How Green is NYC?

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The average New Yorker today is much more aware of the importance of caring for the environment than his or her grandparents, but even with ever increasing awareness, we must ask ourselves, how green is NYC in practicality and where does it stand amongst its global counterparts?The push for cities to become sustainable goes back… Continue reading How Green is NYC?

The World in NYC: Switzerland

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The surge of Swiss immigration to the US began in 1830 spurred on by an economic crisis in Switzerland – many Swiss were attracted to the new lands and opportunities in the US. The last big surge of Swiss immigration was over 60 years ago as the Swiss economy has developed and stabilized. However, despite… Continue reading The World in NYC: Switzerland

Global Cities: London – Startups and Roundabouts

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Although London and New York may appear to have little in common at first glance, the centuries old city is making many improvements and changes to stay competitive in a global society. The London of today, like much of Europe, is striving to push past the financial troubles of recent years and move towards a… Continue reading Global Cities: London – Startups and Roundabouts

A Euro-US Partnership On The Table: TTIP

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America and Europe have a long history of trade partnerships with one another – in fact, 237 years worth. On July 12, the first round of negotiations finished for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or, TTIP.Reactions to TTIP thus far are somewhat mixed; some are thrilled at the prospective economic boost which the agreement… Continue reading A Euro-US Partnership On The Table: TTIP

Business Development for International Startups: The US and Austria have a Lot to Learn from One Another

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When it comes to starting a business, it is always beneficial to learn from others’ mistakes and experiences. This was the aim at the international entrepreneur roundtable discussion hosted at the St. Regis Hotel on July 11 by New York International and 21st Austria, a private initiative to foster a dialogue between Austria, Central Eastern… Continue reading Business Development for International Startups: The US and Austria have a Lot to Learn from One Another

The World in NYC: France

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New York City’s culture is known to have a variety of impressive international influences such as Chinese, Korean, Irish, Indian, Italian, and Spanish – to name a few. One cultural influence with a particular importance to New Yorkers is of course the French one. Many books (such as Paris Versus New York by Vahram Muratyan) and… Continue reading The World in NYC: France