2010
Red snapper season re-opens Oct. 1
The LA Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries recently announced that red snapper recreational fishing will reopen in state waters on Friday, October 1, 2010. The season will remain open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout Sunday, November 21. All regulations established for recreational harvest of red snapper will be in effect for this special season. NOAA officials chose to reopen the season for red snapper due to the significant fishing closures issued this summer as a result of the Deepwater Horizon incident. Full Article.
U.S. economy grows 3.2% in quarter
The US economy grew at a solid 3.2% pace during the first quarter of this year as consumers boosted their spending by the most in three years. This marks the third straight quarterly gain as the United States heals from the longest and deepest recession since the 1930s. Full Article.
2010 Hurricane Season Draws Near - Are you prepared?
The 2010 Hurricane season is fast approaching. Do you have a plan in place? The State of LA offers a web site, Get A Game Plan, that offers tips for emergency preparedness. Link to website.
Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2010
The economy continues to be the key issue facing small business, and in 2010, expectations are for moderate economic growth and stubbornly high unemployment. View Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2010.
US to Conduct Census in 2010
The US Census bureau will mail the 10-question forms to households in March 2010. Residents who don’t respond will get a follow-up postcard, and if necessary, a visit from a census taker by early May. Full Article.
Reviewing 2009 Social Marketing Trends in Preparation for 2010
There are four key Social Marketing trends in 2009 that businesses should reflect on, starting at the macro level then shifting down to micro real-time updates. Full Article.
Google to Market Cell Phone Next Year
Google Inc. plans to begin selling a cell phone directly to consumers as soon as next year. The phone, called Nexus One, designed inside Google, will be sold, at least initially, without being subsidized by a wireless partner. Full article.
Town Talk Plans First-Quarter Furloughs
Gannett Co. Inc., parent company of The Town Talk, on Tuesday announced that employees in the media company's U.S. Community Publishing division will take unpaid leave in the first quarter of 2010. Full Article
