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Huawei expands operations in Europe

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · October 03, 2016 11:11 AM · 1 reaction

Heavyweight Chinese inverter manufacturer Huawei Solar announced an expansion of its European Supply Center, with a new inverter production facility in Eindhoven, Netherlands, which the company hopes will help it service its European customers with better efficiency and flexibility.

As Chinese PV companies continue to consolidate their position as the global force in solar manufacturing, one of the country’s leading string inverter manufacturers has announced an expansion of its European production facility. Huawei uses its European Supply Center in Eindhoven, Netherlands, to service forty countries in the European, Central Asian and Russian market, and believes this expansion will be able to add further value to its business in those regions.

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Moncton lands new rail car manufacturing plant

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · October 03, 2016 10:55 AM · 1 reaction

News of a major influx of jobs for Moncton spilled out not from a government announcement but an exclusive report by Radio-Canada on Thursday, with an American-based company saying it will begin producing rail cars at the city's Hump Yard.

Radio-Canada reports Miami-based ARS Canada Rolling Stock plans to start production of grain hoppers, box cars and TC-117 rail cars in Moncton, saying it will create 200 jobs in the first phase of production.

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Shanghai stop for Eindhoven electric motorbike team

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 26, 2016 5:26 PM · 1 reaction

A group of Dutch students have arrived in Shanghai on a world tour within 80 days aiming to demonstrate what electric motorbikes are capable of achieving.

Their vehicles are claimed to be the world’s first electric touring motorbikes, developed by the STORM Eindhoven team comprising 24 students from Eindhoven University of Technology, with an average age of 22 years.

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CapTech Announces Expansion into Columbus, Ohio Market

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 26, 2016 5:09 PM · 1 reaction

National management and IT consulting firm CapTech announced today that it has expanded its presence in the Midwest with the opening of a new office in Columbus, Ohio. CapTech is now located in 11 major markets across the United States.

Over the past ten years, the company, who employs more than 600 consultants enterprise-wide, has quadrupled in size. In Columbus, they are creating jobs for top technology and management consulting talent, and expect to add over twenty-five new positions over the next two years. Consulting Magazine currently ranks CapTech #6 on their list of Best Firms to Work For.

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Latino Business Leaders and Millennial Entrepreneurs Join Forces at 37th Annual California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Convention

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 21, 2016 12:30 PM · 1 reaction

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC), the premier organization promoting the development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and emerging Hispanic businesses in California, kicks off the 2016 Annual Convention in Riverside, CA, September 21st to 23rd at the Riverside Convention Center.

Innovation Starts Here is the theme of the 37th Annual Conference. The three day convention will focus on new innovations sparking the creativity of entrepreneurs throughout California, technologies transforming industries, and recognizing Hispanic millennials and Latinas who are forging their own paths in business.

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Hsinchu is the happiest place in Taiwan: Survey

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 21, 2016 12:23 PM · 1 reaction

Hsinchu City scored the highest this year on a happiness index ranking the cities and counties of Taiwan.

The city also improved the most of the 22 counties and cities, from 10th last year to first in this year's survey, the results of which were released Tuesday.

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A Diversified Economy Cushions Columbus, Ohio, From Downturns

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 21, 2016 12:18 PM · 1 reaction

Columbus has become a nearly recession-proof hub of Ohio. Ohio State University, state and local government, insurance and retail are the central spokes of the city's economy, which at a glance looks remarkable.

"In a service economy Columbus was destined to do better, much better than places with smokestack industry," says David Stebenne, a professor of history and law at Ohio State. Columbus has a set of built-in advantages, including a countercyclical set of employers — insurance, government and the university. "Even in bad times insurance is insurance," he says.

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Lyft to establish regional headquarters in Arlington

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 21, 2016 12:12 PM · 1 reaction

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Ride-hailing company Lyft is establishing a regional headquarters in Arlington that will create 32 new jobs.

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Ignite Fredericton Launches Export Accelerator

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 16, 2016 3:49 PM · 1 reaction

SAINT JOHN – Ignite Fredericton has launched Atlantic Canada’s first export accelerator.

Export Igniter is designed to help export ready companies find opportunities, navigate the international business business, and help jump start their export sales. The program is a result of a year of consultation and planning and is being executed in collaboration with University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and OpportunitiesNB.

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Punches of Steel in New Taipei City

Posted on News & Media by Victoria Krisman · September 16, 2016 12:21 PM · 1 reaction

When Lu Tsung-yung (盧聰勇) held the first Robot Boxing Competition five years ago, more than 40 of the 62 constructions couldn’t even walk successfully.

“Basically, if you could even make your robot take a step, you won your round,” Lu laughs.

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