WASHINGTON, D.C. — Another alleged independent group has come out with a study of airport financial grants and revealed that they, too, know little about aviation.

The study, released by a “watchdog” group that looks into government spending, says it found “billions of dollars flowing to low priority airports.”

A release from Subsidyscope, an initiative of the Pew Economic Policy Group of the Pew Foundation, which released the study, said between 2005 and 2009, more than $2 billion was granted for more than 3,100 airport projects it called “low priority.”

The group said these airports received priority ratings below the FAA’s threshold for projects consistent with national goals and objectives. The report also cited how the funds are secured from fuel and ticket taxes, adding that the money came mostly from “passengers using large commercial airports.”

When the report was released, FAA officials tried to set the record straight by pointing out that there are many factors that govern grants, such as safety, security, and impact on system capacity.

One example of the organization’s lack of understanding of the value of airports is this statement: “Subsidyscope analysis also reveals that a number of small airports that accommodate as few as one paying passenger each year received significant amounts of federal funding from AIP.” Statements such as these show Subsidyscope officials are under the impression that airports are only for passenger service and never used for air ambulance, fire fighting, business travel, air taxi, and a myriad of other missions.

The obvious lack of understanding of airport financing revealed in the study confirms what people who conduct studies and surveys know: “Tell me what you want to show and I’ll get the research to prove it.”

Ironically, on the day the study was released, general aviation received a boost from Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, who issued a strong proclamation recognizing the important role that aviation plays in Georgia’s economy and for towns and communities across the state.

In little more than 18 months, EAA's "Hints For Homebuilders" aircraft
construction videos have become the most-watched building tips series on
the Internet, as the series has now surpassed 1 million plays.  The
series of more than 100 videos on various areas of aircraft construction
and restoration, features experienced aircraft builders, restorers and
teachers doing hands-on activities that allow viewers to learn the
skills and procedures to use on their own projects.  The videos include
all aspects of aircraft construction using a variety of tools and
materials.  The 'Hints for Homebuilders' online series is exactly the
type of information that aircraft builders and restorers demand.  The
segments supply straightforward, practical tips that can immediately be
used in a person's individual project.  We look forward to adding more
segments to the series in the near future.  The entire series of videos,
produced by EAA Television, is available online at
http://www.eaa.org/video/homebuilders.html.

As an entrepreneur, are you:

• Feeling frustrated?
  
  
• Worried about the current economic climate, and whether you have what it takes to make it?
  
  
• Wondering if you’re playing big enough?
  
  
• Wondering why all the fabulous marketing and selling techniques you’ve been learning from all the right gurus don’t seem to be producing the BIG RESULTS for you that it has for them?
  
  
• Stirred by something deep inside that’s telling you there’s something missing in your life and business

My name is Carolyn Ellis and I’m a coach, award-winning author, and creator of the THRIVE Principles ™ as well as a business owner.

I was attending a marketing event recently and had a realization. I saw so many women standing up to offer their services and declare their dreams, but at this event it became clear to me that internally these women weren’t fully ready to own their brilliance.

I could hear it in their lack of conviction and clarity when they spoke about why someone should do business with them.

I could feel they were not energetically aligned internally with the business and services they wanted to deliver.

They were unconsciously transmitting their own doubts about their self-worth and abilities!

These women keep signing up for the “next greatest” marketing tool or seminar, trying to build a successful business.

But without a solid grounding internally—emotionally and spiritually—you can layer on all the marketing tools and strategies you want and you'll STILL struggle to attract your ideal clients (not to mention attracting clients and customers in general).

Eventually, if these women don’t dig in and get this fixed, they WILL lose their businesses.

Worse, while they're losing their businesses, they're going to be plagued by doubt, low self-confidence, worry, sleepless nights and more. They're going to sink countless hours and thousands of dollars into saving a business that, quite frankly, isn't save-able because they're trying to build something on a flawed and cracked foundation.

And that's not even the worst part of what I'm about to share with you today.

I will be honest with you: the world of business
is changing, right before our eyes.

This sort of unconscious, self-limiting behavior absolutely will not cut it any longer—for three very important reasons.

1) The Shift in Consciousness

There is a shift in consciousness going on that is raising people’s level of awareness.

More than ever before, clients and customers want to work with people who exhibit integrity and authenticity. They are tired of slick marketing techniques – they want to work with people they can trust. People can sense when what you are presenting to the world isn’t in complete alignment with who you are.

Make no mistake: If you are not building your business around WHO YOU AUTHENTICALLY ARE as a person, you will not have what it takes to make it in the new world of business!

2) The Feminine/Masculine Principle

I’m excited by how many amazing and incredible women are becoming conscious entrepreneurs and business owners. (If you found your way to this page, I suspect you are probably one of them.) Women are uniquely positioned to play a key role in the evolution our society is experiencing – by bringing a feminine style of leadership to their businesses, their families and their communities.

These women see their businesses as a vehicle to express their purpose on the planet. They are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. They value connections and relationships. They know that it’s through creating profitable and thriving businesses that we can multiply our impact on the world exponentially.

BUT…..something holds many of these women back—something that women in particular, in embracing the feminine principle in building a business, absolutely MUST overcome in order to be successful: a lack of belief in their true selves.

3) The Law of Attraction

As consciousness shifts and the power of our digital networks increases—in terms of who we do business with, who we know, and how fast we learn about new products and services—the flow of information increases as well.

This means that a lot of the “real world” barriers to gaining new clients are now HISTORY. It’s our “inner game” that becomes more and more important to attracting our ideal clients: the ones who are willing to pay for the unique value we have to offer.

That’s why, if you are not embracing your personal brilliance in building your business today, you are wasting your time with learning savvy marketing and selling techniques. Period!

Author Marianne Williamson so beautifully expressed the challenge many of us face: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.”

At this time in society’s development, the world needs YOUR light and brilliance more than ever before—and as a coach and entrepreneur myself, I want to help you achieve that.

That’s why I decided to create the

Unleash Your Brilliance Summit—

a power-packed, one-of-a-kind teleconference for women entrepreneurs on October 6-8, 2009.

The value of this conference to yourself and your business is huge—but because I know just how VITAL this information is to the growth and survival of so many women entrepreneurs at this time, I’m inviting you to join me on these live calls as my guest.

That’s right – the price of you joining me and my guests on October 6-8 is ABSOLUTELY FREE!