Sam and Jim discuss the most recent Tatum Partners Survey, which indicates more positive attitudes than negative about the future of the economy. They also talk about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the long-term economy. <br></["br"]>

Rich and Jim begin their visit talking about the global warming debate with regard to the increase in hurricane activity of late. They move on to talk about the progress being make with developing the constitution in Iraq, and whether Rich thinks Iraq is moving in the right direction toward a democratic form of self-government. (He does.)

Grace-Marie talks with Jim about new research that shows the introduction of Health Savings Accounts as a new form of health insurance, has been very successful. They go on to talk about how HSAs are good for small businesses.

Greg helps Jim wrap up his visit at the ACCE conference and talks about the upcoming 2006 event in Cleveland.

Dick welcomes jim to St. Louis as they discuss some of the best practices the St. Louis Chamber is conducting to support small business and grow teh economy here.

Kara and Jim discuss some of the best practices that has helped to grow the chamber membership to almost 7,000 members.

Chris welcomes Jim to the annual ACCE conference. They talk about the education of chamber executives and the roll of chamber executives in the growth of Amercian small busiensses.

The governor and Jim talk about the value of free trade by discussing the recently passed CAFTA (Central America Free Trade Agreement). They go on to talk about the war on terrorism.

Jonathan has just returned from two months working with the European Union patent organization in Brussels to help them develop a system that is productive and effective for producers of intellectual property. Since most intellectual property is created by small busienss, Jonathan's efforts are important to us.

Grace-Marie joins Jim to talk about some of the current health care legislation that's being considered in Congress, for example the ability to purchase individual insurance policies across state lines.