Local visitor center marks tenth anniversary in Lawrence
The Lawrence Visitor Information Center at Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence hosts an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to celebrate 10 years. Activities include garden tours at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., children’s activities, refreshments, a 11 a.m. address by Mayor Mike Amyx, artist sessions, and depot history and renovation reviews. Contact Debbie White at visinfo visitlawrence.com or 842-5142 for details.
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Lawrence
Union Pacific
North Lawrence
N. Second St
Mike Amyx
Debbie White
Visitlawrence
State to celebrate Kansas Community Bank Week
Governor Sebelius proclaims April 24 to 29 as Kansas Community Bank Week highlighting independent banks and their role in funding small businesses agricultural production and local families. Community Bankers Association of Kansas executives praise banks as anchors stabilizing communities. Twilight Chapter ABWA meets at American Legion with networking and a Big Brothers Big Sisters program focus.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas Community Bank
Community Bankers Association of Kansas
America
Shari Weber
CBA
Kansas
Weber
American Business Women's Assn
American Legion
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Contact Us Business Editor Phone and Email
The Kansas City Journal records contact details for the business editor. Phone is 832-7188 and the email shown is mfagan ljworld.com. The note directs readers to reach the business desk for inquiries.
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Lawrence Area
Journal-World
Business News Department
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Ljworld.com
Ljworld
KU stationery contract boosts Printing Solutions in Lawrence
Printing Solutions of Kansas Inc. won a state contract to supply KU with blue and black ink on 418000 business cards 1000000 sheets of letterhead and nearly 2500000 envelopes. The five year old start up now becomes sole stationery supplier to Kansas University excluding Kansas Athletics Inc. The deal may generate about 525000 in sales.
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Printing Solutions of Kansas Inc
Lawrence
Terry Jacobsen
Printing Solutions
Kansas University
State of Kansas
Kansas Athletics Inc
West Campus
University OF Kansas
31St
Louisiana Streets
Jacobsen
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photos
John Hutton
Paper Pushers lands Kansas University stationery contract
Paper Pushers Inc won the state contract to print Kansas University's stationery including letterhead and envelopes. The deal runs one year with four one-year renewal options. EU deal keeps the firm as a standalone supplier. Copy Co.’s Hossein Gerami notes tough competition and attractive pricing.
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Lawrence Avenue
Scottsdale Drive
Hossein Gerami
Copy Co
W. 23Rd St
Graduates must craft resumes highlighting unique value
The column advises new grads to offset lack of experience by noting internship work and a strong top line. Emphasize a standout skill and a clear positioning pitch such as “Excellent writer” with hands on experience. Target postings via specific industries and locations to reach hiring managers searching for qualified candidates.
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Hugh
Kate
Austin
Dale
Google
Negotiating Severance Rights With Outsourcing Threats
Kate and Dale discuss employee severance options and leverage when facing outsourcing. Elizabeth Hill cautions that severance is rarely take-it-or-leave-it and advises reviewing confidentiality, noncompete, and releases. COBRA health coverage and potential bonus or severance pay may apply. seek legal guidance and learn from others' experiences. Kate Wendleton and Dale Dauton are industry figures referenced.
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Kate
Elizabeth Hill
New York
Dale
Mac
Robert Gregory
Roger Dawson
Protecting Against Identity Theft and Scams
Web resources offering consumer protection tips and guidance on recognizing and coping with identity theft. Federal sites provide tips and protection steps, FTC covers id theft topics, Fraud Bureau lists scam and virus alerts, NFIC details telemarketing and Internet fraud, PIRG exposes consumer abuses.
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Federal Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Gsa
Federal Trade Commission
Consumer.gov
FraudBureau
Fraudbureau.com
National Fraud Information Center
Fraud.org
Htm
Pirg.org
Consumer
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