Close the Gap CA - putting women into leadership positions
5/16/2013
Mary Hughes and Betsy Cotton of ClosetheGapCA.org asked me to post this... the USWCC understands that the only way we will see women friendly policies is if we put more women into office. This organization is attempting to do just that. See what they are doing or get involved!
close the gap CA is a statewide recruiting campaign to find talented, progressive women to run and win...
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DC Office on Aging Job Openings
4/13/2013
The DC Department of Human Resources has posted several positions within the DC Office on Aging. The positions that have posted are the Age-Friendly City Program Coordinator, ADRC Program Coordinator and five (5) Transition Care Specialist positions. If you know persons who may be interested in applying, please share the information with them. Positions are posted on the DCHR website at www...
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Where Does the U.S. Rank in Global Business Friendliness?
4/3/2013
Research indicates that American companies and entrepreneurs still benefit from one of the most favorable business climates in the world, but government regulation and oversight may be eroding the country’s advantages.
http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2013/03/27/where-does-the-u-s-rank-in-global-business-friendliness/?WT.mc_t=blg&WT.mc_n=0313&channel=email
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On March 11 , 2013 The Federal Communications Commission announced the Re-chartered Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (“Diversity Committee”)
3/29/2013
On March 11 , 2013 The Federal Communications Commission announced, consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the members of the Re-chartered Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (“Diversity Committee”). Diversity Committee meetings will be open to the general public and will be announced, in advance by Public Notice. The first meeting...
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Port of Oakland - Request for Proposal
3/6/2013
The Port of Oakland is soliciting proposals for Ramp Control Services Operations and Management (RFP 12-13/07) to be delivered to the Purchasing Department, attention Nickulaus Sioson, at 530 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607, until 11:00 a.m. on April 11, 2013.
A Pre-proposal Meeting will be held on March 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Oakland International Airport, 1 Airport Drive, Oakland, CA...
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Harvard Business Review - The Best-Performing CEOs in the World
1/8/2013
Of the top 100 CEOs on our 2013 list, 73% don't have an MBA. What do you think that says about business school? Or CEO succession? Or is it something else?
Read more about the chief execs on the list, and the research behind it:
100 Best Performing CEOs in the World
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Fiscal Cliff Update
1/7/2013
Last week, the President signed into law the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” or H.R.8. Among the provisions included in the legislation are:
According to the White House, compared to the current policy baseline, H.R. 8 will reduce the deficit by an additional $737 billion. Together with the discretionary cuts already made in 2011 through the Budget Control Act, about $2 t...
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SBA Disaster Assistance Available
12/2/2012
If you or your business was impacted by Super Storm Sandy, you may be elegible to receive SBA Disaster Assistance.
1. You don’t have to be a business owner to apply for an SBA disaster loan. SBA makes low-interest loans to homeowners of up to $200,000 to repair or replace the residence. Renters and homeowners are also eligible to apply for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged personal...
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USWCC Supports Harriet Tubman Statue Maryland Legislation
3/9/2012
In 2011, Maryland NOW and a coalition supported a bill to replace one of Maryland's two official state statues in the Statuary Hall collection at the U.S. Capitol with a statue of Harriet Tubman.
The original intent for this visible presence of a Maryland woman in a collection of 93% male figures was to 1) start to develop more of a gender balance in the U.S. Capitol; and 2) upd...
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