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N. Elaine Blevins Named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Behavior Management Education

N. Elaine Blevins Special Educator, Parkland Elementary School, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Behavior Management Education. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who

Toronto Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Facilitator

The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Frances Kennedy is the new facilitator for the three Toronto Chapters. Kennedy is an independent consultant to privately held companies offering organizational development, strategic planning and human resource management. The WPO is... - February 12, 2007 - Women President Organization

Women Presidents’ Organization Names Events Coordinator

Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Emily Scarlet Kramer has joined the organization as the events coordinator. In this position Kramer will organize and manage the budget for all events for the international organization, as well... - February 09, 2007 - Women President Organization

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP Named Charter Member of Local Business Club

Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP as a charter member. As a charter member, Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will have a select seat on the Charter... - February 09, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Instrument of Change Award Winner

Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Linda Hall Whitman, Ph.D., a consultant based in Minneapolis, has been recognized with an Instrument of Change Award from KPMG’s Network of Women (KNOW). KNOW has been helping foster women's networking, mentoring, and leadership opportunity in... - February 07, 2007 - Women President Organization

The Alliance of Technology and Women Announces 2007 Great Minds Scholarship Program

ATW Invites Women to Compete for Nationwide Scholarships as part of its Great Minds Program. Through this national program, ATW will award scholarships to women pursuing their Associate and Bachelor degrees in programs focused on math, science, computer science, and other technology fields. - February 06, 2007 - Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW) International

The Women’s Forum of North Carolina Hosts Special Performance of Legends!

The Women’s Forum of North Carolina has announced that they will host a special performance of Legends! on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Progress Energy Performing Arts Center in downtown Raleigh. A gala reception will be held at the Fletcher Theatre lobby... - February 06, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina

Denver Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Facilitator

The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced Elizabeth Lake as the new facilitator for the Denver Chapter. Lake is a founding partner in ROCG, a full service business advisory and consulting firm with 40 offices internationally. The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a... - February 05, 2007 - Women President Organization

MMI Associates, Inc. Named Charter Member of Local Business Club

Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named MMI Associates, Inc. as a charter member. As a charter member, MMI Associates will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the... - February 01, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

Women Presidents’ Organization Names Vice President of Operations

Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization, (WPO), has announced that Camille Burns has been promoted to vice president of operations. In this position Burns will manage the national office, as well as handle seminars, events, marketing, and... - February 01, 2007 - Women President Organization

Online - Students and ‘Rest of the World’ Increase Traffic, Chatter Over Less Developed States as U8 Summit Nears

A consortium of students from universities around the world have tapped into online blogs and forums to tackle issues such as conflict, poverty, migration, health and the environment ... Since launching at the end of November 2006, the u8 website: www.u8development.org.uk attracted over 60 countries. - January 31, 2007 - U8

Leader of Women Presidents’ Organization Participates in United Kingdom Delegation

Marsha Firestone, Ph.D, president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), participated in a delegation in Washington D.C., of individuals and organizations who support women entrepreneurs. The event aided the U.K. delegates in learning more about the resources that women entrepreneurs in... - January 30, 2007 - Women President Organization

Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Business Marketing Association Lantern Award Winner

Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Peggy Swords, president of Excalibur Exhibits, a full-service event marketing firm based in Houston, has been recognized with a Business Marketing Association (BMA) Lantern Award. The award was in the Large Exhibit Design Category for... - January 29, 2007 - Women President Organization

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Named Title Sponsor of Local Business Club

Penn Shore, president of the Raleigh chapter of Breakfast Club America, has announced that the club has named Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as its title sponsor. In honor of the sponsorship, the club’s official name is the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the... - January 26, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

WPO Member Named Utah Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 Winner

Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Barbara Zimonja, WPO member and president of Premier Resorts International, Inc., has been named a Utah Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2006 winner. Zimonja won in the Business... - January 26, 2007 - Women President Organization

Chicago's Academy Awards Party

Academy Award® Nominated Films Shown At The 42nd Chicago International Film Festival. Chicago's Academy Awards Party... where you are the star. Biggest screens in town, great food, drink, prizes, and other surprises. - January 25, 2007 - Cinema/Chicago

Patients Welcome New Proposed Federal Rules for Gluten-Free Labeling

FDA has announced proposed rules setting standards defining the term 'gluten-free' and how manufacturers may use the term in labeling. The proposal will make it easier for the estimated 2 million Americans with celiac disease to make safe food choices. Persons with celiac disease cannot eat the protein gluten which is found in wheat, rye or barley. - January 24, 2007 - American Celiac Disease Alliance

Legbreaker Challenge Cyclo Sportive 22nd July 2007 Raising Funds for County Air Ambulance

Leek Cyclists' Club are proud to present their 2nd edition of the Legbreaker Challenge cyclo sportive, which will be held on Sunday the 22nd July 2007, supporting the County Air Ambulance Trust. In 2006 over £4000 was raised and it is hoped that this will be exceeded in 2007. Rider feedback from 2006 confirmed that the Legbreaker Challenge is one of the hardest cyclo sportive events in the UK, with over 3000m of ascent in just 130km. - January 22, 2007 - Leek Cyclists' Club

Women Presidents’ Organization Launches First Portland Chapter

The first Portland chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) launches in February for accomplished women presidents who have led their companies to generate over 2 million dollars (or $1-million in a service-based business) in annual revenue. WPO aims to improve business... - January 22, 2007 - Women President Organization

Women Presidents’ Organization Members Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board

Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) New York member Amy Birnbaum and members-at-large Pamela O’Rourke and Rosalie Stackman Edson have been named to the Enterprising Women National Advisory Board. As members of the National Advisory Board, Birnbaum, O’Rourke and Edson will provide... - January 18, 2007 - Women President Organization

Carolina Hurricanes Named Charter Member of Local Business Club

Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member, the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club, will host a series of events in January for club members. The January events will include a cocktail reception co-sponsored by... - January 17, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

Marsha Firestone Speaks at Women Executive Speaker Series Event

Women Presidents’ Organization President Addresses Kickoff Event - January 12, 2007 - Women President Organization

WPO Member Named Minnesota and Dakotas Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 Winner

Amy Langer Honored in Emerging Category - January 08, 2007 - Women President Organization

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Urges Gov. Romney to Sign AED Bill

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association called on Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to sign into law a bill requiring automatic external defibrillators in all health clubs. The Association's board chair, Richard Brown, was saved by an AED at a health club and believes more lives can be saved if AEDs are more widely available. - December 30, 2006 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association

The Kerr Foundation, Inc. President Lou Kerr Recognized

Women Presidents’ Organization Member Receives Award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education - December 28, 2006 - Women President Organization

Conservative Party Seek U8 Advice; Students Criticise Gap Year Industry

Representatives from the Conservative Party are taking students seriously in global policy initiatives on the less developed world. For the first time, Right Honourable Peter Lilley and other notable honoraries sought advice from a student body. The U8, which links students in 26... - December 22, 2006 - U8

AIGA Ornament Auction

An Ornament Auction to Celebrate Earth - December 14, 2006 - AIGA Miami

Women Presidents Organization Member Recognized as Best Investment Opportunity

SBTV.com President Susan Solovic Selected by Women’s Technology Cluster at Conference - December 14, 2006 - Women President Organization

Annastasia Anderson, of the U.S.A., Wins Ms. World 2007

Ambassadorial Society of America Announces 2007 Ambassadors to the World™. As the official competition host, the Ambassadorial Society of America, LLC, and its parent company, the Ambassadorial Society of America, LLC, have announced the International and National competition winners. They are Ms. World, Annastasia Anderson, and Ms. US World, Dawna Lee Heising. - December 12, 2006 - Ambassadorial Society of America

Women Presidents Organization Member Voted Top Recruiter in Boston

New Dimensions in Technology President Beverly Kahn Recognized by Women’s Business Boston - December 11, 2006 - Women President Organization

Financial Freedom Society Inc. (FFSI), America’s First and Only Financial Health Club, Announces Reduction in Monthly Society Dues Without Reducing Benefits

Financial Freedom Society Inc (FFSI), America’s first and only financial health club, announces reduction in monthly society dues without reducing benefits. The announcement was made December 2, 2006 and was effective as of December 1, 2006. Society monthly dues were lowered to $19.95, down... - December 06, 2006 - Financial Freedom Society Inc Independent Membership Consultant

Cary Visual Art Presents Barbara Grygutis As Guest Lecturer

Nationally Renowned Artist Discusses Public Art - December 05, 2006 - Cary Visual Art

NREI Club Brings Education and Investment Opportunities to Show Investors How to Build Extraordinary Wealth with Assets They Already Have

National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) will be hosting a seminar on Wednesday December 6, 2006 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Pleasanton, California and Thursday December 7, 2006 at the Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, California. Jason Wallace will present a... - December 05, 2006 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.

In Search of the Next Bill Gates – Only This Time He’ll Be Black

St. Louis Entrepreneur Steve Conley kicked off his Youth Entrepreneur teleseminar on December 4. Conley and his Network amassed over $25,000 in services and support to bring this class free-of-charge to 10 lucky scholarship recipients. - December 05, 2006 - We Care Worldwide, Inc.

Ghana Trip to Establish Cultural and Commerce Ties to Michigan

Multicultural Business Council (MBC) announced today it has formally begun the initial planning stages for a cultural tour to Ghana. The announcement followed research done by Joseph P. Cool of Cool & Associates of Waterford, Michigan, which shows tremendous opportunities for commerce between... - December 02, 2006 - Max Impact Corporation

Eight WPO Members Named Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area

Members Make Annual List by San Francisco Business Times - December 01, 2006 - Women President Organization

Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces Women’s Business and Leadership Delegation to China

Presidents of Multimillion-Dollar Corporations Promote International Women Business Development - November 17, 2006 - Women President Organization

Women Presidents Organization Members Named Among Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs

Eight Members Make Profit Magazine’s Profit W100 List - November 16, 2006 - Women President Organization

Wishing Well Reception Held at WakeMed Cary Hospital

Young Artists Honored By Cary Visual Art, Inc. - November 15, 2006 - Cary Visual Art

Gary S. Goldman, Ph.D. Releases New Book Illustrating His Research Findings on the Varicella Vaccine & Its Effects on Public Health

Equal parts medical exposé, medical mystery, and urgent call for action, The Chickenpox Vaccine, a book based on scientific research by insider Gary S. Goldman, Ph.D., reveals Mr Goldman's findings on the vaccine and its effects on public health. - November 14, 2006 - Medical Veritas International Inc.

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