Broughton Quarterly - Winter 2007 - (Page 4)

larry’s letter E Direct editorial inquiries to Editor@BroughtonQuarterly.com. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without consent from the publisher. Views expressed in Broughton Quarterly do not necessarily reflect views of the publisher or staff. Published four times a year. Electronic and hard copy subscriptions available free of charge limited to one copy per reader at www.BroughtonQuarterly.com Copyright 2007 by Broughton Hospitality Group, Inc. 20241 SW Birch Street, Suite 201 Newport Beach, CA 92660 714.848.2224 www.BroughtonHospitality.com Larry Broughton, President Broughton Hospitality Broughton Quarterly Winter 2008 AIDEM very day, in myriad ways, the decisions made in businesses and boardrooms impact our world—and if you stop a moment to reflect on this modern reality, you’ll realize the staggering weight of the impact. Perhaps it is this sort of reflection that’s brought about the rise of the social entrepreneur. Tenacious and ambitious, social entrepreneurs tackle the day’s major issues, standing up not only to identify faults in the system but to confront them headon, to solve the problems. They’re “rebels with a cause,” committed and quite often obsessed with their mission for change. And along the way, they somehow persuade large portions of society to join their movement. No one better embodies the social entrepreneur than the mega-brand builder Richard Branson, and we’re honored to feature an exclusive interview with the professional rabble-rouser in this issue of BQ. Whether he is speaking about his quest for alternative airline fuels, eco-tourism, or space tourism, Branson articulates his vision with such conviction and humility that he makes most of us believe in his efforts, and in some small way believe in ourselves as global citizens. He is an inspiration. Now that the New Year is upon us, it’s time again to look to the future. For many, that translates into a desire for things better, bigger, more significant— and Broughton Quarterly is no different. We’ve tried to improve the magazine with each issue, and will continue to do so in 2008 and beyond. You’ll notice more “fun” tidbits than usual this time around, but we balance the easy entertainment with in-depth editorial content. Please feel free to drop a line; we’d love to hear what you think. After all, we publish this magazine for you. As I look to the future of Broughton Hospitality Group and this publication, I see no limits. Just ahead, in 2008, I see a year of growth— boundless opportunities to seek “Significance and Distinction”—and I pray the same for you. PUBLISHER Larry Broughton EDITOR Matt Katz LIFESTYLE EDITOR Suzanne Broughton ART DIRECTOR Aaron C. Smith ILLUSTRATORS Kym Balthazar Annie Galvin CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Matt Kettmann Jesse Nash Jennifer Rosen Jim Sichta PHOTOGRAPHERS Michael Gordon Travis McCormick ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Melissa Chiaro Advertising@BroughtonQuarterly.com Deana Linderholm Deana@BroughtonQuarterly.com 714.848.2224 Editorial provided by Arcana Custom Media. ARCANA ARCANA CUSTOM MEDIA http://www.BroughtonQuarterly.com http://www.BroughtonHospitality.com

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Broughton Quarterly - Winter 2007 Contents Contributors Plugged In Notes Calendar 1000Words Destination Wine & Cuisine Introducing Doctor Robot In the Desert Stillness Richard Branson Marketplace Spotlight

Broughton Quarterly - Winter 2007

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