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Careers ? i ? ? ? ? Briefs Grant will help UNCF students deal with recession UNCF-the United Nfegro College Fund has received u S5(K).(KX) grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support UNCF's Emergency Student Aid Campaign, an initiative to help thousands of recession -impacted students at UNCF colleges, graduate from college. Mellon has committed l.omux immeuiateiy 10 tne campaign. The second halt ot the Mellon donation is a dollar tor-dollar challenge grant, which will match contributions to the Emergency Student Aid Campaign up to $250,000 through December 1 . 2(XW. "The Mellon. Foundation challenge grant is both a gener ous contribution to some of our most vulnerable students and a wise investment in their future and in the national economy," said Michael L. Lomax. UNCF president-and CEO. "Job loss and pay cuts have sharply reduced their families* ability to con tribute to their education, and the credit crunch has squeezed student loans off the market. And as badly as they need help to finish college and graduate, the country needs the teachers, scientists, business leaders and public servants these students will become. The Mellon Foundation challenge grant and the Emergency Student Aid Campaign are for them." The Emergency Student Aid Campaign kicked off in Marv'h at UNCF's 65th. Anniversary . Dinner with -a $1 .(XX).(XX) commitment from ExxonMobil. To date, the campaign has raised $2,354,824 and has helped more than I J(X) seniors pay their unpaid balances and graduate. UNCF expects to raise a total of $5 million through individual, corporate and foundation dona tions in order to help students stay in school and grad uate. To make a donation, visit www.UNCF.org and click on Emergency Student Aid or call 1-800-332 UNCF (8623) to help keep kids in college. Local men named to PICA board Forsyth County's A1 Hutchison, of Hutchison Allgood. and Phil Kelley Jr.. of Salem Printing, are among the members of the 2009-2010 board of directors of the Printing Industry of the Carolina*. Inc. (PICA). Hutchison is the immediate past chairman: Kelley is the board's Area 3 director for the Triad. Ralph C. Moore of Commercial Printing Company in Raleigh is the chairman of the board. PICA's mission is to protect and promote the common inter est of the printing industry: and to help its members prosper, both individually and collective ly. through fellowship, educa tion and cooperative action. PICA is a trade association representing the graphic com munications industry in North and South Carolina. North Carolina ranks as the 14th largest state print market in the United States with $4.0 billion Hutchinson Kelley in sales. 975 total printing establishments anil IbJZX employees. Headquartered in Charlotte. PICA has been serv ing the print industry for over 75 years. Home sales rebounding WASHINGTON (AP)- New home sales rose last month at the fastest elip in more than eight years as buyers eagerly took advantage of bargain prices ? a clear sign, economists said, that the real estate mar ket may finally be bouncing back. Historically low interest rates and a federal tax credit for first-time homeowners also helped push home sales to their highest level since November, the Commerce Department reported Monday. While home prices are still falling around the country, sales have now risen for three months in a row. Construction of new homes is at the busiest level since last fall. And home resales rose in June for the third straight month. Scott named to board North Carolina A&T State University's Dr. Mable Springfield Scott is one of the newest additions to The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro's board of directors. Scott pi Its. Scott, who serves as the spe cial assistant to Ific vice chan cellor for Development and University Relations, will serve on the Marketing Committee, which is charged with providing expert input on ways to best communicate tivthe community what The Community Foundation is and how resi dents can help make Greensboro a better place by giving back through permanent c The Community Foundation 's hoard of directors is a diverse body consisting of 34 members who serve three-year terms. The Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the communi ty for present and future generations. Leader hired for ECHO Council CHRONIC! I MM! Ri I'OK I The ECHO Council has hired its first executive director. Natasha Gore takes the position after spending the last three years at Smart Start of Forsyth County, where she led communications, development and outreach efforts. The ECHO ^Everyone Can Help, Out) Council was established by the Winston-Salem Foundation in 2003 as a part of its social-capital -building efforts. The Council works to build enriching, trusting and long-lasting relationships among the eity's diverse popula tion. One of the ECHO Council's programs Story Line, fea tures a mobile recording unft lo collect and share stories of every day people in the ; Gore community. Another emerging pro gram, Timebanking. is a system that connects unmet needs with untapped resources by allowing community members to exchange their skill for the use of another. As executive director. Gore is responsible for expanding the Council's presence in Forsyth County as well as overseeing its programs. "Natasha brings to the Council a valuable mix of skills in the areas of project management, strategic plan ning, marketing and fundraising," said Doug Easterling, who has provided consulting services to the ECHO Council since its inception. "The work of the organization ? building bridges across lines of difference and encourag ing people to step beyond their custom ary roles - requires an executive direc tor who is able to connect effectively w ith people throughout the community. The ECHO Council is fortunate to have someone with Natasha's knowledge, experience and dedication." For more information about the ECHO Council visit www. wsfoundation.org/ leadership-ini tiatives. Bennett College Photo* Institute participants along with guest speakers, sponsors and program interns. Girls learn entrepreneurial spirit at Bennett College CHRONIC! I SIAIf Kl I'ORI Bennett College for Women recently hosted its First Entrepreneurship Institute tor Young Women. "The event, sponsored by McDonald's East Division, is the brainchild of Bennett President Julianne Malveaux and is one of the highlights of her young administration. Eighteen young women from North Carolina, Arkansas, Georgia and Maryland were selected to participate in the one-week Institute, where they learned business-planning skills, gained marketing techniques and enhanced their network ing prowess. The Institute ended with the girls taking part in a busi ness plan competition. Aryn Manson won the first-place cash award of $7$0; Jada Powell won second place and a $500 prize; third-place win ner Aesha McCoy won $250. The other participants were: Akua Adu-Nyako. Deyin A. Barksdale, Victoreah Brunsort, Andrea Cole. Elisia T. Farrar. Shannon N. Graham, Jasmin J. Graves, Monique Jackson, Megan Jeffries, Mahogany Manory Candace McCray, Kiara I. McNair, Brittarty Moody, From left: McDonald's James and Debra Smith with win ners Aesha McCoy (3rd place}, Aryn Manson (1st place) and Jada Powell ( 2nd place), along with Rhonda Hutler and Eric Cole, executive directors of the Institute. Christian Petty and Charlesa D. Washington. Ursula Dudley Oglesby of Dudley Products was the fea tured speaker at the luncheon and awards program. Sponsors James and Debra Smith, who have owned and operated McDonald's restau rants since 1984. were also on hand to present the winners with their awards. The girls also received advice from Malveaux, a nationally-noted economist, and several other successful entrepreneurs, including Adrian and Debra Smith of McDonald's: Michael Brunson of Executax'N Fax; Kimberly B r o w n o f Basketdoodle/Kimbee's Gourment Sweet Tea: Tammy McNeil-Rankin of N'Spired Business Solutions: and Cassandra Johnson of Destined to Be Great. LLC. Eaeh young woman left the Institute with a plaque and gift bag containing Business Plan Pro Software, a USB Drive, a Business Portfolio, an Executive Pen. an Entrepreneurship Institute Oxford Shirt and several items donated by local area entrepreneurs. High-Tech Bunch t In., ? M.,.1 .A m . -J ? m I ? m ??? f * ?' ? PRNewsFoio/Boys & Girls Clubs of America Dozens of members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America from across the nation gath er in Atlanta recently. Microsoft provided the youngsters with free trips to the city for the Boys & Girls Clubs National Club Tech Digital Arts Festivals, where some of the country's most creative and tech-savvy kids honed their skills. 1 Movement asks: God gets 10 percent, why not banks? CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT The grassroots social action organization CHANGE has signed on to a national campaign to rein state national usury laws cap ping interest rates at 10 per cent. Nationally-chartered banks have been exempt from such interest rates caps for nearly three decades. Winston-Salem-based CHANGE and several other similar organizations repre senting other North Carolina cities announced the cam paign last week in Durham. The details of a theological report on the current econom ic crisis was also released. The research that spawned the report was con ducted by religious leaders in hopes of getting the church leaders to take part in the campaign. "First, the development and release of this theologi cal paper will provide our religious institutions a theo logical basis for our cam paign to cap interest rates on lenders of all shapes anc sizes," said the Rev. Michae Broadway of Shaw University Divinity Schoo and one of the co-authors ol Sec Interest rates on \S Store will offer freebies at grand opening Dollar General store relocating to larger building CHRONK II STAFF REPORT Winston-Salem's newest Dollar General store will have its grand opening on Saturday. Aug. 1 . When the store - at 4227 North Patterson Ave. - opens at 8 a.m.. the first 50 shoppers will receive a $10 gift card. The first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag. There will be other giveaways as well. The store replaces a smaller Dollar General store in the area The new store has 9,014-square-feet of shopping space arid features a layout designed to make shopping easier and simpler for customers. The new store will employ up to 10 people. The Goodlettsville, Tenn. -based chain has developed a loyal, customer base by providing an array of nation al and private food brands, house wares, seasonal items, cleaning sup plies, basic apparel and health and beauty care products at reasonable prices. The store touts that about 25 percent of its merchandise is sold for a $1 or less. One of the ways that Dollar General gives back is through its long-standing efforts to fight illitera cy. In 1 993 . the company founded the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which has awarded more than $33.4 million in grants to nonprofit organi zations. helping more than 1.5 mil lion individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued educa tion.
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