This is where the private companies have stepped in.

"We had hoped that more companies would step forward and pick up the flag," he said.

He then warned off his company not to step on the anthills.

That's why large companies often fall and small companies step in.

"That can all be fixed if the company would step up and try to take care of its employees."

He said the feeling that some American company should "step up and be counted" was among his reasons for attempting the purchase.

But the company stepped in and said no. "You're doing fine with your one little moneymaker."

Two companies have stepped forward with plans to develop senior housing on the land.

Some companies have stepped in to try to solve the problem - and make some money at the same time.

I want a company to step up and deliver.