Make Plans to Attend MED Week 2010

Make Plans to Attend MED Week 2010 Learn About the Power of Relationships with Tribal Nations Even though the focus of MED Week 2010, scheduled for August 23 - 27, 2010 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC, is global in nature, there are still plenty of opportunities to network and partner with Native American businesses.  The Conference is sponsored by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a vital agency within the Department of Commerce and an important driver for opportunities for minority businesses. MBDA worked extensively to incorporate Native Americans in this year's MED Week Program and there are several events that will take place supporting this effort.  Chief among these efforts is the session entitled "The Power of Business in Indian Country" (Thursday, August 26th, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM).  This session will focus on the strategies and advantages of doing business with Tribal nations and Tribal Business Entities. Through joint ventures, investments, mergers and acquisitions there are tremendous opportunities to partner with Native businesses. The panelists will discuss public-based incentives ranging from 8(a) contracting to market-based incentives, tax advantages, favorable business laws, purchasing power, and a brief review of relevant case studies.  Real life examples will be provided on how to develop new and robust business relationships in Indian Country. Opportunities for networking continue at Thursday night's social event - Weaving Relationships in Indian Country at the Hard Rock Café – from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM.  The Hard Rock Café is the renowned and tribally owned international business franchise.  Wind down and enjoy this Business to Business networking mixer with your colleagues, other MBEs, Corporations, Tribes, and the Native American Business community. Click here to be taken to the conference website to see all that will be offered during this exciting week. Don't delay! Space at the conference is limited so click here to register for MED Week, one of the most important conferences you'll attend this year! Minority Business Development Agency 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230

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2010-08-20       The Daily Brief     Dean Baker: When Wall Street Rules, We Get Wall Street Rules AP Dean Baker: The middle class is getting whacked by the Great Recession. Fifteen million people are out of work, another 9 million workers can only find part-time jobs, and millions more have given up looking for work altogether. This pain is infuriating for two reasons. First, this was an entirely preventable disaster; second, we know how to get the economy out of this mess. If this disaster was preventable and we know how to get out of it, why didn't our leaders try to stop it before it happened? Why don't they take the steps necessary now to get the economy moving again? The answer to both these questions is simple; the politicians work for someone else. Click here to read more. Evelyn Leopold: Pakistan: Quick Millions Promised for 'Slow-Motion Tsunami' Compared to the disasters in Haiti and the 2004 Asian Tsunami, the wallets have been slow to open, especially among Islamic nations and China, prompting the U.N. General Assembly to organize a high-level session to reap more pledges. Chrystia Freeland: Globalized Business Cares Little About Left or Right America's business leaders need to figure out how to help America's middle class join the global economic party -- or face a populist backlash which will make Barack Obama look like Milton Friedman. Johann Hari: The Great Management Consultancy Scam -- and How it Could Be Coming for Your Job The recession has given a fresh burst to the fraudulent management consultancy industry, as corporations beg to be told where to apply the leeches. Robert Reich: Why the Unfolding Disaster in Pakistan Should Concern You The U.S. has pledged $150 million to Pakistan's flood victims while we've spent over $100 billion this year on military maneuvers to defeat the Taliban in Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan. This is bizarre and shameful. Brendan Nyhan: Obama Muslim Myth on the Rise Why has the misperception that Obama is a Muslim increased over time? As Republicans and independents view Obama more unfavorably, they're likely to be more receptive to negative information about him, including false claims about his religion.     HuffPost News Israel, Palestine To Resume Peace Talks, Officials Say Obama Administration Defends Lackluster Foreclosure Programs; Says Interest Rates Will Remain Low To Help Housing Market Bill O'Reilly Used To Sell Investment Scam -- WITHOUT His Knowledge Jennifer Aniston & Jon Stewart Remember 90's Date (VIDEO) 10 Luxury Beach Hotels For Less (PHOTOS)   Get HuffPost on your iPhone!   ©2010 HuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 560 Broadway, Suite 308, NY, NY 10012 Add dailybrief@huffingtonpost.com to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. User Agreement Privacy Policy

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An unattended campfire and a suspicious forest ranger led to the arrest of two of the most wanted fugitives in the U.S., ending a three-week nationwide manhunt that drew hundreds of false sightings, authorities said.