Metro Denver added 7,900 construction jobs in September from a year earlier, the second-biggest gain of any metro area in the country. In total, the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area had 101,600 jobs in construction and related fields in September, up from 93,700 in the same month last year, according to a report Tuesday from the Associated General Contractors of America. Only the Phoenix metro area added more construction jobs, tacking on 8,200 jobs for a total of 102,800 in September. The Seattle…
Reported by bizjournals 22 hours ago.
Metro Denver sees 2nd highest construction job gain in the nation
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Rapidly Expanding ITsavvy Opens New Office in Indianapolis
ITsavvy just announced that they have opened an office in Indianapolis. This is the second major new office in the last year for this rapidly expanding company.
ADDISON, Ill. (PRWEB) October 28, 2015
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing technology solution providers in the U.S., just announced that they have opened an office in Indianapolis. This is the second major new office in the last year for this rapidly expanding company.
ITsavvy President and CEO Mike Theriault said, “Outstanding client service is a primary reason for our rapid growth and the new office is a way for us to demonstrate our dedication to our clients in the greater Indianapolis area.”
ITsavvy already had many large legacy clients in the Indianapolis area. The move was prompted by the significant increase in ITsavvy’s client base in Indianapolis and other cities that include Bloomington, Richmond, Terre Haute, Columbus, Anderson, Muncie, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne. The new office will allow the company’s client executives to serve both legacy clients and newer clients directly.
For the past 10 years, ITsavvy has consistently been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the Chicago area and one of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S. The physical development into new areas is a reflection of that.
ITsavvy Executive Vice President for Business Development Chris Kurpeikis said, “We have a strong and loyal account base in the Indianapolis area. This is the first step to expand our footprint in the area. We plan to continue adding talent to the location as demand deems necessary.”
The new office is located at 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1300, Indianapolis 46240. The office opened about six months after ITsavvy’s state-of-the-art Network Operations Center in Hauppauge, N.Y. Company officials expect the expansion across the U.S. to accelerate.
Relevance recently described Indianapolis as one of the top tech cities in the U.S. They attribute this to the wealth of talent emerging from state universities and the rise of a significant digital marketing sector in the city.
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing resources for integrated IT products, technology solutions and technical staffing in the U.S., is a recognized leader in tailored end-to-end IT product and service solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller with industry-leading product availability, design and implementation, client support and delivery speed through 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in New Jersey, Illinois and New York. The company’s user-friendly website provides hundreds of concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, Ill, with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, N.Y.; New York, N.Y.; Warren, N.J.; Aurora, Ill; Davenport, Iowa; Hayward, Calif.; and Beavercreek, Ohio.
Call 1-855-ITsavvy (1-855-487-2889), email: info(at)ITsavvy(dot)com, visit: http://www.ITsavvy.com.
Full release at: [http://www.itsavvy.com/rapidly-expanding-itsavvy-opens-new-office-in-indianapolis.
### Reported by PRWeb 14 hours ago.
ADDISON, Ill. (PRWEB) October 28, 2015
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing technology solution providers in the U.S., just announced that they have opened an office in Indianapolis. This is the second major new office in the last year for this rapidly expanding company.
ITsavvy President and CEO Mike Theriault said, “Outstanding client service is a primary reason for our rapid growth and the new office is a way for us to demonstrate our dedication to our clients in the greater Indianapolis area.”
ITsavvy already had many large legacy clients in the Indianapolis area. The move was prompted by the significant increase in ITsavvy’s client base in Indianapolis and other cities that include Bloomington, Richmond, Terre Haute, Columbus, Anderson, Muncie, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne. The new office will allow the company’s client executives to serve both legacy clients and newer clients directly.
For the past 10 years, ITsavvy has consistently been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the Chicago area and one of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S. The physical development into new areas is a reflection of that.
ITsavvy Executive Vice President for Business Development Chris Kurpeikis said, “We have a strong and loyal account base in the Indianapolis area. This is the first step to expand our footprint in the area. We plan to continue adding talent to the location as demand deems necessary.”
The new office is located at 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1300, Indianapolis 46240. The office opened about six months after ITsavvy’s state-of-the-art Network Operations Center in Hauppauge, N.Y. Company officials expect the expansion across the U.S. to accelerate.
