Tools for Captioning YouTube Videos - a11yLDN2012Graham Armfield
The document discusses different tools for creating captions for YouTube videos. It describes automated captions, using a transcript file, and more advanced caption files with timing information. It recommends uploading a caption file using the Subtitle Horse tool to add timing markers, then uploading the captioned file to YouTube to make videos more accessible.
Social Media Marketing Local Business Social Media Manager Leedsshaflink
Social media manager in leeds reveals why local businesses are leaving cash on the table to their competititors, social media uk, social media boss http://www.socialmediaboss.co.uk
Presentation delivered to ISTC (Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators) Southern Area Group on May 13th 2014.
The presentation is an introduction to using WordPress, and how it can work for you if you need a website, for your business or your own personal blog.
I cover a bit about the history of WordPress, how it works, adding content, getting a WordPress website, and general maintenance when you've got one.
So How Do I Know if My Website is Accessible?Graham Armfield
Presentation I delivered on Global Accessibility Awareness Day - May 15th 2014. It was delivered as part of Inclusive Design 24 - 24 hours of accessibility webinars. The event was sponsored by the Paciello Group and Adobe.
The presentation is aimed at developers and website administrators who may have heard about accessibility, but who'd like to learn more.
It sets out a series of yes/no questions that anyone can answer about their own websites - using simple techniques and a couple of useful tools that you can download.
The presentation doesn't cover all aspects of web accessibility, but if you can answer these questions correctly about your website, then it's going to be more accessible than many.
This document summarizes the U.S. trade policy agenda for 2016. It notes that Missouri exports topped $28 billion in 2015 and discusses the top export markets. It also outlines the campaign rhetoric of both major candidates on trade, with Clinton having more nuanced views and Trump favoring tariffs and renegotiating agreements. The document reviews various trade agreements, including the impacts of NAFTA and potential benefits of the TPP and TTIP. It concludes by discussing priorities for advancing the trade agenda in 2016 and beyond.
The document discusses manufacturing in Missouri. It provides definitions of manufacturing and notes that Missouri has over 250,000 manufacturing employees working in 6,500 companies. The largest manufacturing sectors in the state are food, transportation, fabricated metal products, and machinery. Missouri Enterprise helps manufacturers in the state succeed through continuous improvement projects, business growth strategies, workforce training, and other services. Their goal is to increase sales and profits for small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Tools for Captioning YouTube Videos - a11yLDN2012Graham Armfield
The document discusses different tools for creating captions for YouTube videos. It describes automated captions, using a transcript file, and more advanced caption files with timing information. It recommends uploading a caption file using the Subtitle Horse tool to add timing markers, then uploading the captioned file to YouTube to make videos more accessible.
Social Media Marketing Local Business Social Media Manager Leedsshaflink
Social media manager in leeds reveals why local businesses are leaving cash on the table to their competititors, social media uk, social media boss http://www.socialmediaboss.co.uk
Presentation delivered to ISTC (Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators) Southern Area Group on May 13th 2014.
The presentation is an introduction to using WordPress, and how it can work for you if you need a website, for your business or your own personal blog.
I cover a bit about the history of WordPress, how it works, adding content, getting a WordPress website, and general maintenance when you've got one.
So How Do I Know if My Website is Accessible?Graham Armfield
Presentation I delivered on Global Accessibility Awareness Day - May 15th 2014. It was delivered as part of Inclusive Design 24 - 24 hours of accessibility webinars. The event was sponsored by the Paciello Group and Adobe.
The presentation is aimed at developers and website administrators who may have heard about accessibility, but who'd like to learn more.
It sets out a series of yes/no questions that anyone can answer about their own websites - using simple techniques and a couple of useful tools that you can download.
The presentation doesn't cover all aspects of web accessibility, but if you can answer these questions correctly about your website, then it's going to be more accessible than many.
