Comments on: Grant Institute's Grant Workshops 2009: BUYER BEWARE! http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/ Innovating Through Artistry Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:46:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: rw spurlock http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-7406 rw spurlock Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-7406 I am a small general contractor located in Miami Florida, this bank debacle has hurt many in building business. A grant would help to alleviate some of the stress and I get calls almost every day from alleged grant writers. Its a curiosity to me that most if not all are calling from the grrrrreat state of Nevada. Of course they all want me to send them a check for about three thousand dollars and of course I each time refuse. If there is any legitimacy to the grants for small businesses and grant writers I would like to know about both the grants and the grant writers. You can contact me by visiting my website(s). There you will find all contact information. http://www.concepts4building.net, http://www.concepts4building.com, http://www.floridabuildinginspect.com And by the way thank you for allowing me to post this comment on your site. If visit my site(s) and post a comment I will approve it thereby providing a backlink to your site from mine. We all know how much Google loves backlinks. I am a small general contractor located in Miami Florida, this bank debacle has hurt many in building business. A grant would help to alleviate some of the stress and I get calls almost every day from alleged grant writers. Its a curiosity to me that most if not all are calling from the grrrrreat state of Nevada. Of course they all want me to send them a check for about three thousand dollars and of course I each time refuse.

If there is any legitimacy to the grants for small businesses and grant writers I would like to know about both the grants and the grant writers. You can contact me by visiting my website(s). There you will find all contact information. http://www.concepts4building.net, http://www.concepts4building.com, http://www.floridabuildinginspect.com

And by the way thank you for allowing me to post this comment on your site. If visit my site(s) and post a comment I will approve it thereby providing a backlink to your site from mine. We all know how much Google loves backlinks.

]]> By: Randolph D Slater http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-5449 Randolph D Slater Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:29:45 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-5449 IT IS A SCAM.the phone number they gave me works, and the reason I called is because after three months they tried to charge me again. I,m considering a call to the attorney generals office for the state of Idaho and file a complaint. IT IS A SCAM.the phone number they gave me works, and the reason I called is because after three months they tried to charge me again. I,m considering a call to the attorney generals office for the state of Idaho and file a complaint.

]]> By: Abe Depena http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-4987 Abe Depena Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:51:29 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-4987 I enjoyed your post and the recommendations that are provided. There are a ton of opinions out there that are both good and bad. If you know of any more recommendations concerning natural health or associated topics, that would be great. Keep up the excellent writing! I enjoyed your post and the recommendations that are provided. There are a ton of opinions out there that are both good and bad. If you know of any more recommendations concerning natural health or associated topics, that would be great. Keep up the excellent writing!

]]> By: Samm http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-3010 Samm Thu, 20 May 2010 18:21:00 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-3010 In 2006 I attended the class at University of Washington, in Seattle. It was well organised, the instructor was articulate, and I learned a lot. I tried the web address I had for them, http://thegrantinsitute.com and it is closed. They must have gone belly up after I attended. In 2006 I attended the class at University of Washington, in Seattle.

It was well organised, the instructor was articulate, and I learned a lot.

I tried the web address I had for them, http://thegrantinsitute.com and it is closed.

They must have gone belly up after I attended.

]]> By: probsac http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-2114 probsac Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:29:56 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-2114 Ron, you were very lucky that you did not get scammed. Did you buy a lottery ticket? You just might win the big one with your luck! Ron, you were very lucky that you did not get scammed. Did you buy a lottery ticket? You just might win the big one with your luck!

]]> By: Ron http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-1180 Ron Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:15:42 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-1180 Went to their Miami workshop this summer and I think Patchree was the instructor. Had a two day course and it was actually pretty good. We were able to apply for stimulus money, although I'm sure we would've anyway. Met some good agency folks from around Miami-Dade. Maybe a rare occurrence, but most people were satisfied. Went to their Miami workshop this summer and I think Patchree was the instructor. Had a two day course and it was actually pretty good. We were able to apply for stimulus money, although I’m sure we would’ve anyway. Met some good agency folks from around Miami-Dade. Maybe a rare occurrence, but most people were satisfied.

]]> By: lisa http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-380 lisa Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:19:41 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-380 I was a complete fool & signed up for their Columbus venue in jan 09. I drove there during an ice storm only to find the stated location bolted shut! Fortunately, their unresponsiveness meant that I DID NOT pay ahead, but still I drove thru some pretty nasty conditions to get there. Of interest, I emailed them afterwards asking why no one was there and since then, we no longer receive their emails. Coincidence? I really don’t know, but prior to that we were getting 2-3 emails/month advertising their grant writing course. I was a complete fool & signed up for their Columbus venue in jan 09. I drove there during an ice storm only to find the stated location bolted shut! Fortunately, their unresponsiveness meant that I DID NOT pay ahead, but still I drove thru some pretty nasty conditions to get there. Of interest, I emailed them afterwards asking why no one was there and since then, we no longer receive their emails. Coincidence? I really don’t know, but prior to that we were getting 2-3 emails/month advertising their grant writing course.

]]> By: Don http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-381 Don Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:05:38 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-381 I think this group is now operating as the Grant Foundation Center. Same materials. Different contact person (Sylvie Ditman) and a New York City address, which is just a PO Box (244 5th Ave, NYC 10001). Sylvie's cell has an LA area code. Same situation: hires presenters, doesn't pay them, poor materials copied from the Internet. Cancel without notice. Big scam! Be sure your agency, unit of government, university or college has their name in a "Do Not Hire" file. I think this group is now operating as the Grant Foundation Center. Same materials. Different contact person (Sylvie Ditman) and a New York City address, which is just a PO Box (244 5th Ave, NYC 10001). Sylvie’s cell has an LA area code. Same situation: hires presenters, doesn’t pay them, poor materials copied from the Internet. Cancel without notice. Big scam! Be sure your agency, unit of government, university or college has their name in a “Do Not Hire” file.

]]> By: Lisa Canning http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-377 Lisa Canning Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:03:26 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-377 Great suggestions! Thanks! Great suggestions! Thanks!

]]> By: Leah http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-376 Leah Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:48:43 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-376 The post I wrote on the grant institute is one of my most visited and linked to on my blog. They scam people around the world - the only thing you can do is make it much more obvious at the top of this post that you think people should not sign up. I would delete some of the text or use a strike-through font to show you no longer think the information is valid or should be shared. The post I wrote on the grant institute is one of my most visited and linked to on my blog. They scam people around the world – the only thing you can do is make it much more obvious at the top of this post that you think people should not sign up. I would delete some of the text or use a strike-through font to show you no longer think the information is valid or should be shared.

]]> By: probsac http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-375 probsac Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:14:43 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-375 People from this site has more dirt on them: http://leahj.blog-city.com/vexed_by_anthony_jones_and_the_grant_institute.htm Tuesday, 7 October 2008 2:46 pm Not only are they a spam group they are are SCAM group. Unfortunately I signed up to attend one of their institutes and paid with a check. I showed up for the institute and no one from the Grant Institute was there--only a few other unsuspecting folks. Attemts to get a refund have been to no avail. I even got 3 e-mails today confirming my attendance at their "rescheduled" institute in Atlanta. You can never get an answer from anyone you talk to there. Anthony Jones, if he exists, is never in. Must be nice to work there because there is usually someone who answers the phone but everyone else is gone for the day no matter what time you call. I wish I knew how to put a stop to the SPAM and SCAM and put the crooks in jail. 10. hp left... Tuesday, 28 October 2008 4:16 pm i am sorry to hear you where taking advantage of by the grant institute. I hope this information will help you get you money back. The grant institute is also known as " The Institute for Communication Improvement". The owner is Anthony Jones AKA Tony Jones. Patty Patchrint is his girl friend and business partner. They have made several business ventures together which include two LA restaurants, The Wilshire Royal and Mode- both of which have closed recently. The main office for the company was/is located in the Wilshire Grand Hotel. The previous residence of the couple was in downtown LA. This company has taught workshops at hundreds of college around the US and aboard. I am sure if you do a little digging you will find thousands of unsatisfied people such as yourself. It is my understanding that they have been banned from several colleges. Good luck People from this site has more dirt on them:

http://leahj.blog-city.com/vexed_by_anthony_jones_and_the_grant_institute.htm

Tuesday, 7 October 2008 2:46 pm
Not only are they a spam group they are are SCAM group. Unfortunately I signed up to attend one of their institutes and paid with a check. I showed up for the institute and no one from the Grant Institute was there–only a few other unsuspecting folks. Attemts to get a refund have been to no avail. I even got 3 e-mails today confirming my attendance at their “rescheduled” institute in Atlanta. You can never get an answer from anyone you talk to there. Anthony Jones, if he exists, is never in. Must be nice to work there because there is usually someone who answers the phone but everyone else is gone for the day no matter what time you call. I wish I knew how to put a stop to the SPAM and SCAM and put the crooks in jail.

10. hp left…
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 4:16 pm
i am sorry to hear you where taking advantage of by the grant institute. I hope this information will help you get you money back. The grant institute is also known as ” The Institute for Communication Improvement”. The owner is Anthony Jones AKA Tony Jones. Patty Patchrint is his girl friend and business partner. They have made several business ventures together which include two LA restaurants, The Wilshire Royal and Mode- both of which have closed recently. The main office for the company was/is located in the Wilshire Grand Hotel. The previous residence of the couple was in downtown LA. This company has taught workshops at hundreds of college around the US and aboard. I am sure if you do a little digging you will find thousands of unsatisfied people such as yourself. It is my understanding that they have been banned from several colleges. Good luck

]]> By: probsac http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-374 probsac Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:06:32 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-374 Looks like they are still in operations at this site: http://thegrantinstitutestore.com/index.html The contact email address from the site is: tonyjones1999@yahoo.com I was told the name of the owner is Anthony Jones. So Tony Jones might also be Anthony Jones????? Looks like they are still in operations at this site:
http://thegrantinstitutestore.com/index.html

The contact email address from the site is:
tonyjones1999@yahoo.com

I was told the name of the owner is Anthony Jones. So Tony Jones might also be Anthony Jones?????

]]> By: lcanning http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-6329 lcanning Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:12:28 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-6329 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Grant Institute is a Scam! Beware! http://tinyurl.com/dcdx7t</span></span> Grant Institute is a Scam! Beware! http://tinyurl.com/dcdx7t

]]> By: Lisa Canning http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-379 Lisa Canning Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:30 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-379 Uuggh. This is horrible news. Who is going to turn them in to www.citizen.org?? Uuggh. This is horrible news. Who is going to turn them in to http://www.citizen.org??

]]> By: Liz Falconer http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-378 Liz Falconer Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:41:53 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-378 Hi! I took the "course" from these guys about 1.5 years ago. I have been asking for a refund ever since. It IS A SCAM!!! They also double billed me and continue to send me bills, even though I have mailed them and called them. The seminar was a shambles! There were at LEAST 120 participants, they split into 2 groups; the rooms were totally inadequate; the instructor that was supposed to show up "didn't" so a very charming man READ US A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR THE ENTIRE TIME!!! The participants were furious - and as far as I know nobody even got an answer from them, never mind a refund!! Hi!

I took the “course” from these guys about 1.5 years ago. I have been asking for a refund ever since. It IS A SCAM!!! They also double billed me and continue to send me bills, even though I have mailed them and called them.

The seminar was a shambles! There were at LEAST 120 participants, they split into 2 groups; the rooms were totally inadequate; the instructor that was supposed to show up “didn’t” so a very charming man READ US A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR THE ENTIRE TIME!!!

The participants were furious – and as far as I know nobody even got an answer from them, never mind a refund!!

]]> By: Lisa Canning http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-363 Lisa Canning Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:49:37 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-363 HERE IT IS! Can you report them since you have had an experience and have all these links? I think it is best you just submit something. They are VERY good about assigning someone to the "case" and getting back to you... http://www.citizen.org/ IF YOU ARE READING THIS POST FOR THE FIRST TIME PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ORGANIZATION WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW... HERE IT IS! Can you report them since you have had an experience and have all these links? I think it is best you just submit something. They are VERY good about assigning someone to the “case” and getting back to you…

http://www.citizen.org/

IF YOU ARE READING THIS POST FOR THE FIRST TIME PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ORGANIZATION WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW…

]]> By: Lisa Canning http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-364 Lisa Canning Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:45:58 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-364 I do know someone specifically and am searching for their name through email. My old web developer is next on this agency's list as soon as my new site, with a great company www.epagecity.com, goes live.... I will find it! I do know someone specifically and am searching for their name through email. My old web developer is next on this agency’s list as soon as my new site, with a great company http://www.epagecity.com, goes live…. I will find it!

]]> By: probsac http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-365 probsac Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:27:39 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-365 Yes, many people had turned them in to the BBB but somehow they continued their scam. If you can find the name of the government watch dog agency for the web, please post it. Maybe someone can stop them. I feel terrible for those who lost so much money and had to travel so far for nothing. Yes, many people had turned them in to the BBB but somehow they continued their scam. If you can find the name of the government watch dog agency for the web, please post it. Maybe someone can stop them. I feel terrible for those who lost so much money and had to travel so far for nothing.

]]> By: Lisa Canning http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-373 Lisa Canning Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:03:47 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-373 Has anyone turned them into the Better Business Bureau yet? There is also a government watch dog agency that is for the web...trying to find their name now... Has anyone turned them into the Better Business Bureau yet? There is also a government watch dog agency that is for the web…trying to find their name now…

]]> By: Lisa Canning http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/01/13/grant-institutes-grant-workshop-chicago-feb-18-20-2009/#comment-372 Lisa Canning Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:49:31 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=3565#comment-372 Holy Cow! I need to modify this post somehow... I am not sure I know blogging etiquette here.... Holy Cow! I need to modify this post somehow… I am not sure I know blogging etiquette here….

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