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Updated: Jul 1st, 2009 - 17:31:27
Local News
United Way Announces Pacesetters for Annual Campaign
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| Jeff LaBrozzi, Maintenance Manager at ConAgra Foods kisses a goat for United Way. |
ConAgra Foods, Smith Clinic and TRECA have stepped up to serve as Pacesetters for Marion County's 2009 United Way campaign. Pacesetters are businesses or organizations that begin their internal campaigns early, demonstrating strategies that can be used and the potential for success, thereby “setting the pace” for others. more...
Jul 1, 2009, 17:25
Announcement
Independence Day City Office Hours
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.
Sanitation crews will not work on Friday, July 3rd. Residents who normally have Friday sanitation service are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 6th. Sanitation crews will collect both Friday and Monday’s refuse on Monday, with the possibility that some of Monday’s collection could extend into Tuesday, July 7th. more...
Jun 29, 2009, 11:14
Local News
Only You Can Prevent Cap-and-Trade
“The following article is a letter from Mid-Ohio Energy president & CEO John Metcalf, discussing the potential effects of pending energy bill HR 2454.”
Pending legislation could have a major impact on the affordability and reliability of our country’s energy. Ohioans and individuals in rural areas could be hit especially hard if bill H.R. 2454 is passed in its current form. We would like to encourage individuals to get involved by contacting their legislators and asking them to ensure affordable energy in the future.
Some aspects of the national green movement have been a good thing for Ohio and our nation, but original intent and final result don’t always dovetail. This is the case with a “global warming” bill currently before Congress. It masquerades as a green measure, when in reality it’s a license for Wall Street traders and financial speculators to gain control of energy pricing in America, as well as a source of massive tax revenue for the U.S. government. more...
Jun 16, 2009, 19:08
The Ohio State University at Marion
Register today to improve your supervisory skills
The Alber Enterprise Center at The Ohio State University at Marion will be offering a 21st Century Supervisor training to be held on the campus every Friday, September 4 thru December 18, 2009 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Supervisors will be engaged in topics including Roles, Rules & Responsibilities of the Supervisor, Orientation and Development of Staff, Motivation and Morale, Handling Conflict, Confrontations and Disagreements, Strategies and Tactics to prepare for the Future Demands of the Workplace, Workforce and Customer Expectations. These are just a few of the topics that will be covered during the training sessions.
Dr. Michael Borden, Performance Consultants, is well known for his progressive record of startup training and performance consulting for individual development, team performance and system re-design. He is committed to helping companies develop individual performers and align their teams to achieve key strategic targets.
There is limited seating for this training and to assure your place, please register by August 14, 2009. For more information and to register, call Annette Shuster at 740-725-6325 or e-mail shuster.18@osu.edu
Jun 8, 2009, 13:02
Announcement
APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2009 GRANTS PROGRAM
Basic human needs are the focus of the 2009 Marion Community Foundation grants program. Applications are now available for the nearly $300,000 Marion Community Foundation will award to charitable Marion organizations and projects. Applications are due to the Foundation by July 29.
“In view of the harsh effects of the recent economic crisis on Marion County families, Marion Community Foundation will give preference to grant applicants whose projects address one or more priority areas,” says Foundation president Bradley C. Bebout. The priority areas include: housing assistance, utility bill assistance, job training and employment services, consumer debt and budget counseling, and foreclosure mediation and resolution.
Unique this year is a Staffing Assistance Grant utilizing federal stimulus funds and offered in partnership with Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission. This grant will provide a staff person, who will be “awarded” to one or more local non-profit agencies to assist with program operations.
Seeing the spirit of cooperation at work, Bebout says, “This is a great demonstration of trust on the part of Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission to allow Marion Community Foundation to assist with the selection of this very special grant opportunity.” more...
Jun 7, 2009, 11:07
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