Business Loan Specialist (Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Inland )

Nationwide Capital Lenders offers a full array of business loan programs from traditional business loans, line of credit, bridge loans, and business cash advance. We offer loans between $5,000 to $1,000,000 (Million) with terms of 6 months to 18 months. Regular bank business loans fund their loans on an average of between 45 to 90 days, however we fund our loans within 3 to 7 days and our simple approval process only takes as little as 1 day.

Unlike banks, which approve business loans based on the owner's credit score, collateral, and future business plans, Nationwide Capital Lenders has loan programs with no minimum credit score required. We look into the overall health of the business, and not the credit score only. ( i.e. The owner's credit score does not represent the business health and success)

Income Opportunity:
This is a commission based position with unlimited earnings potential. Average commission on a single loan is $2,000. This is an independent agent position and you can work your own hours.

Requirements:
Self-motivated, and well organized
No experience is required
New candidates must attend new agent training program
Continuous training to ensure success to all of our reps

We will be conducting interviews throughout this week, if you are interested in joining our company, please reply and attached your resume or fax to: (626) 340-2277
Hiring Organization: Nationwide Capital Lenders Hiring Organization: Nationwide Capital Lenders
Hiring Organization: Nationwide Capital Lenders Posting ID: 3687242191

Posted: 2013-03-17, 1:01PM PDT

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Financial Accountant for Manufacturing Business (Commerce, CA)

- CPA Degree Required
- Prepares monthly financial statements by collecting data, analyzing variances, and summarizing the information.
- Prepares state quarterly and annual statements
- Complies with state and federal tax filing requirements
- Provides financial advice by studying operational issues; applying financial principles and practices; developing recommendations.
- Establish company-wide accounting system through efficient use of technology/software
- Possible Managerial Accounting duties (pricing, COGM, COGS, inventory, etc) depending on experience/workload

If you feel that you are a candidate for this position and can meet all the requirements above, please send a cover letter and resume to the email address on this posting. Thanks and have a wonderful day.

Posting ID: 3674231059

Posted: 2013-03-11, 11:28AM PDT

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Research & Business Development Assistant (Downtown Los Angeles)

Supporting the government relations needs of our clients and their varied business interests requires an understanding of public policy, an understanding of how to access information and key decisionmakers and interacting at higher levels of business and government to form and build critical relationships to support our clients and their goals.

a) Independent research and information gathering;
b) Supporting the development of proposals for new client development
c) Leveraging this information to support development of projects on behalf of clients
d) Maintaining and managing the firms internal database of contacts and leveraging it to develop new opportunities
e) Assist in the development of marketing and business promotion efforts of our clients
f) Develop briefing books and other background materials for use by the Principal or clients of the firm
g) Engage in coherent professional conversation with senior business and government leaders and their assistants
h) Bring a sense of order to document management, filing and retrieval for use by the team on its various projects

a) Bachelors degree from a reputable college or university - economics, government, public policy are preferred areas of study -- but will consider talented, sharp individuals with other areas of concentration
b) 3 - 5 years professional experience
c) willingness to learn
d) great writing and communications skills
e) the ability to multi-task -- handling several projects at the same time
f) the ability to bring a sense of humor to a sometimes tense, deadline driven project
g) the ability to pick up a phone and place a call (sending an email and waiting is not acceptable....)
h) great technology knowledge, skills and interest and opportunity to use that knowledge to benefit the organization and its clients
i) really strong sense of organizational skills and order and focus

This is a contract opportunity - at first - to work on projects thru June 30th, at which time we will review status of projects and mutual interests in forming a longer term relationship. Posting ID: 3599706947

Posted: 2013-02-06, 9:38PM PST

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Business Development (Mid Wilshire, LA)

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Exact Staff is an award winning, woman-owned staffing company. Since 1996 we have formed thousands of relationships with clients and jobs seekers. People choose to work with us because of our passion for personal satisfaction and success, and because we practice equality, commitment and loyalty. Exact Staff's foundation is based on honesty, integrity, respect and excitement! Our staff is committed to finding exceptional career opportunities for our associates. It is this dedication to service and exactly matching the needs of our client companies with the skills of our associates that creates a constant air of excitement in our offices!

Exact Staff is currently seeking a Business Development Manager

Do you thrive in an exciting sales environment? Do you LOVE putting qualified candidates to work at clients you've cultivated relationships with? Are you able to lead a team by example?

Exact Staff is seeking a Business Development Manager -- a management and production position in the staffing industry, in which you will run a line of business, impact the bottom line and be responsible for outside sales.
Key responsibilities include:
Sales: Prospect for new customers; make sales presentations, close business deals. Build and maintain successful relationships with customers and prospects in your market.

Fiscal: Meet branch's sales goals. P&L responsibility. Make realistic budget projections. Stay within budget and contain costs proactively. Deal promptly with budget variances. Protect company proprietary, confidential, and competitive information.

Team Leadership: Define team roles and responsibilities. Review team successes and failures. Express pride in the group and encourage people to feel good about team accomplishments. Make sure that all team members are treated fairly. Lead by example. Incorporate the motivational drivers of the individuals on the team to provide an environment that maximizes team performance.

Regulatory Compliance: Review company policies, practices and operations (within functional area) for conformity with federal, state, and local regulatory and/or legal compliance.

Requirements

? Minimum of two years experience in staffing with an emphasis on sales
? A Bachelors Degree in a related discipline highly preferred
? Previous P& L responsibility
? Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
? Effective oral and written communication skills
? Ability to interact with all levels of management
? Working knowledge of MS Office products
? Facilitation skills preferred

We offer competitive pay, handsome commissions, and benefits. If this sounds like you, we'd like to talk to you today! Please send an updated resume for immediate consideration . Hiring Organization: Exact Staff South Bay
Location: Mid Wilshire, LACompensation: Competative pay plus commissionPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3575861476

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Business Development Opportunities - Looking for hungry Sales Reps! (Century City)

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flag [?] : miscategorized prohibited spam best of This is an exciting opportunity ideal for people whose career is just taking off! TransPerfect is looking to hire multiple spots within our Business Development teams (2-5yrs exp).

Do you have proven success within a sales capacity and are ready to take the next step in your career, if so TransPerfect could be your next place to call home!

For almost 20 years, TransPerfect has provided comprehensive language and technology solutions to help our clients communicate and conduct business more effectively in a global marketplace. Equipped with a quality management system certified to both the ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 standards, TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, interpretation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, subtitling, voiceovers, staffing services, multicultural marketing, training and learning, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of cutting edge technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for the world's leading multinationals.

With revenues of over $300 million and more than 2,000 full-time employees, TransPerfect is the largest privately held language services provider in the world. And with more than 80 client service locations on 5 continents, TransPerfect offers 24/7/365 client service and production capabilities. We attribute our growth to the skill, aptitude, and commitment of our high caliber employees. Put simply, we hire the most talented candidates and give them the guidance, resources, and opportunities they need to grow their careers in a thriving industry.

Department: Sales

Description:
? Manage and lead regional business development activities to drive new revenue
? Create effective approaches to closing new business
? Understand the capability, benefits and competitive advantages of TransPerfect's
? services
? In coordination with Sales Management, identify, qualify, develop, and close sales
? opportunities
? Promote and educate clients regarding TransPerfect's services
? Appropriately manage client expectations in liaison with the Production Management
? Team
? Manage and control pricing and contractual issues

Required Skills:
? Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
? Excellent English communication (written and verbal) skills
? Between 2-5 years of sales experience
? Proven sales life cycle experience - lead generation through business closing
? Proven track record in achieving sales targets
? Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
? Strong interpersonal skills
? Experience selling into the legal industry
? Effective time management skills

TransPerfect is an equal opportunity employer.

TransPerfect offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time-off, company sponsored life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending account options, and a pro-active and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff's health and happiness.

If interested please apply at:

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Location: Century CityCompensation: Competitve with Comprehensive Benefits PackagePrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3560951869

Posted: 2013-01-21, 8:06AM PST

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Part Time Sales- Exciting new business in L.A. (West Los Angeles/ South Bay)

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Location: South Bay
Compensation: Commission Only
This is a part-time job.
Hiring Organization: Sofi's Grocery Bag
Location: West Los Angeles/ South BayCompensation: Commission paid on all new sales genereated by associateThis is a part-time job.OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilitiesOK for recruiters to contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.PostingID:3515071592

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Business Development at Milo.com (ebay) (Los Angeles)

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Are you interested in playing a critical role launching and scaling a new product? Do you love technology and commerce? Are you a self-motivated and driven sales professional?

Our team at eBay is poised to change the face of local commerce. As a member of this team, you'll get to experience the agility, independence, and fast paced innovation you expect at a start-up, while also working on projects that have the potential to reach millions. Our team works on some of the most innovative and experimental projects coming out of eBay. The team is small, fast-moving, highly-entrepreneurial with a bias towards action and a focus on disrupting the marketplace. You will be working with smart people who are passionate about solving the "impossible" and making impactful changes.

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We are seeking a Sales and Business Development Associate to help introduce an innovative product to Los Angeles. This position will be client-facing (predominantly small/medium businesses) for eBay in a variety of sales and business development capacities. Responsibilities range from executive-level discussions to cold-calling and in-person appointments. You will also play a key role in defining the product and go-to-market strategy. We have a flexible work environment with a fun, dedicated, and high-energy team. Successful sales associates are well compensated within our bonus structure.

Bachelor's degree -- preferably in business, marketing, or communicationsAt least 3 years of sales experience with evidence of consistent successGeneral computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and WordA strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills
Working knowledge of Salesforce.com a plusExperience in the publishing or daily deal market a major plus

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Dental Business Administrator (So. Ca.)

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Location: So. Ca.Compensation: NegotiablePrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.PostingID:3509716119

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Right hand for Dir. of International Business Development-Jewelry (Silverlake)

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Marketing and Admin Asst;

*You think fast, talk fast, and do fast.
*You know InDesign like the back of your hand.
*You can run circles around Excel Spreadsheets.
*Your computer skills are top-notch! (You know MAC products like the back of your hand.)
*You have a keen eye for design/graphics.
*You are professional and have personality plus on the phone.
*You write incredibly well and proof your work before ever turning it in.
*You are super detail oriented and pick up a discrepancy a mile away.
*You have a car.
*You are super reliable and prompt.
*You love working for a demanding yet fair boss.
*You love a challenge.
*You are familiar with CRM programs.
*Part-time to start.
*Silverlake home office.
(Please ONLY answer this ad if you can answer YES to all of the above. And please send me a cover letter telling me why you are so fabulous.)

Location: SilverlakeCompensation: $18/hourThis is a part-time job.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.PostingID:3509949796

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CFO / Business / Financial / Banking Investment-Venture Capital. (70 MPG vehicle Manufacturer USA!!)

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New high mileage vehicle manufacturing and assembly facility, located in Phoenix Arizona
is seeking highly motivated financial and sales executives, results-oriented individuals
who are interested in developing revenue sources and raising working capital thru investment strategies
for our growing company.
We are presently at a full production stage, set to launch our first units to the US and S. America markets the first quarter of 2013.
We have completed all research, development and licensing stages and we have set up a Dealer Showroom facility
in a retail location together with a current data- base of Dealers and Distributors signed up and ready to place orders.
This opportunity represents an excellent income potential for the right individual that has the skills, drive,
and "entrepreneurial" spirit to make it in the competitive financial services arena.

Identity Motors USA is offering a commission and equity outline option where the more you get invested onto the company the more you will get out.

The right candidate should have;
- Dedicated work ethic and competitive drive
- Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Solid networking abilities
- Demonstrated track record of achievement
- Ability to work independently
- Business/Financial/Investment experience
- Ability to work from home office / conference setting

Candidates should have a college degree or equivalent business experience in finance.
A background in accounting, banking, brokerage, or executive management is useful.
We are seeking for this position a candidate that will bring to us:
Venture capital, angel investment, government grants, joint venture and partnership oportunities
any and all legal sources of funding will be considered for this project.
[A professional designation and/or FINRA registration is a plus. Management opportunities are also available.]
A non-disclosure/ non-compete contract must be completed and signed after initial interview.

Contact us for business opportunities and information on this position.

Attn. Operations Manager CEO / President

Ph. 800-816-9171 email: dracomotors@aol.com fax: 888-398-3058

Established since 2007:
Identity Motors USA has stood for Innovation, Quality, Safety, and Superior Performance.

