With Azimuth Branding all but shuttered at this point I felt it was a good time to update you all on the progress with my latest project Stigmare-TM. Our first round of funding is going very well, all though a bit slower than I would like. In addition to some private equity money we've found a local community development fund as well. All though I am surprised that there are not more job creation programs out there.
One of the most instrumental members of our team is my long time friend Rizwan Quraishi. Riz and I have known each other since my automotive days. We both worked at the same dealership. Riz is a graduate of Washington State University with a background in Economics, Mathematics and Statistics. He is currently employed by Pacific Coast Feather, the US's leading producer of bedding, as their hospitality division Lead Demand Analyst.
This experience has allowed Riz to analyze large retail and hospitality businesses and implement stock solutions based on their sales needs. In January 2009 Riz was recognized by American Hotel Registrar (the US's largest hospitality distributor) for his analytical skills by moving from 92% to 99.8% delivery efficiency rate for a $14 million sales year.
Riz has put in countless hours of sweat equity for us and will serve as our CIO and Staff Economist. He is a good friend who has stood behind me through the trials and tribulations of business ownership. He has served as that supportive ear when things stalled and I grew frustrated at a perceived lack of progress. He is 100% committed to Stigmare's vision and I look forward to rewarding his loyalty and dedication.
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