The shortage of qualified workers has been a serious and growing problem for several years. But it is also noteworthy that more than one in four top executives feel their own limitations may be a barrier to the success of their business in the year ahead. This is an indicator of just how complex it is to manage a growing technology business today.

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There is a lot of money out there and the marketplace, in terms of opportunities for new ideas, still couldn't be better.

203

Technology in general and the Internet in particular are entirely responsible for the increase, ... A solid U.S. economy, a sensitive but wildly volatile stock market, and a receptive, though selective, IPO market, combined with the ever-expanding opportunities for technology, create an ideal environment for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs alike.

170

There's no skirting the issue, ... International sales are a major revenue source for technology companies. When international markers brighten, so will results for many of these 'trendsetter' businesses.

146

What is happening is getting back to more realistic returns. Maybe now you won't go out at $8 and end up at $150 in a day. Now maybe you'll go out at $8 and you're at $8.50 the next day.

140

It appears that more of the smaller technology companies are willing to invest at this time because their international exposure is comparatively lower, and because at this stage of their development they just can't afford to take their foot off the accelerator.

98

The sewage collection system has expanded over the past 21 or so years as our community grew. Many of the homeowners who granted permission to extend the system to serve their homes are not now the current resident. All customers of the Clarion Area Authority should acknowledge the importance of the service provided to public health of Clarion.

85

Highly qualified workers are the lifeblood of technology businesses, ... and they continue to be in great demand.

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