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In Good Company:
How the Best Businesses Keep Their Best Women
In this special section, Forbes examines the challenges that face professional women that seek leadership positions in the workplace and the means by which employers can promote achievement by women.
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Interactive TV Rises Again, Pushed On by IPTV
IPTV (Interactive Protocol TV) is set to revitalize the long-discarded concept of interactive TV for an electronically savvy public.
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Consumer-Directed Health Care:
What It Delivers, What It Needs
A nascent movement of consumers is turning away from traditional medical insurance and toward consumer-directed health plans.
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Sun, Sand, Sea and So Much More:
Discover the Real Greece
This special section explores the many delights that Greece offers to the adventurous traveler, including scenic beauty, rich history, great food and much more.
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EPA Climate Leaders:
A Climate of Cooperation
This special section looks at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Leaders program, in which over 100 companies are currently participating to reduce their emission of greenhouse gases and make a positive contribution to the environment.
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PGA Tour Back Nine:
“To Identify the Best Players in the Game”
The South Course Torrey Pines Golf Course near San Diego will host both the U.S. Open and the Buick Invitational during the 2008 PGA Tour, offering players recently renovated turf and a famously robust challenge.
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Produced in Partnership With Workforce Management
Every competitive company seeks proven strategies, technologies and solutions to attract and keep superior talent. Learn what the C-Suite needs to know about …
A special report on economic development in Dubai in which powerful business leaders from the emirate’s many sectors discuss past successes and ambitious visions for the future.
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Abyaar Real Estate Development • Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing • Dubai Airports • Dubai Chamber • Dubai Duty Free • Dubai Infinity Holdings • Dubai Properties Group • Dubai World Central • Dubai World Trade Centre • Mawarid Finance
Massachusetts: Investing in Innovation
Massachusetts is pledged to fostering an innovative and competitive business environment.
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Berkshire Economic Development Corporation • Boston Convention Marketing Center • Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development • Massachusetts Business Resource Team • MassDevelopment • Massachusetts Office of Tourism and Travel • Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council • North Central Massachusetts Economic Development Council • Organogenesis, Inc. • SouthCoast Development Partnership • Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council
This special section looks at how today’s companies are adjusting to the rise in environmental awareness and implementing policies that are both good corporate citizenship and good business.
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Prostate Health Report:
The Power of Prevention
In this special section, Forbes explores the various options available for those suffering from an enlarged prostate, a common but treatable condition.
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The Iberian nation has attained a strong fiscal position in the world’s economy and become a focal point for foreign investment.
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Bio Fuel Systems • Casanova Barcelona Hotel • Castilla-La Mancha • ESADE Business School • Iberdrola • Invest in Murcia • PromoMadrid • Siliken • Spain Business • Valencia Community Investments
Structuring Outsourcing Relationships
In addition to highlighting this year’s specific winners of the Outsourcing Center’s annual Outsourcing Excellence Awards, this special section takes a close look at how outsourcing relationships are proving to be extremely beneficial for some of today’s leading businesses.
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Everest Group • iGATE • Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDeC) • Outsourcing Center • Perot Systems
This special series of advertorials is designed to inform the Forbes reader about the growing excitement surrounding private aviation, both for personal and business use. Each special section showcases the latest and greatest trends in the industry, from fractional ownership to jet travel card programs, while sharing valuable testimonials from top-notch executives and entrepreneurs.
The Enlightened Personal Traveler
Enjoy Life to the Fullest
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American Express • ARG/US • Avantair • Bombardier Aerospace • Bombardier Flexjet • Bombardier Skyjet • Cessna • Cirrus Design • CitationShares • Dassault Falcon Jet • Diamond Aircraft • Eclipse Aviation • Flight Options • Gulfstream • Hawker Beechcraft • HondaJet • InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) • Marquis Jet • NetJets — Fractional Jet Ownership • Rockwell Collins • Sentient • TAG Aviation • Wyvern Consulting Ltd.
Through a series of sections, Forbes profiles the world’s finest luxury yachts and the companies behind their builds and exclusive charter market. These sections will also showcase premier properties and highly esteemed shipyards.
Business Travel Guide
Personalization: The Cutting Edge of Business Travel
The first in a series of helpful guides designed exclusively for today’s always-on-the-go business traveler, this special section addresses the many new, highly personalized products and services offered by airlines, hotels, car rental companies and more.
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Metro Hartford:
New England’s Rising Star
This special economic development section focuses on the Hartford Region as a lively, thriving area ideal for growing businesses and ambitious individuals seeking a wonderful quality of living.
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City of Hartford • MetroHartford Alliance • Prudential • Travelers • Trinity College
Powering Up for America’s Future
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ABB • American Electric Power • Dominion • Edison Electric Institute • Emerson Electric • Southern Company • The Trade Commission of Spain
Investors and visitors will find a world of new adventures in Mexico. From isolated golf retreats to treks through the Mayan ruins, tourism in this country is booming across its borders.
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Colima • Hidalgo • Interjet • Invest Colima • Mexico Tourism • Playa Mujeres Resort
Through a special partnership between The Forbes Galleries and the National Jewelry Institute (NJI), this section is a dazzling showcase of incredible creations from world’s top jewelry designers. This special exhibition will be at The Forbes Galleries from April 25 through June 28, 2008, and at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History from July 19 through January 18, 2009.
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This informative guide to the Hawaiian Islands offers great tips for unique, fun, family-style activities on each of the six islands, and provides a close-up look at what’s new on the island of O’ahu.
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O’ahu Visitors Bureau • Prince Resorts Hawaii • ResortQuest Hawaii
Abu Dhabi’s leading corporate visionaries discuss near- and long-term plans for the UAE’s capital city, as well as the various business developments that have played major roles in the creation of this modern metropolis.
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Abu Dhabi Airports Company • Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank • Al Qudra Holding • Etisalat • Emirates Aluminium • Emirates Palace • Hydra Properties • Manazel • National Bank of Abu Dhabi Asset Management Group • Sorouh Real Estate
Qantas airlines and renowned industrial designer Mark Newson have taken luxury air travel to the next level both on the ground and in the air with newly opened terminal lounges and world-class services onboard.
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Victories in Capitalism:
The Power of Strategic Alliances
Inspiring new victories in capitalism have occurred in the burgeoning ranks of minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), now numbering over 4 million and providing 4.7 million new jobs. As part of a long-running partnership with the MBDA, this special section takes a look at MBEs and their essential role in U.S. global economic strength.
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Cargill • The Billion Dollar Roundtable • The Home Depot • Minority Business Development Agency
Egypt Forges Links with Asian Giant
Egypt continues to grow in it’s development as a leader in international trade between Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Arab African International Bank • Egyptian Arab Land Bank (EALB) • Housing and Development Bank (HDB) • Orascom Telecom
CVB and destination experts provide valuable advice to help you ensure that your next meeting is a success.
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Austin CVB • Destination Marketing Association International • Dubai Convention Bureau • Greater Boston CVB • Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB/Broward County • Hong Kong Tourism Board • Lago Mar Resort and Club • Meeting Professionals International • New Orleans CVB • Orlando/Orange County CVB • Palm Beach County CVB • Palace Resorts • Scottsdale CVB
Due to its recent peace and prosperity, the Irish Republic has become a launching pad for U.S. companies and is attracting more American foreign direct investment than China and India together.
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America the Innovator:
New Rules for Global Market Growth
Business leaders discuss innovation in depth at the Forbes Leadership Networks Forum, produced by the Forbes Conference Group and presented by Project Management Institute (PMI).
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As Israel marks the 60th anniversary of its re-creation this year, the country’s buoyant economy is taking on an international dimension.
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This small Gulf Arab country is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic political and economic centers in the world. Here, Qatari businesses outline their plans for the future and their strategies for success.
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First Qatar Real Estate Development Co. • Qatar Airways • Qatar Financial Centre • Qatar National Hotels • Qatar Olympic Committee • Qatar Tourism and Exhibitions Authority • Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company
New Jersey:
Where the World Does Business
A special look into how private innovation combined with government initiatives is keeping New Jersey at the forefront of the nation’s best places for business.
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Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa • HealthCare Institute of New Jersey • Jersey Central Power & Light • Mars North America • New Jersey Business Web Site • Prudential Financial • Public Service Enterprise Group • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Verizon
Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park (Taiwan):
Where All Innovation Starts
With the biomedical industry already a major presence in the international science community, the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park (HBSP) is set to drive Taiwan’s biomedical industry full steam ahead.
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Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park • Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan
Japan 2008: Ten of Japan’s Top CEOs Talk About Business, Growth and Strategy
Some of these Japanese executives are from world-famous companies, and some from firms you will hear more about soon, but all of them speak frankly about their own businesses and how they will meet the challenges of tomorrow.
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Canon Inc. • East Japan Railway Company • ITOCHU Corporation • Kikkoman Corporation • Kuraray Co., Ltd. • Kyorin Co., Ltd. • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. • Ricoh Co., Ltd. • THK CO., LTD. • Toshiba Corporation
This special series of sections, featured in both Forbes and ForbesLife, showcases the Vertu brand of mobile phones, outlining its exquisite craftsmanship, exclusive design and heritage.
B&B 70th Anniversary
That Was Then … This Is Now
In honor of B&B’s 70th anniversary, this special section celebrates the many milestones in the world of style and fashion, golf and automobiles throughout the past 70 years.
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African-American Business Legacy
The NAACP celebrates nearly 100 years of diversity and inclusion success in the workplace.
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This special section, featured in Forbes Asia, takes a close look at the rich cultural identity, tourism offerings and burgeoning economy of Thailand, while highlighting some of the companies that are helping to gain great global recognition for their country.
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Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited • Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) • PTT Public Company Limited • Thai Airways International Public Company Limited • Thai Beverage PLC • Tourism Authority of Thailand
Asia’s luxury market is growing vastly, with an array of new products, retailers, restaurants and hotels that attract locals and tourists alike.
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St. Regis Hotel • Vertu • YTL Corporation - Community • YTL Corporation - Star Hill Gallery • YTL Corporation - Platinum Plus
Fujio Mitarai, Chairman and CEO of Canon Inc., explains the Canon Way of doing business and what makes the company a unique success story.
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Discover two new products from Bose that will enhance any home theater experience.
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The new Blackberry 8830 World Edition is the answer to any busy travelers dream, with features that work around the world and around the block.
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With the U.S. population growing rapidly, many people are starting to take a closer look at coal as both an efficient and clean source of energy.
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American Coal Council • CSX Transportation • Foundation Coal Corporation • Martin Engineering
Alabama is home to an expanding landscape of opportunity for world-class corporations and businesses. See what these organizations have learned about the state’s array of advantages.
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Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel • Alabama Power • Business Council of Alabama • HealthSouth • Northrop Grumman Corporation
Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility
Find out how companies today are using Corporate Social Responsibility as a means of maintaining employee retention, morale, and even profit sharing.
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The increasing rate of childhood obesity has a serious effect on the future of business development. Programs such as youth soccer can help combat the issue.
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Cancer Treatment? Cardio Care?
Have You Thought About Singapore?
Sponsored by the Singapore Tourism Board, this special advertising section discusses Singapore’s growing reputation as a medical tourism destination and highlights the many services and treatments that are becoming increasingly popular among a global audience of medical-care seekers.
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Business Travel Guide: Business Travel Your Way
The third in Forbes’s annual series of business travel sections, “Business Travel Your Way” takes a look at the hottest travel trends of 2007, and how airlines, hotels and car rental companies are employing innovation and technology to better aid frequent travelers.
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British Airways • Hertz • Hilton HHonors® • InterContinental Hotels Group/Priority Club Rewards • Lufthansa
Utah’s Wasatch Range: A Winter Wonderland
Discover the pleasures of Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range, a winter retreat that is home to three luxury ski resorts and more than 30 kilometers of Nordic trails.
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The Canyons Resort • Deer Valley Resort • Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau • Solitude Mountain Resort • Salt Lake International Airport
Business Aircraft Acquisition and Financing: A How-To Guide
An addendum to Forbes’s annual business aviation series, this special section serves as a resource for discovering the wide variety of ways to gain business aircraft benefits.
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Avantair • Bombardier Flexjet • CitationShares • Flight Options • TAG Aviation
Corporate Relocation:
Rethinking Workforce Needs
Robert Ady, a relocation and site-selection expert, offers insights for executives who are considering a corporate move or expansion.
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Ady International Company • Cort • U.S. Census Bureau • U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
Telecom Convergence:
The Future of Enterprise Networking
A special in-depth look at the newest advancements in the telecommunications industry that are working to integrate applications, connect networks, improve communications and lower costs.
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An Island Paradise Within a Paradise Island
A close look at the innumerable top-of-the-line services and amenities available through ownership at Singapore’s Sentosa Cove.
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Olympic Gold: 1908–2006
The Ultimate Achievement of a Life in Sports
In partnership with the National Jewelry Institute (NJI), The Forbes Galleries is hosting a the “Olympic Gold: 1908–2006” exhibition through December 29, 2007. This special section highlights the key athletes and their medals honored by the exhibit.
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Anheuser Busch • Johnson & Johnson • National Jewelry Institute • United States Olympic Committee
Flight Options:
Taking Fractional Ownership to New Heights
Sponsored by Flight Options, this special section takes a close look at how Flight Options has “reinvented” fractional ownership, and highlights the many exciting programs it offers in the world of private aviation.
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Caribbean Golf and Spa Vacations
An inside look at luxury golf and spa destinations in the Caribbean and how to take advantage of all the experiences and amenities the islands have to offer.
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The Islands of Aloha: Hidden Hawaii
A helpful guide for the active traveler on how best to experience the islands of Hawaii in the most adventurous ways possible.
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O’ahu Visitors Bureau • Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Asia: A Growing World of Private Banking
Private Banking in Asia is experiencing a boom in popularity, with a 10.5% increase in total wealth of high-net-worth individuals.
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ABN AMRO • Citi Private Bank • Credit Suisse • Deutsche Bank • ING Private Bank • SG Private Banking Asia Pacific