In this video published by NBC Connecticut, Mystic Aquarium director of education and conservation MaryEllen Mateleska talks about single use plastic bags and the impact they have on the environment. This impact is becoming of greater interest to the community at large.
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Small NY-Based Businesses: Trajectory
How do small businesses fare in New York? One often hears about crippling office rental spaces, harsh competition and other potential obstacles, but what are the advantages, if any? Here we take a look at some of the good reasons for opening a New York based business…even from one’s home. Hostess of Real Life Cooking …
New Jersey: Enhancing Transportation Options
Improvements in transportation are being made for New Jersey residents. With a new ferry service and additional grant funding for enhancement in road services, there should be good news for commuters and locals moving around the region. Ferry service is being brought to Newport, Jersey City. The service – that will run between Newport and …
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Eye Openers in New Jersey: What to “Watch”
Esco Optics Inc. has just opened a new branch in Oak Ridge, N.J. The optical manufacturer is expanded its presence in the area and the new office will be known as Esco North. According to Business Development Manager, Ron Schulmerich: “This is exciting for everyone involved. As a top optics provider, this office gives us …
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Cara Therapeutics Stock Sale
Cara Therapeutics just closed on Monday with a $145.5 million stock offering. This is their third major public offering in the last 2.5 years and they plan to use the proceeds to fund the work they are doing on a new drug they are submitting to the FDA for Korsuva injections. The funding will help …
Unemployment Levels Keep Dropping
Certainly great news for anyone living in or near New Jersey – the unemployment rate for June indicates a record low of 3.5%. These statistics come from the state Labor and Workplace Development Department, which announced the findings for the month on Thursday. It’s the lowest monthly rate that they’ve seen since they started keeping …
Dow Jones Rallies After US Lifts Huawei Restrictions
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained almost 200 points on Tuesday, reaching 25,877. The S&P 500 ended the day at 2,864, after growing by 0.9%. The tech sector did even better, posting a 1.2% climb for the day. Nasdaq also showed strong movement up, rising by 1.1% to 7,785. Analysts believe the market was reacting …
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Flight Centre Buys 25% Share in The Upside Travel Company
Flight Centre, the world’s largest travel agency and ASX-listed company, purchased 25% of The Upside Travel Company. The company did not disclose how much they paid, but Flight Centre is now the largest single shareholder of Upside. Flight Centre anticipates that Upside’s unique tech platform will add value to its Corporate Traveler brand. They look …
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New York Firms Rebranding
It’s more than a name obviously but when a successful company changes it, one has to wonder why. New York & Company – the successful corporate women’s apparel firm – will soon become RTW Retailwinds next Monday. As part of its rebranding move, this will be the name under which it will be traded on …
Tech Success in NYC
As Sam Natapoff recently explained in an article in Salon, “Fifteen years ago, New York City was a tech afterthought.” A lot has changed though over the last decade and a half with it being ranked as “the second highest performing startup ecosystem in the world after Silicon Valley.” Statistics show that New York City …