Wednesday, September 29, 2010

 SBA Economic Injury Application Deadline in Alabama for Excessive Rainfall in 2009 is November 2

 Rebuilding Together: Europe and the United States after the Global Financial Crisis

 Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex Honored for ‘Going Green’

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 White House Rolls out Red Carpet for Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Leaders

 First Two 504 First Mortgage Loan Pools Assembled, Ready to be Sold on Secondary Market

 Casey Bill Calls for Evaluation of Military Spouse Employment Programs

 Strickland Announces Advanced Energy Jobs Training Award

GOVERNOR CRIST EXTENDS SMALL BUSINESS BRIDGE LOAN PROGRAM FOR FLORIDA PANHANDLE COUNTIES

Sens. Carper, Kaufman Announce over $500,000 in Funding for Public Health and Prevention Priorities; $100,000 for Community Health Centers

 Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds CEC Approval of Nearly 1,000 MW of Solar Power

 ‘The American People are Tired of Empty Promises’

 Getting answers from the government

 ACF and HRSA award $3 million in Affordable Care Act funds for the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program

 Bill to Save Jobs for Working Families Blocked

 U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces Grants to Boost Exports and Promote U.S. Competitiveness

 Gov. Schwarzenegger Approves Legislation to Transform, Improve IT Governance and Infrastructure

 Snowe Calls for Stringent Oversight of New $30 Billion Lending Fund

 Government of Canada Moves Forward With Tax Relief and Benefits for Canadians

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 Cantwell, Murray, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Boost Public Power Clean Energy

 Liberals urge government to listen to Canadians on census

 Brown Opposes Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars In Tax Increases & Added Debt

 Bennet Calls on Senate to Move on Bill to Promote Energy Efficiency, Create Jobs in Rural Colorado

 Bingaman Talks to New Mexico Radio Reporters About His Bill to Establish a National Renewable Energy Standard

 UNDP Administrator Helen Clark and WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran Pledge to Redouble Efforts to Help the Poor and Hungry

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Bennet: Eight Tax Cuts Effective Today for Colorado Small Businesses

Baucus Small Business Jobs Bill Becomes Law

Governor O'Malley Joins President Obama for Signing of Small Business Jobs Act of 2010

DHS Works with Partners Across the Country and Around the World to Assess the Nation's Cyber Incident Response Capabilities

U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $4 Million to State Education Agencies to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse and Violence

Puerto Rico to Receive More Than $174 Million in Additional Recovery Funds

Obama Signs $42 Billion Bill Meant to Aid Small Businesses Video

Developing Countries Come to the Global Economy’s Rescue

Government of Canada supports children and families in minority francophone communities

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Report to Canadians Shows Canada's Economic Action Plan Is Supporting the Recovery

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PREMIER HONOURS CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS

LEGAL SERVICES SOCIETY AND BCGEU RATIFY AGREEMENT

PROVINCE, INDUSTRY STUDY NEXT WAVE IN PELLET TECHNOLOGY

Cantwell, at White House Signing, Calls Small Business Jobs Act a Major Win for Washington `

Sunday, September 26, 2010

GOP Leadership Standing up for Outsourcing and Special Interests, Instead of American Workers

SBA Closes Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Office After Drop in Oil Spill Claims

IT, Crisis Experts Come Together To Improve Disaster Response

Minister Cannon to Host Diplomatic Forum

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 Cadillac Chooses Carol H. Williams Agency For African-American Reputation Support

 Sodexo Launches Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board to Continue Progress for Minorities, Women

Friday, September 24, 2010

Gov. Gregoire announces $27.5 million in federal help to support salmon recovery efforts

Sen. Brown Discusses New Bill to Save Ohio Manufacturing Jobs from Offshoring`

PATT-MCDANIEL, SHANAHAN ANNOUNCE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT STATE ENERGY PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY

Statement from Governor Martin O'Malley on Maryland's Wastershed Implementation Plan

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $9.2 Million to Improve Transportation Safety and Sustainability `

Statement By WPF Executive Director On Purchase For Progress And Millennium Development Goals

Yukon leads way and participates in new National Alert Aggregation and Dissemination system

ANOTHER MONTH OF RECORD EARNINGS FOR SASKATCHEWAN WORKERS

Government of Canada launches new program to kickstart innovation and support business success

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Government of Canada invests in internationally trained IT professionals: Canada's Economic Action Plan is helping new Canadians get jobs in their fields of expertise

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Government of Canada Supports the Preservation and Revitalization of the Atikamekw and Innu Languages

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Economic Action Plan Supports Communication and Electronics Innovation in Quebec

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Governor Doyle Announces New Incentives for Small Businesses to Grow, Hire More Workers

 Governor Doyle Announces $12 Million in Funding to Help More Wisconsin Students Prepare for College

Governor’s Office Sponsors Small Business Forums Across Texas `

 Pelosi Remarks at Enrollment Ceremony for Small Business Legislation

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Congress Passes Small Business Aid Package; Bill Sent to Obama

Statement from Administrator Mills on House Passage of Small Business Jobs Bill

Alexander Receives “Guardian of Small Business” Award from National Federation of Independent Business

Statement from Governor Martin O'Malley on House Passage of Small Business Jobs Act `

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP CUMBERLAND BUSINESSES, HOMEOWNERS

HUD AWARDS $1 MILLION TO PROMOTE MINORITY CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW ORLEANS

Thanks SBA for Approving Request for Fire Aid

U.S. Chamber Releases Bipartisan Poll Highlighting Small Business Leaders’ Concerns with Health Care Law

Landrieu Pushes Legislation to Provide Tax Cuts, Increased Access to Capital Over Final Hurdle

Governor Culver Congratulates Business for Growth and Innovation

STATE OF HAWAI‘I RECEIVES 2010 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EMPLOYER SUPPORT FREEDOM AWARD

Ministers Encourage Participation in Culture Days

International Trade Minister Highlights Canada's Aggressive Free Trade Agenda

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Statement of Secretary Geithner on Final Passage of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010

Cantwell Says Health Care Provisions Beginning Today Bring Real Help to Real People

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

New York Life Foundation Grants $100,000 to the Actuarial Foundation to Disseminate Financial Literacy Curriculum

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY PLEDGES TO EMPOWER 5 MILLION WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS BY 2020

More than Half of U.S. Consumers Say Poor Service Leads to Fraudulent Insurance Claims, Accenture Survey Finds

LARGEST ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS TO RELEASE GROUND BREAKING SURVEY RESULTS OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN LOS ANGELES

Casey Bill Helps Veterans Purchase Small Businesses

Udall, Bennet Push for Disaster Loans for Small Businesses Damaged in Fourmile Canyon Fire

Governor Quinn Highlights State’s Job Creation Efforts at Women’s Business Conference

HUD AWARDS $6.5 MILLION TO 11 HISPANIC-SERVING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Sen. Carper Highlights New IRS Form to Help Small Businesses Claim New Health Care Tax Credit

California Recovery Task Force Director Rick Rice Applauds Energy Commission on Approval of $33 Million Award for Energy Program

Snowe Receives Guardian of Small Business Award

World Food Programme Announces Bold Partnership with Private Sector to Cut Hunger

Commerce Department Report Shows Hispanic-Owned Businesses Are Growing, Creating Jobs

Yukon introduces tax changes to promote small business and investment

Cantwell, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Renewable Electricity Standard Bill

Cantwell, Murray Congratulate Seattle Storm on WNBA Victory

Monday, September 20, 2010

 Accenture Component Tax Solutions Drive Additional Revenues Faster

Maine Recognized for Leadership in Covering Maine Citizens

Small Biz Fact Check

Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations

Pelosi: Effects Of Bush Recession Are Still Being Felt by Millions of Americans and Small Businesses

Office of Administration Announces Reductions in State Workforce Due to Budget Cuts

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SBA Announces Support for 10 Regional ‘Innovative Economies’ Clusters, Local Job Creation

Patt-McDaniel Announces $400,000 Made Available to Ohio Hubs of Innovation and Opportunity

Sebelius announces $42.5 million for public health improvement programs through the Affordable Care Act

TREASURY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES PUBLIC OFFERING OF WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

HUD OFFERS $1.68 BILLION IN HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO SUPPORT THOUSANDS OF LOCAL PROJECTS NATIONWIDE

HUD ALLOCATES $50 MILLION IN DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS TO THREE STATES SEVERELY IMPACTED BY STORMS AND FLOODING

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces Fourth Americas Competitiveness Forum in Atlanta, Georgia

Senators introduce bill to modernize, reform Federal Protective Service

Green Economy can reduce poverty and help meet Millennium Development Goals

Efficient spending key to strengthening public finances, says OECD survey

NEW PROCESS MEANS MORE DOCTORS TO PRACTISE IN SASKATCHEWAN

Taking Action to Ensure Parliament is Accountable to Canadians

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HHS releases $101 million in emergency funding to states for energy assistance

Treasury Department Announces Public Offering Of Warrants to Purchase Common Stock of the Hartford Financial Services Group, INC.

President Obama Castigates GOP Leadership for Blocking Fixes for the Citizens United Decision

Statement of Governor McDonnell on the Scheduled Execution of Teresa Lewis

World Bank MDG Efforts Help Save 13 Million Lives Since 2000

Governments of Canada and Australia working to combat human smuggling

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CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF B.C.’S FORESTS

SPORT HOSTING PROGRAM RECEIVES $1 MILLION FUNDING BOOST

Saturday, September 18, 2010

 Sodexo COO and Education Market President Wins Award for Mentoring Women

 Ecolab Donates More Than $725,000 to Teachers Through National Education Grant Program

 PwC at Oracle OpenWorld 2010 to discuss how cloud computing and digital transformation can help companies revolutionize business

 Company Honored for Its Efforts to Promote Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses

Friday, September 17, 2010

CARDIN APPLAUDS OFFICIAL CREATION OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES

Michael C. CamuÑez Confirmed as Commerce Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance

Secretary Napolitano Announces $98 Million in Recovery Act Funding For Airport Security Technologies

VA Earns ‘A’ in Annual Small Business Scorecard

Estimated Job Loss from Moratorium "Significant Impact" for La.

Landrieu Comments on Export Promotion Cabinet’s Report to the President on The National Export Initiative

Davenport Recognized for a Lifetime Dedicated to Promoting the Minority Business Community

Governor Culver’s Economic Development Tour of Innovative Iowa Companies

PROVINCE GIVES WASCANA CENTRE AUTHORITY A FINANCIAL BOOST

Government of Canada Invests in Dryden Aboriginal Women's Resource Centre

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Government of Canada strengthens international labour partnerships: Minister Raitt wraps up successful four-country visit to Latin America

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Government of Canada Supports Innovative Plant Culture Technology

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PRINCE GEORGE NAMED AS HOST OF 2015 CANADA WINTER GAMES

 Washington quarterly revenue projection down $1.4 billion

 Bucks County Tour to Showcase Innovative Technologies, Economic Opportunities of Solar Power

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Economy Demands Continued Investments That Create Jobs, Improve Quality of Life

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 ICE Director Morton outlines need for partnership between U.S. law enforcement and Chinese companies to thwart intellectual property violations

 Unemployment Rate Drops Again in August

 Agencies host Veterans Adaptive Activities Day for Chicago Area Veterans with Disabilities

 Economy Demands Continued Investments That Create Jobs, Improve Quality of Life

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 Sen. Carper Votes for Bill to Support Small Businesses, Spur Job Creation

 Senate panel approves $218 million for defense projects in Hawaii

 Snowe Statement on Senate Passage of Small Business Bill

CGAP, World Bank Group Survey Shows Financial Access Growing Despite Effects of Crisis

 Government of Canada Supports Development Opportunities in Oshawa

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 Minister Ritz Advancing Strategic Partnerships and Science-Based Trade Rules to Boost Canadian Crop Sales

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

WIPP Claims Victory - Small Business Legislation Passes

Message and Notice from the President on the Annual Renewal of the Terrorist Sanctions Authorities

Begich Presses Obama on OCS Development Plan

Dr. Coburn Introduces Bills to Prevent Lawmakers, Staff and Federal Employees from Cheating on their Taxes

PATT-MCDANIEL ANNOUNCES $15,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDS FOR CITY OF ZANESVILLE

Tax Relief, Improved Access to Lending Finally on Its Way to Small Businesses

White House Releases Report to the President on the National Export Initiative

ICE continues outreach campaign to combat human trafficking

HUD AWARDS $7.4 MILLION TO 10 HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Secretary Chu Announces Simulation-Based Engineering User Center

CIO/OFT Launches New Service Level Agreement Program To Increase Accountability And Improve It Shared Service Delivery Performance

 Bill to Aid Small Businesses Advances in Senate

Senate Passes Landmark Small Business Jobs Creation Bill

Millennium Development Goals set to be missed if aid continues to fail minorities, says MRG

Renewable energy and advances in sustainable mining to be highlighted at Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference

Ministers Baird and Lebel Reinforce Economic Growth as Government's Top Priority

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New Partnership to Improve Revenue for Farmers in Canada's Fastest Growing Crop Sector

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Cantwell Hails Senate Passage of Small Business Jobs Bill

Cantwell Announces $4.2M Grant for WA Public Computer Centers

 CARDIN CALLS FOR QUICK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES AND CREATE JOBS

 Department of Energy Announces $57 Million for Small Businesses to Support Technology Commercialization

X-IM BANK APPROVES $100 MILLION FOR NEW SUPPLY-CHAIN FINANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT U.S. SMALL BUSINESSES

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Washington State Treasurer’s Office Gets Record $83.1 million in Refunding Savings – Largest in State History

Senior U.S. Trade Official Francisco SÁnchez, U.s. Rep. Frank WOlf Highlight Export Opportunities for Virginia Companies

Governor Quinn Marks Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Approval of World’s Largest Solar Power Project

Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Final Loans for Clean Energy Business Financing Program

International Trade Minister Promotes Free Trade with European Union

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Acquisio Receives $480,000 in Funding from Government of Canada to Launch Commercialization Strategy

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HHS awards $39 million to states for increasing adoptions

Cantwell Announces $3.7M in Grants For Two Tri-Cities Businesses

 Governor Doyle Announces Small Business Disaster Assistance for Five Counties in Western Wisconsin

 Solar Projects Drive $1.4 Billion into PA’s Economy in 2009; Solar Share of Generation Market Increases 350 Percent As Installations Increase, Generation Costs Continue to Decrease

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 Pennsylvania Students Post Record Gains in Reading, Math Scores; Eight of 10 Schools Meet ‘No Child Left Behind’ Targets for 2010

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 Statement of Secretary Geithner on the Senate Cloture Vote for the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010

 Begich Pushes to Repeal IRS Requirement on Small Business

Small Business Jobs Bill Will Create Jobs, Expand Lending for Colorado Small Business and Entrepreneurs

 Senate Votes to End Debate on Small Business Job Creation Package

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

 Senior Business Leaders Serve as Mentors on Sustainable Corporate Growth

WIPP Statement: WIPP Expresses Disappointment Over Failure to Repeal 1099 Requirement

 Alexander Cosponsors Bipartisan Amendment to Protect 40 Million Small Businesses from “Yet Another Job-Killing Washington Mandate”

 Alaska Defense and Security Priorities Highlighted in Defense Bill

 Alaska Public Libraries, Rural Alaska Get Big Technology Boost

 DEP to Showcase How Solar is Benefitting South-central PA Businesses

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 CARDIN CALLS FOR SWIFT ACTION TO EXTEND TAX CUTS FOR MIDDLE-CLASS AMERICANS

 Governor Quinn Announces Illinois to Receive Nearly $100 million in New High-Tech Investment

 EPA Awards Grants for Students to Design Sustainable Technologies to Help Environment and Economy

 City of Boston Receives $4.3 Million Grant That Will Give Training, Computers and Opportunity to Underserved Communities

 Minister Ambrose Announces Government Support for Newcomer Women in the Edmonton Area

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 Government of Canada Delivering Long-Term Jobs and Economic Opportunities for Montréal

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 Small-Business Owners Fear 1099 Paperwork ‘Burdens' in Health Law

 Landrieu, Boxer, Cantwell, Merkley Join Gene Sperling and Small Business Owners to Discuss Widespread Support for Small Business Jobs Bill

 MBRT Urges Senate to Pass Small Business Jobs Bill Amendment to Establish National Small Business Lending Portal to Increase Loans for America’s Small Businesses

 Cantwell Hails Senate Victory on Small Business Jobs Bill

 Accenture to Equip 250,000 People by 2015 with the Skills to Get a Job or Build a Business

Monday, September 13, 2010

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Conference

 Morgan Stanley Launches "Fill the Plate" Program to Combat Children's Hunger

 Respondents Lack Confidence in Ability of Private Enterprises to Reduce the Occurrence of Cyber Crime

 Accenture Wins $73 Million Energy Supply Chain Integration Contract

Commonwealth Partnering with City of Harrisburg to Help it Meet Immediate Financial Obligations

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Who Shapes Social, Economic, and Public Policy for Women's Business?

USPAACC’s Asia Trade Mission to Taipei, Chongqing, Shanghai and Beijing to focus on sustainability

Boehner Responds to Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on President Obama's Job-Killing Tax Hike

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois to Receive Nearly $100 million in New High-Tech Investment

DOE Announces More than $5 Million to Support Wind Energy Development

Governor Schwarzenegger and Alibaba.com Announce Schwarzenegger Emerging Entrepreneur Initiative

Acting Governor Abel Maldonado Signs Legislation To Undo Government Fraud, Return Money To California Taxpayers

Proposal to Repeal Tax Rules Unacceptable, Treasury Says

Small-Business Owners Fear 1099 Paperwork ‘Burdens' in Health Law

Landrieu Announces More than $36 Million in Broadband Funds for Louisiana

World Bank Pledges New Agriculture, Education, and Health Spending to Help Poor Countries Achieve Millennium Development Goals by 2015

Harper Government Helps Communities in Ontario Attract Foreign Investment and Create Jobs

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Launch of Global Institute in Risk Management Will Boost Canada's Financial Sector Reputation

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FUNDING GIVES B.C. KIDS MORE OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORT

NEW CHILDREN’S AND WOMEN’S HOSPITALS MOVE FORWARD

 PA Reaches New Export Record as Companies Use State’s Help to Find More Overseas Business; Foreign Companies Investing More

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 PA Farmers in 38 Counties Eligible for Emergency Assistance Loans

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 U.S. Chamber Urges Supreme Court to Reject Drastic Expansion of Securities Laws

 STRONG INCREASE IN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT SPARKS MAJOR JOB GROWTH

Investing In Canadian Forces Win-Win For Economy And Security

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Saturday, September 11, 2010

Snowe Urges Chief Counsel of Advocacy to Protect Small Business’ Interests

Governor Riley Orders Flags at Half-Staff on Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks

 Bayh Announces $5.5 Million for Communities in Gary, Hammond and Lake County

Bayh and Voinovich Call on EPA to Maintain Current Ozone Standards

 Gov. Perdue Announces National Service Programs to participate in 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

 Bennet Congratulates Colorado Schools Leading the Way on Education, Closing Achievement Gap

 Governor Quinn Announces Additional $3 Million for Illinois’ ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate Program

 GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS TO FLORIDA’S TASK FORCE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

 GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL OF NEIGHBOR ISLAND ADVISORS FOR MAUI TO MEET ON SEPTEMBER 15 TO DISCUSS CLEAN ENERGY AND PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

 Governor Culver Announces Additional Disaster Recovery Dollars to Disaster Impacted Businesses

 Interior’s Sustainability Plan Seeks to Lessen Department’s Carbon Footprint and Meet Energy Goals

 Department of Energy Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

 Florida, Hawaii, Missouri, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to Receive Funds to Support Education Jobs

Minister of Finance Highlights Budget Measure to Cut Red Tape and Boost Venture Capital for Canadian Firms

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Minister Raitt builds on international labour partnerships with governments in Latin America

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Friday, September 10, 2010

DOE Announces Nearly $30 Million in Competitive Awards for State Energy Efficiency Projects

Statement from Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on July 2010 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services

Carper Applauds Administration Effort To Improve Federal Government's Energy Efficiency And Reduce Energy Costs

U.S. Chamber’s Supreme Court Challenge to 2007 Arizona Immigration Law Garners Diverse Amicus Support

Governor Schwarzenegger Leads Asia Trade Mission to Promote California, Boost Economy

Social Security Among the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

Hale County Hospital Receives Grant to Create Electronic Medical Records System

Geithner: Tax Breaks For Small Businesses Highest Priority

Obama Tax Breaks: Limited Help for Small Biz

CITIZENS’ VOICES AGAINST POVERTY WILL CRESCENDO IN NOISES HEARD AROUND THE WORLD AS HEADS OF STATE TRAVEL TO UN SUMMIT

PRINCE ALBERT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RECEIVES $100,000 FROM PROVINCE

Becoming an Outdoors Woman Weekend Workshop

Government of Canada Invests in the Saskatchewan Publishers Group

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Clients Highly Satisfied with Canadian Transportation Agency

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LOCAL JOB CREATION THE FOCUS OF OPPORTUNITY BC

Sen. Brown Announces More Than $51 Million in New Funds to Rebuild Neighborhoods, Create Jobs

Sen. Brown Joins Pres. Obama in Ohio as President Calls for Permanent Extension of R&D Tax Credit

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Check This Once

CARDIN TELLS HOWARD COUNTY SENIORS THAT THE NEW HEALTH CARE LAW WILL MEAN BETTER CARE AND SAVE MONEY

Bingaman: New Mexico Awarded $1.64 Million in Department of Justice Grants

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Underscores Importance of Early Childhood Education

Chamber Reaction to President's Tax and Spend Proposal

State’s Web Portal Among Nation’s Top 3 Websites Video

Austal Employment Reaches 1,800 Workers in Mobile

Premier presents Carcross educator with national literacy award

Yukon promotes collaborative tourism initiatives with German partners

Atlantic Canada'S Acadian and Francophone Businesses to Benefit from I.T. Strategy

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The Government of Canada supports literacy and essential skills in Nova Scotia

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FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ADVANCE ADULT LITERACY

KLEMTU FERRY TERMINAL SUPPORTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RUMBLE STRIPS IMPROVE SAFETY ON SOUTHERN B.C. HIGHWAYS

EDUCATORS GO BACK TO SCHOOL TO HELP KIDS WITH FASD

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

IRS Releases Form to Help Small Businesses Claim New Health Care Tax Credit

U.S. EDA Supports Madison-Milwaukee Corridor Cyber-Security Research Industry

U.S. EDA Partners with University of Hawaii to Create Jobs, Strengthen Regional Economy

Department of Energy Announces $8.5 Million to Advance Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems

Governor McDonnell Joins U.S. Chamber in Promoting Job Creation and Free Enterprise

Mayors Againts Illegal Guns Releases New Report on Crime Guns Trafficking into Mexico Fueling Drug Cartel Violence

U.S. Falls Short in Awarding Small-Business Contracts

Drop in Self-Employment Shows Recovery Eludes Small Business

Clean Technology Resource Center Now Available for Pennsylvania Small Businesses

New World Bank Report Sees Growing Global Demand for Farmland

NCRC Urges Obama Administration To Mandate Loan Principal Reductions

Prince Edward Island Wins Eat Atlantic Challenge

Tourism Industry Experiences Overall Growth in July

Youth in the Cariboo region encouraged to explore careers in skilled trades and technology

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International Trade Minister Outlines Canada's Free Trade Leadership to Mississauga Business Community

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Government of Canada supports cross-cultural connections in Abbotsford

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

President Obama Honors America's Workers; Outlines Steps Taken to Strengthen the Middle Class

President Obama to Announce Plan to Renew and Expand America’s Roads, Railways and Runways

Boehner Statement on President Obama's Latest 'Stimulus' Spending Proposal

Governor Quinn Attends Back-to-School Community Festival

Governor Quinn Touts Jobs for Returning Servicemembers

Governor Quinn Announces $2.4 Million Capital Project at Quincy Veterans’ Home

Krueger Op-Ed: ‘Measure Succeeds in Promoting Private-Sector Hiring’

Friday, September 3, 2010

Government Investment of $1,770,844 in Sainte-Catherine to Bring Sports Infrastructure up to Standard

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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $1.5 Million in Emergency Relief Funds for Flood Damage in South Dakota

Toyota Center Works With Companies To Help Them Improve Production

Small-Business Hiring Shows Net Gain, But Pace Slows

Small Business Administration Moves Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Service Center

Energy Industry Helps Our Economy Lead the Nation

11 individuals, 6 companies indicted for alleged global conspiracy to illegally import Chinese honey

Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Pew Hispanic Center Report on Unauthorized Immigration Flows

U.S. Commerce Department’s EDA Solicits Applications for $35 Million Funding Opportunity to Create Jobs & Advance Regional Industry Strengths in Florida’s Space Coast

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES NATIONAL FIRST LOOK PROGRAM TO HELP COMMUNITIES STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS HARD-HIT BY FORECLOSURE

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces Opening of Permanent CommerceConnect Office, Expanded Economic Partnerships in Michigan

Boston Cultural Council Seeks Funding Proposals

U.S. Department of Transportation Moves up in Best Places to Work Federal Government Survey

Thursday, September 2, 2010

New York’s E-Signatures Makes It Easier To Deploy E-Government Applications

Small Business Chief Sees Small Firms as Vital to Recovery

SBA Encourages the Public to Plan for Disasters During National Preparedness Month

MAYOR BLOOMBERG, MARIO BATALI, LIDIA AND JOE BASTIANICH AND OSCAR FARINETTI OPEN EATALY

Fund supports community arts and culture

The Government of Canada helps youth and people with disabilities in Thunder Bay develop job skills and prepare for the labour market

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Minister Kenney encourages groups to sponsor refugees to come to Canada

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Government of Canada Helping to Build a Competitive and Innovative Future for Canadian Horticulture

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PM announces support to keep Canada's CF-18 fighters action-ready

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B.C. INVESTS $5.2M TO INCREASE SKILLS TRAINING ACCESS

BC ARTS COUNCIL RECEIVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

ITA TRADE COMPLIANCE EFFORTS REMOVE BARRIERS TO U.S. EXPORT

Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for Local Governments in 13 Flood-Ravaged Counties

Governor Discusses Budget with San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

USDOT Announces New, Historic Uniform High-Speed Rail Design Standards to Help U.S. Manufacturers to Compete

FDA launches new organizational performance management system

Governor Perdue Announces Extension of Grants for Spouses of Fort Benning Soldiers

GEFA Approves Water, Sewer Infrastructure Projects Totaling $85.5 Million for Eight Georgia Communities

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Fernandez Outlines Plan for Short-Term Recovery; Long-Term Prosperity

New York, Georgia, and American Samoa Will Receive Funds to Support Education Jobs

Obama: GOP Should Let Small Business Bill Throgh

Alabama Marks National Preparedness Month with Events to Help Citizens “Be Ready”

Riley Awards Grant for ‘Green’ Construction Training in North Alabama

Grant to Help Laid-off Workers in Mobile County Gain New Job Skills Video

Government of Canada Empowers Vancouver Women to "Lead the Way"

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Government of Canada Increases Economic Opportunities for First Nations in Atlantic Fisheries Sector

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Government of Canada Investment in Manufacturing Facility Provides Significant Market Opportunities for Farmers

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Government of Canada Supports Saskatoon Aboriginal Organizations

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