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Bonaire is Pleased to Announce Insel Air Introduces Non-Stop Flights from Miami to Bonaire
The Tourism Corporation Bonaire today announces that Insel Air will be commencing a new weekly non-stop flight from Miami, Florida to Bonaire effective July 4, 2009. The flight will operate weekly on Saturdays throughout the year. - May 27, 2009 - BONHATA
TCE (Total Customer Experience) Model Building e-Workshop for Telecom Operators
TCE (Total Customer Experience) Model Building e-Workshop is designed to help Marketing, Sales and Service Executives build a TCE model to monitor, manage, and enhance the total customer experience across multiple channels and touch-points throughout the whole customer lifecycle. The content of... - May 27, 2009 - G-CEM
The AlumniCard Network Launches "Alumni Talk" a Forum for Alumni Associations
Information about the AlumniCard Networks forum "Alumni Talk." - May 25, 2009 - AlumniCard
2009 Arizona Book Awards: Top Arizona Books and Publishers Recognized at Arizona Club Gala Event
The Arizona Book Publishing Association hosted its annual Arizona Book Awards presentation on May 9, 2009 at the Arizona Club in downtown Phoenix. The black-tie event was attended by authors, publishers, and designers who gathered to celebrate the publishing excellence of books produced during 2008. - May 24, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Launch of New Build Green NH® Website a Resource for Consumers and the Building Industry
Build Green NH® website now the clear source of detailed information on green building techniques, standards, and products. - May 24, 2009 - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire
StayPolitical.com Launches National Initiative: “Changing the Way America Interacts with Our Leaders”
With Growing Interest in the Political Realm, NC Based Company seeks to Provide Easy Source of Accurate Information about Politicians on Internet Recent political milestones have primed US citizens for a source of information about Politicians and their stands on the issues. StayPolitical.com... - May 24, 2009 - StayPolitical.com
Arizona Book Publishing Association Announces 2009 Book Award Finalists
The finalists for the 2009 Arizona Book Awards hosted by the Arizona Book Publishing Association have been determined from more than 120 entries. Winners will be announced at a black-tie optional awards banquet that will be held May 9th at the Arizona Club in downtown Phoenix. - May 23, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. Addressing MSBA’s Military Law Committee’s Annual Award Banquet Honoring First Brigadier General Philip Sherman Award Recipient
The Military Law Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association is honored to have Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. address attendees at its first annual award banquet on May 26th, 6PM at the Towson Army National Guard Armory 307 Washington Ave. Baltimore, MD 21204. The award recognizes outstanding legal service to military members or their families. This year’s recipient is J. Michael Lawlor, Esq. - May 23, 2009 - MSBA Military Law Committee
Portable Storage Vendors Rush to YouTube
The National Portable Storage Association encourages portable storage vendors to display how-to videos on YouTube and other viral video sites. - May 23, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Debuts Green Designation
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has launched NAR’s Green Designation. The newest designation was designed to help members better understand how the issues of green... - May 23, 2009 - RRAR
IBBA and M&A Source to Benefit Dream House for Medically Fragile Children
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the M&A Source have selected Dream House for Medically Fragile Children as the first charity recipient of the G.I.F.T. (Good Investments for Tomorrow) program during the IBBA – M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development in June. The G.I.F.T. program was introduced to benefit a local charity, and with contributions from its members, the IBBA & M&A Source will be presenting a monetary donation to Dream House. - May 22, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Conni Tucker Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40... - May 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
(BRAOA) Bathtub Refinishing Association of America Announces Team Up with Topkote Products to Provide Unparalleled Bathtub Refinishing Training and Marketing Solutions
The recent home improvement wave has opened the doors to a great, low cost, remodeling solution; bathtub refinishing. Los Angeles based Bathtub Refinishing Association of America and New Jersey based Topkote Bathtub Reglazing Products will offer what some say is one of the best training and marketing solutions available. - May 21, 2009 - Bathtub Refinishing Association of America
CLM Further Expands in the Corporate Sector
Appoints Senior Counsel from Verizon and Kraft Foods to Advisory Board and Forms Commercial Litigation Committee. - May 21, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
Triangle IABC Seminar Explores How to Develop Strategic Brand Positioning
Triangle IABC will host a meeting on how to develop your company's strategic brand positioning. Mervyn Rozet, Daintree Marketing (www.daintreemarketing.com), will share valuable insights on why strategic brand positioning is important as well as a process for developing strategic brand positioning. - May 21, 2009 - Triangle IABC
International Business Brokers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Atlanta June 8-13
The IBBA–M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development will take place June 8-13, 2009, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA. More than 700 business brokers are expected to attend courses, workshops and networking events that commemorate IBBA’s 25... - May 21, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Census-Related Fraud
Scams involve attempts at identity theft - May 21, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Dr. Beth Hagan Trains 24 New FastTrac™ Facilitators in New York City
Master Facilitator Dr. Beth Hagan conducted FastTrac™ Facilitator training this past week in New York City to certify 24 new FastTrac Program Facilitators. They in turn will deliver the FastTrac program to business owners and entrepreneurs this summer. New York City is offering the FastTrac... - May 20, 2009 - FastTrac
Comicbook Artists Guild Announces Iconic Release of New Graphic Novel
Artist Collective Revisits Tales of the Past and Makes Anew. - May 20, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
Automation Alley to Host Ninth Annual Awards Gala
Nomination and sponsorship information now available for Annual Awards Gala on Sept. 25 at the Roostertail in Detroit. - May 20, 2009 - Automation Alley
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Housing Opportunity Phone Bank Telethon
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host a Housing Opportunity Phone Bank telethon on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the NBC 17 news station located at 1205 Front Street. NBC 17 will run... - May 20, 2009 - RRAR
600 Million Rupees of Universal Service Fund (Pakistan) for Optic Fiber in Balochistan and Basic Telecom Service in Larkana
600 Million Rupees of Universal Service Fund (Pakistan) for Optic Fiber in Balochistan and basic telecom service in Larkana. Contracts signed on World Telecom Day. - May 20, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Networking for Supply Management Professionals
Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast 2009 networking event for Supply Management Professionals is coming to Orange Park, Florida. - May 19, 2009 - Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ Announces It’s 2009 Pre Conference Workshops and Agenda
The Medical Tourism Association's annual conference, the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ announces it’s 2009 Pre Conference Workshops and Agenda! The congress will be held in Los Angeles California, October 26th through October 28th. Given the challenges that most... - May 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ Announces It’s 2009 Speakers
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ announces it’s 2009 Speakers. The congress will be held in Los Angeles California, October 26th through October 28th. Given the challenges that most companies and industries are facing this year with the economic crisis, Medical... - May 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Collegiate Reporting Duo Nab Novak Award
Misbehaving college president and police chief provide award-winning fodder for Colorado State University journalists. - May 18, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
NPSA Applauds Phoenix Architect for Green Design
The National Portable Storage Association is applauding the plans of Phoenix architect Lorenzo Perez. Perez has designed studio apartments that make use of recycled portable storage units. - May 18, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
ALDAP Updates Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility; Adopts LDA Client’s Bill of Rights
Association implements voluntary standards to increase professional integrity and boost consumer protection in the delivery of self-help legal services. - May 18, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Takes a Stand Against HB 2750
TAHU says House Bill 2750 Imposes Restrictions on Health Insurance. - May 15, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
AIGA SF Design Competition Seeks “Do-Gooders”
cause/affect is a biennial graphic design competition which celebrates the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively impact our society. Produced by AIGA San Francisco, this is a competition for do-gooders who do good work. Send in your entries before June 19, 2009. - May 14, 2009 - AIGA San Francisco
Brangus Gold Heifers Making Profitable Impact
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that Brangus Gold, the IBBA’s commercial female verification program, is starting to reap rewards for participants in the sale ring. On May 2, 2009 at the Jordan Livestock sale in San Saba, Texas 94 Brangus... - May 14, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Wake County Economic Development Assistant Executive Director Speaks at Global Development Symposium
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, participated in a symposium on global development hosted by Wake Technical Community College and the Economics Club of Wake Tech on April... - May 14, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Global Marketing in the Triangle Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will host a Global Marketing in the Triangle event on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at RRAR, located at 111 Realtors Way... - May 14, 2009 - RRAR
