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State Representative for Eaton County Candidate Bob Robinson Appointed to United Way Board of Directors
Bob Robinson, candidate for state representative for Michigan House District 71 in Eaton County was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Eaton County United Way on Wednesday, September 23. - October 01, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
More Than 5,000 Will Gather in Galveston to Focus on Revised Science Standards in Texas Classrooms
The Science Teachers Association of Texas will host its 56th Annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) in Galveston, Texas in November. The conference will bring more than 5,000 attendees for professional development opportunities focused on revised TEKS initiatives. CAST is expected to bring 6.8 million dollars to city of Galveston and is open to all teachers, administrators and others interested in hands-on science education. - September 30, 2009 - Science Teachers Association of Texas
MMI Public Relations Named Agency of Record for North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org). The... - September 30, 2009 - NCVMA
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors Endorses Candidates
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the association’s board of directors through the NC REALTORS® Political Action Committee, (NC RPAC) has endorsed their candidates for the fall municipal elections. Those... - September 27, 2009 - RRAR
From Social Media MedSpa Marketing Tips to Reading Financials, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop Offers It All
Both business and clinical training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched. Therefore, only the IAPAM now offers a choice of educational programs. From Botox training, to marketing, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive workshops for healthcare professionals. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop is the only medical spa program highlighting the latest information on social media marketing as taught by Harvard Business School. - September 25, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Gary Newberry Kicks Off Campaign for Florida House - District 66
Gary Newberry, of Winter Haven, officially kicked off his 2010 run for Florida House – District 66 Tuesday night, with a fundraiser held at the Winter Haven Garden Center. - September 25, 2009 - Friends of Newberry for Florida House - District 66
Collections Guru Set to Share Best Practices at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Michelle Lewis will teach a workshop about how to collect on delinquent accounts at its 7th annual conference and trade show. - September 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Women on Board Hosts Workshops for Women Seeking Appointments to Statewide Boards and Commissions
Women on Board (www.nccwps.org), a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, will offer two workshops for women interested in appointments to boards and commissions at the municipal, county, and statewide levels. The first workshop will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a. - September 24, 2009 - Women On Board
CAPAPA Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada
CAPAPA - Canadian Association of Professional Privacy and Access Administrators Canadian Privacy and Access Association Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada. The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators (CAPAPA) events across Canada to help increase Canadians’ awareness of their Right to Know about their right to access government-held information. - September 24, 2009 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
White Paper Demonstrates Value of Digital Watermarking in Copyright Communication and Image Search
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Managing Valuable Digital Assets / Using Digital Watermarking for Copyright Communication and Image Search.” The paper is intended for content owners, marketers, advertisers, attorneys, and anyone who tracks... - September 23, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Author and Execution Coach, Anna McCoy to Host Woman Act Now Connect-Working Meeting in DFW Metroplex
Woman Act Now is a movement of execution by women nationally and internationally who want to learn the art of getting life done. Coach Anna McCoy, Chief Encouragement Officer of Woman Act Now, an online and chapter-based organization is hosting a Woman, Act Now Connect-Working Monthly Meeting, September 25, 2009, at 6:30 PM at the estate of Anna and Richmond McCoy. Coach Anna will teach on “Closing the Execution Gap” from her newest book release, Woman, Act Now. - September 23, 2009 - Act Now, Inc.
Creators from Iconic Appear at Local CA Store
Members of the Comicbook Artists Guild, and contributors to Iconic graphic novel are scheduled to appear at local California comic book store. - September 23, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
New Website Paints a Picture of the Professional Decorator
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has launched a new website to enable householders to connect with professional painters and decorators. - September 23, 2009 - Painting and Decorating Association
NAWBO San Diego Announces October Seminar
Wealth Management and Your Business is the topic of the October NAWBO San Diego seminar. Members attend for free; the fee for visitors is $25. Pre-registration is required for this limited seating event at nawbo-sd.org. - September 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
DCIA Announces P2P & GAMES CONFERENCE Agenda
Inaugural Event Will Focus on P2P and Cloud Computing for Delivery of Digital Games and Game Updates – Pre-Registration Ends October 15th. - September 21, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Caregiver Homes of MA Wins Pioneer Institute Award
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Member Named Winner of the Better Government Competition. The competition’s theme this year was health care, and the nursing home diversion program administered by Caregiver Homes, which has saved Massachusetts Medicaid approximately $15.9 million since its inception, came out on top out of 150 applicants. - September 21, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Founder of Leadership in Capital Projects Heads Workshop: 23rd Anniversary of Executive Women in Texas Government
Carol Warkoczewski, founder of Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum, will speak at the EWTG Conference on November 23, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines near Bastrop, Texas. The conference provides opportunities for leadership development skills for multiple career levels. - September 20, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Impacting Sustainability Through the Power of the Vote
Charles Brewer, Founder and former CEO of MindSpring Enterprises and Founder of Green Street Properties to Keynote Annual Event. The League of Women Voters of Georgia (LWVGA) will host its 5th annual Power of the Vote Luncheon Thursday, October 1 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at 103 West in Buckhead Atlanta - 103 West Paces Ferry NW, Atlanta, 30305. - September 20, 2009 - League Women Voters of Georgia
Opportunity to Pitch Your Business to Investors Continued Speed Venture Summit™ Extends Application Deadline
The NH High Technology Council announced that it has extended the Speed Venture Summit™ presenter application deadline to Wednesday, September 30th, to accommodate additional entrepreneurs looking to pitch their businesses to investors. The Summit, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza... - September 20, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
IAPAM's Botox Training: Industry's Leading Cosmetic Injectable Training
The International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is offering industry-leading Botox training for both new entrants to the Botox/dermal filler field, and professionals looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills. - September 19, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
National Restaurant Association Recognizes New Jersey Restaurant Association Member Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille with 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award
The National Restaurant Association announced that Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille in Morristown, New Jersey, has been named this year's Restaurant Neighbor Award winner in the mid-size business category. - September 19, 2009 - New Jersey Restaurant Association
New York Gastroenterology Associates Launches Their Re-Designed, Patient-Friendly Website
New York Gastroenterology Associates (NYGA), a sub-specialty gastroenterology practice in Manhattan, announces the launch of their redesigned website. - September 19, 2009 - NYGA
Going Global - Building Networks and Assessing Market Culture to Leverage Business Opportunities Abroad
Never has it been so critical for U.S. companies to seek opportunities in overseas markets. The Boston IERG spotlights the international market potential with insight from panelists from the Going Global- Strategies for Success event recently held on Sept 14th at the Langham Hotel in Boston. - September 18, 2009 - International Executive Resources Group, Inc., Boston
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Service Summit and FAM Tour in Guatemala
The Medical Tourism Association was pleased to participate in this year’s Service Summit and Familiarization “FAM” tour in the beautiful country of Guatemala. Facilitators from Canada and United States of America were in attendance. Jonathan Edelheit, the Chief Executive Officer... - September 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
"Get Motorcoachified" Bus Wraps Hit the Road: Motorcoach Council Invites All North American Motorcoach Companies to Participate in Outreach Campaign
Participating motorcoach companies have the freedom to retain their own branding and identity while participating in the campaign. Operators can purchase a full-coach wrap, rear or side wrap, or bumper decal and may choose the decal color and messaging that resonates best with their particular demographic/region. The campaign’s diverse slogans act as a call to action to entice travelers to “Get Motorcoachified” today and experience the transformation/satisfaction one enjoys traveling by coach. - September 18, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Unveils Project Hope
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Community Service Committee has launched Project Hope, a food and snack drive aimed at helping to feed underprivileged students of Hope Elementary School. Hope Elementary is a... - September 18, 2009 - RRAR
Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals Successfully Pushes for Legislative Amendment that Protects Consumers, Self-Help Legal Service Providers
California’s proposed Assembly Bill 590 would have effectively outlawed many legal professionals who offer self-help services to consumers handling their own legal matters. While the legislative intent was to make the courts more accessible to the self-represented litigants, increase the... - September 17, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Mens Voting Alliance Announces the Launch of Its Web Site
Increase the number of male votes by 10 million, thereby closing the titanic gender-voting gap between men and women. "This gender-voting gap has caused unbalanced political sentiments that are not equal at all with respect to gender." Jerry Dean. - September 17, 2009 - Mens Voting Alliance
Still No Need for Government Run Plan But Texas Insurance Agents See Signs of Hope for Future
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Notes Changes in President Obama’s Address to Congress - September 17, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago Announces Participation in 4G World as Association Sponsor
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced its participation as an association sponsor of 4G World, the first conference and expo that provides a road map for the global mobile Internet ecosystem, taking place in Chicago from September 15-18. - September 17, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Celebrates Its 25th Birthday
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org) has announced that it will host a celebration to commemorate 25 years of entrepreneurial support in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina. The casual party will take place Friday, Sept. 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the... - September 17, 2009 - CED
Society of Education Consultants Negotiates Preferential Indemnity Insurance Rate for Members
The SEC has negotiated a preferential professional indemnity insurance rate for members. SEC Treasurer Dick Beeden explains why so many education consultants are led to believe they need more cover than they actually do. - September 17, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Adjunct Faculty Advocacy Group Expresses Concerns Over H1N1 Swine Flu
New Faculty Majority: The National Coalition for Adjunct & Contingent Faculty Fears Many Part-Time Faculty May Report to Work Ill Due to No Health Insurance or Fear of Retaliation for Staying Home - September 16, 2009 - New Faculty Majority: The National Coalition for Adjunct & Contingent Faculty
2009 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey Underway
Virtual Assistants from around the globe invited to participate in the fourth annual survey conducted by the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce. - September 14, 2009 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
RRAR Leadership Academy Now Accepting Applications
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s 2010 Triangle REALTOR® Leadership Academy has begun accepting applications. The 2010 Triangle REALTOR® Leadership Academy will consist of seven program modules... - September 13, 2009 - RRAR
DwellBox Discusses Portable Storage Units as Construction Material
The National Portable Storage Association has announced DwellBox will offer an educational session on using containers to build houses at its 7th Annual Conference and Trade Show. - September 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NPSA Offers Tips for National Brake Safety Week
The National Portable Storage Association is offering tips on how to prepare for National Brake Safety Week, September 13-19. - September 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The C12 Group, America's Leading Christian CEO Roundtable, Holds 10th Annual Leaders Conference In San Antonio
The C12 Group, America’s leading peer-board network of Christian CEOs and business owners, will hold its annual Leaders Conference Nov. 4-7, 2009, in San Antonio at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. Open to both C12 members and non-members, the conference brings together Christian business owners and CEOs from across the US to focus on best-practice business and ministry development within their firms. - September 12, 2009 - The C12 Group
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop. This workshop will address: Thousands of patients leave certain countries in Africa each year for high quality healthcare. Learn what it takes and how to attract African patients and how to deal... - September 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
MoU Signals Singapore Keen on Content Protection Collaborations at Home and Abroad
Top music industry players to participate at Digital Future Series -“The Digital Future of Music” - during Asia Television Forum, Dec 2-4 - September 12, 2009 - Centre for Content Promotion
Members of the Press Are Invited to Attend Upcoming Westchester Business Connection Networking Events
Finally, members of the press are beginning to take notice of the Westchester Business Connection’s rapid growth throughout the New York Tri-State area. - September 11, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
Post 9/11 Veterans Revive the Historic Whig Party
Thousands of Iraq/Afghan Veterans have launched a new political party designed to address many of the problems that plague American Politics. They have a New Jersey Assembly candidate in 2009 and a Florida Congressional candidate who is ready for the 2010 election. - September 11, 2009 - Baldassari for Assembly 2009
New Jersey Restaurant Association Joins "The Great American Dine Out" to Help Those in Need
The New Jersey Restaurant Association (NJRA) has teamed up with other state restaurant associations to kick-off the second annual Share Our Strength® Great American Dine Out, a week-long program that raises money to feed kids at risk of hunger in our communities, September 20 – 26, 2009. - September 11, 2009 - New Jersey Restaurant Association
Grammy Award Latin Jazz Artist Poncho Sanchez Headlines Downtown Street Jam
Downtown Street Jam is free concert that takes place Saturday, September 12 in downtown Riverside with headliner Poncho Sanchez. Also, family entertainment and music from 2-5:30 p.m. and free salsa dance lessons courtesy of UC Riverside Salsa Dance Club starting at 5:30 p.m. Grammy Award Latin Jazz artist Poncho Sanchez and his eight piece ensemble performs from 7-8:30p.m. - September 11, 2009 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
Digital Watermarking Finding Traction in Multiple Industries and Applications
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) announced that 2009 has so far been a banner year in the commercialization and adoption of digital watermarking solutions: · aquaMobile announced that readers of the Autofácil magazine (Madrid, Spain) can now view videos, listen to statements... - September 10, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Its Distinguished Speakers
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, which is the official annual conference of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) announces its distinguished speakers, sponsors and record increase in attendance this coming October 26-28th 2009 in Los Angeles, California. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Releases Podcast on CRS 210 Course
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced the release of a podcast detailing the CRS 210 course. In this podcast Mark Givens, RRAR course instructor, explains why this course is import to REALTORS® who want to... - September 10, 2009 - RRAR
NAWBO San Diego's September Meeting Focuses on Marketing
L.A. marketing guru Lisa Cherney will be the featured speaker at NAWBO San Diego's lunch meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Doubletree Del Mar Hotel. She will focus on marketing to your ideal client. Visitors are welcome. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - September 10, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
NAWBO San Diego Announces September Networking Event
Network With NAWBO, wine & cheese networking, will take place on Monday, Sept. 28 from 5-7 at Jobing.com in Mission Valley. Visit nawbo-sd.org to learn more and register. - September 10, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
CED’s September STREAK Seminar to Feature Research Triangle Park-Based Bioptigen
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 next installment of its popular STREAK program, to be held Thursday,... - September 10, 2009 - CED