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phoenix: 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 Phoenix Workforce Connection 9801
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phoenix: 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
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phoenix: 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
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phoenix: Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Economic Outlook 2009 - 09/06/08 04:06 PM
Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Economic Outlook 2009Wednesday, September 24 7:30 AM - noon at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Industry experts will reveal the results of economic research and analysis and forecast the future for the Valley’s economy and real estate market at the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Economic Outlook 2009 event, presented by Cox Communications. Questions to be addressed at Economic Outlook include: * Housing, job market, banking, consumer confidence - what is the real economic forecast? * Where is the Greater Phoenix real estate market and the economy headed? * What about the state of our national economy? * What
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phoenix: 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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phoenix: 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
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phoenix: 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
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phoenix: 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
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phoenix: Fourth of July Celebration and MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: ROBERT VAN ARLEN - 06/30/08 11:58 PM
Sorry for the short notice. If you know people in the greater Phoenix area who are out of work and looking, this is a great resource. ... and free lunch to boot (tomorrow.) Scottsdale Job Network Meeting in Phoenix Arizona Tuesday July 1, 2008 Fourth of July Celebration and MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: ROBERT VAN ARLEN MEETINGS IN JULY Tues, July 1, 2008Meeting: 9 AM - 11:30 AMLunch: immediately follows MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: ROBERT VAN ARLENhttp://www.robertvanarlen.com/index.html Robert Van Arlen is an expert in transforming organizational culture through a process called “Focused Synergy.” Born in Honolulu, the former Fortune 500 executive built a reputation during
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phoenix: 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
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phoenix: 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.
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phoenix: Phoenix Real Estate For Canadian Investors - Arizona Acquisition Fund - 06/10/08 11:00 AM
Canadian Investors Buy Undervalued Phoenix Real Estate CBI Group launches Arizona Acquisition Fund to purchase Undervalued Phoenix Real Estate for Canadian Investors. CBI Group, the new face of Keystone Real Estate Investments, has announced the launch of a fund that will allow Canadian investors to profit from the downturn of the Phoenix Arizona housing market. The Arizona Acquisition Fund will raise up to 12.5 million (Cdn) to purchase approximately 175 single-family homes in the Phoenix area over the next 12 months. The Arizona Acquisition Fund is an opportunity for Canadian investors to enhance and diversify their portfolios without the traditional hassles
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phoenix: 10 City Real Estate Report - 06/10/08 10:37 AM
Real Estate Report Shows Housing Prices Down By 0.3% in May with prices falling in 11 of 26 metropolitan markets. National housing inventory continues to rise versus April.National real estate report sees the weakest local real estate trends in Florida, California, Arizona, and Nevada. The Altos 10-City Composite Price Index showed a decline in asking prices of just 0.3% in May. Prices of properties listed for-sale increased in 15 of 26 major markets according to the Real-Time Real Estate Report, jointly published by Altos Research, the premier source for real-time real estate research, and market analysis consultancy Real IQ™.The report examines
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phoenix: Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano announces local toll-free help line for Arizona foreclosure prevention - 06/05/08 01:23 PM
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano announces local toll-free Foreclosure Prevention help line. “MORTGAGE TROUBLE? DON’T DELAY. CALL TODAY.” Governor Janet Napolitano announces local toll-free help line PHOENIX - Governor Janet Napolitano announced today the latest effort in a series of state initiatives to better serve Arizona families facing foreclosure. Homeowners who are either delinquent on their mortgage or face foreclosure now have a new, dedicated 24/7 toll-free help line to reach a local Arizona foreclosure counselor: 1-877-448-1211. “In response to a problem that is increasingly affecting so many Arizona families we are launching this new toll free number in an effort
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phoenix: Bill Austin - Phoenix Real Estate Media - Get LinkedIn - 06/02/08 08:29 PM
I have met a lot of new people here on Active Rain since I started using it actively. Apparently there are large numbers of people on here from the greater Phoenix Area and I actually went to a meeeting recently in Chandler where quite a few of those AR members attended. Thsi group is called the AZ Real Estate Blogging Network and can be found here: AZ Real Estate Blogging Network Those of you who met me there and have not yet connected with me, I can be found online at most of the major social networking sites.
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phoenix: Phoenix Jobs - 05/31/08 11:55 PM
For those of you in the greated Phoenix Arizona Area, if you have clients that are having trouble selling their homes and who are unemployed or underemployed and need help with their job seeking skills, interviewing skills, a quick resume review, negotiating skills or networking opportunities, please let them know about the Scottsdale Job Network. This non-profit group is not restricted to those in the Scottsdale Area and helps job seekers from around the Valley of the Sun. Vision Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is the premier career transition support group in the Valley. Mission Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) provides job transition
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phoenix: Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force - 05/23/08 03:49 PM
Here is some information from the new website for the Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force: The website is located here: Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force The Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force is a Taskforce Helping to Reduce and Prevent Residential Foreclosures in Arizona. OBJECTIVES: • Prevent 4,000 foreclosures in 2008. • National Ad Council ad run 6 times per week in Arizona radio, TV, and print. • Generate 12 press releases and public interest stories. • Coordinate 6 education/outreach town hall meetings. • Establish partnerships with cities and counties to assist with outreach efforts. • 6,000 calls to the HOPE
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phoenix: 3rd Annual Walk for Lupus Now - 05/23/08 02:54 PM
3rd Annual Walk for Lupus Now Saturday, October 25th 2008 3rd Annual Walk for Lupus Now 5k Run and Family Fun Walk Kiwanis Park in Tempe Visit www.lupusarizona.org for More Information Or Call 602.870.7622 Help make it a great day for Lupus Awareness! The purpose of the Walk is to raise the funds necessary to provide services to people with lupus and their families, to provide education to the public, patients and healthcare professionals, to advance the Lupus Foundation of America’s research priorities, and to advocate for people with lupus at the local, state and federal levels Walk for
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phoenix: GOVERNOR UNVEILS NEW PROGRAMS FOR MATURE WORKERS - 05/16/08 05:11 PM
GOVERNOR UNVEILS NEW PROGRAMS FOR MATURE WORKERS PHOENIX – Governor Janet Napolitano unveiled two new programs for older Arizonans who are looking to continue in or return to the workplace, during an address today at the Governor’s Conference on Aging. “The face of aging is changing, and we have to make sure older Arizonans have the supports they need to live with dignity and independence,” Governor Napolitano said. “Part of independence is having work and volunteer opportunities outside of the home. Arizona leads the nation in terms of the opportunities available to mature workers, and I’m excited about two new programs
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phoenix: Face To Face Networking - LinkedIn Live Phoenix - 05/15/08 02:41 PM
On Tuesday night my company sponsored a face to face networking event that happens once a month at various venues around the Greater Phoenix Arizona area. This networking group is called LinkedIn Live and it consists of people who are members of LinkedIn.com who get together offline to meet and get to know each other better and learn about each others' businesses. The event was held at the Pink Taco Restaurant at the Waterfront in Scottsdale Arizona on Tuesday May 13, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. About 100 people attended and I met and talked to about 20 new business
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