Corporate Carbon Footprints - Is the Corporate World Doing Enough? Asks the ACCA

Business is the ‘elephant in the room,’ say global sustainability experts. Crucially, companies in developing countries are among leaders in climate change reporting. It is vital to monitor what enterprises are doing to measure and reduce their carbon usage. - December 16, 2009 - ACCA

Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Webinar with Robert Shemin

On December 15, 2009, the CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a webinar with Robert Shemin, real estate investment specialist. - December 13, 2009 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA

Leadership Triangle 2010 Winter Regional Class Now Taking Applications

Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that applications for the 2010 Winter Regional Class are now being accepted. Upon completion of the program, applicants will graduate as “Goodmon Fellows” with strong leadership skills... - December 13, 2009 - Leadership Triangle

NPSA Announces 2010 Industry Events

he National Portable Storage Association, or NPSA, has announced two strategic events for 2010. Members and non-members alike are invited to attend these industry conventions to learn more about opportunities in portable storage. The NPSA will hold its Spring Seminar on April 26-27, 2010. - December 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association

Making Media Work Through Music: CCP at Asia Televison Forum

Digital Future Series Conference – “The Role of Music in Film and TV,” Dec 2. Masterclass and Workshop with China Directors Li Qiankuan and Xiao Guiyun, Dec 3. - December 12, 2009 - Centre for Content Promotion

IRN Payment Systems Announces Discover® Partnership in The Hope Process

IRN Payment Systems, a leader in the credit card processing industry, today announced a partnership with Discover Financial Services to benefit charitable organizations. The Hope Process, a charitable program created by Dino Sgueglia, President and Founder of IRN Payment Systems, was originally... - December 12, 2009 - The Hope Process

University of California, San Francisco, Researcher Receives ASBMB-Merck Award

James A. Wells, professor and chairman of the department pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco, and director of UCSF's small molecule discovery center, has been named the winner of the 2010 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Merck Award for his... - December 12, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

New Lead-Based Paint Regulations Require Special Certification by April 2010, Thirteen Remodeling Contractors Will be Certified to Work on Pre-1978 Renovations

13 Raleigh-area contractors passed the limited lead-based paint renovation class to renovate homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. These 13 soon to be certified lead renovators will meet the new lead paint regulations required for contractors by April 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.

A Toast to the Achievements of Business Networking Group

Business on Toast celebrated a milestone in its development last Wednesday as its University of Derby mentoring scheme was publicly launched. The group welcomed the Mayor along with dignitaries from the University to celebrate the group’s achievements and its provision of 50 experienced... - December 11, 2009 - Business on Toast

Journalism Internship Opportunities in Washington, D.C. on the Rise

Industry Woes Benefit College Journalism Students Looking for summer Internships in Nation’s Capital - December 11, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies

IAPAM's Botox Training Includes a Discussion of DIY Botox and Illegally Imported Botox

As a part of this commitment to enduring physician education, the IAPAM recently surveyed several doctors with preeminent expertise in the administration of botox. These experts offer their peers these tips when considering adding cosmetic injectables to a practice. - December 11, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign

Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts

NPSA Announces 2010 Chairman of the Board

The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2010. - December 10, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association

Nationally Renowned Leaders Speak at 2nd Annual Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum

Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum announces nationally renowned keynote speakers Barbara White Bryson and Jack Lowe Jr for the February 2010 event. - December 10, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders

WCED Podcast Explains How the Triangle is Supporting Electric Powered Vehicles

Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from Adrienne Cole, Raleigh Economic Development executive director. In the podcast, Cole discusses the development of PHEVs, or electric powered vehicles, and how... - December 10, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

President of CoachingSupport.com to Address Career Transformations

Career Transformations has announced that Martin Brossman, president of CoachingSupport.com, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - December 10, 2009 - Career Transformations

CED Offers New Program Components for Biotech 2010 Conference

CED, formerly 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 it will offer new programming for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference. CED will present its... - December 10, 2009 - CED

Is Business "Getting It?," Asks ACCA and GRI

Mixed perspectives from experts on the corporate response to climate change. - December 09, 2009 - ACCA

Founding Member of 9-12 Project Stands for Election to Congress

Inspired by the patriots all over this great nation who came together to protest the federal government’s bailouts, TARP, the stimulus package, cap and trade, and public health care, Dr. Dan Eichenbaum enters Congressional race in NC District 11. - December 09, 2009 - Dr Dan 4 Congress

Livonia Urgent Care Center Cleared by Accrediting Body

The Accredition Committee of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has reviewed the case of Livonia Urgent Care and determined that errors in administration of H1N1 nasal spray vaccines were caused by ambiguous instructions provided to the clinic. As a result, the affected center has... - December 09, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine

MTA Releases 1st Medical Tourism Documentary

The first documentary on medical tourism, Angels Overseas was premiered to a global audience of well known personalities from the medical tourism sector at the recently concluded 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009. - December 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names Hall of Fame Award Recipients

John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced the recipients of the 2009 Annual Hall of Fame Awards. The honorees this year include Raymond Larcher, Ed Willer, Carter Worthy, Parker Creech and the late Ray Stivers. The awards were... - December 09, 2009 - RRAR

FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds End of Year Event: FEW Jazzy Nights and Twinkling Lights

Date: Thursday December 10, 2009; Time: 7:00pm; Location: Stellato Restaurant Shirokanedai; Price: ¥5000 for members, ¥8000 for guests; It's FEWJapan's end of year celebration. FEW, was founded in 1981 by two foreign female entrepreneurs wishing to create a professional and social network empowering women in Tokyo. FEW has evolved tremendously since then. - December 09, 2009 - FEWJapan

A All Animal Control Announces Its Newest Office

A All Animal Control specializes in resolving wildlife conflicts in residential and commercial structures. Not only are they capable of removing the nuisance wildlife, they can also follow through by de-odorizing, cleaning up waste, repairing damage, and preventing potential future problems. They stand behind their work by offering a warranty on their repairs against animal re-entry. - December 08, 2009 - A All Animal Control

The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents 2009 Partnership Awards

Turner Construction Corporation, Bank of New York Mellon, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Win Top Honors - December 07, 2009 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council

Shortage of 124,000 Physicians Imminent Without Swift Action

The United States is facing a rapidly escalating physician shortage. By 2025, the country will face a shortage of at least 124,000 physicians, which will be particularly acute in the primary care fields. In response to this shortage, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) today... - December 06, 2009 - Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine

NEEP Launches Northeast CHPS 2.0: Premier High Performance School Protocol Meets Demand for Greening Existing Buildings

Northeast-CHPS 2.0 is a set of building and design standards for the construction or renovation of energy efficient, environmentally friendly, healthy school facilities from pre-K through community colleges. - December 06, 2009 - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

On December 12th, 2009: National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC) & Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Event

National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC) & Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Event on December 12th, 2009 @ 8am – 4pm. - December 05, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)

On December 5th, 2009: National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC); Boys & Girls Scouts Engineering is Fun Event

Volunteers will conduct four hands-on sessions around various fields of engineering including mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, & chemical engineering with the boys & girls scout troops (grades 4-7). - December 05, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)

Association of Computer Repair Business Owners Launches New Website

The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners has launched its new website as of 1 December. Due to the growth of the Association the old site was no longer able to accommodate the members. Founded in 2007, the Association of Computer Repair Business Owners members are committed to the... - December 04, 2009 - Association of Computer Repair Business Owners

Lead Sheet - No Weatherproof Product is as Efficient or Sustainable as Lead Sheet

Builders, architects and craftsmen can now take advantage of the falling cost of raw materials. The price of lead sheet has not been so low for years. This new price level has reinforced the competitiveness of lead sheet in comparison to synthetic alternatives available in the market. Choosing to... - December 03, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association

New Study Shows Marriage Vote in Three States Tied to Same Demographics; Ranks States by Likelihood of Passing Marriage Equality

Town-level vote totals in Maine, and county-level results in California and Washington, were merged with 21 demographic variables to assess whether there was a consistent explanation for the results in the three states. The study found, in all three states, higher levels of wealth and education were strong predictors of support for the equality position. - December 03, 2009 - Liberty For Maine

ACCA Pakistan Hosts Islamic Finance Debate

WebEx seminars consider opportunities provided by economic conditions - December 03, 2009 - ACCA

Global Reporting Initiative: A Call to Action

Sustainability reporters invited to participate in survey. - December 02, 2009 - ACCA

BRAOA Now Offering Canadian Bathtub Refinishing Referral Services

In a statement released today, the Bathtub Refinishing Association of America has announced that it is expanding its bathtub refinishing referral services to bathtub refinishing service providers in Canada. - December 01, 2009 - Bathtub Refinishing Association of America

CLM Educational Sessions Go International

The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) recently conducted its first international educational session, with a highly successful foray into Bermuda, which CLM hopes to use as a springboard to other international locations in the coming year. - December 01, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management

Another Breakfast Seminar @ NYIGF

Another Breakfast With The Day Spa Association @ NYIGF The Beauty of Green The Day Spa Association is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with EX·TRACTS® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) this coming winter. After an extremely well received and... - November 29, 2009 - The Day Spa Association

Luton’s Budding Business Entrepreneurs

Luton sixth formers were introduced to the world of business this week. - November 28, 2009 - ACCA

Access to Finance (and Lunch) in Birmingham

On Friday 27 November, the West Midlands Members’ Network of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) will be holding its 3rd annual business lunch and presentation at Opus Restaurant in Birmingham. - November 28, 2009 - ACCA

IERG Boston Chapter Inside Look - the Human Element of Social Media Networking - an International Gateway for Collaborative Business Connections

The fundamentals of traditional business processes and the theoretical applications to conduct business operations have been in effect for the last 100 + years. With the wide spread use of the Internet in the late 1990’s businesses began to explore new ways of conducting and connecting with... - November 26, 2009 - International Executive Resources Group, Inc., Boston

IAPAM Announces Botox Training Program Tips for the New Aesthetic Physician

Botox / Dysport injections are the most popular aesthetic medical procedure performed in the U.S. However, such market growth has lead to the undesired reality that physicians mistakenly think that all they need to do is hang out a sign and start injecting. The IAPAM now offers doctors these tips in selecting a botox training program. - November 26, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Appoints Communications Director

Eaton Rapids native, Steven Strang, appointed as Communications Director for the Bob Robinson for State Representative Campaign. - November 26, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County

MultiFunction Cardiography

The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), in adhering to its core mission of education and professional development, is the first medical society to evaluate and test the newest technology in assessing coronary heart disease. - November 26, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine

WCED Announces Carl Zeiss Optronics USA to Establish U.S. Headquarters in Wake Forest

Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Carl Zeiss Optronics USA, LLC will establish its U.S. headquarters in Wake County, N.C. In the initial phase, Carl Zeiss Optronics will hire five employees and lease office space in Wake... - November 26, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

Arizona Self-Storage Association Initiates Statewide Toys for Tots Campaign

Member Facilities Supporting Program By Serving As Drop-Off Locations - November 25, 2009 - Arizona Self Storage Association

The Medical Tourism Magazine Officially Releases Podcast with Elizabeth Boultbee, Managing Director of Boultbee & Co.

The Medical Tourism Magazine (http://www.MedicalTourismMag.com) the official publication of the Medical Tourism Association releases latest podcast with Elizabeth Boultbee, Managing Director of Boultbee & Co. and Medical Tourism Association advisory board member. Elizabeth addresses her... - November 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

UK’s Tax System Faces New Year Upheaval

· VAT up from 15 to 17.5 per cent on 1 January 2010 · Loss of personal allowance (tax free allowance) for 40% tax payers earning over £100,000 · Higher rate tax of 50 per cent for those paid £150,000 or more · A general election which means probably a spring budget followed by another after the election · ACCA wants a tax New Year Resolution – transparency, no more stealth taxes - November 25, 2009 - ACCA

The Liaisons Chapter of BNI Holds Visitors’ Day on Dec 3rd

Business Network International (BNI), an international networking organization specializing in business referrals among members, is holding a Visitors’ Day for its Liaisons Chapter on December 3rd from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at the Anaheim Plaza Hotel, Anaheim. The Visitors’ Day event is an... - November 24, 2009 - Business Networking International

A Call for National Unity Among African Americans Author of "the Black-Print" Makes an Appeal to African Americans

The lack of unity among African Americans is the major reason for the many ills that afflict our people and our communities. The disheartening truth is that many African Americans do not see themselves as one race of people. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center in 2007 titled “Optimism about Black Progress Declines – Blacks See Growing Values Gap Between Poor and Middle Class”... - November 23, 2009 - Going Beyond The Dream

Westchester Business Connection Sponsors Holiday Toy Drive

In addition to giving local business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to network in this tough economy, the Westchester Business Connection, the NY Metro area’s fastest growing networking organization, is doing its part to help the less fortunate this holiday season. - November 23, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection

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