TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that MLMC Florida (MLMC), a manufacturing company specializing in alternative fuels technology, will open a new facility in Plant City creating 45 new jobs. The new jobs will fulfill various functions including production, sales and logistics. Governor Scott said, “Every new job is an opportunity for a… Continue reading Manufacturing Company MLMC Florida to Create 45 New Jobs in Plant City
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El comercio mundial crecerá este año un 2.4% pero envuelto en incertidumbres
El comercio mundial crecerá este año un 2.4%, pero ante la “profunda incertidumbre” derivada de aspectos económicos y políticos a nivel global, esta estimación se sitúa dentro de una horquilla que va desde el 1.8% al 3.6%, indicó este miércoles la OMC en su informe anual de perspectivas y estadísticas. La Organización Mundial del Comercio… Continue reading El comercio mundial crecerá este año un 2.4% pero envuelto en incertidumbres
How the U.S. Dollar Spread Across the World
The U.S. dollar is currently accepted as the world’s reserve currency, but it hasn’t always been this way. Reserve currencies change depending on macroeconomic trends: typically, the reserve currency belongs to the world’s most stable and influential economy. The U.S. dollar has been the official reserve currency since the end of World War II, when the… Continue reading How the U.S. Dollar Spread Across the World
Top 10 consumer protection blog posts of the year
It’s time to dust off the red carpet—actually, it’s more of a government-issued gray, but we’re dusting it off nonetheless—to bring you our top 10 consumer blog posts of the year. 10. Do those incessant, unwanted phone calls and text messages drive you bonkers? You’re not alone. And this blog post gave you tips to… Continue reading Top 10 consumer protection blog posts of the year
Tips for Cyber Monday success
Each year, Cyber Monday promises unbelievable savings – but before you start snagging deals, here are some tips to help you save money and protect your personal information: Know the seller and the item. Put the company or product name in a search engine, along with “review,” “complaint,” or “scam.” Read the reviews. Be sure you… Continue reading Tips for Cyber Monday success
IKEA Switzerland First Company to Reach Highest Level of Gender Equality Certification
The vision of IKEA is to create a better everyday life for the many people, which includes the IKEA co-workers around the world. For years IKEA Switzerland has been committed to establishing gender equality amongst its 3000 co-workers. “With the EDGE certification we have the opportunity to verify whether our ambition to treat men and… Continue reading IKEA Switzerland First Company to Reach Highest Level of Gender Equality Certification
Momentum builds on trade facilitation ahead of WTO Ministerial
This week saw the 50th government ratify the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) landmark Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia passing legislation to sign up to the deal. The TFA is a vital agreement to boost growth by cutting red tape at borders. Many companies – particularly SMEs – are currently… Continue reading Momentum builds on trade facilitation ahead of WTO Ministerial
FTC Testifies Efforts Stop Fraud Affecting Older Americans
The Federal Trade Commission highlighted to Congress its multi-faceted approach to protecting older Americans from fraud in testimony today before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. Testifying on behalf of the agency, Daniel Kaufman, Deputy Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said that in the last two… Continue reading FTC Testifies Efforts Stop Fraud Affecting Older Americans