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GST Network Rollout by Aug ’12 Positive for MSMEs, Says IndiaMART CEO Dinesh Agarwal
Implementation of GST welcomed; Appreciate allocation of Rs.5,000 cr to SIDBI for venture fund for MSMEs - March 18, 2012 - IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Calling on New-to-Market and New-to-Export Businesses to Explore and Engage in Global Expansion Opportunities
Gain insights from International Trade Expert Elizabeth Glynn on generating business success in emerging foreign market opportunities. Federal and State funded programs supporting the business community. - March 15, 2012 - Small Business Development Center Santa Monica College
TECHEXPO to Host an Exclusive Cyber Security Hiring Event March 20th in Columbia, Maryland
In support of the Nation’s ongoing mission to safeguard & secure our cyberspace, TECHEXPO Cyber Security will hold its semi-annual hiring event on March 20th in Columbia, Maryland. - March 15, 2012 - TECHEXPO Top Secret
GigWebsite.net Launches Offering Unique Options from 3D Gigs to Stimulating the Economy for USA Workers
From 3D photo conversion to other business services, GigWebsite.net offers products and services at affordable prices. The new site will also help to stimulate the economy with the USA select button where people can choose to only do business here. - March 08, 2012 - GigWebsite.net
Lowe Finance Supports Move Towards Fairer Consumer Credit Protections for Australians
It was the unscrupulous lending practices of mortgage lenders in the US which sparked some of darkest times in the world’s economic markets – the spectacular collapse of the world’s largest banks and ripples which wobbled companies throughout the world. This phenomenon was part of... - February 28, 2012 - Lowe Finance
David R. Jarczyk, President, ktMINE to Speak at Transfer Pricing in 2012 Global Strategies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David R. Jarczyk, President, ktMINE will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Transfer Pricing in 2012 Global Strategies Live... - February 28, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Lattice Communications Triples Revenues and Doubles Work Force in 2011
Lattice Communications (headquartered just outside Cedar Rapids in Fairfax, IA) tripled its revenue and doubled in work force in 2011 in the midst of the most challenging economic climate since the Great Depression. - February 23, 2012 - Lattice Communications
Robert Powell, The Economist Analyst, Discusses Iran's War of Words: Threats on the Strait of Hormuz Featured in February’s Issue of Energy Digital
This month, Energy Digital discusses the current situation in the Straight of Hormuz in an interview with Senior Editor of The Economist Intelligence Unit and Middle East analyst for The Economist Robert Powell. With Iran's recent threats to block the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
Jacksonville Lawn Service Finds "Green" in Economic Downturn
Local businessman leaves sputtering auto industry for growing green industry - February 23, 2012 - Grass Butler Lawn and Landscape Maintenance
Mazuma Capital Funds Heavy Machinery Transactions for U.S. Central Appalachian Thermal Coal Producer
Mazuma Capital, a leading national direct lender, today announced that it has funded over $12.5 million dollars for a U.S. high quality thermal coal producer. The coal producer sought several funding sources that had expertise in funding newer companies. They had many challenges present in the... - February 17, 2012 - Mazuma Capital
Retailers That Sell Gift Cards Now Subject to Federal AML Regulations
The US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement (FinCEN) has confirmed that retailers of “pre-paid access products,” which include gift cards, now must comply with anti-money-laundering (AML) Regulations. The final rule is available at this link:... - February 17, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Real Estate Buyers Flock to Naples, Florida in Record Numbers
Real estate buyers are out to buy in record numbers in Naples, FL. "We are seeing many homes sell, for at or close to full price," according to Mark Weber, Broker of White Sands Realty. - February 16, 2012 - White Sands Realty
Reduced Log Export Tariffs in Russia Unlikely to Boost the Country’s Log Export Volumes Back Up to Historic Levels
Export tariffs on logs shipped from Russia, the world's largest log supplier, are set to be reduced as the country becomes a member of the WTO. The proposed new lower tariffs are not expected to increase export volumes to pre-tariff levels, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - February 10, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
China is Now the World’s Largest Importer of Softwood Lumber and Logs Despite a Slowdown in Imports During the 4Q/11
Reduced activities in the housing construction sector in China decreased importation of softwood logs and lumber in late 2011, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite the decline in the 4Q, total imports during 2011 reached a record high, making China the largest importer of logs and lumber in the world. - February 04, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
MEDC Appoints New Board Members, Forms Sub Committees
Members ready to tackle challenges of economic development master plan recommendations - February 01, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Wood Chip Exports from Latin America Reached a Record High in 2011, with Pulp Mills in Japan and Europe Being the Major Export Destinations
Global trade of wood chips has gone up substantially the past two years. Hardwood chip export from Chile, Uruguay and Brazil was up 43 percent in 2011 compared to 2009, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. A clear majority of the increase was Eucalyptus chips destined for pulp mills in Japan and Europe. - January 27, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
StopIRSDebt.com Predicts Third Time Could be the Charm for Offshore Voluntary Disclosure
IRS is offering foreign account holders a third chance to avoid criminal prosecution with the latest Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP). - January 25, 2012 - StopIRSDebt.com
Foreclosures Surge in Manhattan in Q4 2011, But Are Down Everywhere Else in NYC
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its quarterly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for Q4 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC foreclosures recorded a sharp fall as a consequence of the bank... - January 24, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Life House Funding Increases Revenue for 3 Straight Quarters with a Record Number of New Applicants
Life House Funding hits record revenue numbers and develops a technology that is revolutionizing the personal loan and small business loan market. - January 22, 2012 - Life House Financial Services
The Commercial Real Estate Market in New York City Sees $24 Billion in Sales in 2011, Up 32% Y-o-Y
With over $24 billion in sales, the commercial real estate market in New York City saw a sharp recovery in 2011 from its recessionary lows, up 32% over 2010, and up a staggering 193% over 2009, according to an analysis released by PropertyShark. The market had a solid performance throughout the... - January 20, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Aiding Reservations Too Remote to Reach
National Relief Charities (NRC) is issuing a call for aid to cover the cost of transporting goods to tribal programs located on remote reservations in 12 states. - January 16, 2012 - National Relief Charities
US Woody Biomass Prices Have Dropped the Past Three Years; West Coast Prices Are the Lowest in the Country
Relatively low fossil fuel prices have reduced the demand and prices of woody biomass throughout the US the past three years, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The Pacific Northwest currently has the lowest biomass prices, slightly lower than the South, while the Northeast continues to have among the highest costs in the country. - January 14, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
CPEhr Releases Annual Report: 2012 Human Resources Updates
HR Outsourcing firm releases new report highlighting important 2012 employment law updates. - January 13, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Mermell of MKTworks, Inc. to Speak on Plan-for-Success Panel at ICSBD Meeting on January 18
ICSBD Panel to Address: How Did Your Company Navigate the Recession and What is the Business Outlook for 2012? - January 12, 2012 - MKTworks, Inc.
WallachBeth Capital Adds More Industry Vets to ETF Desk; Boutique Broker Continues to Leverage Talent and Market Presence
WallachBeth Capital LLC (“WB”), the institutional brokerage/execution firm specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equities and options, today announced its further expansion with the addition of two more industry veterans to the firm’s ETF execution division, one of the leading ETF desks in the Industry. Chris Hempstead, a 20-year trading market veteran joins as Director of ETF Execution, and Dong Lee, a 12-year ETF product specialist, joins as Director of Institutional Sales. - January 11, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Rob Smith to Lead Mortgage Analytics Team for Mortgage Consulting Firm
zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm dedicated exclusively to advising mortgage lenders on mortgage finance matters, is pleased to announce that Rob Smith, Vice President has been named as the head of the Mortgage Analytics team. Rob, who started with zIngenuity in early 2009 when... - January 11, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
New Video Points to Next Generation of Sustainable Business and Competitive Advantage
dMASS.net’s “Value Matters: Innovation Has Direction,” is a short, animated video revealing the direction of innovation and how to align business and environmental goals using the fewest possible resources. - January 11, 2012 - dMASS.net
Washington, D.C., Atlanta Home Owners Enjoy Twice as Much Living Space as New York City Home Owners
According to an analysis by PropertyShark.com of 20 major U.S. Cities, home owners in Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Austin are enjoying on average the most living space. PropertyShark is a NY-based property search and foreclosure listings website. The average home size in Washington, D.C. is 2,237... - January 10, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
WageWatch Releases Its 2012 Lodging Industry Wage Forecast
U.S. Leisure Employees should receive a nice pay increase in 2012. - January 10, 2012 - WageWatch, Inc.
The Spencer Institute Offers 2012 Trend Report on Corporate Wellness
The Spencer Institute recently published a 2012 trend report on corporate wellness. Trends for the new year include increased focus on education, small group coaching and more. - January 07, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
DMG Productions to Feature Excelerate on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Forging an International Defense Community - January 06, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Seaspray Pools Bucks the Trend in Low-Cost, Low-Quality Pool Construction
Dirt-Cheap Pools Dangerous and Quick to Deteriorate; Seaspray Offers Low-Cost but High-Quality Pool Construction for the Average Middle-Class Consumer. - January 06, 2012 - Seaspray Pools
Santa Rosa Mayor Supports Area Small Business Through Local Blog
Drop your business card in the designated "bowl" at the D'Argenzio winery located at: 1301 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. 95401 and enjoy a tasting while you're there! Your business may be one of 7 chosen by Mayor Oliveras at a separate event to be a "featured" local businesses for additional special promotions which includes, "Dinner with the Mayor" hosted by the D'Argenzio winery with Debbie Peoples-Perry writer of: CityofSantaRosaBlog.com - January 04, 2012 - CityofSantaRosaBlog.com
New Zealand’s Log Exports to China Account for One-Third of the Country’s Timber Harvest in 2011
Log exportation from New Zealand continues to rise at a record pace, with almost one-third of the country’s timber harvest being processed at sawmills in China. The high demand for logs from overseas has increased domestic sawlog prices to their highest levels in 15 years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 03, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Boyles Back in Business: Holding Company Announces Purchase of and New Plans for Carolina-Based Retail Furniture Brand
Boyles, the nationally recognized retail furniture brand, has been purchased by an investment group and will soon open a new store — Boyles Furniture Direct — in Mooresville, NC. - January 03, 2012 - Boyles Furniture Direct
Continued Growth for the Triad's Largest Cremation Service Provider
Triad Cremation Society, Inc. was founded after understanding the public’s need for a free-standing crematorium. They offer affordable cremation service as an alternative to the traditional funeral. By using their services you can be assured that you will receive the high level of support and dignity that funeral homes offer during your time of sorrow. Located in Greensboro's Piedmont Triad. - January 01, 2012 - Triad Cremation Society, Inc.
