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For the past 20 years, Vicki Gardner has worked diligently to showcase what is great about Smith Mountain Lake and is likely due some credit to its massive growth during that time. Gardner took the position of executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2002. It was a job she only expected to take for a few months, but would last nearly two decades. Those years would be filled with several triumphs as well as hardships.Originally from Cayuga Lake in New York, Gardner started her career as a cosmetologist. At the young age of 18, she…

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The owner of a local business in town recently presented a check to the police department to cover the costs for five new ballistic vests. Tony Lanza of Petro Pallet contacted Chief Raymond J. Hayducka earlier this week and presented a check for $5000 to the police department. “As an agency, we needed to cover the costs of 24 new ballistic vests this year, along with the costs associated with many other pieces of equipment needed to keep our officers safe and effective,” Hayducka said. The increased costs of new equipment and officer training “can become…

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The Pueblo Association of Realtors hosted its annual awards banquet on Sept. 17, recognizing Mike Spoone of RE/MAX Associates as Realtor of the Year.Spoone was presented the Thomas J. Downen award for his local, state, civic and business accomplishments. The Arthur C. Leach Outstanding Salesperson of the Year award went to Mark Ditkof of Keller Williams Performance Realty, recognizing his ethical conduct and principles, service to customers and volume of business.The Rookie of the Year award went to Angela Ayala of Norm Murphy and Associates. Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Dan Molello and Greg Hahn, both of RE/MAX of Pueblo…

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Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Office dogs aren’t a recent phenomenon. There’s been research for years showing that dogs can help promote productivity and positivity in the workplace. But that’s only if your pooch is well-behaved enough to stay in control while surrounded by so many fun and stimulating things. StackCommerce Obedience classes are expensive and can feel like they’re not worth the cost. If you want to…

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What is the Huntington Learning Center franchise story? huntingtonhelps.com Huntington Learning Center is the top-performing franchise in the tutoring industry. Founded in 1977 by Ray and Eileen Huntington, Huntington Learning Center offers individualized in-person and online tutoring programs for K-12 students nationwide. With approximately 300 locations across the United States, Huntington’s business model is based on two key pillars: helping students achieve world-class results and maximizing franchisee profitability. Our dedication to these two areas is what has led Huntington Learning Center to its position as the top-performing franchise business in the tutoring industry.At Huntington Learning Center, our primary goal is…

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The art of creative leisure time is a critical component of success.Entrepreneurs are a special breed of person. They’re go-getters, risk-takers and dreamers. Yet, even the most driven entrepreneur needs to take a break from time to time. Spending every second of your day on your business is stressful, and you will lose your drive very soon. If you want to stay energetic and ready to take on new challenges at work, hobbies are what you need. What’s more, hobbies can also help entrepreneurs develop new skills and perspectives that can bring forth new opportunities in their business ventures. If you’re…

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About 3% of families move to different states each year in search of nicer climates, lower living costs, and other advantages. The rise of remote working is giving people more flexibility on where to locate. At the same time, more than 3 million people reach the age of 65 each year, and many are looking for attractive places to retire.How can states attract interstate movers? IRS data suggest that tax burdens are one driver of migration. Of the 25 lowest-tax states, 20 enjoyed net in-migration from other states in 2020.Top earners may be particularly responsive to interstate tax differences. Elon…

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New Delhi. The computer is filled with a storehouse of data and numbers, and with each passing day, this store grows. For large companies, handling this data is no less than a headache. Seeing the vast potential in the field of data management, Neha Narkhede, an Indian-origin resident in America, formed a company with two of her associates about eight years ago. In a short span of time, she earned so much wealth and fame that in 2020, Forbes included her in the list of ‘Self-Made’ women of America and recently she was named India’s name in the list of…

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