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Zilog announces closure date for Nampa, ID plant

The closing, which will put 147 employees out of work

Environ Inc. plans super-efficient ‘green energy’ plant in Idaho

An Idaho company is looking for sites to build a "green energy" plant that it says can produce 10 times as much energy as a typical anaerobic digester. And it’s trying to drum up some interest locally.

Web site can help your company leave lasting impression

CafePress.com is designed for businesses that already have a Web site and want to sell logoed merchandise. The company will even set up the Web site for you.

Denver Mayor Displays Art To Promote City’s Creativity

"Enhancing the cultural scene in Denver improves the quality of life for citizens. That’s one of our primary goals. As an accessory benefit, [the arts] make this city more attractive to creative workers and the companies that employ them. Galleries and music venues aren’t the only reason a company would open an office here, but they play a role.

How to Find a Hit as Big as Starbucks

I think it would be arrogant for me to say Starbucks has cracked the code on how every company in America should market or build its brand, but what I am saying is that traditional marketing and traditional brand building have become obsolete.

Power Shift – Users gain flexibility and influence with new software pricing models

The large amount of licensed but unused software is a key indicator that the perpetual model needs fixing, says IDC analyst Mizoras Konary. It’s also evidence of a glaring gap between the cost of software and its value to the customer. "Everybody recognizes some pretty big changes need to take place," she says.

Supporting Entrepreneurial Visions- How well is your commuity doing?

It is no secret that the largest job creation in the country comes from small businesses and entrepreneurial efforts. Do the economic developers in the community you plan to start your business in truly understand this?

Women’s Economic Status in the States: earnings highest in District of Columbia – lowest in Montana and South Dakota

Although women have made
gains in all these areas in past decades, they still earn
less, are less likely to own a business, and are more likely
to live in poverty than men across the states.

Should Regional Policies Try To Promote Clustering?

"It is possible to create successful clusters. The initiatives work best in areas where there are good conditions for enterprise. But you have to be clear about precisely what it is the market cannot provide before you start. Unfortunately the cluster branch is among many things a last place of refuge for old Marxists and people who see local initiatives as an alternative to a globalised world."

What Do Entrepreneurs Pay for Venture Capital Affiliation?

In the minds of entrepreneurs working to grow their fledgling technology companies, the intangibles brought to the table by their investors – experience and contacts – often are worth a lot more than money itself