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INSERT INTO `Product` VALUES (1,'WORKING','52495','<b>WORKING - a Tale of Changing Relationships in Changing Times</b><br>\r\nBy Joan Koerber-Walker<br><br>\r\n\r\nTired of stuffy business books?<br><br>\r\n\r\nMeet the Workings - all three generations - as they explore how to build companies and partnerships that last.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>\"WORKING</b> is a must-read for existing and emerging leaders in today\'s changing business environment.\"<br>\r\nMichelle Cubas, Positive Potentials<br><br>\r\n\r\n\"As a 28 year veteran of the electronic Distribution business I enjoyed reading your book.  It was a trip down memory lane that had many good anecdotes on lessons that I have learned and applied during my career.   Anybody who is interested in learning more about our industry and the dynamics that we must deal with should read ‘Working’.\" <br>\r\nCraig Conrad, TTI<br>\r\nSr. Vice Presidnet<br>\r\nChief Marketing & Strategic Planning Officer <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n<b> Click the image for more information</b><br> <br>\r\n\r\n<i>To build on your experience - check out our Audio CD \"Working - The Key Messages - a discussion with author Joan Koerber-Walker\"</i><br><br>\r\n\r\nCorePurpose Publishing/2004<br>\r\n100 pages<br>\r\nISBN  0-9747056-0-8<br>',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',15.95,'','','Working_Front_framed.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'<b>WORKING - a Tale of Changing Relationships in Changing Times</b><br>\r\nBy Joan Koerber-Walker<br><br>\r\nToday\'s business world needs answers to persistent problems and innovative solutions.<P>\r\n\r\nSpend a day with the Workings, all three generations, as they gather for an important milestone event and explore what it takes to build long-term sucess.<P>\r\n\r\n\"WORKING is a must-read for existing and emerging leaders in today\'s changing business environment.\"<p>\r\n\r\nWhether you read it for business insights or just for enjoyment, WORKING is one of those great little books you want to read again and again.\r\n<P>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>W</strong></font>hat does it take to succeed<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li> <font size=\"+2\"><strong>O</strong></font>rganizations that work<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>R</strong></font>elationships that last<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>K</strong></font>eeping partnerships<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>I</strong></font>nnovation & Creativity<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>N</strong></font>ew markets<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>G</strong></font>reat business sense</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<br><br>\r\nCorePurpose Publishing/2004<br>\r\n100 pages<br>\r\nISBN  0-9747056-0-8<br>\r\n',3.95,2,NULL),(2,'Breaking Out - Breaking Through','0','Tales from BOTH sides of the Glass Ceiling <br>\r\nwith Joan Koerber-Walker<br>\r\n<br>\r\nJoin CorePurpose founder,  Joan Koerber-Walker,  as she shares her personal experiences from both sides of the  glass ceiling & shares three winning tactics YOU can use to break through.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b> Click on image for more information</b><br><br>\r\nCorePurpose Publishing, <br>\r\n50:44 minutes CD Audio<br>\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',19.95,'','','breaking_out_2.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'Tales from Both Sides of the Glass Ceiling. <br>\r\nwith Joan Koerber-Walker.  <br>\r\n\r\nJoin CorePurpose founder,  Joan Koerber-Walker,  as she shares her personal experiences from both sides of the  glass ceiling & shares three winning tactics YOU can use to break through.<br><br>\r\n\r\nRecorded LIVE at Arizona State University in April of 2004, this one hour session illustrates that the Glass Ceiling is NOT just a women\'s issue but applies to all of us.  The Glass Ceiling is whatever is between <b>where you are</b> and <b>where you want to be.</b><br><br>\r\n\r\n\"Joan shares her own experiences and journey over a 25 year career from student to employee - from team member to leaders and from corporate executive to entrepreneur with candor and humor.\"<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nCorePurpose Publishing, <br>\r\n50:44 minutes CD Audio<br>\r\n\r\n',3.95,3,NULL),(3,'Focus For Success','0','with Joan Koerber-Walker<br><br>\r\n\r\nFocus is key to taking your company from where you are...to where you want to be.  <br><br>\r\n\r\nTogether we explore:<br><br>\r\n\r\n*  The Secrets of Great Companies <br>\r\n*  WHY we are in business<br>\r\n*  Where our greatest opportunities lie<br>\r\n            -Plus-  <br>\r\n*  How to create and keep enthusiastic customers AND What it means to our business.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Click image for more information</b><br><br>\r\n\r\nCorePurpose Publishing, \r\n78 minutes CD Audio\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',19.95,'','','focus_framed.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'with Joan Koerber-Walker<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Our most popular keynote - now available - for your convience - on audio CD!</b><br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Focus is key to taking your company from where you are...to where you want to be.  </b><br><br>\r\n\r\nTogether we explore:<br><br>\r\n\r\n*  The Secrets of Great Companies <br>\r\n*  WHY we are in business<br>\r\n*  Where our greatest opportunities lie<br>\r\n            -Plus-  <br>\r\n*  How to create and keep enthusiastic customers AND What it means to our business.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\"What a great experience.  By the end of the session I had new ideas I could put into action immediately.\"<br>\r\nKevin Dick - Edward Jones<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nCorePurpose Publishing, \r\n78 minutes CD Audio\r\n\r\n',3.95,10,NULL),(20,'Mapping Information Technology...to Your Business','bk.fm.1','<h3> Mapping Information Technology...<br>\r\nto Your Business</h3>\r\nSeven Principles to Creating and Understanding Professional Information Technology Organizations <br><br>\r\n\r\nBy Fred Mapp<br><br>\r\n\r\nIn his 35 years in the Information Technology (IT) profession, Fred Mapp has witnessed the incredible evolution of technology and has seen firsthand how it has transformed business. He\'s seen IT evolve from being viewed as a corporate backwater to being recognized as a critical driver of innovation, efficiency, and success. Yet, despite all the gains, over the years he\'s seen companies, both large and small, struggle with common challenges time and time again. And more often than not, these challenges are not technology problems, they are basic business issues, such as developing effective processes; communicating organizational needs and goals; and recruiting and retaining the right team of people to attain success. <br><br>\r\n\r\nWith this book, his goal is to share some of the insights he\'s gained through experience in the trenches and provide a blueprint for businesses to follow to help wring maximum value from their technology investments. The blueprint is based on Seven Initiatives he developed and put into practice at several companies, initiatives that have helped drive these organizations forward. They are grounded in the basic principle of aligning your IT strategies and investments with your overarching business strategies and goals. These initiatives, which have been tested and refined in the real world, offer guidelines that any organization can adapt to its own specific needs. <br><br>\r\n\r\nWhether your organization is a global corporation, a medium-sized business, a government agency, or a non-profit, there are universal challenges that we all face as well as solutions that can be tailored to fit each unique situation. <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Click the impage for more information</b> <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nPaperback: 168 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: 1st World Library (August 30, 2004) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0974562440 <br>\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',29.95,'','','Mapping_IT.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'In his 35 years in the Information Technology (IT) profession, Fred Mapp has witnessed the incredible evolution of technology and has seen firsthand how it has transformed business. He\'s seen IT evolve from being viewed as a corporate backwater to being recognized as a critical driver of innovation, efficiency, and success. Yet, despite all the gains, over the years he\'s seen companies, both large and small, struggle with common challenges time and time again. And more often than not, these challenges are not technology problems, they are basic business issues, such as developing effective processes; communicating organizational needs and goals; and recruiting and retaining the right team of people to attain success. <br><br>\r\n\r\nWith this book, his goal is to share some of the insights he\'s gained through experience in the trenches and provide a blueprint for businesses to follow to help wring maximum value from their technology investments. The blueprint is based on Seven Initiatives he developed and put into practice at several companies, initiatives that have helped drive these organizations forward. They are grounded in the basic principle of aligning your IT strategies and investments with your overarching business strategies and goals. These initiatives, which have been tested and refined in the real world, offer guidelines that any organization can adapt to its own specific needs. Whether your organization is a global corporation, a medium-sized business, a government agency, or a non-profit, there are universal challenges that we all face as well as solutions that can be tailored to fit each unique situation. <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>The Seven Initiatives</b> <br><br>\r\n\r\n* Aligning IT strategies with your organization’s vision, objectives, and business strategies.<br><br>\r\n* Understanding business-process management practices throughout your business, including your IT organization.<br><br>\r\n\r\n* Mapping Your IT Infrastructure And Applications To Support Your Business Needs. <br><br>\r\n\r\n* Recruiting, developing, and retaining the right team of people.<br><br>\r\n* Providing and improving business solutions through leadership and consulting. <br><br>\r\n* Managing costs across IT. <br><br>\r\n* Improving the system for measuring the success of your IT investments.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Abouth the Author:</b> <br><br>\r\n\r\nDrawing on his years of experience, Mapp is a motivational speaker and has presented frequently to companies on how they can improve business processes and implement technology that is directly tied to business strategies to achieve a sustained competitive edge. He has been a guest speaker at CIO conferences and numerous industry seminars. He has also been featured in articles in CIO Magazine, Fortune, Black EOE Journal, Diversity Careers, InformationWeek, Optimize, and other publications. <br><br>\r\n\r\nPaperback: 168 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: 1st World Library (August 30, 2004) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0974562440 <br>\r\n \r\n',5.95,21,NULL),(19,'The Rise of Consumer Power','bk.cs.2','<h3>The Rise of Consumer Power <br>\r\nAdopting The Right Communication Strategies</h3>\r\n\r\nBy Camille P. Schuster <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n<i>Camille Schuster delivers a practical, clear, intelligent road map for aspiring business leaders of the 21st century.</i> <br>\r\nStuart Passon, Vice-President & Corporate Account Executive, DowBrands, Retired <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the 21st century, the expansion of the Internet made it possible for consumers to wrestle control away from both the retailers and manufacturers. Local production and distribution – the two hallmarks of the Production Century – were no longer critical factors. Consumers can obtain information on almost any product or service, regardless of where it is produced, and can have it delivered from almost anywhere to a convenient location at a price. \r\nIn the Consumer Century (21st century), consumers are no longer satisfied with mass produced products or services. Consumers want solutions that work for them. Along with the demand for customized products, comes a demand for one-to-one communication. Companies that do not adapt to this new reality or prepare for the changes in this marketplace are doomed to failure. Developing business processes that are interconnected and consumer-facing require changes in structure, employee skills, training programs, and reward systems. As Albert Einstein said, \"We cannot solve today’s problems with the same level of thinking that created the problem in the first place\" ...<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Click the image for more information\r\n</b><br><br>\r\nPaperback: 152 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Pearson Education (February, 2004) <br>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',20.00,'','','ConsumerPowerBook.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'<h3>The Rise of Consumer Power <br>\r\nAdopting The Right Communication Strategies</h3>\r\n\r\n<i>Camille Schuster delivers a practical, clear, intelligent road map for aspiring business leaders of the 21st century.</i> <br>\r\nStuart Passon, Vice-President & Corporate Account Executive, DowBrands, Retired <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the 21st century, the expansion of the Internet made it possible for consumers to wrestle control away from both the retailers and manufacturers. Local production and distribution – the two hallmarks of the Production Century – were no longer critical factors. Consumers can obtain information on almost any product or service, regardless of where it is produced, and can have it delivered from almost anywhere to a convenient location at a price. \r\nIn the Consumer Century (21st century), consumers are no longer satisfied with mass produced products or services. Consumers want solutions that work for them. Along with the demand for customized products, comes a demand for one-to-one communication. Companies that do not adapt to this new reality or prepare for the changes in this marketplace are doomed to failure. Developing business processes that are interconnected and consumer-facing require changes in structure, employee skills, training programs, and reward systems. As Albert Einstein said, \"We cannot solve today’s problems with the same level of thinking that created the problem in the first place\" <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nIn the Consumer Century, companies need to take an \"outside-in\" approach. Using an outside-in approach that begins with consumer perceptions, activities, and decision-making requires a new mindset for promotion activities. Companies need to create interactive, customized, personalized materials. <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nBusiness processes in general, and promotion activities specifically, need to begin with the consumers – who they are, what they want, how they want to receive products, when they want to purchase, and what price they are willing to pay for the value provided. Once you have this information, you can then plan a strategy, you can then define an organizational structure, and you can then create a business process. However, strategy, structure, and process must all be based on the consumer. <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nYour consumers are your most precious resource. Learn about them, learn from them and use that knowledge to integrate your marketing communication program.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout the Author <br><br>\r\n\r\nCamille Schuster (Ph.D., The Ohio State University) is a Full Professor of Marketing at Xavier University, Faculty Associate at Arizona State University, and President of Global Collaborations. Dr Schuster has worked with leading executives in ECR (Efficient Consumer Response) and GCI (Global Commerce Initiative) development activities since 1995. She has presented keynote presentations, breakout sessions, speeches and workshops in more than 20 countries around the world. <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nHer speaking, training, facilitating and coaching activities are grounded in reality based on experience gained primarily through data gathering, and collaborative project development with global business executives, in small, mid-size and large, multinational companies, as well as industry associations. As a member of the Global Scorecards Committee, she has worked with middle management; services; retail & manufacturing companies; faculty; and been on panels with leading business executives. <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nDr Schuster has published articles in a number of academic journals, such as Journal of International Consumer Relationship Management, Journal of Public Affairs, Journal of International Marketing, Journal of Global Marketing, Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management and others. In addition, she has co-authored a book with Michael Copeland from Procter & Gamble, Global Business: Planning for Sales and Negotiation, and The Consumer or Else! . . . Consumer Centric Business Paradigms, co-authored with Don Dufek from The Kroger Company. Both have been well received by business and academic audiences around the world. <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nPaperback: 152 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Pearson Education (February, 2004) <br>\r\n\r\nISBN: 013067043X <br><br>\r\n',5.95,20,NULL),(12,'Going Global','GG CD','Are you a global company? <br><br> \r\n\r\nDo you want to be? <br><Br>\r\n\r\nIn the midst of a global economy, common sense tells us that to be competitive we have to be global too - right? \"Going Global?\" looks at the challenges of creating a global company from its most important aspect - People. <br><br>\r\n\r\nAudio CD 42:42 min <br>\r\nCorePurpose Publishing\r\n\r\nClick the link for more information',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',19.95,'','','going_global_2.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'Are you a global company? <br><br>\r\n\r\nDo you want to be? <br><br>\r\n\r\nIn 1993, I worked for a company that was \"going global\". North American based, it started to buy up companies around the world. Ten years later, it had operations in 63 countries. But - were they global? \r\n\r\n<br><br>\r\nIn the midst of a global economy, common sense tells us that to be competitive we have to be global too - right? \"Going Global?\" looks at the challenges of creating a global company from its most important aspect - People. <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nThis live audio session looks at the following key questions: <br><br>\r\n· What is a \"global\" company? <br><br>\r\n· Who are they - are there any? <br><br>\r\n· If you are going global - how does it affect the people that really matter - Your Employees, Your Customers, and Your Shareholders? <br><br>\r\nAudio CD 42:42 min <br>\r\nCorePurpose Publishing',3.95,13,NULL),(13,'Working - The Key Messages','Working MSG CD','This 30 minute audio CD is the perfect companion for our popular business book - <i>Working, A Managrment Tale of Changing Relationships in Changing Times.</i> <br><br>\r\n\r\nClick the image for more information<br><br>\r\n\r\nAudio CD 30 Min.<br>\r\nCorePurpose Publishing\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',10.00,'','','Working_Msg.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'This 30 minute audio CD is the perfect companion for our popular business book - <i>Working, A Managrment Tale of Changing Relationships in Changing Times.</i> <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nThe audio session includes an interview with <i>Working</i> author Joan Koerber-Walker as she explores the books key messages for - <br><br>\r\n\r\no Leadership Across Generations<br>\r\n\r\no Building Partnerships that Last<br>\r\n\r\no The power of Relationship based negotiations <br><br>\r\n\r\n \r\nAudio CD 30 Min.<br>\r\nCorePurpose Publishing\r\n\r\n',3.95,15,NULL),(21,'Success Strategies for College and Beyond','bk.jeg.1','<h3>Success Strategies for College and Beyond</h3>\r\nBy Joan Eleanor Gustafson<br><br>\r\n\r\nIf you have ever thought you might need a formula for success in college and in life, this book is for you. The strategies and action steps in this book have been used by thousands of students, athletes and business professionals who are now enjoying more success than they had ever thought possible. <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b> Click the Image for more information.</b><br><br>\r\n\r\nPaperback: 216 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Leader Dynamics (March, 2005) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0970302649 <br>\r\n\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',14.95,'','','forcollege.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'If you have ever thought you might need a formula for success in college and in life, this book is for you. The strategies and action steps in this book have been used by thousands of students, athletes and business professionals who are now enjoying more success than they had ever thought possible. <br><br>\r\n\r\nAuthor Joan Eleanor Gustafson offers clear, easy-to-follow instructions for success in college and in life. Stories of extremely successful college students and graduates reinforce these strategies. Their formula for success really works! <br><br>\r\n   \r\n<b>What readers are saying...</b> <br><br>\r\n\r\n<i>\"Joan Gustafson has masterfully created an interesting, stimulating, and powerful guide-a set of \'best practices\' for students who want to experience success in college and throughout their lives. A must for every student\'s backpack!\"</i> <br>\r\n\r\nK. D. Taylor<br>\r\nAssociate Dean, Utah Valley State College<br><br>\r\n\r\n<i>\"This is a book that every college student in America needs to read. Joan Gustafson will lead you on a path to create a successful future and live your dreams! Read this book, and then read it again!\"</i><br>\r\n\r\nJames Malinchak <br>\r\nAuthor, From College to the Real World,\r\nContributing editor, Chicken Soup for the College Soul<br>\r\nPast two-time College Speaker of the Year winner <br><br>\r\n\r\nPaperback: 216 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Leader Dynamics (March, 2005) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0970302649 <br>\r\n\r\n',5.95,22,NULL),(17,'Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs:  The Business of Innovation','AUD BOI 2005','Recorded live at Arizona State University with nationally recognized CEO and entrepreneur, Joan Koerber-Walker.  <br><br>\r\nJoan\'s passion is taking businesses in new directions. As a corporate executive, she launched new processes and programs around the world for a rapidly growing Fortune 500 company before setting out to launch her own company, CorePurpose, Inc., in 2002. In this audio session, she shares secrets for success in the Business of Innovation: <br><br>\r\n\r\n* Refining your Focus <br>\r\n* Finding the \"-preneur\" inside of you <br>\r\n* Creating a culture of innovation <br>\r\n* Connecting the dots <br><br>\r\n\r\n<i>\"This presentation was tremendous! Joan gave me a handful of key insights I was missing in order to grow a successful business. I feel a renewed sense of encouragement and focus for my business strategy and development.\" </i>  <br>\r\n---Kathleen Tomes, President Future Think Inc.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nCorePurpose Publishing, 2005, CD Audio\r\n55 minutes <br><br>\r\n\r\nfor more infomation click the picture or title above.\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',19.95,'','','Biz_of_Inn.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'Recorded live at Arizona State University with nationally recognized CEO and entrepreneur, Joan Koerber-Walker.  <br><br>\r\n\r\nJoan\'s passion is taking businesses in new directions. As a corporate executive, she launched new processes and programs around the world for a rapidly growing Fortune 500 company before setting out to launch her own company, CorePurpose, Inc., in 2002. CorePurpose, Inc. is a consulting and services aggregator specializing in building solutions that enable its clients to focus more of their resources and energy on what they are passionate about and invest in a way that makes financial sense. <br><br>\r\n\r\nIn this audio session, she shares secrets for success in the Business of Innovation: <br><br>\r\n\r\n* Refining your Focus<br>\r\n* Finding the \"-preneur\" inside of you <br>\r\n* Creating a culture of innovation <br>\r\n* Connecting the dots <br><br>\r\n\r\nAn author, speaker and life long intrapreneur/entrepreneur, Joan Koerber-Walker is passionate about finding innovative ways to help companies grow. CorePurpose, the company she founded in 2002, was recognized in 2003 by the Arizona Technology Council as one of the most innovative new companies in Arizona.<br><br>\r\n\r\nIn 2004, Ms. Koerber-Walker was named one of the top women entrepreneurs in the country as a national finalist for the Stevie, considered the \"Oscar\" for Women Entrepreneurs. <br><br>\r\n\r\nIn addition to her activities as CEO of CorePurpose, she serves on advisory boards at Arizona State University, Texas A&M, Parenting Arizona and on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Technology Council and the National Speakers Association - Arizona chapter.<br><br>\r\n\r\nShe was awarded a BA in Economics from the University of Delaware, and an MBA from the W. P. Carey School of Business.<br><br>\r\n\r\nCorePurpose Publishing, 2005, CD Audio\r\n55 minutes <br><br>\r\n',4.00,17,NULL),(18,'The Consumer...or Else!','bk.cs.1','<h3> The Consumer...or Else!  <br>Consulmer Centrics Business Paradigms</h3> \r\n\r\nBy Camille P. Schuster, PhD and Donald F. Dufec <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>\"The customer is the only one who can fire all of us.\" -Sam Walton</b> <br><br>\r\nDoing business in today\'s economy and surviving requires a new paradigm. What is at the center of this new approach to doing business? CONSUMERS.<br><br>\r\n\r\nThis essential book:<br><br>\r\n\r\n*  examines the factors that are shaping the current business environment and looks at the re-orientation of today\'s consumer, presenting global perspectives on these vital issues <br><br>\r\n*  explores this new consumer-centric approach from the perspectives of suppliers, intermediaries, and retailers, as well as the business processes being used to create more efficient supply chains and more effective demand fulfillment processes\r\n \r\n*  shows you the tools that can be used to implement this new business paradigm in the areas of technology, internal business processes, and collaboration <br><br>\r\n\r\n*  presents—and answers—frequently asked questions <br><br>\r\n\r\n*  shares the success stories of Rite Aid, Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, Snap-On Tools, National Semiconductor, and others! <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Click the image for more information\r\n</b><br><br>\r\n\r\nPaperback: 169 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: International Business <br>Press (November 1, 2003)<br> \r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0789015692  <br>\r\n<b>Product Details</B><br><br>\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',24.95,'','','ConsumerOrElseCover.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'<b>\"The customer is the only one who can fire all of us.\" -Sam Walton</b> \r\nDoing business in today\'s economy and surviving requires a new paradigm. What is at the center of this new approach to doing business? CONSUMERS. <br><br>\r\n\r\nHistorically, power struggles have raged between suppliers and distributors. Recently, both parties awakened to the fact that neither of them has the ultimate power . . . it now resides solely with the consumer. This valuable book describes what demassification of the consumer market means and will show you how—and why—businesses must adapt to succeed. Handy charts, tables, and illustrations make the information easy to understand, and fascinating sidebar quotations from well-known leaders of various industries—Sam Walton, Jack Welch, and many more—give the book a unique and memorable flavor. <br><br>\r\n\r\n\"Consumers,\" say the authors, \"not only demand higher quality and lower prices, but also expect convenient, quick, customized service. They expect in-stock conditions and quality. They demand value and respect. Global markets mean large numbers of consumers, but these consumers want to be treated as individuals, and the mass market no longer exists. Companies in industries from financial services to groceries to consumer goods to health care to hardware to automobiles are adopting these new business processes and winning in the marketplace. Their competitors are falling by the wayside.\" <br><br>\r\n\r\nThis essential book:<br><br>\r\n\r\n*  examines the factors that are shaping the current business environment and looks at the re-orientation of today\'s consumer, presenting global perspectives on these vital issues <br><br>\r\n*  explores this new consumer-centric approach from the perspectives of suppliers, intermediaries, and retailers, as well as the business processes being used to create more efficient supply chains and more effective demand fulfillment processes\r\n \r\n*  shows you the tools that can be used to implement this new business paradigm in the areas of technology, internal business processes, and collaboration <br><br>\r\n\r\n*  presents—and answers—frequently asked questions <br><br>\r\n\r\n*  shares the success stories of Rite Aid, Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, Snap-On Tools, National Semiconductor, and others! <br><br>\r\n\r\nAfter addressing the issues of why business must change and examining the significance of a global business environment, The Consumer . . . or Else! addresses each element of the new business paradigm: <br><br>\r\n\r\n*  the new role of consumers<br><br> \r\n*  major players, including the shift in the business processes of retailers and manufacturers and the role of intermediaries <br><br>\r\n*  new business processes, with a focus on technology, internal coordination, and collaboration <br><br>\r\n\r\nCompanies from Dell Computer to Del Monte are putting consumers first and reaping the sales benefits. General Mills will soon provide consumers with the opportunity to create and name their own custom cereal. As the authors point out, \"The business process is changing-changing the way product flows, the way information flows, and the way cash flows. Companies that recognize this need to change will hold huge competitive advantages, and the companies that fail to adapt will simply not be here in the future.\" Let The Consumer . . . or Else!: Consumer-Centric Business Paradigms be your guidebook in this challenging new business climate.--<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n<b>Product Details</B><br><br>\r\n\r\nPaperback: 169 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: International Business <br>Press (November 1, 2003)<br> \r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0789015692  <br>\r\n',5.95,18,NULL),(10,'Working eBook Set','Working EB2CD','<b>WORKING - a Tale of Changing Relationships in Changing Times</b><br>\r\nBy Joan Koerber-Walker<br><br>\r\n\r\nTired of stuffy business books?<br><br>\r\n\r\nMeet the Workings - all three generations - as they explore how to build companies and partnerships that last.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>\"WORKING</b> is a must-read for existing and emerging leaders in today\'s changing business environment.\"<br>\r\nMichelle Cubas, Positive Potentials<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b> Click the image for more information</b><br> <br>\r\n\r\n<i><b> SPECIAL 2 CD Set Includes eBook in Microsoft Reader and Adobe Acrobat Formats PLUS the  Audio CD \"Working - The Key Messages - a discussion with author Joan Koerber-Walker\"</i><br><br>\r\n\r\nCorePurpose Publishing/2004<br>\r\neBook<br>\r\nISBN  0-9747057-0-8<br>\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',19.95,'','','Working_Front_framed.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'<b>WORKING - a Tale of Changing Relationships in Changing Times</b><br>\r\nBy Joan Koerber-Walker<br><br>\r\nToday\'s business world needs answers to persistent problems and innovative solutions.<P>\r\n\r\nSpend a day with the Workings, all three generations, as they gather for an important milestone event and explore what it takes to build long-term sucess.<P>\r\n\r\n\"WORKING is a must-read for existing and emerging leaders in today\'s changing business environment.\"<p>\r\n\r\nWhether you read it for business insights or just for enjoyment, WORKING is one of those great little books you want to read again and again.\r\n<P>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>W</strong></font>hat does it take to succeed<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li> <font size=\"+2\"><strong>O</strong></font>rganizations that work<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>R</strong></font>elationships that last<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>K</strong></font>eeping partnerships<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>I</strong></font>nnovation & Creativity<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>N</strong></font>ew markets<br>\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li><font size=\"+2\"><strong>G</strong></font>reat business sense</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<br><br>\r\nCorePurpose Publishing/2004<br>\r\neBook<br>\r\nISBN  0-9747057-0-8<br>\r\n',3.95,11,NULL),(11,'Your Part is NOT a Product','YPNP CD','Why is it that some technologies and products never catch on while other go sky high? <br><br>\r\n\r\nNew and revolutionary technologies are what fuel American innovation; however many innovative technologies are never embraced. In this audio session, technology innovators learn the key components necessary to create innovative products that companies want to buy through customer orientation and channel readiness. <br><br>\r\n\r\nAudio CD   60:04 min.\r\nCorePurpose Publishing',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',19.95,'','','your_part_2.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'Why is it that some technologies and products never catch on while other go sky high? <br><br>\r\n\r\nNew and revolutionary technologies are what fuel American innovation; however many innovative technologies are never embraced. In this audio session, technology innovators learn the key components necessary to create innovative products that companies want to buy through customer orientation and channel readiness. <br><br>\r\n\r\n<i>“Successfully launching new technologies is one of our industry’s greatest challenges. In “Your Part is NOT a Product” Joan Koerber-Walker captured and held the attention of a diverse audience of CEO’s, marketers, and engineers, sharing stories of technology successes and failures and using them to illustrate the key steps that must be followed to succeed.”</i><br>\r\n- Bob Denton, Arizona Technology Council <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\nAudio CD   60:04 min.\r\nCorePurpose Publishing',3.95,12,NULL),(15,'Connecting Resources, A Primer for Electronics Distribution','CR - Softcover','Connecting Resources: <br>\r\nA Primer \r\nfor the Electronics Distribution Industry <br>\r\n\r\nLaurie Kane-Sellers, MA, MBA<br>\r\n\r\nJoan Koerber Walker, CorePurpose, Inc.<br>\r\n\r\nDr. Ben Zoghi, P.E.<br>\r\n\r\n© 2004<br>\r\n\r\nISBN: 0759332495<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Finally—<br>\r\n\r\nA complete reference manual for building lasting and profitable distribution relationships!</h3>\r\n\r\nConnecting Resources: A Primer for the Electronics Distribution Industry delivers a  comprehensive overview of the structure and challenges within the electronics distribution   industry including: the history, players, business practices, policies and procedures, programs, systems, and trends. <br><br>\r\n\r\nInformation is organized in a logical sequence beginning with product analysis, channel strategies and partner selection, business planning, and conflict resolution. The detailed discussion of authorization agreements addresses some of the critical issues to consider in implementing successful channel relationships.<br><br>\r\n\r\nAuthored by a team of experts representing the leading academic research university for distribution studies,  as well as decades of practical experience from both the manufacturer and the  distributor’s perspective, Connecting Resources provides a balanced view of the workings of the electronics        distribution industry, its challenges and its opportunities.<br><br>\r\n\r\nConnecting Resources helps you...<br><br>\r\n*  Train new employees<br>\r\n*  Educate team members on the workings and value of distribution<br>\r\n*  Stay on top of emerging distribution trends.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Click the image for more information</b>\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',95.00,'','','joan_book.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'Connecting Resources: <br>\r\nA Primer \r\nfor the Electronics Distribution Industry <br>\r\n\r\nLaurie Kane-Sellers, MA, MBA<br>\r\n\r\nJoan Koerber Walker, CorePurpose, Inc.<br>\r\n\r\nDr. Ben Zoghi, P.E.<br>\r\n\r\n© 2004<br>\r\n\r\nISBN: 0759332495<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Finally—<br>\r\n\r\nA complete reference manual for building lasting and profitable distribution relationships!</h3>\r\n\r\nConnecting Resources: A Primer for the Electronics Distribution Industry delivers a  comprehensive overview of the structure and challenges within the electronics distribution   industry including: the history, players, business practices, policies and procedures, programs, systems, and trends. <br><br>\r\n\r\nInformation is organized in a logical sequence beginning with product analysis, channel strategies and partner selection, business planning, and conflict resolution. The detailed discussion of authorization agreements addresses some of the critical issues to consider in implementing successful channel relationships.<br><br>\r\n\r\nAuthored by a team of experts representing the leading academic research university for distribution studies,  as well as decades of practical experience from both the manufacturer and the  distributor’s perspective, Connecting Resources provides a balanced view of the workings of the electronics        distribution industry, its challenges and its opportunities.<br><br>\r\n\r\nConnecting Resources helps you...<br><br>\r\n*  Train new employees<br>\r\n*  Educate team members on the workings and value of distribution<br>\r\n*  Stay on top of emerging distribution trends.<br><br>\r\n\r\n*  Balanced Perspective: Two primary authors approach the issues from the supplier and distributor standpoint in order to present both sides of the issues.<br>\r\n\r\n*  Allegory: story inserts at the beginning of chapters 2-14 reinforces the objectives of each chapter and enables readers to understand the interconnections of the concepts and business practices characteristic of this industry. <br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n<b>Combining Academic Excellence with Decades of Industry Experience</b><br><br>\r\n\r\nThe Authors:<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Laurie Kane-Sellers, MA, MBA </b> is a faculty member at Texas A&M University teaching Electronics Distribution Networks in the Industrial Distribution program in the College of Engineering. She combines twenty years experience at Texas Instruments, Inc in the areas of sales, marketing, management, and operations with her current responsibilities of Education Foundation Director of the National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA) and  staff co-editor of the   Review of the Electronics and Industrial Distribution Industries, the journal focused on advancing the electronic and industrial distribution industries.  In addition to her activities in the class room and across the industry, her areas of  research and publications include Change Theory, Adult   Education, Services Models, and the Challenges of Globalization in the Distribution Industry.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Joan Koerber Walker, MBA </b>is CEO and founder of CorePurpose, Inc., (www.CorePurpose.com) an Arizona based consulting and services distributor.  A speaker, author and advisor to business on strategies that build businesses and the execution of those strategies, Joan specializes in helping people and  organizations get from where they are – to where they want to be. Her career includes over 25years of  experience in technology distribution and work with over 700 technology companies worldwide.  She spent 20 years  with Avnet, Inc. serving in a wide range of positions including Management, Marketing, Sales, Contracts, and Operations. <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Dr. Ben Zoghi, P.E.</b> is a full professor at Texas A&M University and Registered Professional Engineer. He holds the Leonard and Valerie Bruce Leadership Chair and is the Program  Coordinator of the Industrial Distribution Program and Executive Director of Thomas and Joan Read Center for Distribution Research and Education. His specialties and interests are service-based leadership, managing in complex environments and information networking. Zoghi is a Motorola Fellow and has extensive technical and managerial experience with the electronic, telecommunication and semiconductor industries. Dr. Zoghi holds a PhD. in Engineering from Texas A&M University, MSEE from The Ohio State University, and BSEE from Seattle University.\r\n',6.96,16,NULL),(16,'Connecting Resources / case of 10','CR - box of 10','Use this SKU to order Connecting Resuorces, A Primer for Electronics Distributions in Cartons of 10.\r\n\r\nProduct is drop shipped direct from Thomson Learning.',NULL,NULL,1,0,'','',900.00,'','','joan_book.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'',30.00,19,NULL),(22,'Some Leaders are Born Women!','bk.jeg','<h3>Some Leaders are Born Women!</h3>\r\nBy Joan Eleanor Gustafson<br><br>\r\n\r\nWhat do Lillian Vernon, Ardath Rodale, Wendy Richards, Colleen Down, and Vicki Tolman have in common? They are all leaders in today\'s world. <br><br>\r\n\r\nIn Some Leaders are Born Women! you will:<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n* Read the inspiring leadership stories of these five women along with more than thirty other female leaders.<br><br> \r\n* Learn the seven essential characteristics shared by successful female leaders in today\'s world. <br><br>\r\n* Discover how you can become more effective by building the leader that already lives within you.<br>\r\n\r\n<b>For more information, click on the image</b> <br><br>\r\n\r\nHardcover 240 pages  and Softcover 215 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Leader Dynamics (November 1, 2002) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0970302614 /0970302622<br>',NULL,NULL,1,1,'Liobary Edition','',0.00,'Hard Cover, Soft Cover','','someleaders2.jpg','19.95, 14.95',0.0000,1,1,'What do Lillian Vernon, Ardath Rodale, Wendy Richards, Colleen Down, and Vicki Tolman have in common? They are all leaders in today\'s world. <br><br>\r\n\r\nIn Some Leaders are Born Women! you will:<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n* Read the inspiring leadership stories of these five women along with more than thirty other female leaders.<br><br> \r\n* Learn the seven essential characteristics shared by successful female leaders in today\'s world. <br><br>\r\n* Discover how you can become more effective by building the leader that already lives within you.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n<b>What readers are saying...</b><br><br>\r\n\r\n<i>\"Full of inspiring stories, practical strategies, valuable advice...will inspire/motivate you to express your own inner leader more fully.\"</i><br>\r\nJack Canfield, Co-author of \"Chicken Soup for the Woman\'s Soul\" and \"Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work\"<br><br>\r\n\r\n<i>\"...instant inspiration on every page! ...stories of courage from women who are the backbone of their companies, communities, and families.\"</i>\r\nArdath Rodale, Chairman, Rodale Inc.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<i>\"...an inspiring collection of advice imparted by wise women. ...networking at its best within the pages of one book.\"</i><br>\r\nLillian Vernon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lillian Vernon Corporation<br><br>\r\n\r\n\"Some Leaders Are Born Women\" invites women to build the leadership qualities within themselves. Through example after example of female leaders, the book explains how leaders can head businesses, be mothers, volunteer, start companies or work for charitable organizations or government. <br><br>\r\n\r\nThe book\'s stories of and by 37 female leaders, from all walks of life, illustrate the seven practices of leadership described by Ms. Gustafson:<br><br> \r\n\r\n1. Dare to dream.<br><br>\r\n2. Grow through challenge.<br><br>\r\n3. Set powerful goals.<br><br>\r\n4. Focus on the power and possibilities in people.<br><br>\r\n5. Communicate effectively.<br><br>\r\n6. Set high standards, and live accordingly.<br><br>\r\n7. Live your priorities. <br><br>\r\n\r\nThe women\'s stories resonate with honesty, hope, ideas, and success. It is a book for women beginning careers, for those celebrating motherhood and volunteerism, and for those rising in a chosen profession or contemplating a new venture.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>About the Author</b><br><br>\r\nJoan Eleanor Gustafson is an award-winning international speaker on success, leadership, and change. In her 26-year career at 3M, she held multiple leadership positions in various functional areas, including international management and marketing. She is president of Success and Leadership Dynamics, a consulting company specializing in business and marketing strategy, organizational productivity and leadership development. She teaches graduate-level courses in international management and e-business. Ms. Gustafson is the author of \"A Woman Can Do That! 10 Strategies for Creating Success in Your Life!\" <br><br>\r\n\r\nHardcover 240 pages  and Softcover 215 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Leader Dynamics (November 1, 2002) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0970302614 /0970302622<br>\r\n',5.95,23,NULL),(23,'A Woman Can Do That!','bk,jeg.3','<h3>A Woman Can Do That!</h3>\r\nBy Joan Eleanor Gustafson<br><br>\r\n\r\nA great read for all women who want to succeed in life. In addition to defining a new paradigm for success, in which measurement is based on your own definition of success rather than on the perceived expectations of others, this book will help you to create success in your life by giving you:<br><br>\r\n\r\n*  Strategies and examples on how to be successful in both business and in life. <br><br>\r\n*  Processes, action steps, and tips on how you can create success from within. <br><br>\r\n\r\n*  Real-life examples on how a woman can enjoy success, regardless of family background and experiences, educational background, economic status, the way she has been treated, and past mistakes. <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>For more information, click on the image</b><br><br>\r\n \r\nPaperback: 208 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Leader Dynamics (January 1, 2001) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0970302606 <br>\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',14.95,'','','A_Woman_Can_do_that.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'<b>What readers are saying... </b><br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Jack Canfield, co-author, \"Chicken Soup for a Woman\'s Soul\"</b><br>\r\n\"Full of stories that will inspire you and strategies that will empower you to create the life you want.\"<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Debra Benton, author, \"How to Act Like a CEO\" </b><br>\r\n\"Any young woman starting out cannot do better than reading \'A Woman Can Do That!\' <br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>Kathy Brittain White, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Cardinal Health, Inc.</b><br>\r\n\"Very powerful! Inspirational. Concise and well written. Should be required reading for every woman.\"<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"A Woman Can Do That!\" is for all women who want to succeed in life. In addition to defining a new paradigm for success, in which measurement is based on your own definition of success rather than on the preceived expectations of others, this book will help you to create success in your life by giving you: <br><br>\r\n*  Strategies and examples on how to be successful, both in business and in life.<br><br>\r\n*  Processes, action steps, and tips on how you can create success from within.<br><br>\r\n*  Real life examples on how a woman can enjoy success, regardless of family background and experiences, educational background, economic status, the way she has been treated, and past mistakes.<br><br>\r\n\r\n<b>About the Author</b><br><br>\r\nJoan Eleanor Gustafson is the founder and president of Success and Leadership Dynamics, a consulting company specializing in personal, professional, and organizational growth. She has coached hundreds of individuals in achieving their desired results, both in their careers and in their personal lives. <br><br>\r\n\r\nPrior to founding Success and Leadership Dynamics, Ms. Gustafson was a member of the Corporate Marketing Management Committee at 3M, where she held international leadership and management positions for 26 years. Her international responsibility included a two-year assignment in Europe, where she lived in Paris, France. <br><br>\r\n\r\nMs. Gustafson has consulted with many Fortune 500 companies and has received numerous awards for leadership. She holds a BA degree in Business Management and an MBA in Management. She is a member of National Speakers Association, American Society for Training and Development, and International Coach Federation. She has spoken and consulted to businesses and professionals throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia. <br><br>\r\n\r\nPaperback: 208 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Leader Dynamics (January 1, 2001) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 0970302606 <br>\r\n\r\n',5.95,24,NULL),(24,'Taking Charge - Lessons in Leadership','bk.jeg.3','<h3>Taking Charge - Lessons in Leadership</h3>\r\nBy Dr. Warren Bennis, \r\nGary A. Garner, Don Schmincke, \r\nJim Kouzes, Don Hutson, Terri Murphy \r\nGeorge Ritcheske, Bill Stieber, Ph.D. \r\nCharles F. Davis , Dr. Cathy Trower \r\nDeborah Evans Cox, Ed Hendricks, \r\nJoan Eleanor Gustafson, Alan Parisse,  \r\nJim Tunney, Phil Holberton, Shirley K. Trout, and Ellen Spencer Susman <br><br>\r\n\r\nImagine sitting down over a cup of coffee and having a frank discussion about leadership with one of America\'s leading experts on the subject. With Taking Charge: Lessons In Leadership, you can! In fact, you can have that conversation with 18 experts as you soak up the information, inspiration and insights from these dynamic professionals. Don\'t miss a page of this content-rich book!<br><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPaperback: 228 pages<br> \r\nPublisher: Insight Publishing Company (October 24, 2003) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 1885640137 <br>\r\n \r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',19.95,'','','taking_charge.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'By Dr. Warren Bennis, \r\nGary A. Garner, Don Schmincke, \r\nJim Kouzes, Don Hutson, Terri Murphy \r\nGeorge Ritcheske, Bill Stieber, Ph.D. \r\nCharles F. Davis , Dr. Cathy Trower \r\nDeborah Evans Cox, Ed Hendricks, \r\nJoan Eleanor Gustafson, Alan Parisse,  \r\nJim Tunney, Phil Holberton, Shirley K. Trout, and Ellen Spencer Susman <br><br>\r\n\r\nImagine sitting down over a cup of coffee and having a frank discussion about leadership with one of America\'s leading experts on the subject. With Taking Charge: Lessons In Leadership, you can! In fact, you can have that conversation with 18 experts as you soak up the information, inspiration and insights from these dynamic professionals. Don\'t miss a page of this content-rich book!<br><br>\r\n\r\nPaperback: 228 pages<br> \r\nPublisher: Insight Publishing Company (October 24, 2003) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 1885640137 <br>\r\n \r\n',5.95,25,NULL),(25,'Success is a Decison of the Mind','bk.jeg.4','<h3> Success is a Decision of the Mind</h3>\r\nBy Joan Eleanor Gustafson, et al<br><br>\r\n\r\nEveryone wants to be successful. It is, after all, the American way. Parents begin dreaming of their child\'s successes even before they are born, imagining them as doctors, professional athletes, Wall Street tycoons, or community leaders. Something deep inside drives men and women to achieve and we yearn for the recognition that comes from \"success.\" <br><br>\r\n\r\nBut success, for many, is both hard to describe and even harder to achieve. It is like the proverbial \"sand in the hourglass,\" forever slipping through our fingers. We wake up thinking about it and drift off to sleep having done little to make it a reality in our lives. Many, however, achieve success in different degrees and this keeps our dreams of success alive. \"If she can do, why can\'t I?\" is often the unspoken question of our heart. And when we are feeling confident and sure of ourselves, we say, \"If he can do it, so can I!\" Maybe this is where success really begins: in the deep, often misunderstood corners of our mind. <br><br>\r\n\r\nSo, what is the secret to success and why are so many people unable to attain it? There is no one simple answer, but the contributing authors to Success Is A Decision Of The Mind bring a wealth of practical, life-proven ideas, insights, and strategies to anyone willing to dig in and discover! Eleven success specialists, including Joan Gustafson, share their unique perspective on success and achievement in this elegant and inspirational edition. <br><br>\r\n\r\nHardcover: 208 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Insight Pub Co (February, 2004) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 1885640153 <br>',NULL,NULL,1,1,'','',24.95,'','','successisadecision.jpg','',0.0000,1,1,'By Joan Eleanor Gustafson, et al<br><br>\r\n\r\nEveryone wants to be successful. It is, after all, the American way. Parents begin dreaming of their child\'s successes even before they are born, imagining them as doctors, professional athletes, Wall Street tycoons, or community leaders. Something deep inside drives men and women to achieve and we yearn for the recognition that comes from \"success.\" <br><br>\r\n\r\nBut success, for many, is both hard to describe and even harder to achieve. It is like the proverbial \"sand in the hourglass,\" forever slipping through our fingers. We wake up thinking about it and drift off to sleep having done little to make it a reality in our lives. Many, however, achieve success in different degrees and this keeps our dreams of success alive. \"If she can do, why can\'t I?\" is often the unspoken question of our heart. And when we are feeling confident and sure of ourselves, we say, \"If he can do it, so can I!\" Maybe this is where success really begins: in the deep, often misunderstood corners of our mind. <br><br>\r\n\r\nSo, what is the secret to success and why are so many people unable to attain it? There is no one simple answer, but the contributing authors to Success Is A Decision Of The Mind bring a wealth of practical, life-proven ideas, insights, and strategies to anyone willing to dig in and discover! Eleven success specialists, including Joan Gustafson, share their unique perspective on success and achievement in this elegant and inspirational edition. <br><br>\r\n\r\nHardcover: 208 pages <br>\r\nPublisher: Insight Pub Co (February, 2004) <br>\r\nLanguage: English <br>\r\nISBN: 1885640153 <br>',5.95,26,NULL),(26,'Electronics Primer','BK EP 2005','<i>Electronics Primer: The Products, The Market, The Players<i> is a comprehensive non-technical guide to the electronics industry.  It offers product descriptions, features and benefits and the life cycle of a wide variety of components: semiconductors, active discrete and passive electromechanical interconnects. The Primer defines all products in the specific product group in a non-technical, simplified way. It also identifies key manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers worldwide and regional total available market (TAM) and distributor total available market (DTAM) and market segmentation.  It also shows historical market trends for 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2004. It also provides projected market trends for 2005, 2007, and 2010.  The book was authored by Texas A&M University students: Marlane Miller, Angela Moran, Brian Richardson, Tom Waguespack, Russell Carter and Warren Bickley.  The book was edited by M. Laura Kane-Sellers, MA, MBA a full-time faculty member at Texas A&M University in the Industrial Distribution Program.  This item ships from and is billed by the National Electronic Ditributors Association.  A 7% sales tax will be applied to Georgia deliveries.  \r\n\r\nClick the image for more information. \r\n',NULL,NULL,1,1,'Pricing','',69.00,'','','ep_2005_sm.JPG','',0.0000,1,1,'Created by a faculty and  student team for industry, educators, and students,  <i>Electronics Primer: The Products, The Markets, The Players </i>provides an expert overview of the electronic component industry and key facts on electronic components at a glance.\r\n\r\nElectronics Primer: The Products, The Markets, The Players <br><br>\r\nPublisher:   CorePurpose® Publishing<br>\r\nEditor:   M. Laura Kane-Sellers, MA, MBA <br>   \r\nContributing Authors:  Marlane Miller, Angela Moran, Brian Richardson, Tom Waguespak, Russell Carter, Warren Bickley<br>\r\n© 2005 M. 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It is authorized by Congress and presented annually by the President of the United States.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/pinniped/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Medals2012-Header.jpg\"><img title=\"2012 National Medal for Technology and Innovation\" src=\"http://www.azbio.org/pinniped/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Medals2012-Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"196\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Medal is awarded to individuals, teams (up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to the Nation’s economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technological products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and strengthening the Nation’s technological workforce.\r\n\r\nAnyone can nominate for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by submitting the nomination form and six letters of support at<a href=\"http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp\">www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp</a>.\r\n\r\n(Please note, self-nominations will not be accepted by the USPTO. Here in Arizona, our AZBio team will work with our bioscience community to coordinate nominations that  shine a spotlight on our community’s bioscience innovators. Contact<a href=\"mailto:AdvancingBio@AZBio.org\">AdvancingBio@AZBio.org</a> for more information. )\r\n\r\n<strong>The time available to submit nominations is limited and will end on March 31, 2012.</strong>  I hope you will help us quickly spread the word about this opportunity to celebrate the United States’ creative genius and the amazing innovations and innovators we have here in Arizona and in your community too.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nTo learn more, see the USPTO Press release below.\r\n\r\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2012\r\n<strong>Patent Office Expands Outreach for Innovation Honors</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Office Seeks to Build on Previous Successes</em>\r\n\r\nWashington, D.C. (2/02/2012) – The Commerce Department’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is expanding its nationwide call for nominees for the 2012 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI).  The Congressionally authorized medal is presented each year by the President of the United States and is the country’s highest award for technological achievement.\r\n\r\n“We want to honor this nation’s creative geniuses,” said Richard Maulsby, the USPTO’s acting chief communication officer and NMTI program coordinator. “This medal goes to innovators whose talent helps guarantee U.S. leadership in technology across the board.”\r\n\r\nPast laureates have been awarded the medal for a wide variety of achievements, and the USPTO seeks to build on this diversity in 2012.  “There are thousands of U.S. inventors who have produced great ideas.  This is an opportunity to recognize them and showcase their work,” said Maulsby.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\nThe medal is awarded annually to individuals, teams (of up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to America’s economic, environmental and social well-being. By highlighting the national importance of technological innovation, the medal is also meant to inspire future generations of Americans to prepare for and pursue technical careers to keep the United States at the forefront of global technology and economic leadership.\r\n\r\nThe USPTO administers the medal program on behalf of the Commerce secretary. 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The success has generated dollars that are invested in research and development for bioscience.\r\n\r\nAs reported by the international science and technology development company Battelle, in a report titled Arizona\'s Bioscience Roadmap in Tucson, bioscience has proven its economic worth. There are more than 70 establishments categorized as research, testing and medical laboratories that employ more than 1,200 people, up 33 percent from 2002.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, hospitals, which account for the majority of bioscience jobs according to Battelle, are thriving in Tucson. And the specialized hospitals subsector has nearly 15,000 jobs. In fact, hospital employment is 23 percent more concentrated in and around Tucson relative to the national average.\r\n\r\nNationally, the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry supports more than 4 million U.S. jobs and nearly $300 billion in total output to GDP. And in 2009, industry-wide research and development investment surpassed a record $65 billion - more than twice the National Institutes of Health\'s annual operating budget, only a fraction of which goes to basic drug research.\r\n\r\nThe outcome of such investments can be seen everywhere: from major improvements in human health to advancements in treatments of HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer\'s, diabetes and much more.\r\n\r\nMedicare Part D also saves consumers money because private insurance companies work directly with drug manufacturers and pharmacies to negotiate rebates and other savings one-on-one.\r\n\r\nNew drugs are available in the U.S. sooner than anywhere else in the world, particularly when compared to markets with government price controls. This makes rhetoric about \"government-imposed\" rebates for Medicare counterproductive. 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Washington\'s support is critical in protecting the only sector that demonstrated job gains, in Arizona and in Tucson in 2010.\r\n\r\n\"Reforms\" that suppress competition, inflate seniors\' premiums, restrict access to treatments, discourage research and development, deter investment in innovation and cut tens of thousands of skilled, high-paying jobs in our state and others would be counterproductive and short-sighted.”\r\n\r\n###\r\n<h3>Additional points for consideration</h3>\r\nHealthcare and life saving drugs and treatments are just one of the ways that bioscience innovations are making our country and our world a better place.  Our Arizona bioscience industry is working on new ways to create alternate energy sources and bio fuels, Arizona universities are working on new crop developments that can make an impact on the world hunger crisis, and Arizona medical device companies are developing devices that extend and improve the quality of life for millions.\r\n\r\nThe solutions to our economic challenges and the broader challenges we face as a  nation and a world will come through these innovations.  Not only will they address these challenges, the companies that deliver them create high quality jobs for this generation and those that will follow.\r\n\r\nArizona is lucky to have a leader in <a href=\"http://kyl.senate.gov/constit_center/about.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Senator John Kyl</a> who understands the need for innovation, jobs, and a better tomorrow for ALL Americans.  As he and the Super Committee go into this important final week, we thank them for the difficult task they have accepted on our behalf and hope that when all is competed that their proposal supports the industries that work every day to deliver innovation, jobs, and a better tomorrow for ALL Americans.\r\n\r\n</div>','‘Super committee’ could put bioscience industry growth and innovation at risk…hopefully they won’t!','','publish','open','open','','news-3','','','2012-06-13 02:43:47','2012-06-13 02:43:47','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=114',0,'post','',0),(4,1,'2012-05-16 08:03:23','2012-05-16 08:03:23','This is an example page. 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Optimized solutions must link back to your company\'s Core Purpose, your Mission, and the strategies that make up the four quadrants of your company\'s Balanced Score Card. By looking at the challenges or barriers between you and your goals, we offer combinations of options to complement your strategies for growth, profitability, operational excellence, working capital optimization, and human resource utilization.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>On the Road to Success - How to do it</strong></span>\r\nKnowing \"what to do\" only gets you part way to your goals. Next, you need a plan to determine the most cost effective and timely way to implement your chosen solution. CorePurpose uses a structured, systematic approach to help you ensure a successful implementation and execution of the plan.\r\n\r\nCorePurpose consultants join your team, bringing with them the knowledge and expertise developed during their years of leadership within their industries. 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Since 2008/2009, the SBIR program and STTR programs have has been extended multiple times via a string of temporary extensions that provide a short-term fix and keep the program going for short periods.  Then we start all over again with more committee meetings, more hearings  and then requiring another reauthorization.  Now is the time for Congress to take a long term view and support long term if not permanent SBIR/STTR reauthorization.\n\n<strong>NOW is the time for a long term Reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR</strong>\n\nRecently, a bipartisan group of 11 Senators sent a letter to the committee chairs and ranking members of the Senate and House Small Business Committees<strong> urging passage of a long-term reauthorization for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR program currently is only authorized under the continuing resolution passed in late-September to keep various government programs running through Nov. 18.</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"http://shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/release/?id=333770f6-26b5-4686-a6f5-bb839bcc9395\">click here</a> to view the Senate letter.</li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/docs/markey__tsongas__welch_dear_colleague_sbir_letter.pdf\">click here</a> to view the House Dear Colleague letter.</li>\n</ul>\nThis latest extension is the 13th in a long string of failures to pass a long-term reauthorization. The Senators\' letter is aimed at urging the House to come to the table and accept the compromise legislation crafted by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship which is supported by all major stakeholder groups including <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio</a>, <a href=\"http://www.bio.org/\" target=\"_blank\">BIO</a> and the <a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/\" target=\"_blank\">NSBA</a>.\n<ul>\n	<li>BIO strongly supports passage of the <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:s.493:\">SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a> (S. 493) and the <a href=\"http://%20http//www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1425\">Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011</a> (H.R. 1425) as the SBIR program is critical for supporting small companies with promising scientific innovation to continue critical R&amp;D of medical advancements and breakthroughs. READ: <a href=\"http://www.bio.org/content/top-5-reasons-why-sbir-must-be-reauthorized-now\" target=\"_blank\">Top 5 Reasons Why SBIR Must be Reauthorized Now</a> (BIO)</li>\n	<li>NSBA support and praise for the proposed compromise: <a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/content/4304.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Bipartisan Sens. 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It is the result a community committed to working together to build a world-class research base, support commercialization efforts, and migrate the latest discoveries from the bench to the bedside in a manner that is both translational and transformational not just for our industry but for our community as a whole called the Arizona Bioscience Road Map. Community investments statewide include 7 new bioscience incubators and accelerators, 14 new research institutes, 16 new bioscience schools and educational programs and the attraction of investments from global leaders in healthcare and the biosciences who have elected to locate or expand operations here and now call Arizona home.\n\nWith each new addition Arizona picks up more speed. Fueling the progress is Arizona’s ‘collaborative gene’ an attitude and a commitment to working collaboratively to initiate new programs, overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.\n\nAs shown in the image above, NIH grants (many through the SBIR/STTR programs) are a key growth enabler.  We need a long term view and a long term commitment to keep accelerating growth in innovation, in companies, and in jobs.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>SBIR Reauthorization</span></span><span> :  </span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Background</span></span></h5>\nThe <strong>Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program</strong> was created on July 22, 1982, to provide support to small, high-tech firms that play a role in technological advancement and to increase private-sector commercialization of innovation derived from Federal research and development (R&amp;D). Federal agencies with extramural R&amp;D budgets of more than $100 million are required to administer SBIR programs using an annual set-aside of 2.5 percent for small companies to conduct innovative research or R&amp;D that has potential for commercialization and public benefit. Currently 11 departments have SBIR programs, and separate agency solicitations are issued at established times. Federal agencies with extramural R&amp;D budgets of more than $1 billion are required to administer the <strong>Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program</strong> using an annual set-aside of 0.30 percent. The STTR program was created in 1992 to encourage commercialization of university and Federal laboratory R&amp;D by small companies by providing funding for research proposals that are developed cooperatively between a small firm and a scientist in a research organization.\n\n<strong>Phases:</strong> The SBIR grant-making process is structured in three distinct phases to achieve the program\'s goals: Phase I grants, currently $100,000 per award for 6 months, are feasibility studies focused on limited research aimed at establishing an idea\'s scientific and commercial promise; Phase II grants, currently $750,000 per award for 2 years, fund more extensive R&amp;D to further develop the scientific merit and commercial potential of the research ideas. Phase III does not normally involve SBIR Federal funds but is the stage at which grant recipients should be obtaining additional funds from either a procurement program at an agency, private investors, or capital markets. The objective of Phase III is to move technology to the prototype stage and into the marketplace while leveraging Federal investments.\n\nWhile The National Institutes of Health (NIH) does not fund Phase III award.  The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently announced a new program to create a bridge between Phase II and Phase III awards.  To learn more about this program <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/new-nci-sbir-phase-ii-bridge-award-bridging-the-valley-of-death\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><a href=\"http://olpa.od.nih.gov/tracking/112/senate_bills/session1/s-493.asp\" target=\"_blank\">S. 493—The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a></span></span>\n\nOn March 4, 2011, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) introduced <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c112:2:./temp/~c112Tzu82o::\" target=\"_blank\">S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a>. Similar to the compromise bill (S. 4053/S. 1233) passed by the Senate at the close of the 111th Congress, S. 493 would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (STTR) for 8 years; increase the SBIR set aside to 3.5 percent over 10 years and increase the STTR set aside to 0.6 percent over six years; and allow small business concerns majority-owned and controlled by venture capital firms to be eligible for up to 25 percent of the SBIR funds. In addition, the bill would increase SBIR/STTR awards to $150,000 for Phase I and $1 million for Phase II awards; limit award increases to 50 percent according to the guidelines for Phase I and Phase II awards; and require that federal agencies shorten the time span for final decisions to not more than 90 days after the date a solicitation closes. The bill was referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.  (source:<a href=\"http://olpa.od.nih.gov/tracking/111/senate_bills/session1/s-1233.asp\" target=\"_blank\">OLPA, the Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis</a>)\n\n</div>','Small Business, Innovation, and the Importance of Long Term SBIR and STTR Reauthorization NOW','','inherit','open','open','','83-autosave','','','2012-06-13 02:17:50','2012-06-13 02:17:50','',83,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=103',0,'revision','',0),(104,1,'2012-06-13 02:09:49','2012-06-13 02:09:49','<div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Innovation is a key characteristic of our nation and critical to our current and future global leadership.  These days it is rare to attend a speech or symposium where innovation does not figure prominently in the conversation.   It’s so easy to talk about innovation.  It’s not so easy to actually develop a new product or service, commercialize it and gain the acceptance that defines the transition from invention to innovation.</span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Recognizing these leaders and honoring their efforts and achievements is the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.</span>\n\n</div>\n<div>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Between now and March 31,2012 is when we submit nominations for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.  The Medal is the Nation’s highest honor for technological achievement and innovation. It is authorized by Congress and presented annually by the President of the United States.</span>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/pinniped/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Medals2012-Header.jpg\"><img title=\"2012 National Medal for Technology and Innovation\" src=\"http://www.azbio.org/pinniped/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Medals2012-Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"196\" /></a>\n\nThe Medal is awarded to individuals, teams (up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to the Nation’s economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technological products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and strengthening the Nation’s technological workforce.\n\nAnyone can nominate for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by submitting the nomination form and six letters of support at<a href=\"http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp\">www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp</a>.\n\n(Please note, self-nominations will not be accepted by the USPTO. Here in Arizona, our AZBio team will work with our bioscience community to coordinate nominations that  shine a spotlight on our community’s bioscience innovators. Contact<a href=\"mailto:AdvancingBio@AZBio.org\">AdvancingBio@AZBio.org</a> for more information. )\n\n<strong>The time available to submit nominations is limited and will end on March 31, 2012.</strong>  I hope you will help us quickly spread the word about this opportunity to celebrate the United States’ creative genius and the amazing innovations and innovators we have here in Arizona and in your community too.\n\n<hr />\n\nTo learn more, see the USPTO Press release below.\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nFebruary 2, 2012\n<strong>Patent Office Expands Outreach for Innovation Honors</strong>\n\n<em>Office Seeks to Build on Previous Successes</em>\n\nWashington, D.C. (2/02/2012) – The Commerce Department’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is expanding its nationwide call for nominees for the 2012 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI).  The Congressionally authorized medal is presented each year by the President of the United States and is the country’s highest award for technological achievement.\n\n“We want to honor this nation’s creative geniuses,” said Richard Maulsby, the USPTO’s acting chief communication officer and NMTI program coordinator. “This medal goes to innovators whose talent helps guarantee U.S. leadership in technology across the board.”\n\nPast laureates have been awarded the medal for a wide variety of achievements, and the USPTO seeks to build on this diversity in 2012.  “There are thousands of U.S. inventors who have produced great ideas.  This is an opportunity to recognize them and showcase their work,” said Maulsby.<strong></strong>\n\nThe medal is awarded annually to individuals, teams (of up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to America’s economic, environmental and social well-being. By highlighting the national importance of technological innovation, the medal is also meant to inspire future generations of Americans to prepare for and pursue technical careers to keep the United States at the forefront of global technology and economic leadership.\n\nThe USPTO administers the medal program on behalf of the Commerce secretary. Detailed information about the requirements for submitting a nomination, including a nomination form, can be downloaded at <a href=\"http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp\">www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp</a>.\n\n<strong>All completed nominations must be submitted to the USPTO by 5 p.m. (ET), March 31, 2012.</strong>\n\n<strong>Media Contacts:</strong>\n\nRichard Maulsby, Acting Chief Communication Officer and NMTI Program Coordinator | United States Patent and Trademark Office | (571) 272-8333\n\nPaul Fucito  (571) 272-8400  | <a href=\"mailto:paul.fucito@uspto.gov\">paul.fucito@uspto.gov</a>\n\n<strong>If you have any questions or need additional information on nominations:</strong>\n\nMatthew Palumbo | (517) 272-7517 | <a href=\"mailto:Matthew.Palumbo@USPTO.gov\">Matthew.Palumbo@USPTO.gov</a>\n\n</div>','Honor Our Innovators and Nominate Them for Our Nation’s Highest Honor','','inherit','open','open','','1-autosave','','','2012-06-13 02:09:49','2012-06-13 02:09:49','',1,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=104',0,'revision','',0),(107,1,'2012-05-25 16:21:52','2012-05-25 16:21:52','One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready to slide off any moment. His many legs, pitifully thin compared with the size of the rest of him, waved about helplessly as he looked.','News 2','','inherit','open','open','','79-revision-2','','','2012-05-25 16:21:52','2012-05-25 16:21:52','',79,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=107',0,'revision','',0),(105,1,'2012-05-25 16:20:38','2012-05-25 16:20:38','Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!','News 1','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-2','','','2012-05-25 16:20:38','2012-05-25 16:20:38','',1,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=105',0,'revision','',0),(106,1,'2012-06-13 02:07:29','2012-06-13 02:07:29','<h3>Honor Our Innovators and Nominate Them for Our Nation’s Highest Honor</h3>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Innovation is a key characteristic of our nation and critical to our current and future global leadership.  These days it is rare to attend a speech or symposium where innovation does not figure prominently in the conversation.   It’s so easy to talk about innovation.  It’s not so easy to actually develop a new product or service, commercialize it and gain the acceptance that defines the transition from invention to innovation.</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Recognizing these leaders and honoring their efforts and achievements is the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.</span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Between now and March 31,2012 is when we submit nominations for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.  The Medal is the Nation’s highest honor for technological achievement and innovation. It is authorized by Congress and presented annually by the President of the United States.</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/pinniped/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Medals2012-Header.jpg\"><img title=\"2012 National Medal for Technology and Innovation\" src=\"http://www.azbio.org/pinniped/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Medals2012-Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"196\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Medal is awarded to individuals, teams (up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to the Nation’s economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technological products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and strengthening the Nation’s technological workforce.\r\n\r\nAnyone can nominate for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by submitting the nomination form and six letters of support at<a href=\"http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp\">www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp</a>.\r\n\r\n(Please note, self-nominations will not be accepted by the USPTO. Here in Arizona, our AZBio team will work with our bioscience community to coordinate nominations that  shine a spotlight on our community’s bioscience innovators. Contact<a href=\"mailto:AdvancingBio@AZBio.org\">AdvancingBio@AZBio.org</a> for more information. )\r\n\r\n<strong>The time available to submit nominations is limited and will end on March 31, 2012.</strong>  I hope you will help us quickly spread the word about this opportunity to celebrate the United States’ creative genius and the amazing innovations and innovators we have here in Arizona and in your community too.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nTo learn more, see the USPTO Press release below.\r\n\r\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2012\r\n<strong>Patent Office Expands Outreach for Innovation Honors</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Office Seeks to Build on Previous Successes</em>\r\n\r\nWashington, D.C. (2/02/2012) – The Commerce Department’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is expanding its nationwide call for nominees for the 2012 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI).  The Congressionally authorized medal is presented each year by the President of the United States and is the country’s highest award for technological achievement.\r\n\r\n“We want to honor this nation’s creative geniuses,” said Richard Maulsby, the USPTO’s acting chief communication officer and NMTI program coordinator. “This medal goes to innovators whose talent helps guarantee U.S. leadership in technology across the board.”\r\n\r\nPast laureates have been awarded the medal for a wide variety of achievements, and the USPTO seeks to build on this diversity in 2012.  “There are thousands of U.S. inventors who have produced great ideas.  This is an opportunity to recognize them and showcase their work,” said Maulsby.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\nThe medal is awarded annually to individuals, teams (of up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to America’s economic, environmental and social well-being. By highlighting the national importance of technological innovation, the medal is also meant to inspire future generations of Americans to prepare for and pursue technical careers to keep the United States at the forefront of global technology and economic leadership.\r\n\r\nThe USPTO administers the medal program on behalf of the Commerce secretary. Detailed information about the requirements for submitting a nomination, including a nomination form, can be downloaded at <a href=\"http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp\">www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>All completed nominations must be submitted to the USPTO by 5 p.m. (ET), March 31, 2012.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Contacts:</strong>\r\n\r\nRichard Maulsby, Acting Chief Communication Officer and NMTI Program Coordinator | United States Patent and Trademark Office | (571) 272-8333\r\n\r\nPaul Fucito  (571) 272-8400  | <a href=\"mailto:paul.fucito@uspto.gov\">paul.fucito@uspto.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>If you have any questions or need additional information on nominations:</strong>\r\n\r\nMatthew Palumbo | (517) 272-7517 | <a href=\"mailto:Matthew.Palumbo@USPTO.gov\">Matthew.Palumbo@USPTO.gov</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','Honor Our Innovators and Nominate Them for Our Nation’s Highest Honor','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:07:29','2012-06-13 02:07:29','',1,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=106',0,'revision','',0),(108,1,'2012-06-13 02:11:05','2012-06-13 02:11:05','<div>\r\n\r\nThe day after your last In The Loop, I boarded a plane to Michigan to join my family in preparation for my Dad’s open heart surgery.  At age 74 he was going into the U of M Cardiovascular Center for on overhaul of the quadruple bypass he had received 22 years before.  This time if was going to be a bit more complex with both the Aortic and Mitral valves severely compromised.  After several days of preparation, on Monday, January 9th at 5:30 AM, the teams assembled.  The operating team was led by <a href=\"http://med.umich.edu/cardiac-surgery/patient/team/hjpatel.shtml\">Himanshu J. Patel, M.D.</a>, a specialist in surgery for thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic disease, and surgery for valvular and aortic root disease and a host of pre-op, surgical, and post-op specialists.  The support team was led by my Mom who had corralled family and friends for support and prayers.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Expected and the Unexpected</strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nHeart surgery is rarely routine, but lots of analysis and preparation prior to surgery told both teams what to expect.  New by-passes were needed and the the valves would need to be repaired or replaced.  The OR had been reserved for about 5 hours.  When they went in, they found the unexpected. The prior grafts from the first by-pass had fused to the breast bone creating major complications.  The team worked on Dad for almost 13 hours, cleaning up the old by-pass, replacing the Aortic valve, repairing the Mitrial and adding two new by-passes.  Out in the Waiting Room, our support team waited and communicated with friends and family around the country.  A <a href=\"http://www.caringbridge.org/\">CaringBridge</a> and cell phones kept everyone linked.  Communications and prayers flowed.  At 8:30 PM, 15 hours after we had checked him in to pre-op, Mom led her team of family supporters into ICU to see Dad for the first time.  Surrounded by a talented and caring ICU team and a loving cadre of family and friends, it was time for the next step on the journey to health and strength.\r\n\r\nOver the next week in ICU, Dad rode the proverbial roller coaster. He had his share of ups and downs,  but kept moving forward.  The ICU team was on hand at every turn as were family and friends who shared support on-site or via the CaringBridge for both Mom and Dad.  Updates flew over the internet with notes of encouragement coming back.  He had had 669 virtual visitors and received over 100 notes cheering him.  It was a miracle to see him sitting up and reading them on the laptop.  By Saturday night Mom was able to share:\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h6>Today was a good day for Dick!</h6>\r\nDear Family and Friends,\r\nToday Dick had a successful day! His heartbeat continues to be stable as well as his blood pressure. He strolled in the hallway with his nurse and was very proud of his accomplishment - we are also.\r\nHopefully a bed will be available tomorrow in the step-down unit. He looks very good and has lots of conversation and stories to tell. Things are beginning to get back to normal. There is still discomfort but that is to be expected with all he has experienced.\r\n\r\nThanks to your prayers and support and the wonderful team at U of M he is progressing.</blockquote>\r\n<strong>Tying Back to </strong><a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\"><strong>AZBio</strong></a>\r\n\r\nThe last 10 days gave me lots of time to think while I sat in ICU, and there are correlations between what we have been doing at AZBio and Dad’s surgery in many ways.  We too have been on a journey back to health and strength as our industry has been riding its own rollercoaster due to the economy, uncertainty with changes in laws and regulations, and the challenges that some of our companies have faced in the  struggle to survive and thrive. But at the same time we have also seen great successes with  new breakthroughs, the assembling of committed teams, and convergence of our community both regionally and statewide.\r\n\r\n<strong>We had our own by-pass in the area of communications</strong> as we re-established In the Loop and launched the new <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio.org</a> to keep the information flowing to you and about you across the web.  In 2011 we repaired or replaced support systems with the addition of the KCA team and creation of the <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/jobs-careers\">AZBio Jobing Career Center</a>, <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/azbio1\">AZBio1 on YouTube</a>, recognized individual and team successes at the <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/azbio-awards\">AZBio Awards</a> and launched the<a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/azbio-celebrates-trailblazers\">Trailblazer Awards</a> to recognize our legislative partners.\r\n\r\n<strong>Committed support teams in the form of our AZBio Committees</strong> are bring us back to health and strength in the areas of   communications, events, outreach, and government  affairs.  While partnerships with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Technology Council, ATIC, GPEC, The Flinn Foundation, and others connected us to the broader statewide community.\r\n\r\n<strong>AZBio is gaining strength statewide</strong> as we continue to add both new members and renew existing members and supporters.  Our <a href=\"http://www.slideshare.net/AZBIO/azbio-prospectus-2012\">2012 AZBio Prospectus</a> is filled with opportunities to engage, support, and join in with the teams that are helping us build momentum.  Our rollercoaster ride is far from over, but as more and more of our community joins, provides support, and gets involved, our momentum increases.  We get healthier and stronger day by day.  If you need to join or renew you membership in AZBio you can do so <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/join\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>2012 will be a big year for AZBio</strong> and the more support we have from our members (our team) the faster we can move.  More new programs are in the works to address the key factors that YOU have told us to focus on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Spreading the word on the value our community and our companies create with communication, events, and education</li>\r\n	<li>Advocacy both here in AZ and in DC too</li>\r\n	<li>Focusing on ways to access the capital resources our companies need to grow.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We’re convening the community.</strong>  On January 26th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM we will gather for an Open House at Arizona’s newest bioscience incubator, <a href=\"http://www.ceigateway.com/\">The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at GateWay Community College.</a>    This community open house is your opportunity to connect with our community and our 2012 leadership as we introduce the 2012 AZBio Board of Directors.  It’s your opportunity to get engaged, to show your support, and to share with us what YOU need to help your team gain more momentum too.  We’ll be looking for you there.  To register, <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/events/event/center-for-entrepreneurial-innovation-open-house\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n</div>','News 2','','inherit','open','open','','79-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:11:05','2012-06-13 02:11:05','',79,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=108',0,'revision','',0),(109,1,'2012-05-25 16:22:18','2012-05-25 16:22:18','One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready to slide off any moment. His many legs, pitifully thin compared with the size of the rest of him, waved about helplessly as he looked.','Blog 1','','inherit','open','open','','81-revision-2','','','2012-05-25 16:22:18','2012-05-25 16:22:18','',81,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=109',0,'revision','',0),(113,1,'2012-06-13 02:16:43','2012-06-13 02:16:43','<div>\r\n\r\nAt times like these, when the need for innovation, is greater than ever, the SBIR and STTR Programs hold the keys to the growth of new and innovative products in the U.S. small business sector.  Funding through SBIR and STTR awards provides critical support for new discoveries in both the small business and university research communities across 11 key Federal Agencies and unlocks the vault to bring out new innovations right here at home.\r\n<div id=\"scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:b3cac1be-096e-4c89-bba2-0bef51774915\">Technorati Tags: <a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Innovation+and+Growth\" rel=\"tag\">Innovation and Growth</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/SBIR+STTR+Reauthorization+2011\" rel=\"tag\">SBIR STTR Reauthorization 2011</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Economic+Recovery\" rel=\"tag\">Economic Recovery</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/AZBio\" rel=\"tag\">AZBio</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/OTEF\" rel=\"tag\">OTEF</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Joan+Koerber-Walker\" rel=\"tag\">Joan Koerber-Walker</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/CorePurpose\" rel=\"tag\">CorePurpose</a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<span><img src=\"http://cdn.morguefile.com/imageData/public/files/j/jeltovski/preview/fldr_2009_03_05/file1151236281597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"227\" align=\"right\" />Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)</span>\r\n\r\nSBIR is a highly competitive program that encourages small business to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation\'s R&amp;D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs. (source:  <a href=\"http://www.sba.gov/content/small-business-innovation-research-program-sbir-0\" target=\"_blank\">SBA.gov</a>)\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative History:</strong> The SBIR program was established under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-219). The SBIR reauthorization of 1992 (P.L. 102-564) doubled the set-aside rate to 2.5 percent for SBIR and 0.3 percent for STTR. These are the levels at which agencies are currently required to allocate funds from their total extramural R&amp;D budgets. The subsequent reauthorization of 2000 (P.L. 106-554) again extended the program authority until September 30, 2008, for SBIR and until September 30, 2009, for STTR. Since 2008/2009, the SBIR program and STTR programs have has been extended multiple times via a string of temporary extensions that provide a short-term fix and keep the program going for short periods.  Then we start all over again with more committee meetings, more hearings  and then requiring another reauthorization.  Now is the time for Congress to take a long term view and support long term if not permanent SBIR/STTR reauthorization.\r\n\r\n<strong>NOW is the time for a long term Reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR</strong>\r\n\r\nRecently, a bipartisan group of 11 Senators sent a letter to the committee chairs and ranking members of the Senate and House Small Business Committees<strong> urging passage of a long-term reauthorization for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR program currently is only authorized under the continuing resolution passed in late-September to keep various government programs running through Nov. 18.</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/release/?id=333770f6-26b5-4686-a6f5-bb839bcc9395\">click here</a> to view the Senate letter.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/docs/markey__tsongas__welch_dear_colleague_sbir_letter.pdf\">click here</a> to view the House Dear Colleague letter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis latest extension is the 13th in a long string of failures to pass a long-term reauthorization. The Senators\' letter is aimed at urging the House to come to the table and accept the compromise legislation crafted by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship which is supported by all major stakeholder groups including <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio</a>, <a href=\"http://www.bio.org/\" target=\"_blank\">BIO</a> and the <a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/\" target=\"_blank\">NSBA</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>BIO strongly supports passage of the <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:s.493:\">SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a> (S. 493) and the <a href=\"http://%20http//www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1425\">Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011</a> (H.R. 1425) as the SBIR program is critical for supporting small companies with promising scientific innovation to continue critical R&amp;D of medical advancements and breakthroughs. READ: <a href=\"http://www.bio.org/content/top-5-reasons-why-sbir-must-be-reauthorized-now\" target=\"_blank\">Top 5 Reasons Why SBIR Must be Reauthorized Now</a> (BIO)</li>\r\n	<li>NSBA support and praise for the proposed compromise: <a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/content/4304.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Bipartisan Sens. Push House on SBIR Compromise</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><img title=\"clip_image002\" src=\"http://azbio.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/clip_image002_thumb.jpg?w=244&amp;h=181\" alt=\"clip_image002\" width=\"306\" height=\"227\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></em>\r\n\r\nOur Arizona biosciences sector demonstrates how to accelerate innovation and job growth and offers insight on how Washington can keep things moving forward faster by activating its “collaborative gene.”\r\n\r\nThese days tales of economic vitality are few and far between making Arizona’s bioscience sector an inspiration to all as the nation focuses on jobs and economic recovery.\r\n\r\nThanks to a coordinated plan developed in 2002 and supported by leaders from Arizona’s healthcare industry, corporations, government, and universities that has been led by the Flinn Foundation with support from Battelle, Arizona is moving forward faster in economic development, job creation and bioscience research.\r\n\r\nFrom 2002 until today, Bio jobs in Arizona have grown 32%, the number of Bio firms including research, manufacturing, testing, medical labs, and healthcare delivery systems have grown 28% and research partnerships with the National Institutes for Heath has increased 65%.  Arizona bioscience organizations now generate $21 Billion in annual revenues and $765 Million in state and local taxes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fueling Growth</strong>\r\n\r\nArizona’s impressive progress is not the result of short term thinking, one-time investments, or partisan politics. It is the result a community committed to working together to build a world-class research base, support commercialization efforts, and migrate the latest discoveries from the bench to the bedside in a manner that is both translational and transformational not just for our industry but for our community as a whole called the Arizona Bioscience Road Map. Community investments statewide include 7 new bioscience incubators and accelerators, 14 new research institutes, 16 new bioscience schools and educational programs and the attraction of investments from global leaders in healthcare and the biosciences who have elected to locate or expand operations here and now call Arizona home.\r\n\r\nWith each new addition Arizona picks up more speed. Fueling the progress is Arizona’s ‘collaborative gene’ an attitude and a commitment to working collaboratively to initiate new programs, overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.\r\n\r\nAs shown in the image above, NIH grants (many through the SBIR/STTR programs) are a key growth enabler.  We need a long term view and a long term commitment to keep accelerating growth in innovation, in companies, and in jobs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>SBIR Reauthorization</span></span><span> :  </span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Background</span></span></h5>\r\nThe <strong>Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program</strong> was created on July 22, 1982, to provide support to small, high-tech firms that play a role in technological advancement and to increase private-sector commercialization of innovation derived from Federal research and development (R&amp;D). Federal agencies with extramural R&amp;D budgets of more than $100 million are required to administer SBIR programs using an annual set-aside of 2.5 percent for small companies to conduct innovative research or R&amp;D that has potential for commercialization and public benefit. Currently 11 departments have SBIR programs, and separate agency solicitations are issued at established times. Federal agencies with extramural R&amp;D budgets of more than $1 billion are required to administer the <strong>Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program</strong> using an annual set-aside of 0.30 percent. The STTR program was created in 1992 to encourage commercialization of university and Federal laboratory R&amp;D by small companies by providing funding for research proposals that are developed cooperatively between a small firm and a scientist in a research organization.\r\n\r\n<strong>Phases:</strong> The SBIR grant-making process is structured in three distinct phases to achieve the program\'s goals: Phase I grants, currently $100,000 per award for 6 months, are feasibility studies focused on limited research aimed at establishing an idea\'s scientific and commercial promise; Phase II grants, currently $750,000 per award for 2 years, fund more extensive R&amp;D to further develop the scientific merit and commercial potential of the research ideas. Phase III does not normally involve SBIR Federal funds but is the stage at which grant recipients should be obtaining additional funds from either a procurement program at an agency, private investors, or capital markets. The objective of Phase III is to move technology to the prototype stage and into the marketplace while leveraging Federal investments.\r\n\r\nWhile The National Institutes of Health (NIH) does not fund Phase III award.  The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently announced a new program to create a bridge between Phase II and Phase III awards.  To learn more about this program <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/new-nci-sbir-phase-ii-bridge-award-bridging-the-valley-of-death\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><a href=\"http://olpa.od.nih.gov/tracking/112/senate_bills/session1/s-493.asp\" target=\"_blank\">S. 493—The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a></span></span>\r\n\r\nOn March 4, 2011, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) introduced <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c112:2:./temp/~c112Tzu82o::\" target=\"_blank\">S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a>. Similar to the compromise bill (S. 4053/S. 1233) passed by the Senate at the close of the 111th Congress, S. 493 would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (STTR) for 8 years; increase the SBIR set aside to 3.5 percent over 10 years and increase the STTR set aside to 0.6 percent over six years; and allow small business concerns majority-owned and controlled by venture capital firms to be eligible for up to 25 percent of the SBIR funds. In addition, the bill would increase SBIR/STTR awards to $150,000 for Phase I and $1 million for Phase II awards; limit award increases to 50 percent according to the guidelines for Phase I and Phase II awards; and require that federal agencies shorten the time span for final decisions to not more than 90 days after the date a solicitation closes. The bill was referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.  (source:<a href=\"http://olpa.od.nih.gov/tracking/111/senate_bills/session1/s-1233.asp\" target=\"_blank\">OLPA, the Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis</a>)\r\n\r\n</div>','Small Business, Innovation, and the Importance of Long Term SBIR and STTR Reauthorization NOW','','inherit','open','open','','83-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:16:43','2012-06-13 02:16:43','',83,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=113',0,'revision','',0),(110,1,'2012-06-13 02:14:20','2012-06-13 02:14:20','<div>\n\nWashington\'s support is critical in protecting the only sector that demonstrated job gains, in Arizona and in Tucson in 2010.\"\n\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c01543722a81c970c-pi\"><img title=\"IMG_2008\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c01543722a823970c-pi\" alt=\"IMG_2008\" width=\"184\" height=\"244\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" /></a>Last week I had the opportunity to share my opinion on some of the key decisions that the Super Committee is grappling with that could have a lasting impact on our community and our state.  Southern Arizona and especially Tucson is leading in bringing life changing innovation to the world.  This is what I shared </em></strong><a href=\"http://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/opinion/columnists/guest_opinion/super-committee-could-put-tucson-s-bioscience-industry-at-risk/article_96a86eea-1137-11e1-a473-001cc4c03286.html#.TsaAPoCXzbA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>as seen in  Inside Tucson Business</em></strong></a>\n\n“Next Wednesday, Nov. 23, is the deadline when the Congressional \"super committee\" is supposed to present its cohesive cost-savings plan. This 12-member panel, among them <a href=\"http://kyl.senate.gov/constit_center/about.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz</a>., has been grappling with the monumental task of slashing $1.5 trillion from the federal budget for months.\n\nWhat\'s more obscure, however, is that achieving this task could forever change the bioscience sector in Tucson. Talk of program cuts in an effort to ascend to the trillion-dollar-savings-mark has placed programs like Medicare and Medicare Part D at risk. An outcome that would be a serious set back to the bio industry in our state while hindering patient care and healthcare innovation.\n\n</div>\n<div>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMedicare Part D has delivered exponential outcomes and has been proven to be cost-effective, 41 percent below the projected costs when the legislation was adopted. The success has generated dollars that are invested in research and development for bioscience.\n\nAs reported by the international science and technology development company Battelle, in a report titled Arizona\'s Bioscience Roadmap in Tucson, bioscience has proven its economic worth. There are more than 70 establishments categorized as research, testing and medical laboratories that employ more than 1,200 people, up 33 percent from 2002.\n\nFurthermore, hospitals, which account for the majority of bioscience jobs according to Battelle, are thriving in Tucson. And the specialized hospitals subsector has nearly 15,000 jobs. In fact, hospital employment is 23 percent more concentrated in and around Tucson relative to the national average.\n\nNationally, the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry supports more than 4 million U.S. jobs and nearly $300 billion in total output to GDP. And in 2009, industry-wide research and development investment surpassed a record $65 billion - more than twice the National Institutes of Health\'s annual operating budget, only a fraction of which goes to basic drug research.\n\nThe outcome of such investments can be seen everywhere: from major improvements in human health to advancements in treatments of HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer\'s, diabetes and much more.\n\nMedicare Part D also saves consumers money because private insurance companies work directly with drug manufacturers and pharmacies to negotiate rebates and other savings one-on-one.\n\nNew drugs are available in the U.S. sooner than anywhere else in the world, particularly when compared to markets with government price controls. This makes rhetoric about \"government-imposed\" rebates for Medicare counterproductive. Government-imposed rebates could reduce the dollars available for investment in research and development of bioscience.\n\nAs we approach the looming Nov. 23 deadline for the \"super committee,\" make note that Arizona\'s bioscience industry is committed to advancing innovative healthcare solutions that in turn fuels our economy. Washington\'s support is critical in protecting the only sector that demonstrated job gains, in Arizona and in Tucson in 2010.\n\n\"Reforms\" that suppress competition, inflate seniors\' premiums, restrict access to treatments, discourage research and development, deter investment in innovation and cut tens of thousands of skilled, high-paying jobs in our state and others would be counterproductive and short-sighted.”\n\n###\n<h3>Additional points for consideration</h3>\nHealthcare and life saving drugs and treatments are just one of the ways that bioscience innovations are making our country and our world a better place.  Our Arizona bioscience industry is working on new ways to create alternate energy sources and bio fuels, Arizona universities are working on new crop developments that can make an impact on the world hunger crisis, and Arizona medical device companies are developing devices that extend and improve the quality of life for millions.