PRWeb: Economy http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Economy from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Newly Launched RentCharlie.com Helps Consumers Save Time, Money and the Environment http://www.prweb.com/releases/Rental/Search-Engine/prweb2634984.htm Renting as opposed to purchasing seldom used products has a very positive impact on our wallets and environment. Now, thanks to newly created RentCharlie.com, consumers can rent the "stuff" they need rather than buy it. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Sakha Enterprises Announces Agreement With Goldbear Capital Corporation of Toronto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2648234.htm Sakha Enterprises Corporation (PINKSHEETS: SAKH) (SAKH) is pleased to announce that it has signed an Engagement Letter with Goldbear Capital Corporation of Toronto, and has entered into the first phase of an agreement to raise up to U.S. $10 million for exploration for its properties in Buryatia, Russia. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Credit Repair Service Receives Top 5-Star Rating from TopConsumerReviews.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/credit/repair/prweb2643184.htm Lexington Law®, the leading provider of credit correction services for American consumers, receives a best-in-class 5-star rating from TopConsumerReviews.com. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Growth Despite Economy; Mainstreet Property Group Named One of Indiana's Fastest Growing Companies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2634554.htm Mainstreet Property Group has just been named the third fastest growing private company by the Indianapolis Business Journal. Mainstreet is a real-estate development company specializing in the senior housing and care industry. Mainstreet has grown 489% since 2006, and from 4 to 145 employees. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> People's Stimulus Package Website Launch: Businessman Believes People Helping People Can Boost Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/Peoples_Stimulus/economic_stimulus/prweb2638274.htm Dave Theobald is not waiting for the Federal Stimulus plan to fix the economy. He is taking a more hands on approach and starting his own. Inspired by the story of Alabama pharmacist, Danny Cottrell who handed out $16,000 in $2.00 bills to his employees to spend in the community, Theobald immediately saw a way to do his part. He carried out his own stimulus package with his employees and launched a website www.PeoplesStimulus.org to motivate others to do the same. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Fast Growing Insurance Search Engine Partners with Major Insurance Company to help Michigan Residents find Lower Insurance Rates On-Line http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2638914.htm Leading insurance comparison shopping site, RateElert.com adds Citizens Insurance Company, Michigan's largest insurance provider, to its web-based platform to help Michigan Residents shop for and find affordable Auto and Home Insurance (http://www.rateelert.com) in a state that has the highest unemployment rates in the country and the timing couldn't be better for area residents. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Overall Household Economic Situations Show Signs of Improvement; Consumers Still Cutting Back on Dining Out, Apparel, Non-Essentials http://www.prweb.com/releases/Performics/EconomicStudy/prweb2640554.htm Fifty-seven percent of consumers say their household economic situation is the same or better; 52 percent expect to spend same or more in next 60 days (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Invest in a Financial Advisor to Jump Ahead when the Economy Bounces Back http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2648184.htm With today's economic climate, people are cutting cost wherever they can, even in financial planning. FinancialAdvisor.net recommends one area that should not be slimmed back on is the investment with a financial advisor or a financial planner. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> State Farm CEO Joins "Senior Executives Speak Out: Yes, We Have Something to Say!" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2636484.htm Edward B. Rust Jr., Chairman and CEO of State Farm Insurance Companies and education advocate, will provide his expert take on the recent turbulent changes affecting the insurance industry as part of "Senior Executives Speak Out: Yes, We Have Something to Say!" at The American College's annual Knowledge Summit on October 30th in Boston. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> GPS Tracking Integration with Mobile Resource Communication http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2638004.htm Global Tracking Communications, based out of Southern California, is a leader in GPS tracking (http://gpstrackit.com) technology and software development since 1999. GTC's hardware and software solutions allow fleet owners and managers to easily access information to help them increase their assets performance, while decreasing unnecessary overhead costs. Since its inception, GTC has engineered numerous hardware and software developments that have represented significant technological advances for the GPS vehicle and asset tracking market. Mobile resource communication is now easily maintainable with Global Tracking Communications integration with Garmin navigation. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> U.S. African Chamber Of Commerce Congratulates U.S. on New Surgeon General, May Improve Health Care for Middle Income Families http://www.prweb.com/releases/USACC_Surgeon_General/Healthcare_Middle_Income/prweb2639654.htm U.S. African Chamber Of Commerce congratulates Dr. Regina Benjamin as President Obama's pick for surgeon general. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Five-part Television Mini-series "The 1930s" Explores Politics, Culture, and American Response to Economic Depression on PBS's Critically-Acclaimed American Experience Series http://www.prweb.com/releases/pbs/documentary/prweb2640294.htm On October 26, 2009, PBS's American Experience will premiere a five-part television miniseries called The 1930s, a collection of five films that examine America's response to the unprecedented economic crisis, high unemployment, and environmental catastrophe that threatened the nation during one of history's most tumultuous decades--one that is increasingly a touchstone for our own. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Foreclosure Sales Increase 24.7 Percent http://www.prweb.com/releases/foreclosureradar/foreclosure-report/prweb2640304.htm California Foreclosure Prevention Act has unexpected impact on June filings (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Independent Voters and Small Business Owners Will Vote Against Congressmen Who Support a Second Stimulus - According to Breaking Zogby/O'Leary Report Poll http://www.prweb.com/releases/Economic_Bailout/Stimulus_Bill_Poll/prweb2640534.htm Americans resoundingly oppose a second dose of stimulus, according to a recent Zogby International/O'Leary Report poll conducted June 10-13, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Income at Risk: Unemployment Reaches Nine-Month High for Those with Disabilities, Reports Allsup http://www.prweb.com/releases/AllsupDisabilityStudy/IncomeAtRisk/prweb2641584.htm As recession and job losses continue and Social Security disability application backlogs rise, the impact on people with disabilities grows and adds to financial perils (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Aging Population Creates Salary Increases in Healthcare Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2641634.htm Despite falling pay increase budgets, salaries are increasing for a number of key healthcare positions. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> "People with Jobs Are Not Going Anywhere," According to Talent Management Expert Jeremy Eskenazi http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2642044.htm In a new podcast recorded at the SHRM 2009 Annual Conference, Jeremy Eskenazi, managing principal of Riviera Advisors, a premier human resources consulting firm, tells Total Picture Radio, "employed executives are cemented to their chairs." (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Prevent Serious Debt Problems by Taking Action Now http://www.prweb.com/releases/debt/hardship/prweb2642124.htm Manage financial challenges to avoid debt (http://www.bills.com) struggles with tips from Bills.com (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> New Purchasing Strategy Proves to Be a Big Advantage for Boston Restaurant Operators Facing a Tough Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637574.htm After 18 months, Dining Alliance's Boston membership group grows to over 300 members and reaches over $50 million in purchases. Improvements in vendor service and reductions in supply costs are key to survival for many. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Announces June '09 Revenue More than Double June '08 Revenue http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637784.htm Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets: INTK) announced today that the Company's sales in June of 2009 were $100,552.85, more than double the revenues of June of 2008, a year when annual revenues were $1,424,036.00 US. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> NACA's Save the Dream Tour Travels the Nation to Offer Same Day Solutions for Homeowners with Unaffordable Mortgages http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637754.htm NACA brings "Save the Dream Tour" to 10 cities beginning in Cleveland, Ohio, July 17-20, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> "Little Voice" Mastery Selected by Global Distributor For New Small Press United Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/Blair/Singer/prweb2637674.htm People around the world want to buck the economy and learn to master the "Little Voice" inside their heads that holds them back. They're finding new success in life and business with help from best-selling author, Blair Singer (http://www.blairsinger.com). Singer's popular new book, "Little Voice" Mastery: How to Win the War Between Your Ears in 30 Seconds or Less - and Have an Extraordinary Life! was recently selected by global distributor, Independent Publishers Group (IPG), for its new, highly selective Small Press United Program. The program makes the sought-after book, soon in its third printing, readily available in local bookstores and at mega brands like Barnes & Noble and Borders . (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Reverse Mortgage Adviser Verifies Homeowners Using TARGUSinfo http://www.prweb.com/releases/Reverse_Mortgage_Adviser/TARGUSinfo/prweb2634514.htm Free Online Service Helps Link Eligible Seniors Seeking Reverse Mortgages with Leading Lenders Looking for Contactable Borrowers (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> 66% of People Cut Their Spending on Hair Care Due to Economic Crisis http://www.prweb.com/releases/haircare/economic-crises/prweb2636324.htm New survey reveals that 66% of people cut their spending on hair care products and services due to hard economic times. In addition, over 61% of people reduced their visits to hair salons because of weak economy. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Loan Modification Companies and Homeowners Get a Second Chance - Short Sale Pros Reduces Foreclosures Through Smart Partnerships http://www.prweb.com/releases/short_sale_pros/loan_modification/prweb2636684.htm As many Homeowners are being denied Loan Modifications and put on the path to Foreclosure, one novel company, Short Sale Pros, offers solutions designed to avoid foreclosure by assisting loan modification companies and homeowners with no-cost short sale negotiation services. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> American Investors Provided Significant Opportunities to Gain Relief from Market Volatility through Self-Directed Retirement Accounts http://www.prweb.com/releases/retirement/investing/prweb2637564.htm NUA Advisors' No American Left Uninformed Program Created to Educate Americans on their Investment Rights; Provide Insight into Alternate Ways to Invest for Retirement (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> BidClerk Reports Construction Projects Up For Bid in the Chicago, IL Area http://www.prweb.com/releases/bidclerk-construction/chicago-illinois/prweb2637624.htm BidClerk's daily update of new construction projects out for bids and starting construction in the Chicago, IL region in the next 90 days. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Housing is 'Under the Weather' in More Ways Than One; Homes in Stalled Developments are Vulnerable to Elements http://www.prweb.com/releases/Distressed_Real_Estate/Maintenance/prweb2637904.htm According to Rick Peters, president of R. E. Peters Company (a real estate consulting firm specializing in toxic assets), builders, foreclosing lenders and other asset managers need to think about "distressed property" more literally - as in what exposure to time and the elements can do to its value. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Aggressive Marketers Outspend Rivals By 60% During Recession http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2638334.htm Al Dente Marketing (http://www.aldentemarketing.com) and Real Results Marketing showcase eye opening findings from their recent survey “Marketing In A Recession” which studied marketing tactics and spend patterns during the current economic downturn. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Utah Health Insurance Reform vs. Federal Health Care Reform: BenefitsManager.net Offers In-Depth Analysis http://www.prweb.com/releases/utah_health_insurance/health_care_reform/prweb2614544.htm Utah health insurance reform affects all of Utah from residents to carriers alike. Select Health, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Altius and Humana form a Utah state insurance portal to share risk under watchful government eye. BenefitsManager.net gives an in-depth analysis of state health reform efforts vs. federal health care reform. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> KnowledgePay, WageWatch Partner to Offer Complementary Compensation Management and Salary Solutions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2623894.htm Firms' compensation software, salary surveys help organizations establish a more strategic approach to setting and managing compensation (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Five Ways to Leverage Web 2.0 to Transform Benefits Communications http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2624684.htm Lack of benefits understanding demands a different approach to benefits communications. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Archive Systems Achieves Highest Business Records Storage Growth Rate in the History of the Company http://www.prweb.com/releases/recordsmanagementservices/businessrecordsstorage/prweb2630534.htm First Two Quarters Bring in Nearly Half a Million Cubic Feet of New Business (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Strengths-based Leadership Development Can Undermine Candidates for Top Management Jobs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2633524.htm Summary: Strengths-based leadership development may hinder organizations' efforts to find and develop leadership talent according to a new critique by management thought leaders in "The Perils of Accentuating the Positive," edited by Rob Kaiser. Authors include Robert Eichinger, Morgan McCall, Bob Kaplan, Steven Berglas, Robert Hogan, Michael Benson, Randall P. White, members of the Center for Creative Leadership, and more. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> HireAbility.com Offers its Recruiter Network Executive-level Membership and its Job Board services for Free to the Staffing and Recruiting Industry Executives say these momentous changes provide access to HireAbility.com’s Split Placement Exchange without paying administration fees; free job postings, which are cross-posted to hundreds of job boards; and access to several member discounts without membership fees. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2636444.htm HireAbility.com, a leader in recruiting software and services, announced today that it has changed its paid Recruiter Network Executive-level membership services (an $85/month value) and its job posting subscriptions on www.hireability.com] all to a no cost status. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> GIS Planning Blazes the Social Media Trail for the Economic Development Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637804.htm Social media, social networks and Web 2.0 technologies are changing the ways that Economic Development Organizations are engaging with businesses and corporate real estate professionals. GIS Planning, the leading online maps, demographics and property search technology provider for Economic Development Organizations, has proactively responded to this demand by integrating social media sharing capabilities directly into client websites using the company's ZoomProspector Enterprise technology. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Auctions to be Held for Luxury Homes in Vail Valley, Colorado: Neighborhood to the Rich and Famous http://www.prweb.com/releases/luxury-homes/real-estate-auctions/prweb2605534.htm Celebrity clientele that own luxury homes in the Vail Valley are finding many of their wealthy neighbors selling their homes in a recent onslaught of auction opportunities. The neighborhood is known to be the hang-out of such notables as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Costner, Jack Nicholson, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, and Donald Trump. For this reason, nearly every major brokerage in the area is joining in the selling frenzy and offering real estate auctions. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Tree Planting Company, Touch of Green, Wins Student Business Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/tree_planting/carbon_footprint/prweb2621864.htm Students devise innovative plan to show people exactly how much of their carbon footprint they have offset by purchasing a tree planting service. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> UC Berkeley Study Finds Separate Battery Ownership Accelerates Mass-Market Adoption of Electric Cars http://www.prweb.com/releases/UCBerkeley/Electricvehiclestudy/prweb2628184.htm The University of California, Berkeley, Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology released a new study examining the market size for electric cars with switchable batteries as well as the economic and environmental benefits of mass-market adoption. The study shows rapid adoption for electric vehicles, quantifies how the electrification of the U.S. transportation system will decrease America's dependence on foreign oil, increase employment, and reduce the environmental impact of transportation emissions. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Wedding Photographer in San Francisco, Launches Career and Thanks the Recession http://www.prweb.com/releases/wedding_photographer/start_up/prweb2626354.htm San Francisco photographer, Tarah Photography, finds niche and capitalizes on bleak economy by turning her hobby into a thriving career after being laid-off. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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