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NASPO 2009 Survey of Purchasing Practices Provides an Interesting Lens Through which to View a Buy American Exemption
I just today received my copy of The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) 2009 Survey of State Government Purchasing Practices. As the opening page of the report indicates, “the information contained within the CD-ROM is an invaluable tool” provided to assist NASPO’s partners and constituents in gaining a better “understanding” of the “nature […]
IACCM Top Companies In Negotiation 2009 Report Now Available
October 12, 2009
IACCM recently asked its members to nominate the companies that they admire most for their negotiation capabilities. This worldwide survey resulted in the nomination of hundreds of companies with the top 100 being selected through the process. You can access the results of the IACCM Top Companies in Negotiation 2009 Report through the Interactive Viewer […]
PI Window on Business Segment to Address the FTC’s Question “How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?”
October 11, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) announces that it will hold two days of public workshops on December 1 and 2, 2009, to examine the Internet’s impact on journalism in newspapers, magazines, broadcast television and radio, and cable television. The Internet has changed how many consumers receive news and altered the advertising landscape. Low […]
Strategic Sourcing: Emerging Practices & Supplier Discovery and Visibility Groups Launched
October 11, 2009
Social networking has redefined how we interact and do business. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the way associations and information sources are attempting to transform themselves into real-time, globally connected intelligence providers. It is an important step as professionals are looking for a collaborative forum that extends beyond the mere provision of […]
Seven Steps to Success: Jumpstart Government Contracts (A Buy American Perspective)
October 10, 2009
When the details of a new Buy American deal on the Stimulus is announced for Canada, YES, it will make a difference for the hundreds of Canadian companies that have decades-old relationships as trusted suppliers to state and local buyers — particularly in construction, wastewater, and HVAC. When new rules come out, expect a lot […]
(A LinkedIn Question) Video Killed The Radio Star… But Will It Save Print Media?
October 8, 2009
The true power of social media which of course includes social networking is the medium’s ability to disseminate and stimulate dialogue across a vast network both quickly and conveniently. Having just completed a series of posts and corresponding interviews with individuals such as Blog Talk Radio’s Director of Programming Philip Recchia and bestselling author Shel […]
A Buy American Exemption: The Maine View with Candidate for Governor Matt Jacobson
October 8, 2009
“My vision is for Maine to compete and win in this new economy. We will build strong communities that attract jobs and families, providing choice and opportunity to our workers. We will create an economic climate in Maine that is world class and competitive with other states and the global economy. Maine can be a […]
A Buy American Exemption and the Opportunity for Suppliers
October 6, 2009
In the September 30th PI Window on Business Buy American Special I had a brief interview with Canada’s Trade Minister Stockwell Day that simplified a complex issue (Note: here is the Direct Link to my interview with Canada’s Trade Minister Day) Underneath the complexities of the Buy American debate is a simple question . . […]
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October 14, 2009
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