Archive for June, 2012
Plus: Google’s Virtual Brain on the Lookout for Cats and a New Robot Dominates Rock-Paper-Scissors. Read more 
Although more professionals are taking some time off this year than last year, new findings indicate that vacations are still financially out of reach for many Americans. Read more
Plus: Family Versus Career, Lean Lessons from Green Berets, Fat-Finger Syndrome, Career-Killing Beliefs, Bad Business Grammar, Small-Town Innovation and Top Science Photos in 2012. Read more
Although smaller companies report business conditions have grown more positive in recent years and cite an optimistic outlook for the future, many small business owners have made serious personal sacrifices to ensure their businesses stay afloat, new research shows. Read more
Plus: CEOs Lower Outlook, Manufacturers Identify Top Issues, Jobless Claims Drop and Suppliers to Benefit from Manufacturing Upswing. Read more
The EPA’s new proposal for stricter regulations of soot-based pollution may improve public health, but costly compliance upgrades required to meet the new standard are causing concerns within the industrial sector. Read more
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| Expert’s Corner: How Much Do Manufacturers Value State Competitiveness? |
 Do competitiveness rankings of states’ tax and spend policies influence manufacturers in determining where to locate or expand their operations? The answer is yes, writes GovPro.com’s Michael Keating. (more…)
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