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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

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

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.

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-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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

New Kiwanis Online Club Celebrates Charter Mardi Gras Style

Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Online is an organization of men and women of all ages, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through volunteer community service. - February 10, 2009 - Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online

AIIP Conference Offers Full Slate of Entrepreneurial-Minded Speakers

The 23rd Annual AIIP conference, March 26-29, will offer a variety of speakers of interest to anyone who owns or runs a business. - February 10, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference

NAPO - San Diego Hosts Organizing Expo Featuring Local and National Product and Service Vendors

The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - San Diego chapter is pleased to announce its 2009 Organizing Expo. The NAPO - San Diego sponsored event will take place March 13, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla. Attendance is open... - February 08, 2009 - NAPO San Diego

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