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Mine Detection Dog "Rico" Visits Capitol Hill, Highlights the Challenges Millions Face Due to Landmines

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mine Detection Dog Rico was the star guest at an event hosted by H.E. Keo Chhea, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the U.S., on Capitol Hill yesterday to highlight the ongoing problems of landmines in Cambodia and the international efforts that are going into removing them.

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  • Despite ongoing demining operations conducted since 1979, it is estimated that up to 7 million landmines and other UXO remain in Cambodia.
  • From 1979 to 2021, nearly 65,000 people were killed or injured by landmines.
  • Landmines and other unexploded devices are "a continuing threat to farmers, to children, to transportation, to developmenteven to wildlife."
  • A video providing more information on landmines and the Cambodia Government's demining program can be viewed here.

Leading Research and Consulting Firm Releases 2021 Small Business PaymentsInsights: Business Operations - In the Midst of a Pandemic

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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BOSTON, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercator Advisory Group's most recent Small Business survey report, 2021 Small Business PaymentsInsights: Business Operations In the Midst of a Pandemic , from its annual Small Business PaymentsInsights series, examines all aspects of the small business experience, including the management of business operations, tapping into critical resources as channels of support, and building relationships with financial institutions.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercator Advisory Group's most recent Small Business survey report, 2021 Small Business PaymentsInsights: Business Operations In the Midst of a Pandemic , from its annual Small Business PaymentsInsights series, examines all aspects of the small business experience, including the management of business operations, tapping into critical resources as channels of support, and building relationships with financial institutions.
  • The report is based on an online small business survey administered between June 9th and July 16, 2021, across 2,007 U.S. Small Businesses with 2020 annual revenue between $100K and $10 million.
  • The report also provides insight into how small businesses bank and pay for goods and services, their banking relationships, view of technology, and their top business concerns.
  • Highlights of the 2021 Small Business PaymentsInsights: Business Operations In the Midst of a Pandemic Report: