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.

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.

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!

CLICK HERE to watch a video on a TLC resident, TIKI!

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.

$10,000 Grant Awarded to C.A.S.T.

This just in! A grant, written by AE, was awarded to the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation from the First Financial Northwest Foundation Fund in the sum of $10,000. Wonderful news!! This money will go directly toward supporting local fishing programs hosted by C.A.S.T. for special needs children.

Thank you FFNWFF and Renton Community Foundation.

Meet n' greet with author Gini Cunningham!

Join recently published educator & author Virginia Cunningham, discussing her objectives behind "The New Teacher's Companion: Practical Wisdom for Succeeding in the Classroom"
Thursday, Jan. 14^th, 2010
5:30-7pm
Patsy Clark's Mansion, French Room
2208 West 2nd Avenue Spokane, WA 99201

Gini Cunningham, Masters in Education, Board Certified in Early Adolescent/Adolescent English/Language Arts 5-8 Secondary Education, with 30 years of K-12 teaching experience is the author of The New Teacher's Companion (published by ASCD 11/09) and several other educational resources. Gini will be in Spokane on Jan 14^th to discuss her new book and her objectives behind her energized work.

Please join us for some drinks and apps and meet and chat with Gini. 10% discount on books purchased at the event. Visit www.energizedlearning.net to learn more about her services and resources.

MUST RSVP to Andrea Estes at andrea@ae-consulting.net, or call 206-355-7514. Everyone welcome, education professionals encouraged, and there's NO COST to attend. LIMITED SEATING available.

C.A.S.T. awarded $3,000 from Nysether Family Foundation

Excellent news as we near the end of this financially challenging year, the Nysether Family Foundation awarded a $3,000 grant written by AE to support the C.A.S.T. Program through the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation!

Emphasis in Nysether's awards is given to those orgs that are dedicated to improving the quality of life and services available for local youth, seniors, and developmentally challenged individuals of all ages and preserving our quality of life by advocating the intrinsic value of animal life in our environment and the conservation and preservation of our natural landscapes while recognizing the private property rights of others.

Thank you Nysether Family Foundation for your generous support to a wonderful foundation that serves our special needs children teaching them how to fish!