Quotation 1:
Martin Glodsmith, general manager of the local public radio station, stated the station will host a fun-raising effort to raise $100,000 that will go toward programing. The station spent $130,000 last year, and because cost is rising, they need to raise more money.
Quotation 2:
Marilyn Wall, president of the Wall Tire Co., said the company and employees had a good year with a 20 percent order increase. In addition, they were able to recall employees, who were laid off, and create 20 new jobs.
Quotation 5:
Anita Keller, president of the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, said the chapter keeps trying to make the point that laws against drunk driving are to lenient. Keller has said the legislators did not get the message and are being influenced by money from alcohol companies.
Quotation 6:
Laura Stewart, president of Stewart Advertising Agency, stated the business climate is quite healthy and her company increased its gross revenues by over 20 percent. Stewart said more of their business comes from local business, but some 25 percent is from out-of-town clients.
Please proofread. “Fun-raising”? 4/5.