Building a Region of Talent:: www.kix.com

Building a Region of Talent: An online community known as the Kentucky-Indiana Exchange, or kix.com.

Imagine a region-wide web portal that changes the way we seek opportunity in Hardin County and throughout Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana --- a portal that helps link job seekers to employment opportunities, employers to the region’s best talent, prospective students to the training and education they need and connects our region in an unprecedented way using state-of-the-art social networking tools.

That portal is kix.com – the Kentucky Indiana eXchange.

Hardin County employers have played a pivotal role in helping make this portal a reality, participating in a regional survey that assessed the needs of area employers across a 26-County region. The results of the survey will serve as the foundation of the portal, one that is a true reflection of the employer needs now and in the future.

To make kix.com work for all of us, it needs to be a reflection of all the great things this region offers. The kix.com team wants to highlight successful – and perhaps unsung – programs, people, and businesses in Hardin County and throughout the entire region. Help us do that. Send your story ideas to kix@wired65.org and most importantly, join the kix.com community.

Visit www.kix.com and create your account today.

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12th Annual Hardin County Veterans Day Parade  (Nov 6th)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010 PARADE STARTS AT 10:00 A.M.

The Theme, “Honoring The American Veteran and our Military”

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY STARTS AT 11:00 A.M. AT THE OPTIMIST PARK. COME JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR FREEDOM BY HONORING OUR NATION’S VETERANS.

Everyone Welcome to participate in the Parade. For More Info: Contact Ben Gass at 270-351-2883. Trophies awarded by MOWW for outstanding Patriotic commercial and non-commercial entry.

DISPLAY OF MILITARY VEHICLES; BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS!

For more info contact Donna Broadway at 270-877-2422
www.vinegrove.org.

SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF VINE GROVE
& VFW Post 10281.

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Patton Museum Seeks Enthusiastic Volunteers!  (Effective Immediately)

The General George Patton Museum is looking for some very dedicated and talented individuals who can give from 1 hour up to 4 hours any day of the week to tell the history of our great US Army. If you enjoy speaking and interacting with people of all ages and meeting very interesting veterans from times past, then this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Our programs depend on volunteers like you who have the desire to enhance the education of future young leaders as they grow.

If you are interested in becoming a part of a dynamic and legendary museum please contact the program coordinator Rick Dickereson at:
rdickerson@generalpatton.org or rickdickerson@bbtel.com or by calling 270-312-0147.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our tour program.

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Earn Your Master's Degree LOCALLY!

There is still time to start your Master's program for the next term at Webster University's Graduate School at the Regional Education Center! Talk with Tammy Burke if you'd like to get started:

Tammy Burke
Community Relations Coordinator
Webster University Louisville and Radcliff, KY
1031 Zorn Avenue, Suite 200
Louisville KY, 40207
www.webster.edu/louisville
(502) 896-1835

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Governor Beshear Launches Small Business License Plate Design Competition  (Now through November 10th)

Gov. Steve Beshear announced on August 13th an initiative to help raise awareness of the impact of small businesses in Kentucky, launching a design competition for a specialty small business license plate. The competition, which begins today and runs through Wednesday, Nov.10, 2010, is open to any small Kentucky-based business with 50 or fewer employees, at least one of which must be a Kentucky resident.

Kentucky residents not affiliated with a small business can also participate by partnering with a small business willing to sponsor their submission. There is no fee to submit a design, but the design must be submitted by a qualifying small business.

“More than 90 percent of the employer firms in Kentucky have 50 or fewer employees,” said Gov. Beshear. “These small businesses are responsible for thousands of jobs that form the backbone of our economy. A small business-themed license plate is a unique way to recognize the important contributions made by all kinds of small businesses throughout our Commonwealth.”

Submitted designs will be reviewed and narrowed to a group of three to five finalists by a joint committee of Kentucky small business owners and advocates. The winning design will be selected by the Kentucky Commission on Small Business Advocacy and submitted to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for final approval. A complete outline of competition rules and guidelines is available at www.peakky.org/licenseplate.aspx.

“We are excited about this opportunity for a creative individual or small business to help remind us that small business is big business in Kentucky,” said Cathy Zion, acting chair of the Kentucky Small Business Advocacy Commission and owner of Zion Publications LLC, a small business in Louisville. “Not everyone is aware of the huge economic impact of small businesses in Kentucky. Creating a small business license plate will help all of us focus on the fact that small business ‘drives’ our economic engine.”

License plate designs must be received no later than Nov. 10, 2010 via CD and mailed to: Commission on Small Business Advocacy, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, 23rd Floor, Capital Plaza Tower, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Ky., 40601, Attn: Small Business License Plate Design Competition.

Upon completion of the design competition, the commission will join with Partners for Entrepreneurial Advancement in Kentucky (PEAK), a private nonprofit organization focused on small and micro-business development in Kentucky, to collect the 900 applications that must be submitted to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet before license plate production can begin. The proceeds collected from those purchasing a small business specialty license plate will be used to fund small business and entrepreneur development programs in Kentucky.

The Commission on Small Business Advocacy is an independent state commission attached to the Cabinet for Economic Development. The commission acts as an advocate for small business and works to raise the visibility of small business statewide. More information about the Commission is available at www.kysba.com.

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Radcliff Woman's Club To Host Candidate Forum  (September 28th)

The Radcliff Woman’s Club will be hosting a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 7 PM to 9 PM at The Colvin Community Center. Candidates vying for The City of Radcliff Mayor’s Race and the Radcliff City Council will be present.

On behalf of the Radcliff Woman’s Club, the community is invited you to attend. We are requesting questions of the Candidates which can be submitted before September 28 or the night of the forum. When submitting a question, first indicate whether the question is for a mayoral candidate(s) or city council candidate(s), then clearly print your question.

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Joshua's Friends to Host First Annual “Fishing for Friends”   (September 11th)

Joshua's Friends is currently preparing for our first annual “Fishing for Friends” event at Freeman Lake Park on Saturday September 11th 2010 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. We’re confident that we have a sponsorship opportunity that is right for you and your company. Together, with companies like you, collaborating in this extremely important cause, Joshua’s Friends can make a REEL difference in the world of disabilities right here in the Heartland.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Dream Friend: $100.00: Setup at Fishing for Friends
Dream Helper: $200-$500.00: Setup and name on t-shirt as a sponsor
Dream Catcher: $1000.00: Setup, name on t-shirt as sponsor, name on 26x60 banner and ad on website for 6 months.
Dream Maker: $2500.00: Setup, name on t-shirt, name on banner, ad on website for 1 year
Master Builder: $5000.00: Setup, name on shirt, name on banner, ad on website for 1 year, and front page pop up ad
Master Dreamer: $6000.00 or over: BIG FISH sponsor – all of the above, plus airtime announcement at the event, front and center on the banner, ad on website, front page pop-up ad, and if you are one of the first BIG FISH sponsors, organization logo on sleeve of t-shirt.

In order to allow ample time for banner and t-shirt, please ensure that any contribution is received by August 31, 2010. Any donation received thereafter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for being a Friend!
Joshua’s Friends
P.O. Box 428
Radcliff KY 40159
www.joshuasfriends.com
270-307-0111

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Radcliff Chamber's 24th Annual Golf Scramble  (September 17th)

September 17th - 8:00 a.m.
Lindsey Golf Course
Fort Knox

Join the Radcliff Chamber for their 24th Annual Golf Scramble on September 17th! Incredible hole-in-one prizes, door prizes, closest to the pin and longest drive competition! Breakfast, lunch and golf cart included with entry fee. Download golf application via: http://www.radcliffchamber.org/golfscramble.shtml

Can't make it that day? Sponsor a soldier or first responder to play!

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VFW #10281 Celebrates Ladies Auxiliary's 96th Birthday!  (September 17th)

The community is invited to celebrate the 96th Birthday of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW at Post #10281, 299 Briggs Lane, Vine Grove.

Dinner & Dance
6:00 - Social
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
8:00 - Band Music & Dancing

Tickets on Sale Now! $5.00 per person; must be purchased prior to September 13th. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets will be sold in the VFW Office or Canteen.

Menu: Stuffed Pork Chops, Candied Carrots, Green Beans w/Potatoes, Salad & Rolls, Desserts

POW/MIA Recognition Day will be observed with the Ceremonial Missing Man Table.

For more information, call 270-877-2138.

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SCORE Presents QuickStart Series Workshop  (September 14th)

Our first Score QuickStart Series Workshop was so successful we're holding another session beginning Sept. 14. Comments from attendees speak volumes:

"Affordable, convenient, valuable information network of resources and mentors"
"If the person does not have a business background, they will gain an overview to consider their next steps."
"The class did exactly what I wanted it to, it asked me questions that I had never thought of. You told everyone what they need and where to find it! You guys point people in the right direction and in the entrepreneurial world, that kind of information is invaluable."

The workshop begins Sept. 14 and covers: Start-up Basics (FREE session), Business Concept, Marketing, Financial Projections and Funding Sources. When the course is complete, the attendee should be able to complete their business plan. Cost is $125 for all 5 weeks. Spouses attend free and business partners cost only $50 each with a full paying partner.
This link will provide more details about the workshop, www.score-louisville.org/QuickStart11.html. Feel free to share this information with your associates.

Start-up Basics (FREE) - Sept. 14, 2010
Business Concept - Sept. 21, 2010
Marketing Plan - Sept. 28. 2010
Financial Projections - Oct. 5, 2010
Funding Sources and Next Steps - Oct. 12, 2010
Our Price: $125

All Workshops are 6:00 - 9:00 pm, please arrive 5:45 for registration. Location: Bellarmine University, Brown Activities Center, Room 203, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, Ky. 40205

SCORE's process of transferring knowledge and work experience to our clients and potential clients is a valuable resource in workshops, one-on-one mentoring, cyber counseling and even shadow boarding. You can reach us at www.score-louisville.org or call 502.582.5976.
Sincerely,

Donald R. Keller, Chapter Chairman
SCORE Louisville, KY
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email: score75@score-louisville.org
phone: 502- 582-5976
web: http://www.score-louisville.org

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Household Hazardous Waste & Prescription Drug Disposal  (September 18th)

Saturday September 18
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Akebono Parking Lot — Elizabethtown
300 Ring Road

Hardin County Residents ONLY

Rodent killers
Muriatic acid
Batteries
Bleaches
Cesspool cleaners
Creosote
Fluorescent tubes
Moth balls
Brake fluid
Herbicides
Sealants
Paint thinner
Pesticides
Inspect sprays
Anti freeze
Drain cleaners
Photo chemicals
Dry cleaning fluids
Rust preventatives
Wood strippers
Pool chemicals
Mercury thermometers
Mercury thermostats
Wood preservatives
Used motor oil
Radiator cleaners
Floor cleaners
Oven cleaners
Oil-based paint

No Commercial Waste. Not Accepted: Water-based latex paint, radioactive wastes, smoke detectors, explosives, gun powder, flares, ammunition, pressurized fire extinguishers or gas canisters.

Funded in part through a grant from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management.

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Former Chief Justice Lambert to Speak at ECTC’s Constitution Day Celebration  (September 17th)

Constitution Day is an annual event celebrated in September at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. This year the college is pleased to host former Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert, Chief Judge of the Senior Judge Program, on September 17 at 4 p.m. in room 212 of the Regional Postsecondary Education Center. He will talk about “Courts and the Constitution.” This Constitution Day event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Mary Jo King at 270.706.8530.

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