The i-am-anti-recession campaign is the right idea at the right time

Philip answers questions and explains how the i-am-anti-recession campaign is a new way for consumers and businesses to interact.

Who is behind i-am-anti-recession.com?

"i-am-anti-recession.com" is a significant leadership step by two businessmen and Suchman Retail Group, a family-owned commercial real estate development and management company that has been a strong presence in South Florida for almost 50 years.

In early 2008, Philip Leitman and Larry Suchman recognized that the economy was likely to falter, and they saw the wisdom in helping more than 100 tenants promote their businesses. Reactions to the comprehensive marketing program made it apparent that the "i-am-anti-recession" campaign is very much needed now. As a result, Philip and Larry are expanding the program to make it available to other businesses and charities.

The campaign utilizes upbeat anti-recession marketing materials at each store, restaurant and business, as well as an interactive website (www.i-am-anti-recession.com) to promote special values and consumer sweepstakes that include exciting prizes to attract customers to participating businesses.

"The addition of this new program will benefit our clients and tenants," said Larry. The company's longstanding market knowledge, expertise and willingness to act are being received tremendously well by tenants. One tenant who viewed the program e-mailed, "Thanks so much for your effort to generate more traffic to your centers. It's comforting to know that we are partners with landlords that have a real sense of what's going on in the retail and restaurant world."

This comprehensive campaign to opt out of the recession is their leading example of taking positive steps to help businesses, consumers and community.

Philip and Larry are opting out of the recession. You should, too!

Who is Philip?

Philip Leitman Philip is a Miami businessman and philanthropist, as well as the Chief Innovator bringing the "i-am-anti-recession.com" campaign to you.

He's not tackling the housing or financial crises, but everything else is fair game. As the CEO of an international import company during a prior recession, he led his company through a successful anti-recession campaign, weathering the financial storm and increasing profits. Now he's using his proven track record to help consumers, businesses, and charities.

Philip has always set big goals and tackled problems head-on. While others talk about what should be done, Philip gets it done. He uses this same enthusiasm and unique style of leadership in his work and philanthropic endeavors, investing his time, effort and resources to keep his business strong and help his community.

When his wife was diagnosed with an illness that was widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed, Philip used his creativity and business expertise to help his wife and others who were suffering like her. He founded NTM Info & Research, a not-for-profit organization which brings patients and medical professionals together to achieve the common goals of education, support, and research funding.

Today, Philip is bringing the same vision and innovative thinking to the "i-am-anti-recession.com" campaign for consumers and businesses alike.

Who is Philip? He's a person with extraordinary drive, vision and commitment to helping people. He wants you to join him in helping the economy and the community.

Philip is opting out of this recession. You should, too!