Welcome to the 2nd quarter 2007 edition of the Smart Growth Report from the Childs Company. I hope you find the information here useful in developing plans to meet your business or personal goals. Please contact me if there is anything we can do to facilitate implementing the ideas contained in this report. I would love to help you.

This Quarter:

• 21st Century Leadership
• Don’t Let Volatility Overshadow Positive Fundamentals
• Georgia Economic Indicators: 1st Qrtr. 2007
• Business Partner Profile: McCarty Construction

21st Century Leadership

(Entrepreneur Magazine: 02/2007)

Entrepreneur Magazine explores the skills that today’s business leader needs to be successful. The February 2007 article contrasts today’s successful styles to those of the past. Some of these styles include:

"Top Dog": Peaked in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Barking orders, Conformism, All work/no play, My way or the highway.

Problem: Suppresses creativity and innovation. Many companies led by top dogs floundered in a fast-changing market.

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Don’t Let Volatility Overshadow Positive Fundamentals

Through the first quarter, the S&P was essentially flat, highlighted by a minor correction in late February. Since then, the market has rebounded to record highs. Despite this volatility, we encourage investors to be patient and review certain positive fundamentals.

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For an evaluation of your portfolio and more specific recommendations, contact Matt Childs.

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McCarty Construction, headquartered in Atlanta, has developed a national reputation for its experience and excellence as a general contracting company. The company has the capacity to manage everything from smaller projects to high profile, multi-million dollar construction contracts.

McCarty has developed a particular expertise in the restaurant industry, having overseen the development and construction of hundreds of restaurants for national chains as well as many prototype designs for high-end and highly visible restaurants. Clients have included such well-known operators as ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Café, P.F. Chang’s, and J Alexander’s, Fox Sports Grill, Village Tavern and many others.

David McCarty founded the company. An Atlanta native, David graduated from Georgia Tech and continues to be a very active supporter of the university. Childs Company and Morgan Stanley have served as advisors to David and McCarty Construction.

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McCarty Construction

Business Publications

Business Week
Business 2.0
Business to Business
Entrepreneur
Fast Company
Forbes
Fortune Small Business
Fortune
Harvard Business Review
Inc.
Kiplinger's
Money
Smart Money
Strategy+Business
Sales & Marketing Management
Selling Power

Why Childs Company?

At Childs Company, we possess a commitment to serve and a track record of success. We have a team of experienced professionals that has both operating and financial experience as principals of successful growth companies.

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