P2P = Peer to Peer Networking aims to enrich the professional development of Lakeland's young professionals by partnering them with existing EMERGE Lakeland members.

25 P2P members (non-EMERGE Lakeland or existing EMERGE Lakeland members) and 10 current EMERGE Lakeland advisors will participate in the program. The program application period will be July 1 - July 31, 2009. The program year will be August 1, 2009 - May 15, 2010.

All newly engaged young professionals will participate in two Emerge Lakeland membership programs and four specifically designed P2P events or activities.

For an appliction or for more information, please click the P2P tab on the upper right corner of this page or visit http://www.emergelakeland.com/p2p/

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The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce that the Independence Celebration Red, White & Kaboom that takes place at Lake Mirror on July 3rd is back on schedule due to the recently acquired sponsorship from T. Mims Corp./Buyer’s Rep. Inc. who is dedicated as the title sponsor of the event.

T. Mims Corp./Buyer’s Rep. Inc. Red, White & Kaboom will take place around the Lake Mirror Promenade from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The evening’s entertainment will include the pop rock sounds of the popular band MillHopper. The popular band will play three sets of music ending at 9:00 p.m. to a breathtaking display of fireworks over Lake Mirror. Our local food banks are in need of donations and as part of this year’s celebration, we are asking that all those that are coming out for this wonderful free event, to bring a canned food item. There will be several locations throughout Lake Mirror Park that will be accepting the canned food donations.

Please contact Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, City of Lakeland for more information: 863/834‐6264

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EMERGE Lakeland is now offering permanent name badges. The name badges are made of a hard plastic with a magnetic backing. The EMERGE Lakeland Logo and your name will be displayed on the badge. Badges will be available for pick up at the September event. If you are interested in ordering a name badge, please click here. The cost for the name badges is $10.00. You may purchase them via credit card through the EMERGE Lakeland web site or mail a check to Christine Murphy, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 3607, Lakeland, FL 33802-3607. Your name badge will not be ordered until payment has been received. Orders must be completed by August 24, 2009.

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United Way of Central Florida and Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro will be working together on a breakfast sandwich give away to benefit UWCF.

From Monday, June 1st to Friday, June 5th, between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., Black & Brew will be giving away a free breakfast sandwich (one per customer, per day) with a minimum $1 donation to the United Way.

The Black & Brew staff will wear LIVE UNITED shirts and have information available for their customers about UWCF and the difference our partners make in our community. In addition, Black & Brew will be donating $250 to the United Way partner organization that refers the most people to take part in the promotion.

As a United Way business partner located in or near downtown Lakeland, we would like to invite you to come by Black & Brew next week to try a delicious breakfast sandwich & help local agencies at the same time.

Black & Brew is located at 205 East Main Street in downtown Lakeland.

For more information, visit www.uwcf.org or www.blackandbrew.com or give us a call at UWCF: 863-648-1500 ext. 257 or B&B: 863.682.1210.

We appreciate your help and hope to see you there!

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Project Coordinator and Administrative Assistant Job Opportunities Available at Swan Development Advisors, Inc.

PROJECT COORDINATOR
Description of Duties
Under general direction, the Project Coordinator performs professional administrative
tasks associated with neighborhood housing and redevelopment activities. The Project
Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the administration of projects, technical
research and regulatory compliance monitoring of real estate transactions, construction
administration and sales transactions.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for project data, tracking, preparing required
periodic reports and maintaining statistical data related to redevelopment programs;
managing community meeting logistics, and communicating with program partners,
clients and the general public and public officials. This is a new position that works in
collaboration with the Program and Project Managers.

Special Skills or Qualifications Required
Detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability
and eagerness to learn new programs and design new systems. Ability to prepare and
review complex studies and reports that include financial data. Strong research and
analytical abilities essential, as are excellent computer skills. Experience with federal
grant programs helpful, but not required. Familiarity with real estate terminology,
development processes, budgets, and transactions is preferred.

Training and Experience
Completion of a Bachelors degree in urban or regional planning, business, public
administration, or a closely related field preferred. Community college and/or
significant work experience in applicable field or discipline may be substituted.
Occasional overnight travel. Frequent evening meetings and local travel required.
Open until filled. EOE/ADA/drug-free workplace

Please submit resume and cover letter to either: Redevelopmentjob@aol.com
Or
Redevelopment Manager
Swan Development Advisors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2097
Lakeland, FL 33806-2097

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Description of Duties
Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing technical and administrative
assistance for housing, community development and urban planning programs as
required. Essential job functions include providing assistance in the planning and
administration of programs and projects, drafting correspondence, interacting with
members of the public and program vendors; produces proposals, reports, and
manages various general office duties.

Performs secretarial and administrative support functions for managers, supervisors and
staff; types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads: creates materials for public
presentations; composes correspondence, reports and informational materials;
proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy and completeness and
for compliance with policies and regulations. Performs other related duties as required.
Excellent written and verbal skills required.

Training and Experience
Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred. College coursework or high school graduate
with significant experience, and at least three years of increasingly responsible office
administrative, specialized administrative support or secretarial experience required.
Occasional overnight travel. Frequent evening meetings and local travel required.
Open until filled. EOE/ADA/drug-free workplace

Please submit resume and cover letter to either: Redevelopmentjob@aol.com
Or
Redevelopment Manager
Swan Development Advisors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2097
Lakeland, FL 33806-2097

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SALTIMBANCO: Cirque Du Soleil
Full of color, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy, a great outing for everyone!

What:
A High Intensity, Acrobatic Spectacle. Saltimbanco -from the Italian "saltare in banco", which literally means "to jump on a bench"-explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.

Saltimbanco is a Cirque du Soleil signature show inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in its visual vocabulary, the show's eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world, an imaginary city where diversity is a cause for hope.

When:
Wednesday, April 29th 7:30pm
Thursday, April 30th 7:30pm
Friday, May 1st 3:30 & 7:30pm
Saturday, May 2nd 3:30 & 7:30pm
Sunday, May 3rd 1:00 & 5:00pm

Where: Lakeland Center

Cost:
Tickets range from $45 to $110 (Adult) and $32 to $88 (Child)
Special Family Four Pack Offer: Purchase two adult tickets and two children tickets for one great price. Premium level seating at $325, Level 1 seating at $190, Level 2 seating at $170 and Level 3 seating at $115.

Please visit the following link for more information on the show: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/showstickets/saltimbanco/intro/intro.htm

or visit the following link to purchase tickets:
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/special/saltimbanco/lakelandPromo.htm

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Administrative Assistant to Business Development Office
ASC geosciences, inc.

This position provides high-level administrative support to the Director of Business Development & Marketing, as well as other management staff as needed with minimal supervision. This position requires a candidate with extensive editing, computer, and customer service skills as well as attention to detail, problem solving skills, fast/focused under pressure, and professionalism dealing with diverse communication styles and people. Some weekend and evening hours required as needed. Pay ranges $12.00/hr to $15.00/hr. Company benefits are provided after 90 days.

Duties & Responsibilities: Assist with scheduling a challenging and ever changing array of appointments, meetings, and travel as needed; Assist with the preparation of routine and non-routine reports and proposals for prospective and existing clients; Coordinate travel arrangements as needed; Manage and organize off-site and on-site meetings/seminars; Prioritize day-to-day projects/commitments; Day-to-day appointment management, data entry, marketing coordination/development support, preparation of correspondence/email and newsletters/brochures/handouts and press releases, answer phones, filing, maintain archives of press releases/photos/promotional materials/forms/business cards/samples/etc., make copies, send/receive faxes, mailings, marketing database updates, surveys, direct business inquiries to appropriate staff, database maintenance, assistance with special events/conference/tradeshow exhibit coordination, update corporate Statement of Qualifications.

Qualifications: High school diploma, college education preferred. Position requires ability to manage multiple priorities, close attention to detail; and strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as customer service skills. Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe (varied), varied database programs, graphic design, internet research, and typing skills. Must be self-motivated with superior organizational skills. Ability to follow established, detailed procedures is at times required. Position also requires discretion and confidentiality. Some travel required.

E-mail resume to mbfrey@ascworld.net

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Heartland for Children Employment Opportunity

Licensing Specialist
Job Code: SR JOB ID: 09-04

This is a professional position responsible for the licensing and
retention of foster family homes, providing support to new and existing parent/families and providing resources and training opportunities. Effective performance requires independent judgment under some guidance.

Specific Duties include:
Essential Functions: establish and maintain a positive working relationship with HFC customers, recruit and pre-screen prospective foster families for MAPP Orientation classes, train pre-service/in-service training for foster parents, review all licensing and re-licensing home studies for accuracy and compliance with licensing regulations, assist with licensure problem resolution, assist in the development of tracking systems , ensures all screening requirements completed in a timely manner, arrange and participate in retention and recruitment activities, recruit and pre-screen prospective Foster Families, monitor the ongoing development of Life Books, set-up pre-service/in-service training notify parents and encourage participation, train pre-service/in-service training for foster parents,conduct initial home studies, and secure signatures as required within the specified time frames, monitor, completion of training requirements for Foster Families, notify parents of training hours by letter, participate in recruitment activities, provide ongoing support, resources and referral information to Foster Families, ensures all screening requirements completed in a timely manner, conduct MAPP Training and Orientation Presentations, demonstrates cultural and age-specific, competencies in interactions with clients, families,co-workers and customers and completes special projects as assigned within designated time frames.

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Social Work or related
field and will be required to obtain certification as Child Protection
Professional. Experience in Licensing is strongly preferred.

We offer an excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, group
health, RX, dental insurance, wellness programs, domestic partner
coverage, retirement & generous paid time off. Fax resume with job code 863-534-9215 or Email to jbobb@heartlandforchildren.org Drug free Work Place, Drug Testing Req. EOE M/F/D/V

For more information, please contact Jacquelyn Bobb at 863.519.8900 ext. 291

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