
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
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
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