When the folks at Online Concepts and I met a few weeks ago and talked about the need for a local, on-line business news center, I had no idea they would move so quickly to make the concept into reality. But I am glad they did.

Wichita Falls is a good place to do business and various agencies have been trying to bring information and services out to meet the needs of business and promote business in the community. But the efforts are not very coherent. Our thought was to create a one-stop shop for local managers and business owners to keep abreast of what's happening in the Wichita Falls area that impacts business and to spread the word about new businesses, useful services, and other information businesses need to be successful.

The Business Center just getting started, so check back frequently to see what's new.

In the meantime, my specific role is to be sure managers and business owners have the information to get the most from their employee investment. I am convinced that the most significant competitive advantage a business has it the people who work in their businesses. Unfortunately, most managers don't know how to get the most return from their investment. So that's what we'll be exploring together.

If you have specific questions you would like to have answered here, email them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and I'll do my best to get a response posted soon.