August 2004


In the News

In March 2004, Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke at the CESR grand opening. His message, Spiritual and Economic Self-Reliance, is available online and will appear this September in the fall 2004 Marriott Alumni Magazine.   more

Entrepreneurial Success in the Informal Economic Sector

According to Kristie Seawright, Associate Professor of Business Management at Brigham Young University, entrepreneurs in developing economies have an enormous potential to contribute to the macroeconomic development of their respective countries. The challenge lies in harnessing this latent potential and empowering entrepreneurs with the characteristics they need to succeed.  more

LDS Employment Resource Services

LDS Employment Resource Services (ERS) is dedicated to helping people become self-reliant and independent. The employment program strives to help people in three fundamental areas: employment, self-employment, and education. Employment centers have been established throughout the world to help people find jobs, learn about starting their own business, and identify sources of education.   more