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San Antonio's Head Start program getting new administrators - San Antonio Business Journal:
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The San Antonio Independenty SchoolDistrict (SAISD), local nonprofit Avance - San Antonio, Edgewoods Independent School District and the Education Servicde Center Region 20 have been chosen by the city to servee as the new program administrators starting in (The contract with Region 20 was stilp under negotiation as of press Prior to these partners bein selected, the Head Starf program had been administered exclusively by for more than 29 yearx — without a bidding The federal Head Start program was launchef in 1964 as an anti-poverty program designesd to address nutrition, health and other issuess of children in poverty and their families.
As Head Start provides programs focused on mental health, nutrition, infant/toddledr care, disabilities, preschool and after-school child care and family as well as job training and professional development, literacy training and substance abuse education. Head Start serves children ages 3to 5. Last the city decided to launch a request for proposao process for potential candidates to oversee the Head Startt program in an effort to reduceadministrativew costs. The move forced PCI to compete for the contrac and put morethan 1,500 jobs on the After failing to make the cut in the bidding process, PCI appealed the city’s decisiomn to the U.S.
Department of Health and Humah Services’ (HHS) regional office in HHS is the federal agency through whicjh funding for the Head Start programe funnels down tothe city. But, in January of this HHS upheldthe city’s decision and PCI was left on the However, PCI also provides services for the city’s Earlh Head Start program, which serves children age 3 and younger. It will continuew in that capacity.
Melody assistant director for the city ofSan Antonio’s departmenty of community initiatives, says bringing on new partners to overser the Head Start program offers it a fresh “It’s a very exciting opportunitu to improve services to children and families in San Antonio ...,” Woosley says. “That was the reasonb we went in this to improve the quality of not just educationh services butfamily services, which is such an important part of Head she adds.
Total annual federal fundingg for the Head Start and Early Head Starrt programs for the city is justover $46 Steve Bassett, chief financial officer if SAISD, says his districft is excited for the opportunity to be a part of the city’es Head Start program, which provides the school district with an opportunityg to increase its student enrollment “We’re going to be adding 1,500 kids. This givesa us the chance to utilizer some of the capacity thatwe have..,” Bassett says. “Oud core business is educating kidsand we’re experte at it.
” After HHS’ decision, the city put togethe r a plan for PCI to stay in its centers and fulfil l the Head Start contract until July 31. PCI operated the Head Start program through91 free-standinh and elementary school locations throughout the city. Some of the free-standingh centers, Woosley says, will remainn open, while others will “We’re still working through all the issuexsand don’t have all the sites Woosley says.
As for PCI employees who servex the HeadStart program, Woosley says the city is holdingt an information fair on March 21 where those soon-to-bed displaced employees will have the opportunityt to find out what positionsd are available through the new partners. “We’re also workin with ... Workforce Solutions Alamo to assist PCI employees in finding other employment,” she says. The city has also contracted with the andAvance - San Antoni to provide family support services, to providd medical services and San Antoniop Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) to providw dental services to Head Start prograkm participants.
The San Antonio Independenty SchoolDistrict (SAISD), local nonprofit Avance - San Antonio, Edgewoods Independent School District and the Education Servicde Center Region 20 have been chosen by the city to servee as the new program administrators starting in (The contract with Region 20 was stilp under negotiation as of press Prior to these partners bein selected, the Head Starf program had been administered exclusively by for more than 29 yearx — without a bidding The federal Head Start program was launchef in 1964 as an anti-poverty program designesd to address nutrition, health and other issuess of children in poverty and their families.
As Head Start provides programs focused on mental health, nutrition, infant/toddledr care, disabilities, preschool and after-school child care and family as well as job training and professional development, literacy training and substance abuse education. Head Start serves children ages 3to 5. Last the city decided to launch a request for proposao process for potential candidates to oversee the Head Startt program in an effort to reduceadministrativew costs. The move forced PCI to compete for the contrac and put morethan 1,500 jobs on the After failing to make the cut in the bidding process, PCI appealed the city’s decisiomn to the U.S.
Department of Health and Humah Services’ (HHS) regional office in HHS is the federal agency through whicjh funding for the Head Start programe funnels down tothe city. But, in January of this HHS upheldthe city’s decision and PCI was left on the However, PCI also provides services for the city’s Earlh Head Start program, which serves children age 3 and younger. It will continuew in that capacity.
Melody assistant director for the city ofSan Antonio’s departmenty of community initiatives, says bringing on new partners to overser the Head Start program offers it a fresh “It’s a very exciting opportunitu to improve services to children and families in San Antonio ...,” Woosley says. “That was the reasonb we went in this to improve the quality of not just educationh services butfamily services, which is such an important part of Head she adds.
Total annual federal fundingg for the Head Start and Early Head Starrt programs for the city is justover $46 Steve Bassett, chief financial officer if SAISD, says his districft is excited for the opportunity to be a part of the city’es Head Start program, which provides the school district with an opportunityg to increase its student enrollment “We’re going to be adding 1,500 kids. This givesa us the chance to utilizer some of the capacity thatwe have..,” Bassett says. “Oud core business is educating kidsand we’re experte at it.
” After HHS’ decision, the city put togethe r a plan for PCI to stay in its centers and fulfil l the Head Start contract until July 31. PCI operated the Head Start program through91 free-standinh and elementary school locations throughout the city. Some of the free-standingh centers, Woosley says, will remainn open, while others will “We’re still working through all the issuexsand don’t have all the sites Woosley says.
As for PCI employees who servex the HeadStart program, Woosley says the city is holdingt an information fair on March 21 where those soon-to-bed displaced employees will have the opportunityt to find out what positionsd are available through the new partners. “We’re also workin with ... Workforce Solutions Alamo to assist PCI employees in finding other employment,” she says. The city has also contracted with the andAvance - San Antoni to provide family support services, to providd medical services and San Antoniop Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) to providw dental services to Head Start prograkm participants.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Reaching out to baby boomers - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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In 20 years, there will be twice as many peopl e over the age of 65 as therrare today, said Matt Thornhill, founded and president of The Boomer a Richmond, Va.-based firm that researches boomer consume habits. Thornhill is one of several speakers who will discusxs marketing to boomers at the Florida Boomeer Lifestyle ConferenceMay 11-12 at the , presentecd by CreativeTampaBay and sponsored by . And then there’ss the emerging consumer class made up of peopled hitting thebig 5-0 that continues to gain relevance with “What I saw was that marketers didn’r know what to do with baby boomerzs who were turning 50,” said Thornhill.
“They weren’f senior citizens, but they weren’t young adults.” For reasonds personal and financial, boomers are often considerinvgan “encore career,” said Dorcas Hardy, principal of , a Washingtonj area public policy firm. People may want to help societhy and enhance theirown well-being, Hardy They also are motivated by the changesw in the economy. With many people extending their there may be a slowdown in the numbef of people moving to said Thornhill. “There are certainly goinv to be moreolder people,” he said.
“Ths question is can we get them to come to Florida and stay in The region must rethink its approachand “gert smarter about planning,” Thornhill said, because the boomer presencer affects not only healthy care, real estate and financial services, but all “Our core, target market is a baby boom said Don Barry, president and CEO of , a Tampa-based manufacturef of personal lamps. “We have configuredc our market plan and producyt campaign aroundbaby boomers.” Barry has found a way to market to and emploh the existing retirement population in the Bay area usingv a “retirement community direcft business model.
” As a market test, the company will enlisy residents of as “ambassadors” to engagw potential customers in a combination of print, Internet and direct selling. A retirement community is a rich opportunity with a perfect markef in a concentration of thousandsof homes, Barry
In 20 years, there will be twice as many peopl e over the age of 65 as therrare today, said Matt Thornhill, founded and president of The Boomer a Richmond, Va.-based firm that researches boomer consume habits. Thornhill is one of several speakers who will discusxs marketing to boomers at the Florida Boomeer Lifestyle ConferenceMay 11-12 at the , presentecd by CreativeTampaBay and sponsored by . And then there’ss the emerging consumer class made up of peopled hitting thebig 5-0 that continues to gain relevance with “What I saw was that marketers didn’r know what to do with baby boomerzs who were turning 50,” said Thornhill.
“They weren’f senior citizens, but they weren’t young adults.” For reasonds personal and financial, boomers are often considerinvgan “encore career,” said Dorcas Hardy, principal of , a Washingtonj area public policy firm. People may want to help societhy and enhance theirown well-being, Hardy They also are motivated by the changesw in the economy. With many people extending their there may be a slowdown in the numbef of people moving to said Thornhill. “There are certainly goinv to be moreolder people,” he said.
“Ths question is can we get them to come to Florida and stay in The region must rethink its approachand “gert smarter about planning,” Thornhill said, because the boomer presencer affects not only healthy care, real estate and financial services, but all “Our core, target market is a baby boom said Don Barry, president and CEO of , a Tampa-based manufacturef of personal lamps. “We have configuredc our market plan and producyt campaign aroundbaby boomers.” Barry has found a way to market to and emploh the existing retirement population in the Bay area usingv a “retirement community direcft business model.
” As a market test, the company will enlisy residents of as “ambassadors” to engagw potential customers in a combination of print, Internet and direct selling. A retirement community is a rich opportunity with a perfect markef in a concentration of thousandsof homes, Barry
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Physical activity cuts risk of prostate cancer death - Food Consumer
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Daily Mail | Physical activity cuts risk of prostate cancer death Food Consumer Vigorous physical activity may help reduce risk of death from prostate cancer, a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests. ... Exercise may reduce prostate cancer risk Exercise may extend life after prostate cancer diagnosis Study shows exercise can lower prostate cancer risk |
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Eagle Days organized to educate participants about state's largest raptor - Salina.com
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Eagle Days organized to educate participants about state's largest raptor Salina.com Participants will meet at in the large assembly room at the Manhattan Fire station, 2000 Denison (the corner of Denison and Kimball) in Manhattan. ... |
Monday, January 3, 2011
Helping Orchid Children Bloom - Babble (blog)
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Babble (blog) | Helping Orchid Children Bloom Babble (blog) Orchid children are in the headlines again, with a Globe and Mail piece on how to help these highly sensitive kids bloom. The orchid child theory holds that ... |
Saturday, January 1, 2011
DOC chief to lead Hispanic bank - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Gilbert Jimenez became director of the Arizona Departmenr of Commerce in 2003 and stepped down inJanuarg 2007. Now he will served as presidentof , at 3033 N. Central Ave. The Hispani c population in Phoenix is accounting for more than 42 percenrt ofthe city's population, according to the latest U.S. Censusa Bureau statistics. "It's a growing market, and one we want to be a part said Jimenez, who for yearws has heard local small-busineses owners and residents criticize the lack of financial institutions with a multiculturaol focus. Hispanic purchasing power in the region is nearly doublingfrom $3.6 billion in 2000 to $6.
4 billiomn in 2006, according to a November 2007 report releaserd by and the of Commerce. The "Datos 2007: Focus on Arizona's Hispanic Market," founx the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in Phoenixc grew three times faster than the national averagew from 1997to 2002. Colonia Bank, a subsidiary of , beganj its $8 million capital campaign this week after receiving approval to organize fromthe . Jimenez will lean on his extensivee contacts in the Valley and onthe bank's directorsz -- including Manny C. founder of the Molina Medisa Group; attorney Ernest Calderon; and retiring executive Armandol B. Flores -- to help raisde startup capital.
The bank is looking to buildd a base of250 investors. The state-chartered Colonia Bank will offer traditionalbanking services, a wealth management division, consulting and financial literacyu initiatives, and small-business lending -- typically less than $1 officials said. Colonia, which means "community" in will have nine staffers when it opena inlate February. It will be the second locap bank to cater toHispanic businesses. opened at 3877 N. Seventn Ave. in June 2006. Harry director of the Arizona Hispanic Chamberof Commerce, said Hispanicsw and other minority groups have been underservedx by financial institutions, but Sonoran and Colonia are changinf that.
Historically, he said, Phoenix banke have not specifically targeted Hispanicsbecause "there weren't people in leadershipo or in executive positionas to start these banks."
Gilbert Jimenez became director of the Arizona Departmenr of Commerce in 2003 and stepped down inJanuarg 2007. Now he will served as presidentof , at 3033 N. Central Ave. The Hispani c population in Phoenix is accounting for more than 42 percenrt ofthe city's population, according to the latest U.S. Censusa Bureau statistics. "It's a growing market, and one we want to be a part said Jimenez, who for yearws has heard local small-busineses owners and residents criticize the lack of financial institutions with a multiculturaol focus. Hispanic purchasing power in the region is nearly doublingfrom $3.6 billion in 2000 to $6.
4 billiomn in 2006, according to a November 2007 report releaserd by and the of Commerce. The "Datos 2007: Focus on Arizona's Hispanic Market," founx the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in Phoenixc grew three times faster than the national averagew from 1997to 2002. Colonia Bank, a subsidiary of , beganj its $8 million capital campaign this week after receiving approval to organize fromthe . Jimenez will lean on his extensivee contacts in the Valley and onthe bank's directorsz -- including Manny C. founder of the Molina Medisa Group; attorney Ernest Calderon; and retiring executive Armandol B. Flores -- to help raisde startup capital.
The bank is looking to buildd a base of250 investors. The state-chartered Colonia Bank will offer traditionalbanking services, a wealth management division, consulting and financial literacyu initiatives, and small-business lending -- typically less than $1 officials said. Colonia, which means "community" in will have nine staffers when it opena inlate February. It will be the second locap bank to cater toHispanic businesses. opened at 3877 N. Seventn Ave. in June 2006. Harry director of the Arizona Hispanic Chamberof Commerce, said Hispanicsw and other minority groups have been underservedx by financial institutions, but Sonoran and Colonia are changinf that.
Historically, he said, Phoenix banke have not specifically targeted Hispanicsbecause "there weren't people in leadershipo or in executive positionas to start these banks."
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