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New Guide to Private Home Care Services Released
Home Care Alliance of MA Guidebook Assists Families in Finding Quality Local Providers. - October 07, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
AMA Columbus Wins Recognition in National Competition
The AMA Columbus chapter announced today that it has received a Special Merit Award from the organization’s international headquarters. The AMA’s annual Chapter Excellence Awards program highlights exceptional performance among the organization’s 75 professional chapters across... - October 07, 2009 - Columbus American Marketing Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit At N.C. State Fair
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it will host an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair. Located in the Exposition Center, the exhibit will run from Oct. 15-25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members of the NCVMA will be at the exhibit to answer general pet... - October 07, 2009 - NCVMA
Speed Venture Summit™ Scores Gold Sponsorship with Comcast Business Class
Comcast Business Class, a leading provider of communications services for small and medium-sized businesses, has signed on as the Gold Sponsor of the Speed Venture Summit™ (SVS) 2009. SVS is the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth businesses and investors in New England, and will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. - October 04, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
The Executive Recruiter’s Roundtable to Hold Annual Meeting November 5th at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, PA
The Executive Recruiter’s Roundtable Announced today some of the details of their upcoming Annual Roundtable meeting to be held at the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. - October 03, 2009 - The Executive Recruiter's Roundtable
Georgia Toastmasters Overcome Fears of Public Speaking with ‘Death’
On October 16th and 17th District 14 Toastmasters will present a “Spooky Speaky” event at the Marriott Atlanta Gwinnett Place (1775 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096, Gwinnett County). This Spooky Speaky weekend will include various educational sessions, hypnosis session, state-wide Evaluation and Humorous Speech Contests, a Costume Ball, a Banner Parade, a Buffet and a Banquet. Members and guests may register online through http://www.gatoastmasters.org. - October 03, 2009 - District 14 GA Toastmasters
TMA Resources and Web Courseworks Announce New Partnership
TMA Resources, the leader in member-centric software, today announced a new Solutions Partnership with Web Courseworks, a provider of Web solutions for associations. This partnership will provide customers with a standard integration between TMA Resources’ association management software,... - October 03, 2009 - Web Courseworks
ELFAA Cements Pan-European Credentials by Welcoming Aboard Blue Air
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) is pleased to share with you its latest press release on the extension of its membership to the Romania-based airline, Blue Air. - October 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
Sakalosky Ready for Terry
Nebraska Republican Matt Sakalosky, who is challenging Lee Terry for the District 2 Republican Congressional ticket, will respond publicly this Friday to Terry's statements, from a recent Nebraskawatchdog.org interview, where Terry objected to and dismissed Sakalosky's primary challenge as a,... - October 02, 2009 - Matt Sakalosky for Congress
Conservative Fervor Over NEA Controversy Fuels the Flames of Chicago Arts Entrepreneurship Organization
Entrepreneur the Arts® founder Lisa Canning vocally responds to claims that the White House is pushing a propagandistic agenda through the National Endowment of the Arts. - October 02, 2009 - Entrepreneur the Arts
NAWBO San Diego October Meeting Focuses on Branding
Branding guru Liz Goodgold will present "Create a Hot Personal Brand So Clients Choose You" at the October 21 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. More information and online registration are available at nawbo-sd.org. - October 02, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Triangle Technology Executives Council Hosts Scholarship Fall Golf Classic
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) (www.ncttec.net), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced it will hold its Scholarship Golf Classic on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at... - October 02, 2009 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Speed Venture Summit™ Previews Investor Lineup
The Speed Venture Summit™ vision is to help launch the best companies by providing them ready access to private capital. Organizers gave a sneak preview today of the investor lineup to which company execs will pitch at the October 28 Summit, the premier speed-dating-style event for... - October 02, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Liz O’Rourke Kupcha from Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP Shares Media Relations Expertise as a Speaker at Fair Media Council Connection Day on Oct. 22
Fair Media Council hosts its annual "Connection Day" which will feature over 50 guest panelists to discuss various aspects of media relations. - October 02, 2009 - SMPS Long Island c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
Women on Board Announce Date for Launch Event
Women on Board (www.nccwps.org), a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, will host the Women on Board launch event, to be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, at Meredith College Massey House, located at 3800 Hillsborough St. AT&T North Carolina will... - October 02, 2009 - Women On Board
Intelligent Office of Garden City is Now NCBA’s Newest Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) is proud to announce that Intelligent Office of Garden City is their Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider for virtual office solutions and remote receptionist services. - October 01, 2009 - Slightly Mad
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
Wake County Economic Development Announces EMC Corp. To Add 100 Jobs at Apex Location
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that EMC Corp. will add 100 jobs at its Apex facility over the next five years. The jobs are part of EMC’s plans for a $280 million expansion that will ultimately add almost 400 jobs in... - October 01, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
NPSA Workshop to Highlight Blast-Resistant Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Casey Vornauf will teach an educational workshop on blast-resistant buildings at its 7th annual conference and trade show in Las Vegas. - October 01, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
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
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
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
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
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
"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.
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™
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
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
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