Approximately 500 residents of Powell, Wyoming, invested in Powell Mercantile, a large retailer. |
When the last department store in Powell, Wyoming, closed its doors,
townspeople were faced with a couple of choices--drive more than an
hour-and-a-half north to Billings for clothes and shoes or go to the
nearest Wal-Mart 20 miles away in Cody. Instead, they took matters into
their own hands and opened Powell Mercantile in 2002. |
News
WE WON AGAIN
In continuation of MCAEE Legal department good tradition we started New
Year with winning an action. On the 5th
January, 2009, Head of MCAEE Legal department, «Femida»
laureate winner Vadim Borodulya
advocated Supreme Economic Court interests of MCAEE partner enterprise «Binforce»
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CONGRATULATION!
Dear friends!
Happy New 2009 Year!!!
On the eve of 2008 the Government of the Republic of Belarus was approved the plan of the most important acts that must be done for liberalization of conditions of realization of economic activities. Despite not all the measures, assumed by the State for more convenient conditions of private initiative can lead to optimal result they are the straight confirmation that the dialog between business society and Government, initiated by us in cooperation with other leading business associations during the realization of National Platform of business, continue to develop. We want to wish You, with optimism, that always was the distinguishing feature of our members, that such a cooperation would reach new, more high level, approaching our Country for successful solution of the Belarusian business problem.
Happiness, good health, welfare to all of You!!!
THE CHOICE OF THE YEAR!!!
WINNERS OF 15 NOMINATIONS IN 2008
On the 30th of December,
2008 scientific-research center of Mises, AC «Strategy» represented nominees and
winners in 15 categories according the results of social-economic development
of Belarus in 2008. The choice of nominees was based on macroeconomic, financial,
statistic analysis of the Economic condition, character of changes of the Legal
base, actions of State Cabinets and aftereffects of these actions and also
those tendencies, that more brightly showed themselves this year and will have
significant aftereffects in the following one. (More details
on our Russian page) www.liberty-belarus.info
Photo: Minsk, cafe «Valeria».
Head of scientific-research center of Mises L. Zaiko and
director of AC «Strategy» J. Romanchuk represents the nominees and winners of
15 nominations in 2008.
An Analysis of Small Business Patents by Industry and Firm Size
This study is the third in a series that examines small business patent activity. The authors created a database of 1,293 technology firms with 15 or more patents issued between 2002 and 2006. These firms are designated as innovative firms because of their high level of patent activity. Using this database, the authors analyze the relative strengths of small and large technology businesses, including information such as the industry and technology within which the firm patents and the importance of the patent. The results demonstrate that small businesses that innovate are indeed special and that the technology they create helps define the cutting edge in a number of industries. The report presents a convincing case that small firms in emerging industries are one of the greatest engines of American economic growth. sba.pdf
2009 CIPE YOUTH ESSAY COMPETITION
As part of CIPE’s ongoing effort to reach out to young people, we are pleased to announce the 2009 Youth Essay Competition. The competition is an opportunity for youth around the world to get involved in a global civic discussion on issues that concern them. The contest is open to young people ages 18-30 and has three general topics: Citizenship in a Democratic Society, Educational Reform and Employment Opportunities, and Entrepreneurship & Leadership. Essays should be 2,000-4,000 words in length and must be submitted by March 1, 2009. Please visit www.cipe.org/essay for more information. CIPE is offering a $1,000 honorarium for the winners, and will publish the top three winning essays via its Economic Reform Feature Service, which is distributed to more than 3,000 subscribers.
Essay topics and questions:
- Citizenship in a Democratic Society
What needs to be done to develop a sense of citizenship in young people and help them realize their role in a democratic society?
- Educational Reform and Employment Opportunities
How can you reform your country’s education system so that graduates have the necessary skills for employment in the public and private sectors?
- Entrepreneurship and Leadership
What needs to be done in your country to provide youth with the opportunity to become entrepreneurs and/or leaders in their communities?
We would appreciate you passing this along to anyone you think might be interested in participating or to others who work with international youth programs. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript..
Some comments from a few of the 2007 Winners:
“I entered the competition as a means of drawing attention and
creating awareness to the need to constantly interact with the youth so as to
identify their challenges, potentials, and visions for self-development.”
Chinwe
Miriam Onwubiko – Nigeria
“Along with all the flashing stories of “India is
booming” with 9% GDP growth, I have seen, first hand, the plight and
difficulty of my young friends in getting a decent job after finishing higher
education and their despair and frustration, which sometimes lead to many
negative outcomes. This essay contest came as a wonderful medium to express my
opinions and views on this issue and prompted me to write about them.”
Tirthajyoti
Sarkar – India
BUSINESS SESSION V.KARYAGIN WITH PETR PROKOPOVICH
On the 31st of October, Chairman of the PA MCAEE and Chairman of the Supreme Coordinative Council V. Karyagin met with the Board Chief of National Bank of the Republic of Belarus Petr Prokopovich.
CONTACT-COOPERATION EXCHANGE WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF TAIWAN ENTERPRISES
On the 23rd of October, Chairman of the Supreme coordinative council of Association of legal entities “Republican confederation of entrepreneurship” and Chairman of PA “Minsk Capital association of entrepreneurs and employers” Vladimir Karyagin had a speech on the session of contact-cooperation exchange with representatives of 35 Companies from Taiwan – producers and importers of various groups of goods.
YOU LOSE, SOROS WINS
Have you ever wondered why billionaires like George Soros financially support politicians who say they will "increase taxes on the rich"?
IV INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "BANK, CAPITAL AND INVESTMENTS FOR BUSINESS AND REGIONS"
(Republic of Belarus, Minsk, December 2-5, 2008)
Main purposes: consolidation of cooperation of Belarusian banks with foreign banks, professional engagement and interaction between banks and end enterprises, attracting the attention of banks and business-society for advantages of interregional cooperation, possibilities to invest in realization of regional programs and projects, experience exchange, discussions of actual problems of banking sector development in modern world.