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SCHOOLS (continued) The partnership continues to grow every year. “Working with the professionals brings real-world significance to students,” said teacher Pam Krauss. “Working side-by-side with professionals over a sustained period of time creates a positive experience with adults who appreciate the student’s efforts. The students say that this interaction brings learning to a whole new level.” BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVE TOP NATIONAL RANKING The Washington Post named 11 Broward County high schools in its “High School Challenge” list of top 1,900 public high schools in the nation, among them, Plantation High School, joining an elite group of public high schools nationwide. According to the Washington Post, schools on the list represent only seven percent of schools across the country. Since 2003, Newsweek Magazine and the Washington Post combined forces to identify “America’s Best High Schools.” Because of the sale of Newsweek, the Washington Post published the 2011 list independently under the new name of “The High School Challenge.” Of the 30,000 high schools in America, 1,900 made The Washington Post’s list. Broward County Public Schools is committed to giving all students access to a college-ready, job-ready curriculum that meets rigorous expectations, prepares students for post-secondary options, and ensures that students are able to be successful and complete postsecondary schooling once they begin. Generator safety Emergency backup generators have become a standard in South Florida homes and businesses. When the power goes out, during or after a storm, generators provide us a means to maintain a comfortable lifestyle while coping with the crisis. When used improperly, however, generators can be dangerous and sometimes fatal. Here are some safety tips to help you weather the storm and use your generator safely. l PROPER POWER USAGE In the midst of a storm when you are trying to keep your family comfortable, or keep the refrigerator cold, you may not be focused on how to properly connect your generator to your appliances. Unfortunately, many accidents occur because users will attempt to plug a generator into a power panel instead of connecting it directly to the appliance. Never plug a generator directly into a home service panel. This can be dangerous for the operator, the home, and the power grid in the area. A transfer switch, installed by a qualified electrician is the only safe way to achieve this. All appliances should be plugged directly into the generator’s outlets per the generator manufacturer’s recommendations. l GOOD VENTILATION Build-up of carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous aspects of using a generators. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless. You cannot see it or smell it. And, you will not recognize the effects of CO poisoning until it is too late. It is important to run generators outside, away from windows and doors. Ensure plenty of fresh air is circulating. Also, do not run it in the garage. And always keep the generator on a flat surface. l STORAGE Fuels to operate generators give off toxic fumes. Fuels should only be stored in approved fuel containers, in well ventilated areas. Inside the home, basement or garage is not safe as fumes can build up and reach an explosive level. Also, do not store near other chemicals. MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME! A SPECIAL EVENT! THE PLANTATION SWIM TEAM HAS TWO OLYMPIANS COMING TO THE PLANTATION AQUATIC CENTER AT CENTRAL PARK! FITTER FASTER TOUR WITH TWO OLYMPIANS Peter Vanderkaay, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist & Lacey Nymeyer, Olympic Silver Medalist September17 . 10:00 am & 3:00 pm Plantation Aquatic Center at Central Park JOIN PETER & LACEY for: u Two Swim sessions with the pros! Ages 12 and under: 10:00 a.m. Ages 13 & up: 3:00 p.m. u A fun presentation u Questions & answer sessions u Photo opportunities (Parents are welcome to watch swim sessions) To register go to www.swimpst.com or for more information call 954-452-2526 SAVE $5 with Promo Code “PST” $55 SPACE IS LIMITED. RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY! Plantation Quarterly Fall 2011 13
Plantation Business ACCESS TO CAPITAL Small Business Saturday MARK THE DATE: NOVEMBER 26, 2011 As you plan your calendar for 2011 make sure you mark a day for shopping and celebrating “Small Business Saturday.” This year, Small Business Saturday is November 26, 2011. The Saturday following black Friday is nationally recognized as a day to shop locally, putting your hard earned money back into the community by shopping at local stores and restaurants. HERE ARE A FEW FACTS ABOUT OUR LOCAL BUSINESS ECONOMY: The City of Plantation, in conjunction with the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs and Economic Development Committee, conducted a banking consortium for all local businesses, entitled “Access to Capital.” The meeting, held on April 28 featured presentations from eight lending banks or agencies: AmTrust Bank, Citibank, Community Bank of Broward, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Regions Bank, Broward County Office of Economic Development and Small Business, Metro Broward Economic Development Corporation, and South Florida Regional Planning Council. The presenters explained to the audience in detail the methods of getting loans and financing for business ventures, capital and operations. Approximately 50 different businesses were in attendance and all walked away with information about doing business. More events like this will be offered by the City. Check the City’s website site for upcoming events. We hope to see you there. If you would like to be notified about future events, contact Charity Good, Economic Development Coordinator, at 954- 797-2768 or cgood@Plantation.org. v For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 is re-spent back into the community. v Employees of small businesses make up one-half of the private sector employees. v Small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer firms. CHANGE THE TIME CHANGE THE BATTERIES When you change your clocks, remember it’s time to change the batteries in your fire detectors. SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP I According to Dun & Bradstreet (The State of Small Businesses Post Great Recession, May 2011), “Small businesses and entrepreneurs are driving innovation and job creation in today’s recovering economy.” In the City of Plantation, we have slightly over 5,000 businesses, of which 98 percent are small to medium size businesses. The State of Florida has over 23 million small businesses that employ almost 81 million people. Needless to say, it is the small to medium size businesses within Plantation, as well as throughout the State, that are stimulating the economy by offering products and services to enable us to enjoy a quality lifestyle. Since these businesses play such an important role in Plantation’s economy, the City has been offering a series of workshops which provide education and technical assistance to businesses. In June, the City of Plantation in conjunction with the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs and Economic Development Committee, conducted a “Small Business Workshop.” The meeting involved presentations from eight businesses or agencies: Action Promotional Specialists, Broward College, City of Plantation, Broward County Office of Economic Development and Small Business, Evan J. Gonshak and Michael Wild Esquires, Memorial Healthcare System, Metro Broward Economic Development Corporation, and Work Force One. A BIG SUCCESS The presenters explained to the audience about various programs and assistance available for businesses, as well as how to do business with their company or agency. Opportunities were provided to businesses to become vendors for the City of Plantation, Broward County and Memorial Hospitals, learn about marketing their businesses by Action Promotional Specialists, and much more. Nearly 100 business representatives were in attendance and all walked away with more knowledge and information about doing business in Plantation. 14 Plantation Quarterly Fall 2011
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