Metcalf media diversity awards announced
Posted on April 23rd, 2011
PROVIDENCE – Bodies of work produced by Providence Business News, along with The Providence Journal, WRNI, PrimeTime Magazine and NBC 10 WJAR-TV, have been selected to be honored for educating the public on issues of diversity.
The 23rd annual Rhode Island for Community and Justice Metcalf Awards for Diversity in the Media will honor recipients at a ceremony on May 12 at 8 a.m. at the Hotel Providence at 139 Mathewson St.
The 2011 winners are:
Effect of Globalization on Small Businesses
Posted on April 21st, 2011
In today’s era of globalization, small and medium sized businesses have been credited with significantly helping the economy. SME’s have contributed to over 50% of the GDP and provided over 60% of the total employment in so-called developed, high income countries. As a result, world events have taken their toll on small and medium sized enterprises.
Small businesses were the hardest hit, by events like rising oil prices as well as sharp rise in price of gas, following unrest in countries like Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. This has affected shipping orders, business flights, and every day travel expenses. In fact, smaller companies find it difficult to survive in the new cost structure.
Small enterprises are in constant requirement of funding, for which they would require to prove their effectiveness. Cos
Photon carabiners and quickdraws recalled
Posted on April 20th, 2011
WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) — Broomfield, Colo., company CAMP USA Inc. is recalling 15,500 climbing carabiners and quickdraws that could fail, posing risk of injury, federal regulators said.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the carabiner gate could open under a heavy load.
The carabiners, clips meant to secure climbing ropes, were imported from China and sold nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12.
The recall involves Photon carabiners and Photon and March Express quickdraws, which are used as extenders to anchor a climber, the commission said.
The carabiners were sold in a variety of colors. The quickdraws include a white or black fabric strap with green, yellow or gray stitching.
Consumers were advised to stop using these products and contact CAMP USA to return them for a full refund.
Forex Trading
Posted on April 20th, 2011
Doing business is really popular nowadays and there are many individuals who are getting used to it. There are different kinds of business which are open for us to start and if you have enough guts as well as capital, you can start any business that you want. In doing business, we can say that internet is playing a big role in the business world. If you are new to business, you can see different ideas and details on the internet which can help you making business successful. As for popular business today, we can have around forex trading.
As for the forex trading that you want to start, there are different programs or software which are now best to know and surely can help in making any deals to have. We can say that the foreign exchange market or forex is a global, worldwide decentralized over-the-counter financial market for trading currencies.
Custom Display Rentals From E&E Exhibit Solutions
Posted on April 18th, 2011
TEMPE, AZ–(E&E Exhibit Solutions April 13, 2011) – No matter the current economic climate, smart trade show and event marketers continually look for ways to reduce costs and improve return on investment. However, the cost of custom displays can quickly escalate beyond your budget. This year, consider custom trade show booth rentals and save about 60 percent on your display budget.
While show management companies do offer booth rental kits at a fraction of the cost of custom booths, these basic kits lack the ability to be customized to your specific functional needs — which may include interactive kiosks, large presentation areas or conference rooms — in addition to not adequately showcasing your corporate images and brand messaging. Frankly, show management booth rentals look rented. Protect your brand image with trade show booth rentals that can be customized to look purchased at a third of the cost. Read full article…
Jordan’s Furniture to open at the Warwick Mall
Posted on April 18th, 2011
WARWICK – Jordan’s Furniture announced on Tuesday that it plans to open its first Rhode Island store at the Warwick Mall in the fall.
Jordan’s will move into the former quarters of Old Navy, which relocated to a smaller storefront in the building after floods devastated the mall in March 2010. Jordan’s will join JC Penney, Macy’s and Target as the mall’s anchor tenants. Jordan’s said it expects the new store – the company’s fifth – to employ about 100 people.
“After considerable research and site reviews, the space in the Warwick Mall is perfectly suited for us,” company President and CEO Eliot Tatelman said. “We are very excited ab
SBA Loan for Maui County to Help Tsunami Disaster Victims
Posted on April 16th, 2011
A disaster loan program for Maui County has been approved by U.S. Small Business Administration. This loan program is meant to support residents and businesses that are affected by March 11, 2011 tsunami. The SBA declaration allows renters, homeowners, businesses and non profits in Kalawao County and Maui County to receive low interest loans for damages caused due to tsunami that flooded the counties.
The SBA is working with all available resources to help businesses and residents affected from tsunami to come out of the trauma. Governor Abercrombie says, “We’re still working quickly to rebuild from the damage sustained and help bring normalcy to affected residents and businesses.”
Affected Maui County businesses, residents and non-profit agencies can visit SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers at Kihei Community Center of Maui for filing loan applications.
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