How did Christina Talarico start what is now a multimillion dollar company with only, “$500 and A Dream?” Watch the short video below to view LIVE footage shot on MSNBC at the Inc. 500/Inc. 5000 Conference in Washington, D.C. September 2008.

This says a lot about how I live my life and who I am.  I want to share my thoughts with you...

Several years ago, at an Athena Award Ceremony, I was asked to share my personal philosophy on success,   I had to  condense my thoughts to one paragraph.

(YIKES, one paragraph, that wasn’t easy!)

Never give up on your dreams despite the obstacles life may send your way. Take risks, set goals and have a plan to stay focused on the positive aspects of life. Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. Never take anything or anyone for granted including the simple joys we are so fortunate to experience in life every day. Always treat others with respect, kindness and compassion. Make it a habit to give back. Be a good listener and truly care about others. What goes around comes around. Never assume. Work hard but play harder. Laugh, love and celebrate life to its fullest each day.

                                           Peace, Christina

Mom. Rebel. "Troublemaker". Art Lover. savvy Job Expert. Author.  dreamer.  Music Freak. 
SERIAL Entrepreneur. Philanthropist.

“She believed she could so she did.”

       Christina has won numerous national awards and accolades for her                professionalism and commitment to giving back:

• (2009) Ranked #969 (2008) Ranked #3328 Recognized by Inc 500/Inc 5000 as “One of the top 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States.”

• (2007) Ranked #3 (2006) Ranked #5 Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce Top 50

• 2003 ATHENA National Award Recipient

• Featured in Entrepreneur’s Business Start Ups & Staff Digest magazines

• 2002 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
  

• 2001/2002 Nominated: Working Woman Magazine Entrepreneurial Excellence Award

• 2000 Berks Women’s Network Beacon Award – Recognizing women who have become an inspiration to all through example, mentoring and achievement.
• 1999 Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal Spotlight Award

• 1999 Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal Top 50 Women in Business in PA

• 1998 Sam Walton Business Leader of the Year – National Award

A reputation you can rely on.

Christina Talarico is an accomplished entrepreneur, someone who asks, "Why not?, rather than "Why should I?" The strong desire to own a business and help others started at a very young age. While her friends were playing with their barbies, Talarico was creating business plans and operating small ventures. At the young age of 17, Chris relocated to the "big city", Philadelphia, with no money and no where to live but a goal to attend college and pursue her dreams. After working two jobs and attending The Art Institute of Philadelphia full time, she graduated with a Degree in Fashion/Business. Once again, not allowing obstacles to stand in her way,

 Talarico worked 5 jobs to save money to start her own staffing company at the age of 26. She now brings more than twenty years of business experience to the operation of her own personnel and recruiting firm; Chris Talarico & Associates, Inc., Employment Services (CTA Inc.).  CTA Inc. was founded in January 1992 with $500 and a young woman’s entrepreneurial instincts. CTA Inc.  evolved into a multimillion dollar  company. CTA had offices in two states, a team of 30 internal employees and over 500 temporaries workers, serving hundreds of companies throughout the United States.

CTA, Inc. and Talarico have received over 11 local and national awards since their inception in 1992. They have a stellar reputation for providing outstanding service to their clientele while staying committed to giving back to a variety of people and organizationsin need.

Christina has been featured in Entrepreneur's Magazine- Business and Start-Ups. Staff Digest, The Eastern PA Business Journal,The Reading Eagle and Times,   Business to Business Magazine,  interviewed on KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) and on MSNBC.

 Now connecting with an even larger audience in need of support during  life's many transitions through her new website: @ Youremployment marketplace.com 

 Helping people worldwide learn how to find a job and bounce back in life.

Chris is currently on the Board of Directors and the Marketing Committee for Berks Economic Partnership.  She also serves on the Penn State Entrepreneurial Advisory Board.  She is a member of The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and an avid supporter of the arts.

A percentage of the profits earned from the sale of her book is donated to The Tipitina's Foundation in New Orleans, Louisianna.