The European Commission has launched a 7 billion euro research and development fund aimed at tackling the biggest societal challenges facing Europe and the world. Universities, research organizations and industry will be among more than 16,000 funding recipients with special attention given to small and medium-sized enterprises. The funds will be released under the EU's 7th Framework Program for Research. It is expected to generate 174,000 jobs in the short term and nearly 450,000 in the long term. Read more;...

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NYCEDC, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, And Baruch College Launch Competition THRIVE, A Business Plan Competition To Help Reach Immigrant Ventures And Entrepreneurs. Initiative Will Provide Seed Funding to Business Plans that Assist Immigrant Entrepreneurs. For the complete story click here

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European Business Review had the honor of an exclusive interview with Ms. Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director of the European American Chamber of Commerce in New York. continue reading

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Speaking today at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City, EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said: "In Europe we have been forced to take unprecedented and, I dare say, decisive action to contain the crisis and protect the ongoing recovery. It has been a comprehensive policy response combining both short-term firefighting measures and long-term construction of new architecture." Commissioner Rehn explained that the EU is undertaking a fundamental reform of its economic governance and noted...

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The EU Delegation has published an updated version of its popular EU Guide for Americans, providing in over 40 pages the most important details of the Union's history, structure and policies in the context of the transatlantic relationship.  For additional information click here.

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International Women's Day will be celebrated on March 8, 2011 marking the centennial anniversary of International Women's Day. In recognition of International Women's Day the EACCNY and Pepper Hamilton LLP will host a Networking Breakfast. For additional information click here

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The EACC New Jersey Inaugural event is scheduled for March 31, 2011 at the Heldrich Center of Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, NJ., additional details will be announced soon.

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