"We are poised for an upturn," states Canton Mayor Kevin Meade of the possibilities on the horizon for the city. Meade says he feels it is an exciting time to lead Canton.

To thrive in the information economy, rural areas must train and retain youth who are fluent with Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and nurture rural enterprises that are connected to the global economy.

WORCESTER - While the overall economy is floundering, a new breed of agriculture in the state and in Worcester County is flourishing, according to the state's top agriculture official.

Georgetown Capital Limited, an indigenous business policy firm, has announced its readiness to host the first ever global conference on strategies of effective business transaction.

NEW YORK, BUSINESS WIRE -- IT and telecom spending by US small and medium businesses increased 6.5% in 2007; this was three times GDP growth (2.2%) and the highest level in years. At 2.1% of overall GDP, small and medium businesses' IT spending contribut