The National Federation of Independent Business' monthly Index of Small Business Optimism fell one point to 88.2 in July, continuing one of the longest strings of recession-level readings in the 22-year history of the survey.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- An economy based on innovation is the way to create new opportunities, enhance the quality of life and promote sustainable wealth creation, Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Fadillah Yusof said today.

The state Supreme Court ruling that tossed out the Golden State's ban on same-sex marriage as being unconstitutional has caterers, florists and hotels preparing for a possible big influx of business. Same-sex marriages become legal in California on June

"Be the change you want to see in the world." - Gandhi. President L. Jay Lemons chose this quote to kick off the Competing in a Global Economy panel discussion Tuesday evening in Weber Chapel Auditorium.

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle painted an upbeat picture of the state's economy, which she said was still on a path to growth. Bleak reports about the nation's flagging economy do not apply to Hawaii, Lingle said.