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MFGWatch Survey: Manufacturers are Worried

MFGWatch Survey: Manufacturers are Worried

“While U.S. manufacturers are optimistic about 2013 growth, they are even more concerned about intellectual property…

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New Jersey Takes Small Businesses Global

State awarded nearly $500,000 to help the state’s small and mid-sized businesses market internationally.

By Lauren Moore
Are you a New Jersey-based business owner who has already realized the potential of a global market, or an entrepreneur seeking to increase sales and profit by taking your…

03 Dec 10:43 AM 0 Read More...

Fantasy Meets Reality in Orlando’s High-Tech Economy

Special to Business Xpansion Journal

By Rick Weddle, President & CEO, Orlando Economic Development Commission
Caption: Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando

While Orlando is already known as one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, the location has also earned its right as a global hub for high tech…

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Wisconsin Secures a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing

Wisconsin Profitable Sustainability Initiative positions the state as a nationwide leader.

Caption: Through controlled experimentation following the PSI diagnosis, Gordon Aluminum increased its product yield by 18 percent by changing the design of their die. Photo: Gordon Aluminum

By Lee Swindall

Cultivating sustainable business practices is incredibly important, not only…

05 Nov 10:40 AM 0 Read More...

Editor's Notebook: Work That Inspires

What do a startup sunglasses company, a former Olympian, and a $2.3 billion outdoors company have in common? The desire to be innovative, have fun and play, and grow successful companies from inspiring and business-friendly locations.
Eric “E.J.” Jackson, a champion kayaker and Olympian, called White County…

02 Nov 4:03 PM 0 Read More...

3 Presentation Mistakes That Kill the Message

By Mark A. Vickers

Engaging your audience is an intentional process.

“Yea, me too, I caught a bit of a nap during the all employee meeting … another hour wasted.”

Sandra, the CEO of a successful company was shocked when she heard this over a cube wall just minutes after finishing…

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