Apfelthaler: Global trade is still a hot button issue

By Gerhard Apfelthaler If you picked up a copy of the Wall Street Journal on Oct. 21, chances are that you noticed that global trade was front and center. Kristalina Georgieva, the new head of the International Monetary Fund, linked sluggish global economic growth to escalating trade wars; the Index of Global Economic Policy Uncertainty Read More →
Ethics can bring back trust in government

By Sabith Khan A recent study by Pew Research showed just 17 percent of Americans trust the federal government to do the right thing. Let’s pause and think about what that means for the world’s oldest democracy. Let’s also reflect on how this fact deters people — young and old — from participating in public Read More →

Bland: Craft brewers must develop the right infrastructure

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Iftiniuk: Understanding the power of ‘carism’

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Panesis: Startup community should Give First

By Mike Panesis I’ll let you in on a secret. The most critical ingredient in a vibrant, resilient startup community can be summarized in two words: Give First. The premise of Give First is simple. Community members who Give First contribute their time and talent to those who need it, without expectation of compensation. You Read More →

Carbajal: The NRC should be putting safety first

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Makarova: Businesses must lead on sustainability

By Valeria Makarova In the world of business, the idea of social and environmental sustainability as corporate responsibility has evolved from an abstract notion into a broadly accepted concept that has started shaping real corporate agendas and business practices. A tipping point was reached over the last decade. The shifts in demographics, as well as Read More →