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KOSBE/TSBDC’s Aundrea Y. Wilcox Appointed to 2012 TNCPE Board of Examiners
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) are proud to announce, Aundrea Y. Wilcox, MBA, executive director, of the Office of Small Business for the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce has... - July 12, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Plans 2012-2013 Program Series
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council is meeting this week to plan the 2012-2013 program schedule of meetings. - July 12, 2012 - Religion Communicators Council
Andre Laperriere Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. André Laperrière of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of global environmental issues. About André Laperrière Mr. André... - July 12, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Groomer SuperShow Attracts International Audience with “Super” Competitions & Educational Programming
SuperZoo in Las Vegas is attracting international attention with its Groomer SuperShow, the part of the trade show containing competitions, celebrity speakers, educational opportunities, awards, and product exhibitions geared toward pet groomers. - July 11, 2012 - World Pet Association
Registration Opens for 10th Annual NACCE Entrepreneurship Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will hold its 10th Annual Conference in Chicago from October 7-10. Registration is now open at www.nacce2012.com. - July 11, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
WPI to Conduct Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in Marlborough
Registrations are taking place now for the fall session. - July 09, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
New Data Shows Colorado’s BioScience Industry Outpaced National Growth Since 2001 and Continued Adding Jobs Overall Since 2007
Quoting New Battelle/BIO Report: "Colorado’s bioscience industry is large and has outpaced national growth since 2001 by continuing to add jobs overall since 2007. Its companies employ nearly 27,000 with the large and highly specialized state medical device and equipment subsector growing by 16 percent since 2001. Job growth in research, testing, and medical labs has also driven overall sector growth since 2001." - July 08, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Nashville Church of Scientology Spreads Happiness at Freedom Festival
Parishioners of the Church of Scientology in Nashville spread information on The Way to Happiness at the recent Freedom Festival in Hendersonville, TN. - July 07, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NAFA to Host Mastering International Fleet Management Seminar in October
NAFA Fleet Management Association is hosting a seminar designed for fleet managers who are in charge of managing global fleets in October. - July 07, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Winners Revealed in Superwomen Boot Camp’s “Get Fit for the 4th” Fitness Challenge
Folsom fitness expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, Val Fujii today announced the winners of the Get Fit for the 4th Fitness Challenge. Challengers split a pot of $1,800 and were awarded weekend vacations, massages, facials, mani/pedis and more. Prizes were awarded for greatest percentage of weight loss and greatest percentage of body fat loss. - July 06, 2012 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Workforce Shortages in Construction Industry
Questions regarding which direction the industry is moving toward, or how things are changing seem to be constant. Now, NARI has some definitive answers resulting from the latest study to come from McGraw Hill Construction, in May of this year. “The Construction Industry Workforce Shortages:... - July 05, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The Craft Beer Social Club Launches to Promote and Support Drinking British Beer
With the aim of increasing the popularity of British craft beer and real ale, The Craft Beer Social Club launches today, Tuesday 3rd July, 2012, with a full calendar of beer tastings, festivals and educational events. With the number of breweries in Britain doubling to around 800 since former... - July 05, 2012 - The Craft Beer Social Club
The Y is "Serving Up Summer" with the Walmart Foundation to Fight Child Hunger
The YMCA of Austin joins national effort to serve 5 million healthy meals and snacks to 100,000 children to help keep them well-nourished. - July 05, 2012 - YMCA of Austin
Unique Down Syndrome Support and Advocacy Group Organizes in Ocean County, NJ
Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association (JSDSA) today announced a call for new members. The JSDSA is the only non-profit organization in the Ocean County area dedicated solely to the Down syndrome community. The mission of the JSDSA is to empower and support individuals with Down syndrome and their... - July 05, 2012 - Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association
Entrepreneurs’ Organization Fort Worth Announces Founding Board
Continuing with their commitment to economic development and job creation, local entrepreneurs form the founding board of EO Fort Worth. - July 04, 2012 - EO - Fort Worth
BabyBoomerGold.com Offers Dream Vacation for Two to Hawaii
Announcing a special drawing for a trip to Hawaii for two – A Dream Vacation to Hawaii. All registered database members of BabyBoomerGold.com as of midnight, December 31, 2012 are eligible to be entered into the drawing, which will be held January 10, 2013. - July 04, 2012 - BabyBoomerGold.com
Club Manager’s Association of America (CMAA) and Association of Club Catering Professionals (ACCP) Announce New Allied Association Relationship
The Association of Club Catering Professionals (ACCP) announces a new allied association relationship with the Club Manager’s Association of America (CMAA). - July 04, 2012 - Association of Club Catering Professionals
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Opens Two New Locations
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley begins new partnership with the County of Los Angeles in La Crescenta, CA and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School in Sun Valley, CA. - July 01, 2012 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
IEEE CCNC 2013 to Profile Entire Range of Emerging Consumer Communication and Networking Products & Applications from January 11 – 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada
“Call for Papers” Deadline Ends August 1, 2012 for Original Research Highlighting the Latest Home & Consumer Networking Technologies - June 30, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
IEEE ComSoc Training Offers 5-Day, Online Course on Wireless Communications Fundamentals & Practices from 23 – 27 July 2012
Registration Ends 13 July 2012 for Combination Package Offering Seats for Online Course & IEEE WCET® Fall Examination held from 7 September to 27 October 2012 - June 30, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Romberger Family Marks 259 Years in the U.S.
