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Katie Jay to Speak at Seattle Bash Weight Loss Surgery Conference Plus Exclusive Pre-Event Seminar
Katie Jay, founder and director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery (www.NAWLS.com), has been invited to present at the seventh annual Seattle Bash Weight Loss Surgery Conference as part of its spring agenda, and will additionally offer an exclusive, first-of-its-kind seminar before... - January 30, 2010 - National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
Croatia Develops New Research Consortium with IISEIE to Help Drive Economic Growth Within the ICT Sector
The International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Inc. (IISEIE) joins government and Academia to form the Croatian Research Consortium. - January 30, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IDMA Lays Foundation for a Successful 20th Year
Kicks off 2010 with a new name, website, media gallery, 20th Anniversary event and more. - January 30, 2010 - The IDMA
Enable America to Hold a "Tweet-Up" at Annual Disability Forum
“As we reach out to engage more people with disabilities, social media channels serve a crucial role in Enable America’s mission,” said Steve LaBour, Executive Director of Enable America. “We’re honored that Assistant Secretary Martinez is joining us, and pleased that we’ll be able to broadcast her message beyond the four walls of the event.” - January 30, 2010 - Enable America
CED Launches Mentoring Program for Entrepreneurs
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the formal launch of its new Mentoring Program for Entrepreneurs. The program, a free service... - January 30, 2010 - CED
NAFA Opens Submissions for Sustainable Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association is now accepting submissions for its 2010 Sustainable Fleet Awards awarded to two sedan/light truck fleets and two truck/equipment fleets. - January 30, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Study Shows Public Funding Contributes to Family Success
A new study released by the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) examines the vital importance of child care subsidies for families and their communities. The report, funded by the California Department of Education, illustrates that publicly funded programs allow lower income parents to work and... - January 29, 2010 - child care resource center
Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Hosts Best-Selling Author Marshall Goldsmith at February Leadership Luncheon
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay, a global franchise specializing in developing leadership and communication skills, is proud to host best-selling author and nationally recognized leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith at the company’s leadership luncheon on February 11, 2010. “Marshall Goldsmith... - January 29, 2010 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
IISEIE Workshop Delivers Education to Help Mexico Achieve Economic Growth Through Development of a Local Software Economy
Start Up software developers attended the Microsoft Innovation Academy Workshop held in Mexico City, Mexico last month where they gained valuable knowledge and insights on best business practices within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, designed to help stimulate the local... - January 29, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Invitation to Cover: National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference
Credentialed writers and editors are invited to cover the Annual Conference of the National Association of Independent Schools. The conference will address: How private K-12 schools can survive and thrive during a recession, Change management, Inclusive leadership, Maintaining student engagement and motivation, Trends in school fund-raising, The role of technology in schools. - January 29, 2010 - National Association of Independent Schools
Boulder Emergency Squad Rescues Wolf Rescued from Pipe
Teamwork credited with wolf rescue. On the side of a steep slope in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, rescuers worked to successfully free a wolf with its head trapped in a heavy steep pipe. Members of the Boulder Emergency Squad, Coal Creek Fire Department, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and Boulder County Sheriff's Department Animal Control responded and rescued the wolf with the help of a local veterinarian. - January 29, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
myCFOnetwork.com Launches San Francisco Bay Area Network
myCFOnetwork opens San Francisco Bay area, the fastest growing online private CFO community. - January 29, 2010 - MyCFOnetwork
NAWBO San Diego's February Meeting Focuses on Public Speaking
NAWBO San Diego will welcome Brian Collins as its featured speaker on Wed., Feb. 17 at its February lunch meeting. The event takes place at the La Jolla Sheraton. More information and online registration are available at nawbo-sd.org. - January 29, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
General Motors' Vice Chairman to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
Robert A. Lutz (General Motors) joins Mark Fields (Ford Motor Company) as keynote speakers for NAFA's annual conference, which attracts fleet managers from throughout the United States and Canada. - January 29, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
On February 5, 2009, the SADS Foundation is Joining with Women, Companies and Organizations in Cities Across the U.S. for "National Wear Red Day"
Research findings indicate that Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) affects females by a ratio of 10 to 1. This discrepancy is likely caused by hormones that affect the IKr Channel. Further, during puberty, the QT interval in boys shortens, leaving adult women with a longer QT interval than adult men. In the... - January 29, 2010 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
30 Years of Power, Progress, and Policy Kickoff Affair
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Detroit Chapter will host its 18th Annual Joint Networking Meeting sponsored by Fifth Third Bank on Thurs., Feb. 11, 2010. This event is a meeting of women business organizations, associations and business resource groups and will... - January 29, 2010 - NAWBO Greater Detroit
Alan H. Cobb, FAIA, LEED ® AP, Named 2010 President of American Institute of Architects Michigan
Douglas W. Kueffner, AIA, of Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates Inc. is vice president. Tamara E. Burns, AIA, of HopkinsBurns Design Studio is secretary. Victor A. Saroki, FAIA, of Victor Saroki & Associates Architects PC is treasurer. - January 29, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Free Seminar on Doing E-Commerce with PHP
Alliance Training and Solutions Lahore Offers Free Seminar on Doing E-Commerce with PHP. - January 29, 2010 - Alliance Training and Solution
Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced
The 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea takes place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced for the conference will feature up to 1,000 attendees from over 25 countries and will focus on the high... - January 29, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Texas Self Storage Announces Legal Seminars for Self Storage Industry
The Texas Self Storage Association is hosting two legal seminars in Texas as part of their Storage Education Series. These legal seminars should be of interest to all self-storage professionals that want to have the most recent information on the laws affecting the industry in the state. - January 29, 2010 - Texas Self Storage Association
HeartShare Welcomes New Board Members
HeartShare Human Services of New York elected five new members to its Board of Directors. - January 29, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
International Pearl Design Competition 2010-2011
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. a non profit member based Association announces its first International Pearl Design Competition. - January 28, 2010 - CPAA
Northwestern Johnston County and Southeastern Wake County Welcome the Launch of Trinity United Methodist Church
In less than two weeks, the growing area affectionately known as 40/42 in Garner/Cleveland Township/Clayton will see the launch of another United Methodist Church, one that identifies itself as Trinity, where “We do life together.” Lead Pastor, David Wehrle, and a congregation on... - January 28, 2010 - Trinity United Methodist Church
IAPAM Announces "Botox Best Practices" as Part of Its Botox Training Program
The IAPAM has just published a best practices overview for Botox or Dysport cosmetic injectable treatments. As part of the IAPAM's mission to provide enduring botox training, the IAPAM is proud to provide resources, like the new "Botox Best Practices," to physicians who are new to aesthetic medicine, as well as experienced medspa doctors. - January 28, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Climate Change Assemblies Launch in New York, DC, Denver, Atlanta and Austin Area High Schools
ACE delivers free multimedia assemblies to students on climate change, supports students’ carbon-reducing projects. - January 28, 2010 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Learning Disabilities Conference Offers Information and Research from Experts in the Field for Parents, Professionals, and Adults with LD
The Learning Disabilities Association Conference in Baltimore, February 17–20 is the largest focusing on all aspects of learning disabilities. Over 200 breakout sessions and topical workshops by top experts in the field will include successful teaching strategies, mental health, adult issues, and classroom techniques; assessment and evaluation of children and adults with learning disabilities; research trends in language, reading, writing and math; and public policy considerations. - January 28, 2010 - Learning Disabilities Association of America
20 Years and Counting: Leadership Development Once Again the Most Critical Issue Facing Organizations in 2010
New i4cp Study Also Finds Talent Management, Performance Management and Innovation Among Top Challenges Facing High-Performance Organizations. - January 28, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Greater Frederick Advertising Federation Hosting Logo Trends Event with Design Expert Bill Gardner
Bill Gardner, president of Gardner Design, is the founder of LogoLounge.com, a website that allows designers to share their concepts with peers, enabling them to build off of each other’s ideas and adapt to current trends. The Greater Frederick Advertising Federation will feature Gardner at their upcoming Logo Trends even this Thursday, January 28 at 5:30 pm at the Creekside Conference Center in downtown Frederick. - January 28, 2010 - Greater Frederick Advertising Federation
YourCause.com Community Responds to Haiti Crisis
Social media site proves safe and effective for immediate fundraising crisis response. - January 28, 2010 - YourCause, LLC
Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management Appoints Michigan Attorney Greg Parry as Newest Advisory Board Member
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC (ICSARM) is pleased to announce that Gregory J. Parry, J.D. has agreed to serve on the ICSARM Advisory Board effective immediately. Mr. Parry is an accomplished commercial attorney with over 20 years of large firm legal experience in a wide array of complex legal and regulatory matters, and a visible community leader. - January 28, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
HSI Family of Brands Announces New Acquisition
Health & Safety Institute is pleased to announce that EMP Canada Services Ltd. (EMP) has joined the HSI family of brands. - January 28, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Council on Litigation Management a Leader in Diversity
The Council on Litigation Management, which seeks to further the practice of litigation management through education, cooperation and ethics, has also become a leader in promoting diversity. - January 28, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Kristi Graning, RE/MAX International Named to CSIA Board
Kristi Graning, Senior Vice President, Information Technology and eBusiness, RE/MAX International is named to the CSIA, Board of Directors - January 28, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces New Real Estate Investor Workshop Program
On February 4, 2010, the CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be starting its 3 day New Investor Workshop Program called “Find It, Fix It, Flip It, or Keep It.” - January 28, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Urged Governments to Consider Usage of Spirulina
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud urged Governments to consider Spirulina as the most effective tool in fighting menace of hunger and malnutrition. He advocates for extensive use of Spirulina – the food of future, in fighting global hunger and malnutrition. - January 28, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Gilero President and Chief Technical Officer Featured in Wake County Economic Development Video Testimonial
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of the second video in its new testimonial series featuring a number of Triangle leaders offering first-hand accounts of why Wake County is a great place to live and work. The video... - January 28, 2010 - Wake County Economic Development
NAFA's 2009 Membership Drive Adds Members from Coast to Coast
NAFA Fleet Management Association increased membership numbers for 20 of its chapters through a five month long membership drive. - January 28, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Richmond Chapter of the AMA Hosts 8th Annual Advertising Bowl
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 is the 8th annual Advertising Bowl hosted by the American Marketing Association- Richmond Chapter. - January 28, 2010 - American Marketing Association- Richmond Chapter
NARI Announces Regional Winners of the 2010 CotY Awards
140 Regional “Contractor of the Year” (CotY) Winners were named by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) during this year’s regional competition. Judging for the regional projects took place at NARI’s national headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois, in... - January 28, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Christ the King College Preparatory School Presents the 2nd Annual King of Hearts Gala February 19, 2010
Gala Rolls out the Red Carpet and Hope for Teens on Chicago’s West Side Christ the King College Preparatory School Presents the 2nd Annual King of Hearts Gala February 19, 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Christ The King Jesuit College Preparatory School
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Announces New Board Members
Non-profit organization gearing up for a return to strategic thinking in 2010 - January 28, 2010 - Chairmen's RoundTable
IISEIE and Southern Cross University to Offer Support for ICT Businesses
Help is at hand for local information communication technology (ICT) enterprises, with a two-day workshop aimed at helping them better manage their business set to be just the beginning of a range of activities intended to boost the local Gold Coast and Tweed economies through the growth of... - January 27, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Cable TV Bulk & Access Agreement Review Program Helps Condos & HOAs in Making the Best Decisions While Saving Money
Broadband Agreement Specialists, Inc. Expert Review Program assists Condominium, Homeowner Associations and Managers to better evaluate and understand the opportunities and pitfalls of proposed new and renewal Cable TV, Internet and Phone service contracts. - January 27, 2010 - Broadband Agreement Specialists, Inc. | Residential Cable TV & Telecom Property Rights Consultants
"Honoring Our River" a Call for Student Writings & Artwork on the Willamette River
Publishers of an upcoming student anthology that is focused upon the Willamette River Basin are asking students of all ages to submit literature and artwork for publication in this unique book. Applications and entries must be sent no later than February 28, 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Wildwood|Mahonia
A All Animal Control Celebrates 15 years of Operation
In December of 1995, Mark E. Dotson was an Air Force Gulf War Veteran at a crossroads in his life. He found himself searching for an enjoyable and profitable career. It was then Mark decided to open his own animal control business with only two cages and a lifelong dream of working with wildlife. - January 27, 2010 - A All Animal Control
The Bonded Family Luncheon Brings Tom Ziglar, CEO, to Kansas City. Shares "Zig's Pure & Simple" Message to Business and Family.
The Ziglar legacy continues in Kansas City as Tom Ziglar, Zig’s son and CEO of Ziglar Corporation, comes to town for the Ziglar Luncheon 2010. The lunch hour event, Thursday, January 28th at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, KS, is sponsored by The Bonded Family. http://ez.com/ZiglarLuncheon - January 27, 2010 - The Bonded Family
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names REALTOR® of the Year
Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association named Carolyn Kasdorf as the 2009 REALTOR® of the Year. Kasdorf has more than 15 years experience as a real estate professional in the Triangle area. Kasdorf... - January 27, 2010 - RRAR
Career Transformations to Host Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.C. Representative for Speaking Event on January 27
Career Transformations will host Stephanie Browning, high volume talent acquisition lead at Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.C., as a speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506... - January 27, 2010 - Career Transformations
Artspace Receives 2010 Cary Magazine Maggy Award
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the visual art center is the recipient of a 2010 Cary Magazine Maggy Award, the Best in Western Wake, in the Best Art category. This year’s online nomination and voting process received a record response from... - January 27, 2010 - Artspace
Trading with China Networking Reception to Celebrate Chinese Year of the Tiger
Business Junction are pleased to be holding a special networking reception in association with the UKTI to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year in the heart of London's Chinatown on Thursday, February 11th. Their guest speaker will be Mark Sanders, British inventor and Engineering Designer of the Year 2009, whose company MAS (http://www.mas-design.com/) makes the Strida bike and other amazing hi-tech products in China and sell them worldwide. - January 27, 2010 - Business Junction