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Morton Grove Action Party Updates Election Headquarters Hours of Operation
The Morton Grove Action Party encourages residents in the Village to visit its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, Illinois. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates running for the April 7, 2009 municipal election; pick up some detailed information on issues... - March 08, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
EDSPA Announces New Board Members
The Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association is pleased to announce that two new members have been added to its Board of Directors. Mario Caballero, who is the Executive Director of Extraordinary Conceptions, will represent both the surrogacy and egg donation owners by holding the... - March 07, 2009 - EDSPA
DVD Association is Now the International Digital Media Alliance
20 Yr-Old Non-profit DVDA Continues Traditions while Expanding Mission and Scope as IDMA. - March 07, 2009 - International Digital Media Alliance
Experts Connection Shows Executives How to Harness LinkedIn and Facebook for Professional Networking
Author and Career Expert Jason Alba to Share Strategies for Increasing Online Brand Exposure and Visibility with Recruiters and Hiring Managers. - March 07, 2009 - NETSHARE
Hagerstown Businessman Paul Ritchie Nominated for TIME Magazine 2009 Dealer of the Year Award
Paul Ritchie, president of Hagerstown Honda has been nominated for the TIME Magazine Dealer of the Year award, in recognition of more than 30 years of service to the industry, the business community, and local civic organizations. - March 06, 2009 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) Debuts Certified Green Broker Education Course
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night. - March 05, 2009 - Commercial Brokers Association
School Districts and State Departments of Education Share SIF Implementation Successes
The District Administration, The Magazine of School District Management, recently published two articles celebrating the successes of several school districts and state departments of education in their implementations of the SIF Specifications. - March 05, 2009 - SIF Association
Business Thriving Despite Recession; Workshops on Starting Private Duty Home Care Agency
For anyone interested in starting a business with tremendous growth potential, on March 9 in Sacramento and March 12 in Buena Park, the California Association for Healthcare Services at Home (CAHSAH) is sponsoring two seminars entitled “Private Duty from the Ground Up: Beginning Level Industry Experience.” - March 05, 2009 - Home Care Spectrum Group
BBB Warns of Tax Schemes
The Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams during the 2009 tax season. - March 04, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Think Big with Bonus Rooms
NARI remodelers help homeowners transform their extra spaces into enjoyable, multi-purpose living areas. - March 04, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
National Women’s in Network Announces Third Annual "Matrix"
Event Features Educational Workshops for Professional and Personal Development, Co-ed Networking, Dining and “Winning Connection” Book Signing by NWIN President, Laura Moritz, and co-author and Life Coach, Sheila Pearl. - March 02, 2009 - Prosper Communications
Corporate Productivity Predicted to Rise in Down Economy
Study: Companies expect their workforces to be more productive. - March 02, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Holi Festival Slated to Bring Some Much Needed Cheer Around the Globe in This Gloomy Economic Climate
"With the economic reality of today, it’s nice to be able to celebrate a festival without having to spend a lot of money!” - March 01, 2009 - DesiMamma.NING.com
Historic Hotels of the Rockies Cater to Groups in Unique Ways
To assist party and meeting planners in making the right selection, the Historic Hotels of the Rockies website, historic-hotels.com, now provides details on what each member property has to offer. - February 27, 2009 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
Himalayan Institute Introduces World's First Ecologically Sound Neti Pot
The Himalayan Institute, original importers of neti pots to the U.S. market, has introduced the world's first ecologically sound neti pot manufactured completely out of bioplastic. The Neti-Wash Eco Neti Pot is a part of the Himalayan Institute's mission to provide products and services for a healthy mind, body and spirit with a minimum of impact on the earth. - February 27, 2009 - Himalayan Institute
The Brain Injury Association of Connecticut Announces Concussion Awareness is the March 2009 Brain Injury Awareness Theme
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. BIAC is a NFP organization that supports brain injury survivors and their families while increasing community understanding of brain injury and its prevention. This is accomplished through a variety of programs and services provided free of charge. - February 27, 2009 - Brain Injury Association of Connecticut
NPSA Partners with BuyerZone
The National Portable Storage Association partners with BuyerZone to offer its members preferred pricing on lead generation services. - February 27, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
San Diego American Marketing Association Presents 11th Annual AMA Cause Conference
Conference designed to help nonprofits survive and thrive with effective corporate and community partnerships during difficult economic times - February 26, 2009 - San Diego American Marketing Assoc.
