Relocating for A New Job
Given the nation’s economic state in the last five years, has relocating for a new job made sense for you? In 2008, a deep economical recession began and America’s housing market crashed. Four years later, we are still experiencing the pangs of the recession. During the recession, unemployment rates skyrocketed as some companies have struggled to maintain their payroll, and other companies simply could not survive. Because of the nation’s economic situation, though more Americans are going through their own job search, fewer are willing to relocate for new a new job. In the years leading up to the recession, an average of 15.7 percent of job seekers relocated for new job opportunities. That number has declined by more than 50 percent. Data released by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. shows that over the last two quarters of 2011, only 7.5 percent of job seekers were willing to relocate for
Pinnacle CEO presents award to singing sensation Gloria Estefan
Pinnacle Technical Resources CEO Nina Vaca presented Gloria Estefan the 2011 Ultimate Latina Award Monday, on behalf of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). The award was given at the USHCC 32nd Annual National Convention & Business Expo in Miami Beach, Fla. “The USHCC is proud to honor Latina women across the nation who continue to serve, lead, and act as role models for our youth,” said Gabriel Pascual, USHCC Board of Directors secretary and 2011 convention chairman. “Our 2011 Ultimate Latina, Gloria Estefan, exemplifies the values of the Hispanic community and is a testament to the achievements of Latinas in our nation.” A seven-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, Estefan is an exemplary role model who has received numerous awards and distinctions. She is the first Latina to be awarded the BMI Songwriter of the Year Honor and was the National Music Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year.
Join us on Facebook and help contribute $10,000 for the Cure
Pinnacle Technical Resource is working hard to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Now, by simply clicking the “Like” button on Facebook, you can help, too! Pinnacle will donate up to $10,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. That’s $1 for each Facebook fan who “Likes” the Pinnacle Facebook page by November. Plus, during the month of August, we are giving away a free iPad 2. We will randomly select one lucky Facebook fan who participates during this campaign. To register, visit our Facebook page now! Also, tell your friends on Facebook, so they can have a chance to win and push us closer to the $10,000 goal. All of this is in support of the 2011 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day for the Cure, which will take place Nov. 4-6. The employees at Pinnacle Technical Resources have banded together to help in the fight against breast cancer. We’ve
Why I’m doing the Komen walk
Many participants in the 2011 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day for the Cure will walk for mothers, sisters, daughters, or friends whose lives were affected by breast cancer. When I set out on my 60-mile journey, I will be walking for someone I never met. Her name was Cristi. She was a wife and a mother to two young children. Her diagnosis was sudden and devastating. For 13 months following diagnosis, Cristi fought with everything she had to hang on for her husband and children. Despite her heroic efforts in battle, she lost her young life to an aggressive form of breast cancer. At 31 years old, Cristi left behind Lance, her husband of 10 years, Madison, her 7-year-old daughter, and Payten, her 3-year old-son. I cannot imagine what that time was like for her young children. Or what it was like for an instantly single father balancing the needs of his
Pinnacle launches ambitious Komen fund-raising effort
Three days. Sixty miles. All in the hope of one cure. The employees at Pinnacle Technical Resources have banded together to help in the fight against breast cancer. We’ve assembled a team of 35 walkers – and growing – for the 2011 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day for the Cure, which will take place Nov. 4-6. The 3-Day for the Cure route covers approximately 15-22 miles each day for three days in a row, totaling approximately 60 miles. All walkers must agree to raise a minimum of $2,300 for the 3-Day in order to walk. Net proceeds from the 3-Day for the Cure fund innovative global breast cancer research and local community programs supporting education, screening and treatment. Virtually every major advance in the fight against breast cancer in the last 28 years has been impacted by a Komen for the Cure grant. Each member of the Pinnacle Pink Power team has
Pinnacle helps 32 high school students with college aspirations
When a group of Hispanic students at Irving’s MacArthur High School learned about the Dallas Hispanic Youth Institute, they couldn’t wait to attend. Unfortunately, their dream seemed unlikely to come true due to the cost of the program. But a group of Dallas entrepreneurs heard of the students’ plight, and we stepped in to provide the needed funds. When we heard that these students wanted an opportunity to learn and better themselves, we were delighted to help. This wonderful, high-impact program from the Hispanic College Fund can help these students achieve their dreams of college, career, and helping the community. In total, between 100 and 200 students are expected to attend the Dallas Hispanic Youth Institute, which will be held June 15 through June 18 on the campus of Southern Methodist University. Sponsored by the Hispanic College Fund, this four-day, three-night event allows soon-to-be high school sophomores and juniors to
Pinnacle sends care packages to soldiers in Iraq
A taste of the United States made its way to Baghdad this week, as 27 boxes filled with Girl Scout cookies and Boy Scout popcorn were distributed to U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq, courtesy of Pinnacle Technical Resources. An extra shout-out of appreciation goes to Pinnacle team member Todd Green and his daughter Shelby, who donated most of the Girl Scout cookies. The boxes were distributed to members of the 1st Cavalry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas. A big thanks goes out to Brad Blauser of Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids. A friend of Pinnacle, Brad has helped distribute more than 925 wheelchairs to children in need. Brad received our care packages and handed them out to the soldiers. “Just one drive down the main drag here on base, and I found a group of soldiers preparing to roll out on a mission,” Brad wrote. “They were very enthusiastic about
Holiday Care Packages for the Troops
Pinnacle’s holiday season was all about giving back to the community through our involvement with organizations such Parent Step Ahead Program, Circle 10 Council of Boy Scouts of America, and others. This also was our second year for Operation Christmas Box – sending Christmas cheer to the U.S. troops stationed overseas. During the month of December, we collected supplies and assembled 96 care packages which contain essential items like toiletries, hand towels, sleeping pants, socks, undershirts, boxers, and fun items such as snacks and books. We were honored to work again with Brad Blauser in Baghdad, to provide a little bit of home to the soldiers during the holidays. Brad received over 300 care packages from as part of Operation Christmas Box. We want to share Brad’s message to all of you who supported the soldiers this holiday season: For troops deployed during major holidays, Christmas is one of the