Our next quarterly training will be in Little Rock, February 9-10, 2010. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Presidential at the rate of $89.99. This rate has been extended until January 22, 2010. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 501.375.2100 or 866-900-7625. Please have your guests refer to the “Main Street Arkansas” group rate when making reservations, in order to receive the discount.
Main Street Arkansas Calendar January 18-22, 2010
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MONDAY office closed in honor of the MLK holiday
TUESDAY Cary – Blytheville (branding)
WEDNESDAY Cary – Blytheville (branding)
THURSDAY Cary, Caroline, Mark, Susan, Nancy – Blytheville (branding); Greg – Springdale – ADN presentation
FRIDAY
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Downtown Pine Bluff News
Five Internal Controls for Small Non Profits
Downtown LR Partnership Using SurveyMonkey.com
Help with the 990
Google City Tours
Wal Mart Begins Charging for Bags in Some Stores
“Green” is Dead
Smart Growth Visualizations
Grant Opportunity
Downtown Pine Bluff News
http://www.pbcommercial.com/articles/2010/01/12/news/news4.txt
Five Internal Controls for Small Non Profits
http://www.blueavocado.org/node/485
Downtown LR Partnership Using SurveyMoneky.com to Engage the Public
http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/arkansasblog/2010/01/remaking_lrs_main_street.aspx
- full disclosure: Missy, Boyd & I sit on the Partnership’s Existing Structures committee
Help with Form 990 – pdf document
http://my.preservationnation.org/site/DocServer/governance_guide_sheet.pdf?docID=7941
New – Google City Tours
http://citytours.googlelabs.com/import
- what does Google say about your city?
Wal Mart Begins Charging for Bags in Some Stores
http://www.nowpublic.com/environment/walmart-charges-bags-california-2555223.html
The “Green” Brand is Dead
http://www.build2sustain.com/blog/2010/1/8/green-is-a-dead-brand.html
Smart Growth Visualizations
http://www.nrdc.org/smartGrowth/visions/FeaturedScenarios.asp
Green Building Grant 2010 Program
The USGBC- Central Arkansas Branch announces the 2010 Green Building Grant Program. The Green Building Grant is open to any applicant but preference will be given to nonprofits, schools, or government organizations who seek to build or remodel in Central Arkansas. The maximum grant is $3000. Deadline to submit a proposal is January 29, 2010.
This would be a great way to "seed" a new green project or pay LEED registration/design fees.
Jackie Jernigan, Chair of the Green Building Grant Committee states, "In today's tight economy, it is important that we support local projects that expand green building practices in our state. We hope this Green Building Grant will allow the applicant to complete a green project will have a positive impact on their community through energy efficiency, healthier buildings and low environmental impact. " Other members of the Green Building Grant Committee are Cliff McKinney, Jeff Yates and Linda K. Smith.
Complete details at www.usgbc-ar.org
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