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ACG Chicago Elects James A. McNair as 2008-2009 President
The Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago) today announced the appointment of James A. McNair, Senior Managing Director of Corinthian Capital Group LLC, an equity investment group, to Chapter President for the 2008-2009 term. “I am very proud to be involved with such an... - January 30, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Greater NY Business Expo to be Held at Madison Square Garden on 1/31/08
The Greater NY Chamber in conjunction with other local chambers & trade organizations throughout the Metro Region will host its 8th Business Expo and Resource Fair at MSG from 1pm until 6pm. Free information & seminars with expert panels to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow and... - January 28, 2008 - New York Greater Chamber of Commerce
HTI Produces Research Report on Trends in the Medical Travel Industry (January 22, 2008)
HealthCare Tourism International, the Los Angeles-based healthcare tourism non-profit organization, recently published its first Annual Health Tourism Trends report highlighting the in-depth details of the world’s most popular destinations and health procedures for health tourism search in... - January 26, 2008 - HealthCare Tourism International, Inc
Networking Outside the Box
LI Connects continues bi-weekly meetings at the Hauppauge Palace Diner for 2008. - January 25, 2008 - L I Connects Networking Group Inc
VAnetworking Announces Seminar on How to Leverage Live Assistance Through Your Business
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar by Liza Magcale of eLiaise (www.eliaise.com). Lisa will be presenting “How to Leverage Live Assistance Through Your Business” on Wednesday, January 23, 200 at 6:00 p.m. (EST). Liza has over 10 years of building business one call at a... - January 24, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
New Site Banishes Fundraising Headaches
As easy as 1.. 2.. 3.. new fundraising service for schools and non-profits makes fundraising fun, profitable and effortless. - January 24, 2008 - PerfectHolidayFundraisers.com
Anti-Discrimination Policies Are Poorly Communicated, Suggests New i4cp Study
Most companies report that employee claims are frequent. - January 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Detroit Architect Stephen E. Smith Elected 2008 President of the American Institute of Architects Michigan
The American Institute of Architects Michigan (AIA Michigan) announced the election of Detroit architect Stephen E. Smith, AIA, as its 2008 president. - January 24, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
NPSA Announces New Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2008. - January 24, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
The Association of Settlement Companies 2008 Conference Keynote Speaker to Provide Credit and Collection Insight to Attendees
The Association of Settlement Companies is preparing for their 2008 Annual TASC Conference in Las Vegas. - January 22, 2008 - The Association of Settlement Companies
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) to Host Green Building Panel Discussion
Jill 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 TCREW will host a green-building panel discussion on... - January 21, 2008 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
Virtual Assistant Organization Honors Member with ‘VAccolade’ Award
VANetworking.com names forum member “VAccolade Business Entrepreneur of the Year." - January 20, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
APICS Toledo Sponsors Leadership Improvement Seminar
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Seminar titled “Improving Your Leadership Skills” on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The seminar will be held at the Brandywine Country Club in Maumee and will be jointly sponsored with the Toledo Chapter of the... - January 19, 2008 - Toledo APICS
5th Annual Glass Slipper Ball Presented by Zonta Three Rivers North Slated for February 9, 2008
Pittsburgh North's biggest fundraising event is celebrating five years of raising money for women in need. The Glass Slipper Ball, scheduled for February 9, 2008, has already raised $210,000 for scholarships. The annual sell-out charity event features two dozen restaurants and wineries that will present signature samplings of fine food and wine. - January 18, 2008 - Zonta Three Rivers North
Business Club Members to Hear John Costigan at January Meeting
Business Club of the Triangle to Meet at Brier Creek Country Club January 18 - January 17, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NPSA Reaches 400-Member Mark
The National Portable Storage Association is celebrating its membership. - January 17, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Women TIES Finger Lakes Growth Discussion Luncheon for Women Entrepreneurs
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, a company dedicated to creating a local, state and regional marketplace for women entrepreneurs presents a special luncheon for women entrepreneurs entitled "Understanding your Position in the Marketplace Leads to Growth and... - January 16, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
RFID Asia to Host Prestigious RFID Asia Summit 2008 in Indonesia
International Conference on Auto-ID, RFID, Smart Card and Mobile Technology in Indonesia. - January 16, 2008 - RFID Asia
Women TIES Syracuse Luncheon Focusing on Successful Internet Marketing Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, presents a February luncheon for women entrepreneurs entitled “Secrets of Web Marketing- Online PR Opportunities You Need to Know About!” - January 16, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
NSCS Member Elected to Board of National Collegiate Honors Council
Hesham Elnegar, an NSCS Member from Northern Arizona University, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Collegiate Honors Council. The Honors Council serves as an association for honors programs around the country and provides them with resources on improving and maintaining... - January 13, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
TechBiz Connection Presents Search Engine Optimization Best Practices Advice at January Forum
TechBiz Connection (TBC) will host a distinguished panel of highly regarded search engine optimization experts who will present the best practices needed for reaching top search engine ranking at its monthly forum on Wednesday, January 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Student Center at the University... - January 13, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Packing Electronics in Portable Storage Safe and Sound
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for safely storing electronics equipment. - January 12, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
NPSA Offers Cold Weather Storage Tips
Heated storage units not only keep goods from cold weather damage, these temperature-controlled units also help guard against mold and mildew. - January 11, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Dr. Marsha Firestone Receives New York Women’s Agenda Star Award
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Women Presidents’ Educational Organization, received a 2007 NYWA Star Award at the New York Women's Agenda (NYWA) Annual Star Breakfast. The event held on Dec. 4 at in New York City, honors... - January 10, 2008 - Women President Organization
BBB Advises Consumers to Read Fine Print on Fitness Center Contracts
Complaints received by BBB for fitness clubs have increased more than 90 percent in the last 5 years. While some complaints regarding billing are basic errors, the majority of billing complaints center on being billed after the member felt their contract had expired. Many consumers either assumed their contract would not be renewed, or filed the appropriate paperwork to cancel, but continued to have fees withdrawn from their bank accounts. - January 09, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
ACG Chicago Names James C. Tyree 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Mesirow Financial Chairman and CEO Honored for Distinguished Career - January 09, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
towSearch.com Offers More Detailed Search Capabilities for Trucking Fleet Managers
towPartners® today announced that its free towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been updated to significantly improve its offering to fleet clients. These updates include search capability for extra heavy duty towing and incident management. In addition, towPartners... - January 08, 2008 - towPartners
4th Annual International Pressed Flower Conference
The World Wide Pressed Flower Guild (http://www.wwpfg.org) will host the 2008 international conference from the 21st to the 23rd of June, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 1240 S. Walnut, Anaheim, CA (close to Disney World), USA. Pressed flower art is a vibrant and friendly art form. - January 08, 2008 - World Wide Pressed Flower Guild
Arizona State Student Wins Scholar at Sea Award
Arizona State University student wins a $7,000 scholarship through The National Society of Collegiate Scholars to participate in the Semester at Sea program. - January 06, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
UVA Student Wins $5000 Study Abroad Scholarship
University of Virginia student wins a $5000 study abroad scholarship from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - January 06, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
DFW Sports Universe Announces DFW Fan Fest
DFW Sports Universe is partnering with The Frisco Thunder and Coach Joe's Sports Grille to present their first annual DFW Fan Fest. Autograph guests will include Joe Avezzano, Pat Summerall, Jake Reed, and Will McClay. Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics. - January 05, 2008 - DFW Sports Universe
23 NSCS Members Win Fulbright
23 members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars won Fulbright. - January 05, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Online Resource Keeps Restaurant Diners on Track Once New Year’s Hype Subsides
Eating out can pose difficulties for those looking to change their eating habits. Healthydiningfinder.com is the necessary resource to keep diners on track while enjoying their dining experience. - January 05, 2008 - Healthy Dining
When the Pipes Crack: IICRC Tips to Prevent Water Damage
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers advice on how to deal with cracked pipes and tips to prevent frozen pipes during subfreezing temperatures. - January 05, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
International Players Tour Launches 2008 Inaugural Season
Ron Beaman, founder of both the Champions Golf Tour and American Challenge Golf Tour, announces formation of a new tour with 200+ events in multiple divisions including scratch and net competition, as well as an enhanced Senior Tour Division in 2008 - January 04, 2008 - International Players Tour
Become Less Busy & More Effective
The Accomplishment Journal for Moms Provides a Daily Journal that Helps the Multi-Minded Live Smart - January 04, 2008 - Moms In Business Network
American Institute of Stress 2007 Awards for Distinction and Innovation
The multibillion dollar market for stress reduction products and services has spawned a plethora of promotional advertisements making deceptive and fraudulent claims that are difficult to distinguish from the few that are legitimate. Consumers are confused. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff. - January 01, 2008 - The American Institute Of Stress
Nonprofit Promotes Religious Tolerance and Cultural Inclusivity
It’s the time of year when many individuals create their list of things they intend to do in the New Year to improve their minds, bodies, and/or spirits. For those who resolve to be more tolerant of others or who seek to become better educated about other cultures, Common Tables, a... - December 30, 2007 - Common Tables
IICRC Provides Tips to Ease Holiday Clean-Up
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers tips to make holiday cleaning easy. - December 28, 2007 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Five Reasons Your Company Should Join a GPO
Corporate United offers tips to educate decision makers about the benefits of joining a group purchasing organization. - December 28, 2007 - Corporate United
Portable Storage Helps Companies Beat Identity Theft
Organizations that store hard copies of documents to comply with federal regulations could be at risk for identity thieves. Secure containerized storage is coming to the rescue. - December 27, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager, the First Web-Based Software Developed for Virtual Assistants
Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager Offers Members Discount Rates for Online Virtual Assistant Software System. - December 20, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
David Parikh Named Melvin Jones Fellow
Stanton Lion David Parikh has received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award. - December 18, 2007 - Stanton Lions Club
APICS Toledo Radio Frequency Identification Uses in Manufacturing
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Meeting titled “RFID Uses in Manufacturing” on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the EasyStreet Café located at 822 Washington Street in downtown Toledo. - December 18, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Five NSCS Members Win Rhodes Scholarship
Five members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) have won the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. They will be studying at Oxford University in England. These members are: Adam Levine, Dartmouth College Deep Shah, The University of Georgia Joseph S. O'Shea, Florida ... - December 16, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Leading Virtual Assistant Organization Provides New World Solution for Age Old Problem
Announcement of a new internship program designed to provide new virtual assistants with the experience needed to gain clients. - December 15, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Youth Essay Contest Celebrates American Liberty
Youth between 12 and 20 invited to answer what they want for Christmas and why - December 15, 2007 - American Opinion Foundation
Youth Meets Truth Summer Camp Sets 2008 Schedule; Invites Youth to Attend to Learn Basics of America’s Founding Principles
Youth Meets Truth Summer Camps announces its 2008 schedule and invites parents to send their youths aged 12 to 20 to the week-long camp. - December 15, 2007 - American Opinion Foundation
Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) Schedules January 2008 Meeting in Naples, Florida
Gulf Coast Venture Forum promotes the success of the region's new and emerging businesses by bringing together entrepreneurs, educational resources, capital providers and service providers. - December 13, 2007 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Honor Society Students at DePauw Adopt Family
Members of DePauw University’s chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) showed that this truly is the season of giving; they "adopted" a local family in need. The family, which includes a mother and four children, lost its Greencastle home in a fire. The DePauw... - December 13, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars