I’m writing this post from LaGuardia Airport in New York. My plane is two hours delayed so I have empty time to fill. I’m not complaining since this gives the chance to write this now as opposed to procrastinating as I usually do.

This issue is going to be a stream of consciousness so forgive my rambling style.

First, I am in NYC to moderate a workshop on Foreign Investment Promotion which is for the benefit of those EDO’s who are focusing on attracting foreign investment (American $$ in this case) to their respective countries.

The presentors included representatives of Invest in America (Jennifer Derstine), OCO Global ( Keterina Sokolova), Deloitte Consulting ( Larry Moretti) and The Pont Group (Shirar O’Connor) who hosted the event.  There was a tremendous amount of helpful ideas and examples shared by the speakers. The audience seemed generally engaed and attentive throughout the workshop.

Almost all of the 20-25 attendees where from non- USA EDO’s and it was a wonderful opportunity for me to get to know the group.

If you would like to learn more details about the content please feel free to contact me and I will forward to you the PDF’s and/or Power Points.

While I was in New York I experienced the following:

• What it’s like to be in the city when United Nations is in General Assembly. The energy level is off the charts, hotels double their rack rates and it takes twice as long to get from point A to point B. having said that it’s still the most exciting city in the world
• I discovered a 12,000 square foot two story M&M’s retail shop.  Every item (from bedding to picture frames) has the M&M logo and colors attached.  The store was jammed with people who were buying all sorts of items.
• Finally, I took the time to cross the Brooklyn Bridge. I have never ventured across this magnificent structure and was compelled to do so after reading The Great Bridge, by David McCullough.  Reading the book gave provided me w whole new appreciation for the genius, physical suffering, corruption, vision and sheer determination that was part of the Bridge’s saga. Great  Bridge!  Great Read!