KANSAS CITY, MO - In the midst of record unemployment, a new Kauffman Foundation-funded U.S. Census Bureau study reports that startup companies are a major contributor to job creation.
Obama should start with small business WPA-type program (Courier-Post)
On Jan. 20, Barack Obama takes over the helm of the U.S. government and, in large measure, will set the course of the American economy.
Business startups decline in Texas (Dallas Morning News)
In another indication that Texas' economy is slowing, the number of new businesses starting up dropped last year. Applications to create partnerships and incorporate businesses fell last year to 115,885 from 124,202 in 2007, according to filings with the Texas secretary of state.
Who?s Who in Wine Law (North Bay Business Journal)
The more than two dozen attorneys chosen for the Business Journal?s first Who?s Who in Wine Law represent a range of specialization and a deep appreciation of wine making, often extending to their own vineyards and vintages.
73 Companies in the Cleveland Plus(TM) Region Attract $259 Million in Venture Investment in 2008 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Even in the challenging economic environment of 2008, more companies in the Cleveland Plus region received investment last year than in any of the last five. According to the 2008 Venture Capital Report for the Cleveland Plus region, 73 companies received $259 million in investment capital in 2008.
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