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Volume 8, Issue 3, 2005-02-14
Jack Nicklaus Takes Golf Lessons?
The “What's an Entrepreneur?” Series
By Marvin R. Ray
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As I was pondering what exciting information I could pull from during this last week for my “Entrepreneur Series” I thought I would look toward the wonderful World Wide Web. Google being of course today's choice of search engines (now there is a success story of two great entrepreneurs) I searched “entrepreneur” and to my amazement there was 6,550,000 sites for me to visit. I for sure liked the one site that stated “Make $300K 1st year.”
If only it was that easy. If in fact it were that easy you wouldn't be reading my article today, at least not from a southern Utah office, I would be writing it during my spare time while traversing a steep grade in the Alaskan mountains on a snowmobile just for kicks.
Entrepreneurship (if that's even a word) would be the practice of starting a new organization or a new business. It would be about taking a risk or discovering a new process to an already existing business form or evaluating a new way to create a new niche in a certain market. As I continued in my search through Google the one item that kept my interest was “Business opportunity,” “small business,” “small business tools,” “resource and advise”.
My personal idea of a true entrepreneur is someone who doesn't have to show up to their place of business but knows that it will run just as smoothly without them and make them money. That means I would have to be dropped from the classification as an entrepreneur because if I don't show up nothing gets done being that I work by myself. So is it possible for a person to become a “true entrepreneur?” You bet!
Follow me to a class that takes place every other week right here in Washington County where business owners come from all over the state of Utah. They range from small businesses to large businesses and what they want to learn is how to become true entrepreneurs. These classes consist of no more than 6 business owners who are open minded and searching out a way to become better involved with their business and its success.
I have watched with awe as the instructor develops the road for the average mom and pop organization to become as powerful as a full fledged Fortune 500 company just on a smaller scale. Small businesses are too often left to fend for themselves amongst the wolves of corporate America. They don't have a book to follow that will help them reach success but what they do supply their business is lots of hard work with long hours, they go off of a gut instinct and they learn to readily adapt sometimes at a moments notice.
Franchises are of course a good way to go but the franchise is only as good as the help received to create a strong business. One big mistake and you could be creating an Economic Armageddon in your small town business especially if it is being created day after day. It's great to know that there are programs out there that help those who what to be helped. Like any sports pro, music professional, actor or actress, small business owners as well need someone to show them the critical items that reside outside the paradigm that can help their business grow.
As soon as I figure out how to become a entrepreneur with one strong individual in a business I'll write to you from the great white north where I'll be hangin with Bob and Doug (good day eh!) McKenzie while filming their next Canadian Brew movie. Until next time.
Editor's note: Marvin works with businesses throughout Utah to help them better owner personal self-esteem and the bottom line of their business. He currently resides in Washington County because rumor has it his lovely wife of 19 years stated one day while they were living in Montana “I'm going where it doesn't snow, you coming?” The rest is history. Comments about Marvin writings may be directed to Marvin at nadi@infowest.com
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Volume 8, Issue 2, 2005-01-31
Jason Hunter Joins Snow, Jensen & Reece
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V. Lowry Snow, Senior Partner at the St. George law firm of Snow, Jensen & Reece announced today that Jason C. Hunter has joined their firm as an Associate Attorney. Jason is licensed to practice law in Utah and California and focuses his practice in areas of Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts and wealth preservation; Probate and Trust Administration; Business Law and Transactions, including the selection and formation of entities; mergers and acquisitions, and business succession planning; and Tax Planning.
Jason was most recently employed by KPMG in Los Angeles, California, one of the "big four" international accounting firms, where he advised clients on federal and state taxation issues, specifically: entity planning and restructuring to maximize the benefits of state apportionment and state tax credits, negotiating and implementing incentive agreements between clients and municipalities, multi-state income/franchise tax audit defense, and filing federal and state tax refund claims.
Prior to his experience at KPMG, Jason received his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law in May 2003; his B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) in Accounting from Southern Utah University in May 2000; and his A.A.(Summa Cum Laude) from Dixie State College in May 1999.
According to Snow, "We are excited to have Jason as part of our firm.. Jason brings to the firm an outstanding background in tax and business matters. He will be another great resource to the firm counseling and advising clients regarding estate planning, business planning, general contract, tax, probate and all other legal matters."
Jason was born in Ogden, Utah, however his family moved to the St. George area when he was eleven. Jason, his wife (Tiffany), and their two young children love the St. George area and are excited to have returned home.
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Volume 12, Issue 33, 2009-10-26
JAZZ Games get Network Airing Changes
By Brian Ence
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - - Baja Broadband, LLC, Executives announced recently that all regular season games of the Utah Jazz will be televised on Baja Broadband cable! Additionally, all Jazz games will be aired in both standard and high definition on Fox Sports Network-Rocky Mountain and TNT this year.
"I am extremely excited that we're able to provide our customers with this excellent entertainment option and look forward to an exciting Utah Jazz basketball...
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Volume 8, Issue 15, 2005-09-05
Jed H. Pitcher Elected Vice Chair of Board of Regents
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The State Board of Regents unanimously elected Regent Jed H. Pitcher as vice chair at its August meeting, filling the vacancy left by E. George Mantes, whose term ended in June. Pitcher, appointed to the Board of Regents in 2001, previously chaired both the Regents' Finance and Facilities Committee and the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. As vice chair, Pitcher will work closely with Chair Nolan Karras and serve on the Board's Executive Committee.
A business and community leader, Pitcher recently retired as the chairman of the board of Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Uta...
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Volume 13, Issue 20, 2010-06-17
Jeff Thredgold on Social Security
Social Security payments now exceed the inflow of funds into the system…and
By Jeff Thredgold, CSP
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A number of media stories have appeared in recent weeks discussing the fact that Social Security payments now exceed the inflow of funds into the system…and years sooner than expected. Note: one more impact of the Great Recession, as millions of lost jobs reduced Social Security tax inflows.
The stories point out that Social Security will now begin to draw from the $2.5 trillion Trust Fund that has built up rapidly during the past 2-3 decades, as revenues exceeded payouts. Many of the stories also point out that this Trust Fund is largely mythical, as the U.S. Congress routinely spent these excess funds each year and replaced them with government IOUs. Nevertheless, there is no question that the Trust Fund will be “honored” by the Congress as a means to supplement Social Security in coming years.
Many of these articles make recommendations as to how to “fix” Social Security for coming generations, noting the projected $5.3 trillion funding shortfall over the next 75 years. Some of the more radical proposals suggest raising withholding taxes from the current 6.2% rate applied against the first $106,800 of income (matched by the employer) to a higher level such as 6.6% or 7.3%, or simply taxing higher incomes by abolishing the current cap of $106,800.
Others suggest stretching out the retirement age further for when younger people can draw partial or full benefits. In reality, a combination of modest adjustments made sooner rather than later would address the problem.
Noted below are...
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Volume 13, Issue 10, 2010-04-08
Jeff Thredgold`s Best of Three
The long-awaited transition to American job growth continues…
Written by Jeff Thredgold, CSP
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The American economy saw a net rise of 162,000 jobs during March, the strongest monthly gain in three years. The reported gain was slightly below expectations of a rise of 190,000 jobs. However, job data of the two prior months was revised to show 62,000 additional jobs.
Following revision, the U.S. economy has added jobs during three of the past five months. Consensus forecasts hold expectations of hundreds of thousands of new jobs to be reported over the...
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Volume 13, Issue 19, 2010-06-10
Jeff Thredgold's `No Pizzazz`
By Jeff Thredgold, CSP
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An overview of U.S. employment data of the past two months clearly illustrates that one cannot take the “headline” numbers at full value, but must look inside the data…
to illustrate…
The American economy added 431,000 net new jobs in May, the largest jump in monthly employment in 10 years—but wait a minute. Forecasters had expected the addition of more than 520,000 net new jobs, with perhaps 200,000 new private-sector jobs.
Instead, more than 95% of these net new jobs were temporary Census jobs, which will be eliminated later this summer. Private-sector payrolls rose by a disappointing...
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Volume 13, Issue 12, 2010-04-22
Jeff Thredgold's - It’s Not My Fault!
By Jeff Thredgold, CSP
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Alan Greenspan stepped down as Federal Reserve Chairman in January 2006. Greenspan’s more-than-18-year run as Fed Chair was the second longest in the Fed’s history.
Upon his retirement from the Fed, Alan Greenspan largely expected to “retire” to a life of constant admiration from financial market players and the media for the noble job he did as Fed head, while also enjoying the spoils of speeches at $100,000 or more per event…
…how things change ...
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Volume 13, Issue 11, 2010-04-15
Jeff Thredgolds `We`re Announcing…`
…That We`re Not Announcing
By Jeff Thredgold, CSP
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The Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the “official” scorekeeper of the American economy, announced on its web site on Monday, April 12 that it was not yet ready to make an announcement as to the end of the Great Recession. In contrast, a majority of forecasting economists (including yours truly) largely agree that the recession ended sometime between June and...
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Volume 7, Issue 1, 2004-01-12
Jenkins and Jensen Adds Bayles to Their Partnership
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Jenkins Jensen & Bayles, LLP, formerly Jenkins and Jensen, LLP, has obtained a new partner, expanded its areas of practice and relocated its office to 1240 East 100 South, Bldg. 9 (Troon Park). Thomas J. Bayles has joined the firm as a partner and continues to provide legal services in the areas of personal, business and estate tax planning; trusts, wills and estate administration; as well as business representation.
Mr. Bayles received his Masters of Business Administration from Washburn University in 1994 and his Juris Doctor degree and Tax Proficiency Certificate from the Washburn University School of Law in 1997. Mr. Bayles has practiced law in the St. George community for more than five years and currently serves on the Washington County School District Foundation Board, The Professional Advisory Council for Dixie Regional Medical Center and the Exchange Club Foundation of St. George. He is the past president of the Southern Utah Bar Association and the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council.
Bruce C. Jenkins continues to focus his practice on serving the business community of St. George in real estate, resort, Homeowner Association, business transactions and planning, and civil litigation matters. He has also served as a judicial extern for the Alaska Supreme Court, presented at Utah Land Title Association seminars, and authored or co-authored two articles which have been published nationally in legal journals.
Robert M. Jensen, a St. George native, emphasizes his practice in the areas of construction and lien law, business transactions and planning, development, and civil litigation. Mr. Jensen is a member of the Southern Utah Home Builders Association and has instructed its members and other groups on construction lien issues.
