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TechAmerica Georgia Announces New Advisory Board Members
TechAmerica Georgia, the national partner of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), today announced twelve new members to the 2011 TechAmerica Georgia Council advisory board. The new board members include: · Bruce Kopkin, Mid-Atlantic Sales Director, IBM; · Dan Mondor,... - September 08, 2011 - TAG think
2011 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference Attracts More Than 30 International Investors to Denver September 21-22
More than 30 leading biotech, device, diagnostic and pharma investors from across the country and world will be coming to Denver to create the newest deals and shape the future landscape of the life science industry. The Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor & Partnering Conference (RMLIPC) is September 21-22 at the Brown Palace Hotel. - September 07, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Brother2Brother Emphasizes Academic Success and Graduation at IU Northwest
The Brother2Brother (B2B) College Success Program begins its fourth year on the campus of IU Northwest in Gary, Indiana with one goal in mind: Making sure that all male college students, particularly those of ethnic minority descent, do not permanently leave campus until they have earned an undergraduate degree. - September 06, 2011 - Brother2Brother (B2B) College Success Program
New Collection Attorney Board of Certification Launched
Founded to help collection attorneys and their collection staff meet the competition associated with Creditors' Rights and Collection Law along with the other challenges of a rapidly changing economy, a group of professionals with decades of experience in the collection industry have formed a new organization. - September 06, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces 5th Annual Golf Outing
The "Jack O'Brien Memorial Golf Outing and Dinner" which is named for one of the Action Party of Morton Grove's founders - will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011. - September 06, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
New Data Breach Study Shows Over 806.2 Million Records Disclosed, Estimated Cost of $156.7 Billion
The Digital Forensics Association announces the release of their second annual data breach report. "The Leaking Vault 2011- Six Years of Data Breaches" analyzes 3,765 data loss incidents, with a known disclosure of 806.2 million records. - September 05, 2011 - Digital Forensics Association
Over 900 So-Cal Real Estate Professionals, Property Managers and Vendors Expected for Free 11th Annual Trade Show and Education Conference
Apartment Association of Greater Inland Empire (AAGIE) offers region’s largest rental housing industry tradeshow, attracting decision makers of over 60,000 residential units. - September 04, 2011 - Apartment Association Greater Inland Empire (AAGIE)
OCW Consortium Partners with leading European Universities to Expand the Impact of OpenCourseWare on Virtual Mobility in Europe
A consortium of leaders in the open education movement has been awarded a grant from the European Union’s Lifelong Learning program. The consortium partners include the OpenCourseWare Consortium, Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands), Universidad Politécnica Madrid (Spain),... - September 03, 2011 - OpenCourseWare Consortium
San Diego South County Chamber Presents Part 1 of Survive & Thrive Breakfast Series in Chula Vista
San Diego South Chamber of Commerce hosts the Chamber Breakfast: Part 1 of a life-changing “How to Survive & Thrive During Tough Economic Times” series with workshop facilitators, Jeff Morris and Gregory A. Spencer of SpendSmart.org. - September 03, 2011 - San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce
Brady Cannon Named Programs Director for TAG Savannah Office
Technology Association of Georgia Strengthens and Expands Presence in Costal Georgia - September 02, 2011 - TAG think
Post Acute Network Spotlight - Creating Sustained Improvements in the Patient Satisfaction Survey Process
The patient satisfaction survey process is critical to health care organizations. However, many continue to struggle as they try to collect this important data. A new product may hold the answer; improving efficiency while delivering real-time results. Post Acute Network has the exclusive interview with the developers of ePatSat. - September 01, 2011 - iPACC - Integrated Post Acute Care Corporation
Washington Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Washington Urgent Care has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine. - September 01, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Top Atlanta Technology Executives to Discuss the Rules of Social Business
TAG and TAG Social Business Society Host Upcoming CIO Panel. The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry, and the TAG Social Business society are hosting a CIO panel discussion on... - September 01, 2011 - TAG think
HR People & Strategy Announces 2011-2012 Board of Directors
Kevin Rubens, incoming chair of HR People & Strategy (HRPS), formally the Human Resources Planning Society, is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 board of directors. Three new members join the ten existing members of the board on September 1, 2011. Each will serve a three-year term. “In... - August 31, 2011 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Wye Financial & Trust sponsors Concours d’Elegance Dinner in St. Michaels, MD
Wye Financial & Trust is sponsoring the September 24 fundraising dinner of the Fifth Annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance (SMCDE), to be held at the Harbourtowne Golf and Conference Center in St. Michaels, MD. The dinner is part of a weekend of activities, which culminates at the... - August 31, 2011 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Lake Norman HBA Will Host Local Economist to Discuss "Charlotte and the Lake Norman Housing Market"
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association will host Chuck Graham, local economist and principal of Newton Graham Consultants, a Charlotte, N.C.-based management consulting firm that specializes in the home building industry. Graham will be LNHBA’s featured speaker at Galway Hooker Restaurant & Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 on Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and includes hors d'oeuvres. - August 31, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Eclectic Life Books Exhibiting at 15th Annual Cameron's Family Book Festival
