By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) Second round of NAFTA renegotiation in Mexico began. 25 working tables for the Second Round of NAFTA Negotiations were formed. Mexico City will deal with issues such as rules of origin, environment, digital commerce, small and medium enterprises, transparency and anti-corruption. The largest company …
September, 2017
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6 September
NAFTA – Renegotiating Objectives
By: Terry Ahtziry Cardenas Banda, attorney and former professor. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an international agreement that came into force in 1994, with the main objective of establishing the rules governing trade and investment in Canada, the United States (US) and Mexico. NAFTA has created the …
August, 2017
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30 August
7 Differences Between Generation Z and Millennials As They Enter The Workforce
Employers Will Have To Adjust To New Generation There’s a new generation in town and it’s one that employers better get ready for, because it’s 23 million strong and will be flooding the workforce by the end of the decade. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Generation Z; a confidence-filled group that …
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12 August
Objectives and Topics to Renegotiate in NAFTA
By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD). The government of Donald Trump sent Congress the list with the subjects that they intend to adjust in the negotiation with Mexico and Canada. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative, published a detailed and exhaustive summary of the negotiating objectives for the renegotiation of …
July, 2017
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30 July
How Women in Leadership Roles Can Change the Workplace
As women have taken on greater leadership roles in the business world, it’s paid off for both them and business. A study by the Peterson Institute for International Economics found that firms with women in the C-suite were more profitable. Meanwhile, the number of women-owned businesses grew 45 percent from …
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30 July
What is the best Visa option to start a Business in the US if you are an Entrepreneur, Investor or Business Owner?
-Editorial Many international entrepreneurs are looking to create or expand their business into the U.S. market, and there are different Visa options available to them. This article reviews four very popular Visas that are available for Entrepreneurs, Investors & Business Owners and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each. …
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27 July
A Few Economic Indicators To Watch The Rest Of 2017
According to the Washington Post, economic growth was slow in the United States during the first quarter of 2017, moving along at only 0.7 percent. The number is a big drop off from the 2.1 percent growth experienced by the nation in the final quarter of 2016 and a long …
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18 July
DHS Provides Relief to American Businesses in Danger of Suffering Irreparable Harm
Additional Visas for Temporary Workers Provided Until End of Current Fiscal Year WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses in danger of suffering irreparable harm due to a lack of available temporary nonagricultural workers will be able to hire up to 15,000 additional temporary nonagricultural workers under the H-2B program under a final …
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9 July
The Calexico Chamber of Commerce Lava Lamp Awards was celebrated
By: Mario Conde The Calexico Chamber of Commerce held its annual Lava Lamp Awards honoring members of the community that have supported Calexico through their community work. The Lava Lamp recognition is given to members who do a lot for the community. The Lava Lamp Awards started in 1995 when Chamber Executive Director …
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9 July
The United States and Mexico avoid a commercial war for sugar
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist Exercise in the sugar sector prior to the renegotiation of NAFTA. The sugar agreement helps both countries avoid a possible trade war. Mexico agreed to export much less refined sugar to the United States. The two nations reached an agreement on Mexican sugar exported to …
