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Business news that you can use... Animal homeopathy program launches
   In February, the American Medical College of Homeopathy (AMCH) begins the first homeopathic program for veterinary doctors in the United States. It is a part-time program that meets one three-day weekend a month for two years.
   The program includes 167 hours of clinical training as part of the 500-hour intensive training program in veterinary classical homeopathy. The estimated tuition for the two-year program is $9,200.
   The AMCH campus is located at 2001 W. Camelback Road, Suite 150. Visit www.amcofh.org/Programs/ Veterinary.html or call 602-347-7950 for more information.

E.B. Lane adds three new clients
   Phoenix-based advertising, interactive and public relations agency E.B. Lane continues to expand as three clients are added to its growing client base.
   The agency has been hired by Phoenix Convention Center to create progressive, integrated and strategic marketing programs to generate short and long-term bookings at the Convention Center. The agency also will provide communications, graphic design and advertising services.
   Scottsdale-based catering company, eatery and market, The Herb Box, has retained E.B. Lane for ongoing public relations and news media outreach.
   E.B. Lane adds MomBomb to its roster. New to the Camelback Village Shopping Center, the fashion-forward boutique offers unique style for the busy mother for all occasions.
   Established in 1962, E.B. Lane is one of the largest full-service advertising, interactive and public relations agencies in the Southwest, with annual capitalized billings of more than $56 million. For more information, visit www.eblane.com.

Start getting ready for tax season now
   “Get Ready–Set–Go!” is the title of a noncredit class at Phoenix College designed to show enrollees how to get their 2007 tax information organized in time to file before the April 15 deadline.
   Instructor Betty Thompson, a North Central resident, will give participants tips and tools to simplify the process and show them how to set up files so the task will be even easier next year. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, Phoenix chapter.
   Classes will be held at Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Road, on Monday, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. Fee is $25. To register, call 602-223-4050.

NOVUS Glass marks 35 years
   In 2007, NOVUS Glass celebrated its 35th anniversary. The glass service business, located at 1708 E. Rancho Drive, has been and remains to be the industry’s research and development pioneer. In fact, NOVUS Glass has been awarded more U.S. patents for windshield repair than any other business in the industry.
   “We will continue to develop even more innovations in order to continue our growth and defend our brand dominance worldwide,” said Dennis Riggs of Novus Phoenix.
   NOVUS stands by its guarantee which ensures that a NOVUS windshield repair will bring clarity to the glass; will halt the further spread of damage; and will pass vehicle inspection in all states for as long as the customer owns their vehicle or NOVUS will refund the cost of the repair.
   Since 1972, nearly 400 NOVUS franchises in North America and 2,000 service locations in 40 other countries have performed over 25 million windshield repairs. For more information about Novus Phoenix, contact Dennis Riggs at 602-230-2472.

Phoenix law school holds open house
   Phoenix School of Law, 4041 North Central Ave., invites the public to a lunch-hour information session on Friday, Jan. 18, where guests can investigate law school options, learn about the PhoenixLaw Mission Pillars, and see the latest educational technology at work.
   This is a great chance to meet the admissions team and learn about the law school application process. Prospective students and others also can learn more about Arizona’s only law school offering day and evening, full and part-time classes.
   The program takes place 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 304. A light lunch will be served. To reserve a space, contact Anita Gutierrez at 602-682-6800 or agutierrez@phoenixlaw.org.

Brush up on your real estate license
   For licensed Valley real estate agents looking to complete the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) requirements, Phoenix College will offer real estate continuing education courses during two weekends in February at its downtown campus, 640 N. 1st Ave.
   Arizona real estate agents must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every two years to renew a real estate license. Of the 24 hours, a minimum of 3 credit hours must be obtained in each of the six real estate categories: Real Estate Legal Issues, Commissioner’s Standards, Contract Law, Agency Law, Fair Housing and Disclosure.
   Phoenix College continuing education real estate seminars include four courses per weekend that satisfy 3 credit hours as approved by the ADRE. Participants can chose from two different rounds of seminars. The first round of seminars will be offered the weekend of Feb. 1-2, and again on Feb. 8-9 at the price of $60 per weekend, or $15 per course.
   Prerequisites to enroll are completion of REA 180, REA 201, possession of a valid Arizona real estate license, or instructor permission. Participants can register by phone at 602-285-7777 or online at www.phoenixcollege.edu.

City offers small-business Certification Workshop
   Minority, woman and small business owners in Maricopa County are invited to attend a free workshop 2-4 p.m. Jan. 8 to learn more about the city of Phoenix business certification programs and how they can provide opportunities for small business economic growth.
   The workshop will be held at the Washington Activity Center, Classrooms 4 & 5, 2240 W. Citrus Way. Seating is limited; call 602-262-6790 to reserve a space.

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