This document summarizes the U.S. trade policy agenda for 2016. It notes that Missouri exports topped $28 billion in 2015 and discusses the top export markets. It also outlines the campaign rhetoric of both major candidates on trade, with Clinton having more nuanced views and Trump favoring tariffs and renegotiating agreements. The document reviews various trade agreements, including the impacts of NAFTA and potential benefits of the TPP and TTIP. It concludes by discussing priorities for advancing the trade agenda in 2016 and beyond.
The document discusses manufacturing in Missouri. It provides definitions of manufacturing and notes that Missouri has over 250,000 manufacturing employees working in 6,500 companies. The largest manufacturing sectors in the state are food, transportation, fabricated metal products, and machinery. Missouri Enterprise helps manufacturers in the state succeed through continuous improvement projects, business growth strategies, workforce training, and other services. Their goal is to increase sales and profits for small and medium-sized manufacturers.
The document discusses National Food Safety Month in September 2017. It is organized by weekly themes: Week 1 introduces the five most common food safety risk factors; Week 2 focuses on proper handwashing techniques; Week 3 discusses the importance of food safety training for all employees. Key points include controlling food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, practicing good hygiene, and establishing a culture of food safety through training and monitoring correct procedures.
Disclaimer: Information is current as of Sept. 7, 2017.
Presented by:
Ken Surmeier
Business Opportunity Specialist
HubZone Program Liaison
Information Technology/Web Developer
US Small Business Administration
Kansas City District Office
1000 Walnut Street, Suite 500
Kansas City, MO 64106
Kenneth.surmeier@sba.gov
816.426.4919
The agenda is for a steering committee meeting of the Ozark Farmers' Cooperative Food Hub to be held on August 1, 2017 at the Lybyer Enhanced Technology Center in West Plains, Missouri. The meeting will include introductions, presentations on cooperative models from USDA Rural Development and organizational structures for food hubs from Dr. Arbindra Rimal, and discussions on structuring the organization, developing organizational documents and a business plan, and recruiting members.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document outlines the agenda for a meeting regarding establishing a regional food hub. It includes introductions, defining what a food hub is, presentations of findings from three feasibility studies that all found a food hub to be viable, a decision to move forward, and next steps which involve establishing a steering committee, further analysis, determining an organizational structure, and creating a business plan to get the food hub operational.
The document outlines a program from the Missouri Department of Agriculture that provides cost-sharing for Missouri producers to relabel products with the "Missouri Grown" logo. Producers can receive 75% reimbursement up to $1,000 for costs associated with incorporating the logo, including label design, printing boxes and labels. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2017. The program aims to promote Missouri agriculture products and support producers in professionally marketing and distinguishing their products.
2016 Guangzhou International Shopping Festival
2016 Guangzhou-Los Angeles-Auckland Cultural Festival and Los Angeles & Auckland Select Brands Exhibition is a 16-day yearly shopping festival honoring a different international city every year, is running from September 29th to October 14th in Guangzhou. In the past years, Paris, London, Singapore were among the cities celebrated. This event provides a unique opportunity to showcase U.S. consumer products to millions of Guangzhou’s increasingly affluent consumers. Whether selling apparel brands, fine foods or liquors, gift items or any other products, Los Angeles & Auckland Select Brands Exhibition will give the participants a great opportunity to capitalize on the brand’s recognition and promote them to the Chinese consumers.
Today is National Agricultural Day and to celebrate we wanted to create an opportunity to learn about marketing and finance programs available to farmers and producers to help our local business grow. I hope each of you will take the opportunity to connect with our speakers and network with each other.
The document summarizes food facility inspections conducted by the Howell County Health Department. It outlines the roles of various governmental agencies that regulate food safety, including the FDA, USDA, CDC, and state and local health departments. It then describes the types of food facilities inspected, inspection frequency, the focus of inspections on critical and non-critical violations, and the process for conducting inspections, including examining food preparation and storage areas, handwashing facilities, temperatures, employee hygiene, and facility conditions.
This document provides tips and resources for developing a professional image and career plan, including creating professional profiles and accounts, networking, finding job opportunities, and managing a career transition or loss of a job. It discusses creating business cards, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, personal branding, and developing expertise. Resources are provided for online teaching platforms, consulting services, staffing agencies, and controlling finances during career changes. Soft skills and maintaining a positive attitude during job searches are emphasized.
This document provides an overview and agenda for a seminar on hiring your first employee that covers taxes, payroll, legal compliance and recordkeeping. It begins with introductions and outlines that the seminar will cover registration forms, hiring, taxes/payroll, and resources. Part 1 discusses who to hire, contractor vs. employee, tips for effective hiring, and the interview/reference process. Part 2 reviews tax/payroll compliance steps including obtaining an EIN, setting up withholding, eligibility verification, new hire reporting, workers' compensation, required postings and ongoing recordkeeping.
Economic development leaders from across five counties comprising the Greater Los Angeles Region convened for a discussion on focused foreign direct investment (FDI) planning. Hosted by JPMorgan Chase and facilitated by the Brookings Institution, the five counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura shared FDI best practices for a regional, coordinated approach.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
Jason Graf discussed various types of equity and mezzanine financing for businesses. Equity financing involves selling ownership stakes in a company, such as through issuing shares, taking on partners, or working with venture capitalists. Mezzanine financing blends debt and equity by allowing lenders to convert to an ownership interest if the loan is not repaid. Mezzanine financing is typically used by larger and more established companies. Graf also provided examples of how he has helped structure different financing deals for various businesses.
This document outlines the agriculture programs available at MSU-WP, including associate of science degrees in agriculture for transfer and non-transfer students. It also lists certificate programs in various areas of agriculture such as agribusiness, animal science, and natural resources that require between 14 to 26 credits. The programs provide hands-on experience in areas like plant science, animal science, horticulture, greenhouse management, and wildlife management to prepare students to transfer to a bachelor's program in agriculture or enter the workforce.
The document summarizes agriculture programs offered by the Howell County Extension office. It outlines statewide and local programs led by Randy Wiedmeier, the livestock specialist. Programs include the Show-Me-Select replacement heifer program, beef cow herd management education, grazing schools, and seminars. The office also provides newsletters, training, soil testing, and answers to production questions to support local producers.
The document discusses the Missouri Department of Agriculture's efforts to promote Missouri products internationally. It provides information on the department's Agriculture Business Development division and its work supporting various agricultural industries in Missouri, including forestry, food and beverages, grains, and livestock. Key data on production and exports for each industry is given. Upcoming trade shows and current topics of interest are also mentioned.
The document discusses National Food Safety Month in September 2017. It is organized by weekly themes: Week 1 introduces the five most common food safety risk factors; Week 2 focuses on proper handwashing techniques; Week 3 discusses the importance of food safety training for all employees. Key points include controlling food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, practicing good hygiene, and establishing a culture of food safety through training and monitoring correct procedures.
Disclaimer: Information is current as of Sept. 7, 2017.
Presented by:
Ken Surmeier
Business Opportunity Specialist
HubZone Program Liaison
Information Technology/Web Developer
US Small Business Administration
Kansas City District Office
1000 Walnut Street, Suite 500
Kansas City, MO 64106
Kenneth.surmeier@sba.gov
816.426.4919
The agenda is for a steering committee meeting of the Ozark Farmers' Cooperative Food Hub to be held on August 1, 2017 at the Lybyer Enhanced Technology Center in West Plains, Missouri. The meeting will include introductions, presentations on cooperative models from USDA Rural Development and organizational structures for food hubs from Dr. Arbindra Rimal, and discussions on structuring the organization, developing organizational documents and a business plan, and recruiting members.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document outlines the agenda for a meeting regarding establishing a regional food hub. It includes introductions, defining what a food hub is, presentations of findings from three feasibility studies that all found a food hub to be viable, a decision to move forward, and next steps which involve establishing a steering committee, further analysis, determining an organizational structure, and creating a business plan to get the food hub operational.
The document outlines a program from the Missouri Department of Agriculture that provides cost-sharing for Missouri producers to relabel products with the "Missouri Grown" logo. Producers can receive 75% reimbursement up to $1,000 for costs associated with incorporating the logo, including label design, printing boxes and labels. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2017. The program aims to promote Missouri agriculture products and support producers in professionally marketing and distinguishing their products.
2016 Guangzhou International Shopping Festival
2016 Guangzhou-Los Angeles-Auckland Cultural Festival and Los Angeles & Auckland Select Brands Exhibition is a 16-day yearly shopping festival honoring a different international city every year, is running from September 29th to October 14th in Guangzhou. In the past years, Paris, London, Singapore were among the cities celebrated. This event provides a unique opportunity to showcase U.S. consumer products to millions of Guangzhou’s increasingly affluent consumers. Whether selling apparel brands, fine foods or liquors, gift items or any other products, Los Angeles & Auckland Select Brands Exhibition will give the participants a great opportunity to capitalize on the brand’s recognition and promote them to the Chinese consumers.
Today is National Agricultural Day and to celebrate we wanted to create an opportunity to learn about marketing and finance programs available to farmers and producers to help our local business grow. I hope each of you will take the opportunity to connect with our speakers and network with each other.
The document summarizes food facility inspections conducted by the Howell County Health Department. It outlines the roles of various governmental agencies that regulate food safety, including the FDA, USDA, CDC, and state and local health departments. It then describes the types of food facilities inspected, inspection frequency, the focus of inspections on critical and non-critical violations, and the process for conducting inspections, including examining food preparation and storage areas, handwashing facilities, temperatures, employee hygiene, and facility conditions.
This document provides tips and resources for developing a professional image and career plan, including creating professional profiles and accounts, networking, finding job opportunities, and managing a career transition or loss of a job. It discusses creating business cards, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, personal branding, and developing expertise. Resources are provided for online teaching platforms, consulting services, staffing agencies, and controlling finances during career changes. Soft skills and maintaining a positive attitude during job searches are emphasized.
This document provides an overview and agenda for a seminar on hiring your first employee that covers taxes, payroll, legal compliance and recordkeeping. It begins with introductions and outlines that the seminar will cover registration forms, hiring, taxes/payroll, and resources. Part 1 discusses who to hire, contractor vs. employee, tips for effective hiring, and the interview/reference process. Part 2 reviews tax/payroll compliance steps including obtaining an EIN, setting up withholding, eligibility verification, new hire reporting, workers' compensation, required postings and ongoing recordkeeping.
Economic development leaders from across five counties comprising the Greater Los Angeles Region convened for a discussion on focused foreign direct investment (FDI) planning. Hosted by JPMorgan Chase and facilitated by the Brookings Institution, the five counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura shared FDI best practices for a regional, coordinated approach.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
Jason Graf discussed various types of equity and mezzanine financing for businesses. Equity financing involves selling ownership stakes in a company, such as through issuing shares, taking on partners, or working with venture capitalists. Mezzanine financing blends debt and equity by allowing lenders to convert to an ownership interest if the loan is not repaid. Mezzanine financing is typically used by larger and more established companies. Graf also provided examples of how he has helped structure different financing deals for various businesses.
This document outlines the agriculture programs available at MSU-WP, including associate of science degrees in agriculture for transfer and non-transfer students. It also lists certificate programs in various areas of agriculture such as agribusiness, animal science, and natural resources that require between 14 to 26 credits. The programs provide hands-on experience in areas like plant science, animal science, horticulture, greenhouse management, and wildlife management to prepare students to transfer to a bachelor's program in agriculture or enter the workforce.
The document summarizes agriculture programs offered by the Howell County Extension office. It outlines statewide and local programs led by Randy Wiedmeier, the livestock specialist. Programs include the Show-Me-Select replacement heifer program, beef cow herd management education, grazing schools, and seminars. The office also provides newsletters, training, soil testing, and answers to production questions to support local producers.
The document discusses the Missouri Department of Agriculture's efforts to promote Missouri products internationally. It provides information on the department's Agriculture Business Development division and its work supporting various agricultural industries in Missouri, including forestry, food and beverages, grains, and livestock. Key data on production and exports for each industry is given. Upcoming trade shows and current topics of interest are also mentioned.