The Last Word - October 2010

If the entire nation were listening, what would you say?

“Despite the media’s negativity, America will prevail. Remember the principles that have made us great. Stop looking for bailouts. Rely on your own unique ideas and hard work, and get out there and compete. The natural process will eradicate businesses and ideas that have no place in the market.”

Sal Guy • VP of Operations, Stable Development

“HIV/AIDS is still a concern around the world and without a cure those affected by this disease continue to struggle to live a normal life. We need your help more than ever.”

Lea Carrasco-Zanini • Executive Director, Golden Rainbow

“In the words of John Lennon, ‘Come Together.’  It’s time to put aside our pervasive pettiness and unite for the common good of all people – selflessness vs. selfishness.  As a nation, Americans must never lose hope that our conditions can and will be improved.  Let’s change the approach.”

Tim Quillin • President & CEO, Q ad | pr

“Put down your cell phones, stop twittering, facebooking, texting and emailing and spend a day actually talking to your employees, your co-workers, your friends, your husband and your family!  We are losing our social skills and our brains need a rest, as reported on the Early Show!”

Sydney Sullivan Knott • President, The PR Group

“Hang onto good employees as long as possible; they are our most important asset.  Take a conservative, calculated risk approach.  Keep your debt down and pay attention to compliance issues.  Make use of new technology to innovate, not to be trendy.  Finally LISTEN to the customer’s needs and keep open channels of communication.”

Gerd G. Poppinga, Sr. • CEO/President, Vineburg Machining, Inc.

“Everyone is under stress and suffering from some aspect of this economic situation – so what can YOU do? Are you willing to help those less fortunate than you? What can you do to make a difference for one person in your community? No matter how bad things appear for you, there is always someone in a worse situation.  Reach out to your community.”

Dana Serrata • Executive Director, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley