News Spotlight: Own a Business, Own Your Future

Next Bright Idea is an idea competition for any student enrolled in a higher education institution in the Greater Lansing Region. Students can submit their idea to www.nextbrightidea.com until Sunday, January 24. Starting January 25, the community can vote on which idea is their favorite.

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News Spotlight: New Health Clinic Open on Lansing’s Southside

His Healing Hands Health Center is proud to announce the opening of its walk in clinic at 2025 W. Holmes Rd in Lansing, MI 48910

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News Spotlight: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s 2010 Founders’ Day Program

Epsilon Tau Sigma Chapter, the Lansing graduate chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., invites area residents to attend the Chapter’s annual Founders’ Day program on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 5:00 PM, at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 1001 Dakin.  The theme of the program is Education — The Stabilizing Force for a Better Future, and the keynote speaker will be Robert C. Bobb, Emergency Financial Director of the Detroit public school system.

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Job Seekers: Asset Independence Coalition (AIC)

 AIC Coordinator.  This is the person who works with the Asset Independence Coalition (AIC) members/leadership to help build the wealth of low income residents, educate low and moderate income residents about asset building, as well as, oversee the free VITA income tax preparation sites in the Tri-County area.
 
This is a part-time year-round position that is contractual (meaning you will be responsible for your own taxes).  20 hours per week at $15.00 per hour.  If you are interested, please forward your resume and cover letter to Peggy Vaughn-Payne, NorthWest Initiative, 1012 N. Walnut St., Lansing, MI 48906 or email it to
peggy@nwlansing.org  Deadline to submit resume/cover letter is January 29, 2010 – 4:00 pm.   
 

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter

 Surviving a Broken Heart:  Lisa Mulcrone (far right), her husband, John and her daughter, Hayley visiting New York City.

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    News Briefs 8-26

     Whether you’re already getting Social Security retirement benefits or just beginning to work, Social Security offers a number of services and a wealth of information online at www.socialsecurity.gov.

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    101 Dalmations

    On January 26 – 31, Wharton’s Cobb Great Hall will be howling with laughter that will raise the woof!!! For more information, log on to www.whartoncenter.com or call 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Courtesy photo

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    Dead Latinos

    When does a dead chimp responsible for a hideous attack catapult himself above the life of a dead Mexican anthropologist with over 150 books and articles

    Photo of actor Ricardo Montalban (November 25, 1920 – January 14, 2009)

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    News Spotlight: Smith rejects Bishop’s plan

    Alma Wheeler Smith who is running for governor (D-Salem) criticized Senate Leader Mike Bishop and his Republican colleagues on their proposal calling for a reduction in state worker pay.

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    News Spotlight: February 24 Deadline for Arts Grant Application

    The Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Inc. (ACGL) announces a Wednesday, February 24 deadline for the first and only round of Fiscal Year 2010 Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Minigrant applications.  The ACGL serves as a regional regranting agency for the MCACA for Ingham, Eaton, Clinton and Shiawassee counties.

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