SCORE Volunteers Aid Local Businesses in Illinois
The Southern Illinois SCORE Chapter, based at the Dunn Richmond Economic Development Center, operates with 12 active volunteers who provide free counseling to business operators and aspiring entrepreneurs. Members staff the office in shifts, and monthly membership meetings occur the first Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 am except in July.
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Spotlight on Carbondale SCORE aids small businesses
The SCORE program in Carbondale matches small businesses with trained volunteers for confidential counseling. A counselor is available at the Dunn-Development Center from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tue Wed Thu, serving 28 counties with a 65 client-goal. SIU Carbondale SBDC supports office services and financing and hosts counseling conferences, with a mini-library of SBA materials. Contact 453-6654 or 453-6040 by fax.
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Ethiopian-born coach builds martial arts school in Herrin
Emile Wright, born in Ethiopia and raised in San Diego, moved to Southern Illinois to care for his mother. A former Olympic 400 relay athlete and Navy SEAL, he opened Wrights Martial Arts Academy in Claremont and later Herrin, offering self defense, stress management, and police training to 300 plus students and the community. The academy operates weekdays 4 to 9 pm and Saturdays 11:30 am to 3 pm, with contact 942-7737. Wright plans to continue running the business as long as he remains fit and owns the building.
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Ingram seeks new caseworker over foster care dispute
DCFS Ingram faces allegations she mistreated her children, which she denies while balancing university study at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She says Lutheran Social Services restricts visits and activities with her younger daughter, prompting her twohour weekly meetings at the agency office and a public plea for a new caseworker.
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Murphysboro sets registration for new school year
Murphysboro schedules registration August 20 to 27 with an opening session August 29. New students and kindergartners preregister August 27. returning K-8 register August 20-21. high school August 22-24. Residency proof required. earlier letters noted for absentees. New General John A. Logan Elementary opens this fall and physical exams and immunizations are required for all entering students.
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