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PI Window on Business Segment to Address the FTC’s Question “How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?”
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 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 . . […]
Emptoris Version 8 and the 10% Solution (An Empower 2009 Commentary)
October 2, 2009
In June I had the opportunity to talk with AMR’s Mickey North-Rizza on the PI Window on Business Show. Titled “Taking Measure of an Acquisition,” the main focus of the segment was to review what was then the recent Emptoris acquisition of Click Commerce. A move I might add that had many industry pundits scratching […]
IACCM World Recovery Report Now Available
October 1, 2009
During our PI Window on Business 90-Minute Special yesterday guest panelist and IACCM CEO Tim Cummins announced that the IACCM World Recovery Report would be released for general distribution within 24 hours. Here is the official release notification as well as the direct link to the report itself: IACCM members report improving business conditions in […]
Buy American Policy: Economic Imperative or Popular Opinion?
October 1, 2009
In today’s PI Window on Business Show I had a brief interview with Canada’s Trade Minister Stockwell Day that simplified a complex issue . . . Underneath the complexities of the Buy American debate is a simple question . . . now that Canada has closed the Congressional loophole that justified locking Canadian business out […]
Procurement Insights 
October 11, 2009
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