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Headline Capital Spearheads Charlotte Hedge Fund Forum
Accredited investors can meet largest gathering of Charlotte-based hedge fund managers on September 23, 2009 from 11am to 7pm at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Visit www.charlottehedgefunds.info. - August 06, 2009 - Charlotte Hedge Fund Forum
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, Was the Keynote Speaker at the South Africa Health Tourism Conference
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, was the keynote speaker at the South Africa Health Tourism Conference, which took place July 29th and 30th 2009. Renee spoke on “Creating Health Clusters ~ Putting your competition aside to promote your country.” The... - August 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Marketing to Health Insurance Agents
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Marketing to Health Insurance Agents. - August 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
NISS 2009 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research & Distinguished Service Awards Presented at JSM Reception
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announces that Ramanathan Gnanadesikan, retired statistician, is recipient of the 2009 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. Vijay Nair and John Rolph are the recipients of this year’s NISS Distinguished Service Awards. The awards were also presented on August 3 at the NISS-SAMSI reception in Washington DC. - August 06, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Web Courseworks Announces Office in Washington, D.C.
New location in downtown D.C., leading city for associations. - August 05, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Signs on as a Ruby Level Sponsor for the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s 2009 Annual Meeting
Nationwide Mutual Insurance has signed up to be a Financial Contributor to the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s (NAMWOLF) 2009 Annual Meeting. - August 05, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Hospital/Clinic Contracting Workshop
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces the pre-conference workshop on Hospital/Clinic Contracting Workshop. This workshop will cover how can hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers can develop new relationships and obtain contracts/agreements with medical tourism... - August 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Kicks Off CAFÉ Workshop Series
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 launch of the Competitive Advantage through Fundamentals of... - August 05, 2009 - CED
ACAMS to Honor Outstanding Anti-Money Laundering Professional at Annual Conference, Past Recipients Include Organized Crime Detectives, NY State Police Investigator
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) will once again pay tribute to its members by presenting the “ACAMS AML Professional of the Year Award” on October 1 at its 8th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. “This is the third year we have offered... - August 04, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
NAMWOLF Congratulates Sylvia Kerrigan on New Position with Marathon Oil
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms congratulates Sylvia J. Kerrigan, former Advisory Council Member, on her new roll as Vice President & General Counsel at Marathon Oil. - August 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Rising Numbers of Single Women Have New Help
Today's woman--single and otherwise--has to meet challenges unheard-of in previous generations. As the number of single women continues to climb, the need to provide affordable, relevant help grows. 'Secrets you wish your mom told you' is a series of online classes that offer real help you can use right away in your everyday life. - August 01, 2009 - SWWAN(R) and the SWWAN Foundation
NAIP Offers Members 10% Discount and 3 Months Free Monitoring
NAIP: The National Association of Installing Partners gets its members 'three months free.' Partnership with Vision brings discounted monitoring and interactive video capabilities. - August 01, 2009 - National Association of Installing Partners
INCREASE CDC to Host Business & Community Resources Expo
When Americans need it most, one Columbus-based community development corporation is organizing an opportunity for business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and resource-seekers to network. - August 01, 2009 - INCREASE CDC
Three Year Extension Signed for Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival
Vermont Life Magazine and Mount Snow Valley Chamber extend agreement. - July 31, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Self-Help Legal Services Organization to Host Roundtable Discussion to Help the "Average Joe" be the Best Lawyer He Can be
Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) to host event to help California registered legal document preparers establish themselves as experienced professionals on the cutting edge of the self-help legal movement. - July 31, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Rainforest Business Institute Conference Models Dynamic Ecosystem for Successful Business Strategies
Using the abundant ecosystem of the rainforest as a business model, the Rainforest Business Institute teaches principles of productivity & performance that are designed to multiply profitability. - July 31, 2009 - LifePoint
AIA National President-Elect to Speak at AIA Michigan Mid-Summer Conference
66th Annual Event Slated for The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Aug. 6-8 - July 31, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition to Host Urban Transportation Forum, "Metro Cities in the Pole Position”
The North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition announces its first-ever statewide transportation forum "Metro Cities in the Pole Position" on August 27 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord. White House Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew and N.C. Department of Transportation COO Jim Trogdon will be keynote speakers. - July 31, 2009 - North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition
The World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the Pre-Conference Workshops
The World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the pre-conference workshops. There is a special scheduled networking cocktail reception the night of the workshops with up to 400 US healthcare executives, from health insurance carriers, employers, health insurance Only attendees... - July 31, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Offers August North Carolina State Certified Continuing Education Courses
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced the Association’s continuing education courses for the month of August, which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. The following course... - July 31, 2009 - RRAR
New Firm Offers Online Education for Entrepreneurs - Teams Up with Kauffman Foundation to Promote Entrepreneurial Mindset Program
The Entrepreneurial Learning Institute (www.elientrepreneur.com), a world leader in the field of entrepreneurship education, training and development, releases an online learning program designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking in classrooms and communities across the globe. - July 30, 2009 - The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, LLC
The Catholic University of America College Democrats Named Best Chapter in Nation
On Sunday, July 26 at the 50th Annual College Democrats of America (CDA) National Convention in Washington D.C., the College Democrats at The Catholic University of America (CUA) were awarded the 2009 Chapter of the Year Award. The award goes to the chapter in the country with the most outstanding... - July 30, 2009 - Catholic University of America College Democrats
Medical Tourism Association Presents Health Tourism Magazine
With the increased awareness and incorporation of health and wellness into our lives and the importance of establishing a balance among one’s mind, body and soul, the Medical Tourism Association is launching its new enlightening publication, Health Tourism Magazine. This is a bi-monthly... - July 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Leadership in Capital Projects Announces October Forum
Owners/users, contractors/suppliers and A/E’s/consultants plan to address today’s most pressing challenges around integrated project delivery, competitive sealed proposals, construction-manager at risk and design-build, all within a collaborative setting. - July 29, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
The Largest Medical Tourism Conference Would Like to Announce the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce The Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is an agency of the Thai Government designed specifically... - July 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
2.36 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Rural Telecom and Broadband Projects in unserved areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed contracts for providing basic telecom services in Nasirabad (Balochistan) with CM Pak and Broadband Services in Multan Telecom Region (Southern Punjab) with World Call. CEO CM Pak, Mr. Qian Li and CEO World Call, Babar Ali Syed signed these contracts with CEO Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar. - July 28, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Mark Cates to Discuss Recruiting Systems Technology
Career Transformations has announced that Mark Cates, a research and development director of information technology, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, July 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506... - July 26, 2009 - Career Transformations
MTA Assists Malaysia in Expanding National Medical Travel Initiative
MTA's Managing Director, Asia Pacific region was asked to serve as Technical Expert Industry Consultant as Malaysia focuses on its medical travel and health & wellness tourism country-wide initiative. Malaysia can become a world-class medical and health tourism hub, said the managing director... - July 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Health Reform Means Increased Unemployment Predicts Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Texas Insurance Agents Broadcast Possible Outcomes of Health Care Reform Bill. - July 25, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Launches New Web Site
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has launched its newly designed website. Designed by McMurry, the new site is more dynamic and user-friendly, offering five distinct areas organized to meet the specific needs of each visitor. A cleaner, simpler layout allows users to quickly locate... - July 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Registration Deadline - September 1 - for 2009 WOW Writers Conference in Vegas
Viva Las Vegas! Experience Las Vegas And attend the 2009 WOW Writers Conference - mixing pleasure with business. Nineteen dynamic workshops, keynotes, panels, luncheon and banquet. - July 24, 2009 - Wizards of Words Writers Conference
Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Develops Big Picture Economic Strategy
The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee announced that it would release in September what it calls a Big Picture Economic Strategy for house district 71 – Eaton County, Michigan. - July 22, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
A Proclamation Promoting Hispanic Nurses to Improve the Health of Our Communities
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (www.thehispanicnurses.org) will host their 34th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on July 21-24, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel. The National... - July 22, 2009 - National Associations of Hispanic Nurses
NAWBO San Diego Installs 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The 2009-2010 NAWBO San Diego Board of Directors was installed at the group's July 15 lunch meeting. - July 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Motorcoach Council Launches North American Consumer Outreach Campaign
The grass roots movement utilizes the industry’s most valuable asset - their rolling billboards - to boast their competitive edge over planes, trains and personal autos. - July 20, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Four New Sponsors
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non-profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and Presidents of local, private businesses, today announced the addition of four new sponsors: Barsa and Company; Hara CPA Professional Services, Inc.; Project X Media; UBS Financial Services. Sponsors provide influential connections into the community. - July 20, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Louisiana Minority Business Centers Receive National Recognition
Two minority business programs operated by the LAMSDC received national recognition at the 2009 National Conference of the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce held in Washington D.C. July 7-10, 2009. Ranked and scored against like centers across the United... - July 19, 2009 - Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council
Partnering Up in a Down Economy
Partnering with other organizations can help bring big-company solutions to the market, making small companies competitive even in challenging economic times. - July 19, 2009 - TAG Consulting Society
GlaxoSmithKline Joins NAMWOLF and Commits to the Use of Minority and Women-Owned Firms
GlaxoSmithKline joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - July 19, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Partners with ABCO to Offer Caribbean Compliance Officers Professional Certification
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists will offer its internationally recognised CAMS Certification examination and preparation seminar in Bermuda two days before the Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers (ABCO) Bermuda Compliance Summit II on September 28-29 at the... - July 19, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member the Nairobi Hospital
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, The Nairobi Hospital - July 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Has Second Successful Webinar
The Medical Tourism Association has finished it’s second online medical tourism webinar. The medical tourism webinar featured Wouter Hoeberechts of WorldMed Assist and Matt Leming of Swiss Reinsurance Company discussing medical tourism’s integration and implementation in US health... - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Wake County Economic Development and Allied Automation Discuss Local Medical Device Industry
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the official release of its second video profile for “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” a video series profiling locally-based companies that continue to grow and remain competitive during the... - July 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
NPSA Initiative Helps Take a Bite Out of Container Fraud
The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database helps NPSA members protect themselves – and their customers – from container fraudsters. - July 17, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist. Wouter speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, of the Medical Tourism Magazine on his expertise within the industry and what WorldMedAssist offers. WorldMedAssist is... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Jerome Mee, Founder of Atlantic Health Group
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Jerome Mee Founder of Atlantic Health Group, a Houston based privately held healthcare facility; development and management firm. Atlantic Health Group is also a Silver sponsor at this year’s World Tourism and Global... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Acquity Group to Host “Niche Mobile Marketing” for Mobile Monday Chicago
Key strategies on how to effectively reach the growing Hispanic and youth niche markets will be featured at the monthly meeting. - July 17, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
AIA Michigan Continues Partnership in Main Street Oakland County Workshop Series
“Destination Downtown: The Rise of Place-Based Assets” is Focus for July 17 - July 16, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan