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Economic Growth Continues In 2013; Manufacturing Growth Expected In 2013; Revenue to Increase 4.6%; Capital Expenditures to Increase 7.6%; Capacity Utilization Currently at 77.5%; Non-Manufacturing Growth Projected in 2013; Revenue to Increase 4.3%; Capital Expenditures to Increase 7%; Capacity Util

2012-12-11 12:20:32

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,...

SBA Approves More than $150 Million in Disaster Loans To Hurricane Sandy Survivors

2012-12-07 12:21:01

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A month after Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $150 million in low-interest disaster loans to about 2,500 homeowners, renters and businesses in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110909/DC65875LOGO) "During the past month I've visited disaster centers and spoken with people who are struggling to...

FCC Asks FAA To Allow Digital Devices On Planes

FCC Wants To See Digital Devices Allowed On Airplanes

2012-12-07 10:03:53

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Save the miracle of flight, there’s little to enjoy about air travel. From the security lines to the long waits to the cramped seats, getting from place to place via airplane can be a headache composed of a thousand little nuisances. Yesterday, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski called upon the FAA to reverse an outdated law and bring just a touch of sanity back to the cabin. According to The Hill, Mr. Genachowski has now sent a...

United Technologies announces termination of agreement to sell Pump and Engine Control Systems unit

2012-12-06 16:20:50

HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced that it has reached a mutual agreement with TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) to terminate the previously announced sale of the Goodrich Corporation pump and engine control systems business to TransDigm. The parties terminated their agreement after being informed that the U.S. Department of Justice objected to the transaction. Sale of the pump and engine control systems unit is...

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Private Non-Profit Organizations in New Hampshire

2012-12-05 12:25:21

ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) in New Hampshire that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low interest rate disaster loans. These loans are available as a result of a Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by Hurricane Sandy from Oct. 26 to Nov. 8, 2012. (Logo:...

NMI(TM) at 54.7%; November Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 61.2%; New Orders Index at 58.1%; Employment Index at 50.3%

2012-12-05 12:20:12

DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire United States, while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not used in calculating the results of the national report. The information compiled in this report is for the month of November 2012. TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2012...

CSG Government Solutions Awarded Illinois Human Services Framework Contract

2012-12-04 05:00:16

CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to provide analysis and planning services for the Illinois Healthcare and Human Services Delivery Framework Project. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 03, 2012 CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Illinois Department of Human...

Three UK Government Departments/Authorities Win the 2012 U.S. National Cybersecurity Innovation Award: CESG (the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance), CPNI (the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure), and BIS (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills)

2012-11-28 16:26:37

The innovation: Fostering international cooperation among government agencies and private companies to identify and implement the most critical cybersecurity controls to protect their systems, networks, and information--potentially leading to an internationally recognized minimum standard of due care in cybersecurity WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The SANS Institute today announced that three UK government departments/Authorities -- CESG (the National Technical...

PGCB Makes Public The Ownership Structure, Local Impact Reports, And List Of Professional Representatives For Philadelphia Casino Applicants

2012-11-27 12:28:15

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board posted on its web site today the Local Impact Reports for each of the six applicants for Philadelphia's second casino license. In addition to the Local Impact Reports, the Board also posted an Ownership Structure report to list the proposed ownership for each of the Philadelphia applicants, along with a list of Registered Professional Representatives, such as attorneys and lobbyists, for...

Ketchum and Kenyon International Announce First-of-its-kind Global Crisis Management and Communications Partnership

2012-11-20 16:26:49

LONDON and NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ketchum, a leading global communications agency, and Kenyon International, the world's leading crisis management firm, today announced that they will join forces to deliver the first truly integrated global crisis, disaster management and communications offer. The partnership pairs the experience and practicalities of Kenyon's complex disaster management expertise, which includes on-the-ground, post-disaster response, with Ketchum's...