HOUR 1Interface Mechanisms, Incorporated, clawed its way back for the brink of bankruptcy to become a leader in bar code technology.  Dave witnessed this company’s growth from the standpoint of a vendor.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

EMPIRE OF WEALTHPhiladelphia’s Centennial Exposition celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the US.  From May to November 1876, 10 million visitors attended the Exposition with its 30 thousand exhibits featuring cutting edge technology like the Corliss Steam Engine.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

in the newsHefty South by Southwest Wrestles With SizeSome Entrepreneurs Say 20-Year-Old Festival Is Challenging Place to Launch StartupThe South by Southwest festival, which began Friday March 7, 2014 in Austin, Texas, is grappling with how to handle its growing appeal among startup entrepreneurs and investors.  TheGetting Down to Business® Facebookpage will contain a link to this and other related articles

HOUR 2Regional Chief Investment Officer with Wells Fargo Michael Serio discusses Investment themes for 2014.  Changes in the global middle class are a major theme.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

in the newsThe Cost of Expanding OverseasAs More Small Businesses Sell Goods Abroad, They Encounter Challenges—Like Getting PaidJust last week President Barack Obama signed an executive order accelerating the process of getting government approval to export U.S.-made cargo.  TheGetting Down to Business® Facebookpage will contain a link to this and other related articles