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$125,000 contest looking for retail business dreamers

$125,000 contest looking for retail business dreamers

Will you be Downtown Sacramento’s next success story?

Calling all passion-filled go getters with big ideas, people who are sparked by opportunity and possibility, we want you to join us Downtown.

Applicants interested in starting a new retail business in Downtown Sacramento can submit their business concept for consideration. The winner will receive an awards package worth approximately $125,000 which includes rent-free up to one year in a Downtown location, startup capital, and business support services.

The application process will run until May 24th and is open to entrepreneurs with a retail oriented business idea, current retailers who want to open a new concept, and those who want to expand or relocate from outside of Sacramento.

For more information and to apply, go to the Downtown Sacramento Partnership - Calling All Dreamers webpage.
 

News10 My Neighborhood to receive award today at Kross Kountry-4-Kids Celebration

News10 My Neighborhood to receive award today at Kross Kountry-4-Kids Celebration

Kross Kountry-4-Kids A Journey-4-Justice Finishes April 14th

A BBQ celebration Sunday hosted by Folsom Harley-Davidson marks the conclusion of a two week cross country and back ride for Kross Kountry-4-Kids A Journey-4-Justice.  The Army Of Angels,the International Child Abuse Prevention Task Force, Folsom HOG and dozens of other groups will be in attendance at the event scheduled from Noon until 3:00 P.M.  The runs accomplishments, reviewing the current call to action over the next year to better protect children and making some major announcements about Kross Kountry-4-Kids 2014. will be covered.

Over 800 Jobs at Sacramento’s HIREvent

Over 800 Jobs at Sacramento’s HIREvent

This free job fair will feature hundreds of exciting job opportunities from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus free expert help with resumes.

For more information, visit JobJournal.com or call 888-THE-JOBS (843-5627).

WHAT:      Sacramento’s HIREvent               

WHERE:   Masonic Temple building, 1123 J Street

WHEN:      Tuesday, April 9, noon – 4pm

Mobile and Online Banking Perks and Tips: Making it Secure

Mobile and Online Banking Perks and Tips: Making it Secure

 

 

  1. Prevent Phishing - Never follow a banking link sent to you in a text message or e-mail unless you requested the link from your bank directly. Also, never send account info via email or text.
  2. WiFi Network “No No” - Never use a public WiFi to access your bank accounts.

 

 

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Jobseekers can Shine at Sacramento’s HIREvent

Jobseekers can Shine at Sacramento’s HIREvent

Spring has sprung in Northern California and for those seeking new jobs or better careers, it’s time to shine.
Sacramento’s HIREvent will put jobseekers face-to-face with dozens of representatives from area organizations with exciting opportunities for new careers to bloom. Both public and private-sector employers are eager to fill rewarding positions in a wide variety of fields.

Sacramento’s HIREvent will be on Tuesday, April 9, from noon to 4 pm at the Masonic Temple building downtown at 1123 J Street.

Jobseekers should dress professionally and be prepared to make valuable connections. For those who’d like to freshen up their resume, employment experts will offer free one-on-one consultations.

This exceptional employment event is sponsored by KCRA 3, KQCA my58, Telemundo 33, Clear Channel and Job Journal. For more information, visit JobJournal.com, or call 888-THE-JOBS (843-5627.

Source: HIREvents

Universal Technical Institute to hold open house March 14 & March 16

Universal Technical Institute to hold open house March 14 & March 16

The Sacramento campus of the Universal Technical Institute, the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, will hold open houses for prospective students on Thursday, March 14, and Saturday, March 16.

The events will provide people considering careers in the automotive, collision repair and diesel technology an opportunity to tour UTI-Sacramento’s 245,000-square-foot campus, located at 4100 Duckhorn Drive, off the Arena Boulevard exit from Interstate 5 in Natomas.

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