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Technology Trends
September 1st, 2008

Companies are constantly fighting against the competition. Every company wants to be on top and stand above their competitors. In this day and age this is hard to do this without technology. Many successful companies watch technology trends to make sure they are one step ahead of the competition. According to McKinsey Quarterly on cnetnews.com, there are eight business technology trends to watch:

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Carbon Emissions Tightened
July 1st, 2008

Regulators in Europe, Japan and North America are beginning to clamp down on carbon emissions and auto manufacturers have found themselves in the firing line.

Armed with fuel economy legislation and biofuel mandates, the European and the U.S. are attempting to calm fears over climate change and energy security, according to data from Integer Research LTD. Their hand has recently been strengthened by speculation in the oil market pushing the price of crude oil to US $111 barrel.

Consumer Debt On The Rise
April 7th, 2008

Credit cards and payday loans can provide short-term convenience for some people, but consumers’ shift toward greater debt could have a long-term, negative impact on the U.S. economy, according to analysts.

The 2004 Survey of Consumer Finances showed that the percentage of families holding debt rose from more than 72 percent in 1989 to more than 76 percent in 2004. The median value of the debt more than doubled during that time, from $22,000 to more than $55,000, according to research analyst Kristie M. Engemann and economist Michael T. Owyang in the April issue of The Regional Economist.

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Small Business Lucrative For Financial Institutions
March 17th, 2008

Small businesses generate slightly over half of the nonfarm private gross domestic product in North America, according to an industry report.

The United States is home to more than 26 million small businesses, accounting for $9 trillion in revenues and over $2 trillion in assets. A new report from Packaged Facts, Financial Services for Small Businesses in the U.S., indicates that small businesses can produce up to $350 billion in financial service and product revenues annually, including almost $200 billion in banking and $137 billion in insurance premiums.

Small Business Association: Review, Reform Regulations
March 3rd, 2008

The U.S. Small Business Association, Office of Advocacy, recently announced the Top 10 Rules for Review and Reform.

“The strongest and most compelling cases made our Top 10 list of rules,” said Thomas M. Sullivan, Chief Counsel for Advocacy. “These rules, nominated by small business, need to be reviewed by federal agencies to determine if they are outdated, ineffective, duplicative, or overly complex. Streamlining and updating these regulations will help ease the disproportionate federal regulatory burden placed on small business.”

Grocery Manufacturers Call For Tighter Controls
February 18th, 2008

The Grocery Manufacturers Association recently unveiled its plan for improving control over food safety and food ingredients imported in the U.S.

The plan, “Commitment to Consumers: The Four Pillars of Food Safety,” is designed to protect consumers by strengthening, modernizing and improving food safety regulations on imports.

Biotech Supports FDA On Cloning
February 4th, 2008

A national biotechnology industry group is supporting the FDA in its recent report that cloned meats and milk meet food safety standards.

“BIO strongly supports the FDA’s risk assessment, which concludes that meat and milk products from animal clones and their offspring are safe for human consumption, and are no different from foods from livestock produced through other breeding methods,” said Jim Greenwood, president of CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization.

Late Credit Card Payments Continue Fall
January 21st, 2008

Credit card delinquencies continued to fall during the third quarter of 2007, according to the American Bankers Association’s Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin.

Late payments on credit cards fell 21 basis points to 4.18 percent of accounts in the third quarter (seasonally adjusted).

Grocery Sales Won't Pace With Inflation
January 7th, 2008

Growth rates for six retail formats are not expected to keep pace with inflation, according to The Food Institute. The formats include four grocery retail formats, convenience stores that sell gas and military outlets.

“This is a conservative estimate given that rising energy prices could push the inflation rate even higher,” said Jim Hertel, Senior Vice President of Willard Bishop, who prepared the report.

Workers Critical Of Wage Disparity
December 17th, 2007

Flight attendants across the commercial air travel industry are upset over the widening gap between their pay and executive compensation, according to House testimony.

