tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9357343089170253112024-03-13T14:05:26.150-07:00Mc Cotter MonitorThe Mc Cotter MonitorAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-39874614084122258532011-06-01T08:07:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.344-07:00Job Opportunity for College StudentsClerical & Administrative Support Position for the V.A. Medical Center Memphis through their Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). This is a full time position. $22,851 - $27,990 per year. <strong><br />Extended until June 3rd!</strong><br /><br /><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br />Currently enrolled students<br />Minimum GPA 2.0<br />Official college transcripts required before placement<br />Desire to work with Americas veterans<br /><br /><strong>Benefits:</strong><br />Relevant work experience<br />Flexible work schedule around academic schedule<br />Eligible for annual & sick leave<br /><strong><br />Requirements:</strong><br />Must pass the pre-employment physical requirements<br />Background/ ceference checks required<br />Direct deposit required<br /><br /><br /><strong>Mail Your Resume to:</strong><br />Anthwon Cooper<br />V.A. Medical Center<br />1030 Jefferson Avenue<br />Memphis, TN 38104Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-51611479998961664722011-05-19T09:30:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.375-07:00R. Kelly Love Letter TourR. Kelly Presents the Love Letter Tour at the Desoto Civic Center. This show will feature Keysha Cole and Marsha Ambrosius. Tickets are on sale now and available at all ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and the Desoto Civic Center Box Office.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-15011145323751619502011-05-19T09:29:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.388-07:00The 2011 Sisterhood ShowcaseThe 2011 Sisterhood Showcase takes place June 4th & 5th at the Cook Convention Center.Tickets are $15 in Advance and on sale at SCHNUCKS. $20 Day of Show*Day of Show tickets on sale at Memphis Cook Convention Center only! Children 6 and under free!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-60560281084485092162011-05-19T09:28:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.423-07:002011 Block Party for PeaceThe Block Party for Peace is an event that was created to promote peace, empowerment, and opportunity within and surrounding the communities of Memphis, Tennessee. The Block Party for Peace makes available opportunities in employment, education, health. We provide quality family entertainment as an attraction to the residents and citizens of Memphis and surrounding communities. for more info go to www.blockpartyforpeace.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-88550905224371366852011-04-18T09:23:00.001-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.473-07:00CITY OF MEMPHIS PRESENTS THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIESThe City of Memphis Office of Contract Compliance presents the Business Development Workshop series taking place on April 28th at Blockers Soul Food Restaurant located at 3624 Austin Peay #4 in the Raleigh Oaks Plaza from 6 until 7:30pm. This event is free to the public. To reserve your seat, please call 901.636.6210.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-11083530707710388952011-04-18T09:23:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.439-07:00TMSDC PRESENTS THE IMPACT AWARDSThe Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council presents the Impact Awards on April 21st at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel. Awards given will be Corporation of the Year, Minority Supplier of the Year and Impact of the Year. For more information or to download a brochure, please visit http://www.tmsdc.net/downloads/IA_invite2011.pdfAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-75941681009101088742011-01-25T05:46:00.000-08:002015-07-23T01:36:53.499-07:00January Membership Meeting ResheduledThe Black Business Association Monthly Membership Meeting will be rescheduled on this Thursday January 27th at 6:00pm at 555 Beale Street. Refreshments will be served. Contact Myron Mays for more information at (901)526-9300 or myron@myronmays.com.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-63871027595774654302011-01-18T08:59:00.000-08:002015-07-23T01:36:53.533-07:00BBA Celebrates 25 years of the BENNY AwardsThe Black Business Association of Memphis is celebrating the 25th year of the Annual Benny Awards. This year, the awards dinner will be held on Thursday February 10, 2011at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis 3700 Central Avenue. Mr. David A. Hinson will deliver the keynote address. Hinson heads up the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. <br /><br />Prior to joining the MBDA, Hinson, who is a St. Louis native was president and CEO of Wealth Management Network, a financial advisory boutique and has held a number of senior level and mid level management positions with such companies as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley & Company and JP Morgan Chase. Individual tickets are $100 each and $1000 for a table of ten. For more information on the 25th Annual Benny Awards, you may contact the Black Business Association of Memphis at (901) 526-9300 or by visiting the Website at www.bbamemphis.com.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-43655281428089148582011-01-06T14:32:00.000-08:002015-07-23T01:36:53.549-07:00Turner Construction Management TrainingJump-start your new year with an exciting and interactive learning experience! <br /><br />Turner Construction Company, in cooperation with the Mid-South Minority Business Council and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will present a three-week accelerated Construction Management Training (CMT) program focused on Estimating and Purchasing, Project Cost Accounting and Operations & Safety. All classes are facilitated by Turner's professional staff and will include tools and templates that you can incorporate into your business.<br /><br />These courses provide more intensive instruction and delve more into the course topics than previous CMT sessions. If you've previously attended CMT, send your key personnel who manage these areas. As Ben Franklin said, "an investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."<br /><br />As a general contractor, subcontractor or vendor serving the construction industry this is a valuable training opportunity designed to help you excel.<br /><br />Register for one course for $50 or all three for a discounted rate of $125! The MMBC registration fee includes course materials, meals and parking. To register, click here to download the registration form and return to Yolanda Dillard by Friday, January 7, 2011.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-71748152974045277292010-11-12T08:08:00.000-08:002015-07-23T01:36:53.583-07:00Shelby County Schools Bid Due November 23, 2010Shelby County Schools is recieving bids for Communications Devices. The public opening for this bid will be not later than 11:00am on Tuesday November 23. Please visit their website for details. http://purchasing.scsk12.orgAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-52296728392301043402010-11-12T08:06:00.000-08:002015-07-23T01:36:53.596-07:00MMBC Presents The Robert R. Church Awards<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Cl_3Y_ZNI-s/TN1mUI0wLkI/AAAAAAAABSE/KdmtBXFN0v4/s1600/rrc.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Cl_3Y_ZNI-s/TN1mUI0wLkI/AAAAAAAABSE/KdmtBXFN0v4/s320/rrc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538695612887739970" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-9683895751613037642010-10-06T11:03:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.630-07:00Shelby County Schools BidShelby County Schools will receive bids for Teaching Supplies (Non-Paper). There will be a public opening of this bid not later than 2:00 P.M., Central Time, Wednesday, October 20 2010, Conference Room, Purchasing Department, Building C, 2800 Grays Creek Drive, Arlington, Tennessee 38002. View the bid here: <a href="http://purchasing.scsk12.org/Bids/Sep/FY110010.pdf">http://purchasing.scsk12.org/Bids/Sep/FY110010.pdf</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-27508918317175396682010-09-16T08:34:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.644-07:00Diversity Procurement Opportunity Webinar<span style="color:#ffffff;">A Diversity Procurement Opportunity Webinar sponsored by the Committee on House Administration (CHA) takes place on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 9.00am to 2.00pm.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">This webinar will explain how to qualify for small and minority business contract lists and provide information on how to navigate the Federal contracting and bidding processes. <br /><br /><strong>The presenters are:</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Mr. Lawrence Toperoff, </span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Procurement Management Office of the Chief of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">U.S. House of Representatives.<br /><br />Mr. Thaddeus D. Hammond<br />Business Development Specialist<br />U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)<br /><br />Ms. Shaunta Johnson<br />Director Small Business Utilization Center<br />General Services Administration (GSA)<br /><br />Mr. David Ferguson<br />Representative <br />Architect of the Capitol </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">In order to participate, please visit the CHA website at </span><a href="http://www.house.gov/cao-opp/cha-webinar.shtml" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ffffff;">http://www.house.gov/cao-opp/cha-webinar.shtml</span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"> . Simply click the “Diversity Procurement Webinar” banner located in the upper right-hand corner. Businesses can also access information about the session prior to September 22nd. It is not necessary to register for this Webinar. If you have any questions or problems logging on to the session, please call Janice Crump at the Committee at (202) 225-2061.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-34848490128627996592010-08-31T07:32:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.678-07:00Fred Jones Gets Brass Note!The latest inductee into the Beale Street Brass Note Walk of Fame is Fred Jones, Jr., longtime concert promoter and founder of the Southern Heritage Classic. The note for Jones will be unveiled on Friday, September 10, at 5:00 pm in front of the Historic Daisy Theater at 329 Beale Street.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-39175299997640269242010-08-17T09:23:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.692-07:00BBA MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING THIS THURSDAY<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Building Your Relationships & Your Business With Integrity-Based Communications</span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">AUGUST 19, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family: Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">555 BEALE STREET</span></span></b></st1:address></st1:street><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family: Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">, 6PM<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Join us for our August membership as we welcome Shelly Page Baur, author of the book Integrity-Based Communications. Ms. Baur has extensive experience in leadership, corporate marketing, field sales, communications training & development. She will also speak on the following six behaviors:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Tell your truth, quicker & faster<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Ask for what you want<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Ask questions<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Pay attention<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Keep your agreements<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Be accountable</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-51665929117041278832010-05-21T07:04:00.000-07:002015-07-23T01:36:53.726-07:00City of Memphis DDI Speaker Series<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBlV188GOsmve2tXw8rfgw21VR_kIzYQ0sEsa7asGyD83SA-ZdnY3OBK41andeK6JQBdzilFJu2tiqk6yYXHyYEjKwMMZgY11MWGRbOcJvgPu0AgiqHTZANn0bTAopM0PZvz3TWpCU4Ps/s1600/newsletter+info.gif"><img style="float:left; 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background-attachment: scroll;" id="lw_1270238834_6">Boston</span></span></b></span></st1:city></st1:place><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:14pt;" > Consulting Group</span></b></span><b></b><strong><span style=";font-family:";font-size:14pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><em><b><span style=";font-family:";" >(Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 7:30 am)</span></b></em></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /><em><b><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></em></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><em><b><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong><u><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:18pt;" >EDF Seminars</span></u></strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >CEO/Presidents Roundtable</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Strategic Fits At Work:</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Optimizing Community Assets</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >The Tipping Point:</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Attaining Equilibrium in the </span></strong><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><span id="lw_1270238834_7">Marketplace</span></span></b></span><em><b><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></em></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><em><b><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></em></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><em><b><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Innovative Growth Strategies II:</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Where Innovation and <st1:place st="on">Opportunity</st1:place> Intersect</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >2GMBE:</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Bridging </span></strong><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><span style="cursor: pointer; 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MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:16;color:#ffffff;">Congressman Steve Cohen</span></b></p><?xml:namespace prefix = u1 /><u1:p></u1:p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><b><span style="text-shadow: auto;font-family:Arial;font-size:16;" ><span style="color:#ffffff;">Federal Procurement Fair<u1:p></u1:p></span></span></b><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:16;">Monday</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:14;">, March 29, 2010<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:14;">9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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If you are new to the federal contracting process and want to know the basics on how to do business with the federal government, this fair will add clarity to the process. Vendors ready to apply for government contracts will be given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with procurement officials who will share specific information about their procurement needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size:18;color:red;">Please RSVP on the GSA Website:<u1:p></u1:p></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size:18;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-size:13;"><a href="http://email06.secureserver.net/www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do?viewType=DETAIL&eventId=5880&occurId=2832" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;">www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do?viewType=DETAIL&eventId=5880&occurId=2832</span></a><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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Email Myron Mays at <a href="mailto:myron@myronmays.com">myron@myronmays.com</a> to have a ballot emailed back to you. Just put "Benny Ballot" in the subject line!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252349257788616207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935734308917025311.post-13904703390640596022010-01-26T09:31:00.000-08:002015-07-23T01:36:53.927-07:00Spirit of Memphis Pep Rally<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Spirit of Memphis is a Pep Rally for the City of <?xml:namespace prefix = u2 /><u2:city st="on"><u2:place st="on"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Memphis</u2:place></u2:City></st1:City></st1:place> that will turn the tide of the self-esteem of our citizens. The Pep Rally events and movements will help citizens become ambassadors and fall in love with their City again. </span></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Join us for our kickoff event and information session!<?xml:namespace prefix = u1 /><u1:p></u1:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; FONT-SIZE: 20pt">January 29, 2010<u1:p></u1:p></span><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></strong></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">1:00- 3:00 PM<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></strong></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; 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COLOR: #88191c; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HOME HEALTH CARE?</span></b></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; COLOR: #88191c; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Let us help!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; COLOR: #88191c; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; COLOR: #88191c; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Services Offered</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; COLOR: #595959; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" id="ctrl-48439457" align="left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; COLOR: #595959; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; 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