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<title><![CDATA[James Rickman]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As the Founding principal partner of SVS, LLC (Hillsboro, Oregon USA); Mr. Rickman has over 30-years of entrepreneurial success. A noted Angel Investor - Founding member of Artel Software, Lumisys/IMAGRAPH Corp., AVID Technologies and Interactive MicroSystems, Inc.
Recognized as expert in sustainable industries, financial, technical media and R&D strategies, he is a sought after published evangelist - innovative thinker recognized worldwide including COMDEX (Consumer Electronics), Asian Institute of Technology, United Nations Sustainable Global Development, ChinaInvestor News, SiloBreaker, BusinessWeek, Forbes, WSJ, FT.com, Seeking Alpha Global Financial News and the (NAB) National Association of Broadcasters. Mr. Rickman holds advanced business and technical degrees.
In his free time, Mr. Rickman enjoys involvement in educational service roles within the Portland State University, Hillsboro, and Beaverton, Oregon community. His hobbies include reading, golf, SCUBA, hiking, kayaking, and fishing.
For more information call (503) 621-4953, email sustainablevirtualteams@yahoo.com or visit www.sustainablevirtualbiz.com ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. Economic Data Reports Flat 2010 Market]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:34:56 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Overall industrial production would have fallen except for a 1.6 percent surge for utilities. The Bankers Conference Board reports its index of leading economic indicators, which forecasts activity over the next six months into 2010, rose 0.3 percent last month, less than the 0.5 percent gain economists anticipated. The Mortgage Bankers Association nnounced more than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September. Read Full Article Reports...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:29:32 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Overall industrial production would have fallen except for a 1.6 percent surge for utilities. The Bankers Conference Board reports its index of leading economic indicators, which forecasts activity over the next six months into 2010, rose 0.3 percent last month, less than the 0.5 percent gain economists anticipated. The Mortgage Bankers Association nnounced more than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September. Read Full Article Reports...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seniors and Women Small Business Startups Gain Momentum ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:21:57 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to Department of U.S. Labor Statistics, the self-employed aged 55 - 65 rose 33% in 2008, double the number of self-employed 25 - 35 year-olds. Research shows that approximately 22% of all new startup businesses are registered by people between 47 and 65 years of age. No matter how old you are, there is always that perceived often misleading label attached to your age. ]]></description>
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