Elizabeth

2010, Community News and Information, Community Resources, Family, Green Energy, Minnesota, News, Politics

Burnsville, MN Mayor Elizabeth Kautz Represents U.S. Mayors at EUROCITIES Meeting

No Comments 30 November 2009

U.S. and European Cities Present Joint Appeal on Climate Protection Urging COP 15 to Recognize Cities WASHINGTON, Nov. 30/ V-Newswire/ — Representing mayors in the United States, U.S. Conference of Mayors Vice President Burnsville (MN) Mayor Elizabeth Kautz joined with mayors of the largest cities in Europe to present a mutual appeal to the international community [...]

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detroit

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Community Investments Aim to Spur New Economic Foundation for Detroit

No Comments 30 November 2009

Creative Corridor, Job Training and Public Internet Access Get Boost from Knight Foundation; Renowned Cranbrook Educational Community Establishes Detroit Presence DETROIT, Nov. 30 / V-Newswire/ — In an effort to help create new economies in Detroit, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced recently more than $5 million in grants to strengthen the city’s creative sector, increase [...]

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clunker

2010, Auto, Business, Community News and Information, Community Resources, Family

Consumers Who Cashed In on Clunkers Plan to Cut Back for the Holidays

No Comments 30 November 2009

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 / V-Newswire/ — According to a recent Cars.com survey, many shoppers who took advantage of the government’s Cash for Clunkers program plan to cut back on holiday shopping this year. According to the survey, 63 percent of consumers who purchased a car during or before the program expressed that they would be cutting back [...]

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Congresslynne

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Lynne Torgerson Announces Candidacy for Congress in Minnesota’s 5th CD

No Comments 30 November 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: ltorgerson@visi.com Website: torgersonforcongress.org Lynne Torgerson is the first candidate to file in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. She plans to defeat incumbent Congressman Keith Ellison Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 30 / V-Newswire/ – Lynne Torgerson, a long time Minneapolis resident and attorney announced today her candidacy for the Minnesota 5th Congressional District. The 5th Congressional District is [...]

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SNAP

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Presents $1 Million Contribution to Feeding America in an Effort to Help Connect Low-Income Americans With Federal Nutrition Programs

No Comments 27 November 2009

Gift is the Largest Donation Ever Made in Support of Feeding America’s SNAP (formerly named the Food Stamp Program) Outreach Efforts CHICAGO, Nov. 27 / V-Newswire/ — Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, recently announced a $1 million donation from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support Feeding America’s efforts to connect low-income Americans [...]

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affordable housing

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Affordable Housing in Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont Gets $3.0 Million Infusion

No Comments 26 November 2009

TEN INITIATIVES RECEIVE FUNDING FOR 79 UNITS BOSTON, Nov. 26 / V-Newswire/ — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank) has awarded $3.0 million in the form of grants, loans, and interest-rate subsidies through its Affordable Housing Program (AHP). These funds will be used to finance 79 units of affordable rental and ownership housing [...]

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Business, Community News and Information, Community Resources, Environmental, For Immediate Release, Green Energy, News

i speak earth Unites Citizens Worldwide for Climate Change Action

No Comments 26 November 2009

Social Media Initiative Creates One Voice for Global Online Democracy at United Nations Climate Change Conference Video: ISpeakEarth COPENHAGEN, Nov. 26 / V-Newswire/ — The Copenhagen Climate Council (CCC) today announced a momentous eleventh-hour effort to mobilize the strongest possible public mandate for an ambitious and binding agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP15, [...]

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Workers Choose Flight Over Fight

No Comments 26 November 2009

New survey finds that when it comes to job challenges and career advancement, workers are more likely to leave their companies than talk to managers about what could keep them satisfied PITTSBURGH, Nov. 26 / V-Newswire/ — With unemployment at a record high, organizations are facing a labor lethargy–employees are feeling unsatisfied in their jobs, under [...]

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washingtoncomm

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Washington State Department of Commerce Awards $1.5 Million in Innovation Partnership Zone Grants to Build Regional Economies

No Comments 26 November 2009

Funds go to projects in Bothell, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities and Snohomish County OLYMPIA, Wash., Nov. 26 / V-Newswire/ — The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $1.5 million in grants to Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) in Bothell, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities and Snohomish County. The IPZ program is an economic development model that encourages [...]

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