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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
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
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
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
Honor Society Students Meet to Discuss Career Opportunities
Honor Society Students Meet to Discuss Career Opportunities; Despite Weak Job Market, NSCS Students Are Bullish on Their Futures. - June 19, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
U-Iowa Professor Wins Inspire Integrity Award
Linda Bolton, University of Iowa English Professor, is recipient of the only national student-nominated award for professors who inspire and instill integrity in their students. - June 19, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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
Former NFL Coach Dan Reeves to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in June
Former Falcons, Broncos and Giants coach to speak June 20 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - June 18, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Women TIES Syracuse Growth Discussion Breakfast
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, presents its a special educational and networking event for women entrepreneurs focusing on the five legal issues to avoid. - June 18, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
Total-german-shepherd.com Launches German Shepherd Dog TV (GSD-TV)
Total-german-shepherd.com, a well-known website all about German Shepherd Dogs, would like to introduce everyone to their newest service to the public - German Shepherd Dog TV (GSD-TV). GSD-TV is a group of online videos dedicated to the German Shepherd offers you some of the best educational... - June 18, 2008 - Total-german-shepherd.com
Morton Grove Forest Workday
Action Party Trustee & Wife Working to Preserve the Forests. - June 15, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Rebuilding Together and NARI Work Together to Assist Low-Income Homeowners
Rebuilding Together, the nation’s lead nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the only national association dedicated exclusively to the remodeling industry, have forged an alliance. The partnership will allow... - June 15, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Workforce Chemistry President Addresses Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW)
Jill Wells Heath, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that Marirose Steigerwald, president of Workforce... - June 13, 2008 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
TechBiz Connection Presents Panel Discussion on How to Make Money in Broadband Media
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will discuss how to make money in broadband media at its monthly forum on Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at The Student Center at the University of California,... - June 12, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Timothy J. Cartwright Nominated to Open Finance Network Board of Directors
Timothy J. Cartwright, Managing Director of 5th Avenue Advisors and Compass Advisory Group, was recently nominated to the Open Finance Network (OFN) Board of Directors at a meeting in Miami, Florida. Open Finance Network is a financial services and software firm headquartered in Charlotte, North... - June 12, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Speaks
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Speaks at Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida CEO Academy. - June 12, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Local Entrepreneurs Get Help with Emerging Businesses at Network Event Hosted by Momentum Venture Management
Momentum Venture Management will sponsor an entrepreneurs-only networking event on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at the Point Moorea Room in the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. The managing directors of Momentum Venture Management will be joined by Jack Bicer, CEO... - June 11, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Out of Semi-Final on Goal Differential
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club’s Men’s Over-30 team fails to advance to the semi-final round due to a one-point goal differential. - June 11, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Qualifiers for International Players Tour 2008 Tour Championship Up 40% Over 2007 Roster
Increased Membership Levels and $20,000 Winner Share in Net Division cited as Reasons for Record-breaking Qualifying for Horseshoe Bay Resort November Event. - June 11, 2008 - International Players Tour
Going Green Creates Bond Between NAFA and NYC
NAFA recently participated in The City of New York Parks & Recreation 20th Annual Vehicle and Equipment Show just a few weeks after awarded The City of New York Parks & Recreation with NAFA's first-ever Green Fleet Award. - June 11, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Free Birthday Gift Website Celebrates Its Own Birthday by Registering Its 500,000th Member
www.freebirthdaystuff.com, which offers members free goods and services on their birthday, celebrates its first year online by passing the half million member mark. - June 10, 2008 - freebirthdaystuff.com
UGA CEO Passes the Torch
Ursula Edwards becomes the new owner, CEO & President of the newly named Urban Gospel Alliance International, Inc. About The Urban Gospel Alliance International, Inc. (UGAI) The Urban Gospel Alliance International, Inc. (UGAI) is a global Gospel music industry organization with a focus on the urban market. - June 10, 2008 - Urban Gospel Alliance International, Inc.
i4cp Study Finds Employers Struggling with How to Handle Religious Differences
Nearly a third of employers surveyed said they have seen personal clashes in the workplace linked to religion - June 09, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Action Party Launches New Website
The Action Party of Morton Grove is very pleased to announce the launch of an entirely new website with dates, information and important links to many sites that will interest the citizens of Morton Grove, Illinois. - June 07, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Tribute to WWII Veterans & Remembers June 6, 1944 - D-Day
View World War II remembrance photos-dedicated to all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and moreover throughout history. - June 07, 2008 - VetFriends.com
National Portable Storage Association Seeks New Seminar Venue
The NPSA has launched a poll to survey industry preferences on the next location for future educational seminars. - June 07, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
MOMpowered Inc. Debuts with an Exclusive Business Launch Event: Birthing the Dream Boat Cruise
New MOMpowered business is dedicated to help local Moms achieve entrepreneurial success. - June 06, 2008 - MOMpowered Inc.
Portable Storage Offers Safe Haven for Hurricane Season
The National Portable Storage Association sounds the alarm for a 2008 hurricane season that is busier than expected. - June 05, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Looking Like a Princess is Not Enough; Girls Should Know That True Royalty Begins on the Inside
It's time for parents to recognize that girls are crying out for affirmation and self love, not more lip gloss or designer jeans. The High Princess Society offers parents help. - June 05, 2008 - BookWorm Publishing
Maryland Law Extends Trade-In Tax Credit To Automotive Leases
Marylanders who choose to lease, rather than purchase, a car may now receive a tax credit for the value of their trade in vehicle, under a law signed by Governor O"Malley and supported by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association. - June 03, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association Names Honorary Lifetime President
On May 1st 2008 Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association, New Britain CT (USA) names Gianni Boscarino Honorary Lifetime President. - June 02, 2008 - Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association (GAICA)
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Honors 2008 Teachers Of The Year
The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is partnering with the Maryland State Board of Education to recognize the state’s most outstanding educators as Teachers of the Year. “With their dedication, commitment, and the passion they bring to the job every day, these outstanding... - June 02, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Alliance for Affordable Services Awards $203,000 in Scholarship funds
Scholarship program takes effect and helps alleviate the cost of higher education. Offered by the Alliance for Affordable Services, a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping members live better and save more. - June 02, 2008 - Alliance for Affordable Service
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Joint Ventures
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Lucinda Cross. - June 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Advantage Conferences Launch of Advantage Mentoring: Christ-Centered Training for Entrepreneurs
YourAbundanceSolutions.net announces the launch of Advantage Mentoring - services that provide ongoing mentoring for business people in the marketplace, particularly in the areas of home business and personal finance. Advantage Conferences focuses on the equipping of entrepreneurs and those who desire to become entrepreneurs with valuable lessons gleaned from the experience of highly successful business people. - May 31, 2008 - Advantage Conferences
NPSA Beefs Up Portable Storage Directory
Customers looking for portable storage can visit the NPSA online to find a vendor in their state. - May 30, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Talent Management Accelerated: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program and Consortium
Exclusive new program for corporations designed to improve talent management initiatives across the enterprise. - May 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Urges Parents to Let Youth Play
According to recurring medical studies, youth soccer is a relatively safe sport. - May 29, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
New Job Board for Women at www.downtownwomensclub.com Has Recession-Proof Pricing ($30 for 30-Day Postings)
The Downtown Women's Club, a professional network and career website for women, has relaunched its website with recession-proof pricing on its new job board ($30 for 30-days). The goal is to encourage employers to hire women, as recent studies have shown that female employees can thrive better than male colleagues when switching companies during difficult times. - May 29, 2008 - DWC Services Inc.
NAFA Hands Out 5th Excellence in Education Award
The Excellence in Education Award was handed out to Matt Betz at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City. - May 29, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Receives Multiple Awards at District Conference
The Santa Clarita Rotary Club received 5 major awards at the Rotary District Conference last Saturday. Among the awards was one for the project completed at Old Orchard Elementary School in Newhall, one for public relations, one for the vocational program that included many local businesses throughout Santa Clarita, and one for the Interact Club started at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch. - May 27, 2008 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
"The Ladies Room of Arlington" Opens Its Doors; Grand Opening Brings the Exclusive Ladies Room of Arlington
One of the most exclusive, members-only women’s club, The Ladies Room, will be having its grand opening Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 3 to 7 pm. This is an elegant, yet professional social setting placed in the heart of Texas. While the name may be a little tongue-in-cheek, The Ladies Room of... - May 25, 2008 - The Ladies Room