Archive for October, 2009
Nonprofit Counsels Small Business Aspirants
Isles’ microbusiness training is branching out, and has recently offered classes in Princeton.
Click here to read The Princeton Packet’s article.Marty Johnson Presents at New Jersey’s ‘Clean Energy Now’ Conference
On October 21, Isles’ President and Founder, Marty Johnson, spoke to the attendees at the Clean Energy Now Conference in Atlantic City. Marty presented on green job training and its implications for urban renewal.
The annual Conference, sponsored by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, brings together policy leaders, [...]Isles is Awarded Grant for Mentoring Project
Isles’ YouthBuild Institute is one of four YouthBuild’s in New Jersey to receive $215,000 per year for three years from the state. The funding is through Governor Jon Corzine’s Safe Street and Neighborhoods Plan.
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Click here to read The Times’ editorial piece.
Click here to read The Star-Ledgers’ article.
Click here to [...]Sign Up for Isles’ Environmental Education Sessions
BPU Awards Grants to Three New Jersey Nonprofits
Isles is one of three nonprofits in New Jersey to receive a $300,000 grant from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
Click here to read the article in The Star-Ledger.IYI Students Attend 2009 Statewide Youth Summit
On Tuesday October 6, IYI student Lamont Hilton delivered the Welcome Address at the 2009 Statewide Youth Summit at the New Brunswick Hyatt Regency. Lamont did an excellent job as he delivered his well prepared speech. Upon completion of his speech, Lamont received a round of applause from the
audience, which included dignitaries and students from [...]Trenton Neighborhood Gets $1 Million Boost
“New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co. yesterday added $1 million toward its ongoing commitment to spur Trenton redevelopment.”
Click here for the full Trenton Times article.House OKs Funds for Local Projects
“A federal appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives last Thursday allocates $500,000 in funds to Isles Inc.’s Mill One revitalization project…”
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Click here for the full Trentonian article.Publication Section Added to Isles’ Web Site
We recently added a Publications section to our Web site, and it can be found here. The Publications section will offer Isles’ newsletters and annual reports for you to view.
We hope you like this new section of our Web site!