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March 11, 2008 7:19 AM

Announcing the First-Ever "Cartoon Caption Contest"
March 11, 2008

Welcome to DCI's "Cartoon Caption Contest."  Here's how the contest works:

1) Take a close look at the cartoon specially created by cartoon team, George Hughes and Jon Stamell, a creative duo whose cartoon clients have included law firms, publishing companies, wineries and even Ross Perot (leave it up to a cartoonist);

2) Click on the "Comments" section below and post your entry for a caption.  Make sure to include your name and email address;

3) Enter the contest as many times as you like (with as many caption entries as you can come up with).  And feel free to extend the contest to your economic development colleagues across the US and around the globe.  

The contest closes on March 28th at midnight.  George Hughes and Jon Stamell will then select the top five winning captions which will be announced by DCI on Tuesday, April 1st (April Fools Day, of course).  The winners will take home a framed copy of the drawing with their caption.  The cartoon will be signed by George and Jon.

But best of all, you'll own bragging rights as one of the economic development world's most creative individuals.

P.S.  And I’ve been asked to add that if you would like to discuss using cartoons for any kind of promotion or advertising, you can contact Jon at 917-608-1390


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....Arnold's Lemonade conducted a national search and ultimately chose to locate in front of his grandmother's house....

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....if we can't win a life sciences company, this truly is the next best thing....

Jocelyn Beccerril said  
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State and local incentives helped cover the costs of the plastic cups.....

Dwight Riley-Dunn said  
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Stockholder Value Rising

Cathy Pierce said  
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Here we have the author of "How to Sell in a Bear Market"

Julie Clarke said  
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We announce Warren Buffet's latest acquisition.

Bob Goforth said  
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By some miracle of God, Michael Jackson has refinanced his Neverland ranch in time to save it from a public auction that was scheduled for later this month.

mary bethea said  
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Elliot Spitzer!

Chuck Alvey said  
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Of course the economy is down in 459 of 460 communities, but not in our town.

Chuck Alvey said  
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This IS casual Friday in New York City!

Chuck Alvey said  
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Despite his busy schedule, Joe here, a local home builder has come up with a novel idea to fundraise for our economic development authority.

Chuck Alvey said  
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Branding? Branding? Like puckering, branding comes from the external experience.

Chuck Alvey said  
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The housing slow down has caused many mortage brokerages to explore alternative revenue streams.

Mary Bethea said  
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..... we were proud to have done eminent domain on little Jonny's Lemonade stand for the good of the people!

Ean Johnson said  
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entrepreneurs like Lemonade Joe are the foundation of our future economy

David McFadden said  
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"We're here today to announce our latest industry, and it only cost us $1.3 million in incentives"

Walt Sprouse said  
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Bernie's bankruptcy won't keep HIM down!!! His wife brought home some lemons from the store, and well, the REST is HISTORY....

Ken Horseman said  
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Ladies & gentlemen, I am pleased to share with you our first graduating company from our small business incubator

Ronald M Traub said  
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If you really want to sell it.....sell it!

Robert Diaz de Leon said  
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...and my administration is proud to have played such a crucial role in locating this innovative young company to our community!

Mark J James said  
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..and we have Micheal Porter to thank for identifying such a promising cluster for our community!

Mark J James said  
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When confronted with lemons, innovative problem solvers make lemondade.

Sonya Moste said  
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As Mayor, I would like to welcome the newest business to our community. Beyond the initial "one" job, we have used our multiplier program and determined that it will also yield 125 support jobs, 13 new retail establishments and 80 new housing starts. The future for this fair city certainly looks bright and remember......the election is right around the corner.

Steve Warren said  
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I am convinced that the $25 million road improvement incentive necessary to win this project was well spent. We need to keep this vital, high-growth industry from moving offshore and taking these jobs ... uh, I mean this job ... in the U.S.

Tim Nitti said  
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Now, as to our exit strategy...

Gary Bingham said  
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I'd like to announce our new program to help our local mortgage bankers ease back into productive society.

Mike Henderson said  
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As you can see Eliot has been rehabilitated and is ready once again to serve the common good.

bruce ferguson said  
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"Using our new Second Chance program, Governor Spitzer will have an opportunity to rebuild his promising political career."

Allen Hester said  
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Its not what you do, its how you dress that counts

Tucson Roberts said  
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Andy - here is my comment for the cartoon:

Now I would like to announce the government's new recovery plan!

James Renzas said  
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Yesterday we announced the lost of 725 manufacture jobs. Today we're proud to announce our recovery plan.

Tim Chase said  
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Cartoon Captions:

"And, I, your mayor, declare that entrepreneurship is alive and well in..."

or

"Despite the sour news of the recession, we still make lemonade!"

Alan Rindlisbacher said  
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As Mayor of Smallville, I am please to announce our first new business location as a result of our agressive targeted marketing campaign.

Don Chaplain said  
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A lemon of a mutual fund could actually be lemonade. We've discovered that "yellow-collar" jobs can revitalize our economy.

Mary Bethea said  
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“Permitting turnaround took only 6 months…”

Rob Anderson said  
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“We were very lucky to find this shovel ready site…”

Rob Anderson said  
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John took an “old school” approach to the coming recession.

Rob Anderson said  
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“…And the Governor stands ready to support small business.”

Rob Anderson said  
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Bill was okay until the citrus tax was imposed.

Rob Anderson said  
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Joe just put his lawn into the framland preservation program. Great Lemonade and tax breaks. Wow!

Steve Melnick said  
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"I'm happy to announce that our incentives package of one billion dollars cash, has allowed us to recruit the next Bill Gates to our state." Governor...

Tim Monger said  
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Responding to the inevitable shifts in our local economy is critical, and this former executive is but one of the many our Workforce Investment Board has re-trained for a new high-paying career.

Wes Ervin said  
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you... our new Agriculture Subsidy program.

Jason Ford said  
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Any size business can compete with the big boys due to the level playing field provided by the internet.

Kelly Murphy-Redd said  
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Springfield's economic development motto is "No business too small to get huge tax breaks!"

Charlie Mitchell said  
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I now announce my administration's newest plan to attract foreign direct investment...

Charlie Mitchell said  
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The economic impact of this business is conservatively estimated to be $5.6 million.

Roger Diez said  
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The opening of this new business is proof that economic recovery is on the march.

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Look out, Starbucks!

Roger Diez said  
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When life hands you lemons, squirt them in somebody’s eye.

Roger Diez said  
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I'd like to announce the IPO of our first home-grown bio-science business...

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We anticipate recovering the $3.5 million in tax incentives for this business in a very short period.

Roger Diez said  
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Our fast-track permitting process enabled this business to go from initial planning to full operation in merely 27 months.

Roger Diez said  
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Financing the Bear Sterns bailout...

Austin Burke said  
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Financing the Bear Sterns bailout...

Austin Burke said  
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Financing the Bear Sterns bailout...

Austin Burke said  
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Little 5 year old Johnny has gone on strike! His requests to "Management" are...

Julie Clarke said  
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And we WILL finance 100% of your purchase of a glass of lemonade at a low teaser rate...