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Volunteering Will Save Your Career (Or Put You In A New One)

LinkedIn's new "Volunteer Experience and Causes" feature, launching today, encourages users to tout their selfless deeds to land better jobs. And a survey of users of the social media service suggests employers prefer do-gooders. READ»

Doing Good Without Spending More

 People are still reeling from the impact of the recession and businesses are cutting staff, production and corners. It is challenging to factor philanthropy and corporate giving into the equation when resources are limited and ...READ»

How Can Social Media Save Print? With A Simple iPhone App

Social Media and print are at odds - and as we know, social media is on its way up while print is on its way out. A recent development, however, may provide print its most powerful platform yet..... (Just scroll down to skip to the solution.) READ»

Loving Thy Neighbors: American Volunteer Ranks Swell

When Americans stopped earning a paycheck for their services, they gave them away to those in need. Here's how.READ»

Delphian Students Create "A Touch of Magic" at the Mayor's Ball

Delphian School students have been volunteering at the annual McMinnville Mayor's Charity Ball long enough to become a staple at the fundraiser, which raises money for the local Kids on the Block program.This year, Delphian Senior ...READ»

Corporate Volunteering: Top 7 Requests & the Bad, Better and Best Responses (2 of 7)

Companies want to engage their communities through employee volunteering programs. For most, this means calling a non-profit and scheduling an activity. But how should non-profits respond? Is there a “best” answer for everyone? (Part 2 of 7)READ»

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Thrills Chicago Consumers At Grossinger Hyundai

Grossinger Hyundai’s list of best selling cars includes the 2010 Genesis Coupe. The sporty ride features a powerful V-6 engine and an impressive list of luxury features.READ»

Caroline and Gary Grossinger Open Super Dealership in Chicago

Gary Grossinger and his sister Caroline announce the opening of their 400,000 square foot mega dealership. Grossinger City Autoplex in Chicago offers Toyota, Scion, Cadillac and Chevy vehicles.READ»

Grossinger Cadillac Employee Uses 20 Year Old Lessons in CPR to Save a Life

A Grossinger Cadillac employee was in the right place as the right time to help save the life of an 83 year old man who collapsed after suffering from a cardiac incident.READ»

Corporate Volunteering: Top 7 Requests & the Bad, Better and Best Responses (1 of 7)

Companies want to engage their communities through employee volunteering programs. For most, this means calling a non-profit and scheduling an activity. But how should non-profits respond? Is there a “best” answer for everyone?READ»

Where To Find "Sustainable" Employment?

The idea of employment being sustainable has a lot of appeal in this day and age of job insecurity. Now there’s a whole new meaning to the term. “Sustainability” these days means your job involves green, environmental initiatives, or else falls under the umbrella of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It’s a great new way for you to increase your marketability. You can differentiate yourself as a capable employee who can also get profit-enhancing CSR done. But don’t just take it from me.READ»

Delphian Students volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

This past weekend Delphian School students volunteered for the fourth consecutive year helping at the eighth annual Habitat for Humanity Run/Walk/Ride in McMinnville.READ»

The Kia Soul Debuts to Chicago Car Buyers at Grossinger Kia

Grossinger Kia in Chicago introduces the new Kia Soul. Features include user-friendly controls, ample passenger space, surprisingly fun to drive, low price, long warranty.READ»

Grossinger Cadillac Offers Chicago Residents Blow Out Sale on Remaining 2008/2009 Models

Chicago Cadillac buyers offered 0% financing for up to 72 months on remaining 2008 and 2009 models at Grossinger Cadillac in Lincolnwood. Grossinger Cadillac is clearing out their showroom to welcome the 2010 SRX and CTS.READ»

Grossinger Hyundai in Lincolnwood Offers Gas Lock on New Hyundai Cars

Grossinger Hyundai shoppers can take advantage of the Gas Lock program on select new Hyundai models. Anyone who purchases a new Hyundai from Grossinger Hyundai will receive gas at a $1.49 per gallon during the first year of ownership.READ»

Want Good Volunteers? Dump The Altruistic, Find The Self-Interested (Part 2 of 2)

Selflessness and altruism make for bad volunteers. Without self-interest, volunteers easily opt out of commitments and objectify those they are trying to help.READ»

Want Good Volunteers? Forget The Altruistic, Find The Self-Interested (Part 1 of 2)

Many argue that volunteer rates are falling. They complain that people today (usually young people) won’t make commitments to a cause. The problem, people tell me, is that volunteers want to know what’s in it for them. Yep, it’s true. But self-interest isn’t the problem. It’s the solution.READ»

Caroline Grossinger Dealerships Report Strong Cash for Clunkers Sales

Caroline Grossinger reports that her family’s dealerships in Illinois have completed over 165 Cash for Clunkers deals, with more in the queue.READ»

Caroline Grossinger and Family Open Grossinger Kia in Lincolnwood

Grossinger Auto Group in Illinois adds to their family’s growing business by opening Grossinger Kia in LincolnwoodREAD»