Topic: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Best of TreeHugger: 2010's Most Efficient Cars, Great Condom Ads Banned in the US, and Vertical Biofarm Gas Stations

This week in TreeHugger, we look at the 10 most fuel efficient cars of 2010, and take on the ten biggest gas sinkholes. Also, 10 brilliant condom ads deemed too risque for the U.S., and plans for vertical biofuel farms to be built over existing gas stations.READ»

Schools Cram for Tests, Not the Future: Study

Meant as a reality check on test-driven measures like No Child Left Behind, a new report examines how forward-looking states are when it comes to education. The result: We're all mostly, C and D students.READ»

Big Business in Counterfeit Goods

The U.S. government made more than 13,000 seizures of counterfeit goods in 2007, 1,000 less than in 2006. But the value of those products totaled $196 million, a 27% increase from 2006.READ»

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Why Did Apple Quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?

Earlier today, Apple took a bold stance on climate change by quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. The company joins PG&E, Nike, and Exelon in stepping down from the organization, which is working to stop the Waxman-Markey climate ...READ»

Best of TreeHugger: Talking Innovation with Bill Clinton, Saving the CFL, and Disecting Climate Week

Last week was packed: we sat down to talk climate with Bill Clinton, reported on his eventful Global Initiative, sent dispatches from Climate Week in New York, and somehow found the time to try to save the CFL.READ»

You Can Only Manage What You Measure

Investors and companies should pay attention to the service industry that’s emerging to meet these massive new demands for information. READ»

Six Viral Articles to Make You a Health Care Expert

Whether you think public-option health care is a panacea or a slippery slope, you can't deny that the issue has prompted plenty of dialogue (and, okay, invective.) Rather than keeping up on all the bloviating, here are six viral ...READ»

Team National’s positive attitude is contagious

Team National held its Winter National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, February 19 – 22. Hearing so many wonderful testimonials, awesome lifestyle-changing stories from the top sales leaders, and new developments going on in ...READ»

Building Teams, Building Dreams

Team National’s Platinum Retreat located in North Little Rock, AR, is an investment in the company’s top earners. The 20,000-square-foot facility opened in late December and is custom-designed to hold leadership retreats with ...READ»

Problems at the US Chamber of Commerce -- and what we can learn about managing a crisis of confidence

US Chamber of Commerce is facing a crisis, but doesn't seem to realize that. That's a problem.READ»

See the BIG Picture with Team National, the Sales Field of National Companies, Inc.

South Florida - If you are looking to build a successful business, you cannot afford to miss Team National’s… Winter Nationals 2009 Louisville, KY – Feb 19 – 22 Be in Louisville to experience first hand the excitement ...READ»

Dial in and get fired up with Team National!

We now have a new conference call phone number It is 712-432-9625. Jot it down! Hear live, from our motivational and powerful sales leaders during our Team National Conference Calls. Sunday night – Testimonial Call Monday ...READ»

Team National's Staff to Participate in Humane Society Walk For The Animals

South Florida – Team National’s corporate staff will participate in the 19th Annual Walk For The Animals on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Throughout the year we accept donations in support of great local charities, such as the ...READ»

Team National Donates over $30,000 in Home Furnishings

Little Rock, AR – Team National, a direct-seller of products and services, with thousands of independent marketing directors (IMDs), hundreds in Arkansas alone, made a large furniture donation through their furniture division, ...READ»

Donaldson under the Gun

So SEC Chairman Bill Donaldson is on the hot seat for being too "activist," i.e., trying to do his job. According to today's Wall Street Journal, some big business groups, including the Business Roundtable and the U.S. Chamber of ...READ»

Team National Shows Business and the Consumer How to Get Big Savings

As gas prices hover at $4.00 a gallon causing a huge run up in food, products and services prices, Team National helps business and the consumer by showing them how to save 30-50% on items they are already using in 24 industries through their membership savings package. The Team National membership provides savings in areas like business solutions, technology, communications, jewelry, home furnishings, food, nutritional products, home products and more.READ»

Team National Summer National Early Bird Registration Ends May 6!

South Florida - Team National's Summer National Convention will be held in St. Louis, MO, June 18 - June 21. The early bird registration deadline is Wednesday, May 6!  Don't delay...Go to our website www.bign.com  and click on the events tab and get registered!READ»

State of the Unions

Recently I got in touch with a journalist who was researching a story about how the election of Barack Obama may affect people’s income. I focused on one issue, the laws against wage discrimination. You may recall that, in 2007, the ...READ»

Team National 2009 Presidential Tour Kicks Off May 16 in Orange County, California!

South Florida - Team National's 2009 President's Tour kicks off on May 16, with the first stop in Orange County, California. Team National President & CEO Angela Loehr Chrysler will be on hand along with several of the organization's top sales leaders with words of wisdom and inspiration. This is a perfect opportunity to meet and interact Angela.READ»

Team National Night...Take Me Out To The Ball Game!

South Florida - Team National Night is June 17...in St. Louis...when the Cardinals take on the Detroit Tigers..Come join us! Adding to the excitement and anticipation that's already building for our Summer National Convention, June ...READ»

Team National donates over $400,000 in Nutritionals to Women in Distress

South Florida – Team National’s President & CEO Angela Loehr Chrysler is passionate about giving back, especially on a local level. Team National has 5 charities of choice they regularly pledge funds to. They are Feed the ...READ»

New Products Released at Team National 2008 Grand National Convention In Orlando

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Team National (http://www.bign.com/whatwedo/default.asp) members and guests gathered at the 2008 Grand National Convention hosted by National Companies Inc. (http://bign.com) at the Marriott World Center, ...READ»

It’s Official…Team National’s very own President & CEO is Top Dog!

South Florida – Team National recently participated in the Humane Society of Broward County’s annual “Walk 4 the Animals” in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, FL. We just received official word that Our President & CEO, Angela ...READ»

Team National Night at Busch Stadium Was A Hit!

-St. Louis - Team National Night at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, was in a word...Fantastic!   With over 2,000 of our Independent Marketing Directors filling the stands, our presence was heard and the excitement ...READ»

Jon Huntsman - A Plan for All Seasons

A plan for all seasons: Jon Huntsman Del Marth LUNC IS NOT Jon M. Huntsman's concept of maximizing time. He often skips it, preferring to work through the noon hour exploring opportunities in the free enterprise ...READ»