Local Business Leaders Star on CNBC

Well known local business leaders Raul Fernandez (ObjectVideo CEO) and Don Peebles appeared on Wednesday’s CNBC Market Watch with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Carl Quintanilla. Both shared insights into the national economy but stopped short of officially declaring a recession. Peebles said we are in a slowdown and Fernandez believes we are in a stall. When asked about how the economy has impacted the discretionary income fans are willing to spend, the Capitals co-owner said revenues were not affected because of their successful entry into the playoffs. He went on to suggest that superstars like Alexander Ovechkin can really mitigate the impact of a soft economy.

Don Peebles, author of the recent book “The Peebles Principals”, a highly successful real estate developer and former speaker at the Potomac Officers Club served as “guest host” on the show and spoke on both the economy and his affiliation with Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama. Click on the links or their pictures to hear their comments.

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George Schindler, president of CGI Federal

George Schindler

As president of CGI Federal, George Schindler leads a team that leverages market-leading services and offerings into a managed services model in conjunction with federal government partners. The results speak for themselves; CGI is tracking to double digit growth for this fiscal year. But Schindler has even bigger plans for CGI Federal. In the following Q&A, Schindler talks about where he sees the company in five years, and what it needs to do to reach that point. He also weighs in on navigating the uncertainties associated with the natural cycles of government, especially during an election year.

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Entrepreneur Of The Year event: June 19 at the Ritz-Carlton

Rene Salas

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards Banquet is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for entrepreneurs. A year-long event, it’s the only entrepreneurial awards program that takes place on six continents, in over 50 countries and in more than 135 cities. This year’s event is being held on Thursday, June 19th at the Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner. Rene Salas, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for Greater Washington, offers the details on this must-see awards banquet.

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Finalists for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award in Greater Washington announced
Save The Date – June 19, 2008

ExecutiveBiz is a media sponsor for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award in Greater Washington. This group of exceptional entrepreneurs was selected by an independent judging panel made up of regional business, academic and community leaders. The winners will be revealed at a gala event on June 19 at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.

To make reservations for the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards gala on June 19th, contact Erika Chambers of Ernst & Young at 703-747-0858 or erika.chambers@ey.com by June 12. Tickets are $395 per person. For more information about the Greater Washington program, please visit response.ey.com/?EOY_regForm.

Internet Safety 101
Save The Date – June 7, 2008

Over the last several months, Enough Is Enough (EIE), in conjunction with the award-winning Bonnemaison production team, has been working tirelessly on the ground-breaking educational video series, Internet Safety 101. As part of the Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents Program which is scheduled for nationwide launch in 2009, this video will deliver a dynamic message about Internet threats and safety solutions. Key components include: Pornography 101, Predators 101, The Evolving Web and Internet Safety Rules N' Tools.

On June 7, EIE President Donna Rice Hughes will conduct a comprehensive teaching presentation in front of a live studio audience in McLean, VA for inclusion in the Internet Safety 101 video. You will also hear from experts in law enforcement, the Internet industry, psychologists, teens, parents, a convicted sex offender and rescued victim of a predator.

For more information, please visit: www.enough.org/inside.php?tag=eventoverview

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