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HPNG Announces the 2nd Annual Latino Leadership Conference in New York
The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group announces its 2nd Annual Latino Leadership Conference at New York City's Harvard Club on May 24, 2010. This one-day conference is focused on taking a look at how companies are developing the pipeline of future Latino leaders and will have a pragmatic... - May 11, 2010 - The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group
Proposed New HMRC Powers Grab Could Criminalise Tax Advice, Says ACCA
Controversial legislation puts question mark over tax advice. - May 11, 2010 - ACCA
Home Care Alliance of MA Celebrates National Nurses Week
Organization Looks to Recognize Contingent of Nurses in the Community - May 09, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Richmond Chapter of AMA to Feature Overstock.com SVP for Their May Luncheon
The Richmond Chapter of the American Marketing Association will feature Stormy D. Simon, SVP of Marketing and Customer Care at Overstock.com, as their May 20th Luncheon speaker. Stormy will share her passion for customer care and reveal why The National Retail Federation has announced that... - May 09, 2010 - AMA - Richmond Chapter
John Packer Associates Appointed as Building Services Engineers for Lambeth BSF Schemes
John Packer Associates (JPA) as part of the ENGAGE Consortium have achieved Preferred Bidder Status and will be providing Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Public Health Design Services, BREEAM Assessment and Sustainability Consultancy services for Lambeth Council's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, which is valued at up to 185m pounds Sterling and will be delivered through a Local Education Partnership (LEP). - May 09, 2010 - John Packer Associates
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces May 2010 Monthly Meeting with Short Sale Expert Patrick Precourt
On Monday, May 17, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its monthly meeting with short sale expert Patrick Precourt. Attendees will learn how to be competitive in the real estate short sale market. - May 08, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Nashua Chapter Awarded the Most Active Chapter Award for the First Quarter of 2010
IMC Clubs, a club designed to keep instrument pilots safe by building their proficiency, has awarded the Nashua Chapter their Most Active Chapter Award for the first quarter of 2010. Founded by Stephen Cunningham owner of Nashua Flight Simulator, the Nashua Chapter of the IMC Clubs has excelled in... - May 07, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Health Tourism Magazine Issue 6 Released by MTA
The Medical Tourism Association officially releases Issue 6 of its leading online Health Tourism Magazine titled, “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Soul.” The issue features original articles such as “Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification - How to Gain Credibility in the... - May 07, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Gets Holistic Boost
Medical Tourism Association and Former IMTA President Say Goodbye to Concerns Welcoming Joint Collaboration. - May 07, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
NPSA Celebrates National Teacher Day
The National Portable Storage Association is celebrating National Teacher Day by pointing to educational uses of portable storage containers. - May 07, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Free Webinar with Than Merrill of “Flip This House”
On Tuesday, May 11, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting a webinar with Than Merrill of A&E’s “Flip This House.” Attendees will learn about turn key marketing systems for real estate investors. - May 06, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Launch of New and Improved Website
The MTA announces the launch of the Medical Tourism Association website with a new and improved look. The website incorporates a more user friendly system. New features include: -New Members Only Login Page and Social Network -Patient Referral Listings for Members -Valuable Industry Reports,... - May 06, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Botox Training Helps Physicians Battle New Healthcare Bill
Physicians are now facing unprecedented uncertainty with the proposed Healthcare Bill. Membership in non-insurance based medical procedure organizations like the International Association of Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine's (IAPAM) are exploding as physicians plan for their future. The first step for these physicians is attending the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, a program that gives physicians a starting point on offering non-insurance based procedures like Botox and hCG for weight loss. - May 06, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
NAPO-NY Members Volunteer to Organize Crown Heights Community Mediation Center Office
Seven of NAPO-NY members spend a few hours creating a more productive work environment for the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center. - May 06, 2010 - NAPO-NY
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Members Get Coached by Bill Walton
Hall of Fame basketball player was guest speaker at recent CRT mixer event. - May 05, 2010 - Chairmen's RoundTable
NACCE Journal Included in Educational Resources Recommended to Delegates at Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship(NACCE) is pleased to announce that its quarterly journal, Community College Entrepreneurship, has been recommended as an educational resource to attendees at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship, held last week in Washington,... - May 05, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Medical Tourism Association Releases Exclusive Video on Healthcare Reform’s Affect on Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has released an exclusive video of Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of Medical Tourism Association, discussing the Healthcare Reform’s Affect on the Medical Tourism industry. Edelheit addressed the topic at the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference... - May 05, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Launches Healthcare Reform's Affect on Medical Tourism Website Portal
The Medical Tourism Magazine has launched an informational website and center containing updates on Healthcare Reform’s affect on Medical Tourism. The healthcare reform updates will provide the latest information and provisions of the healthcare reform legislation as it pertains to the... - May 05, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
GenosTV Debuts at Digital Hollywood Spring
ShambroWest Corporation is hosting an exclusive dinner in Los Angeles Wednesday evening May 5th to preview GenosTV for the Digital Hollywood community. The gala media event to introduce the revolutionary Genos broadband television service will take place at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. - May 04, 2010 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
NPSA Celebrates Arbor Day by Saving Trees
The National Portable Storage Association is celebrating Arbor Day with education on how portable storage containers can save trees. - May 03, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
BRAVO! Awards Early Bird Rate Coming to an End/ NAWBO San Diego Event Features Keynote Speaker Lisa Nichols
The early bird rate for the May 19 BRAVO! Awards, hosted by NAWBO San Diego, will end on May 5. The registration deadline is May 14. Learn more and save your seat at nawbo-sd.org. - April 30, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
IAPAM Announces New Full Day hCG/Medical Weight Loss Training for Physicians
The IAPAM announces it has expanded it Medical Weight Management training to a full day. The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's (IAPAM's) New hCG/Physician Weight Loss Training program offers physicians and their staff all the knowledge and tools needed to immediately offer hCG and other medically supervised weight loss treatments to their patients. - April 29, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Annual Results from ACCA Show Rise in Demand for Accountants
Increased global network during economic downturn shows finance profession is still an attractive global career. - April 29, 2010 - ACCA
Healthcare Reform’s Affect on Medical Tourism Website Portal Launched by Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Association has launched an informational website and center containing updates on Healthcare Reform’s affect on Medical Tourism. The healthcare reform updates will provide the latest information and provisions of the healthcare reform legislation as it pertains to the... - April 29, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Bill Cook of Hospital Clinica Biblica
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Bill Cook, Operations Manager of the International Patient Department at Hospital Clinica Biblica in Costa Rica. - April 28, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Austin Conference to Address Violence Against Women - the Most Challenging Issue Facing Women and Girls in 21st Century
The 8th annual ACT Women Conference for the Spiritual Transformation of Women, titled "Women Defining Justice in the 21st Century" will be held in Austin, at Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin, at Town Lake, Saturday May 1, from 9:30am to 6:00pm. The event will feature speakers Layli Miller-Muro, Professor Sarah Buel and Rebecca Powers. A parallel ACT Girls conference, featuring interactive workshops, will be held at the same time and location. - April 28, 2010 - Advancing Community Through Women (ACT Women)
Krysztoforski Announces Voter Outreach Program
Taking advantage of multiple media venues, Joseph Krysztoforski, Candidate for House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th Congressional District unveils his Voter Outreach Program. - April 27, 2010 - JTK for Congress
Let's Talk Politics at "Meet the Candidates Night"
The Republican Club of East Polk County is sponsoring a "Meet the Candidates Night," at the Grape Expectations for conservative minded people. - April 26, 2010 - Republican Club of East Polk County
NAWBO San Diego May Seminar Focuses on Getting Ahead by Giving Back
NAWBO San Diego will continue its monthly seminar series on May 14, with Joon Han of Better San Diego presenting "Get Ahead by Giving Back." Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - April 25, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Lauds Laurie N. Robinson on Recent Article, Driving Diversity
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds Laurie N. Robinson for driving diversity and encouraging corporations to open their preferred provider lists to MWBE law firms. - April 25, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Brits in Dark Over Party Tax Policies Ahead of UK Election
ACCA survey reveals tax is central issue for voters but 83 per cent have little or no understanding of the main parties’ taxation policies. - April 25, 2010 - ACCA
Orange County’s First-Ever Kids Restaurant Week June 27 – July 3
The Orange County Restaurant Association, Inc. has announced the dates for Orange County’s first-ever Kids Restaurant Week, focused on celebrating dining out as a family. - April 22, 2010 - OC Restaurant Association
A Unique Inspirational LinkedIn Group: Spring Magic Life Society
“Spring Magic Life - The Society for Love, Wisdom and Happiness,” a recently created LinkedIn international group (owner website: www.SpringMagicLife.com), focuses on supporting professional people to live an ideal quality life with balance, fulfillment, happiness and magic life experience. - April 22, 2010 - SpringMagicLife.com
