From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: Economic optimism grows, but risks remain from USA Today Four years after the recession officially began in December 2007, economists, businesses and consumers alike have expressed a growing optimism about the recovery in recent weeks. The more confident, if still tempered, outlook is taking shape as the nation seems to be navigating past some big stumbling blocks — such as high gasoline prices — that have impeded growth most of this year. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063