Frankel Staffing Partners President to Explain How to Develop a Personal Business Plan at CareerNet
CareerNet has announced that Rod Frankel, president of Frankel Staffing Partners, will be the speaker at the ministry’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, May 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse... - May 13, 2009 - Career Transformations
Day Spa Association to Conduct First Ever Spa Seminar at All Things Organic™
The Day Spa Association and the Organic Trade Association have joined forces to introduce the Organic industry to the Day Spa industry. “We have had a cordial relationship with OTA since 2000, whereas we exchanged memberships in order to keep up-to-date with each other, and explore how we... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Awards Highest Honor to Austin Agent
Linda New Receives Hollis Roberson Award - May 13, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Urges Parents to Visit Summer Camps Before Selecting One
Brochures alone may not give an accurate picture of facilities. - May 13, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces Medtech 2009 Conference Sponsors
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 sponsors for CED’s Medtech 2009 conference, scheduled for... - May 13, 2009 - CED
Expert Presenters and Sponsorship Secured for the Day Spa Association Breakfast at NYIGF
The Day Spa Association is pleased to have the following experts presenting at their upcoming industry breakfast seminar during EX·TRACTS®, on Tuesday, August 19, during the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). “We are very pleased to have secured Carol... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) Combines Business Networking, Food, Fun, and Charity at “PNA Rocks Parkland”.
PNA (Premier Networking Alliance) is sponsoring a charitable social event on May 21st at Giovanni's Coal Fire Pizza. PNA is a business networking association which also stresses community service. - May 12, 2009 - Premier Networking Alliance
"Secrets She Left Behind" Book Signing with Award-Winning Author Diane Chamberlain at Women Helping Women Business Expo in Raleigh, NC
Secrets, surprises, and suspense are hallmarks of Diane Chamberlain's novels. Meet the author at the Coffee and Contacts fundraiser for the Women’s Center of Wake County June 4th at the Shrine Club in Raleigh. - May 12, 2009 - Coffee and Contacts:Power Networking for Women
Group Health Insurance Plan for Association Members Without Borders
The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association are proud to remind the industry that members of both organizations can now be covered by a single group policy at affordable rates with more than adequate coverage, especially in emergencies. Today, more than 14% of Americans... - May 11, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Ways to Stay Focused in Tough Times
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, is providing these Top Ten Ways to Stay Focused in Tough Times, as part of a Tough Times series of media advisories targeting business owners. The tips were assembled by CRT member Holly G. Green. - May 11, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
David Bereit Headlines Cutting-edge Pro-life Teleconference
Organized for Life hosts first pro-life teleconference to introduce new pro-life strategy as part of its “Taking It to the Next Level” campaign. - May 10, 2009 - Organized for Life
Connecticut BBB Warns Against a Summer Scam Going Door-to-Door Nationwide
Trying to help a good cause could get you ripped off by fraudulent magazine salespeople - May 10, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
The Medical Tourism Association Launches Survey for the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters Sales Conference
Demographics: Broker General Agency Carrier Large Agency 70% 9% 17% 4% Q 1 :Have you heard of Medical Tourism, where Americans are traveling overseas for healthcare, such as medical procedures, such as knee replacement, back surgery, heart procedures, transplants, cosmetic surgery or dental... - May 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Ways to Keep Employees Motivated in Tough Times
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, is providing these Top Ten Ways to Keep Employees Motivated in Tough Times, in hopes that business owners may find the information helpful. - May 08, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Casa Argentina de Colorado (CAC) is Reopening Its Doors
Casa Argentina de Colorado (CAC) is organizing a Professional Networking event in Denver. Date: May 21st at 5.30pm. - May 08, 2009 - Casa Argentina en Colorado
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Releases Podcast on Medtech 2009 Conference
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 release of a podcast discussing CED’s Medtech 2009 conference,... - May 08, 2009 - CED
RRAR Releases Podcast on $8,000 Income Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced the release of a podcast featuring Phyllis Brookshire, regional vice president of Allen Tate REALTORS®, discussing the $8,000 tax credit available to first time home buyers who... - May 06, 2009 - RRAR