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IEEE DySPAN 2011 Announces 15 November 2010 as "Call for Paper" Deadline
Leading Scientists, Industry Professionals & Government Officials to Converge in Aachen, Germany from 3 – 6 May 2011 to Explore Latest Advances in Next Generation Smart Radio and Wireless System Technologies. - October 27, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
The Colorado BioScience Association and 650+ Partners Oppose Amendments 60 and 61 & Proposition 101
The Colorado BioScience Association along with over 650 partners are opposed to three ballot measures facing Colorado this election – Amendment 60, Amendment 61 and Proposition 101. These three measures - also known as the 'ugly three' - are referred to as tax breaks, but will have a devastating impact on Colorado and the companies located in the state for years to come. - October 27, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Joining the IAPAM Gives Aesthetic Medicine Physicians a Competitive Advantage
From discounts on its comprehensive Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss Training, to access to a congregation of innovative, forward-thinking physicians working in the aesthetic medicine industry, membership in the IAPAM supports physicians as they add aesthetic medicine to their practices or launch a new medispa. - October 27, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
MetLife, Hilton and Lockheed Martin Executives to Speak at i4cp’s 2011 Annual Conference
Other presenters include thought leaders such as Stephen M.R. Covey, Marshall Goldsmith and Dr. John Sullivan - October 26, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces Slate of Candidates for 2011
The Action Party of Morton Grove proudly announces its slate of candidates for the April 2011 municipal election. Three trustee seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot. The Action Party has slated Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. All three are current sitting Trustees. - October 26, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
IEEE GLOBECOM 2010 to Explore Advance of Communications That Increase Global Quality of Life
Thousands of Scientists, Academics and Government Officials to Attend International Event Held from 6 – 10 December 2010 in Miami, Florida - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Hundreds of International Experts Address Global Energy Issues at 1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications
450 Scientists, Professionals and Scholars from North America, Asia and Europe Attend Over 100 Presentations Designed to Revolutionize Worldwide Electricity Use - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
IEEE CCNC 2011 to Explore Latest Consumer Communications & Networking Technologies from January 9 – 12 in Las Vegas
Leading International Experts to Showcase Newest Advances in On-Demand Entertainment & Information Communications at Premier Industry Event - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
German Architects Get Creative with Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association applauds the work of raumlaborberlin, a German architecture firm that transformed a subway stop into a mini opera house. - October 24, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Microsoft Joins IJIS Institute as Its Third Sustaining Member
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that Microsoft Corporation has upgraded member status to become the organization’s third Sustaining Member. Microsoft has been a... - October 23, 2010 - IJIS Institute
The Y in Santa Ana Opens November 1st - New Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Arena
On November 1st, 2010, the Y in Santa Ana will begin a new chapter in its 130 year history with a brand new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex. Programs begin November 1st; registration is now open. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
AT&T Awards YMCA of Orange County $5,000 Grant to Purchase New Computers for Afterschool Care Program
AT&T has awarded the YMCA of Orange County a $5,000 grant to purchase new computers for the Benson YMCA Afterschool Program. This grant will support the development of a technology center and will extend learning and enrichment opportunities for children participating in the program. Computers will be used to support student's academic needs and enhance Afterschool Curricula to include relevant and self-directed learning opportunities as well as computer clubs and other enrichment activities. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Launches Fund Drive for Annual Journalism Excellence Awards
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), a nonprofit organization for culinary, wine and travel journalists and other industry professionals, is accepting donations of travel packages, cruises and products or services for auctions and drawings to fund its annual award program for professional journalists and emerging writers. - October 23, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
Renewable Energy Markets Association Applauds Proposed Revisions to the FTC Green Guides
Organization looks forward to working with FTC on developing final update - October 23, 2010 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
NJ Charity for the Blind Celebrates a Century of Service All Are Invited to 100th Birthday Bash
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) at Camp Happiness will commemorate 100 years of unlocking opportunities for the blind and visually impaired this November, and everyone is invited to join the celebration. NJBCA will kick off a year-long “Celebration of a Century” with a... - October 23, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
NPR Features Portable Storage Container Offices