Our Company's rich history includes:

Research and Development
Manufacturing and Production
Sales, Service, Marketing
& Shipping Logistics

Giving way to creating a Practical, Accessible, Air-Conditioned and Commuter Safe 3 Wheel Vehicle
for Drivers that wish to maintain their Independence from High Gas prices and Daily Commuting Traffic

Through it's Global Partnerships and Affiliates, Identity Motors USA is establishing itself
as the Leader and Innovator of the most Fuel Efficient and Affordable, Commuter Vehicle in the World Market today!

Identity Motors USA is positioning itself to become the largest motorcycle trike manufacturer known throughout
the Country for our Superior Technology, Craftsmanship, Agressive Expansion and Design.

Identity Motors USA, Stylish, Fuel-efficient and Air Conditioned line of Motorized Vehicles are the Epitome of Practical Indulgence.

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Operations Manager

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Introducing IM USA's 3-Wheeled Urban Vehicle
An Eco-Friendly, Safe & Affordable Commuter Vehicle

Phoenix, Arizona -- (October 2012) IM USA, LLC, an Arizona company, is proud to announce the pre-launch of its innovative 3-Wheeled Urban Vehicle -- a practical, street-legal and highly affordable option for those who wish to escape the burden of rising fuel costs. With an average of 70 MPG, the Urban Vehicle is one of the most fuel-efficient options on the road, and one of the safest in its class.

IM USA 3WUV Fact Sheet -- Talking Points

What is it?

? A 3-wheeled, enclosed, street legal, motorized vehicle (sometimes referred to as a "trike")
? DOT motorcycle classification
? Highly fuel-efficient, it averages 70mpg
? Can achieve top speed of 70mph
? Seats up to four adults (two in pickup model)

What do we call it?

The "working title" IM USA is currently using is the Urban Vehicle, as the product branding.
We look forward to our full media and market launch of this unique and highly anticipated product in the US Market [in Q1 2013].

Why Now?

Market feasibility studies have shown us that there is a large demand for an alternative to the more-expensive "green" cars
that are currently available in the US.
The Urban Vehicle offers a practical option, with superior on-the-road consumption and performance.

How is it eco-friendly?

Quite simply, the Urban Vehicle gets amazing mileage, at a combined city/highway MPG of 70.
The average passenger car's fuel-consumption rate is 21.5 MPG.
The average motorcycle combined MPG is 35-40.
The average light truck is 17.22 MPG].
There are few [no?] other options in this price bracket or classification that can compete with the Urban Vehicle's 70MPG performance.
It is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicle options available in today's market.

Motorcycles account for less than 1-2% of the total distance covered by road, with cars covering +86%.
If only a small percentage of commuters switched to Urban Vehicles, we would see a significant
reduction in road-distance coverage by gas-hungry, emissions-worrying cars. [ check stats]

What will it cost?

The Urban Vehicle, MSRP $8,995 [plus tax/title/license].

Where and when will it be available?

IM USA is currently establishing its US Dealer and Distributor network.
All approved Dealerships will also provide full Service & Parts capability.
The 2013 models will be available for pre-order [December 2012] and
are anticipated to be in showrooms throughout the region within the first quarter of the New Year.

IM USA & the Current Economy

IM USA is committed to supporting our National economy.
Our headquarters are established in Phoenix, and our first manufacturing facilities will also be based in Arizona.
Accordingly, IM USA expects to facilitate job creation and economic growth through the addition of numerous
jobs during 2013 and additional staff as we open further facilities.

Features
? Two- or four-seat models
? Two- or five-door (4-door plus rear hatch)
? Sedan or pickup body styles
? Air conditioned, 3-speed variable compressor
? Fully enclosed, (Patent pending) designed, roll cage ( optional)
? Four-speed standard transmission
? 586cc (25.76 cu. in.), 33.5hp at 5,500 rpm, liquid-cooled, 2 cylinder, in-line, rear-mounted engine
? Power locks
? 3-point restraint system (belts)
? Folding rear seats
? Two-speed dual wipers
? etc.

Custom Options

? Racing seats
? Back-up camera
? Custom paint
? Custom wheels/rims
? Tinted window
? Alarm system
? GPS system
? Rims and Tires
? Turbo N/A
? Sound system with MP3 capability, WMA SD/MMC reader and USB port
? Etc.

About IM USA

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Identity Motors USA, LLC, is a AZ/DOT licensed manufacturer
of the Urban Vehicle in the United States.

Our mission is to deliver Innovation, Quality, Safety, and Superior Performance in our product line.
The leading US-based manufacturer and distributor of the most fuel-efficient urban vehicle available,
we are positioned to become the largest eco-friendly motorcycle trike manufacturer through our commitment
to superior design, technology, craftsmanship and service.

For more info, visit www.identitymotors.com
Identity Motors USA
Attn. HR Manager, Operations Manager, CEO/ President
13401 n Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix AZ. 85002
Ph. 800-816-9171
email: dracomotors@aol.com
fax: 888-398-3058

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Houston business attorneys can help local companies fend off spurious lawsuits

by Stibbs & Co., P.C. on December 17, 2012

Houston-based SITA Oil Exploration House forged the "guarantee" documents now at the center of a lawsuit brought against Amegy Bank of Texas by Thailand's Minister of Energy, the bank's lawyers alleged in Harris County Court.

Amegy is suing SITA and its owner, Sawapam Bhattacharjee, in connection with the fraud. In court, the bank's attorneys asserted that the oil field drilling company submitted bids to Thailand's government in an attempt to receive concessions that would allow it to explore for oil in the country.

"As part of the bidding process,

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Medical marijuana dispensaries ask court to keep them in business

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Dacono's three medical marijuana dispensaries are suing to stay open.

On Friday, a lawyer for Dacono Meds, MaryJane's Medicinal and Green Medicals (formerly The Green Door) asked the Weld County District Court to block the city's ban of marijuana-related businesses. Without legal protection, all three will have to leave town after Dec. 31.

The Dacono City Council passed the ban in June by a 4-2 vote, but a petition drive by the dispensaries put the ban on the ballot. That means Dacono residents will vote in 2013 on whether the ban lives or dies. But the petition couldn't change the dispensaries' deadline, and an attempt to extend the drop-dead date until after the special election failed on a 4-3 City Council vote.

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CU Denver program helps veteran students transition to business world

Mike Petschel, an Army veteran who will graduate Saturday from the University of Colorado Denver with a pair of master's degrees, stands in the Boots to Suits office on campus. The ex-infantryman helped develop the program. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)

Former Army infantryman Mike Petschel says the overriding message of the military is "team" — to the point where the word "individual" carries very negative connotations.

So what happens after soldiers return to school after completing their service? How do they choose classes or pick a major or know where to go for help, whether it's getting a tuition bill paid or finding a printer? How do they go from there to the next step — writing a résumé and searching for a job?

"To come from that environment, where you never do anything alone, to this one, where you're basically by yourself and alone, is pretty daunting for a lot of guys," Petschel said. "The business world is just different."

But he says he's a lot better off now than he was a few years ago.

That's in part because of Boots to Suits, a program he helped develop to assist veteran students with the transition from the military to school and then establishing a career in the civilian world.

Boots to Suits is already making an impact locally, and the hope is to eventually do the same nationally.

"We're going to have a big problem with people getting out of the military as the war winds down," said Petschel, who will graduate Saturday from the University of Colorado Denver with a pair of master's degrees in business administration. "Veterans are going to have trouble finding jobs, and businesses are going to have trouble employing veterans. We want to create an open dialogue — tell them what we can bring to the workforce, while at the same time learn what they're looking for and what their future needs are."

Since February, Boots to Suits has paired veteran students with mentors from local companies such as Coors Brewing, with more contacts being developed through connections with the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and other organizations.

Boots to Suits director Izzy Abbass says veterans aren't the only ones searching American HomecomingsAmerican Homecomings websiteFind resources for veteransAbout American HomecomingsRead more Veterans' StoriesRead Veterans NewsSubscribe to American HomecomingsAre you a veteran? If you have a photo to share from your time away or your time back home, email it to us. (Be sure to include your name, where you live and a description of the moment captured in the photo)Subscribe to American Homecomings

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"It used to be that everyone knew someone who was in the military — that's not the case any more," said Abbass, a Gulf War veteran. "So now, you get situations where business people are coming up to me and going, 'What do I say to a veteran? How do I talk to him?' "

There was a student organization for veterans when Petschel enrolled at CU Denver, but it had grown dormant — and there certainly wasn't any outlet to help them with areas such as networking or career advice.

