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The New York District Export Council (DEC) dates back to 1973 when President Richard Nixon directed the Secretary of Commerce to establish DECs throughout the United States to stimulate greater participation in a national export effort. Today DECs are an organization of local community leaders from business, academia, and government whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice to companies seeking to expand international sales.
Apple Core Hotels provides clean, comfy accommodations with free wireless internet access, fitness centers, 24-hour business centers, cordless speaker phone with free calls within the U.S., complimentary continental breakfast, laundry and valet services, reduced-rate parking, as well as flat screen TVs, movies on demand and video games, MP3 compatible alarm clocks, irons, ironing board, coffee and coffee maker, hairdryers and more! Our five hotels in midtown Manhattan (Comfort Inn Midtown, Super 8 Hotel Times Square, La Quinta Manhattan, Red Roof Inn, Manhattan, and Ramada Inn Eastside) are tailored to the business or leisure traveler who wants to experience all that New York has to offer -- without wasting time and money. With five locations central to shopping, transportation, theaters and entertainment, we're even closer to where you want to be.
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York State's economic development agency. Our mission is to provide the highest level of assistance and service to businesses in order to encourage economic investment and prosperity in New York State. Our organization is supported by a network of 20 ESD offices throughout the state and around the world.
The Journal of Commerce is a weekly magazine providing authoritative editorial content for international logistics executives to help them plan their global supply chain and better manage their day-to-day international logistics and shipping needs. This information is delivered through news, analysis, case studies, and perspective pieces.
Shipping Digest?s goal is to help our readers by providing them with valuable information that will help them do their jobs better. We do this through a twofold approach:
* Editorial coverage of international transportation and trade designed to give readers useful insights into trends and opportunities affecting their business.
* Sailing schedules of ships serving ports around the world.
The Weissman Center for International Business sponsors numerous programs, conferences, and forums for students, faculty, and business professionals that enrich understanding of critical issues in international business and the global economy. With guidance from an advisory council of distinguished executives, the Center builds bridges between the worlds of academia and international business.