Monday, January 31, 2011

Adecco Staffing US releases job market persepectives report

Accenture Survey Finds Scope of Responsibilities Expanding for CFOs

State Investments to Spur Economic Growth

State Approves More Than $800,000 in Clean Ohio Funds

U.S. Cyber Challenge Announces 2011 Cyber Foundations Competition

New SBA Programs Aim to Boost Loans to Small Firms

Landrieu Comments on White House "Startup America" Initiative

U.S. Chamber Expands Programs for Young Entrepreneurs

LIVESMART TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY

Just the Facts: Harper’s real economic record

Canada's Economic Action Plan Continues to Create Jobs and Economic Growth

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 Chase Donates $25 Million to Support U.S. Small Businesses

 Recent Nationwide Study Shows Only 43% of Eligible Small Businesses Aware of Health Care Tax Credits

 Participants prepare for Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games in St. Albert

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Scott Brown Named To Senate Small Business Committee

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Expands Program to Help Small Businesses

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Baseball NL Announces 2013 Canada Games Coaching Staff

MARCELINO WELCOMES FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN MANITOBA

Government Partners With Industry to Bring New Technology to Energy Market

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Sainte-Thècle's Parc Saint-Jean-Optimiste Now Open for Winter Sports

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Minister Ashfield wraps up national tax-cuts tour

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 Landrieu Comments on Makeup of Small Business Committee for 112th Congress

 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Expands Program to Help Small Businesses Participate in Transportation Programs

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Cantwell Announces $2.7 Million for Health IT

Ohio Third Frontier Supports Entrepreneurship Efforts

Governor’s Trip to Jackson Highlights Efforts to Get Minnesota Working Again

Members of President’s Exports Council Announce New Markets, New Jobs Tour to Help Small Businesses Export

GROWING FORWARD PROGRAM HELPS AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BECOME MORE INNOVATIVE, COMPETITIVE AND PROFITABLE

PROVINCE INVESTS OVER $1.1 BILLION IN EDUCATION FUNDING

Minister of State Moore chairs consultation session with small business

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Canada's Labour Minister holds economic consultations in Thunder Bay

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 Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors U.S. Navy WAVE Betty Butler as January 2011 “Veteran of the Month”

 Readout of the meeting of the National Security Advisor with the Delegation from the Economic Community of West African States

Harper Government Is Keeping Taxes Low for Canada's Job Creators

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Brown Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Small Businesses

SENATOR CARDIN CO-SPONSORS BIPARTISAN BILL TO REPEAL EXPANDED 1099 REPORTING REQUIRMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Senate Passes Temporary Extension of SBA Programs

Statement by the President on India Republic Day

Positive economic impact from 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships

Two federal Cabinet Ministers hold consultations on the economy with hard-working Canadians

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Alabama's Jobless Rate Decline in 2010 Outpaces Nearly All States

 Cantwell Fighting for Tax Fairness for Washington Residents

 "Big Thing" Should Lead To Smaller Federal Government

 Sen. Carper Praises U.S. Postal Service's "Lean Green Teams" For Generating Over $27 Million in Savings and Revenues

 Landrieu Co-Sponsors Legislation to Repeal Form 1099 Reporting Requirement

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Majority of Americans Think Government Could Be Doing More to Get People Back to Work, according to Adecco Survey

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Development Awards Bonding Line for Northeast Ohio Minority Business

Maine Unemployment Rate 7.3 Percent in December

Stories of Delaware’s free and enslaved African Americans highlight February’s events at First State Heritage Park

Landrieu, Snowe Seek Recommendations from SBA to Eliminate Programs

The State of the Union: President Obama's Plan to Win the Future

WV 12437 SBA Disaster Loans Available in West Virginia following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration

SBA Expands ‘e200’ Emerging Leaders Initiative; Maintains Focus on Underserved Communities

Territorial Sport Organization Support Program

JOB OPTIONS BC BUILDS BRIDGES TO EMPLOYMENT

Greens: Why Are Conservatives Soft on Tax Cheats?

