In July, the tide turned and investments began to return.
Now this investment in research and development is beginning to pay off.
The investments began to pay off in the early 1980's.
Since the 1980s the Foundation's investments began to earn more money than previously.
It was not until the end of the 1870's that investment began to resurface.
Our very small investment began with the trip but did not end there.
However, after 1980, investments in rural projects began to fall.
The Magoons' investment, about $10 million so far, is beginning to pay off.
Within a year, the investments began to pay off in the form of new port traffic to and from Europe.
"Once the government showed its commitment, the private investment began to fall right in," he said.