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Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Applauds Member Sheehy Auto Store's $50,000 Donation to Susan B. Komen

The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) is congratulating its member Sheehy Auto Stores for the successful completion of the 2008 Sheehy 5000, which raised more than $50,000 for Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. The Sheehy 5000 challenged employees to sell 5000 vehicles in 55... - July 24, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

Social Networking Site for Young Actors Announces Toastmasters Youth Program

ChildrenInFilm.com, a social networking site for parents of child actors and industry professionals, is hosting a Toastmasters event designed to help young people perfect their public speaking skills. - July 23, 2008 - Children In Film

VAnetworking Presents Seminar on How Virtual Assistants Can Create a Profitable Niche in the Social Media Landscape

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Craig Cannings. - July 19, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association

Leading Career Coaching Firm Seeks Affiliates, Looks to Expand Business Nationwide

The Ginac Group, one of the nation’s most recognized career management businesses, announced today the launch of its new national affiliate program. The new program will provide third-party companies with a license to use their proprietary Career Development Framework. The Framework is a... - July 19, 2008 - The Ginac Group, Inc.

Ginac Group Announces Latest Addition to the Team

The Ginac Group proudly announced this week the most recent addition to their growing business. Monica Carson, a recent graduate of the National Society of Career Management’s career coaching program, has joined the Ginac Group as a Professional Career Architect (PCA) will be providing clients with career development services. - July 19, 2008 - The Ginac Group, Inc.

Colorado BioScience Association Launches New Pilot Externship Program, Connecting Jefferson County High School Science Teacher with Boulder's Array BioPharma

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced the debut of a new educational program this summer – an externship for a local high school science teacher at one of the area’s prominent biotechnology companies. Tamra Miaja, a Bear Creek High School biology teacher is the first teacher to take part in CBSA’s pilot externship program and has spent part of her summer at Array BioPharma, headquartered in Boulder. - July 17, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association

Sexual Bias and Glass Ceiling Issues Remain Intact in the 21st Century

i4cp study finds more than half of companies have faced sexual discrimination complaints; most choose to handle them in-house and quietly. - July 16, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)

Santa Clarita Rotary Club Installs Canyon Country Resident Doug Sutton as New President

Canyon Country resident Doug Sutton will be the 2008-2009 president of the Santa Clarita Rotary Club. The Club has many projects planned, including a joint project with the City of Santa Clarita to build a medical clinic in the Philippines. - July 16, 2008 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club

Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Joins LinkedIn Groups

The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club today announced that it has established itself as a LinkedIn Group within the social networking giant’s portal. - July 15, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club

World Model Association Opens New Agency Portal

The World Model Association, a public service organisation with registered headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, represents the international model sector, including more than 60,000 agencies and 500,000 professional models around the globe. - July 13, 2008 - World Model Association

TechBiz Connection Presents Panel Discussion on Marketing and Promoting Companies with a Small Budget

TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will discuss how to market and promote a company with a small budget at its monthly forum on Wednesday, July 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace on 65 Enterprise in Aliso... - July 12, 2008 - TechBiz Connection

Businesses Who Lunch

Local business expands to meet demand for lunchtime networking groups. - July 12, 2008 - ReferralWeb

Recession Proof Your Medical Spa

Medical Spa Society Sponsors Upcoming Webinar by Industry Expert Francis X. Acunzo. - July 10, 2008 - Medical Spa Society

House Approves $6.4 Billion to Modernize Public Schools: AFSA Urges Senate to Follow Suit

The House of Representatives approved H.R. 3021, the 21st Century Green High Performing Public Schools Act. - July 10, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators

As Baby Boomers Retire, Companies Fail to Transfer Knowledge

i4cp study shows that forecasting retirement is not on the radar for most organizations. - July 09, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)

Studies Show Hope for Reversing Trend in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Number of People with Diabetes Increases to 24 Million according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Studies show hope for reversing trend in people with T2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome using carbohydrate restricted diet. - July 03, 2008 - Nutrition & Metabolism Society

Katherine (Kit) Anderson Elected President of National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization

The National Study Group On Chronic Disorganization is pleased to announce that Katherine D. (Kit) Anderson, CPO-CDâ, owner of Anderson Organizing Systems, has been elected president of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). NSGCD is a non-profit organization whose... - July 03, 2008 - National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization

Interpreters and Translators in the Gulf Coast Celebrate International Translation Day

Interpreters & translators from across the region will convene in Houston on September 26 & 27 for the HITA International Translation Day Celebration & Conference. - July 03, 2008 - Houston Interpreters & Translators Association

NSCS Awards $5,000 Graduate Scholarships to Four Members

NSCS awarded four NSCS-GEICO graduate school scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. These recipients are: Giang Tran; alumnus of The University of Utah; working toward an M.D. from The University of Utah School of Medicine Nicole Surico; alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana... - July 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Westminster East Celebrate 60 Years of Rotary Service

In helping to celebrate the 60th anniversary of it’s charter, Westminster East’s members were joined by Assistant Governor Trevor Johnson (Epping), past members, wives, partners, Chelsea & Westminster Inner Wheel and Westminster Rotaract. Also present were members from Ashburton... - July 03, 2008 - Rotary Club or Westminster East

Hermosa Beach Soccer Club’s Men and Women Join Forces to Win Temecula

The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club’s men’s and women’s premiere teams joined forces to compete in the co-ed division of the Temecula Adult Holiday Classic. - July 03, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club

NSCS Names Verelyn Gibbs to Serve as Senior Director, Member Engagement

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars announced today that its senior management has hired Verelyn Gibbs as Senior Director, Member Engagement. NSCS is an honors organization with 650,000 high-achieving members from 230 colleges and universities across the country. Gibbs brings more than a... - July 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Colorado Confirmed as Top Bioscience State by National Rankings

It’s been a banner year for Colorado in the highly competitive state rankings arena. Genome Technology’s June publication ranks Colorado as one of the top 20 biotech locations in the world, and the Families USA Global Health Initiative Report ranked Colorado fourth among states that generated the most economic activity per dollar of funding from the NIH. Further, Colorado placed in the top five of all five categories in the Milken Institute’s State Technology and Science Index. - July 02, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association

Action Party Participation in Morton Grove’s July 4th Parade

Besides their veteran members and new supporters, the Action Party’s entry into this year’s parade will also include a selection of rare, vintage WW2-era American military vehicles. - July 02, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove

Corporate Focus on Employee Productivity Growing Rapidly

i4cp study finds that, despite the focus, more than half of companies feel they still aren’t getting enough out of their workforce. - July 02, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)

AASHE Releases Annual Review of Sustainability in Higher Education

Cover of AASHE Digest 2007 - A new publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) documents the continued growth in campus sustainability efforts across the US and Canada. - July 01, 2008 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

For Your Health a Special 5-Week Beginner Chi Kung (Qigong) Class - Announced at Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts

The Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts, located in Bergen County NJ, is announcing a special adult exercise program designed especially for beginners starting July 1, 2008. This Chi Kung program, also known as Qigong, is similar to Tai Chi and promotes optimal health and physical fitness. - June 30, 2008 - Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts

Kane County Cougars (Baseball & BBQ) Outing

A Evening with Baseball, Barbecue and Fireworks with other Morton Grove Families and Neighbors. - June 29, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove

VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Virtual Bookkeeping

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Kristin Callan. - June 28, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association

VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Organize with Confidence

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Elizabeth Hagen. - June 28, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association

International Players Tour Launches New Districts in Florida and Virginia

IPT expansion provides opportunity for new members to qualify for $20,000 Winner’s Share at the 2008 Tour Championship - Horseshoe Bay Resort in Marble Falls, TX. - June 28, 2008 - International Players Tour

Action Party Salutes NW Suburban Jewish Congregation's 50th

Action Party of Morton Grove Congratulates the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation's 50 years of service to the Jewish community of Morton Grove. - June 28, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove

International Brangus Breeders Association Prepares for Annual Summit in Nashville

In partnership with the Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is preparing for the 2008 Summit, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee August 7-9 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The Summit includes educational programs with industry-leading,... - June 27, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association

Border Security Organizations Holding National Event at the Border July 4th

Gathering In CA Will Bring Various Groups Together To Celebrate National Sovereignty. A coalition of pro border security and anti illegal immigration groups announced an event designed to solidify their voice and celebrate national sovereignty. Billed as Operation Secure America Now,... - June 27, 2008 - Border Patrol Auxiliary

Howard Alum Joins Honor Society Staff

Howard University alum Blair A. Edwards is the new regional manager for Southern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Western Kentucky Alum Joins NSCS Staff

Western Kentucky alumnus Luke Davis is the new regional manager for Southwestern and Midwestern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars(NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Kansas Alum Joins NSCS Staff

University of Kansas alum Colleen Grosch is the new regional manager for Midwestern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

i4cp Survey Finds Most Employers Have No Plan to Stem Baby Boomer Brain Drain

An i4cp study found that 77% of responding organizations do not currently have a phased retirement program in place. As its name implies, “phased retirement” allows an employee who is approaching retirement to continue employment with a reduced workload. - June 25, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)

Hearts United 2008 Medical and Educational Conference

First-Ever Gathering of Children with Rare Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome Brings Families Together in Minneapolis, MN. - June 25, 2008 - Hypoplastic Right Hearts

With Fuel Prices Rising, U.S. Companies Work Quickly to Reduce Employee Travel

More than half say gas will top $4.50 per gallon by summer's end. - June 23, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)

Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Announces LAWSG Winners

The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club announced the results of the 41st Annual L.A. Watts Summer Games Boys and Girls Soccer Tournaments presented by Chivas USA. - June 23, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club

NAFA Launches 2008 Membership Drive

NAFA begins its annual Member-Recruit-A-Member campaign to bring in new members across North America. - June 22, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Colorado’s Bioscience Community Celebrates the State’s Largest Medical Device Manufacturer

Gambro BCT, Inc., (to be CaridianBCT, Inc., as of July 14) is the largest medical device manufacturer headquartered in Colorado, with worldwide revenues approaching $500M and 2300 employees. The company had previously been a subsidiary of Gambro AB, a publicly traded, multinational healthcare company based in Sweden. The name CaridianBCT combines two words “care” and “meridian” to highlight the manufacturer's commitment to care and global reach. - June 20, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association

Registration Opens for AIA Michigan’s 16th Annual Educational Facilities Conference

Event to Focus on Green, Sustainable Design. - June 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan

Eisen Continues Aggressive, Managed Growth Track

Greater Cincinnati integrated public relations and marketing consultancy firm Eisen Management Group has been named agency of record (AOR) for the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. The professional organization has hired EMG to develop and implement a new communications... - June 20, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs

Chris Edmondson Earns Big Win at International Players Tour Masters Challenge Championship in Garland, Texas

Final Round Net 69 earns Chris $7175 in Cash - Richard Golden takes home Senior Net Title and $3500 Prize Money. - June 19, 2008 - International Players Tour

Buffalo Professor is Runner-Up for Inspire Integrity Awards

Buffalo Professor Kenneth Takeuchi is the runner-up for the Inspire Integrity Awards, the only student-nominated national award recognizing professors who instill integrity in their students. - June 19, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

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