Jenkins Jensen & Bayles, LLP provides a full range of legal services to the business community and is committed to client satisfaction, excellence in legal services, and solving problems for clients.
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Volume 7, Issue 9, 2004-05-10
Jeppson and Wilson Receive Honorary Degrees
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David H. Jeppson and L. Steven Wilson were recipients of honorary degrees recently during Dixie State College's Commencement ceremonies in the college's Burns Arena.
David H. Jeppson. Jeppson is the former executive vice president of Intermountain Health Care, Inc. (IHC), a holding company overseeing five health care related corporations, and president of IHC Hospitals, Inc., an IHC subsidiary which manages the operations of system hospitals.
Born in Holladay, Utah, and raised in Idaho, his distinguished career includes time as senior administrative assistant at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles and administrator at the University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, later Harbor View Medical Center, where he developed one of the largest federally funded mental retardation centers in the nation. He later served as executive director of hospitals for the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver and Boulder, Colorado directing three hospitals in the university system.
In 1975, Jeppson was appointed vice president for hospital operations for Intermountain Health Care, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, three months after the new non-profit corporation was established. Two years later, he was promoted to executive vice president. In 1982, Jeppson was appointed president of IHC Hospitals, Inc.
He is now retired and lives in Toquerville, Utah. He continues to serve as a senior management advisor to IHC and Sutter Health Regional Health Systems, is a member of Board IHC Health Plans, vice chairman of DRMC's board of directors, a trustee for Southern Utah University and a member and past chair of the National Advisory Council of Dixie State College.
L. Steven Wilson. As Dixie Regional Medical Center Administrator since 1985, Steve Wilson's leadership has resulted in an increased medical staff from 29 to 180 physicians and providers and a host of healthcare services to the area, including cancer treatment, cardiac catheterization, rehabilitation, air ambulance, the Community Resource Center, Jubilee Home, and IHC InstaCare. Under Wilson's direction, DRMC expanded to a 196-bed, two-campus hospital in November, making available to southern Utah tertiary care services like open-heart surgery and, by 2005, newborn intensive care.
As a member of the St. George Rotary Club Wilson has chaired the Program and International Service Committees and was mayor of Safety Town for five years. He is also a member of the Washington County Economic Development Council. He chaired the St. George City Council's Task Force on the Future of Parks and Recreation, is a member of the Dixie State College Professional Advisory Council, and a member of the Wells Fargo Advisory Board. He was named 1997 Business Executive of the Year by the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and received the Distinguished Citizen Award at last year's commencement.
Before pursuing a career in health care administration, Wilson, a San Gabriel, California native, attended college on a baseball scholarship and played with the Minnesota Twins farm team for a season.
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Volume 11, Issue 42, 2008-11-12
Jeweler Expands with New Store
Kelly Jewelers Opens in St. George
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ST. GEORGE - Kelly Jewelers is now open off of exit 10 on Interstate 15, next to Costco.
After serving the Salt Lake valley for 22 years, Kelly opened a new location in St. George. The store has a large selection of bridal engagement rings and other gifts.
Kelly jewelers is Utah's exclusive dealer of the Arctic Star Simulated diamonds.
Hours in the St. George store are Monday through Friday from 10 to 6, Saturday noon to 5. For more information call 627-8700. ...
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Volume 10, Issue 34, 2007-10-26
Jewelry Store Opens at Sunset Corners
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ST. GEORGE - European Watch and Jewelry has opened at Sunset Corners, located at Sunset Boulevard and Bluff Street in St. George.
Owners John and Patricia Nilssen have owned similar shops in Norway, California and Hawaii. They specialize is clock, watch and jewelry repair.
John Nilssen has 53 years experience as a master watchmaker and jeweler. The Nilssens also design custom jewelry and carry a line of European and Hawaiian jewelry.
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Volume 11, Issue 12, 2008-04-08
Job Bias Claims On The Rise
Utah SHRM Legal Director
By Michael Patrick O'Brien, Esq.,
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that job bias claims filed with the agency rose 9 percent in 2007, and retaliation claims rose 18 percent, both to the highest levels in five years.
The EEOC received 82,792 charges last year, most of these charges alleging discrimination based on race (37 percent of all 2007 charges), sex (30 percent of all 2007 charges) or retaliation (32 percent). For the first time in agency history, retaliation claims were more numerous than sex bias claims.
Other types of claims also increased significantly: age bias (up 15 percent); disability bias (up 14 percent) national origin bias (up 12 percent); religion bias (up 13 per...
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Volume 13, Issue 2, 2010-01-19
Job Challenge
By Jeff Thredgold
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December’s overall employment report can be placed in the “disappointing” pile, with most of the components coming up short. Still, there were additional signs that consistent, if not robust, U.S. job creation is expected sooner rather than later.
The American economy lost another 85,000 net jobs in December, worse than the consensus forecast of little to no change. Better news saw November’s initially reported loss of 11,000 jobs revised to a net gain of 4,000 jobs, the first reported gain since the Great Recession officially started in...
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Volume 11, Issue 40, 2008-10-29
Job Drop
September loss biggest in five years
By Jeff Thredgold, Pres.,
Thredgold Economic Assoc.
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If misery loves company then the September U.S. employment report should have lots of friends. The 159,000 drop in total estimated employment was the largest monthly loss since March 2003, and the ninth consecutive monthly decline.
The sharp decline in employment exceeded the roughly 105,000 loss expected by economists. The September fall was also more than twice the average monthly loss of 75,000 jobs during 2008's first eight months.
Better news saw the nation's unemployment rate remain at 6.1 percent, although still a five-year high. Unfortunately, the jobless rate is likely to move sharply ...
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Volume 12, Issue 13, 2009-04-13
Job Erasure
By Jeff Thredgold, CSP
President, Thredgold Economic Associates
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One more month...one more exceedingly painful U.S. employment report
We have now had seven consecutive terrible job reports since the American consumer was told "the sky was falling" last September 18 by Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and then-U.S. Treasury Secretary Paulson. It was on that day that this dynamic duo emotionally and very publicly asked the U.S. Congress for $700,000,000,000 to fix financial markets.
That request, and the up-and-down discussion within the U.S. Congress during the following week, simply scared the American consumer to death. The consumer stopped spending...companies of all sizes adopt...
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Volume 11, Issue 22, 2008-06-25
Job Growth by Industry
May 2007 - May 2008
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Volume 10, Issue 21, 2007-07-20
Job Growth Remains Nation's Best
Utah Dept. of Workforce Services
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SALT LAKE CITY - Utah's number of nonfarm wage and salaried jobs for June continued to grow by 4.5 percent over the past year. Employment growth has been steady at this level throughout 2007.
Utah's current growth remains well above the state's long-term average of 3.3 percent per year since 1950. It also keeps Utah as one of the best, if not the best, performing state economy in the nation.
Approximately 55,100 new jobs have been created in the Utah economy over the past year, raising total wage and salary employment in Utah to 1,266,700. This increase translates to around 4,600 new jobs created monthly in Utah over the past year.
Ut...
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Volume 11, Issue 7, 2008-02-19
Job Growth Trend
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Source: Utah Department of Workforce Services...
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Volume 11, Issue 32, 2008-09-03
Job Market Tough for Employees, Employers
Skilled workers in high demand
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While competition intensifies among technology and financial services firms to recruit skilled workers, some companies are trying to retain older workers to make up for the shortage, according to a national survey.
According to the 2008 employment and growth report by Robert Half International and CareerBuilder.com, employees and employers are reporting equal challenges in the job market.
"A dual hiring environment seems to be taking shape," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. "Job seekers in some fields are competing aggressively for open positions, giving employers...
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Volume 13, Issue 25, 2010-08-12
Job Somber
By Jeff Thredgold,
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U.S. employment news was disappointing again in July. American business leaders simply remain wary of Washington’s anti-business stance and rhetoric…and prefer to enhance earnings through cost-cutting investments in technology and finding more creative ways to maximize current...
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Volume 12, Issue 25, 2009-07-13
Job Stumble
Majority of forecasting economists expect U.S. economy to return to slightly positive growth in the current quarter
by Jeff Thredgold, CSP
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The recent four-month trend of U.S. employment data reported as less ugly than the month before screeched to a halt in June, with a reported net loss of 467,000 jobs. The job decline followed a revised loss of 322,000 jobs in May, less than the 345,000 lost jobs initially reported.
The nation's unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.5%, versus 9.4% during the prior month. The 9.5% rate was a 26-year high and was the ninth consecutive monthly rise.
Good News? The average monthly loss of 426,000 jobs during the second quarter was 30% less than the average monthly loss of 691,000 jobs during the first quarter.
Bad News? We have noted frequently that the American economy suffered a net decline of 3.1 million jobs during 2008, the worst year for job losses since 1945. We, unfortunately, broke that record in the first six months of 2009 alone, with a loss…so far…of nearly 3.4 million additional jobs. Revised data now suggests that January 2009's loss of 741,000 jobs was the worst single month for job losses since 1949.
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Volume 11, Issue 12, 2008-04-08
Jobs by County
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Utah Employment by County ...
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Volume 9, Issue 8, 2006-05-22
Joe Peterson Appointed New VP of Student Services At DSC
Chris Taylor
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ST. GEORGE, UT - President Lee Caldwell recently made the announcement that Dr. Joe Peterson, who is currently serving as dean of arts, letters, and science at Dixie State College, has been appointed vice president of student services and will begin working as such effective June 1, 2006.
Peterson will replace Dr. Phil Alletto, who will leave the college in June to become the vice president of student services at Savannah College of Art and Design. Peterson's appointment was formally confirmed Friday morning at the college's Board of Trustees meeting.
“I want to thank President Caldwell for his confidence and encouragement,” Peterson said. “I'm...
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Volume 12, Issue 3, 2009-01-26
Johnson Appointed Assistant VP
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By Bruce Jensen
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St. George-based Town & Country Bank has promoted Lisa Johnson to the position of Assistant Vice President.
Ms. Johnson joined Town & Country in August of 2007 when the bank was in ...
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Volume 13, Issue 21, 2010-06-24
Joint Ventures in advertising ... Part 1
How to Gain $300,000 of Good Will in 30 Days
By Jon Bingham
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One of the best ways I know to leverage your time and marketing dollars is to enter into joint ventures with other businesses. The previous section made a strong case for reselling your own customers--that’s the first place you should look to...
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Volume 13, Issue 22, 2010-07-15
Joint Ventures in advertising ... Part 2
How to Gain $300,000 of Good Will in 30 Days
By Jon Bingham
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As I related last week, the True Value in my “Joint Venture” story had its highest sales day ever--I mean ever! And it was 48% higher than the next highest day that year. What more could there be? There is a next step, and here it is.
Continuing the story, this “next step” was to advertise to the rest of the people in that city. Chris took out an ad in the local newspaper, in the service directory of the classifieds. His ad told readers that instead of picking and choosing through all of the service ads and calling an unfamiliar company, they could make one call to have all of their...
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Volume 13, Issue 14, 2010-05-06
Jon Bingham on ``The Issue Of Credibility``
There are two factors at work in a prospect's subconscious mind when he's considering doing business with you ...
By Jon Bingham
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They are credibility and risk. Your job in advertising is to raise credibility and lower risk. If you successfully do that, you will capture all the business.
So let's talk first about credibility. The problem is that in today's marketplace people are...
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Volume 13, Issue 13, 2010-04-29
Jon Bingham on ``The Specificity Challenge``
The biggest problem with most of the advertising being written today is that it’s lazy communication
By Jon Bingham
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The biggest problem with most of the advertising that is being written today is that it’s based on lazy communication. Now logically results-oriented advertising can be created by implementing the opposite of lazy communication, which is specific communication.
Specificity is one of the most valuable tools of the...
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Volume 13, Issue 12, 2010-04-22
Jon Bingham's `Ad Equation`
How A Simple Text Ad Increased Response Rate By 9,000%!!
By Jon Bingham
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The following example demonstrates the power of the "Ad Equation" principle in creating effective advertising ... in this case more than...
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Volume 13, Issue 11, 2010-04-15
Jon Bingham's `Leveraged Marketing!`
Part 2 Discusses More on Joint Ventures: How To Gain Thousands Of Dollars Of Goodwill in 30 Days
By Jon Bingham
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The next step (If you'd like to jump back to Part One of this artilce in Issue 10 - see the editor's note below for the link) for Chris was to promote the service center. First, Chris concentrated on his current customers. A huge grand opening sale was planned for a Saturday. About half of the member businesses participated by setting up booths in the store to show their stuff and take orders for their products and services - it became the first annual Hardware Home Show.
Each of the 1,600 preferred customers was mailed an...
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Volume 13, Issue 10, 2010-04-08
Jon Bingham's Marketing Leverage ...
Part 1 Discusses Joint Ventures: How To Gain Thousands Of Dollars Of Goodwill in 30 Days
By Jon Bingham
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One of the best ways I know to leverage your time and marketing dollars is to enter into joint ventures with other businesses. If you agree that your customers are your business' most valuable asset, then you should see the potential profits available if another business will make their customers available to you - available in the form of a win-win relationship.
Joint ventures can work in one of two basic ways: first,...
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Volume 10, Issue 30, 2007-09-28
Jones Paint & Glass Named Dealer of the Year
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ST. GEORGE - Trade publication "The Paint Dealer’ has named Jones Paint & Glass its 2007 Dealer of the Year. The award, now in its second year, evaluates paint dealers across the country by their dedication to customer service and commitment to the local community.
Established in Provo in 1938, Jones Paint and Glass currently
has six locations in Utah. This includes branches in Cedar City and in St. George, established in 1978, which provide employment for more than 100 residents of southwest Utah.
The publication cited Jones' charitable efforts and prevalent sense
of family as a distinguishing factor of the company's win.
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Volume 10, Issue 5, 2007-03-26
Jones Tops Coldwell Banker Agents
St. George man number one realtor in Utah
By Susan Kennedy
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ST. GEORGE - Dean Jones, a St. George native and lifelong resident, has been recognized as Coldwell Banker's top realtor in the State of Utah for 2006.
“The numbers are in and there is no doubt,” said Claudia Ashby, Broker for Coldwell Banker. “Dean Jones is simply the best and we are proud to have him with us.”
Jones, a 14-year real estate veteran, attributes his success to the fact that he is a big supporter of the community. He has been active in the St. George Lions Club for 28 years.
“You might say that I've had an advantage over other realtors because I've known and loved St. George for so long,&r...
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Volume 13, Issue 3, 2010-01-26
Jones Waldo Adds Attorneys in ...
... St. George, Park City, and Salt Lake
By Hannah Dalton
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SALT LAKE CITY - Jones Waldo has added two shareholders to the Park City office and one to the Salt Lake City office. One associate has been added to the St. George office and three associates join the Salt Lake City team. “All of these attorneys have the depth and breadth of experience that our firm is known for,” said Keven Rowe, President of Jones Waldo. “This new talent will allow us to expand service to our existing clients, create new opportunities and maintain the highest level of...
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Volume 11, Issue 39, 2008-10-22
Jones Waldo Law Firm Continues To Grow
New Attorney and Staff Hired
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ST. GEORGE -Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC, one of Utah's largest and oldest law firms, continues to bolster its staff in hiring attorney Jessica P. Wilde, and law clerk Chayce David Clark.
"We are pleased that the St. George office of the firm has become as destination for young lawyers of such significant talent and quality as Jessica Wilde and Chayce Clark, said Tim Anderson, Managing Partner, Jones Waldo St. George. "They will be a great addition to the Sothern Utah community as well."
Wilde, who will join the St. George office at Jones Waldo, graduated summa cum laude from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School in 2007. Wilde ...
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Volume 12, Issue 18, 2009-05-25
Jones Waldo Named Best Firm in Legal Services
Law firm wins second consecutive Best of State Award
By Aaron Walker
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Utah -Jones Waldo, one of Utah's largest and oldest law firms, was once again named Best of State in the Business Category under Legal Services. Best of State is an annual awards program that recognizes outstanding businesses and individuals in the state. The award statue will be presented to members of the firm on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Best of State Awards Gala.
Award judging is based on: 1) achievement in the field of endeavor; 2) innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods or processes; and 3) contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah. The award-winning nomination highlighted firm contributions in three historically strong...
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Volume 11, Issue 25, 2008-07-16
Jones Waldo Named Top Labor and Employment Practice in State
Firm's corporate and real estate divisions also named leaders
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SALT LAKE CITY - Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC, one of Utah's largest and oldest law firms, today announced that its Labor and Employment Group has been named Utah's number one practice in that category for 2008, according to Chambers USA.
Jones Waldo, based in Salt Lake City with offices in St. George and Park City, also had the firm's Corporate/ M&A and Real Estate practices received top rankings.
"We are honored to be recognized as having the premiere Labor and Employment group in the state," said Keven Rowe, president of Jones Waldo. "I believe that...
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Volume 12, Issue 36, 2009-11-16
Jones Waldo Partners with Faegre & Benson LLP
Local Attorney Tim Anderson Playing Key Role in New Business Opportunities in Shanghai
By Jason Carlton
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH -Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC and Minneapolis-based Faegre & Benson LLP have formed a correspondent relationship for legal services on cross-border transactions involving China. Through this arrangement, Jones Waldo will offer Utah companies access to legal resources and strategic business advice regarding opportunities in this rapidly expanding area of the global economy.
Jones Waldo will leverage the Faegre & Benson China practice in Shanghai to support transactional services for clients in a variety of industries. With both firms advising on international mergers and acquisitions, investments, trade arrangements, and international dispute resolution, the relationship will enhance the strengths and resources of each...
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Volume 13, Issue 22, 2010-07-15
Jordan Named Chair of the Board of Regents
By Travis Clemens
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HEBER CITY, Utah – The State Board of Regents has elected David J. Jordan to serve a two-year term as the new chair of the board. The board also re-elected Bonnie Jean Beesley to serve as vice chair. The action took place at their regular June meeting, which was held at Wasatch High School.
Jordan, appointed to the Board of Regents in 1997, is a partner with Stoel Rives LLP, where he specializes in commercial litigation. He is the former U.S. attorney for the District of Utah and has served as the vice chair of the U.S. Attorney General’s Advisory Committee. Prior to his appointment to the Board of Regents, he served as chair of the Southern Utah University Board of Trustees. Jordan earned a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and a Juris Doctorate from the Vanderbilt University School of Law.
“Nothing is more critical to the future of our state than quality higher education for our citizens,” Jordan said. “I am looking forward to serving in this new role and working even more closely with members of the board, the commissioner, our presidents, and community and government leaders to further higher education in our state.”
Jordan replaces Jed H. Pitcher, who has served two consecutive two-year terms and is no longer eligible for re-election as chair. Pitcher will continue to fulfill his appointment to the Board of Regents.
“Without fanfare, Chair Pitcher has courageously and ably led the board through these most difficult past four years,” Beesley said. “He directed major initiatives including the transition of UVSC to UVU, the USU-CEU merger, 10-year strategic planning and multiple task forces. He was instrumental in procuring many of our current system and institutional top leadership. We all owe him deep appreciation for his commitment, competence and untiring efforts.”
Beesley was appointed to the board in 2003, becoming the vice chair in 2006. Prior to her appointment, she served on the Salt Lake Community College Board of Trustees for seven years, including five years as its chair. She is active in business and community organizations, serving on several boards of directors.
“It will be a privilege to work with newly elected Chair David Jordan, a remarkable and accomplished man, and to continue to work with the other fine individuals involved with higher education in this state,” Beesley said. “In this changing and challenging current world of ours, most individuals and families will require a quality post-secondary credential or degree to be economically self-supporting. This will require a collaborative effort of...
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Volume 9, Issue 12, 2006-09-04
Journal Welcomes General Manager
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With this issue the Mainstreet Business Journal welcomes Ken Perkins aboard as editor and general manager. He was formerly business editor and associate publisher at the Spectrum in St. George, and general manager of the Desert Valley Times in Mesquite, Nev.
Perkins, a Brigham Young University graduate, has also worked in the marketing departments of two St. George-area software companies. He began his career in journalism as a reporter with the Deseret Morning News in Salt Lake City.
“I'm excited to have this opportunity to work at the Journal,” Perkins said. “I've been a subscriber for years and have written a Journal column in the past, so ...
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Volume 7, Issue 18, 2004-10-11
Jubilee Announces New Charitable Goals; Organization
By Amber Rich
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The Jubilee of Trees was born 23 years ago as a grassroots effort in the heart of our community. Volunteers and caregivers rallied to raise charitable support for the local hospital they believed in at the same time planting the seeds for a joyful holiday event that would one day blossom. From humble beginnings in a local hotel, the Jubilee has come into full bloom as one of the most successful and enduring fund raising events in southern Utah.
Today the Jubilee plays host to the largest display of custom designed Christmas trees between the Wasatch Front and Las Vegas, attracting thousands of visitors each year gathered to celebrate the season of giving and at the same time raise...
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Volume 12, Issue 11, 2009-03-30
Jubilee Cup Golf Tournament Scheduled
By Shelley Mendenhall
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Longest drive... straightest drive...drive...drive...drive...it's time once again to join in on the golf course for the 12th annual Jubilee Cup Charity Golf Tournament. Chairman Kurt Johnson is reminding golfers that Dixie Regional Medical Center has hit its drive to launch Life Flight helicopter services in southern Utah and they need help in reaching that strategic goal.
Because critical illness or injury can strike anyone at any time-or anywhere-a locally based Life Flight helicopter will greatly speed the delivery of lifesaving care. Emergency access to remote areas will be greatly enhanced. From those in the sunset of their lives to tiny newborns just...
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Volume 8, Issue 18, 2005-10-17
Jubilee of Trees Embraces “Home Away from Home”
By Amber M. Rich
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Fifteen years ago the Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center began raising funds to build a residential lodging facility to provide a home like haven for patients and their families receiving critical care at Dixie Regional Medical Center. Named in recognition of the fundraising support from the Jubilee of Trees, this ambitious dream came true in 1991 with the opening of The Jubilee Home in May 1991.
Since that time our community has become the second fastest growing in the nation. With the opening of a new hospital on River Road and a host of advanced services such as open-heart surgery, neurosurgery and newborn intensive care, the demands upon the Jubilee Home have never been greater.
With this in mind, the Foundation has announced plans to construct a second Jubilee Home on the east side of the DRMC River Road campus. The new home will be named in honor of lead donors, Layton P. and Betty J. Ott.
The cost to build and equip the home is $2 million. Like the original home on the corner of 500 South and 400 East, Jubilee Home II will be funded entirely from private charitable contributions -$500,000 of which has been pledged from the Jubilee of Trees.
“The construction of the new Jubilee Home plays an important role in the well-being of our patients because having family support nearby is vital,” said Lonnie Miner, M.D., a neonatologist in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at DRMC. “Parents need to be close to their children, mothers need to be nearby to nurse their babies and siblings need to be able to see their brother or sister. This just isn't possible without an affordable and close place for them to stay.”
While the NICU already treats infants born 10 to 12 weeks early, Dr. Miner said the hospital is working toward providing care for babies born as early as 22 weeks gestation (40 weeks being considered full term). “As we are able to treat younger and younger newborns, hospital stays will lengthen from several weeks to even months,” he said. “Also as our capabilities expand, the area that we serve will broaden to accommodate patients and their families traveling to Dixie from all over the southern half of the state, eastern Nevada and northern Arizona.”
In fact, the dramatic growth experienced in southern Utah coupled with the advancing sophistication of services at DRMC prompted Intermountain Health Care to designate a new southwest regional management structure to support facilities in St. George, Cedar City and Panguitch.
Annually 3,300 patients travel more than 75 miles to receive care at DRMC. The good news is that significantly fewer patients require transfer beyond the region for care - keeping loved ones together and easing recovery. Last year more than 300 patients received open-heart surgery at DRMC and 350 babies are expected to be treated in the newborn intensive care unit.
“The exciting part about the growth of the hospital is that we are able to offer new lifesaving services here in Utah's Dixie. The second Jubilee Home will be of great benefit and comfort as people traveling from greater distances seek our help,” Miner said.
For more information about making a contribution to the Jubilee of Trees or to the construction of the Jubilee Home II, please call the Foundation at Dixie Regional Medical Center at 435-688-4508.
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Volume 11, Issue 36, 2008-10-01
Jubilee of Trees Kick Off Event Scheduled
Luncheon in conjunction with SG Chamber
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ST. GEORGE - The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Chamber luncheon to kick off the 2008 Jubilee of Tress is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 20 at the Dixie Center.
Terri L. Kane, Dixie Regional Medical Center administrator and CEO, is the keynote speaker. Tickets are $13 and will be available at the Dixie Center. The event is sponsored by Southwest Federal Credit Union. No reservations are necessary.
The Jubilee of Trees, which runs through Nov. 24, is the largest showcase of custom designed Christmas trees and wreaths between ...
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Volume 9, Issue 16, 2006-12-18
Jubilee of Trees Results Bring Smiles
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Twins Journey and Trinity Peterson smile with Santa at the record-breaking 2006 Jubilee of Trees. The 25th anniversary event raised nearly $675,000 - more than 40 percent over last year's total. Proceeds will be directed to building Jubilee Home II and providing state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment at Dixie Regional Medical Center....
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Volume 10, Issue 26, 2007-08-31
Jubilee of Trees Scheduled
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ST. GEORGE - The Jubilee of Trees — distinguished as the largest showcase of custom designed Christmas Trees between the Wasatch Front and Las Vegas — is launching its 26th year this November 14-19 at the Dixie Convention Center.
Thousands of volunteer participate in the annual event. A six-member council provides leadership for more than 35 committees on a year-round basis.
The Price triplets, born June 18th, 2007, are shown below bedding together at Dixie Regional's NICU on July 30th still weighing less than 3 pounds each. These and hundreds of other preemies are among the children who benefit from funds raised at the Jubilee.
