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Wilberforce University is a Top Priority for Baltimore Alumni

The Greater Baltimore Chapter, Wilberforce University Alumni Association is joining in with other Alumni across the nation to move swiftly to aid Wilberforce University. On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the 12th Annual Green and Gold Scholarship Breakfast will be held at the Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. - March 26, 2009 - Wilberforce-GBC

International Business Brokers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary; IBBA® to Mark Milestone at Spring Conference in Atlanta

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, IBBA will feature special events at the IBBA–M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development, June 8-13, 2009, Atlanta, GA. - March 26, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association

National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Launched to Empower Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Juan Pablo Giometti, president and CEO of NHEO, Inc., has announced the launch of National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (www.nheo.org), a nonprofit organization created to empower Hispanic entrepreneurs who are underrepresented in America. As the premier business organization serving... - March 26, 2009 - National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization

TAC Announces April 8th 2009 Networking Event

The Telecommunications Association of Colorado (TAC) is pleased to announce a Networking Event open to any Colorado information technology professional. The event will be at Red & Jerry’s, 1840 West Oxford Ave., in Sheridan CO, 303-783-0655. The cash bar will open at 4 PM for an open... - March 25, 2009 - Telecommunications Association of Colorado

The Medical Tourism Association Launches Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification Program

The Medical Tourism Association has launched “certification” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to... - March 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Minneapolis MN - March 31, 2009 Healthcare & Medical Properties Conference

The Real Estate Communications Group and Minnesota Real Estate Journal are proud to present the March 31, 2009 Healthcare & Medical Properties Conference. This unique event will provide valuable insight from local and regional industry leaders regarding the healthcare and medical properties... - March 25, 2009 - Real Estate Communications Group

The National Association of Installing Partners Offers Members Over 30+ Discount Dental Palns

The National Association of Installing Partners (NAIP) Offers its members 30+ Discount Dental Plans The National Association of Installing Partners (NAIP) now offers its members access to more than 30 discount dental plans through an agreement with DentalPlans.com, the leading online marketer of... - March 22, 2009 - National Association of Installing Partners

Connecticut BBB Applauds New Formula in Place for Calculating Consumer Credit Scores

New FICO formula more forgiving for consumers seeking credit. - March 22, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT

Wake County Economic Development Executive Director to Speak at Progressive Benefit Solutions Seminar

Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Ken Atkins, executive director, will speak at a Progressive Benefit Solutions seminar on Tuesday, March 24 from 8 – 10:30 a.m. at Embassy Suites, located at 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary. Progressive Benefits... - March 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

Wake County Economic Development Announces SAS Selects Cary for New Cloud Computing Facility

Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that SAS, a world leader in business analytics software and services, is building a 38,000-square-foot cloud computing facility at its world headquarters, located at 100 SAS Campus Drive... - March 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

Survey Reveals Lack of Confidence in UK Property System (91% Would Use a "Buyers’ Agent")

A recent survey commissioned by the Association of Property Finders and Buyers Agents (APFBA) highlights a requirement for more clarity in the role of UK estate agents when dealing with both sellers and buyers to avoid conflicts of interest. It also suggests that the need for buyers to be represented properly has never been so apparent if confidence is to be restored. - March 22, 2009 - APFBA

NPSA Resale Expo Offers Early Bird Discounts

The NPSA is offering an early bird discount to those who register for the Resale Expo before March 29, 2009. - March 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association

CT BBB Warns Consumers About Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations

Complaints nationwide show pattern of deceptive tactics used to sell unnecessary extended warranties. - March 19, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT

AIA Michigan and PCIA Team Up to Help Design Firms

New benefit helps firms meet insurance needs and lower costs. - March 19, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan

Antiques & Collectibles National Association Announces New Orleans Convention Dates for 2010

The ACNA has announced the scheduling of its next Convention in New Orleans for January 10-13, 2010 for antiques related shop owners, mall owners, mall & show dealers, show promoters and private collectors. - March 19, 2009 - Antiques & Collectibles National Association

2nd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine are now accepting applications for vendors at their premiere annual wine and food festival on September 25, 26 and 27th, 2009. Named a 2009 Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont State Chamber of Commerce, the 2nd annual Vermont Life... - March 18, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce

Wake County Economic Development Project Receives 2009 SPACE Award for Economic Development

Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Siemens Medical Solutions (SMS) USA Expansion received the Triangle Business Journal’s SPACE Award for Economic Development in the Existing Industry category. This award... - March 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

NJ and PA Land Title Associations Join Forces for Convention

In a year of extreme cutbacks across the real estate and financial services industries, PA and NJ's land title associations have joined forces to ensure that their members can continue their professional development and strengthen their networks at their first joint annual convention ever. - March 17, 2009 - Pennsylvania Land Title Association

Association of Commerical Real Estate Professionals Honors Thomas Tsilionis (Tom Tsilionis) as Their 2009 Platinum Member

Thomas Tsilionis (Tom Tsilionis) has received top honors from the Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals (ACREPRO) and was named Platinum Member for 2009. The Platinum Award was issued by ACREPRO chairman Robert Gill in front of 100 members. At the end of the event everyone received a free copy of 'The Foreclosure Survival Answer Book'. - March 17, 2009 - Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals

Increasing Business Through Word of Mouth Marketing

Learn How at the Champions Chapter of Business Network International Visitor's Day on March 24 at Meridian Sports Club in Fullerton. - March 15, 2009 - So Cal BNI - Champions Chapter

Triangle Technology Executives Council Announces New President and 2009 Board

The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced its new president & CEO as well as the 2009 board of directors. John Crites has been named... - March 15, 2009 - Triangle Technology Executives Council