A group of veterans got together and developed three goals: creating a veteran student center on campus, helping the transition into the workforce and creating college credit for military experience.

A little more than two years later, each goal has been accomplished.

The Office of Veteran Student Services now houses the largest student group on campus, with Boots to Suits at its center.

Still, there's plenty more to be done, Petschel says.

More people are willing to serve as mentors than veteran students have signed up, so Abbass is calling every junior and senior veteran at the school to let them know about the opportunity.

Petschel also has scheduled meetings with vets on the Boulder campus, hoping to take Boots to Suits to the entire University of Colorado system.

"After that, maybe we can shoot it out across the country, create a database," he said. "In the military, you're a transient individual, with the government moving you around every few years, so you may have a veteran from Seattle, but he served his time in Fort Bragg in North Carolina."

The program could help a student veteran wishing to go home network to find academic connections and career mentors and, perhaps, job leads, Petschel said.

"The best thing we can be doing for each other is sharing information," Petschel said, "becoming a team again."

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Maryland Transportation Funding: Business, County Leaders Urge State To Raise Money For Roads, Transit

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New Developments at Iraq Business News

Having racked up more than three million pageviews over the past year, and with more than 12,000 subscribers to our weekly free newsletter, we have decided to bolster our marketing and business development team at Iraq Business News.

To that end, we are delighted to be joined by:

David Jeffries, CEO of Only Media Ltd, who will be masterminding business development at IBN: david.jeffries

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Dalrymple Recognizes North Dakota's Business Women

Posted on 10/16/2012

Gov. Jack Dalrymple today joined public officials and industry leaders in addressing the state's working women and women business owners and recognizing them for the significant contributions they are making to North Dakota's growing economy.

The Governor addressed them during the North Dakota Women's Business Summit which is being held this week in Bismarck. The summit is sponsored by the Center for Technology and Business, which operates the North Dakota Women's Business Center in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration.

"These are historic times for our state, and North Dakota's professional women are on the forefront, helping to fuel our state's impressive growth," Dalrymple said. "North Dakota's working women and women business owners are making significant contributions to our growing economy, creating jobs, expanding business opportunities, and bringing leadership skills and innovative ideas to a variety of industries."

To celebrate professional women and their contributions to our state, Dalrymple proclaimed October 22-26 Business Women's Week in North Dakota.

Dalrymple pointed out that in North Dakota, nearly 25 percent of businesses are owned by women, according to the 2007 Survey of Business Owners, which is the most recent data available. He also cited a 2012 study conducted by American Express in which North Dakota was ranked 5th in the nation for growth in the number of women-owned businesses and in the revenues generated by those businesses. The study indicates that between 1997 and 2012, the number of North Dakota women-owned businesses grew by 48 percent, the revenues they generated grew by 125 percent, and employment opportunities grew by 41 percent.

It is estimated there are more than 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., generating nearly $1.3 trillion in revenues and employing more than 7 million people. Between 1997 and 2012, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 54 percent, a rate 1

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Dalrymple Celebrates Groundbreaking for Novaspect's Mandan Business Center

Posted on 10/16/2012

Gov. Jack Dalrymple today helped break ground on a Mandan-based business center for Novaspect Holdings Inc., a company that supplies and services valves and other mechanical components for the state's oil industry and other industries.

The 20,000-square-foot building, under construction in the Mandan Industrial Park, will support Novaspect's North Dakota business expansion. Novaspect officials plan to have 12 employees operating from the Bismarck-Mandan area by the end of the year and about 30 employees within two years. The company's Mandan business center is expected to be completed in June 2013.

"This new business facility represents more jobs and opportunities for North Dakota," Gov. Jack Dalrymple said. "It is also a reflection of our positive business climate and our strong economy. I applaud Novaspect's commitment to North Dakota and to helping meet the needs of our energy industry."

Novaspect sells and services valves, instrumentation and computer systems that control flow rates, pressure and other industrial processes for a diverse customer base. The company's Mandan business center will serve as a sales center and house the components that is sells and services.

Joining Dalrymple for the groundbreaking were Sen. John Hoeven, Congressman Rick Berg, Mandan Mayor Arlyn Van Beek, Mike Franz, Novaspect's chief financial officer, and other local officials.





