11/29/2005

Black Friday appears to be in the Black!

Hello:

Early survey results from the National Retail Foundation suggest a 21.9% increase in total spending this holiday weekend over last year's Thanksgiving holiday weekend to a total of $27.8 billion. The 60 million shoppers who stormed the stores this past Friday, were a 7.9% increase over last year. This can be very positive for the economy if this trend continues throughout the end of the year.

Be on alert for increased computer viruses. Consider contacting your computer software technician/consultant to make sure you have up to date and appropriate antivirus protection.

Terri G. Millson, CIMC President

Ray Dicius, CSA, GEPC LPL Branch Manager