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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)