Tag: Business

Boeing Statement on U.S. National Transportation Safety Board 787 Investigation

SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) welcomes the progress being made in the 787 investigation discussed today by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington, D.C. The regulatory and investigative agencies in the U.S. and Japan have dedicated substantial resources to these investigations, and we appreciate their effort and leadership.… Continue reading Boeing Statement on U.S. National Transportation Safety Board 787 Investigation

Mayor Menino Releases 2013 Economy Report As Boston Leads Recession-Weary Cities in Rebound

Boston, Jan. 25, 2013 — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the Boston economy has made a full recovery from the Great Recession. New data released by the Boston Redevelopment Authority in its “2013 Economy Report” shows the unemployment rate in Boston has fallen steadily over the last two and a half years. The City… Continue reading Mayor Menino Releases 2013 Economy Report As Boston Leads Recession-Weary Cities in Rebound

How Much Is a Photo of the Iceberg That Sunk Titanic Worth?

RR Auction of Amherst, N.H. is planning an auction of a photo believed to be that of the huge iceberg that sunk Titanic in 1912. It estimates the value of the photo to be in range of $8,000 to $10,000. “Amazing and extremely rare original 9.75 x 8 photo of a uniquely-shaped ‘blueberg’ photographed by… Continue reading How Much Is a Photo of the Iceberg That Sunk Titanic Worth?

Mass. Awarded $720,856 Grant for Export Promotion and Lt. Gov. Murray Announces Third Round of the Brownfields Support Team Initiative

Obama Administration Awards Mass. $720,856 Grant to Assist with Export Promotion BOSTON – December 3, 2012 – The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that Massachusetts was awarded a $720,856 grant from the United States Small Business Administration, which will help enhance international trade opportunities for small businesses.

Fifth Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Opens

November 8, 2012 – The fifth edition of one of Asia’s largest wine fairs opened today and continues through 10 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Some 950 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions are taking part in the fair, open to trade buyers only for the first two days. On… Continue reading Fifth Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Opens

For 160-Year-Old Steinway, Lang Lang Is a Perfect Brand for Expansion in China

By Chen Yingqun (from chinadaily.com.cn) Venerable piano maker that goes back nearly 160 years sees china as an important part of its future. Zhang Yuan, a 26-year-old Beijing resident who has been playing the piano for about 10 years, was on the verge of drooling over the Steinway in front of her. There was an… Continue reading For 160-Year-Old Steinway, Lang Lang Is a Perfect Brand for Expansion in China

$38 Million for 26 New MassWorks Infrastructure Projects Is Announced Today

BOSTON – November 9, 2012 –The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced $38 million for 26 new MassWorks Infrastructure Program grants to support economic development and housing creation throughout the Commonwealth. Through these grants, the Patrick-Murray Administration will partner with cities and towns to make targeted investments in infrastructure such as roadways, streetscapes, water, and sewer to… Continue reading $38 Million for 26 New MassWorks Infrastructure Projects Is Announced Today