Archive for February 2013
Put Some Wild in Your Life
Volunteer at the Abilene Zoo! The Zoo is looking for individuals 18 years and older to lend their time and talents as a Zoo Education Volunteer. Education Volunteers will interact with the public through informative talks, animal encounters, and educational classes. They can also assist in the care of education animals. Volunteers are required to…
Read MoreDr. Lori, Star of Discovery Channel’s Auction Kings, To Do Appraisals at the Museum of TTU, February 2
LUBBOCK, TX—TheMuseum of Texas Tech University is pleased to announce Dr. Lori,star antiques appraiser from the hit reality TV show Auction Kings onDiscovery Channel will appraise your antiques and collectibles at the Museum ofTexas Tech University in Lubbock on February2, beginning at 1pm. Arrive early since free appraisals are limited as partof Dr. Lori’s presentation.…
Read MoreFrontier Texas
Kim Snyder, Board President for Frontier Texas, looking at a African American display that will be donated to ICAN for the African American Museum. Photo by Alan Copeland
Read MoreFree Tax Preparation Available January 22
Center for Economic Opportunity currently scheduling appointments ABILENE, TX – Free tax preparation atthe West Central Texas Center for Economic Opportunity, 1102 N. 3rd Street, opens for community members January 22. Appointments forthis free service are recommended and may be made by calling the Center forEconomic Opportunity at 672-8980; walk-in clients are welcomed and willbe…
Read MoreWhat Taxpayers Need to Know About Government Pensions
There has been a lot of talk lately about the costs of public employee pensions and whether governments have set aside enough money to make good on their promises. Concerns are real — and growing — about these retirement benefits and what must be done to honor the obligations if enough money is not available…
Read MoreGet Ready…It’s Tax Season: Six Tax Prep Tips!
As you settle down after thebusy holiday season, you will soon face another season…tax season! As a small business owner youneed to understand how taxes are going to affect you and your business. It isimportant that you file properly, avoid audits and claim the right taxdeductions. Entrepreneurs in the SouthCentral Region can find help and…
Read MoreFloyd E Miller Presents: Weekly Economic Update for January 21, 2013
WILL THE DEBT LIMIT BE LIFTED SHORTLY? Friday,House GOP leaders announced a new proposal to authorize a three-month extensionof federal government borrowing authority. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor summed up the plan in four words: “No budget, no pay.” Under the termsof the proposed legislation, members of Congress would end up working for freeif they…
Read MoreSBA Announces Changes to Contracting Program For Women-Owned Small Businesses
WASHINGTON – Women-ownedsmall businesses will have greater access to federal contracting opportunities asa result of changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal ContractProgram. “Thisnew law is a prime example of how the Obama Administration is embracing a moreinclusive view of entrepreneurship, helping…
Read MoreThe 3 P’s of Facebook Marketing
One of my favorite ways to advertise is withFacebook. Facebook has been able to capitalize on its millions of users. That’sright millions. There are many ways to advertise on Facebook, but we will focuson posting, promoting and paid advertisements. Posting is free while promotingand paid advertising are paid. Businesses can advertise on Facebook for free…
Read MoreBIBLICAL MATRIMONY
THE SCENT OF SHOWER FRESH WHITE FLOWERSENTRANCE AS TWO HEARTS JOIN IN A FOREVER CEREMONY FOR THE FINALE BALLAD OF THEIR BEAUTIFUL DANCE, OURLOVE IS A BIBLICAL MATRIMONY. NEVER AGAIN TO BE LONELY IN THIS GOD MADEWORLD OUR PROMISE IS FOREVER TILL DEATH DO USPART PETALS IN COOL REFRESHING WATERS ADD THEMEMORIES OUR LOVE…
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