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NAIP Installing Partners Features in SDM Magazine
SDM Magazine featured the National Association of Installing Partners in the October issue as an Association You Should Know. - November 01, 2009 - National Association of Installing Partners
Texas Self Storage Week Observed
Governor Rick Perry extended greetings to members of the Texas Self Storage Association gathered for their annual convention and trade show held in The Woodlands on October 25 - 28, 2009, in observance of Texas Self Storage Week. - October 31, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
International Business Brokers Association Prepares Intermediaries for Recovery November 19-21 in Reno
The IBBA Conference for Professional Development will take place November 19-21 at the Reno Peppermill Resort and Casino. More than 400 business intermediaries are expected to attend workshops and networking events that prepare them for the next phase of the brokerage industry – growth and... - October 31, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Speed Venture Summit™ Scores Big
Excitement filled the air and pulsed through the crowd yesterday at the 2009 Speed Venture Summit™. 47 companies pitched their growth stories in more than 250 private, in-person meetings with 24 different investor groups. The buzz reached a fever pitch during the public reception when more... - October 31, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
NAWBO San Diego's November Meeting Focuses on Networking
Rhonda Sher, author of The Two-Minute Networker, will be the featured speaker at the November 18 meeting of NAWBO San Diego. She will teach attendees how to turn contacts into sales, referrals and income. - October 30, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
15 CED Member Companies to Participate in Internet Summit 09
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 their member companies which are participating in Internet Summit 09, a conference to promote... - October 30, 2009 - CED
Web Courseworks Releases “Get Your Gear On!” to Casual Game Sites
Online game encouraging safe bicycle riding takes on a new twist - October 29, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Sponsors Project Angel Tree 2009
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association’s Community Service Committee will be sponsoring Project Angel Tree 2009, a charity initiative that provides gifts to children of underprivileged families during... - October 29, 2009 - RRAR
Jonathan Fink, Founder of Momentum Web Solutions, Will Lead a Workshop on Web Marketing at the Society of Education Consultants Conference
Jonathan Fink has been confirmed as a speaker at the Society of Education Consultants conference and AGM in November, leading a workshop and discussion on internet marketing. - October 29, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
MCC to Host Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success 2009 on Nov. 12
Aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners are invited to explore programs and services to help grow their businesses at Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success 2009, a community resource forum hosted by Monroe Community College, a member of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). The forum is slated for 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at MCC’s R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester. - October 28, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Society of Education Consultants LinkedIn Network Reveals Huge Increase in People Planning to Enter Education Consultancy
Adam Caller explains how joining the SEC LinkedIn network is the first step for many planning to enter education consultancy, providing a measure of industry trends - October 28, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
NPSA Offers Mobile Self-Storage Magazine as New Member Benefit
The National Portable Storage Association is pleased to announce its members will now receive a digital copy of each quarterly issue of Mobile Self-Storage magazine. - October 28, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2010 CCBA Student Essay Contest
The winner of the essay contest will receive $1,000 and an all expense paid trip to the Tenth Annual Community College Baccalaureate Association Conference in Baltimore, Maryland from March 26-28, 2010. $1,000 will also be awarded to the Student Government Association of the winner’s college. The scholarship prize is provided by Community College Week. - October 28, 2009 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
NAWBO San Diego November Seminar Focuses on Saving by Going Green
Christine McDannell, owner of Cleanology, will discuss how businesses can save money and help Mother Earth at the same time by making eco-friendly changes. - October 25, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Brangus Officers to Paraguay
Where’s the beef and who needs more of it? That was a question on the minds of three officers of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) and others who traveled to Paraguay for the 5th World Brangus Congress. Making the trip was: Dale Kirkham, President from Eureka, KS, Don Cox,... - October 25, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Leadership Triangle Announces the 2009 Executive Leadership Class
Leadership Triangle announces the 2009 Executive Leadership class. Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle, said, “The Executive Leadership class was designed for CEOs, and their spouses/partners, especially those who are new to the area, or in new positions.” The... - October 25, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
4 Honored at 7th Annual NACCE Conference
Five awards presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), held in Chicago, IL, last week, show the diversity of the organization and its mission to promote entrepreneurial education. Two entrepreneurs–both educated at... - October 24, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Transformational Defense Industries Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Virginia Beach
Transformational Defense Industries, Inc. (TDI), part of Gamma Applied Visions Group, a Switzerland-based technology development firm, is in the process of relocating its corporate headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Virginia Beach. The company specializes in developing state-of-the-art weapons... - October 24, 2009 - Virginia Beach Economic Development Department
Information and Data Security Summit to be Held in Rochester NY
The Rochester (NY) Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association ISSA) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Security Summit will be held Wednesday October 28 and Thursday October 29, 2009 at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Conference Center, Fairport, NY. The conference will be held 8:00 to 5:00... - October 23, 2009 - Rochester Chapter ISSA
Moxxie Network Women Learn How to Dress with Business Moxxie - Lloyd Boston Shows Moxxie Network Women How to Look and Feel Their Best
Moxxie Network women visit Lord & Taylor, Garden City, NY, and JONES NEW YORK (JNY) for an evening of style on October 8, 2009 with JNY’s resident expert, tastemaker, , and illustrator extraordinaire—Lloyd Boston. - October 23, 2009 - Moxxie Network
NAPO-NY Presents "Understanding the Secret World of Women with AD/HD" Seminar
Sari Solden, pioneer in field of women with AD/HD, to be the featured speaker at the November 7, 2009 event. - October 22, 2009 - NAPO-NY
US Health Insurance Companies/ Reinsurers Embrace Medical Tourism
Many of the leading US health insurance companies, employers, agents, and reinsurers are attending the upcoming world medical tourism and global health congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. "Swiss Re appreciates the value of providing employers with the medical travel option to... - October 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
IAPAM Announces 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums Showcasing Botox Training
Physicians continue to seek out comprehensive aesthetic medicine training programs, that include the most 'in-demand' aesthetic procedures: training in Botox, laser training, medical microdermabrasion training, chemical peel training and medical weight management programming. To meet this educational need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date, hands-on, enduring medspa training program in the industry. Today, the IAPAM announces the dates for the Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums in 2010. - October 22, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New Voice Offers Radical Solutions to the Violence in the Black Community
"African American mothers and fathers are shedding rivers of tears because they are losing their sons at an alarming rate. They deserve solutions and action, not rhetoric" says, Malik Green, author of The Black-Print and founder of Going Beyond The Dream, a non-profit organization whose goal is to unite and empower the descendants of African slaves. - October 22, 2009 - Going Beyond The Dream
Conventions and Visitors Bureau to Attend at Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Medical Tourism represents a huge opportunity for conventions and visitors bureau around the world to attract business and opportunities to their city. “The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau is delighted to be attending the World Medical Tourism Conference for the first time. As... - October 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Hispanic and Asian Real Estate Professionals to Discuss State of Multicultural Homebuyer Market at AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference
Hispanic and Asian Real Estate professionals and industry business leaders will convene at the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference on October 25-27 in Las Vegas to discuss the state of the current multicultural homebuyer market. Hosted by the Asian Real Estate Association of America and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, the meeting is the single largest industry gathering of multicultural real estate professionals. - October 21, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Texas Self Storage Association Hosts Annual Convention & Trade Show in The Woodlands
The Texas Self Storage Association hosts its annual convention and trade show in The Woodlands starting Sunday, October 25 – Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Houston businessman Jim “Mack” McIngvale is the keynote speaker. A trade show featuring a wide range of products and services for the self-storage industry is open to the public on Tuesday, October 27. Sessions of interest to investors, new owners, managers, and seasoned industry professionals, continue on Tuesday and half-day on Wednesday. - October 21, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Society of Education Consultants Reports 20% Rise in Membership, Appoints Marketing Officer to Respond to Increased Publicity
The Society of Education Consultants has reported a 20% rise in membership since autumn 2008, necessitating the appointment of a marketing officer. - October 21, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
NPSA Las Vegas Conference Mixes Business with Pleasure
The National Portable Storage Association's 7th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas October 25-27, 2009 mixes business with pleasure. - October 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Corporate Wellness Executive Unravels Health Care Reform
In response to growing alarm by Michigan businesses that health reform and employee health insurance premiums are getting out of hand, Scott Foster, Wellco Corporation’s President, will be moderating the Healthcare Reform panel at TiECon Midwest 2009 on October 23-24, 2009 at the... - October 21, 2009 - Wellco Corporation
Whig National Committee Officially Returns to DC, Announces Two More Congressional Candidates
Initially founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the Modern Whig Party continues to build its national presence. - October 21, 2009 - Whig National Committee
CubeKicker.com- the Newest Professional Networking Resource for Entrepreneurs and Investors
CubeKicker.com- The nation's premier resource for entrepreneurs and investors. Link with investors to finance your start up or idea or simply network with like minded individuals. - October 21, 2009 - Cube Kicker
Israel and Jordan Medical Tourism Debut in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009 for the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress
Israel and Jordan Medical Tourism Debut in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009 for the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress. - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Leading United Kingdom (UK) Consultants to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Some of the Leading United Kingdom (UK) consultants to attend Medical Tourism conference in Los Angeles, the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. “If you only attend one medical tourism event a year this is the one to attend,” said... - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Historic Whig National Committee Officially Returns to DC, Announces Two More Congressional Candidates
Initially founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the Modern Whig Party continues to build its national presence by announcing a new Whig National Committee and two new Congressional Candidates. - October 21, 2009 - Baldassari for Assembly 2009
World’s Leading Travel Assistance Companies Participate in Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Some of the world’s leading travel assistance companies and air ambulance organizations are participating in the upcoming Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles. Travel assistance and air ambulance companies play a critical role in the delivery of cross border healthcare. “Europ... - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI Announces Continuing Education Workshops and Annual Meeting Nov 8-10
November 8-10 the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter of IAEI will hold annual meeting and continuing education seminars. These seminars are ideal for electrical inspectors and contractors who need CEU’s. - October 20, 2009 - NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI
Whig Party Revival Continues with Announcement of Two Additional Congressional Candidates
On Monday, October 19th, 2009 the Florida Modern Whig Party will be announcing two new candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. - October 18, 2009 - Baldassari for Assembly 2009
Successful Single Parenting Workshop
In our grandparent’s day the most accepted way to do family was to have mum, dad and children living together under one roof. ‘Nuclear’ family is still predominant today, however more and more we’re seeing families become ‘extended’ and through divorce,... - October 18, 2009 - SuccessfulSingleParenting
Follow the Money
Citizens can track money contributed to political campaigns. - October 18, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
Texas Insurance Agents Reach Out to Help Children in Need
Texas Association of Health Underwriters puts Children's Health Insurance Program into Action. - October 18, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Guild Hosts Meet & Greet for Comic Creators
In celebration of Boston Comic Con, the leaders of the Comicbook Artists Guild announced this week that they are hosting a Meet & Greet for the popular New England convention’s exhibitors and attendees. The gathering, which is co-sponsored by Boston Comic Con and Bedrock Comics, is... - October 17, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
On 10/24/09: Engineers Walk for Education Hosted by National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Charlotte Alumni , UNC-Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith and NC A&T Chapters
On October 24th, 2009: Local area members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will come together to promote awareness available through education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Volunteers will walk door-to-door distributing information about area... - October 17, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Provider Organizations to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Provider Organizations to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles - October 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Baldassari Supports Daggett in Unlikely Endorsement - NJ Assembly 14th District
NJ Assembly Candidate Gene Baldassari endorsed independent Gubernatorial candidate Chris Daggett. This was unlikely endorsement due to some differing views on some important issues. However, Baldassari noted that the main issue is to break the paralysis in Trenton that is causing the legislature to destroy businesses and jobs. - October 16, 2009 - Baldassari for Assembly 2009
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces Members Managing Exhibit at N.C. State Fair
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced dates and times for the following members who will manage its exhibit during the N.C. State Fair, located in the Exposition Center. The following NCVMA members will be onsite to answer general pet care questions... - October 16, 2009 - NCVMA
Journalists and Media Converge on MTA Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
“I have had the opportunity to live and work in Mexico, Central America and Italy. I became a strong proponent of medical tourism after experiencing first-hand the quality, affordable medical care available outside the United States. Recently, I underwent a series of cosmetic procedures at... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Leading Marketing Executives Head to Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Leading Marketing and Branding Executives are heading to the Medical Tourism Convention October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. Branding and Marketing are key components for all countries or hospitals strategic planning in attracting global patients. “I’m really looking forward to the... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
World’s First Medical Tourism Documentary to be Shown in Los Angeles at Medical Tourism Conference
The Medical Tourism Association has spent a year producing a documentary on Medical Tourism called, “Angels Overseas ~ Costa Rica Edition.” The documentary provides insight into the high quality of healthcare that Americans and traveling patients worldwide can receive when they travel... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™