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The year 2011 was an eventful one for America’s military community. With the drawdown of troops in Iraq, as well as the expected gradual reduction in force in Afghanistan, the need for support and access to resources has only grown and will grow even more in the coming months and years. The National Resource Directory (NRD), a Federal government website for the Veteran and military communities, has been busy preparing for this challenge, especially concerning the employment of separating Service Members. Key to these efforts was the creation of the first-of-its-kind Veterans Job Bank, launched in November of 2011. read the full article |
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San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Takes Business Education Online
By Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board and Director of the
County of San Bernardino Workforce Development Department
In February 2012, the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board hosted its first interactive, online webinar for businesses with Michael Mollenhauer, President of 1to1Network. More than 40 attendees participated online as Mollenhauer walked them through the steps of creating a Facebook Business Page, explained tips and resources to generate "likes" and the best way to utilize the platform's advertising program. Like all of its business workshops that take place within San Bernardino County, this event was available at no-cost to participants. read the full article |
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Connecting Health Care Workers to Jobs and Training Opportunities
This article describes steps that health care-sector leaders and allied workforce professionals can take to anticipate and create solutions to the transportation needs of the health care workforce. Information on meeting the transportation needs of other emerging sectors can be found on the Joblinks Employment Transportation Center website at www.SolutionsToGetThere.org. read the full article |
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Marketing in the 90s, 2000s, and Today
By Kerry Brooks, ProfessionalEdge Associates
My how marketing has changed. Even in the years we’ve been in business, we have seen a tremendous change in the way we help our customers market their products and services. It's difficult to keep up with the changes and to keep ahead of what's to come. read the full article |
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We are so accustomed to seeing “Made in China, Mexico, India”, etc. on products we buy that the meaning
of that is somewhat lost. America Proud was born out of the simplified concept that if we are more aware of products made in America, we may purchase more of these products, thus stimulating American jobs and the economy. In each issue we will spotlight a company whose products are made
in the USA. We
encourage you to visit their web
site to learn more
about them.
MADE IN AMERICA STORE
The Made in America Store was opened by Mark Andol on April 3, 2010. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo, NY, it is the only general merchandise store in the country that sells 100% American Made Products, down to the packaging. Our mission is to restore U.S. manufacturing jobs by giving Americans a brick & mortar store and e-commerce site that guarantees that each product sold is entirely American Made down to the components and packaging.
The idea grew out of Andol’s other business, General Welding & Fabricating, which he began in his father’s garage in 1985. The business expanded to a four-location manufacturing operation before losing a major account to a Chinese competitor and seeing sales drop off in the recession. While closing two facilities, laying off workers (including family), and reading up on overseas competition, Andol saw the appeal of an entirely U.S.-centered business. “I feel for the blue-collar worker,” Andol said.
In addition to requiring that all products sold are 100% American Made, the Made in America Store insists on top quality at comparable pricing. “Our customers know they are helping to feed an American family when they shop at our store.” Andol said. And, each manufacturing job has a positive economic impact of providing four additional jobs for the U.S. economy.
The Made in America Store also honors our active duty members of the U.S. military and all veterans by offering a 10% discount on every purchase, every day.
The recession, the trade imbalance and unfair trade practices have met their match in Mark Andol, owner of the Made in America Store. He does what he does “for country, for soldier and for the American worker.”
Please support our mission to bring back U.S. manufacturing jobs, “Because China is a Long Drive to Work.” While you’re making plans to visit our store, please help us save and create American jobs by shopping online at www.MadeInAmericaStore.com.
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