Wednesday, October 28, 2009

“Nev. city hosts energy, tech conference next week - WTOP Radio” plus 4 more

“Nev. city hosts energy, tech conference next week - WTOP Radio” plus 4 more

Nev. city hosts energy, tech conference next week - WTOP Radio

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 08:26 AM PDT

SPARKS, Nev. (AP) - More than 500 researchers, federal contractors and venture capitalists are expected in the Reno-Sparks area next week to attend a business, energy and technology conference.

The convention entitled "Re-Energizing America" runs Monday through Thursday at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks. It will include workshops intended to help businesses access more than $2 billion in federal grants and contracts for energy-efficient technologies.

The sponsors and exhibitors include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NASA, the Desert Research Institute, Nevada Commission on Economic Development and the U.S. Departments of Defense, Energy and Homeland Security.


(Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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LAPD chief: Cops shouldn't tag immigrants - Record

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 04:37 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton says his department must stay out of the business of collaring illegal immigrants.

In an opinion piece he wrote for Tuesday's Los Angeles Times, Bratton says the LAPD should continue a three-decade-old policy that prohibits officers from stopping someone solely to determine whether they're in the country illegally.

Bratton says it's harder for police to do their job if witnesses won't come forward because they're afraid of deportation.

Dozens of state and local police agencies around the country have joined a federal program giving officers the powers of federal immigration agents. But the chief says his replacement should focus on community outreach and not community alienation.

Bratton will step down Saturday to join a Virginia-based global security firm.

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Fletcher Starts Medical Business - WCPO

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 08:54 AM PDT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former Gov. Ernie Fletcher has kept a low profile since leaving office two years ago.

The State Journal in Frankfort reports that Fletcher, a physician, recently started a health care business in Cincinnati. Fletcher will serve as the CEO of Alton Healthcare, based in the Blue Ash suburb.

The company will partner with doctors and hospitals to build a "franchise-like" network that includes developing commercial medical real estate.

Fletcher did not respond to several requests by the newspaper for an interview. Former first lady Glenna Fletcher has said the couple is staying out of the spotlight.

Fletcher, a Republican, served one term before he was defeated by Steve Beshear in 2007.

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Information from: The State Journal, http://www.state-journal.com


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Nov. 14 workshop covers how to start a business - Argus Leader

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 09:16 AM PDT

SCORE is hosting a workshop called "How to Really Start your Own Business" on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The workshop will be at the Ramkota Hotel Best Western, 2400 N. Louise Ave.

It will cover cash flow, financial projections, business organizational structure, marketing, basic business plans, what a banker looks for in a business plan and IRS tax advice for small business. There also will be a roundtable discussion by local business owners who will share their experiences.

Cost for the workshop is $40 for the first person, $35 if paid one week in advance, $20 for each additional associate and $20 for students. People should pre-register. For more information call 330-4243.

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Business notes - Smoky Mountain News

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 07:00 AM PDT

Nominations are now being accepted by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce for several annual awards including Citizen of the Year, Civic Club or Community Organization of the Year and Chamber Member of the Year. 828.369.7516 or facc@franklin-chamber.com. Nominations must be received no later than Nov. 13.

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The Princeton Review rated Western Carolina University's College of Business as one of the nation's 301 best business schools at which to earn a master's degree in business administration.

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The Hermitage Assisted Living & Memory Care Community, which has broken ground in Dillsboro, has opened an information office at 73 West Main Street in Sylva.

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A Goodwill Store has opened at 295 West Gate Plaza in Franklin. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.

WestCare Health System has received a $50,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation to replace an aging chilling unit at Harris Regional Hospital. The new system will help reduce energy consumption at the hospital by 15 to 20 percent and will save more than $30,000 annually in energy costs.

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The Aztex BP off Highway U.S. 23/74 in Sylva has become the first gas fueling station in Jackson County to offer biodiesel fuel. All of the biodiesel at the Aztex BP is made in Asheville by Blue Ridge Biofuels.

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The N.C. Commerce Department's Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development won a 2009 Mercury Award for its campaign to promote in-state leisure travel. The award was presented by the U.S. Travel Association's National Council of State Tourism Directors.

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Southwestern Community College will offer a certificate program in Professional Office Management in Franklin beginning Monday, Nov. 2. The program is designed to provide new career opportunities for people looking to better their job prospects and meets on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.

800.447.4091, ext 426.

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The Small Business Center of Haywood Community College will offer a free seminar entitled "Marketing for the Craftsperson & Artist ... Part II", from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at HCC's Student Center Building, first floor.

Call 828.627.4512.

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Meridith Elliott Powell will discuss 10 ways to blend online and traditional marketing to increase business without busting a budget at the Gateway Club at 8 a.m. on Nov. 4. $10 for Haywood Chamber members, $15 for non-members.

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Accupuncturist Donna L. Combs has opened Dragonfly Medicine Acupuncture in Waynesville. Combs' oriental medicine practice incorporates the use of acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na (Asian bodywork therapy), and nutrition. 828.400.1430.

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Angel Medical Center has been named a recipient of The Jackson Group's prestigious Laureate Award for Workplace Excellence. Less than 5 percent of the healthcare organizations The Jackson Group surveys qualify for the Laureate Award for Excellence.

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After a two-year hiatus, an internal medicine physician has returned to Haywood County. Dr. James P. Weaver will have a temporary office at Haywood Women's Medical Center.

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General Surgeon Dr. Olufemi "Femi" Babalola has joined Mountain Valley Surgery, located on the campus of Harris Regional Hospital. He will begin seeing patients this fall when he and his family relocate to the area. 828.586.3976.

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Dr. Silvia Abreu Read, MD, Internal Medicine, will join Angel Primary Care on Nov. 2. Angel Primary Care will host an open house from 4-7 p.m., Oct. 29.

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Wellspring Family Practice will hold an open house 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, to welcome Dr. Christian Moretz and Jamie Ellingwood, P.A.

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Dr. Judson Garbarino has joined Carolina West Sports Medicine. The practice will also expand coverage to hold office hours at WestCare Medical Park of Franklin on Mondays and Swain CountyHospital on Wednesdays.

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Dr. Joel Harrington has joined the Animal Hospital of Waynesville. 828.456.9755

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Dr. Jessica Kent Ange has joined Sylva Family Practice. 828.586.4012.

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