Togo’s Eateries, Inc., a “West Coast Original” since 1971, announced the opening of its latest Eugene restaurant located next to Fred Meyer at 3215 West 11th Street. The new restaurant is owned by local resident and current Togo’s franchisee, John Anderson, who operates another Togo’s restaurant located at 954 Pearl Street. The local community is [...]
Dunkin’ Donuts has agreed to source its palm oil from sustainable sources. New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says Dunkin’ Brands Group will set a target date in its next Corporate Social Responsibility report for sourcing 100 percent sustainable palm oil or for purchasing offset certificates covering its sourced palm oil. The Canton, Mass.-based parent [...]
Marriott International is moving into the economy hotel market, teaming up with IKEA’s real estate arm to launch a new European chain for travelers seeking style on a budget. Cool and contemporary budget hotels such as Motel One, B&B Hotels and CitizenM are springing up all over Europe to meet demand from people who are [...]
Gov. Nikki Haley recently received the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (MEMA) inaugural State Leadership Award at the Drive Automotive facility in Piedmont. A MEMA affiliate member nominated the Governor for the award, given for outstanding assistance to the motor vehicle supplier industry by an elected state official, according to the association. “Governor Haley is [...]
GoBankingRates.com is a national website dedicated to connecting readers with the best interest rates on financial services nationwide, as well as informative personal finance content, news and tools. Go Banking Rates collects interest rate information from more than 4,000 U.S. banks and credit unions, making it the only online rates aggregator with the ability to [...]
The U.S. Small Business Administration and Visa U.S.A. are cosponsoring a video contest that seeks to inform small businesses about the advantages of exporting and increase awareness of government assistance available to support small business exporters. “We are looking for creative videos from small businesses that show how they became successful exporters. Videos must highlight [...]
Utah’s small businesses have another opportunity to take advantage of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Salt Lake Community College to help create jobs and economic opportunity in Utah. The College is currently seeking small business owners to participate in the second training cohort, which will begin on August 16. Applications are being [...]
Could you make a career out of freelancing? Lots of people are successful at it today and you can work from virtually any location. The key to successful freelancing is knowing how to properly set your rates. Learn what the going rate is for the service you offer. Factor in your level of experience. If [...]
Batchbook recently announced its social CRM software is now integrated with HootSuite, makers of the market-leading social media management system, enabling business teams to stay socially connected with their contacts on a more personal level. With greater insight into Tweets, Facebook posts and other social conversations, small businesses can build stronger relationships with the right [...]
Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) is pleased to announce the success of its Subcontractor Industry Day, hosted by Remington Defense and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) on March 5, 2013. Remington Defense established the event to support current and future relationships with local businesses in the state of North Carolina. “Small businesses and [...]
National business executives, entrepreneurs, MBAs, and globally-renowned venture capitalists will gather for the 5th Annual New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) on March 16-22, 2013 to share best practices and celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship. Event headliners include Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of Aspen Institute; Hamdi Ulukaya, President, Founder, and CEO of Chobani Yogurt; and Dana [...]
By Meredith K. Olafson The Affordable Care Act will help small businesses by lowering premium cost growth and increasing access to quality, affordable health insurance. Depending on whether you’re a small employer or a larger employer, different provisions of the Affordable Care Act may apply to you as described below. 1. Businesses with Fewer than [...]
