Apr 29, 2009

Leading The Way

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By: Jim West

 came across an interesting survey, a joint interactive poll by Zogby International and  WeMedia, asking: Who will lead us to a better future?    Here are the results:

    63% - Small Business and Entrepreneurs
    52% - Science and Technology Leaders
    38% - Family and Friends
    36% - Ourselves
    32% - Non Profit Groups
    31% - The Government
    21%  - Big Business

Notice that large corporations received among the lowest percentage of "faith", if you will, with just one in five Americans believing they will lead our country to better times. Yet, they have recieved most of the attention in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed by the federal  government (31%).  Just last week did they finally announce some actions to help the SBA and address issues important to smaller companies that provide up to 80 percent of new American jobs.  The survey also shows Americans have greater faith in themselves and their family to make the future better than they do in any one else.

And so it rests, as it has since the founding of our country on the American people to roll up their sleeves and work our problems day by day  building  the future.  Our premise here at Clark-West is company owners and entrepreneurs can build a stronger future by  harnessing the financial power of  their lease payments, to create ownership and equity in their business property.  Use the strategy Hi School Pharmacy,  McDonalds, Les Schwab and  First Independent Bank among  many other companies have successfully employed; own your business property and grow with your community. 

 2009 will be the best year in a decade to take action. New projects are coming on line for  companies as small as 5 or upwards of  100 employees to own high quality office, retail or flex space, using even just a 1,000 square feet.  Padden Parkway, slated for groundbreaking  late this year  is an example of a large business park, Rosewood a smaller professional space, or a very affordable industrial project in the Orchards area

We've created $uccessful Commercial Property Ownership Workshops  in partnership with Clark College  and the Vancouver Chamber  to teach you the fundamentals of preparing for this  transition in 2009. Classes are filling.  Register here today.  Call 360.450.0928 for more information  First session: April 23rd.    Your Future : Own It