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The top rated cities of the US have the best universities, magnificent resorts, affordable housing, low crime, and great festivals.

There are several top rated cities in the US worth visiting. They can be found in different states of America such as Minnesota, Colorado, Texas and Kansas. Beautiful sceneries, reasonable housing prices and top ranking schools make them one of the most habitable places in the US.

Plymouth, Minnesota belongs to the top one hundred most livable places in the US of 2008. Housing is reasonable. A two-bath and the usual three bedroom house is $350,000. There are 50,000 job opportunities for the residents. The city has many beautiful lakes appropriate for water skiing, boating, and fishing.

The Mall of America, US biggest shopping center is just a short drive from Plymouth. Plymouth also boasts of its cultural activities and summer concerts usually hosted in an al fresco amphitheater, the Hilde Performance Center. Fire and Ice Festival is held every February incorporating sports activities such as bowling, basketball and mini-golf – all performed on ice!

Fort Collins, Colorado is also worth visiting in America. There is a bike lane in every new road of this rocky mountain city. There are more than two dozen eateries and four microbreweries located in the old town district of the city. The brand new cancer center of the city will soon be home to the award-winning Poudre Valley Health System as part of its excellent health care services.

Bioscience and technology companies maintain its high employment rate here in Colorado. The Colorado State University has beautiful scenery in the middle of the town. A solar energy project will soon be started downtown through a financial grant of the Department of Energy.

In Naperville, Illinois, the downtown area is packed with restaurants, merchandise stores and shopping centers. Mean games such as slip and slides are suitable here in its big front yards. The famous Riverwalk is approximately a two mile brick trail that chases the course of the DuPage River. Its closeness to Chicago is a bonus point though most of the companies offer ample job opportunities within the city. Hennen’s American Public Library rated the city’s public library as the best in America among small cities.

Round Rock, Texas is also one of the top rated cities of US. It has excellent schools, affordable housing, and a computer-producing industry that make it one of the most habitable cities in the nation. Texas State University campus and the three medical centers are the city’s pride. Round Rock is the home of the young league baseball team– Round Rock Express, shopping malls, and beautiful, long lakes. Eight-hundred acres of open area and two golf courses are the residents’ favorite places.

One should also find time to see Overland Park, Kansas. It is close to Kansas City of Missouri. Their housing is very reasonable and there are many job opportunities for the residents. The schools here are one of the best in the country. The city is famous for its Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The city maintains a nature-friendly environment despite modernization.

Also visit Echo Park just 2 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles with its hilly terrains, making it unique among the neighborhoods. This place possesses a lively mixture of culture, commercial activities, architecture, income and socio-civic endeavor. Its historic architecture, diverse topography, and the citizens’ relentless efforts to protect their historical art community are plus points in maintaining a sense of place and eclecticism of Eco Park. The neighborhood’s most attractive area is the Angelino Heights near the Echo Lake.

About the Author:

For more information on
National Park Guide
and
State Mountain Guide
please visit our website.

Source – Top Rated US Cities

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FIVE STAR (http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/) Speaker Spotlight Newsletter – Issue 01, June 2007

We are excited to bring you our new quarterly e-zine full of hot new ideas for your upcoming events. You’ll see hot speakers, meeting planning tips, book reviews and quotes. FIVE STAR has worked on over 15,000 events with corporations, associations, governmental agencies, non-profits and educational institutions. We speak to your success bringing world-class resources to propel your people and your organization’s growth. We look forward to continuing to work with you! (See also http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/international-speakers-trainers-bureau/speakers-trainers-news.aspx)

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Hot Speaker

Sally Hogshead

Her book is currently #23 on 800CEORead…more on Author Sally Hogshead

Fee range – $15,000
Travels from FL, Florida

Meeting Planning Tip

Are you thinking about taping your event?

Melissa Lee, CMP Events Manager, Embarq Corporation, Overland Park, KS “Planners should include information within the speaker contract requesting permission to take photos or video of the speaker. The text within the contract should include specifically how that information will be utilized, e.g., for internal or external purposes. The text should also clearly describe what information from videos will be utilized, e.g., presentations, quotes, etc.”

Who’s In The News

Tom Stern, Author of CEO Dad

Author, Business Speaker, Business Humorist, Executive Recruiter, Radio Talk Show Host, Comic Strip Creator, the star of Stop My Life I Want to Get On – interviewed on CNBC… more on Business Speaker and Author Tom Stern

Fee range – $15,000
Travels from FL,

Quotes

Joseph Michelli, The Starbucks Experience

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., is an internationally sought-after speaker, organizational psychologist, and business consultant who has been described as “catching what is right in the world and playfully sparking people and businesses to grow toward the extraordinary.”… more on Motivational leadership Speaker Joseph Michelli..

Fee range – $10,000
Travels from Denver, CO Colorado

Featured Business and Leadership Speaker’s Book Review

Bob Nelson- Leadership and Business Speaker and Author of 1001 Ways to Motivate Employees

Dr. Nelson is a best-selling author (2.5 million books sold) with over 20 years of instructional design and delivery experience in professional and management skills. Dr. Nelson’s blockbuster book, 1001 Ways to Reward Employees (nearly two million copies sold worldwide) is one of the several books to be consistently listed on Business Week’s best-seller list since the list’s inception over seven years ago… more on Motivational and Employee Speaker Bob Nelson

Fee range – $10,000+
Travels from San Diego, CA California

BELIEVE:

Jim Welch, Business, Marketing & Leadership Speaker and Former CMO, Hallmark

Help your group BELIEVE in your goals! As the former Chief Marketing Officer at Hallmark cards, Jim Welch knows a lot about emotionally…

Fee range – $7,500 and up, call for details
Travels from Kansas City, MO Missouri

CONNECT:

Susan Packard, President, Brand Outreach, Scripps Network

As the co-founder of Scripps Network (HGTV, Food Network, etc.), Susan brings a real-world perspective that CONNECTS to business growth. As part of the initial team involved… more

Fee range – $15,000 – $20,000
Travels from Knoxville, TN Tennessee

INSPIRE:

Brian Biro, Breakthrough Coach and Motivational, Leadership Speaker

Even the most cynical attendees say that no one can INSPIRE them like Leadership and Motivational Brian Biro – The Breakthrough Leader. Identify what is stopping your… more

Fee range – $8,500 to $15,000
Travels from Asheville, NC North Carolina

GROW:

Dr. Jeff Magee, Leaderhip and Business Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Change-Agent

Jeff is both a dynamic speaker and a content-rich trainer. Bring him in for any Sales and Leadership event and feel the enthusiasm from your group…. more

Fee range – $8,500 and up
Travels from Tulsa, OK Oklahoma

CELEBRATE:

Karyn Ruth White, Motivational Speaker, Humorist and Creator of Humor-tunities

Comics who are not funny are a disaster. Comics who are not clean can kill your event. Female Motivational Speaker Karyn Ruth White is very funny, totally G-rated for corporate and association groups and her content is a huge hit! CELEBRATE your success by bringing in a comedian who will leave everyone laughing… more
Fee range – $10,000
Travels from Denver, CO Colorado

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Source – Motivational Speaker Bureau Speaker Spotlight 0607

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Overland Park Festival

The top rated cities of the US have the best universities, magnificent resorts, affordable housing, low crime, and great festivals.

There are several top rated cities in the US worth visiting. They can be found in different states of America such as Minnesota, Colorado, Texas and Kansas. Beautiful sceneries, reasonable housing prices and top ranking schools make them one of the most habitable places in the US.

Plymouth, Minnesota belongs to the top one hundred most livable places in the US of 2008. Housing is reasonable. A two-bath and the usual three bedroom house is $350,000. There are 50,000 job opportunities for the residents. The city has many beautiful lakes appropriate for water skiing, boating, and fishing.

The Mall of America, US biggest shopping center is just a short drive from Plymouth. Plymouth also boasts of its cultural activities and summer concerts usually hosted in an al fresco amphitheater, the Hilde Performance Center. Fire and Ice Festival is held every February incorporating sports activities such as bowling, basketball and mini-golf – all performed on ice!

Fort Collins, Colorado is also worth visiting in America. There is a bike lane in every new road of this rocky mountain city. There are more than two dozen eateries and four microbreweries located in the old town district of the city. The brand new cancer center of the city will soon be home to the award-winning Poudre Valley Health System as part of its excellent health care services.

Bioscience and technology companies maintain its high employment rate here in Colorado. The Colorado State University has beautiful scenery in the middle of the town. A solar energy project will soon be started downtown through a financial grant of the Department of Energy.

In Naperville, Illinois, the downtown area is packed with restaurants, merchandise stores and shopping centers. Mean games such as slip and slides are suitable here in its big front yards. The famous Riverwalk is approximately a two mile brick trail that chases the course of the DuPage River. Its closeness to Chicago is a bonus point though most of the companies offer ample job opportunities within the city. Hennen’s American Public Library rated the city’s public library as the best in America among small cities.

Round Rock, Texas is also one of the top rated cities of US. It has excellent schools, affordable housing, and a computer-producing industry that make it one of the most habitable cities in the nation. Texas State University campus and the three medical centers are the city’s pride. Round Rock is the home of the young league baseball team– Round Rock Express, shopping malls, and beautiful, long lakes. Eight-hundred acres of open area and two golf courses are the residents’ favorite places.

One should also find time to see Overland Park, Kansas. It is close to Kansas City of Missouri. Their housing is very reasonable and there are many job opportunities for the residents. The schools here are one of the best in the country. The city is famous for its Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The city maintains a nature-friendly environment despite modernization.

Also visit Echo Park just 2 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles with its hilly terrains, making it unique among the neighborhoods. This place possesses a lively mixture of culture, commercial activities, architecture, income and socio-civic endeavor. Its historic architecture, diverse topography, and the citizens’ relentless efforts to protect their historical art community are plus points in maintaining a sense of place and eclecticism of Eco Park. The neighborhood’s most attractive area is the Angelino Heights near the Echo Lake.

About the Author:

For more information on
National Park Guide
and
State Mountain Guide
please visit our website.

Source – Top Rated US Cities

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