Unemployed May Recover 401k Losses from Their Employer
Research reveals a hidden “loophole” in government regulations that may allow (un)employed workers to recover financial losses in 401K plans from their (ex)employers. - February 26, 2009 - Foundation for Financial Freedom
Hiring a Professional Remodeler Saves Money, Time and Aggravation
Although Americans are tightening their belts during these tough economic times, savvy homeowners know that remodeling projects are a wise investment for the future. Many also recognize that it’s smart to hire a pro instead of undertaking a major do-it-yourself project themselves, according... - February 25, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
What Recession? Tell That to Over 2000 Business Women on BWU
With a global financial crisis, weak exchange rates and an economic melt down, it’s a nervous time for small businesses. As businesswomen across the world are anxiously reviewing their businesses, another group of women have discovered a new way to save money and make their businesses more efficient. Business Women Unite members are pulling together and uniting against the economic down turn, by supporting each others businesses and using their skills set and experiences to help each other out. - February 24, 2009 - Business Women Unite
Doing Good One Search or One Purchase at a Time
What if even a fraction of the $140 billion generated by search engine advertisers* and online shopping was directed towards the prevention of child abuse. That is the concept behind GoodSearch.com a new search engine powered by Yahoo! GoodSearch donates 50% of its revenue, approximately a penny... - February 24, 2009 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Recession Cafe Opens Its Doors for Discussion
From today, a new online destination for anyone affected by the current recession opens its doors for topical discussion on themes like redundancy, debt, house prices, economics, job hunting and other credit crunch related issues. - February 22, 2009 - Recession cafe
Recession-Proof Remodel: the Wine Room
NARI remodelers find homeowners requesting wine rooms so they can enjoy their favorite vintages at home. - February 22, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) Announces 2009 Board of Directors
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.trianglecrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced its 2009 board of directors. The selected officers will be responsible for... - February 22, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
EDSPA Comments on Octuplet Birth
Published research confirms that these guidelines set out by ASRM and SART have led to a marked reduction in the number of high order multiple births. - February 21, 2009 - EDSPA
Morton Grove Action Party Unveils Proposed "Code of Ethics"
The Action Party of Morton Grove believes that the citizens and businesses of the Village of Morton Grove are entitled to honest, ethical, transparent, and accountable local government. The effective functioning of a democratic government requires that elected and appointed public officials comply... - February 20, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
NPSA Partners with Revelation Media
The National Portable Storage Association partners with Revelation Media Networks to offer preferred pricing on marketing, PR and web services. - February 20, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
AIGA Parallels: Pull+Ink
On Feb. 19, AIGA Miami presents “Pull+Ink,” the latest installment in the Parallels series. Each event in the series explores how one profession relates to and interacts with design. For “Pull+Ink,” three top screen-printers will discuss their art and perform a live demonstration before engaging the audience in a roundtable discussion. - February 19, 2009 - AIGA Miami
IBBA Makes an Impact at the Southern Section Animal Science Conference
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to announce the success of its recent participation in the Southern Section Animal Science Conference. The IBBA continues to aggressively establish contact with members of the educational extension system in an effort to both introduce... - February 19, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Economic Stimulus Provides Funding for Fleets
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which includes a significant amount of funds for fleets, will be of interest to fleet managers. - February 19, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Members Donate Resusci Anne CPR Training Mannequins to Seven Area EMS Crews
Emergency services workers at seven locations throughout Central Maryland will be able to expand their community CPR education programs with the donation of new adult training mannequins and AED simulators by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and two area auto dealerships. On... - February 19, 2009 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Certified Professional Organizing Experts Launch Productivity and Efficiency Consulting Firm, Hansen Bolane Consulting, Inc. to Optimize Businesses Resources
Dhawn Hansen, CPO ® and Brita Bolane, CPO ® launched a new productivity and efficiency consulting firm. Hansen Bolane Consulting, Inc. will provide a team of highly skilled business efficiency experts, focused on increasing productivity, optimizing resources and regaining control of your... - February 19, 2009 - Hansen Bolane Consulting
Football Coach and Inspiration for Remember the Titans Movie to Speak at Business Club Meeting
