Industry backs royalties to mining regions
INDUSTRY has cautiously welcomed the idea of a greater share of royalties going back to mining regions. But Queensland Resources Council chief Michael Roche has warned he doesn't want to see

Pending home sales rise 5.2 percent in July
Pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose unexpectedly in July, an industry group said on Thursday, suggesting a tax credit-related housing market decline was close to bottoming.

Construction association calls for urgent investment
The Danish Construction Association has suggested developing a national plan of action to prevent future floods after cloudbursts.

The Global Association for Contact Center Best Practices & Networking
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Not Guilty by Association: AIA Launches ExpertBail, Building Trust and Understanding in a Misunderstood Industry
The title of bail bond agent has often been associated with criminals, especially by those who are unfamiliar with the judicial system. However, one industry leader is holding agents to its own high standards and thereby challenging public perception. Â AIA, an alliance of the surety bail industry's leading companies , has launched The ExpertBail Network in an effort to assist consumers in ...

Building a Better Future for Florida Youth
ST. PETERSBURG - Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), announced two new construction trades training programs for Pinellas County youth as part of Youth Build Pinellas and the newly opened Pinellas Job Corps Center.

Bedbug fears put bite on the hotel industry
Boston's luxurious Eliot Hotel offers its guests perks such as free use of a sports club and a complimentary shoeshine. But one recent guest thought she saw a little something extra that was not on the list of amenities: a bedbug in her bed. Boston - Hotel - New York City - Travel and Tourism - Lodging

Brazil's property boom
After years of building for others, Sergio has bought his own home

AWWA Announces New Customer Service Certificate Program: Train-The-Trainer
On October 18-22, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will host the second Train-the-Trainer seminar for its popular Customer Service Certificate Program in Denver, CO. This three course seminar will provide valuable training to water industry professionals who elect to become approved trainers of AWWA's Customer Service Certificate Program.

Mobile Marketing Association Announces Repositioning
The MMA today announced a repositioning to enhance the MMA's effectiveness at the global, regional and national levels, and to create additional membership benefits. The repositioning is based on feedback from a survey of members and non-member companies, across four regions, representing all players in the mobile marketing value chain; on a global market assessment, its challenges and its ...