Greetings!
When we think of spring, usually green enters the scene. Green grass, green trees.....you get the picture. This year green has an whole new connotation. We aren't tree-huggers around here, however, there are certain applications that make sense and can save a business lots of money.
The main three, of course, are reduce, recycle and reuse. Some basic ideas are disconnect equipment not in use, use high-efficiency light bulbs and shop for energy-efficient computers, monitors, fax machines, etc. For more information and ideas, click here. | |
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SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY, MAY 3
Bowl Together!!! Build Together!!!
Enjoy an afternoon of bowling at the Plano Super Bowl. All ages welcome. The event sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to support fundraising for Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity of South Collin County. Funds will be used toward the construction of two homes in the historic Douglass Community of East Plano. Construction begins Saturday, April 18, 2009.
The event: two games of bowling, contests, raffles, special recognition, and HELPING OTHERS (Building Homes...Building Lives).
11:00: Registration opens and lunch available.
Arm and hammer contest.
12:15: Let's Roll! Bowling on all 48 lanes.
Silent Auction! Prizes!
Cost: Bowling only - $5.00/person (includes shoe rental)
Lunch & Bowl = $10.00
Register 6 bowlers per lane. We can/will add to your team to fill the 6 per lane.
Sponsor Coordinators:
Gerry Hughes, Thrivent, 972-612-0220
Bo Hughes, Thrivent, 972-612-0220
Doug Sloan, Thrivent Builds liaison, 972-424-5743
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| Chief Exec Magazine -Texas Tops for Biz |
Texas has been ranked the top state for job growth and business development for the fourth year in a row in a survey of CEOs by Chief Executive Magazine. Click Here to learn more.
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| 2009 Recovery Act and the SBA |
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 Clay Stamson with First National Bank Southwest told us recently of some really exciting provisions in the Recovery Act for small business.
The Treasury Department will commit up to $15 billion to help unlock the secondary markets for small business loans. By purchasing these securities, the Treasury Department will facilitate the ability of lenders to make new loans to small businesses by providing confidence that there will be a ready buyer for those loans in the secondary market.
In addition, the SBA is immediately implementing two key provisions of the Recovery Act - 1) temporarily eliminating certain loan fees, and 2) raising guarantee levels on some of its loans. These steps will provide lenders with the security they need to start lending again to the millions of small business owners desperately in need of capital.
Finally, the Treasury Department issued a call for new reporting requirements designed to better track small business lending by banks and unveiled guidance from the IRS for an expanded "carryback" provision that will offer many small businesses a tax refund.
To read the entire article, click this link.
Thanks to Clay for this information! Clay and his bank are SBA preferred lenders - here is Clay's contact info:
First National Bank - Southwest
1300 Preston Road, Plano, Texas 75093
972-985-7300
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| Golf for a Good Cause |
 Spring is almost here! You want to get out of the office and do something fun. Leave this economy behind for a while at the Westin Stonebriar Resort in Frisco, Texas and help a good cause at the same time.
Please, please, please...we need you to sign up to play in the first golf tournament benefiting My Possibilities, a day program for adults with disabilities.
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Time: Registration 11:30am
Shot Gun Start: 1:00PM
Location: Westin Stonebriar Resort, 1549 Legacy Drive
For more info, please go to the My Possibilities website here. 
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| Forward & Past Issues |
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We welcome your testimonials and your referrals. Thanks for your business and support.
Bob Gibbons
972-679-1142
 Jan Gibbons 972-998-3305
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| Value Proposition? |
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What is a value proposition? The textbook answer is a business or marketing statement that summarizes why a consumer should buy a product or use a service.
Reata, for example, is unique because of our landlord experience. We can represent our clients better than our competition because of 20 years representing the other side.
We'd like to hear from you. What is your value proposition? How does that set you apart from your competition?
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| New Sublease! |
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Subleases can often save 20% - 50%. They are also usually short-term which allows for greater flexibility when a company's future isn't exactly crystal clear.
We just picked up a client who has a great space with high visibility on Plano Parkway just east of N. Central Expressway in Plan.
Visit the Properties page in our website to learn more. It features the excess space we have listed which our clients no longer need. If you don't see what you need there, let us know and we can find all subleases in the market. |
| Bob's a Speaker?
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Bob is on the speaking circuit. He joined the Speaker Coop which has a bio and his speaking topics. Here is a link.
He speaks to business groups, trade associations, networking groups, service organizations like Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, etc.
His topics include:
"What Your Landlord Doesn't Want You to Know"
"Lease or Buy, What's Right for My Business"
"Market Update - How Current Conditions can Improve My Bottom Line"
"Does Your Future Look Unpredictable? How to Find Flexibility in Your Office Lease"
Please let us know if you would like to have Bob speak to a group of which you are a member - contact us. |
| Referrals Needed |
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The economy is taking a toll on everyone and we are no different at Reata. We could really use your referrals right now.
What is a good referral? A company which has space in a high-rise office building or in a warehouse.
We appreciate it.
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