This is an interview with a lady that I met in Australia. Her daughter Shari and I still communicate through email. (o: You'll love the accents!
http://www.radio4smallbusiness.com.au/business_in_action.html#JennieCowdell It takes a little while to load.
http://www.lavenderhillfarm.com.au/ Here is the small business website too.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Delta Sells ASA to Skywest, Inc.
In a tentative deal, Delta sold my company, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, to Skywest, Inc of St. George, Utah yesterday. The deal isn't supposed to be finalized until sometime in September.
What does this mean for me and, more importantly, Allison and I? Well, really, nothing. It is simply a transfer of ownership of our primary stockholder from Delta to Skywest, Inc. ASA and Skywest airlines will still operate as separate Delta Connection carriers, us out of Atlanta, them out of Salt Lake City. They also fly as United Express and there are no plans for ASA to do the same right now. The agreement calls for another 15 years of Delta Connection service from both ASA and Skywest.
Why did Delta do this? Delta is trying to improve their liquidity to avoid chapter 11 bankruptcy and does not need to own us outright in order to take advantage of our much-needed regional service. With that said, there is speculation that they will also sell Cincinnati-based Comair, the other Delta Connection carrier wholly-owned by Delta.
Therefore, my job is secure and ASA's Atlanta operations won't see any major changes any time soon. Skywest and ASA are planning on looking at the strengths and weakness of both companies in order to grow together as the largest Delta Connection carrier while remaining independent of each other from an employment and operation standpoint.
What does this mean for me and, more importantly, Allison and I? Well, really, nothing. It is simply a transfer of ownership of our primary stockholder from Delta to Skywest, Inc. ASA and Skywest airlines will still operate as separate Delta Connection carriers, us out of Atlanta, them out of Salt Lake City. They also fly as United Express and there are no plans for ASA to do the same right now. The agreement calls for another 15 years of Delta Connection service from both ASA and Skywest.
Why did Delta do this? Delta is trying to improve their liquidity to avoid chapter 11 bankruptcy and does not need to own us outright in order to take advantage of our much-needed regional service. With that said, there is speculation that they will also sell Cincinnati-based Comair, the other Delta Connection carrier wholly-owned by Delta.
Therefore, my job is secure and ASA's Atlanta operations won't see any major changes any time soon. Skywest and ASA are planning on looking at the strengths and weakness of both companies in order to grow together as the largest Delta Connection carrier while remaining independent of each other from an employment and operation standpoint.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Allison's job change!
Okay as if there wasn't enough change in my life already... I'm not going to be teaching fourth grade anymore. There is a "shortage of kids." So I'll be teaching first instead!! I've started moving somethings over to my new room and the special ed. teacher is moving her things into my room.
So I have a job still and I'm at the same school... but I'll be teaching different children (about 3 grade levels lower) I'll have a new schedule for lunch/recess/specials and on a different team. The team will be good because they are very organized and helpful (so I've heard) but I'll miss my old team. :( I was just becoming great friends with Joi Dix (another new 4th grade teacher to Beulah.)
Anyway please keep me in your prayers... I'll be moving and setting up Saturday and most of the week this week!
So I have a job still and I'm at the same school... but I'll be teaching different children (about 3 grade levels lower) I'll have a new schedule for lunch/recess/specials and on a different team. The team will be good because they are very organized and helpful (so I've heard) but I'll miss my old team. :( I was just becoming great friends with Joi Dix (another new 4th grade teacher to Beulah.)
Anyway please keep me in your prayers... I'll be moving and setting up Saturday and most of the week this week!
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