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Inflation

Annual Inflation Rises 6.8 Percent, Highest Rate Since 1982

Consumer prices surged 6.8 percent in the year leading into November, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department.

Ports

Registration Open for February's 2022 AAPA Smart Ports Seminar

AAPA’s Smart Ports Seminar, Feb. 8 to 10 in-person in San Pedro, Calif., is hosted by the association’s Information Technology Committee.

Technology

Five Business Trends Driving Technology Decision for 2022

As the landscape continues to shift, increased cyber threats and supply chain issues will impact IT.

business strategy

FL: Enterprise Florida Board OKs $10M to Support Bids for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Enterprise Florida's board voted to make $10 million in funds available to support Miami and Orlando’s ongoing bids to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup to...

IEDC

OK: OKC Convention Center to Host Major 2022 Econ Dev Conference

The International Economic Development Council recently selected Oklahoma City as the site for its 2022 annual conference Sept. 18-21.

STEM

DE: Delaware Launches First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM Education

The three-year partnership program directly supports the Delaware Pathways initiative.

Technology

Shortage of Qualified IT Workers May Leave Firms Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Critical infrastructure increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, as global shortage of skilled IT workers intensify the risks, says GlobalData.

Business News

Poll: 64% Of U.S. Small Business Owners Say Feds Need to Offer More Help Now

Alignable’s National Policy Poll shows that a healthy majority (64%) say the U.S. federal government is not providing enough support to foster their r...

Manufacturing

ASME’s E4C Announces Speaker Lineup for Impact.Engineered Virtual Event

Fifth annual forum convenes leading engineers, impact investors, scholars, and social entrepreneurs to celebrate engineering driving sustainable devel...

Plastics

MI: Meijer Paves Store Parking Lot by Incorporating Recycled Plastic Bags

In collaboration with Dow, retailer Meijer has entered into a pilot project featuring a new paving technique that uses recycled plastic bags.