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NPSA Warns Businesses to Prepare for 2009 Hurricane Season
The National Portable Storage Association is warning businesses to prepare for the possibility of major storms hitting the Atlantic coast this hurricane season. - June 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The Westchester Business Connection - Growing and Marketing Your Business in Tough Economic Times
The Westchester Business Connection combines virtual networking with face-to-face events - the next event is being held on June 18th, 2009 in Yonkers, NY. - June 14, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
Connecticut Better Business Cautions Medical Insurance Fraud May Jeopardize Patients' Health
FBI says insurance fraud assumes many forms. - June 14, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Assist USO in Bagdad
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association is supporting the troops by sending donations to the largest United Service Organization (USO) distribution center in Bagdad. Terry Benson, a past RRAR member, is... - June 14, 2009 - RRAR
Pet Chamber of Commerce Provides Advocacy for Animals and Pet-Related Businesses
The Pet Chamber of Commerce provides advocacy for animals, pet owners, and pet businesses on issues that affect animal wellness, pet-related business prosperity, and pet owner education and benefit. - June 14, 2009 - Pet Chamber of Commerce
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Supports NAMWOLF’s 2009 Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) announced that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will be a Diamond Sponsor for their 2009 Annual Meeting. “Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has been a strong supporter of our organization since 2006,” reported Yolanda Coly, Managing... - June 13, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
AIA Michigan Among Partners in Main Street Oakland County Workshop Series
Three-Part Series Focuses on Coping in Tough Economic Times. - June 13, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Housing Opportunity Committee Housing Fair
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host the RRAR Housing Opportunity Committee Housing Fair on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Triangle Town Center between Saks and Macy’s,... - June 13, 2009 - RRAR
Event Planned by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce - Focus, Plan, Execute
Event “How to get exponential business and professional growth” has been organized by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce on June 17th Meeting. - June 13, 2009 - Michigan India Chamber of commerce
2009 Holography Awards Open for Business
The search is on to find the best commercial holography products with nominations now open for the 2009 industry awards. - June 12, 2009 - International Hologram Manufacturers Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Hosts Meet The Mayors Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s Chapter of the Young Professionals Network will host a lunch and informational session featuring local mayors; Mayor of Cary: Harold Weinbrecht, Mayor of Garner: Ronnie... - June 12, 2009 - RRAR
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Commits to Utilization of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - June 12, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Tips on Buying a Used Car
Getting a good deal depends on many factors. - June 11, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces Results of Online Member Survey
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 results of an online member survey conducted by the organization... - June 10, 2009 - CED
KnaEco International Offering Virtual Customized and Cost-Effective Services to Nonprofits
KnaEco International, Inc. is offering a virtual customized consultancy to nonprofits nationwide that are being impacted by the economic downturn. Services range from grant writing, community-based research, collaborations, nonprofit business development, marketing, and advocacy services on Capitol... - June 09, 2009 - KNAECO International, Inc.
All Dressed Up and Ready for Work
Moxxie Network and Dress for Success Come Together to Support Women Returning to Work - Networking, Presentations, Career Advice, Speed Coaching, Clothing Drive. - June 08, 2009 - Moxxie Network
National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Participates in UNC Kenan-Flagler New Ventures: Discovery Class
Juan Pablo Giometti, president and CEO of National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization, has announced that the organization is participating in the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School’s New Ventures: Discovery class. NHEO will provide students with information... - June 07, 2009 - National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization
NPSA Invites Portable Storage Industry Vendors to Annual Baltimore Crab Feat
The National Portable Storage Association is inviting its members and prospective members to the annual Crab Feast in Baltimore to network with industry veterans. - June 07, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
uwemp Partners with National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to Offer Entrepreneur Networking and Writing Program
uwemp, an open-source media company, is partnering with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to provide NACCE’s members with a Web-based Entrepreneur Networking and Writing Program at both the student and curriculum levels. - June 06, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Social Networking Gurus to Give Away Free Tickets to Up-Coming Tekworking Event in Chicago
10 Free tickets will be given away to lucky business professionals for the Tekworking Event in Chicago. Tekworking combines the power of traditional networking with the ingenuity of internet tools, such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. - June 06, 2009 - Tekworking
The Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ Announces a New Topic for It’s 2009 Agenda – October 26-28th 2009
International Clinical Trials and Research and Development (R&D) As the world globalizes many international clinical trials and R&D projects are now being done throughout the world. What do these international opportunities mean for pharmaceutical companies, medical companies, governments,... - June 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Global Brands Fight the Product Pirates
Economic hardship is likely to be a recipe for increased criminality – especially in product counterfeiting and if brand owners cut back on their anti-counterfeiting efforts, the market will be more attractive for fakes. While companies will inevitably be taking a hard look at their costs, combating counterfeits is proven to be an effective way to maintain turnover and market share. - June 06, 2009 - International Authentication Association
PepsiAmericas Inc. Becomes Diamond Sponsor of NAMWOLF’s 2009 Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms announced PepsiAmericas, Inc. as a Diamond Level Sponsor. - June 05, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine Announces Issue 10 Special Issue: What Patients Are Saying About You
The Medical Tourism Association is pleased to share their newly released Issue 10 Special Issue: What Patients Are Saying About You with you. Please go to the Medical Tourism Magazine website to view. Scroll down to Issue 10 Special Issue: What Patients Are Saying About You. Highlights from this... - June 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Annual Brangus Summit to be Held in Oklahoma City
