This job involves more than just selling spots. Clear Channel is looking for aggressive and passionate professionals who have the confidence, drive and desire to work among the best and are capable of creating marketing campaigns.

This position is directly responsible for acquiring new clients and advertisers for Clear Channel. We are looking for an energetic self-starter who is proactive in driving revenue, increasing client base and selling marketing solutions. On a daily basis you will be expected to use your self-motivation, understanding of marketing principles and enthusiasm to prospect and develop new business leads, manage existing accounts and close deals.

Must be bilingual Spanish!  Position requires a minimum of two years sales experience and a bachelor’s degree. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Understanding of basic marketing and advertising principles. Most have a strong work ethic, great attitude and a desire for personal betterment.

Please apply at www.clearcareers.com/jobs.
Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe our creativity and productivity are best when we bring together people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.  Therefore, Clear Channel strongly encourages men and women of all races and backgrounds to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

Clear Channel hires employees based on their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job.   Discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Essential Duties:

• Gathering information
• on-air traffic reporting

Required Skills/Education & Certification:

• Knowledge of Chicago area roadways
• Prior experience in on-air traffic reporting
• News/writing background
• Computer proficiency a must
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure

Send resume and aircheck of a Chicago traffic report to:

Dorothy Flechsig
Clear Channel
233 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60601

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe our creativity and productivity are best when we bring together people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.  Therefore, Clear Channel strongly encourages men and women of all races and backgrounds to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

Clear Channel hires employees based on their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job.   Discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

May I Have This Dance, Inc. will be teaching ballroom dance classes at Brainerd Park located at 1246 W. 92nd St. in Chicago.  Contact Additional 773-635-3000 for additional information.

Thursdays, April 1-22

Thursdays, April 29 – May 20

Registration fees:

$40 per person for one class with at least 5 days advanced registration; $45 for late registration.

$75 per person for two consecutive classes with at least 5 day advanced registration; $80 for late registration.

Participants can register by mailing a check including name, address, phone, e-mail and the date, location, and title of the class enrolling to:

May I Have This Dance Inc.
5246 N Elston Ave., 2nd Floor,
Chicago, IL 60641

The Belly of an Architect (1987)
Sunday, March 21, 2 pm
Cochrane-Woods Art Center, 5540 S. Greenwood Avenue, room 157

Directed by Peter Greenway, this fim tells the story of Stourley Kracklite (Brian Dennehy) who has been commissioned to construct an exhibition in Rome dedicated to the work of 18th century French architect Étienne-Louis Boullée. Doubt about the legitimacy of Boullée causes Kracklite to harbor physical and social problems.

This film will be introduced by curator Stefano Questioli. For more information, visit www.iicchicago.esteri.it.

The City Colleges of Chicago is now offering entrepreneurship classes for credit.  Visit entrepreneurship.ccc.edu or contact entrepreneurship@ccc.edu for more information.

• ENTRE 201 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship.
  This interdisciplinary course introduces participants from various disciplines to the concept of sustainable entrepreneurship, a manageable process applicable across careers, work settings, and time. The course focuses on building entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviors that will lead to creative solutions within the business community and other organizational environments.

  ENTRE 201 is also available online via City Colleges’ Center for Distance Learning (CDL). Register by visiting my.ccc.edu, by contacting an academic advisor at your college, or by contacting Selom Assignon at sassignon@ccc.edu or call 773.487.6953.

• ENTRE 202 – Opportunity Recognition & Development.
  Participants will learn techniques and processes leading to opportunity (value) recognition to include the assessment of the current economic, social, and political climate that provides value opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures. Opportunities will be assessed relative to personal strengths and weaknesses, financial, professional, social, and personal goals.  Participants will also identify the target market by conducting secondary market research, prototyping, and limited primary market research. Participants will then examine the feasibility of creating, delivering, capturing the value of their venture.
  Note: Business 216 can substitute for ENTRE 201. ENTRE 201 and 202 may be taken concurrently.
• ENTRE 203 – Entrepreneurial Accounting & Finance.
  An advanced entrepreneurial course structured to expose participants to accounting and financial methodologies in order to assess or predict the financial performance of their enterprise.  Building upon their business concept or existing enterprise, participants will be introduced to core financial and managerial accounting concepts; as well as, financial analysis techniques that will enable them to prepare short- and long-term financial operations plans, including cash requirements for enterprise startup and ongoing operations.  Participants will be trained to use computerized accounting software as part of a managerial tool kit to support operation assessment.
• ENTRE 204 – Entrepreneurial Marketing & Sales.
  Introduces marketing principles and strategies to support entrepreneurship.  Students will develop a theoretical and practical understanding of marketing concepts, e-commerce, pricing policies, product promotion strategies and distribution alternatives.  This course will utilize presentation and computer simulation to facilitate the student’s understanding of marketing goods or services.
• ENTRE 205 – Law for the Entrepreneur.
  This course provides the student with an overview of the formation and operation of business enterprises, exposes the student to types of business organizations, contract law, leases, intellectual property and employment law.  Students will learn about sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations, the benefits and disadvantages of each type of entity as well as the formation, dissolution and recordkeeping for each of these entities.  Students will apply this information to business plans and will learn about other fundamental areas of law affecting business entities.
• ENTRE 206 – Advanced Entrepreneurship (available Fall 2010).
  Participants will identify problems that arise in actual businesses of industry representatives and use their problem-solving skills to suggest solutions; integrate sections of externally focused business plan into comprehensive whole, and conduct a short case study analysis of an entrepreneur and their business.

Just wanted to remind you to change your clocks at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14th.

Check out other St. Patrick’s Day events at Explore Chicago.

Credit: Photo taken from Explore Chicago

CC Industry:      Radio

Status:               Non-Exempt

Essential Duties:

• Operate multi-line switchboard
• Receive and direct all incoming calls
• Awareness of station programming and promotions
• Greet and assist all visitors
• Respond to incoming calls regarding promotions
• Maintain log of all job applicants coming into station
• maintain a positive and approachable attitude with listeners

Required Skills/Education & Certification:

• MUST be bilingual Spanish
• Excellent communication skills
• Word processing/computer experience
• Friendly, outgoing personality; ability to work well with people
• Ability to be flexible and perform multiple functions

To apply, go to www.clearcareers.com/jobs

Explore the Prairie State on any of the five Illinois Service routes and save 20% through April 27, 2010.

Connecting 30 cities from the big metropolis to the small town, you can watch the miles roll by in comfort on Illinois Service trains. Visiting Chicago? You’ll arrive far more rested than if you’d traveled by car. Enjoy a slice of deep-dish pizza or some live music. Or visit Quincy, with many year-round attractions such as the Quincy Museum. Springfield, former home of Abraham Lincoln, offers many reasons to visit, including a Frank Lloyd Wright “Prairie” House.

Visit Amtrak for more information.

Summer Employment for High School Students

The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer.  These internships take place at various banks, accounting, engineering and law firms firms throughout the Loop and business districts.  In conjunction with a 28-hour workweek, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior;
• Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• Student must attend either a public, parochial or private high school;
• Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago; and
• Student must have an annual family income of $60,000 a year or less and a parent/guardian must sign a Certificate of Income Verification form.

JOB READINESS WORKSHOP ON MARCH 20, 2010 – Registration is required.

Applications are due on March 31, 2010

Visit the Chicago Business Institute for more details.

For more information about participating in the Chicago Summer Business Institute Program, please contact:

Debra Carson
Program Director
Chicago Summer Business Institute
P.O. Box 64445
Chicago, Illinois 60664
Phone: 312-545-7855
Fax: Phone: 312-252-3099
csbi1999@comcast.net