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Mimis Cafe® Announces Official Grand Opening in Frederick, MD.

November 18, 2009 by Allison Davis  
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IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mimis Cafe, the All Day Fresh Cafe, has opened the doors to its newest location in Frederick, Md. and invites the local community to a special “Meet Me at Mimi’s” celebration on Thursday, December 3. The first 75, 18 year-and-older guests in line that morning will be awarded $3,000 in gift cards, ranging from $25 to $100, beginning at 9 a.m. The Frederick Chamber of Commerce will be on-hand to help with the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Gues

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China Travel Trends-Reaching the Chinese Travel Market Online …

November 10, 2009 by Lex Egerton  
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The Ministry of Commerce is drafting a motion to lower China’s tariffs imposed on luxury import goods in an effort to boost sales revenue of the country’s luxury market, the International Finance News reported Thursday. …

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Mimis Cafe® Brings All Day Fresh Cafe to Stockton, Calif.

November 2, 2009 by  
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IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mimis Cafe, the All Day Fresh Cafe, announces the official grand opening of its new location in Stockton, Calif. To celebrate, Mimis Cafe will hold a special “Meet Me at Mimi’s” event on November 5 and award $3,000 worth of gift cards to the first 75, 18-year-and-older guests in line. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. with Stockton Chamber of Commerce officials. Mimis Cafe gift cards ranging from $25 to $100 will be distribut

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Bangladesh’s Apex Trade Body Inks Deal With Meghalaya For Nursing College

November 2, 2009 by Allison Davis  
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Siddique Islam – AHN Correspondent Dhaka, Bangladesh (AHN) – The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the country’s apex trade body, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Meghalaya, a northeastern India state. A nursing training college with international standards will be established in Bangladesh under the MoU, according to a press release issued. Detailed reports outline how a seven-member delegation led by FBCCI President Annisul Huq visited Meghalaya, Guwahati and Kolkata on October 26-30. President of India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abdul Matlub Ahmad was also part of the delegation. During the visit, organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce the delegation had meetings with the top officials from Meghalaya and Guwahati. They discussed infrastructure difficulties, banking problems and connectivity issues. The business leaders from both sides also discussed the possibility of forming of a task-force, consisting of FBCCI and other trade organizations to carry forward the issues of  the region’s initiatives. During their visit the FBCCI delegation also met with the leaders of the Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BNCCI) in Kolkata. FBCCI President Annisul Huq at the meeting with the BNCCI leaders emphasized the need for larger export from Bangladesh to India to reduce the huge trade gap between the two countries. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved

Durable Goods Orders Rise After August Drop

October 28, 2009 by Allison Davis  
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Melvin Baker – AHN Reporter Washington, D.C. (AHN) – Orders for durable goods made in the U.S. rose 1 percent in September, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. It was the fourth increase in the past six months. The climb came after a 2.6 percent decrease the previous month and met expectations of analysts. Demand for military aircraft led orders for transportation equipment, which rose 1.1 percent. Orders fell for commercial planes and automobiles. Excluding military equipment, orders increased 0.5 percent, the fifth month of gain in the past six. Shipments of non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft fell 0.2 percent, while orders were up 2 percent. On an annual basis, orders are up 11 percent for the quarter. Inventories decreased for the ninth consecutive month, by 1 percent. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved

Bangladesh’s Business Delegation Heads To Northeastern India

October 26, 2009 by  
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Siddique Islam – AHN Correspondent Dhaka, Bangladesh (AHN) – A 12-member Bangladeshi business delegation left Dhaka on Monday for Meghalaya and Guwahati of India aiming to boost bilateral trade activities between the two countries. President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Annisul Huq is leading the delegation while members of India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) also included. During its five-day visit, the delegation will hold meetings with the deputy chief minister and the minister for border trade of Meghalaya. The delegation will also meet secretaries, customs officials and business leaders of the two Indian northeastern provinces. The country’s apex trade body leaders will seek necessary support from the Indian counterpart regarding Bangladesh’s export and other relevant matters, a FBCCI press statement said in Dhaka on Monday. “The private sector leaders will also urge the Indian business community to go for joint venture specially in the mineral based industry. They will also discuss about connectivity and direct air and road link between Bangladesh and those Indian provinces,” the FBCCI added. The FBCCI delegation is also scheduled to meet the leaders of the Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BNCCI) in Kolkata on October 30 this year. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved

Annual Luncheon Awards Philadelphia’s Leaders in Multicultural Hospitality

October 20, 2009 by  
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–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC): WHO:   Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell (Award Recipient) Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Cheryl McClenney-Brooker, Philadelphia Museum of Art (Award Recipient) John J. Kroll, Keating Hospitality (Award Recipient) Varsovia Fernandez, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Award Recipient) Willie F. Johnson, PRWT Services, Inc. (Award Recipient) William Wilson, MAC Chairman   WHAT: The Philadelphi

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The Best of New York City

March 26, 2009 by Allison Davis  
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New York City is the largest city in the United States. The New York metropolitan area ranks among the world’s most populous urban areas. It is a leading global city, exerting a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. The city is also an important center for international affairs, hosting the United Nations headquarters.

Located in the city are some of the world’s best restaurants, bars, museums, parks, along with some of the best entertainment sectors you will ever find.

Search through New York 10 to find the best that the city has to offer.  Click here to visit The New York 10.