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May 05, 2010

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Coming back? By Gregg Terry Publicity leading up to last month’s Masters golf tournament was a bit slanted toward one of the comeback stories associated with the event. Frankly, that story is pretty sad when you stop to think about a life ...
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April 02, 2010

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We're launching ProPickup magazine next month -- which you'll automatically receive as an Equipment World recipient.

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March 01, 2010

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In celebration of a construction industry that’s working hard to turn itself around this year we’re going to reward one lucky contractor with Equipment World’s 2010 Contractors Dream Package.

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February 01, 2010

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We’re satisfied with “dancing with the one that brung us, doing what we do, and being who we are.

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January 01, 2010

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We realize many Equipment World readers will demand more digitally delivered information as time goes by. In addition, our website offers a one internet stop for industry information.

First Word – December 2009: Whew!

December 01, 2009

The title of this month’s column is meant as a short way to say “this year has been a helluva ride for most of us, good riddance to 2009, and bring on some peace and rest during the holidays!” In a ...
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First Word – November 2009

November 01, 2009

In February, I wrote about the kickoff for Equipment World’s Contractor’s Dream Package – a spectacular assortment of prizes worth nearly $100,000 – that goes to a single winner. That prize package was awarded October 29 to Cathy Lothes, president ...
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First Word – October 2009: Sharpening iron

October 01, 2009

We all understand the importance of a sharp blade in the jobs we perform every day. There’s a remarkable difference in performance and efficiency when a freshly sharpened blade is slicing through grass, carving out a ditch or scraping a ...
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First Word – September 2009

September 01, 2009

Football season is now in full swing and, at least in this part of the country, high school and college games pretty much dominate the weekend...

First Word – August 2009

August 03, 2009

Everyone's worried about our economy, jobs, health care, social security, and wondering when that next bid or order will come in. I've had m...

First Word: A perfect time for planning

May 28, 2009

With the busy summer season winding down, now is a good time to recharge your batteries with a vacation, start on your business plan for next ...

First Word: Beyond the prize

May 28, 2009

When the weather finally starts the transition from oppressive heat to the cool, crisp mornings signaling autumn, it also means the start of f...
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