MEMBER PROFILE

Jennifer Savran, LunaSea Bindery & Press

"I attended the Business CENTS classes right after I started LunaSea Bindery & Press. I realized I knew a lot about book binding but very little about running a business. The course was a good basic introduction to having a business. It was really helpful hearing others talk about their plans. The atmosphere lent itself to brainstorming and being creative. It enabled me to come up with ideas and write my business plan."

Jennifer Savran started LunaSea Bindery & Press in 2000. Her offices on the second floor above Autumn Leaves on the Commons are perfect for the work she does. Jennifer offers restoration and makes books for special occasions. She also does limited editions for artists or writers. Her specialty is doing custom handmade photo albums, guestbooks and favors for weddings and other special occasions. Jennifer thought Business CENTS was a key ingredient for building her business with a strong foundation.

The Alternatives Free Tax Preparation Program IS NOW CLOSED.  Please check back for 2010 program dates.

Don't pay high fees to get your own refund. If you are single and earn less than $27,000 or a family earning under $42,000, we can prepare your Federal and State Income Tax Returns. Find out if you qualify here.

MAIN LOCATION — Alternatives Federal Credit Union
WHEN: January 17 - April 11, 2009
TIMES: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 3:00-8:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

OTHER LOCATIONS

Cornell Campus
WHEN: January 26-April 6, 2009 (Closed Feb. 16), Mondays 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
WHERE: Appel Commons Center, Room 302

Dryden
WHEN: Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4, 2009, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
WHERE: Dryden Town Hall, 93 E. Main St.

Brooktondale
WHEN:  Feb. 2, March 2 & 16, April 6, 2009, 5:00-8:00 PM
WHERE: Brooktondale Community Center, 524 Valley Rd.

For more information, please call 216-3443.
To make an appointment, please call 2-1-1.

More About the Community Tax Program
Alternatives' Community Tax Program just completed its sixth year of offering free tax preparation services. To date, we've prepared over 5,000 tax returns for working families and individuals in Tompkins County, and returned over $8 million in refunds to the community.

Our goal is to help all eligible workers claim the credits they deserve (without paying high fees) and to help them turn those refunds into financial assets.