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Today’s Sustainability Headlines
- 3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: Feb. 7
February 7, 2012
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — What's happening in small business today? 1. Amazon to open stores? Oh boy. Consumers might consider this a dream come true, but for small businesses, the rumor that Amazon is adopting a bricks-and-mortar model could be scary. The e-tailer is planning to open a physical presence in Seattle "with an eye toward building a national chain," according to Gawker. … - Small Business Advocate Prepare for the day when customers ask you for your sustainability plan
February 6, 2012
This column is about three letters to small businesses. - ProGreen Plus in Knoxville, Tennessee Adds U-Haul Rentals
February 22, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Paul Wells, owner of ProGreen Plus, located at 7130 Oak Ridge Hwy., recently added U‑Haul truck and trailer rentals to the small engine service business.(Logo: … - John Q. Hammons’ Embassy Suites Charlotte – Concord Recognized with Cabarrus Sustainability Award
February 21, 2012
The Embassy Suites Charlotte – Concord/Golf Resort & Spa is the recipient of the 2011 Cabarrus Sustainability Award for environmental achievements. Sponsored by the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce and Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation, the awards program recognizes Cabarrus County’s sustainability leaders that solve operational challenges by using innovative and environmentally … - Small Business Centers Opening in Valley
February 14, 2012
The Valley Economic Development Center has been chosen as the north San Fernando Valley location of a new center sponsored by the City of Los Angeles to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. - SmartWatt Energy Expands Small Business Direct Install Programs, Hires New Staff
February 9, 2012
SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is expanding their Small Business Direct Install Programs in Syracuse and New York, NY and announced today that Paul Pierce and John Spanakos have joined the company. Paul Pierce has joined the company’s Syracuse, New York office as a Sales Auditor and John Spanakos as a Construction Assistant in the company’s New York City Office.Albany, NY (PRWEB) February 09, 2012 … - 26,000 small business owners call for public sector pension fairness
February 13, 2012
Fix public sector pensions before OASTORONTO , Feb. 13, 2012 /CNW/ – In one of the fastest growing campaigns ever launched by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), over 26,000 small- … - Small Businesses and Social Media: Is Facebook Right for Your Brand?
February 1, 2012
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Social media has been a boon to many small business owners, however, anyone who has managed social media presences for businesses knows that the time commitment can … - Business Development Center claims $3.2 million impact on region in 2011
February 18, 2012
An annual report by the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center offers a bright economic outlook with the center's estimated economic impact of $3.2 million on the region during 2011 and its creation or retention of 143 jobs in the area. - Cadence Group Completes First Year of GSA’s Federal Supplier Small Business Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Pilot …
February 9, 2012
Federal provider will inventory carbon footprint; measure sustainability efforts. (PRWeb February 09, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9175089.htm
- 3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: Feb. 7
