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April 2008 Archives

Flatline

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It appears that the world, once again, is slowly starting to assume a sphere-like shape. With a few rough edges, of course.   A once level-playing field of commerce and competition is being supplanted by barriers and nationalism as international...

Sustaining the Journey

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Maybe Jim Henson's amphibian had it right. As one of Business Roundtable's members noted recently, "Sustainability is a journey, not a destination." Beyond Earth Day, more and more companies are seeking to be a part of the solution to bettering society...

A Community Transition

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A career switch from factory floor to desk job might seem like a daunting (perhaps unattainable) leap for many. Yet for one individual who did just that, the move--while still challenging--was not insurmountable. A variety of factors helped aid Christopher Pearsall...

Flat Expectations

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It's the same, steady tune. Business Roundtable member companies remain unchanged--since last December--in their outlook on expectations for sales, capital expenditures and employment over the next six months. Our forward-looking survey, released on a quarterly basis, also notes that despite the...