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that 2009 Annual IBBA Summit will be hosted in Oklahoma City, OK, September 23-25, 2009. The 3-day educational event is held in conjunction with the IBBA fall governance meetings, and provides breeders the opportunity to... - June 04, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
NMAPC Steps Up to Aid Chrysler and Ford
The National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee approved a series of modifications to its industrial maintenance and construction contracts with Chrysler and Ford Motor Company on June 3, a move that is expected to create hundreds of millions of dollars of savings for each company over the... - June 03, 2009 - National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee
Today Show Reinvention Expert Highlights June NAWBO San Diego Meeting
Eli Davidson, The Today Show's Reinvention Expert, will present Funky to Fabulous: Surefire Techniques to Reinvent Your Business, at the June 17 NAWBO San Diego meeting. - June 03, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
The Society of Education Consultants Calls for Input from Education Consultants Into New 'Exploratorium' Service Under Development
The Society of Education Consultants is developing a new service designed to provide a distilled source of critical information to SEC members. The SEC welcomes contributions to the development stage from practicing education consultants. - June 03, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
New Research Reveals Significant Barriers to Advancement for Underrepresented Minorities in Technology
Study Conducted by Anita Borg Institute Explores Impact of Underrepresentation of Minorities on High Tech Companies. - June 03, 2009 - Anita Borg Institute
NAMWOLF Appeals to New York State Public Service Commission to Increase Utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms appealed to Garry Brown, Chairman of New York State’s Public Service Commission to adopt a plan to increase utilization of minority and women-owned firms with the state of New York. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Wilbur Ross, Richard LeFrank on Formation of Diverse Team
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds Wilbur Ross on the formation of a diverse team to participate in the Treasury Department’s Public-Private Investment Program. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Efforts to Spur Competition and Diversity in Legal Procurements
NAMWOLF applauds the new proposed policy of Executive Order 10 Task Force to promote the utilization of law firms that have a history of hiring, training and promoting and retaining minority and women attorneys. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Congressional Black Caucus for Support of Minority Firms
NAMWOLF supports The Congressional Black Caucus’s message to remember minority law firms during the rescue of the Financial System. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Formation of New Council to Promote Diversity in Legal Profession, Encourages Inclusion of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF lauds the formation of the “Leadership Council on Legal Diversity” in New York; however, calls for the inclusion of minority and women-owned law firms. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Nick Zoller, Republican Announces Candidacy for State Representative in District 19
Nick Zoller announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives today in an open letter to residents of the district. Zoller stressed the need for tort reform, fiscal conservatism, balanced budget and reform in the education system. - June 03, 2009 - Nick Zoller for State Representative
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield
Presentation by Colonel McMaster provided insights on leadership from a military perspective that can be applied to a complex business environment. - June 02, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Bob Robinson Files Committee to Run for State Representative in Eaton County
Committee filing by Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee for Eaton County, Michigan House District 71 - May 31, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Announces June 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 June, which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. The following courses will be... - May 31, 2009 - RRAR
The Society of Education Consultants Announces a 25% Rise in Membership, Indicating an Increase in of Independent Education Consultancy Since the Credit Crunch
The SEC reports a sharp increase in the number of new members, indicating that changes in the economy are creating more independent education consultancy opportunities - May 31, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
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 that the organization’s board of directors has ratified a slate of... - May 30, 2009 - CED
Raleigh Named One of Top 10 Cities for Growth Potential
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh was named one of the top 10 U.S. cities for growth potential by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. For its 2009 Best Cities list, the publication examined trends in... - May 30, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
FAM "Familiarization" Trip to Jordan Announced
The Medical Tourism Association has announced a FAM “Familiarization” trip to Jordan on July 14th-17th 2009. The goal of the trip is an introduction to the high quality of healthcare in Jordan, as Jordan is known as having some of the highest quality healthcare in the region, and some... - May 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
NPSA Warns Members About CVSA Roadcheck
The National Portable Storage Association is warning its members about the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual compliance initiative. - May 29, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Site Helps Women in Small Business Leverage Assets
Press Release outlines the purpose of WomeninJourney.com as well as the benefits for women in business and those who inspire to be. - May 28, 2009 - Women in Journey
Former CPIA Board Member Confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy
The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) announced today that a former board member was just confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy last week. Kristina M. Johnson, most recently Provost at Johns Hopkins University, had served as director of the National Science Foundation Engineering... - May 28, 2009 - Colorado Photonics Industry Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Builders and Bankruptcy Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association will host a breakfast and informational session titled “Builders, Bankruptcy & Protecting Your Clients,” featuring Paul Stam of Stam, Fordham and... - May 28, 2009 - RRAR
Expansion Underway for Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network
The expanding Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network has completed the launch its second local chapter in Los Angeles, California. - May 28, 2009 - Onyx Six
Local Lehigh Valley Seminar to Focus on Growing and Preserving Wealth
Learn what strategies can potentially erode wealth - May 28, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Web Courseworks' CEO & 'Chronotron' Creator to Present at Top Training Conference
Jon Aleckson & Joe Rheaume will lead a workshop on “Developing Interactive Learning Objects, Simulations, and Games” at the American Society of Training Directors (ASTD) 2009 International Conference & Exposition in Washington DC on May 30th, 2009 - May 28, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith for Roseland Borough Council
The Roseland Republican Committee proudly announces the kick off of their 2009 campaign. - May 28, 2009 - Committee To Elect Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith