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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, May 10

Posted: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:33 AM by Andrew Littell

As small business owners continue to look for ways to survive and grow in this tough economy, local Chambers of Commerce are becoming an increasingly popular resource. See how entrepreneurs in Ridgewood, New Jersey are joining their local chapter and receiving valuable economic benefits and honing their networking skills at the same time. Find out how your local Chamber of Commerce can help you.

Panelists

--Giovanni Coratolo, Director of Small Business Policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

--Paul Lewis, serial entrepreneur who has successfully founded four companies, two of which were taken public and acquired by Fortune 500 companies

--Kimberly Weisul, editor of BusinessWeek SmallBiz

Small Biz Tech: The Power of Netbooks

Netbooks, portable mini-laptops designed for wireless communication and easy access to the Internet, have surged in popularity in recent years as a cost-effective alternative to expensive laptops or desktop systems. Lance Ulanoff, Editor-In-Chief of PC Magazine Network, shows off some of the best netbooks on the market.

Dollars & Sense: Buying Back Your Loan

Monica Mehta, Managing Principal of the New York-based investment firm, Seventh Capital, provides some tips on how small business owners can buy back their bank loans.

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