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Geithner Says U.S. Economy Nears Sustainable Growth

From Bloomberg BusinessWeek.April 2 - Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said the U.S. economy is showing signs of entering a period of sustainable growth as companies begin to hire.“We have some more work to do, but I think the economy…

Blackman Kallick Sponsors Valley Industrial Association Economic Luncheon

Blackman Kallick is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Valley Industrial Association Economic Luncheon on February 18 at the Hotel Arista in Naperville, Illinois. The luncheon will feature "An Overview of the U.S. Economy" by Dan North, Chief…

Nonprofits Need Innovative Thinking to Survive the “New Normal”

With 2009 in the rear-view mirror and the economy showing some signs of recovery, many charitable organizations are not doing enough to weather what is expected to be a tough 2010. Too much complacency: that is the consensus Ian Wilhelm…

Summer Reflections

The late spring and early summer rains seem to have finally let up in the Midwest. The stock market has begun to rally again, but other economic indices remain mixed. Perhaps it's fair to conclude that the economy is beginning…

Uncertain Times Demand Flexible Forecasts

The credit crisis, volatile markets and uncertain prices for supplies and raw materials are making it extremely difficult for companies to forecast financials. In a recent CFO magazine survey, 70% of respondents said they couldn’t forecast more than one quarter…

The Economy Is Down—Bring Your Tax Bill Down With It

These stressful economic times might offer a few short-, mid- and long-term tax planning strategies that will help alleviate your tax bill. Losses are never a good thing. However, when it comes to your business, you might be able to…

Corporate Bonds: Can Default History Predict the Future?

Elizabeth Henderson, CFA Director of Corporate Credit AAM Insurance Investment Management ehenderson@aamcompany.com, 312-263-2900 The rating agencies are predicting that defaults for speculative-grade bonds will peak somewhere between 14% and 16% in 2009. Many analysts and pundits are quick to point…

Economic Recovery and the "New Normal"

Many economic pundits believe that the economy might have bottomed out last month. While the wait can be long between hitting bottom and the first strong signs of a recovering economy, we have seen some signs indicating that the economy…

Su Interviewed on Opportunities for Entreprenuers Amid the Recession by Xinhuanet.com

Stella Su, a Director in Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Consulting Practice and head of the firm's China Practice, was recently interviewed by Xinhuanet.com for the article, "American Entreprenuers Seek New Opportunities Amid Recession." The article discusses how U.S. entrepreneurs are…

10 ways to take advantage of troubled times

By Patrick F. McNally, MBA, CPA, ABVPartner in Charge, Corporate Finance Consulting pmcnally@BlackmanKallick.com, 312-980-2934Any change is an opportunityFor those who are prepared, the current recession represents an opportunity. If things are going along and nothing has changed, you have to…


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