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DRUM NEWSLETTER

June 2011 Edition

With unemployment still at around 9%, it is easy to become discouraged and wonder, “How are we going to create jobs?”  A very interesting recent opinion piece co-written by Jeff Immelt (CEO of GE and head of Obama’s jobs and competitiveness council) and Ken Chenault (CEO of American Express) outlined a few suggested ways that the U.S. can create jobs:

  • Speeding up construction projects by cutting red tape

  • Boosting training for manufacturing skills through partnerships between the private sector and community colleges

  • Increasing tourism by improving visa processes to win market share for U.S. tourism

  • Making commercial buildings throughout the U.S. more energy efficient

According to Jeffrey Hollender in his article “How to Create Jobs for the Next Generation” the key lies in entrepreneurship opportunities (see article below).  Hopefully by implementing some of these suggestions and being persistent, jobs will start being created again and unemployment will fall to more manageable levels soon.
 

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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

The American Red Cross emergency response vehicles are out in Joplin neighborhoods distributing meals; comfort items, including toothbrushes and soap; cleanup supplies such as coolers, rakes, tarps, gloves and trash bags; and even stuffed animals for the kids.

Health services staff at emergency aid stations in Joplin are also assessing people’s health needs and helping with items such as lost prescriptions and eyeglasses.

This spring has brought destruction to a large swath of the country. Since March 31, the American Red Cross has launched 30 relief operations in 23 states to help people affected by tornadoes, floods and wildfire. Donate now

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