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Business briefs, August 1, 2010

BUSINESS ISSUES: The Ohio Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new website, www.OhioBusinessVotes.org , which will help employers and employees keep track of issues and positions held by elected officials.

Business confidence fell sharply in the June quarter, according the the NAB.

Business people find space in Roam

This week's business profile focuses on Aston Caribbean Foods, lcoated at 2322 U.S. 27 N., Sebring

JEDDAH — Jeddah is the most business-friendly city in the Kingdom for women entrepreneurs, according to “Businesswomen in Saudi Arabia: Characteristics, Challenges and Aspirations in a Regional Context” report, prepared by the Al Sayeda Khadijah bint Khuwailad Businesswomen Centre at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Business activity in the U.S. expanded in July at a faster pace than projected, signaling manufacturing is driving growth in the world’s largest economy.