Category: Industry News
Saving Lives, Creating Jobs
Medical innovation is good for the health of every American, but it is contributing to the health of the American economy as well.
Queensland Resident Raises $10K in 24 Hours for Flood Victims
Displaced Grantham, Queensland resident Nury Barros established a disaster relief fund to help with urgent rebuilding projects in the town. Within 24-hours, the Grantham Flood Support has raised $10,000 through raffle ticket sales and donations. The Facebook page has nearly 1500 fans. One of the fund’s mandates is that all proceeds raised are directed to [...]
WomenOnCall.org Provides Non-Profits with Access to Thousands of Volunteers
WomenOnCall.org is a free online network that connects non-profits that have specific volunteer opportunities with women who want to share their professional skills and expertise with non-profits.
New National Movement Champions Shopping Locally
Local businesses across the country now have a new champion in the form of Independent We Stand, a national movement of independent business owners educating their communities on the benefits of shopping at local stores.
Farmers Helping Benefit Their Communities
These dedicated farmers are making a difference thanks in part to a program from Monsanto Fund called America’s Farmers Grow Communities.
Reprieves For Employers Struggling with New Health Care Law
A number of reprieves have been granted to employers by the federal government with respect to the new heath care law.
New Survey Shares Factors that Will Drive Growth
To best serve the needs of today’s business owner, companies serving the small business sector need to adapt with them.
Merchant Circle offers Local Community Building Tips
Improving your community is an important part of rebuilding the economy and is easier than you may realize.
No Raises this Year? Secrets to Employee Retention in Difficult Times
How do you keep employees happy and productive during tough times?
Initiative Advances Disability Employment
The program encourages employers to be inclusive of people with disabilities.
Razorfish Releases 5 Game-Changing Technologies for Business
New Razorfish study analyzes important technology trends of 2010
America’s Outstanding Oldest Worker Search
Older workers have a lot to offer the workplace–experience, knowledge, dependability and enthusiasm–and every year, one of these workers is honored for such contributions.
One-Third of Small Businesses Question Ability to Access Credit in 2010
Even with the economy on the mend, many small businesses are still feeling the pinch of the recession.
She Can Bring Home the Bacon: Economic Benefits of Marriage
A new Pew Research Center study highlights the changing gender roles and economic benefits of marriage.
Keeping Up With Changing Workforce Needs
Individuals who hold an associate degree have an 18 percent higher median annual earning than those with a high school diploma or equivalent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Growing Opportunities for Landscape Architects
Landscape architecture is a leading “green collar” job, and U.S. News & World Report named the profession among the best career choices for 2010.
