Sophocles N. Zoullas to Join 1st Annual Marine Money Geneva Forum
The 1st Annual Marine Money Geneva Forum will take place on Thursday, June 27th at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva. The forum brings together many of the most important…
Good News for Small Businesses
Good news for small businesses. Optimism in this sector has been on the rise, peaking in May. The National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday that is Small Business…
Housing Prices on the Rise: Good Signs for Economy
Home owners may be pleased to learn that home prices have accelerated by the most in almost seven years. The S&P/Case Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas has climbed…
Vehicle Production Group Shutting Down
Vehicle Production Group LLC, the maker of wheelchair-accessible vans, has closed after running out of money. The company produced a six-passenger MV-1 van that ran on compressed natural gas. Investors…
Made in America Makes a Rebound
The pendulum on “Made In America” products and its importance swings a great deal. Twenty years ago, Roger Simmermaker, an electronics technician, wrote a book called “How American Can Buy…
Jan Brewer Vetoed Gold and Silver Measure
In a move that many were watching for its legal precedent, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer just vetoed a measure on Thursday that would have allowed gold and silver to be…
Florida Adopts a Record Spending Plan
Florida may be a place worth watching for states that are still struggling with the recession. Florida legislators just adopted a record $74.5 billion spending plan on Friday at the…
New Adviser at Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz, the venture-capital firm in Silicon Valley, has recently added a new software veteran to its advisers’ list. Kenneth Coleman, 70, will provide advice, mentorship and introductions for Andreesen…
ValueAct Capital Invests $2 Billion in Microsoft
In recent hedge fund news, activist hedge fund ValueAct Capital just took a $2 billion investment in Microsoft. CEO Jeffrey Ubben announced the hedge fund industry investment news at a…
Crowdfunding Taking Off in 2013
Interest in crowdfunding has taken off after President Barack Obama signed the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act (JOBS) a year ago. This act legalized equity crowdfunding, subject to certain new…