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First American Corporate Leadership Award
The First American Corporate Leadership Award was presented to NC Native Business Professional Lori Winfree, Lumbee, and OracleSoftware Corp, for their technology solutions provided to American Indian businesses leading to successful commerce.

N.C. Arts Groups Get $7.7 million In Grants
Cherokee among arts groups throughout the state received $7.7 million in grants to promote the economic and cultural vitality of local communities.

Electric Power Sector Workforce Training - Recovery Act
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Workforce Training for the Electric Power Sector.  This initiative will support the development of a well-trained, highly skilled electric power sector workforce which is vital to implementing a national clean-energy smart grid.  $100 million expected to be available, up to 45 awards anticipated. Tribal communities with WIA, or OJT programs are encouraged to consider the opportunity. Responses due 11/30/09.  For more info, go to:  http://www.grants.gov.

Native CDFI Convening
October 27-30, 2009 | Charlotte, North Carolina
The Sixth Annual Native CDFI Convening will be part of the 2009 Opportunity Finance Network Conference. Currently there are two native CDFI's in NC with the Eastern Band Cherokee and LRDA. The Native CDFI Gathering consists of the Native Gathering Pre-Conference Day combined with the Native Awards ceremony, the Native CDFIS training track of sessions and the Native Funders and Native CDFIs Reception, as well as a few specialized sessions recommended to Native practitioners. For more information go to: www.oweesta.org.

Construction Solicitations from Prequalified Contractors - NCSU Swannanoa 4H Center Main Lodge Renovations
NCSU Facilities Unit is accepting bids for the Swannanoa 4H Center Main Lodge Renovations. The Bid Date is 11/19/2009, and will be accepted until then. More information can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/advertisements
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Duke University's Fuqua School of Business
Duke University's Fuqua School of Business is hosting an Informational for those who are interested in an MBA. For more information, please call The Duke MBA Office of Admissions at 1.919.660.7705. Session Details: 

October 30, 2009, 12:00 PM
Vivace Restaurant
4209 Lassiter Mill Road, Suite 115
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-787-7747

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