Al Switzler doesn't exactly think it's the best of times for entrepreneurs these days, with the weak dollar, gas prices soaring and the mortgage crisis ballooning.

BUSINESS EDITORS:@ Here are Canadian Press Business staffing plans as of 4 p.m. ET. Plans may change as circumstances warrant. Queries should be addressed to David Paddon on the business desk at 416-507-2138.

Survey data released today shows that 60 percent of new business owners come from management or executive backgrounds. (PRWeb May 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936294.htm

The American Statistical Association's Section on Quality and Productivity is offering its first web-based training program on April 30 from Noon to 2 pm.

At a recent meeting of the Kaua‘i Business Council, members discussed the challenges they face and what they’re doing to address the slowing economy on Kaua‘i.