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AIGA Miami Invites Rick Valicenti
AIGA Miami is hosting a lecture by Award winning designer Rick Valicenti, Principal and founder of Thirst/3st out of Chicago, at the DASH Gallery on Thursday February 22, 2007. Founder/Design Director of Thirst in 1981 and Thirstype in 1993. Rick Valicenti's has been recognized for the passion... - February 21, 2007 - AIGA Miami
Southeastern Virtual Assistant Group- SEVAG Conference 2007 Planned
The Southeastern Virtual Assistant Group, a membership group providing business support services to home offices, small businesses, and individuals, announces its 2007 conference scheduled for August 24-25, 2007 in Charlotte, NC. “We are very excited about our upcoming conference,” says... - February 19, 2007 - SEVAG
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named MarCom Gold Creative Award Winner
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Vigdis Eriksen, president and CEO of Eriksen Translations Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y., has been recognized with a 2006 MarCom Gold Creative Award for the firm’s production of its 20th anniversary calendar. The calendar was created and produced by... - February 19, 2007 - Women President Organization
Metropolitan Who's Who, Sponsors the North American Andy Transplant Foundation
The North American Andy Transplant Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") is a public foundation committed to save lives and to promote contributions and education for transplant patients and their families across North America. They work in conjunction with the members of the medical transplant team to provide a greater understanding of our health system. - February 19, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Metropolitan Who's Who Honors Peter H Bigelow, Owner of The Foresight Group for his Dedication to Financial Services
Metropolitan Who's Who announces Peter H Bigelow, owner of The Foresight Group to be an honorary member for his dedication to Financial Services. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who's Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who's Who selection committee hand picks these special Who's Who... - February 19, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Electrical Contractor of the Year
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Norka Munilla, president of Thunder Electrical Contractors, Inc. of Miami, has been named the Electrical Contractor of the Year by the Latin Builders Association Inc. The annual award is presented to individuals associated with the South Florida... - February 16, 2007 - Women President Organization
Twenty-Four Colorado Companies Exhibited at the West Coast's Largest Design and Manufacturing Show, MD&M West
Twenty-four Colorado-based companies exhibited at the 23rd annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West show in Anaheim, CA, February 13-15. Colorado has a strong medical device manufacturing sector and was well represented at the MD&M trade show and conference. Several of Colorado’s regional economic development agencies were also in Anaheim assisting exhibiting companies and promoting the State of Colorado as a great place for doing business. - February 16, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Jay Bilas to Speak at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that Jay Bilas, a former Duke basketball player and current college basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC, will be the keynote speaker at the club’s event on Friday, Feb. 16 from... - February 14, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
towPartners Launches Online Service Provider Locator Tool
towPartners Launches Online Service Provider Locator Tool at towSearch.com - February 13, 2007 - towPartners
Cambridge Who's Who Supports Artist Ivan P. Dobranic
Ivan P. Dobranic of Sarasota, Fl., has been selected as Honorary Member of Cambridge Who's Who for his exceptional art talent. While stricken with the debilitating disease of Muscular Dystrophy, Ivan finds determination and spirit through Art. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Small Business Innovative Research Award Winner
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Esther Yu, president and CEO of Integrated Solutions Inc., a software solutions firm based in Holmdel, N.J., has been recognized with a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Award. The award was based on Integrated Solutions patent pending... - February 13, 2007 - Women President Organization
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
Renato Kich Named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Ready Mixed Concrete
Cambridge Who's Who names Renato Kich Executive of the Year in Ready Mixed Concrete. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who Names George A. Furness, Jr. Executive of the Year in International Wildlife Living Resources Conservation
Cambridge Who's Who Names George A. Furness, Jr. Executive of the Year in International Wildlife Living Resources Conservation - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
June D. Maule Named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Aviation
Cambridge Who's Who Names June D. Maule Executive of the Year in Aviation. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Sarah J. Bates Named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Steel Processing Services
Sarah J. Bates president of New Technology Steel, LLC is one of the largest minority-owned flat-rolled service center networks in the U.S., has been named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Steel Processing Services. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who’s Who Honors Melody Baker & Her Dedication to the Disabled Community
Melody Baker honored by Cambridge Who’s Who for her Dedication to the Disabled Community - 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.