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Featured Businesses of the Week Connect. Trade. Save.     Helping likeminded business owners is what we are all about! Please help me build a bigger trade network for you by introducing me to other business owners. Who do you know? Please ask them to talk with me for 5 minutes. They will still be your cash clients - I'll help them trade for other things. Sincerely, KK  Tuesday, July 21,  2015 ITEX Features ITEX Referral Bonus Did you know you can get your association fee's PAID for 3 months for simply referring a business that signs up?   Advertising on ITEX! When advertising on ITEX you can get up to HALF of your ITEX dollars back through our Co-op program!   ITEX Mobile App The ITEX mobile app is here! 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A beautiful, fully updated villa located mid-island in Kiawah East Village. This villa is designer decorated for comfort and relaxation. Located on a quiet street, the villa overlooks a peaceful lagoon where the island's natural wildlife can be observed. Kiawah's ten miles of beautiful beaches is only a two-minute walk from your front door.  Includes a special play area for small children, large playing fields, picnic areas, lake with fishing dock, a 25 meter pool, bicycle rental shop, and a recreation pavilion. www.vrbo.com/81031 2 bedroom Sleeps 6 - 2 ½ baths Contact Bob Bunzey at 704.907.4131  PREFER A GET AWAY TRIP THAT YOU CAN DRIVE TO? ASK YOUR TRADE DIRECTOR FOR THE MIDWEST TRAVEL GUIDE Over....and out! United Radio Communications has built it's reputation on dependable service and reasonable prices. We don't just sell two way radios at URCI - our technical staff can engineer, design, install and maintain the most complex type of radio system. Big or small - we handle it all.  If you have Onsite or Mobile Radio Communications needs, United Radio is Chicago's #1 Choice. We offer more than just portable and mobile radios...our products selection includes Low & High Power Repeaters as well as Paging Systems. Call Donna at 708.430.5800 Having a party?  Chicago Inflatables Inc is your #1 source for party and event rentals. We have the largest selection of bounce houses, jumpers, water slides, obstacle courses, interactive toys, snow cone and cotton candy machines, dunk tanks, tents, tables and chairs, and so much more! We pride ourselves on having the largest selection of rentals, affordable prices, and wide delivery radius. We bring the fun to graduation parties, birthdays, festivals, block parties, carnivals, fairs, and events. Feel free to view our online catalog at www.chicagoinflatables.com Call us at 708-223-7900 and say you are with ITEX. We know how to market you. 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CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29!

The Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention is supporting the Healthy Eating + Active Living (HEAL) Act in Illinois and we need your help!  The HEAL Act funds prevention and Medicaid with revenue from a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks.

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29!

As Illinois’ budget crisis continues, the good news is that the HEAL Act is on the table as part of the budget and revenue discussion in Springfield – but we need your help to MAKE SURE the sugary-drink tax revenues are included, and are dedicated to health! 

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29!

We need to let legislators know that there are thousands of supporters like you who want to invest in health and fight diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. We need to make sure prevention and health services in Medicaid are protected, and we want funding for community health programs like trails for walking and biking, a double value coupon program for SNAP recipients at farmers markets, and healthier school lunches for our kids.

On Wednesday, July 29, we’re going to show our legislators that Illinois voters want the HEAL Act included in the budget proposal.

Our goal is to send 1000 messages to legislators on Wednesday, July 29. 

Will you help us? A few quick clicks is all it takes! MOST IMPORTANT: Use this link to CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS — it only takes about 5 seconds to send an email to your legislator. Or call this toll free number, which will patch you through to either a target legislator, or the Governor’s office: 844-325-5900 Talking Points for your call to your legislator: Please support including the HEAL Act penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks in the budget Please dedicate the HEAL Act funds to the health needs of Illinoisans: $100 million for community prevention programs with at least 50% going to highest need communities. $500 million for Medicaid to prevent cuts and increase prevention. ALSO: Tweet at your legislator using the hashtag #HEALtheBudget. We’ve got legislators’ handles and sample messages you can use on our Twitter page, @HEALtheBudget. Like our Facebook page and share photos and information with your own friends to let them know about this innovative revenue option and the great investment in the health of our state. CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29! Find out more about the HEAL Act on the healthebudget.org website, such as the HEAL Act Fact Sheet about the proposal, an FAQ, the results of our poll, and much more. In service, Malik S. Nevels, J.D. Executive Director Previous Mobilization Alerts »

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Uber To Create 10,000 Driver Jobs on South, West Side Where Ridership Is Up

Uber To Create 10,000 Driver Jobs on South, West Side Where Ridership Is Up 

Uber announced Monday a new push to create 10,000 driver jobs this year in communities like Auburn Gresham, Chatham and Austin.

The focus is on the city's South and West sides, the company said. Uber is partnering with local organizations from those areas to host driver recruitment events that will help educate residents on the company and how they can get involved. Drivers are considered independent contractors, not employees.

The recruiting push follows a spike in the number of rides on the South and West sides, according to the ride-hailing company. Service on the West Side has more than doubled over the last six months, and ridership on the South Side is quickly growing, totaling in more than 2 million rides across Chicago each month.

On Monday, Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) joined Andrew Macdonald, Uber regional general manager, and Phaedra Leslie, director of business relations and economic development for the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, to share the news of Uber's hiring initiative at LaFollette Park Auditorium, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.

Uber announced Monday a new push to create 10,000 driver jobs this year in communities like Auburn Gresham, Chatham and Austin. The focus is on the city's South and West sides, the company said. Uber is partnering with local organizations from those areas to host driver recruitment events that will help educate residents on the company and how they can get involved. Drivers are considered independent contractors, not employees. The recruiting push follows a spike in the number of rides on the South and West sides, according to the ride-hailing company. Service on the West Side has more than doubled over the last six months, and ridership on the South Side is quickly growing, totaling in more than 2 million rides across Chicago each month. On Monday, Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) joined Andrew Macdonald, Uber regional general manager, and Phaedra Leslie, director of business relations and economic development for the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, to share the news of Uber's hiring initiative at LaFollette Park Auditorium, 1333 N. Laramie Ave. "Creating more economic opportunities in our neighborhoods is essential to building a better Chicago for everyone," Mitts said in a news releae. "Working together, we can change lives by connecting people to flexible earning opportunities that are ready and waiting." "One out of every two Uber rides begins or ends in an underserved area," Macdonald said in a news release. "We are committed to making transportation reliable in every neighborhood. As ridership grows on Chicago's West and South sides, people who live in the community can earn money by helping their neighbors get to where they're going." Upcoming driver recruitment events are open to the public and will consist of a presentation about Uber, a Q&A session and an opportunity for attendees to meet Uber representatives. Applicants will be able to apply on-site, and can RSVP in advance online. Upcoming driver recruitment events include: * 9-10:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. July 8 at the Southwest Workforce Center, 7500 S. Pulaski Road, Building 100 * 9-10:30 a.m, 1-2:30 p.m. July 17 at the Garfield Workforce Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave. * 9-10:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. July 28 at the Pilsen Workforce Center, 1700 W. 18th St. * 9-10:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Mid-South Workforce Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave. https://www.uber.com/

Open House & Networking at Mr. Floor Join us on July 9th in Skokie for a FREE event! Come and network with local business professionals at Mr. Floor in Skokie, IL  Kosher refreshments will be served Where: 3828 Oakton Street Skokie, IL When: July 9 6:00 - 8:00 PM Register at: http://www.jewishb2bnetworking.com/business-event/open-house-networking-mr-floor