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Kids II Announces Expansion & New Jobs for Atlanta

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:33:33 +0000

Kids II is one of the world’s fastest growing infant and toddler product companies, and is expanding its global workforce. The company has announced 70 new job openings, including 32 in Atlanta.

According to a company news release, committed to enhancing its design epicenter, Kids II is looking for professionals in nine career categories to

Article source: http://www.gpb.org/blogs/georgia-works/2013/05/23/kids-ii-announces-expansion-new-jobs-for-atlanta

Chattanooga leaders, business owners prepare for "the Super Bowl of cycling"

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:33:31 +0000

Until the event is over, leaders won’t be able to quantify the economic impact of the USA Cycling Professional Championships, which will be in the Scenic City this weekend. But downtown restaurant operators are staffing heavily for the weekend, and people who wouldn’t have otherwise made the trip to Chattanooga this weekend are coming to town.

“[I have] family

Article source: http://www.nooga.com/161701/chattanooga-leaders-business-owners-prepare-for-the-super-bowl-of-cycling/

Hotels.com® and "Katie" to Reward Weight-Loss Challengers of Atlanta with 10 …

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:33:28 +0000

DALLAS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Hotels.com® was featured on Katie Couric’s daytime talk show, “Katie” (check local listings) on May 20th, 2013 to help to continue to motivate city employees of Atlanta to achieve personal wellness goals. On the heels of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, “Katie,” and bestselling author Dr. Ian K. Smith’s ‘Shred’ Weight-Loss Challenge

Article source: http://www.ibtimes.com/press-release/20130521/hotelscomr-katie-reward-weight-loss-challengers-atlanta-10-all-inclusive

Cummiskey: economic development incentives more art than science.

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:32:17 +0000

Article source: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/05/23/incentives.html

Kids II, Inc. to Bring Another 30-plus Jobs to Atlanta, Nearly 70 Across the Globe

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:31:04 +0000

Global Atlanta-based company currently looks for talent and culture fit.

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 22, 2013

On the heels of its addition of 50 new jobs in the last twelve months, Kids II, one of the world’s fastest growing infant and toddler product companies, continues to hire with nearly 70 current global job openings—32 of which are based in

Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Kids-II-Inc-to-Bring-Another-30-plus-Jobs-to-4539684.php

Metro Atlanta job market improved in April

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:31:03 +0000

Article source: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/05/23/metro-atlanta-job-market-improved-in.html

Hundreds seek employment at Atlanta job fair

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:31:00 +0000

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Metro Atlanta’s jobless rate fell in April from 7.9 percent to 7.6 percent. The state labor department says employers added nearly 13,000 jobs. What do those numbers mean for those still looking for work?

Hundreds of people put on their best outfit and lined up to talk with retail employers for the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta on Thursday.

“I’ve

Article source: http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/22409794/hundreds-seek-employment-at-atlanta-job-fair

Dance Africa Graces Atlanta with Entertainment, Culture, and a History Lesson

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:30:58 +0000

The 20th anniversary celebration of Giwayen Mata, an award-winning, soul-stirring, all-sistah, dance, percussion, and vocal ensemble, will take place in Atlanta on June 13 through 16 showcasing an array of experiences that embrace songs, rhythms, instruments, and dances celebrating the beauty and richness of African cultures. DanceAfrica Atlanta, hosted by Giwayen Mata [which means Elephant Women] in collaboration with the

Article source: http://www.afro.com/sections/arts_entertainment/story.htm?storyid=78543

African Americans Must be a part of Detroit’s New Development Growth

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:30:56 +0000

African Americans Must be a part of Detroit’s New Development Growth

Article source: http://www.michronicleonline.com/index.php/business-original/11716-one-of-a-kind-hospitality-and-entertainment-venue-offers-detroit-jobs-inspiration

Smooth confirmation hearing for Pritzker – CBS Atlanta 46

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:30:55 +0000

By ANDREW MIGA
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama’s nominee for commerce secretary was questioned briefly about her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and her role as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the Bahamas, but those were minor bumps in an otherwise smooth Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

Chicago billionaire business executive and philanthropist

Article source: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/22407448/pritzkers-ties-to-thrift-tax-haven-eyed