Relevance recently described Indianapolis as one of the top tech cities in the U.S. They attribute this to the wealth of talent emerging from state universities and the rise of a significant digital marketing sector in the city.
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing resources for integrated IT products, technology solutions and technical staffing in the U.S., is a recognized leader in tailored end-to-end IT product and service solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller with industry-leading product availability, design and implementation, client support and delivery speed through 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in New Jersey, Illinois and New York. The company’s user-friendly website provides hundreds of concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, Ill, with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, N.Y.; New York, N.Y.; Warren, N.J.; Aurora, Ill; Davenport, Iowa; Hayward, Calif.; and Beavercreek, Ohio.
Call 1-855-ITsavvy (1-855-487-2889), email: info(at)ITsavvy(dot)com, visit: http://www.ITsavvy.com.
Full release at: [http://www.itsavvy.com/rapidly-expanding-itsavvy-opens-new-office-in-indianapolis.
### Reported by PRWeb 14 hours ago.
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Aurora's Gaylord Rockies Resort to receive $500 million commitment
The developer of the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora on Thursday will announce a $500 million financial commitment to the project near Denver International Airport.
Reported by Denver Post 3 hours ago.
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Westell Technologies Reports Second Quarter Revenue of $25.5 Million
AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of in-building wireless, intelligent site management, cell site optimization, and outside plant solutions, today announced results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter ended September 30, 2015. Consolidated revenue was $25.5 million, consisting of $10.8 million from the In-Building Wireless (IBW) segment and $14.7 million from the Communication Solutions Group (CSG) segment. Both IBW and CSG segment reven
Reported by Business Wire 55 minutes ago.
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Big spenders become the biggest complainers in Seattle’s 2015 election
The campaign for Seattle’s record $930 million Let’s Move Seattle property levy has discovered a pre-Halloween devil figure and is spending its energy Wednesday putting a pointed hat on Aurora Avenue property owner Faye Garneau, who has bankrolled a group called Keep Seattle Affordable that opposes the levy. Garneau is a “wealthy anti-tax, anti-transit zealot” who is “almost single handedly trying to kill” the Let’s Move Seattle levy for “self serving motives,” said an e-mail blast from consultant Sandeep Kashek, touting a news conference by “Seattle progressive leaders.” Kshama Sawant: At $414,868, she has raised more than opponent Pamela Banks and the “independent” Neighbors for Banks. It’s the latest example
Reported by SeattlePI.com 26 minutes ago.
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Martin O'Malley meets with Aurora, Columbine, Newtown families
BOULDER — Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley met with families of victims from the Newtown, Columbine and Aurora theater shootings Wednesday afternoon at the University of
Reported by Denver Post 1 day ago.
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Aurora Man Killed in Bolingbrook Shooting: Montgomery ICYMI
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Reported by Patch 1 day ago.
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Martin O'Malley Calls For Gun Control Outside Republican Debate
BOULDER, Colo. -- Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) on Wednesday called for immediate action on further gun control measures, and urged GOP candidates participating in the third Republican presidential debate to follow suit and challenge the National Rifle Association.
Speaking near the debate site at the University of Colorado-Boulder, the Democratic presidential candidate joined family members of victims of mass shootings, including those impacted by the nearby Aurora and Columbine tragedies, and pressed his case.
"In these beautiful mountains of Colorado, I am in search of a very elusive being. And that is a Republican candidate with the backbone to take on the NRA," O'Malley said of the powerful gun lobby, before a crowd of students.
O'Malley touted his work to advance gun control measures in Maryland in the wake of the 2012 Newtown, Connecticut, shooting massacre. On Wednesday, he also called on Congress to institute universal background checks, ban the sale of combat assault weapons like the AR-15 rifle and repeal immunity for gun manufacturers who sell weapons to criminals.
The governor, who continues to trail his fellow challengers in the race for the Democratic nomination, mocked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for engaging in personal attacks and "shouting about who's sexist and who's not" despite the urgent need for action on gun control. To underscore his point, O'Malley spoke using a lectern affixed with an NRA magazine cover that featured his likeness.Lonnie and Sandy Phillips, who lost their daughter in the Aurora, Colorado, tragedy, said they were supporting O'Malley because of his leadership on the issue.
"Martin O'Malley is about action, not just words," Sandy Phillips said.
Recounting the heartbreaking story of his daughter's death, Lonnie Phillips criticized former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) for saying "stuff happens" in the wake of the most recent school shooting at Oregon's Umpqua Community College.
-- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. Reported by Huffington Post 1 day ago.
Speaking near the debate site at the University of Colorado-Boulder, the Democratic presidential candidate joined family members of victims of mass shootings, including those impacted by the nearby Aurora and Columbine tragedies, and pressed his case.
"In these beautiful mountains of Colorado, I am in search of a very elusive being. And that is a Republican candidate with the backbone to take on the NRA," O'Malley said of the powerful gun lobby, before a crowd of students.
O'Malley touted his work to advance gun control measures in Maryland in the wake of the 2012 Newtown, Connecticut, shooting massacre. On Wednesday, he also called on Congress to institute universal background checks, ban the sale of combat assault weapons like the AR-15 rifle and repeal immunity for gun manufacturers who sell weapons to criminals.
The governor, who continues to trail his fellow challengers in the race for the Democratic nomination, mocked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for engaging in personal attacks and "shouting about who's sexist and who's not" despite the urgent need for action on gun control. To underscore his point, O'Malley spoke using a lectern affixed with an NRA magazine cover that featured his likeness.Lonnie and Sandy Phillips, who lost their daughter in the Aurora, Colorado, tragedy, said they were supporting O'Malley because of his leadership on the issue.
"Martin O'Malley is about action, not just words," Sandy Phillips said.
Recounting the heartbreaking story of his daughter's death, Lonnie Phillips criticized former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) for saying "stuff happens" in the wake of the most recent school shooting at Oregon's Umpqua Community College.
-- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. Reported by Huffington Post 1 day ago.
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Biggest donor gives $175K more to anti-Move Seattle effort
Faye Garneau, head of the Aurora Avenue Merchants Association, has given $175,000 to the campaign against the largest property-tax levy in Seattle history, bringing her total to $325,755 — equal to what the pro-levy campaign has amassed.
Reported by Seattle Times 1 day ago.
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Gaylord Rockies hotel developer secures $500M in private financing
The developer of the proposed Gaylord Rockies hotel in Aurora has secured $500 million in private financing for the $824 million project, enough for it to move ahead with construction despite a lingering lawsuit that seeks to strip state incentives from the project. Officials from the Aurora Economic Development Council and Rida Development Corp. has scheduled a Thursday-morning news conference to announce the new commitment of money and to discussed the progress for the project. The Aurora Sentinel…
Reported by bizjournals 1 day ago.
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Aurora's Gaylord Rockies Resort to receive $500 million commitment
The developer of the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora on Thursday will announce a $500 million financial commitment to the project near Denver International Airport.
Reported by Denver Post 1 day ago.
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InventHelp Invention Facilitates Removal of Fallen Pine Needles and Leaves (DVR-877)
A leading invention submission company, InventHelp is submitting the PINE AND LEAF COT to companies for their review.
PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) October 29, 2015
An inventor from Aurora, Colo., wanted a way to pick up accumulated pine needles in a quicker way without the need for assistance, so he designed and created a prototype of the PINE AND LEAF COT.
This invention provides an easier, quicker way to clean up fallen pine needles and leaves. It eliminates the need for assistance, as well as saves time, effort and labor costs. Compact, portable and easy to use, it's suitable for households, landscapers, maintenance services and garden enthusiasts.
The original design was submitted to the Denver office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 14-DVR-877, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - https://www.youtube.com/user/inventhelp
# # # Reported by PRWeb 13 hours ago.
PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) October 29, 2015
An inventor from Aurora, Colo., wanted a way to pick up accumulated pine needles in a quicker way without the need for assistance, so he designed and created a prototype of the PINE AND LEAF COT.
This invention provides an easier, quicker way to clean up fallen pine needles and leaves. It eliminates the need for assistance, as well as saves time, effort and labor costs. Compact, portable and easy to use, it's suitable for households, landscapers, maintenance services and garden enthusiasts.
The original design was submitted to the Denver office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 14-DVR-877, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - https://www.youtube.com/user/inventhelp
# # # Reported by PRWeb 13 hours ago.
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Going as #PigGate David Cameron for Halloween? So is everyone else
LONDON — #PigGate was a gift sent from heaven for anyone having a little trouble thinking of the perfect Halloween costume
See also: David Cameron and a pig: Twitter is spitting out all the sex jokes
But if you thought you were going to be the only PM and porcine at your party this weekend, think again
Please do not disturb this poor pig plushie
Image: Aurora
This pig plush toy on Amazon comes with a 'frequently bought together' section that suggests 2015's most popular Halloween get-up might reference a certain recent political scandal
This "frequently bought together" on Amazon is just wonderful!
https://t.co/2Ba7eLBx6z pic.twitter.com/GzU8VmQo5l
— b3ta (@b3ta) October 29, 2015 Read more...
More about Uk, London, Halloween, Costume, and David Cameron Reported by Mashable 5 hours ago.
See also: David Cameron and a pig: Twitter is spitting out all the sex jokes
But if you thought you were going to be the only PM and porcine at your party this weekend, think again
Please do not disturb this poor pig plushie
Image: Aurora
This pig plush toy on Amazon comes with a 'frequently bought together' section that suggests 2015's most popular Halloween get-up might reference a certain recent political scandal
This "frequently bought together" on Amazon is just wonderful!
https://t.co/2Ba7eLBx6z pic.twitter.com/GzU8VmQo5l
— b3ta (@b3ta) October 29, 2015 Read more...
More about Uk, London, Halloween, Costume, and David Cameron Reported by Mashable 5 hours ago.
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Aurora Gaylord Rockies to employ 10,000 during construction
With financing lined up, the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora will start coming out of the ground by the end of the year, requiring 10,000 workers over the three years it will take to complete it.
Reported by Denver Post 3 hours ago.
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Aurora Diagnostics Acquires Consultants in Laboratory Medicine of Greater Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurora Diagnostics announced today that it has acquired Consultants in Laboratory Medicine of Greater Toledo, Inc., a hospital-based practice providing anatomic laboratory medicine professional pathology services to 11 hospitals in Michigan and Ohio. Consultants in Laboratory Medicine serves the ProMedica Health System, a locally-owned, nonprofit health system serving 27 counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Current hospital contracts include Bay Park
Reported by Business Wire 4 hours ago.
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Kane County Divorce Lawyers Expand Family Law Practice
The Kane County family law attorneys at The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. have expanded their practice to include Chicago’s far west suburbs.
St. Charles, IL (PRWEB) October 29, 2015
The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. announces the expansion if its family law practice into Kane County. The experienced Illinois divorce lawyers will now serve clients throughout Kane County including the communities of: St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Aurora, Bartlett, and Sugar Grove.
For over 40 years, the attorneys at The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. have successfully represented clients in Northern Illinois. The veteran attorneys have over 210 years of combined legal experience. The Kane County family law attorneys will handle cases pertaining to divorce, high new worth divorce, child custody, child support, and appeals. The attorneys are also trained to handle family law matters through alternative options for resolving conflict such as mediation and collaborative law.
The Kane County divorce lawyers at The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. have earned numerous legal awards including recognitions from Avvo.com, Martindale-Hubbell, The National Trial Lawyers organization and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Most recently, The National Trial Lawyers organization named Attorney Brett T. Williamson a “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer”. The firm was named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Illinois for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Additionally, The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. was named DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA) “Law Firm of the Year” in both 2011 and 2013.
Founding Attorney William J. Stogsdill established The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. over 40 years ago. Today the firm continues to provide knowledgeable and aggressive representation to clients located in Kane County and DuPage County. The family law attorneys are dedicated to zealously advocating on behalf of their clients in order to achieve successful outcomes. As a convenience, the firm offers consultations for potential clients to discuss and gain more insight on their legal matters. Contact the experienced Kane County family law attorneys at 630-462-9500 or fill out the online contact form to schedule a legal consultation today. Reported by PRWeb 39 minutes ago.
St. Charles, IL (PRWEB) October 29, 2015
The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. announces the expansion if its family law practice into Kane County. The experienced Illinois divorce lawyers will now serve clients throughout Kane County including the communities of: St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Aurora, Bartlett, and Sugar Grove.