The Impact of the Economy on the World of Dating
Relationship Expert Alina Ruigrok Reveals How the Current Economic Situation is Affecting the World of Dating - January 01, 2012 - Love-Sessions.com
MyFitnessCompany.com Helps Personal Trainers, as Well as Fitness and Coaching Pros Build Their Business Through Effective Online Presence
The My Fitness Company website, www.myfitnesscompany.com, is designed for personal trainers, and fitness and coaching professionals interested in getting their business online both quickly and inexpensively. The site helps people find domain names, register sites, and get websites up and running. - December 28, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation Wins APA, MA Planning Award 2011
MEDC’s recently completed economic development master plan bags an award. - December 25, 2011 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Manhattan and Queens Reach the Same Level of First Time Foreclosures in November 2011
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its monthly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for November 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC first time foreclosures dropped slightly for the sixth consecutive... - December 23, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
The Expansion of Pulp Production in China Continues and the Lack of Domestic Wood Fiber Sources Has Resulted in Record Imports of Wood Chips in 2011
Chinese pulp mills increasingly have to rely on imported wood chips for their wood fiber needs. In 2011, record volumes are being imported mainly from hardwood plantations in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Imported wood chip costs from Vietnam have gone up 40 percent in two years and are closing in on costs for chips shipped to Japan, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - December 23, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Dr. Robert Carman Jr., Receives the American Society of Commerce Citation of Excellence in Innovative Management
Thousand Oaks resident is being recognized for his exemplary contributions in Program Management and is to be featured in the ASC Journal this spring. - December 22, 2011 - American Society of Commerce
Late-November Equity Market Rebound, Bond Market Uncertainty End Volatile November, According to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company Report
Global equity markets surged nearly 8% in the last three days of November, while the bond market continued to struggle with low yields, according to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company’s (FMTC) November Economic Commentary. “Despite the late-month rebound, November was a relatively... - December 21, 2011 - Farmers and Merchants Trust Company
Weaker Lumber Markets Are Causing Global Sawlog Prices to Fall for First Time Since Early 2009
Slowing lumber markets throughout the world have resulted in declining sawlog prices in many of the major lumber-producing regions in Europe and North America, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price reductions occurred in Japan, Sweden, Poland and Russia. - December 17, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
What do You do if Santa Brings You a Pink Slip for Christmas? Job Seeker and Author Shares His Holiday Surprise and Recommendations.
Yusuf Wilson, 20 year financial services executive, author, and career coach shares advice about overcoming downsizing, lay-offs and economic set-backs in this tough economy. He tells his personal and revealing story in the article, "Laid Off Again But Determined..... a Job Seekers Private... - December 17, 2011 - Wilson Consulting & Training Systems
Living Small Press Publishes Exit City (Occupy the Whole Damned Thing) by British Arts Council Book of the Year Author Michael J. Alan
Says Living Small Press editor Delphine Cheney, "Alan's novel is a kind of Atlas Mugged. The corporate pandemic monetizes humanity, shifting rewards from creators and producers to gamblers and executive con artists. Occupy groups protest student debt, outsourcing, downsizing, backbreaking... - December 16, 2011 - Living Small Press
New Report by Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning Finds California Principals Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Budget cuts challenge teachers, Principals struggle to meet dual roles of school manager and instructional leader. - December 14, 2011 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Troy Beasley – Trends and Solutions at the International Builders Show
Award-winning Interior designer Troy Beasley, Design Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, is scheduled to speak at the International Builder Show (IBS) in Orlando Florida. Beasley will be speaking on Design Trends and Solutions for Custom Builders and will bring his expertise to the Interior Design Review Workshop. - December 05, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Goldco DIRECT Launches New Precious Metals Website to Inform Investors of Everything Gold and Silver
Goldco Direct, now offering its expertise to the public, reveals "insider insights" online for the first time. - December 05, 2011 - Goldco Direct
The Big Dipper Store is Established as Arctic Internet Systems, Inc. Expands
The Big Dipper Store, www.thebigdipperstore.com, provides affordable gifts and collectibles for holidays, birthdays, weddings, wedding anniversaries, graduations, housewarmings, kids and other special occasions. Over 3,000 unique and exclusive imported gifts, collectibles, jewelry and so much more are available through the online website all at bargain prices. Truly The Big Dipper Store provides a World of Products to choose from making your online shopping experience fun and exciting. - December 03, 2011 - The Big Dipper Store