During my period of defining and refining my blogging ventures, I have decided to make Shorty a Chicago South Side Resource sharing information that will enrich the lives of other. Therefore, you can find information about jobs, education, health and other topics at http://goshorty.net.

There will be no profile or news stories. These pieces can be sent to N’Digo, The Independent Bulletin, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, and other local print and online newspapers.

Please continue to follow and support me as I try to make a difference in my community. Feel free to contact me at shorty@goshorty.net if you have any questions.

Please and blessings,

Marcie Hill ~aka~ Shorty

Shorty In Da House

Read about Marcie Hill, Founder of The Write Design Company, in the November issue of Today’s Chicago Woman.

The debutantes of Marion Nzinga Stamps Youth Center’s 2010 Concrete Rose Cotillion Court in partnership with MG Media/TRUTH 4 Literacy after school mentoring program Harris Park Advisory Council and Revival Tabernacle Church is hosting a New & Slightly Used Purse, Shoe and Boot Drive for at risk youth and inner city homeless teen girls.

Please bring your new or slightly used purses, shoes or boots to one of the following locations on Friday, December 4h or Saturday, December 5^th:

North- Seward Park District (375 West Elm Street)

South-  Revival Tabernacle Church: Pastor Alvin C. Richards (6415 S. Ashland Ave.).

Your contribution is tax-deductible as well as greatly appreciated.

Check out the flyer: New & Slightly Used Purse, Shoe and Boot Drive

Operation Rainbow Push will be issuing turkeys to families for the  Christmas Holiday.  In order to receive the turkey, the individual must come to Push headquarters (950 E. 50th. Street) to register to receive the  turkey. Registration begins November 30, 2009.   

Office hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Bring some form of state Id)

On Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:00 am the person can pick-up their turkey at Operation Push right after the Saturday morning broadcast program.                                    
                                                                             
Operation Rainbow Push                                                     
950 E. 50th Street                                                         
773-373-3366

Yesterday, someone asked me what was I an expert in. I told her writing and blogging. I have The Write Design Company and three blogs: As NOT Seen on TV, Shorty in Da House, and Marcie Writes.  For now.

The Write Design Company provides writing, design and social media marketing services. Copywriting, blogging, and social media marketing are the primary services I am promoting for my writing company. Ultimately, I am a writer.

As for my blogs, I do it because I love writing and it’s free. Blogging is one aspect of social media or online communities, but people wouldn’t understand that so I don’t include it in conversations. Social media marketing requires creative thinking and even more creative writing. That is not far off from what I do as a writer and journalist.

Now, the topics of my blogs are a different story. Blogging does not take away from my writing skills and abilities; however, the topics put me in different categories. Shorty is going to be a resources for the South Side of Chicago and As NOT Seen on TV will address media practices and influences.

So, does sharing the subjects of my blogs take away from my expertise as a writer and blogger? I don’t know. But, I will make it my business to ensure that people know that I am a writer, journalist, and blogger first and foremost.

MG Media/TRUTH B Told and Olive Harvey hosting Q & A panel discussion The Future of Print Media, 12 – 2 on 11/20 w/ N’Digo’s Zondra Hughes, Bean Soup Time’s Toure Muhammad, Red Eyes’s Kyra Klyes, Chicago Defender’s Kathy Chaney and Citizen News’s Lisette Livingston presented by AT&T

I’ll let you know when it is up and running.  Although my goal is set for December 15th, it may be operating before then.  Things are looking good and moving along.  My new personal Shorty blog is almost done.  The Write Design Co.’s website should be completed by Friday, November 20th. 

Although I would like for As NOT Seen on TV to be completed by Friday, November 20th also, I’m experiencing technical difficulties.  So, the 28th might have to be my date.

We’ll see.  I’m just majorly excited about progress!

I received word this week that the business plan I submitted for the MillerCoors Business Plan writing competition has been forwarded to judges for scoring.  I am confident that I will flow through that process because I followed the outline the company provided, AND I had the help from the experts at The Women’s Business Development Center.  I’m looking forward to winning!

Location: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
350 West Mart Center Drive
Chicago, IL 60654
 
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

For a list of attending companies, click the link below and fill out the brief registration form:
http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/career_fairs/details/IL/Chicago/December/2/2009/
 
Bring at least 15 resumes to the event!