\n\nThe solutions to our economic challenges and the broader challenges we face as a  nation and a world will come through these innovations.  Not only will they address these challenges, the companies that deliver them create high quality jobs for this generation and those that will follow.\n\nArizona is lucky to have a leader in <a href=\"http://kyl.senate.gov/constit_center/about.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Senator John Kyl</a> who understands the need for innovation, jobs, and a better tomorrow for ALL Americans.  As he and the Super Committee go into this important final week, we thank them for the difficult task they have accepted on our behalf and hope that when all is competed that their proposal supports the industries that work every day to deliver innovation, jobs, and a better tomorrow for ALL Americans.\n\n</div>','‘Super committee’ could put bioscience industry growth and innovation at risk…hopefully they won’t!','','inherit','open','open','','81-autosave','','','2012-06-13 02:14:20','2012-06-13 02:14:20','',81,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=110',0,'revision','',0),(111,1,'2012-05-25 16:22:37','2012-05-25 16:22:37','One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready to slide off any moment. His many legs, pitifully thin compared with the size of the rest of him, waved about helplessly as he looked.','Blog 2','','inherit','open','open','','83-revision-2','','','2012-05-25 16:22:37','2012-05-25 16:22:37','',83,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=111',0,'revision','',0),(115,1,'2012-06-13 02:21:52','2012-06-13 02:21:52','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','114-revision','','','2012-06-13 02:21:52','2012-06-13 02:21:52','',114,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=115',0,'revision','',0),(116,1,'2012-06-13 02:22:03','2012-06-13 02:22:03','','News 3','','inherit','open','open','','114-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 02:22:03','2012-06-13 02:22:03','',114,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=116',0,'revision','',0),(117,1,'2011-11-13 02:24:02','2011-11-13 02:24:02','<div>\r\n\r\nAt times like these, when the need for innovation, is greater than ever, the SBIR and STTR Programs hold the keys to the growth of new and innovative products in the U.S. small business sector.  Funding through SBIR and STTR awards provides critical support for new discoveries in both the small business and university research communities across 11 key Federal Agencies and unlocks the vault to bring out new innovations right here at home.\r\n<div id=\"scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:b3cac1be-096e-4c89-bba2-0bef51774915\">Technorati Tags: <a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Innovation+and+Growth\" rel=\"tag\">Innovation and Growth</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/SBIR+STTR+Reauthorization+2011\" rel=\"tag\">SBIR STTR Reauthorization 2011</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Economic+Recovery\" rel=\"tag\">Economic Recovery</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/AZBio\" rel=\"tag\">AZBio</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/OTEF\" rel=\"tag\">OTEF</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Joan+Koerber-Walker\" rel=\"tag\">Joan Koerber-Walker</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/CorePurpose\" rel=\"tag\">CorePurpose</a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<span><img src=\"http://cdn.morguefile.com/imageData/public/files/j/jeltovski/preview/fldr_2009_03_05/file1151236281597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"227\" align=\"right\" />Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)</span>\r\n\r\nSBIR is a highly competitive program that encourages small business to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation\'s R&amp;D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs. (source:  <a href=\"http://www.sba.gov/content/small-business-innovation-research-program-sbir-0\" target=\"_blank\">SBA.gov</a>)\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative History:</strong> The SBIR program was established under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-219). The SBIR reauthorization of 1992 (P.L. 102-564) doubled the set-aside rate to 2.5 percent for SBIR and 0.3 percent for STTR. These are the levels at which agencies are currently required to allocate funds from their total extramural R&amp;D budgets. The subsequent reauthorization of 2000 (P.L. 106-554) again extended the program authority until September 30, 2008, for SBIR and until September 30, 2009, for STTR. Since 2008/2009, the SBIR program and STTR programs have has been extended multiple times via a string of temporary extensions that provide a short-term fix and keep the program going for short periods.  Then we start all over again with more committee meetings, more hearings  and then requiring another reauthorization.  Now is the time for Congress to take a long term view and support long term if not permanent SBIR/STTR reauthorization.\r\n\r\n<strong>NOW is the time for a long term Reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR</strong>\r\n\r\nRecently, a bipartisan group of 11 Senators sent a letter to the committee chairs and ranking members of the Senate and House Small Business Committees<strong> urging passage of a long-term reauthorization for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR program currently is only authorized under the continuing resolution passed in late-September to keep various government programs running through Nov. 18.</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/release/?id=333770f6-26b5-4686-a6f5-bb839bcc9395\">click here</a> to view the Senate letter.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/docs/markey__tsongas__welch_dear_colleague_sbir_letter.pdf\">click here</a> to view the House Dear Colleague letter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis latest extension is the 13th in a long string of failures to pass a long-term reauthorization. The Senators\' letter is aimed at urging the House to come to the table and accept the compromise legislation crafted by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship which is supported by all major stakeholder groups including <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio</a>, <a href=\"http://www.bio.org/\" target=\"_blank\">BIO</a> and the <a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/\" target=\"_blank\">NSBA</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>BIO strongly supports passage of the <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:s.493:\">SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a> (S. 493) and the <a href=\"http://%20http//www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1425\">Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011</a> (H.R. 1425) as the SBIR program is critical for supporting small companies with promising scientific innovation to continue critical R&amp;D of medical advancements and breakthroughs. READ: <a href=\"http://www.bio.org/content/top-5-reasons-why-sbir-must-be-reauthorized-now\" target=\"_blank\">Top 5 Reasons Why SBIR Must be Reauthorized Now</a> (BIO)</li>\r\n	<li>NSBA support and praise for the proposed compromise: <a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/content/4304.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Bipartisan Sens. Push House on SBIR Compromise</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><img title=\"clip_image002\" src=\"http://azbio.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/clip_image002_thumb.jpg?w=244&amp;h=181\" alt=\"clip_image002\" width=\"306\" height=\"227\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></em>\r\n\r\nOur Arizona biosciences sector demonstrates how to accelerate innovation and job growth and offers insight on how Washington can keep things moving forward faster by activating its “collaborative gene.”\r\n\r\nThese days tales of economic vitality are few and far between making Arizona’s bioscience sector an inspiration to all as the nation focuses on jobs and economic recovery.\r\n\r\nThanks to a coordinated plan developed in 2002 and supported by leaders from Arizona’s healthcare industry, corporations, government, and universities that has been led by the Flinn Foundation with support from Battelle, Arizona is moving forward faster in economic development, job creation and bioscience research.\r\n\r\nFrom 2002 until today, Bio jobs in Arizona have grown 32%, the number of Bio firms including research, manufacturing, testing, medical labs, and healthcare delivery systems have grown 28% and research partnerships with the National Institutes for Heath has increased 65%.  Arizona bioscience organizations now generate $21 Billion in annual revenues and $765 Million in state and local taxes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fueling Growth</strong>\r\n\r\nArizona’s impressive progress is not the result of short term thinking, one-time investments, or partisan politics. It is the result a community committed to working together to build a world-class research base, support commercialization efforts, and migrate the latest discoveries from the bench to the bedside in a manner that is both translational and transformational not just for our industry but for our community as a whole called the Arizona Bioscience Road Map. Community investments statewide include 7 new bioscience incubators and accelerators, 14 new research institutes, 16 new bioscience schools and educational programs and the attraction of investments from global leaders in healthcare and the biosciences who have elected to locate or expand operations here and now call Arizona home.\r\n\r\nWith each new addition Arizona picks up more speed. Fueling the progress is Arizona’s ‘collaborative gene’ an attitude and a commitment to working collaboratively to initiate new programs, overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.\r\n\r\nAs shown in the image above, NIH grants (many through the SBIR/STTR programs) are a key growth enabler.  We need a long term view and a long term commitment to keep accelerating growth in innovation, in companies, and in jobs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>SBIR Reauthorization</span></span><span> :  </span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Background</span></span></h5>\r\nThe <strong>Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program</strong> was created on July 22, 1982, to provide support to small, high-tech firms that play a role in technological advancement and to increase private-sector commercialization of innovation derived from Federal research and development (R&amp;D). Federal agencies with extramural R&amp;D budgets of more than $100 million are required to administer SBIR programs using an annual set-aside of 2.5 percent for small companies to conduct innovative research or R&amp;D that has potential for commercialization and public benefit. Currently 11 departments have SBIR programs, and separate agency solicitations are issued at established times. Federal agencies with extramural R&amp;D budgets of more than $1 billion are required to administer the <strong>Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program</strong> using an annual set-aside of 0.30 percent. The STTR program was created in 1992 to encourage commercialization of university and Federal laboratory R&amp;D by small companies by providing funding for research proposals that are developed cooperatively between a small firm and a scientist in a research organization.\r\n\r\n<strong>Phases:</strong> The SBIR grant-making process is structured in three distinct phases to achieve the program\'s goals: Phase I grants, currently $100,000 per award for 6 months, are feasibility studies focused on limited research aimed at establishing an idea\'s scientific and commercial promise; Phase II grants, currently $750,000 per award for 2 years, fund more extensive R&amp;D to further develop the scientific merit and commercial potential of the research ideas. Phase III does not normally involve SBIR Federal funds but is the stage at which grant recipients should be obtaining additional funds from either a procurement program at an agency, private investors, or capital markets. The objective of Phase III is to move technology to the prototype stage and into the marketplace while leveraging Federal investments.\r\n\r\nWhile The National Institutes of Health (NIH) does not fund Phase III award.  The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently announced a new program to create a bridge between Phase II and Phase III awards.  To learn more about this program <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/new-nci-sbir-phase-ii-bridge-award-bridging-the-valley-of-death\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><a href=\"http://olpa.od.nih.gov/tracking/112/senate_bills/session1/s-493.asp\" target=\"_blank\">S. 493—The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a></span></span>\r\n\r\nOn March 4, 2011, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) introduced <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c112:2:./temp/~c112Tzu82o::\" target=\"_blank\">S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a>. Similar to the compromise bill (S. 4053/S. 1233) passed by the Senate at the close of the 111th Congress, S. 493 would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (STTR) for 8 years; increase the SBIR set aside to 3.5 percent over 10 years and increase the STTR set aside to 0.6 percent over six years; and allow small business concerns majority-owned and controlled by venture capital firms to be eligible for up to 25 percent of the SBIR funds. In addition, the bill would increase SBIR/STTR awards to $150,000 for Phase I and $1 million for Phase II awards; limit award increases to 50 percent according to the guidelines for Phase I and Phase II awards; and require that federal agencies shorten the time span for final decisions to not more than 90 days after the date a solicitation closes. The bill was referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.  (source:<a href=\"http://olpa.od.nih.gov/tracking/111/senate_bills/session1/s-1233.asp\" target=\"_blank\">OLPA, the Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis</a>)\r\n\r\n</div>','Small Business, Innovation, and the Importance of Long Term SBIR and STTR Reauthorization NOW','','publish','open','open','','small-business-innovation-and-the-importance-of-long-term-sbir-and-sttr-reauthorization-now','','','2012-06-13 02:44:34','2012-06-13 02:44:34','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=117',0,'post','',0),(118,1,'2012-06-13 02:23:49','2012-06-13 02:23:49','','Small Business, Innovation, and the Importance of Long Term SBIR and STTR Reauthorization NOW','','inherit','open','open','','117-revision','','','2012-06-13 02:23:49','2012-06-13 02:23:49','',117,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=118',0,'revision','',0),(112,1,'2012-06-13 02:13:12','2012-06-13 02:13:12','<div>\r\n\r\nWashington\'s support is critical in protecting the only sector that demonstrated job gains, in Arizona and in Tucson in 2010.\"\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c01543722a81c970c-pi\"><img title=\"IMG_2008\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c01543722a823970c-pi\" alt=\"IMG_2008\" width=\"184\" height=\"244\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" /></a>Last week I had the opportunity to share my opinion on some of the key decisions that the Super Committee is grappling with that could have a lasting impact on our community and our state.  Southern Arizona and especially Tucson is leading in bringing life changing innovation to the world.  This is what I shared </em></strong><a href=\"http://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/opinion/columnists/guest_opinion/super-committee-could-put-tucson-s-bioscience-industry-at-risk/article_96a86eea-1137-11e1-a473-001cc4c03286.html#.TsaAPoCXzbA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>as seen in  Inside Tucson Business</em></strong></a>\r\n\r\n“Next Wednesday, Nov. 23, is the deadline when the Congressional \"super committee\" is supposed to present its cohesive cost-savings plan. This 12-member panel, among them <a href=\"http://kyl.senate.gov/constit_center/about.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz</a>., has been grappling with the monumental task of slashing $1.5 trillion from the federal budget for months.\r\n\r\nWhat\'s more obscure, however, is that achieving this task could forever change the bioscience sector in Tucson. Talk of program cuts in an effort to ascend to the trillion-dollar-savings-mark has placed programs like Medicare and Medicare Part D at risk. An outcome that would be a serious set back to the bio industry in our state while hindering patient care and healthcare innovation.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMedicare Part D has delivered exponential outcomes and has been proven to be cost-effective, 41 percent below the projected costs when the legislation was adopted. The success has generated dollars that are invested in research and development for bioscience.\r\n\r\nAs reported by the international science and technology development company Battelle, in a report titled Arizona\'s Bioscience Roadmap in Tucson, bioscience has proven its economic worth. There are more than 70 establishments categorized as research, testing and medical laboratories that employ more than 1,200 people, up 33 percent from 2002.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, hospitals, which account for the majority of bioscience jobs according to Battelle, are thriving in Tucson. And the specialized hospitals subsector has nearly 15,000 jobs. In fact, hospital employment is 23 percent more concentrated in and around Tucson relative to the national average.\r\n\r\nNationally, the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry supports more than 4 million U.S. jobs and nearly $300 billion in total output to GDP. And in 2009, industry-wide research and development investment surpassed a record $65 billion - more than twice the National Institutes of Health\'s annual operating budget, only a fraction of which goes to basic drug research.\r\n\r\nThe outcome of such investments can be seen everywhere: from major improvements in human health to advancements in treatments of HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer\'s, diabetes and much more.\r\n\r\nMedicare Part D also saves consumers money because private insurance companies work directly with drug manufacturers and pharmacies to negotiate rebates and other savings one-on-one.\r\n\r\nNew drugs are available in the U.S. sooner than anywhere else in the world, particularly when compared to markets with government price controls. This makes rhetoric about \"government-imposed\" rebates for Medicare counterproductive. Government-imposed rebates could reduce the dollars available for investment in research and development of bioscience.\r\n\r\nAs we approach the looming Nov. 23 deadline for the \"super committee,\" make note that Arizona\'s bioscience industry is committed to advancing innovative healthcare solutions that in turn fuels our economy. Washington\'s support is critical in protecting the only sector that demonstrated job gains, in Arizona and in Tucson in 2010.\r\n\r\n\"Reforms\" that suppress competition, inflate seniors\' premiums, restrict access to treatments, discourage research and development, deter investment in innovation and cut tens of thousands of skilled, high-paying jobs in our state and others would be counterproductive and short-sighted.”\r\n\r\n###\r\n<h3>Additional points for consideration</h3>\r\nHealthcare and life saving drugs and treatments are just one of the ways that bioscience innovations are making our country and our world a better place.  Our Arizona bioscience industry is working on new ways to create alternate energy sources and bio fuels, Arizona universities are working on new crop developments that can make an impact on the world hunger crisis, and Arizona medical device companies are developing devices that extend and improve the quality of life for millions.\r\n\r\nThe solutions to our economic challenges and the broader challenges we face as a  nation and a world will come through these innovations.  Not only will they address these challenges, the companies that deliver them create high quality jobs for this generation and those that will follow.\r\n\r\nArizona is lucky to have a leader in <a href=\"http://kyl.senate.gov/constit_center/about.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Senator John Kyl</a> who understands the need for innovation, jobs, and a better tomorrow for ALL Americans.  As he and the Super Committee go into this important final week, we thank them for the difficult task they have accepted on our behalf and hope that when all is competed that their proposal supports the industries that work every day to deliver innovation, jobs, and a better tomorrow for ALL Americans.\r\n\r\n</div>','‘Super committee’ could put bioscience industry growth and innovation at risk…hopefully they won’t!','','inherit','open','open','','81-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:13:12','2012-06-13 02:13:12','',81,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=112',0,'revision','',0),(119,1,'2011-10-01 02:25:48','2011-10-01 02:25:48','<div>\r\n\r\n<em>Arizona biosciences sector demonstrates how to accelerate innovation and job growth and offers insight on how Washington can keep things moving forward faster by activating its “collaborative gene.”</em>\r\n\r\nBy Joan Koerber-Walker, President and CEO, AZBio – The Arizona BioIndustry Association and Chairman of<a href=\"http://www.corepurpose.com/\">CorePurpose, Inc</a>.\r\n\r\nThese days tales of economic vitality are few and far between making Arizona’s bioscience sector an inspiration to all as the nation focuses on jobs and economic recovery.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nThanks to a coordinated plan developed in 2002 and supported by leaders from Arizona’s healthcare industry, corporations, government, and universities that has been led by the Flinn Foundation with support from Battelle, Arizona is moving forward faster in economic development, job creation and bioscience research.\r\n\r\nFrom 2002 until today, Bio jobs in Arizona have grown 32%, the number of Bio firms including research, manufacturing, testing, medical labs, and healthcare delivery systems have grown 28% and research partnerships with the National Institutes for Heath has increased 65%.\r\n\r\nArizona bioscience organizations now generate $21 Billion in annual revenues and $765 Million in state and local taxes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fueling Growth</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015435d30fa9970c-pi\"><img title=\"clip_image004\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c014e8bf36caf970d-pi\" alt=\"clip_image004\" width=\"244\" height=\"173\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></a>Arizona’s impressive progress is not the result of short term thinking, one-time investments, or partisan politics. It is the result a community committed to working together to build a world-class research base, support commercialization efforts, and migrate the latest discoveries from the bench to the bedside in a manner that is both translational and transformational not just for our industry but for our community as a whole called the Arizona Bioscience Road Map. Community investments statewide include 7 new bioscience incubators and accelerators, 14 new research institutes, 16 new bioscience schools and educational programs and the attraction of investments from global leaders in healthcare and the biosciences who have elected to locate or expand operations here and now call Arizona home.\r\n\r\nWith each new addition Arizona picks up more speed.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015435d30faf970c-pi\"><img title=\"clip_image006\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015391ff970b970b-pi\" alt=\"clip_image006\" width=\"244\" height=\"174\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></a>Fueling the progress is Arizona’s ‘collaborative gene’ an attitude and a commitment to working collaboratively to initiate new programs, overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.\r\n\r\nThis Fall, on October 13<sup>th</sup> and 14<sup>th</sup>, hundreds of the people credited for these great strides will gather at the<a href=\"http://www.azbioexpo.com/\">2011 AZBio Awards and Expo</a> to celebrate the successes of their peers, share best practices and refuel their innovation engines for the coming year. Exemplary leaders in the field from education to research and from emerging companies to global giants will take the stage to not only take a bow for past success but to share what it takes to accelerate new ones so we all can to move forward faster.\r\n\r\n<strong>Warning: Road Block Ahead</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Arizona Bioscience Road Map and scores of committed drivers are moving Arizona’s bioscience industry forward at a faster rate each year. In 2010 the Arizona bioscience sector was the only area that grew jobs (+7%) at the same time the state as a whole lost an unprecedented 11%. Alarmingly, such momentum is at risk of being stifled because of the growing federal deficit and well-intentioned but dangerously short-sighted cost cutting measures that are being proposed.\r\n\r\nWhat might feel like a far-removed process, the charge to reduce federal debt, has the potential to damage what is was the only sector with appreciable growth in Arizona in 2010. Among the list of deficit reduction ideas being proposed by the federal government is drastic changes and cuts to Medicare which would devastate patient care along with biopharmaceutical and medical device innovation in our state and country. These proposed changes have been on the list for months and bioscience and community leaders from across the country continue to share their concerns with their legislators about the long term negative impact of what is being proposed.\r\n\r\n<strong>A case in point</strong>\r\n\r\nA prime example of this well-intentioned but short sighted thinking is the proposed changes to Medicare Part D. A federal program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States, Medicare Part D was enacted as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) and went into effect on January 1, 2006. The Medicare Part D model creates a healthy competitive environment of compromise that saves consumers money because private insurance companies work directly with drug manufacturers and pharmacies to negotiate rebates and other savings one-on-one. Most importantly, the approach is working. Medicare Part D has proven to be cost-effective, operating at 41% below the projections that were made when the legislation was originally passed.\r\n\r\nNow, the talk of new ‘government-imposed’ rebates for this program in Washington could hinder the development of future cost –saving and life-saving medical advancements, because government-imposed rebates would reduce the dollars available for investment in research and development or bioscience from both existing leaders in the biopharmaceutical arena and investors in emerging bioscience companies.\r\n\r\nAdd to that a new medical device tax, changes to the ASP+6% rate under Medicare Part B and other proposals that sit on the table and we run the risk of bringing life saving (and cost saving) innovation to a screeching halt.\r\n\r\n<strong>Don’t place a road block on a perfectly good road.</strong>\r\n\r\nNow is the time to accelerate growth. The last thing we want to do is cause innovators and the investors that support them to hit the brakes. Major improvements in human health the world over—advancements in treatments of HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and much more—are due to bioscience. These chronic diseases are the primary drivers of ever escalating healthcare costs. At a time when we need to be building momentum for sustainable health initiatives and new treatments that can manage or better yet prevent these chronic conditions even the discussion of these proposed changes has the potential to slow us down.\r\n\r\nA collaborative approach to health care innovation has proven to be a powerful economic engine in our state. Nationally it can drive investor returns, strengthen national competitiveness, and boost economic growth. The biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry alone supports more than 3 million U.S. jobs and nearly $300 billion in total output to GDP. In 2009, industry-wide R&amp;D investment passed a record $65 billion in goods, services and high paying jobs.\r\n\r\n<strong>Looking down the road</strong>\r\n\r\nInterrupting the R &amp; D-driven scientific advancements and development in treatments for ailments that impact hundreds of Arizonans such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and osteoporosis makes no sense. Such a move will be at the expense of patients, their families, and our economy. New industry cost burdens could result in in devastating cuts to R&amp;D investment. In the long term, short term thinking costs us all. Setting up road blocks and other impediments for the development of new innovations adds a level of risk that is unacceptable to already risk-averse investors. Long-term, changes of this kind will cost us all, as reducing patient access to care and hampering innovation will ultimately exacerbate the financial burden of healthcare on businesses and individuals.\r\n\r\n<strong>An unenviable position</strong>\r\n\r\nThere’s no doubt that the ‘super committee’, the 12-member panel including Arizona’s own Senator John Kyl, is in an unenviable position. Tasked with cutting $1.5 trillion from the federal budget, the committee has their work cut out for them. While they will face enormous pressure to deliver instant results, now is the time for leadership, long term thinking and strategic action based on collaboration with industry. “Reforms” that suppress competition, inflate seniors’ premiums, restrict access to treatments, discourage R&amp;D, deter investment in innovation and cut tens of thousands of skilled, high-paying jobs in our state and others would be counterproductive and short-sighted.\r\n\r\nThe bioscience industry is committed to moving innovative healthcare solutions and the economy forward faster. Washington’s support in keeping the way clear of road blocks to that acceleration and growth rather than impeding it with short term thinking is critically important. Now is the time for a long-term collaborative view with an eye toward the economic and physical health of our country long term. It’s working in Arizona. You just activate the “collaborative gene.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote: This post has been expanded from <a title=\"My View via the Phoenix Business Journal 09 30 2011\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2011/09/30/my-view-arizonas-bio-industry-needs.html\" target=\"_blank\">“My View”</a> as seen in the Phoenix Business Journal on September 30, 20011. To see the original editorial click here.\r\n\r\n</div>','Want To Move Forward Faster? Activate The Collaborative Gene','','publish','open','open','','want-to-move-forward-faster-activate-the-collaborative-gene','','','2012-06-13 02:45:02','2012-06-13 02:45:02','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=119',0,'post','',0),(120,1,'2012-06-13 02:25:28','2012-06-13 02:25:28','','Want To Move Forward Faster? Activate The Collaborative Gene','','inherit','open','open','','119-revision','','','2012-06-13 02:25:28','2012-06-13 02:25:28','',119,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=120',0,'revision','',0),(121,1,'2012-06-13 02:25:48','2012-06-13 02:25:48','<div>\r\n\r\n<em>Arizona biosciences sector demonstrates how to accelerate innovation and job growth and offers insight on how Washington can keep things moving forward faster by activating its “collaborative gene.”</em>\r\n\r\nBy Joan Koerber-Walker, President and CEO, AZBio – The Arizona BioIndustry Association and Chairman of<a href=\"http://www.corepurpose.com/\">CorePurpose, Inc</a>.\r\n\r\nThese days tales of economic vitality are few and far between making Arizona’s bioscience sector an inspiration to all as the nation focuses on jobs and economic recovery.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nThanks to a coordinated plan developed in 2002 and supported by leaders from Arizona’s healthcare industry, corporations, government, and universities that has been led by the Flinn Foundation with support from Battelle, Arizona is moving forward faster in economic development, job creation and bioscience research.\r\n\r\nFrom 2002 until today, Bio jobs in Arizona have grown 32%, the number of Bio firms including research, manufacturing, testing, medical labs, and healthcare delivery systems have grown 28% and research partnerships with the National Institutes for Heath has increased 65%.\r\n\r\nArizona bioscience organizations now generate $21 Billion in annual revenues and $765 Million in state and local taxes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fueling Growth</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015435d30fa9970c-pi\"><img title=\"clip_image004\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c014e8bf36caf970d-pi\" alt=\"clip_image004\" width=\"244\" height=\"173\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></a>Arizona’s impressive progress is not the result of short term thinking, one-time investments, or partisan politics. It is the result a community committed to working together to build a world-class research base, support commercialization efforts, and migrate the latest discoveries from the bench to the bedside in a manner that is both translational and transformational not just for our industry but for our community as a whole called the Arizona Bioscience Road Map. Community investments statewide include 7 new bioscience incubators and accelerators, 14 new research institutes, 16 new bioscience schools and educational programs and the attraction of investments from global leaders in healthcare and the biosciences who have elected to locate or expand operations here and now call Arizona home.\r\n\r\nWith each new addition Arizona picks up more speed.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015435d30faf970c-pi\"><img title=\"clip_image006\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015391ff970b970b-pi\" alt=\"clip_image006\" width=\"244\" height=\"174\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></a>Fueling the progress is Arizona’s ‘collaborative gene’ an attitude and a commitment to working collaboratively to initiate new programs, overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.\r\n\r\nThis Fall, on October 13<sup>th</sup> and 14<sup>th</sup>, hundreds of the people credited for these great strides will gather at the<a href=\"http://www.azbioexpo.com/\">2011 AZBio Awards and Expo</a> to celebrate the successes of their peers, share best practices and refuel their innovation engines for the coming year. Exemplary leaders in the field from education to research and from emerging companies to global giants will take the stage to not only take a bow for past success but to share what it takes to accelerate new ones so we all can to move forward faster.\r\n\r\n<strong>Warning: Road Block Ahead</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Arizona Bioscience Road Map and scores of committed drivers are moving Arizona’s bioscience industry forward at a faster rate each year. In 2010 the Arizona bioscience sector was the only area that grew jobs (+7%) at the same time the state as a whole lost an unprecedented 11%. Alarmingly, such momentum is at risk of being stifled because of the growing federal deficit and well-intentioned but dangerously short-sighted cost cutting measures that are being proposed.\r\n\r\nWhat might feel like a far-removed process, the charge to reduce federal debt, has the potential to damage what is was the only sector with appreciable growth in Arizona in 2010. Among the list of deficit reduction ideas being proposed by the federal government is drastic changes and cuts to Medicare which would devastate patient care along with biopharmaceutical and medical device innovation in our state and country. These proposed changes have been on the list for months and bioscience and community leaders from across the country continue to share their concerns with their legislators about the long term negative impact of what is being proposed.\r\n\r\n<strong>A case in point</strong>\r\n\r\nA prime example of this well-intentioned but short sighted thinking is the proposed changes to Medicare Part D. A federal program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States, Medicare Part D was enacted as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) and went into effect on January 1, 2006. The Medicare Part D model creates a healthy competitive environment of compromise that saves consumers money because private insurance companies work directly with drug manufacturers and pharmacies to negotiate rebates and other savings one-on-one. Most importantly, the approach is working. Medicare Part D has proven to be cost-effective, operating at 41% below the projections that were made when the legislation was originally passed.\r\n\r\nNow, the talk of new ‘government-imposed’ rebates for this program in Washington could hinder the development of future cost –saving and life-saving medical advancements, because government-imposed rebates would reduce the dollars available for investment in research and development or bioscience from both existing leaders in the biopharmaceutical arena and investors in emerging bioscience companies.\r\n\r\nAdd to that a new medical device tax, changes to the ASP+6% rate under Medicare Part B and other proposals that sit on the table and we run the risk of bringing life saving (and cost saving) innovation to a screeching halt.\r\n\r\n<strong>Don’t place a road block on a perfectly good road.</strong>\r\n\r\nNow is the time to accelerate growth. The last thing we want to do is cause innovators and the investors that support them to hit the brakes. Major improvements in human health the world over—advancements in treatments of HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and much more—are due to bioscience. These chronic diseases are the primary drivers of ever escalating healthcare costs. At a time when we need to be building momentum for sustainable health initiatives and new treatments that can manage or better yet prevent these chronic conditions even the discussion of these proposed changes has the potential to slow us down.\r\n\r\nA collaborative approach to health care innovation has proven to be a powerful economic engine in our state. Nationally it can drive investor returns, strengthen national competitiveness, and boost economic growth. The biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry alone supports more than 3 million U.S. jobs and nearly $300 billion in total output to GDP. In 2009, industry-wide R&amp;D investment passed a record $65 billion in goods, services and high paying jobs.\r\n\r\n<strong>Looking down the road</strong>\r\n\r\nInterrupting the R &amp; D-driven scientific advancements and development in treatments for ailments that impact hundreds of Arizonans such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and osteoporosis makes no sense. Such a move will be at the expense of patients, their families, and our economy. New industry cost burdens could result in in devastating cuts to R&amp;D investment. In the long term, short term thinking costs us all. Setting up road blocks and other impediments for the development of new innovations adds a level of risk that is unacceptable to already risk-averse investors. Long-term, changes of this kind will cost us all, as reducing patient access to care and hampering innovation will ultimately exacerbate the financial burden of healthcare on businesses and individuals.\r\n\r\n<strong>An unenviable position</strong>\r\n\r\nThere’s no doubt that the ‘super committee’, the 12-member panel including Arizona’s own Senator John Kyl, is in an unenviable position. Tasked with cutting $1.5 trillion from the federal budget, the committee has their work cut out for them. While they will face enormous pressure to deliver instant results, now is the time for leadership, long term thinking and strategic action based on collaboration with industry. “Reforms” that suppress competition, inflate seniors’ premiums, restrict access to treatments, discourage R&amp;D, deter investment in innovation and cut tens of thousands of skilled, high-paying jobs in our state and others would be counterproductive and short-sighted.\r\n\r\nThe bioscience industry is committed to moving innovative healthcare solutions and the economy forward faster. Washington’s support in keeping the way clear of road blocks to that acceleration and growth rather than impeding it with short term thinking is critically important. Now is the time for a long-term collaborative view with an eye toward the economic and physical health of our country long term. It’s working in Arizona. You just activate the “collaborative gene.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote: This post has been expanded from <a title=\"My View via the Phoenix Business Journal 09 30 2011\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2011/09/30/my-view-arizonas-bio-industry-needs.html\" target=\"_blank\">“My View”</a> as seen in the Phoenix Business Journal on September 30, 20011. To see the original editorial click here.\r\n\r\n</div>','Want To Move Forward Faster? Activate The Collaborative Gene','','inherit','open','open','','119-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 02:25:48','2012-06-13 02:25:48','',119,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=121',0,'revision','',0),(122,1,'2011-08-07 02:29:06','2011-08-07 02:29:06','<div>\r\n\r\nWhat is real?  What is perception?  These questions and the answers to them shape our work life, our personal life, and the world around us.\r\n\r\nIn business, perception is the basis of our brand, the root of our strategic vision, and the foundation of our team’s commitment to achieving it.\r\n\r\nIn life, how we perceive ourselves and others shapes our decisions, our relationships and our ability to succeed.\r\n\r\nLast week I ran into an old friend who has been helping bridge the gap between reality and perception for a number of years as both a trial lawyer and later as an advisor to some of the worlds largest and most successful corporations.  We chatted about his newest project, a film that illustrates the importance of answering these questions.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.thestateofillusion.com/images/banner_final.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"128\" />\r\n\r\nPeople v. The State of Illusion, is a film by my friend <a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/corepurpose_joan_koerberw/2011/08/www.austinvickers.com\" target=\"_blank\">Austin Vickers</a>. We first got to know each other as we served together on the board of directors of <a href=\"http://www.parentingaz.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Parenting Arizona</a>, an organization dedicated to creating an environment for safer children and stronger families. This new feature length documentary/drama, directed by award winning Director Scott Cervine, is set in the notorious \"Old Main Prison\" of the New Mexico State Penitentiary, and tells the story of Aaron Roberts, a single father who loses his daughter to a state facility after he is arrested and tried on charges following an incident. While in the state home, an attorney learns of her plight and the story of her father, and decides to represent her in an innovative and surprising case against the State.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.thestateofillusion.com/quantum-physics-movie-experts.html\" target=\"_blank\">The “expert witnesses”</a> that come to his defense including some of the nation’s leading thinkers in the fields of neuroscience, biochemistry, psychology, quantum physics, sociology, and consciousness theory, including <strong>Dr. Thomas Moore</strong>, <strong>Dr. Candace Pert</strong>,<strong>Debbie Ford</strong>, <strong>Dr. Joe Dispenza</strong>, <strong>Dr. Robert Jahn</strong>, <strong>Dr. Peter Senge</strong>, <strong>Brenda Dunne</strong>, and<strong>Dr. Michael Vandermark</strong>.\r\n\r\nPeople v. The state of Illusion, a film by Austin Vickers, premieres at the Harkins Camelview Theatre the weekend of September 9, 2011.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"http://www.thestateofillusion.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Click to Watch the Trailer and get more information</a> )\r\n\r\nI’ll be joining Arizona friends for the premiere on September 9, 2011, and as the film moves around the country you might want to watch for it too.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\r\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\r\n</div>','Reality and Perception: People v the State of Illusion','','publish','open','open','','reality-and-perception-people-v-the-state-of-illusion','','','2012-06-13 02:45:29','2012-06-13 02:45:29','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=122',0,'post','',0),(123,1,'2012-06-13 02:27:55','2012-06-13 02:27:55','','Reality and Perception: People v the State of Illusion','','inherit','open','open','','122-revision','','','2012-06-13 02:27:55','2012-06-13 02:27:55','',122,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=123',0,'revision','',0),(124,1,'2011-07-10 02:31:23','2011-07-10 02:31:23','<div>\r\n\r\nI spend a quite a bit of my time with with innovators and entrepreneurs these days.  As CEO of the Arizona BioIndustry Association or <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio</a> as we say, I get to connect with teams that are researching and developing products for a better world… Sustainable Health (and health care) , more plentiful food, greener energy… pretty heady stuff.  My job’s not nearly as sexy.  Here at AZBio our job is ground support, providing opportunities for them to connect and engage with each other, pulling together educational and support resources and sharing their stories.  Our job is not to change the world.  Our job at AZBIO is to support them so that they can.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5806/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5806.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoon #5806 - \'First off, it\'s not a cave wall.  Secondly, I doubt any future researchers will be interested in your sister or Gozilla.\'\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/\">An Andertoons Cartoon</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRecently, some of my friends in the social media world have reached out to say “where’ve you been?”   The frequency of my interactions here on the blog or <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/who_to_follow/search/joan%20koerber-walker\" target=\"_blank\">across Twitter</a> have become sporadic  Luckily my social media friends keep me plugged in.  .<a href=\"http://smallbiztrends.com/author/markanderson\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Anderson</a> of Andertoons sends me (and countless others) these cartoons every morning which help me start the day with a thought and a smile.  Committed “Originals” keep <a href=\"http://beoriginalblog.wordpress.com/\" target=\"_blank\">#BeOriginal2</a> going on  Twitter.  Others have helped me stay connected using their Blog Talk shows where I get a chance to share ideas on innovation, leadership, and growth with Zane Safrit, Lori Wilk (Successipes), and Stephen J. Blakesley (Entrepreneurs R Us).\r\n<blockquote><a href=\"http://t.co/JAEmSVi\" target=\"_blank\">President Obama: 3 Steps to Reclaim Our Spot as Global Innovation Leader</a> <a href=\"http://twitter.com/zanesafrit\" target=\"_blank\">@ZaneSafrit</a> recaps our chat at MyVenturePad\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://ht.ly/5xD85\" target=\"_blank\">\"EntrepreneursRUs\" with StephenJBlakesley</a> <a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/corepurpose_joan_koerberw/2011/07/http//twitter.com/entrepreneursru\" target=\"_blank\">@EntrepreneursRU</a> of the chat with Stephen about <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AZBio\">AZBio</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/4OTEF\">OTEF</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CorePurpose\">CorePurpose, Inc.</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tobtr.com/s/2017607\" target=\"_blank\">Entrepreneurial Freedom</a> with Lori Wilk on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/successipes\" target=\"_blank\">Successipes</a>.</blockquote>\r\nHere at home in AZ, friends of long standing and new connections and colleagues pull together to help AZBio support Arizona’s bioscience innovators and our community.  We don\'t have enough financial support to do all the things that are  needed to move our bioscience community forward… faster but we have a host of community volunteers that are helping with outreach, communications, educational resources, and our big event in October, the <a href=\"http://www.cvent.com/events/azbio-awards-dinner-and-expo-2011/event-summary-7fc77f1190c843dc8b6defaef8543cb2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">AZBIO Awards and EXPO</a>.   You can see the fruits of their efforts in our<a href=\"http://www.scribd.com/collections/3122853/AZBio-Info-Pack\" target=\"_blank\">AZBio Info Pack</a> , on Twitter,  on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AZBio\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, and at the <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\" target=\"_blank\">AZBio Website and Blogs</a>.\r\n\r\nLike the young man in the cartoon, generations from now there probably will not be researchers and historians analyzing my great work, yet building communities is still an art.\r\n\r\nIf we are successful in our mission of supporting our community both as organizations and as individuals, by providing access to the key resources, connections, and information that support their ability to Connect, Collaborate, Innovate and Succeed thus supporting the growth of a thriving economic ecosystem for Arizona’s Bioscience Industry,  then the teams that we are supporting today just might make it to the pages of those history books tomorrow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\r\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\r\n</div>','Making your mark on the wall','','publish','open','open','','making-your-mark-on-the-wall','','','2012-06-13 02:45:55','2012-06-13 02:45:55','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=124',0,'post','',0),(125,1,'2012-06-13 02:30:57','2012-06-13 02:30:57','','Making your mark on the wall','','inherit','open','open','','124-revision','','','2012-06-13 02:30:57','2012-06-13 02:30:57','',124,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=125',0,'revision','',0),(126,1,'2012-06-13 02:31:23','2012-06-13 02:31:23','<div>\r\n\r\nI spend a quite a bit of my time with with innovators and entrepreneurs these days.  As CEO of the Arizona BioIndustry Association or <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio</a> as we say, I get to connect with teams that are researching and developing products for a better world… Sustainable Health (and health care) , more plentiful food, greener energy… pretty heady stuff.  My job’s not nearly as sexy.  Here at AZBio our job is ground support, providing opportunities for them to connect and engage with each other, pulling together educational and support resources and sharing their stories.  Our job is not to change the world.  Our job at AZBIO is to support them so that they can.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5806/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5806.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoon #5806 - \'First off, it\'s not a cave wall.  Secondly, I doubt any future researchers will be interested in your sister or Gozilla.\'\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/\">An Andertoons Cartoon</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRecently, some of my friends in the social media world have reached out to say “where’ve you been?”   The frequency of my interactions here on the blog or <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/who_to_follow/search/joan%20koerber-walker\" target=\"_blank\">across Twitter</a> have become sporadic  Luckily my social media friends keep me plugged in.  .<a href=\"http://smallbiztrends.com/author/markanderson\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Anderson</a> of Andertoons sends me (and countless others) these cartoons every morning which help me start the day with a thought and a smile.  Committed “Originals” keep <a href=\"http://beoriginalblog.wordpress.com/\" target=\"_blank\">#BeOriginal2</a> going on  Twitter.  Others have helped me stay connected using their Blog Talk shows where I get a chance to share ideas on innovation, leadership, and growth with Zane Safrit, Lori Wilk (Successipes), and Stephen J. Blakesley (Entrepreneurs R Us).\r\n<blockquote><a href=\"http://t.co/JAEmSVi\" target=\"_blank\">President Obama: 3 Steps to Reclaim Our Spot as Global Innovation Leader</a> <a href=\"http://twitter.com/zanesafrit\" target=\"_blank\">@ZaneSafrit</a> recaps our chat at MyVenturePad\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://ht.ly/5xD85\" target=\"_blank\">\"EntrepreneursRUs\" with StephenJBlakesley</a> <a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/corepurpose_joan_koerberw/2011/07/http//twitter.com/entrepreneursru\" target=\"_blank\">@EntrepreneursRU</a> of the chat with Stephen about <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AZBio\">AZBio</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/4OTEF\">OTEF</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CorePurpose\">CorePurpose, Inc.</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tobtr.com/s/2017607\" target=\"_blank\">Entrepreneurial Freedom</a> with Lori Wilk on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/successipes\" target=\"_blank\">Successipes</a>.</blockquote>\r\nHere at home in AZ, friends of long standing and new connections and colleagues pull together to help AZBio support Arizona’s bioscience innovators and our community.  We don\'t have enough financial support to do all the things that are  needed to move our bioscience community forward… faster but we have a host of community volunteers that are helping with outreach, communications, educational resources, and our big event in October, the <a href=\"http://www.cvent.com/events/azbio-awards-dinner-and-expo-2011/event-summary-7fc77f1190c843dc8b6defaef8543cb2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">AZBIO Awards and EXPO</a>.   You can see the fruits of their efforts in our<a href=\"http://www.scribd.com/collections/3122853/AZBio-Info-Pack\" target=\"_blank\">AZBio Info Pack</a> , on Twitter,  on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AZBio\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, and at the <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\" target=\"_blank\">AZBio Website and Blogs</a>.\r\n\r\nLike the young man in the cartoon, generations from now there probably will not be researchers and historians analyzing my great work, yet building communities is still an art.\r\n\r\nIf we are successful in our mission of supporting our community both as organizations and as individuals, by providing access to the key resources, connections, and information that support their ability to Connect, Collaborate, Innovate and Succeed thus supporting the growth of a thriving economic ecosystem for Arizona’s Bioscience Industry,  then the teams that we are supporting today just might make it to the pages of those history books tomorrow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\r\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\r\n</div>','Making your mark on the wall','','inherit','open','open','','124-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 02:31:23','2012-06-13 02:31:23','',124,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=126',0,'revision','',0),(127,1,'2011-07-03 02:33:03','2011-07-03 02:33:03','<div>\r\n\r\nIf you are working on growing your business, you can expect to hear talk about the importance of building a brand.  There are branding companies, branding consultants, branding experts, branding strategists, and so on and so on.  All of them want to help you grow your business by creating a brand presence in the mind of your current and future customers.\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5526/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5526.jpg\" alt=\"\'I\'m sorry, my reputation usually precedes me.\' - An Andertoons Cartoon\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoons/office/\">See more Office Cartoons</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/default.aspx\"><img title=\"top global brands\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c014e8992d043970d-pi\" alt=\"top global brands\" width=\"306\" height=\"780\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" /></a>What is a Brand?</strong>\r\n\r\nIn it’s simplest form, a brand is what comes to mind when someone hears your name, sees your logo, or thinks of your company.  It may be affected by ‘branding” and marketing, but more often than not,  it is shaped by your customers’ experience with your actions and the evidence those actions leave behind.\r\n\r\nThe chart at right lists the 25 top most valuable global brands of 2011  as ranked by <a href=\"http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/default.aspx\">ZBrands</a>.  How many do you recognize?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><strong>Your brand and your reputation go hand in hand.</strong></span>\r\n\r\nReputation is <em>the recognition by other people of some characteristic or ability</em>according to the folks at Merriam Webster.  What do people recognize about your company.  Is is your service, the quality of your products, the innovative solutions you provide?   None of these things came out of an ad campaign.  They come  from the words and deeds of your team.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Are you living in a world of brand delusion?</span></strong>\r\n\r\nThe strength or value of your brand is not in its ranking on a list or even in that instant recognition.  The value must be measured in terms of the economic benefit derived when our brand inspires another to act and to buy your product, service or idea.\r\n\r\nIf what you want your brand to be and what others experience and see do not match, you are in a state of brand delusion.  This is the most expensive form of marketing madness, an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted and experienced as reality by your customer segment.\r\n\r\nWhen our brand is well positioned, so is our company or organization. Helping us to survey, to listen, and to understand our true brand position and then to make the most of it is the most valuable role those brand experts can play. Use them not to create your brand image but to help you understand and leverage it. Go out in the marketplace and listen to what others are saying about their experience with your company. product or service. If you like what you hear, build on it. If you don’t, get to work with your team on matching words to reality.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\r\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\r\n</div>','Brand, Reputation, and Delusion','','publish','open','open','','brand-reputation-and-delusion','','','2012-06-13 02:46:33','2012-06-13 02:46:33','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=127',0,'post','',0),(128,1,'2012-06-13 02:32:24','2012-06-13 02:32:24','','Brand, Reputation, and Delusion','','inherit','open','open','','127-revision','','','2012-06-13 02:32:24','2012-06-13 02:32:24','',127,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=128',0,'revision','',0),(129,1,'2012-06-13 02:34:15','2012-06-13 02:34:15','<div>\n\nIf you are working on growing your business, you can expect to hear talk about the importance of building a brand.  There are branding companies, branding consultants, branding experts, branding strategists, and so on and so on.  All of them want to help you grow your business by creating a brand presence in the mind of your current and future customers.\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5526/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5526.jpg\" alt=\"\'I\'m sorry, my reputation usually precedes me.\' - An Andertoons Cartoon\" />\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoons/office/\">See more Office Cartoons</a></div>\n</div>\n<div>\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/default.aspx\"><img title=\"top global brands\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c014e8992d043970d-pi\" alt=\"top global brands\" width=\"306\" height=\"780\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" /></a>What is a Brand?</strong>\n\nIn it’s simplest form, a brand is what comes to mind when someone hears your name, sees your logo, or thinks of your company.  It may be affected by ‘branding” and marketing, but more often than not,  it is shaped by your customers’ experience with your actions and the evidence those actions leave behind.\n\nThe chart at right lists the 25 top most valuable global brands of 2011  as ranked by <a href=\"http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/default.aspx\">ZBrands</a>.  How many do you recognize?\n\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><strong>Your brand and your reputation go hand in hand.</strong></span>\n\nReputation is <em>the recognition by other people of some characteristic or ability</em>according to the folks at Merriam Webster.  What do people recognize about your company.  Is is your service, the quality of your products, the innovative solutions you provide?   None of these things came out of an ad campaign.  They come  from the words and deeds of your team.\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Are you living in a world of brand delusion?</span></strong>\n\nThe strength or value of your brand is not in its ranking on a list or even in that instant recognition.  The value must be measured in terms of the economic benefit derived when our brand inspires another to act and to buy your product, service or idea.\n\nIf what you want your brand to be and what others experience and see do not match, you are in a state of brand delusion.  This is the most expensive form of marketing madness, an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted and experienced as reality by your customer segment.\n\nWhen our brand is well positioned, so is our company or organization. Helping us to survey, to listen, and to understand our true brand position and then to make the most of it is the most valuable role those brand experts can play. Use them not to create your brand image but to help you understand and leverage it. Go out in the marketplace and listen to what others are saying about their experience with your company. product or service. If you like what you hear, build on it. If you don’t, get to work with your team on matching words to reality.\n\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\n</div>','Brand, Reputation, and Delusion','','inherit','open','open','','127-autosave','','','2012-06-13 02:34:15','2012-06-13 02:34:15','',127,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=129',0,'revision','',0),(131,1,'2012-06-13 02:33:03','2012-06-13 02:33:03','<div>\r\n\r\nIf you are working on growing your business, you can expect to hear talk about the importance of building a brand.  There are branding companies, branding consultants, branding experts, branding strategists, and so on and so on.  All of them want to help you grow your business by creating a brand presence in the mind of your current and future customers.\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5526/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5526.jpg\" alt=\"\'I\'m sorry, my reputation usually precedes me.\' - An Andertoons Cartoon\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoons/office/\">See more Office Cartoons</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/default.aspx\"><img title=\"top global brands\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c014e8992d043970d-pi\" alt=\"top global brands\" width=\"306\" height=\"780\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" /></a>What is a Brand?</strong>\r\n\r\nIn it’s simplest form, a brand is what comes to mind when someone hears your name, sees your logo, or thinks of your company.  It may be affected by ‘branding” and marketing, but more often than not,  it is shaped by your customers’ experience with your actions and the evidence those actions leave behind.\r\n\r\nThe chart at right lists the 25 top most valuable global brands of 2011  as ranked by <a href=\"http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/default.aspx\">ZBrands</a>.  How many do you recognize?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><strong>Your brand and your reputation go hand in hand.</strong></span>\r\n\r\nReputation is <em>the recognition by other people of some characteristic or ability</em>according to the folks at Merriam Webster.  What do people recognize about your company.  Is is your service, the quality of your products, the innovative solutions you provide?   None of these things came out of an ad campaign.  They come  from the words and deeds of your team.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Are you living in a world of brand delusion?</span></strong>\r\n\r\nThe strength or value of your brand is not in its ranking on a list or even in that instant recognition.  The value must be measured in terms of the economic benefit derived when our brand inspires another to act and to buy your product, service or idea.\r\n\r\nIf what you want your brand to be and what others experience and see do not match, you are in a state of brand delusion.  This is the most expensive form of marketing madness, an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted and experienced as reality by your customer segment.\r\n\r\nWhen our brand is well positioned, so is our company or organization. Helping us to survey, to listen, and to understand our true brand position and then to make the most of it is the most valuable role those brand experts can play. Use them not to create your brand image but to help you understand and leverage it. Go out in the marketplace and listen to what others are saying about their experience with your company. product or service. If you like what you hear, build on it. If you don’t, get to work with your team on matching words to reality.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\r\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\r\n</div>','Brand, Reputation, and Delusion','','inherit','open','open','','127-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 02:33:03','2012-06-13 02:33:03','',127,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=131',0,'revision','',0),(132,1,'2011-05-30 02:35:41','2011-05-30 02:35:41','Whether you are a beginner or a pro, when it comes to winning in the innovation game, sometimes you need that extra edge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5506/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5506.jpg\" alt=\"Sales Cartoon #5506 by Andertoons\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoons/sales/\">Andertoons Sales Cartoons</a></div>\r\nMost  innovators can tell you that success is tied to a number of factors.  When they come together in the right order and with the right combinations, it can lead to a winning run.  It’s a bit like a game of pool.\r\n<h3>You need a good break</h3>\r\n<blockquote>In the game of pool, the \"break\" occurs when the player shoots into the racked balls to start the pool game. This break causes the balls to disperse all around the table where they may be shot at and pocketed.</blockquote>\r\nIn the innovation game, you may need to exert a bit a force to reorder things.  The form of our business may be shaped by process, procedure and institutional knowledge that says that this is the way we have always done it so this is the way it is done.  Sometimes it takes a a bit of applied energy to break up that old thinking and spread things out so that you can make room for new opportunities.\r\n<h3>Scope out ALL your aim spots.</h3>\r\n<blockquote>The \"aim spot\" is the exact spot where the cue tip contacts the cue ball or where the cue ball connects with the object ball to send it sailing towards the pocket.</blockquote>\r\nKnowing where to apply your energy to effect forward movement is an art.  The best pool players know this and so do the most successful innovators.  Your first point of impact is critical.  Scanning the various opportunities spread out before you and then choosing the one most likely for success takes a combination of focus and strategy.  Select the one that is best positioned to get to that first success point while also positioning yourself for the follow up shot.  Then focus in on your first action, identify exactly where you need to apply your impact.\r\n<h3>Be sure to call your shot</h3>\r\n<blockquote>To \"call\" your shot means to verbally announce which ball you are shooting for and where you plan to pocket it.</blockquote>\r\n<p align=\"left\">In pool, if your don’t call your shot, the point does not count. In business we ‘call our shot’ by letting the team know the who-what-where-and why of our strategy.  If we don’t call it clearly, the team’s efforts are scattered and the impact is lessened.  Lack of a clearly stated direction can have your team bouncing all over the place and missing out on new opportunities or missing what you are shooting for completely.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 align=\"left\">Reach Farther</h3>\r\n<blockquote>The \"bridge\" is where the shaft of the cue stick is rested on and where it slides when taking a shot. This bridge may either be the \"bridge hand\", or the \"bridge stick\", which is used when a longer reach is needed to access the cue ball.</blockquote>\r\n<p align=\"left\">Sometimes the shot you need is outside your personal reach.  You need a tool or a “hand” to line things up.  This may be an advisor, an investor or a strategic partner.  Whatever resource you need... use it.  Many a shot was missed when we fail to use the tools and resources at our disposal.  True innovation makes it better for all of your key constituencies – employees, customers, partners, and investors.  Bring them into the mix early and work in combination.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Master the Art of the Combination</h3>\r\n<blockquote>A \"combination\" is where the cue ball hits one object ball into another, with the intent of sinking one of the object balls.</blockquote>\r\nInnovation rarely occurs as a single event or action.  Normally it is a chain where one change can affect multiple results.  Look for all the possible applications your innovation can apply to.  Don’t limit yourself to only one.  Equally important, combine your energies with other strategic partners who can also benefit.  Use their reach and energy to move the game forward faster.\r\n<h3>Take advantage of your edge</h3>\r\nInnovation can give you that extra edge..but knowing how to execute will give you a chance to run the table.  So rack up those new ideas, line up your shot and get in the game.\r\n<h3>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</h3>','Sometimes you need that extra edge','','publish','open','open','','sometimes-you-need-that-extra-edge','','','2012-06-13 02:46:58','2012-06-13 02:46:58','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=132',0,'post','',0),(133,1,'2012-06-13 02:35:33','2012-06-13 02:35:33','','Sometimes you need that extra edge','','inherit','open','open','','132-revision','','','2012-06-13 02:35:33','2012-06-13 02:35:33','',132,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=133',0,'revision','',0),(134,1,'2012-06-13 02:35:41','2012-06-13 02:35:41','Whether you are a beginner or a pro, when it comes to winning in the innovation game, sometimes you need that extra edge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5506/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5506.jpg\" alt=\"Sales Cartoon #5506 by Andertoons\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoons/sales/\">Andertoons Sales Cartoons</a></div>\r\nMost  innovators can tell you that success is tied to a number of factors.  When they come together in the right order and with the right combinations, it can lead to a winning run.  It’s a bit like a game of pool.\r\n<h3>You need a good break</h3>\r\n<blockquote>In the game of pool, the \"break\" occurs when the player shoots into the racked balls to start the pool game. This break causes the balls to disperse all around the table where they may be shot at and pocketed.</blockquote>\r\nIn the innovation game, you may need to exert a bit a force to reorder things.  The form of our business may be shaped by process, procedure and institutional knowledge that says that this is the way we have always done it so this is the way it is done.  Sometimes it takes a a bit of applied energy to break up that old thinking and spread things out so that you can make room for new opportunities.\r\n<h3>Scope out ALL your aim spots.</h3>\r\n<blockquote>The \"aim spot\" is the exact spot where the cue tip contacts the cue ball or where the cue ball connects with the object ball to send it sailing towards the pocket.</blockquote>\r\nKnowing where to apply your energy to effect forward movement is an art.  The best pool players know this and so do the most successful innovators.  Your first point of impact is critical.  Scanning the various opportunities spread out before you and then choosing the one most likely for success takes a combination of focus and strategy.  Select the one that is best positioned to get to that first success point while also positioning yourself for the follow up shot.  Then focus in on your first action, identify exactly where you need to apply your impact.\r\n<h3>Be sure to call your shot</h3>\r\n<blockquote>To \"call\" your shot means to verbally announce which ball you are shooting for and where you plan to pocket it.</blockquote>\r\n<p align=\"left\">In pool, if your don’t call your shot, the point does not count. In business we ‘call our shot’ by letting the team know the who-what-where-and why of our strategy.  If we don’t call it clearly, the team’s efforts are scattered and the impact is lessened.  Lack of a clearly stated direction can have your team bouncing all over the place and missing out on new opportunities or missing what you are shooting for completely.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 align=\"left\">Reach Farther</h3>\r\n<blockquote>The \"bridge\" is where the shaft of the cue stick is rested on and where it slides when taking a shot. This bridge may either be the \"bridge hand\", or the \"bridge stick\", which is used when a longer reach is needed to access the cue ball.</blockquote>\r\n<p align=\"left\">Sometimes the shot you need is outside your personal reach.  You need a tool or a “hand” to line things up.  This may be an advisor, an investor or a strategic partner.  Whatever resource you need... use it.  Many a shot was missed when we fail to use the tools and resources at our disposal.  True innovation makes it better for all of your key constituencies – employees, customers, partners, and investors.  Bring them into the mix early and work in combination.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Master the Art of the Combination</h3>\r\n<blockquote>A \"combination\" is where the cue ball hits one object ball into another, with the intent of sinking one of the object balls.</blockquote>\r\nInnovation rarely occurs as a single event or action.  Normally it is a chain where one change can affect multiple results.  Look for all the possible applications your innovation can apply to.  Don’t limit yourself to only one.  Equally important, combine your energies with other strategic partners who can also benefit.  Use their reach and energy to move the game forward faster.\r\n<h3>Take advantage of your edge</h3>\r\nInnovation can give you that extra edge..but knowing how to execute will give you a chance to run the table.  So rack up those new ideas, line up your shot and get in the game.\r\n<h3>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</h3>','Sometimes you need that extra edge','','inherit','open','open','','132-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 02:35:41','2012-06-13 02:35:41','',132,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=134',0,'revision','',0),(135,1,'2012-06-13 02:08:44','2012-06-13 02:08:44','<div>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Innovation is a key characteristic of our nation and critical to our current and future global leadership.  These days it is rare to attend a speech or symposium where innovation does not figure prominently in the conversation.   It’s so easy to talk about innovation.  It’s not so easy to actually develop a new product or service, commercialize it and gain the acceptance that defines the transition from invention to innovation.</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Recognizing these leaders and honoring their efforts and achievements is the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.</span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Between now and March 31,2012 is when we submit nominations for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.  The Medal is the Nation’s highest honor for technological achievement and innovation. It is authorized by Congress and presented annually by the President of the United States.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/pinniped/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Medals2012-Header.jpg\"><img title=\"2012 National Medal for Technology and Innovation\" src=\"http://www.azbio.org/pinniped/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Medals2012-Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"196\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Medal is awarded to individuals, teams (up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to the Nation’s economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technological products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and strengthening the Nation’s technological workforce.\r\n\r\nAnyone can nominate for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by submitting the nomination form and six letters of support at<a href=\"http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp\">www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp</a>.\r\n\r\n(Please note, self-nominations will not be accepted by the USPTO. Here in Arizona, our AZBio team will work with our bioscience community to coordinate nominations that  shine a spotlight on our community’s bioscience innovators. Contact<a href=\"mailto:AdvancingBio@AZBio.org\">AdvancingBio@AZBio.org</a> for more information. )\r\n\r\n<strong>The time available to submit nominations is limited and will end on March 31, 2012.</strong>  I hope you will help us quickly spread the word about this opportunity to celebrate the United States’ creative genius and the amazing innovations and innovators we have here in Arizona and in your community too.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nTo learn more, see the USPTO Press release below.\r\n\r\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2012\r\n<strong>Patent Office Expands Outreach for Innovation Honors</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Office Seeks to Build on Previous Successes</em>\r\n\r\nWashington, D.C. (2/02/2012) – The Commerce Department’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is expanding its nationwide call for nominees for the 2012 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI).  The Congressionally authorized medal is presented each year by the President of the United States and is the country’s highest award for technological achievement.\r\n\r\n“We want to honor this nation’s creative geniuses,” said Richard Maulsby, the USPTO’s acting chief communication officer and NMTI program coordinator. “This medal goes to innovators whose talent helps guarantee U.S. leadership in technology across the board.”\r\n\r\nPast laureates have been awarded the medal for a wide variety of achievements, and the USPTO seeks to build on this diversity in 2012.  “There are thousands of U.S. inventors who have produced great ideas.  This is an opportunity to recognize them and showcase their work,” said Maulsby.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\nThe medal is awarded annually to individuals, teams (of up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to America’s economic, environmental and social well-being. By highlighting the national importance of technological innovation, the medal is also meant to inspire future generations of Americans to prepare for and pursue technical careers to keep the United States at the forefront of global technology and economic leadership.\r\n\r\nThe USPTO administers the medal program on behalf of the Commerce secretary. Detailed information about the requirements for submitting a nomination, including a nomination form, can be downloaded at <a href=\"http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp\">www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/guidelines.jsp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>All completed nominations must be submitted to the USPTO by 5 p.m. (ET), March 31, 2012.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Contacts:</strong>\r\n\r\nRichard Maulsby, Acting Chief Communication Officer and NMTI Program Coordinator | United States Patent and Trademark Office | (571) 272-8333\r\n\r\nPaul Fucito  (571) 272-8400  | <a href=\"mailto:paul.fucito@uspto.gov\">paul.fucito@uspto.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>If you have any questions or need additional information on nominations:</strong>\r\n\r\nMatthew Palumbo | (517) 272-7517 | <a href=\"mailto:Matthew.Palumbo@USPTO.gov\">Matthew.Palumbo@USPTO.gov</a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Honor Our Innovators and Nominate Them for Our Nation’s Highest Honor','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-4','','','2012-06-13 02:08:44','2012-06-13 02:08:44','',1,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=135',0,'revision','',0),(136,1,'2012-06-13 02:11:38','2012-06-13 02:11:38','<div>\r\n\r\nThe day after your last In The Loop, I boarded a plane to Michigan to join my family in preparation for my Dad’s open heart surgery.  At age 74 he was going into the U of M Cardiovascular Center for on overhaul of the quadruple bypass he had received 22 years before.  This time if was going to be a bit more complex with both the Aortic and Mitral valves severely compromised.  After several days of preparation, on Monday, January 9th at 5:30 AM, the teams assembled.  The operating team was led by <a href=\"http://med.umich.edu/cardiac-surgery/patient/team/hjpatel.shtml\">Himanshu J. Patel, M.D.</a>, a specialist in surgery for thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic disease, and surgery for valvular and aortic root disease and a host of pre-op, surgical, and post-op specialists.  The support team was led by my Mom who had corralled family and friends for support and prayers.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Expected and the Unexpected</strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nHeart surgery is rarely routine, but lots of analysis and preparation prior to surgery told both teams what to expect.  New by-passes were needed and the the valves would need to be repaired or replaced.  The OR had been reserved for about 5 hours.  When they went in, they found the unexpected. The prior grafts from the first by-pass had fused to the breast bone creating major complications.  The team worked on Dad for almost 13 hours, cleaning up the old by-pass, replacing the Aortic valve, repairing the Mitrial and adding two new by-passes.  Out in the Waiting Room, our support team waited and communicated with friends and family around the country.  A <a href=\"http://www.caringbridge.org/\">CaringBridge</a> and cell phones kept everyone linked.  Communications and prayers flowed.  At 8:30 PM, 15 hours after we had checked him in to pre-op, Mom led her team of family supporters into ICU to see Dad for the first time.  Surrounded by a talented and caring ICU team and a loving cadre of family and friends, it was time for the next step on the journey to health and strength.\r\n\r\nOver the next week in ICU, Dad rode the proverbial roller coaster. He had his share of ups and downs,  but kept moving forward.  The ICU team was on hand at every turn as were family and friends who shared support on-site or via the CaringBridge for both Mom and Dad.  Updates flew over the internet with notes of encouragement coming back.  He had had 669 virtual visitors and received over 100 notes cheering him.  It was a miracle to see him sitting up and reading them on the laptop.  By Saturday night Mom was able to share:\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h6>Today was a good day for Dick!</h6>\r\nDear Family and Friends,\r\nToday Dick had a successful day! His heartbeat continues to be stable as well as his blood pressure. He strolled in the hallway with his nurse and was very proud of his accomplishment - we are also.\r\nHopefully a bed will be available tomorrow in the step-down unit. He looks very good and has lots of conversation and stories to tell. Things are beginning to get back to normal. There is still discomfort but that is to be expected with all he has experienced.\r\n\r\nThanks to your prayers and support and the wonderful team at U of M he is progressing.</blockquote>\r\n<strong>Tying Back to </strong><a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\"><strong>AZBio</strong></a>\r\n\r\nThe last 10 days gave me lots of time to think while I sat in ICU, and there are correlations between what we have been doing at AZBio and Dad’s surgery in many ways.  We too have been on a journey back to health and strength as our industry has been riding its own rollercoaster due to the economy, uncertainty with changes in laws and regulations, and the challenges that some of our companies have faced in the  struggle to survive and thrive. But at the same time we have also seen great successes with  new breakthroughs, the assembling of committed teams, and convergence of our community both regionally and statewide.\r\n\r\n<strong>We had our own by-pass in the area of communications</strong> as we re-established In the Loop and launched the new <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio.org</a> to keep the information flowing to you and about you across the web.  In 2011 we repaired or replaced support systems with the addition of the KCA team and creation of the <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/jobs-careers\">AZBio Jobing Career Center</a>, <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/azbio1\">AZBio1 on YouTube</a>, recognized individual and team successes at the <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/azbio-awards\">AZBio Awards</a> and launched the<a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/azbio-celebrates-trailblazers\">Trailblazer Awards</a> to recognize our legislative partners.\r\n\r\n<strong>Committed support teams in the form of our AZBio Committees</strong> are bring us back to health and strength in the areas of   communications, events, outreach, and government  affairs.  While partnerships with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Technology Council, ATIC, GPEC, The Flinn Foundation, and others connected us to the broader statewide community.\r\n\r\n<strong>AZBio is gaining strength statewide</strong> as we continue to add both new members and renew existing members and supporters.  Our <a href=\"http://www.slideshare.net/AZBIO/azbio-prospectus-2012\">2012 AZBio Prospectus</a> is filled with opportunities to engage, support, and join in with the teams that are helping us build momentum.  Our rollercoaster ride is far from over, but as more and more of our community joins, provides support, and gets involved, our momentum increases.  We get healthier and stronger day by day.  If you need to join or renew you membership in AZBio you can do so <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/join\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>2012 will be a big year for AZBio</strong> and the more support we have from our members (our team) the faster we can move.  More new programs are in the works to address the key factors that YOU have told us to focus on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Spreading the word on the value our community and our companies create with communication, events, and education</li>\r\n	<li>Advocacy both here in AZ and in DC too</li>\r\n	<li>Focusing on ways to access the capital resources our companies need to grow.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We’re convening the community.</strong>  On January 26th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM we will gather for an Open House at Arizona’s newest bioscience incubator, <a href=\"http://www.ceigateway.com/\">The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at GateWay Community College.</a>    This community open house is your opportunity to connect with our community and our 2012 leadership as we introduce the 2012 AZBio Board of Directors.  It’s your opportunity to get engaged, to show your support, and to share with us what YOU need to help your team gain more momentum too.  We’ll be looking for you there.  To register, <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/events/event/center-for-entrepreneurial-innovation-open-house\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n</div>','The Power of a Support Team','','inherit','open','open','','79-revision-4','','','2012-06-13 02:11:38','2012-06-13 02:11:38','',79,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=136',0,'revision','',0),(137,1,'2011-12-02 02:40:48','2011-12-02 02:40:48','Few government programs make a bigger impact on keeping the United States at the forefront of innovation and technology of all kinds than the SBIR/STTR program.\r\n\r\nA heat in the race for SBIR/STTR reauthorization was including in it in the Continuing Resolution (CR) that funded the Federal Government through December 16th, The Senate has now included the SBIR/STTR reauthorization in the Senate Defense Bill that passed yesterday by a vote of 93-7. The Bill also authorizes money for military personnel, weapons systems, national security programs in the Energy Department, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.\r\n\r\nSenator Mary L. Landrieu, Chair, Senate Committee on Small Business &amp; Entrepreneurship, made the following comments following the Senate\'s unanimous vote in favor of Amendment 1115 to the National Defense Authorization bill. The amendment would reauthorize the Small Business innovation and Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for another eight years.\r\n<div>\r\n<blockquote>\"Tonight, we are closer than we\'ve ever been on achieving a long-term reauthorization for the SBIR and STTR programs,\" Senator Landrieu said. \"My Senate colleagues and I have been working all year to get this done and, with this vote, the Senate has set politics aside and given our support to small business and innovation. This amendment not only keeps these programs alive, it also gives them stability and I thank Senators Levin and McCain for their help in getting tonight\'s vote. I am hopeful our counterparts in the House will work with us to bring this to the President\'s desk immediately so that we can continue to keep our nation on the forefront of defense technology and scientific innovation.\" The amendment, which passed by unanimous voice vote, provides for a long-term extension of SBIR and STTR programs through 2019.</blockquote>\r\n<div>(Source: Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX and <a href=\"http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2011/11/30/5964942.htm\">Green Technolgy News</a>.)</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>Enacted by Congress in 1982, the SBIR program is the largest federal research and development program for small businesses and one of the largest examples of U.S. public-private partnerships. The program allows small businesses to compete for a portion of federal research dollars in order to help the agencies meet their many missions. By including small businesses in the nation\'s R&amp;D efforts, SBIR grants and contracts are intended to stimulate innovative solutions to help the agencies meet specific research and development needs, from areas of health and environment to national defense and agriculture, and move the ideas from lab to market, whether for the government or commercial purposes.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Below is a message Senator Landrieu sent (via press release) to the SBIR/STTR community.</strong></p>\r\n[----beginning of letter ----]\r\n\r\n<strong>From:</strong> Senator Mary L. Landrieu, Chair, Senate Committee on Small Business &amp; Entrepreneurship\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Subject:</strong> Spread the Word: SBIR/STTR One Step Closer to Finish Line\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Date:</strong> December 1, 2011\r\n\r\n<em></em><em>Dear SBIR/STTR Advocates, </em><em>This week, by a unanimous voice vote, the Senate amended the National Defense Authorization bill to include a reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for another eight years giving small businesses confidence that the program is going to go on.</em><em>Prior to this vote, Congress had passed 14 temporary extensions of the SBIR and STTR programs since 2008. Unfortunately, the fight is not over.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There is one more hurdle to jump over to make it to the finish line. We must make sure our colleagues on the House side do not strip this crucial legislation as with years past.</em><em>You may think this bill will easily pass the House with bipartisan support given the overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate and broad support from groups such as the National Small Business Association, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the U.S Chamber of Commerce and BIO. The Senate version has the most support and we hope the House will join us in getting a long-term SBIR/STTR reauthorization across the finish line.</em>\r\n\r\n<em></em><em>Please call your Member of the House and urge them to speak to their colleagues who will be involved in these negotiations to reach a compromise before the National Defense bill is sent to the President.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>We must stress the importance of this legislation; we must make sure they understand the necessity of these programs to keep our nation on the forefront of defense technology and scientific innovation. </em><em></em><em>You can read more about this wonderful news below.</em>\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n[Mary L. Landrieu]\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Did you know?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>This reauthorizes the programs for 8 years.</li>\r\n	<li>The amendment increases the SBIR program allocation by one percent, from 2.5 to 3.5 percent, over ten years, and increases the STTR program allocation from .3 percent to .6 percent over six years.</li>\r\n	<li>It makes firms majority owned and controlled by multiple venture capital firms eligible for up to 25 percent of the SBIR funds at NIH, NSF and DoE and up to 15 percent of the funds at the other eight agencies. The authority is in effect for five years, as modified by <a href=\"http://mccain.senate.gov/public/\">Sen. McCain</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>3 percent of the SBIR allocation will go to administrative, oversight and processing costs if there is an allocation increase.</li>\r\n	<li>The amendment increases the award guidelines for SBIR and STTR awards from $100,000 to $150,000 for Phase I and from $750,000 to $1 million for Phase II, allowing for one sequential Phase II.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[---- end of letter ----]\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on the SBIR/STTR program</strong> and the journey that has taken us to this point, read <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/small-business-innovation-and-the-importance-of-the-sbir-and-sttr\">http://www.azbio.org/small-business-innovation-and-the-importance-of-the-sbir-and-sttr</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to contact your member of Congress and share your viewpoint on the SBIR/STTR reauthorization?</strong>\r\n\r\nThe following website makes it easy. <a href=\"http://www.contactingthecongress.org/\">www.ContactingTheCongress.org</a>\r\n\r\nSources: A/P, Senator Mary L. Landieu (press release), Rick Shindell (<a href=\"http://www.zyn.com/sbir\">SBIR Insider</a>) , <a href=\"http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2011/11/30/5964942.htm\">Green Technolgy News</a>.)','Spreading the Word on the SBIR STTR Race to the Finish Line','','publish','open','open','','spreading-the-word-on-the-sbir-sttr-race-to-the-finish-line','','\nhttp://www.azbio.org/small-business-innovation-and-the-importance-of-the-sbir-and-sttr','2012-06-13 02:41:39','2012-06-13 02:41:39','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=137',0,'post','',0),(138,1,'2012-06-13 02:40:27','2012-06-13 02:40:27','','Spreading the Word on the SBIR STTR Race to the Finish Line','','inherit','open','open','','137-revision','','','2012-06-13 02:40:27','2012-06-13 02:40:27','',137,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=138',0,'revision','',0),(139,1,'2012-06-13 02:40:48','2012-06-13 02:40:48','Few government programs make a bigger impact on keeping the United States at the forefront of innovation and technology of all kinds than the SBIR/STTR program.\r\n\r\nA heat in the race for SBIR/STTR reauthorization was including in it in the Continuing Resolution (CR) that funded the Federal Government through December 16th, The Senate has now included the SBIR/STTR reauthorization in the Senate Defense Bill that passed yesterday by a vote of 93-7. The Bill also authorizes money for military personnel, weapons systems, national security programs in the Energy Department, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.\r\n\r\nSenator Mary L. Landrieu, Chair, Senate Committee on Small Business &amp; Entrepreneurship, made the following comments following the Senate\'s unanimous vote in favor of Amendment 1115 to the National Defense Authorization bill. The amendment would reauthorize the Small Business innovation and Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for another eight years.\r\n<div>\r\n<blockquote>\"Tonight, we are closer than we\'ve ever been on achieving a long-term reauthorization for the SBIR and STTR programs,\" Senator Landrieu said. \"My Senate colleagues and I have been working all year to get this done and, with this vote, the Senate has set politics aside and given our support to small business and innovation. This amendment not only keeps these programs alive, it also gives them stability and I thank Senators Levin and McCain for their help in getting tonight\'s vote. I am hopeful our counterparts in the House will work with us to bring this to the President\'s desk immediately so that we can continue to keep our nation on the forefront of defense technology and scientific innovation.\" The amendment, which passed by unanimous voice vote, provides for a long-term extension of SBIR and STTR programs through 2019.</blockquote>\r\n<div>(Source: Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX and <a href=\"http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2011/11/30/5964942.htm\">Green Technolgy News</a>.)</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>Enacted by Congress in 1982, the SBIR program is the largest federal research and development program for small businesses and one of the largest examples of U.S. public-private partnerships. The program allows small businesses to compete for a portion of federal research dollars in order to help the agencies meet their many missions. By including small businesses in the nation\'s R&amp;D efforts, SBIR grants and contracts are intended to stimulate innovative solutions to help the agencies meet specific research and development needs, from areas of health and environment to national defense and agriculture, and move the ideas from lab to market, whether for the government or commercial purposes.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Below is a message Senator Landrieu sent (via press release) to the SBIR/STTR community.</strong></p>\r\n[----beginning of letter ----]\r\n\r\n<strong>From:</strong> Senator Mary L. Landrieu, Chair, Senate Committee on Small Business &amp; Entrepreneurship\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Subject:</strong> Spread the Word: SBIR/STTR One Step Closer to Finish Line\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Date:</strong> December 1, 2011\r\n\r\n<em></em><em>Dear SBIR/STTR Advocates, </em><em>This week, by a unanimous voice vote, the Senate amended the National Defense Authorization bill to include a reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for another eight years giving small businesses confidence that the program is going to go on.</em><em>Prior to this vote, Congress had passed 14 temporary extensions of the SBIR and STTR programs since 2008. Unfortunately, the fight is not over.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There is one more hurdle to jump over to make it to the finish line. We must make sure our colleagues on the House side do not strip this crucial legislation as with years past.</em><em>You may think this bill will easily pass the House with bipartisan support given the overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate and broad support from groups such as the National Small Business Association, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the U.S Chamber of Commerce and BIO. The Senate version has the most support and we hope the House will join us in getting a long-term SBIR/STTR reauthorization across the finish line.</em>\r\n\r\n<em></em><em>Please call your Member of the House and urge them to speak to their colleagues who will be involved in these negotiations to reach a compromise before the National Defense bill is sent to the President.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>We must stress the importance of this legislation; we must make sure they understand the necessity of these programs to keep our nation on the forefront of defense technology and scientific innovation. </em><em></em><em>You can read more about this wonderful news below.</em>\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n[Mary L. Landrieu]\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Did you know?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>This reauthorizes the programs for 8 years.</li>\r\n	<li>The amendment increases the SBIR program allocation by one percent, from 2.5 to 3.5 percent, over ten years, and increases the STTR program allocation from .3 percent to .6 percent over six years.</li>\r\n	<li>It makes firms majority owned and controlled by multiple venture capital firms eligible for up to 25 percent of the SBIR funds at NIH, NSF and DoE and up to 15 percent of the funds at the other eight agencies. The authority is in effect for five years, as modified by <a href=\"http://mccain.senate.gov/public/\">Sen. McCain</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>3 percent of the SBIR allocation will go to administrative, oversight and processing costs if there is an allocation increase.</li>\r\n	<li>The amendment increases the award guidelines for SBIR and STTR awards from $100,000 to $150,000 for Phase I and from $750,000 to $1 million for Phase II, allowing for one sequential Phase II.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[---- end of letter ----]\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on the SBIR/STTR program</strong> and the journey that has taken us to this point, read <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/small-business-innovation-and-the-importance-of-the-sbir-and-sttr\">http://www.azbio.org/small-business-innovation-and-the-importance-of-the-sbir-and-sttr</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to contact your member of Congress and share your viewpoint on the SBIR/STTR reauthorization?</strong>\r\n\r\nThe following website makes it easy. <a href=\"http://www.contactingthecongress.org/\">www.ContactingTheCongress.org</a>\r\n\r\nSources: A/P, Senator Mary L. Landieu (press release), Rick Shindell (<a href=\"http://www.zyn.com/sbir\">SBIR Insider</a>) , <a href=\"http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2011/11/30/5964942.htm\">Green Technolgy News</a>.)','Spreading the Word on the SBIR STTR Race to the Finish Line','','inherit','open','open','','137-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 02:40:48','2012-06-13 02:40:48','',137,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=139',0,'revision','',0),(140,1,'2012-06-13 02:40:58','2012-06-13 02:40:58','Few government programs make a bigger impact on keeping the United States at the forefront of innovation and technology of all kinds than the SBIR/STTR program.\r\n\r\nA heat in the race for SBIR/STTR reauthorization was including in it in the Continuing Resolution (CR) that funded the Federal Government through December 16th, The Senate has now included the SBIR/STTR reauthorization in the Senate Defense Bill that passed yesterday by a vote of 93-7. The Bill also authorizes money for military personnel, weapons systems, national security programs in the Energy Department, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.\r\n\r\nSenator Mary L. Landrieu, Chair, Senate Committee on Small Business &amp; Entrepreneurship, made the following comments following the Senate\'s unanimous vote in favor of Amendment 1115 to the National Defense Authorization bill. The amendment would reauthorize the Small Business innovation and Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for another eight years.\r\n<div>\r\n<blockquote>\"Tonight, we are closer than we\'ve ever been on achieving a long-term reauthorization for the SBIR and STTR programs,\" Senator Landrieu said. \"My Senate colleagues and I have been working all year to get this done and, with this vote, the Senate has set politics aside and given our support to small business and innovation. This amendment not only keeps these programs alive, it also gives them stability and I thank Senators Levin and McCain for their help in getting tonight\'s vote. I am hopeful our counterparts in the House will work with us to bring this to the President\'s desk immediately so that we can continue to keep our nation on the forefront of defense technology and scientific innovation.\" The amendment, which passed by unanimous voice vote, provides for a long-term extension of SBIR and STTR programs through 2019.</blockquote>\r\n<div>(Source: Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX and <a href=\"http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2011/11/30/5964942.htm\">Green Technolgy News</a>.)</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>Enacted by Congress in 1982, the SBIR program is the largest federal research and development program for small businesses and one of the largest examples of U.S. public-private partnerships. The program allows small businesses to compete for a portion of federal research dollars in order to help the agencies meet their many missions. By including small businesses in the nation\'s R&amp;D efforts, SBIR grants and contracts are intended to stimulate innovative solutions to help the agencies meet specific research and development needs, from areas of health and environment to national defense and agriculture, and move the ideas from lab to market, whether for the government or commercial purposes.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Below is a message Senator Landrieu sent (via press release) to the SBIR/STTR community.</strong></p>\r\n[----beginning of letter ----]\r\n\r\n<strong>From:</strong> Senator Mary L. Landrieu, Chair, Senate Committee on Small Business &amp; Entrepreneurship\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Subject:</strong> Spread the Word: SBIR/STTR One Step Closer to Finish Line\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Date:</strong> December 1, 2011\r\n\r\n<em></em><em>Dear SBIR/STTR Advocates, </em><em>This week, by a unanimous voice vote, the Senate amended the National Defense Authorization bill to include a reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for another eight years giving small businesses confidence that the program is going to go on.</em><em>Prior to this vote, Congress had passed 14 temporary extensions of the SBIR and STTR programs since 2008. Unfortunately, the fight is not over.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There is one more hurdle to jump over to make it to the finish line. We must make sure our colleagues on the House side do not strip this crucial legislation as with years past.</em><em>You may think this bill will easily pass the House with bipartisan support given the overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate and broad support from groups such as the National Small Business Association, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the U.S Chamber of Commerce and BIO. The Senate version has the most support and we hope the House will join us in getting a long-term SBIR/STTR reauthorization across the finish line.</em>\r\n\r\n<em></em><em>Please call your Member of the House and urge them to speak to their colleagues who will be involved in these negotiations to reach a compromise before the National Defense bill is sent to the President.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>We must stress the importance of this legislation; we must make sure they understand the necessity of these programs to keep our nation on the forefront of defense technology and scientific innovation. </em><em></em><em>You can read more about this wonderful news below.</em>\r\n\r\nAll the best,\r\n\r\n[Mary L. Landrieu]\r\n\r\n<strong></strong><strong>Did you know?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>This reauthorizes the programs for 8 years.</li>\r\n	<li>The amendment increases the SBIR program allocation by one percent, from 2.5 to 3.5 percent, over ten years, and increases the STTR program allocation from .3 percent to .6 percent over six years.</li>\r\n	<li>It makes firms majority owned and controlled by multiple venture capital firms eligible for up to 25 percent of the SBIR funds at NIH, NSF and DoE and up to 15 percent of the funds at the other eight agencies. The authority is in effect for five years, as modified by <a href=\"http://mccain.senate.gov/public/\">Sen. McCain</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>3 percent of the SBIR allocation will go to administrative, oversight and processing costs if there is an allocation increase.</li>\r\n	<li>The amendment increases the award guidelines for SBIR and STTR awards from $100,000 to $150,000 for Phase I and from $750,000 to $1 million for Phase II, allowing for one sequential Phase II.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[---- end of letter ----]\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on the SBIR/STTR program</strong> and the journey that has taken us to this point, read <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/small-business-innovation-and-the-importance-of-the-sbir-and-sttr\">http://www.azbio.org/small-business-innovation-and-the-importance-of-the-sbir-and-sttr</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to contact your member of Congress and share your viewpoint on the SBIR/STTR reauthorization?</strong>\r\n\r\nThe following website makes it easy. <a href=\"http://www.contactingthecongress.org/\">www.ContactingTheCongress.org</a>\r\n\r\nSources: A/P, Senator Mary L. Landieu (press release), Rick Shindell (<a href=\"http://www.zyn.com/sbir\">SBIR Insider</a>) , <a href=\"http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2011/11/30/5964942.htm\">Green Technolgy News</a>.)','Spreading the Word on the SBIR STTR Race to the Finish Line','','inherit','open','open','','137-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:40:58','2012-06-13 02:40:58','',137,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=140',0,'revision','',0),(141,1,'2012-06-13 02:22:42','2012-06-13 02:22:42','<div>\r\n\r\nWashington\'s support is critical in protecting the only sector that demonstrated job gains, in Arizona and in Tucson in 2010.\"\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c01543722a81c970c-pi\"><img title=\"IMG_2008\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c01543722a823970c-pi\" alt=\"IMG_2008\" width=\"184\" height=\"244\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" /></a>Last week I had the opportunity to share my opinion on some of the key decisions that the Super Committee is grappling with that could have a lasting impact on our community and our state.  