Category Archives: Dealing with hard times

Early signs of an economic recovery?

Posted on April 11, 2009 by David St Lawrence

I think we will see signs of recovery at the grassroots level before it is visible on a national scale. With all of the chest beating and finger pointing going on in Washington, DC, it's hard to separate fact from … Continue reading →

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People helping others in Floyd County Virginia

Posted on April 3, 2009 by David St Lawrence

Floyd County may be one of the economically poorer counties in the US, but it has a community spirit that makes life here much richer and more satisfying than in many places I have lived. Last Sunday, about 450 people … Continue reading →

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Business in Floyd County

Posted on March 26, 2009 by David St Lawrence

It seems like the paralysis of the last few months is wearing off. In an unofficial poll of Floyd Chamber of Commerce members last week, it appeared that most of the people I spoke to were cautiously confident about the … Continue reading →

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Making money in hard times

Posted on March 16, 2009 by David St Lawrence

If you have been laid off, you may have unemployment income, but you need to generate more income fast before your lifestyle goes completely down the tubes. Here are some basic ideas that may help you through this period. Work … Continue reading →

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