For over 40 years, the attorneys at The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. have successfully represented clients in Northern Illinois. The veteran attorneys have over 210 years of combined legal experience. The Kane County family law attorneys will handle cases pertaining to divorce, high new worth divorce, child custody, child support, and appeals. The attorneys are also trained to handle family law matters through alternative options for resolving conflict such as mediation and collaborative law.
The Kane County divorce lawyers at The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. have earned numerous legal awards including recognitions from Avvo.com, Martindale-Hubbell, The National Trial Lawyers organization and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Most recently, The National Trial Lawyers organization named Attorney Brett T. Williamson a “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer”. The firm was named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Illinois for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Additionally, The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. was named DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA) “Law Firm of the Year” in both 2011 and 2013.
Founding Attorney William J. Stogsdill established The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. over 40 years ago. Today the firm continues to provide knowledgeable and aggressive representation to clients located in Kane County and DuPage County. The family law attorneys are dedicated to zealously advocating on behalf of their clients in order to achieve successful outcomes. As a convenience, the firm offers consultations for potential clients to discuss and gain more insight on their legal matters. Contact the experienced Kane County family law attorneys at 630-462-9500 or fill out the online contact form to schedule a legal consultation today. Reported by PRWeb 39 minutes ago.
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Centennial apartment arsonist gets 45-year prison term
An Aurora woman who torched an apartment complex in an attempt to murder her ex-lover was sentenced Thursday to 45 years in prison.
Reported by Denver Post 2 minutes ago.
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$100,000 Stop the Hate® Essay Contest Encouraging More Students to Speak Out
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage's Social Responsibility Initiative Expands, Now Accepting Entries from 5 Additional Northeast Ohio Counties
Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) October 30, 2015
“My goal is to spread respect, one human interaction at a time,” wrote last year’s Stop the Hate®: Youth Speak Out Grand Prize Winner Lea Kayali. These words helped the Palestinian-American Shaker Heights High School graduate win a $40,000 scholarship that she’s applying toward her tuition at Pomona College. Kayali’s sentiment gets to the core of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Youth Speak Out (maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate), an annual contest that celebrates Northeast Ohio 6-12th graders who are committed to taking action to become agents of positive change. “Youth Speak Out asks students to consider the impact they can have on the world,” explains Maltz Museum education director Jeffery Allen. “This contest encourages the next generation of leaders to take action that will help create a more accepting and inclusive society.”
Since it launched eight years ago, Stop the Hate® has empowered nearly 17,000 students to stand up for what they believe, awarding $700,000 in anti-bias awards and higher education scholarships. Open to private, public, online and home-schooled 6-12th graders, this year the contest is expanding its reach. “In addition to Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit, we’re now accepting entries from Ashtabula, Mahoning, Stark, Trumbull and Wayne counties,” says Allen. Eligible students are invited to submit 500-word essay in response to one of two questions:· Grades 6-10 - Describe a time when you or someone you know chose silence or inaction over speaking up in a difficult or uncomfortable situation. What was the harm in not doing or saying anything? What did you learn from that experience and how will that knowledge influence your actions in the future?
· Grades 11 & 12 - Describe an obstacle you or someone you know has faced in being accepted. What qualities does it take to break down barriers? What have you done and what actions will you take in the future to help create a more inclusive community?
“This scholarship competition is so important to furthering our mission,” explains Maltz Museum executive director Ellen Rudolph. “These students are out there in our community every day modeling the values this Museum stands for: the importance of individual actions and a healthy respect and appreciation for the diversity of the human experience.” This is critical, asserts Rudolph, because as last year’s Youth Speak Out First Runner-Up Apoorva Vallampati of Aurora High School wrote in her essay, “We simply cannot afford the merciless ransom that indifference demands.”
The deadlines for Youth Speak Out entries are Friday, December 4, 2015 for students in grades 6-10 and Friday, January 22, 2016 for 11-12th graders. Twenty-five (25) finalists will be recognized and winners will be determined at an Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
Teachers are invited to implement Stop the Hate® as a classroom project. For inspiration, deadlines, past winning essays, related Museum tours and complete rules, visit maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate and follow @stopthehateUS on Twitter.
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FOR FACEBOOK, TWITTER OR LINKEDIN: NE #Ohio 6-12 graders can stand up to discrimination for chance at $100k in prizes. @maltzmuseum #stopthehate contest: http://bit.ly/STHcontest
MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE The Maltz Museum celebrates culture and identity to encourage connection and promote a greater appreciation of Jewish heritage and the diversity of the human experience. Personal stories of struggle, courage and creativity are brought to life through interactive exhibitions and thought-provoking programs. For more information, visit maltzmuseum.org and follow us on Twitter @maltzmuseum and @stopthehateUS
Other images available upon request. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) October 30, 2015
“My goal is to spread respect, one human interaction at a time,” wrote last year’s Stop the Hate®: Youth Speak Out Grand Prize Winner Lea Kayali. These words helped the Palestinian-American Shaker Heights High School graduate win a $40,000 scholarship that she’s applying toward her tuition at Pomona College. Kayali’s sentiment gets to the core of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Youth Speak Out (maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate), an annual contest that celebrates Northeast Ohio 6-12th graders who are committed to taking action to become agents of positive change. “Youth Speak Out asks students to consider the impact they can have on the world,” explains Maltz Museum education director Jeffery Allen. “This contest encourages the next generation of leaders to take action that will help create a more accepting and inclusive society.”
Since it launched eight years ago, Stop the Hate® has empowered nearly 17,000 students to stand up for what they believe, awarding $700,000 in anti-bias awards and higher education scholarships. Open to private, public, online and home-schooled 6-12th graders, this year the contest is expanding its reach. “In addition to Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit, we’re now accepting entries from Ashtabula, Mahoning, Stark, Trumbull and Wayne counties,” says Allen. Eligible students are invited to submit 500-word essay in response to one of two questions:· Grades 6-10 - Describe a time when you or someone you know chose silence or inaction over speaking up in a difficult or uncomfortable situation. What was the harm in not doing or saying anything? What did you learn from that experience and how will that knowledge influence your actions in the future?
· Grades 11 & 12 - Describe an obstacle you or someone you know has faced in being accepted. What qualities does it take to break down barriers? What have you done and what actions will you take in the future to help create a more inclusive community?
“This scholarship competition is so important to furthering our mission,” explains Maltz Museum executive director Ellen Rudolph. “These students are out there in our community every day modeling the values this Museum stands for: the importance of individual actions and a healthy respect and appreciation for the diversity of the human experience.” This is critical, asserts Rudolph, because as last year’s Youth Speak Out First Runner-Up Apoorva Vallampati of Aurora High School wrote in her essay, “We simply cannot afford the merciless ransom that indifference demands.”
The deadlines for Youth Speak Out entries are Friday, December 4, 2015 for students in grades 6-10 and Friday, January 22, 2016 for 11-12th graders. Twenty-five (25) finalists will be recognized and winners will be determined at an Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
Teachers are invited to implement Stop the Hate® as a classroom project. For inspiration, deadlines, past winning essays, related Museum tours and complete rules, visit maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate and follow @stopthehateUS on Twitter.
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FOR FACEBOOK, TWITTER OR LINKEDIN: NE #Ohio 6-12 graders can stand up to discrimination for chance at $100k in prizes. @maltzmuseum #stopthehate contest: http://bit.ly/STHcontest
MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE The Maltz Museum celebrates culture and identity to encourage connection and promote a greater appreciation of Jewish heritage and the diversity of the human experience. Personal stories of struggle, courage and creativity are brought to life through interactive exhibitions and thought-provoking programs. For more information, visit maltzmuseum.org and follow us on Twitter @maltzmuseum and @stopthehateUS
Other images available upon request. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
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VA hospital delayed until early 2018, but new contract in place to finish facility
WASHINGTON — The team in charge of building a new VA hospital in Aurora announced Friday that they had reached a deal on a contract to finish the troubled facility; the cost of which has
Reported by Denver Post 1 day ago.
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$571M contract awarded to finish Aurora VA hospital; completion date pushed back (Slideshow)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $571 million contract to construction consortium Kiewit-Turner to finish the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital project in Aurora. Meanwhile, the project's completion target date has been pushed back yet again, to Jan. 23, 2018, from 2017. The contract means that Kiewit-Turner can finish work on the medical campus, which is $1 billion over budget and years behind schedule. About $1 billion has already been spent on the project, which is now…
Reported by bizjournals 1 day ago.
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