Every week, I open a new Basket. I call it the Brag Basket, but it’s not really about bragging. It’s about sharing. I started this so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend. The basket is open all weekend, from May 14-16, 2010. Speak up and add yourself or another […]
Archives for May 2010
Quick facts on the Oklahoma economy
What industries make up the Oklahoma economy? Where are most of the jobs? @Stargardener asked, and @DeidreDMyers of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce came to the rescue. 2008 Gross Domestic Product for Oklahoma Mining 14% (Oil and Gas included) Manufacturing 11% Real estate 8% Health Care and Social Asst 6.8% Retail trade 6.7% 2009 Jobs […]
Entrepreneurship webinar May 13 2010
The second of the two part series on “Entrepreneurship and Rural Communities” is scheduled for May 13, 2010 at 2 p.m. EDT; 1 p.m. CDT; 12 noon MDT; 11 a.m. PDT. The May webinar will focus on two innovative programs in Missouri that are focused on place-based economic development. The projects have taken very different […]
Ben Curnett finds the common ground
West Virginian Ben Curnett took time out at SOBCon to talk about small business, tourism, and small towns. How can our unique geography unite, rather than divide us? Find Ben on Twitter: @bencurnettand at Matterhorn Marketing. New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Get our updates.