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December 24, 2012
Reshaping the Future
The plastics industry is developing a new generation of materials that is moving the world toward a more sustainable future. more
The Mobile Wallet
Smartphone banking and shopping is becoming the rage among on-the-go consumers.more
SPONSORS: U.S. Bank
Donation Nation
Corporate support of the American Red Cross—through charitable giving and volunteerism—ensures that disaster relief is close at hand.more
SPONSORS: Red Cross
2013 Top Ranked Law Firms
LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Top Ranked Law Firms Methodology.more
SPONSORS: Burr Forman | Elk & Elk Co., LTD. | Leonard, Sciolla, Hutchison, Leonard & Tinari, LLP | Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, PC | Andre, Morris & Buttery | Hallet & Perrin, P.C. | Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP | Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C. | Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC | Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. | Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge LLP | Kramon & Graham PA | Kulik Gottesman & Siegel LLP | Jones, Bell, Abbot, Fleming & Fitzgerald L.L.P. | Jones Hurley & Hand, P.A. | Jones & Keller, Attorneys at Law | Jordan Price Wall Gray Jones & Carlton, PLLC | Lommen Abdo | Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP | Monteleone & McCrory, LLP | Shumaker Williams P.C. | Wells, Anderson & Race | Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus LLP | The Drew Law Firm | Fain, Major & Brennan, P.C. | Gardner, Bist, Wiener, Wadsworth, Bowden, Bush, Dee, La Via & Wright, P.A. | Kerrick Stivers Coyle PLC | Lubell & Rosen Attorneys at Law | Macdonald Devin | Maher Law Firm A Professional Association | McGill, Gotsdiner, Workman & Lepp, P.C., L.L.O. | Minyard | Morris | Shannon, Martin, Finkelstein & Alvarado, P.C. | The Simon Law Firm, P.C. | Taylor Odachowski Schmidt Crossland LLC | Weiland, Golden, Smiley, Wang Ekvall & Strok, LLP | Wessels Sherman | Roberts Milotkowski Safran
NIGERIA: The Gateway Into Africa
With Nigeria set to become one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2015, the opportunities for investors are huge and span a number of sectors.more
SPONSORS: Rainbow Town | Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue | Midwestern Oil & Gas | Sovereign Trust Insurance | Skye Bank | Nigerian Ports Authority
MEXICO: Linking the Americas
Latin America’s industrial and financial giant is attracting vast foreign investment with the help of its ambitious new government and a motivated business culture.more
SPONSORS: Barceló Hotels & Resorts | Nextel Mexico | Hoteles Mision | Value | ICA | Villacero | Apotex | Randall Laboratories | Grupo Sim | Grupo Financiero Santander
RUSSIA: WTO Accession Opens Opportunities
The ratification of Russia’s entry into the World Trade Organization this summer has presented the country with a golden opportunity to transform itself into a global powerhouse.more
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December 3, 2012
Progress Through Entrepreneurial Action
Enactus enables college students to use their business skills to create a better, more sustainable world. more
The Power of Customer Service
Creating a great experience based on Disney insights is the key.more
SPONSORS: Disney Institute
Avoiding Holiday Hassles
When everyone is saying, “Ah, the holidays,” you’re likely to hear business travelers channeling their inner Grinch and sighing, “Ugh, the holidays.” To help road warriors maintain their sanity and good cheer when sharing space with the holiday hordes, here is some advice: more
SPONSORS: National Car Rental
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November 12, 2012
Finding the Perfect Fit
Cloud services are multiplying. The key is finding the right partner that can help your company unlock the benefits. more
Reach for the Skies
New business jet technologies and ownership strategies will help your company fly—and your profits soar. more
Latin America’s Juggernaut
Brazil’s GDP growth rate is expected to rise next year as government incentives spark a jump in foreign investment and trade. more
SPONSORS: Standard Bank
Navigating a New Era
Attendees of the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit explored the challenges of doing business in a global, interconnected world. more
SPONSORS: Zurich
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October 29, 2012
Hard Core Investing
Metals can serve as a good hedge against economic uncertainty. more
SPONSORS: Standard Bank | Platts
The Leadership Advantage
As the economy recovers and the talent search heats up, top performers will propel companies on the fast track. more
SPONSORS: ManpowerGroup
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October 8, 2012
Redefining Leadership
Companies thrive with women at the top, but the ranks of women in power are still thin. Girl Scouts is stepping up, helping girls build the skills and confidence to succeed. more
Fast-Forwarding Success
Thanks to breakthroughs in cloud computing and other technologies, traditional supply chains are turning into profit centers. more
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September 24, 2012
The New Age of Data
Business intelligence gleaned from massive amounts of digital information is helping companies fast-forward operations. more
A Vision of the Future
Companies are looking at their sustainability strategies through a sharp lens. more
A Golden Opportunity
Diversifying by putting a portion of your portfolio in gold is a smart long-term safety bet. more
SPONSORS: Santa Fe | State Street
The Power of Attraction
A talented, motivated workforce is a key driver of business success. more
SPONSORS: E-Verify | ManpowerGroup
The Talent War
For the first time since 2008, employees voluntarily quitting their jobs now outnumber those being laid off. That trend is expected to accelerate. more
SPONSORS: Aflac
Migrating Voice to the Cloud
Here’s what to know about a hosted service for your company’s phone system. more
SPONSORS: Comcast
In Labor & Employment
The Go-To Law firms of the world’s leading companies in Labor & Employment Law. more
Connecting Mexico and the World
With more and more business using its modern, efficient and far-reaching network, Nextel de Mexico is driving industry innovation. more
SPONSORS: Nextel Mexico
Banking on a Bright Future
If the experts are right when they say that a stable banking sector is the key factor in a country’s potential for economic growth, then Russia’s future is looking bright. more
SPONSORS: Credit Europe Bank | International Financial Club | Commercial Bank BFG-Credit | Bank Kedr
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September 3, 2012
Smart City
New gas and oil recovery techniques hold the key to U.S. energy independence and industrial renewal. more
Made in America
U.S. Manufacturing, the most efficient in the world, is going through a technology renaissance and gearing up for change. more
SPONSORS: Deere & Company | Phillips 66
The Technology Minefield
Innovators attending Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech Conference discussed disruptors—from cloud computing to social networking—that are changing the business landscape. more
SPONSORS: Zurich
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August 13, 2012
The Shale Revolution
New gas and oil recovery techniques hold the key to U.S. energy independence and industrial renewal. more
Game On
KPMG and Phil Mickelson’s Blue for Books campaign is in full swing in the battle to end illiteracy. more
A Crash Course in Business Strategy
The Global Management Challenge fast-tracks university students and corporate managers eager to learn how to deal with risk and become effective competitors. more
SPONSORS: Global Management Challenge | Hershey's
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July 23, 2012
The 2012 Global Outsourcing 100
Collaborative outsourcing—where customers and service providers work together to innovate new processes and leverage new technologies—is on the rise among leaders in the industry. more
Japan’s Path to Growth
Over the past 50 years, the country has reinvented itself time and again. In the process, it has changed the world. more
SPONSORS: METI | Canon | Kikkoman | NTT Com | Asahi Kasei | Toppan | Ricoh | Tokyo Metropolitan Government | Mitsubishi Real Estate | Mori Building | Mitsui Fudosan | Mori Trust
A New Era
China is reinventing itself, evolving into an incubator of innovation and a generator of global brands. more
SPONSORS: TEDA
A New Era [Asia edition]
China is reinventing itself, evolving into an incubator of innovation and a generator of global brands. more
SPONSORS: TEDA | China Construction Bank
Africa’s Moment
The days of poverty and turmoil are beginning to fade, as the continent attracts investors from around the world who are helping to develop modern industrial know-how. more
Greening the Supply Chain
Companies are teaming up with logistics partners that bring responsible practices to bear in ways that trim costs and enhance reputations for stewardship. more
The Future of the Value Chain
Visionary companies are partnering with logistics providers to prepare for tomorrow’s global challenges. more
Empowering the Cloud Worker
The paradigm shift driven by cloud computing is unraveling the old work model and transforming the way legions of people collaborate and interact. more
SPONSORS: Citrix
The Great Differentiator
As the economic recovery heats up the war for talent, companies are finding that a strategically designed benefits package is a critical tool for retaining and motivating employees. more
SPONSORS: Aflac
Visionary Leadership
Thought leaders attending the Fortune Most Powerful Women event in London discussed big issues of the day—from market risks to the digital revolution. more
SPONSORS: Zurich
Intellectual Property Law
Legal Leaders more
SPONSORS: Martindale-Hubbell | Feldman Gale | Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP | Kenyon & Kenyon | Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Watson & Rounds | Stone Magnanini | ALM
Staying One Step Ahead
Angola’s stratospheric rise from the ashes of war to a double-digit growth economy shows the dynamic, resource-rich country means business. more
SPONSORS: Endiama | Maxam | Ridge Solutions Group | TPA | The Mining Society of Catoca | Banco Espirito Santa Angola | Casacon | Mota-Engil Angola | Angola Airservices | Angola Ministry of National Defence
This Russian Republic is Ready for Take Off
As Russia re-emerges as an economic superpower, much of the international focus settles on the capital city of Moscow. However, it is in its provinces that some of the most dramatic changes and lucrative opportunities are emerging. more
West Africa’s Driving Force
From BRICS to BRINCS, Global Business charts Nigeria’s continued transformation in its quest to become a recognized international powerhouse. more
SPONSORS: Damagix | Southern Sun | Ecobank | First Bank Nigeria | Main Street Bank | Air Nigeria | Energy Bank Ghana | Amara Suites | Zenith Bank
Alexandrion: The Spirit of Entrepreneurship
One of the defining characteristics of Central and Eastern Europe since the collapse of the Soviet Union has been the re-emergence of the region’s entrepreneurs. Nawaf Salameh is a prime example. more
SPONSORS: Alexandrion Group
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July 2, 2012
Celebrating Freedom
On July 9, The Republic of South Sudan celebrates its first anniversary as a new nation. more
SPONSORS: Zain | Bank of South Sudan | Buffalo Commercial Bank | ABMC | African Queen Co. | Southern Sudan Beverages Ltd. | Ministry of Telecommunications & Postal Services | Ministry of Electricity and Dams
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June 11, 2012
On the Hiring Line
Companies across the country are recognizing that the military is an advanced technology force that operates what may be the largest supply chain in the world. more
SPONSORS: Pinnacle Five | American Freedom Foundation | The Coca-Cola Company | The Hartford | Southern Company | Sprint Nextel | UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Staying on Course
Managing risk across a far-flung enterprise is crucial in today’s increasingly volatile world. more
Gas On The Rise
Liquefied natural gas has become a coveted alternative energy source that’s reshaping the nation’s power supply. more
Boon for Business
Las Vegas is the ideal showplace for a leader in toys, novelties and gift shop items. more
SPONSORS: LVCVA
Summer Excursions
An improving economy and a release of pent-up demand should fuel a very busy summer travel season. Whether you are hitting the road for business or for vacation, there are ways to smooth the ride. more
SPONSORS: National Car Rental
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May 21, 2012
Asia’s Boom Down Under
The Asia-Pacific region’s voracious appetite for natural resources continues to drive Australia’s growth. more
Helping Profits Take Off
New options in corporate aviation are providing a meaningful lift to business. more
Diversity Counts
Minority suppliers are the engine that is helping corporate America grow again. more
Style Setter
Las Vegas plays host to the top professionals in the hair-care industry more
SPONSORS: LVCVA
Go-To Law Firms
The Go-To Law Firms of the world’s leading companies. more
SPONSORS: Autonomy | T. Wade Welch & Associates | Krieg Devault | Buty & Curliano LLP | Cetrulo & Capone LLP | Oblon Spivak | The Hunt Law Group LLC | Pierce & O’Neill LLP | Ward & Zinna LLP | Burr Forman LLP | Leydig | Manley Deas Kochalski | Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould
Leading The Charge
Franchisors across the country are helping veterans find success in business. more
SPONSORS: Aaron's | Sign-A-Rama | Little Caesars | The Entrepreneur’s Source | International Franchise Association | International Franchising Expo
Stepping Into the Global Spotlight
A forward-looking nation with strong opportunities in industry, finance, real estate and trade, investor confidence is at a premium in Ukraine. more
Golden Destination
With the countdown to the G-20 Summit now well underway, Mexico is attracting record numbers of international tourists seeking the vacation of a lifetime. more
