On Thursday, she was the one who marked a special occasion.
Talarico, co-owner of The Picnic Basket Catering Collective, was named the recipient of the 2021 Athena Award, which honors businesswomen for professional excellence, community service and mentorship of other women.
The award was presented Thursday during a virtual gathering hosted by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC. The annual event, which typically takes place at an in-person luncheon attended by hundreds, was postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Talarico and Kathy Dreiling, her wife and business partner, launched their catering careers in 1989 when they each invested $300 to buy an existing company.
Sindh cabinet approves Rs2bn economic package for the poor
Karachi
April 2, 2021
As part of its pro-poor economic revival package, the Sindh government has decided to launch the Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme to offer interest-free small loans to deserving people.
This decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the CM House on Thursday. The chief executive said that the Covid-19 situation has rendered a large number of people unemployed or under-employed.
âNow is the time to introduce a pro-poor economic package, under which interest-free small loans may be offered to people to start their small businesses or strengthen their current business activities,â he said, adding that he can spare Rs2 billion in the current financial year to begin with.
Revenue and Department of Economic Affairs Secretary, Tarun Bajaj. (Photo/ANI)
World Bank projects India s economic growth between 7.5 pc - 12 pc, expecting a better growth rate: Tarun Bajaj ANI | Updated: Apr 02, 2021 15:07 IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Amid uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic Revenue, and Department of Economic Affairs Secretary, Tarun Bajaj on Tuesday predicted a better growth for the Indian economy and said World Bank has projected India s growth rate between 7.5 per cent to 12 per cent. World Bank has said that our growth rate will be between 7.5 per cent - 12 per cent. Not just rating agencies, IMF said that our growth rate will be between 11 per cent to 11.5 per cent, it also has to do with low base effect, hence economy will grow. We expect a better growth rate this year, said Bajaj.
Friday, 02 April 2021 - 8:41
The Ministry of Health stated that health guidelines issued in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be released today (02).
A special discussion was also held in this regard and the proposals made there will be further discussed.
The Health Promotion Bureau stated that this year s New Year festivities will be subject to restrictions.
Chief Epidemiologist at the Epidemiology Unit, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera stated that test to detect COVID-19 will be carried out targetting those employed in the trade zones and economic development zones leaving Colombo during the New Year season.
Meanwhile, a discussion was held yesterday between the Health Minister and the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka on the implementation of several new health development projects.
Global growth prospects rise despite risks By ZHAO HUANXIN in Washington and CHEN JIA in Beijing | CHINA DAILY/Xinhua | Updated: 2021-04-01 07:12 Tourists gather at the downtown area of Shanghai. [Photo by WANG GANG/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Projections for recovery are brightening, but uncertainties require preparations
Global economic organizations have issued brighter projections for 2021 s recovery, led by the world s two largest economies, thanks to accelerated progress in COVID-19 vaccinations and large-scale stimulus. On Wednesday, however, economists said measures should also be prepared for uncertainties.
China is leading the economic recovery in the region encompassed by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, or the ASEAN+3 , and its projected growth rate in 2021 was revised upward to 8.7 percent from 6.1 percent by a regional multilateral economic organization.