Recent Headlines
Within Membership Organizations
Portland’s NW HIMSS Technology Conference Announces Presenter Line Up
The Oregon and Washington Chapters of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) today announced the final agenda as well as breakout session presenters at the conference, taking place at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon on Monday, November 14 – 11 am – 7pm;... - November 06, 2011 - NW HIMSS Chapter
IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications Highlights Latest Advances in Energy-Efficient Communications & Green Technologies
Hundreds of Professionals Worldwide Participate in IEEE ComSoc’s First Fully-Virtual, Online Event - November 04, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Sustainable Production and Consumption Starts to Get Real in the Marketplace
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) announced the completion of 10 Category Sustainability Profiles as part of research on 50 product categories, with a commitment to develop 50 additional product categories by the end of 2011. The profiles provide accessible and actionable information for a wide range of companies on supply chain impacts. This knowledge allows institutions to reduce production costs, use fewer resources, and communicate benefits to consumers. - November 04, 2011 - The Sustainability Consortium
BTEC Announces Nov. 10 Webinar, Western Regional Perspectives on Biomass Energy
Register now for BTEC’s 11th webinar, where three speakers will discuss the current situation in the West, examine challenges and opportunities for market development, and analyze successful state policies and regional advocacy. This is the second webinar in a three-part series, focusing on biomass heat in different US regions. This event is made possible with funding from the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC). - November 04, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey to Host First Big ‘I’ Technology Day
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New Jersey (IIABNJ) will host their first Big ‘I’ Technology Day on November 8th. The event, which is expected to attract independent agents state-wide, will provide training to keep up with today's technological advances. - November 04, 2011 - Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey (IIABNJ)
National Board of Collection Attorneys Responds to Market Needs
The NBCA, Inc. has assessed input from the industry in its first month of operation about how the growing competition associated with collection law firms has necessitated institution of a new business model to meet the needs for elite and exclusive collection attorneys seeking to market their practices. - November 03, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
DivineCoders Free Online Bible Code Software Version 2.0 Now Available
DivineCoders, the developers of the world's first and only true online Bible Code software, just released an updated version of their site and services. It now has a brand new design and provides quicker search speeds, an improved matrix display, and added resources. On October 31st, 2011,... - November 02, 2011 - DivineCoders
Girl Scouts to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with Family Event Nov. 19 in Coral Springs
Thousands are expected to celebrate the centennial of Girl Scouts in the U.S.A. at the Coral Springs SportsPlex on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girls Scouts of today, yesterday and tomorrow and their families will explore the history of Girl Scouts and the new programs introduced in... - October 31, 2011 - Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Cypress Service Unit
GoCNCN.com -- Student-Exclusive Social Network Bans All Tracking
Online tracking is the single most serious threat that college students face today. To protect college students, GoCNCN.com -- Collegiate Nation allows students to post anonymously, use any name, and delete any post, anytime. Any college students with an edu address may join for free. - October 31, 2011 - Collegiate Nation
3,000 Insect Scientists Coming to Reno, NV, Nov 13-16, 2011
The Entomological Society of America invites journalists from accredited news organizations and public information officers to register for a complimentary press pass to Entomology 2011, the largest insect science meeting in the world, in Reno, NV, Nov 13-16, 2011. - October 30, 2011 - Entomological Society of America
The Networking Exchange™ Takes Business Professionals to the Next Level of Success Through Viral Networking and Collaboration©
New networking organization provides high value for low cost - October 28, 2011 - The Networking Exchange
Greater Amherst BNI Chapter to Host Visitor’s Day
The Greater Amherst chapter of BNI (Business Network International) Western Massachusetts will host a visitor’s day breakfast meeting on Tuesday, November 15, from 7:00 to 9:00am at the Howard Johnson’s Motel, 401 Russell Street in Hadley. The event is an opportunity for small business... - October 28, 2011 - BNI Western Massachusetts
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Fall Night School
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 Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 15 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 330 W. - October 28, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
BanAmnestyNow.com Calls on 1,000,000th American to Sign Pledge Against Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Since their founding, BanAmnestyNow.com ("BAN") has worked hard to raise awareness of the dangers of granting amnesty to illegal aliens criminally residing in the United States. BAN's petition is closing in on their 1,000,000th signature, and they call on Americans to join this effort. - October 28, 2011 - Conservatives Lead & Ban Amnesty Now
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Embraces the Social Networking Scene
Religion and Facebook—like, comment, share. When churches send text messages with Bible quotes to their parishioners, and synagogues set up Twitter accounts, it’s clear the 21st century has arrived. - October 28, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
i4cp Launches Expert Network
New service gives human capital professionals instant access to thousands of practitioner experts. - October 27, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
BanAmnestyNow.Com Calls for Presidential Candidates to Clarify Positions on Illegal Immigration
America's fastest growing conservative, grassroots anti-illegal immigration organization today called for presidential candidates of all parties to clarify their position on illegal immigration. - October 27, 2011 - Conservatives Lead & Ban Amnesty Now
Church of Scientology Presents the Practical Art of Selling
There are many kinds of art. One of them is sales. - October 27, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Colorado BioScience Association Hosts World Renowned Photographer Rick Guidotti for Keynote Presentation at Industry Awards Celebration in Denver
Registration is now open for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Annual Awards Dinner, featuring Keynote Presenter Rick Guidotti, world renowned photographer and co-founder of New York-based Positive Exposure. The CBSA awards event is Thursday, December 8, at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Denver. - October 27, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
For the First Time in Chicago, a Film on Governor Adlai Stevenson in the Global Wake-Up Film Festival
Governor Adlai Stevenson’s UN and Political Legacy and His Lasting Contribution to World Peace is Being Heard - October 27, 2011 - UNA-USA Chicago Chapter
WETSU Men's Division Presents “A Day to Make a Difference” in Support of Wind Youth Services
WETSU Men’s Division is supporting Wind Youth Services as the annual “A Day to Make a Difference” event by gathering members of the community to renovate and update the Wind facilities on Saturday, October 29th. Wind provides shelter and training for homeless teens in Sacramento. - October 26, 2011 - WETSU
Lancaster General Health Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Lancaster General Health Urgent Care has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the AAUCM - October 26, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
TechAmerica Georgia Extends Deadline for Nominations for the 2011 Spirit of Endeavor Awards
TechAmerica Georgia has extended the deadline for nominations for the Spirit of Endeavor Awards to October 28th, 2011. The ninth annual awards, hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia and TechAmerica Georgia, recognize and celebrate innovative technology companies and individuals in Georgia... - October 26, 2011 - TAG think
Mouth Receives Meskin Journalism Award for Excellent in Dental Student Publications
The American Association of Dental Editors has selected Mouth, the Journal of the American Student Dental Association, as the recipient of the 2011 Meskin Journalism Award for Excellence in Dental Student Publications. The honor is presented annually to one United States or Canadian dental student... - October 26, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
i4cp Study: Companies Not Using Leadership Competencies Linked to Improving Performance
Only 23% of business leaders surveyed describe their companies as being strong at developing future leaders. - October 24, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Chamber Partners to Bring Financial Literacy to Business and the Under-Served in San Diego
The San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce and SpendSmart.org, a 501 c (3) Financial Wellness, Money Coaching, and Character Re-Development Educational Nonprofit, are proud to announce a new strategic alliance to provide financial wellness workshops. - October 24, 2011 - San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce
The International Watch and Jewelry Guild Runs Huge 2012 Miami Sweepstakes
The IWJG Creates "Two Tickets to Paradise in Miami" Sweepstakes for Lucky Non-IWJG Members - October 23, 2011 - The International Watch and Jewelry Guild
Portland to Host Inaugural NW HIMSS Technology Conference
The Oregon and Washington Chapters of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) today announced registration is now open for the Inaugural NW HIMSS Technology Conference to take place at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon. - October 23, 2011 - NW HIMSS Chapter
American Translators Association Hosts Largest Gathering of Translators and Interpreters in the World
Surging Industry Continues to Drive Increasing Job Growth - October 23, 2011 - American Translators Association
The Urgent Care Trend and the Need for Board Certification in Urgent Care Medicine
The absolute need for Board Certification in the field of Urgent Care Medicine is increasing rapidly. - October 23, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Hispanic and Bilingual Job Fair Comes to Los Angeles
LatPro’s Nationwide Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Hilton Los Angeles Airport on November 16, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. - October 22, 2011 - LatPro Inc.
San Diego South County Chamber Names New Executives
South County’s regional chamber of commerce announced the addition of two members to the Board of Directors and named Regina Ong Garcia as the non-profit corporation’s Vice President. The San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Merlyn Baker of Chula Vista to the Board as... - October 22, 2011 - San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce
"Plane Talk" by the IMC Radio – the Most Popular Show in Its Category: Belgian Composer Bruno Misonne is Providing Music for the Show
In only its third live show, IMC Radio instantly became the most popular station in its entertainment/talk category on “Spreaker Web Radio,” its main internet radio stream provider. Plane Talk is streaming over the imcclubs.org website, Facebook and is available as a podcast on iTunes and other internet media. - October 22, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Presents Impact Awards at 9th Annual Conference
Six community college professionals were honored for their work in entrepreneurship education at the 9th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), held last week in Portland, OR. A student essay contest winner was also recognized at the event,... - October 22, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey Hosts 118th Annual Convention
The event, which drew hundreds of independent agents and industry representatives, was held on October 16-18, 2011. - October 22, 2011 - Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey (IIABNJ)
12th Annual "Top Businesses in America" Program Announced
All privately-owned businesses are encouraged to register. Previous recipients have become a highly respected source for Corporations, Government Agencies and Educational institutions who desire to increase opportunities with privately held businesses. - October 22, 2011 - DiversityBusiness.com
NAWBO Day 2011 - We Have an App for That
NAWBO Day Specials - October 21, 2011 - NAWBO Pittsburgh
WGIRLS Miami to Host Murder Mystery Fundraiser on Halloween Night at Tobacco Road
WGIRLS Miami will be hosting a Murder Mystery Fundraising event to benefit the children of PICU at the Holtz Children's Hospital in Miami on Halloween night. - October 21, 2011 - WGIRLS Miami
Boys Booked on Barbershop
The Philadelphia chapter of Mocha Moms, Inc., a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering support for mothers of color, will launch the Philadelphia Area's second installment of the national literacy program, Boys Booked on Barbershops/Girls Booked on Beauty Shops at Philadelphia’s... - October 20, 2011 - Mocha Moms Inc Northeast Region
IAPAM Offers Physicians the Best Botox ® and Other Injectables Education
Yes, it is hard to believe, but there are advertisements for "FDA approved Botox ® at $20 for a 100iu vial." However, The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® and Dermal Filler Training provides physicians with all the resources, information and tools to effectively and safely deliver minimally invasive treatments to their patients, including training on how to safely and properly source Botox ®, dermal fillers and other cosmetic injectable products. - October 20, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
IEEE CCNC 2012 to Highlight Latest Entertainment & Consumer Communications Technologies in Las Vegas from January 14 - 17
Leading International Forum to Host Hundreds of Presentations Designed to Drive the Advance of Global Home Networking & On-Demand Information Services - October 19, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Illinois State Bar Association 7th Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference October 27-29
The Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) 7th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 27-29, 2011, at the Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams St., in Springfield. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday; for a complete schedule, visit... - October 19, 2011 - Illinois State Bar Association
UNA-USA Chicago Chapter Presents "The Global Wake-Up" Festival of Film, Literature, and Creative Arts in Support of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals
The Chicago Chapter of the United Nations Association of USA (UNA-USA), a program of the United Nations Foundation, today announced that it will present for the first time a two-day film festival in Chicago October 28 - 29, 2011. “The Global Wake-up Film Festival is a natural outcome of... - October 16, 2011 - UNA-USA Chicago Chapter
NAFA Urges Department of Energy to Rule on Hybrid Compliance Credits for Covered Fleets
Fleet managers are under pressure to plan out their compliance strategies for the acquisition of vehicles, but are largely unable to sufficiently do so without clear direction from the Department of Energy. NAFA urges the DOE to act expeditiously on the rulemaking regarding Section 133 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to avoid further delays. - October 15, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Collection Attorney Certification Board Getting Industry Attention
Today’s rapid fire world of internet marketing and social networking is requiring collection law firms to break precedent and do something different. Adherence to the standards, terms and conditions of NBCA Certification is one new way to share what services a firm offers to those looking for collection professionals. - October 14, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
RIAI Launches MemberTender.com Online Marketplace Platform for Architects
New Platform Allows Easy Online Sourcing of Architects - October 13, 2011 - MemberTender.com
Gary Bennett, Founder of Tejitsu Lists Books with e-library.net
Gary Bennett, has partnered with e-library.net as a medium for listing his 3 recently released eBooks. - October 13, 2011 - American Tejitsu Academy
MEDC to Spotlight Life Sciences Companies at 2nd Annual Innovation Summit
Marlborough’s growing life sciences cluster will take center stage at Innovation Summit. - October 13, 2011 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
BTEC Announces Oct. 19 Webinar Regional Perspectives: the Northeast
Register now for BTEC’s 10th webinar will discuss the current situation in the Northeast, examine challenges and opportunities for market development, and take a look at successful state policy and regional advocacy. This is the first webinar in a three-part series, focusing on biomass heat in different US regions. This event is made possible with funding from the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC). - October 13, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
NAFA Salutes the Members of the 2011 Fleet Hall of Fame
NAFA Fleet Management Association has been involved with the fleet management industry for more than 50 years. Six NAFA members are among the seven inductees to the 2011 Fleet Hall of Fame, which is as much a testament to the history of the Association as to fleet management itself. - October 13, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association