Tuesday, August 31, 2010
15 Denver businesses picked for SBA's executive 'boot camp' - Denver Business Journal:
SBA says the seven-month "E200" clasa is an "MBA-style boot camp for high potentiaklbusiness executives." Denver is one of 20 cities participating in the projecrt nationwide. "The goal of E200 is to identifyy inner-city businesses across the countrg that show a high potential for growth and to provids themthe network, resources and motivation required to builsd a sustainable business within a designated inner-city geographic SBA said. The 15 Denver businesses participatingy were selected from amonf60 nominees. One executive from each business is undergoingthe training. Classesz began April 20 and will runthrougyh November, SBA said in a statement Wednesday.
Smokegy Jackson's Boneyard Inc. - Aurora PR Publishing Inc. - Denver Loya Construction Inc. - Denver S&R Environmentapl Consulting Inc. - Denver Professional Perspectives Inc. - Denve "The goal is to take these businesse executives, and ultimately their companies, to the next level of success," Greg Lopez, SBA’s Colorado Districyt director, said in the statement. "Aty the end of this intensive seven-month training course, theses businesses will be better positioned to thrivd and grow in the currenteconomic
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Survey: Employee morale improving - Birmingham Business Journal:
Twenty-four percent of respondents thoughg morale hadgone down. “These results proved that employees are happier and more likely to stay with theitr companies due to the quality of their Burton Goldfield, president and chief executivr officer of TriNet, said in a news “Companies that develop the skillzs of their leaders boost their employment branc which then positively contributes to employeed morale.
” Company culture and reputation was the biggest factor that held moral together, according to 36 percent of Other factors included flexibility, a good balancre between work and life, and job The survey also found that whiler the intent to hire had all but disappeareed from late 2008, hiring was on a slight upswiny over the past three months with more than 60 percenft of respondents saying they were currently hiring or tryinh to attract talent, comparefd with 55 percent in the firstt quarter of 2009. More than 250 small-business leaders responded to the survey. San Calif.-based TriNet provides human resources outsourcing and consulting servicese tosmall businesses.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Franklin County snags $4.6M Justice Department stimulus grant - Business First of Columbus:
million grant headed to Franklih County law enforcement as part of morethan $44 million flowingv into the state through stimulus-funded Justice Departmeng grants. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said in a release that Franklihn County isreceiving $4.59 million under the Edward Byrne Memoriak Justice Assistance Grant Program. That initiative is backer by morethan $4 billionn that was earmarked in the federal stimulus packagw President Barack Obama signed this year. On top of the granty to Franklin County and severalother municipal-level awardas totaling $6.
55 million, Ohio is receiving more than $38 millionh through the same program and must disburse part of the funds to local Holder said the funds are aimed at supportinvg job creation and training in a wide rangew of law-enforcement areas. “B y addressing Ohio’s economic challenges while simultaneously meetingthe state’se public safety priorities, thesed funds represent the best of what the (Americam Investment and) Recovery Act can do for our Holder said in a release. “This vital fundiny will help fight crime and builrsafer communities, and we look forward to continued work with Ohio to addresas these criminal-justice goals.” The U.S.
attorney’s officr said more local awards will beannounced later. Municipalitiex had until May 18 to submift applications for funding but the deadline has been extendedd toJune 17. More details on the progranm areavailable .
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Iran Shows Off Unmanned, Long-Range Bomber - Voice of America
Ha'aretz | Iran Shows Off Unmanned, Long-Range Bomber Voice of America Photo: AP Iran's military has unveiled a new unmanned aircraft, saying the drone is capable of carrying out long-range missions. Iran's military displayed the drone Sunday at a ceremony attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and shown on live ... Iran unveils long-distance bomber drone 'Iran's reaction to a US strike won't be contained to the Mideast' Iran unveils first bomber drone |
Friday, August 20, 2010
Ranger who helped nab fugitives hailed as hero - Houston Chronicle
Boston Globe | Ranger who helped nab fugitives hailed as hero Houston Chronicle ST. JOHNS, Ariz. â" A forest ranger who alertly spotted a pair of fugitives at a remote Arizona campsite was hailed Friday as "a true hero" after his tip » |
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Jurors were close to convicting Rod Blagojevich - The Associated Press
Reuters | Jurors were close to convicting Rod Blagojevich The Associated Press CHICAGO â" They were close. After three weeks of respectful but increasingly tense deliberations, 11 jurors were ready to convict Rod Blagojevich of what prosecutors c » |
Monday, August 16, 2010
Why would Defense Secretary Robert Gates want to retire? - Christian Science Monitor
Seattle Post Intelligencer | Why would Defense Secretary Robert Gates want to retire? Christian Science Monitor Robert Gates indicated in an interview published Monday that he plans to leave his job next year. Here are three things that might be factors in his decision. Defense Secretary Robert Gates looks on as President Barack Obama speaks in the Cabinet Room ... Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to retire; says '2011 sounds pretty good' US Defense Secretary to Step Down in 2011 Gates Says He'll Leave Pentagon by End of 2011 |
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Obama, in Panhandle visit, says work in the Gulf is not done - Palm Beach Post
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Mets season goes from bad to worse after K-Rod arrest - USA Today
Globe and Mail | Mets season goes from bad to worse after K-Rod arrest USA Today By Jason DeCrow, AP By Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY MINNEAPOLIS â" The grim look on the faces of New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon and general manager Omar Minaya on Thursday revealed the distress of a tumultuous season. Their closer, Francisco Rodriguez, ... Ace Johan Santana proving his worth to Mets this season K-Rod released from police custody Mets' K-Rod, Francisco Rodriguez, Released Following Court Appearance |
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Former Sen. Ted Stevens remembered - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk | Former Sen. Ted Stevens remembered CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Former US Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska was killed in a plane crash that happened Monday. Stevens served more time in the US Senate than any Republican in history. Colleagues from his Senate days and others who knew him ... Former US Senator Killed in Alaska Plane Crash Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens dies in plane crash Reactions to the death of Sen. Ted Stevens |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Prop. 8: Judge Walker's bias will be overruled - San Francisco Chronicle
msnbc.com | Prop. 8: Judge Walker's bias will be overruled San Francisco Chronicle Despite the media hoopla, this is not the first case in which a federal judge has imagined and ruled that our Constitution requires same-sex marriage. A federal judge in Nebraska ruled for gay marriage in 2005 and was overturned by the US Court of ... Proposition 8: federal judge overturns California gay marriage ban Federal judge strikes down California's ban on same-sex marriage Prop 8 Ruling Is Just the Beginning |
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Oil well spilled out 4.9 million barrels, new numbers reveal - Washington Post
Globe and Mail | Oil well spilled out 4.9 million barrels, new numbers reveal Washington Post BP chief operating officer Doug Suttles said the company expects to start a static kill of its broken oil well on Tuesday, after it gets federal approval to start the operation. By Joel Achenbach and David Fahrenthold The blown-out well in the Gulf of ... BP poised to run tests before 'permanently' plugging its Gulf well Gulf Disaster Uncorked 4.9 Million Barrels, Say Scientists |
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