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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)
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™
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Owner of Tennessee Charter Bus Company Makes a ‘Wise’ Choice to Fund Educational Public Awareness Campaign Using a Portion of His Company’s Parts Purchases
Motorcoach operators and coach manufacturers collaborate to generate long-term, sustainable revenue for not-for-profit organization whose sole purpose is to promote public awareness about the availability, selection, usage and benefits of motorcoach transportation. - April 17, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
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
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
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
New Jersey Branch of Association of Bridal Consultants to Sponsor Cancer Patient’s Wedding
The New Jersey Branch of the Association of Bridal Consultants is coming together to plan a wedding for a bride who has metastatic breast cancer. All of the professional service providers are donating their time and/or services to make the bride’s dream come true. - April 16, 2010 - New Jersey Branch of Association of Bridal Consultants
Greensboro Mayor Issues Pet Week Proclamation for North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced that Greensboro’s mayor, William H. Knight, has signed a proclamation declaring May 2 through 8 as Pet Week. National Pet Week is an annual week of awareness designed to promote responsible pet ownership,... - April 16, 2010 - NCVMA
NACCE Issues Call for Papers for 2010 Conference in Orlando, FL
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has issued a call for papers for its 2010 conference, to be held October 10-13, 2010 in Orlando, FL. The deadline for submissions is midnight EST on April 28, 2010. Submissions must be made through the conference Web site at... - April 15, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NPSA Spring Portable Storage Seminar Organizes Industry Roundtable
The National Portable Storage Association's 2010 Spring Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach, Va. on April 26-27 will offer a roundtable of industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges. - April 15, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Come Learn About How the iPad Will Change Everything at the Mobile Monday Chicago April Event
On Monday, April 19, 2010 at the next Mobile Monday Chicago event, Chicagoans will have an opportunity to learn first-hand how the iPad is expected to change everything. The iPad just went on sale April 3rd, yet we’ve already heard a lot about how it’s going to revolutionize computing... - April 14, 2010 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Women’s Power Networking “Women Helping Women Expo” to Benefit Children with Cancer
On Thursday, June 10, 2010, Women’s Power Networking is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Striving for More - a charity to help children with cancer and their families. The expo will be at the Wake County Shrine Club from 5pm – 9pm. - April 14, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
NRCC Lists Scott Rigell as "On the Radar"
After being among a handful of candidates nationwide to outraise an incumbent in total contributions, Scott Rigell is the only candidate in the 2nd District to achieve "On the Radar" status. - April 14, 2010 - Scott Rigell For Congress
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces April 2010 Monthly Meeting with Al Aiello, Tax Reduction Specialist
On April 19, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its monthly meeting with tax reduction specialist Al Aiello. Attendees will learn strategies for protecting their profits and reducing their tax obligations. - April 14, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Carbon Reduction Commitment – Deadline Has Passed, But Don’t Get Caught Out, Warns ACCA
Firms of all sizes need to get to grips with their carbon accounts and include the Government’s CRC in their future planning. - April 14, 2010 - ACCA
Chevon Baccus to Speak Before the Republican Club of East Polk County
Chevon Baccus, Republican candidate for Florida House District 66 will address the Republican Club of East Polk County at its April 19th meeting in Winter Haven. - April 13, 2010 - Republican Club of East Polk County
California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) Weighs in on Elkins Family Task Force Draft Recommendations
The California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA), a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the Legal Document Assistant profession in its continued efforts to help the self-represented consumer, has submitted written comments and public testimony in response to the Elkins Family Law Task Force “Draft Recommendations” released last October. The task force is scheduled to present final recommendations at the April 23 meeting of the California Judicial Council. - April 12, 2010 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Candidate for State Representative of Eaton County Reaches Halfway Point in Jobs Walk Across the County
Bob Robinson feels that creating new jobs should be a priority for Michigan state government in the next decade. It’s only through the creation of new jobs, he says, that we’ll see a permanent turnaround in our economy. - April 11, 2010 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
ACCA Pakistan Organises Financial English Teacher Training
Training to be held for teachers of Cambridge ICFE (International Certificate in Financial English) in Karachi and Lahore. - April 11, 2010 - ACCA
NAMWOLF Commends Executive Director Paul Williams and Governor Paterson for Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) commends Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) for increasing opportunities for MWBE law firms. - April 10, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Statistics Confirm, Hands-on Botox Training is Essential for Capturing Growth in the Aesthetic Medicine Market
The International Association of Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the industry's leading training for physicians new to botox and filler treatments. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical & business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. All hands-on training at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is completed in a clean, multi-million dollar medical facility. - April 10, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
ACCA and Intellectual Property Office Produce IP Guide
Report offers advice to business clients to help protect tangible assets. - April 10, 2010 - ACCA
SIIA Announces Its Self-Insured Employer Health Care Track at the SIIA 30th Annual Educational Conference & Expo
A collection of successful self-insured health plans are slated to be showcased during the upcoming SIIA National Conference & Expo, scheduled for October 12-14, 2010 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower. The Health Care Educational Track also includes big name industry speakers and timely... - April 09, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Releases Podcast on Nationwide Open House Weekend
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) has announced the release of a podcast on an upcoming Nationwide Open House Weekend event on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11, and the benefits of buying a home at this time. - April 09, 2010 - RRAR
International Brangus Breeders Association Announces Incoming 2010 Board of Directors
The IBBA Annual Convention held during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the Board of Directors for 2010. Don Cox of Cox Excalibur Brangus of Katy, Texas is the new president of IBBA. Don has served as a transition board member for two years as well as on several committees during his... - April 09, 2010 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Texas Self Storage Association Introduces New Seminar for Self-Storage Professionals
The Storage Showcase seminar is part of the Texas Self Storage Association's education series featuring top-rated industry speakers. Anyone involved in self-storage can benefit from attending either the Dallas or San Antonio events. - April 09, 2010 - Texas Self Storage Association
Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Scholarships Scheduled for Oct. 11
Nonprofit Organization’s Scholarship Golf Classic Will Provide Funding for the TTEC Scholarship Program. - April 09, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Announces Partial Attendee List
The Medical Tourism Association announces a partial attendee list on behalf of the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea taking place in Seoul Korea, April 13-15th, 2010. - April 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Educational Podcast with Brad Cook of Clinica Biblica
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases an Educational Podcast with Brad Cook, Director of the International Patient Department at Clinica Biblica in Costa Rica. - April 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™