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ASQ1010 Speed Networking Event
Speed Networking with professionals in the fields of Quality Assurance Monday, May 11, 5:30-9:00p.m. Cleary University, Ann Arbor. Preregistration required. - May 06, 2009 - ASQ1010
NPSA Launches Social Networking Community
The National Portable Storage Association has launched a social networking community for members of the portable storage industry. - May 06, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
OptimaxX Added to US Premium Beef, LLC Ranch Program
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that OptimaxX, its age and source verification program (ASV), has been approved for inclusion in US Premium Beef’s “Ranch Program.” Inclusion in the program will help establish new marketing avenues for... - May 06, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
NISS and NASS Collaboration Kicks Off June 1
Three teams of researchers from the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) and the National Agricultural Statistics Services (NASS), together with academic faculty and graduate students from five universities will convene at NISS in Research Triangle Park on June 1-2 to kick off the... - May 06, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
execUchange President Linda Leake to Explain the Art of Interviewing at CareerNet Meeting
CareerNet has announced that Linda Leake, president of execUchange, will be the speaker at the ministry’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, May 6 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 Road. In her... - May 06, 2009 - Career Transformations
DCIA Testifies at Congressional Hearing
CEO Addresses Problems with H.R. 1319 and Outlines Actions to Avoid Inadvertent File Sharing - May 05, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Solid State Networks Receives 2009 DCIA Trendsetter’s Award
Presentation Accepted by Founder & CEO Rick Buonincontri at P2P MEDIA SUMMIT LA. - May 04, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
National Institute of Statistical Sciences Hires Six New Postdoctoral Fellows
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), a research institute created by the national statistical sciences community, has appointed six new postdoctoral fellows. The fellows will participate in several new research programs at NISS. “Our research has expanded into several... - May 03, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
NPSA Develops Billing Fraud Prevention Program
The National Portable Storage Association has developed a Problem Account Database to help members steer clear of deadbeat vendors. - May 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NAMWOLF Reports Increase in Diversity Commitment from New York Public Entities
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms has reported an increase in New York Public Entities joining their Corporate and Public Entity Partnering Program. Corporate and Public Entity partners commitment 5% of their outside legal counsel budgets to using minority and women-owned firms. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
RRAR Announces $50,000 Foreclosure Prevention And Response Program Grant
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the N.C. Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) has been awarded a $50,000 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Foreclosure Prevention and Response Program (FPR) grant. North... - May 02, 2009 - RRAR
U.S. Preventive Medicine® Signs Agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital
U.S. Preventive Medicine®, the leader in disease prevention services, has signed an agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital, a leader in patient care, education and research, to become a key referral location for its members of The Prevention Plan seeking executive physical examinations... - May 02, 2009 - U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc.
NAMWOLF Supports New York Governor’s Plan to Increase Number of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses on State Bond Deals
In February 2009, Governor David Patterson announced his administration’s plan to increase participation by minority and women-owned firms on state bond deals. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Fannie Mae for New General Counsel Appointment
NAMWOLF lauds Fannie Mae’s appointment of Timothy J. Mayopoulos as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. Joins National Organization
Indiana law firm Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. joins The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms in Febraury 2009. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Reality of Credit Scores and Identity Theft
Why it has become increasingly more critical to understand them - May 01, 2009 - ReferralWeb
WOAMTEC (Women on a Mission to Earn Commission to Earn Commission) Conference a Success
Hundreds of women gathered yesterday at Highland Manor in Apopka for WOAMTEC’s third empowering women seminar – WOAMTEC filled the venue to capacity. “We are pushing you out of your comfort zone,” WOAMTEC Founder and President, Kathleen Hawkins said to attendees after three... - May 01, 2009 - Women on a Mission to Earn Commission
Ken Atkins of WCED Addresses “Economic Development During an Economic Downturn” in New Podcast
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast discussing the topic of economic development during an economic downturn. The podcast features commentary from Ken Atkins, executive director for WCED, and addresses topics such... - May 01, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
NAMWOLF Commends Wisconsin for Meeting Minority Business Goal
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms commends Governor Doyle for ensuring that the State of Wisconsin met the Minority Business Enterprise Program’s goal for 2008. - April 30, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Kick Off Event Planned for FastTrac™ Growth Venture Program in Southwest Florida
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce its FastTrac™ Kick-Off and Networking Event. The preview event will be held on May 11th, 5:00-6:00pm at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point, 23120 Via Villagio - Estero, Florida. The kick-off will offer a chance for attendees to learn more... - April 29, 2009 - FastTrac
Universal Service Fund-Pakistan Awards Rs. 1.4 Billion Contracts for Broadband in Un-Served Urban Areas
Universal Service Fund awarded first contracts, worth Rs. 1.4 Billion in total, for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Faisalabad Telecom Region (FTR) comprising of districts of Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, Toba Tek Singh, Khushab, Bhakkar and Mianwali, excluding the served city of Faisalabad, to PTCL and Wateen Telecom. - April 29, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
International Brangus Auxiliary Announces 2009 National Scholarship Winners
The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) is proud to reveal this year’s national scholarship winners. The announcement was made to a packed room during the 2009 International Brangus Breeders Awards Banquet, held in Houston, Texas on March 6th, 2009. The Ray Mackey Memorial Upperclassman... - April 29, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
AlumniCard Network National and Local Discount Program
Information about the newly launched alumni association discount program - April 29, 2009 - AlumniCard
RRAR Announces May 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 May which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. - April 29, 2009 - RRAR
A Meaningful Life and a Solution to the “God Wars” Offered in Award-Winning New Book
"Return to Meaning: The American Psyche in Search of its Soul," by Dr. Andrew Cort, D.C., J.D., Redefines Religious Meaning and Its Importance for a Scientific Age. - April 27, 2009 - Andrew Cort
It is Time to Reserve Your Space at the 16th Annual FCCA Conference & Trade Show
This is the best opportunity to showcase your destination or product and it’s at the 16th Annual FCCA Conference and Trade Show. This year in St. Lucia from October 26-30th, which provides the perfect market for anyone in the tourism sector to interact with 1000 cruise industry partners and... - April 25, 2009 - Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
Wake County Economic Development Podcast Discusses Triangle’s Booming Serious Gaming Industry
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of a new audio podcast discussing many aspects of the booming gaming industry in the Triangle, from the types of games developed to the connection to other industries in the... - April 25, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Spring Open Charity Golf Tournament
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced that RRAR will host the REALTORS® Spring Open Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 6 at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs, N.C. All proceeds from the event will benefit... - April 25, 2009 - RRAR
Jennifer Dunleavy of The Accuro Group to Address Job Search Strategies at CareerNet Meeting
CareerNet has announced that Jennifer Dunleavy, president of The Accuro Group, will be the speaker at the organization’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of... - April 25, 2009 - Career Transformations
Web Courseworks Selected as Simulation Vendor for Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute (ITS) & University of Minnesota
The Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute (ITS) at the University of Minnesota chose Web Courseworks to develop a robust Traffic Control Game to raise interest and awareness regarding the transportation and engineering field among young adults. This game or immersive learning simulation is... - April 24, 2009 - Web Courseworks
SERCOS lll Master Software Driver Library Submitted as Open-Source
SERCOS International (SI) has announced it will provide an open source software driver library for the SERCOS lll real-time Ethernet communication system master implementation. SERCOS III thus will be the first high performance real-time protocol which makes driver software available as source... - April 24, 2009 - SERCOS North America
SERCOS Vendor Organizations Announce Encoder Profile for SERCOS III
A specification for an encoder profile for the SERCOS III real-time Ethernet protocol is being developed in consultation with users and suppliers and will be available in November 2009. In parallel, a conformance test is being developed to ensure interoperability of different devices. In the... - April 24, 2009 - SERCOS North America
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Vigilant in Times of High Number of Uninsured
TAHU Working to Alleviate Pressures for Uninsured Texans. - April 24, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
NPSA Partners with B.I.C.
