The GII 2013 looked at 142 economies around the world, using 84 indicators, including the quality of universities, availability of microfinance, venture capital deals – gauging both innovation capabilities and measurable results. Published annually …

Karen Bandy Design Jeweler: Featuring “Vineyards and Vessels" with new paintings and jewelry by Karen Bandy; through July; 25 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Suite 5, Bend; www.karenbandy.com or 541-388-0155. La Magie Bakery and Cafe: Featuring landscape …

In the gallery through July 26th: new work and collaborations by lettering & fine artist, Patti Paulus and jewelry artist, Lynn Whitt. Richelle Rodgers will be signing copies of her motivational book “Forever Growing – A Journey of Trust.” Hope springs …

Stuart Kingston will be on hand with a display of fine jewelry for sale. Last year, the sold-out Runway of Hope event raised more than $37,000 to help bridge the gap between active cancer treatment and follow-up care. Cancer navigators help survivors …

According to Print Measurement Bureau statistics, Cravit says, zoomers dominate in almost every category of consumer spending, from fine dining to tablet shopping, from vacations to home renovations. “They want the bells and whistles,” he says. “They …

New London: Hygienic Outdoor Fine Crafts & Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 14, free, Bank Street, Bank Street, . FILM Norwalk: "Born To Be Wild", through Aug. 31, noon and 4 p.m. daily; "Star Trek Into Darkness", through Aug.

LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — At King of Jewelry, one of the most trusted names in fine diamond engagement rings in Southern California, they disprove the theory that jewelers are unfriendly, or only out to upsell and overcharge.

Sakonnet Vineyards' new owner, Alex and Ani founder and president Carolyn Rafaelian will be infusing the wines at the Little Compton vineyard with the same positive energy as the charms on the jewelry that led to her success. Rafaelian is already …

The company also operates 784 convenience stores, 322 fine jewelry stores, 1,182 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast …