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“Fun Fun Fun Fest”: The economics of the ‘Trickle Down Effect of Fun’

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Fun Fun Fun Fest announced today in a press conference that would be putting into effect a "Fun Stimulus Plan."  The Fun Fun Fun Fest executive team  presented an engaging laser-guided Power Point display where they explained in full details of the "trickle down effect" of fun. The full lineup for the 5th annual Fun Fun Fun Fest to be held November 5 - 7, 2010 at Waterloo Park in Austin, TX. And, for the first year ever, a third evening has been added to the official FFF festivities. The … [Read more...]

2010 HSC Scholar Leadership Conference

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Empowering young Hispanic students for personal and professional success beyond degree attainment Austin, TX – The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium (HSC) will host its annual Scholar Leadership Conference on August 3–5, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Austin. The conference aims to empower scholars to enter the workforce as leaders upon degree attainment. Throughout the conference, 70 Austin-area community leaders and professionals will be on hand to provide a wealth of training and knowledge … [Read more...]

Meet the Business Lenders

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Small Business Development Program will host the 7th annual Meet the Lender loan fair for businesses on August 5, 2010 from 3 PM to 7 PM at Palmer events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd at no cost for admission and free parking available at the garage.  Businesses will have the opportunity to learn the steps they need to obtain financing for a start-up or existing small business by forming critical relationships with banks, community lenders and other investors. The event will present numerous … [Read more...]

Juneteenth 2010 Events in Austin

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Juneteenth celebrates the official end of slavery.  Although slaves were declared free on January 1, 1863, when President Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation, Texans were not aware of the proclamation until June 19, 1865, almost two and a half years later. This is because officials of the confederate army schemed to continue the war and resisted the freeing of slaves by suppressing information of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender to the public. It was not until June 19, 1865, when … [Read more...]

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