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Volume 12, Issue 32, 2009-10-19
Jubilee Readies “Lift Off” in Southern Utah
29th ANNUAL JUBILEE OF TREES DEDICATED TO HELP BRING LIFE FLIGHT HELICOPTER TO DIXIE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
By Shelley Mendenhall
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The 29th Annual Jubilee of Trees, November 19th to 23rd at The Dixie Convention Center, is poised to help lift off Life Flight rotary wing air ambulance service at St. George's Dixie Regional Medical Center. With special focus on children's services, this year's Jubilee, as last, will helps raise funds to establish an Intermountain Healthcare Life Flight helicopter at the hospital's River Road campus. It will be the service's fifth helicopter and will complement the Life Flight fixed-wing aircraft currently stationed in southern Utah.
Over the last 31 years of operation, Intermountain Life Flight has transported over 62,000 patients nearly 7.4 million miles. To date, Life Flight continues to average more than 10 patients a day, half of which are children.
Children like Cassandra, along with her family, know only too well the importance of...
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Volume 10, Issue 31, 2007-10-05
Jubilee to Benefit Pediatric Rehab
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ST. GEORGE - Funds raised at the 2007 Jubilee of Trees, ‘Miracle of Christmas,’ scheduled for Nov. 14 — 19 will be designated specifically toward advancement of pediatric rehabilitation services at the new outpatient services pavilion just east of Dixie Regional Medical Center.
These services are vital to the special needs of children who are working to overcome challenges associated with disabilities, developmental delays, serious illness, accidents, and injuries. Providing pediatric physical, occupational, neurological and speech therapy services within our community will allow children and parents to stay close to home while endeavoring to overcome these ...
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Volume 10, Issue 15, 2007-06-04
Judge Affirms SkyWest Pilots' Right to Organize
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SAN FRANCISCO - St. George-based SkyWest Inc., the country's largest independent commuter airline, has been ordered by a federal judge not to interfere with union organizing activities by a pilots' group.
On May 22 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the SkyWest Pilots ALPA Organizing Committee filed suit against SkyWest to prevent the carrier from interfering with SkyWest pilots' right to organize under the Railway Labor Act. The organizing committee is working with the Air Line Pilots Association, International to gain union representation for SkyWest pilots.
The same day the lawsuit was filed, the court issued a temporary restr...
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Volume 12, Issue 19, 2009-06-01
Judges' Thinking
By Senator Orrin Hatch
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President Barack Obama had barely announced that he would nominate Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace Supreme Court Justice David Souter when the "news" media declared that she would be confirmed. The American people, however, expect the Senate to do its confirmation duty correctly rather than quickly. By a thorough and fair process that, when he was a senator, Obama argued should be "civil and deliberate," we must determine whether Sotomayor is qualified to sit on the Supreme Court.
Qualifications fall into two categories. The first includes experience and character. The administration once suggested that Souter's replacement should come from other than the U.S. Court of Appeals, on which every current Supreme Court justice has ...
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Volume 9, Issue 13, 2006-10-02
Juggling Your Life
Better attitudes in the workplace
By Matt Eschler, LMFT
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Live your life on purpose!
- Matt Eschler
Recently I was reading a story that included a warning about imbalance. I have written articles on obtaining balance and living a balanced life. I am always looking for an angle that adds to or is interesting enough to incorporate into my own work.
Upon reading this “balance warning” my first thought was that it was all wrong. I didn't like the analogy used and I rejected much of the sentiment taught. I was incensed enough to begin thinking about all of the ways I was going to refute this preposterous idea.
As I organized my thoughts, I could not quite defend my antagonistic views...
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Volume 8, Issue 4, 2005-02-28
Julie Smith Joins the Mesquite Office of KempBurdick
By Brian Tenney
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Mark Tichenor, partner with KempBurdick CPA's & Advisors, early this month that Julie Smith has joined KempBurdick CPA's and Advisors in their Mesquite office. Julie received her BS in accounting from California State University, San Diego, and is licensed to practice in California and Nevada.
Prior to joining KempBurdick CPA's and Advisors, Julie spent the last 12 years working for Miller & Smith, a CPA firm located in Oakhurst, CA. She was a partner in the firm for the past 5 years. Prior to her job in Oakhurst, Julie practiced in her own accounting and tax firm in Escondido, CA.
Julie's main areas of practice include individual, partnership and corporate taxes, small business consultation, startup, tax planning, accounting and payroll. Julie also specializes in personal and business financial. During her down time, Julie enjoys golfing, reading, and family gatherings. Julie moved to Mesquite in 2004, to work and play more golf.
Recently, KempBurdick was recognized as one of Utah's Top 100 companies and was ranked number eight on Utah's list of top 20 accounting firms, selected from more than 700 Utah firms. KempBurdick CPA's and Advisors also has offices in St. George and Cedar City.
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Volume 12, Issue 20, 2009-06-08
Jump Start the Economy?
Let's Get Back To Making Things
By Mark Tomlinson
Source: Michigan Business Review and MEP
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Manufacturing creates wealth when your eco-conscious neighbor buys new solar panels to decrease his energy bill. Payment then goes to the store, other vendors and the manufacturer.
The money continues down the supply chain to other service providers, where it's reinvested in companies to purchase new equipment and develop new technologies. It also pays employees - one of whom goes out to buy new solar panels and the cycle continues.
Yet, with the arrival of the $787 billion stimulus package, manufacturing was dismissed from class again when funds to boost the industry were noticeably missing from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
If our government truly wants to ...
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