The National Portable Storage Association partners with the Bureau International des Containers et du Transport Intermodal to assist with the tracking and monitoring of containers. - April 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Advice to Avoid Being Jilted at the Altar by Wedding Vendors
Wedding insurance becoming more popular to ensure worry-free walk down the aisle. - April 23, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
RRAR Young Professionals Network Hosts State of the Economy Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced that RRAR’s Raleigh, N.C. Chapter for Young Professionals Network (RYPN) will host a State of the Economy event featuring Mike Walden, N.C. State University Economist on Wednesday, April... - April 22, 2009 - RRAR
IBBA Announces 2nd Annual International Issue of the Brangus Journal
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), along with Brangus Publications Inc (BPI), is currently in production of its 2nd annual international issue of the Brangus Journal. Following the recent success of the Global Brangus Roundup, held March 8, 2009, the IBBA is continuing its... - April 22, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Award-Winning Author Jana Bommersbach to Preside Over Arizona Book Awards May 9
Jana Bommersbach, acclaimed and respected journalist, will emcee the 2009 Arizona Book Awards hosted by the Arizona Book Publishing Association, to be held May 9th at the Arizona Club. - April 21, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Universal Service Fund - Pakistan Awards Rs. 930 Million Contract for Provision of Modern Telecom Services
Universal Service Fund and Telenor have entered into a Rs. 930 Million contract to provide basic telephony and data services to the population in the yet un-served areas of Mirpur Khas “Lot”, consisting of un-served areas in, Sanghar, Tharparkar Umerkot and Mirpur Khas districts. - April 19, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
NPSA Resale Expo Offers Industry Predictions
Portable storage industry vendors will gather in Santa Barbara May 3-5 to discuss the challenges facing the industry and how to position for future growth. - April 19, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Ad 2 Tampa Bay Recognized as Nation's Top Chapter
Local young professional group Ad 2 Tampa Bay has been announced as the winner of the American Advertising Federation's national "Club of the Year" award for the second consecutive year, recognizing the club's contributions to the community and the advertising industry throughout their 2008-2009 club year. - April 18, 2009 - Ad 2 Tampa Bay
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Says Keep Your Cool When Dealing with Customer Service Agents
The correct attitude can make the difference between success and frustration when you have a problem - April 18, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Wake County Economic Development and Red Hat Discuss Strengths of Local Economy
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the official release of its first video profile for “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” a new video series profiling locally-based companies that continue to grow and remain competitive during the... - April 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
RRAR Member Re-Appointed as Federal Political Coordinator for Representative Brad Miller (D-NC-13)
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that Mary Edna Williams, broker and owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, has been re-appointed as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for... - April 18, 2009 - RRAR
April NEOUPA Event: Predicting Human Behavior
Dr. Bonnie John, a full time professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will review the uses of cognitive models in system design and the current state of research and practice. She will also be presenting some exciting new tools and research directions that promise to make predictive human performance modeling even more useful - April 17, 2009 - NEOUPA - Northeast Ohio Usability Professionals' Association
Corporations Cutting Costs by Embracing Smaller Law Firms
To help with budget restraints, large corporations like DuPont are embracing smaller law firms that bring experience and expertise to the table, but at a smaller dollar point. - April 17, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee Has Posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a planner/consultant services to help the Tri-Town Economic Development Group develop an Economic Development Plan for the towns of Dover and Wilmington (combined populating of 3635). The RFQ is for an... - April 17, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Acquires AllAboutAlpha.com
The CAIA Association was established with the belief that a strong foundation of knowledge specific to alternative investments is essential for all AI professionals. Other programs do not address the unique attributes associated with alternative assets, but focus primarily on traditional investments. - April 16, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
Medical Tourism Association Releases First Patient Surveys on Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has released preliminary results from its first patient surveys in the Medical Tourism Industry. The Medical Tourism Association has created this medical tourism patient survey as part of a larger research project to study the medical tourism industry. The continuing... - April 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™