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Southeast Electric Flight Festival Celebrates the Thrill of Flight
World’s Largest Model Electric Flight Festival Draws Huge Crowds. - April 16, 2009 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism to be Featured at 1st Conference
Over 300 registrants have registered for the 1st Conference on Medical Tourism and Health Tourism in Latin America, which takes place April 27-29th, 2009, in Monterrey, Mexico. Over 50 expert speakers will share their knowledge on medical tourism and health tourism. All the top hospitals and... - April 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Recession Proof Insurance for the Business Woman - Are You Covered?
Atlanta women's business network, Dinner With Friends, offers skills development and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - April 16, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network
National Association of Health Underwriters Hosts 2009 Capitol Conference
Texas Chapter Voices Opinions of Independent State Insurance Agents. - April 16, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Participate in NCAR Legislative Day
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will participate in the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) Legislative Day on April 22 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - April 16, 2009 - RRAR
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About "Car Cloning"
Unwitting consumers face confiscation and potential criminal charges - April 16, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
California Tax Filers Can Make Last Minute Charitable Gift
As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, they should know they can make a charitable contribution to one or more worthwhile causes directly on their state tax return. - April 15, 2009 - Checkoff California
GlobalLinker.com Empowers Small Businesses to Get Through the Economic Crisis
GlobalLinker.com is a free business centric website with a global business network that allows small businesses to manage and grow their business more efficiently in today's economy. GlobalLinker.com offers small businesses a virtual online office from where they can network with other businesses and access an array of powerful business tools. - April 15, 2009 - GlobalLinker.com
“Cutting Edge MLM”-The Symposium Experience Apr. 27-28
While a number of direct selling companies achieve brilliant success, many others barely make it out of the gate. The Symposium Group, a consortium of MLM and Party Plan experts, holds symposiums to train entrepreneurs interested in starting a company as well as executive teams of startup and existing MLM and Party Plan companies. - April 15, 2009 - The Symposium Group
WCED Assistant Executive Director to Speak at The State of Garner Panel Discussion
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, will be participating on Triangle Business Journal’s “The State of Garner” panel discussion on Friday, April 17 from... - April 15, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
IBBA Launches BrangusVideo
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to announce the launch of BrangusVideo, a YouTube Video Channel dedicated to increasing the exposure of the Brangus breed. The video channel will become a repository for IBBA media that cannot be appropriately served by Brangus... - April 15, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Indian Express: Website Launched ‘to Make a Difference in These Polls’
‘People who grudge the most about the policies of the government are those who do not vote.’ - April 14, 2009 - votechandigarh
NPSA Exhibits at Associated General Contractors Event
The NPSA promoted portable storage containers at The Constructor Expo, a premier annual event attended by more than 3,000 industry professionals. - April 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Local Author and Investigative Reporter to be Featured Speaker at Business Club Meeting
Amanda Lamb to speak at BCA Triangle April breakfast meeting. - April 12, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Wake County Public Education Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association will host a lunch and informational session featuring Chuck Delaney, assistant superintendent for growth and planning, from Wake County Public Schools on Thursday,... - April 12, 2009 - RRAR
New Restaurants Join Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Over 100 restaurants expected to participate in valley-wide culinary event, May 31-June 19. Palm Springs Restaurant Week website has the full list of participating restaurants along with their menus. Local hotels have put together special rates. - April 11, 2009 - Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Association
Roatán, Honduras to Host the 7th Annual FCCA Platinum Associate Membership Conference
This June, the island of Roatán off the Caribbean coast of Honduras will host the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA), 7th Annual Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) Conference. Roatán’s cruise industry has been rapidly growing over the past... - April 11, 2009 - Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council Names Stacie M. Williams, M.B.A. as Regional Director
Stacie M. Williams, MBA was named Regional Director for the Louisiana Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC), a program of the Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council. Ms. Williams will manage the operations in the Southwest Louisiana territory which encompasses Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Ms. Williams will be based out of the LAMSDC’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana office - April 11, 2009 - Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council
NAMWOLF Lauds President Obama's Pick for General Counsel at Treasury
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds President Obama's pick for General Counsel at Treasury, George W. Madison. - April 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Hutchinson Law Group, iContact Among Sponsors for CED’s Venture 2009
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 Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - April 11, 2009 - CED
Commercial REO Brokers Association - Dinner Meeting, Newport Beach, CA April 28,2009. Is the Commercial Real Estate Market About to Collapse?
The Commercial REO Brokers Association, (CREOBA) was formed to assist the Banks and Loan Servicers in selling their Foreclosed Commercial Properties. Ray McLaine, CREOBA President, pointed out that, “Last year 4.5 Billion Dollars in Commercial Real Estate was foreclosed by the banks. This year, that figure could reach $20 Billion with $200 Billion more to come in the next two years. - April 10, 2009 - Commercial REO Brokers Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names REALTOR® of the Year
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association has named Eddie Speas, executive vice president and general manager of Coldwell Banker Advantage, as the 2008 REALTOR® of the Year. Speas has more than 15 years... - April 10, 2009 - RRAR
Lead Sheet - Time to Dispel the Myths
From time to time lead sheet has been subject to public concern regarding its suitability as a roofing material. To address this concern head on, the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) has released a technical brochure that summarises the conclusions of independent research carried... - April 09, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Wake County Economic Development Launches New Video Series “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase”
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced that the organization is launching a new video series called “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” which will feature a variety of locally-based companies that are continuing to grow and remain highly... - April 09, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Life Coach Stacia Pierce Teams Up with Celebrities to Empower Enterprising Women
Life and style coach Dr. Stacia Pierce announced celebrity guests Tasha Smith and DeShawn Snow will speak at the Women's Success Conference on May 21-23 at the Lansing Center. Pierce invites business owners and women desiring to be at the top to come be personally coached at America's most... - April 09, 2009 - Women's Success Conference Inc
GoodCompany Ventures Now Accepting Applications for 2009 Program
GoodCompany Ventures is a business incubator targeting entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to unmet social needs. GoodCompany entrepreneurs are offered a great place to work in Philadephia, a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and access to a network of capital sources and expert advisors. They champion models that offer investors financial return and social impact. - April 09, 2009 - GoodCompany Ventures
Toastmasters Week in Georgia Announced
Toastmasters Week in Georgia April 19 - 25, 2009 culminates with District 14 Spring Conference to be held April 24-25, 2009 at Atlanta Marriott Century Center: The fear of public speaking is one of people's biggest fears. In today's job market, companies seek employees who possess good communications skills. For over 80 years, Toastmasters International has worked to help thousands overcome the fear of public speaking thus enabling these people to achieve their career and personal goals. - April 08, 2009 - District 14 GA Toastmasters
NSHMBA to Host 2009 Connecting Firms with Hispanic Talent Event at Cintas Center
Hispanic Professionals to Gather for Roundtable Networking Event. - April 08, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
IBBA Hosts Inaugural Global Brangus Roundup
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) hosted the inaugural Global Brangus Roundup on March 8, 2009, a one-day event held immediately after the 2009 IBBA Convention. The event was held at the George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, Texas and served as a unique opportunity to both... - April 08, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Government Affairs Forum
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will host a Government Affairs forum on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - April 08, 2009 - RRAR
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About Product Information Blogs
Bloggers sometimes anonymous and mislead consumers - April 05, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
CareerNet Provides Advice on Finding a Career That Fits
CareerNet has announced that Gary Greene, president of Greene Resources, Inc., will be the speaker at the ministry’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - April 05, 2009 - Career Transformations
DCIA Announces P2P MEDIA SUMMIT LA Agenda
4th Annual Event Will Focus on P2P Usage Data, Analytical Tools, Relevant Trends, and Future Opportunities – Pre-Registration Ends April 27th. - April 04, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
3rd Annual Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators Symposium on Language Access to Focus on Increased Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Care
The Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators (TAHIT) have officially opened registration for the 3rd Annual Symposium on Language Access to be held in Austin, Texas on April 17th-18th. The TAHIT Symposium on Language Access is the largest conference of its kind in the... - April 03, 2009 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
NPSA Warns of Mystery Shopper Scam
The NPSA is warning the industry about a new mystery shopping scam that seeks to wring its victims of $3,500. - April 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns About Phony Publishers Clearing House Letters
Consumers told to be on alert as scam making its way across the nation - April 03, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Austin Couples Find Non-Pathologizing Local Marriage Counselors via GoodTherapy.org
Couples in Austin who seek counseling to save their marriage now get a chance to connect with non-pathologizing marriage counselors and therapists in their vicinity. - April 02, 2009 - GoodTherapy.org
IBBA Hires Director of Commercial Marketing Programs
The International Brangus Breeders Association is pleased to announce that Grant R. Keenen will join the IBBA staff on March 31, 2009 as the new Director of Commercial Marketing Programs. Grant Keenen is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Agriculture, Food and Life Science program with a... - April 01, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Not Everyone Lost Money in the Stock Market, Says the "JALC Investment Club"
John A. Logan College Investment Club will host the Stock Market Summit, Saturday, April 4 from 9 AM to 5 PM in the John A. Logan College Conference Center. The summit, geared to investors and market traders of all ages and experience, will explain how to get the most from your investments and trading. - April 01, 2009 - John A. Logan College Investment Club
Raleigh Named Best Place for Business and Careers for Third Straight Year
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that the Raleigh metropolitan area has been named the “Best Place for Business and Careers” for the third straight year by Forbes.com. The media outlet reviewed the 200... - March 29, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
ReferralWeb Announces Kickoff of Monthly Seminar Series
April 8 Seminar: Building Your Business with Online Social Networks - March 28, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Business and Community Leaders to Gather in Chicago to Address Economic Recovery
The economic downturn has impacted the resources that businesses and their partners can provide to minimize community impacts, but this is not stopping dedicated corporate citizens from strategizing about ways to make a difference. A group of companies and organizations are convening to help the nation move past the finger pointing and focus on getting people, businesses, and communities back on their feet. - March 27, 2009 - Business Civic Leadership Center
Tri-Valley Business Council Launches Online Network to Help Local Entrepreneurs
Innovator’s Award nominations now open to Tri-Valley entrepreneurs to win recognition and prizes including attendance at a Keiretsu Forum investor meeting. - March 27, 2009 - Tri-Valley Innovation Network
ASWA Board Announces the Reactivation of the Tucson Chapter
The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is proud to announce the reactivation of the ASWA Tucson Chapter #58. This special call was made by ASWA’s National President, Barbara W. Covington, on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009. ASWA is a professional non-profit organization whose mission is... - March 27, 2009 - American Society of Women Accountants
Learning to Sell in Tough Times Plenty of Opportunities for Small Business – if They Change Their Ways
This recession could just be the best thing to happen to Canadian small business owners, says one expert who has trained thousands of them. - March 27, 2009 - Bizlaunch
Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Program is Scheduled for Southwest Florida
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce that it will host a nationally recognized business growth program for Southwest Florida business owners and entrepreneurs. The FastTrac™ Growth Venture, an initiative of the renowned Kauffman Foundation, will be held this... - March 27, 2009 - FastTrac
MDA Leadership Consulting Announces Partnership with ExperiencePoint
MDA Leadership Consulting has entered into an agreement with simulation developer ExperiencePoint Inc. to use the company’s business simulations as part of the services MDA offers to leadership development and organizational performance clients. The partnership arose from MDA’s... - March 27, 2009 - MDA Leadership Consulting
Ken Atkins to Speak at USGBC Triangle Luncheon
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced that Ken Atkins, executive director, will speak at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) North Carolina Triangle Chapter panel discussion and annual business meeting on Wednesday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the... - March 27, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces Venture 2009 Conference Presenting Companies
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 presenting companies for the 26th annual Venture 2009 conference,... - March 27, 2009 - CED