Some people have felt like they?re the only ones in their family with no talent. This is an artistic, beautiful form of self-expression, and that feeds them.

People were turning inward, to home, family and relationships again.

The industry went from nothing in 1995 to $250 million in 1998. In three years it grew into a multi-million dollar business.

We always want to showcase our local talent with local bands and amateur singers, too.

The percentage for Talent is going up and I think that's a very good idea because the girls that have such a wonderful talent have even more chances to win the pageant.

One of the big challenges of family companies is attracting outside talent.