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The Global Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Teleconference in June 2006 Examining Recent Changes in The Patriot Act & Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that it has scheduled a teleconference examining recent changes in The Patriot Act and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance on June 20, 2006 at 11:00 AM (EDT) The Patriot Act was formed in... - May 31, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Robyn C. Mitchell, Former Bank of America’s Compliance Executive, Former Trial Attorney with the US Dept. of Justice Named Guest Panelist at GKC’s AML Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Robyn C. Mitchell, Former Bank of America’s Compliance Executive and former Trial Attorney with The US Department Justice, Founder of Compliance Builders, Inc., will be the guest... - May 31, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Connie Fenchell, Former Deputy Director & Exec. Assist. Director-Law Enforcement Policy for FinCEN, to Speak at GKC’s Patriot Act and Anti-Money Laundering Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Connie Fenchell, former Deputy Director, Operations and the Executive Assistant Director of Law Enforcement Policy for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from 1999-2003,... - May 31, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Kenneth Isaacson, 12-year Anti-Money Laundering/BSA/FSA and Managing Director of Complilaw, to Speak at GKC's’ The Patriot Act & Anti-Money Laundering Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Dr. Kenneth Isaacson, 12-year Anti-Money Laundering/BSA/FSA Expert, Managing Director of Complilaw, will speak at the upcoming teleconference on The Patriot Act and Anti-Money... - May 20, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey Sklar, CPA CAMS, Chairman of the Metropolitan New York ACAMS Chapter & Natl. Chairman-MSB Taskforce, to Speak at GKC’s The Patriot Act & AML Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Jeffrey Sklar, CPA CAMS, 20-year Anti-Money Laundering/MSB Expert, Chairman for The Metropolitan New York ACAMS Chapter & National Chairman of the MSB Taskforce, will speak at the... - May 20, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Miriam J. Guggenheim, Food and Drug Atty. at Top Law Firm Covington & Burling, To Speak at Global Knowledge Congress' Upcoming FDA Regulations Food Label Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Miriam Guggenheim, a Senior Associate at top international law firm Covington & Burling, will speak at the upcoming FDA Regulations in Food Label teleconference scheduled tentatively for May 23, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST. - May 09, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Florida Power & Light Honored by the Department of Defense at the McDonald's Salute to America's Heroes
FPL receives ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - May 05, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Spirit Airlines Honored by the Department of Defense at McDonald's Salute to America's Heroes
Spirit Airlines receives ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - May 05, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Harris Corporation Honored by the Department of Defense at the McDonald's Salute to America's Heroes
Harris Corporartion receives ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guyard and Reserve. - May 05, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Wackenhut Corporation Honored by the Department of Defense at McDonald's National Salute to America's Heroes
Wackenhut Corporation receives ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - May 05, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Christine M. Humphrey, Esq. (C Humphrey & Associates PA), Legal Expert on Food Law to Speak at The Global Knowledge Congress’ FDA Regulations in Food Label Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Christine C. Humphrey, Esq., a Partner at leading national law firm, C Humphrey & Associates PA, will speak at the upcoming FDA Regulations in Food Label teleconference scheduled tentatively for May 23, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST. - May 05, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Mark Mansour, Legal Expert on Regulations of the Food Industry, a Partner at Top Law Firm Foley & Lardner, to Speak at GKC's FDA Regulations in Food Label Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Mark Mansour, a Partner at top national law firm Foley & Lardner, will speak at the upcoming FDA Regulations in Food Label teleconference scheduled tentatively for May 23, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST. - May 05, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Benjamin England, 17-year FDA Veteran, Former FDA Regulatory Counsel to Speak at The Global Knowledge Congress’ Upcoming FDA Regulations in Food Label Teleconference
Benjamin England, 17-year FDA Veteran, Former FDA Regulatory Counsel, and Partner at Leading Law Firm Rodriguez, O'Donnell, Ross, Fuerst, Gonzalez, Williams & England, P.C., to Speak at The Global Knowledge Congress’ Upcoming FDA Regulations in Food Label Teleconference - May 05, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Leslie T. Krasny (Keller and Heckman LLP), Legal Expert on Food Law to Speak at Global Knowledge Congress' Upcoming FDA Regulations in Food Labeling Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Leslie T. Krasny, a Partner at leading international law firm Keller & Heckman LLP, will speak at the upcoming FDA Regulations in Food Label teleconference scheduled tentatively for May 23, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST. - May 04, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Florida Employers Honored by the Depoartment of Defense at the McDonald's National Salute to America's Heroes
Eight Florida employers earn ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of their employees who serve in the Florida National Guard and Reserve. - May 03, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Global Knowledge Congress has Scheduled a Teleconference in May 2006 Examining Recent Changes in Federal Guidelines Regarding How Processed Foods are Labeled
Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has scheduled a teleconference that will analyze recent changes in federal guidelines regarding how packaged consumer goods (processed foods) are labeled. The event is tentatively titled as “FDA & Changes in Food Label Regulation Executive Round table Teleconference” for May 2006. - April 26, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
First Lady's Chief of Staff Honored by the Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support of Employee who Serves in the US Naval Reserve
Anita McBride, Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the First Lady, was honored with a ESGR Patriot Award in a White House Ceremony. - April 21, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
John O'Connor Named Workforce Readiness Director of Raleigh-Wake Human Resources Management Association (RWHRMA)
ESGR Volunteer Aera Chairman named Workforce Readiness Director for Raleigh-Wake Human Resources Management Association Chapter. - April 06, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Paul Monroe and GI Wilson Appointed as New ESGR Volunteer California Field Committee Chairs
Mr. Paul Monroe will serve as the Northern California Field Committee Chair and Mr. GI Wilson will serve as the Southern California Field Ciommittee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. - April 06, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Johnson Financial Group Signes "5-Star" Statement of Support for the Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Richard Hansen, President & CEO honors Johnson Financial Group employees who serve in the Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve. - April 01, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Honored by the Department of Defense
LA County Board of Supervisors Honored for Supporting Employees who serve in the California National Guard and Reserve. - March 30, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
William J. Hoston Receives Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service
William J. Hoston, President and CEO of the Transpostation Foundation of Los Angeles is honored by the Secretary of Defense for volunteer service as the Chaiman of the California ESGR Field Committee. - March 11, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Forward Thinking Business Combine Forces to Assist Government Agencies, Cities and Municipalities with National Security
By offering money and technical expertise, any entity can now utilize technology without worry of cost or what Washington has allotted them. - March 07, 2006 - Tekbrokers VENTURES, LLC
U.S. Treasury Secretary Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Craig H. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Secretary of the U. S. Treasury, John W. Snow signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. The “5-Star” Statement... - January 26, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Department of Education Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Education Secretary Margaret Spellings signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C on January 19th. The “5-Star” Statement of... - January 21, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Guardsmen and Reservists Encouraged to Nominate Employers for Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
Nominations can be made at the ESGR website www.esgr.mil, from January 9, 2006 to February 28, 2006. - January 05, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U. S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson honors employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve by signing Statement of Support. - December 09, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Thomas H. Bowen Receives Department of Defense Awards for Exemplarily Service to the National Guard and Reserve
Jackson, Mississippi resident receives two prestigious awards for volunteer service to the nation and the men and women who serve to potect it. - December 05, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U.S. Department of Transportation Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. on November 17th. The “5-Star”... - November 17, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that the Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve November 10... - November 10, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
New York Times Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Tom Sabo, State Chair of the New York Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Guy D. “Doc” Holliday, Vice President, Advertising Sales for the New York Times, signed a “5-Star” Statement of... - November 03, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U.S. Attorney General Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C on November 1st. The “5-Star” Statement... - November 02, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U.S. Department of Agriculture Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Mike Johanns, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. The “5-Star”... - November 01, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U.S. Department of Energy Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. - October 31, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Military Supply Company Joins “America Supports You” Program
Military Supply Company (MSC), supplier of custom military coins, patches, scarf’s and military ball caps to the Armed Services, announced today that it has joined the America Supports You program, a Department of Defense initiative that highlights and recognizes citizens’ support for... - October 21, 2005 - Military Supply Company
U.S. Department of Labor Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve at 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 20th at the National Press Club, 529 14th... - October 20, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
America's Supportive Employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists Honored by the Department of Defense
The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, honored 15 of America’s most supportive employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists from across the nation at the 10th annual 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer... - October 18, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
DuPont Signs 5-Star Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Gene Hebert, State Chair Emeritus of the Delaware Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Michael Crickenberger, Vice President of Government Business Development for DuPont, signed a “5-Star” Statement of... - October 03, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
ATA Airlines Honored by the Department of Defense for Supporting its Employees Who Serve in the Indiana National Guard and Reserve
Indianapolis-based carrier ATA Airlines is among a select group of companies receiving the “Above and Beyond Award” from the Department of Defense for supporting its employees serving in the Indiana National Guard and Reserve. Mr. Ed Bensman, State Chair of the Indiana Employer Support... - September 30, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
South Dakota State University Honored by the Department of Defense for its Support of Employees who Serve in the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. David Janes, National Chairman for the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, today congratulated South Dakota State University (SDSU) as a 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient. SDSU is one of... - September 28, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Federal Maritime Commission Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Philip Pope, Deputy Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Steven R. Blust, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve... - September 27, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
District of Columbia Employers Honored By ESGR
Patriotic Employers of the Capitol Region were honored by the DC Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee for supporting thier employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - September 26, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
National Mediation Board Chairman Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Bob Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Ms. Read Van de Water, Chairman of the National Mediation Board, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve... - September 15, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
NASA Deputy Administrator Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Bob Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Frederick D. Gregory, NASA Deputy Administrator, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve in... - September 15, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation Signs Statement of Support
Admiral Paul Yost demonstrates support for the Men and Women of the National Guard and Reserve by Signing a Statement of Support. - September 13, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
USAA Honored by the Department of Defense for Support of National Guard and Reserve Employees
USAA is one of only 15 American Employers to receive this prestigious award in Washington, DC on October 15, 2005. - September 09, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
National Council on Disability Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Ms. Ethel D. Briggs, Executive Director, joins a cadre of Fortune 500 companies, state and federal agencies, and thousands of America's employers who have pledged support for the men and women who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - September 02, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney Receives ESGR Award for Support of Public Employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve
Governor Romney extended a law that provides pay differential , and ensures that public employees on military duty will not lose any seniority, accrued vation leave, sick leave, personal leave compensation time or earned overtime. - August 29, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections Honored by the Department of Defense for its Support of Employees Serving in the National Guard and Reserve
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is one of 15 employers selected from nearly 1,500 nominations form National Guardsmen and Reservists. - August 25, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Ryland Homes Honored by the Department of Defense for its Support of Employees Serving in the National Guard and Reserve
Ryland Homes is one of only 15 employers selected from nearly 1,500 nominations from National Guardsmen and Reservists. - August 25, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve