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Penguin Group, September 2009
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February 9, 2010

Manufacturing Tech Sales Down in 2009

By Ilya Leybovich

Consumption of U.S. manufacturing technology rose in December, the third consecutive month of growth in orders. Overall sales for 2009, however, still remained well below 2008 levels.

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February 8, 2010

Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Details of the National Export Initiative

By David R. Butcher

Plus: U.S. Manufacturing Slips in Competitiveness, Factory Orders Rise, Jobless Rate Drops and U.S. and Canada End "Buy American" Dispute.

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February 5, 2010

Light Friday: Super Bowl XLIV by the Numbers

By Ilya Leybovich

Plus: Carbon Credit Thieves, Spiderman Shoes and Flying Penguins.

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February 4, 2010

How Engineers and Designers Can Help Haiti

By IMT Staff

Following last month's tragic earthquake in Haiti, which took hundreds of thousands of lives, many people have given generously to Haitian earthquake victims. Engineers and designers can also play a role in rebuilding the impoverished nation, a task expected to be long-running.

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February 3, 2010

Manufacturing Sector Expands in January

By Ilya Leybovich

The U.S. manufacturing industry expanded for the sixth consecutive month in January, posting major gains and strengthening the sector's role within the economic recovery, new reports show.

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February 2, 2010

Leading into Recovery and Beyond

By Ilya Leybovich

The U.S. economy is gradually recovering from the downturn, yet business leadership is more important than ever before. Although several sectors have begun to rebound or have halted their decline, profitability growth remains slow and fragile for many companies. As the recovery gains momentum, the responsibilities of good leadership have increasingly shifted from allaying employee fears and stakeholder concerns to inspiring confidence in future prospects. Managers who adapt to these changing trends stand the best chance of leading their organizations into a position of financial strength.

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Who Will Inherit the Business?

By David R. Butcher

Succession planning and the development of new leaders remain a priority in the changing economy. A sound succession plan can be a prudent step for most small business owners and is essential for some.

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Still Employed...Still Dissatisfied

By David R. Butcher

Americans fortunate enough to have avoided layoffs may be grateful to have a job, but it doesn't mean they're happy with it. For employers, addressing worker dissatisfaction may be more urgent now than it was in prosperous times.

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The Value of "Managing Up"

By Ilya Leybovich

As promotion and compensation freezes slowly thaw, making a good impression on your boss will become a higher priority. "Managing up" can help you prove your worth.

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Expert's Corner: Mike Keating on 2010 Government Budgets

By Guest Contributor

In this Expert's Corner, Michael Keating, senior editor for Government Product News, discusses the future of federal stimulus spending and what businesses can expect from government procurement.

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