Greens congratulate Colwood: Look for real Green initiatives across

 Government of Canada Allocates More Than $700,000 Toward Economic Recovery of Lebel-sur-quévillon

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Legislative Agenda Focused on Job Creation and the New Economy

Banks to Get $30 Billion for Small Business Loans

Presidential Initiative Supports Military Families

Commerce Takes Steps to Implement Export Control Initiatives to Facilitate High-Tech Trade with India

Minister Announces Towns to Host Newfoundland and Labrador Games

Literacy remains priority for Atlantic ministers of education, training

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The Government of Canada Supports Our Winter Sport Athletes

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Minister Ambrose Hosts Economic Roundtable in Calgary with Women Business Leaders

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Veterans Affairs Minister to Highlight Improvements for Canada's Veterans

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Minister Ashfield reminds Canadians to take advantage of available tax credits

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Governor Cuomo and Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Announce Wager on Jets-Steelers AFC Championship Game

President Obama: “We Can Out-Compete Any Other Nation”

 U. S. Steel Announces Management Appointments in Supply Chain Organization

 California American Appoints New Supplier Diversity Manager

 Dr. Charles E. Saunders To Lead Aetna's Strategic Diversification Efforts

 Cantwell Announces Clean Energy Grants for 11 Companies All Across Rural Washington

 Cantwell Announces Clean Energy Grants for 11 Companies All Across Rural Washington

 State board invests nearly $2 million to grow local economies

 Sen. Brown Announces $1.4M Federal Grant to Support Ohioans Facing Economic Hardship in Lorain County

 U.S. Chamber President Calls New White House Council ‘Promising Step’ Toward Job Creation

 $7 MILLION FOR LIVESTOCK AND FORAGE-RELATED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Accenture Recognized on FORTUNE'S “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for Third Consecutive Year

Casey Discusses Minority Business Development with Philadelphia Small Business Owners

Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Plans to Put Pension System on Path to Sustainability

December Unemployment Falls Again to 9.3 Percent

Delaware is Stronger Than Any of the Challenges It Faces

NYC Department of Small Business Services Now Accepting Applications For Strategic Steps For Growth, Training Program For Minority And Women-Owned Businesses

FANFARE AND FUN TO COMMEMORATE OLYMPIC GLORY

International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Talks Free Trade, Jobs and Growth in Washington

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Minister Ambrose Hosts Economic Roundtable with Edmonton-Area Business Leaders

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 Secretaries Geithner, Duncan Highlight Tax Credit that Helps Put College within Reach for American Families

Local groups approved to become community inclusion networks

 Minister of Human Resources Diane Finley holds consultations on the economy with hard-working Canadians

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 Canada's Economic Action Plan Helps to Grow New Market Opportunities

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Friday, January 21, 2011

Washington businesses to get $43 million tax break on 2010 taxes

Export-Import Bank to Increase Small-Business Loans

Food Subsidy Program Assisting Isolated Labrador Communities

Ben Taylor Named 2011 Canada Winter Games Flagbearer

Government of Canada Invests in Nova Scotia's Renewable Energy Projects

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Minister of State Moore chairs consultation session with small business

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Today's economic consultation in Whitby, Ontario heralded an interesting and very fruitful discussion on the current economic situation in the Oshawa area

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

China Will Scale Faster Than US in Race for New Transport Fuels, Accenture Report Finds

WIPP Announces New Coalition Partner: Women in Deafult Services

Cantwell Announces $37.7M for Washington State Homelessness Programs

Jobs grew in December, jobless rate ticked up

Governor Dayton Puts Strong Leadership Behind Job Growth Strategy

Affordable Care Act Supports U.S. Job Creation

HUD AWARDS $1.4 BILLION TO NEARLY 7,000 LOCAL HOMELESS PROGRAMS – PART OF ADMINISTRATION PLAN TO PREVENT & END HOMELESSNESS

Secretary Chu Announces New Efforts to Promote Clean Energy in Tribal Communities

U. S. Commerce Department Invests $4.4 Million to Promote Green Energy Growth in Southern Idaho

PROVINCE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIR TO MANITOBA FILM AND MUSIC

Cross Country ski team for Canada Winter Games named

NEW PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH GAIN SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE

Member of Parliament Pierre Poilièvre Hosts Economic Roundtable in the National Capital Region with Business Leaders

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Minister Day Resumes Cross Country Economic Roundtables

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Boxer Statement on Republican Efforts to Repeal Health Care Reform

Presidential Memoranda - Regulatory Flexibility, Small Business, and Job Creation

Landrieu Applauds Administration's Efforts to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Businesses

Financial Stability Oversight Council Takes Major Steps to Make Financial System More Stable, Protect Against Future Crises

Federal Agencies Publish Plans to Increase Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

U.S. Chamber President Offers Minnesota a Plan for Improving the State’s Economy, Spurring Job Creation

U.S. Chamber Welcomes President Obama’s Intention to Restore ‘Balance’ to Government Regulations

Advanced Artist Award supports literary, visual and performing arts

Creation of Age-Friendly Communities Made Possible through Provincial Grants Program

Countdown to the 2011 Special Olympics Winter Games in Corner Brook

Team Alberta named for Canada Winter Games

After five years of Harper, Canada’s newcomers face cutbacks, lower earnings, and Conservative interference

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Visits Newport to Focus on Job Creation and Economic Growth: Attends Business "Listening" Breakfast, Tours Fort Adams State Park

Own a Business? 6 New Tax Breaks

Province partners with 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Minister Ambrose hosts economic roundtable in the National Capital Region with women business leaders

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Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Labour underscore commitment to well-being of workers and employers

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Government of Canada Takes Action to Strengthen Housing Financing

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Monday, January 17, 2011

$3 Million Breakfast in the Classroom Initiative Alters the Recipe of Traditional School Breakfast Programs

JCPenney Raises $6.7 Million for Afterschool Programs

Cornyn Addresses Inaugural Hispanic Leadership Network Conference

In Boardman Brown Calls on Congress To Extend Critical Support For Delphi Retirees, Workers Who Lost Jobs Due To Foreign Trade

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE FUNDING TO HELP MD FAMILIES PAY ENERGY BILLS

Bennet Announces $50 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Help Low-Income Families in Colorado Cope with High Heating Costs

President Obama: "Before We are Democrats or Republicans, We are Americans"

Treasury Department Awards First Wave of State Small Business Credit Initiative Funds to Michigan, North Carolina

HUD AWARDS $127 MILLION IN GRANTS TO PROTECT THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN FROM LEAD AND OTHER HOME HAZARDS

Training program for non-profit sector

B.C. EXPORTS CONTINUE STEADY GROWTH

SPORTING GESTURE TO HELP HALIFAX HOMELESS

More land for homes will support economic growth in the north

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Ohio's Small Business Development Centers to Partner with SCORE

Three Trends Affecting Your Employees in 2011

Landrieu Urges Participation in SBA Contracting Pilot Program

Secretary Geithner’s Remarks on "The Path Ahead for the U.S.-China Economic Relationship”

SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions Offer Monthly Small Business Disaster Preparedness Webinars

Patricia Brown-Dixon Appointed Administrator for SBA Region VII

HHS increases total LIHEAP funding available to help low-income families to $3.9 billion

Minister Currie acknowledges outstanding leadership in education

PROVINCE BRINGS MANITOBA BUSINESS GATEWAY TO FIVE NEW LOCATIONS

PUBLIC SERVICE NAMED TOP B.C. EMPLOYER FOR FOURTH YEAR

Alberta bolsters economic partnerships in U.S.

Minister Ambrose Hosts Economic Roundtable in Vancouver with Women Business Leaders

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G8 Foreign Ministers Statement on Terrorist Attacks

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Government of Canada helps post-secondary graduates in Summerside gain career-related experience

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Governor Encourages West Virginians to Join the Fight Against Hunger

Outlook for Small Businesses in 2011

Small-Business Optimism Index Slips

SBA Announces Grant Funding to Increase Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses under New Pilot Program

U.S. Chamber President Looks Toward an Improving Economy, Promotes Plan to Spur Job Creation

NEW HOUSING STARTS LAST YEAR SECOND-BEST INCREASE IN CANADA

PROVINCE APPOINTS NEW CHAIR TO TRAVEL MANITOBA

MANITOBA'S LARGEST WIND FARM POWERS UP

Canadian Astronomers Unveil a New Survey of the Universe

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Canada Expands Air Agreement with Algeria

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Harper Government Committed to Creating Jobs and Opening Markets for Canada's Forestry Sector

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

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

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

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Province reports excellent tourism season in 2010

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Gov. Perry Appoints Villarreal to Texas Economic Development Corporation

Governor O'Malley, Governor McDonnell and Mayor Gray Announce Plan for Implementing Governance Reform at WMATA

Governor Culver Delivers ‘Condition of the State’ Address Tomorrow

Government of Canada Supports Freestyle Skiing Competitions in Canada

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Government of Canada supports project that promotes saving for education

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Government of Canada supports youth leadership project in Vancouver

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Government of Canada supports Inter-Cultural Connections event in Kamloops

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Harper Government Announces Action for Safety of Canadian Streets and Communities

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The Government of Canada helps Aboriginal youth in Kamsack prepare for the job market

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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Americans to Invest in Themselves in 2011; Consumers Plan to Spend More Green on Grooming

Cantwell Statement on Eastern Washington University's Historic Football Championship

Cantwell Statement on Shooting at Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' Event

New partnerships give young people skills, expand recreational opportunities in Washington

Governor Martin O'Malley Convenes Forum on Sustainability

Iowa Shows Signs of Strong Recovery

Small Business Is Hiring, but Very Carefully

President Obama Touts Benefits of Tax Cut Package to Take Place in the New Year

With Jobs Act Implementation, SBA Puts More Capital, Assistance behind Small Business Exporting

DHS Announces Partnership with WCO to Strengthen the Security and Resiliency of the Global Supply Chain

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard A. Schmidt Announce Next Steps to Enhance Online Security, Planned National Office for Identity Trust Strategy

U.S. Chamber Welcomes ‘First Step Forward’ on U.S.-Mexico Trucking Dispute

SASKATCHEWAN ENTERS 2011 WITH THE SECOND LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN CANADA

Prince Edward Island is Food Country

Flaherty has no business lecturing United States on spending control

MINISTER’S STATEMENT ON TRANSACTIONS IN B.C. CASINOS

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Deloitte a Leader Among SAP ERP Implementation Service Providers in North America

Ohio Employees to Receive Training for Advanced Energy Jobs

CARDIN CELEBRATES MIKULSKI MILESTONE AS LONGEST-SERVING FEMALE SENATOR

IRS Breaks Down New Tax Incentives Available in 2010 for Small Businesses

Government funding for Dalton Centre renovations enables job growth

Public libraries to launch new early literacy program

Liberals challenge Kent to turn around Harper’s failing environment policy

Conservatives play catch-up on Liberal youth job program while youth unemployment soars

The Government of Canada creates thousands of jobs for young Canadians: Increased support for Canada Summer Jobs strengthens local economic recovery

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THANKS GO TO IISAAK FOREST RESOURCES FOR OLYMPIC PODIUM

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Wind power projects generate more than $1 million in 2010

Ohio Communities Awarded $600,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds for Brownfield Redevelopment

Governor Martin O'Malley Convenes Forum on Skills and Education

Governor Culver Orders Implementation of $83.7 Million in Savings

Don't Miss These Tax Changes

Jobs Act Supported More Than $12 Billion in SBA Lending to Small Businesses in Just Three Months

VA Set to Verify Veteran Small Businesses

FHA ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR REVERSE MORTGAGE BORROWERS AND LENDERS DEALING WITH OUTSTANDING PROPERTY TAX AND INSURANCE DEBTS

HUD AND MARIN COUNTY AGREEMENT WILL PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

U.S. Chamber Announces Partnership with The Latino Coalition for 2011 Small Business Summit

PM Announces Changes to the Ministry

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HIGHER HOMEOWNER GRANT THRESHOLD PROTECTS TAXPAYERS

NELSON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SECURES CAPITAL FUNDING

PROVINCE HELPS PEACE REGION FARMS RETAIN STATUS

Sunday, January 2, 2011

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Don't Be Among the Eighty-Eight Percent of New Years Resolutions That Fail

WESTFIELD ANNAPOLIS WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET TO OPEN

Pierre Nanterme Assumes CEO Role at Accenture; William Green Continues as Chairman

Democrats and Republicans Have Shared Responsibility to Move America Forward

Virginia Transportation and Business Associations Support Governor's Transportation Funding Plan

Governor McDonnell Announces Decrease in Traffic Deaths

Gov. Perry Announces Two University Research Superiority Grants and TETF Investments In Four Companies

Sen. Brown Announces More than $340,000 for Southwest Ohio Fire Departments

Insurance Superintendent Announces Two New Companies for State and Potential for More Expansion of Market, Products and Employment

GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS FOUR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION

Update on Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Veterans Compensation and Pension Benefits in 2011

Treasury Converts Nearly Half of Its Ally Preferred Shares to Common Stock

Governor’s Weekly Message

Certified U.S. Senate Race

Governor Riley Commends Bentley, Strange on Transfer of Task Force Authority

Year-End Tax Tips for Small Businesses

Small Companies Look to Cloud for Savings in 2011

SASKATCHEWAN TAXPAYERS PROTECTED FROM INFLATION

COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO REVIEW WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT

Liberals call on NDP to stand against additional unaffordable Conservative corporate tax breaks

PM highlights Government's 2010 accomplishments

Canada Calls on Iran to Respect Human Rights of All Its People

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Minister Cannon Condemns Bombings in Nigeria During the Holiday Season

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