Washington’s “Cross-Pollination” of Business Blossoming

Construction cranes define the Seattle-area skyline, where luxury apartments squeeze between offices of major tech corporations, as part of a recent growth explosion that has attracted newcomers from around the world and helped transform Washington state. The boom, which extends beyond the urban economic hub to out-state areas as well, has in part over the years readjusted the way state and local leaders consider higher education, infrastructure and innovation.

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What Happened in the Stock Market Today

Gold-based ETFs attracted heavy investor interest as the price of the precious metal continues to bounce around. It rose on Friday, which helped send the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF As for individual stocks, dozens of companies saw elevated attention after posting their quarterly earnings reports ahead of Friday’s opening bell.The reports from Starbucks Starbucks managed improved sales and profits over the holiday quarter , but that wasn’t enough to impress investors as the stock fell 4% following its earnings report.

President Trump’s Labor Secretary Outsourced Jobs

A filing with the Department of Labor and Trump's criticism of outsourcing could be raised at Andrew Puzder's confirmation hearing, with Democrats questioning how well he can advocate for workers. Puzder's company, CKE Restaurants Inc., notified the government in August of 2010 that it was outsourcing its restaurant information technology division to the Philippines.

Pepper The Robot To Greet Travele…

More specifically, the 4-foot high humanoid robot is joining a global restaurateur to engage with customers as they walk by one of the eateries at the Oakland International Airport. The restaurateur, HMSHost, has teamed with Softbank Robotics America to launch a new pilot program with the humanoid robot starting this week.

Pepper The Robot To Greet Travele…

More specifically, the 4-foot high humanoid robot is joining a global restaurateur to engage with customers as they walk by one of the eateries at the Oakland International Airport. The restaurateur, HMSHost, has teamed with Softbank Robotics America to launch a new pilot program with the humanoid robot starting this week.

The Amazon Effect: Store Closures Everywhere

Brick-and-mortar retailers are increasingly losing foot traffic and sales to online retailers as consumers increasingly shift to online shopping, either by desktop or mobile device. Two weeks ago, I argued that traditional retailers need to evolve their stores into one-of-a-kind ” destination venues ” to create a unique experience for the customer, one that they can’t get from an online retailer.

The Search for a Provider of Digital Marketing Services Has Now Come to an End

Good news for businesses that are looking for ways to do online marketing and to reach top position in search engine rankings. Smartways Marketing, a web design company in Melbourne, that was founded a decade ago, is offering exquisite services in the field of web development, search engine optimization, social media marketing, content marketing and other services related to digital marketing.

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Lander University is accepting applications for a Receptionist/Campus Visit Coordinator. Click on the title for more details and how to apply… Saturday, February 4, 2017 Lander University is accepting applications for an Admissions Counselor.

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