Economy events USA (62)

The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) welcomes you to the 10th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment: The New Green economy. Marking a decade of conference history, the signature event will be held January 20-22, 2010 in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in the heart of Washington, DC. NCSE's national conference engages...

Modern economies are increasingly based on knowledge and information as the drivers of productivity and growth - the “knowledge-based economy". This is reflected in trend towards growth in high-tech industries including information technology, and the demand for highly-skilled labor. Kenya is at a point where the knowledge economy is poised to become the key driver for economic...

The Association for Strategic Planning's Boston Chapter is pleased to announce our winter evening seminar featuring Mary Adams, President of Intellectual Capital Advisors on January 28th from 6-8:30pm. The evening will include networking and a light dinner and is open to the public.The last couple years have been challenging. We have all been busy with the business of survival. Before that, we...

In our contemporay knowledge economy workplace learning and performance experts absolutely must break boundaries to remain successful and effective. Companies that are better educated right now will be more poised for the inevitable resurgence of our country's economy, and smart businesses know workplace learning is a key strategy for sustainability and building strength. Trainers,...

The 47th Annual Conference of the Societas Ethica 2010 on the topic “On Moral, Markets and Money –Economic and Business Ethics Revisited”. The conference is the annual meeting of the European Research Society for Ethics, focusing each year on a different and up-to-date topic from various philosophical and theological ethical perspectives. The crisis of the financial markets has led to a crisis in...

Climb out of the recession and position your organization for the next wave of M&A activity in healthcare. Many economist say May 2009 was when we hit economic bedrock, but it was also the month that produced the most healthcare M&A activity in 2009. Come January, questions surrounding reform, IT investment, and the industry’s economic future will be answered. It will be high time to act. Don’t...

CEO2CEO Leadership Summit is designed for C-Suite executives at large and mid-sized corporations. The Summit aims to help business leaders elevate their thinking and improve their game at a time when every advantage counts. The economy has taken a severe pounding but this cannot last forever. It is critical for leaders to prepare for the recovery and get into fighting trim when it finally...

This is the 2nd annual conference and is a must-attend for companies committed to using the latest tools and insights for sustainability and a renewable economy. Recent discoveries in the fields of economic behavior and neuro-economics have done more than challenge the notion of rationality. An entirely new paradigm on economic decision-making is forming. The objectives of the...

The private equity industry got on its feet in 2010. Buyout firms got back to buying strong businesses. Venture capital firms become more aggressive in seeking out disruptive technologies. The IPO window was open for strong companies and corporations showed more interest in acquisition. Perhaps most importantly, limited partners showed more openness to firms raising funds. Will these trends...

The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo invites consumers wanting to start their own business to attend this exciting, upcoming two-day event! This event is perfect for exploring the option of self-employment. Buying a Franchise means you are in business for yourself … but not by yourself. Owning a Franchise means you own a proven business concept, and have the support you need to be...