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Boston Charitable Irish Society’s Silver Key to be Awarded to Thomas P. O'Neill Iii, Maureen and John Connolly, and Neil Hurley
Annual Awards Reception Thursday, October 30 at Massachusetts Historical Society. - October 16, 2008 - Charitable Irish Society
The 2008 BioWest Conference and Expo Announces National Speaker Lineup, New Job Fair and Popular Venture Showcase Competition
General registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Region’s Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, BioWest 2008. More than 700 participants are expected at this year’s event, November 13-14, at the Grand Hyatt in Denver. Noted author of The Art of the Start & business innovation expert Guy Kawasaki leads a prominent lineup of national presenters for BioWest 2008. - October 16, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
NSGCD Honors Volunteers at National Conference Over 120 Chronic Disorganization Professionals Gathered in September
The National Study Group On Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) honored members for their service to the organizing industry at its Fall Conference, “Gateway to New Frontiers,” in St. Louis, Missouri in September. Over 120 professional organizers and related professionals from around the... - October 16, 2008 - National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization
Prospective Bankers Undeterred by Wall Street Crisis
Despite the ongoing financial crisis, investment-banking jobs remain highly sought after by undergraduate students. - October 15, 2008 - Wall Street Oasis
Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2008 Venture Showcase Competition
New therapeutic small molecule drugs; devices made of unique materials; a highly-sensitive biosensor; advanced DNA immunotherapies; high-protein, low-cost fish food; and, new materials for use in perio-plastic surgical procedures comprise the six finalists in this year’s BioWest Venture Showcase competition. The finalists were selected from a group of 22and will be presenting at the BioWest Venture Showcase on November 13 at the Grand Hyatt-Denver, 1750 Welton. - October 15, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
NPSA Hosts Cash Money Machine at Vegas Conference
As the turmoil on Wall Street continues, the National Portable Storage Association is offering conference attendees a sure way to collect some quick cash. - October 14, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
The Jubilee Symphony Orchestra is Delighted to Announce the Appointment of Stephen P Brown to the Orchestra’s Recently Created Position of Artistic Director
Known for thrilling performances and a wide variety of musical styles, Mr. Brown will conduct the orchestra for most of its performances in New York City. Reviving, establishing and growing musical disciplines have provided Stephen P Brown with unique qualifications that are beginning to be... - October 12, 2008 - Jubilee Missions
Historic Attendance for Association Meeting
Over 700 persons attended a networking event for construction trade subcontractors to meet with Chicago area general contractors. - October 12, 2008 - ASA Chicago
U.S. Veteran Founded Web Site Gets Ready for Veterans Day 2008
The largest Web site reuniting U.S. veterans - encourages the community to come together this Veterans Day in support and honor of veterans and military personnel nationwide. - October 11, 2008 - VetFriends.com
TechBiz Connection Forum to Deliver Best Practices Advice on Pay-per-Click Advertising and Search Engine Optimization
TechBiz Connection (TBC) will host a distinguished panel of highly regarded search engine optimization experts who will present the best practices of pay-per-click advertising and reaching top search engine ranking at its monthly forum on Wednesday, October 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace in... - October 09, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
The Nationwide Veterans Day Parade Directory & Veterans Day Online Forum
In honor and support of U.S. veterans, VetFriends.com has created an online Veterans Day parade/events directory along with a Veterans Day online forum free for all visitors to view and submit information to. - October 09, 2008 - VetFriends.com
BBB of Eastern NC Hosts Fifth Annual Golf Tournament October 13
On Monday, October 13, BBB of Eastern NC will host its fifth annual BBB Golf Tournament. Held at Devil’s Ridge Golf Course in Holly Springs, registration begins at 9 a.m., with the tournament starting at 10 a.m. - October 09, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
European Seal of e-Excellence Applications Open
Applications for the European Seal of e-Excellence 2009 (http://www.seal-of-excellence.org/) are now open to award ICT and digital media companies worldwide. The European Seal of e-Excellence is widely known for promoting ICT digital companies with an excellent track record in the marketing of... - October 08, 2008 - European Multimedia Forum
SCIPP International Offering Signed Books by Security Expert Winn Schwartau Free to Public
Non-Profit Security Awareness Organization Offering Free Autographed Books Along with Other Free Materials to Public in Support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. - October 07, 2008 - SCIPP International
Local Brisbane Volunteers to be Recognized at Women’s Group Luncheon
Soroptimist International Brisbane City, a women's service group, is holding a luncheon timed to coincide with United Nations Day to thank volunteers in its community. Richard Cowley is guest speaker on the theme of Peace. Ticket purchases welcome. - October 07, 2008 - Soroptimist International Brisbane City
American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Pediatric Care Online™
Point-of-Care Information Solution for Pediatricians Available via PDA, Web, and Wireless Powered by the Unbound ™ Platform. - October 06, 2008 - American Academy of Pediatrics
The Makeup Show Producer, The Powder Group Celebrates Five Year Anniversary with the Launch of The Artist Summit
A 2-day educational summit for the professional makeup artist community, featuring seminars, panel forums and hands-on workshops from top makeup artists. And introducing The Summit Shop-a unique pro-retail experience with free admission to pro makeup artists and consumers alike. - October 05, 2008 - The Makeup Show
Livermore Chamber of Commerce Search Engine Optimizes New Web Site
The Livermore Chamber of Commerce launched a new Web site which has drawn significantly increased traffic as well as praise from top advertising executives. - October 05, 2008 - Livermore Chamber of Commerce
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Scores Major Supporter - Fox Sports En Espanol Supports Kicks for Kids
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club (www.HermosaBeachSoccerClub.com) today announced that Fox Sports en Espanol, Fox Sports’ Spanish language division, has committed its support to HBSC’s Kicks for Kids Program. HBSC launched in September Kicks for Kids, a used soccer equipment collection... - October 05, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Kingsport Office of Small Business Seeking Entries for Annual 2008 KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards. This year there are five areas of competition: one award for Young Entrepreneur (under age 40), one for New Business (in operation for at least 12... - October 05, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NAFA Seeks Bids for International Fleet Management Seminar
NAFA Fleet Management Association is looking for companies to partner with to help present their fleet educational seminars beyond the United States and Canada and into new parts of the world. - October 05, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
ROBOHEADS Are Coming to MAC @ MAM
On October 16, AIGA Miami kicks off its 2008-2009 season in true techie form with R O B O H E A D S. This conceptual launch event will introduce the organization's new board members to the community and start the buzz for an exciting winter season. It is a chance for the new board and guests to show some of their personality and ingenuity by designing and building their own robot head, which they'll don at the launch party. The event will feature music, food and drinks, all in a great venue. - October 03, 2008 - AIGA Miami
Livermore Valley Film Commission Succeeds in Bringing Productions to Area
The Livermore Valley Film Commission, formed three years ago to promote filming in Livermore, California, has added Pleasanton and Dublin, California to its scope to foster economic development. - October 02, 2008 - Livermore Chamber of Commerce
Genetic Performance Solutions Launches Online Registry Service
Genetic Performance Solution, LLC (GPS) is excited to announce that the new online registry service of the Braunvieh Association of America (BAA) is being provided and maintained by GPS. The GPS advanced real time registry program will allow the Braunvieh Association members to do their own... - October 01, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
NPSA Conference Offers Networking Opps on Vegas Strip
The National Portable Storage Association's 6th Annual Conference & Exposition is chock full of professional networking opportunities 24/7. - September 28, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
College Alert Center™ Announces New Service
Child Alert Center establishes new division as a safety net for missing college students. - September 28, 2008 - College Alert Center
Timothy J. Cartwright Elected and Installed to Economic Development Council of Collier County Board of Directors
Timothy J. Cartwright, Managing Director of 5th Avenue Advisors and Compass Advisory Group, has been elected to the Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC) board of directors. Cartwright says, “I look forward to the opportunity to serve the community over the next year." - September 27, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Business Club of the Triangle Donates Golf Tournament Proceeds to Statewide Nonprofit
Communities In Schools of NC chosen to receive raffle proceeds from annual golf tournament. - September 27, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NAFA Introduces FLEETSolutions, the Association’s New Official Publication
NAFA has changed the name of its official publication from Fleet Executive to FLEETSolutions and rebranded the magazine as an educational tool for fleet professionals. - September 27, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Livermore Chamber of Commerce to Publish Updated Membership Directory
Sales for the 2009 chamber membership and community guide being produced for the Livermore Chamber of Commerce are underway. The updated guide will be published and distributed in the spring of 2009. - September 27, 2008 - Livermore Chamber of Commerce
NAFA Remains on the Forefront of Fleet Education
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents a new advanced course for fleet professionals October 17-19 in New Orleans. - September 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Diversity Programs Now Essential in Corporations
Study Shows that Most Companies Either Have or Will Expand Diversity Strategies Thanks to Globalization. - September 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Avon and MTV Executives Honored by Women’s Venture Fund
Leslie Leventman, EVP of MTV Networks and Kim Azzarelli, VP, Corporate Secretary, Avon Products, to be honored by Women’s Venture Fund. The two honorees will be feted at Women’s Venture Fund’s “Defining Moments” Gala on September 23 at Capitale in New York. Bonnie... - September 24, 2008 - Women's Venture Fund
Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp and CEA Technologies, Inc., Promote the State’s Bioscience Industry AdvaMed MedTech Conference
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation and CEA Technologies, Inc. are joining forces to promote the State’s burgeoning bioscience industry at the AdvaMed 2008 MedTech Conference in Washington, D.C., September 21-24. Participation in this premier event for medical device manufacturers will showcase Colorado’s CEA Technologies, Inc., a leader in the contract design and manufacture of disposable and reusable electromechanical devices. - September 22, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Working from Home? IVAA Offers 3rd Online Summit to Make It a Reality
IVAA will host their third annual online conference entitled, "Building Success through Education!" This 12-hour event (8:00 am to 8:00 pm EDT) is specifically designed for home-based business professionals who work virtually. This webinar is open to the public. - September 21, 2008 - International Virtual Assistants Association
Starbucks Marketing Mastermind Offers Insights at NPSA Conference
John Moore, the marketing genius that helped grow Starbucks and Whole Foods, is speaking at the NPSA's 6th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. - September 21, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces College Preparation Seminar
Third Annual ‘Education for Success’ Helps Cincinnati Hispanic High School Students Prepare for College. - September 21, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Murders, Mysteries, Rituals and Spirits at Historic Hotels of the Rockies
Bewitching celebrations and murder mysteries at Historic Hotels of the Rockies. - September 20, 2008 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
A New Beginning Represents a New Destination for Downtown Kingsport Local Art Gallery
As a result of attending the seminar in Kingsport offered by nationally known retail specialist, Jon Schallert of The Schallert Group, Patti Lawrence, owner of The Gallery of Local Artists in downtown Kingsport, convinced the City of Kingsport’s Public Art Program to help her make her retail store a destination. - September 20, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Colorectal Cancer Patient to Hike a 160 Mile Long Stretch of the Appalachian Trail
Colorectal Cancer Patient to Hike a 160 Mile Long Stretch of the Appalachian Trail in support of the Colon Cancer Alliance. - September 20, 2008 - Colon Cancer Alliance
International Players Tour Selects PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, FL for 2009 Inaugural Major Championship
IPT Members and Guests will compete on the famous Pete Dye Course at PGA Village for season kickoff event on January 24-25, 2009 - September 20, 2008 - International Players Tour
Choosing Storage Options
NARI remodelers help homeowners find some much-needed storage space. - September 20, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
2008 Naval Enlisted Reserve Association Service to the Reservist Award
The Naval Enlisted Reserve Association's annual Service to the Reservist Award Winner. - September 20, 2008 - Naval Enlisted Reserve Association
Two More Concerts in the 2008 White Park Concert Series Brings Hot Cars & Hot Sounds to Downtown Riverside
Free community event in Downtown Riverside featuring the Cadillac Cats and recording artist JD Priest live at White Park. - September 19, 2008 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
KOSBE Web Site for Small Business Owners Updated to Include B2B and Minority Business e-Directories
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has substantially enhanced its web site to include a custom illustrated profile avatar named ‘Melissa’, Business to Business e-Directory, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Online Directory, Listing of Help... - September 19, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Honor Society Donates $2,500 to University of Iowa Scholarship Fund
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) made a $2,500 donation to The University of Iowa’s scholarship fund. The donation is part of the Inspire Integrity Awards, an NSCS faculty award to professors who instill integrity in their students. Iowa professor Linda Bolton received the... - September 18, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Corporate America Votes: McCain Better for Business
As presidential race heats up, employees are feeling political pressure at work. - September 17, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Online Club LaBourse Holiday Weeks
Club LaBourse Rolls Out Holiday Weeks Online Trial. - September 17, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Libel Tourism or Libel Terrorism
Libel Tourism or Libel Terrorism: A Problem and Tentative Solutions in the Wake of the Ehrenfeld Case. This Thursday September 18, Daniel J. Kornstein counsel to Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld to co present Cle course at The Institute of American and Talmudic Law (IAT Law). Super Lawyer Daniel J. Kornstein... - September 17, 2008 - The Institute of American & Talmudic Law
AAFR: Skyrocketing Senior Citizen Bankruptcies "A National Disgrace"
Bankruptcies among senior citizens are soaring, due largely to health-related issues. As a result, many seniors are being forced to spend the rest of their lives in poverty. AAFR, the American Association of Future Retirees, has branded the trend "a national disgrace" and called upon legislators to deal decisively with its root causes. - September 16, 2008 - American Association of Future Retirees