SPONSORS: Time to Cabo | La Paz | Mazatlan | Acapulco | AISA | Dinamica | Caribe Mexicano | Riviera Maya | Isla Cozumel | Cancun | Mexico | Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana | UAG School of Medicine | Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
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April 30, 2012
The Most Coveted Asset
Highly skilled talent is the key differentiator for companies gearing up for an economic rebound. more
SPONSORS: E-Verify | ManpowerGroup
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April 9, 2012
The Supply Chain Evolution
Companies are changing shipping patterns and shifting warehousing and distribution closer to home to mitigate market risk. more
Mining the Big Data Gold Mine
As the quantity of digital data explodes, companies are using cloud computing to analyze the torrent of information. more
Read All About It
Three-time Masters champ Phil Mickelson and KPMG launch a joint literacy campaign to complement their own individual efforts. more
SPONSORS: KPMG
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March 19, 2012
The New HR Management Model
To unleash the potential of their corps d’elite, companies are using enterprise software as a change agent. more
A Training Camp for Leaders
Developing the values of integrity, teamwork, and pride in the community is the charter of the Girl Scouts. In its centennial year, the organization is launching an advocacy campaign to boost the female quotient higher. more
America’s Top Charities
A recovery in charitable giving is helping philanthropic organizations continue to make a difference and change the world—one donation at a time. more
Virtual Meetings of the Minds
Web-based videoconferencing tools like GoToMeeting are boosting the efficiency—and creativity—of companies around the world. more
SPONSORS: Citrix
Transforming the Global Supply Chain
At UPS, sustainability practices and smart logistics deliver the goods. more
SPONSORS: UPS
Staying Connected
Influential business travelers must always be a heartbeat from their office so they can respond to questions and help monitor projects while on the road. Thankfully, advances in technology make this easier than ever before. more
SPONSORS: National Car Rental
Ready for Business
In August last year, Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Tendai Biti announced that his country’s economy was set to expand by 9.3% over the course of 2011—a growth rate three times faster than that of the U.S. more
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February 27, 2012
The Next Wave
The latest generation of unmanned, robotic systems is reshaping our world—from the battlefield to the home front. more
SPONSORS: Northrop Grumman | AUVSI
Survival of the Fittest
Prepare your company for disaster to minimize losses. Programs like Ready Rating, offered by the American Red Cross, can help. more
SPONSORS: American Red Cross
Driving Discovery
Chemical companies like BASF are developing sustainable ways to solve the 21st century’s biggest challenge: meeting surging demand for resources. more
SPONSORS: BASF
Show Stopper
Las Vegas offers a great marketing platform for ErgoExpo, the ergonomics industry’s major event. more
SPONSORS: LVCVA
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February 6, 2012
Made in Alabama
Along with championship football, the state is home to high-tech companies that lead the way in everything from automobile manufacturing to biotech engineering. more
SPONSORS: Alabama Development Office | Airbus Americas | Alabama Power Company | Alabama State Port Authority | Auburn University | Austal USA | BBVA Compass | Birmingham Airport Authority | DCH Health System | HealthSouth | Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama | International Shipholding Corp. | The Southeast Alabama Gas District | SSAB | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tuskegee University | The University of Alabama | VT Systems Inc. | Vulcan Materials Company
Smart Ways to Perk Up Your Staff
Alston & Bird keeps its law staff happy and motivated by offering incentives—everything from on-site massages to cappuccinos. more
SPONSORS: MARS Drinks
Global Appeal
The coveted Disney brand continues to enchant loyal customers around the world. more
SPONSORS: Disney Institute
Transforming the Global Supply Chain
At UPS, sustainability practices and smart logistics deliver the goods. more
SPONSORS: UPS
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January 16, 2012
Surviving a Hack Attack
The growth of social media and mobile technology has helped cyberthieves infiltrate business and steal employees’ personal information. Here’s how to fight back. more
Europe’s Innovation Platform
Forward planning and an open attitude are helping this business-friendly region of northeast Spain attract investment and make its mark as a knowledge hub. more
SPONSORS: Condes de Barcelona Hotel | Orbital 40
