Challenges In The News

Daily, I continue to receive multiple-messages inspired by my search for the word ‘challenge’ in both print and online media.

PBS Names (Paula A. Kerger) Its New President, A Seasoned Fun-Raiser

The Public Broadcasting Service turned to a longtime public television station executive with extensive fund-raising experience to be its next president and chief executive, at a time when it faces significant financial and ratings challenges.

The management change comes at a challenging time for PBS, which supplies programs to 348 stations.

As to the challenges public television faces,” said John Lawson - (president of the Association of Public Television Stations, which lobbies on behalf of stations,) - “I think raising money is always No. 1 on the agenda and of equal weight for us is preserving our editorial indepen- dence.”

Economic Reforms, Rising Foreign Investments Spur Growth

Special Advertising Section: INVESTING IN INDIA
Wall Street Journal, January 25, 2006

“India today is attracting new levels of foreign institional investment in its financial sector as well as foreign direct investment in its industrial and infrastructure projects. It is increasingly able to challenge traditional research and development locations and its rapidly growing domestic market and the ability to provide quality services and manufactured products, have put the country on the threshold of unprecedented economic growth.”

Start Last, Finish First

Have an idea for a startup that could challenge an industry leader?

There’s never been a better time to come late to the race.

- (Michael V. Copeland, Business 2.0 – January/February 2006)

Without Challenge There is No Change

- (Included in a Proficiency Personal Fitness Advertisement in Studio City Lifestyle)

Community Focus

“Being principal at Carpenter presents an exciting challenge in helping to continue the outstanding academic and enrichment programs provided for the students at our school,” states Linda Parth, Principal at Carpenter Avenue Elementary School.

When You Need A Business Loan

The credit process can be a challenging one, particularly for new entrepreneurs.

- (Capital One advertisement)