FL - Funds Available to Companies for World Class Training
6/4/2014
As the new Florida budget year begins, Florida MEP announces that our local non-profit still has funds available to manufacturers from the current budget, which companies can utilize for services such as a Lean Diagnostic Assessment, ISO Gap Analysis, Lean Workshop, Value Stream Mapping or Kaizen Event. There is no c...
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Florida MEP Webinar - May 28th at 3pm Eastern
5/27/2014
You are invited to a free live webinar, funded by the State of Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity. Registration link:http://www.floridamep.org/events.h...
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Janet Yellen Candidate for Chair of the Federal Reserve
9/5/2013
I read this and felt compelled to share it - Janet Yellen is being considered for appointment as the new chair for the Federal Reserve. If you feel we should have Janet appointed, call the President’s office to let him know, tell him you are joining with the US Women's Chamber to ask him to appoint Janet Yellen:
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Girl Scout Research Institute Publishes: Having It All: Girls and Financial Literacy
6/16/2013
While lack of financial literacy is a growing concern for everyone today, relatively little research has been done on how young people think about and experience money and finances, with even fewer studies focusing on girls specifically. To address this gap, the Girl Scout R...
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Retirement Planning and the Workplace
5/13/2013
We expect there to be a number of suggestions from Congress regarding workplace savings programs and general retirement planning.
There are several challenges putting pressure on retirement planning including lower incomes, less two-earner families, investment return shortfalls and the federal government's need to bring in more revenue (which can cause legislators to find ways to re...
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USWCC Seeks to Position Women in Key Appointments in Obama Administration
2/4/2013
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce wants to insure that women are appointed under the Obama Administration. We ask that you help in identifying qualified women for possible appointments at a number of levels, ranging from full-time appointments to boards and commissions. Please...
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This Holiday Season Commit to Buying from Women-Owned Firms!
11/20/2011
Happy Holidays!!! I was ushered in by holiday music 10 days ago… And, I see this as a friendly reminder to revisit The Women Led Economy™.
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