Southern Arizona and especially Tucson is leading in bringing life changing innovation to the world.  This is what I shared </em></strong><a href=\"http://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/opinion/columnists/guest_opinion/super-committee-could-put-tucson-s-bioscience-industry-at-risk/article_96a86eea-1137-11e1-a473-001cc4c03286.html#.TsaAPoCXzbA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>as seen in  Inside Tucson Business</em></strong></a>\r\n\r\n“Next Wednesday, Nov. 23, is the deadline when the Congressional \"super committee\" is supposed to present its cohesive cost-savings plan. This 12-member panel, among them <a href=\"http://kyl.senate.gov/constit_center/about.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz</a>., has been grappling with the monumental task of slashing $1.5 trillion from the federal budget for months.\r\n\r\nWhat\'s more obscure, however, is that achieving this task could forever change the bioscience sector in Tucson. Talk of program cuts in an effort to ascend to the trillion-dollar-savings-mark has placed programs like Medicare and Medicare Part D at risk. An outcome that would be a serious set back to the bio industry in our state while hindering patient care and healthcare innovation.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMedicare Part D has delivered exponential outcomes and has been proven to be cost-effective, 41 percent below the projected costs when the legislation was adopted. The success has generated dollars that are invested in research and development for bioscience.\r\n\r\nAs reported by the international science and technology development company Battelle, in a report titled Arizona\'s Bioscience Roadmap in Tucson, bioscience has proven its economic worth. There are more than 70 establishments categorized as research, testing and medical laboratories that employ more than 1,200 people, up 33 percent from 2002.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, hospitals, which account for the majority of bioscience jobs according to Battelle, are thriving in Tucson. And the specialized hospitals subsector has nearly 15,000 jobs. In fact, hospital employment is 23 percent more concentrated in and around Tucson relative to the national average.\r\n\r\nNationally, the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry supports more than 4 million U.S. jobs and nearly $300 billion in total output to GDP. And in 2009, industry-wide research and development investment surpassed a record $65 billion - more than twice the National Institutes of Health\'s annual operating budget, only a fraction of which goes to basic drug research.\r\n\r\nThe outcome of such investments can be seen everywhere: from major improvements in human health to advancements in treatments of HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer\'s, diabetes and much more.\r\n\r\nMedicare Part D also saves consumers money because private insurance companies work directly with drug manufacturers and pharmacies to negotiate rebates and other savings one-on-one.\r\n\r\nNew drugs are available in the U.S. sooner than anywhere else in the world, particularly when compared to markets with government price controls. This makes rhetoric about \"government-imposed\" rebates for Medicare counterproductive. Government-imposed rebates could reduce the dollars available for investment in research and development of bioscience.\r\n\r\nAs we approach the looming Nov. 23 deadline for the \"super committee,\" make note that Arizona\'s bioscience industry is committed to advancing innovative healthcare solutions that in turn fuels our economy. Washington\'s support is critical in protecting the only sector that demonstrated job gains, in Arizona and in Tucson in 2010.\r\n\r\n\"Reforms\" that suppress competition, inflate seniors\' premiums, restrict access to treatments, discourage research and development, deter investment in innovation and cut tens of thousands of skilled, high-paying jobs in our state and others would be counterproductive and short-sighted.”\r\n\r\n###\r\n<h3>Additional points for consideration</h3>\r\nHealthcare and life saving drugs and treatments are just one of the ways that bioscience innovations are making our country and our world a better place.  Our Arizona bioscience industry is working on new ways to create alternate energy sources and bio fuels, Arizona universities are working on new crop developments that can make an impact on the world hunger crisis, and Arizona medical device companies are developing devices that extend and improve the quality of life for millions.\r\n\r\nThe solutions to our economic challenges and the broader challenges we face as a  nation and a world will come through these innovations.  Not only will they address these challenges, the companies that deliver them create high quality jobs for this generation and those that will follow.\r\n\r\nArizona is lucky to have a leader in <a href=\"http://kyl.senate.gov/constit_center/about.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Senator John Kyl</a> who understands the need for innovation, jobs, and a better tomorrow for ALL Americans.  As he and the Super Committee go into this important final week, we thank them for the difficult task they have accepted on our behalf and hope that when all is competed that their proposal supports the industries that work every day to deliver innovation, jobs, and a better tomorrow for ALL Americans.\r\n\r\n</div>','‘Super committee’ could put bioscience industry growth and innovation at risk…hopefully they won’t!','','inherit','open','open','','114-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:22:42','2012-06-13 02:22:42','',114,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=141',0,'revision','',0),(142,1,'2012-06-13 02:24:02','2012-06-13 02:24:02','<div>\r\n\r\nAt times like these, when the need for innovation, is greater than ever, the SBIR and STTR Programs hold the keys to the growth of new and innovative products in the U.S. small business sector.  Funding through SBIR and STTR awards provides critical support for new discoveries in both the small business and university research communities across 11 key Federal Agencies and unlocks the vault to bring out new innovations right here at home.\r\n<div id=\"scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:b3cac1be-096e-4c89-bba2-0bef51774915\">Technorati Tags: <a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Innovation+and+Growth\" rel=\"tag\">Innovation and Growth</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/SBIR+STTR+Reauthorization+2011\" rel=\"tag\">SBIR STTR Reauthorization 2011</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Economic+Recovery\" rel=\"tag\">Economic Recovery</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/AZBio\" rel=\"tag\">AZBio</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/OTEF\" rel=\"tag\">OTEF</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/Joan+Koerber-Walker\" rel=\"tag\">Joan Koerber-Walker</a>,<a href=\"http://technorati.com/tags/CorePurpose\" rel=\"tag\">CorePurpose</a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<span><img src=\"http://cdn.morguefile.com/imageData/public/files/j/jeltovski/preview/fldr_2009_03_05/file1151236281597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"227\" align=\"right\" />Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)</span>\r\n\r\nSBIR is a highly competitive program that encourages small business to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation\'s R&amp;D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs. (source:  <a href=\"http://www.sba.gov/content/small-business-innovation-research-program-sbir-0\" target=\"_blank\">SBA.gov</a>)\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative History:</strong> The SBIR program was established under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-219). The SBIR reauthorization of 1992 (P.L. 102-564) doubled the set-aside rate to 2.5 percent for SBIR and 0.3 percent for STTR. These are the levels at which agencies are currently required to allocate funds from their total extramural R&amp;D budgets. The subsequent reauthorization of 2000 (P.L. 106-554) again extended the program authority until September 30, 2008, for SBIR and until September 30, 2009, for STTR. Since 2008/2009, the SBIR program and STTR programs have has been extended multiple times via a string of temporary extensions that provide a short-term fix and keep the program going for short periods.  Then we start all over again with more committee meetings, more hearings  and then requiring another reauthorization.  Now is the time for Congress to take a long term view and support long term if not permanent SBIR/STTR reauthorization.\r\n\r\n<strong>NOW is the time for a long term Reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR</strong>\r\n\r\nRecently, a bipartisan group of 11 Senators sent a letter to the committee chairs and ranking members of the Senate and House Small Business Committees<strong> urging passage of a long-term reauthorization for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR program currently is only authorized under the continuing resolution passed in late-September to keep various government programs running through Nov. 18.</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/release/?id=333770f6-26b5-4686-a6f5-bb839bcc9395\">click here</a> to view the Senate letter.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/docs/markey__tsongas__welch_dear_colleague_sbir_letter.pdf\">click here</a> to view the House Dear Colleague letter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis latest extension is the 13th in a long string of failures to pass a long-term reauthorization. The Senators\' letter is aimed at urging the House to come to the table and accept the compromise legislation crafted by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship which is supported by all major stakeholder groups including <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio</a>, <a href=\"http://www.bio.org/\" target=\"_blank\">BIO</a> and the <a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/\" target=\"_blank\">NSBA</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>BIO strongly supports passage of the <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:s.493:\">SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a> (S. 493) and the <a href=\"http://%20http//www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1425\">Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011</a> (H.R. 1425) as the SBIR program is critical for supporting small companies with promising scientific innovation to continue critical R&amp;D of medical advancements and breakthroughs. READ: <a href=\"http://www.bio.org/content/top-5-reasons-why-sbir-must-be-reauthorized-now\" target=\"_blank\">Top 5 Reasons Why SBIR Must be Reauthorized Now</a> (BIO)</li>\r\n	<li>NSBA support and praise for the proposed compromise: <a href=\"http://www.nsba.biz/content/4304.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Bipartisan Sens. Push House on SBIR Compromise</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><img title=\"clip_image002\" src=\"http://azbio.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/clip_image002_thumb.jpg?w=244&amp;h=181\" alt=\"clip_image002\" width=\"306\" height=\"227\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></em>\r\n\r\nOur Arizona biosciences sector demonstrates how to accelerate innovation and job growth and offers insight on how Washington can keep things moving forward faster by activating its “collaborative gene.”\r\n\r\nThese days tales of economic vitality are few and far between making Arizona’s bioscience sector an inspiration to all as the nation focuses on jobs and economic recovery.\r\n\r\nThanks to a coordinated plan developed in 2002 and supported by leaders from Arizona’s healthcare industry, corporations, government, and universities that has been led by the Flinn Foundation with support from Battelle, Arizona is moving forward faster in economic development, job creation and bioscience research.\r\n\r\nFrom 2002 until today, Bio jobs in Arizona have grown 32%, the number of Bio firms including research, manufacturing, testing, medical labs, and healthcare delivery systems have grown 28% and research partnerships with the National Institutes for Heath has increased 65%.  Arizona bioscience organizations now generate $21 Billion in annual revenues and $765 Million in state and local taxes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fueling Growth</strong>\r\n\r\nArizona’s impressive progress is not the result of short term thinking, one-time investments, or partisan politics. It is the result a community committed to working together to build a world-class research base, support commercialization efforts, and migrate the latest discoveries from the bench to the bedside in a manner that is both translational and transformational not just for our industry but for our community as a whole called the Arizona Bioscience Road Map. Community investments statewide include 7 new bioscience incubators and accelerators, 14 new research institutes, 16 new bioscience schools and educational programs and the attraction of investments from global leaders in healthcare and the biosciences who have elected to locate or expand operations here and now call Arizona home.\r\n\r\nWith each new addition Arizona picks up more speed. Fueling the progress is Arizona’s ‘collaborative gene’ an attitude and a commitment to working collaboratively to initiate new programs, overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.\r\n\r\nAs shown in the image above, NIH grants (many through the SBIR/STTR programs) are a key growth enabler.  We need a long term view and a long term commitment to keep accelerating growth in innovation, in companies, and in jobs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>SBIR Reauthorization</span></span><span> :  </span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Background</span></span></h5>\r\nThe <strong>Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program</strong> was created on July 22, 1982, to provide support to small, high-tech firms that play a role in technological advancement and to increase private-sector commercialization of innovation derived from Federal research and development (R&amp;D). Federal agencies with extramural R&amp;D budgets of more than $100 million are required to administer SBIR programs using an annual set-aside of 2.5 percent for small companies to conduct innovative research or R&amp;D that has potential for commercialization and public benefit. Currently 11 departments have SBIR programs, and separate agency solicitations are issued at established times. Federal agencies with extramural R&amp;D budgets of more than $1 billion are required to administer the <strong>Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program</strong> using an annual set-aside of 0.30 percent. The STTR program was created in 1992 to encourage commercialization of university and Federal laboratory R&amp;D by small companies by providing funding for research proposals that are developed cooperatively between a small firm and a scientist in a research organization.\r\n\r\n<strong>Phases:</strong> The SBIR grant-making process is structured in three distinct phases to achieve the program\'s goals: Phase I grants, currently $100,000 per award for 6 months, are feasibility studies focused on limited research aimed at establishing an idea\'s scientific and commercial promise; Phase II grants, currently $750,000 per award for 2 years, fund more extensive R&amp;D to further develop the scientific merit and commercial potential of the research ideas. Phase III does not normally involve SBIR Federal funds but is the stage at which grant recipients should be obtaining additional funds from either a procurement program at an agency, private investors, or capital markets. The objective of Phase III is to move technology to the prototype stage and into the marketplace while leveraging Federal investments.\r\n\r\nWhile The National Institutes of Health (NIH) does not fund Phase III award.  The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently announced a new program to create a bridge between Phase II and Phase III awards.  To learn more about this program <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/new-nci-sbir-phase-ii-bridge-award-bridging-the-valley-of-death\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><a href=\"http://olpa.od.nih.gov/tracking/112/senate_bills/session1/s-493.asp\" target=\"_blank\">S. 493—The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a></span></span>\r\n\r\nOn March 4, 2011, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) introduced <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c112:2:./temp/~c112Tzu82o::\" target=\"_blank\">S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011</a>. Similar to the compromise bill (S. 4053/S. 1233) passed by the Senate at the close of the 111th Congress, S. 493 would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (STTR) for 8 years; increase the SBIR set aside to 3.5 percent over 10 years and increase the STTR set aside to 0.6 percent over six years; and allow small business concerns majority-owned and controlled by venture capital firms to be eligible for up to 25 percent of the SBIR funds. In addition, the bill would increase SBIR/STTR awards to $150,000 for Phase I and $1 million for Phase II awards; limit award increases to 50 percent according to the guidelines for Phase I and Phase II awards; and require that federal agencies shorten the time span for final decisions to not more than 90 days after the date a solicitation closes. The bill was referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.  (source:<a href=\"http://olpa.od.nih.gov/tracking/111/senate_bills/session1/s-1233.asp\" target=\"_blank\">OLPA, the Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis</a>)\r\n\r\n</div>','Small Business, Innovation, and the Importance of Long Term SBIR and STTR Reauthorization NOW','','inherit','open','open','','117-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 02:24:02','2012-06-13 02:24:02','',117,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=142',0,'revision','',0),(143,1,'2012-06-13 02:26:41','2012-06-13 02:26:41','<div>\r\n\r\n<em>Arizona biosciences sector demonstrates how to accelerate innovation and job growth and offers insight on how Washington can keep things moving forward faster by activating its “collaborative gene.”</em>\r\n\r\nBy Joan Koerber-Walker, President and CEO, AZBio – The Arizona BioIndustry Association and Chairman of<a href=\"http://www.corepurpose.com/\">CorePurpose, Inc</a>.\r\n\r\nThese days tales of economic vitality are few and far between making Arizona’s bioscience sector an inspiration to all as the nation focuses on jobs and economic recovery.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nThanks to a coordinated plan developed in 2002 and supported by leaders from Arizona’s healthcare industry, corporations, government, and universities that has been led by the Flinn Foundation with support from Battelle, Arizona is moving forward faster in economic development, job creation and bioscience research.\r\n\r\nFrom 2002 until today, Bio jobs in Arizona have grown 32%, the number of Bio firms including research, manufacturing, testing, medical labs, and healthcare delivery systems have grown 28% and research partnerships with the National Institutes for Heath has increased 65%.\r\n\r\nArizona bioscience organizations now generate $21 Billion in annual revenues and $765 Million in state and local taxes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fueling Growth</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015435d30fa9970c-pi\"><img title=\"clip_image004\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c014e8bf36caf970d-pi\" alt=\"clip_image004\" width=\"244\" height=\"173\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></a>Arizona’s impressive progress is not the result of short term thinking, one-time investments, or partisan politics. It is the result a community committed to working together to build a world-class research base, support commercialization efforts, and migrate the latest discoveries from the bench to the bedside in a manner that is both translational and transformational not just for our industry but for our community as a whole called the Arizona Bioscience Road Map. Community investments statewide include 7 new bioscience incubators and accelerators, 14 new research institutes, 16 new bioscience schools and educational programs and the attraction of investments from global leaders in healthcare and the biosciences who have elected to locate or expand operations here and now call Arizona home.\r\n\r\nWith each new addition Arizona picks up more speed.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015435d30faf970c-pi\"><img title=\"clip_image006\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c015391ff970b970b-pi\" alt=\"clip_image006\" width=\"244\" height=\"174\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"12\" /></a>Fueling the progress is Arizona’s ‘collaborative gene’ an attitude and a commitment to working collaboratively to initiate new programs, overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.\r\n\r\nThis Fall, on October 13<sup>th</sup> and 14<sup>th</sup>, hundreds of the people credited for these great strides will gather at the<a href=\"http://www.azbioexpo.com/\">2011 AZBio Awards and Expo</a> to celebrate the successes of their peers, share best practices and refuel their innovation engines for the coming year. Exemplary leaders in the field from education to research and from emerging companies to global giants will take the stage to not only take a bow for past success but to share what it takes to accelerate new ones so we all can to move forward faster.\r\n\r\n<strong>Warning: Road Block Ahead</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Arizona Bioscience Road Map and scores of committed drivers are moving Arizona’s bioscience industry forward at a faster rate each year. In 2010 the Arizona bioscience sector was the only area that grew jobs (+7%) at the same time the state as a whole lost an unprecedented 11%. Alarmingly, such momentum is at risk of being stifled because of the growing federal deficit and well-intentioned but dangerously short-sighted cost cutting measures that are being proposed.\r\n\r\nWhat might feel like a far-removed process, the charge to reduce federal debt, has the potential to damage what is was the only sector with appreciable growth in Arizona in 2010. Among the list of deficit reduction ideas being proposed by the federal government is drastic changes and cuts to Medicare which would devastate patient care along with biopharmaceutical and medical device innovation in our state and country. These proposed changes have been on the list for months and bioscience and community leaders from across the country continue to share their concerns with their legislators about the long term negative impact of what is being proposed.\r\n\r\n<strong>A case in point</strong>\r\n\r\nA prime example of this well-intentioned but short sighted thinking is the proposed changes to Medicare Part D. A federal program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States, Medicare Part D was enacted as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) and went into effect on January 1, 2006. The Medicare Part D model creates a healthy competitive environment of compromise that saves consumers money because private insurance companies work directly with drug manufacturers and pharmacies to negotiate rebates and other savings one-on-one. Most importantly, the approach is working. Medicare Part D has proven to be cost-effective, operating at 41% below the projections that were made when the legislation was originally passed.\r\n\r\nNow, the talk of new ‘government-imposed’ rebates for this program in Washington could hinder the development of future cost –saving and life-saving medical advancements, because government-imposed rebates would reduce the dollars available for investment in research and development or bioscience from both existing leaders in the biopharmaceutical arena and investors in emerging bioscience companies.\r\n\r\nAdd to that a new medical device tax, changes to the ASP+6% rate under Medicare Part B and other proposals that sit on the table and we run the risk of bringing life saving (and cost saving) innovation to a screeching halt.\r\n\r\n<strong>Don’t place a road block on a perfectly good road.</strong>\r\n\r\nNow is the time to accelerate growth. The last thing we want to do is cause innovators and the investors that support them to hit the brakes. Major improvements in human health the world over—advancements in treatments of HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and much more—are due to bioscience. These chronic diseases are the primary drivers of ever escalating healthcare costs. At a time when we need to be building momentum for sustainable health initiatives and new treatments that can manage or better yet prevent these chronic conditions even the discussion of these proposed changes has the potential to slow us down.\r\n\r\nA collaborative approach to health care innovation has proven to be a powerful economic engine in our state. Nationally it can drive investor returns, strengthen national competitiveness, and boost economic growth. The biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry alone supports more than 3 million U.S. jobs and nearly $300 billion in total output to GDP. In 2009, industry-wide R&amp;D investment passed a record $65 billion in goods, services and high paying jobs.\r\n\r\n<strong>Looking down the road</strong>\r\n\r\nInterrupting the R &amp; D-driven scientific advancements and development in treatments for ailments that impact hundreds of Arizonans such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and osteoporosis makes no sense. Such a move will be at the expense of patients, their families, and our economy. New industry cost burdens could result in in devastating cuts to R&amp;D investment. In the long term, short term thinking costs us all. Setting up road blocks and other impediments for the development of new innovations adds a level of risk that is unacceptable to already risk-averse investors. Long-term, changes of this kind will cost us all, as reducing patient access to care and hampering innovation will ultimately exacerbate the financial burden of healthcare on businesses and individuals.\r\n\r\n<strong>An unenviable position</strong>\r\n\r\nThere’s no doubt that the ‘super committee’, the 12-member panel including Arizona’s own Senator John Kyl, is in an unenviable position. Tasked with cutting $1.5 trillion from the federal budget, the committee has their work cut out for them. While they will face enormous pressure to deliver instant results, now is the time for leadership, long term thinking and strategic action based on collaboration with industry. “Reforms” that suppress competition, inflate seniors’ premiums, restrict access to treatments, discourage R&amp;D, deter investment in innovation and cut tens of thousands of skilled, high-paying jobs in our state and others would be counterproductive and short-sighted.\r\n\r\nThe bioscience industry is committed to moving innovative healthcare solutions and the economy forward faster. Washington’s support in keeping the way clear of road blocks to that acceleration and growth rather than impeding it with short term thinking is critically important. Now is the time for a long-term collaborative view with an eye toward the economic and physical health of our country long term. It’s working in Arizona. You just activate the “collaborative gene.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote: This post has been expanded from <a title=\"My View via the Phoenix Business Journal 09 30 2011\" href=\"http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2011/09/30/my-view-arizonas-bio-industry-needs.html\" target=\"_blank\">“My View”</a> as seen in the Phoenix Business Journal on September 30, 20011. To see the original editorial click here.\r\n\r\n</div>','Want To Move Forward Faster? Activate The Collaborative Gene','','inherit','open','open','','119-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:26:41','2012-06-13 02:26:41','',119,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=143',0,'revision','',0),(144,1,'2012-06-13 02:29:06','2012-06-13 02:29:06','<div>\r\n\r\nWhat is real?  What is perception?  These questions and the answers to them shape our work life, our personal life, and the world around us.\r\n\r\nIn business, perception is the basis of our brand, the root of our strategic vision, and the foundation of our team’s commitment to achieving it.\r\n\r\nIn life, how we perceive ourselves and others shapes our decisions, our relationships and our ability to succeed.\r\n\r\nLast week I ran into an old friend who has been helping bridge the gap between reality and perception for a number of years as both a trial lawyer and later as an advisor to some of the worlds largest and most successful corporations.  We chatted about his newest project, a film that illustrates the importance of answering these questions.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.thestateofillusion.com/images/banner_final.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"128\" />\r\n\r\nPeople v. The State of Illusion, is a film by my friend <a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/corepurpose_joan_koerberw/2011/08/www.austinvickers.com\" target=\"_blank\">Austin Vickers</a>. We first got to know each other as we served together on the board of directors of <a href=\"http://www.parentingaz.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Parenting Arizona</a>, an organization dedicated to creating an environment for safer children and stronger families. This new feature length documentary/drama, directed by award winning Director Scott Cervine, is set in the notorious \"Old Main Prison\" of the New Mexico State Penitentiary, and tells the story of Aaron Roberts, a single father who loses his daughter to a state facility after he is arrested and tried on charges following an incident. While in the state home, an attorney learns of her plight and the story of her father, and decides to represent her in an innovative and surprising case against the State.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.thestateofillusion.com/quantum-physics-movie-experts.html\" target=\"_blank\">The “expert witnesses”</a> that come to his defense including some of the nation’s leading thinkers in the fields of neuroscience, biochemistry, psychology, quantum physics, sociology, and consciousness theory, including <strong>Dr. Thomas Moore</strong>, <strong>Dr. Candace Pert</strong>,<strong>Debbie Ford</strong>, <strong>Dr. Joe Dispenza</strong>, <strong>Dr. Robert Jahn</strong>, <strong>Dr. Peter Senge</strong>, <strong>Brenda Dunne</strong>, and<strong>Dr. Michael Vandermark</strong>.\r\n\r\nPeople v. The state of Illusion, a film by Austin Vickers, premieres at the Harkins Camelview Theatre the weekend of September 9, 2011.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"http://www.thestateofillusion.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Click to Watch the Trailer and get more information</a> )\r\n\r\nI’ll be joining Arizona friends for the premiere on September 9, 2011, and as the film moves around the country you might want to watch for it too.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\r\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\r\n</div>','Reality and Perception: People v the State of Illusion','','inherit','open','open','','122-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 02:29:06','2012-06-13 02:29:06','',122,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=144',0,'revision','',0),(145,1,'2012-06-13 02:32:01','2012-06-13 02:32:01','<div>\r\n\r\nI spend a quite a bit of my time with with innovators and entrepreneurs these days.  As CEO of the Arizona BioIndustry Association or <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\">AZBio</a> as we say, I get to connect with teams that are researching and developing products for a better world… Sustainable Health (and health care) , more plentiful food, greener energy… pretty heady stuff.  My job’s not nearly as sexy.  Here at AZBio our job is ground support, providing opportunities for them to connect and engage with each other, pulling together educational and support resources and sharing their stories.  Our job is not to change the world.  Our job at AZBIO is to support them so that they can.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5806/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5806.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoon #5806 - \'First off, it\'s not a cave wall.  Secondly, I doubt any future researchers will be interested in your sister or Gozilla.\'\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/\">An Andertoons Cartoon</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRecently, some of my friends in the social media world have reached out to say “where’ve you been?”   The frequency of my interactions here on the blog or <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/who_to_follow/search/joan%20koerber-walker\" target=\"_blank\">across Twitter</a> have become sporadic  Luckily my social media friends keep me plugged in.  .<a href=\"http://smallbiztrends.com/author/markanderson\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Anderson</a> of Andertoons sends me (and countless others) these cartoons every morning which help me start the day with a thought and a smile.  Committed “Originals” keep <a href=\"http://beoriginalblog.wordpress.com/\" target=\"_blank\">#BeOriginal2</a> going on  Twitter.  Others have helped me stay connected using their Blog Talk shows where I get a chance to share ideas on innovation, leadership, and growth with Zane Safrit, Lori Wilk (Successipes), and Stephen J. Blakesley (Entrepreneurs R Us).\r\n<blockquote><a href=\"http://t.co/JAEmSVi\" target=\"_blank\">President Obama: 3 Steps to Reclaim Our Spot as Global Innovation Leader</a> <a href=\"http://twitter.com/zanesafrit\" target=\"_blank\">@ZaneSafrit</a> recaps our chat at MyVenturePad\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://ht.ly/5xD85\" target=\"_blank\">\"EntrepreneursRUs\" with StephenJBlakesley</a> <a href=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/corepurpose_joan_koerberw/2011/07/http//twitter.com/entrepreneursru\" target=\"_blank\">@EntrepreneursRU</a> of the chat with Stephen about <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AZBio\">AZBio</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/4OTEF\">OTEF</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CorePurpose\">CorePurpose, Inc.</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tobtr.com/s/2017607\" target=\"_blank\">Entrepreneurial Freedom</a> with Lori Wilk on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/successipes\" target=\"_blank\">Successipes</a>.</blockquote>\r\nHere at home in AZ, friends of long standing and new connections and colleagues pull together to help AZBio support Arizona’s bioscience innovators and our community.  We don\'t have enough financial support to do all the things that are  needed to move our bioscience community forward… faster but we have a host of community volunteers that are helping with outreach, communications, educational resources, and our big event in October, the <a href=\"http://www.cvent.com/events/azbio-awards-dinner-and-expo-2011/event-summary-7fc77f1190c843dc8b6defaef8543cb2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">AZBIO Awards and EXPO</a>.   You can see the fruits of their efforts in our<a href=\"http://www.scribd.com/collections/3122853/AZBio-Info-Pack\" target=\"_blank\">AZBio Info Pack</a> , on Twitter,  on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AZBio\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, and at the <a href=\"http://www.azbio.org/\" target=\"_blank\">AZBio Website and Blogs</a>.\r\n\r\nLike the young man in the cartoon, generations from now there probably will not be researchers and historians analyzing my great work, yet building communities is still an art.\r\n\r\nIf we are successful in our mission of supporting our community both as organizations and as individuals, by providing access to the key resources, connections, and information that support their ability to Connect, Collaborate, Innovate and Succeed thus supporting the growth of a thriving economic ecosystem for Arizona’s Bioscience Industry,  then the teams that we are supporting today just might make it to the pages of those history books tomorrow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\r\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\r\n</div>','Making your mark on the wall','','inherit','open','open','','124-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:32:01','2012-06-13 02:32:01','',124,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=145',0,'revision','',0),(146,1,'2012-06-13 02:35:01','2012-06-13 02:35:01','<div>\r\n\r\nIf you are working on growing your business, you can expect to hear talk about the importance of building a brand.  There are branding companies, branding consultants, branding experts, branding strategists, and so on and so on.  All of them want to help you grow your business by creating a brand presence in the mind of your current and future customers.\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5526/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5526.jpg\" alt=\"\'I\'m sorry, my reputation usually precedes me.\' - An Andertoons Cartoon\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoons/office/\">See more Office Cartoons</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/default.aspx\"><img title=\"top global brands\" src=\"http://jkw.typepad.com/.a/6a01053650f43d970c014e8992d043970d-pi\" alt=\"top global brands\" width=\"306\" height=\"780\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" /></a>What is a Brand?</strong>\r\n\r\nIn it’s simplest form, a brand is what comes to mind when someone hears your name, sees your logo, or thinks of your company.  It may be affected by ‘branding” and marketing, but more often than not,  it is shaped by your customers’ experience with your actions and the evidence those actions leave behind.\r\n\r\nThe chart at right lists the 25 top most valuable global brands of 2011  as ranked by <a href=\"http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/default.aspx\">ZBrands</a>.  How many do you recognize?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><strong>Your brand and your reputation go hand in hand.</strong></span>\r\n\r\nReputation is <em>the recognition by other people of some characteristic or ability</em>according to the folks at Merriam Webster.  What do people recognize about your company.  Is is your service, the quality of your products, the innovative solutions you provide?   None of these things came out of an ad campaign.  They come  from the words and deeds of your team.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Are you living in a world of brand delusion?</span></strong>\r\n\r\nThe strength or value of your brand is not in its ranking on a list or even in that instant recognition.  The value must be measured in terms of the economic benefit derived when our brand inspires another to act and to buy your product, service or idea.\r\n\r\nIf what you want your brand to be and what others experience and see do not match, you are in a state of brand delusion.  This is the most expensive form of marketing madness, an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted and experienced as reality by your customer segment.\r\n\r\nWhen our brand is well positioned, so is our company or organization. Helping us to survey, to listen, and to understand our true brand position and then to make the most of it is the most valuable role those brand experts can play. Use them not to create your brand image but to help you understand and leverage it. Go out in the marketplace and listen to what others are saying about their experience with your company. product or service. If you like what you hear, build on it. If you don’t, get to work with your team on matching words to reality.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…</strong>\r\n<blockquote><em>Joan Koerber-Walker</em></blockquote>\r\n</div>','Brand, Reputation, and Delusion','','inherit','open','open','','127-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 02:35:01','2012-06-13 02:35:01','',127,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=146',0,'revision','',0),(147,1,'2012-06-13 02:35:57','2012-06-13 02:35:57','Whether you are a beginner or a pro, when it comes to winning in the innovation game, sometimes you need that extra edge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/5506/\"><img src=\"http://www.andertoons.com/img/cartoons/5506.jpg\" alt=\"Sales Cartoon #5506 by Andertoons\" />\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.andertoons.com/cartoons/sales/\">Andertoons Sales Cartoons</a></div>\r\nMost  innovators can tell you that success is tied to a number of factors.  When they come together in the right order and with the right combinations, it can lead to a winning run.  It’s a bit like a game of pool.\r\n<h3>You need a good break</h3>\r\n<blockquote>In the game of pool, the \"break\" occurs when the player shoots into the racked balls to start the pool game. This break causes the balls to disperse all around the table where they may be shot at and pocketed.</blockquote>\r\nIn the innovation game, you may need to exert a bit a force to reorder things.  The form of our business may be shaped by process, procedure and institutional knowledge that says that this is the way we have always done it so this is the way it is done.  Sometimes it takes a a bit of applied energy to break up that old thinking and spread things out so that you can make room for new opportunities.\r\n<h3>Scope out ALL your aim spots.</h3>\r\n<blockquote>The \"aim spot\" is the exact spot where the cue tip contacts the cue ball or where the cue ball connects with the object ball to send it sailing towards the pocket.</blockquote>\r\nKnowing where to apply your energy to effect forward movement is an art.  The best pool players know this and so do the most successful innovators.  Your first point of impact is critical.  Scanning the various opportunities spread out before you and then choosing the one most likely for success takes a combination of focus and strategy.  Select the one that is best positioned to get to that first success point while also positioning yourself for the follow up shot.  Then focus in on your first action, identify exactly where you need to apply your impact.\r\n<h3>Be sure to call your shot</h3>\r\n<blockquote>To \"call\" your shot means to verbally announce which ball you are shooting for and where you plan to pocket it.</blockquote>\r\n<p align=\"left\">In pool, if your don’t call your shot, the point does not count. In business we ‘call our shot’ by letting the team know the who-what-where-and why of our strategy.  If we don’t call it clearly, the team’s efforts are scattered and the impact is lessened.  Lack of a clearly stated direction can have your team bouncing all over the place and missing out on new opportunities or missing what you are shooting for completely.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 align=\"left\">Reach Farther</h3>\r\n<blockquote>The \"bridge\" is where the shaft of the cue stick is rested on and where it slides when taking a shot. This bridge may either be the \"bridge hand\", or the \"bridge stick\", which is used when a longer reach is needed to access the cue ball.</blockquote>\r\n<p align=\"left\">Sometimes the shot you need is outside your personal reach.  You need a tool or a “hand” to line things up.  This may be an advisor, an investor or a strategic partner.  Whatever resource you need... use it.  Many a shot was missed when we fail to use the tools and resources at our disposal.  True innovation makes it better for all of your key constituencies – employees, customers, partners, and investors.  Bring them into the mix early and work in combination.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Master the Art of the Combination</h3>\r\n<blockquote>A \"combination\" is where the cue ball hits one object ball into another, with the intent of sinking one of the object balls.</blockquote>\r\nInnovation rarely occurs as a single event or action.  Normally it is a chain where one change can affect multiple results.  Look for all the possible applications your innovation can apply to.  Don’t limit yourself to only one.  Equally important, combine your energies with other strategic partners who can also benefit.  Use their reach and energy to move the game forward faster.\r\n<h3>Take advantage of your edge</h3>\r\nInnovation can give you that extra edge..but knowing how to execute will give you a chance to run the table.  So rack up those new ideas, line up your shot and get in the game.\r\n<h3>Thanks for stopping by. 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Working with experts in the fields of business and academia – <a href=\"http://www.corepurpose.com/suites/suite.asp?id=12\">CorePurpose Publishing</a>offers a full range of services to bridge the gap between the traditional publishing world and that of the self publisher.','Service Suites','','publish','open','open','','service-suites','','','2012-07-04 05:32:57','2012-07-04 05:32:57','',0,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?page_id=165',0,'page','',0),(166,1,'2012-06-13 03:27:42','2012-06-13 03:27:42','','Service Suites','','inherit','open','open','','165-revision','','','2012-06-13 03:27:42','2012-06-13 03:27:42','',165,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=166',0,'revision','',0),(168,1,'2012-06-13 03:29:56','2012-06-13 03:29:56','<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">\r\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 19px;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></span></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"5\"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Taking your business to the next level…</h3>\r\n<strong></strong><strong><span>The future of your company is tied directly to the strategic decisions you make today AND your ability to effectively execute on your strategy! </span></strong>\r\n\r\nWhile we all understand the importance of thinking and acting strategically, often the demand of running the day to day business distracts us from looking at what we must do to execute on the key actions for today and to enhance and ensure our companies future.\r\n\r\nTo complicate the process, the world around us is constantly changing...\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span>Changing Competition</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Competing Products</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Customer Needs</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Customer Wants</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>New Business Models</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>New Business Theory</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span>As we develop our business strategy often focus our attention on the “fires” burning in our business. </span></strong>\r\n\r\nBut our focus on the fire often inhibits our ability to objectively view the changing world around us and quickly react to it.\r\n\r\nCorePurpose and CoreAllianceSM members work with you to keep the fire in focus while also helping you keep a clear view of the world around you and the opportunities available to you and your business.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.corepurpose.net/images/Suites/BusinessStrat2.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<span><strong><span>The Business Strategy Services Suite</span></strong><span>  provides resources to support your strategy creation and plan execution, along with an ongoing process designed to take your strategy from theory to reality.</span></span>\r\n\r\nOur strategy teams draw on decades of experience in working with companies ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to <em>Fortune 100</em> companies around the world. 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We offer a full range of services to meet the needs of our authors in partnership with our distribution relationship with Bookmasters, Inc. and Atlas Books.\r\n\r\n<strong>Consign</strong> your books to CorePurpose for our full service offering.\r\n\r\nDoing it all on your own can be time consuming, frustrating and expensive.\r\n\r\n<strong>Working with CorePurpose makes sense for all your business books – Good business sense!</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>','CorePurpose Publishing','','publish','open','open','','corepurpose-publishing','','','2012-06-13 03:35:46','2012-06-13 03:35:46','',165,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?page_id=175',0,'page','',0),(176,1,'2012-06-13 03:33:35','2012-06-13 03:33:35','<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"5\"></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3>Is there a story inside you waiting to be shared?</h3>\nHow many times have you heard someone say that they are planning to write a book? 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We offer a full range of services to meet the needs of our authors in partnership with our distribution relationship with Bookmasters, Inc. and Atlas Books.\n\n<strong>Consign</strong> your books to CorePurpose for our full service offering.\n\nDoing it all on your own can be time consuming, frustrating and expensive.\n\n<strong>Working with CorePurpose makes sense for all your business books – Good business sense!</strong></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>','CorePurpose Publishing','','inherit','open','open','','175-revision','','','2012-06-13 03:33:35','2012-06-13 03:33:35','',175,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=176',0,'revision','',0),(177,1,'2012-06-13 03:33:39','2012-06-13 03:33:39','<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"5\"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Is there a story inside you waiting to be shared?</h3>\r\nHow many times have you heard someone say that they are planning to write a book? 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They have a great story? They have information to share?\n\nThe next question is why don\'t they? Why haven\'t you?\n\nFor most people the answers are:\n\n* \"I don\'t have time!\"\n\n* \"It\'s too hard.\"\n\n* \"I don\'t know where to start.\"\n\n<strong>CorePurpose Publishing can help you turn your story into a book, audio book or DVD!</strong>\n\nCorePurpose acts as a bridge between the traditional publishing world and the world of self publishing.\n\n<strong>Our Services fall into three categories:</strong>\n\n1. <strong>Story Crafting</strong> - getting your story ready to be told.\n\n* Content Validation\n* Market Positioning\n* Ghost Writing/CoAuthors\n* Editing\n* Proof Reading\n* Layout\n* Imaging\n\n2. <strong>Production</strong> - creating the book, audio book or DVD\n\n* Registeriung ISBN and Copyrights\n* Preproduction and Quality Verification\n* Manufacturing and Packaging\n* New Editions and Revisions\n\n3. <strong>Distribution</strong> - helping you get your story into the hands of the people who need to hear it.\n\n* Marketing\n* Storage\n* Inventory Management\n* Packaging for shipment\n* Invoicing\n* Credit Card Processing\n* Shipping and Handling\n* Record keeping\n<h2>Authors - List your Business Books with CorePurpose</h2>\nCorePurpose offers author’s the flexibility of multiple ways to get your books into the hands of the people who matter – your readers.\n\nBook distribution can be a time consuming business. We offer a full range of services to meet the needs of our authors in partnership with our distribution relationship with Bookmasters, Inc. and Atlas Books.\n\n<strong>Consign</strong> your books to CorePurpose for our full service offering.\n\nDoing it all on your own can be time consuming, frustrating and expensive.\n\n<strong>Working with CorePurpose makes sense for all your business books – Good business sense!</strong></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>','CorePurpose Publishing','','inherit','open','open','','175-autosave','','','2012-06-13 03:35:21','2012-06-13 03:35:21','',175,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=178',0,'revision','',0),(179,1,'2012-06-13 03:34:18','2012-06-13 03:34:18','<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"5\"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3>Is there a story inside you waiting to be shared?</h3>\r\nHow many times have you heard someone say that they are planning to write a book? 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We offer a full range of services to meet the needs of our authors in partnership with our distribution relationship with Bookmasters, Inc. and Atlas Books.\r\n\r\n<strong>Consign</strong> your books to CorePurpose for our full service offering.\r\n\r\nDoing it all on your own can be time consuming, frustrating and expensive.\r\n\r\n<strong>Working with CorePurpose makes sense for all your business books – Good business sense!</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>','CorePurpose Publishing','','inherit','open','open','','175-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 03:34:18','2012-06-13 03:34:18','',175,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=179',0,'revision','',0),(180,1,'2012-06-13 03:36:40','2012-06-13 03:36:40','Join CorePurpose founder and Chairman Joan Koerber-Walker with host Lori Wilk as they take an inside look at entrepreneurship on <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/successipes\" target=\"_blank\">Successipes</a> the first Monday of each month at 3PM PST on Blog Talk Radio.\r\n<h3>Replay of past shows:</h3>\r\nMarch 7, 2011 <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/successipes/2011/03/07/entrepreneurship-series-with-joan-koerber-walker\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Joan Koerber-Walker:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Joan Koerber-Walker</strong> is a two time Stevie Award National Finalist and Chairman of the Board of <a href=\"http://www.corepurpose.com/\">CorePurpose, Inc</a>. and the <a href=\"http://www.otef.org/\">Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation</a>.  She also serves as Executive in Residence for Callaman Ventures and on the boards of for profit and nonprofit organizations.  As the former CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association and a past member of the Board of Trustees of the National Small Business Association she has worked with hundreds of small businesses and on behalf of thousands.  Chat with her on Twitter as <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/joankw\">@joankw</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwgrowth\">@JKWgrowth</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwinnovation\">@JKWinnovation</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwleadership\">@JKWleadership</a> and<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/corepurpose\">@CorePurpose</a> or at her blog at <a href=\"http://www.joankoerber-walker.com/\">www.JoanKoerber-Walker.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Successipes:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Successipes</strong> is the daily Las Vegas success talk show hosted by Lori Wilk, the National <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/#\">Business Success</a> Examiner at fastest growing online publication in North America. http://www.Examiner.com. Successipes was designed in 2003 and first aired on http://www.success-talk.com in Vancouver,BC. The purpose of Successipes to to help people stay at the cutting-edge of business and to expand their horizons with new ideas, networking, inspiration, motivation, and help from experts who are living their passions and loving their lives. Follow our articles at Examiner.com and join us on Twitter at Successipes. For participation in our live studio audience send your e-mail requests to lori@successipes.com and we might just see you in Las Vegas. e to find \"Recipes for Success in Business and Living.\" The show is broadcast from fabulous Las Vegas and is hosted by Lori Wilk. Lori is an accomplished writer, speaker, entertainer and businesswoman, and helps others become successful by promoting positive energy and wholesome living. You can listen to more episodes of Successipes at <a href=\"http://www.success-talk.com/\">http://www.success-talk.com</a> . Connect with us at <a href=\"http://www.lvpublicity.com/\">http://www.lvpublicity.com</a> ,<a href=\"http://www.loriwilk.com/\">http://www.loriwilk.com</a> , and <a href=\"http://www.successipes.com/\">http://www.successipes.com</a> . Send your questions or comments to our show at <a href=\"mailto:lori@successipes.com\">lori@successipes.com</a>  or <a href=\"mailto:gary@lvpublicity.com\">gary@lvpublicity.com</a> .',' Entrepreneurship @Successipes','','publish','open','open','','entrepreneurship-successipes','','','2012-06-13 03:40:46','2012-06-13 03:40:46','',165,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?page_id=180',1,'page','',0),(181,1,'2012-06-13 03:36:21','2012-06-13 03:36:21','',' Entrepreneurship @Successipes','','inherit','open','open','','180-revision','','','2012-06-13 03:36:21','2012-06-13 03:36:21','',180,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=181',0,'revision','',0),(182,1,'2012-06-13 03:36:40','2012-06-13 03:36:40','Join CorePurpose founder and Chairman Joan Koerber-Walker with host Lori Wilk as they take an inside look at entrepreneurship on <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/successipes\" target=\"_blank\">Successipes</a> the first Monday of each month at 3PM PST on Blog Talk Radio.\r\n<h3>Replay of past shows:</h3>\r\nMarch 7, 2011 <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/successipes/2011/03/07/entrepreneurship-series-with-joan-koerber-walker\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Joan Koerber-Walker:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Joan Koerber-Walker</strong> is a two time Stevie Award National Finalist and Chairman of the Board of <a href=\"http://www.corepurpose.com/\">CorePurpose, Inc</a>. and the <a href=\"http://www.otef.org/\">Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation</a>.  She also serves as Executive in Residence for Callaman Ventures and on the boards of for profit and nonprofit organizations.  As the former CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association and a past member of the Board of Trustees of the National Small Business Association she has worked with hundreds of small businesses and on behalf of thousands.  Chat with her on Twitter as <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/joankw\">@joankw</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwgrowth\">@JKWgrowth</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwinnovation\">@JKWinnovation</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwleadership\">@JKWleadership</a> and<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/corepurpose\">@CorePurpose</a> or at her blog at <a href=\"http://www.joankoerber-walker.com/\">www.JoanKoerber-Walker.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Successipes:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Successipes</strong> is the daily Las Vegas success talk show hosted by Lori Wilk, the National <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/#\">Business Success</a> Examiner at fastest growing online publication in North America. http://www.Examiner.com. Successipes was designed in 2003 and first aired on http://www.success-talk.com in Vancouver,BC. The purpose of Successipes to to help people stay at the cutting-edge of business and to expand their horizons with new ideas, networking, inspiration, motivation, and help from experts who are living their passions and loving their lives. Follow our articles at Examiner.com and join us on Twitter at Successipes. For participation in our live studio audience send your e-mail requests to lori@successipes.com and we might just see you in Las Vegas. e to find \"Recipes for Success in Business and Living.\" The show is broadcast from fabulous Las Vegas and is hosted by Lori Wilk. Lori is an accomplished writer, speaker, entertainer and businesswoman, and helps others become successful by promoting positive energy and wholesome living. You can listen to more episodes of Successipes at <a href=\"http://www.success-talk.com/\">http://www.success-talk.com</a> . Connect with us at <a href=\"http://www.lvpublicity.com/\">http://www.lvpublicity.com</a> ,<a href=\"http://www.loriwilk.com/\">http://www.loriwilk.com</a> , and <a href=\"http://www.successipes.com/\">http://www.successipes.com</a> . Send your questions or comments to our show at <a href=\"mailto:lori@successipes.com\">lori@successipes.com</a>  or <a href=\"mailto:gary@lvpublicity.com\">gary@lvpublicity.com</a> .',' Entrepreneurship @Successipes','','inherit','open','open','','180-revision-2','','','2012-06-13 03:36:40','2012-06-13 03:36:40','',180,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=182',0,'revision','',0),(186,1,'2012-06-13 03:41:39','2012-06-13 03:41:39','<h3>The Channels Service Suite</h3>\r\n<span>CorePurpose — Resources you need to help you succeed</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Our clients hire us to add focus and resources to high impact areas of their businesses. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">They want more:</span></strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span>Growth</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Productivity</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>ROI</span></li>\r\n	<li><span><span>Cost Optimization</span></span><span>CorePurpose channel solutions and services support your mission-critical environment.</span><span>Our solutions meet the needs of your fast-paced, lean, high-turnover and technological environments because we evolved from those environments!</span>\r\n\r\nOur experts draw from past and current experience at leadership companies from the semiconductor, component, computer, and software industries.\r\n\r\nOur expertise transfers to your organization. Consider what you can accomplish with our highly trained, experienced resources working for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span>The Channels Services Suite Optimizes Channel Performance</span></h3>\r\n<strong><span>The Value Equation</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center><span>Total GP$ Generated by the Channel\r\nROI = -------------------—————————–—–—-\r\nTotal Cost $ to Support the Channel</span></center><span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Challenge</span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span><span>You need more sales and profits generated through your channels.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Solution</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span><span><span>CorePurpose helps you optimize channel performance with our proprietary Channels 360 analysis. We bring together the parties, identify what works and what doesn’t. And, we can help you design and implement the programs and processes that get the most from your channels using what you’ve learned.</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span><span><span><span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How?</span></strong></span></span></span></span>\r\n\r\nOur team of Channels experts combined with leading edge software solutions.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here’s the secret!</span></strong>\r\n<h3><span><span><span>Increase Profitability with Channels Optimization.</span></span></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n	<li><span>Faster time to market</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Increased customer enthusiasm</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Increased employee satisfaction</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Increased channel partner loyalty</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Increased market share</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.corepurpose.net/images/Suites/Channel3602.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Channel 360 Analysis</h3>\r\n<strong><strong><span><span><span>\r\n</span></span></span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<span>Sounds simple? It is when you have the CorePurpose team and our Channel 360 Analysis.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span>CorePurpose drills down to the key issues that are keeping you from the results you need. Our experts recharge your team, bringing best practices in programs and essential process design to promote and encourage communication flow and exchange of data.</span>\r\n\r\nCorePurpose delivers solutions for key issues and measurable results.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span><span><strong><span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Get the most from your:</span></span></strong></span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span>Direct sales team</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Manufacturer’s representatives</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Distribution and reseller channels</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Business-to-business (B2B) solutions</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Delivery systems and processes</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCorePurpose — services, software, and outsource solutions to help you to optimize your channels investment.\r\n\r\n<strong>CoreExecutives:</strong> Analysts, coaches, project managers and outsource solutions\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CorePurpose:</span> Channel development leadership for two decades—\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span>Contract negotiation and administration</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Assessments</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Process design</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Financial analysis</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Setting goals and expectations</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;','Focus on Sales Growth','','publish','open','open','','focus-on-sales-growth','','','2012-06-13 03:44:34','2012-06-13 03:44:34','',165,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?page_id=186',0,'page','',0),(185,1,'2012-06-13 03:37:13','2012-06-13 03:37:13','Join CorePurpose founder and Chairman Joan Koerber-Walker with host Lori Wilk as they take an inside look at entrepreneurship on <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/successipes\" target=\"_blank\">Successipes</a> the first Monday of each month at 3PM PST on Blog Talk Radio.\r\n<h3>Replay of past shows:</h3>\r\nMarch 7, 2011 <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/successipes/2011/03/07/entrepreneurship-series-with-joan-koerber-walker\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Joan Koerber-Walker:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Joan Koerber-Walker</strong> is a two time Stevie Award National Finalist and Chairman of the Board of <a href=\"http://www.corepurpose.com/\">CorePurpose, Inc</a>. and the <a href=\"http://www.otef.org/\">Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation</a>.  She also serves as Executive in Residence for Callaman Ventures and on the boards of for profit and nonprofit organizations.  As the former CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association and a past member of the Board of Trustees of the National Small Business Association she has worked with hundreds of small businesses and on behalf of thousands.  Chat with her on Twitter as <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/joankw\">@joankw</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwgrowth\">@JKWgrowth</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwinnovation\">@JKWinnovation</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jkwleadership\">@JKWleadership</a> and<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/corepurpose\">@CorePurpose</a> or at her blog at <a href=\"http://www.joankoerber-walker.com/\">www.JoanKoerber-Walker.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Successipes:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Successipes</strong> is the daily Las Vegas success talk show hosted by Lori Wilk, the National <a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/#\">Business Success</a> Examiner at fastest growing online publication in North America. http://www.Examiner.com. Successipes was designed in 2003 and first aired on http://www.success-talk.com in Vancouver,BC. The purpose of Successipes to to help people stay at the cutting-edge of business and to expand their horizons with new ideas, networking, inspiration, motivation, and help from experts who are living their passions and loving their lives. Follow our articles at Examiner.com and join us on Twitter at Successipes. For participation in our live studio audience send your e-mail requests to lori@successipes.com and we might just see you in Las Vegas. e to find \"Recipes for Success in Business and Living.\" The show is broadcast from fabulous Las Vegas and is hosted by Lori Wilk. Lori is an accomplished writer, speaker, entertainer and businesswoman, and helps others become successful by promoting positive energy and wholesome living. You can listen to more episodes of Successipes at <a href=\"http://www.success-talk.com/\">http://www.success-talk.com</a> . 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Send your questions or comments to our show at <a href=\"mailto:lori@successipes.com\">lori@successipes.com</a>  or <a href=\"mailto:gary@lvpublicity.com\">gary@lvpublicity.com</a> .',' Entrepreneurship @Successipes','','inherit','open','open','','180-revision-3','','','2012-06-13 03:37:13','2012-06-13 03:37:13','',180,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=185',0,'revision','',0),(187,1,'2012-06-13 03:41:21','2012-06-13 03:41:21','','Focus on Sales Growth','','inherit','open','open','','186-revision','','','2012-06-13 03:41:21','2012-06-13 03:41:21','',186,'http://new.corepurpose.com/?p=187',0,'revision','',0),(189,1,'2012-06-13 03:41:39','2012-06-13 03:41:39','<h3>The Channels Service Suite</h3>\r\n<span>CorePurpose — Resources you need to help you succeed\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>Our clients hire us to add focus and resources to high impact areas of their businesses. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">They want more:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span>Growth</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Productivity</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>ROI</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Cost Optimization\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span>CorePurpose channel solutions and services support your mission-critical environment.\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span>Our solutions meet the needs of your fast-paced, lean, high-turnover and technological environments because we evolved from those environments!\r\n\r\nOur experts draw from past and current experience at leadership companies from the semiconductor, component, computer, and software industries.\r\n\r\nOur expertise transfers to your organization. Consider what you can accomplish with our highly trained, experienced resources working for you.\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n<h3><span>The Channels Services Suite Optimizes Channel Performance</span></h3>\r\n<strong><span>The Value Equation</span></strong><span>\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<center><span>Total GP$ Generated by the Channel\r\nROI = -------------------—————————–—–—-\r\nTotal Cost $ to Support the Channel\r\n\r\n</span></center><span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Challenge</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span><span>You need more sales and profits generated through your channels.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Solution</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span><span><span>CorePurpose helps you optimize channel performance with our proprietary Channels 360 analysis. We bring together the parties, identify what works and what doesn’t. And, we can help you design and implement the programs and processes that get the most from your channels using what you’ve learned.\r\n\r\n</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span><span><span><span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How?\r\n\r\n</span></strong>Our team of Channels experts combined with leading edge software solutions.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here’s the secret!</span></strong></span></span></span></span>\r\n<h3><span><span><span>Increase Profitability with Channels Optimization.</span></span></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n	<li><span>Faster time to market</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Increased customer enthusiasm</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Increased employee satisfaction</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Increased channel partner loyalty</span></li>\r\n	<li><span>Increased market share</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><strong><span><span><span>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.corepurpose.net/images/Suites/Channel3602.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></span></span></span></strong></strong>\r\n<h3>Channel 360 Analysis</h3>\r\n<strong><strong><span><span><span>\r\n</span></span></span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<span>Sounds simple? It is when you have the CorePurpose team and our Channel 360 Analysis.\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span>CorePurpose drills down to the key issues that are keeping you from the results you need. 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Consider what you can accomplish with our highly trained, experienced resources working for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span>The Channels Services Suite Optimizes Channel Performance</span></h3>\r\n<strong><span>The Value Equation</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center><span>Total GP$ Generated by the Channel\r\nROI = -------------------—————————–—–—-\r\nTotal Cost $ to Support the Channel</span></center><span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Challenge</span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span><span>You need more sales and profits generated through your channels.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Solution</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span><span><span>CorePurpose helps you optimize channel performance with our proprietary Channels 360 analysis. We bring together the parties, identify what works and what doesn’t. 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It is when you have the CorePurpose team and our Channel 360 Analysis.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span>CorePurpose drills down to the key issues that are keeping you from the results you need. 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