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Atlantic Builders Convention Garden of Inspiration Features a Tribute to a Visionary: Remembering Jirair S. Hovnanian
The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) is adding a new exhibit to this year’s Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) to honor Jirair S.Hovnanian, the late founder of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, Inc., and his lifelong support of the building industry. The display is open to all participants of... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Activity at Record High for Atlantic Builders Convention: Builder Olympics, Foundation for Housing Raffle & NJBA Master Sponsor Walk-A-Thon Planned
The 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) will host an array of exciting games, prizes and on-site activities during the three-day industry trade event being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from April 16-18, 2008. The ABC is the Northeast’s largest building industry trade... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Annual Industry Awards Winners Announced by New Jersey Builders Association
The New Jersey Builders Association is pleased to announce its annual Industry Award winners honoring professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the housing industry in New Jersey. The awards will be presented on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Atlantic City Convention Center at 11:30 a.m. during the NJBA Annual Industry Awards Luncheon featuring entertainment by The Second City Improvisational Theatre Company. - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
NAFA Announces Judges for Green Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the panel of judges for its first-ever Green Fleet Awards. The panel consists of Gerry Koss, Sean Kilcarr, Karen Healey, Douglas Weichman, Bret Watson, and Alex Barton. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Last Chance for Exhibit Space at NAFA’s 2008 Institute & Expo
Time is running out and space is nearly filled on the exhibit floor for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah in May. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IWIRC Women’s Networking Group Honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for Outstanding Achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon
IWIRC announces award recipients and luncheon keynote speaker Michael Beschloss. IWIRC Women’s Networking Group honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for outstanding achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon. - April 02, 2008 - IWIRC
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Networking – How to Get Out There and Drive Business to You
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Raeus Cannon. - April 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
New Direct Marketing Networking Groups Launched Nationwide by National Mail Order Association (NMOA)
“Online Social Networking is all the rage, but business does not live by the net alone, face-to-face networking is still vital to business and career success, these new networking groups combine the old with the new for super networking,” says NMOA president John Schulte. - March 31, 2008 - National Mail Order Association
NAAFA-LA's Fattitude Festival Celebrates All Sizes
A day of fashion, music, dancing & fun for all ages and sizes. Free Admission. - March 30, 2008 - Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
California Homeschool Organizations Unite
A joint statement from the major homeschool groups in California. - March 28, 2008 - California Homeschool Network
U-Penn Student Wins Exemplary Scholar Award
Jin Lee, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, has received the Exemplary Scholar award, given by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society. Lee is a senior at the College of University of Pennsylvania, double-majoring in biology and the biological basis of behavior. - March 28, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
NARI Announces National Contractor of the Year Award Winners
The Evening of Excellence™, culminating with the Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards ceremony, is commonly regarded as the premier event of the year throughout the remodeling industry. Contractors from seven regions nationwide vie for the awards on an annual basis. Most projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, “Residential Exterior Specialty.” Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Network Like a Superstar
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Jennifer Gniadecki of Non-Toxic Networking. - March 26, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Spellings' "Differentiated Accountability" Plan Offers Too Little, Too Late
AFSA believes the proposal by Secretary Spellings fails to address the fundamental flaws of NCLB and recommends substantial changes to the law. - March 26, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
Stay Flexible or Risk Losing Your Professionals
New i4cp Study Says “Flex Work” Boosts Morale, Retention. - March 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
ACG Chicago Hosts Annual Market Trends Breakfast Meeting
On April 4, more than 250 business and economic leaders from the Greater Chicago area are expected to attend the Annual Market Trends Breakfast Meeting – a comprehensive merger and acquisition (M&A) and private equity network event. - March 23, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Portable Storage Dials Up Telephone Service
The National Portable Storage Association celebrates Alexander Graham Bell's invention with custom containerized storage that features telephone and computer jacks. - March 23, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Delta Phi Mu Sorority, Incorporated Welcomes Their Newest Members at the University of Kentucky, Royal Chapter
Delta Phi Mu, Inc., a multicultural sorority is expanding rapidly across the U.S. - March 23, 2008 - Delta Phi Mu, Inc.
