WORLD TRADE UPDATE

Surprise special guest Senator Cathy Giessel visits the program to tell us about the Alaska State Legislature’s tackling environmental permitting and regulation.  Rada Khadjinova, Executive Director with the Pacific Rim Institute discusses the Institutes work on the environmental permitting process.  Greg Wolf, Executive Director of World Trade Center Alaska discusses the Centers International Trade Bootcamps.  Get more information visit www.Wtcak.org.EMPIRE OF WEALTHThe first six decades, of this country the biggest economic policy debate included whether governments should subsidize for internal improvements i.e. Building roads, canals and railroads.  This debate had a enormous impact on railroads.  Questions or comments email David@GDTB. Biz.IN THE NEWSEconomic News Summary June 2013Have our eyes been taken off of the ball?  Whether intentional or not the Feds easy money policy, rise in the stock market, the scandals i.e. Fast & Furious, Benghazi, IRS, NSA, have worked to push the economy into the trunk, skipping the backseat altogether.  This economic review is based on just the facts not commentary and based on these facts the economy is underperforming.  Read entire article @ GDTBSmall-Business Confidence Edges Up, Reaches May 2012 Level,Not Much Progress for a RecoveryFor the second consecutive month, small-business owner confidence edged up according to NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism, which increased by 2.3 points to a final reading of 94.4 in May.  While May’s record is the second highest since the recession started, December 2007, the Index does not show strong economic growth for the sector.  Read entire article @ NFIB LISTEN SATURDAYSGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com In Anchorage, Alaska.  In Spokane, Washington listens to MoneyTalk 1230 AM KSBN from 9-11 am.