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Morton Grove Action Party Declines Invitation to Candidates’ Forum
The Morton Grove Action Party, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, declines an invitation from the Morton Grove Public Library to attend a candidates' forum, based on numerous inconsistencies, some of which were found in the library's own board meeting minutes. - March 28, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
ASWA Board Announces the Reactivation of the Tucson Chapter
The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is proud to announce the reactivation of the ASWA Tucson Chapter #58. This special call was made by ASWA’s National President, Barbara W. Covington, on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009. ASWA is a professional non-profit organization whose mission is... - March 27, 2009 - American Society of Women Accountants
Last Chance to Reserve Exhibit Space at NAFA's 2009 Institute & Expo
Time is running out for companies who wish to exhibit at NAFA's 2009 Institute & Expo in New Orleans this April. The expo floor is nearly sold out for the event, which opens one month from today. - March 27, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Gulf Coast Venture Forum Monthly Meeting Set for April 9, 2009
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) has scheduled its next monthly membership meeting for Thursday, April 9, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Tiburon Golf Club Room, 2610 Tiburon Drive in Naples. This month’s meeting will feature two presenting companies, one from the medical industry and the... - March 27, 2009 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Tri-Valley Business Council Launches Online Network to Help Local Entrepreneurs
Innovator’s Award nominations now open to Tri-Valley entrepreneurs to win recognition and prizes including attendance at a Keiretsu Forum investor meeting. - March 27, 2009 - Tri-Valley Innovation Network
Wilberforce University is a Top Priority for Baltimore Alumni
The Greater Baltimore Chapter, Wilberforce University Alumni Association is joining in with other Alumni across the nation to move swiftly to aid Wilberforce University. On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the 12th Annual Green and Gold Scholarship Breakfast will be held at the Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. - March 26, 2009 - Wilberforce-GBC
From Man Caves to Mudrooms: Making Every Square Foot Count
Upsizing to a bigger home might be out of reach for a majority of homeowners in this depressed housing market, so many are opting to stay put and maximize their existing spaces through remodels, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). A recent American Institute of... - March 26, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Launched to Empower Hispanic Entrepreneurs
Juan Pablo Giometti, president and CEO of NHEO, Inc., has announced the launch of National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (www.nheo.org), a nonprofit organization created to empower Hispanic entrepreneurs who are underrepresented in America. As the premier business organization serving... - March 26, 2009 - National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization
High-Potential Tip: Wow the Boss
A solid work history is more likely to put candidates on the high-potential advancement track if they impress their superiors as well, according to a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study. The study found that when it comes to identifying “hi-po” candidates, 86% of... - March 25, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
NAFA's Green Fleet Ride-and-Drive Lets You Drive the Future
One of the most popular events at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo returns to give fleet managers the opportunity to test drive alternative-fueled vehicles for themselves. - March 25, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Certified Barbeque Judging Class to be Held in Norwalk, CT
Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judging Class offered in Norwalk, CT. - March 23, 2009 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Pets Face Hard Times During Recession: Shelter Seeks ‘Forever’ Homes for Abandoned Animals
Have you ever thought about what happens to the pets of people dealing with foreclosure? Many animal companions in North Carolina and across the country are facing abandonment or worse. The Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill pet sanctuary, is housing and seeking permanent homes for over 150 rescued cats. The number or rescued pets has spiked sharply in recent months during the economic decline. - March 22, 2009 - The Goathouse Refuge
Survey Reveals Lack of Confidence in UK Property System (91% Would Use a "Buyers’ Agent")
A recent survey commissioned by the Association of Property Finders and Buyers Agents (APFBA) highlights a requirement for more clarity in the role of UK estate agents when dealing with both sellers and buyers to avoid conflicts of interest. It also suggests that the need for buyers to be represented properly has never been so apparent if confidence is to be restored. - March 22, 2009 - APFBA
Gentle Path Press Helping Sex Addicts Find Help
More and more sex addicts are finding help in an unusual place: in a box. Dr. Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., who has long been considered the world's preeminent source of information and research in the field of sex addiction (in fact, he even coined the term) has developed a tool called the Recovery Start Kit to walk sex addicts down the path to recovery. - March 22, 2009 - Gentle Path Press
Activists Return to Darfur Despite Danger
For 10 consecutive days, Stop Genocide Now’s I-ACT program (interactive-activism) will connect you with the faces and lives of Darfur refugees who escaped genocide in their homeland. Watch live videos from the field team, read journal entries and add your comments, take action daily and change the way the world responds to genocide. - March 22, 2009 - Stop Genocide Now
Teamwork and Practice Wins the Prize
Four MBA students from the University of Washington Foster School of Business win International ACG Cup trophy and CAD$10,000.00 prize. The Foster School of Business team competed Saturday, March 14, in Vancouver, British Columbia in the international finals of the Association for Corporate Growth... - March 21, 2009 - ACG Seattle
Morton Grove Election Topics
In the weeks leading up to the April 7, 2009 Municipal Election in Morton Grove, two major issues affecting all residents have been raised in campaign literature being distributed by the Caucus Party concerning Off-Track Betting (OTB) and Caucus’ affiliations with national political parties. - March 21, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
The National Association of Professional Organizers San Diego Chapter Gives Back to Local Community Library
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - San Diego chapter is pleased to announce a day of community outreach at the Mission Valley Library located at 2313 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108. NAPO - San Diego volunteers will be showcasing their organizing talents by working... - March 21, 2009 - NAPO San Diego
NPSA Resale Expo Offers Early Bird Discounts
The NPSA is offering an early bird discount to those who register for the Resale Expo before March 29, 2009. - March 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
California Sports Hall of Fame Induction, 2009
When: Induction Dinner will take place on March 22nd, 2009 at 5pm Where: Pacific Palms Resort, One Industry Hills Pkwy, Industry, CA 91744 Who: The California Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) 2009 class includes sports legends: Rosey Grier, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Steve Garvey, Jim Murray, Nike Powell and Karch Kiraly. - March 20, 2009 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
Colorado Bioscience Association Teams with Twenty-Six National & State Partners to Launch the ‘We Work for Health’ Initiative in Colorado
The Colorado BioScience Association is partnering with twenty-six national and state entities to announce the ‘We Work For Health’ initiative in Colorado. The launch event – Saving Lives, Creating Jobs -- occurs today at University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is the special guest speaker. - March 20, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Girl Gamers of DSO Clan Showcase High-Tech Electronics at EHX
Female Gamers Dominated at EH's Virtual Home Theater Gaming Area - March 19, 2009 - DSO Gaming Clan LLC
A Changing of the Guard at NAFA
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the election results for 2009. - March 19, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
AIA Michigan and PCIA Team Up to Help Design Firms
New benefit helps firms meet insurance needs and lower costs. - March 19, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
LatPro Hosts April 16 New York City Career Fair for Multicultural Job Seekers
The third installment of LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Metropolitan Pavilion. - March 18, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
IDOT Indicates New Dempster Street Improvements for Morton Grove
Current Morton Grove Village Trustee and Action Party Mayoral Candidate, Daniel J. Staackmann, was pleased to see a posting on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website that defined two programs that will benefit the Village of Morton Grove. “I like to monitor this site for... - March 18, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Georgia High School Seniors Honored by Athletes for a Better World
Finalists Announced for Annual Vincent J. Dooley Scholarship. - March 18, 2009 - Athletes for a Better World
i4cp Launches the Productivity Confidence Index
New Benchmark Tracks Productivity Expectations on a Continuing Basis - March 16, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
BBB Explains Stimulus Package Benefits for Small-Business Owners
Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina is offering a summary of benefits that may be available to small-business owners as a result of the recent passing of $787 billion economic stimulus plan. - March 15, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
NAFA's Expo Hall is Expanding Every Week
Despite a tough economy, NAFA's Institute & Expo is proving a must event for exhibitors seeking to reach fleet managers. - March 15, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
TCREW Gathers Professional Apparel for Dress for Success
Conni Tucker, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among women commercial real estate professionals in the Triangle, has announced that its members donated professional apparel to Dress for... - March 15, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
NAFA Announces Judges for 2nd Annual Green Fleet Awards
NAFA has lined up an impressive array of judges for the association's second annual Green Fleet Awards, which will be awarded on April 27, 2009 in New Orleans. - March 14, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Morton Grove Action Party Issues Early Voting Reminder
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove Village residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 16, 2009. Early voting will run through April 2. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina... - March 14, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Gospelville.com Brings Gospel Music and Ministry Together in a New Social Network Just for Christians
The Gospel Music Industry has a new online community called Gospelville.com. Gospelville founder Charles West has teamed up with Advice Interactive Group to launch the new Gospelville Community designed to unite believers, churches, religious groups and entertainers from all denominations. - March 13, 2009 - Gospelville.com
RENA Networks Launches Today to Help Businesses Build Networks, Enhance Social Capital and Generate Productive Referrals
New company helps businesses and sales people build powerful referral networks - March 12, 2009 - RENA Networks
Nine Leading Biomass Companies Form Biomass Thermal Energy Council
A group of nine leading biomass companies has formed the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the use of biomass for heat and other thermal energy applications. The founding members of BTEC include biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers and... - March 12, 2009 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
NPSA Resale Expo Tackles Economic Issues
Portable storage industry players will gather in Santa Barbara this May to discuss how the economy is impacting portable storage – and what to do about it. - March 12, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Jersey Shore Relay is Now runAPalooza!
New for 2009, Asbury Park Half Marathon event on April 18, 2009, is added to marathon-distance relay and walk to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey and the Children’s Tumor Foundation. - March 11, 2009 - Jersey Shore Running Club
Gospelville.com Announces the New Gospel Online Community
If you are a Christian and a believer of Christ, then Gospelville is the place to be. - March 10, 2009 - Gospelville.com
Celebrities and Billionaires Spotted on Social Networking Website WhyteGold.com
WhyteGold.com -- A network that promises its users absolute privacy and endeavors to connect the worlds most influential individuals has just been launched by university graduates in London. - March 10, 2009 - The WhyteGold Network
Eccentric Club 'Friday the 13th' Dinner in Mayfair
After a few decades of giving it a miss, the Eccentric Club members are gathering on 13th of March at 13 minutes past 7 for their traditional ceremonial “Friday the 13th” Dinner. - March 09, 2009 - The Eccentric Club (UK)
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts Campaign Rally & Fundraising Event
Due to the overwhelming response of a “Meet the Candidates” event sponsored by the Morton Grove Action Party that took place on February 22, a second afternoon has been set aside for residents to have some fun, meet the candidates, and talk about the future of Morton Grove. Close to one... - March 09, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
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
Astronaut to Present Card Flown in Space
NASA Astronaut, Gregory Johnson, former Pilot of STS-123 Endeavour (March 11-26, 2008) will be attending the upcoming 2009 Spring North American Bridge Championships (NABC) in Houston,, former Pilot of STS-123 Endeavour (March 11-26, 2008) will be attending the upcoming 2009 Spring North American... - March 08, 2009 - American Contract Bridge League
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) Names 2009 Committee Chairs
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.trianglecrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among women commercial real estate professionals in the Triangle market, has announced its 2009 Committee Chairs. The selected committee chairs will be... - March 08, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
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