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Philadelphia gets $8.5 million economic boost from community-development conference, event attracts 2,200+ professionals
An $8.5 million boost is coming to the Philadelphia economy when more than 2,200 community development professionals from around the country convene in the city for the NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) Aug. 17-21. The conference is hosted by Neig...
Durham Hosts Landlord Training Workshop August 20
Monthly Workshop to Help Landlords Effectively Manage Properties and Halt Illegal Activity; Pre-Registration Deadline August 17. City of Durham Neighborhood Improvement Services Department, Durham Police Department, Solid Waste Management Department, P...
Lake County Building Services to host workshops regarding building safety and codes
Lake County’s Building Services Division is hosting two public workshops in August seeking to inform builders and contractors about the state’s new building codes. The “Stucco Failure Workshop” will be held from 8-10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 at ...
Jackson County Hosts 16th Annual International Conference
Eitas the Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County welcomes the 16th Annual Gentle Teaching International 2015 Conference attendees and speakers September 9-11, at the Westin Crown Center Hotel. The conference offers ongoing dialogue in a gl...
New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District Special Meeting
New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District Board has called a special meeting to host a public presentation by UNCW Research Professor Dr. Mike Mallin. Dr. Mallin will present on local sources and effects of stormwater run-off pollution, water...
2015 Unclaimed Property Auction Raises $1.5 Million for Public Education
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today announced that the 2015 unclaimed property auction held last Saturday in Jacksonville raised $1.53 million for Florida’s public schools. While entrusted in the state’s care, all unclaimed property funds ar...
THDA launches online homebuyer education class
Starting Saturday, Aug. 1, THDA is expanding its highly effective homebuyer education program to include online classes. Open to anyone in Tennessee, the online class covers the ins and outs of buying a home, from insurance to financing to repairs. R...
Kentucky Heritage Council Strong Towns Conference Sept. 24-25 will explore new approaches to community...
A two-day conference exploring strategies for community growth and development based on 21st-century challenges will take place Sept. 24-25 in downtown Louisville. The Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) Strong Towns Conference is being presented with supp...
THE STATE OF HAWAII AND OKINAWA PREFECTURE REAFFIRM COMMITMENT ON RENEWABLE ENERGY COOPERATION
Hawaii Governor David Ige and Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for Clean and Efficient Energy Development and Deployment during the “Hawaii-Okinawa Energy Innovation Forum,” a historic event held on July 10, 2...
Arizona Using Uniform Mortgage Test; 47 State Agencies Now Using the Test
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced today that the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (the Department) began using the National SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) Test with Uniform State Content on July 15, bringing the...
Renew Financial partners with SolarCity to boost solar for commercial properties
Renew Financial offering PACE financing for thousands of commercial properties as part of major partnership with leading national solar company, making solar affordable for tens of thousands of properties in California. National expansion of plan also...
Delaney Statement on 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26 marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990 after receiving bipartisan support in Congress. Modeled after the Civil Rights Act, the ADA prohibits discrimin...
Cicilline Introduces Equality Act to Prohibit Discrimination Against LGBT Community
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) today announced the introduction of the Equality Act – legislation to extend anti-discrimination protections in public accommodations, housing, employment, federal funding, education, credit, and jury servi...
Housing Authority accepting college housing applications in July, August
The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation will accept applications for fall semester college housing assistance July 27–Aug. 7. “The College Housing Assistance Program is a small but meaningful way the Housing Authority can help students achieve...
Four Water Trails to Explore This Summer
If you’re looking to blaze a new trail this summer, consider hitting the water for something different. Iowa boasts a number of water trails, which offer a unique perspective on Iowa in summer.
Senate Passes Booker Amendment Strengthening Educational Support for Foster Children and Homeless Youth
The Senate has approved a bipartisan amendment sponsored by U.S. Sen. Cory A. Booker (D-N.J.) to provide essential information for teachers, policy makers and community groups to better support our nation’s foster children and homeless youth. Booker
Christie Administration Announces 2015 NJ Governor’s Conference on Housing & Economic Development
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Charles A. Richman today announced that registration is open for the 2015 NJ Governor’s Conference on Housing & Economic Development being held on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, O...
Home buyers seminar Saturday 7/18
Consumer Credit Counseling Service provides consumers in Southwest Alabama with assistance in managing personal finances, both preventive - for those wanting to avoid serious financial problems and rehabilitative - for those who are experiencing financ...
San José Housing 2.0 Symposium to help tackle high cost of housing and encourage...
The San José Department of Housing will host the Housing 2.0 Symposium in 2016 to help develop a better system for creating housing that will address the broad needs of residents, employees and businesses in one of the most expensive housing markets i...
Mayor Garcetti and Youth Policy Institute Announce Major AmeriCorps Grant
Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced that Los Angeles had been awarded three major grants from the federal Corporation for National & Community Service. The grants, totaling $4.4 million, would recruit 119 AmeriCorps members, 94 to be stationed thr...
NYC’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice Wins National Steel Building Award
The John Jay College of Criminal Justice expansion project at City University of New York in Manhattan has earned national recognition in the 2015 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). In honor...
HAWAII CAN ACHIEVE 30% RENEWABLE ENERGY AND REDUCE COSTS BY 2020, STUDY SAYS
Hawaii can cost-effectively achieve and even exceed its 30 percent renewable-energy goal by 2020, according to a new study by the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawaii Manoa and GE Energy Consulting
McMorris Rodgers Joins Esperanza to Empower Hispanic-Americans
This month Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) met with community faith leaders from the group Esperanza to discuss the importance of religious freedom, educational opportunities, and the future of immigration reform. Esperanza, a nationwide fa...
Western Michigan University Receives First New Consumers Energy Meter in Kalamazoo Area
Western Michigan University was the first in the region to receive an upgraded electric meter today as a Consumers Energy program kicked-off for its customers in the Kalamazoo region. The Western View Apartments Clubhouse was the site today of a short ...
CONGRESSMAN BECERRA ANNOUNCES $1.8 MILLION IN FEDERAL JOB TRAINING GRANTS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34) announced that Volunteers of America – Los Angeles (VOALA), People Assisting The Homeless (PATH), and New Directions, Inc. received $1.8 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Labor to help homeless ...
MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL, HIMES ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION IN TRAINING TO WORK AND FACE FORWARD GRANTS...
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) today announced $2.4 million in grant funds awarded to The WorkPlace of Bridgeport, which will be used towards improving opportunities for adults and yo...
AUTH AND CLIFTON LEGISLATION STREAMLINING OVERSIGHT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Republicans Robert Auth and Rob Clifton to consolidate oversight of local governments and discard unnecessary state mandates was approved by the General Assembly today.
Treasurer Josh Mandel Hosts CPIM Conference in Bowling Green
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s office hosted a Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) conference on Thursday for Ohio public funds managers in Bowling Green. CPIM provides local government investment officers with continuing education training...
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Keeps After-School Programs Open All Summer
Recognizing that research has shown low-income students lose more academic skills over summer than their middle-class peers, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing will continue operating its Youth Education Enhancement Program (YEEP) at learning centers at eigh...
EC Real Property Tax Services to Present Tax Foreclosure Seminar
The Erie County Department of Real Property Tax Service has announced it will be holding its annual seminar on how to purchase tax foreclosed properties. The seminar, titled “How to Purchase Tax Foreclosed Properties," will be hosted by the Director...
