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High Speed Rail Rally on Monday

Wanted to make everyone aware of a Rally in Downtown Tampa on Monday.   Tampa Heights Civic Assocation

Channel 10 News Spotlight on Seminole Heights

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•Seminole Heights•
Promote your business,
organization or event to
the entire Tampa Bay area
Spread the word about all that Seminole Heights
has to offer and celebrate Seminole Heights with
friends, neighbors and a TV audience
—
Segments of the broadcast will be shown throughout
the day on Channel 10 News. Don’t miss out on this
fantastic opportunity to showcase Seminole Heights.
If you are a business or organization and would like to
participate in our market-style displays, please email:
bgoshboard@gmail.com or call: 813.398.0797.
There is no charge to participate.
If you are a neighbor who would like to celebrate and
share your love of Seminole Heights with Tampa
Bay viewers, simply come to the Garden Center at
5:00 a.m. on February 23.
Channel 10 News Spotlight on
Seminole Heights
Garden Center
5:00 – 7:00 a.m.
A historic community moving forward
Neighbors, businesses, and non-profits from all corners of Seminole Heights are invited to share the
treasures and spirit of our neighborhood with Tampa Bay TV viewers

"Mind over Fat Matters"

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

“MIND OVER FAT MATTERS” Come join Dr. Lavinia Rodriguez, author of “Mind Over Fat Matters: Conquering Psychological Barriers to Weight Management” for a discussion on weight management. Dr. Rodriguez is an expert on food and weight problems. She will discuss how to maneuver through the tons of dieting information thrown your way on a daily basis and will give insight to increase your chances of weight loss success.                                                                Funding for this program is provided by Friends of the Seminole Heights Library                                                                                                 The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, or the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc. who do not endorse the presenter(s).   Cosponsored by: Friends of the Seminole Heights Library

Seminole Heights Branch Library Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries

Feb 22, 2011 Tuesday  6:00PM

Lights On Tampa 2011

This Saturday night in Downtown Tampa at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park - Lights on Tampa 2011.  Bring blankets to sit on & wine to sip.  Saturday, February 19 · 5:30pm - 8:30pm    www.lightsontampa.org/

Free Tax Preparation Offered Through Hillsborough County's Prosperity Campaign

Hillsborough County News

February 8, 2011

 

Free Tax Preparation Offered Through Hillsborough County’s Prosperity Campaign

 

Free tax preparation is available to those who earned less than $50,000 in 2010. Prosperity Campaign IRS-certified preparers and trained volunteers are available at convenient sites throughout Hillsborough County to help residents complete the paperwork and electronically file their tax returns. In addition, residents will be assisted in applying for the earned income tax credit, child tax credit, and other tax credits for which they are eligible. This year, qualified taxpayers can receive up to $5,666 in earned income tax credit.

 

The Prosperity Campaign of Hillsborough County represents a coalition of public, private and non-profit partners working together toward the shared goal of helping our county's most financially vulnerable families succeed. Hillsborough County and the United Way of Tampa Bay engage in outreach efforts to promote the earned income tax credit and other valuable tax benefits, provide free tax filing services through multiple locations, and offer financial education and coaching to empower families to better understand their options when it comes to spending, saving and borrowing. The goal is to help families build assets, use credit wisely, and ultimately achieve financial stability.

 

Open sites at Hillsborough County facilities include:

 

 

• North Tampa

 

University Community Resource Center

13605 North 22^nd St. in Tampa

Monday-Thursday: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.         

Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.           

 

Jimmie B. Keel Library                                                  

2902 West Bearss Ave. in Tampa

Thursdays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Fridays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

 

• East Tampa and Ybor City

 

Children’s Board                                                                             

1002 East Palm Ave. in Tampa

Wednesdays: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

2^nd and 4^th Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 

Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center                                                                              

3402 North 22nd St. in Tampa

Monday - Thursday: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.       

Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

• West Tampa and Town ‘N Country

 

West Tampa Neighborhood Service Center       

2103 North Rome Ave. in Tampa

Monday-Thursday: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

Town ‘N Country Family Support and Resource Center

7520 West Waters Ave., #8 in Tampa

Tuesdays: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.                            

Fridays: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 

• Brandon, Plant City, Ruskin, South Tampa

 

Brandon Family Support and Resource Center                  

1277 Kingsway Rd. in Brandon

Mondays: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thursdays: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

1^st and 3^rd Saturdays of the month: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

Plant City Neighborhood Service Center                                             

307 N. Michigan Ave. in Plant City

Monday - Thursday: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

South Shore Community Center                                              

201 14th Avenue S.E. in Ruskin

Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

78^th Street Library                                                                           

7625 Palm River Road in Tampa

Wednesdays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Fridays: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

2^nd and Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

 

More tax preparation sites are now open. For information on other locations call 2-1-1 or visit www.unitedwaytampabay.org/freetaxhelp .

Folk Art Program

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Seminole Heights Branch Library

Tuesday February 15

6 PM

Meet and greet self taught Folk Artist Ruby C. Williams.
She will talk about her unique art work and how she
got started. Her work is well known in the Florida area
and has received many acknowledgments and awards.
Funding for this program provided by the Friends of the Seminole Heights Library

Position Opening

Seedco Account Manager  Financing, UMBSC (Ref# 11-02)

 About Seedco:

 Seedco is a $60+ million national nonprofit organization that works with local partners to create economic opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers, workers and neighborhood entrepreneurs. Seedco uses practical, effective strategies to address the challenges confronting individuals who are struggling to leave poverty and achieve economic progress. Working on these issues for more than two decades, Seedco is a leader in implementing innovative, multi-partner initiatives that foster financial advancement and security. Please visit www.seedco.org <http://www.seedco.org/>  for more information.

 Position Overview

 The Financing Account Manager at the Upper Manhattan Business Solutions Center (UMBSC) will serve as a relationship manager and primary point of contact between the business customers in need of access to capital and the UMBSC. Specifically, the Account Manager - Financing will be responsible for identifying entrepreneurs in low to moderate income communities who are in need of financing assistance and providing them services that lead to the successful achievement of a loan. The position requires experience with providing direct small business assistance, as well as in depth knowledge of small business lending, financial analysis and credit analysis.

 Responsibilities:

 Business Services

          Assist businesses in obtaining financing by identifying the appropriate lender(s) for the businesss need and preparing loan packages (developing, gathering and reviewing financial documents, preparing loan applications, reviewing business plans, etc.);

          Develop relationships with banks, credit unions, alternative lenders, credit building organizations and community development organizations that can provide complementary services to UMBSC customers that need a loan;

          Conduct courses in financial management and access to financing in order to better prepare customers to receive services and/or manage their loan;

          Obtain approximately 50 loan awards a year for low to moderate income customers; and

          Participate in financing service working groups with other Account Managers - Financing from UMBSC across the city in order to identify best practices, improve efficiencies and overcome obstacles to achieving outcomes.

 Marketing and Sales

          Market the UMBSC its services to new and existing business customers through direct business outreach activities;

          Leverage partners as referral sources for financing customers who require loan packaging assistance;

          Acquire a sufficient volume of new customers with a need for UMBSC financing services to ensure the centers quarterly and annual goals can be achieved; and

         Develop targeted sales strategies to acquire customers in low to moderate income areas with goals for customer acquisition, measure the success of those strategies on an ongoing basis, and adjust course as needed in order to ensure that sales targets are being achieved.

 Work Management

          Create and maintain complete records of customer accounts, including detailed content on sales and service delivery activities completed and full profile information for the business customer, in the systems CRM database;

          Respond to all customer inquiries in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with quality assurance best practices and Center standards;

          Attend trainings and mentoring sessions as provided by UMBSC in order to enhance financing skills; and

          Provide feedback to team members, the Center Director, and SBS on an ongoing basis in order to improve the systems ability to achieve outcomes and provide high-quality financing services.

 Qualifications:

          Extensive experience in small business lending;

          Strong understanding of small business lending policies and practices including developing and reviewing financial statements, loan packaging and loan underwriting;

          Understanding of commercial banking regulations, operations and credit practices;

          Proven track record in acquiring and retaining business customers;

          Demonstrated knowledge of small business assistance and business support programs in New York City a plus;

          Experience using customer relationship management tools or other database systems in order to track and manage services and outcomes;

          Ability to manage towards goals in order to ensure the successful achievement of those goals by specific deadlines;

          Ability to work effectively under pressure in both a team and individual setting;

          Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills;

          The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders;

          Prior experience in a loan underwriting, loan consulting or accounting role a plus;

          A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of professional experience in the areas described above; and

          Masters degree is a plus.

 To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume and a brief cover letter to: jobopenings@seedco.org, with the subject line Account Manager  Financing, UMBSC (Ref# 11-02) Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to personally acknowledge the receipt and status of each one. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 Michelle C M Bhattacharyya

 Account Manager

 NYC Business Solutions

 Upper Manhattan Center

 215 West 125th Street, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10027

 P: 917/493-7038

 F: 917/493-7338

 E: michelleb@nycbusiness-solutions.com

 W: www.nyc.gov/nycbusiness

 Please Note - To better serve businesses through the NYC Business Solutions Upper Manhattan Center, my email address has recently changed to michelleb@nycbusiness-solutions.com.  Please update your address book with this new email address. 

Nominate an Outstanding Young Hillsborough County Resident for the YEA! Awards

Hillsborough County News

 February 3, 2011

 Nominate an Outstanding Young Hillsborough County Resident for the YEA! Awards

 The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners wants to recognize the many positive contributions made by young people in our community through the Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards (YEA! Awards). Nominations are being accepted now through Feb. 25.

 YEA! Awards nominations can be submitted for both middle and high school students in any of the following categories:

Leadership - demonstrating positive impact on others in an ongoing endeavor, such as sports, academics, the arts, etc.

Success Despite Difficult Odds - overcoming tremendous personal difficulty to attain success and a positive impact on others

Volunteer or Community Service - allocating their discretionary time to helping others or completing a project that has added to the betterment of our community

The nomination form can be completed and submitted online <https://exo.themeganet.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=60c3f4ac04f0492eb04b8f76d9b77e3a&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.hillsboroughcounty.org%2fbocc%2fawards%2fnominationForms%2fyea.cfm> , or it can be printed <https://exo.themeganet.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=60c3f4ac04f0492eb04b8f76d9b77e3a&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.hillsboroughcounty.org%2fbocc%2fresources%2fforms%2fawards%2fyeaawards.pdf>  and submitted to the Hillsborough County Communications Department, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 1st Floor, Tampa FL 33602, or by fax to (813)276-8695. Nominations must be received by the department no later than close of business on Feb. 25, and will be reviewed by the Commission on the Status of Women.

The YEA! Awards were created in 2010 at the request of Commissioner Kevin Beckner. The awards are designed to honor Hillsborough County students who have shown initiative, innovation, a commitment to themselves and others, while pursuing excellence in a leadership capacity. This can be demonstrated in academics, community service, athletics, performing arts, conservation or other areas. These awards will be presented for the first time by the Board of County Commissioners in April during a regular Board meeting.

For additional information on the YEA! Awards visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/bocc/about/awards.cfm <https://exo.themeganet.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=60c3f4ac04f0492eb04b8f76d9b77e3a&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.hillsboroughcounty.org%2fbocc%2fabout%2fawards.cfm> , and click on YEA! (Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards), or contact the Hillsborough County Communications Department at (813) 272-5314.

 

 

County and Its Housing Partners Hosting Open Houses Around County of Rehabilitated NSP Homes This Saturday

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY NEWS

Feb. 2, 2011

 

For more information, contact:

Lanette Glass, NSP Program Manager

Affordable Housing Department

Phone: (813) 274-6672

Email: glassl@hillsboroughcounty.org

 

County and Its Housing Partners Hosting Open Houses

Around County of Rehabilitated NSP Homes

 

What:  Neighborhood Stabilization Program Open House Tour

 

When:  Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

Where: 21 rehabilitated homes in the Plant City, Clair-Mel/Palm River, Gibsonton/Riverview and Orient Park areas of Hillsborough County

 

 

Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Department and its seven non-profit housing partners invite the public to join them at open houses around the county this Saturday to tour 21 beautiful, affordably-priced homes that have been fully rehabilitated with federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant funds and are now available for sale. 

 

On the Neighborhood Stabilization Program website at: www..hillsboroughcounty.org/affordablehousingoffice/nsp/, photos and specifics of all of the homes and maps of the locations are available.

 

These homes are available for sale to households that make less than 120% of area median income.  Eligible households could receive additional downpayment assistance up to $65,000 based on the value of the home. On-site staff at each home can provide details.

 

Rehabilitation improvements on these homes include repairs to bring the home up to building codes, programmable thermostats, extra insulation, Double EE windows, energy-efficient air conditioning units and water heaters, low-flush toilets, caulking and sealing of the homes.  Some also include standard maintenance, such as newly pumped-out septic tanks and cleaned-out sewer lines.

 

The Open Houses this Saturday are located at:

Clair-Mel/Palm River Area

o                  7009 Flint Drive, Tampa, FL 33619

o                  5834 Hammon Drive, Tampa, FL 33619

o                  8525 Fish Lake Road, Tampa, FL 33619

o                  4906 S. 86th Street, Tampa, FL 33619

o                  3211 Welborn Way, Tampa, FL 33619

o                  1842 Cadillac Circle, Tampa, FL 33619

 

Plant City Area

o                  206 Lisa Ann Court, Plant City, FL 33563

o                  402 Lisa Ann Court, Plant City, FL 33563

o                  407 Abigail Road, Plant City, FL 33563

o                  4446 Country Hills Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563

o        1322 Church Street, Plant City, FL 33563

o        4312 Country Hills Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563

 

Orient Park Area

o                  3811 Argon Drive, Tampa, FL 33619

o                  8236 Clermont Street, Tampa, FL 33637

o        6820 Spencer Circle, Tampa, FL  33610

o        6916 N. 50th Street, Tampa, FL  33617

 

Gibsonton/Riverview Area

o                  7964 Carriage Pointe Drive, Gibsonton, FL 33534

o                  12105 Fox Bloom Avenue, Gibsonton, FL 33534

o                  12711 Early Run Lane, Riverview, FL 33578

o                  6806 Waterton Drive, Riverview, FL 33578

o                  8319 Arabian Dunes Place, Riverview, FL 33578

 

For more information on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and the Tour of Homes, visit the website address listed above or call (813) 274-6645. 

Candidates Forums on City of Tampa Television

2011 Tampa Municipal Election Candidates Forums

The League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County, in conjunction with City of Tampa Television, presents these forums in an effort to help the public become better informed about the candidates running for Mayor and City Council.

 

Replay Times:

Mayoral Candidates: Mondays at 2 p.m., Fridays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 p.m.

City Council District 1: Sundays at 10 p.m., Mondays at 3 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m.

City Council District 2: Sundays at 10:30 p.m., Mondays at 3:30 p.m. and Fridays at 11:30 a.m.

City Council District 3: Mondays at 8 a.m., Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 7 p.m.

City Council District 4: Mondays at 8:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

City Council District 5: Mondays at 9 a.m., Fridays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.

City Council District 6: Mondays at 9:30 a.m., Fridays at 2:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 p.m.

City Council District 7: Mondays at 10 a.m., Fridays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m.

 

www.hclwv.org

& available on demand at

www.tampagov.net/cttv

 

City of Tampa Television, Verizon FiOS Channel 15 & Bright House Networks Channel 615

 

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