Why? - To develop and expand in the global marketplace.

Where? - Depends on market sector and acceptable degree of risk. In the near term, I am developing opportunities in Nigeria, Ghana, Bahrain and UAE (Dubai).

How? - Utilize a practical business model I have developed called the Business Trident - Business, Education, Government - I recently "proved" the model in a recent trip to Reno, NV as a Michigan Department Delegate to the VFW National Convention. Reno is a part of the global marketplace.

Who could help? - Identified members of two International Registries for Executives and Professionals in which I am a VIP member. One has a public page at www.prestigewhoswho.com/profiles/jpcool

Speaking about the global marketplace and the issues involved, this week (Thursday) I have been invited as the Keynote Speaker by the Oakland County (MI) Employment Diversity Council and my presentation is entitled: "Going Global: The Challenges of Local Employers". Isn`t life grand when you are giving back to the "area of your birth to make a difference"! !!!! Have a great and successful week.

Heathweaver -

Wouldn`t it be interesting for me to go through the two International Registries and identify any/all members of the Registries that are currently in Belgium??? Identify their market sectors and perhaps develop business opportunities with your organization as the local Distributor/Agent. I am currently doing this with a company in Riga after my participation in the Michigan Civic Leaders Tour. This system could literally be done in any country throughout the global marketplace!

I remember Brussels from several trips as part of a contingent that upgraded SHAPE Telecommunications in the late 1970s. Such a long time ago!!!!