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·Constant research of Economic Trends relating to Entrepreneurship, Startup Businesses, New Business Ideas, Venture Capital, Angel Investing, Regional Strategies for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.·Continuous research of strategies utilized by cities, counties, regions, states and countries regarding Economic Development and Entrepreneurship.·More than 12 years detailed research of the Entrepreneurism Industry to determine strategic objectives, economic drivers, competitive advantages, and regional requirements for the development of Entrepreneurship.·Ran for Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2002 with a platform of raising city revenue by encouraging and fostering new business ideas in Tulsa. Encouraged Tulsa to focus on industries where we have a competitive advantage and ignore other trends that we cannot compete it. Was referred to by other candidates as “The Idea Man”. Utilized the website of www.TulsaMayor.com.·More than 24 years of creating new business ideas. Specializing on 100% new ideas currently not being done anywhere in the world.·More than 22 years of experience writing business plans, performing feasibility studies, researching industries and market drivers, exploring and investigating various business ideas, and performing market research. ·Expert on researching new business ideas by looking for industry trends, customer demands, competitive advantages and marketability of new ideas.·Expert on analyzing new business ideas for chances of success and fundability from investors.·Research new markets for The Crosby Group. Work closely with U.S. Commercial Service, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and Tulsa Global Alliance to develop contacts and conduct research for expansion into new markets of Russia, China, Azerbaijan, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela. Researched economic trends throughout Asia to develop new markets and new customers.

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