New York City in 2015: Trends to Watch

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This is the time of year for lists. We asked ourselves: “What topics from New York City will hit the news outside of the city in 2015?” Here is our list of trends to watch in the five hottest categories. BUSINESS Review: 2014 was a good year for NYC businesses with a record number of… Continue reading New York City in 2015: Trends to Watch

Why Entrepreneur Networks in NYC Are the Future

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Endeavor—a non-profit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging and growth markets around the world—recently released a study which examined the driving factors in NYC’s swift rise to become the second largest tech hub in the US. The study found that it is networks of entrepreneurs that have driven the growth of the NYC tech… Continue reading Why Entrepreneur Networks in NYC Are the Future

NY State – Growing the Economy through International Business Exchange

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With the rapid building of global online presences, it seems that economic borders are becoming less of an obstacle in company growth. Businesses are increasingly catering to global audiences thanks to the instantaneousness of electronic communication and the ability to outsource work to various time zones. So why are we seeing an increasing number of… Continue reading NY State – Growing the Economy through International Business Exchange

How Does NYC Handle Epidemics and Emergencies?

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Think you might have caught an infectious disease? While medical sources are pretty definite about the difficulty of catching diseases like Ebola in NYC, it’s still helpful to know what procedures the city has in place to deal with contagious diseases. As NYC is an international hub that sees travelers come in from all corners… Continue reading How Does NYC Handle Epidemics and Emergencies?

International English University Programs: Changing Education in the US?

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Germany’s recent announcement of tuition-free university programs has been making headlines across the world. Students rejoiced and critics raised eyebrows. But are the effects going beyond Germany’s borders?The tuition-free programs extend to foreign students, and while many of these programs require a minimum level of German to enter the university, more and more all-English programs are… Continue reading International English University Programs: Changing Education in the US?