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Harry Norman, REALTORS® Welcomes Joi Bostic as New Director of Career Services
Ms. Bostic brings more than 10 years of real estate and leadership experience to her new position. Before joining Harry Norman, she was a pre-license instructor for the Georgia Institute of Real Estate and a corporate trainer for Balancing Life’s Iss...
Gov. Rick Snyder makes initial appointments to Interagency Council on Homelessness
Established by Executive Order 2015-2, Michigan Interagency Council on Homelessness was created as an advisory body within the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to develop, adopt, and update a 10-year plan to end homelessness. The Council is...
Press conference will urge Senate to build on House budget plan, focus on reinvestment
s the North Carolina Senate prepares to release its budget, possibly as early as next week, service providers, parents and issue experts from a variety of organizations will gather to highlight why reinvestment in core public services is critical to th...
Division on Civil Rights, HUD Co-Sponsor Fair Housing Training Seminar
The Division on Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey are co-sponsoring a free, one-day fair housing accessibility seminar this coming Friday, June 12 in Newark
EPA Study Damaging to Administration’s Push for Federal Fracturing Rule
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) issued the following statement in response to the study issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on hydraulic fracturing activities and drinking water resources.
Messer, Pocan Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Support of the Perkins Loan Program
A Perkins Loan is a low-interest loan which helps undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated financial need meet the costs of higher education. Currently, the program is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2015. If Congress does not act...
Western New York Regional Economic Development Council to Hold Consolidated Funding Application Workshops
New York State’s CFA process and how to access up to $750 million in competitive economic development funding from more than 20 programs available through 11 state agencies using one online application.
Press conference to be held to announce start of construction of redeveloped downtown Westport...
The press conference will be held at the Spotted Horse Tavern on Church Lane, followed by a ceremonial groundbreaking across the street once the press conference has concluded. Construction is expected to conclude in early 2017. All members of the medi...
Businesses Receive $246,000 to Invest in Workers’ Skills
Thirty-one of the state’s employers received grants this month totaling $246,807 to train 612 workers. The federally funded NCWorks Incumbent Worker Training Grants are reimbursements awarded twice a year to employers who qualify for financial assis...
Mayor Lee Announces New Investments to Improve Quality of Life in City’s Diverse Neighborhoods
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced a no-cuts budget proposal for San Francisco Public Works that retains crucial funding for resurfacing the City’s roadways and includes additional money for street cleaning, proactive tree care and new public bathrooms
HACP, County Housing Authority Team up to Host Landlord Training Programs
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP), in partnership with the Allegheny County Housing Authority, is pleased to offer a series of training sessions for interested Pittsburgh and Allegheny County rental property owners throughout 2015.
Senate Democratic Conference To Unveil Major Housing Reform Initiatives
Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Housing Committee Ranker, Senator Adriano Espaillat, Senator Liz Krueger, Senator Jose Serrano, Senator Daniel Squadron, and Members of the New York State Senate Democratic Conference
CT REIA June Meeting: If You Think You Know Notes Think Again!
Why the Note Business is the Hottest Topic in Real Estate Today and why the. How To Find The "Hidden Inventory" of Real Estate That No One Else Knows
WCDA Announces the 2015 Mortgage Lender Award Recipients
The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) presented awards to 14 mortgage lenders at the Wyoming Mortgage Lenders Association’s Annual Conference in Sheridan May 6 – 8. The awards went to individual loan originators or mortgage consultants...
Rep. Ellison Statement on GAO Report on CDFI FHLBank Participation
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement today after the Government Accountability Office released a report providing a status update on new authority allowing nondepository community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to join...
Sunrun And Westfield Corporation Launch Interactive Home Solar Shopping Experience
Sunrun, the largest dedicated residential solar company in the U.S., today announced a partnership with the Westfield Corporation to bring interactive stations to malls in New York and California. Beginning this week, Westfield malls will unveil statio...
Non-trade apprentice incentive bill passes Senate
The Rhode Island Senate has passed legislation that seeks to move apprenticeship training beyond typical building trades such as construction and plumbing and into more non-traditional sectors of the workforce and economy, such as manufacturing, inform...
Treasurer Josh Mandel Hosts CPIM Conference in Independence
CPIM provides local government investment officers with continuing education training as they work to safeguard taxpayer dollars. CPIM conferences cover a variety of topics and provide comprehensive financial training that benefits public funds manager...
MERCY HOUSING PROPERTY WINS PRESTIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Mercy Housing and the Providence Foundation are pleased to announce that one of their properties, Bayview Hill Gardens in San Francisco, Calif., has been named the recipient of the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) prestigious Housing Award.
Wolverine Building Group and MIOSHA Partner to Protect Workers During Construction of Student Housing...
The Wolverine Building Group (WBG) and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) signed a formal partnership with the goal of enhanced safety and health, and zero worker injuries during the construction of a new student housing ap...
Mangano Announces Free Workshop For Homebuyers On June 1st
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced a free workshop, “Making Home Buying a Reality,” sponsored by Liberty National Title Agency, Ciao Baby Restaurant & Lounge, the Long Island Housing Partnership and the Nassau County Off...
Maine’s Growing Food Economy & Its Impact on Real Estate
Over 280 industry professionals gathered this week to discuss the commercial real estate implications of Maine’s booming food and beverage economy. Maine has become a culinary destination, known for not just lobster, but beer, coffee, organic produce...
Chicago Real Estate Executive to Speak at MIPIM Japan, the International Real Estate Conference
Noah D. Shlaes., CRE®, Senior Managing Director, Global Corporate Services, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, Chicago, will speak May 21 at MIPIM Japan 2015, Asia’s largest international real estate conference, which is being held in Tokyo. He is represen...
Safe & Secure Building Act Legislation Now the Law
This morning all nine members of Pittsburgh City Council voted the Safe and Secure Building Act into law. The ordinance creates universal training standards for security officers across the city.
MSU’s online master’s degree program for science teachers continues to grow
Nine science teachers from across the U.S. earned online graduate certificates from Montana State University via MSU’s National Teachers Enhancement Network. It is the largest number of science teaching certificates awarded in one semester since the ...
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER ECOSYSTEM PROJECTS TO RECEIVE NYPA FUNDING
The SLRREF was established as part of the New York Power Authority’s relicensing of the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project in 2003. Funding is available to local or state education organizations, tribal education organizations, colleges...
Gov. Beshear Celebrates Governor’s Cup Award in Hazard
Gov. Beshear joined community officials to celebrate Site Selection magazine naming Kentucky the top state for economic development projects per capita last year. Communities like Hazard have worked hard to support economic development through strengt...
CT REIA May Meeting: Success with Tax Lien Certificates & Tax Deeds
Ted Thomas is the best selling author and creator of numerous books and home study courses. Ted's home study course titled "QuickStart - Introduction to Buying Tax Liens and Tax Deeds" is considered the definitive guide and the standard for the industr...
Homebuyer Education Workshop and Resource Day to be Held May 16
Potential homebuyers are invited to attend the Asian-American Homeownership Counseling, Inc.’s (AAHC) Spring Homebuyer Education Workshop and Resource Day on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Springbrook High School, 201 Valleybrook Drive,...
Honor The Resurrection Project for their work with Chicago neighborhoods
In a city as large as Chicago, it can be difficult for communities to find the economic support they need. A lack of access to financial services and limited community development can inhibit the growth of these neighborhoods, but one organization has ...
