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Optimism Dims, Financing Improves: NSBA Report – BusinessWeek
The NSBA’s Mid-Year Economic Report, which surveyed 400 of the group’s members online between June 24 and July 11, offered little to be optimistic about:
More than one-third say they aren’t confident about the future of their business from a financial perspective
Eighty-eight percent anticipate a recession or flat economy in the next year, an increase from 78 percent six months ago
Forty-five percent expect no growth opportunities in the coming year, up from 40 percent in December.
Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- Corporate Profits Up Again in Second Quarter 2011
- California Home Sales Up in July
- California New Home Construction Declines in July
- Nonresidential Construction – Up 12.8% in July
- Airport Figures
- Bank Profits: In the Black Again!
- First Drop in Number of Problem U.S. Banks Since 2006
- Global Economic Monitor
- Events of Interest
- August 31, 2011: Global Economic Insights: The Financial Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Debt-Laden U.S. and European Economies
- September 29, 2011: Los Angeles NABE Luncheon with Dr. Marcy Zwelling, Economist and Healthcare Professional
- SAVE THE DATE! November 3, 2011: The 16th Annual Eddy Awards®
- November 10, 2011: 23rd Annual Southern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference
Weekly Economic Report | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- July U.S. Labor Market Report
- The Flight to Safety Drives the Financial Markets
- Consumer Credit in June
- Auto Sales Up 5.9% in July
- Global Economic Monitor
- Events of Interest
- Thursday, August 18: Los Angeles Chapter, NABE Luncheon Meeting
- SAVE THE DATE! November 3, 2011: The 16th Annual Eddy Awards®
Weekly Economic Report | LADEC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- June State/Local Area Employment Reports
- California’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 11.8%
- Signs of a Rise in U.S. House Prices?
- California’s Home Resales Slide 14.4% in June
- Global Economic Monitor
- Events of Interest
- July 28, 2011: LA NABE Luncheon Meeting
- SAVE THE DATE! November 3, 2011: The 16th Annual Eddy Awards®
Marty Keller’s Goodbye Note | Marty Keller
Here is the text of Marty Keller’s goodbye note and it provides some information about they way forward for the California Small Business Advocate’s Office. We’ll miss you, Marty. – Ed.
Friends,
A couple of items to share before I transition to my new adventure:
- The Asian Business Association of Orange County wants you to know of a couple events coming up in August and September:
- The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County is hosting its Annual Green & Health Expo on August 25 at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort in Garden Grove. Details can be found here.
- The ABAOC is putting on its annual Procurement Opportunities and Export Initiatives event on September 22 at the Disney Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim. Details are available here.
- The indefatigable Frank Ferral is spearheading, along with the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, a Recycling BIN Summit on August 9 at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel in Stockton. More information can be found here.
As for matters of concern with state government, until the Governor appoints a new Small Business Advocate, please contact GOED regarding any matters of concern. The general number is (877) 345-4633. Joel Ayala is the Director (joel.ayala@gov.ca.gov), and Dave Freitas is the Chief Deputy Director (dave.freitas@gov.ca.gov).
Daisy Luna is staying on as our intern. She manages the event calendar, so please forward her information that you want posted to the GOED business calendar: daisy.luna@gov.ca.gov.
For matters dealing with procurement, please contact Eric Mandell at the Department of General Services at 916-375-4608: eric.mandell@dgs.ca.gov.
As for me, I will kicking back for exactly two days, and then I will be in touch with you all on Monday about the new direction. Nikki, be patient!
Thanks again for the friendships and collaborations over the years, and remember: the best is yet to be!
Cheers,
Marty Keller
New Thiel’s Deals
Our buddy Paul Thiel publishes a deal sheet for ‘the best of what’s around’ in Southern California. We’re happy to offer it to our readers. Check it out.
Venture For America Will Do For Entrepreneurship What Teach For America Does For Education | Fast Company
Like Teach For America, VFA will bring promising college graduates to work in underserved communities for at least two years. Startups that focus on up-and-coming industries (i.e. education innovation, energy, biotechnology) will be offered a VFA fellow for a salary of $32,000 to $38,000 annually. At the end of the two years, the companies can opt to hire fellows under new terms.
Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in May Due to Rise in Oil Prices
- A Mixed Retail Sales Report for June
- Taking a Harder Look at Weekly Data on Initial claims for Unemployment Benefits
- California’s Budget Position at June Fiscal Year End
- Southland Home Sales Fall by -14% in June
- California Exports Continue to Shine
- May California Imports
- June Port Figures – Record Growth Trend Comes to an End
- Headline Inflation Declines in June
- Wholesale Prices Decline in June
- Events of Interest
- July 20, 2011: Mid-Year Economic Forecast
- July 28, 2011: LA NABE Luncheon Meeting
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