Business After Hours – Lady J’s

Lady J’s invites you to come enjoy hors d’ oeuvres and drinks tomorrow evening, February 2, 2010, from 5 to 7 pm. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a chance to win a dinner for 6 (catered to your door or business), a lunch buffet and themed dinner tickets. There is no fee to attend; however, please RSVP to the Chamber at (701) 225-5115.

This Business After Hours event is sponsored by the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce.

Kim Goldsmith
Web & Social Media Manager

Mayor’s Committee on Employment of Persons With Disabilities

The Mayor’s Committee is seeking nominations for the 2009 Awards which will be given at the Annual Chamber Banquet on October 27, 2009.  Please consider submitting a nomination in one or all of the following categories:

Award Descriptions:

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award recognizes the personal accomplishment in the work place of an individual with a disability.  The individual, through his or her success at work has achieved a more empowered lifestyle and a greater connection and contribution to the community.

PERSONAL COMMITMENT AWARD
This award recognizes a person or group who has demonstrated leadership and vision in positively promoting employment for people with disabilities with the understanding that through work, all people have opportunity to succeed and achieve a more empowered lifestyle.  Candidates to consider may include business owner, supervisor, employment consultant, human resource person, elected or appointed official, fellow employee, and private citizen.

EMPLOYER RECOGNITION AWARD
This award recognizes employers both public and private who have demonstrated commitment to hiring a person(s) with disabilities.  The employer actively supports recruitment, placement, training and career advancement for people with disabilities. The employer also provides needed supports to ensure the continuing success of the employee(s) at their company.

BUILDER’S AWARD
This award recognizes a building owner/architect/contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to building design and construction, whether new or remodeled, that is accessible beyond the requirements of ADA.  Public, private, commercial, and residential properties may be considered as nominees.

To nominate someone for one of the above awards, please use the form below.

Dickinson Mayor’s Committee Nomination Form

Award Name:___________________________________________________________________

Nominee:
Name: __________________________________    Title:________________________________

Organization: ____________________________    Phone: ______________________________

Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________________

Submitted By:
Name:_______________________________       Organization:  _________________________

Address: _____________________________          Phone:  ______________________________

Please use this space to note contributions of the nominee:

Nomination Deadline is September 18, 2009!

Submit Nomination Form to:

Mayor’s Committee
ABLE, Inc. 653 19th Street W,
Dickinson, ND 58601
Or email to ckralicek@ableinc.net

Kim Hayes
Talent Initiative Assistant
Strom Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation