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Air Ambulance Card & Rhode Island Dental Association Offer Members Protection
Rhode Island Dental Association offers members discounted Air Ambulance Card memberships. Air Ambulance Card transports sick and injured members home to hospital of their choice. Memberships give domestic and international travelers peace of mind and financial protection - January 07, 2010 - Air Ambulance Card, LLC
San Antonio Telecommunications & Entertainment Golf Association Opens Membership to Internet/Publishing/Broadcast/Entertainment Professionals
Effective January 1st, 2010, SATEGA, The San Antonio Telecommunications Employees Golf Association, was renamed The San Antonio Telecommunications & Entertainment Golf Association, and opened membership to professionals in the Internet, Publishing, Broadcast and Entertainment Industries. Scott... - January 07, 2010 - San Antonio Telecommunications & Entertainment Golf Association
Teen Road Angel Brings Community Together to Promote Safe Teen Driving
Teen Road Angel has announced the nationwide availability of its program to address the growing epidemic of unsafe teen driving. - January 07, 2010 - Teen Road Angel
Oregon Entrepreneur Network’s Monthly ‘PubTalk’ to Now be Held at Backspace in Old Town Portland
January 13th PubTalk to feature three Pacific Northwest businesses vying for one of the final spots of Seed Oregon—a completion of seed-stage companies seeking capital - January 06, 2010 - Oregon Entrepreneuer Network
The Anfi Group Wins Another Top Award
The Anfi Group is proud to have won yet another top award, this time from RCI (Resorts Condominiums International). - January 06, 2010 - Anfi Group
Unhappy Couples, Unhappy Marriage: a Disturbing Prediction for 2010
Marriage ranks as a very low priority among New Year’s Resolutions in the U.S. even though an alarming number of couples describe their marriage as unhappy and are worried more than ever about divorce, or being stuck in an unhappy marriage for the rest of their lives. The top New... - January 06, 2010 - HappierCouples Unlimited, LLC
IMTA to Promote Medical Tourism to India at FICCI Namaskar Africa -14-16 January 2010 at Lagos, Nigeria
Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) has partnered with FICCI - India’s leading business federation to promote Medical Value Travel to India from the African Continent. Namaskar Africa’ – an Indian business expedition to Africa is being organised by FICCI from 14-16 January... - January 06, 2010 - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA)
i4cp Sees Record Membership Growth in 2009
Company experiences over 120% growth in new membership last year. - January 05, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Green Collar Association Features Apollo Alliance
Green Collar Association’s December newsletter features lead article by Apollo Alliance. - January 04, 2010 - Green Collar Association
Coffee and Contacts Women’s Power Networking Offers Monthly Power Lunch Series
"Effective Social Networking: Boosting Your Business and Brand Online Power Lunch” hosted by Raleigh-based Coffee and Contacts, features panelists Alice Osborn, Eileen Batson, Olalah Njenga and Marilyn Shannon, Jan. 8, 2010 at Brio Tuscan Grille in Raleigh. - January 03, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Lamorinda CERT Training Begins February 3, 2010
The Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team offers a free CERT training for residents of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Canyon and Saint Mary's College. The training takes place at Saint Mary's College and starts on February 3rd 2010. Graduates will be sworn in as Disaster Service Worker Volunteers. - January 02, 2010 - Lamorinda CERT
NAWBO San Diego's January Meeting Focuses on Time Management/ Learn How to do More with Less Stress
The first meeting of 2010 for NAWBO San Diego will feature Sarita Maybin presenting, "How To Get More Done With Less Stress." The January 20 lunch event will be held at a new location, the Sheraton La Jolla. More information, including online registration, is available at nawbo-sd.org. - January 01, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Conference - Rewiring Inclusion: Strategies, Tools and Techniques to Promote Barrier-Free Learning
A national one day conference in Nottingham at the National College on Tuesday 9 February 2010 - with an evening session on 8 February - organised jointly by ALT and JISC TechDis for any staff whose work and role affects learners and learning. - December 31, 2009 - Association for Learning Technology
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Introduces Raleigh Associates Program
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the association is introducing the Raleigh Associate Program (RAP). RAP, which will serve as a replacement for the Associate Membership Classification, will feature a decrease in... - December 30, 2009 - RRAR
Tradewinds Vacations Donates Conference Drawing Winnings to Shriners Children's Hospital
At the 49th annual CARE conference held in San Diego, California, the staff at Tradewinds Vacations could have had a big night on the town with their winnings from a 50-50 drawing that was held to raise money to augment the annual operating budget of CARE (Cooperative Association of Resort... - December 25, 2009 - Tradewinds Vacations
NAWBO SD Supports Operation: December to Remember
NAWBO San Diego provided a donation to Optimal Nutrition to support Operation: December to Remember. As a result, a struggling military family will receive an all-organic holiday dinner for eight. - December 25, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Zavitz to Take the Helm of Advocis' 2010 Board of Directors
The members of Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, have elected a new slate of directors for their board for 2010 at their annual general meeting held in Toronto on November 30. And leading the organization will be Terry Zavitz, B.Mus.A, CFP, CLU, RHU, EPC, GBA, who will take on... - December 24, 2009 - Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada
Physician Botox Training Announced for 2010 by the IAPAM
The IAPAM announces the 2010 dates for its Botox & Dermal Filler Training and Advanced Dermal Filler Training programs. Only with the IAPAM, do physicians participate hands-on, cosmetic injectable and botox training, delivered in a clean medical facility, not a hotel room. - December 24, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Portable Storage Units Used to Develop Artist Housing
Architects design and develop innovative creative lofts from portable storage containers for artists in Scotland. - December 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
E-Ville Roller Derby Announces the First Jr. Roller Derby League in Canada
E-Ville Roller Derby will be kicking off the first Junior Roller Derby league in Canada this January. - December 24, 2009 - E-Ville Roller Derby
Jewel Miami Entertainment New Years Eve Party to be Held at an Exclusive Venue
Jewel Miami Entertainment continues its reign as premier event coordinators with its 3rd Annual New Years Eve Party to be held at the luxurious Bank of America Tower in Downtown Miami on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Attendees can expect an exclusive evening which provides an Open Bar and a fusion... - December 23, 2009 - Jewel Miami
eBuppies.com Offers New Online Dating Site for Black Urban Professionals
eBuppies.com (www.ebuppies.com) is a new online dating site that is dedicated to providing singles from all over with the opportunity to connect with other buppy singles in their local area or anywhere of their choice. - December 22, 2009 - eBuppies.com
New Training Guide Helps Small Businesses Create Successful Advertising
In an era when the talk of the town is web advertising, the fact remains that print advertising still is a powerhouse of small business promotion. So knowing how to create, or judge, a good money making advertisement is crucial to every business owner’s success. - December 21, 2009 - National Mail Order Association
Ford's Executive Vice President to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
NAFA is proud to announce that Mark Fields, Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company, will be one of three keynote speakers for the 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit this April. - December 20, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAWBO San Diego January Seminar Focuses on Estate Planning
Marguerite Lorenz of Lorenz Fiduciary Services will present the first NAWBO San Diego seminar of 2010, Estate Planning and Your Business, on Friday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. at Brandman University. - December 20, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
BBB Vice-President, Leila Perrin, Named One of Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2009
Houston Woman Magazine has released a special edition featuring “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2009.” Featured in that list is Better Business Bureau VP of Marketing, Leila Perrin. Perrin has been with the bureau for 10 years and has been an integral part in continuing... - December 20, 2009 - The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
NPSA Offers Portable Storage Solution Finder
The National Portable Storage Association is offering a portable storage Solution Finder to help consumers and businesses find containerized storage at locations around the world. - December 20, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
LatPro Announces 2010 Career Fair Schedule for Hispanic and Bilingual Professionals
Cities across the nation to host LatPro 2010 career fair series for Hispanic and Bilingual professionals. - December 19, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
NSCS and KODA Announce Partnership
NSCS is pleased to announce its partnership with KODA.US, the premier online recruiting site for young professionals. “NSCS is an honors organization for high-achieving first- and second-year students, and we’re committed to helping our members throughout their lives,” said... - December 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Val Fujii of Fujii Fitness Proudly Announces New Trainer at Four Seasons of El Dorado Hills Fitness Camp
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, proudly announces new trainer at Four Seasons of El Dorado Hills Fitness Camp - December 19, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Supports Local Charities
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced that the REALTOR® Foundation of the Triangle made donations to three local nonprofits organizations, which were presented at the association’s December board of director’s... - December 19, 2009 - RRAR
Few Companies Have Employee Retention Strategies for an Economic Uptick
New i4cp study reveals employee retention issues are on the organizational radar, but not a priority now in most companies. - December 17, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
FLAGFA Endorses CAFM, CAFS Programs
NAFA is pleased to announce that FLAGA has joined a coalition of organization exclusively endorsing the CAFM/CAFS program. - December 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Association for Learning Technology Launches Open Access Repository
The Association for Learning Technology’s Open Access Repository was formally launched at ALT’s annual conference ALT-C in September and is now available. The repository represents a long-awaited development in ALT’s work and services as it allows users to contribute assets and make them available via the repository. - December 15, 2009 - Association for Learning Technology
NPSA Announces 2010 Industry Events
he National Portable Storage Association, or NPSA, has announced two strategic events for 2010. Members and non-members alike are invited to attend these industry conventions to learn more about opportunities in portable storage. The NPSA will hold its Spring Seminar on April 26-27, 2010. - December 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Making Media Work Through Music: CCP at Asia Televison Forum
Digital Future Series Conference – “The Role of Music in Film and TV,” Dec 2. Masterclass and Workshop with China Directors Li Qiankuan and Xiao Guiyun, Dec 3. - December 12, 2009 - Centre for Content Promotion
New Lead-Based Paint Regulations Require Special Certification by April 2010, Thirteen Remodeling Contractors Will be Certified to Work on Pre-1978 Renovations
13 Raleigh-area contractors passed the limited lead-based paint renovation class to renovate homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. These 13 soon to be certified lead renovators will meet the new lead paint regulations required for contractors by April 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
AIGA Miami Presents Parallels 01: the Modern Brew: Discussion with Local Leading Creatives
On December 17, AIGA Miami welcomes back its Parallels Series, where each month local guest speakers are invited to join in a roundtable discussion on a designated topic. For Parallels: The Modern Brew, AIGA Miami proudly welcomes: Tana Martin, Creative Principal for R+M Collaborative Joe... - December 11, 2009 - AIGA Miami
IAPAM's Botox Training Includes a Discussion of DIY Botox and Illegally Imported Botox
As a part of this commitment to enduring physician education, the IAPAM recently surveyed several doctors with preeminent expertise in the administration of botox. These experts offer their peers these tips when considering adding cosmetic injectables to a practice. - December 11, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
A Toast to the Achievements of Business Networking Group
Business on Toast celebrated a milestone in its development last Wednesday as its University of Derby mentoring scheme was publicly launched. The group welcomed the Mayor along with dignitaries from the University to celebrate the group’s achievements and its provision of 50 experienced... - December 11, 2009 - Business on Toast
Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign
Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Need Talent? 25% of Companies Are Contacting Competitor Employees Directly
Latest i4cp study reveals almost half of companies recruit from competitors, while a quarter contact competitor employees directly - December 10, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
NPSA Announces 2010 Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2010. - December 10, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Val Fujii and Superwomen Boot Camp Proud to Announce New Sacramento Location Opening in January
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, proudly announces new location opening in Sacramento. - December 10, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Network for Investor Action and Protection Formed by Investment Fraud Victims
A group of investment fraud victims has formed the Network for Investor Action and Protection (NIAP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping investors and victims of investment fraud. The Network, a natural outgrowth of the group’s meetings, planning, advocacy, and extensive... - December 09, 2009 - Network for Investor Action and Protection
Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA Gets a Head Start on 2010 Resolutions
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA will unveil brand new, industry-leading equipment and a mobile training program on December 29, just in time to get a head start on fitness resolutions for 2010. - December 09, 2009 - Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA
Livonia Urgent Care Center Cleared by Accrediting Body
The Accredition Committee of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has reviewed the case of Livonia Urgent Care and determined that errors in administration of H1N1 nasal spray vaccines were caused by ambiguous instructions provided to the clinic. As a result, the affected center has... - December 09, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names Hall of Fame Award Recipients
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced the recipients of the 2009 Annual Hall of Fame Awards. The honorees this year include Raymond Larcher, Ed Willer, Carter Worthy, Parker Creech and the late Ray Stivers. The awards were... - December 09, 2009 - RRAR
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds End of Year Event: FEW Jazzy Nights and Twinkling Lights
Date: Thursday December 10, 2009; Time: 7:00pm; Location: Stellato Restaurant Shirokanedai; Price: ¥5000 for members, ¥8000 for guests; It's FEWJapan's end of year celebration. FEW, was founded in 1981 by two foreign female entrepreneurs wishing to create a professional and social network empowering women in Tokyo. FEW has evolved tremendously since then. - December 09, 2009 - FEWJapan
Medical Marijuana Patient Activist Cheryl Shuman Named Executive Director for Beverly Hills NORML
Public acceptance of pot is at an all-time high, and the fact that women have drastically changed their attitudes may be what is most fascinating about the sea change in public opinion -- and policy -- regarding marijuana. In 2005, only 32 percent of polled women told Gallup they approved legalizing pot, but this year 44 percent of them were for it, compared to 45 percent of men. In effect, women have narrowed what had been a 12-point gender gap. - December 09, 2009 - Beverly Hills NORML90210.org