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Investing in MindsBuilding a Better Economy Through Education
“History shows that the nations that do best are the ones that invest in the education of their people.”-Barack Obama The foundation—and future—of any industrialized country lies in developing a...

The Crossroads for Business, Life, and LocationIredell County, North Carolina
More than 270 years ago, the first European settlers discovered the 574 square miles that would one day make up Iredell County. Attracted by the rich soil, abundant wildlife, and fresh water, they...

Making Your Business BetterPortage Sales
Traditional training programs might work for simple transactional sales, but when you’re building long-term customer relationships that yield $500K deals throughout the year, generic roleplays and...

Building a Better Extrusion IndustryService Center Metals
Virginia-based aluminum extrusion company and billet manufacturing plant Service Center Metals (SCM) has historically been a place where its workers, much like the company itself, can grow their...

New Products, Personnel, Partnerships, and ProcessesMesa Solutions
There have been enormous changes at Mesa Solutions since this Loveland, Colorado-based company was profiled in April 2021 in Resource in Focus. Mesa specializes in the design, manufacture,...

Making the Impossible PossibleAutonics USA
When it comes to simplifying industrial processes by integrating factory and process automation solutions and industrial software, Autonics USA is the name so many have come to trust. One of 13...
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U.S. dollar suffers worst first half in more than half a century
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have caused the U.S. dollar to suffer its worst first half performance in more than 50 years, as currency is being sold off due to his economic policies and...
Del Monte seeks bankruptcy protection
Del Monte Foods, a 139-year-old company regarded for its canned fruits and vegetables, is seeking bankruptcy protection as consumer demand for healthier and more affordable options takes its toll....