On July 28, Dauphin County's historic Hill Church provides a bucolic backdrop to the Romberger All-Family Reunion where friends, fun and genealogy rule. - June 30, 2012 - Romberger All-Family Reunion
Aviation Online Talk Show “Plane Talk” Nominated for the “Spreaker Show of the Year Award”
The aviation online radio talk show “Plane Talk” was nominated for the “Spreaker Show of the Year Award”. Shows were nominated in four different categories: Show of the Year, Music Show, Comedy Show and the Entertainment Show of the Year. - June 30, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Urgent Care and the Affordable Care Act
Urgent Care Medicine is poised to meet the healthcare needs of all the newly insured Americans entering the healthcare market. - June 30, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
The West 4th Handball Club Presents the 5th Annual Boys Junior Doubles Tournament
The West 4th Handball Club, celebrating its 5th year serving inner city youth within the five boroughs of New York, is opening the season with a Doubles Tournament on Saturday, June 30, 2012. - June 30, 2012 - The West 4th Handball Club
"Plane Talk" to Broadcast Live from Ninety Nine International Conference in Providence
IMC Radio’s “Plane Talk,” a popular live-streaming aviation internet radio talk show sponsored by the IMC Club International, will be broadcasting four two-hour shows live from its remote studio at the 2012 International 99s Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. The broadcasts... - June 29, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
NAFA Fleet Management Association Kicks Off 2012 Membership Drive
NAFA believes the best way to show the value of membership is from the members themselves. The association is encouraging members to do just that via a new membership drive running until October 31. Participants have the opportunity to win great prizes as a reward of bringing in new members. - June 29, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nashville Church of Scientology Launches Summer Program
Nashville Church of Scientology announces its summer arts programs. - June 29, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
e-BlackWomenNetwork’s Business Networking Luncheon
“Pursuing Your Passion While Maintaining Your Sanity” - Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton, Executive Director, University of Central Florida Counseling Center will be the featured speaker at the e-BlackWomenNetwork inaugural business luncheon. Pearson-Wharton will share the message of how to remain focused on your vision will maintaining your sanity. - June 28, 2012 - e-BlackWomenNetwork
Behavior Change for a Sustainable World Conference at The Ohio State University
ABAI Teaches Us How Basic Principles of Behavior Change Can Help in the Fight to Preserve Our Environment at OSU this August. - June 28, 2012 - Association for Behavior Analysis International
The Voice and Vision of a Member of the Church of Scientology
What skills does an artist need to succeed? Is it just her day-to-day instruments that she must master, or is there another component to prosperity? According to Ann Litrel, there is something more. - June 28, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
New Program with Westchester Business Group to Help Small Businesses Gain New Customers
Westchester Networking for Professionals, a leading business networking association helping small business owners with a variety of marketing and advertising opportunities to reach their targeted market, located in lower Westchester County, NY, has launched a free program to help local small... - June 28, 2012 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
Business Association in Westchester County Offers Summer Discount Memberships
Westchester Networking for Professionals (WNFP), a social networking association located in Westchester County, NY is offering summer discount membership specials for entrepreneurs and individuals who own a small business to help increase exposure, brand awareness and networking... - June 28, 2012 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
NH Adopts Full Thermal Incentive for Renewable Portfolio Standard
First State RPS to Grant Renewable Heat Energy Same Incentive as Renewable Electricity - June 27, 2012 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Thirty-One Fleet Professionals Comprise NAFA's 2011-12 CAFM Graduating Class
NAFA is proud to announce the names of the 2011-12 CAFM graduating class. Thirty-one fleet professionals earned their CAFM designations in the past year. - June 27, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nominations are Open for the Organizing Awards
The 2012 Organizing Awards which will be held on October 20th has opened nominations. - June 26, 2012 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
OneEnergy Renewables Becomes Newest Renewable Energy Markets Association Member
OneEnergy Renewables joins industry association dedicated to growing North American markets for renewable energy - June 26, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
KOSBE Award Winner Phil’s Dream Pit Wins SBA State of Tennessee Entrepreneurial Success Award
KOSBE client and past award winner, Phil’s Dream Pit was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as the State of Tennessee Entrepreneurial Success Award winner. Walter Perry, district director of SBA’s Tennessee District Office presented owners, Phil and Dianna... - June 24, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Names David A Westman as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) today announced that David A. Westman will assume the position of CNS Executive Director and CEO, effective July 9, 2012. Westman will succeed Regina Shupak, who has served as the CNS Interim Executive Director since October 2011. Westman brings more... - June 23, 2012 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Anthony R. Williams Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Anthony R. Williams of Bronx, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Anthony R. Williams Mr. Williams is the Executive Director for Education for a New Reality in... - June 23, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wayne Rebstock Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Wayne Rebstock, of River Delta Unified School District, Rio Vista, California has been included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Wayne Rebstock Mr. Wayne Rebstock is the Director of Facilities at... - June 23, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Janice H. Stevenson Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Janice H. Stevenson of Marietta, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Janice H. Stevenson Ms. Janice H. Stevenson has over 35 years of teaching experience. She... - June 23, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
REMA to Host a Free Webinar on Why Green Power Matters
Why Green Power Matters - How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals; A free REMA webinar; Wednesday, June 27, 2PM ET. - June 22, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Congratulations to Ms. Cecillia Morris, Co-Founder of Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc.
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is proud of Ms. Cecillia Morris receiving her recent U.S. Congressional Honor. - June 22, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. Congratulates Ms. Talia Ashley, Co-Founder
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is proud of one of its co-founders, Talia Ashley, in her is co-starring role in Matt Hardwick’s stage play production of “The Measure of a Man.” - June 22, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Entrepreneurs' Organization Launches Fort Worth Chapter
The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) announces the launch of a start up chapter in Fort Worth, TX. - June 22, 2012 - EO - Fort Worth
America’s Family Pet Expo Seeks Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Demonstrations for Puyallup, Washington Event
The 2nd annual America’s Family Pet Expo is seeking Seattle area pet-related businesses and organizations to exhibit, sponsor, and demonstrate at the November 3-4, 2012 event. - June 22, 2012 - World Pet Association
HR People & Strategy, SHRM Release New Book for HR Employees and Students
HR People & Strategy (HRPS) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) today jointly released a new book called Point Counterpoint: New Perspectives on People & Strategy. Based on the popular “Perspectives” section in the award-winning quarterly HRPS People &... - June 22, 2012 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Orange County Radio Hams Demonstrate Emergency Preparedness in Nation-Wide Drill at Walter Knott Education Center in Buena Park
On June 13, Mother Nature gave us a stark reminder of her power with a 4.0 earthquake in the hills above Yorba Linda. Thankfully, there was no damage, but what if we had a quake 100 times larger or more? What if cellular towers were knocked out? Radio amateurs in Orange County are here to answer... - June 22, 2012 - Orange County Amateur Radio Club
NARI NYC LI Holds Annual Chapter Awards & Officer Installation Dinner an Evening to Honor Their Dedicated Members
On Thursday, June 21, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) NYC LI Chapter will be hosting their annual Awards Ceremony, at the Sheraton, in Hauppauge. - June 21, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
TSBDC/KOSBE Hands-On QuickBooks Training at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a Hands-On QuickBooks Training event on Thursday, July 19 from 1-4 p.m., at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce, located at 825 W. 1st North... - June 21, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE