Manufacturers’ News, Inc. — Manufacturing employment in Michigan increased two percent in 2013, reports the 2014 Michigan Manufacturers Directory®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, Michigan manufacturers added 13,084 jobs from January 2013 to January 2014, representing a third straight year of gains. MNI… Keep reading →
Public Policy/Government
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources would like to remind Alabama residents and non-residents of the many different ways they can purchase their 2014 Alabama fishing license. Anglers can do this online on the Outdoor Alabama website, by using the Outdoor Alabama mobile application or over the phone by calling 1-888-848-6887. These convenient… Keep reading →
Georgetown University to Launch $5 Million Competition for a More Energy Efficient America
By businesswireGeorgetown University Energy Prize: WHAT: National launch of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a multi-year incentive competition that challenges small- to medium-size U.S. communities to rethink energy use, and implement creative strategies to increase and sustain efficiency. The list of 49 U.S. communities who have signed a Letter of Intent to compete will be unveiled…. Keep reading →
New GEA Report Details Trends and Substantial Growth in the Global Geothermal Market
By businesswireA new report from the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), released today at the organization’s International Geothermal Showcase in Washington, D.C., reveals the international power market is booming, with a sustained growth rate of 4% to 5%. The “2014 Annual U.S. & Global Geothermal Power Production Report” finds almost 700 projects currently under development in 76… Keep reading →
The Consumer Electronics (CE) industry set a new record in 2013 with the responsible recycling of 620 million pounds of electronics in the United States, more than double the total of three years ago, according to the Third Annual Report of the eCycling Leadership Initiative, released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. The Initiative… Keep reading →
Manufacturers’ News, Inc.– Manufacturing employment in Iowa increased one percent in 2013, reports the 2014 Iowa Manufacturers Register®, a manufacturers database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI in 2013, Iowa added 2,114 jobs over the past year. Manufacturers’ News reports Iowa is now home to 5,430 manufacturers… Keep reading →
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has released an upgrade to the highly popular Maryland Practice Driving Test mobile app that includes a Spanish-language version of the test for both the iOS and Android platforms. The Maryland Practice Driving Test is a free and convenient tool to prepare future drivers for the knowledge test required… Keep reading →
As of April 1, 2014, it became more convenient to pay a traffic ticket from your mobile device. Marion Superior Court in partnership with Local Government Online (LoGO) Indiana, a subsidiary of NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) revamped their online traffic ticket payment application to be mobile-friendly, making it easily accessible from a mobile phone or… Keep reading →
This year, it will be easier than ever for residents of Nevada County to pay their property and real estate taxes. The Tax Collector’s Office today announced that it is taking credit card payments, meaning residents can avoid lines at the Collector’s Office and pay their taxes from anywhere with an Internet connection. “We are… Keep reading →
Georgetown University to Launch $5 Million Competition for a More Energy Efficient America
By businesswireGeorgetown University Energy Prize: WHAT: National launch of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a multi-year incentive competition that challenges small- to medium-size U.S. communities to rethink energy use, and implement creative strategies to increase and sustain efficiency. The list of 49 U.S. communities who have signed a Letter of Intent to compete will be unveiled…. Keep reading →