Religious organizations invited to share news of upcoming events on SILive
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island religious organizations looking to share news of special services, healing masses, guest speakers, fundraisers and other upcoming events are invited to do so using our new online event calendar. You can find the

Bell ringing organizations: This hasn’t happened in several years
Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) — The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is less than half way to its 2014 goal, but there is good news to report. Over $21,000 more has been collected at this point in the campaign, compared to last year. This year’s Kettle

IBM Study: Organizations Struggling to Defend Against Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — More than 80 percent of security leaders believe the challenge posed by external threats is on the rise, while 60 percent also agree their organizations are outgunned in the cyber war, according to findings

Floyd County organizations making sure dozens at Golden Years Rest Home have a special Christmas
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – Several different organizations worked together on Thursday to help the Prestonsburg Rotary Club make sure dozens in their community have a special Christmas. Rotary members and other volunteers were hard at work inside the Floyd

Successful organizations run on collaboration
International Data Group (IDG) conducted a global survey of over 1,000 company leaders on unified communications and collaboration. Two projects ranked at the top: enabling innovation with technology, and improving the management of workflows and workloads.

UPSA tops the world in Global Business Higher Education Quality
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has topped a global assessment of higher education institutions around the world for the 2013/2014 academic year. The assessment is part of the requirements of the membership of the highly reputed

5 Signs Your Small Business Needs Mobile Marketing
As of this year, there are now more Americans using mobile devices than those using laptops. It s official the mobile world is here. The majority of consumers choose to research products and services on their mobile devices before purchasing

Ask an Expert: Turning a hobby into business
Q: My New Year’s resolution is to finally start my own business. I really love animals and am thinking that a pet store might be perfect for me. I would have to bootstrap it, but lot’s of other people seem to be able to start their dream business, so why

Harvard Business professor apologizes after threatening Chinese restaurant over $4
Talk about your sweet and sour! An associate Harvard Business school professor has apologized after ruthlessly threatening a Chinese restaurant with legal action when it overcharged his $53 meal by $4. Ben Edelman, who teaches in the Negotiation

Business Briefs: Chamber names Wimmer member of the month
The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes Wimmer Opticians Inc. as the December Member of the Month. Wimmer Opticians has served Central Minnesota for 57 years. The family-owned business provides eye exams, consulting, eyeglasses, contacts and

5 Signs Your Small Business Needs Mobile Marketing
As of this year, there are now more Americans using mobile devices than those using laptops. It s official the mobile world is here. The majority of consumers choose to research products and services on their mobile devices before purchasing

New Reputation Solution Enables Healthcare Organizations to Publish Physician Reviews Online
LINCOLN, NEB., Dec. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Research Corporation announced today the acquisition of Digital Assent and launch of its Reputation solution, which enables healthcare organizations to collect, display, and syndicate authentic

Colombian Organizations to Hold Peace Demonstration
The organizers said they are also in favor of the bilateral cessation of hostilities between both parties. Colombian social and political organizations will hold a nationwide demonstration on Wednesday to support the resumption of peace talks between the

Axxess Helps Home Health Organizations Understand Changes Issued in Final Rule by CMS
DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software and the only software vendor accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), is offering training during December and January to help

Paid sick time debate moves to Salem; Oregon’s Christmas tree market: business news briefing
Here are the Oregon business headlines you need to see before you start your day. Get this news delivered to your inbox twice daily by subscribing to the business update email newsletter. It’s not quite the monopoly Oregon has on hazelnuts or blackberries

The Risks Facing Asian Firms in 2015 – Presented by: The Aol. On Network
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Business news: Retailers, eateries join Coconut Point
Coconut Point recently added new retailers and restaurants to its tenant mix. The new arrivals include True Fashionistas, Versace Gelateria Italiana and Gourmet, Refinery, Brass Tap and McQuaid & Co. Additionally, Dipidy Dawg and Aadvisor Rentals have