NAWBO San Diego Announces BRAVO! Award Nominees/ Winners Will be Announced at May 19 Event
NAWBO San Diego announced today the nominees for its six BRAVO! Awards. The winners will be announced at the dinner event, set for May 19 at the Courtyard Marriott Airport/Liberty Station. - April 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
ThePort Network and Web Courseworks Announce New Partnership to Strengthen Learning Communities for Associations
Web Courseworks, a provider of eLearning and hosted learning management services, and ThePort Network, a social media platform provider, today announced their strategic partnership. The partnership will provide customers with integrated services between Web Courseworks’ web-based learning... - April 22, 2010 - Web Courseworks
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces the Connecticut Women Real Estate Investors Meeting and Dinner
On April 27, 2010, the CT REIA in association with the Women Real Estate investors Association (WREIA) will be hosting a dinner meeting at Alina’s Ristorante in Wallingford, CT. - April 22, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Texas Educators Elected to State Science Association Board
The members of the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) have spoken. Association members have elected a slate of their peers to serve on the state board for the Science Teachers Association of Texas, commencing their leadership on June 1, 2010. The association serves as an advocate for science learning and teaching and provides teachers with state-approved professional development through their annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST). - April 22, 2010 - Science Teachers Association of Texas
CSIA Opens Apex Award’ Nominations
CSIA today announces nominations are open for their 10th annual Apex Awards. - April 21, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
ACCA Re-Asserts Its Commitment to the Accountancy Profession in Singapore by Backing Official Report
Publication of CDAS consultation supported by global accountancy body. - April 21, 2010 - ACCA
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® and Triangle Multiple Listing Service Launch Redesigned Website
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced that the association and Triangle Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (TMLS) have launched a newly redesigned Website. The site was designed by Click Culture, a Raleigh-based... - April 20, 2010 - RRAR
Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Hampton University Awarded Grant from Wolf Aviation Fund in Support of the Project
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has begun development of a new Aviation-Mentoring Program. Working together with SAFE, Hampton University Department of Aviation has received a grant from the Wolf Aviation Fund to help develop the project. According to Hampton University... - April 18, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
SAFE Director to Receive 2010 Nata Award of Excellence
Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Director Arlynn McMahon is the 2010 recipient of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Excellence in Flight Training Award. McMahon is the Training Center Manager at Aero-Tech, Inc., a flight school based in Lexington, KY. She was the... - April 18, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
New Stewardship Code: It’s Not Just About Compliance But About Good Governance
Stakeholders should be encouraged to use whatever rights and powers they may have to protect their own interests, says ACCA. - April 18, 2010 - ACCA
John Packer Associates Have Been Awarded the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Accreditation
This recognition further demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable design and management in all aspects of their work - April 18, 2010 - John Packer Associates
Portable Storage Hits Homerun at Baseball Stadiums
With a new Major League Baseball season beginning, portable storage units are getting emptied out again – at least temporarily. Find out how baseball teams are using portable storage. - April 18, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Jennifer Bosser Joins Wake County Economic Development as Assistant Executive Director
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Jennifer Bosser has joined the organization as assistant executive director. Bosser’s responsibilities include overseeing day to day operations, pursuing strategic initiatives and... - April 17, 2010 - Wake County Economic Development
A All Animal Control Race in Atlanta Doesn't Pan Out
The need for speed didn't pan out for the A All Animal Control Dragbike Racing Team this past weekend in Atlanta, Ga. Evidentially, a faulty oil pan was the culprit for the team's setbacks. "Friday test and tuning turned up a serious problem. When we were slowing down on the big end, the oil... - April 17, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Martial Arts Teachers' Association Bootcamp Prepares Schools for "The Karate Kid" Jump in Membership
In contrast to the down economy, many martial arts schools are enjoying a strong year mostly due to the popularity of mixed martial arts. With the coming debut of "The Karate Kid" remake with Jackie Chan schools are preparing for another influx of students. One of the professions' leading... - April 17, 2010 - MATA
One Eleven Place Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Meeting and Banquet Facilities List
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that One Eleven Place has been named to Triangle Business Journal’s Meeting and Banquet Facilities List. The venue has been recognized by Triangle Business... - April 17, 2010 - RRAR