Message From OPEESA Member Stan Crader About His Latest Novel

Attached is a copy of the cover of my latest novel.  The Longest Year features a fantastic cover. The art work on the cover is worth the price of the book. And all proceeds from book sales are being donated to www.resurrectinglives.org, so there’s no way you can lose with the purchase of 2013’s best novel depicting the year leading up to one’s driver’s test.

If you’re one of those digital people, then a great deal awaits you at Amazon or Barnes & Noble. The eBook version of The Longest Year is now available for only $2.99. And it’s now possible to purchase an eBook and send as a gift. What will they think of next?

The Longest Year begins while the band of boys anguish in those final days before the driver’s test and then follows them along during their adventures on the open road. The story has no political or religious agenda, just a simple nostalgic journey for the reader. 

It’s a story that will be good for the soul and the proceeds help our veterans.

Cheers,

Stan Crader – www.stancrader.com

GE Capital Offers New Quarterly Research Paper on OPE Equipment Industry

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb 27, 2012 -- GE Capital, Americas has launched a new quarterly Industry Research Update for the lawn, golf and turf equipment industries in advance of two important industry events, the Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association (OPEESA) Annual Meeting taking place Feb. 26-29 in Phoenix, and the Golf Industry Show (GIS) taking place Feb. 29-March 1 in Las Vegas.

GE Capital will be actively participating at both events. Additionally, OPEESA attendees are invited to hear Micki Turner, a human resources director with GE Capital, speak about ownership succession planning on Monday, Feb. 27, 10:15 AM-noon. That will be followed by a panel discussion with industry leaders.

The initial research report shows that the outlook for these industries is increasingly positive. "From a macro point of view, general economic and consumer indicators are steadily improving, though from weak levels," said Serena Tse, a senior vice president and industry research manager with GE Capital. "Due to the mild winter weather in the Northeast, inventory turns have accelerated and financing volume is growing."

The full Lawn, Golf & Turf Equipment Industry Research Update is available here: 

http://www.gelending.com/CDF/DealerExclusiveNewsletter_02-20/docs/Golf_Turf_Update_1Q12.pdf            

         

GE Capital, Americas provides inventory and retail financing that allows lawn, golf and turf dealers to stock, market and sell a wide variety of equipment and related products from manufacturers. Inventory financing, also known as floorplan financing, is an important element of a successful manufacturer-dealer business model. In addition, GE Capital's turn-key financing program helps get equipment into consumers' hands and offers dealers robust online account management tools.