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Hi, I'm Jennifer Rooks and this is Making Sense New England. |
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Welcome to Making Sense New England, a monthly series about the economy and you. We're here to share ideas, advice and solutions to the economic challenges facing all of us. The stories come from neighborhoods throughout northern New England and take on some of the problems caused by the recession. Today - finding work, when the job pitch isn't enough. Assisted living - what are your options? And investors -- beware! First -- During this recession, many towns have seen businesses close. and the financial impact can ripple through the community. But in one Vermont town - businesses are growing -- and adding jobs. They're making it in this tough economy by working together and thinking local. And the key ingredient is food. Making Sense correspondent Kristin Carlson shows us how the farm to table network in Hardwick works. Pete Johnson/Pete's Greens Andrew Meyer/Vermont Soy & Vermont Natural Coatings Marcus Brown/Hardwick Selectboard Chair Steven Obranovich/Claire's Chef Mike Bosia/Claire's Co-owner Title: Sowing the Seeds of Success Hardwick Kristin Carlson/MSNE:01 Pete Johnson/Pete's Greens:45 Andrew Meyer/Vt. Soy & Vt. Natural Coatings 1:52 Marcus Brown/Hardwick Selectboard Chair 2:53 Steven Obranovich/Claire's Chef 3:59 Mike Bosia/Claire's Co-owner 4:24 |
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To keep expanding food enterprises in Hardwick there's a Center for an Agricultural Economy. It's goal -- help business owners collaborate, help new businesses start, and create a sustainable food system. For a link to more information - visit Making Sense NE.org. graphic Searching for a job sometimes means breaking away from the normal approach. When the usual job pitch doesn't get you anywhere, try something new. That's what's going on at Work it UP and in the next story, you'll see how donating your time and knowledge can pay off. Making it Work / Lewiston, Maine - title Bill Lundrigan/Outsource Works Bill Taylor/Work It UP David Craig/Work It UP Founder Steve Buyze/Work It UP Co-Founder Uli Steward/Unemployed Professional James Murphy-Dean/Unemployed Professional |
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The non-profit Outsource Works in Lewiston Maine provides daily paid work for people who have a hard time getting and keeping a permanent job… We're a social enterprise, helping people who have barriers to employment Here, employees do piece work assembling boxes, stapling notebooks or doing anything else area companies might need.. Quick pop of nats? There's a very small full-time staff Outsource Works. So when the non-profit recently got the chance to update its business systems, Executive Director Bill Lundrigan decided to turn to an outside group, called Work It UP. 53:15/Bill Lundrigan/Outsource Works We have two items we're having them to do. One, Geiger corporation donated a server and several PC's, we're asking them to set up our network and put the PC's in and get them up to where they need to be. The second portion of that was to develop or review the existing program that we have for our manufacturing process, and see what they can help us to do to do our payroll. :50 Nats pop from meeting At this meeting in Portland, the team from Work It UP is discussing the project with Bill, just like any other consulting team would. But here's the catch: the professionals here from Word It UP are unemployed, volunteering their time to work on the project And that's the whole idea behind Work It UP, connecting unemployed professionals with companies that could use their help on a short-term project. 22:05/Bill Taylor/Work It UP It's this opportunity for both halves of this community to come together as a whole and say, "As unemployed professionals, we have this expertise. We'll lend you our skills and we'll help you accomplish the things you need to do to attain your goals to grow your business and survive in this bad economy." :28 Work It UP was founded a year ago. It was the brainchild of David Craig, who at the time had been laid off from his job as an engineer. 19:16/David Craig/Work It UP Founder I was looking for work, and I was looking for opportunities to increase my employability, and to find opportunities to contribute to something of value. If I wasn't going to be paid, I at least wanted to be involved with projects and help either businesses grow or help my own experience to be enhanced, so I thought "how do I go find these opportunities?" :43 After David got the idea, he teamed up with another unemployed professional, Steve Buyze, who had extensive project management experience. Together, they launched Work It UP. 37:59/Steve Buyze/Work It UP Co-Founder This gives to the business professionial expertise at very affordable rates, because all they have to do is cover the administrative fee of the program, and for the unemployed professional, it gives them a chance to showcase their skills, meet the company executives, and also something positive to put on their resume. :16 22:33/David Craig For a large percentage of the folks we work with, yes, this is the first time they've been unemployed. Almost invariably, for everybody, it's the longest they've ever looked. The economy is so bad. Where people are out of work for months. :48 … in that time, there's plenty of time to contribute to a worthwhile project and really make a difference. :03 This is the first Work It UP project for Uli Stewart, who was laid off from her job as a telecommunications analyst. 2:48/Uli Steward/Unemployed Professional I thought it was something positive, instead of sitting at home on my computer doing the job search, it was a way to interact with people, meet new people, and just be productive. :02 James Murphy-Dean believes in Work It UP so strongly, he plans to continue his involvement long-term, and help grow the organization. 14:34/James Murphy-Dean/Unemployed Professional It's not just a happy, touchy-feely event - we all feel good about participating - it has real value and real deliverables behind it. :41 At Work It UP, everyone cheers when a participant finds a full-time job. More than half already have. But helping professionals find work is only part of the mission. The other is psychological. 25:34/Bill Taylor It's a place where you are held in high esteem by colleagues who already understand that you have a tremendous amount that you bring to the table in your industry as a professional. A lot of that gets lost in this economy as people's lives and livelihoods fall away from them, it's necessary for them to have that support and recognition. :00 *24:33/David Craig Especially in this economy, no shame in being unemployed … …skilled people need a chance to get back to work and to shine.:47 For Bill Lundrigan, it's simple, Work It UP is providing a service that his non-profit wouldn't be able to afford otherwise, with good people, who deserve a break. 54:23/Bill Lundrigan I think it's fantastic. I think it's a good idea, and I'm happy with what's going on. :30 |
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Founder David Craig is no longer with Work It UP, because he found a full-time job as an engineer. If you'd like to learn more about Work It UP, you can find that information on our web site: Making Sense NE.org. web graphic There may come a time when you begin to think about the need for assisted living. Perhaps you're retired, the children left the nest and you require some day -to- day assistance. There are many options to choose from depending on your needs and budget. Making Sense correspondent Phil Vaughn met someone who can help sort through the choices. |
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If you need help knowing what type of assited living is best for you, visit our website: MakingSenseNewEngland.org. graphic There are signs that the economy may be recovering -- but the effects will be felt for a long time. Many people lost their jobs during the downturn -- or took pay cuts. But experts say despite that -- it's still important to try and invest in your future. John Gannon - a senior Vice President for Investor Education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority - talked to Making Sense New England's Kristin Carlson about some investing tips. John Gannon President, FINRA Investor Education Foundation |
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John Gannon has more tips on spotting and avoiding financial scams. just go to our web site - Making Sense NE.org. I'm Jennifer Rooks, thanks for being part of Making Sense New England. |
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Making Sense New England #105 Air Date/Time: 3/18/2010 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 7:15 Hi, I'm Jennifer Rooks and this is Making Sense New England. Welcome to Making Sense New England, a monthly series about the economy and you. We're here to share ideas, advice and solutions to the economic challenges facing all of us. The stories come from neighborhoods throughout northern New England and take on some of the problems caused by the recession. Today, you'll learn how to start a new career - after retirement. And - not all free lunches are created equal. Plus - a little etiquette during these tough times - please. First -- one of northern New England's icon industries is threatened - commercial fishing. There are fewer boats on the water, more regulations and declining markets. So, how have the men and women who catch fish reacting to the bad news? Correspondent Phil Vaughn is in Seabrook NH to show you. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bob Campbell\Manager, Yankee Fisherman's Cooperative, David Goethel\Fisherman, Ken LaValley\University of New Hamsphire, Michael Meagher\Customer. |
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Making Sense New England #105 Air Date/Time: 3/18/2010 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 7:32 Hi, I'm Jennifer Rooks and this is Making Sense New England. Welcome to Making Sense New England, a monthly series about the economy and you. We're here to share ideas, advice and solutions to the economic challenges facing all of us. The stories come from neighborhoods throughout northern New England and take on some of the problems caused by the recession. Today, you'll learn how to start a new career - after retirement. And - not all free lunches are created equal. Plus - a little etiquette during these tough times - please. Today's unsettling unemployment rates have discouraged many in our region from even trying to find work. But there is also a group of people who never imagined they would be looking for a job. Correspondent Bridget Barry Caswell reports. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Bridget Barry Caswell NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Patricia Moulton Powden\Commissioner, VT Dept. of Labor, Pat Elmer\Executive Director, VT Associates for Training & Development, David Swainbank\St. Albans, VT, David Frisque\Park Ranger, Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Ed Chase\Program Manager, VT Associates for Training and Development |
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Making Sense New England #105 Air Date/Time: 3/18/2010 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 8:10 Hi, I'm Jennifer Rooks and this is Making Sense New England. Welcome to Making Sense New England, a monthly series about the economy and you. We're here to share ideas, advice and solutions to the economic challenges facing all of us. The stories come from neighborhoods throughout northern New England and take on some of the problems caused by the recession. Today, you'll learn how to start a new career - after retirement. And - not all free lunches are created equal. Plus - a little etiquette during these tough times - please. Have you ever received an invitation to an "educational seminar" about investing? If so, was there a fine meal offered as part of the seminar? These events are referred to as "Free Lunch Seminars," and they often target senior citizens. A recent study by AARP shows that 6-million Americans have attended a free lunch seminar. And in many cases, participants have been pressured in to buying investment products that they don't need. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Jennifer Rooks NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Alyson Cummings\Maine Office of Securities, Michelle Zelkowitz\Portland, ME, Lenny Zelkowitz\Portland, ME. |
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Making Sense New England #105 Air Date/Time: 3/18/2010 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 4:00 Hi, I'm Jennifer Rooks and this is Making Sense New England. Welcome to Making Sense New England, a monthly series about the economy and you. We're here to share ideas, advice and solutions to the economic challenges facing all of us. The stories come from neighborhoods throughout northern New England and take on some of the problems caused by the recession. The economic downturn poses all kinds of potentially awkward situations in our everyday personal dealings. Saying and doing the right thing has never been more fraught with possible social faux pas. So Making $ense New England asked Vermony Public Television's Bridget Barry Caswell to consult manners guru, Peter Post, for a few pointers on recession etiquette. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Bridget Barry Caswell NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Peter Post/Director, Emily Post Institute. |