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JJ Ramberg

JJ Ramberg is the anchor of “Your Business,” MSNBC’s weekly show on small business. In addition to her extensive television reporting experience, Ramberg has a background as an entrepreneur and co-founded GoodSearch.com. She has an MBA from Stanford Business School.



Guest List -- Sunday, March 29

Posted: Monday, March 23, 2009 8:20 AM by Andrew Littell

In these tough economic times entrepreneurs are doing everything they can to stay alive. See how three well-known New York restaurateurs, an Orange County, California bike shop, and a Los Angeles party planner have all reinvented their businesses to survive, and are now thriving in a down economy.

Panelists

--Jennifer Hill, Vice President of Astia, a non-profit organization which helps female entrepreneurs secure funding.

--Paul G. Lewis, serial entrepreneur, founder of four companies, two of which he took public and two of which were acquired by Fortune 500 companies.

Profit Margin: Business Turnaround Tips

Wayne Rivers, co-founder and President of the Family Business Institute and published author, provides advice on how businesses can turn around their fortunes in these difficult economic times.

Elevator Pitch

Jeff Gabriele, CEO of Ingenuity Express pitches U*neaks, patented customizable footwear with windows and socks with content that align with and show through the windows. He is looking for capital to expand distribution channels, purchase additional licenses, and ramp up marketing efforts.

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Comments

I just purchased a pair of U-neeks for my nephew and he loves them.  He loves the madagascar charcters that are on the socks. My brother told me he won't take them off.

Brian Lynch Merrick, NY (Sent Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:48 PM)

I can't wait to see the U*Neaks Elevator Pitch.

Chris (Sent Saturday, March 28, 2009 9:38 PM)



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