“I cannot escape the conclusion that executives used the bankruptcy laws to enrich themselves at the expense of workers like me,” Flight Attendant Antoinette Muoneke explained in written testimony to the House Judiciary Submission on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Call Revenues Continue To Fall
December 3rd, 2007

Traditional call revenue is to continuing to decline, while mobile revenues are still growing, according to an industry report from TeleManagment Forum.

The report, “Growth Strategies: Getting the Balance Right,” highlights the need for service providers to pursue a mixture of short-term and long-term revenue growth strategies. The report combines key analysis of data gathered by the TM Forum Business Benchmarking Program with OSS Observer’s revenue and subscriber growth expectations through 2011.

Food Safety Action Plan Unveiled
November 19th, 2007

The Grocery Manufacturers Association recently unveiled “Commitment to Consumers: The Four Pillars of Food Safety,” a proposal designed to protect consumers by strengthening, modernizing, and improving the system governing the safety of food and food ingredients imported into the United States.

“Ensuring the United States has the safest food supply in the world is priority No. 1 for the food and beverage industry,” said Cal Dooley, president and CEO of the association.

“Because we cannot simply inspect our way to a safer food supply, industry can apply its vast knowledge and practical experience along the entire supply chain to prevent problems before they arise. And, under our proposal, a fortified FDA will be right there with us, side by side, to make sure we do it right,” he said.

Constructions Starts Continue Slide
November 5th, 2007

An industry giant predicts that construction starts will continue to decline in 2008.

McGraw-Hill Construction has predicted an overall decline of 8 percent in construction starts by the end of 2007, with another 2 percent drop forecasted for 2008, according to an article in Engineering News-Record.

The reality of the market is more dire than McGraw-Hill predicted only a year ago. The corporation had predicted that 2007 starts would drop only 1 percent, with the single-family home market weakening and other sectors, such as institutional work, remaining steady.

Mexican Truckers On U.S. Roads Questioned
October 22nd, 2007

Federal agencies and teamsters are butting heads on whether Mexican trucks should be allowed be travel within the United States, despite approval from the White House.

The Dept. of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has questioned the safety of Mexican truckers and has ordered the truck to meet standards (as required by law) before operating on U.S. roadways.

The report was ignored, however, when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted permission for trucks from Transportes Olympic of Apodaco, Mexico to begin operating in the U.S. in September.

Retirees Planning To Purchase New Homes
October 1st, 2007

No longer are home buyers purchasing homes they plan on retiring in, meaning movement is certain in the real estate market, according to a real estate industry survey.

A recent survey of home buyers by Fulton Research & Consulting, Inc., showed that more than half of homeowners plan to move when they retire, meaning real estate executives can look to more market inventory.

“When you combine a high intent to move with the very large number of Baby Boomers in or approaching their retirement years, it means increased interest in active adult housing,” says Dan Fulton, president of Fulton Research.

Realtors Applaud FHA Reform
September 17th, 2007

Real estate executives are lauding President George Bush’s support for changes to loan refinancing through the Federal Housing Administration.

“The National Association of Realtors has been advocating regulatory changes to the FHA program to help families keep their homes in light of the decline of the subprime market and impending interest-rate adjustments,” according to the NAR Website.

In mid-August, President Bush signaled his support for such an effort in “making sure that financial institutions like the FHA have got flexibility to help these folks refinance their homes.”

U.S. Chamber Rebuilds America
September 3rd, 2007

A new initiative announced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will spur billions in infrastructure investments, meaning a boom for industrial construction executives and financial and banking executives looking to new investments.

“We’re rapidly running out of capacity, and it’s already costing us jobs, productivity, competitiveness, mobility, and most tragically, innocent American lives,” said chamber president and CEO Thomas J. Donohue. “We must begin now to build a modern and safe infrastructure system. The business community must lead the way to make this happen.”

Donohue announced that the chamber would organize, fund, and lead a multimillion-dollar initiative called “Let’s Rebuild America.”

Health Care Contractors Meeting Demands
August 20th, 2007

Fee-for-service health care contractors are meeting health care demands for Medicare providers, according to a national report providing valuable data to health care executives.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced that 85 percent of respondents in a survey of Medicare health care providers rated contractors between 4 and 6, with 6 being the highest, according to the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey.

