/ Home / Articles / Biz941 / 2008 / 08 / search eBrochures »» View all eBrochures August 2008 Issue Hard times shrink the hispanic market Growing our own Economic gardening and other smart strategies for diversifying our economy Feature Stories Course Correction  As the economy falters and companies flee the region, economic development experts rethink their former strategies. Exodus  Many of the immigrants who helped fuel our growth are leaving, and that's adding to the region's economic uncertainty. Will they return? What If?  Imagine what would happen if we tried these innovative strategies for diversifying our economy. Departments August Planner  Event Calendar Buzzwords  Container Shipping Stimulates Business  As land deals heat up around Manatee’s deepwater seaport, the Port Manatee Commerce Center is ahead of the curve. Creative Getaways  Vacations that broaden your mind. Drive Time  What we’re driving now. Local car buying habits. Fast Track  Movers, Shakers & Headline Makers Future Shocks  The Car of Tomorrow? It’s a Volvo. In Transit  Development consultant Joel Freedman started out in mass transportation. Leading Question  What will students lose as school districts cut back? Montreal, Très Bien  Say bonjour to the sophisticated, French-speaking city. Out for a Spin  Real estate associate Karen Chandler cha-chas her way to happiness. Pool Shark  Myrtha Pools USA is building in Olympic-sized proportions. Promoting Financial Literacy  Business owners have myriad resources to help employees save. Publisher's Memo  Lessons from Tim Russert Survey  Q: How important is your Web site to your business? Ten Percent Solution  A new surf-wear line funds red tide research. The List  The region’s 10 largest law firms. Working Together  We need a regional approach to diversify our economy.

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