Weekly News & Economic Bulletin
October 25, 2010  Volume 1, Issue 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Mark Your Calendar
  • Member's News
  • Latest U.S. Economic Statistics
  • Latest News Jordan
  • Latest News U.S.
  • Upcoming Trade Shows
  • Select Public Tenders of Jordan


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LATEST U.S. ECONOMIC STATISTICS

For the complete weekly report as well as to view this week's economic calendar, please visit our WEBPAGE.

Monday, October 18

Tuesday, October 19

Housing Starts – Level of starts: 0.61 M; Level of permits: 0.539 M

Wednesday, October 20

Beige Book – Economy little improved from last report.   Consumer spending steady to slightly up in Fed Disticts. New vehicle sales steady or up. Used car sales strong. Housing sales weak but pices stable. Manufacturing expanding. Prices stable for final goods and services and minimal wage pressures. Rising production costs. Limited hiring.

 Thursday, October 21

For more information on the US economic reports & indicators, please consult the following WEBPAGE.

Latest News Jordan

  • Dead Sea Development Zone law to attract investments and improve business More Info
  • Views on economic reform absent from campaigns More Info
  • Hot weather good news for olive crop More Info
  • Jordan, Iraq agree to remove obstacles for better ties More Info
  • Fuel liberalization plan to open only 25% of market More Info
  • New law to govern public-private partnerships More Info
  • IMF satisfied with performance of Jordanian economy More Info
  • US commits $275 million to improve Jordan water More Info
  • Jordan bourse regulator see rebound in mid 2011 More Info
  • Arab Bank received 7 awards at IMF & IIF meetings More Info

CLICK HERE to read more news from Jordan.

UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS

In the U.S. or with a U.S. focus

14th Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference
Oct 26 - 27, 2010 Miami, Florida, US MORE INFO

PACK EXPO International 2010
Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2010 Chicago, Illinois, US MORE INFO

ADIPEC 2010
Nov 1 - 4, 2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE MORE INFO

The AAPEX/SEMA Show: Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week 2010
Nov 2 - 5, 2010 Las Vegas, Nevada, US MORE INFO

PowerGen 2010 
Dec 14 - 16, 2010 Orlando, Florida, US MORE INFO

2011 International CES
Jan 6 - 9, 2011 Las Vegas, Nevada, US MORE INFO

AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Jan 7 - 10, 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, US MORE INFO

National Western Stock Show
Jan 8 - 23, 2011 Denver, Colorado, US MORE INFO

International Builders Show 2011
Jan 12 - 15, 2011 Orlando, Florida, US MORE INFO

Intersec 2011 (Safety & Security Eq)
Jan 16 - 18, 2011 Dubai, UAE MORE INFO

Fancy Food Winter
Jan 16 - 18, 2011 San Francisco, California, US MORE INFO

World Future Energy Summit 2011
Jan 17 - 20, 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE MORE INFO

World of Concrete
Jan 17 - 21, 2011 Las Vegas, Nevada, US MORE INFO

Gulf States Horticultural Expo, Inc.
Jan 20 - 21, 2011 Mobile, Alabama, US MORE INFO

50th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
Jan 22 - 25, 2011 Huntington Beach, California, US MORE INFO

Arab Health Exhibition & Congress
Jan 24 - 27, 2011 Dubai, UAE MORE INFO

International Poultry Expo/International Feed Expo 2011 
Jan 26 - 28, 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, US MORE INFO

American International Toy Fair 2011
Feb 13 - 16, 2011 New York City, New York, US MORE INFO

Graphics of the Americas (GOA)
Feb 24 - 26, 2011 Orlando, Florida, US MORE INFO

International Restaurant & Food Service Show of New York
Feb 27 - March 1, 2011 New York City, New York, US MORE INFO

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
March 1 - 20, 2011 Houston, Texas, US MORE INFO

Annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show
March 4 - 6, 2011 Alburquerque, New Mexico, US MORE INFO

International Home & Housewares Show 2011
March 6 - 8, 2011 Chicago, Illinois, US MORE INFO

Nightclub & Bar Convention & Trade Show 2011
March 7 - 9, 2011 Las Vegas, Nevada, US MORE INFO
 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Intellectual Property Rights and Cyber Crimes Conference by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) with the National Library Department (NLD) and Adobe Systems
Oct 25 & 26, Amman, Jordan


Fall 2010 U.S. University Tour

Sheraton Amman al Nabil Hotel & Towers
Monday, Oct 25

MENA Healthcare Infrastructure Investment & Finance Summit
Oct 27 & 28, Cairo, Egypt


The Empowerment of Women in Society: Success Stories & Challenges

Sunday, Oct 31, Cairo, Egypt


Regional Business Initiative

   MORE INFO 

Jordan Intercontinental Hotel, Amman

Dec 14 - 16, 2010

Building Commercial Links between

Jordanian, Iraqi and Palestinian Companies








MEMBER'S NEWS

Pharmacy 1’s Drug Information Center participated in the global diabetes awareness campaign.

Amman Marriott Hotel celebrated its Global Customer Appreciation week.

Intercontinental Hotels Group announced the appointment of a new General Manager for Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa and Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea.


If you would like to share your company's news with AmCham's members in next weeks bulletin, please send us an email at weeklybulletin@amcham.jo.






Latest News U.S.

  • Fed Reserve grappling with low inflation More Info
  • Fed wants some banks to buy back bad mortgages More Info
  • Revenues rises for 2nd quarter in U.S. states More Info
  • Data sees small gains, monetary stimulus seen More Info
  • The haves, the have not's, and dreamless dead More Info
  • Stocks trade in narrow range as currency concerns hang over market More Info
  • Plunging mortgage rates aid the thrifty More Info
  • G-20: Nations agree to shrink trade imbalances More Info
  • U.S. commended for efforts to fight transnational bribery More Info

CLICK HERE to read more news from U.S.



SELECT PUBLIC TENDERS OF JORDAN

Supply of Frozen, Chest, Thigh and Whole Chicken (Annual Agreement)
  • MORE INFO
  • Telephone: +962 (6) 520 0520
  • Fax:           +962 (6) 520 0295
  • DEADLINE:   October 25, 2010

Supply and Installation of Shelf & Heavy Duty Racks

  • MORE INFO
  • Telephone: +962 (6) 520 0520
  • Fax:           +962 (6) 520 0295
  • DEADLINE:   October 31, 2010

Design & Develop a M&E System to Track Municipal Solid Waste Management Sector Performance in Amman

The Development of Public Awareness & Communication Program for the Municipal Solid Waste Management Sector in Amman

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building for Environmental & Social Management Plan (ESMP) & Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) Implementation

Investment Opportunity for the Development of a Tourism Project on a Shoreline Parcel of Land of 48 Donums Located within the Dead Sea Development Zone

  • Address:     165 Mecca Street, Abu Taweeleh Complex - 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1253 Amman 11953 Jordan
  • Telephone: +962 (6) 553 1110
  • Fax:           +962 (6) 553 2121
  • DEADLINE:   October 17 & 18, 2010

Amended Invitation No. 2 for the Construction of Kufranja Dam

  • Interested companies should purchase tender documents & prequalification documents by 12:00, November 3, 2010.
  • MORE INFO
  • Telephone: +962 6 585 8311/12/13
  • Fax:           +962 6 585 7583 
  • Website:     www.gtd.gov.jo
  • DEADLINE:   December 22, 2010