Cherise Charleswell - Author of Real Talk TIPS: Laugh-Out-Loud Pointers & Suggestions For The Morally Challenged, Socially Inept, & Those Who Love Them Cherise Charleswell 818-521-8422 Event Date: Saturday October 1, 2011 Location: The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center Time- 11:00am -... - August 30, 2011 - Eclectic Life
Art & Soul of St. Pete Featuring Stu Andrews and Josh Sullivan
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is proud to announce the “Art and Soul: Artist of St. Pete” Exhibit. Throughout the year they will have local artists of multiple mediums presenting their pieces within the museum. Every two months a new artist will be on display. September Artists... - August 28, 2011 - Saint Petersburg Historical Society
The IMC Club’s Board of Directors Adopted the Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct
After publishing it in the IMC Club Library, the Board of Directors of the IMC Club International, Inc. adopted a resolution to embrace and promote the Model Code of Conduct for flight instructors. “We believe it is a framework from which good aeronautical decision making can evolve over the... - August 27, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
NAPNAP Revises Position Statement on Health Risks and Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Adolescents
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ (NAPNAP) Executive Board approved a revised NAPNAP Position Statement on Health Risks and Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Adolescents (LGBTQ). Research shows that LGBTQ adolescents experience higher... - August 27, 2011 - National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
NAFA Supports Proposed Ruling Regarding Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
NAFA Fleet Management Association continues to monitor upcoming legislation that could affect fleet managers. - August 27, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
More Top Employers and Premier Speakers Join NAAMBA 2011 Conference and Exposition
Top employers and premier guest speakers gather to meet Pan-Asian MBAs and Business Professionals at the 3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) Leadership Conference and Exposition, September 8-10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. - August 26, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
High-Performance Organizations Use Health Care to Compete for Talent
New i4cp study on health care benefits reveals many organizations are not fully leveraging incentives to drive optimal health care decisions. - August 25, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The Nashville Religion Communicators Council Calls for Civil Discourse as 9/11 Draws Near
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near, an interfaith organization is reaching out. - August 25, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
The Atlanta NAACP Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Honors Ron Clark
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Atlanta Branch will host the 2011 Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Saturday, September 17, 2011. This event will honor educator Ron Clark, activist Elisabeth Omilami, and NBA player as well as community advocate Dwight Howard, who are all actively involved in the community. Special musical performance by Kandi, Grammy Award Winner and Atlanta Housewife. - August 25, 2011 - NAACP Atlanta Branch
Deadline Extended for Health IT Leadership Summit Award
Due to numerous requests from companies and organizations that want to participate in the Intel Innovation Awards portion of the 2011 Health IT Leadership Summit, the deadline for submissions has been extended to September 15, 2011. - August 25, 2011 - TAG think
KOSBE Launches New Website
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website – kosbe.org. - August 25, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
IJIS Institute Elects New Board of Directors
IT industry leaders will shape direction for the Institute and its programs. The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces results of its election for the Institute’s Board of... - August 25, 2011 - IJIS Institute
TAG Smart Grid Society Hosts Seminar on Distributed Battery Storage
Dan Rastler, senior project manager for the energy storage program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo, Alto, Calif., will be the keynote speaker at a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Smart Grid society seminar on battery storage Aug. 30.Industry Expert Will Provide Keynote at August 30th Event. - August 24, 2011 - TAG think
Raytheon Company and FBI CJIS Announced as Recipients of the 2011 IJIS Institute Innovation Award
Third annual IJIS Institute award honors industry and federal partners for their work on the National Law Enforcement Data Exchange (N-DEx) project. - August 24, 2011 - IJIS Institute
NAFA's Canadian Advanced Fleet Management Seminar Comes to Toronto
Fleet managers from throughout Canada will come together in Toronto for the 2011 Canadian Fleet Conference. Those wishing to continue their fleet education can attend NAFA's Canadian Advanced Fleet Management Seminar immediately following the conference. - August 24, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
i4cp Ranks No. 916 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 331% - August 23, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Colorado BioScience Association Serves as Catalyst in Assembling CEO Rountable Discussion for Senator Michael Bennet and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) brought more than 35 industry CEOs together today to dialogue with Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. At Senator Bennet's request, CBSA designed today's session to share the bioscience industry's specific and unique needs in bringing innovative drugs and devices to market under current, often constraining, market conditions. - August 22, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
IJIS Institute Appoints Sudhi Umarji and Rehan Chawdry to Represent IJIS Institute on the FBI’s LEX Governance Task Force
Representatives will contribute subject matter expertise to the FBI’s LEX governance process. - August 22, 2011 - IJIS Institute
NAFA Supports New Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Buses Announced by White House
NAFA Fleet Management Association supports the recently proposed standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles announced by the President. - August 21, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IJIS Institute Appoints Jim Pingel of URL Integration to Chair Uniform Crime Report Redevelopment Project Task Force
IJIS Institute Task Force to provide feedback and recommendations to the FBI for UCR Redevelopment. - August 20, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Northern VA Black Chamber to Hold 3rd Annual Candidates’ Night, 9/21 Local Event Connects Candidates and Black Community
A unique community civic engagement event, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s nonpartisan Candidates' Night 2011 will welcome 150 members of the Black Community to meet candidates and their elected representatives. In addition, government agencies that serve businesses have been invited to present and share resources and information. - August 20, 2011 - Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce
TAG Education Collaborative, Technology Community
Discussion lead by Ari M. Schwartz, Senior Internet Policy Advisor for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Department of Commerce TechAmerica Georgia, the national partner of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP... - August 20, 2011 - TAG think
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Co-Founder to Lead Discussion Around Professional Transition From High-Finance to Non-Profit Sector
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Boston Chapter invites non-profit leader to speak with young professionals about her career decisions. - August 19, 2011 - Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Boston Chapter
TechAmerica Georgia Announces the Call for Nominations and Event Sponsors for the 2011 Spirit of Endeavor Awards
Awards Honor Most Innovative Georgia Technology Businesses and People TechAmerica Georgia and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are accepting nominations for the ninth annual Spirit of Endeavor Awards through October 14, 2011. The awards program recognizes outstanding technology... - August 18, 2011 - TAG think
Announcing San Diego’s Premier Cloud Computing Conference 2011
The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) announces that registration is now open for San Diego's 3rd Annual Cloud Computing Conference. This one day event will be held Thursday, September 22, at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar, CA. Designed for CxO, Senior IT Management and Professionals, this year's conference theme, The Cloud: Risks, Rewards and Realities, addresses the business issues and facing companies today as they determine how to leverage cloud computing. - August 18, 2011 - The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) San Diego Chapter
New BTEC Webinar Focuses on Public Perception of Biomass Energy
Registration is now open for the free educational webinar on August 30 at 1PM ET, 10AM PT. - August 18, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Ocicats International & Maine Street Cat Club Are Excited to Announce They Will Have 1 of Only 4 Chinese Li Hau’s in the US on Exhibit at Their CFA Allbreed Cat Show
In addition to over 200 beautiful cats representing 42 CFA recognized breeds, Ocicats International and Maine Street Cat Club will have Jia Ji San Hu of Low Country, a Chinese Li Hau, on exhibit at the Show at the Simpsonville Recreation Center on West Curtis Street, Simpsonville SC on September 3... - August 18, 2011 - Ocicars International
Tom Coler Inducted Into REBAC Hall of Fame
Owner of Buyer’s Broker of Southwest Florida Receives NAR Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council’s Highest Honor - August 17, 2011 - Buyer's Broker Of Southwest Florida
Bilingual Job Fair to be Held in Denver
LatPro, in partnership with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, will bring the National Hispanic Job Fair Series to the Denver Marriott Tech Center September 7. - August 17, 2011 - LatPro Inc.
Insights to Innovation: SCIP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting with Paul Banas of Kraft Foods
On September 15th, Paul Banas, Senior Category Insights Manager for Kraft Foods, shares how the digital space can be a great resource for generating insights that can be leveraged in the innovation process, at the shared SCIP/PDMA chapter meeting in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. - August 17, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
NYCLA Task Force Concludes Judicial Budget Cuts Have Raised the Price for Access to Justice
The New York County Lawyers’ Association (NYCLA) Task Force on Judicial Budget Cuts’ Preliminary Report, approved by NYCLA’s Executive Committee on August 11, has concluded that the $170 million in budget cuts to the New York State Courts has raised the price for access to justice. - August 17, 2011 - New York County Lawyers Association
PatriotsforIsrael.com is Hosting Local Upstate N.Y. Grassroots Viewing Parties for the International Restoring Courage Event Being Held in Israel on Aug 24-25th
According to Mercury Radio Arts more than 100 countries will be represented at the International Restoring Courage event in Jerusalem the week of Aug. 22. They have announced that over 1000 Viewing Parties in the USA are slated to gather Americans together to Stand for Israel. Patriots for Israel www.PatriotsforIsrael.com will host two such parties in Upstate New York on Wed. 8/24 and Thurs. 8/25. - August 16, 2011 - Patriots for Israel
Incorporating Customer Insights Into Competitive Intelligence Analysis
On September 21, Craig McHenry, Director of Specialty Care Market Analytics for Pfizer Nutrition, shares how to integrate customer insights into competitive analysis at the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals’ (SCIP) New Jersey Chapter meeting. - August 14, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Brings Together Tech Community for 3rd Annual Techie 5K/10K Run/Walk
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, is hosting their annual Techie 5K/10K Run/Walk benefiting the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) on Saturday, October 1, 2011 beginning at 8:00 a.m. The run/walk will be held at 130 Technology Parkway in Norcross, Georgia. - August 14, 2011 - TAG think