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Expansion 2011 Update
Lackawanna County, PA
President, Chris Musti
Mr. Musti once owned various businesses in Lackawanna County, and currently owns a Life Insurance Business Fast Action Services Inc. registered with the Department of Insurance in the Commonwealth.
Mr. Musti who re-elected in May 2010 with 16,000 votes, and is serving in his Second Four Year Term as a Pennsylvania State Democratic Committeeman Representing - Lackawanna County. Mr. Musti is a Retired elected Pennsylvania State Constable 2001 – 2005, Mr. Musti is also currently serving on the Executive Committees of the Democratic Party in the City of Scranton where he is also elected as the Ward 15 Chairman, and is also serving on the Lackawanna County Executive Committee. Mr. Musti is also Democratic State Party Northeast Caucus Secretary, Secretary for the Democratic Party in the 113 Legislative District, City of Scranton Ward 15-2 Democrat Judge of Elections, Immediate Past President of the Lackawanna County Young Democrats, Former Region 4 Director for the Pennsylvania State Young Democrats, and Former Member of the Pennsylvania State Democratic Party Executive Committee.
Chris Musti is the new President of the Main Street Chamber – Lackawanna County, PA Chapter. Mr. Musti is the son of Retired Scranton Police Sgt. Robert Musti, and Rose Marie Serine Musti.
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Anchorage, AK
President, Lise Amber
Lise Amber received a Bachelor Degree in History, Law and Business Administration. Originally practicing International Business Consulting and several years running her own businesses, Lise understands the challenges facing the under-served businesses in her community. Lise believes in getting involved in the business community of Anchorage. She has worked with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Anchorage Chambers of Commerce, (WTCA) World Trade Center Alaska, CERBA, participated on Arctic Projects. Provided support to Anchorage Opera and Anchorage Concert Association.
Lise Amber is very excited to bring MainStreetChamber to the Alaska Entrepreneurs and Business owners and is eyeing expansion in to the global marketplace.
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Are You Irreplaceable?
How to make sure your business can thrive without you, and five steps to get there.
The second year of running your company is notoriously tough, but for business owner Chris Ashton, the ground was cut out from under his feet--literally. Ashton, 38, began his second year as co-founder of Petplan Pet Insurance with a fall from the second floor ledge of hisNew Jersey home, suffering injuries that kept him out of the office for five months. Suddenly, Ashton had to face the question many entrepreneurs fear: Can my business run without me?
Making sure your company can operate in your absence should be a basic element of business planning, but many entrepreneurs don't consider the possibility until it's too late, says William Rothwell, author of the book "Effective Succession Planning" and president of Rothwell & Associates, aState College, Pennsylvania-based consulting firm. "We tend not to want to think about terrible things like our own death or disability," says Rothwell. "Planning for short-term and long-term replacements is key."
After his fall, Ashton realized he and his wife Natasha were still micromanaging the company since founding it in 2006 despite their staff of ten. The duo did everything from running meetings to signing checks to making sure printer cartridges were replaced. The accident, says Ashton, "was a big wakeup call for us. We learned very quickly that you have to spread the knowledge."
But how do you do that? Here's how to get started.
Click HERE for entire article
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Seven Steps to Coaching Your
Employees to Success
Many employers sit their workers down once a year for a review. At that time, the employee finds out what they've been doing right or if there are areas in need of improvement. But what happens the other 364 days of the year?
Coaching is a different approach to developing employees' potential. With coaching, you provide your staff the opportunity to grow and achieve optimal performance through consistent feedback, counseling and mentoring. Rather than relying solely on a review schedule, you can support employees along the path to meeting their goals. Done in the right way, coaching is perceived as a roadmap for success and a benefit. Done incorrectly and employees may feel berated, unappreciated, even punished.
These seven steps, when followed, can help create a positive environment for providing feedback.
Click HERE for entire article
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