Attorney & Privacy Expert Mari J. Frank to Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar for Legal Document Assistants (LDAs): One Hour of CLE Credit Will be Awarded
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that renowned privacy expert Mari J. Frank, Esq. will present “Protecting You and Your Litigant’s Privacy: Are You Exposing Secrets and Confidences?” on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 p.m. at the... - March 23, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
HighEndCrazy.com Makes Buying and Selling Luxury Items Exclusive and Easy
HighEndCrazy.com is a luxury merchandise website that promises to be a great alternative to ‘flea market’ product websites. The luxury buyer or seller will be able to deal with an exclusive membership. HighEndCrazy.com is of special interest to collectors. - March 22, 2008 - High End Crazy
PFC World and PFC International Launch New Business Center
PFC World, the marketing wing of PFC International of Lake Charles, LA, opened the first of many marketing centers aimed at Christian Family Marketing. - March 22, 2008 - People for Christ International
NAFA to Recognize Those Who Are Going Green
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces The Green Fleet Awards - an honor for those who have implemented or pioneered innovative and creative programs to help with their company's overall "going green" initiative. - March 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Powder Group and Metropolitan Events & Production Invites Pro Beauty Authorities Worldwide to the Third The Makeup Show NYC, May 18 & 19 at Metropolitan Pavilion
A Pro-Focused 2-Day Intensive Event Touching Up on the Latest Products, Trends and Techniques From Editorial Beauty, Airbrush Secrets, Makeup For HD TV, the Perfect Bride, to Eco-Friendly Makeup and More. - March 21, 2008 - The Makeup Show
The Premiere The Makeup Show Miami Leaves a Beauty Mark in South Florida
“Pretty In The City… a wonderland for artists and aspirants”– Miami New Times. The Premiere The Makeup Show Miami Attracts South Florida and Makeup Mavens Worldwide to Participate in a 2-Day Intensive Pro-Industry Event, With a Focus in Makeup for Editorial Beauty, HD-TV, Latina Beauty and Women of Color. - March 20, 2008 - The Makeup Show
ACG Chicago Awarded ACG Chapter of the Year, Large Market
The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), the premier professional organization focused on corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions, today named ACG Chicago winner of “Chapter of the Year, Large Market” award. ACG is pleased to present this award to ACG... - March 20, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Liz Murray to Share Inspirational "Homeless to Harvard" Journey with Business Club of the Triangle
Murray to speak March 21 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - March 20, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Museum Store Staff Integral to Institution Success
By encouraging high standards of professional competence and conduct, the Museum Store Association (MSA) helps retail professionals in cultural institutions better serve their organizations and the public. - March 19, 2008 - Museum Store Association
BudgetGPS Announces Low Cost GPS Tracking Solution - BudgetGPS.com
BudgetGPS announced today that it has released version 2.0 of its primary operating system as well as a new, more aggressive pricing structure designed to allow smaller fleets access to truck mounted GPS services. - March 18, 2008 - towPartners
Portable Storage Puts New Twist on March Madness
The National Portable Storage Association helps universities take the "madness" out of March with extra space to securely store much-needed items. - March 15, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Who Says Quality Isn’t Rewarded?
i4cp study shows most companies strive for and reward quality improvement. - March 14, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
TechBiz Connection Hosts CEO Roundtable on Managing Business Growth in Early Stage Companies
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of local chief executive officers who will discuss how to manage growth in early stage companies at its monthly forum on Wednesday, March 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Calit2 at the University of California,... - March 14, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies
When the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently surveyed 1,155 U.S. homeowners about their sentiments toward home health and flooring, it found that 75 percent believed carpet to be the least effective floor covering when it comes to reducing conditions... - March 13, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
RWHRMA Presents "Creating We… The DNA of Leadership"
After RWHRMA's March 18th lunch seminar, Human Resource executives will realize why it’s so important to become partners with the leaders in their organizations in setting the stage for the emergence of a new culture, which focuses on relationships and building partnerships within the organization and also with customers. The new mantra for 21st century leadership truly is “Creating We.” - March 12, 2008 - Raleigh Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA)
Local Business Expands to Meet Demand
After only two months of operation in Bethlehem, group looks to grow businesses in both Allentown and Forks Township. - March 12, 2008 - ReferralWeb
The Business Knowledge Gap
i4cp study shows that nearly 30% of corporate participants feel a lack of business acumen among managers has a great impact on organizations. - March 12, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
nvohk™ is the First Community-Managed, Surf-Inspired, Eco-Friendly Clothing Company
nvohk™: The First Crowd F(o)unded Eco-Clothing Brand Signs Up 1,900+ Future Members. - March 12, 2008 - nvohk, inc
APICS Toledo Seminar on the Purchasing Knowledge Revolution
Supply Chain and Operations professions are in the midst of a revolution, a knowledge revolution powered by the Internet. Professionals, who embrace it, gain a clear competitive advantage. - March 10, 2008 - Toledo APICS
NAHREP Tampa Bay Board of Directors Appointed for 2008
The elected members were sworn in during December ceremony and members luncheon. - March 09, 2008 - NAHREP Tampa Bay Chapter
Mini-Conference to Offer Valuable Resources to Virtual Assistants, Outsourcing Providers and Remote Professionals
RemoteProfessionals.com, Inc., will present a mini-conference on April 17, 2008 for those small business owners, freelancers, outsourcing professionals and virtual assistants who work independently. The mini-conference will be a full day event, will include hands-on workshops and will offer tracks for both seasoned independent service providers and those new to the remote services field. A complete program is available at www.RemoteProfessionals.com. Space is limited. - March 08, 2008 - RemoteProfessionals.com
NPSA Mixes Portable Storage with Fine Wine
Members of the portable storage are gathering in Winston-Salem, N.C. this spring to combine work and play as they build new relationships. - March 08, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
California Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Class of 2008
The California Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will induct its second Hall of Fame class of inductees on April 6th, 2008. The second class of 7 includes sports legends Willie Mays, and David Winfield. The Induction Dinner will be held at Pacific Palms Resort, City Of Industry, CA at 5:00pm. - March 07, 2008 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces 2008 Pages to Podium Sponsors
The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF) (www.rpwf.net), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced the following sponsors for the 2008 Pages to Podium luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at the Brier Creek Country Club. - March 04, 2008 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Virtual Meets Reality
VAnetworking.com receives mention in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 04, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Professional Networks, Headquartered in Greenville, SC Hires Three to Their Management Team
Professional Network Connections hires four to their Network Management Team. Jon Grandrath as Sales Manager for Charleston through Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ted Hackett as Tennessee State Director, Dawoud Charles as the Georgia State Director, and Myndi Ziemann as Sales Manager for the Jacksonville, Florida area. - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Professional Network Connections Launches in Delaware
Professional Network Connections, the newest business networking organization, is launching in Delaware, Florida, and Tennessee during the month of March. Professional Network Connections was founded by Debbie Griffith-Brown in Greenville, South Carolina over three years ago. It was built on four... - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Ted Rhodes Legends Tour and International Players Tour to Hold Annual Golf Classic
The International Players Tour (IPT) will join Ted Rhodes Legends Tour in the annual event as part of their regular schedule to support junior golf programs, as well as to honor one of the true legends of the game – Ted Rhodes. The two organizations have signed a multi-year Strategic Partnership Agreement to work together on several initiatives. - March 01, 2008 - International Players Tour
Scientists Discover How Cigarette Smoke Causes Cancer: Study Points to New Treatments, Safer Tobacco
Everyone has known for decades that that smoking can kill, but until now no one really understood how cigarette smoke causes healthy lung cells to become cancerous. In a new research report published in the March 2008 print issue of The FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org), researchers from the... - March 01, 2008 - The FASEB Journal, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Nomadic Museum Taps Portable Storage Construction
The National Portable Storage Association offers the latest example of how containers offer sustainable solutions to many industries. - March 01, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Beyond Budgeting Round Table Hosts U.S. Comptroller General and Leading Finance Executives at the 7th Annual BBRT Conference
United States Comptroller General David Walker and finance executives from across the nation will gather in Dallas at the Adam’s Mark Hotel on April 23-25 for the 7th Annual Beyond Budgeting Conference. The conference allows financial planners to share best practices and learn innovative... - February 29, 2008 - Beyond Budgeting Round Table
Colorado Biosciences Get Boost, Advancing Major Economic Development Program
The Colorado House gave a big boost to a critical economic development project on Tuesday. A bill expanding Colorado’s much lauded Bioscience Discoveries Grant Program passed the House by an initial voice vote. House Bill 1001, sponsored by State Representative Jim Riesberg (D-Greeley), will make $26.5 million available in grants over the next five years. HB 1001 will provide as much as $150,000 per project to Colorado research institutions, accelerating the development of new technologies. - February 28, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association