Monday, February 28, 2011

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Startup Workshop

Jobs Act of 2010 Breathing New Life into Ohio's Small Businesses with New Funding

SENATOR CARDIN HOLDS LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR PRINCE GEORGE'S CO. SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Begich Addresses Center for Native American Youth

"Investments in Education, Innovation, and Infrastructure are an Essential Down Payment on our Future"

Readout of President Obama's Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany

Statement from U.S. Commerce Department Chief Economist Mark Doms on Personal Income and Outlays in January 2011

ENTERPRISE SASKATCHEWAN ENCOURAGES ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Team New Brunswick ends Canada Winter Games with 16 medals

Illegal distribution tops list of securities violations in 2010

TEAM BC ROCKS THE CANADA GAMES

2011 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games come to an end

Alberta promotes responsible resource development practices at U.S. energy conference

Government of Canada Announces Support for Crime Prevention Project Across Canada

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Minister of State Moore Chairs Consultation Session with Small Business

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Minister Mackay Announces Support for Sport in Antigonish

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Olympic and Paralympic medals

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PM Accepts Olympic and Paralympic Medals on Behalf of Canadians

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Government of Canada Invests in Community Project to Help End Violence Against Aboriginal Women and Girls

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New Reports Show Bright Future for Canadian Agriculture

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Harper Government Highlights Canadian Commercialization Success in Ottawa, Ontario

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Walmart and Facebook Users Help Local Nonprofit Organizations Provide More Than 11 Million Meals for Families in Need

Growing Number of Companies Increasing Directors and Officers Liability Limits, According to Towers Watson Survey

U.S. Workers to Receive Largest Merit Increases Since Start of Financial Crisis, Towers Watson Survey Finds

Private companies' confidence in US economy returns to pre-recession levels

PepsiCo and Inter-American Development Bank Sign Agreement to Spur Development in Latin America and Caribbean

NGLCC, Other Diverse Groups Honor Senator Menendez at New York Stock Exchange for Work on Diversity and Financial Services

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Hosts Women’s Leadership Reception

Manpower Recognized for Third Consecutive Year as One of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises

Manpower’s Chief Diversity Officer Named Vice-Chair of U.S. Business Leadership Network Board of Directors

Black & Veatch pledges $1 million for research in sustainable infrastructure

IDB President Moreno to visit Haiti Feb. 27-28

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE ALMOST $600,000 GRANT TO HELP LOW-INCOME MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT

Sen. Carper Touts Positive Impact of Aviation Jobs Bill at Sussex County Airport

SBA Announces Grants Available for State Trade, Export Promotion

Global Access For Small Business Forum In Lafayette Attracts Many Louisiana Small Businesses

Department of Energy Cites Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC for Classified Information Security Violations

Television Production in DC on the Upswing Amidst Troubling Economy

2011 One City Summer Youth Employment Program With a Different Twist

PROVINCE PROCLAIMS RURAL WOMEN’S MONTH IN SASKATCHEWAN

Island export companies travel to Japan to strengthen business ties

Minister announces support for Biathlon Competitions

Provincial Homelessness Funding Announced for Corner Brook Non-Profit Organizations

Ambrose’s UN speech on women distorts her government’s record

Thursday, February 24, 2011

WIPP Partners with National Association of Women REO Brokerages

Brown Announces $35 Million in Tax Credits to Spur Small Business Growth in Columbus

Maryland Awarded Grants to Foster Hunger-Free Communities

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

SBA Announces Grants Available for State Trade, Export Promotion

U.S. Chamber’s Campaign for Free Enterprise Announces Creation of Center for Entrepreneurship

Mayor Vincent C. Gray to Announce New Appointments, Kick Off Summer Youth Program

MAPLE CREEK TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM EMERGENCY FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION PROGRAM

Provincial Minor Basketball Championships

Minister Congratulates Participants of 2011 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games

Investments Enable Nunatsiavut Government to Harness Economic Development Opportunities

Government of Canada supports literacy and essential skills

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Government of Canada Invests in the Peoples of the North Saskatchewan Festival

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Governments of Canada and British Columbia Invest in Renewable Energy Project

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Deloitte Debate: Social Computing — Good or Bad for Business?

The Coca-Cola Foundation Donates $1 Million to the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta to Support Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed's "Centers of Hope" Initiative

SBA Disaster Loans Available in Alabama

Obama Says Economy Depends on Success of Small Businesses

Remarks by Assistant Secretary Charles Collyns The Future of the Dynamic U.S.-Asia Economic Relationship

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Federal Investment Strengthens Mission's Tourism Industry

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Government of Canada Supports the Huntsville Festival of the Arts

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Canada Is Best Place to Invest

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Minister Cannon to Address Council on Foreign Relations in New York

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

BNSF Launches Collaborative Online Supply Chain Forum

Aetna’s 2011 African American History Calendar Highlights Leaders Of Faith-Based Health Initiatives

SODEXO EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP WITH ADP

Governor Quinn Announces Partnership to Boost Sustainability in Illinois

Boxer Statement on House Republicans' Attack on Women's Health

Background on the President’s Trip to Intel and Investments in Education

SBA to Open Additional Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Orange County to Help Residents and Businesses Affected by Severe Winter Storms and Flooding

SBA Launches Temporary Program for Commercial Real Estate Refinancing

Island educators recognized for their work to promote inclusive education

New Brunswick wins four medals in first week of Canada Games competitions

Province helps develop more housing for low-income and homeless Albertans

Government of Canada Announces Five new Support Centres for Military Personnel and their Families

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Government of Canada supports Black History Month celebrations in Saskatchewan

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The Government of Canada helps Grand Falls youth prepare for the job market

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Eleven WIPP Members Awarded Enterprising Women of the Year Awards

Cantwell, Murray Introduce Bill to Modernize Freight Transportation System, Support WA's Robust Trade Economy

Cantwell on Aviation Bill: 'A Big Winner for Washington State Jobs'

Casey Introduces Bill to Help Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

Pryor, Scott Brown, Kohl Introduce Bill to Help Entrepreneurs Turn Ideas Into Business Ventures

Governor O'Malley Testifies before Senate, House on Bill to Create Jobs, Fuel Investment in Innovation Economy

SBA Launches Program for Refinancing Commercial Real Estate

Landrieu, Snowe Hold Hearing for Reauthorization of SBIR and STTR Programs

Obama Administration Approves Funds for California to Spur $1.7 Billion in New Small Business Lending, Help Create Jobs

Ex-Im Bank-Backed Sale to Dominican Republic Will Contribute to Country's Infrastructure Growth, Support U.S. Jobs

President Obama’s 2012 Budget Supports Jobs and Growth within the Minority Business Community Printer Friendly

SASKATCHEWAN WHOLESALE TRADE TOPS IN CANADA

2011 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games

Atlantic ministers of education and training report on key literacy initiatives

PROCLAMATIONS TO HONOUR OLYMPIC, PARALYMPIC MEDALLISTS

B.C. WRAPS 2010 WITH 7TH STRAIGHT TOURISM INCREASE

Have Your Say on the Future of the Kinsmen Sports Centre

Government of Canada Invests in Guelph and District Multicultural Festival

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Washington Center Names Spring 2011 New York Life Foundation Diversity Scholarship Fellows

Small Businesses Drive Job Creation

Innovative, High-Tech Small Businesses and Individuals Receive Prestigious Tibbetts Awards

Landrieu Comments on President's SBA Budget Proposal

President Obama to Host Winning the Future Forum on Small Business in Cleveland

Secretary Napolitano Announces "If You See Something, Say Something™" Campaign Partnership with NBA

Sports hall of fame recalls link between sports, forests

PROVIDING A STRONG, STABLE FOUNDATION FOR B.C.’S FUTURE

Family of immigrants important for success of multiculturalism

Government of Canada helps an individual with a disability in Brantford develop job skills

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Governor Dayton to join Commerce Secretary in launching Small Business Export Initiative

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Maine Organizations

Sen. Carper Responds to Proposals to Reduce Unnecessary Spending and Improve Government Efficiency in President's 2012 Budget

Final Regulations Will Strengthen 8(a) Business Development Program for Small Businesses

Small Biz Programs on Chopping Block in 2012 Budget

U.S. Department of Transportation Budget Invests $129 Billion in Restoring America’s Economic Competitiveness

VA Announces Budget Request for 2012

U.S. Department of Transportation Budget Invests $129 Billion in Restoring America’s Economic Competitiveness

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Deadline for Mississippi is March 7; There is Still Time to Apply

President's Energy Budget Invests in Innovation, Clean Energy, and National Security Priorities

Leaders from 40 States Representing More Than 1 Million African American Students Expected to Participate in U.S. Department of Education’s National Conference on Labor-Management Collaboration in Denver, Colorado

U.S. Economic Development Administration Applauds President Obama for Making Tough Choices & Smart Investments in FY 2012 Budget Proposal

Commerce Department 2012 Budget Cuts Spending, Invests in Priorities to Help America Win the Future

Two NB medals on Monday at Canada Games

Liberals join call for restored funding for research into missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls

Government of Canada Allocates $649,856 to Support Economic Diversification of Chandler

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Saturday, February 12, 2011

Bennet Urges Inclusion of Plan to Recruit, Train 100,000 Teachers for High-Need Schools in Budget

SASKATCHEWAN FOCUSING ON SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The Fundamentals of a Corporate Sustainability Program

PNC Celebrates Black History Month With Events and Sponsorships In Nine Cities Nationwide

High School Sports Fans Can Help Local Sports Programs Win $10,000 Through Frito-Lay Promotion

National Grid Donates $3.4 Million to the United Way

Morgan Stanley Commits $500 Million to Enable Small Businesses to Increase Investments and Create Jobs

CSXT Boosts Spending with Minority Suppliers to Record Level

Capital One Bank Releases Results of Its National Quarterly Small Business Barometer Survey

New Aetna Tool Helping Small Businesses Understand Tax Credit Opportunities

Brown on Dayton VAMC: We Must Right the Wrong for All Affected Veterans and Families

Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Recipients of Sustainable Communities Tax Credit

Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans Expanding

Final Regulations Will Strengthen 8(a) Business Development Program for Small Businesses

HUD ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $50 MILLION TO HELP TENNESSEE COMMUNITIES RECOVER FROM 2010 DISASTER

Premiers Alward, Dexter promote Bay of Fundy at opening of Canada Winter Games

2010 GAMES PROGRAM HELPS SECURE $76.3M FOR TECH SECTOR

PREMIER’S STATEMENT ON OLYMPIC ANNIVERSARY

RECORD EXPORTS TO ASIA FUEL B.C.’S 2010 TRADE NUMBERS

Minister of State Moore chairs consultation session with small business

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Minister Day Talks Economic Growth with Whitehorse Community Members

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Mobile Banking Devices Can Deliver Strong Returns for Banks That Measure Customers’ Usage Patterns and Target Consumers’ Needs, According to Accenture Research

WIPP Takes on Bill Shock

Brown Applauds Deal to Bring Wind Energy to Northeast Ohio

Governor Branstad Announces Launch of Statewide Financial Literacy Program

SBA Head Wants Banks to Fill Lending Gaps

Alabama's Leading Job-hunting Agencies Plan Realignment

U.S. Chamber: Now Is The Time to Act on All Three Trade Agreements

Toronto named Canada's most sustainable large city for a second year in a row

DISCOVER THE SCIENCE BEHIND SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Harper Government Welcomes Task Force Report on Financial Literacy

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

WIPP Partners with United States Black Chamber

Casey, Brown Bill Would Help Manufacturers Create Jobs, Assist Americans Who Lost Jobs to Foreign Trade

Senate Democrats Speak Out Against Republican Efforts to Restrict Women's Access to Health Care

Small Business Confidence at Three-Year High in Jan

NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 NEIGHBORHOOD ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Landrieu, Snowe Send Letter Urging Chairman Immelt to Put an Emphasis on Small Business Exporting

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Severe Flooding

African American-Owned Firms Drive Job Creation, Outpace Growth Of Non-Minority-Owned Firms

GOVERNMENT PROVIDES $2.4 MILLION IN CHARITABLE GAMING GRANTS

Ministers to Address Sixth Annual Aboriginal Women’s Conference

ROBSON SQUARE SET TO CELEBRATE OLYMPIC SPIRIT

Government of Canada supports Afrikadey! Black History Month Celebration in Calgary, Alberta

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Ohio Expansion Projects to Create and Retain 1,189 Jobs

Ex-Im Bank Approves Nearly $1 Billion In Financing To Support U.S. Exports to Colombia's Ecopetrol

U.S. Commerce Department's CommerceConnect Expands Into Chicago

Team NWT off to the Canada Winter Games

GET MORE MONEY BY FILING INCOME TAXES

$12.5M SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR WOMEN UNDERWAY IN SURREY

Parliament to hold hearings on cuts to stop new Canadians’ success

Metro Vancouver Commerce Olympic Business Program Generates $306 Million in Economic Impacts One Year After the Games

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Government of Canada Invests $633,951 in Winter Tourism Development in Gaspésie

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Government of Canada promotes careers in the skilled trades and technology sectors for Alberta youth

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Sunday, February 6, 2011

SBA Re-launches Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Loan Program

If Business and Government Fulfill Their Responsibilities, America Will Win the Future

B.C. INVESTS $260,000 FOR FOREST RESEARCH AT TRU

Update on the Situation in Egypt

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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Walmart Commits More Than $750,000 in Cash and in-kind Donations to Support Brazil Flood Victims

Southern California Edison Celebrates its 9th Annual Black History Month Event

WIPP Applauds the SBA's Rollout of a New Women's Procurement Program

Nearly $600,000 Approved to Assist Emergency Shelters and Other Supportive Housing Efforts in Ohio

Governor Quinn, Mitsubishi Motors Announce Innovative Partnership to Promote Sustainability

Bennet, Udall Renew Push for Denver Patent and Trademark Office to Boost Colorado Economy

DEPUTY MAYOR STEEL, SPEAKER QUINN, AND COMMISSIONER WALSH ANNOUNCE PARTICIPANTS OF NEW NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Treasury Releases Semi-Annual Report to Congress on International Economic and Exchange Rate Policies

SBA Re-launches Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Loan Program

DOE Pursues SunShot Initiative to Achieve Cost Competitive Solar Energy by 2020

A YEAR OF GROWTH: SASKATCHEWAN POSTS 12TH STRAIGHT MONTH OF EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

Unemployment rate holds

SMALL BUSINESSES CAN NOW ‘FLIP’ FOR SAVINGS

Federal-provincial funding supports productivity improvements for Alberta businesses

Friday, February 4, 2011

Casey Joins Begich, Nelson, Manchin to Fight to Save “Essential Air Service” Program – EAS Helps Lure Businesses, Boost Tourism And Provides A Lifeline For Rural Communities Across The Country

Brown Leads Group Of 14 Senators On Letter Urging Extension Of Retraining Program For Workers Who Lose Jobs To Foreign Trade

SENATOR CARDIN APPLAUDS SENATE REPEAL OF EXPANDED 1099 REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Congress Eyes Cutbacks at Small Business Administration

Club Basketball Championships set for Weekend

Groups Encouraged to Apply to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Program

$30 million for school capital improvement projects

Special Olympics opening ceremony

Minister Cannon Announces Support for Democracy in Belarus

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Statement by Minister Cannon on Haitian Election Results

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Canadian Colleges to Offer Financial Literacy Workshops for Young Adults

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

DEMOCRATS REFUSE TO LISTEN

Alexander Gains Lead Role on Senate Committee that Preserves the Senate as “Protector of Minority Rights”

Alexander Votes to Protect 40 Million Small Businesses from "Yet Another Job-Destroying Washington Mandate"

Casey Urges Small Business Administration to Protect Monroe County Businesses

Statement from Governor Martin O'Malley on the Ratification of a New Contract for Maryland State Employees

Bennet Calls for Passage of FAA Bill to Reduce Delays at Peterson Air Field, Boost Southern Colorado’s Economy

Entrepreneurial Training from Goldman Sachs

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011

DOE Energy Innovation Portal Connects Innovative Energy Technologies to the Marketplace

Provincial Government Supports Interactive Sports Event

Sport NL Announces First Annual Sportfest

MILLION-DOLLAR BOOST FOR SPORT PROGRAMMING

Harper must disclose details of security border deal with U.S

 Sport NL to Launch First Annual Sportfest

 Tourism Campaign Receives International Honours

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Begich Helps Secure New Veterans Tribal Advocate Position

SBA Announces Contracting Program

Treasury Designates Multi-Million Dollar Procurement Network for Directly Supporting Iran’s Missile Program

SBA Announces Contracting Program For Women-Owned Small Businesses

Secretary Locke Announces 47 Percent Trade Surplus in the Travel and Tourism Industry

Chinese Islanders Business Summit to match businesses, investors

MANITOBA TO HOST WESTERN MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR JUSTICE

TEAM BC PUMPED TO PARTICIPATE IN CANADA GAMES

Minister Kenney launches online Canadian black history museum as part of Black History Month

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Government of Canada invites employers to apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2011: Increased support from the federal government strengthens local economic recovery

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Harper Government's Economic Projections on Track

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