Change or we’ll help you change
It’s going to be a very long hot summer. I can tell this already, and it’s not going to be pretty. Finally, the kids are out of school and many of us have already taken a week’s vacation. We should be ready to hit it hard at the office, but many people I’ve talked to [...]
The oil spill is no reason to destroy the economy
According to the latest news accounts, the engineers trying to stop the flow of new oil pumping into the Gulf of Mexico have had at least limited success, which is a relief. However, the issues surrounding the oil spill only have begun, and, as usual, the statists have the upper hand. This is the third [...]
If the recession is over, then what’s next?
Many economists and government representatives tell us the recession has ended. An official declaration based on economic statistics may be months away. And, while individuals vary in their predictions, there is a general expectation that the economic environment will gradually improve over time. As we encounter more signs of vitality — increased hustle and bustle [...]
People
ACCOUNTING Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain PC (LBMC), has added Emily A. Job in its Chattanooga office. She has joined the accounting firm in a staff position in the tax services department. Her previous experience includes working as an accounting analyst at Ace Hardware. Job is a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, with a [...]
Harrah’s continues multi-million dollar expansion
On May 13th, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel cut the ribbon to officially open a new Motorcoach Lounge, accommodating greater numbers of group visitors. Presiding over the festivities was Darold Londo, General Manager of Harrah’s Cherokee, who introduced Principal Chief Michell Hicks, Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation; Norma Moss, Chair, Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise Board [...]
New Incorporations
BRADLEY COUNTY FDA Development LLC 30 2nd St. Cleveland, TN. 37311 Damiele Peterson Gilbert’s Collision Center LLC 910 Star Vue Dr. Cleveland, TN. 37311 Laura Gilbert Good 2 Great Dog Training Inc. 2317 Peerless Rd. Cleveland, TN. 37311 Ronald A. Cain L&S Motors LLC 1441 Spring Place Cleveland, TN. 37311 Lamar Scroggins Lions Gate Protection [...]
Find out what kind of car matches your budget
It’s a good time to buy a car — if you do it right As automobile manufacturers work to recover what was lost in the Great Recession, many are offering up sweet deals to car buying customers. If you’re among those tempted to drive off the showroom with shiny new wheels, it’s important to do [...]
Selling your small business? Keep these things in mind
Thinking about stepping down from your small business to retire or pursue other passions? If you hope to sell it for a profit, there are many things to consider and do to ensure a successful transaction and transition. Assess and assign value. Arriving at a realistic valuation for your business can be tricky. Setting your [...]
Barack Obama the terminator
Although the White House still is celebrating “health care reform” and now is trying to promote “financial reform,” in truth, there is nothing to celebrate. This current gang occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is taking the meat axe to our economy, sparing nothing. Obama might want to be called the Second Coming of FDR, but I [...]
Rooney leads U.S. Cellular to 5th largest in the nation
By Jayne Andrews If you are getting ready to purchase a book anytime soon that will help you improve your perspective on business in these challenging economic times, you may want to consider, “The Pursuit of Something Better: How an Underdog Company Defied the Odds, Won Customers’ Hearts, and Grew its Employees into Better People.” [...]
