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GREEN BUSINESS REAL ESTATE www.nashvilleledger.com Saving at Embracing home the future Visit us Council District 18 has Real estate professionals a goal of cutting home nd apps, social media on the energy costs by 5%. are enhancing the slaes P44 process. P3 web Nashville February 4 - 10, 2011 Vol. 35 | Issue 5 www.nashvilleledger.com The power of information. LedgerDAVIDSON • DICKSON • CHEATHAM • WILLIAMSON FORMERLY WESTVIEW SINCE 1978 You’ve seen them selling papers in the bitter cold and baking heat and, perhaps, wondered why they are so motivated? Would it surprise you to learn these independent contractors earned about $1 million last year? Finding home, one paper at a time By Tim Ghianni |Correspondent Ted Creasy nds joy, pride and rent by peddling newspapers at roadside on a raw and rainy winter’s afternoon. “ is weather is actually a good day for business,” the 53-year-old says, smil- ing into the northbound tra c as it eases past his Brentwood location on Franklin Road between Corky’s and Old Hickory Boulevard. “People kinda feel sorry for you, stand- ing out here in this, and they’ll stop and buy a Contributor,” he says, turning to retrieve dry copies of Nashville’s homeless newspaper from his red backpack. A few miles away, near the foot of Bel- mont Boulevard, Larry Burrus, 61, steps from the sidewalk to exchange a copy of e Contributor and happy banter for $1 from one of his regular customers. “Maybe the only smile they see all day,” he says, tucking the buck away and wav- ing farewell as the car accelerates down Shackleford Road. “You gotta be clean, smell good, smile,” he says. “And you gotta like people and being outdoors.” ose attributes and his generally cheery disposition have been enough to make Burrus a success story. Contributor photo by Tim Ghianni vendors who sell 300 copies a month are allowed to stake out sales turf. It’s probably the biggest and fastest awareness-tool for And this stretch at the edge of the Lipscomb University campus belongs to homelessness. And beyond that, it really gives a person Burrus. hope. That’s a big thing. It’s kind of a job-training fi rst “I can sell 300 papers easily,” he says >> CONTRIBUT0R P22 step.” Judy Tackett, communications coordinator ern Express, Inc, Hampshire Insurance Company, Western Express, Inc, Def Atty(s): John W Barringer, 08/30/2010, 10C3341 October 8 - 14, 2010 Patricia McClarren vs Star Insurance Company, Westwood PublicChurch Of Christ, GOOD NEIGHBORS Pltf(s): James T Collins, Def(s): Star Insurance Company, Westwood Church Of Christ, Def Law & Government Atty(s): David John Deming, 08/30/2010, 10C3343 Pltf(s): James A Richard Dicaire vs Cbs Personnel Holdings Inc, Cbs RecordsPersonnel Services LLC, Kilgore Group Inc Collectively Staffmark, Staffmark Investment LLC, Making a Pltf Atty(s): n/a, Def(s): Cbs Personnel Holdings Inc, Cbs Personnel 08/26/2010, 10C3303 Services LLC, Kilgore Group Inc Collectively Staffmark, Staffmark James T Collins vs Rogers Group Inc, inside Investment LLC, Def Atty(s): Stephen B Morton, 08/26/2010, Pltf Atty(s): n/a, Def(s): Rogers Group Inc, Def Atty(s): Heather E difference Hardt, 08/26/2010, 10C3308 James A Wells vs Jenco Construction Inc, Wells, Pltf Atty(s): n/a, Def(s): Jenco Construction Inc,Pltf(s): Def Atty(s):Judy R Lawson, Jennifer S White, 08/25/2010, 10C3282 Jessica Grimwood vs Intrepid USA Healthcare Services, GetPltf(s): a Job! Jessica Grimwood, ........................................... Pltf Atty(s): n/a, Def(s): Intrepid USA 2 Mother-daughter Healthcare Services, Def Atty(s): Clifford Wilson, 08/27/2010, Week in Review .................................2 Judy R Lawson vs Nursing & Oneida, team recognized for CommunityPltf Atty(s): David Calendar Harold Dunaway, .......................... Def(s): Nursing & Oneida, Def 4 Public JordanRecords Sanders vs ................................... Dillons Welding Inc and Employers, 7 work in Zimbabwe. Pltf(s): Jordan Sanders, Pltf Atty(s): Donald D Zuccarello, Def(s): P3 Marketplace ....................................21 Green Business .................................44 www.nashvilleledger.com 2 FEBRUARY 4 -10, 2011 Week in Review Take a chance, send Duke, LifePoint enter kind of share the pain.” hospital joint venture “It’s tough for everybody,” he said. “Natu- unsolicited resumes rally, counties will say no we can’t do it.” One of the ways to pursue posi- Brentwood-based LifePoint Hospitals has formed a joint venture with Duke University – Associated Press tions not advertised is through the Health System to build a network of commu- use of an unsolicited resume with nity hospitals in North Carolina and surround- Deadline here to apply a well-crafted cover letter. e ing areas. for fl ood disaster loans purpose is to introduce yourself A news release Monday about the venture and your credentials to an em- said the fi rst hospital targeted for the network Feb. 4 is the deadline for private, nonprofi t Get a Job! ployer that just might be able to is Maria Parham Medical Center of Hender- organizations in Tennessee to submit disaster By M.B. OWENS use your services. son, N.C. loan applications to the U.S. Small Business The news release said Duke/LifePoint is Administration. Many job seekers have trouble one of the fi rst joint ventures between an Economic Injury Disaster Loans are avail- with how to use an unsolicited resume and cover letter. academic health system and a hospital opera- able because of severe storms, fl ooding, e downside of an unsolicited attempt is that people tions company. winds and tornadoes between last April 30 Nashville not interested in your credentials may view and le them Maria Parham has served communities and May 18. where eyes may never see them again. e result is a waste throughout north-central North Carolina and Organizations in these counties are eligible: of your time. southern Virginia for about 85 years. It has a Benton, Campbell, Cannon, Carroll, Cheath- Ledger Hence, careful research is required to make sure the team of more than 150 physicians and 700 am, Chester, Clay, Crockett, Davidson, Deca- clinical and support staff and offers a variety tur, DeKalb, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, right person receives your resume once you have tar- of health care services. Giles, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Hender- geted employers of interest. Library reference books have LifePoint Hospitals operates 52 hospital son, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, The power of company or agency names, addresses and some contacts. campuses in 17 states. Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Ma- information. However, to get the correct and current names and titles, – Associated Press con, Madison, Marshall, Maury, McNairy, check the employer’s website or call the company directly. Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Getting a copy of the company directory or publica- Haslam: Stimulus loss Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Stew- tions can also provide assistance. For larger employers, art, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Wayne, Wil- adjustments needed Published weekly by sending out a resume to multiple contacts can increase liamson and Wilson. Westview Newspaper, LLC your chances of success. Many companies have multiple Republican Gov. Bill Haslam stressed on Applications are available at www.sba.gov. the fi rst day of public budget hearings Monday divisions and locations, so you may send many resumes to 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, that the state won’t be able to meet all the – Associated Press one employer. Suite 107, spending requests from agencies seeking to Don’t send your resume to human resource depart- Nashville, TN 37221 avoid the deepest cuts that had been delayed Former congressman (615) 646-6131 ments only. In many cases, managers are hands-on and by the federal stimulus plan. turns to lobbying FAX: (615) 662-0946 like to choose their own employees. Targeting the right Offi cials with the state health and educa- level of management is important. Cover letters and re- tion departments argued their case for fi nd- Former U.S. Rep. John Tanner is joining the Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m sumes are more likely to be passed from higher levels to ing other sources of state money to replace Washington, D.C.-based lobbying fi rm Prime lower levels than the reverse. the federal funds for items ranging from $15 Policy Group. million for Tennessee’s coordinated school What is the greatest advantage of sending an unsolicited Tanner, a Union City Democrat, will be a Publisher health program to $541,000 for cervical and vice chairman, according to reporting by The Eric Barnes resume? e limited competition you will face. breast cancer screening for poor women. Commercial Appeal’s Washington staff. Dozens or hundreds of resumes show up for an adver- “What you’re seeing right now is a lot Tanner said in a statement that the compa- General Manager tised position. With an unsolicited resume, you are taking of those things that were cut last year and Lyle Graves ny has a history of using a bipartisan approach [email protected] a chance that a manager may be considering a new posi- haven’t been implemented yet,” Haslam told and a reputation for integrity. tion and you have the right quali cations. reporters between budget hearings. “There’s Tanner retired this month after 11 terms Contributors An employee may have given notice or already left, and some painful cuts there.” representing the 8th Congressional District. Sheila Burke Haslam said he and department heads will Hollie Deese the employer needs someone quickly. Some managers are Tim Ghianni have to prioritize among the budget requests – Associated Press Bill Lewis overworked or a little lazy, and don’t want to spend time as he expects state revenue growth to fall far Tracy Lucas going through the recruitment process.