What’s opening and what’s closing? Check out Center County business news from June

Posted on July 1, 2023
A new fireworks store opened just in time for July Fourth and plans were announced for a new donut shop and hotel. Here’s a roundup of Center County business news in June. What’s openingWholesale Fireworks is now open at 2000 E. College Ave., the former Sheetz near Lemont. Jessica McAllister/[email protected] Jon and Meredith Houser announced plans to open Bellefonte Brick Studio, an independent Lego store, on July 1 at 104 N. Allegheny St. The store’s hours are 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday-Saturday.Dunkin’ will open a second downtown State College location this fall. The donut chain plans…

Corporate Business Plan | City of North Vancouver

Posted on June 30, 2023
The City’s Corporate Business Plan builds upon and complements the Mayor and Council’s Strategic Plan developed in 2018. Together, these two plans will guide us as we work to achieve the Council’s vision of making our community the healthiest small city in the world. The Corporate Business Plan is our annual action plan. It is used by our Leadership Team to support the Council’s strategic priorities while ensuring our core programs and services are delivered with a high degree of excellence. It allows us to respond to opportunities and challenges with innovation and creativity and helps us prioritize the work…

Study suggests Canadians lack trust in brands’ sustainability claims – Business News

Posted on June 29, 2023
Photo: The Canadian PressWhile most consumers believe in rewarding companies that accurately deliver on sustainability promises, a new study suggests their trust is lacking in the “green” claims made by brands. The report released Thursday by Deloitte Canada on creating value from sustainable products said Canadians expect sustainable buying options and crave transparency with respect to the claims brands make. It found that in September 2021, nearly half of Canadian consumers had purchased at least one sustainably produced good or service in the previous four weeks. But by March 2023, that figure had declined to 37 per cent. While…

IoT News – IoT Market

Posted on June 29, 2023
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, annual shipments of cellular IoT modules amounted to 427 million units in 2022, flat from the previous year. Annual sales grew by 12 percent and amounted to US$ 5.9 billion in the year. The five largest cellular module vendors – Quectel, Fibocom, Sierra Wireless, Sunsea AIoT and Telit – held a 69 percent share of the market in terms of revenues. The industry has seen a wave of consolidation in recent times with Telit acquiring the Cinterion line of IoT products and services from Thales, Semtech acquiring…

Bring Your Photos To Life With Creative Paper Craft Ideas

Posted on June 29, 2023
Creating a cherished keepake with custom-made paper crafts while adding your own personal touch to it can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just looking for something crafty to explore on the side, card-making kits are an excellent option for exploring new techniques and creating handmade gifts that will spark joy in everyone who receives them. With a range of colors and patterns available in each kit, budding designers have the perfect opportunity to express themselves through artfully crafted greeting cards or other special projects. Let’s take a look at how the creative use of…

Retail sales grew 1.1 per cent in April

Posted on June 28, 2023
OTTAWA – Canadian retail sales came in stronger than initially estimated, as analysts say consumers proved resilient amid an economically challenging environment but that momentum is expected to slow. Retail sales rose 1.1 per cent to $65.9 billion in April, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday, topping its initial estimate for the month that pointed to an increase of 0.2 per cent. Gains at general merchandise retailers and food and beverage stores led the way higher. The agency’s advance estimate for May suggested a gain of 0.5 per cent for that month, though it cautioned the figure would be revised. BMO economist…

BoC debated waiting until July to hike rates

Posted on June 27, 2023
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada’s governing council considered waiting until July to raise interest rates, but ultimately decided to act sooner in the face of hot economic data. The central bank released Wednesday its summary of deliberations for its June interest rate announcement, shedding light into the decision to raise its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent. That’s the highest it’s been since 2001. The rate hike came after the central bank declared a pause earlier in the year, appearing cautiously optimistic that interest rates were high enough to quash inflation.…