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UrduCLA, formerly the Coin Laundry Association, is introducing the How to Start a Laundromat workshop, a one-day, in-person event designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and investors with the tools needed to succeed in the growing laundry business. Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Illinois, this workshop will provide practical guidance directly from successful laundromat operators, who will share real-world strategies on everything from selecting the right location to navigating financing options. Attendees will gain actionable insights from industry veterans, covering key considerations like building versus buying a laundromat.
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Skanska’s Summer 2024 Construction Market Trends Report Details Hot Markets, Uneven Supply Chains, Opportunity for Growth in New Sectors
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, announced the release of the company’s Summer 2024 Construction Market Trends Report. The in-depth report covers supply pricing, industry labor shortages, and forecasts escalating construction costs across the country in the near- and long-term, with some surprising results.
A decision support system for assessing the barriers and policies for wind energy deployment
Abstract Addressing Africa’s energy infrastructure gap, including generation, distribution, and transmission, demands substantial investment, with a portion allocated to renewable energy technologies like wind energy. The significant scale-up of wind energy can yield substantial socioeconomic benefits for countries. However, there…
Energy innovation funding and social equity: Mediating role of just energy transition
Abstract Public investments in research, development, demonstration, and deployment in energy systems are crucial for accelerating the adoption of new energy technologies that can support a low-carbon just energy transition and promote the fair and equitable distribution of benefits and…
Sunshine spurs spending: Investors bet big on sunny days
New research by the University of South Australia has found a connection between pleasant weather conditions and higher investment in lottery-like stocks.
GW Expert Available: Caitlin Clark Pens Historic Endorsement Deal With Wilson, Only Other Athlete To Do So Since Michael Jordan
Basketball superstar Caitlin Clark has signed an historic, multiyear endorsement deal with Wilson Sporting Goods that includes a signature basketball line. Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft and arguably the catalyst for an explosion of interest in…
Michigan Ross Professor Explores Multinational Brand Building Challenges in Developed Markets
Chinese e-commerce firm Temu sparked controversy in the United States with its Super Bowl ad titled “Spending like a billionaire,” which attracted a spate of criticism for reasons ranging from cultural insensitivity to general confusion.
Accounting Transparency Effort Tied to Decreased Funding for Innovation
Two studies find that regulations aimed at improving the transparency of corporate accounting practices appear to have driven down the amount of money companies spent on innovation, capital improvements, and mergers and acquisitions.
Why good weather isn’t a good thing for stock markets
Sunshine levels have a significant impact on the bidding behaviour of stock market investors, according to new research from the University of Portsmouth in England, and several Chinese universities.
GW Expert Available: U.S. VP Harris Starts Visit to Africa in Ghana
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pledged a new era of partnership with Africa during a speech in Ghana this week as part of her weeklong visit to the continent, which includes visits to Tanzania and Zambia. According to the AP, VP…
‘Green’ energy patents more focused on ‘clean’ conventional energy instead of renewables
A new study by world leaders in patent data has revealed some unusual trends in energy tech R&D, questioning whether companies are more committed to extracting fossil fuels or in pursuing genuinely ‘green’, renewable energy technologies.
Report co-authored by IU expert proposes solutions to address concerns about U.S. investment in China
Recent congressional efforts to establish new authorities to regulate outbound investment have revived a long-simmering debate in Washington about the economic and security risks associated with US investment in China. The stakes for rethinking the investment relationship between the United States and China…
St. Jude launches program to boost HPV cancer prevention across the globe
St. Jude is dedicating staff and resources to focus on the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers around the world through HPV vaccine awareness programming.
Rutgers Gambling Expert Available to Comment on Robinhood App
Professor Lia Nower, director of the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies at the School of Social Work, is available to discuss the differences between gambling and investing as it relates to platforms like Robinhood. “The difference between gambling and investing is…
Healthworx and LifeBridge Health Launch Startup Incubator: 1501 Health
Healthworx, the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, is partnering with LifeBridge Health to launch 1501 Health, an incubator for healthcare startups. 1501 Health will provide investment and resources to help early-stage companies, located regionally or nationally, develop their healthcare solutions. Companies participating in the program will receive up to $100,000 in investment and have access to unique mentorship and support from payer and provider experts, along with networking and educational events with other startups, investors and stakeholders.
Air travel reduces local investment bias, benefits investors and firms, study shows
Easy access to air travel has not only flattened the world, it also has flattened the bias toward investing locally, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.
What a Year for California State University! Looking Back at 2019
Once again, another year has flown by. One day you’re committing to New Year’s resolutions and in the blink of an eye, you’re wrapping holiday gifts. In the midst of bustling end-of-year festivities, we’re taking a little time to reflect on all that transpired in 2019. Join us as we travel down memory lane to revisit some of the CSU’s most memorable achievements and milestones.