Monday, May 24, 2010

Chase to Harness the Value of MasterCard Easy Savings for Small Businesses

Confidence Rising in IT Marketplace, But Optimism Not Yet Translating into Technology Jobs

Act On Energy Recognizes Small Business Innovation; Unveils $10.5 Million Business Energy Efficiency Initiative

Accenture to Expand Marketing Offerings with Acquisition of Assets from CadenceQuest, a Leading Customer Analytics Company

Duke Energy Announces Academic Scholars for 2010

CSX Executive Discusses Opportunities for Women in the Future of Freight Rail

Aging Boomers Will Increase Dependency Ratio, Census Bureau Projects

Census Bureau Reports 11 Percent Increase in U.S. Business Spending on Information and Communication Technology in 2008

Joint government funding increases affordable housing across Alberta

Governments of Canada and British Columbia Help Launch Technology Commercialization Program

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Governments of Canada and Manitoba help youth, low-income individuals and immigrants in Winnipeg prepare for labour market

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Government of Canada helps Alma youth prepare for jobs

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GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO INCREASE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

President Obama Proclaims National Small Business Week Highlights Small Business Growth and Job Creation

Government of Canada supports youth in skilled trades and technologies

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Monday, May 17, 2010

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA HELPS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN WATERLOO BECOME SELF-EMPLOYED

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Windstream awards $100,000 to four schools for new technology ‘Classroom Connections’ also names $50,000 ‘Spirit Awards’ finalists

Wells Fargo survey: small business owner optimism improves; current financial situation getting stronger

P&G Launches Supplier Environmental Sustainability Scorecard

New York Life Foundation Grants $1,000,000 to Expand Bell's Education Programs for Children

Nationwide Insurance and National Council of Negro Women, Inc. announce business alliance

National Grid Welcomes the Introduction of the "American Power Act"

Goldman Sachs Announces Details of Business Standards Committee

Kerry-Lieberman Energy Bill Will Protect Consumers and Create Jobs

COCA-COLA STUDY MEASURES GLOBAL HAPPINESS STUDY REVEALS HUMAN CONTACT BRINGS MOST HAPPINESS IN AN INCREASINGLY DIGITAL WORLD

CDW Partners with U.S. Army in Recruitment Program Designed to Advance the Future Success of Military Men and Women

Capital One Launches Venturefor Business, a New Small Business Rewards Card with Double Miles for Every Purchase, Bonus Mile Program and No Restrictions

Latest Wave of Communications and High-Tech Corporate Investments In Customer Service Falls Short During Downturn

Prime Minister Announces Historic Free Trade Agreement with Panama

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U.S. Census Bureau Reports Residents Move at Higher Rate in 2009 After Record Low in 2008

Secretary Napolitano Visits Areas Affected By Flooding In Tennessee

Province adds 60 homes for the homeless in Grande Prairie

IFC Sees Upswing for Private Equity in Emerging Markets

Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Violent Crime Rate at Its Lowest Level Since 1975

Governor Martin O'Malley Announces More than 13,800 Maryland Jobs Created or Saved Last Quarter from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

GOVERNMENT HIGH FIVES SASKATCHEWAN’S YOUTH

FUNDING OF $4.3 MILLION FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRADE CERTIFICATION AMENDMENTS WILL BENEFIT THE LABOUR MARKET

SBA Makes Economic Injury Assistance Available in More Louisiana parishes for Small Businesses Affected by Deepwater BP Oil Spill

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Landrieu Small Business Disaster Relief Bill

Senate Votes to Include Snowe-Landrieu Amendment to Prevent Unintended Consequences for American Small Businesses

Landrieu Amendment Provides Interest Relief for Small Business Disaster Loans

WIPP Signs Coalition Letter Supporting Small Business Fairness and Regulatory Transparency Amendment

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Walmart Commits $250,000 to Support Tennessee Flood Victims

The Home Depot Foundation Donates $115,000 to Nashville Flood Clean Up and Rebuilding Efforts; Supports Red Cross Efforts Through Disaster Giving Program

STRONG JOB GROWTH CONTINUES

Alberta's investment in First Nations' businesses boosts economic participation

Proposed Rule Broadens DBE Program Inclusions, Requires Greater Accountability from Administering Agencies

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Announces $1.5 Million Grant to Promote Energy Efficiency

2010 Census Advertising Named Multicultural and Best Branded Campaign of the Year

Friday, May 7, 2010

Nationwide announces $100,000 donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for Tennessee flood relief

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross for Flood Relief Efforts in Southeastern U.S.

Government of Canada helps those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Cranbrook

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Minister Van Loan in Spain Promoting Canada's Economic Advantage

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Government of Canada Increases Direct Support for Canadian Women and Girls

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Senator Thompson Receives Afro-American Heritage Award

SBA Administrator Offers Economic Injury Assistance to Louisiana Small Businesses Affected by Deepwater BP Oil Spill

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Kimberly-Clark Awards $1.3 Million In College Scholarships To High School Students In North America

Royal Government of Bhutan, Merck and Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation Partner on Vaccination Program with GARDASIL® for Girls and Young Women of Bhutan

Chase Donates Pickup to '100 Trucks for Haiti'

Chase plans multi-day, foreclosure-prevention events in eight markets to help struggling homeowners

Key4Women/Forbes Insights Survey Finds Opportunities for Women Business Owners To Expand Customer Service Programs

New Wave of Independent, Self-Employed Free Agents Emerging Around the World, Kelly(R) International Workforce Survey Finds

A New Generation of Business Entrepreneurs Emerges From the Economic Recession, According to Kelly(R) Workforce Survey

Economic Downturn Creates a New Wave of Self-Employed in Canada, Kelly(R) Workforce Survey Reveals

Accenture; BSI, Ltd. and NetHope Launch eLearning Initiative with the Tanzania Ministry of Education and Vocational Training to Improve Secondary Education In Tanzania With Information and Communications Technology Solutions

Aetna Takes Steps to Help Members Affected by Flooding

Agility promotes environmental awareness globally

AMERICAN EXPRESS INTRODUCES NEW CHARGE CARD, ZYNC FROM AMERICAN EXPRESS, LETS CARDMEMBERS CUSTOMIZE CARD BENEFITS AND REWARDS AND CONTROL FINANCES

The Great Recession Transforms Talent Management, Leadership and Development: Deloitte Survey Series

VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS ATTRACT $63.5 MILLION FROM SASKATCHEWAN INVESTORS

New council to focus on making Alberta more competitive

Susan Reichle, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance Chief, Visits Haiti, Meets with Haitian Government and Disaster Relief Leaders

NYC Department of Small Business Services Awards $732,454 in NYC Business Solutions Training Funds to Local Businesses

Google and SBA Launch “Tools for Online Success” Partnership to Boost Small Businesses

Statement from Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on New Affordable Care Act Reinsurance Program's Benefits for Employers

Commerce Department Recruiting Industry Experts To Serve On New National Advisory Council On Minority Business

Harper government highlights Tax Free Savings Account success to Canadians

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Minister Cannon Announces Increased Support for Haitian Justice and Security

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When it comes to your taxes, a clean slate means a clear conscience

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Survey: Financial institutions regaining confidence, but barriers to risk management remain

SAS® fights fraud at every government level

The PNC Foundation Provides $1 Million To Arts Organizations For Free Family Programs, Ticket Subsidies and Education Outreach

DigiGirlz Program: Ten Years Inspiring High School Girls to Explore Careers in Technology

METLIFE ANNOUNCES A NEW ”BACK TO THE BASICS” OFFERING TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES SAVE ON THEIR DENTAL BENEFITS

ING Responds to Joint Government Agency RFI on Lifetime Income Options in Workplace Retirement Plans

Corporate America Gives Workplace Volunteerism a Strong Vote of Confidence as Means for Long-term Social Change

United and Continental Announce Merger of Equals to Create World-Class Global Airline

AMERICAN EXPRESS RELEASES NEW INSIGHTS INTO CHANGING CONSUMER SPENDING TRENDS

AMERICAN EXPRESS LAUNCHES PASS FROM AMERICAN EXPRESS(SM), A PREPAID RELOADABLE CARD PARENTS GIVE TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

ADP ROLLS OUT ITS POPULAR SMALL BUSINESS PLATFORM, RUN POWERED BY ADP®

Prince Edward Island Companies Strengthening Trade and Export Relationships in the Caribbean

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U.S. Department of Transportation Requests Public Comment on Strategic Plan

2010 National BIO Convention Comes to Illinois

King Family Urges Residents to Open Their Doors and Answer the 2010 Census

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

US Department of Labor focuses on safety of workers as oil cleanup activities ramp up in Gulf Coast region

World Bank and Private Sector Partner to Develop Agriculture Insurance Markets in Latin America and the Caribbean

Governor Martin O'Malley Continues "Jobs Across Maryland" Tour

Government of Canada helps Bas-Richelieu youth prepare for jobs

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Government funding of $2,000,000 awarded to City of Louiseville for sports centre renovation and refrigeration upgrade

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

New Census Bureau Report Analyzes Nation’s Linguistic Diversity

Landrieu Chairs Hearing to Discuss Efforts to Expand Broadband to Underserved Small Businesses

New York State SBDC Supports Veteran Small Business Owners with $150,000 Federal Grant

FDIC to Host Symposium on Cyber-Related Threats Targeting Small and Midsize Businesses

Senator Snowe Insists on Job Creation Bill

New Scholarship for the Children of Fallen Service Members

Haiti to Receive up to $99 Million Telecom Investment under Partnership with Viettel

World Bank Approves $US25 Million Credit to Improve Agricultural Production and Improve Rural Livelihoods in Papua New Guinea

HISPANIC BUSINESS COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO UNVEILING OF SENATE IMMIGRATION REFORM PROPOSAL

CSX Corporation Chief Exec Officer Says U.S. Must Act Aggressively to Modernize its Infrastructure

METLIFE STUDY FINDS LESS THAN HALF OF AMERICANS OUT OF WORK BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY HAD INCOME PROTECTION IN PLACE

Wells Fargo Survey Shows Majority of U.S. Companies Slow to Realize Central Role in Helping Employees Achieve a Secure Retirement

Hodgkins Walmart Expansion Brings New Jobs, Savings on Groceries