Business Briefs

Published Thursday, February 14, 2008

By Denny Deady

Outstanding older workers sought

Experience Works, the nation's largest training and employment organization for mature workers, is searching for Texas' outstanding older worker.

Outstanding older workers from every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will be honored in Washington, D.C., and in their home states for their contributions to the workforce and local communities.

Nominees or applicants must be 65 years of age or older, a resident of Texas, currently employed and working at least 20 hours each week for pay. The honoree must be willing and able to travel to Washington, D.C., the week of Sept. 22-26 for the Prime Time Award events. The visit will include meetings with congressional representatives, a tour of the city's landmarks and the awards banquet and ceremony. Honorees have an opportunity to meet, share their stories and celebrate their accomplishments. Family, friends or colleagues can send in a nomination, or older workers can self-nominate.

The search for America's Oldest Worker for 2008 is also under way, as is the search for outstanding employers of older workers. An online nomination form or a printed nomination form can be accessed at http://www.experienceworks.org The deadline for nominations is June 1.

Building is down in Decatur

Decatur's $538,550 in building activity in December 2007, drove the yearly total to $14,434,091.

December represented the second lowest month of the year, behind February, when activity amounted to $353,215 in job valuation.

For the year, Decatur issued 358 building permits and made 1,939 inspections. Revenue from the sale of permits amounted to $175,044.

In December, the city sold one permit for a new home. Bailee Custom Homes built the 5,539 square foot home in Briar Crossing. It is valued at $375,000.

Two demolition permits were issued, for structures on Old Denton Road and South Stratton.