May 25, 2011, WASHINGTON, (Coal Geology) – Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, told a group of political, business, and development leaders that supporting farming families in developing countries is critical to overcoming poverty and hunger. “I came here today to join those calling on the U.S. and other countries to [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Global News category.
Thirty-three million Americans are expected to celebrate the Easter holiday
April 13, 2011, WASHINGTON, (Coal Geology) – Thirty-three million Americans are expected to celebrate the Easter holiday by dining out, according to new research from the National Restaurant Association. Lunch and dinner are the most popular meals for Easter celebrations, and when it comes to must-have food, more than half of consumers say they will [...]
UK Still Lags Behind Other Markets as Government Approval Ratings Fall
April 12, 2011, LONDON, (Coal Geology) -Escalating global inflation is the biggest challenge to businesses struggling to recover from the economic downturn, according to the latest Global Economic Conditions survey of finance professionals by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). The survey of more than 2,300 accountants in March 2011, the largest ever undertaken [...]
Banks to Play Pivotal Role As Companies Shift Focus to Expansion,
April 12, 2011, WASHINGTON, (Coal Geology) – As the economy recovers and multinational corporations shift their focus to expansion, corporate treasurers are directing their attention to the development of optimal bank relationships. As a result, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) has launched its first survey on the critical topic of bank relationship management. The [...]
Get A Prepaid Card for Occasional Use With No Monthly Fees: Less Expensive Alternative to a Checking Account
April 12, 2011, SAN RAMON, Calif.,(Coal Geology) – AccountNow, Inc., one of the nation’s largest and most innovative prepaid debit card companies, now offers the nation’s estimated 80 million consumers who are financially underserved the convenience of a traditional bank account along with the flexibility of true pay-as-you-go pricing. The Bancorp Bank, well respected for [...]
