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Survey: Hiring looks better for new grads

ATLANTA -- (Atlanta Business Chronicle) Employers will hire more new graduates this year than in previous years, but young employees may need to adjust expectations, reports Georgia Public Broadcasting. A survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers says that across the nation companies expect to hire 13 percent more new college graduates this year.

2011-2012 New Leadership Announced at Central Atlanta Progress Annual Meeting

2011-2012 New Leadership Announced at Central Atlanta Progress Annual Meeting

Atlanta, GA--  (submitted by Thomas Smith)  Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) formally announced its 2011-12 leadership at the organization’s annual meeting, held Tuesday, March 15th at Pemberton Place®, in Downtown Atlanta.  This year’s Annual Meeting highlighted the organization’s 70th year and illustrated its vision for the future of Downtown Atlanta and the central city.

Egbert Perry, Chairman and CEO of the Integral Group, will serve a two year-term as CAP Chairman.  He will be joined by Craig B. Jones, Executive Vice President and CIO at Cousins Properties, Inc. as CAP Vice Chairman and Brad Benton, partner at KPMG, as CAP Treasurer.  Twenty-six other prominent individuals, representing a range of companies and organizations, have been named to the CAP Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.

2011-2012 New Leadership Announced at Central Atlanta Progress Annual Meeting

2011-2012 New Leadership Announced at Central Atlanta Progress Annual Meeting

Atlanta, GA--  (submitted by Thomas Smith)  Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) formally announced its 2011-12 leadership at the organization’s annual meeting, held Tuesday, March 15th at Pemberton Place®, in Downtown Atlanta.  This year’s Annual Meeting highlighted the organization’s 70th year and illustrated its vision for the future of Downtown Atlanta and the central city.

Egbert Perry, Chairman and CEO of the Integral Group, will serve a two year-term as CAP Chairman.  He will be joined by Craig B. Jones, Executive Vice President and CIO at Cousins Properties, Inc. as CAP Vice Chairman and Brad Benton, partner at KPMG, as CAP Treasurer.  Twenty-six other prominent individuals, representing a range of companies and organizations, have been named to the CAP Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.

Spring Break Activity! $15 = 1Hr Horseback Riding Experience with Harmony N Horsemanship (73% off)

Spring Break Activity! $15 = 1Hr Horseback Riding Experience with Harmony N Horsemanship (73% off)

Looking for something to do this SPRING BREAK that gets your kids out of the house and into the sunshine? Go horseback riding with Today's Scoop: ONLY $15 for your choice of ONE HOUR Guided Trail Ride or Horseback Riding Lesson with Harmony N Horsemanship ($55 value). For ages 9 and up. If your child is 4-8 years old, you can use this Scoop for One 30 minute beginner lesson or 30 minute trail ride. Yeehaw!

THIS EXCLUSIVE DEAL ENDS TUESDAY, MARCH 29TH AT MIDNIGHT

Treat yourself: $15 = $30 worth of Handmade Soaps, Lotions & More at Mama Bath + Body

Treat yourself: $15 = $30 worth of Handmade Soaps, Lotions & More at Mama Bath + Body

Do you love handmade all natural soaps, lotions and scrubs? Looking for the perfect Mother's Day Gift? Check out Decatur's Mama Bath + Body and pay only $15 for $30 worth of handmade goodies with Today's Scoop.

THIS EXCLUSIVE DEAL ENDS SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH AT MIDNIGHT


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Get organized with a FREE $5 Electronic Gift Card from Oliver's Labels - Personalized Kids' Labels!

Get organized with a FREE $5 Electronic Gift Card from Oliver's Labels - Personalized Kids' Labels!

We want to help you get ready for camp this summer with a FREE $5 E-Gift Card for adorable organizational labels that are waterproof, weather-proof, scuff-proof and tear-resistant!

THIS EXCLUSIVE DEAL ENDS TONIGHT,  MARCH 21ST AT MIDNIGHT

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Turner Construction Employees Teach Students About Careers in Construction at CareerExpo

Turner Construction Employees Teach Students About Careers in Construction at CareerExpo

Turner Construction Company employees are part of many in the industry at the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia’s (CEFGA) 7th annual CareerExpo this week. The expo is Georgia’s largest youth workforce development event for the construction industry.

More than 4000 students from across Georgia are attending on Thursday and Friday this week at the Georgia International Convention Center. 300 companies, trade associations and post-secondary education and training programs created interactive exhibits to demonstrate the scope of the industry and introduce students to specific career paths. The 2011 Expo simulates the construction of Arabia Mountain High School, Georgia’s first LEED-Silver public high school.  The sights, sounds, and equipment of a real construction site make the Expo an interactive educational experience.