The National Portable Storage Association applauds NPR's coverage of the green building movement's use of portable storage containers. - October 22, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Hispanic and Bilingual Career Fair Comes to Los Angeles Area
LatPro’s Nationwide Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on November 18, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. - October 21, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Chief Art Acevedo Heads Scouting’s Urban Youth Initiative
Austin Police Chief to lead renewed push for volunteers. - October 21, 2010 - Boy Scouts of America - Capitol Area Council
Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Engages Search Firm to Recruit New President & Chief Executive Officer
The Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership (ERCGP) has begun the search for the Chamber’s next President & Chief Executive Officer. Jim Dible, the ERCGP’s current President & CEO, has served in the position since January of 2008 and has announced his retirement,... - October 21, 2010 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
The International Fluid Power Society Announces 2011 Board of Directors
New Board of Directors approved at recent Annual Meeting. - October 21, 2010 - International Fluid Power Society
Join Builders and Veterans as They Donate a New Home to a U.S. Hero
Local combat wounded veteran, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stan Roberts, will be presented with keys to his new home during a large Marine Corps style extreme new home celebration on Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Fuquay Varina, N.C. Public is welcome to attend and celebrate Roberts and the Marine Corps while watching displays such as tanks, air support and military demonstrations. - October 21, 2010 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Promotes Industry Achievement Through a New Excellence Awards Program
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. (IFWTWA) has developed and launched a program in which travel and tourism professionals worldwide will be awarded an IFWTWA Excellence Award for outstanding achievements in their fields. - October 21, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
Home Care Alliance Hosts Special Event for Family Caregivers
Organization Sponsoring Day of Free Education and Support for Caregivers in Worcester, MA. - October 20, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Colorado BioScience Association and Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities, Tout Colorado’s Strengths at AdvaMed 2010
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will showcase Colorado’s medical device and diagnostics sectors during the 2010 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C., October 18-20. - October 20, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
NARI Supports National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 23-30)
NARI offers tips to homeowners to reduce lead exposure in children during a remodel - October 20, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. Announces 2010 Scholarship Winners
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc (IFWTWA) sponsors an annual competition for excellence in food, wine and travel journalism. The 2010 winners are Heather Carreiro from MA and Diane Rezendes Khirallah from CA. - October 18, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
IMC Clubs Releases SAFEBOOK – a Social Network for Pilots
International safety organization IMC Clubs announced this week that it is releasing to the public a new social media offering for IFR rated pilots. The new offering, SAFEBOOK, allows IFR pilots to connect with other pilots willing to be safety pilots for them. IMC Clubs President Radek Wyrzykowski... - October 17, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
SAMA II Health Care Consortium Now Accepting New Member Enrollment
The Missouri Association of Manufacturers, formerly Southwest Area Manufacturer’s Association (SAMA) MAM, the Missouri Association of Manufacturers. MAM has announced the launch of its second health care consortium, open to manufacturers who have fewer than 100 employees, the first of its kind in the state. - October 17, 2010 - Southwest Area Manufacturers Association
BTEC Presents New Webinar on Residential Biomass Heating
Second in the free webinar series will be held November 4 at 3PM ET - October 17, 2010 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Pinellas Comfort Systems Completes Training and Earns the WomenCertified® Seal
Pinellas Comfort Systems earns the WomenCertified Seal, showcasing their commitment to higher standards of customer service. - October 16, 2010 - WomenCertified
Carl’s Patio Completes Training and Earns the WomenCertified® Seal
Carl's Patio earns the WomenCertified Seal, showcasing their commitment to higher standards of customer service. - October 16, 2010 - WomenCertified
IJIS Institute Membership Committee Leader Appointed
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the appointment of Joan DeYoung, project manager for ATS Corporation (ATSC), as chairperson of the IJIS Institute’s Outreach and... - October 16, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Welcomes Carrie Supko as Project Manager
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, is pleased to welcome Ms. Carrie Supko to the staff as a senior project manager. Supko will be managing the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting... - October 16, 2010 - IJIS Institute
New CCC Website Offers Features for Music Business Professionals
The California Copyright Conference launches a new website designed to engage and involve music industry professionals. - October 16, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Continuity Centers Hosts Open House on November 3rd for Businesses and Disaster Simulation Event for Financial Institutions on November 4th
Continuity Centers, a provider of flexible disaster recovery solutions, announced it is hosting a Disaster Recovery Open House on November 3rd for the business community and a Disaster Simulation Event for financial institutions on November 4th. Both events are being held at the Continuity Centers... - October 15, 2010 - Continuity Centers
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) Opens Mitchell House as New Permanent Exhibit
Mitchell House will help tell the stories and history of free black laborers along the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It was owned by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ sister – Eliza Bailey and her husband Peter Mitchell, who were both free black farm laborers in St. Michaels, MD. The house was moved to CBMM several years back and recently restored as a permanent exhibit. - October 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
IAPAM adds Lipotropics to Its hCG Medical Weight Management Training
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program educates physicians in the exclusive IAPAM hCG Protocol for physician-supervised weight loss. Now, this comprehensive training also includes a discussion of the administration and benefits of lipotropics and vitamin injections as part of a successful medical weight management program. - October 14, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Tag Smart Grid Society and MIT Enterprise Forum Present Bringing Intelligence to the Electric Grid: a Worldwide Live Webcast
How entrepreneurial companies are driving technology and business to transform the Electric Grid. The Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) Smart Grid Society and the MIT Enterprise forum jointly hosted the October 13th event, Bringing Intelligence to the Electric Grid: A Worldwide Live... - October 14, 2010 - TAG think
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Receives Donation
Local REALTORS® Association Community Service Committee Receives Support - October 14, 2010 - RRAR
Free Medical Screening Clinic with Shriners Hospital for Children
Ben Ali Shriners have scheduled a free Screening Clinic for children on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA. During a free clinic, physicians will examine children under the age of 18 to decide their... - October 13, 2010 - Ben Ali Shriners
i4cp Study Shows Leaders with Low Emotional Intelligence Might be Depressing Bottom Line Results
New i4cp study reveals in today’s high-stress workplace, executives with greater emotional intelligence may improve teamwork and even overall market performance - October 13, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Health It Leadership Summit to Focus on the Advancement of the Georgia Hit Workforce and Local Job Creation
The Summit will feature two morning panels that will focus on Georgia’s unique opportunity to build a sustainable health IT industry that promotes revenues and jobs. - October 13, 2010 - TAG think
The PGA Golf Club Joins the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility Program
Through participation in the Sustainable Golf Facility Program, Audubon Lifestyles staff will assist the PGA Golf Club’s managers and staff to complete the program requirements and gain recognition as a local, regional, national and international model of sustainability. - October 13, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Women on Board Workshop Hosted by The NC Center for Women in Public Service Oct. 23
Workshop Provides Introduction To Boards And Commissions Structures, Discusses Strategies For Securing Appointed Positions - October 13, 2010 - NCCWPS
IHPA Meeting in Ft. Myers, FL to Feature Displays of Hurricane Protection Devices and Systems
Thomas Johnston, President of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), announced that the November 4th and 5th meeting of the International Hurricane Protection Association at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ft. Myers, FL will feature displays of the products currently being offered for... - October 12, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2010 Awards, Honoring The Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its 2010 Annual Awards Dinner held in conjunction with the BioWest Conference & Expo at the Denver Grand Hyatt. The Annual Awards Dinner gives CBSA the ability to showcase companies and individuals that have had an outstanding year and to celebrate the industry as a whole. - October 11, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Several Fortune 500 Companies Join i4cp as Company Experiences Record Quarter
i4cp achieves its fourth record quarter of growth in a row and maintains nearly 100% current member renewals - October 11, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
North Scottsdale Chamber Hires Business Development Director
The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) is pleased to announce Michelle Micalizzi has joined the staff as Business Development Director. A believer in the spirit of entrepreneurship, Micelle is driven to be of service to the community. With a Master's in Administration from Saint... - October 10, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
NPSA Applauds Cattani Architects' Containerized Dorm Rooms
The National Portable Storage Association supports the architectural innovation at Cité a Docks and similar projects around the world. - October 10, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Barbara Hemphill, Professional Organizer and Author, Featured Speaker at Women’s Power Networking Luncheon
Barbara Hemphill, “America’s Favorite Organizer,” and bestselling author of the “Taming the Paper Tiger” series, shared info to peaceful productivity at WPN Power Lunch Oct. 8 in Raleigh. - October 09, 2010 - Women's Power Networking