Friday, January 29, 2010

Internet Marketing Workshop for Spokane Businesses

Are you ready to improve your company's online presence, yet have no idea where to start? Check out this half-day workshop on February 4th presented by GetListed.org's Local University, a recently formed nonprofit group dedicated to teaching small businesses the ways of the web.

Join leading marketing experts, including representatives from the Google Local Business Center, who will be presenting a basic introduction to search engines, free opportunities for search engine exposure, search engine optimization (SEO) tips and techniques, social internet marketing strategies, and much more.

The workshop will be held at the Northern Quest Casino, offering two identical half-day sessions (8 am - noon and 1 pm - 5pm). The event costs $129, but use the code "bowling2010" and save $50!

For more information visit getlisted.org/spokane.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

New Book Provides Resource for Educators

Gini Cunningham, Education Consultant and Principal of Energized Learning, released her book The New Teacher's Companion: Practical Wisdom for Succeeding in the Classroom, on January 14th at the Patsy Clark Mansion. The book aims at providing novice teachers with the necessary tools to become accomplished educators. Cunningham offers a sequential guide to the classroom covering initial preparation, procedure planning, instruction essentials, and how to measure and increase student success.

After spending over 30 years in the education system, Cunningham was motivated by the large turnover rate of teachers within their first five years of teaching. She wanted to provide a resource for educators to turn to when they are feeling overwhelmed or helpless in the classroom. Throughout the book Cunningham shares personal experiences and observations, demonstrating teaching methods using real-life scenarios.

Gini Cunningham resides permanently in Nevada and travels throughout the west frequently. She has her Masters in Education, is Board Certified in Early Adolescent/Young Adult Literacy, and has 30 years of K-12 teaching experience.

Her company, Energized Learning, provides educational consultation, workshops, and seminars for any level of educator or educational facility. She also offers free tele-seminars the first Tuesday of each month. Topics include Classroom Management, Rules & Procedures, Organizing the Year, and much more.

For more information on Gini Cunningham and Energized Learning visit www.energizedlearning.net. Her book, The New Teacher's Companion, can be purchased at shop.ascd.org and www.amazon.com.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

TLC Bird Haven Ready to Go!

TLC Bird Haven (tlcbirdhaven.org) is ready to begin their capital campaign for a new free flight exotic bird sanctuary on its current sanctuary property in Deer Park! Check out their new web site and videos on Facebook (search for Joanie Lamm).

Please support the new building development and fundraising by telling anyone you know who is a bird lover and making a contribution through the web site!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

CYT-Spokane Building Capacity and Asking for Support

Children's theatre arts organization seeking sponsorship for 2010

January 5, 2010, Spokane, Wash. – CYT-Spokane is a non-profit, theater arts organization providing instructional sessions and performance opportunities for youth ages 6-18. CYT offers three fully staged musical productions, performed at The Bing Crosby Theater in fall, winter, and spring and several summer camps are offered for ages 5-18. The organization has opened up limited opportunities for sponsorship of their theatre productions and programs to local companies.

There are various levels of sponsorship that offer combinations of company publicity, employee/family involvement, gifts, and an opportunity for children you know to participate in CYT's educational programs. All contributions are 501(c)3 tax-deductible and are greatly needed to support the growth and sustainability of these programs. Come enjoy a well recognized production while giving to your community by supporting a local children's arts program.

Information on CYT-Spokane can be found at www.cytspokane.com. For details on production or program sponsorship for your business, please contact Andrea Estes, andrea@ae-consulting.net, or (206) 355-7514.