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American business improve despite expenditure tax cloud

WASHINGTON (Reuters)-a gauge of the planned U.s.-business spending more in October by the most in five months, raising cautious optimism that the sharp cuts in capital investment in the summer.

Fear of deep cuts in spending and large tax beginning next year, a combination known as the fiscal Cliff walks, Government had caused companies survival container nestled.

But orders for non-defence capital goods excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for business spending plans, rose 1.7 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

"Although the improvement in demand offers little encouragement that the worse of the malaise in capital investment may be behind us, there is little to suggest that this may be the beginning of a meaningful rebound," said Millan Mulraine, a senior economist at TD Securities in New York.

The increase in so-called core capital goods orders confounded economists expectations for a decline of 0.5%.

Lawmakers and the Obama administration are engaged in negotiations to avoid automatic cuts and increases that could suck $ 600 billion from the economy early next year and a fresh recession fuel tax. Little visible signs of progress have emerged.

"With intense focus on the fiscal cliff and continuing uncertainty about the Economic Outlook in the new year, it remains to be seen whether the shot October can be maintained. It is not clear that it can, "said Omair Sharif, an economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut.

"One month doesn't a trend and the trend shows solid companies are still in a kind of a wait-and-see mode on the area of the capital expenditure."

CONSUMERS MORE BULLISH

Given the lag between orders and shipments, economists expect business investment to remain an obstacle for economic activity in the fourth quarter.

Shipments of core capital goods fell in October for a fourth consecutive month, and economists said that the stronger orders not could translate into improved shipments until early 2013.

However, a few economists bumped up their meager fourth quarter GDP forecasts something because the decline in shipments was smaller than expected. Core goods shipments are used for calculating business expenses for equipment and software in the gross domestic product report.

In the third quarter, business spending tumbled for the first time since the 2007-09 recession ended, weighed down by the fiscal cliff, Europe's long-term debt problems and slowdown in global demand.

While the weakness in business spending has limiting growth, the housing market is good on steam and consumer confidence is more bullish, that the recovery of the aid.

Single-family house prices rose for an eighth straight month in September, a separate report showed. The default & poor 's/Case-Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas gained 0.4 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Home building to add to growth this year for the first time since 2005 and expected firming housing prices bode well for housing construction activity.

"The strengthening of the housing prices is a plus for growth through various channels, including increased consumer spending because of the wealth and confidence effects," said Jim O'Sullivan, Chief Economist at high frequency economics in Valhalla, New York.

A third report showed consumer confidence hit a 4-1/2 year high in November. Economists, however, warned that the fiscal Cliff sentiment could erode in the coming months.

Stocks on Wall Street ended down as investors worried about the lack of progress in the elaboration of a deal on the Government budgetary problem, while prices for U.s. Treasury debt eked out modest profit. The dollar firmed against a basket of currencies.

Orders for U.S. durable goods and ready-made — items intended to last three years or more — in October were unchanged as gains in machinery, fabricated metal products, and computer and electronic products offset the Drag of cars, Defense goods and civilian aircraft.

Economists had expected durable goods orders to fall 0.6 percent last month. They rose by 9.2 percent in September.

With the exception of transportation, orders rose 1.5 percent in October after a rise of 1.7 percent the previous month.

(Additional reporting by Edward Krudy in New York; Edit by Andrea Ricci, Tim Ahmann and Tim Dobbyn)

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Iraq Business News Welcomes New Blogger

Ahdab Oilfield Hits 140,000 Barrels Per Day US Sues KBR over Troop Trailers in Iraq WesternZagros Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President Infinite possibility, Immediate need

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Baghdad, Moscow Get Closer: Business Opportunity Or Conspiracy?

By Amir Hassan Fayad.

This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.

Iraq and Russia have been getting cosy lately with high ranking visitors and multi-billion dollar arms deals. Is this friendship just a business opportunity? Related to events in Syria or Iran? Or something more sinister?

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s visit to Russia as well as the making, then breaking, of a multi-billion dollar arms deal with Russia has led to plenty of questions. These include questions on the state of the Russian-Iraqi friendship, its importance to both partners and its significance in geo-political terms.

Over the past century, the relationship between Iraq and Russia may best be described as inconsistent. Or possibly as similar to the kind of relationship that a small business might have with a big, multi-national business. It makes no sense for the big business

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