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New Hampshire FDI Data Commentary: Fall 2019
Each year, PSU researchers update and advance findings to enhance the initial data in the inaugural “New Hampshire Foreign Direct Investment Report: Presence and Contributions to State and County Economies.” In May 2019, the first observations of FDI and foreign business activities and patterns were published: “Foreign Investment and Business Activity Patterns and Trends in New Hampshire: 2001-2018”. The synopsis of critical discoveries and trends uncovered in the two reports may be thought-provoking; providing actionable insight to the economic development professional
Demonstrating the Value of Work-Study Experiences
An interactive session designed to explore ways to increase the value of the duties we provide students. We will look at some of our successful efforts and have a group discussion on what is and isn’t working in your department
Outcomes of Prenatal Vitamin Use
Prenatal vitamins can be very important for fetal development and affect long term health outcomes for the child. Specific vitamins in prenatal vitamins include calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin C and folic acid. Several barriers exist regarding use of prenatal vitamins including access, education, and health barriers. Not taking prenatal vitamins can affect the growth and development of the fetus and also contribute to birth defects such as neural tube defects. This information was found through literature research using Google Scholar, CINAHL and Academic Search Premier. Results discuss positive outcomes for use of prenatal vitamins especially in the first trimester and negative outcomes for non-use of prenatal vitamins, however several studies conclude that there is no significance in either direction
King Arthur Flour Social Media Audit
King Arthur Flour shares more than just their flour with their followers on social media; they educate, intrigue, and excite people who want to learn about baking. The brand’s friendly face is more than merely a façade - it is authentic and backed by an enthusiastic employee run company. The company is personal in every post, bringing life to a basic substance that helps so many people live. They make their product exciting by incorporating many aspects of the baking community with passion for food and learning. King Arthur Flour’s social media goals are to grow their audience, to identify and catch on to trends, to gain insight regarding what they should be doing to best engage their audience, and, finally, to target the right audience. This paper analyzes each social media platform they use for strengths and weaknesses. Their strengths include their responsiveness, incorporation of community, and focus on learning about working with flour. Their areas of potential improvement consist of using more of their followers’ creative content, emphasizing the company’s environmental initiatives, and their ecological and ethical business practices. Overall, this paper synthesizes what makes King Arthur Flour stand out from other comparable companies