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Texas Is Pretty Much The Most Productive Place In America

This article from the Huffington Post echoes a sentiment we hear from private equity groups across the country — they want to find businesses to buy in Texas to take advantage of the state’s economic opportunities. ******************************************************** Texas Is Pretty Much The Most Productive Place In America The Huffington Post  |  By Suzy Strutner When […]

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Texas Leads in “Domestic Movers”

Another good reason to do business in Texas.  From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. **************************************** Texas again leads nation in state-to-state movers BY STEVE CAMPBELL sfcampbell@star-telegram.com Texas led the nation in domestic movers last year, recording a net gain of 113,528 residents, according to numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Florida was No. 2 […]

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Fort Worth Tops in Texas in Recent Forbes Lists

Fort Worth is the highest ranked Texas city in Forbes magazine’s list of the Fastest Growing Cities Since the Recession. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/edgl45fgfj/no-6-fort-worth-texas/   The Fort Worth-Arlington metro area ranks #4 in employment growth in Forbes magazine’s Best Big Cities for Jobs list — also tops among Texas cities. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/edgl45fedm/no-4-fort-worth-arlington-tx-metropolitan-division/

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Message to Entrepreneurs from the Founder of Kasper & Associates

Recently I was told to thank my lucky stars that I do business in Texas.  I could only agree as I’m sure you do.  After years of business inactivity with regards to the selling and buying of companies, we are now experiencing a trend where buyers from across our country and even internationally are focused […]

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Texas Named Top State for Business

This CNBC.com article backs up what we’re hearing from investors throughout the country — they want to buy companies in Texas’ business-friendly environment. *********************** Texas Is America’s Top State for Business 2012 Published: Tuesday, 10 Jul 2012 | 4:30 PM ET By: Scott Cohn Senior Correspondent, CNBC Texas has done it again. The Lone Star State makes a […]

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What Obamacare Decision Means for Texas Businesses

State Representative Phil King provides analysis of what the Affordable Care Act will mean to Texas business owners. ************************* What Obamacare Decision Means for Texas Businesses Austin – In reaction to today’s Supreme Court decision, State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) has released the following remarks and information: King remarked: “While legal and healthcare scholars are […]

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Texas M&A Gets a Boost from Oil & Gas

Managing Partner Layne Kasper interviewed in Fort Worth Business Press. ************ Texas M&A gets a boost from oil & gas Energy deals dominated merger and acquisition activity in 2011 By Rob Robertson rrobertson@bizpress.net Reporter The energy industry dominated a strong 2011 for mergers and acquisitions in Texas, but industry insiders are unwilling to predict a repeat […]

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The Perryman Report

Ray Perryman does a great job summarizing Texas’ economic climate.  In this month’s newsletter he provides an economic forecast for Texas’ largest cities. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=htc5xpeab&v=001SbPU0nO9dPDvhIounHha8DZmSHnezZeZ7Rug7gT0nLumWV5OpuaAOhA_czeeACBWOVGM5jjKb5IVcmru1h0TwabqM0NbSnSY9ECNwWCeBtT4xGR-vgfxQYNnYYogO-xLQEYZLu7l7_QYWYz_s2BtNtsqFzGVHd0V2RIVTEMa6oCf0IidFvPwum-aIuM0bhIUt_91cWR_sNucNUq3BJhEPDac87ziHTSubjLcFhQ5ohqeSDeGF29Z3iv08Buivp-BuqGp3lniZnuzNVwbWMg9N6NC6udN6M7ea3eQ0TPu2agOUoC-CD6OsQ%3D%3D

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Nine Reasons to Invest in Texas

From the October 2011 Tierra Grande, the quarterly publication of the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, “Nine Reasons to Invest in Texas” explains why high-net-worth investors find Texas so attractive. http://recenter.tamu.edu/pdf/1976.pdf

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Success Maxims (Part 9)

Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking.  To that end, we’ve established a monthly posting to our blog – Success Maxims — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice.  (For a complete collection, e-mail your mailing address to contact@kasperassociates.com.) SUCCESS MAXIMS […]