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Online sales soar by 20% as holiday shopping sets record
Black Friday this year marked the second biggest day of online shopping, with consumers spending $7.4 billion to buy products. Adobe Analytics, which measures transactions from 80 of the U.S. online retailers, determined that the average...December 2, 2019 974 0 -
Holiday sales to grow between 3.8 and 4.2 percent this year
The National Retail Federation expects sales in November and December to grow between 3.8 and 4.2 percent as shoppers go on a buying spree between Thanksgiving and New Year. Across the country, consumers are expected to...November 25, 2019 797 0 -
Jewels of Asia Gala to recognize outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs in May
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce will host ‘Jewels of Asia‘ Awards Gala on May 3. The event to be held at the Sheraton Tysons Corner will celebrate the chamber’s 10th anniversary. “We will recognize individuals, small...April 23, 2019 3222 0 -
Pakistanis feature prominently on Forbes’ Under 30 Asia List of Entrepreneurs
Image: Collage includes (L to R) Zain Ashraf, Laila Kasuri and Karishma Ali Credit: Forbes/SAMAA TV How entrepreneurship is fast taking roots in the educated youth of the generally complacent Pakistani society is reflected in the...April 5, 2019 1639 0 -
How can small businesses recover from shutdown losses?
The longest partial government shutdown in the U.S. history – which furloughed 800,000 employees – has ended and the threat of another impasse seems to be over for now. But in its wake, the 35-day shutdown...February 22, 2019 1019 0 -
AACC to host diversity businesses and govt. leaders on January 17
Asian American Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event on January 17, bringing together diversity businesses and dedicated Government contractors and supplier leaders. Supplier diversity teams from Washington Gas Light (WGL) and Washington Suburban Sanitary...January 9, 2019 1155 0 -
Mortgage rates climb to the highest level in seven years
Image Credit: Freddie Mac The mortgage rates have reached the highest level in the last seven years as the U.S. enters the peak home sales season. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate edged up to 4.61 percent,...May 19, 2018 1252 0 -
National small business week celebrates contributions of entrepreneurs
Shops on H St in Washington D.C. Image Credit: AgnosticPreachersKid/Wikimedia Commons Washington D.C. is hosting this week’s celebration of small businesses with awards and workshops. More than 75 national award winners are being awarded and recognized...April 30, 2018 987 0 -
Jewels of Asia 2018 to bring together entrepreneurs and policymakers
The 9th edition of Jewels of Asia Gala will mark recognition of the best small business and corporate performers on May 10 while bringing together entrepreneurs and policymakers. “It will be both a celebration of entrepreneurial...April 29, 2018 2067 0 -
Jewels of Asia Gala to honor Washington metro area entrepreneurs, businesses in May
Asian American Chamber of Commerce will celebrate outstanding individuals, small business, corporations and non-profits from Washington metro area at its Jewels of Asia gala on May 10. Jewels of Asia gala is an annual trademark event...March 18, 2018 3994 0
