Leonsis Gives “Ted’s Tips” on Surviving the Financial Crisis

Ted Offers Advice on Navigating the Financial Crisis

As world markets continue their volatile tumble, the impact of the financial crisis is being felt in the corridors of our own Beltway region. There is no regional immunity from the tough economic climate but, according to Ted Leonsis, there are methods of navigation that will reduce its impact.  We caught up with Ted Leonsis, Washington Caps owner and Vice Chairman Emeritus of AOL, who tells us how to do just that. Click here to read the details of his tips for CEOs who not only want to survive, but thrive!

Have you heard of the “Card Check Bill”?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has chosen to highlight the potential problems with the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800, S. 1041), better known as the Card Check Bill.  The main purpose of this bill is to allow unions to organize more easily.  However, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is concerned because unions would no longer be required to administer a secret ballot determining if employees want to be unionized; rather, the unions would be allowed to collect “authorization cards” directly from the employees. Read more about the Chamber of Commerce’s position here.

Representing America’s union workers, the AFL-CIO has a different position.  The AFL-CIO believes that the majority of American workers would like to have union representation, and are regularly impeded by their employers.  Read more about the AFL-CIO’s perspective here.

Do you know Jim Geiger of Unisys?

ExecutiveBiz recently had the opportunity to sit down with Unisys Federal’s Jim Geiger, Vice President and Managing Partner, Department of Defense.  Jim is known for his remarkable understanding of the ins and outs of the Department of Defense and has an impressive track record of driving growth.  Jim shared his thoughts on the future of the DOD space and how important building your personal brand is to your business.  Click here to read more!

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine Headlines Potomac Officers Club Event  

On Tuesday, October 29, 2008, the Potomac Officers Club welcomed Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Virginia Secretary of Technology Aneesh Chopra and Rock Creek Partners Managing Director and Obama Technology Advisor Julius Genachowski.  They spoke to a crowd of a few hundred local executives on a variety of issues, but most notably recognizing Virginia’s technological growth and what’s in store for the region’s technology future.  Read more about this event.