It’s the Economy, Stupid!

by | Jan 27, 2015 | Up Close

Originally posted – Sept issue/2012 An Interview with Leading Economic Forecaster Alan Beaulieu One of the country’s most informed economists, Alan Beaulieu is a principal at ITR Economics, where he serves as president. Since 1990, he has been consulting...

An Allied Force

by | Jan 27, 2015 | Up Close

Originally posted – March issue/2012 David Cotter has worked for trade associations for nearly 30 years, holding various positions at five different associations. He was named executive director (now CEO) of the Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) in...

Think Like an Entrepreneur

by | Jan 27, 2015 | Up Close

Originally posted – Feb issue/2012 Cliff Michaels is a writer, speaker, strategist and entrepreneur. For more than 20 years, he has built companies in real estate, technology, publishing and consulting. He also is the former president and a board member of the...

Gaining a Competitive Advantage

by | Jan 26, 2015 | Up Close

Originally posted – Jan 24, 2014 Dr. Chuck Bamford is the founder of Bamford Associates, LLC. He has worked with thousands of managers over the last 20 years in the development of implementable strategic plans and an entrepreneurial orientation to growth. He...

Build Your Brand

by | Jan 26, 2015 | Up Close

Originally posted – Dec 23, 2013 As CEO of brand management firm Turkel Brands, Bruce Turkel has been creating and working with valuable brands for more than 25 years. Born and raised in Miami, Mr. Turkel studied design at the University of Florida and rushed to...

The Tax Man

by | Jan 26, 2015 | Up Close

Originally posted – Feb 20, 2014 Joe Crosby is a senior vice president and principal at MultiState Associates, which provides ongoing legislative monitoring and lobbying assistance to the Coin Laundry Association. Prior to joining MultiState, Crosby spent 11...