Take Charge America Launches Online Credit Counseling Service to Help Consumers Nationwide Overcome Credit Card Debt, Save for the Future
National nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency takes flagship service from landline to online
PHOENIX – (Sept. 26, 2017) – National nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency Take Charge America, Inc. has launched an online program to provide consumers in all 50 states with convenient, 24/7 access to credit counseling services.
Traditionally offered over the phone, the free, confidential service assesses an individual’s debt, income, assets and expenses in order to develop a personalized budget, credit report summary and action plan for paying off or eliminating credit card debt.
To start a free session, consumers can access the portal at https://cc.takechargeamerica.org. They can register for an account and save their progress, returning to complete the service when it’s convenient. The entire process typically takes 20 minutes or less. Upon completion, Take Charge America instantly provides an overview of debt repayment options, detailing how each works and which is ideal based on individual life circumstances.
“Some 30 years ago, we pioneered credit counseling over the phone and have since helped more than two million people nationwide pay off and manage their personal debts,” said Ted Engel, business development director with Take Charge America. “Taking this valuable service online enables us to reach even more people in a manner that they prefer. Our online credit counseling service represents the future of the industry.”
For those who prefer it, Take Charge America will continue to offer credit counseling over the phone. Certified credit counselors are also available to assist consumers as they navigate the online system.
For more information, visit Take Charge America, start a free credit counseling session or call (888) 822-9193.
About Take Charge America, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Take Charge America, Inc. is a nonprofit agency offering financial education and counseling services including credit counseling, debt management, student loan counseling, housing counseling and bankruptcy counseling. It has helped more than 1.6 million consumers nationwide manage their personal finances and debts. To learn more, visit www.takechargeamerica.org or call (888) 822-9193.
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Volkswagen Presents Warren Miller’s Line of Descent
68th annual winter sports action film plays:
Salt Lake City - Abravanel Hall - Friday, October 13 . 7:30 & Saturday, October 14 - 6:00 & 9:00
Orem - SCERA Grand Theatre - October 17, 18 & 19
Park City - George S. and Dolores Dore' Eccles CPA - October 20 & 21
Ogden - Peery's Egyptian Theater - October 24, 25 & 26
This fall, the annual tradition is back to salute the start of winter. The world’s biggest name in snowsports cinema—Warren Miller Entertainment—celebrates its 68th ski and snowboard film with downhill thrills, global adventure and a nod to those that taught us to slide on snow.
PRESS KIT - release, photos, segment notes, athletes....
Snow riders are a family—one big tribe comprising of many smaller ones. Familial rites pass down through generations. Skier roots grow deep in high mountain soil. Line of Descent celebrates just that, the lineage of legendary athletes through a multi-generational cast of skiing’s icons and fresh faces, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, JT Holmes, Lexi duPont, Seth Wescott, Kalen Thorien, Marcus Caston, Jeremy Jensen, Griffin Post, and more.
This year, Volkswagen joins the most esteemed name in winter sports films as the presenting sponsor of the Line of Descent U.S. film tour. The partnership builds on the heritage and passion associated with both the Volkswagen and Warren Miller brands. Volkswagen’s partnership will grow authentically well into 2019, elevating the event experience that is the Warren Miller institution and marking the beginning of every winter season.
Ride along on a stunning cinematic journey as we travel near and far, descending some of North America’s deepest lines in Jackson Hole, Montana, Silverton, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, and Steamboat.
From powsurfing to splitboard, motorcycle, dogsled or snowmobile, watch as athletes chase winter along the Beartooth Pass, the French Alps, New Zealand, British Columbia, and Norway.
“This season, we explore how skiers are shaped by picking up a pair of skis for the first time,” notes Warren Miller’s veteran producer Josh Haskins. “More often than not, it’s family who introduces us to the sport or steers us on the path towards an ongoing passion—be it a ski bum lifestyle, a professional career or simply the desire to pass on the same feeling to the next generation. There is a kinship unlike any other in the ski community, and Warren Miller is the elder, bringing generations of skiers and riders together for 68 years, and this year is no different.”
Since 1949, ski families have cheered the official kickoff of winter with the ski film company that started it all. As the family grows, the traditions grow richer. Volkswagen Presents Warren Miller’s Line of Descent will premiere worldwide in three locations on October 13, 2017, including Salt Lake City, UT, Portland, OR and Bozeman, MT. Screenings will then sweep across the U.S. from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast from October to January.
Tickets are now on sale. Film attendees will enjoy lift ticket and gear. savings from Warren Miller resort, retail and partnered brands and also be entered to win nightly prizes like swag and ski vacations. Local show dates and times can be found on warrenmiller.com.
Sponsors of the 2017 Warren Miller Film Tour include: Volkswagen, Western Montana’s Glacier Country, Gosling’s, L.L.Bean, Ester C, Ducati, Airstream, Helly Hansen, K2, HEAD, Marker Dalbello Völkl USA and SKI Magazine.
Featured Athletes
Scotty Arnold | Jeremy Jensen | Neil Provo | Ian Provo | Jonny Moseley | JT Holmes | Errol Kerr
Ty Peterson | George Rodney | Arielle Gold | Taylor Gold | Lexi duPont | Amie Engerbretson
McKenna Peterson | Tyler Ceccanti | Collin Collins | Julian Carr | Keith Curtis | Kalen Thorien
Michael "Bird" Shaffer | Seth Wescott | Rob Kingwill | Kevin Giffin | Marcus Caston | Kaylin Richardson Linda Haaland | Tommy Moe | Jess McMillan | Griffin Post
Film Destinations
British Columbia | California | Colorado | France | Montana | New Zealand | Norway | Wyoming
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CHAMPION STEERS, DEEP-FRIED CANNOLI ON A STICK, AND THE
WORLDS GREATEST DAREDEVIL – ALL AT THIS YEAR’S UTAH STATE FAIR
Salt Lake City- September 25, 2017- Utahns love the Utah State Fair, and this year is no exception; they came out in droves in support of the Fair.
Last year’s Fair was one of the best attended and this year we are happy to see attendance remain the same. Utah State Fair attendance is close to an all-time record year with just under 300,000. The Utah State Fair’s all-time highest attendance was 327,100 in 2008. The Utah State Fair keeps the tradition alive while still keeping a focus on agriculture and farm life, and bringing together festivities and popular culture. We anticipate that in the next few years the Fair will continue to grow and hopefully beat the 2008 record.
This years Utah State Fair had lots of new entertainment as well as all of the old classics. The Big Top Circus Spectacular astonished the crowd with amazing acts from former Ringling Bros Circus performers, Cirque du Soleil performers, and of course, America’s Got Talent alum- Bello Nock! The self-proclaimed Worlds Greatest Daredevil, and just recently named “America’s Best Clown” by TIME Magazine put on a fantastic show as part of our circus.
This years Fair kicked of with the opening of our brand new Days of 47 Arena in which we hosted the Utah State Fair PRCA Rodeo, for the first time in 2 years. We are excited that we were able to bring the Rodeo back to the Fairpark and we look forward for the years to come where we can host many different events inside the arena.
Inside the arena the Day of “WRECK”ONING Demolition Derby and Monster Truck Insanity Tour pleased the crowds. The Rodeo, Demolition Derby and Monster Trucks were a great success.
The Fair was also thrilled to have LOCASH perform in our new arena on Wednesday September 13. They put on a great show and the audience loved them. We expect a come back tour from LOCASH sometime in the near future.
Not only was this years Fair a great place for entertainment, but also an excellent place for some delicious food. This years Fair food included Deep Fried Canoli, bacon wrapped deep-fried cheeseburgers, deep-friend cheesecake, and pretty much everything else that can be deep-fried.
With growing sponsorships, increased turn out, and the general support of the community and Utahns alike, The 2017 Utah State Fair has been deemed a success! “We are already making plans for a great fair next year!” exclaimed Larry Mullenax, Executive Director of the Utah State Fairpark. The Fair is thriving now more than ever, and we hope to continue to do so in the years to come.
