A World of Opportunity

摘要

Choosing the theme of "A World of Opportunity" for the 2009 Cotton International Annual seemed, to many, a stretch considering the recent market volatility, ensuing industry struggles and impending economic standstill. Many industry experts were predisposed to share stories of the lingering cloud over global cotton, entrenched in the precipitate pessimism. But success in business has always required vision and resourcefulness; imagination and ingenuity are necessary ingredients for survival. It was not long after hearing about our theme that the members of the cotton industry began to place greater emphasis on prospects of the future. It was no great surprise, with the historic strength and resilience of this industry, that a multitude of opportunities were revealed.