According to CNN, the economy added an anemic 120,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate barely wavered.  The impact of the economy on the upcoming Presidential campaign is primed to be a challenge for the present administration.  Voters may take into consideration the unemployment rate on Election Day, and yet this metric is questionable with regard to whether it is indicative of economic growth or not.

WWSG recently celebrated its two-year anniversary with a packed house at our inaugural client appreciation/open house event in our spacious new global headquarters in Old Town Alexandria.  Sheila Bair, Carly Fiorina, Ben Sasse and Eleanor Clift were just a few of the exclusive and VIP speakers who joined the celebration, engaging guests in conversation as delicious food and drink were enjoyed by all.

Forbes magazine recently published its annual World's 100 Most Powerful Women list, a ranking that spans countries, industries and spheres of influence. After ceding the top spot to Michelle Obama last year after a four-year reign, Germany's Angela Merkel again returns to the number one position for 2011. However, there are some definite surprises in this year's list including a number of fresh faces, savvy up-and-comers as well as some notable drop-offs.