Exclusive: Media Professionals Around the Country Express Their Gratitude

CoverAwards’ Thanksgiving Special

“I’m so grateful and thankful for my health. Without it I would have nothing. I’m also so grateful to have my two young sons and my husband. And lastly I’m thankful for wine. It helps me deal with it all,” says Beth Dunn, an on-air expert for NBC in Atlantic City.

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“I am thankful that our industry (new media) was able to provide a vehicle for our new president’s message of change.”

I look forward to my my 3 month old daughter growing up in a world where our government is Triple Bottom Lined – people, planet + profit,” says B.J. Cook, co-founder, Digital Operative.

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The Editor in Chief of the Graduate Student Organization Press at the University At Albany, Brandon Mendelson, says, “This year I am thankful for the lucky breaks I have received in telling my story with the media. It has been the only bright spot after closing my business in light of the economic situation.”

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Karen Feld, columnist and editorial director, Capital Connections, Washington DC, says, “I’m thankful that I’m cognitively okay following a successful craniotomy to remove a brain tumor last January; and for my toy poodle, Campari, who is always by my side and lovingly expedited my full recovery.”

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Gayle Kesten, chief blogging officer of Small Biz Resource, says, ” With the economy so out of control and losses mounting for everyone, we could all use a day to dwell on what we DO have.

You’ll quickly see they’re the stuff of life that matter most. For me, it’s healthy family and friends, a modest roof over my head, simple meals on the table, and rewarding work that has helped me get to know so many of you Small Biz Resource readers. (Hey, I’m rich!) I thank you for joining me on our exciting, respective small-business journeys. Have a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving.”

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Geri Weis-Corbley, founder and managing editor of The Good News Network, says, “I am thankful that so many people are helping me to disprove the old adage that “Good News doesn’t sell.”

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Teresa Mlawer, Publisher/President Lectorum Publications, says, “During these trying times, I’m hopeful that people will turn to reading a good book to make their world seem a little brighter.  I am so grateful that this year I had the opportunity to realize a life-long dream of bringing books to Spanish-speakers living anywhere in the United States, through our new site, LibreriaLectorum.com.”

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