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Retired U.S. Judge Stanley Sporkin and George Jarkesy Talk Jobs Act
Retired U.S. Judge Stanley Sporkin and George Jarkesy Talk Jobs Act
Stanley Sporkin, a former judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and appointed by Ronald Reagan, joins The George Jarkesy Show
Stanley Sporkin, a former judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and appointed by Ronald Reagan, joined The George Jarkesy Show to talk about the JOBS Act and how it will affect small business jobs.
A former Federal Judge, Sporkin received an A.B from Pennsylvania State University in 1953, and an LL.B from Yale Law School in 1957. Judge Sporkin has worked in Washington D.C in private practice and worked for the Securities and Exchange Commission from 1961 to 1981, and from 1981 to 1986 he was general counsel to the Central Intelligence Agency. In 1979 Sporkin was awarded the President’s Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service and is currently a member of the Gavel Consulting Group. The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed into law April 5th, 2012 and essentially will make it easier for startups and small companies to raise funds, especially through crowdfunding. Former
S&W Seed: Feeding the Planet Through Alfalfa and Sweetening it with Stevia
S&W Seed: Feeding the Planet Through Alfalfa and Sweetening it with Stevia
The George Jarkesy Show went live from the Wall Street 1-2-1 Conference and featured Chief Executive Officer and President of S&W Seed Company, Mark Grewal, to talk about growth of the company’s products.
The George Jarkesy Show went live from the Wall Street 1-2-1 Conference and welcomed guest Mark Grewal, the Chief Executive Officer and President ofS&W Seed Company. George inquired about the company’s main seed product, alfalfa to which Grewal replied that the grain is the “4th largest grown crop…that feeds the world.” Jarkesy then touched on the increase in demand for beef that will consequently “drive an increase in need for alfalfa.”
The conversation then moved to an up and coming seed product, stevia, a zero calorie natural sweetener. George stated that he “believes that all Coke products and drinks will be using stevia with in the next 5 years” as the primary sweetener. Grewal replied that S&W Seed is “leading the US in production of the leaf currently” and that the company is “the first large scale commercial operation” producing the sweetener. He also stated that the company has a contract with PureCircle who is the “largest processor of the raw product.” Grewal also commented, “just the diabetic culture will wrap [stevia] up to big levels.” Jarkesy stated that “revenues are up by 480%” and “ earnings per share have increased over 400%” reflecting
George Jarkesy Not “Nerv”ous About AxoGen (AXGN.OB)
George Jarkesy Not “Nerv”ous About AxoGen (AXGN.OB)
The George Jarkesy Show, a nationally syndicated radio program focusing on the intersection of politics and business, welcomed AxoGen co-founder and Vice President to discuss the company’s “perseverance” through a “tough period to get capital.”
The George Jarkesy Show, a nationally syndicated radio program focusing on the intersection of business and politics, welcomed John Engles – the co-founder and vice president of AxoGen on May 5, 2012. The regenerative medical company produces products to facilitate nerve reconstruction and regeneration for people suffering from severe injuries.
In 2011 alone the company grew 61% despite the economic recession. Jarkesy asked Engles about the success despite the difficulty in raising money for the early stages of a biotech company and production of new products. Engles explained that this was due to “deploying more resources out into the field” through more sales and marketing efforts. AxoGen has
George Jarkesy and Kathryn Klaber Discuss the Good Results from a Rocky Future in Oil
George Jarkesy and Kathryn Klaber Discuss the Good Results from a Rocky Future in Oil
The George Jarkesy Show featured Kathryn Klaber, the President of the Marcellus Shale Coalition live from the KPMG Energy Conference in Houston, TX to discuss cost effective and efficient sources of energy.
On May 16, The George Jarkesy Show went live from KPMG’s Energy Conference in Houston, TX. The show welcomed Kathryn Klaber, the President of theMarcellus Shale Coalition to talk about the Shale Gale panel. The Panel discussed shale oil and the outlook for the source of energy in the future.
Jarkesy asked about the panel discussion regarding shale as a “greater source of gas.”