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Maryland Skipjack Kathryn Launches at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The skipjack became the State Boat in 1985 and is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of Maryland. Skipjacks are the last working boats under sail in the United States. In winter, fleets of skipjacks are used to dredge oysters from the floor of Chesapeake Bay. "Drudgin," as watermen called this process, was hard, cold, dirty, sometimes dangerous work. - August 19, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Botox Training with the IAPAM Can Help Physicians Boost Profits
As the demand for minimally-invasive treatments continues to rise, specifically Botox and cosmetic injectables, physicians who are expertly trained through accredited programs like the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's (IAPAM's) Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, can capture the lion's share of this growing market. - August 19, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The 2010 HRPS Fall Executive Forum: New Ways to Rebuild and Reengage Your Talent
HR People & Strategy (HRPS) will host the 2010 Fall Executive Forum, Oct. 17-19 at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. Key HR executives and talent development leaders from some of the world’s leading companies, including IBM, Unilever and AT&T, will share their... - August 19, 2010 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Fights Unemployment
The Church of Scientology has released a course that is intended to help struggling workers master their job and handle it with ease using simple and effective tools. It's called the Personal Efficiency Course. - August 18, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Sutton Chamber Hosts One Green Planet
Sutton Chamber hosts eco exhibition and seminar for business to share and exchange green tips as it prepares to produce Greening Business Directory. - August 18, 2010 - Sutton Chamber of Commerce
New CEO for North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) is pleased to announce new leadership that will guide the organization into the future. Mr. Tom Lockhart has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Chamber. With nearly thirty years of business management experience, including senior level... - August 18, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
ICAS Enters Reseller Agreement with Continuity Centers, Expanding Market Reach for Disaster Recovery Services
Continuity Centers, a provider of flexible disaster recovery solutions, recently entered into a reseller agreement with Interface Cable Assemblies and Services Corporation (ICAS). Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Long Island City, NY, ICAS designs innovative, customized, and secure... - August 18, 2010 - Continuity Centers
North Scottsdale Chamber and The Breakfast Joynt Raise $550 for Singleton Moms
Check to be presented on Monday, Aug. 16, 2:00 pm, at The Breakfast Joynt in Scottsdale. - August 15, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® to Host Speaker Event
RALEIGH, N.C. – Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (http://www.rrar.com), has announced that the association and its chapter of Young Professionals Network will host a social networking speaker event on Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1... - August 15, 2010 - RRAR
IAPAM Announces New Spanish Version of Its hCG Weight Loss Resource
The IAPAM is committed to providing physicians with the industry's best resources for hCG and medical weight loss management. In today's global economy, Spanish-speaking consumers and businesses account for almost 20 percent of all gross spending. Spanish is the official language of 24 countries and is spoken as a first language by over 400 million potential patients around the world. To serve this growing market segment, the IAPAM has announced that it now offers its hCG Guide in Spanish. - August 14, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Toastmasters International Announces a New Club Forming at the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation Resource Center in Chatsworth, CA - www.toastmasters.org
Toastmasters International is launching a new club at the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation Resource Center, 9410 Owensmouth Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, to speak about your cancer experience in a safe and supportive environment. Communicating about cancer with your loved ones and doctors is an... - August 14, 2010 - Toastmasters Chatsworth
Frederick Douglass Day is October 23 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Enjoy 18 acres of beautiful waterfront at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and celebrate Talbot County's favorite son, Frederick Douglass. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Douglass Memorial at the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, MD. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's 13th Annual Boat Auction is September 4
Visit the historic waterfront town of St. Michaels, MD and for the 13th Annual Boat Auction while supporting the 'jewel of the Chesapeake" - the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. 18 acres of boats, plus barbecue, beer and the sounds of a lively auction will all be a part of the experience. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
New CCC Board Announces Schedule of 2010-2011 Events
Panels, presentations and discussions on all aspects of the music business are planned by the California Copyright Conference for monthly events in Los Angeles. - August 14, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Veteran Fleet Expert to Lead NAFA's Education Efforts
Kate Vigneau, CAFM, has been chosen to lead NAFA's educational efforts as the Association's new Professional Development Strategist. - August 13, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IAPAM Enhances "Resources" Section with the Latest Cosmetic Laser and Skin Rejuvenation Advancements
The IAPAM has just added two new sections to its globally-respected website (http://www.iapam.com/resources). This new web content focuses on Laser & Light Devices and Skin Resurfacing. As part of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's website, the Resources Sections provide doctors around the world with treatment-focused content and timely intelligence on the aesthetic medicine industry's leading procedures, such as Botox and medical weight loss. - August 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
At the Annual NAFDMA Convention, There’s Still a Whole Lot More to Learn
Announcing the early details of the 26th annual NAFDMA convention. The convention will be held in February 2011 in Baltimore, MD. A three-day bus tour, workshops, concurrent sessions and trade show will be offered for farm direct marketers and agritourism operators. - August 12, 2010 - NAFDMA
NPSA Offers Conference Attendees Productivity Tips
NPSA Operations Manager Joel Rathbone offers tips for making the most of the portable storage industry’s annual conference this November. - August 12, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
New Website for the Over 50 Crowd Asks the Question: "What Was Your Defining "I Gotta Get Outta Here" Moment?"
Are you over 50, and running an online business? If you answered yes, then a new website for 'Over 50' online entrepreneurs, SecondWindEntrepreneurs.org, is offering $100 for the best answer to the question: "What Was Your Defining "I Gotta Get Outta Here" Moment?" In other... - August 11, 2010 - SecondWindEntrepreneurs.org
Hurricane Protection Event in New Orleans August 19th & 20th
The International Hurricane Protection Association will conduct its August Meeting with CEU Seminars, Panel Discussions, Tabletop Displays and Reception at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. - August 11, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association
$100,000 in Grants Available from Coleman Foundation at 8th Annual NACCE Conference in October in Orlando
The Coleman Foundation will conduct an elevator grant session with the potential to award $100,000 at the 8th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held in Orlando, FL, October 10-13, 2010. Individual grants of up to $12,500 will be awarded to support programs that establish or grow entrepreneurship education in community college settings. - August 11, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NAWBO San Diego's Immediate Past President Elected to NAWBO California Board
Adrienne Moch, NAWBO San Diego's immediate past president, has been elected to the NAWBO California board as secretary/public relations director. - August 11, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors® Releases “Ask the Expert” Video
RALEIGH, N.C. – Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (http://www.rrar.com), has announced the release of the newest “Ask the Expert” video, featuring Stacey Anfindsen, a realtor specialist at the association. - August 08, 2010 - RRAR
First of Its Kind Culinary Club Opens in Putnam and Westchester
For the growing number of people who watch cooking shows and enjoy learning new dishes from exciting local chefs, there is a first of its kind culinary club in Putnam and Westchester Counties in New York. The club partners with chefs to offer hands on cooking classes and cooking demonstrations in local restaurants offering private event invitations to its members. - August 07, 2010 - Culinary Collaboration
Christian Military Wives Editor Wins Two National Awards
Two books authored by Christian Military Wives’ online magazine editor Jocelyn Green won national awards in the 2010 Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) contest in the spiritual/religious category. Battlefields & Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq &... - August 07, 2010 - Christian Military Wives
6500 Mile Flight Around the United States by the IMC Club Member and His 13 Year Old Daughter
Steve Sullivan (IMC Club member since November 2009 and the member of the Board of Directors of that organization) and his daughter Delaney, 13, is undertaking the Flight Around America. They took off on Monday Aug. 2nd, 2010 for a 25 day, 6500 mile flight around the United States. They will stop... - August 07, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Apprentice Programs Keep Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Historic Fleet Afloat
The Shipwright Apprentice Program of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland is a vibrant source of sustainability for the Museum's fleet of Bay boats, and a source of education for volunteers like Bud McIntire. - August 06, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Women’s Power Networking Launches Monthly Roundtable Series in Raleigh for Women Execs
Women’s Executive Roundtable Series focuses on interpersonal relationships in management settings. The event, hosted by Women’s Power Networking, is August 20th from 3-5pm at Brio Tuscan Grille in the Crabtree Valley Mall. - August 05, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Leading Experts Converge for Knowledge
Hundreds of top professionals and practitioners from the forensic, homeland security, psychotherapy, behavioral sciences, and integrative medicine fields will gather at the 2010 American College of Forensic Examiners Institute’s National Conference on September 22–24, 2010 in Orlando,... - August 05, 2010 - American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
International Association of Bridal Beauty Professional Launches
Membership Organization for Bridal Beauty Professionals. - August 04, 2010 - International Association of Bridal Beauty Professionals
Colorado BioScience Association Seeks Region’s Top Innovators for Venture Showcase Competition at 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo
The organizers of the annual BioWest Conference & Expo are again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for this year's $7,500 Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award. Four companies will be chosen to present at the showcase on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, and will be judged by a panel of venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is Friday, August 20. - August 04, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
NAFA's Canadian Fleet Management Seminar to be Offered in Both French and English if Demand Warrants It
NAFA presents a Canadian Fleet Management Seminar (CFMS) in Calagary this September 14-15, marking the first time the CFMS has been presented this far into Western Canada. The seminar is scheduled to be presented in English, but NAFA will make a French version available if there is enough demand. - August 04, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Version of Reorb Launches
The commercial property website adds new features to assist in online collaboration between its 3,000 users. - August 04, 2010 - Reorb
12 Million Americans Have Food Allergies: Unique New Website Helps Them Find Accommodating Restaurants
AllergyEats Allows Users to Find (and Rate) 600,000+ Restaurants, is Fastest Growing Source for Finding Allergy-Friendly Establishments. - August 04, 2010 - AllergyEats
Marlborough Business Innovation Summit to be Held in September
Event designed to highlight innovative companies operating in Marlborough and serve as a networking forum for large and small companies alike. - August 01, 2010 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
HRPS & i4cp Announce Strategic Human Capital Research Alliance
HR People and Strategy (HRPS) and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) announced a new strategic research alliance that will enhance the award-winning content of People & Strategy, the quarterly journal of HRPS. The journal will feature a dedicated i4cp research section that will... - August 01, 2010 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Ad 2 Tampa Bay Seeks Next Pro Bono Client
Each year Ad 2 Tampa Bay gathers a team from its membership of top young advertising professionals from agencies and in-house groups across Tampa Bay to work tirelessly on making the world a better place. Utilizing donated time, materials and media the team develops a full advertising campaign for little or no cost that is tailored to meet the needs of a selected non-profit organization. - August 01, 2010 - Ad 2 Tampa Bay
Constant Contact Signs on as Gold Sponsor for NACCE Conference and More
The National Association for Community College entrepreneurship has announced that Constant Contact® (Nasdaq: CTCT), a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, social media marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations, has agreed to be a Gold Sponsor for its upcoming... - July 31, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Doctors.net.uk Strengthens Pharmaceutical Team
New hires are set to support strong business growth at Doctors.net.uk during first half of 2010. - July 31, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
National Grilling Month Sparks Outdoor Living Trends
Alfresco kitchens, sitting areas and big-screen TVs turn the backyard into entertainment zones. - July 31, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
HRPS & i4cp Announce Strategic Human Capital Research Alliance
Collaborative partnership will enhance content of HRPS' quarterly journal, People & Strategy - July 30, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
"Focused Youth" Aims to Fight Childhood Obesity Through Sports Camps
Established as a charitable program at CDP by sports performance trainer Jermaine Collier, Focused Youth aims to reduce childhood obesity by creating year-round youth strength and conditioning boot camps. - July 30, 2010 - CDP
NAWBO San Diego's August Meeting Focuses on Customer Relations
NAWBO San Diego's August 15 meeting will feature a presentation by management consultant Owen Jay Murphy, "Customer Relations: Keeping Your Customers Loyal While Attracting New Ones." To learn more, visit nawbo-sd.org. - July 30, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Pro Players Classic Partners with Thunderbird as Title Sponsor
Proceeds to benefit Thunderbird scholarship opportunities for U.S. veterans. - July 30, 2010 - Pro Players Classic
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Announces Community Service Committee Scholarship Winners
Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that five scholarships were awarded to high school graduates Nicholas Savage, Dana Andersen, Sarah Kline, Ashley Stacy and Kathryn Hornaday to recognize their outstanding community... - July 30, 2010 - RRAR
Hispanic and Bilingual Career Fair Returns to Atlanta on August 26
LatPro will host a career fair for bilingual and Hispanic professionals at the Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Center on Thursday August 26th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - July 29, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Introducing the Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors
The Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors is the only trade association that focuses on the buying and merging of small and midsize businesses (SMB) - from the perspective of the buyer. - July 29, 2010 - Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors
Doctors.net.uk Launches GP Commissioning Resource
Dedicated micro-site is launched to help support GPs through planned healthcare commissioning reform process. - July 28, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
Learn to be a Voter Registrar
The Action Party of Morton Grove is sponsoring Voter Registration training. Any citizen of voting age or older may participate in the training session and become a licensed Voter Registrar. This training offers the skills necessary to partake in a very important part of living in a democracy. The... - July 28, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove