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Monday, December 24, 2007
Happy Holidays!
Christmas shopping. Travel. Getting work caught up so that you can take a few days off at the end of the year. Add to that the ever present possibilities of business interruptions or disasters and you might as well not even get out of bed!
It seems as though there is always something to worry us or stress us out. In my line of work, it is very easy to think about all of the things that can go wrong. However, I would like to talk about all of the things that went right this year. (My mother would be so proud of me right now!)
There are a lot of things to be thankful for this year. Here are some of my favorites:
Room In The Inn Program: For several years, hotels such as Holiday Inn Express, Marriott, Hilton, and Comfort Inn make rooms available for free to people who are visiting a friend or family member who is hospitalized or in a treatment center over the holidays. Without this program, some families would not be able to visit their loved ones because of the financial burden. They launched an outreach campaign this year to hospitals and nursing homes to increase awareness of the program.
Youngest Entrepreneur Honored: Jason O'Neil, 11-year-old founder of Pencil Bugs, was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award this month by Young Entrepreneurs of America. O'Neil started the business when he was 9-years-old and it has become a sensation. For more information on his invention, you can go to the Pencil Bugs website.
Teen Rescues 4 From a Deadly Fire: Dacreene Shaw, a 14-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, saved four children from a deadly apartment fire. She suffered from smoke inhalation, but has fully recovered.
First Cell Phone College Class Opens: Japan's Cyber University is the first school to offer the first ever university class on mobile phones. Sakuji Yoshimura, who heads Cyber University and gives the mobile course, said the university provides educational opportunities for people who find it hard to attend real-life universities, including those with jobs and those who are sick or have disabilities. (Source: Associated Press)
And last but not least...
Assura Opens In April: While opening our doors may not be on par with the good news events listed above; we are very happy about starting Assura. We are even happier that we have had the opportunity to help our clients and make a positive impact on their ability to handle any business disruptions or disasters. While there were obstacles that threatened to stand in our way, we persevered and opened our doors. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made and we are so excited about our growth. We cannot wait for the new year.
We hope that you have had lots of good news in your life this year. If you get a chance, respond to this blog and let us know about the good things that have happened to you in 2007.
On behalf of all of us at Assura, we would like to wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season!
It seems as though there is always something to worry us or stress us out. In my line of work, it is very easy to think about all of the things that can go wrong. However, I would like to talk about all of the things that went right this year. (My mother would be so proud of me right now!)
There are a lot of things to be thankful for this year. Here are some of my favorites:
Room In The Inn Program: For several years, hotels such as Holiday Inn Express, Marriott, Hilton, and Comfort Inn make rooms available for free to people who are visiting a friend or family member who is hospitalized or in a treatment center over the holidays. Without this program, some families would not be able to visit their loved ones because of the financial burden. They launched an outreach campaign this year to hospitals and nursing homes to increase awareness of the program.
Youngest Entrepreneur Honored: Jason O'Neil, 11-year-old founder of Pencil Bugs, was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award this month by Young Entrepreneurs of America. O'Neil started the business when he was 9-years-old and it has become a sensation. For more information on his invention, you can go to the Pencil Bugs website.
Teen Rescues 4 From a Deadly Fire: Dacreene Shaw, a 14-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, saved four children from a deadly apartment fire. She suffered from smoke inhalation, but has fully recovered.
First Cell Phone College Class Opens: Japan's Cyber University is the first school to offer the first ever university class on mobile phones. Sakuji Yoshimura, who heads Cyber University and gives the mobile course, said the university provides educational opportunities for people who find it hard to attend real-life universities, including those with jobs and those who are sick or have disabilities. (Source: Associated Press)
And last but not least...
Assura Opens In April: While opening our doors may not be on par with the good news events listed above; we are very happy about starting Assura. We are even happier that we have had the opportunity to help our clients and make a positive impact on their ability to handle any business disruptions or disasters. While there were obstacles that threatened to stand in our way, we persevered and opened our doors. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made and we are so excited about our growth. We cannot wait for the new year.
We hope that you have had lots of good news in your life this year. If you get a chance, respond to this blog and let us know about the good things that have happened to you in 2007.
On behalf of all of us at Assura, we would like to wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season!
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