697. "Since 1992, when I started the Native American
Initiative at Babson College , numerous workshops have been held and case
studies written to help ignite a spirit of Entrepreneurship at Sitting Bull
College and many other Native American institutions around the country. As a guest of the Standing Rock community, he may even try
his hand at blackjack at the Prairie Knights Casino + Resort, where he will be
lodged. Timmons' presentation on Entrepreneurship, contact Ron Walters
at (701) 854-3861.

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battle over a Washington, D. "We award these scholarships to recognize the achievements of
the recipients and to help students pursue their dreams of receiving a college
education. Her hard work and dedication, demonstrated through
innovation, leadership and mentoring skills, helped students realize their
full career and education potential.
Babson College is the top-ranked business school in the world for
entrepreneurship education. For more
information , visit http://www.

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Timmons will reflect on his life as an entrepreneur and discuss qualities
common to entrepreneurs during the Circle of Friends program sponsored by
Sitting Bull College, where business administration studies is one of the most
popular academic disciplines among students. Laurel Vermillion, interim president
at Sitting Bull College.

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PRESS RELEASE The Economics of Early Childhood Education

To Work or Not to Work? The choices
facing prospective workers in South Carolina's Lowcountry help explain the
region's low rate of labor force participation.
* Darla Cocio, a resident of Tucson and a senior at the University of
Arizona studying secondary education. Timmons' entrepreneurial spirit and wisdom on
business startups is a perfect fit for our college's effort in supporting
Native American entrepreneurs," said Dr. He has co-authored Business Plans That Work
(2004) and How To Raise Capital: Techniques and Strategies for Financing and
Valuing Your Small Business (2005) with Stephen Spinelli and Andrew
Zacharakis.W.com.

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Nurture: Can you teach people
how to become entrepreneurs? Faculty members at Western Carolina
University's Master of Entrepreneurship program believe so.

Mind Games: New brain-imaging
technology has applications for economics.
For free copies of Region Focus, contact the Bank's Public Affairs
Department at 804.

Southwest also funds a number of additional annual scholarships for
students in partnership with Arizona's public universities and high schools.

, is recognized internationally as a
leader in entrepreneurial management education. Babson grants BS degrees
through its innovative undergraduate program, and grants MBA and custom MS and
MBA degrees through the F.babson.

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Southwest is pleased to announce its 2005 scholarship and award
recipients:

Southwest 's High School Counselor of the Year Award -- Hollis Hemingway, a
counselor at Mountain View High School in Tucson, received a $500 cash prize
and an award plaque after being named Southwest's 2005 Arizona High School
Counselor of the Year.
"Economic development through higher education is critical to the success
of Sitting Bull College and Dr.

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The awards are part of Southwest 's commitment to providing students with
scholarships to help offset the cost of attending college , and to reward
students for their outstanding academic and community performance.

* Ashley Calderon, of Alhambra High School and a resident of Phoenix,
plans to attend Glendale Community College. WELLESLEY, Mass.

which aim to introduce and explain to students or amateurs economic principles and theories.

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Eight Arizona Students and One High School Counselor Receive Scholarships and Cash Awards from Southwest Student Services Corporation During National Scholarsh

In 23 years of service,
Southwest has helped more than 1 million people reach their educational goals.

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, Babson College Professor Jeffry
Timmons, better known as "The Johnny Appleseed of Entrepreneurship Education,"
will plant his passion for start-up businesses March 13-14, 2006 at Sitting
Bull College in Fort Yates, ND.

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Studies demonstrate
that participants in high-quality preschool programs grow up to obtain
better paying jobs and commit fewer crimes than their counterparts.

* Amber Spears, a senior at Mountain View High School and a resident of
Tucson, received a $500 scholarship for nominating Hemingway . SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) is the
nation's leading provider of education funding, managing nearly $112 billion
in student loans for 8 million borrowers. Tribal government officials,
Native American business owners, and educators from several state universities
have been invited to gather in Fort Yates, ND for Timmons' presentation.

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This year's recipients
include:

* Shanon Bjerke , a resident of Tucson and a senior at the University of
Arizona studying nursing.

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, has awarded scholarships totaling $14,000 to eight high school
seniors and college students from across the state.
* Dalia Escalera, of Westwood High School and a resident of Mesa, plans to
attend Mesa Community College.
Timmons has authored several books including the leading textbook New
Venture Creation, 6th ed.

For additional information about Sitting Bull College 's Circle of Friends
program or Dr.

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Also in this issue:

Eminent Domain: Economists have mixed
views about the Supreme Court's recent Kelo v.richmondfed. Recipients Include Students from Chandler, Douglas,
Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix and Tucson

GILBERT, Ariz. These scholarships memorialize the
philosophy and accomplishments of Anne Lindeman , the former executive director
of the Governor's Council on Aging, and a former Arizona state legislator who
fought to improve education as well as the quality of life for seniors.8 billion in student loans annually, and it is the nation's ninth
largest holder of federal student loans with a portfolio of more than $5
billion.

Babson College in Wellesley, Mass.

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SLM Corporation and its
subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America. He has mentored Native American faculty and presented his
perspective on the "Entrepreneurial Revolution" at Native American conferences
like The Sovereignty Symposium hosted by the University of Tulsa and the
American Indian Science and Engineering Society.

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Monetary Policy in the
Confederacy: The need for wartime funding led the South to the printing
press and to hyperinflation.org/publications

Community College Scholarships -- Four renewable $500 scholarships were
awarded to Arizona high school seniors with strong service and academic
backgrounds.
Southwest Student Services Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of SLM
Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae. Bygrave (1992); and the groundbreaking The
Entrepreneurial Mind (1989).

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Early education pays off.
* Lauren Nicole Hopper, of Hamilton High School and a resident of
Chandler, plans to attend Chandler -Gilbert Community College.

The Anne Lindeman Memorial Scholarship -- Three, $1,000 scholarships were
awarded to undergraduate seniors pursuing a course of study in education,
social sciences or health sciences.
The company is among the top 30 originators of federal student loans, issuing
more than $1.
Timmons' two-day schedule includes a tour of the new Sitting Bull College
campus , a visit to a thriving Buffalo ranch and partaking in an Elder's
traditional meal.

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In the cover story of the fall 2005 issue of Region Focus, Betty
Joyce Nash examines North Carolina's Smart Start program , one of the
nation's leading efforts in educating the very young.

Nature vs., To celebrate the accomplishments
and dreams of students in Arizona, Southwest Student Services Corporation
(Southwest), a nationally recognized higher education lender headquartered in
Gilbert, Ariz. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson
College.

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Interview: Robert Moffitt, editor of the
American Economic Review

Region Focus, a quarterly business magazine published by the Federal
Reserve Bank of Richmond, covers the economy and business activities of the
District of Columbia, Maryland , North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia,
and most of West Virginia.

Johnny Appleseed of Entrepreneurship Visits Indian Country

Timmons takes seriously the business school's
mission to inspire entrepreneurial thinking and cultivate entrepreneurial
leadership in any organization or society."
For more than a decade, Timmons has facilitated Babson scholarships for
Tribal College participants at Babson 's Symposia for Entrepreneurship
Educators.

This news release was issued on behalf of Newswise (TM).

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Investments in children from low-income households appear to be especially
effective.
* Joel Alexis Greer, of Douglas High School and a resident of Douglas,
plans to attend Pima Community College.

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About Southwest Student Services Corporation
Southwest Student Services Corporation serves schools and borrowers at
every education level that seek financial aid counseling, student loan
funding, loan origination, loan consolidation, and life-of-the-loan servicing . Timmons is also the
benefactor of a scholarship fund for first generation students who claim
Native American heritage at Colgate University, his alma mater.

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, mall illustrates the divide. The articles are available online at http://www. Over the
last decade, Arizona residents have received nearly $200,000 in scholarships
from Southwest.
"Each year, we give scholarships to several deserving Arizona students, as
well as a cash award to recognize a distinguished Arizona high school
counselor ," said Rich Nickel, president, Southwest Student Services
Corporation.
Southwest is known nationally for providing innovative, money-saving
benefits and exceeding customer expectations.
"Native Americans are taking full advantage of entrepreneurial
opportunities," Timmons said. (2003); Venture Capital at the Crossroads, with
Babson colleague William D. Babson Executive Education offers executive development programs to
experienced managers worldwide.

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C. Southwest is committed to helping families and students throughout
Arizona and across the nation by providing education resources and financing
that help make going to college a reality .
Lindeman also served as a Southwest board member. For information, visit http://www.

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* Heather Hall, a resident of Glendale and a junior at Arizona State
University-West studying special education.newswise.

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