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Winners Revealed in Superwomen Boot Camp’s “Battle of the Holiday Bulge Fitness” Challenge
Folsom fitness expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, Val Fujii today announced the winners of the Battle of the Holiday Bulge Fitness Challenge. Challengers split a pot of $1,140 and were awarded weekend vacations, massages, facials, mani/pedis and more. Prizes were awarded for greatest percentage of weight loss and greatest percentage of body fat loss. - January 20, 2013 - Superwomen Boot Camp
IEEE WCET® Certification Program Examination to be Held 7 April – 4 May 2013
Application Deadline Ends 22 March for Spring 2013 Testing Period - January 19, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Sunshine Mail Foundation Participates in Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day
Sunshine Mail Foundation will participate in Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in three locations throughout Fairfax County, VA. Sunshine Mail Foundation provides children in need with comfort, support, and joy through free Sunshine Mail Care Packages. Sunshine Mail is filled with handmade cards, care essentials, and other age-appropriate items and is delivered to children in hospitals, foster care and homeless shelters. - January 19, 2013 - Sunshine Mail Foundation
Sunshine Mail Foundation Participates in National Day of Service
Sunshine Mail Foundation will participate in the fourth annual National Day of Service on Jan. 19 on the National Mall. Partnering with the Junior League of Northern Virginia (JLNV), they were selected as one of seven service projects to host at the event. As part of the Presidential Inauguration, The National Day of Service urges citizens to spend the day doing service work in their community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. President Obama and his family will also take part in the event. - January 19, 2013 - Sunshine Mail Foundation
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Hires Chief Development Officer
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley is pleased to announce the recent hire of Anja Kloch as the organization's Chief Development Officer. Anja brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit fundraising. She began her career in the arts world, but quickly found her... - January 19, 2013 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Selects First-Ever NACCE Fellows
Newly created NACCE Fellowships will advance learning in fields of Community Outreach and Entrepreneurship Curriculum and Training at community colleges. - January 19, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The Foundation for External Business Due Diligence in the Acquisition Process – May 8, Orlando FL
Christopher Lisle of Acclaro Growth Partners will present an interactive session on how to create competitor profiles for due diligence Wednesday, May 8 at the 28th Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) International Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, FL. - January 18, 2013 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
BDPA New York to Recognize Black History Month by Hosting Events for Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW)
The New York Chapter of BDPA announced today that it will host a day of events recognizing 2013 Black Family Technology Awareness Week. Black Family Technology Awareness Week, or BFTAW, is a national public awareness campaign designed to encourage more African Americans to incorporate technology... - January 18, 2013 - BDPA New York
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Provides Free Shoes Through Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids Program
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley is pleased to announce that they have been selected as an official partner of Payless Gives™ Shoes 4 Kids, an annual giving program from Payless ShoeSource. They are among over a hundred of other charitable agencies representing all... - January 17, 2013 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
NAFA Applauds the Extension of the Alternative Fuels Excise Tax
On January 1st, Congress passed the Alternative Fuels Excise Tax, an incentive for alternate fuels that fleet managers sorely needed. NAFA Fleet Management Association, which fought for the incentive, applauds the continuation of the tax credit. - January 17, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine to Offer Exclusive Member Benefit on Premium Lab Coats and Scrubs Through Medelita
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has developed an affiliate partnership with Medelita to bring premium lab coats and scrubs to its members. - January 17, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
New Travel Destinations for Timeshare Owners Added to Dial An Exchange Selections
Timeshare exchange provider expands its travel options to provide even more choices for the company’s 450,000 members. - January 17, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
From CIA to Motorola and Beyond: Developing World-Class Intelligence Operations – March 5 SCIP Wisconsin Chapter
Jan Herring, former director of intelligence at Motorola and current lecturer at the Academy of Competitive Intelligence, will share how to develop a competitive intelligence function that leads to better decision-making. - January 17, 2013 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Dial An Exchange to Maintain Request First and Pay Later Program
The global vacation exchange provider will continue its program allowing timeshare owners to request vacation accommodation options with no upfront cost. - January 16, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
DFW Marketer of the Year Awards Nominations Deadline Extended
Dallas / Fort Worth Chapter of American Marketing Association Extends Call for Entries for Prestigious Awards. - January 16, 2013 - DFW American Marketing Association
IEEE WCNC 2013 Opens Registration for Leading Wireless Communications & Networking Event to be Held April 7 – 10, 2013 in Shanghai, China
More Than 600 Technical and Executive Presentations to Spotlight Emerging Wireless & Mobile Applications, Energy-efficient Network Designs & Dynamic Spectrum Access Protocols. - January 14, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Philippine National Barista Championship Announces Primary and Official Equipment & Product Sponsors for Its Inaugural Competition
Gourmet Farms, Inc. leads outstanding line-up of sponsors to the country’s most prestigious coffee competition. - January 14, 2013 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc
Dial An Exchange Extends Gold Advantage Program
Timeshare exchange provider grows Gold Advantage program in the U.S. to include discounts on cruises, hotels, dining, golf and numerous other reward benefits. - January 13, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Pierre F. Dobbelmann Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Pierre F. Dobbelmann of Fairfield, Connecticut has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government economic affairs. About Pierre F. Dobbelmann Mr. Dobbelmann was the Industry Commissioner with... - January 11, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sherie L. Edwards Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sherie L. Edwards of Smithville, Mississippi has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Sherie L. Edwards Ms. Edwards has over 28 years experience in the healthcare field. She is... - January 11, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fashion Social Network
Homeland security involves personnel casting bodies in environments that require invasive monitoring. These environments are sometimes affected with chemical and biological agents that are harmful to the personnel and can limit their focuses and concentrations. The Fashion World Media announces the development of fashion social network in Home-Land Intelligence Systems Technology “H-LIST,” a wearable detection outfit to realize a social security network “SSN." - January 11, 2013 - The Fashion World Media
Church of Scientology Presents “You and Your Art: Recognition, Promotion and Sales”
Owen York is an artist with a special mission: “My dream is to bring art back from the dead, by bringing the artist back to life.” - January 11, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Leading Employment Law Forum to be Held by Greater LA Chapter of the Assoc. of Legal Administrators - Jan. 26
125 members of the Los Angeles legal community are expected to attend the Employment Law Forum, hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (GLA ALA), on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City at... - January 10, 2013 - Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 Showcases "Global Connectivity Magic" at Disneyland in Anaheim, California
Thousands Participate in Nearly 1,500 Presentations Focused on “New World” of IPv6, Smart Grid, Cloud Computing & Network Infrastructure Advancements - January 10, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Great Circle Industries, Inc. Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council
Great Circle Industries, Inc. (GCI) recently joined ISC-Audubon as a Platinum Member. GCI’s support and membership allows ISC-Audubon to expand their efforts to promote sustainability worldwide, and to Spread the Seeds of Sustainability. - January 10, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Wine Market Council Elects Dennis Cakebread as Board of Directors Chair, Releases Luxury Wine Market Research in Advance of Upcoming Conferences
Wine Market Council announced today that Dennis Cakebread has been officially elected as the chair of Wine Market Council’s board of directors. Xavier Barlier of Maisons Marques & Domaines/Roederer Estate, who served as Wine Market Council’s chair from 2010-2012, has been elected to the position of immediate past chair. Also, in advance of their upcoming 2013 Wine Market Council Research Conferences, the council also announced today several findings from their research on luxury wine buyers. - January 09, 2013 - Wine Market Council
The Colorado BioScience Association Launches Its Colorado BioScience Institute to Support Much Needed Educational & Workforce Programs for the State's Bioscience Industry
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is officially launching the Colorado BioScience Institute (The Institute) today. The CBSA leadership team has set a kick-off goal of $100,000 for The Institute this year. The initial $20,000 raised, including a generous matching gift from PhRMA of up to $5,000, will support the Colorado launch of one of its flagship programs, the BioGENEius Challenge. - January 07, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Glen Brynteson Appointed to Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professional’s Board of Directors
Glen Brynteson, CEO of Market Awareness, an international competitive intelligence firm, was appointed to serve out Nan Bulger’s term on the SCIP Board of Directors, which runs through the end of 2014. - January 06, 2013 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Tanya Rodriguez Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tanya Rodriguez of Vinings, Georgia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nonprofit education. About Tanya Rodriguez Ms. Rodriguez has over 12 years experience in the field of nonprofit... - January 05, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Alysse Nockels of McAfee Elected to Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals’ 2013 Board
The SCIP membership elected Alysse Nockels, Director of Competitive Intelligence at McAfee to the 2013 SCIP Board of Directors. - January 05, 2013 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Stephanie Pearson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Stephanie Pearson of Saint Louis, Missouri has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Stephanie Pearson Ms. Pearson has over 15 years experience in the field of education and has... - January 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ruth M. Detchon Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ruth M. Detchon of Amsterdam, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Ruth M. Detchon Ms. Detchon has over 25 years experience in the healthcare field. She is a... - January 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Harlem Globetrotter Hosts Event to Honor Black Legends in Basketball at Church of Scientology
An event to honor the Black Legends in Basketball will take place on February 16, 2013 at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. - January 04, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Denver Matchmaking Agency Monday at 8 to Host Speed Dating Events
Denver, Colorado's newest Dating and Matchmaking service, Monday at 8, is set to host Speed Dating Events starting 2013. These events will be held in Downtown Denver at exclusive venues. - January 03, 2013 - JJLLC
Innovative Professional Network In Model Health Officially Launches in Miami
This December saw the official launch of In Model Health, Miami’s newest professional network aimed at the model community. To mark the occasion over fifty guests attended an invite-only celebration at Haven Lounge on South Beach. In attendance were notable models and agencies from... - January 02, 2013 - In Model Health
Dial an Exchange Announces Fantastic Options for New Year’s Eve
The timeshare exchange operator provides some outstanding destinations to ring in the New Year. - December 26, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
Dial an Exchange Partners with Alderwood Management to Add Value
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately owned timeshare exchange provider, has teamed up with the Alderwood Group, a full-service shared ownership and vacation resort management firm. - December 25, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
Consumer Communications & Networking Advances Featured at IEEE CCNC 2013 from January 11 – 14, 2013 at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada
Leading International Conference Held in Conjunction with CES 2013 Emphasizes the Latest Development of On-demand Entertainment & Information Technologies. - December 23, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Dial an Exchange South Africa Inks Deal with Ngwenya Lodge
The global vacation exchange provider announces new agreement with resort in Mpumalanga, South Africa. - December 22, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
Nashville Church of Scientology Takes on Drug Abuse Crisis
With Tennessee’s drug abuse problem at a crisis stage, Nashville Scientologists are ramping up a grassroots movement to stem drug abuse. - December 22, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NAFA Announces Special Sustainability Sessions Provided by CALSTART
NAFA Fleet Management Association has partnered with CALSTART to provide four new educational sessions for fleet managers dealing with sustainability. - December 22, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Melanie Wing of Equifax Elected Chair of the 2013 Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals Board
The SCIP Board of Directors elected Melanie Wing, Vice President, Strategic Marketing at Equifax as the 2013 Board Chair. - December 22, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Nan Bulger Appointed New Executive Director of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Effective January 7, 2013, Nan Bulger, formerly Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Market and Business Intelligence for Philips Healthcare, becomes the SCIP Executive Director. - December 21, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Inside the Orchestra Adds Dates for the 2013 Winter Season of Tiny Tots
When you are searching for enriching activities to do with your kids during the cold winter months, make room on your calendar for Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots. New dates have been added to the winter season lineup! - December 20, 2012 - Inside the Orchestra
Sercos International Sets Record for Visitors and Exhibitors at SPS IPC Drives Exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany
Sercos international (SI) announced today that the SPS IPC Drives exhibition in Nuremberg was an outstanding success for the organization. More than 20 companies from a wide range of areas presented exhibits and product demonstrations at the user organization's joint booth, which attracted 40% more... - December 20, 2012 - SERCOS North America
Sean Campbell of Cascade Insights Elected to Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals’ 2013 Board of Directors
Voted into a 2013-2015 term, Sean Campbell of Cascade Insights brings an entrepreneurial and solution provider perspective to the SCIP Board. - December 19, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
James C. McMullen Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. McMullen of Long Beach, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law enforcement. About James C. McMullen Mr. McMullen is retired after 28 years in law enforcement. He was a... - December 18, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Church of Scientology Making a Difference for Human Rights in Tennessee
“Scientology: How We Help—United for Human Rights, Making Human Rights a Global Reality,” details how communities are using the Church of Scientology’s United for Human Rights program to fight abuses in this field. - December 17, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NAFA Opens Submissions for the 2013 Fleet Excellence Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the creation of Fleet Excellence Awards open to the entire fleet management industry. - December 16, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Public Speaking Club Presents Awards at Holiday Party
First of Sussex Toastmasters club recognizes its best speakers at annual food drive and holiday party. - December 16, 2012 - First of Sussex Toastmasters