The survey included more than 36,000 randomly selected providers, including physicians, suppliers, health care practitioners, hospices, federally qualified health centers, and institutional facilities that serve Medicare beneficiaries across the country.

The Motorist Choice Awards
August 6th, 2007

The Motorist Choice Awards for model year 2007 have chosen Toyota and GM as the year’s best vehicles, bringing good news to automotive executives.

The Motorist Choice Awards are conducted by PRIMEDIA’s IntelliChoice.com and AutoPacific. The Motorist Choice Awards recognize the vehicles that delivered both the highest customer satisfaction and the lowest cost of ownership.

Toyota scored winners in eight segments, including the overall winner – Lexus LS – while GM followed in second with five segment winners, including the Cadillac DTS and GMC Yukon XL.

Agricultural Loans Strong Financial Sector
July 16th, 2007

Agricultural success is closely linked to the financial services provided by the U.S. banking industry, total nearly $28.7 billion yearly.

The American Bankers Association reports that farm credit is on the rise with most of the economic boom coming from loans of under $100,000 to small farms, according to the “Farm Bank Performance” report produced by the association’s Center of Agricultural & Rural Banking.

“Thanks to the banking industry, rural Americans enjoy unlimited opportunities to finance their farms, ranches, businesses, and homes,” said John Blanchfield, director of the Center for Agricultural & Rural Banking. “Banks provide the broadest array of financial products and services to guarantee that rural Americans have access credit when they need it.”

Real Estate Industry Technology
July 2nd, 2007

The Real Estate industry has become increasingly dependent on technology, according to a new survey.

The National Association of Realtors reports that 50 percent of brokers, sales agents, associate brothers, and managers spent more than $1,000 on technology in 2006. Of that, 25 percent reported spending at least $2,000.

“Realtors have invested a lot of time and millions of dollars in building and improving real estate technology, and the demand for additional technology is high,” said Mark Lesswing, NAR senior vice president and chief technology officer.

Pharmaceutical Sales Practices Inefficient
June 18th, 2007

Pharmaceutical sales reps are spending more than 13 hours weekly on internal communications, causing sales executives to take notice and search for more efficient methods.

On average, pharmaceutical sales reps spend 13.7 hours managing e-mail, checking voicemail and talking on a cell phone, according to the research and consulting firm Best Practices, LLC.

About 32 percent (or 4.4 hours) is unnecessary communication, the survey states.

Technology Integration Critical To Banking Industry
June 4th, 2007

Corporate clients expect financial institutions to improve their integration technology services to meet their growing banking needs.

New research from TowerGroup finds that clients require solutions that allow them to select communications protocols, data formats, and security methods to best meet their own requirements and integration capabilities.

To meet these demands in a cost-effective manner, TowerGroup advises that banks must partner with technology providers offering deep expertise in business-to-bank (B2Bank) integration.

Small Business Big Player
May 21st, 2007

Small business generates 50 percent of the private, nonfarm GDP in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

“Small business plays a big role in our economy,” said Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the Office of Advocacy. “This study confirms just how important small business is to our economic growth and prosperity.

“It makes clear that economic policy needs to take into account the needs of small businesses, because those businesses drive our economy,” Moutray said, advising executives across all sectors to take note of small businesses’ role.

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Doctors Bring Millions To Health Centers
May 7th, 2007

Cardiologists alone can generate millions in revenue annually, according to a new national survey of revenues generated for hospitals by doctors.

The survey, conducted by Merrit, Hawkins & Associations, states that a single, full-time invasive cardiologist generates $2.66 million annually for his or her affiliated hospital. A physician will generate about $1.5 million in net revenue for his or her affiliated hospital.

The survey asked hospital chief financial officers to quantify how much revenue a single physician in 17 specialties generated for their hospitals in the last 12 months. This included both net inpatient and outpatient revenue derived from patient referrals, tests, and procedures performed in the hospital.

Employer Initiative Aimed At Fighting Diabetes
April 30th, 2007

A national effort to combat diabetes and stem the rising tide of health care costs has executives at 31 corporations teaming up for the Diabetes Ten City Challenges.

The initiative, organized through the American Pharmacists Association Foundation, with support from GlaxoSmithKline, establishes a voluntary health benefit for employees, their dependents and retirees; provides incentives through waived co-pays for diabetes medications and supplies; and helps people manage their diabetes with help from a pharmacist coach in collaboration with physicians and diabetes educators.

“This is an important and exciting milestone for our program,” said foundation CEO William M. Ellis. “More than 1,000 people already are participating in this innovative employer-based diabetes management program.”

Mature Market Wields Spending Power
April 23rd, 2007

The stereotype of the blue-haired grandmothers rocking while knitting a sweater has been replaced an active “mature market” populace, and executives across the spectrum should take note.

The mature market has replaced the “senior citizen”, and is wielding its power to the tune of $1.6 trillion in spending according “The Mature Market in the U.S.” by Packaged Facts.

The market, which spans from the over 50 crowd well into the 90s, spends $1 trillion on goods and services alone, with Internet spending totaling about $7 billion annually, according to Packaged Facts.

Chamber: Tighten Aviation Control System
April 16th, 2007

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently called on Congress to transform and strengthen the nation’s aviation control system, which includes specific modernization initiatives and the funding needed to support them, as well as time frames for the FAA and other aviation stakeholders.

“The nation’s economy demands a safe, secure, and efficient aviation system,” said Janet Kavinoky, director of transportation infrastructure at the chamber. “The FAA proposal is a starting point for discussion on how to accelerate the modernization of America’s air traffic control system.”

U.S. Hotel Transactions Hot Market
April 9th, 2007

Private equity funds are fueling activity in the U.S. hotel transactions market, including for such well-known companies as Four Seasons and LaQuinta.

“The lingering question on investors’ minds is how to maximize yield in a capital-induced frenzy that continues in the face of lowered revenue growth expectations, increasing upward pressure on operating costs, and questionable exit expectations further out on the investment horizon,” said Scott Smith MAI, vice president in the Atlanta office of PKF Consulting, of the survey.

Vaccine Market Booming
April 2nd, 2007

The pharmaceutical industry is developing new vaccines to prevent or mitigate the effects of diseases across the globe, which will substantially boost market demand.

The worldwide vaccine market is expected to reach more than $10 billion in 2007, according to “Vaccines: The World Market,” a report from the medical market research firm Kalorama Information.

The report states that vaccines are being tested in several areas including for HIV, several forms of cancer, and other diseases including Epstein-Barr virus, Hepatitis C, and herpes.

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Patients Health Literacy Low
March 26th, 2007

Low health literacy is putting patients at risk, an industry group is warning executives in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

“Many Americans have low health literacy, or difficulty understanding medical speak, a problem affecting more than one-third of patients in the U.S. health care system. Those with literacy issues come from all walks of life; however, educational level, nativity, socio-economic status, and elderly age are all associated with lower levels of health literacy,” reports The Joint Commission.

Real Estate Market Ready For Investors
March 12th, 2007

The foreclosure rate is fluctuating in the first of the new year, as Real Estate Executives in some markets are reporting a drop while others are experiencing significant gains.

These fluctuations mark an excellent time for investors to dive into the market.

The real estate firm Default Research reports that in locations like Michigan, Real Estate Executives are experiencing an 8 percent decrease in foreclosures, while Washington state is been hit by a 15 percent increase.

Carpal Tunnel May Be Genetic Condition
March 5th, 2007

A new medical study suggests that carpal tunnel syndrome may be genetic, rather than cause by repetitive use.

“The idea that CTS is related specifically to typing or overuse of the hands in general is pervasive in modern society,” said David Ring, MD, senior author of the study, to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The findings provide important data to human resources directors and could influence treatment options being developed in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

Family Leave Act Remains Complicated Issue
February 26th, 2007

An industry study reports that 4 out of 5 Human Resources Executives do not fully understand their rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

“The fair application of family and medical leave rules is one of the most important challenges and responsibilities facing Human Resource professionals today,” said Susan R. Meisinger, president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management. “Our survey demonstrates that 14 years after the bill was signed into law, the rules – especially those related to the definition of what constitutes a serious medical condition – continue to create more questions than answers.

1 In 5 Workers Job Hunting
February 19th, 2007

With the New Year comes the hunt for a new job with 20 percent of the workforce, according to national survey.

“January is one of the busiest job search months of the year as workers put their New Year's resolutions into action,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of Human Resources at CareerBuilder.com. “Job seekers may have more negotiating power as employers offer sweeter deals to fill productivity gaps and headcount quotas impacted by the Baby Boomers' exit from the work force."

Stock Market Investment Strategies
February 12th, 2007

Stock market investors must develop an action plan to maximize investment opportunities while minimized losses, advises GorillaTrades.com.

A well-devised plan should follow a few basic guidelines, according to GorillaTrades.com:

Be patient when entering new trades as some stocks will show returns over time
Reduce trade risk after a “confirmation day” or time that marks a combination of significant volume and price action
Spread out the portfolio's capital to avoid large capital losses

Workplace Health Plans Help Productivity
February 5th, 2007

Healthier employees give corporations a greater competitive advantages by maintaining a higher level of productivity and lower health-care costs, according to a new book.

Workplace wellness programs that will help workers stay healthy is a must in the wake of rising health-care costs, advises Tom Weede, author of “The Entrepreneur Diet: The On-the-Go Plan for Fitness, Weight Loss and Healthy Living.”

According to Weede, large corporations can realize a nearly $5 savings for every dollar spent on making workers healthier, while small businesses can realize a return by using creative strategies.

Commercial Real Estate Market Growth
January 29th, 2007

The “Commercial Real Estate Outlook” analyzed quarterly date in the office, industrial, retail, multifamily and hospitality sectors.

“We’re setting another record this year for investment in commercial real estate,” said James Marrelli, NAR vice president of commercial real estate. “Institutional investors, pension funds and foreign investors have focused on commercial-grade properties to diversify portfolio assets, with expectations of solid long-term gains.”

Sandwiches Billion-Dollar Business
January 22nd, 2007

Call them what you will – clubs, gyros, melts, po’boys, muffalettas, wraps, or subs – Americans’ love of sandwiches created a market worth more than $121 billion in 2005, according to an industry study.

As varied as the sandwiches themselves are, the outlets where they are purchased are even more diverse. From retail outlets and warehouse clubs to convenience stores, restaurants, and institutions, sandwiches continue to be a dominant force, making up 25 percent of the total U.S. foodservice sales, according to Packaged Foods.

Automation Key To Pharmaceutical Growth
January 15th, 2007

Automation can be the answer for future growth in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors, suggests an industry analysis.

Faced with tighter margins and regulatory issues, automation and software improvements can help pharmaceutical manufacturers produce drugs at a lower cost and at a faster pace, according to Frost & Sullivan’s “Strategic Analysis of the Automation and Software Solutions in the World Pharmaceutical Markets.”

Top 10 Medical Innovations For 2007
January 8th, 2007

The Cleveland Clinic, a leading U.S. medical center, recently published a list of the top 10 medical technologies it Health Care Executives and Medical Device Executives should be on the watch for in 2007.

The innovations named to the list were selected by a panel of Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists, reported the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation:

Convection-enhanced drug delivery: Drug delivery method to administer medication directly to the site where it is needed without exposing the rest of the body to the effects of the medication.
Left Ventricular Assist System: An implantable device that helps the left side of the heart push blood to the aorta. The device can sense when to increase or decrease blood-flow rate.

Medical Record Access Growing Consumer Issue
January 1st, 2007

Consumers are increasingly demanding electronic access to their medical records, according to a new survey released by the Markle Foundation.

“Americans understand that quality of care could improve and costs decrease when their health information is available over the Internet to them and those who care for them. And they are clearly ready to do their part to improve our health care system,” said Zoe Baird, president of the
Markle Foundation.

“It is encouraging to see that so many Americans recognize the opportunity to improve their health care – and their own health – by accessing and using their health information,” said Carol Diamond, M.D., managing director of the Markle Foundation Health Program. “People not only
want to see their medical records, they want to use the information to communicate with their doctors and be more involved in managing their care.”

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Customer Satisfaction Linked To Customer Loyalty Programs
December 25th, 2006

Customer Loyalty Programs are essential to increasing customer satisfaction, according to a sales and marketing expert.

”Increasingly organizations are becoming dissatisfied with their customer satisfaction surveys and turning instead to designing and implementing customer loyalty programs,” said Adam Ramshaw, a director of Genroe. “The reason is simple, after 10 years of running national customer satisfaction surveys, the American Customer Satisfaction Index has, basically, not moved at all.”

New Retail Model: Give To Charity
December 18th, 2006

A recent New York Times articles states that retailers can realize increased revenue by linking their sales efforts with charitable enterprises.

“After decades of treating charity as an afterthought — and using cheap trinkets as an incentive for shoppers to give — retailers across the country are putting philanthropy at the center of their product lines, whether it is clothes, books or shoes,” states a Times article by Michael Barbaro.

This new type of business model can drive sales, while giving charitable ventures much needed capital and exposure.

Banker Association Warns Of Farm Credit System
December 11th, 2006

The Farm Credit Systems needs to be corralled, warns the American Bankers Association in a report presented at an industry conference.

“The Farm Credit System: Lending Everywhere But on the Farm” was released recently at the ABA’s 2006 National Agricultural Bankers Conference in Las Vegas.

”The banking industry has become increasingly concerned since the release of the Horizons project by the Farm Credit Council in January 2006. According to the report, many of the proposals being advanced could harm the very people Congress intended to help when FCS was created 90 years ago – young, beginning and small farmers,” warns the report.

Tax Reform Tops Business Priorities
December 4th, 2006

Tax reform topped the issues facing many corporations, according to a recent annual survey of the nation’s business community.

The “National Business Agenda Survey” of more than 1,140 corporations was conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber asked executives to prioritize the top issues facing them, including Tax/Economic Policy, Legal Reform, Regulatory Reform and Environmental Policy, International Policy, Transportation Infrastructure, Labor/Employee Benefits, Other Federal Government Regulations, Homeland Security, and Work force Issues

Develop Strong Marketing Strategies
November 27th, 2006

Marketing executives need to define “moments of truth” to enhance the business lifecycle, according to a leading industry expert.

“How a marketer interacts with the customers can significantly increase (or decrease) the long-term viability of that relationship. Identifying and anticipating those points of clarify is critical to maintain and grow a profitable customer relationship,” states Joseph Fiochetta, director of strategy for marketing firm Hatre-Hanks.

Compliance Growing Concern
November 20th, 2006

Compliance matters are a growing issue among General Counsel, according to a national study.

The study, as reported in the New Jersey Law Journal, indicates that 86 percent of 169 corporations surveyed in 2005 cited their main concern as “keeping track of company activities that might have legal implications.”

“Such concerns have been heightened by the increasing complexity of regulatory requirements, driven by Sarbanes-Oxley and related laws, along with a series of high-profile trials involving executives and in-house counsel,” according to the Managing Outside Counsel Survey Report, prepared by the Association of Corporate Counsel and Serengeti Law.

Food Products Industry Sees Growth In Boston
November 13th, 2006

The City of Boston is experienced a “rediscovered vitality” in the food products industry as national chain supermarkets realize the city’s growth potential.

Boston-proper has a seven times great concentration of income within its limits than in the suburbs - $257 million per square mile versus $35 million in suburban areas, according to the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

Since the early 1990s, the Boston Redevelopment Authority cites more than 23 major supermarkets consisting of more than 700,000 square feet of new, replacement, or expansion space, have opened in 17 Boston neighborhoods.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Interpol Join Forces To Combat Counterfeiting, Piracy
November 6th, 2006

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a partnership with Interpol, the world’s largest police organization, to combat counterfeiting and piracy across the globe, good news to many executives facing these issues daily.

“The Chamber’s new collaboration with Interpol will allow law enforcement and business to work together to detect and investigate the criminal networks engaged in counterfeiting and piracy globally,” said David Hirschmann, senior vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Counterfeiting and piracy is big business and law enforcement needs the intelligence tools and resources to track down and bring these criminals to justice.”