February 2010
12 posts
Top Tech at 2010 Mobile World Congress →
From new smartphones to a whole new generation of wireless mobile technology, there are lots of exciting innovations coming out of the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona. My picks for some of…
Vancouver Olympians Show Dedication to... →
Many of the athletes competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are bringing the same dedication to training and competing as they do to supporting their communities and the causes that…
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Shine with Sustainability... →
This month, athletes from around the world will be competing for medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games being held in Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
But there is another set of winners…
Kohl’s Announces $7 Million for Midwest Breast... →
Kohl’s department stores in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, recently announced a three year, $7 million initiative to support breast cancer research, education, and patient assistance programs…
New Business Coalition Announces 21st Century Job... →
This week, a business coalition formed by AT&T and the Henry Ford Community College announced the creation of the Michigan Alliance for High-Tech Skills Training, an industry-led job retraining…
Solutions for Emotional Investors →
Much has been written about crowd and group behavior in the investment industry, but one aspect that has received little attention is what has been called ‘emotional contagion.’ As the term…
Green Business Summit to show Economic Benefits of... →
As our planet shows increasingly obvious signs of stress, consumers are more concerned about their impact on the environment and governments are moving toward greater regulation. Coupled with…
Russian Innovation in the 21st Century →
The necessity for a radical change in Russia’s economic development has become evident in recent years. President Medvedev has responded by formulating principles of economic development and…
Biomedical Jobs Critical to California’s Economic... →
According to a report released last week by the California Healthcare Institute (CHI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), the biomedical industry is one of the most recession-resilient sectors in…
Is the Start-Up Environment Right for you? →
Whether you’re contemplating how to get your fist job, or if you’re already working and you’re thinking about your next career move, you may be considering a job at a start-up company. Start-ups…
Israel’s ‘Time To Know’ Quietly Revolutionizing... →
Time To Know is an enigmatic Israeli startup that has somehow managed to remain under the radar of Israel’s tight knit startup community. What makes this little-known company so amazing is not just…
The New Revolution in Philanthropic Transparency:... →
Following the roll out of real time tracking of foundation grants in support of Haiti, the Foundation Center has quietly launched a new project called Glass Pockets.
With a mission to “bring…