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Free Small Business International Trade Class – New to Exporting
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business International Trade Class – New to Exporting on Tuesday, March 6 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market Street, Room #332, downtown Kingsport. - February 29, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
IEEE ICC 2012 to Feature “Paperless+” Wireless Networking Event from June 10 – 15 in Ottawa, Canada
Attendees to Receive Blackberry Playbook 16GB Containing Event Program, Proceedings, News & Papers Highlighting Nearly 1,500 Presentations as Part of Registration Package - February 28, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Second Annual Metro Moms Expo to be Held in Hoboken, NJ
Local Vendors, Parenting & Career Workshops, Networking Opportunities and More – Specially Designed for Urban Parents - February 28, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
UFO/Paranormal Study Group of Greater St. Louis Works with AD Online, LLC for Public Opinion on Paranormal Reality Movie
Paranormal reality movie featuring alleged accounts of Bigfoot, an alien skull, the Chupacabras and a UFO sighting scheduled for public viewing by oldest ufo-paranormal study group in St. Louis. - February 27, 2012 - The UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Free Event - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend Family Meeting Night with Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.D., March 23rd
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) is pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.d., on Friday, March 23rd located at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center in Chicago. Dr. Woods specializes in the treatment of Tourette Syndrome (TS), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Anxiety Disorders and Trichotillomania. See tsa-illinois.org for additional information. - February 26, 2012 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
IEEE CCNC 2012 Profiles Next Generation Consumer Networking and Communications Solutions
Conference Starts by Previewing Demonstration Program at 2012 International CES in Las Vegas - February 25, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Superwomen Boot Camp Expands to Roseville/Granite Bay
Folsom fitness expert Val Fujii announces an expansion of Superwomen Boot Camp to Roseville/Granite Bay with two free weeks of classes. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30-6:30am and 6:30-7:30am inside Marinoble’s Martial Arts Center, the first class will be held March 5th. - February 25, 2012 - Superwomen Boot Camp
How to Select Tools for Early Warning Analysis -- a SCIP Educational Event
The Massachusetts and SouthWest Ohio Chapters of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence (SCIP) present speaker Kent Potter in a combination e-learning and networking event on early warning analytical techniques, Wednesday March 21 from 6 to 8 pm. - February 25, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Free Small Business Sources of Capital Class - Show Me the Money!
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Sources of Capital Class - Show Me the Money! on Thursday, March 15 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce, 825 W. 1st North St., Morristown. - February 25, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo Exhibit Space is Completely Sold Out
With more than two months to go, NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce that its 2012 Institute & Expo exhibit space is completely sold out. A waiting list has been created for those who wish to make sure they don't miss out on space in 2013. - February 24, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
SME Masterclass: Internet Marketing Seminar - Effective Online Marketing
Join Islington Chamber of Commerce and Camden Business Network for an afternoon of training at their dedicated SME seminar session. This seminar will be facilited by Iain Scott of Base Creative - Winner of Camden and Islington Business Award 2011 “Best Creative Business.” The Internet... - February 24, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Workshop: Effective Marketing & PR for SME businesses
Join Islington Chamber of Commerce and Camden Business Network for an afternoon workshop. This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn how to enhance your business, as well as meet new business people. - February 24, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
New IJIS Institute Executive Director Appointed
Steve Ambrosini has been appointed as executive director of the IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization established by a shared private-public vision to improve mission-critical information sharing in justice, public safety, and homeland security. - February 24, 2012 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Seeking Nominations for Innovation Award
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the opening of the nomination process for the Institute’s annual information technology award. Emergency Management magazine, which has sponsored the Innovation Award since 2009, will sponsor the 2012 award. - February 24, 2012 - IJIS Institute
All Illinois Judicial Candidates Rated in Illinois State Bar Association Lawyers’ Poll and Evaluations
Illinois voters can view judicial ratings for March 20 primary by county. - February 24, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
PRISM International Creates Privacy Plus Certification Program
A new certification program promoting the safe handling of stored information has been created by PRISM International, a trade association serving that industry. - February 24, 2012 - PRISM International
Superwomen Boot Camp Sponsors Women’s Self-Defense Class to Benefit Welcome Home Project at Folsom’s Powerhouse Ministries
Superwomen Boot Camp is sponsoring a women’s self-defense class on Saturday March 3 from 9:00am until noon. The event, held in coordination with Damsel in Defense and Dr. Eric McKillican, a martial arts instructor for over 20 years, will donate a portion of the event’s proceeds from the... - February 23, 2012 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Weekly Menu Club Launches Fundraising Program for Nonprofits
Weekly Menu Club, a service created to help families save time and money, and to eat better, has launched a new fundraising program for nonprofit organizations to earn much needed funds without having to organize an event, sell items that no one really wants or invest capital upfront. - February 22, 2012 - Weekly Menu Club
Selerant Joins The Sustainability Consortium
Selerant Corporation has announced its membership with The Sustainability Consortium. Selerant’s membership will increase awareness of the capabilities of LCA tools, their impact on product lines, and the success at corporation sites. - February 19, 2012 - The Sustainability Consortium
Michel Bernaiche Elected 2012 Chair of SCIP Board
The Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals, a non-profit organization that supports the development of better decisions through intelligence, announces Michel Bernaiche of Dunkin’ Brands as Chair of the 2012 Board of Directors. - February 18, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
CSSA Announces 6th Annual Northern California Owners Symposium
The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Northern California Owners Symposium at The Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. The event partner is Colliers Valuation & Advisory Services... - February 18, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
One of Two Official Hotels for NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo is Now Sold Out
Registrations for NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo in St. Louis continue to surpass numbers from previous years. One of two official conference hotels has already sold out, nearly two and a half months prior the conference. - February 17, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Pack up the Pooch; America’s Family Pet Expo Announces Fido Friday
This year, four-legged members of the family are invited to partake in the fun at the OC Fair and Event Center - Friday, April 20 - February 17, 2012 - World Pet Association
NAFA to Raise Money for St. Jude Children's Hospital Via Silent Auction
NAFA Fleet Management Association will help raise funds for St. Jude's Children's Hospital via a silent auction during the Association's annual conference in April. - February 16, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Church of Scientology Nashville Launches Its 2012 Seminar Program
Music industry veteran Tony Harnell hosted the first seminar of the 2012 season in the “Lift Up the Artist” series hosted by the Nashville Church of Scientology. - February 16, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Reptile Show and Sale at the America’s Family Pet Expo: Enthusiasts Now Able to Sell and Purchase Throughout the Weekend
From spotted, striped to scaled and smooth, all species of reptiles to make their debut at America’s Family Pet Expo at the OC Fair and Event Center, April 20-22. - February 15, 2012 - World Pet Association
Meadowview Construction Inc. Takes Northeast Regional Honors
Meadowview Construction Inc., a member of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), NYC LI Chapter, has won a 2012 Regional CotY Award in the category “Entire House $250,000 to $500,000.” - February 15, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Benco Construction Takes Two Northeast Regional Honors
Benco Construction, a member of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), NYC LI Chapter, has won two 2012 Regional CotY Awards in the categories “Entire House Under $250,000” and “Entire House Over $1,000,000.” - February 15, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Mixed Martial Arts Seminar by BJJ World Champion and MMA Fighter Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno in the Best Grappling School in the Country, Team Link Ludlow Massachusetts
They are welcoming everyone to come to a free MMA Seminar by world class athlete and MMA fighter Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno. - February 14, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Arizona State Officials Join Arizona Horse Council (AzHC) at Equine Economic Impact Event
Last week, government officials from all over attended the Economic Impact of the Equine Industry in Arizona to highlight the significance of Arizona's $1.8 billion equine industry. In attendance were Arizona Speaker Andy Tobin, State Rep Heather Carter, Senator Steve Pierce, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane and Chip Wilson from the Arizona Horse Council (AzHC). Other officials attended. - February 14, 2012 - Arizona Horse Council
Exhibit Space and Sponsorships Now Available for World Pet Association’s America’s Family Pet Expo
Interested Pet-Related Businesses and Organizations are invited to be a part of the April 20-22, 2012 Orange County Event. - February 13, 2012 - World Pet Association
Chicago Tube & Iron Receives 2012 Industry Award
Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI), a custom manufacturer and distributor of tubular components and assemblies located in Romeoville, Ill., has received TPJ’s Industry Award 2012 presented by TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® and sponsored by the Tube & Pipe Association Intl. (TPA). The TPA... - February 12, 2012 - Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.
Airtronics Metal Products Receives 2012 Industry Award
Airtronics Metal Products Inc. (AMP), a sheet metal fabricator based in San Jose, Calif., has received The FABRICATOR’s Industry Award 2012, presented by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA). The FMA award is bestowed upon an individual or company within the metal... - February 12, 2012 - Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.
Navigate the Changing Market: Industry Leaders to Deliver Compelling Keynotes at FMA's 2012 Annual Conference
The premier industry conference for management in the metal fabrication industry will feature the Sarah Miller Caldicott, great grandniece of Thomas Edison and author of Innovate Like Edison, the first book ever written on Edison's innovation process. Other featured speakers include Donald McNeeley, president and CEO of Chicago Tube & Iron and Jim Hawkins, director of Caterpillar, Inc's machine design center. - February 12, 2012 - Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.
ODTUG’s Hyperion SIG Hosts Free OBIEE and Hyperion Event in Dallas February 23
ODTUG's Hyperion SIG is hosting a free Oracle training event in Dallas, TX focused on OBIEE and Hyperion. The event is sponsored by interRel Consulting, Applied OLAP, Linium, and US Analytics. - February 11, 2012 - ODTUG
SME Training Masterclass: Pricing for Profitability & Adding Value at The Islington Chamber of Commerce
Join the Islington Chamber of Commerce and the Camden Business Network for a training masterclass created specifically for SMEs. - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Lara Morgan and Tanya Wheway to Speak at City Business Library with the Islington Chamber of Commerce
"Women in Enterprise: Achieving Success and Growing your business" Keynote Speakers: Lara Morgan and Tanya Wheway City Business Library Guildhall- Entrance 3 Aldermanbury London EC2V 7HH March 8th 2012 6pm-9pm Tickets: Early Bird Tickets £12 Standard £16.50 For more... - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Islington Chamber of Commerce, Rowan Arts and Creative Islington Launch the #LoveIslington Twitter Campaign
The Rowan Arts Project, The Islington Chamber of Commerce and Creative Islington are passionate about Islington. With its vibrant streets and diverse population there are so many reasons to fall in love with the borough. From the creative arts to the industrious commercial hubs that make up the fabric of Islington, Rowan Arts and the ICoC are keen to celebrate the borough in the month of love. - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Business Workshop: Effective Business Relationships
Islington Chamber of Commerce and Camden Business Network bring you a workshop specifically designed to support SME businesses. So come along, be inspired and meet new business people! - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
HRPS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2012 Global Conference
HR People & Strategy (HRPS), formerly the Human Resource Planning Society, today announced its lineup of speakers for the 35th annual HRPS Global Conference, May 6-9 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan. Key human capital management experts and thought leaders from Fortune 500... - February 09, 2012 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
IMC Clubs Begins New Weekly Internet Radio Program
IMC “Radio 5” features Jason Blair, Executive Director of NAFI, National Association of Flight Instructors - February 09, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Chaine des Rotisseurs at Restaurant Mazzi in Lancaster, PA
Chaine des Rotisseurs, Lancaster Bailliage holds its holiday dinner at restaurant Mazzi. New member induction ceremony will be held 12 March 2012. Mid-Atlantic Young Chef's competition to be held 11 March, 2012 in York, PA. - February 09, 2012 - Chaine des Rotisseurs
$25,000 Video Competition Announced by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
5 Community Colleges Will Win Cash Prizes with 3-Minute Videos Focused on Engaging Alumni in Entrepreneurship Education - February 09, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
2012 “Champions of Diversity” Announced
Some of the remarkable leaders joining this year’s list include Terry Lundgren, President & CEO of Macy’s, Floyd Pitts, S.V.P. & CDO of American Red Cross, Marion Gross, Vice President at McDonald's USA and Indra Nooyi, President & CEO of Pepsico Inc. - February 08, 2012 - DiversityBusiness.com
Sustainable Demonstration Project at Scotland Yards Golf Club Taking Shape
Audubon Lifestyles is coordinating the project at the Scotland Yards Golf Club which is aimed at implementing sustainable management practices on a golf facility. - February 08, 2012 - ISC-Audubon
IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 Invites Communications Professionals Worldwide to Experience the Magic of Disney from December 3 – 7 in Anaheim, California
“Call for Papers” Ends March 15 for Premier International Event to be held at the Disneyland Hotel Located Moments from Downtown Disneyland & the Disneyland Theme & Adventure Parks. - February 06, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar with Master Marco Alvan
Master Marco Alvan will cover all aspects of ground fighting and self defense taught with in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. - February 06, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Agenda for 71st Working Meeting and Disaster Recovery Workshop
The Wireless Innovation Forum (www.WirelessInnovation.org), a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, announced today the agendas for its 71st Working Meeting to be held 12-14 March, 2012, and a special Disaster... - February 05, 2012 - Wireless Innovation Forum
Free Renewable Energy Grant Workshop
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and Aries Energy will host a Renewable Energy Grant Workshop on Friday, February 17 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of... - February 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Free Small Business Certifications Classes in February
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host two free Small Business Certification classes on Tuesday, February 21 from 9 – 11 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, 151 E. - February 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE