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Acosta Joins Board of Regents SBA Application Opening for e x a s ated from Texas Tech University Restaurant Revitalization T G o v . (TTU) in 1989 with a bachelor’s Greg Abbott degree in political science. She appointed three new members to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on Jan. 31, 2027, including Arcilia Acosta (Dallas), president and CEO of CARCON Industries and Construction and founder and CEO of Southwestern Testing Laboratories (STL) Engineers. A native Texan, Acosta gradu-
also earned a Bank Board Director Certification from Southern Methodist University Southwest School of Banking and is a graduate of the Harvard University Business School Corporate Governance Program. She was appointed by Gov. Abbott for a three-year term on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) in 201619, which is the state’s authority on public higher education. Her first board meeting is expected to be in May. ALL THE BEST from Latino Lubbock Magazine!
BA Administrator Isabella S Casillas Guzman announced the U.S. Small Business Administration
will open applications on May 3, 2021, at noon EDT for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. “Restaurants are the core of our neighborhoods and propel economic activity on main streets across the nation. They are among the businesses that have been hardest hit and need support to survive this pandemic. We want restaurants to know that help is here,” said Administrator Guzman. “The SBA has focused on the marketplace realities of our food and beverage businesses in designing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to meet businesses where they are. And we are committed to equity to ensure our smaller and underserved businesses, which have suffered the most, can access this critical relief, recover, and grow more resilient.” Established under the American Rescue P lan, and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, the Restaurant Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center (Starcare Revitalization Specialty Health System) currently requires the services of a Computer Fund provides total of $28.6 Systems Architect to develop complex computer systems used for data abillion in direct analysis and reporting of clinical and business information; Design and relief funds to maintain the Company's SQL database and validate the data transfer pro- restaurants and cess; Provide technical assistance and support for applications software other hard-hit food and information sharing as a course of doing business across the Com- establishments
NOW HIRING Computer Systems Architect
pany; Code, test, and debug system programs used by the Company to analyze programmatic data; Verify and test programs and systems logic by preparing and using test data; Prepare reports for management that outline study findings and recommendations and instructions for proposed system implementations; Formulate logical descriptions of problems and devise optimum solutions; Evaluate and revise system programs to increase operating efficiency and to adapt new procedures; Assist in creating standards and procedures for the development of system programs used for data analysis and interpretation; Assess the organizational impact of the Company's information systems; and Collaborate with other staff to develop solutions to software and data reporting related issues.
Employment in this position will take place in Lubbock, Texas and requires little to no travel. Salary for the position will be commensurate with experience and educational level. Interested applicants should e-mail resume to Barbara McCann at bmccann@starcarelubbock.org or mail directly by mail to Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, Attn: Barbara McCann, 904 Avenue O, Lubbock, TX 79401. Page
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that have experienced economic distress and significant operational losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Funds must be used for allowable expenses by March 11, 2023. Inpreparation,theSBArecommends qualifying applicants familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application experience, specifically by: • Registering for an account in advance at restaurants.sba.gov. • Reviewing the official guidance, including program guide, frequently asked questions, and application sample. • Preparing the required documentation. • Working with a point-of-sale vendor or visiting restaurants.sba. gov to submit an application when the application portal opens. For the first 21 days that the program is open, the SBA will prioritize funding applications from businesses owned and controlled by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.All eligible applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as the portal opens. Following the 21 days, all eligible applications will be funded on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, visit sba.gov/ restaurants or in Spanish at sba.gov/ restaurantes.
Plainview to Host Job Fair May 13th
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he Plainview Chamber of Commerce and the City of Plainview will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, May 13th from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Plainview Civic Center, 2902 W. 4th Street. Those who seek employment or are interested in a career change are encouraged to attend and bring copies of resumes. Businesses participating include
retail, trade professionals, government agencies and more. Businesses are encouraged to participate. There is no charge and businesses may register by calling the Chamber at 806.296.7431 or email at info@ plainviewtexaschamber. com. For more information or to register a business, call the Chamber of Commerce at 806.296.7431.
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Professional Development FREE GED TEST P R E PA R AT I O N CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org. FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!! CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information. CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636. FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.
