| Red Cross helps parents choose quality child care
In response to a community need that has been highly visible in the news recently, the American Red Cross is offering a new class to help individuals in their search for quality child care. Participants are being sought for the upcoming sessions of the class, Choosing Quality Child Care: How to Be Confident You Make the Right Choice. This course prepares parents with a thorough but practical seven-step plan that takes them through the entire process of selecting a child care provider - identifying options, evaluating facilities and programs, and settling on the best choice f rot their family. While it does not recommend specific child care providers, the program gives parents the knowledge they need to make the right choice. This course was developed by child care experts and experienced American Red Cross Instructors, and has the seal of approval from the American Red Cross National Headquarters.
Lettering Delights Announced Today That the Company is Celebrating ...
Lettering Delights, developer of on-line full-color alphabets and creative delights browser, announced today that the company is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a special give-away of seven items. The company has produced samples of seven crafts that can be easily created using the free items. Orem, Utah (PRWEB) March 14, 2007 -- Lettering Delights, developer of online full-color alphabets and creative delights browser, announced today that the company is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a special give-away of seven items. "We are thrilled to celebrate our seven years in business and would like to thank our Lettering Delights users all over the world who have helped us reach this milestone with this special give-away," stated Doug Larson, founder of Lettering Delights' parent company, Inspire Graphics.
Cashing in on the right write-offs
Sometimes it's worth it to be small. As small-business owners scramble to properly file their tax forms this month, there are some important reminders that may help them save money.
In fact, each year many business owners lose out on potential tax savings because they overlook potential write-offs. "If they're ordinary and necessary, they'll usually be deductible," says Barbara Weltman, the author of J.K. Lasser's Small Business Tax Incentives. "Sometimes you have to spread [the deduction] out, but there are a lot of opportunities."
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Sevilla-Sacasa to Head Bank of America's New Private Wealth ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced that Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa will become president of the company's new Private Wealth Management unit upon completion of the Bank's acquisition of U.S. Trust Corporation in the third quarter of 2007. In her new role, Sevilla- Sacasa will report to Brian Moynihan, president, Bank of America Global Wealth & Investment Management. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050720/CLW086LOGO-b ) Sevilla-Sacasa currently serves as chief executive officer of U.S. Trust, where she recently replaced Peter K. Scaturro. She previously served as president of U.S. Trust. Following the legal closing, Private Wealth Management at Bank of America will deliver comprehensive, relationship-based financial services to wealthy individuals and their families nationwide and in select international markets.
Business Capsules
JOLIET-The Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau has received a Governors Award for the Best Tourism Web site in Illinois and was recognized at the Annual Illinois Governors Conference on Tourism.
Lombard recognized
LOMBARDThe village of Lombard has received a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report.
Arends recognized
OAK BROOKArends, a b-to-b brand marketing agency, has received the Best in Industry award in the Web Marketing Associations 2007 Internet Advertising Competition for Discover the Freedom of Precast, an online experience for architects and engineers.
EMH honored
ELMHURSTElmhurst Memorial Healthcare has been named one of the top performers in a pay-for-performance project that rewards hospitals for delivering higher quality care in five clinical areas.
Embarq opens tech center in Gardner
Embarq Corp. today unveiled a new technology center in Gardner designed to develop and test new equipment and technology. The 13,500-square-foot center replaces a series of smaller labs on Sprint Nextel Corp.'s campus in Overland Park that totaled 8,000 square feet. Sprint Nextel spun off Embarq, its former local division, in May. In a news release, Embarq said new equipment and technologies will be tested at the lab before being deployed in the company's network in 18 states across. Embarq said the lab is dedicated to Bob Pohlabel and Pete Gaughan, two former lab employees, who both died of cancer after more than 50 years of combined service with the company. "New technology holds the promise of better customer services and new products," Jim Hansen, senior vice president of network services, said in a statement.
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