Growing Global 2005 to Feature Todd Buchholz, Former Director of White House Economic Policy
St. Louis (ContentDesk) August 10, 2005 -- Growing Global 2005, the region's premier international business luncheon, will feature Todd G. Buchholz, former White House economic advisor, network news analyst and best-selling author of the influential book "Market Shock" on Friday, September 23, 2005 in a special program at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel from 11:00 a.m.?1:30 p.m.World Trade Center Saint Louis will host Growing Global 2005, which is designed for top international executives, government officials and educators. The public is invited to attend this important annual event, which will focus on the U.S economy, overseas job outsourcing, international business and the impact of terrorism.Mr. Buchholz is a former director of economic policy at The White House who earned advanced degrees from Cambridge University and Harvard Law School.
He is a contributing editor for Worth magazine and contributes to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes.
Mr. Buchholz co-founded Enso Capital Management, LLC, and is a former managing director of the $15 billion Tiger hedge fund. While an instructor at Harvard, he won the university's prestigious Allyn Young Teaching Prize. His latest book is entitled Bringing the Jobs Back Home."Anyone who seeks fresh economic insights from a White House insider will benefit from Growing Global 2005 and its networking opportunities," said Robert R.
Heuermann, Jr., executive director of World Trade Center Saint Louis.Growing Global 2005 begins with a V.I.P Reception for guests at 11 a.m. on September 23, followed by a luncheon presentation by Mr. Buchholz hosted by World Trade Center Saint Louis and international business executives. Tickets are $85 per person, which includes access to the V.I.P reception and luncheon, plus parking at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel at 100 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton. Sponsorships for Growing Global 2005 are available for companies that seek premium visibility and access at the event.
For more information or to register, please call Cheryl M. Marty, Deputy Director, World Trade Center Saint Louis, at 314.615.8141 or see the website www.worldtradecenter-stl.com.
World Trade Center Saint Louis is the region's leading international business services organization. A not-for-profit enterprise, it offers customized global market research and business intelligence services; conducts more than 40 trade events annually; renders access to international business resources; and coordinates education programs. It serves individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations across Missouri and Southern Illinois as a division of the St.
Louis County Economic Council, a division of St. Louis County government. Its license is granted by the World Trade Centers Association in New York City. For more information, please see the website www.worldtradecenter-stl.com.
Media contact: Jeff Dunlap, 314.721.5505..
All-Star Weekend NFL/NBA Celebrity Models Raise Chartiable Funds with Fashions
Houston, TX (ContentDesk) February 18, 2006 -- The highly anticipated 2nd Annual Houston Fashion Weekend kicks off this Friday, February 17, 2006 from 12pm-1pm beginning with a visitation and Pizza Party, with children at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The event culminates on Saturady February 18th following a silent auction from 11:30am- 12:30pm. A lavish Glaceau Water sponsored reception and after party follows at the Kasbah, an upscale Moroccan themed venue from 10 p.m.
to 2 a.m. Throngs of international talents from the fashion industry including noted Designers such as Reggie Gillam of Atlantas Inner City Couture will flank the runway. Gilliams blazers, embroidered and hand- painted denim have been draped on Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx and pop icon Usher Raymond. Other designer industry mammoths such as Demarcus Faggins, Ramon Walker, Robert Pack, Antonio Wingfield & others will also be showcased.Sean Florence of Phaparazzi Couture, A Featured Celebrity...
All-Star Weekend NFL/NBA Celebrity Models Raise Chartiable Funds with Fashions
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Securing Second- and Third-Round Venture Capital Financing
Widget sales are booming -? the competition is scrambling, demand is up, and the books are finally treading water. Your core management team has big ideas for the future of Widget Inc. Opportunity is abundant; but how will you fund that next big leap? As your start-up matures, obtaining second- or even third-round funding may allow your business to expand and grow into new opportunities identified after your business was established. If your product or service has proven itself in the marketplace, you may be a candidate for an additional round of funding.Some possible uses of post start-up funding include:* Penetration of new markets, either by industry or geographic location* Development of new products or services that compliment your key lines of business* Acquisition of competitors, staff and/or facility expansion, or new equipmentDamage ControlIf your company is struggling to make ends meet, post start-up financing is not an effective way to address red ink. Consider other...
Securing Second- and Third-Round Venture Capital Financing
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South Florida Father Making Preparations to Hike the 4,428-mile Eastern Continental Trail from Canada to Key West, Florida
William Bateman, a father of eleven from south Florida and veteran long distance hiker; is launching a national media event called "Hike4Fathers" to draw attention to the importance of fatherhood in America. He is planning to hike the 4,428-mile Eastern Continental Trail from Canada to Key West, Florida beginning mid-May, 2005.Bateman had previously hiked more than 1,000 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail on behalf of Florida's abused and abandoned children in 2002. That experience led him to speak with many men on the trail who lamented missed opportunities to spend more time with their families.Their stories inspired Bateman, who goes by the trail name "Spanky", to put together a second attempt to hike across North America.
He has labeled this effort "Hike4Fathers."
When asked why he is willing to spend more than ten months and taking an estimated ten million steps to hike from Canada to Key West, Florida; his response was as unique as the monumental "Hike4Fathers"...
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Financing Your Business Venture
Many small businesses were born during the recession of 2001. One key reason is that during a recession period overhead costs tend to be lower. Still the time comes when a business needs to ascend to higher ground and reach a larger group of consumers. This presents the challenge of finding money to finance your marketing plan. As with any major financing transaction one needs to be prepared with the appropriate documentation at hand as well knowing the methods of finding the best bargain small business loans available.
So where do you start?FIRST STEPS IN SHOPPING FOR BARGAIN LOANS.
1. Calculate what you can affordRemember to include rates, points and fees. 2.If purchasing a home include insurance and taxes.3. Get your credit report4.
Put your financial papers in orderThese would include:Bank statements Mortgage papers Insurance papers Car loan papers Tax IDBusiness expense receiptsTaxes overdueOther loan documentation Credit reports Other out-standing debt.FINDING...
Financing Your Business Venture
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Discount Managed Funds Gears Up With New On-Line Superannuation Service
DMF-DSF Director Mr. Tyrone Wiseman welcomed the addition of the new on-line superannuation service commenting that the current proliferation in financial, investment, protection and superannuation products and services could easily overwhelm the Australian consumer. "The challenge for Financial Services providers is to simplify their offering by removing any roadblocks that impede Australians providing for their financial and retirement future well being."Australians have traditionally demonstrated an eagerness and propensity to embrace and utilise new technology ? Financial Services is no exception.Financial and Investment service organizations have to match the pace and rate of change, or they will be left behind by investment consumers."DSF's new website provides access to Australian Retail Superannuation Funds and allows employees who have the opportunity to select an appropriate Fund from some of Australia's leading Fund Manager Superannuation Funds.Employers will also have access...
Discount Managed Funds Gears Up With New On-Line Superannuation Service
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Offshore Investing
Offshore investing: spreading risk helps sleepThe world's economies still dance to different tunes and have different boom and bust cycles that tend to offset each other, even though the differences are getting smaller. As a result, international stocks can provide diversification for a portfolio heavy in U.S. stocks.Between June 1997 and October 1998, for example, Japan's Nikkei index lost almost 40%, but European markets did well due to continental economic union. U.S.-style corporate restructurings also began to pay off. One region's success balanced the other's failure to get its financial house in order.There has been less divergence between regions more recently.
Even so, we suggest the prudent investor cannot afford to ignore overseas markets. They now represent some 44% of world market capitalization, up from 25% about 30 years ago. International stocks can provide solid diversification for a portfolio heavily invested in U.S. equities.Exchange rates add an extra flavor...
Offshore Investing
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Home Fragrance In Vogue
The home fragrance market is booming. From perfume, toiletries, and cosmetics to pre packaged foods. It is currently a multi billion dollar industry that continues to show strong growth. The strongest growth has taken place in the last 5 years and is expected to continue through 2007 and beyond. Western Europe, Japan, and the US continue to lead with 65 percent of demand and over three-quarters of world wide production of home fragrance products.
Rapid growth of home fragrance sales has...
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