Although the use of solar power is gaining traction throughout many industries, it’s still mostly uncharted territory for commercial businesses. The problem with most solar power panels is that they’re better suited for ground usage — which can be an issue for office buildings and high-rises. Up until now, solar power “trackers” have been used mainly for farmland. These trackers are able to move solar panels throughout the day and ensure they face the sun, thus rendering them much more … Continue reading “Solar Power Trackers Boost Energy and Lower Costs for Commercial Businesses”
Millennials can never seem to get it right. They invent pumpkin spice lattes, but get shot down when they post an Instagram of their morning’s brew. They are staying in college for longer, but their fields of study are not deemed practical like the previous generation. Oh, and their contributions to the economy are dividing the nation. On one side of the spectrum, Americans believe Millennials are innovators and courageous in their career paths. Even presidential candidate Hilary Clinton described … Continue reading “”
IPO Market Predicted to Pick Up in 2017
Posted on September 15, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured Leave a comment on IPO Market Predicted to Pick Up in 2017The IPO market has been relatively slow throughout 2016, but it’s predicted to stabilize — or even increase — in 2017. Experts are saying that the upcoming presidential election, along with interest rates and some issues stemming from Brexit earlier this year, are to blame for the downturn in the initial public offering market. The market is down 71% year over year. Only 11 companies went public during the first quarter of 2016, and overall, just 75 IPO deals … Continue reading “IPO Market Predicted to Pick Up in 2017”
OSHA Slams Tyson With Massive Fees For Lack of Workplace Safety Measures
Posted on September 1, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured News Leave a comment on OSHA Slams Tyson With Massive Fees For Lack of Workplace Safety MeasuresOSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has recently fined Tyson Foods, the country’s largest poultry food processor, with more than $263,000 in fines after a conveyor belt in Tyson’s Center, Texas, caught and dragged an employee’s finger into a deboning machine immediately amputating the finger. After the incident, OSHA started to inspect the facility and found 15 serious workplace safety violations, as well as two repeated violations. According to OSHA reports, some examples of the infringements on workplace safety … Continue reading “OSHA Slams Tyson With Massive Fees For Lack of Workplace Safety Measures”
Rapid Industry Changes Could Leave Auto Heavyweights in the Dust
Posted on August 19, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured News Leave a comment on Rapid Industry Changes Could Leave Auto Heavyweights in the DustInnovations in production have allowed countless auto manufacturing processes such as the validation of first parts in the production part-approval process to be completed with more efficiency and accuracy. However, that doesn’t mean everything is fine in the auto industry. Despite positive signs, some heavyweight manufacturers are getting desperate. With a little help from steady economic recovery, low interest rates, and depressed gas prices, 2015 set an all-time record in auto sales for the first time in 15 years. In … Continue reading “Rapid Industry Changes Could Leave Auto Heavyweights in the Dust”
Home Energy Renovation Opportunity Receives Federal Endorsement for Energy-Efficiency Projects
Posted on August 18, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured News Leave a comment on Home Energy Renovation Opportunity Receives Federal Endorsement for Energy-Efficiency ProjectsProperty Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) has helped homeowners improve their property for years, despite financial hurdles. In July, PACE earned its first Federal endorsement after the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) decided to work with PACE homes to provide homeowners with more ways to improve their homes. On average, a homeowner should spend between one and four percent of their home’s value every year on repair expenses and maintenance. For a homeowner living in a $200,000 home, that’s at least $2,000 … Continue reading “Home Energy Renovation Opportunity Receives Federal Endorsement for Energy-Efficiency Projects”
Etsy Dominated Earning Estimates, Even in the Face of Competition From Amazon
Posted on August 8, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Business Leave a comment on Etsy Dominated Earning Estimates, Even in the Face of Competition From AmazonIt seems that Etsy entrepreneurs and investors are doing incredibly well, as the company has seen significant increases in a strong Q2 2016 report. The most recent report has only further solidified the company’s place as one of the best online marketplaces for artisan sellers and smaller online merchants. The report showed such positive feedback that experts are urging companies to look to Etsy as a model building boutiques focused on artisan goods with sustainable revenue. Other figures in the … Continue reading “Etsy Dominated Earning Estimates, Even in the Face of Competition From Amazon”