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The Immigrant\'s Attitude
Some time ago, my associate, Krish Dhanam, and I were returning from an engagement in Tampa, FL, where we had spoken for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The flight was uneventful; we landed at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, got our luggage and loaded it on one of the rental carts. The walk was fairly lengthy and the first two hundred yards were uneventful; then we came to the moving sidewalks.

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The Immigrant\'s Attitude
Some time ago, my associate, Krish Dhanam, and I were returning from an engagement in Tampa, FL, where we had spoken for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The flight was uneventful; we landed at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, got our luggage and loaded it on one of the rental carts. The walk was fairly lengthy and the first two hundred yards were uneventful; then we came to the moving sidewalks.

Chambers of Commerce
A basic run-down of the Chamber of Commerce system, why it is important for entrepreneurs, and where to get more information.

Perspective
Quit your griping - use what you've got! In 1993 the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce recognized John Foppe as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans. John worked as a speaker while in college and graduated cum laude in just three and a half years. He's also a gifted artist and an inspiration to all who know him.

Attitudes are Contagious
This is the second of a five-part series about attracting and retaining employees. The areas of focus are: 1. Communication 2. Attitude 3. Flexibility 4. Opportunity to Learn 5. Fun This article is on attitude. In a dialogue session at the Delta Chamber of Commerce, someone made the point that management attitude needed to change and that managers needed to walk the talk.

Advice for Small Business
I have been recognized by the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity as the National Entrepreneur of the Year. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded me their top honor, the Blue Chip Enterprise Award. Steve Forbes included me, along with Donald Trump and Tom Monaghan, as one of the Twelve Great American Business Successes in his 2000 book. This certainly does not mean I have all the answers, but I have identified a few of the questions.

Your Chamber Of Commerce Can Help Grow Your Business
Getting involved with your local chamber of commerce is definitely a great idea. In fact, these organizations help to make up the business network on a global level, helping to improve business. When you get involved with the chamber of commerce in your area, you'll find that it can help you to grow your own business.

Reducing the Employee Theft Epidemic
The FBI calls employee theft “the fastest growing crime in America!” and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that 75% of employees steal from the workplace. But it possible to reduce the incidence of employee theft by following some simple tips.

The Buy American Policy: A Clear and Present Danger?
In April 2009, Trade Minister Stockwell Day expressed concern that what at the time was the proposed "Buy American" bill was representative of the same kind of U.S. protectionism "that fueled the Great Depression in the 1930's. Citing the "Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930" (Smoot-Stonehouse Tariff Act), Canadian Chamber of Commerce President Perrin Beatty suggested that the "danger with something like this is that its a spark in the forest."

Trade Show Tips to Promote Your Business
Trade shows are an important business marketing tool whether it’s a local show hosted by the chamber of commerce for a few hundred people or a mega show in Las Vegas for a few thousand. Potential buyers are coming together for their shared interest. If you can demonstrate that your company meets their needs you’ve got a new customer.

Chinese Computer Hacking of Chamber of Commerce has Already Hurt Your Business
On December 21, 2011 the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. Chamber of Commerce was hacked. Many of the major media outlets are all re-publishing the report. But, if you look at the fine print you will discover that the attack occurred back in November 2009 and was discovered in May 2010. That left the Chamber’s 3 million company members uninformed and their information vulnerable for two years as the FBI and cyber investigators analyzed the attack.

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