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GDP increased overall in the second quarter in all 50 states, D.C.
By Art Benavidez | Oct 6, 2021
The real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the second quarter of this year, according to a recent report by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
LER TechForce's Drabick: 'Our program is purposely built to ensure veterans find great careers and are valued'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 26, 2021
An Indiana-based company touted as a global leader in functional safety consulting and implementation recently began a program to help military personnel reintegrate back into civilian life.
International groups push manufacturers, governments for more equitable distribution of COVID vaccines
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization recently held a meeting with CEOs of the leading COVID-19 vaccine-manufacturing companies to collaborate on achieving enhanced global access to the vaccines.
Hong Kong biotech start-up Prenetics going public
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
The biotech company, Prenetics, is slated to be the first Hong Kong unicorn to become a public company.Prenetics is uniting with Artisan Acquisition and subsequently going public in a deal that will value the merged organization at $1.7 billion.
California-based Crosscope and KFBIO join forces to lead digital transformation of pathology in India
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
A leading AI software provider in digital pathology is collaborating with an innovative high-tech cutting edge whole slide imaging pathology scanner manufacturer to provide scanners to the India market.
St. Louis-based Perficient announces acquisition of Talos Digital
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
Perficient, Inc. recently announced that it had acquired Colombia-based Talos Digital.
Austin-based Everise bets big in Asia
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
Everise, an Austin-based global customer experience company, recently announced plans to open a Digital CX Innovation Center in Singapore.
Colombian government selects Vitalpass as the nation's official digital vaccination passport
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
The Colombian government has chosen Vitalpass, a digital vaccine passport, as its official immunization certificate.
PayPal to acquire Paidy
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
San Jose, California-based PayPal Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Paidy.
GCM Grosvenor opening office in Germany
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
Chicago-based GCM Grosvenor is opening an office in Germany to help serve their central Europe clientele.
'We are very excited': LCI Industries purchases Furrion
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
LCI Industries announced in a press release Sept. 9 its subsidiary Lippert Components Inc., has acquired Furrion Holdings Limited.
Spireon expands to India
By Art Benavidez | Sep 11, 2021
An Irvine, California-based vehicle intelligence company announced Sept. 8 the launch of its entity, Spireon Telematics India Pvt. Ltd in India's "Silicon Valley."
UL to expand 'robust' fire safety testing in UAE
By Art Benavidez | Sep 11, 2021
UL, a global safety science leader, announced Sept. 8 it is expanding its facility in Abu Dhabi, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates
More companies are mandating vaccines for their employees
By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2021
With the new Delta variant of the coronavirus surging amongst unvaccinated people in the US, more businesses are mandating that their employees get vaccinated.
Lawmakers urge NBA players to cut ties with Chinese companies using slave labor
By Art Benavidez | Aug 10, 2021
Concerns are once again growing among U.S. politicians about NBA players who have endorsement deals with Chinese companies accused of using forced labor.
'Indispensable for marketers,' Semrush named world's best SEO software suite
By Art Benavidez | Jul 23, 2021
Semrush has been named the Best Global SEO Software Suite by the 2021 Global Search Awards in recognition of Semrush’s game-changing technology tool.
Enfusion enters Chinese market 'after a record year of growth in the APAC region'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 11, 2021
Enfusion, a cloud-based investment management software and service company, is expanding into China.
Topgolf enters developer agreement to open venue in Bogotá
By Art Benavidez | Jul 11, 2021
The popular golfing entertainment playground Topgolf, led by the Topgolf Entertainment Group, took a step toward entering the South American market, partnering with developer TG Latam (TGLA) to open a facility in the Colombian capital of Bogotá.
Thrasio hires former Amazon executive Georg Hesse to strengthen European market
By Art Benavidez | Jul 11, 2021
Thrasio, a business acquisition and expansion company, has hired former Amazon executive Georg Hesse as VP for the UK and Germany to advance its position in the European market.