Ponoko has partnered with German-based fabber Formulor to open a making hub in Berlin. It means EU-based creators using the Ponoko online making system can now choose to have their products made in Berlin – paying just a fraction of the shipping costs which has made ordering products from Ponoko’s US and Pacific-based making hubs prohibitive.

The development also opens up the European market for creators around the world. Items can now be produced in the EU and shipped locally, reducing the cost – and environmental impact – of long-distance shipping to the EU.

Bluestone America has launched, on August 9, 2009, its new global bond offering intended for the EU, Asian and American markets. These bonds are innovative because they allow for a variety of ways to fund and securitize asset based long-term development projects. These unique methods reduce the risks for traditional capital lenders, allowing for lower interest rates, longer terms, and a higher probability of project success due to these relaxed requirements. The bond is also structured in such a way that the coupon payment, and ultimate redemption, is independent of the funded project.

“We support efforts to reduce or eliminate burdens where their identifiable net benefits are exceeded by the costs of compliance, but we do not believe that allowing member states to exempt micro-companies from the current, standard requirements to prepare and publish annual accounts would achieve any significant reductions towards this aim” say ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and EFAA (the European Federation of Accountants and Auditors for small and medium-sized enterprises) in a joint position paper sent today to MEPs.

The Hamner Institutes at Research Triangle Park has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Oslo Cancer Cluster in Oslo, Norway, one of the leading cancer clusters in Europe. The goal of the collaboration is to strengthen The Hamner’s Global BioScience Gateway for Translational Research and Business Development, which began with partnerships in China. Through its partnership with the Oslo Cancer Cluster, the expanded Global Biosciences Gateway will now enable companies and comprehensive cancer centers to speed up development of new cancer therapies.

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) hosted a public debate entitled “Future of Audit” to discuss the increasing public interest in the work of auditors in current economic conditions around the world. Topics discussed included role of audit in society, tackling the lack of transparency, addressing corruption, calls for stricter adherence to existing regulations and greater cooperation with regulators, the economics of audit in times of downturn, proportionate and fair limitation of auditor liability.

Mascoat Products, the world leader in insulating coatings, is proud to announce the formation of a new European office located in Waalwijk, The Netherlands. This location will be a fully staffed Mascoat branch and responsible for European sales and support to provide the best in customer service and satisfaction.

Translation and interpreting company Global Language Solutions®, Inc. (GLS) has achieved EN 15038:2006 certification, the quality standard designed exclusively for the translation industry by the European Committee for Standardization in 2006. Certified companies with the European Standard EN 15038 are qualified to undertake translation work for the United Nations bodies and authorities, the European Union, and various international organizations and institutions.

Smart homes incorporate automated controls in retrofit homes to facilitate minimal manual effort in domestic chores; thus improving convenience and overall lifestyle, especially for the elderly and disabled. Different integrating products and common technology is used for communication between the devices. The European (retrofit) smart homes and assisted living market is a niche market with a significant growth potential, driven primarily by the increase in the ageing population (65 years-80 years) in the European Union.

Groth Corporation announces that the 1700A Series Pressure / Vacuum Relief Valves and the new 1800A Series Full Lift Type Valves are fully compliant with the requirements of the ATEX Directive.

Any company designing, manufacturing, or selling non-electrical equipment intended for use in environments which are potentially explosive due to flammable vapor hazards and protective systems must comply with the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. Compliance with the ATEX Directive is a legal requirement in all European Union Member States.

The International Association of Hedge Funds Professionals (IAHFP) has updated the official presentations that lead to the Certified Hedge Fund Compliance Expert (CHFCE), Distance Learning and Online Certification Program. UCITS IV is part of the necessary knowledge required to pass the exam.

"The final cost of the program is US$ 797," said George Lekatis, President of the International Association of Hedge Funds Professionals (IAHFP).

"What is included in the price is unique. We send:

Nolcha Fashion Week: New York prepares to showcase over 50 American and International independent fashion designers who will exhibit their Spring/Summer 2010 Collections via runway shows and exhibitions during September 14th – 18th 2009.

A key feature this season is fashion from St Vincent’s and the Grenadine’s. Invest SVG, through assistance from the European Union (EU), who is committed to the development and promotion of the Fashion Industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be sponsoring independent fashion designers Tami B, Shernicia, Kimmystic.clo and Soka.

Nolcha Fashion Week: New York prepares to showcase over 50 American and International independent fashion designers who will exhibit their Spring/Summer 2010 Collections via runway shows and exhibitions during September 14th – 18th 2009.

A key feature this season is fashion from St Vincent’s and the Grenadine’s. Invest SVG, through assistance from the European Union (EU), who is committed to the development and promotion of the Fashion Industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be sponsoring independent fashion designers Tami B, Shernicia, Kimmystic.clo and Soka.

Nolcha Fashion Week: New York prepares to showcase over 50 American and International independent fashion designers who will exhibit their Spring/Summer 2010 Collections via runway shows and exhibitions during September 14th – 18th 2009.

A key feature this season is fashion from St Vincent’s and the Grenadine’s. Invest SVG, through assistance from the European Union (EU), who is committed to the development and promotion of the Fashion Industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be sponsoring independent fashion designers Tami B, Shernicia, Kimmystic.clo and Soka.

StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, today announced that it is now a registered member of Safe Harbor, fully meeting privacy requirements for email marketing with European businesses.

Russell Bedford International has expanded its coverage in Eastern Europe with the appointment of UAB Gaudera as the a correspondent firm of accounting network in Kaunas, Lithuania.

UAB Gaudera was established in Kaunas, the second city of Lithuania, in 1995. It was officially registered as an audit firm in 2002, and is certified by the Lithuanian Chamber of Auditors as being allowed to carry out company audits.

The firm has two shareholders, Edita Malukiene and Teresa Jankovskaja.