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When It Comes to Imaging Supplies, There is No Excuse for Being Halfway Green

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Businesses of all sizes will be surprised to learn that by purchasing recycled toner cartridges you can help to keep 1.9 billion pounds of waste out of landfills annually while saving up to 50 percent on the cost of printing and imaging supplies annually.

Mountain Equipment Co-Op Among Top "Green" Retailers Worldwide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

A report by Ryerson University, Canada, highlights best environmental practices of 15 of the top eco-friendly retailers worldwide.

Temple University Leads Survey to Unite Insurers in Covering a Green Economy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Temple University's Fox School of Business and other leading academic institutions have joined with global insurers in a survey sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative that sheds new light on the industry's approach to sustainability and climate risks.

Entrepreneurs Thrive During Hard Times According To Babson/Baruch U.S. GEM Report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

Entrepreneurial activity shows positive signs during these hard times, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2008 National Entrepreneurial Assessment for the United States of America, produced by Babson College and Baruch College.

Economics Professor Says Businesses Should Remain Cautious until Recession is Over

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

Butler University Economics Professor Bill Rieber says while we're seeing some positive indications the recession is over, many uncertainties remain. Rieber offers tips for businesses on how to approach this uncertain economic time.

Washington Mutual Facilitates a Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Attorneys have filed an action in the US District Court for the Northern District of California accusing yet another bank of nurturing a Ponzi scheme. The complaint was filed as a class action suit on behalf of victims of a $150 million Ponzi scheme involving thousands of defrauded investors and the promise of safe, high yield CDs.

Debt Stress Drops for Third Straight Month, Survey Finds

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

While American consumers still worry about the amount of money they owe, a new survey shows their level of stress concerning debts has declined for a third straight month.

Wavering Named Fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:35:00 EST

Albert Wavering III has been named to the College of Fellows of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

Computer Researcher Named Distinguished Fellow of Information Security Group

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

Ron Ross, senior computer scientist and information security researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA).

Baldrige Program Calls for Applicants for 2010 Examiners

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

The Baldrige Program has launched its annual search for experts from business, education organizations, health care providers, nonprofits and other groups to serve on the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

New Study on Retail Discounting: What Works for Some Products Might be a Bust for Others

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:00 EST

Retailers beware. Some tried-and-true discounting tactics for pepping up holiday season sales can be a boon for some products -- but a bust for others.

Elders Happier With Long-Term In-Home Care From Family Versus Professionals

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:40:00 EST

A new study co-authored by University of Virginia economics professor Steven Stern suggests that you shouldn't assume a home-care professional can better care for your parent than you can.

Study Shows Sweetener Marketing Tactics May Mislead Consumers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST

Leading medical and nutrition groups, as well as some of the nation's harshest food industry critics agree that high fructose corn syrup, a natural sweetener made from corn, is nutritionally the same as sugar. However, new research by the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) shows that marketing tactics used by many food companies to promote their products may confuse and mislead consumers.

Graduate Student's Research Could Influence Taste Of Ice Cream, Other Foods Available In the U.S.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:15:00 EST

Thompson said that if manufacturers can borrow the traits of Italian gelato and make the flavors of a product true to what they're calling it, that can make a huge difference in the product's success.

Pig Out More at Thanksgiving and You May Shop Less

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

A University of Utah study suggests how eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and mashed potatoes makes consumers less likely to buy on impulse, which might affect their shopping on Black Friday.

Creighton University Professor Robert Garis Dies

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

Robert Garis, a Creighton University associate professor of pharmacy sciences who spent much of the last decade exposing costly and often questionable practices among pharmacy benefit management companies died Nov. 13 of cancer.

Managers Are Key to Healthier, More Satisfied Employees

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

Managers trained in family supportive behaviors see benefits in lower turnover, greater productivity and less stressed employees.

Last Call for Entries: ASCE Excellence in Journalism Award

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

From traffic congestion to safe drinking water, insightful reporting helps citizens play a more informed role in the infrastructure debate that shapes their communities. The Excellence in Journalism Award honors news coverage that enhances the public's understanding of civil engineering in designing solutions for the nation's infrastructure.

Study Identifies Causes of Executive Turnover after M&As

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

Pre-merger performance and the nature of merger negotiations are among the key indicators of long-term leadership instability in target companies following mergers and acquisitions, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study in the Journal of Business Strategy.

Bill Lockyer and Ken Rosen to Give Their Outlook for California at UC Berkeley's 32nd Annual Real Estate & Economics Symposium

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

The Annual Real Estate & Economics Symposium is presented by the Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics at the University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business. As foreclosures continue and prices remain flat, this gathering of industry leaders and professionals examines current insights into the real estate market's recovery and future. This year's sessions will include a close look at today's residential market, news for investors considering re-entering the market, and what's next for the commercial real estate market.

BusinessWeek Ranks Babson Executive Education #6 Among Top U.S. Custom Programs

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:50:00 EST

BusinessWeek magazine has ranked Babson Executive Education #6 among top U.S. Custom Programs and #11 among top Custom Programs worldwide.

Students to Compete Nov. 20 for the First U.Va. Entrepreneurship Cup

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:45:00 EST

Students from six schools at the University of Virginia will compete on Nov. 20 for the first-ever U.Va. Entrepreneurship Cup - and a $20,000 first prize.

GM Reports Third Quarter Results Nov. 16; Expert Tells Auto Industry to Proceed with Caution

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:45:00 EST

U.S. auto sales in October equaled an annualized rate of 10 million vehicles. That's a steep drop from the 17 million cars sold each year from 1991-2007. Not even a robust recovery from the recession is expected to boost sales near previous highs. Bailouts, bankruptcies and cash for clunkers have helped keep the industry afloat this year. Yet, the reality of too many factories and workers remains as demand continues to dip. Supply chain expert Panos Kouvelis says auto makers need to keep the brakes on production and proceed with caution.

Sales Expert and Bestselling Author Available to Discuss Growth Tips for the Business Year Ahead

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

As we see the economy beginning to take a positive turn, many small business leaders are looking for sound advice to help their company weather what we hope are the recession's final stormy months.

New Logistics Model Improves Forecast Accuracy of Retail and Packaged-Goods Orders

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Whether it's dog food or iPods, tires or televisions, virtually every consumer has endured a frustrating out-of-stock experience. Retailers hate it as much as customers, perhaps more, because they lose money and credibility. Examining this problem at a specific link - suppliers and distribution centers - in the retail and consumer-packaged goods supply chain, a logistics researcher at the University of Arkansas and his colleague discovered that application of a common error-correction model improves the accuracy of forecasting orders.