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Jobs Bus stops at libraries
The DeKalb County Jobs Bus will make stops at library branches next week to provide job seekers with a range of career and job-hunting resources. The Mobile Career Center includes 13 computer stat...
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Social for ‘Young Professionals’
Young entrepreneurs and business professionals can network May 30 at a DeKalb Chamber Business After-Hours event at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina in Druid Hills. “Meet the Chamber’s Young Professionals,” pre...
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Georgia’s jobless rate dips to 8.2% in April
Georgia’s unemployment rate dipped to 8.2 percent in April, its lowest rate since December 2008. The national jobless rate is 7.5 percent. The state’s seasonally adjusted rate was down two-tenths o...
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Lawyers offering free debt clinic
A May 21 Consumer Debt Clinic with DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation will offer information and resources to residents struggling with debt. The free session at Decatur Library takes place from 5...
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Hone computer skills at library
Job seekers can get help with their career and employment goals on May 13, 15 and 20 at DeKalb Public Library branches. They can add to or sharpen their computer skills on May 13 at Covington Libra...
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Seminar on new health care act
Small-business owners can attend a seminar on May 21 to learn how new requirements under the Affordable Care Act will affect their business, employees and families. The Affordable Health Care Act S...
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Loans tips for startup businesses
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Entrepreneurs looking for startup capital can get tips on preparing their loan application on May 22 at the first in a three-part series on financing for small businesses. The Small Business Financ...
Easy to grasp marketing basics
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Prospective and current entrepreneurs can learn the basics of marketing through free online courses offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Good marketing, which includes market research...
‘Stonecrest Alive’ tackles development
May 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Business owners, developers and DeKalb government officials will discuss the current economic state of Stonecrest on May 8 at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Lithonia. Panelists for the “Stonecrest...
‘Extra Help’ for mothers on Medicare
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Just in time for Mother’s Day on May 12, moms covered by Medicare can get “Extra Help” with their Medicare prescription drug costs from the Social Security Administration if eligible. Extra Help – ...
Walmart’s charitable giving tops $37 million
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Walmart has provided more than $37 million to charitable organizations in Georgia during the past fiscal year for hunger relief and nutrition, sustainability, career opportunity, and women’s econom...
Grady and Coca-Cola enters drinks partnership
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Coca-Cola is now the official beverage provider to Grady Health System’s hospital and six health centers. Grady Health Foundation, the health system’s fundraising arm, announced the partnership agr...
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