Vistage in the News

(1/11/12) CEO Survey: "Majority of Ohio Execs have Hiring Plans" Columbus Business First

(1/6/2012) Survey: Chicago's small-biz CEOs see growth ahead Crain's Chicago Business

(1/6/2012) CEO Confidence rising, according to survey NJBiz.com

(1/6/2012) San Diego CEOs Voice Cautious Optimism for 2012 San Diego Business Journal

(1/6/2012) Study: Alabama CEOs Favor Mitt Romney Birmingham Business Journal

(1/6/2012) Survey Shows CEO Confidence up in 4Q Nashville Business Journal

(1/4/2012) More Small Businesses Expect to Hire in 2012: Survey CNBC

(11/12/11) Vistage member "Wilkinson Named Oregon 'Superintendent of Year'" From KTVZ.COM News Sources

(10/18/11) "How One U.S. Firm Found Salvation in China" U.S. News and World Report

(09/28/11) "JITTERS: Small Business Confidence At a Two-Year Low" HuffingtonPost.com

(09/28/11) "Small Business Sinks to Two-Year Low" Inc.com

(09/28/11) "How Do Small-Business CEOs Feel about the Economy?" San Diego Union Tribune (online)

(09/28/11) "Texas CEOs Expect More Sales, Worse Economy" Dallas Business Journal

(09/27/11) "Consumer Morale Stagnates, Home Prices Steady" Reuters

(09/27/11) "Small Business Morale Hits Two-Year Low" Reuters

(09/26/11) VISTAGE MEMBER HOSTS "Factory Field Trip" New York

(07/28/11) "West Valley National Bank promotes [Vistage member] Spencer Anderson to CFO" Phoenix Business Journal

(07/19/11) "CEO Confidence Loses Recent Momentum" Oregon Bend Bulletin

(07/14/11) "NFIB small business sentiment measure falls again" Nashville Business Journal

(07/13/11) "Consumer credit healing, but small-business outlook downbeat" Minneapolis Post

(07/12/11) "Small And Medium-Sized Businesses Pessimistic About Economy: Survey" Huffington Post

(07/12/11) "Small, medium companies turn sour on economy: survey" Reuters

(07/12/11) "Trade gap surges to nearly 3-year high on oil" Reuters

(03/24/11) "Employers Test Economic Waters Before Hiring" International Business Times

(01/11/11) "Vistage: Small Biz CEOs' Optimism Grows" Nashville Business Journal

(01/11/11) "CEO Outlooks Are Sunnier in Twin Cities" Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal

(01/06/11) "Future is Brighter, but Problems Linger" Wall Street Journal

(01/06/11) "Small Business Outlook 2011: Optimism Is On Fire" BNET

(01/06/11) "2011: Happy New Job!" CNN Money

(01/06/11) "Small Business Bosses Hit High Note" Portfolio

(01/06/11) "Small Business CEOs are Bullish on Hiring" MLive.com

(01/06/11) "US Hiring Surges in Dec, Buoys Economic Outlook" Money Control

(01/05/11) "D.C.-area CEOs See Rising Revenue" Washington Business Journal

(01/05/11) "Small Business CEOs in More of a Hiring Mood" Reuters

2011 Press Releases

Jack McGuinness Launches New Vistage Group in Washington D.C.
San Diego, November 7, 2011 – Vistage Chair Jack McGuinness has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Washington D.C.
Peter Lahti Launches New Vistage Group in the Omaha Market
San Diego, October 17, 2011 – Vistage Chair Peter Lahti has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Omaha.
Vistage International Partners with TedxPeachtree as Premier Sponsor for 2011 Conference
The 2011 TEDxPeachtree Conference in Atlanta, GA is a day-long, invitation-only event that brings together thinkers and innovators to spread ideas worth sharing.
Vistage Chair Paul Shoemaker named to the Top 50 Power and Influence List
Paul Shoemaker, Founding President of SVPI, Executive Connector SVP Seattle, and Vistage Chair, was named to NonProfit Times’ Top 50 Power and Influence List for the blending of philanthropy development and capacity building.
Michael Stensaas and Julie Colbrese Launch New Vistage Group in the Chicago Market
San Diego, October 17, 2011 – Vistage Chair Michael Stensaas and Julie Colbrese have recently launched a new Key Executive group in Chicago.
John Nichols Launches New Vistage Group in the Seattle Market
San Diego, September 23, 2011 – Vistage Chair John Nichols has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Seattle. 
Tom Roddel Launches New Vistage Group in the Orange County Market
San Diego, September 19, 2011 – Vistage Chair Tom Roddel has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Orange County. 
Pat Mulligan Launches New Vistage Group in the Austin Market
San Diego, September 17, 2011 – Vistage Chair Pat Mulligan has recently launched a new Trusted Advisor group in Austin.
Tom Morgan Launches New Vistage Group in the Sioux Falls Market
San Diego, September 17, 2011 – Vistage Chair Tom Morgan has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Sioux Falls. 
Chuck Gounaris Launches New Vistage Group in the Pittsburgh Market
San Diego, August 18, 2011 – Vistage Chair Chuck Gounaris has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Pittsburgh. 
Frank Meehan Launches New Vistage Group in the Philadelphia Market
San Diego, August 30, 2011 – Vistage Chair Frank Meehan has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Philadelphia.
Jim Heaton Launches New Vistage Group in the San Diego Market
San Diego, August 30, 2011 – Chair Jim Heaton has recently launched a new Small Business group in San Diego.
Jerry Folz Launches New Vistage Group in the Chicago Market
San Diego, July 27, 2011 – Vistage Chair Jerry Folz has recently launched a new Trusted Advisor group in Chicago.
Brett Pyle Launches New Vistage Group in the Greenville, South Carolina Market
San Diego, July 27, 2011 – Vistage Chair Brett Pyle recently launched a new Trusted Advisor group in Greenville, South Carolina.
Mark Winters Launches New Vistage Group in the Dallas Market
San Diego, June 30, 2011 – Vistage Chair Winters has recently launched a new Trusted Advisor group in Dallas.
Mike Lauesen Launches New Vistage Group in the Chicago Market
San Diego, June 30, 2011 – Vistage Chair Mike Lauesen has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Chicago.
Brian Pallas Launches New Vistage Group in the Orange County Market
San Diego, June 30, 2011 – Vistage Chair Brad Brian Pallas has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Orange County.
Hoop Roche Launches New Vistage Group in the Erie Market
San Diego, June 30, 2011 – Vistage Chair Hoop Roche has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Erie.
David Stry Launches New Vistage Group in the Kansas City Market
San Diego, June 30, 2011 – Vistage Chair David Stry has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Kansas City.
David Zerfoss Launches New Vistage Group in the Charlotte Market
San Diego, June 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair David Zerfoss has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Charlotte.
Brad Greer Launches New Vistage Group in the Portland Market
San Diego, June 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Brad Greer has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Portland, Oregon.
Nina Cherry Launches New Vistage Group in the Honolulu Market
San Diego, June 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Nina Cherry has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in the Honolulu market.
Phil Kessler Launches New Vistage Group in the San Diego Market
San Diego, June 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Phil Kessler has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in San Diego.
Alex Portnoy Launches New Vistage Group in the Minneapolis Market
San Diego, June 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Alex Portnoy has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Minneapolis.
Joni Naugle Launches New Vistage Group in the Reading Market
San Diego, June 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Joni Naugle has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in the Reading Market.
Bobbie Goheen Launches New Vistage Group in the Rochester Market
San Diego, June 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Bobbie Goheen has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Rochester.
Vistage Launches Executive Street Blog
SAN DIEGO, June 7, 2011 – To satisfy the growing appetite for content specific to the needs of small business CEOs and senior executives from around the world, Vistage International has refreshed its Vistage Buzz Blog and created Executive Street.
Growing uncertainties stall small business CEO Confidence according to the latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index
SAN DIEGO, April 5, 2011 – Two-thirds of all CEOs surveyed believe the economy has improved during the past year and half expect further gains during the year ahead.
Rick Schleufer Launches New Vistage Group in the Denver Market
San Diego, March 15, 2011 – Vistage Chair Rick Schleufer has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Denver.
Reid Marsh and Dick Wilson Launch New Vistage Group in the Triad
San Diego, March 1, 2011 – Vistage Chairs Reid Marsh and Dick Wilson recently launched a new Trusted Advisor group in the Triad.
Ken Ackerman Launches New Vistage Group in the Columbus Market
San Diego, February 16, 2011 – Vistage Vistage Chair Ken Ackerman has recently launched a new Key Executive group in the Columbus area.
Mark Winters Launches New Vistage Group in the Dallas Market
San Diego, February 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Mark Winters has recently launched a new Trusted Advisor group in the Dallas area.
Laura Moore Launches New Vistage Group in the North Bay Area
San Diego, February 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Laura Moore has recently launched a new Key Executive group in the North Bay area.
Jeff Hutsell Launches New Vistage Group in the Kansas City Market
San Diego, February 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair Jeff Hutsell has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Kansas City.
David Spann Launches New Vistage Group in the Boise Market
San Diego, February 16, 2011 – Vistage Chair David Spann has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in the Boise area market.
Bob Carrothers Launches New Vistage Group in the Denver Market
San Diego, February 16, 2011 – Vistage International Chair Bob Carrothers has recently launched a new Trusted Advisor group in the Denver area.
SAP & Vistage International Announce Global Strategic Alliance
San Diego, February 10, 2011 – SAP and Vistage International have formed a strategic alliance aimed at providing Vistage members and chairs in the US and throughout the world access to business intelligence and technologies that will help them thrive in the new normal.
Rod Johnson Launches New Vistage Group in the Minneapolis Market
San Diego, February 9, 2011 – Vistage Chair Rod Johnson has just launched a new Chief Executive group in the Minneapolis area.
CEO Confidence Soars to Highest Level in Over 5 Years According to Vistage CEO Confidence Index
SAN DIEGO, January 5, 2011 – Small business CEOs expressed a remarkable resurgence of optimism both in the overall economy and for their own companies.

2010 Press Releases

Vistage International Recognized for Training Excellence
SAN DIEGO, December 10, 2010 - Vistage International is among an elite group of 125 companies acknowledged for its learning and development programs.
Vistage International Announces Winners of 2010 Vistage Member Leadership Awards
SAN DIEGO, November 11, 2010 – At a special awards dinner on November 5th, which served as the culmination of its National Chief Executive Member Conference in San Diego, Vistage International announced the winners of the Vistage Member Leadership Awards.
Vistage Member Wins Chicago Innovation Award.
Lisle, IL , November 1, 2010 -- Lextech Labs’ iRa C3™ video surveillance software received the Chicago Innovation Award in a ceremony at the Goodman Theater in Chicago.
Bill LaRosa Launches New Vistage Group in the Austin Market
San Diego, December 02, 2010 – Vistage International Chair, Bill LaRosa has just launched a new Chief Executive group in the Austin market.
John Beatty Launches New Vistage Group in the Dallas Market
San Diego, November 19, 2010 – Vistage International Chair John Beatty has just launched a new Chief Executive group in the Dallas market.
Dominique Raccah Receives 2010 Woman of Vision Award
CHICAGO, Illinois – August 21, 2010 - The Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP presented Vistage member Dominique Raccah, publisher and CEO of Sourcebooks, Inc., with the 2010 Woman of Vision Award at its fourth annual luncheon for women business leaders.
Cathy Fitzhenry Launches New Vistage Group in Omaha
San Diego, August 18, 2010 – Vistage International Chair, Cathy Fitzhenry has just launched a new Chief Executive group in the Omaha market.
Bob Leonard Launches New Vistage Group in Sonoma
San Diego, July 23, 2010 – Vistage International Chair, Bob Leonard has just launched a new Chief Executive group in Sonoma.