WORLD TRADE ALASKA UPDATE
from Getting Down to Business®
Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWS STALLED CROWDFUNDING RULES LEAVE BUSINESS PLANS ON ICE The JOBS Act approved in April of this year contained a provision that would allow “equity crowdfunding” allowing small and medium-size businesses to sell stock in their companies online. The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not written the rules so that selling can begin. Dave feels that equity crowdfunding is a great idea and would spur small business expansion and the jobs that go along with this growth. It is disappointing to hear that the process is behind schedule. Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPIC The Alaska economy receives $5 billion annually by selling goods and services on international markets. Everything from seafood to engineering services is sold to our trading partners. The good news is that we have plenty of resources to meet current and future demand. Government regulations at all levels are hindering growth. Greg Wolf and Rada Khadjinova discuss the regulation issue and how you can hel flatten the process. Send your questions or comments to [email protected].
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