arizona: Phoenix Workforce Connection Volunteer Fair - 06/16/09 12:24 PM
Phoenix Workforce Connection Join us at our Volunteer Fair where you can meet with organizations such as AZ Humane Society; the AZ Children’s Hospital; Sun Sounds; Catholic Social Services; Phoenix Youth at Risk; State of AZ; City of Phoenix and more. Help others while you help yourself! Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary Aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please contact 602-262-6776 or City TTY Relay / 602-534-5500 as early as possible to coordinate needed arrangements.
• Network with those who share your interests • Enhance marketability and skills • Keep your resumé active
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arizona: Arizona Mortgage Foreclosure and Loan Modification Scams - 05/14/09 11:26 AM
Arizona Mortgage Foreclosure and Loan Modification Scams Arizona State Attorney General Terry Goddard talking about foreclosure and loan modification scam artists operating by cold calling homeowners. This video was taken at the May 13 meeting of the Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force all hands meeting. At that same meeting, the Arizona Foreclosure Information Workbook was announced and copies were distributed.
Consumers at risk of foreclosure are encouraged to do their homework before contacting lenders and servicers. The Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force has developed an easy to understand workbook to guide families through different options and scenarios in order to prepare … (0 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Resale Transactions Jump in February - 03/13/09 08:34 PM
Phoenix Resale Transactions Jump in February
Foreclosure activity makes up bulk of resale transactions in greater Phoenix area MESA, Ariz. - February 2009 resale activity experienced an upsurge of 8,510 resale homes recorded sold, while there were 6,960 recorded sales in January and 4,675 sales for a year ago. However, foreclosure activity in February 2009 represented 51 percent (4,295 transactions), while there were 4,215 traditional market transactions.
Foreclosure transactions represent home owners losing their property to successful individual bidders or the lender of record. For February 2008, there were 1,985 sales in foreclosure or 42 percent on the month’s recordings.
For February … (3 comments)
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arizona: Free Income Tax Preparation - 01/26/09 01:04 AM
Free Income Tax Preparation Free Tax Preparation Sites Phoenix Arizona — Community Information & Referral’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Tax Assistance Hotline is available through April 15th This special Hotline, in cooperation with the IRS, provides information on locations where low and moderate income individuals and families can go to have their tax forms prepared free of charge. Volunteers at the sites are trained by the IRS and at certain locations, can file your taxes electronically, also free of charge. Call (602) 263-8856 or 1-(800) 352-3792 outside Maricopa County or visit our website at http://www.cir.org/ for details. 2008 EITC/Tax Assistance … (1 comments)
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arizona: Evening Networking Event Scottsdale Job Network - 11/22/08 02:23 PM
Evening Networking Event Scottsdale Job Network Evening Networking Event Evening Networking: November 24, 2008 7 PM-9 PM Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing job transition training, personal connections, access to resources and moral support for job seekers through a Valley-wide network of passionate volunteers.
SJN meets on the first and third TUESDAY mornings, from 9:00-11:30 AM at space offered by our neighbor:
Temple Chai 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032
NEXT EVENT
Evening Networking: November 24, 2008 7 PM-9 PM
Finding a Great Job through the Phoenix Business Journal
In this challenging economy, people … (0 comments)
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arizona: Creating Leads and Networking - 10/19/08 03:18 PM
SJN Curriculum: Creating Leads, Networking Scottsdale Job Network MeetingScottsdale Jobs NetworkJoin us Tuesday October 21, 2008 – 9:00 am - 11:30 am for "Creating Leads, Networking"
Join us for NETWORKING at 9 AM and then for the fourth in a series of six programs developed for the SJN Curriculum on the Job Search Process, "Creating Leads, Networking."
“I called a friend of mine, John, and asked him if there was an opening at his company. He said he wasn’t sure, but didn’t think so. I also called three other friends and told them I was looking for work. I asked them that if … (0 comments)
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arizona: Bison Homes Bison Museum - 10/18/08 01:30 PM
Anyone else planning to attend the Bison Homes Bison Museum one year anniversary party and celebration today in North Scottsdale?
Here is some information in case you had no idea that was going on. Bison Homes is a specialty Home Builder in Arizona.
Bison Homes Bison Museum
I am going to try to get there today as well as heading over to the Sustainable Living Expo on Market Street in DC Ranch Corner of Thompson Peak Pkwy and Pima
Thank you,
Bill Austin
Bison Western Museum to Celebrate 1st Anniversary SCOTTSDALE, Arizona - The Bison Western Museum will … (0 comments)
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arizona: Home Builder Taylor Morrison - 08/28/08 03:20 PM
Home Builder Taylor Morrison
Home builder Taylor Morrison has shifted its North American headquarters westward, moving its base of operations from Florida to Arizona.
The home builder relocated its corporate offices to Scottsdale, Arizona., at the end of July to better align the company’s headquarters with its strongest home building markets, said Taylor Morrison President and Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Palmer.
“We see our relocation to Arizona as being beneficial for Taylor Morrison as a whole,” Palmer said. “Our biggest markets are located in the western United States and they will provide significant growth for the company in years to come.”
Taylor … (4 comments)
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arizona: Charlevoix Homes Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - 08/23/08 04:33 PM
Scottsdale Arizona home builder Charlevoix Homes (Copperleaf Communities) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and company founder Michael Roberts has filed for personal bankruptcy in the wake of the declining housing market.Charlevoix was planning and building communities in Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler and other Greater Phoenix Arizona area locations.Investors, lenders and contractors are likely to get only a small portion of what they are owed.
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arizona: John McCain for President 2008 - 07/10/08 02:16 PM
This is destined to be among the most popular articles on wordpress.com tomorrow, or at least in the top ten or so. Some sort of silly cat photo will probably be first. John McCain for President 2008 The link above will have the latest version and news but the current version as of now is below.
John McCain for President 2008 I heard on the radio on 550 KFYI in Phoenix Arizona that there is a spreading phenomenon, at least in the greater Phoenix Arizona area. According to a caller to the JD Hayworth Show, there are many people who feel they … (2 comments)
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arizona: The lenders need to wake up. - 07/10/08 10:45 AM
The lenders need to wake up.
Typical lenders have no idea what they have to do and how quickly they have to do it in order to keep people in their homes. They are not giving people options. We hear all the time about people who are told "We can't even talk to you about your 50% payment increase unless you are behind on your payments.
Foreclosure counselors are still having trouble getting lenders to agree to anything reasonable.
I believe that in 2007 in Arizona, there were about 70,000 foreclosures.
In 2008 that number is expected to jump much higher.
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arizona: Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon - 07/10/08 12:29 AM
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon Named “Best Mayor in North America” Every two years City Mayors presnts an award for the world’s most outstanding mayor. City Mayors is an international network of professionals working to promote strong and prosperous cities, and is headquartered in London. Phoenix Arizona Mayor Phil Gordon, following months of online, worldwide voting, has emerged as the “Best Mayor in North America” and is one of only 11 finalists in contention to be named “Best Mayor in the World.”
The World Mayor project says that it " …seeks out mayors who have the vision, passion and … (8 comments)
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arizona: Community Information & Referral Board of Directors Elects New Officers - 07/08/08 04:44 PM
Phoenix Arizona - Community Information & Referral (CIR), a local non-profit, recently elected officers for its 2008-2009. The new officers are:
Chair, Bill Austin, Vice President of Business Development, Arizona High Tech Talent Partnership
Vice-Chair, Jerry Mendoza, Low Income Assistance Program Manager, Arizona Public Service
Treasurer, Blossom Aung, Program Business Manager, General Dynamics,
Shelley Detwiller Digiacomo, Attorney, Osborn Maledon.
Art Brooks, President/CEO, Arizona Broadcasters Association was recently elected to the board.
Community Information & Referral (CIR) provides FREE 24-hour Help Hotline services to Arizona residents. Trained Information & Referral Specialists respond to calls from people who need help finding help, assess … (6 comments)
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arizona: More Scottsdale Job Network Videos - 07/06/08 10:17 PM
I had no idea. When I went to look up the code to embed the Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) video from jobing.com here in a blog post, I saw that there were actually now three videos about SJN. They have done a great job of capturing the essence of what we do for the community and for job seekers. SJN INFO
Scottsdale Job Network is a great resource for anyone looking to improve their leverage as a job seeker. "Phoenix is the absolute largest small town in America" The Spirit of the SJN
Are you "in job transistion?" Get to know … (0 comments)
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arizona: Tempe Town Lake July 4th Festival - 07/01/08 01:57 AM
Tempe Town Lake July 4th Festival Bands Tuning Up to Play at the State’s Biggest and Best Independence Day Festival
TEMPE, Arizona - Some of the best local bands in Arizona are getting ready to entertain a big crowd this year at the 57th Annual CBS5 Tempe Town Lake July 4th Festival, presented by TruWest Credit Union and produced by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe. Live music will kick-off in the afternoon with the smoothest singers performing at the biggest Independence Day celebration in the state.
“We have some amazingly talented performers and bands in Arizona and it’s always fun to … (4 comments)
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arizona: Arizona Independents Week - 06/26/08 11:57 PM
Independents Week
Governor Napolitano Declares "Independents Week" Governor Janet Napolitano has proclaimed June 30-July 6 to be “Independents Week” for Arizona. The proclamation coincides with Local First Arizona’s annual celebration of the independently owned, local businesses that are the backbone of a strong economy.
For the next week during Independents Week support local businesses, restaurants and people that help grow our community. Give to your local charity. Eat out and make a difference. Get out there and makes choices that will put Arizona on the map. Like water in the desert, it will keep us alive during this crazy time. Look … (0 comments)
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arizona: Arizona Housing Trust Fund at Risk - 06/25/08 10:44 AM
The Arizona House budget is recommending a $30 million sweep for the Arizona Housing Trust Fund (HTF), including $3.1 million from program funds, which would eliminate HTF for 2009 and slash Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) staff.
What is worse, is that they want to change the funding source from the current % from unclaimed funds to a legislative appropriation, which makes the HTF vulnerable every single year.
Action:
Call or email the House and Senate leadership and remind them that now is not the time to cripple Arizona's housing industry further. Call or email the Governor's office and ask … (1 comments)
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arizona: Bill Austin on Social Media - 06/23/08 08:47 PM
Bill Austin presenting Social Media at the third Arizona Real Estate Blogger Network Meetup. This video is approximately 50 minutes long and will give you a general overview of what Social Media is and how to apply it to your Real Estate Business. Bill Austin on Social Media from phoenixrealestatelive on Vimeo. … (3 comments)
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arizona: Arizona Real Esate Bloggers Network - 06/20/08 06:05 PM
What a tremendous turnout for the Arizona Real Estate Bloggers Network meeting this morning.
If you check out Christoph Schweiger on twitter you should find some photos and tweats about the goings on.
Steve Belt and Mike Jones and Jay Thompson and Shelli Bates and Bill Austin (that's me.) all gave classes on various topics related to real estate and blogging. My presentation was on Social Media and Social Networking and Why?
If you are in the greater Phoenix Arizona area and want to learn more about Blogging as a marketing strategy for real estate, I would strongly encourage you to … (4 comments)
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arizona: Laureen Leston - John Hall & Associates Named Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year - 06/16/08 11:44 PM
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