Herman Boone to be featured speaker at BCA Triangle breakfast on February 20. - February 18, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Online Resources, Like GirlfriendCircles.com, Are Introducing Bay Area Women to Potential Friends
Most women have a desire to expand their circle of friends but don't know where to meet potential girlfriends or how to foster those relationships. Life Coach and Founder of GirlFriendCircles.com provides three steps to help women identify the friends they need and how to pursue building those new relationships using online tools to develop offline friendships. - February 17, 2009 - GirlFriendCircles, LLC
i4cp Doubles Attendance at Upcoming 37th Annual Member Conference
Traditional gathering in St. Petersburg, FL, features top human capital thought leaders and senior executives from some of the world’s leading organizations. - February 17, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
New Directors Appointed to the Board of the Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP), a non-profit organization established in 2007 to further the legal document assistant (LDA) and paralegal professions, has announced the appointment of two new Directors. Cara Gould has been appointed to the position of Secretary, and... - February 16, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Marketing Financial Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider
Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Marketing Financial as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 15, 2009 - Advisor Nation
Berkeley Junior Wins $5,000 Study Abroad Scholarship
UC Berkeley student Andrew Adelman applied for the scholarship given by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He is spending the spring semester in Amman. - February 14, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Shipping Containers Highlighted in NY Time Story
The National Portable Storage Association’s work to raise awareness of the industry is paying dividends with coverage in the New York Times. - February 14, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NAFA's CAFM Program Approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs
NAFA's CAFM program has been approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs offering members of the military the opportunity to gain the fleet industry's highest certification. - February 14, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
LatPro to Host Chicago Diversity Job Fair Event on March 19
The second installment of LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Lakeview Terrace at Chicago’s Navy Pier. - February 13, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
FIU Professor is Runner-up for Inspire Integrity Awards
Florida International University Faculty Fellow John Bailly will receive a $1,000 stipend and a $1,000 donation to his university's scholarship fund. - February 13, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
UMD Professor Wins Inspire Integrity Awards
UMD Professor John Pease will receive a $3,000 stipend and $2,000 donation to the University of Maryland's scholarship fund. - February 13, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Local Business Women's Network Ignites Hope in Dismal Economic Crisis
Dinner With Friends Women’s Network offers creative marketing solutions and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - February 13, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network
Colorado BioScience Association and Four Area Economic Development Groups Tout Colorado’s Strengths to the Medical Device Industry at MD&M West in Anaheim
For three days, representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association -- along with four of the state’s economic development entities -- will be showcasing Colorado’s vast medical device sector at the 25th annual Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Expo. The... - February 12, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Web Site for Small Business Owners is a Resource to Help End Marketing Frustration and Attract More Great Clients Consistently
Marketing should not be such a struggle for small business owners and independent professionals. You can get great marketing results and attract more the of the clients you want. That's what the Marketing Action Club is all about helping you do. - February 12, 2009 - Marketing Action Club
Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Open House" at Election Headquarters
The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites all Morton Grove residents to an Open House at its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Come out to meet the Action Party candidates for the April 7, 2009 municipal... - February 12, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Risk Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider
Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Risk insurance as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 12, 2009 - Advisor Nation
Rihanna Assault Calls Attention to Violence Against Women
The recent arrest of R&B star Chris Brown, who reportedly assaulted and threatened singer Rihanna, has brought the issue of violence against women into the public spotlight again. "The sad reality is that domestic violence and dating violence happen every day, even among young teens, and the impact is both far-reaching and under-reported," said Gandy. - February 11, 2009 - National Organization for Women