Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce fills program position

, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
PINELLAS PARK — The business assistance program is facing the chopping block, but the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce has gone ahead and hired a new person to run it anyway.
The new business assistance program specialist, or BAPS, is Jeanne W. Creech, who will move from the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, where she held the same position.
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Pamlico Chamber of Commerce Pres. Arrested for Embezzlement

Published: February 18, 2009
Deputies in Pamlico County say the president of the county Chamber of Commerce was engaging in some risky business.
They arrested 36-year-old David Kitchen Tuesday on embezzlement charges.
Investigators say Kitchen used more than $6,000 of the chamber’s cash and checks to pay his own bills.
They say it all came to light after the chamber’s treasurer got suspicious and conducted an internal audit.
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San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

January 17, 2009 03:38 pm
Adelante - Jan. 18, 2009
By Richard H. Garza
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
I just want to do God's will. And he's allowed me to go to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land! I may not get there with you, but Read the rest of this entry »

December 27, 2008 | , , ,
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Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce fills program position

, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
PINELLAS PARK — The business assistance program is facing the chopping block, but the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce has gone ahead and hired a new person to run it anyway.
The new business assistance program specialist, or BAPS, is Jeanne W. Creech, who will move from the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, where she held the same position.
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Unemployment call lines leaving callers with busy signal, Chamber …

The state of Michigan’s unemployment automated phone call system has been overwhelmed the last month, with many callers getting a busy signal when they call in to report their progress finding employment. Unemployed workers are required to call Michigan’s Automated Response Voice Interactive Network (MARVIN) in order to report their status and receive unemployment benefit checks.
calling for a state probe about why the system is not Read the rest of this entry »

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Sen. Hutchison addresses federal issues at Chamber of Commerce’s …

As the guest speaker for the Chamber of Commerce’s 63rd annual State of the Chamber and Member Showcase, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison addressed changes for several federal issues that would have a great impact on local governments in the future.
“There is nothing more important in a city than its Chamber of Commerce,” Hutchison said. “It’s comprised of both small and big business people, who are all very active people Read the rest of this entry »

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Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce accepting scholarship …

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December 7, 2008 | , , , , ,
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Minot Chamber of Commerce to hold workshop

The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Social Security Administration, will hold a free workshop on Monday at the Grand International Inn to discuss online SSA business services available to area employers as well as general Social Security information for individuals contemplating or nearing retirement.
Open to the public, the workshop will start at 3 p.m. and will feature speaker Howard Kossover, SSA public affairs specialist for North Read the rest of this entry »

December 3, 2008 | , , , ,
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Chamber of Commerce applauds city

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce wishes to write this letter in support of the work being done by the City of Brazil regarding the potential $3 million Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant.
The Chamber believes this initiative is a great step forward toward making positive changes within the community.
The Chamber is hopeful that the Grant will be awarded to the City of Brazil resulting in increased property values and a greater sense of Read the rest of this entry »

November 27, 2008 | , , ,
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Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Backs District 150

The plan for Peoria Central and Woodruff is getting some support from the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber says it's backing the school board for making tough changes for the future.
"It's going to be short–term pain for long–term gain. When it involves parents and students that's also very emotional and we just wanted them to know that we're here to balance the business decision with the emotional decisions." Ritschel said.
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