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Medical Tourism Association Partners with Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters
The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU) partnered in the area of Medical Tourism to present Medical Tourism as a viable solution to the healthcare crisis in California and the US, during the LAAHU annual conference which takes place May 19-20... - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Dover Economic Development Committee Moves Ahead with Planning and Promotion of Trails in Dover, VT
The Dover Economic Development Committee in the Mount Snow region of Southern Vermont produces the Crosstown hiking trail map and is working on developing a number of trails in Dover. - February 12, 2009 - Dover Economic Development Committee
The Medical Tourism Association Partners with Jordan Hospital to Hold the 1st Jordan International Medical Tourism Congress
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with Jordan Hospital held the 1st Jordanian Medical Tourism conference from Jan 30 to Feb 2nd, 2009 in Amman Jordan at the Jordan Hospital. Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital organized the event. The event featured over 100 participants from... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Reform Institute Expands Advisory Committee to Help Guide Bold Agenda
Non-Partisan Think Tank Will Tackle Critical National Issues in 2009 with the Help of Lance Bultena, Partner Hogan & Hartson, LLP; Bob Martin, Partner (Retired), Accenture, LLP; and Scott Greiper, President, Secure Strategy Group. - February 11, 2009 - Reform Institute
Medical Tourism Association “Familiarization Tour” in El Salvador
The Medical Tourism Association has coordinated a “Fam” Familiarization Tour in conjunction with Export Salud to bring medical tourism facilitators to El Salvador. The Fam Tour for medical tourism will take place February 9 – 13, 2009. The attendees will perform site visits to El... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Holds 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with ISI Scientific held the 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel on January 22nd, 2009 in Tel Aviv. The 1 day free conference focused on Medical Tourism opportunities for the country of Israel. The event featured over 60 participants from the top... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, U.s. Senators to Speak at CED’s Biotech 2009
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the speakers for the Biotech 2009 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. - February 11, 2009 - CED
Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut
The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
New Kiwanis Online Club Celebrates Charter Mardi Gras Style
Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Online is an organization of men and women of all ages, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through volunteer community service. - February 10, 2009 - Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online
AIIP Conference Offers Full Slate of Entrepreneurial-Minded Speakers
The 23rd Annual AIIP conference, March 26-29, will offer a variety of speakers of interest to anyone who owns or runs a business. - February 10, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism Congress Announces ReachMD as New Media & Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce ReachMD as a Media and Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. They are looking forward to the having ReachMD Sponsor and Exhibitor. The Medical Tourism Association... - February 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Board Elects Jeff Campbell as New Chairman
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, today announced that Jeff Campbell has been elected as Chairman. Under his guidance, plans for the non-profit organization include expanding outreach in these troubled times. - February 09, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
IMA President Paul Derstine Announces Retirement
Paul Derstine, president and chief executive officer of IMA World Health for 17 years, has announced his decision to retire late in 2009. During his tenure, IMA has grown from a small non-profit distributor of donated medical products to an internationally recognized leader in the global health... - February 08, 2009 - IMA World Health
NPSA Partners with J.J. Keller
The National Portable Storage Association is partnering with J.J. Keller to offer its members preferred pricing on online purchases of safety and regulatory compliance products. - February 08, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NCWRC Applauds Yadkin Riverkeeper for Calling Alcoa to Clean Up N.C. Pollution
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is applauding a recent press release by the Yadkin Riverkeeper calling for Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (Alcoa) to take measures to clean up existing contamination at Badin Lake before the multinational firm receives another 50-year license to... - February 08, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
New Members Selected for Business Club of the Triangle
Paladin and Associates, KeySource Commercial Bank, and Dupree & Webb added to organization’s membership. - February 08, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
WCED Project Receives 2009 SPACE Economic Development Award for New Industry
