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Entries from September 2008

COWBRA Insurance

September 24th, 2008 · No Comments

One of our members writes:
“I got a letter Monday from Individual Billing Administration. It sounds like some federal deal, but actually it’s a COWBRA plan administrator that handles COWBRA health insurance for people who have recently become unemployed. When such a situation occurs, the ex-employee has two options — take the company offered insurance plan [...]

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Tags: Advice

Doonesbury Buyouts

September 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

If you haven’t read it this week, it’s all about us….
Start here to read from Monday on:
www.doonesbury.com/strip/dailydose/index.html?uc_full_date=20080915

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Tags: Industry News

Job Opening Chamber of Commerce

September 18th, 2008 · No Comments

We were made aware of a job opportunity:
The Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches is looking for a sales rep or two to recruit memeberships. Please contact
Sandy Pullens
Office Manager
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
401 North Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 833-3711 x 228
Fax: (561) 833-5582

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Tags: Jobs

Job Listing: Fla. Trails Communications Coordinator

September 17th, 2008 · No Comments

One of our readers shared this job listing:
Title:                 Communications Coordinator
Location:           Florida Trail Association headquarters, Gainesville, FL
Reports to:        Executive Director
Summary:     The Communications Coordinator directs and manages all facets of a comprehensive communications program for a small not-for-profit membership organization. Responsibilities include print and electronic publications, news releases, brochures and other media. The Communications Coordinator works extensively [...]

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Cox Pension Stuff

September 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Palm Beach Post’ers: You have till 9/30 to get your pension papers filed. One of the forms must be notarized; keep that in mind.
You can, we’re told, ignore the early deadline date on the orange sheet   (“change your deductible or choices” form) on the medical benefits form — turn it in whenever and your choices will [...]

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