THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved $655 million worth of official development assistance loans from multilateral institutions in support of fiscal consolidation and social welfare projects, official documents show. See the article here: Central bank OK’s $655-M loans for fiscal boost, cash transfers (BusinessWorld Online)

Rivers Casino is open for business today. And previously scheduled events in the city’s Cultural District are proceeding as planned. Read the rest here: Entertainment resumes in city (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

A former Ohio congressman convicted of corruption is acknowledging business groups appear uninterested in his plan to pitch an Indian gambling casino in Youngstown. Read the original post: Lack of Business Support for Traficant’s Casino (WKBN 27 Youngstown)

A former Ohio congressman convicted of corruption is acknowledging business groups appear uninterested in his plan to pitch an Indian gambling casino in Youngstown. James Traficant said Friday that he hasn’t heard from any area business about his proposal. Traficant wouldn’t address one of the plan’s most significant problems: there are no federally recognized American Indian tribes...

If your business has done great work or if you’re a customer who’s gotten great service, you’ll want to fill out a nomination for this year’s Pinnacle Business Awards, a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Link: Raleigh Chamber Accepting Nominations For Pinnacle Business Awards (dBusinessNews.com)

QFor my online business, is online the best way for me to advertise? AGiven the fragmentation of media in today’s marketplace, effective communication with target customers requires a variety of media. Read more from the original source: Ask the consultant: Is online the best way to advertise for an online business? (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)