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that HCL America Inc. received the Triangle Business Journal’s SPACE Award for Economic Development in the New Industry category. This award honors a company that is locating new... - February 08, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
New Hampshire Business Leaders See Rail as Vital to Our Future Growth and Prosperity
A new business group believes the Obama administration’s latest estimates for new jobs created in the stimulus bill are well below what they could be. The White House released its estimates Tuesday projecting New Hampshire would see 17,000 new jobs, but New Hampshire Businesses for... - February 08, 2009 - New Hampshire Businesses for Transportation & Infrastructure
Psychosocial Help for Traumatized Children is Urgent Priority for World Vision in Gaza
Child-friendly programs intervene to reach children and their mothers. - February 07, 2009 - World Vision US
The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education Receives OSV Grant
Andrew Seeley, Ph.D., executive director of The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, today announced the reception of a generous grant from the Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) Foundation to help offset the cost of the Institute’s third annual Academic Retreat for Teachers. This year’s... - February 06, 2009 - Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
Paws on the Plaza
A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue together with Fetch! Pet Care will celebrate the first pet related event in the City of Lake Worth, on February 7, 2009. Paws on the Plaza promoting pet adoption and responsible pet ownership. - February 06, 2009 - A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
Discovering... Abruzzo & Apulia, Italy
A mission of the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade to Canada promoting the agri-food and wine sector. - February 05, 2009 - ICE (Italian Institute for Foreign Trade)
Preachit.org Hits Over 3000 Sermons with 225 Ministers Contributing
Preachit.org has been helping pastors come up with sermon outlines since 2002 now hosts over 3000 sermons online with 225 ministers contributing. - February 05, 2009 - preachit ministires
Hundreds of Arizonans to Gather Feb. 14th, Circling State Capitol in Symbolic Hug
After greetings, prayers, songs, and music are heard, all gathered participants will form a circle around the entire Capitol building – to place a collective embrace around the state capitol and to envision the year 2009 as one of peace, prosperity, transpartisanship, and cooperation for all elected officials, constituents, and all Arizonans. - February 05, 2009 - Arizona Dept. of Peace Campaign
Feb and March at Shirat Shalom in Elgin
Some of Feb and March activities at Shirat Shalom in Elgin. New families welcome to visit. - February 05, 2009 - Congregation Shirat Shalom
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Releases Podcast on 18th Annual Biotech 2009 Conference
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the release of a podcast discussing CED’s Biotech 2009 conference... - February 05, 2009 - CED
PMRESTA is Pleased to Announce CPAP Training and Certification
Pennsylvania Department of Health EMS Information Bulletin - #060 reads in part, ". . . .The Statewide BLS Protocols are written to allow EMS practitioners who have the appropriate training to administer CPAP in accordance with BLS Protocols or medical command orders." - February 05, 2009 - Pocono Mountains Regional Emergency Services Training Academy
Ward Burton, NASCAR Great and “Full Throttle Conservationist,” to Appear at the 2009 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show®
Avid Conservationist to meet fans and Discuss Environmental Issues. - February 05, 2009 - Ward Burton Enterprises
N.C. Water Rights Committee Announces Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane as New President
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has announced that Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane has been chosen as the new president of the organization. McFarlane replaces Keith Crisco, who has been named N.C. Secretary of Commerce by Gov. Beverly Perdue. McFarlane was elected... - February 05, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
National Chicken Soup Contest 2009
NJOP launches "Better Than Your Bubby's Chicken Soup Challenge." - February 05, 2009 - National Jewish Outreach Program
NPSA Releases Preliminary Results of Industry Study
Industry-wide survey determines size and strength of portable storage industry. - February 05, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Assists in Search for Marcia Hulihan
Part of a multi-team effort, the Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue team assisted in the search for 50-year-old Marcia Hulihan, of Sebastian, Florida. - February 04, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
Advisor Nation Launches New Online Business Network for Insurance and Securities Professionals and Industry Providers
Advisor Nation/Halo Software LLC, of Braintree, MA has developed an internet networking site exclusively for the financial services industry. Members can access free CRM and other tools to connect, share and collaborate. Members can activate their free membership at www.advisornation.com - February 04, 2009 - Advisor Nation
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise System Announces Expansion into Charlotte, NC
Pro Energy Consultants, a National Energy Auditing Franchise headquartered in Arizona, announces its impending expansion into the Charlotte, NC marketplace. - February 04, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Meet the Candidates" Event
The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites you to meet all of the Action Party candidates for the upcoming municipal election at a fundraising event to be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Charcoal Oven Restaurant, 4400 Golf... - February 04, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Focus on Fitness: NoM Members Work Together to Achieve Goals
NoM (the Nation of Men) invites area men to their monthly meeting Saturday, February 7th to join together in setting and achieving their fitness goals for 2009. - February 04, 2009 - Nation of Men, South Bay Chapter
AIIP to Honor Special Libraries Association Past President: SLA's Stephen Abram to Address Independent Info Pros
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) has announced that it will honor Special Libraries Association (SLA) Past President Stephen Abram with AIIP's Roger Summit Award for 2009. The award will be presented to Abram at AIIP’s 23rd Annual Conference in Albuquerque,... - February 03, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
Black Heritage in the Spotlight at Warner Grand Theatre on February 8, 2009
Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council offers a free event to celebrate Black Heritage with prestigious speakers and entertainers at the historic Warner Grand Theatre in the port town of Los Angeles. - February 03, 2009 - Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council
iEvolve Presents: Sexuality, Spirituality, and Shadow: the Three S's of Personal and Dynamic Evolution with Diane Musho Hamilton, Marc Gafni, and Sofia Diaz
iEvolve: Global Practice Community presents... Sexuality, Spirituality, and Shadow weekend event in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 13th-15th at the Hampton Inn Downtown. - February 01, 2009 - iEvolve: Global Practice Community
First Joint Meeting of Belarus Java User Group and Adobe Flash Platform User Group Featured Adobe and SUN Microsystems
More than 120 developers from several Belarusian cities attended the conference on Rich Internet Applications (RIA) development to learn about the latest tools and technologies from Adobe and SUN Microsystems. - February 01, 2009 - Belarus Java User Group
HSI Announces New Board Member - Dr. Richard Abraham
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) family of brands, comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), Medic First Aid International, and 24-7 EMS, welcomes Dr. Richard Abraham to the HSI Board of Directors. - January 31, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
First Fridays Networking Returns to South Florida in 2009
The management of First Fridays of Florida, LLC in partnership with WHQT HOT 105 FM have put the wheels in motion to stage the return of First Fridays Networking to South Florida on February 6, 2009. With the inauguration of the first African American President of the United States and the month of... - January 31, 2009 - First Fridays of Florida
Irving Ambucs Chapter Hosts Quan Cosby and Bernard Scott at National Ambucs Month Luncheon
College football stars Quan Cosby and Bernard Scott will be speaking at the Irving Ambucs chapter luncheon on February 12, 2009. - January 30, 2009 - Ambucs, Irving Chapter
DailyChallenge.org Experiences Growing Roster of Celebrity Challengers
Social Media Coupled with Celebrities Elevate Social Consciousness - January 30, 2009 - Dunn Capital
MTA Signs Agreement with UAE Ministry of Health
The UAE Ministry of Health and the Florida-based Medical Tourism Association (MTA) signed today an agreement for cooperation in the related field. The agreement mandates MTA's activities in the UAE, as it will promote the interests of the healthcare providers and medical tourism facilitators in... - January 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Woman of the Month Club Launches Events Page
Woman of the Month Club launches Events Page empowering members and guests to share information on outstanding events for professional and businesswomen. - January 30, 2009 - Woman of the Month Club
Cross International Alliance Reaches $1 Billion Milestone in Worldwide Aid to the Poor
Cross International Alliance, the affiliation of two South Florida-based international relief agencies, has reached a significant organizational milestone – the distribution of $1 billion worth of food, medicines and other resources to social outreaches in developing countries since its... - January 30, 2009 - Cross International
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Video for Monterrey Conference
Non-profits Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Health Care have partnered together to create the 1st Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress, which occurs April 27-29th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico at the Intercontinental Presidente. Monterrey is known as one of the top... - January 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces ‘Finding Your Next Career Opportunity’ Series
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that CED will host four seminars in February and March as part of the... - January 30, 2009 - CED
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Celebrity-Endorsed Acai Berry Dietary Supplements and Sellers
Nationwide complaints allege false advertising and unauthorized repeat billing after “free” trial. - January 29, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT