For Immediate Release
Contact:
Tony Young
GOED Media Relations Manager
tonyyoung@utah.gov | 801-538-8722
Utah GOED Announces Opening of Snow College Business Resource Center
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 19, 2019) — The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is pleased to announce the opening of the Snow College Business Resource Center in Richfield, Utah.
The Snow College Business Resource Center serves residents of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties. The new BRC’s contact information is:
Snow College Business Resource Center
800 West 200 South
Washburn Building, Room 170B
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 893-2252
Business Resource Centers are formed in partnership with local colleges or universities and coordinate resources of local business service providers to offer comprehensive services and ongoing assistance to help Utah’s businesses grow and expand. The centers provide access to a coordinated network of federal, state, local and private business service providers by promoting their services to local businesses.
“We’re excited about the opening of our new Business Resource Center and remain committed to partnering with and serving our local communities,” said Brad Cook, president of Snow College. “The opportunities this new center will create are an important part of what we do. We welcome you to visit with our capable staff who will provide valuable resources to assist you with your business.”
The Snow College Business Resource Center will provide advice on all aspects of running a successful business, from startup to exit strategies including marketing and sales, finance, operations, capital, management and growth. These services are provided at no cost, although there may be costs associated with specialized training and customized business consultations.
There are 18 Business Resource Centers located throughout the state, and additional programs are available online and by phone. Assistance is available for businesses and entrepreneurs regardless of physical location.
About the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Under the direction of Gov. Gary R. Herbert, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) provides resources and support for business creation, growth and recruitment, and drives increased tourism and film production in Utah. Utilizing state resources and private sector contracts, GOED administers programs in economic areas that demonstrate the highest potential for development. Learn more at business.utah.gov or by calling (801) 538-8680.
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Red Cross: Donors of all blood types, races and ethnicities needed
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 23, 2019) — The American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood or platelets to help increase the diversity of the blood supply.
The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major blood groups. However, for patients with rare blood types or those who receive regular blood transfusions, blood must be matched closely – beyond the primary A, B, O and AB blood types – to reduce the risk of developing complications from transfusion therapy. The best match may be someone of the same racial or ethnic group.
Eight-year-old AJ Torres requires blood transfusions to treat complications from sickle cell disease, the most common genetic disease in the U.S. The disease is most common among people of African descent or Latino descent, like AJ, and can sometimes cause small blood vessels to become blocked. Diverse donors are important to ensuring AJ has the blood products he needs to regain his health.
“Within minutes of receiving a blood transfusion, I watch his strength be restored, pain vanish and energy return. Soon he transforms back to himself – a rambunctious little boy,” said his mom, Caira Torres. “If an 8-year-old can withstand a needle, so can you.”
Donors of all blood types, as well as all races and ethnicities, are needed to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse patient population. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
As a thank-you, those who come to give blood or platelets during the month of October will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of five $500 gift cards redeemable at hundreds of merchants, courtesy of Tango Card. Terms apply; see rcblood.org/game.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 23-Oct. 15:
Davis
Bountiful
10/3/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful Utah Val Verda Stake, 2651 S. 500 W.
10/5/2019: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 South Orchard Drive
10/14/2019: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., South Davis Community Hospital, 401 South 400 East
Kaysville
10/11/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Stake, 1505 Whispering Meadow Lane
Layton
10/10/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Northridge Church Street Chapel, 2510 North Church Street
Syracuse
9/26/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Utah Bluff Stake, 700 South 2500 West
West Point
10/3/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Point Utah Stake, 2865 West 800 North
Salt Lake
Draper
10/15/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bowen Collins and Assoicates, 154 East 14075 South
Herriman
10/4/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Herriman Utah Pioneer Stake, 12682 South Starlight Hill Lane
10/11/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Herriman West Stake, 13768 S 6400 W
Holladay
10/1/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Holladay Stake, 4568 South Holladay Blvd.
Murray
10/1/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 3M Health Information Systems, 575 West Murray Blvd.
10/2/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Murray Utah Stake, 363 E. Vine Street
10/15/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Murray Utah Stake, 363 E. Vine Street
Riverton
9/27/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Riverton Utah Western Springs Stake, 12691 South 3600 West
Salt Lake City
9/23/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown Hotel, 75 South West Temple
9/24/2019: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., SentryWest Insurance, 3860 South 2300 East
9/24/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Holladay North Stake, 4395 Albright Drive, (2145 East)
9/25/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cottonwood High School, 5715 South 1300 East
9/25/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Progrexion, 257 east 200 south
9/25/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Granite Stake, 2465 South 800 East, Fairmont Building
9/26/2019: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Granger High School, 3580 South 3600 West
9/26/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mountain West Advisors, 756 East Winchester St., Suite 290
9/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Institute of Religion, 1780 East South Campus Drive
9/30/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 175 S. West Temple, 175 South West Temple, Suite 600
9/30/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wells Fargo, Corporate Offices, 299 South Main Street
10/1/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., AMES(Academy for Math, Engineering & Science), 1300 East 5715 South
10/1/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Utah Chapter of APWA, 9575 South State Street, Mountain America Expo Center
10/1/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 3form Inc, 2300 South 2300 West
10/2/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Highland High School, 2166 South 1700 East
10/2/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake, 460 West Century Drive
10/2/2019: 4 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., Holladay YSA Stake, 4032 South 2300 East
10/3/2019: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic, 389 South 900 East
10/4/2019: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., U.S. Navy, 1761 West 4700 South
10/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Anagraphica, 1906 South 3850 West
10/5/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Murray Rec Center, 202 East Murray Park Avenue
10/7/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Chick-fil-A Taylorsville, 5580 So. Redwood Road
10/8/2019: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Utah State Capitol, Utah State Capitol Building
10/9/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., South Temple Tower, 136 E South Temple
10/9/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Monticello Academy, 2782 South Corporate Park Drive
10/11/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Judge Memorial High School, 650 South 1100 East
10/11/2019: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Good 4 Utah, 2175 West 1700 South
10/14/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 4th West Apartments, 255 North 400 West
10/15/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Union Building, 200 S Central Campus Drive
Sandy
9/23/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sandy City Library, 10100 Petunia Way
9/25/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Canyons Education Foundation, 9361South 300 East
9/25/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sandy Willow Creek Stake, 2350 East Creek Road
9/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sandy Crescent South Stake, 257 East 10600 South
9/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fusion HCS, 10150 S. Centennial Blvd Suite 120
10/2/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sandy West Stake, 8650 South 220 East
Sandy
10/5/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dimple Dell Fitness & Recreation Center, 10600 South 1000 East
Sandy
10/11/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sandy Utah Crescent Park Stake, 11350 S. 1300 E.
South Jordan
10/1/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rio Tinto, 4700 Daybreak Parkway
10/4/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Merrick Bank, 10705 South Jordan Gateway, Suite 200
10/4/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Utah Eastlake Stake, 4517 W Mille Lacs Dr.
10/5/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Daybreak Community Council, 4544 W. Harvest Moon Drive
10/7/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Roseman University, 10920 River Front Parkway
West Jordan
9/26/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wells Fargo - West Jordan, 7869 S. Redwood
9/27/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah Oquirrh Stake Third Ward Bldg, 6673 South Clernates Drive
West Jordan
10/3/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah Prairie Stake, 7337 South Grizzly Way
West Jordan
10/3/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah River Stake Center, 1380 West 6785 South
10/4/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Carpenters Union Local 801, 8149 South Welby Park Drive
West Valley City
9/27/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Hunter West Stake, 3500 S. 6400 W.
9/28/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hunter East Stake, 5000 W Pavant Ave (3800 S)
9/30/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office, 3415 South 900 West, Metro Jail
10/7/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hunter High School, 4200 South 5600 West
10/14/2019: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Intermountain Healthcare Lake Park, 4646 West Lake Park Blvd.
10/15/2019: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Intermountain Healthcare Lake Park, 4646 West Lake Park Blvd.
Utah
American Fork
9/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sling TV / Dish Network, 796 East 930 South
Cedar Hills
9/28/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cedar Hills Utah West Stake, 4355 West Cedar Hills Drive
Lehi
9/25/2019: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Lehi High School, 180 N. 500 E.
9/25/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lehi Utah Cedar Hollow Stake, 2178 North 1200 East
10/9/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mountainland Technology College, 2301 West Ashton Blvd., Lehi Campus
Orem
9/24/2019: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway
9/24/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Orem Sunset Heights Stake, 1260 South 400 West
10/2/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Utah Valley University School of Nursing, 951South Geneva Rd.
10/2/2019: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Provo Utah YSA 10th Stake, 735 East 800 South
10/3/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Orem North Stake, 1000 North Main Street
10/8/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Orem Utah Windsor Stake, 1405 North Main
10/8/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Orem Sharon Park Stake, 225 East 200 North
10/12/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orem Hillcrest Stake, 1450 South 800 East
10/12/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Eagle Scout Project, 50 South 800 East
10/14/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Orem YSA 1st Stake - North Building, 864 West 800 South, North Building
Pleasant Grove
9/27/2019: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasant Grove High School, 700 East 200 South
9/28/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pleasant Grove Utah Manila Stake, 3396 North 900 West
10/11/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Pleasant Grove Utah Garden Stake, 745 North 600 West
Provo
9/23/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
9/23/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Springville Utah YSA Stake, 1021 South 500 West
9/25/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Peg Companies, 180 North University Ave #200
9/26/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sharon East Stake, 2400 North 1060 East
9/30/2019: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
10/1/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Provo Utah Married 3rd Stake, 945 East 700 North
10/2/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Provo Utah YSA 20th Stake, BYU Conference Center, 770 East University PKWY
10/3/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., University Parkway Center, 35 East University Parkway
10/9/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
10/12/2019: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cannon Center, 106 CANC Helaman Halls Drive
10/15/2019: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Utah County Health Department, 151 South University Ave
10/15/2019: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
Salem
10/10/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Salem Utah West Stake, 160 S. 460 W.
10/10/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Salem Utah West Stake, 160 S. 460 W.
Spanish Fork
10/3/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah East Stake, 1158 East 1240 S
10/4/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Spanish Fork West Stake, 585 North Main
Springville
10/1/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Springville Stake, 355 East Center Street
Weber
Hooper
9/23/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., City of Hooper, 5580 West 4600 South
North Ogden
9/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Ogden Coldwater Stake, 770 East 2100 North
Ogden
9/27/2019: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weber County School District Offices, 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway
10/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Weber County Sheriff's Office, 721 West 12th St.
10/15/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah YSA 1st Stake, 1465 East 4600 South
Riverdale
9/27/2019: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., America First Credit Union, 1344 West 4675 South
West Haven
10/3/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Haven Utah Stake, 4700 West 3300 South
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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WHAT: As part of its 15th annual food drive, America First Credit Union (AFCU) hopes to collect 15,000 pounds of food to donate to local food banks in its communities. From now until October 26, AFCU and community members can drop off nonperishable food items at any of its 128 locations. Throughout the past 15 years, AFCU has donated more than 187,000 pounds of food. All food collected in Utah will be donated Utah Food Bank and other local foodbanks including Catholic Community Services Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank. Members who donate food items can be entered into a drawing for AirPods. One entry will be given for each item of food donated with one prize winner selected from all entries received.
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Contact: Lisa McClain-Vanderpool, 303-312-6077, mcclain-vanderpool.lisa@epa.gov
DENVER – (Sept. 19, 2019) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 7 and 8 announced the launch of the “See a Bloom, Give It Room” High School Video Challenge. The competition, supported by EPA’s Office of Research and Development, is calling for videos from high school students (grades 9-12) that promote public awareness of harmful algal blooms through creative filmmaking.
Students are asked to create public safety videos (under 2 minutes in length) that explain how to spot harmful algal blooms and how people and their pets should be safe around them.
“Harmful algae have emerged as a persistent and challenging human health concern in recreational waters across our region,” said EPA Region 8 Administrator Gregory Sopkin. “We’re asking young and aspiring videographers to help us find creative ways to make people aware of the risks and prevent exposure.”
“Through this challenge, we’re asking high schoolers across our region to be creative, have fun, and be part of the solution,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Gulliford. “Harmful algal blooms can be dangerous to people and pets participating in recreational activities in the water. Winning video entries from this challenge will help EPA and our state, local and tribal partners inform communities about the risks of harmful algal blooms and how to spot and steer clear of them.”
The contest is open to high school students or teams in EPA Regions 7 and 8: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. This includes students in public, private and tribal high schools, and home school programs.
A winner from each state, along with two regional tribal winners, will be selected by judging panels to each receive a $2,000 cash prize. Two grand prize winners will also be selected to receive $4,000 each.
Winning videos will also be highlighted at the EPA Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Conference in February; featured on EPA web and social media channels; and used by the Agency and its state environmental partners in HAB safety outreach efforts.
Information about the challenge, helpful HAB video resources, and instructions on how to submit videos can be found at: www.epa.gov/innovation/harmful-algal-bloom-video-challenge.
Submissions are due by 11:00 pm (ET) on January 3, 2020.
With the new school year just kicking off, now is a great time to look at what the biggest trends in EdTech will be this year.
The education experts at Brainly — the largest peer-to-peer online learning network in the world — have their finger on the pulse of the ever-changing EdTech landscape and have released a list of the top trends they are following this year.
As expected, many of the trends revolve around the ways students, teachers, and family utilize and navigate increasingly sophisticated technology in and out of the classroom. But there's more to 21st century education than technology.
Here are a few of the predictions Brainly is making about education this year.
1. PERSONALIZED LEARNING IS BECOMING MORE PREVALENT
We're not announcing the death of standardized testing, but more and more, students, teachers and parents are seeing the benefit in personalized learning plans that give teachers a more comprehensive way to monitor student outcomes.
2. MORE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
There has been a shift away from classic learning environments into those once considered out of the mainstream. Online schooling, co-ops, homeschooling and more are becoming more attractive to parents. Some of the benefits of these environments are even making their way into classical learning environments.
3. STEM FOCUS CONTINUES TO DOMINATE
It's become a buzzword in the education sphere over the last few decades but Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math curriculums continue to be a major focus of the education community. Unlike years past, many schools have found ways to incorporate those focuses into the larger liberal arts curriculum, creating important connections and context to give students a truly well-rounded education.
4. TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION IN RESPONSIBLE WAYS
Students today are more technologically savvy than any other generation in history. Incorporating tech through digital textbooks, digital resources, interactive learning, and gamifying lessons are an effective opportunity to engage students and teaches them how to be responsible users of technology.
5. ASSISTIVE DEVICES ESCAPE THE HOME, ENTER THE CLASSROOM
Most of us have some kind of digital assistant in the home, but the use of these technologies will gain prominence this year. Students can get up to date information, ask questions, and have a space to dive deeper into subject matter through their AI devices, allowing their instruction to be more engaged and tailored.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer López, R&R Partners
702-318-4203 / jennifer.lopez@rrpartners.com
Nicole Cypers, America First Credit Union
801-726-9480 / ncypers@americafirst.com
America First Credit Union to Honor 1 October Survivors at UNLV Football Game
LAS VEGAS – September 19, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) will donate hundreds of tickets to 1 October survivors to attend the Sat., Oct. 5 UNLV football game against Boise State. The game, which is the Rebels’ 49th and final season playing at Sam Boyd Stadium, starts at 7:30 p.m.
The credit union will donate 300 tickets to the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, the leading organization providing long-term support to people impacted by the 1 October tragedy. AFCU is offering complimentary tickets to survivors and up to four of their family members. The Resiliency Center is coordinating ticket distribution to survivors. Individuals looking to acquire tickets can email vegasstrongresiliencycenter@clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-2433 during business hours. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday−Friday except holidays.
“America First Credit Union is committed to strengthening the community,” said AFCU president and CEO, John Lund. “We hope this experience brings joy to survivors during the healing process.”
“After the tragic events of 1 October, UNLV was proud to be a small part of the healing process when the community came together for a Rebel football game that weekend,” said UNLV director of athletics, Desiree Reed-Francois. “It is something none of us will ever forget and we applaud the efforts being made to honor survivors.”
“We are grateful to America First Credit Union for recognizing those impacted by this tragedy,” said director of the VSRC, Tennille Pereira. “For any survivor looking for additional resources, the Resiliency Center is available by email, phone, or walk-in.”
Additionally, AFCU members can use their America First Visa® to get four complimentary tickets to attend the game. They just need to show their card at the AFCU booth located outside the stadium on the day of the game. Ticket supplies are limited and will be provided while supplies last.
The UNLV Athletics Department will honor heroes including servicemembers, veterans, military doctors and first responders. They welcome members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families to the game as part of the “Seats for Service” program, which provides complimentary tickets to servicemembers for Rebel sports events. First responders will take part in a halftime game before marching bands from Boise State and UNLV perform a patriotic show.
AFCU extends its brand footprint to the sports industry, having already enjoyed a partnership with the Raiders, Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Aviators and the Las Vegas Lights FC.
On Oct. 1, 2017, 58 were killed and hundreds were injured by a lone gunman at the Route 91 music festival. This event is one of numerous #VegasStronger activities highlighting the area’s unity and strength in the aftermath. A calendar of activities can be found at www.lasvegasnewswire.com/events.
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ABOUT AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION
Proudly celebrating 80 years of servicing members and a long-standing history, America First has become one of the largest, most stable and most progressive credit unions in the country, and has remained a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution. Today, America First has 128 locations, and is the ninth largest credit union in assets in the United States with over $11.2 billion, and the sixth largest credit union in membership in America with more than 1,041,000 members.
Vegas Strong Resiliency Center
The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, a multi-agency resource hub managed by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, supports those affected by the 1 October tragedy. It is funded by the Nevada State Division of Child and Family Services grant 2019-V7-GX-0001 from FY2018 Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime.
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Hello!
Here’s a great piece by Rachel Cruze, “3 Lies About Car Payments.” An image is attached.
Hope you can use it!
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By Rachel Cruze
Car payments are so prevalent in society today that people think they’re a normal part of life. But if you took the average car payment of $545 and invested it into a Roth IRA instead, 30 years later you’d be sitting on a cool $1.4 million. Look, I like my car, too—but not that much!
For me, that’s motivation enough to save up and pay cash for a car instead of financing one. But I get plenty of objections to this way of thinking. Here are some of the excuses I hear. And the truth about them:
1. “But the 0% interest rate is a great deal!”
No, it’s not. That new car starts losing value the instant you drive it off the lot.
From the first month of ownership, you’d owe more on your car than it’s worth. Four years later, you’d still have a year or two of payments left, but your car would’ve lost most of its value.
And let’s not forget that 0% is not the same as cash, and not everyone who falls for the 0% marketing pitch actually qualifies for the deal. But by then, you’re already in love with the car of your dreams and are willing to sign anything to drive it home. And of course, some of those “deals” aren’t quite as attractive once you read the fine print.
Making money off car loans is their business. You’re not outsmarting anyone!
2. “I just had a baby, so I need a ‘safe’ car. . . like a new Tahoe.”
This is one I hear all the time from people I know who have kids—especially new parents. Do babies take up more room? Yes. Do you want your baby to be safe in the car? Yes! But those things don’t equal a new SUV. Safe does not equal new.
There are plenty of safe, pre-owned cars out there. And you shouldn’t let your desire to keep up with the Joneses drive your money habits and decisions. The Joneses are broke. Keeping up with broke people who are just trying to look rich is a really bad plan.
3. “How am I supposed to buy a car without a car loan?”
Save up and pay cash for your cars. Yep, I mean it!
All it takes is making the decision to pay yourself instead of the bank. If you have a car loan, go crazy and pay it off quickly. Or, sell it to get the process rolling to pay yourself instead of the bank.
The first car you buy with cash might not be your dream car, but that’s okay. Just because it’s not your dream car doesn’t mean it has to be a junker. Pick out a car with a body style that doesn’t change often. I can’t tell you how many luxury-brand cars I see on the road, and yet have no idea what year they were made.
The moral of the story is simple. Own your cars. Don’t let them own you!
About Rachel Cruze
As a #1 New York Times best-selling author, host of The Rachel Cruze Show, and The Rachel Cruze Show podcast, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at rachelcruze.com, youtube.com/rachelcruze or facebook.com/rachelramseycruze.
