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Courtney Smith Joins BBB of Eastern North Carolina
Courtney Smith joins BBB as their communication and public relations specialist. - July 23, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Benefit Concert to Help Local Cat Refuge Care for Record Numbers
Famous Chapel Hill music venue Cat's Cradle will host a concert featuring Tres Chicas, Luego and Gambling the Muse on August 21 to benefit The Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, North Carolina. - July 22, 2009 - The Goathouse Refuge
NAWBO San Diego Installs 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The 2009-2010 NAWBO San Diego Board of Directors was installed at the group's July 15 lunch meeting. - July 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Ranked Among Nation's Top 50 Low Investment Franchises
Independent Research by Franchise Business Review places Clockwork Home Services brand among nation’s best franchise opportunities - July 22, 2009 - Clockwork Home Services
Net-Temps.com Adds JustJobs.com Partnership to Job Distribution Network
Net-Temps, the leading job board for temporary, temp-to-perm and full time employment in the staffing industry has implemented a partnership to distribute its customers' jobs to the JustJobs.com family of job search engines. “Net-Temps goes to great lengths to make sure the jobs of our... - July 21, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
Louisiana Minority Business Centers Receive National Recognition
Two minority business programs operated by the LAMSDC received national recognition at the 2009 National Conference of the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce held in Washington D.C. July 7-10, 2009. Ranked and scored against like centers across the United... - July 19, 2009 - Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council
Partnering Up in a Down Economy
Partnering with other organizations can help bring big-company solutions to the market, making small companies competitive even in challenging economic times. - July 19, 2009 - TAG Consulting Society
Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Partners with ABCO to Offer Caribbean Compliance Officers Professional Certification
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists will offer its internationally recognised CAMS Certification examination and preparation seminar in Bermuda two days before the Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers (ABCO) Bermuda Compliance Summit II on September 28-29 at the... - July 19, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
eQuest Partners with LatPro.com and DiversityJobs.com
Provides eQuest Users with Free Job Posting Delivery to both leading Diversity Employment Sites - July 18, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
NAFA Raises the Bar for Fleet Management
In the first six months of 2009, NAFA Fleet Management Association has made great strides in elevating the status of fleet managers. - July 18, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Developmental Disabilities Association Awards Starbucks Canada with Jobs West Employer of the Year Award
Star Employees with Down Syndrome at Starbucks - Starbucks Canada wins Jobs West Employer of the Year Award 2009/2009 - July 18, 2009 - Developmental Disabilities Association
Indian Hospitals and Medical Tourism Players Join Forces to Make India the Global Healthcare Destination - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) Launched
Leading Indian Hospitals, Healthcare providers (both Modern Medicine and Traditional Indian Medicine), Travel and Medical Tourism Industry providers have come together to form an industry association - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) that aims to work together to make India the leading... - July 18, 2009 - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA)
IIMSAM Attains New Height with Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim's Generosity
With the help of Ambassador Al Fahim’s generous contribution, IIMSAM has initiated few other welfare programmes for the poor and children affected with malnutrition. During IIMSAM’s official trip to Kenya the mentioned programme, Camp Maradona, was launched at Kogelo located near Kenya- Uganda boarder. - July 17, 2009 - IIMSAM
NPSA Initiative Helps Take a Bite Out of Container Fraud
The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database helps NPSA members protect themselves – and their customers – from container fraudsters. - July 17, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women Hosts Meeting on Effective Wardrobe Choices
Conni Tucker, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (www.trianglecrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that Kate Leser, president of A Distinctive Image of... - July 17, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
Executives Network CEO to Share Job-Search Tips with IBM Alumni
Molly Wendell, a former IBM employee, provided job-search tips to IBM alumni during a July 16 webinar. Wendell is uniquely qualified to host such events. Since she left IBM she has established herself as a job-networking expert who has help thousands land new positions. She's president and CEO of a networking group for executives, and recently released her first book, "The New Job Search." - July 17, 2009 - Executives Network
AIA Michigan Continues Partnership in Main Street Oakland County Workshop Series
“Destination Downtown: The Rise of Place-Based Assets” is Focus for July 17 - July 16, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Superwomen Boot Camp Proud to Announce Sponsorship of Local Resident in Miss Figure Competition
Fat loss expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, Val Fujii, is proud to announce sponsorship of local resident in Miss Figure Competition. - July 16, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Classic Bowie Track Set to Raise Awareness of Local Helensburgh ‘Heroes’ as Scots Community Bids for Chart Success
A Scottish community is readying itself to release a version of the classic David Bowie track 'Heroes', on 1st August 2009, which is the end product of six months hard work by over 100 local volunteer singers and musicians. - July 16, 2009 - Helensburgh Heroes
Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Announces Employment Extension with CEO Jim Dible
The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership today announced that it has agreed to extend Jim Dible's employment as President and Chief Executive Officer to Dec. 31, 2010, with a one-year extension option for 2011. “The board is very pleased with Jim’s many accomplishments since... - July 15, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
NETSHARE Adds Boston and Detroit to Roster of Regional Career Networking Meeting for Executives
NETSHARE Now Hosting Eleven Regional Networking Meetings Hosted By Career Experts to Aid Senior Management Job Seekers. - July 15, 2009 - NETSHARE
NPSA STAR Database Offers New Ad Opportunities
The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database offers strategic advertising opportunities for companies looking to reach association membership. - July 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Mister Sparky Awards 100th Franchise
National Brand Reputation, Outstanding Customer Service and Best Business Practices Are Driving Growth - July 15, 2009 - Clockwork Home Services
First Time Buyers Can Now Use an Expert to Save Money on Their Property Purchase
A new nationwide service launched in conjunction with the Association of Property Finders and Buyers Agents enables First Time Buyers to have an expert Buyers Agent working for them for free. - July 15, 2009 - APFBA
JobCircle.com and JustJobs.com Complete Job Posting Partnership
JobCircle.com has completed a partnership through which it will post its jobs to JustJobs.com, a job search engine launched recently by LatPro.com. "JobCircle.com partners with many of the region's leading job search sites so that when an employer purchases an ad on JobCircle.com, it reaches... - July 14, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
US Soccer Hall of Fame Nominee Thomas Dooley Joins South Coast Bayern
South Coast Bayern Futbol Club, the premier international youth soccer organization in Orange County California, today announced the appointment of two-time World Cup player and former U.S. National Soccer team captain Thomas Dooley to the new position of Player Development Program Manager. Mr. - July 14, 2009 - South Coast Bayern
TipTopJob.com’s USA Job Site Partners with JustJobs.com
The USA arm of international generic and specialist jobsite TipTopJob.com is now distributing jobs posted on its website to JustJobs.com. CEO and founder Mike Dauncey said, "We are in 85 countries but our USA job board is one of the fastest growing and we’re happy to expand distribution... - July 13, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
World Marbles Championship - Represent Your Country
The 5th World Marbles Championship is quickly coming. On Saturday, July 18th 2009, people from all countries have the chance to compete for the cup for the best marbles player in the world. The tournament will start at 11 o'clock in Prague, Czech Republic. The championship will start by matches in... - July 12, 2009 - Czech Marbles Federation
Shabbat Services on Sat., July 18, 2009
On Saturday, July 18, Rabbi Ora Simon Schnitzer will conduct the Shabbat service at 9:45 a.m. - July 12, 2009 - Congregation Shirat Shalom
Organise Your Approved Supplier Program Files with the Launch of a New Website: approvedsuppliernetwork.com. Complimentary Trial Period Now Open.
Get your business organised today by joining www.approvedsuppliernetwork.com and receive a free, no obligation trial. approvedsuppliernetwork.com will save you time and resources in managing your Approved Supplier Program. This site provides 24/7 access to business details and approved supplier documents of potential and/or existing suppliers and customers. Update your own files and be advised whenever your suppliers and customers' files change or have expired. Join today and get organised. - July 11, 2009 - Approved Supplier Network
Leading Spas of Canada Launches Quality Assurance Program for Spa Safety
Leading Spas of Canada has just launched a new Quality Assurance Program created to provide consistent safety and hygiene standards for the spa industry, thereby offering reassurance and uncompromising quality for spa guests. Since 1998, Leading Spas of Canada (LSC) has served as Canada’s... - July 10, 2009 - Leading Spas of Canada
Mosaic Harmony Enters Verizon’s 2009 How Sweet the Sound Competition
Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, recently entered the Verizon sponsored “How Sweet the Sound” contest this past June. The choir, who wrapped their 2008-2009 season on June 28 has never entered a contest of this type and is... - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Mosaic Harmony Celebrates 16th Season and Names 2009-2010 Advisory Board
The choir elected its 2009-2010 Advisory Board members this past April and outgoing Advisory Board President Roxane Hughes, who has been with the choir for 8 seasons, was thrilled to make the announcement of the incoming board members, whose terms began officially on July 1. - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents “Crucibles of Leadership” Sponsored by Accenture
Cincinnati NSHMBA to Host Executive Perspective. - July 10, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Announcing the 2009 Brangus Summit
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that the 2009 Annual IBBA Summit will be hosted in Oklahoma City, OK, September 23-25, 2009. The 3-day educational event is held in conjunction with the IBBA fall governance meetings, and provides breeders the opportunity... - July 10, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Experts Connection “Twitter for Executives” July Session Tells C-Level Execs How to Harness Microblogging
Author of “Twitter Power” Shares Secrets of How to Use Twitter to Create a Following to Build Sales and Promote Personal Brand Awareness. - July 09, 2009 - NETSHARE
Delta Force Paintball Purchase 007 Casino Royale Scud Missile for Their Paintballers
Delta Force Paintball recently purchased a scud missile from the latest set of 007 Casino Royale for their paintballer's. Find out why and the reaction so far. - July 09, 2009 - Delta Force Paintball
NAFA Launches 2009 Membership Drive
NAFA Fleet Management Association thrives on the support of its membership. From now through November 30, 2009, the 2009 Membership Drive will seek to bring more fleet managers into the fold to make the Association even stronger. - July 09, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Remodels for an Aging Population
NARI remodelers help homeowners plan for multi-generational living. - July 08, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Broadcasters Association Finalizes Organizational Structure
The Digital Broadcasters Association (DBA) has finalized the organizational structure of the association. This structure governs how the organization is set up and managed, and will determine the long-term stability of the trade group. Those involved with the Digital Broadcasters Association will... - July 07, 2009 - Digital Broadcasters Association
The Cure for the Summertime Blues: 4th Annual Simi Valley Blues Festival
Free concert announces upcoming charity fundraiser. - July 06, 2009 - Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley
Paul Revere Toastmasters Club Elect Officers
Paul Revere Toastmasters Club has elected officers for fiscal year 2009 President - Catherine Foster; Sergeant at Arms - Roger Trahan; Vice President Membership – Joellyn Schwerdlin; Vice President Education – Marie Oslebo; Vice President Public Relations – Mary Ellen Lepore; Treasurer – Deb Larsen. - July 05, 2009 - Paul Revere Toastmasters Club
BBB Warns of Profiteers Selling Celebrity Memorabilia
Enterprising individuals seek to capitalize on recent celebrity deaths by selling memorabilia and commemorative items at premium prices. Most memorabilia and commemorative items being sold are only sentimental. The true value of collectibles is dependent on the rarity of the item, and mass-produced commemorative items are not likely to appreciate in value. - July 04, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Permitting for Boston Independence Day Tea Party Goes Down to the Wire
Permit for Parkman Bandstand was finally approved on Wednesday July 1st after application had been on file since May 29th. Sponsors of the Boston Independence Day Tea Party say they intended to hold the rallies in support of the Constitution and individual rights without the permit if necessary. - July 03, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Announcing New Earlier Start Time for Superwomen Boot Camp
Val Fujii is a Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor. He is proud to announce a new earlier start time and free trial for Superwomen Boot Camp. - July 02, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Transnational Referral Certification Class
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will host a Transnational Referral Certification class on Wednesday, July 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RRAR, located... - July 02, 2009 - RRAR
Downtown Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Downtown Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). - July 01, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
The Data Center Professionals Network Launches Data Center Chat - Interact in Real Time with Leading Industry Professionals
A leading network that connects the data center industry has recently launched Data Center Chat, the ability to interact in real-time with other leading industry professionals worldwide. - July 01, 2009 - Data Center Professionals Network
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Membership Surpasses 3,100 Designees
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) welcomes the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examination period. - July 01, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
Colorado Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs) Provide the Inn-Side Travel Scoop with Newly Released 2009 State Directory and Blog
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado has just announced the full-color 2009 State Guide which includes over 80 B&B member inns throughout Colorado, a statewide map, easy amenities grid, scenic byways map and detailed information on each property including rates, website addresses and guest policies. Colorado offers everything you could possibly imagine in a holiday trip - arts, culture, music, outdoor markets, and historic sites, just to name a few. They have a B&B for you. - June 30, 2009 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado