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TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic growth in the United States will continue in 2013, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are for a continuation of the economic recovery that began in mid-2009, as indicated in the monthly ISM Report On Business(®). The manufacturing sector is optimistic about growth in 2013, with revenues expected to increase in 17 manufacturing industries,...
TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic growth in the United States will continue in 2013, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are for a continuation of the economic recovery that began in mid-2009, as indicated in the monthly ISM Report On Business(®). The manufacturing sector is optimistic about growth in 2013, with revenues expected to increase in 17 manufacturing industries,...
TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic growth in the United States will continue in 2013, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are for a continuation of the economic recovery that began in mid-2009, as indicated in the monthly ISM Report On Business(®). The manufacturing sector is optimistic about growth in 2013, with revenues expected to increase in 17 manufacturing industries,...
TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic growth in the United States will continue in 2013, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are for a continuation of the economic recovery that began in mid-2009, as indicated in the monthly ISM Report On Business(®). The manufacturing sector is optimistic about growth in 2013, with revenues expected to increase in 17 manufacturing industries,...
MIAMI, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, Brazil continues to be the least globalized country in Latin America, according to the eighth annual Latin Globalization Index from Latin Business Chronicle. The index of 18 countries looks at six factors that measure a country's link with the outside world: Exports of goods and services as a percent of GDP. Imports of goods and services as a percent of GDP. Foreign direct investment as a percent of GDP....
NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity DJ and television correspondent Amanda Seales spun tracks for the elite crowd that included, hip-hop artist/actor/television host Bow Wow and hip-hop artist/reality TV star The Astronomical Kid, aka Astro. Renowned entertainment/celebrity blogger Necole Bitchie served up her gift of gab via live Twitter and Facebook posts from the exclusive party. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121116/CG15047-a) (Photo:...
CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Most of us have our favorite pair of jeans, the ones that are comfortable and perfectly worn in in all the right places. But, just because you have the perfect pair, doesn't mean you don't need more. According to Mintel's latest report into the jeans market in the US, you can never have too many pairs. More than three in 10 American adults say they own between four and six pairs of jeans. Meanwhile 19% own seven to nine pairs and a surprising 17%...
OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's USA is teaming with men's style and lifestyle network Complex Media for the McDonald's Flavor Battle, a national DJ competition featuring some of America's hottest up-and-coming mix-masters and beatsmiths. The 13-week national challenge has begun with 24 DJs each representing a U.S. region and a McDonald's iconic burger -- the Angus Third Pounder (East Coast), Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (Central) and Big Mac...
MIAMI, Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The ANA (Association of National Advertisers) Awards for Multicultural Excellence took place last night and they featured the year's best multicultural advertising campaigns. Among those recognized was Alma, the only agency with four finalists for four of its key clients (Rosetta Stone, Clorox, McDonald's and State Farm), twice as many as any other agency in the entire conference. Alma was the only Hispanic agency to take home the most honorable...
PHOENIX, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's restaurants throughout greater Phoenix and northern Arizona will host Family Literacy Day on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m., an unprecedented event that will give away 20,000 books to encourage families to pick up a book and read together! Beginning at 1 p.m., the first 100 parents that visit their McDonald's restaurants with their children, grades K-6(th), will receive a FREE book and ice cream cone. A total of 20,000 books will...
