Category Archives: Business

Seattle Summer Training

Posted on August 7, 2014 by jimattrell

I flew up to Seattle today for a three-day advanced technical training class produced by StockCharts.com. There are about 250 students here and classes start tomorrow. On Sat might after the windup class we all boarded a private ship to … Continue reading →

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MBI Convention Phoenix March 2013

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jimattrell

The annual MBI Trade Show and Convention has been part of my life for years and although I am no longer in the business I enjoyed the weekend with 500 plus attendees; many if whom I’ve had long-term friendships. This … Continue reading →

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Meeting Gloria Compos at EO

Posted on November 16, 2012 by jimattrell

I attended the EO luncheon yesterday as a BOE guest and watched Gloria Compos moderate discussion with Barney Adams, our speaker. Sitting in a room with about 80 young business owners with mid-size companies (a membership requirement) was a lot … Continue reading →

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Australian Dollar Strengthing

Posted on March 10, 2012 by jimattrell

Combine the decline in value of the US Dollar due to massive printing of money here, with the strengthening Australian economy, and it’s understandable that 5% (plus) interest on a one year CD in Australia is attractive to American Investors. … Continue reading →

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BOE Meeting Today

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jimattrell

Kim, David and I learned all about our BOE website today. Visit our website at “www.bizownersed.org”.

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Calgary is Beautiful

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jimattrell

After meeting Patsy for breakfast I visited Trevor at Black Diamond and arranged to meet him at the Dallas Stars game next Tuesday night. Then I picked up Auntie Guite and took her downtown to Ceasar’s Steak House for lunch … Continue reading →

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A Marluc Commercial Development

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jimattrell

Now that we finally, after two public hearings, have our zoning change approved, we can press on with the site plan approval followed by a building permit, we hope, before to long. I met with our architect, civil engineer, banker … Continue reading →

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