Project HOOD and IDES Back on Track Hiring Event

spinutech, February 6, 2015
CAN TV, Community Highlights, Workforce and Career Development—

Illinois Department of Employment Security for our first annual Bonus On Track Hiring Event.  A job fair with many Chicago land employers conducting on the spot interviews and will offer on the spot hiring. At New Beginnings Church Chicago, 6620 S. King Drive, 10am - 3pm, February 17th. Register today by visiting www.projecthood.org if you are a job seeker or an employer interested in participating. 

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Google Gives $775K to Create Minority Entrepreneurs in Residence at 1871

spinutech, February 6, 2015
Business News, CAN TV, City of Chicago, Community Highlights—

"A minority entrepreneur will get one year at 1871 and $40,000 of seed capital thanks to a donation by Google to Code2040, a non-profit aimed at helping monitories who want to enter the tech field. ""The Entrepreneur-in-Residence program provides another important resource at 1871 to support underserved communities across Chicago,"" added 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman.

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Mariano’s Opens 30th Location in Evergreen Park

spinutech, February 3, 2015
Business News, Community Highlights—

Roundy’s, Inc. (“Roundy’s”) (RNDY), a leading grocer in the Midwest, welcomed customers to its newest Mariano’s location in Evergreen Park, Ill., at 6 a.m. February 3, 2015. Located at 2559 West 95th Street, near the corner of 95th Street and South Maplewood Ave., Mariano’s will offer Evergreen Park and nearby south Chicago neighborhoods fresh, local and exclusive grocery offerings.

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Greater Grand Crossing’s Hot Spot Pilot A Smart Community Move

spinutech, January 29, 2015
City of Chicago, Community Highlights, Government Resources and Services—

February 2015, "Chicago Public Library branches will begin lending Wi-Fi hotspots and devices through Internet to Go in the Brighton Park, Greater Grand Crossing and Douglass branches, officials said. Once tested, the program will expand to at least three more communities. Each pilot location will circulate about 100 hotspot devices and staff in-library experts to teach digital skills."

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