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Archive: December, 2009
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Dec 30, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Transitions
As we close out the year I wanted to make sure you saw this press release announcing my decision to step aside as CEO of the Deep South Insurance Group. I’ve had the privilege to lead the wonderful people at Deep South for over twenty years. Several years back QBE U.S. Agencies – a longtime [...]
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Dec 24, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you and your family from Teresa and I. I hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends during this special time.
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Dec 20, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Follow Up to Financial Literacy
Just game across this interesting story on what they are trying to do in New York to help teach students early on about how to manage money. They are using a video game to teach them personal finances. Money management… financial literacy — whatever you want to call it, our students need these skills before [...]
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Dec 18, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Our Kids & Financial Literacy
As someone that has manged a major business for many years I feel strongly that in this day and age our kids need to be better prepared to meet the demands of the ever changing economy. One of those demands is financial literacy. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve met with young people [...]
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Dec 15, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
The Recession’s Toll
The New York Times did a poll and wrote up an troubling piece on how this recession is hurting individuals and adversely affecting families. As the CEO responsible for the well-being of so many employees stories like this and the impact the recession is having on communities keep me — and others — up at [...]
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Dec 9, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Setting THE example… Abbott
In this recession many families are struggling to hold onto the the American Dream. Worring about their jobs, paying the mortgage, meeting their monthly bills — are all concerns ripping through many neighborhoods. A lot of businesses have been stepping up to offer assistance. And one of the main needs for many families is health [...]
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Dec 4, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
SMU Cox EMBA Top Ranked by Businessweek
Some experts suggest that in the struggling economy there is no better time to increase your skills and education. I’m a big believer in furthering your education — we are never too old to learn. I completed an Executive MBA (EMBA) in 2005 at the age of 50. As many of you know I participated [...]
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Dec 1, 2009Posted in Blog | 0 comments
Setting THE Example… Microsoft
Elevate America! Microsoft has a program that is looking to “help train 2 million people over the next three years.” Best thing about it? It’s no cost to the participants in the program and completion means they will get through Microsoft E-Learning courses and/or select certification exams. Exactly what people need in [...]
