Saturday, July 31, 2010

President Obama Hails Successes of the Restructuring of the Auto Industry, Calls on GOP Leaders to Stop Blocking Aid for Small Businesses

Governor McDonnell Announces $400,000 in Economic Development Grant Funding

Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Increase Wage Protections for Thousands of Illinois Workers

Department of Homeland Security and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Announce a Historic Enhanced Tribal Card

Florida Businessman Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Role in Foreign Bribery Scheme

U.S. Department of Education Awards $50,000 to Help Poplar Elementary School District Recover from Multiple Student Suicides

State Has Received $1.7 Million of Its $151 Million from Economic Recovery Act

GOVERNMENT HOLDS MINIMUM WAGE RATE STEADY

Minister Van Loan Announces Support for Sea Robotics Technology at Dalhousie University

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National Rifle Team Continues To Sport Success

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Governor O'Malley Declares Baltimore Maryland's 'Capital for a Day'

New System Helps CBP Identify Fakes

Republicans Block Small Business Lending Bill

World Bank Supports Georgia’s Reforms with Second Development Policy Operation

WFP Executive Director sees revolution in fighting hunger by Africa helping itself

Government of Canada Invests in Commercialization of Research and Development

$1.3 MILLION HELPS LINK WORKERS WITH ISLAND JOBS

Thursday, July 29, 2010

'Small-Business' Bill Holds Plenty For Big Firms

President Obama Names Two to Serve as U.S. Marshals

Computer Sciences Canada and Brinqa Announce Strategic Reseller Agreement to Deliver Risk and Compliance Cybersecurity Solutions to Canadian Government Market

‘Make It In America’ Strategy Reflects Commitment to Creating Jobs and Promoting American Innovation

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Use of Electronic Records in State Government

Governor Recognizes Women Veterans

Duncan Highlights Education Department's Civil Rights Agenda

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Highlights Expanded Partnership With UPS Designed to Boost U.S. Exports

Obama Pushes Congress to Pass Small Business Plan

Landrieu Proposes Export Initiatives to Commerce Secretary

Existing Companies Get Help to Upgrade Worker Skills, Remain Competitive in Challenging Economy

IFC Supports G-20 SME Finance Challenge to Provide Financial Solutions for Businesses

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The Government of Canada supports accessibility for all Canadians

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Minister Yelich Promotes Northern Manitoba's Economic Diversity

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Trust and Ethics in the Workplace Have Been Battered by the Recession, Deloitte’s 2010 Ethics & Workplace Survey Finds

Secretary Locke Highlights Efforts to Bolster Cyber Security in the Commercial Arena

President Obama to Meet with Small Business Owners, Urge Congress to Act to Support Small Businesses and Create Jobs

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Helps Promote, Power South Texas Economy

Governor O'Malley Unveils Plans for First Phase of State Center Redevelopment

Lewis and Clark and Missoula counties first in Montana to benefit from ICE strategy to enhance the identification, removal of criminal aliens

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Afterschool Programs

Governor Quinn Acts on Legislation to Increase Public Participation in State Government

New Report Shows States Have Awarded More Than $4 Billion in Recovery Act Funds to Create Jobs, Build Affordable Housing: Report Shows More Than 80,000 Jobs Saved or Created to Build and Rehabilitate

Landrieu Chairs First Hearing on Impact of Deepwater Drilling Moratorium on Small Businesses

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Government of Canada Encourages Youth to Pursue Science and Engineering

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Join the Movement to Elevate Supply Chain Careers and Profession

El Salvador gets $60 million IDB loan to expand and upgrade public health services

Governor O'Malley Announces Appointment of Michele D. Hotten to Court of Special Appeals; Announces Appointments of Eight Trial Court Judges

IFC, GTZ Help Philippines’ Central Bank Spur Lending to Small Businesses

Governor Schwarzenegger Discusses the Need to Eliminate Fraud and Abuse, Make Government More Efficient

The Walmart de México Foundation earmarks 430,000,000 pesos ($33.6 million) in 2010 to benefit 3 million Mexicans

Humber College Selects SunGard Higher Education Banner Digital Campus to Help Promote Student Success

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Governor Quinn Extends Incentive for Companies to Locate in Areas with High Unemployment

Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Humboldt Deliver New BizPaL Service New Online Business Permit and Licence Service Saves Time, Cuts Paperwork and Helps Entrepreneurs

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Survey: Most Small Businesses in Alabama Qualify for Tax Break

KPMG SURVEY: MOBILE BANKING STEADILY GAINING ACCEPTANCE AMONG U.S. CONSUMERS

PROVINCIAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO PAY FLOOD VICTIMS

Ahead of G-8, New Analysis Reveals African Countries Top List of 20 Countries Making Most Overall Progress on MDGs

MBRT Urges Swift Bi-Partisan Congressional Action on Small Business Jobs Act

LeMieux, Landrieu, Senate Democrats Fight to Include Credit Relief for Small Businesses

Friday, July 23, 2010

NAACP SUPPORTED ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT OBAMA

NEW LAW ADVANCES BETTER PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS LENDING PRACTICES WHILE CREATING CONSUMER FINANICIAL PROTECTION BUREAU€

(WASHINGTON, DC) On Wednesday, July 21, President Obama signed an historic bill, which the NAACP has supported and helped develop for over a year, into law. This legislation will help protect consumers from predatory mortgage loans and other unscrupulous financial products that strip hard-earned wealth from consumers. H.R. 4173, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 would, among other things, establish a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which would be charged with overseeing consumer protection in the home mortgages and financial services areas. This is just one step toward pulling America back together, and protecting our families hard earned wealth and savings. The NAACP will continue to work tirelessly to ensure Congress and the President now focus on its implementation, stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. The NAACP is pleased to see the Restoring American Financial Stability Act signed into law. For far too long the responsibility for regulating financial services were put in the hands of agencies whose primary responsibility is to respect the solvency of the financial services industry and make millions of dollars on the backs of every day Americans. These sweeping reforms are a monumental step in actually providing protection for Americans throughout our country, and eliminate corporate abuse of consumers, added Jealous.The newly-created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent watchdog and would have the power to write and enforce new rules governing mortgages, payday lending and other financial products. It would ensure American consumers get the clear, accurate information they need to shop for mortgages, credit cards, and other financial products, and protect them from hidden fees, abusive terms, and deceptive practices, stated Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy. Shelton went onto say This legislation will also have an Office of Fair Lending, whose primary focus would be to develop and implement fair rules so that consumers will not be taken advantage of by predatory lenders or other unscrupulous financial servicers when they try to purchase a home, buy a car, or obtain a credit card because of their race or ethnicity. This landmark legislation will also provide assistance for families and communities affected by the foreclosure crisis, including at least $1 billion in bridge loans to help families hold on to their homes while they search for a job and it includes comprehensive mortgage reform and anti-predatory lending measures essential to combating the abusive lending practices that ushered in the economic crisis.The NAACP also applauds Congress for making civil rights protections an important component of the new agencys stated mission by among other things, creating the Civil Rights/Fair Lending Compliance and Enforcement Office, stated Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy. The sad truth is that racial and ethnic minority American borrowers continue to pay more than our White peers for nearly every type of financial service, including credit cards, car loans, home mortgages and more. We hope these new rules will expedite the end of the cycle of abuse on American consumers and truly protect American families, concluded Shelton. Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights

Governor O'Malley Challenges Banks and Regulators to Find Ways to Increase Small Business Lending

Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Meeting with Veterans Service Organization Leaders

HUD and VA Launch $15 Million Demonstration Program to Prevent Veteran Homelessness

State Introduces New Toolkit to Help Businesses Boost Recycling

ANOTHER DECREASE IN SASKATCHEWAN EI BENEFICIARIES YEAR TO YEAR

Minister Day asks for a review to ensure all Canadians have an equal opportunity in the Public Service

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CSC Announces Advanced CloudProtection for Mail and Web

A.G. KING REMARKS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010 PRESS CONFERENCE

Thursday, July 22, 2010

New Data Reveal 400% Increase in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for People Abusing Prescription Drugs

Landrieu, Boxer, Merkley Join Small Business Advocates to Discuss Bill to Benefit Small Businesses and Call for Broad Support

Statement on the President's Forum with Young African Leaders

WHO and the International Olympic Committee sign agreement to improve healthy lifestyles

PATT-MCDANIEL APPROVES NEARLY $600,000 IN AMERICAN RECOVERY ANDREINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS FOR BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT

Minister Van Loan Promotes Benefits of Free Trade with Europe

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National Grid Releases Its Annual Corporate Citizenship Report

CSC Creates First Online Community Dedicated to Meaningful Use

CSC Creates First Online Community Dedicated to Meaningful Use

SOCIAL MEDIA GAINING POPULARITY WITH CORPORATE TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

SBA Offers New Podcasts to Help Small Businesses Break into the Global Market

County Program Receives National Aging Innovations Award

Technisource Survey: IT Worker Confidence Index Hits Highest Level in Over Three Years

GOVERNOR, PATT-MCDANIEL ANNOUNCE EXPANSION PROJECTS TO CREATE AND RETAIN NEARLY 2,500 JOBS

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Meets With Korea's Minister of Knowledge Economy Kyunghwan Choi

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Celebrates First Anniversary of the Women Financial Advisors Forum

AT&T Contributes $1.5 Million to Communities in Schools to Help Increase Graduation Rates for At-Risk Students

AT&T Launches New Mobility Applications and Services for Companies, Government Customers

CENTRAL AMERICA: Heads of State, WB President Zoellick Agree on Action Plan to Boost Integration and Development

VA Unveils Contract Strategy that Helps Veterans’ Small Businesses

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

More Than Half of Large, Downsized U.S. Businesses Plan to Rebuild Their Workforces To Pre-Recession Levels by 2012, Accenture Study Finds

US $230 Million package Supports El Salvador’s Economic Growth Plan

Report Re-Affirms Need to Pass Committee’s Initiatives to Improve Trade Programs for Small Exporters

President Obama Calls on Republicans to End Obstruction of Unemployment Benefits, Urges Congress to Pass Critical Aid for Millions of Americans

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Canada, Manitoba and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Reach Agreement on Child Welfare Framework

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Canada Responds to the Hunger Crisis in Niger and Chad

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The Government of Canada's Urban Aboriginal Strategy is Making a Difference for Winnipeg's Aboriginal Population

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Monday, July 19, 2010

USAID Urban Search and Rescue Teams from Los Angeles and Fairfax Counties Train First Responders in Haiti

Weekly Address: President Obama Says GOP Senate Leadership Choosing to "Filibuster Our Recovery and Obstruct Our Progress"

A.G. King joins brief in support of Arizona immigration law

Alabama Successfully Recruits New Missile Production Facility with 300 New Jobs

Saturday, July 17, 2010

USAID Begins Mapping New Science, Technology And Innovation Strategy

Governments Sign Important Agreement in Support of Winnipeg's Aboriginal Population

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Minister of State Kent to Promote Cooperation in the Americas with Key European Partners

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Minister Day and Prentice bring leading Albertans together to discuss Canada's economic recovery

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Friday, July 16, 2010

HAPPINESS FOLLOWS THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP™ TROPHY TOUR BY COCA-COLA

Agility World Cup Fundraiser Brings Hope to Children with Cancer

ADP ATTRACTS NEW HONORS FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY

Global Fund Enlists Support of Civil Society and Producer Organizations to Advance Country-led Agriculture and Food Security Programs

Entrepreneurs, Energy&Environment Educates Small Business Owners on Critical Offshore DrillingPolicy

Landrieu Urges Small Businesses to Apply for DOE Funding

Governor, First Lady O'Malley Host Third Annual "Buy Local" Cookout

Secretary Napolitano Announces More Than $1.8 Billion in Fiscal Year 2010 Preparedness Grants

PATT-MCDANIEL APPROVES $200,000 IN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS FOR BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT

IFC Trade Facilitation Program Helps Expand Trade with Emerging Market Countries

The Government of Canada supports literacy and essential skills to prepare Canadians for the jobs of the future

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Walmart Expands to Bring One-Stop Shopping Convenience to Franklin Community

Controlling Cost of Claims Seen as Critical, According to Towers Watson Survey

SunGard's MarketMap Distributes Tullett Prebon Asia Money Market Data

JCPenney's "New look. New year. Who knew!" Back-to-School Campaign Features Cutting Edge, Creative Marketing Aimed at Teens

HYATT APPOINTS BRIGITTA WITT TO VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Duke Energy, Ohio Department of Taxation Reach Short-Term Deal to Lessen Impact of Tax Dispute during Appeal

U.S. Venture Capital Industry Expected to Shrink While Emerging Markets Grow: Deloitte, NVCA Study

Reid, Landrieu, Warner Join SBA Administrator and Small Business Advocate to Highlight Democrats' Small Business Agenda

MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES COMMISSIONER WALSH PRESENT NINTH ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Governor O'Malley Outlines Plan to Grow Green Jobs at Maryland's First Green Economy Forum

Secretary Napolitano Announces Winners of National Cybersecurity Awareness Challenge

IFC Loan to Increase Small Business Lending in Georgia, Support Economic Recovery

Government of Canada helps young women in Prince Albert prepare for jobs

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Innovative Engineering Company Expands Its Operations with Government Support

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Government Of Canada Makes Funding Available To Address Public Safety And National Security Priorities

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

MAJORITY OF CONSUMERS REPORT NO INCREASE IN DEBT OVER PAST SIX MONTHS ACCORDING TO AMERICAN EXPRESS SPENDING & SAVING TRACKER

ADP BRINGS 400 NEW SALES JOBS TO THE PITTSBURGH MARKET

Accenture Acquires Acceria, Expanding Capabilities In Technology and Consulting Business Services for the Industrial Marketplace

Cost Reduction Pressures Driving Aerospace and Defense Companies To Use External Engineering Services, New Accenture Research Finds

Number of Minority-Owned Businesses Increases but Economic Parity Remains Elusive

President Obama and Other Administration Officials Continue Travel Across the Country for "Recovery Summer"

Public Safety Minister Toews and Secretary Napolitano Announce New Cooperative Initiatives to Combat Threats and Expedite Travel and Trade

IFC Supports Better Investment Climate and Small Businesses Growth in Lesotho

Government of Canada to fund project to engage Vancouver-area immigrant women

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Minister Yelich Announces Support for Print Media in Edmonton

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The Government of Canada helps youth in Prince Edward Island prepare for the labour market

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Consumers Redefine the “Game” of Shopping -- It’s Not Just About Saving: Deloitte/Harrison Group Study

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Companies Nationwide Team Up With Special Olympics

AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN SPOTLIGHTS BUSINESS OWNERS WHO ARE HELPING REVITALIZE THE ECONOMY AND INSPIRING OTHERS TO "START BOOMING"

Economy: migration key to long-term economic growth, says OECD

Weekly Address: President Obama Announces Changes to Help Veterans with PTSD Receive the Benefits They Need

Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Remarks to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

IFC and Banco ADOPEM Provide Financial Services to Low-income Families, Entrepreneurs

Canada-Estonia Links to Strengthen with Youth Mobility Agreement

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Minister Ambrose Calls for Community Action to Help End "Honour Crimes"

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Saturday, July 10, 2010

In between premium and low-cost – the middle is alive and well

World Bank Approves Project to Increase Income of Rural Entrepreneurs

New IFC Guide Promotes Patient Safety in Emerging Market Health Companies

MORE PEOPLE WORKING IN SASKATCHEWAN THAN EVER BEFORE

Friday, July 9, 2010

Agility Wins 2010 CAST Supply Chain Software Award

Development: OECD commends UK efforts to reduce global poverty

WIPP Carries Small Business Voice to the Administration

Postal Service Rated Among Best in Diversity

IFC’s $5 Million Loan to XacBank to Help Mongolian Enterprises, Stimulate Economic Growth

SASKATOON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RECEIVES $200,000 FROM PROVINCE

GOVERNMENTS ACT TO HELP PRAIRIE FARMERS RESTORE CROPLAND

Government of Canada helps youth in Toronto prepare for labour market

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

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Thursday, July 8, 2010

AMERICANS WILL SPEND 9% MORE WITH COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE

Musician Katharine McPhee Launches U.S. Hunger-Free Summer Initiative for Kids

Succession Planning, Corporate Reputation and Investor Confidence are Top Challenges for Today’s CEOs, NYSE Euronext “Back to Business” CEO Survey Reveals

Statement by the President on the U.S.-European Union Agreement on the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP)

Secretary Napolitano Announces $56 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Airport Security Technologies

NYC Department of Small Business Services Awards $415,838 in NYC Business Solutions Training Funds to Local Businesses

Countries Have Opportunities to Boost Global Investment Competitiveness, Finds World Bank Group

GDG Environment Group Receives Funding from Government of Canada to Develop New Technology

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Government of Canada Supports the Globalink Student Internship Program

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Sam’s Club Tests Online Small Business Loan Program for Main Street

Sodexo's 2010 "Feeding Our Future®" Program to Provide More Than 320,000 Healthy Summer Lunches to Needy Children in 20 Cities

NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to Donate 4,200 Backpacksto Chicagoland Children in Need

Employment: Job creation must be a top priority in months ahead, says OECD’s Gurria

Majority Boosts Minority and Women-Owned Businesses. "Fair Access To Capitol."

US Department of Labor files worker safety complaint against USPS

World Bank Group Record Lending to Europe and Central Asia in Fiscal 2010 to Address Global Economic Crisis

Government of Canada partners to provide high tech training initiative to Aboriginal Canadians: Canada's Economic Action Plan helps 60 Aboriginal people secure employment

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Atlantic Canadian Business Women Return from Successful Acoa-Led Trade Mission to Maryland

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SASK GAMING MAKES OFFER TO PUBLIC SERVICE ALLIANCE OF CANADA

REGINA CONSTRUCTION FIRM AND DIRECTOR PLEAD GUILTY TO LABOUR STANDARDS VIOLATIONS

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Monday, July 5, 2010

Weekly Address: President Obama Touts Nearly $2 Billion in New Investments to Help Build a Clean Energy Economy

Saturday, July 3, 2010

European CEO’s believe innovation, talent and skills development are keys to continued economic recovery, according to FEB, Accenture, and INSEAD Survey

VA Launches Development of New Online Claims System

PREMIER TASKS MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE WITH DISASTER FOLLOW-UP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Four out of 10 Americans say they've been hit or nearly hit by a driver distracted by their cell phone

SNICKERS® Brand Is Asking America's Help To Bar Hunger

GlaxoSmithKline creates a new operating unit dedicated to expanding access to medicines for people living in the world’s poorest countries

Deloitte’s CFO Signals Survey 2Q10: CFOs Wary Over Increased Government Regulation but Overall Optimistic on the Future

Government support to farmers rises slightly in OECD countries

US$50 million for New World Bank-supported Employment Project

Demand for World Bank Group Support Tops $72 Billion as Developing Countries Face Continued Financing Gaps

WIPP Tells the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility & Reform to Control the Federal Deficit

Governor Martin O'Malley Announces New Protections for Maryland Families Facing Foreclosure

Statement by the Press Secretary on House Passage of Extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Secretary Napolitano Announces Rail Security Enhancements, Launches Expansion of “See Something, Say Something” Campaign

VA Takes Action to Strengthen Measures to Protect Veterans

IFC and Chad Chamber of Commerce Support Small Business Linkages in Chad

Chief Of The Defence Staff Recognizes Distinguished Service

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

P&G Builds New Facility in Singapore to Increase Global Supply Of Clean Drinking Water for Aid and Disaster Relief Efforts

Accenture Grants Passerelles Numériques US$1.26 million to Build Information Technology Skills Among Underprivileged Young People

NAWBO Jointly Releases Roadmap to 2020: How Women's Businesses Will Drive Economic Growth and Create Jobs in Next Decade

Landrieu Sends Letter to SBA Urging Review of Disaster Loan Process

Government of Canada Collaborating with U.S. on Materials Research for Clean Energy

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Minister Ambrose Invites Applications to the Women's Program

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