Wellness Company Eases Need for Prevention

Wellco Corporation is helping even more employees maintain their health in a shaky economy, through its recent partnership with Media Genesis. - March 14, 2009 - Wellco Corporation

ULI Forum to Address Sustainability in the Current Economic Crisis

Experts to present sustainable development case studies in the Triangle. - March 14, 2009 - Urban Land Institute - Triangle

The Happily Handmade Giveaway: A Valuable Tool for Promoting Indie Business

In today's tough economic climate, many small businesses are struggling to find creative ways to reach new customers. One surefire method to lure new clients is to offer them fantastic free merchandise. The Happily Handmade Giveaway builds off this precept, creating a cost effective tool for... - March 14, 2009 - Happily Handmade Giveaway

RENA Networks Launches Today to Help Businesses Build Networks, Enhance Social Capital and Generate Productive Referrals

New company helps businesses and sales people build powerful referral networks - March 12, 2009 - RENA Networks

Independent Businesswoman Wins National Competition

Gabrielle Mullinax, owner of Fullerton Photographics and Board of Directors member of Independent Photo Imagers, recently won $25,000 in the Custom Photo Gift Promotion Competition at PMA09. - March 12, 2009 - Independent Photo Imagers

Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf to Speak at 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 the keynote speakers for the Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - March 12, 2009 - CED

Raleigh Named One of the Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009

Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh was named one of the healthiest housing markets of 2009 by Builder Magazine. The publication analyzed 75 housing markets across the country and ranked them based on their... - March 12, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

NPSA Resale Expo Tackles Economic Issues

Portable storage industry players will gather in Santa Barbara this May to discuss how the economy is impacting portable storage – and what to do about it. - March 12, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association

Former Co-Head of the Corporate Finance Department of Raymond James Joins American Liquor Alliance, LLC

Ron Miller of Miller Advisory Corp. has formally joined forces with American Liquor Alliance, LLC to spearhead Mergers & Acquisitions as American Liquor Alliance continues the march to revolutionize the retail wine and spirits industry. - March 12, 2009 - American Liquor Alliance, LLC

Texas Association of Health Underwriters Lobbies for Consumer Advocacy

Agents Gather to Discuss Health Insurance Issues with Legislators - March 11, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters

Vision Pune City - 2020

Suresh Kalmadi the MP of Pune has launched the “Vision 2020” Campaign to make Pune a World Class City. He has invited to Share your thoughts for the same. - March 09, 2009 - Sureshkalmadi.org

Tony Gemignani's New Children's Book Goes National

Tony and the Pizza Champions is based on the true story of Tony Gemignani, Nine- Time world pizza champion, and his talented team's travels to Italy to compete in an international competition. Pizza lovers of all ages get an inside look into the acrobatic art of pizza tossing, and to see the many... - March 08, 2009 - World Pizza Champions

Kelly Chicas, Psychotherapist Announces "Relationship Rescue" Workshop on March 18, 25 and April 1, 2009

Kelly Chicas of Albuquerque Family Counseling is committed to assisting the non-traditional individual, couple or family with improving their lives through the workshops such as “Relationship Rescue.” - March 08, 2009 - Albuquerque Family Counseling

Kelly Chicas, Psychotherapist Announces “Money Habitudes” Workshop on March 19, 2009

Kelly Chicas of Albuquerque Family Counseling is committed to assisting the non-traditional individual, couple or family with improving their lives through the workshops such as “Money Habitudes.” - March 08, 2009 - Albuquerque Family Counseling

DVD Association is Now the International Digital Media Alliance

20 Yr-Old Non-profit DVDA Continues Traditions while Expanding Mission and Scope as IDMA. - March 07, 2009 - International Digital Media Alliance

Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2009 Student Essay Contest Winner

The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) and Community College Week are pleased to announce the winner of their 2009 Student Essay Contest. Kristell Mohammed, a student at The College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, Nevada has won first place for her essay entitled, “On... - March 06, 2009 - Community College Baccalaureate Association

Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces CED’s Venture 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 that the CED’s Venture 2009 conference will be held Wednesday,... - March 06, 2009 - CED

MDA Leadership Consulting Announces Promotions in Developmental Assessment and Coaching Service Areas

MDA Leadership Consulting has promoted David Donnay to Director of Developmental Assessment Services and Jason Ortmeier to Director of Coaching Services. Steady growth in the firm's leadership development practice, coupled with demonstrated leadership by Donnay and Ortmeier in their respective areas, led to the promotion decisions. In their new roles, they will work closely with clients to accelerate leadership development and enhance the impact of new, mid-, and senior-level leaders. - March 06, 2009 - MDA Leadership Consulting

Hagerstown Businessman Paul Ritchie Nominated for TIME Magazine 2009 Dealer of the Year Award

Paul Ritchie, president of Hagerstown Honda has been nominated for the TIME Magazine Dealer of the Year award, in recognition of more than 30 years of service to the industry, the business community, and local civic organizations. - March 06, 2009 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

How do We Keep A-Rated Schools on a Shoestring Budget?

School districts across the country have experienced significant budget cuts. How will Americans develop the future workforce on a shoestring budget? This question and others will be discussed at the 3rd Annual Workforce and Education Forum: Partnerships for a Competitive Workforce: Defining the... - March 04, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce

Wake County Economic Development Announces Munktell Filter AB Selects Raleigh for Expansion

Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Munktell Filter AB, a Swedish-based paper filtration company, has opened its first North American sales and distribution office in Raleigh at Brier Creek. From its new Raleigh... - March 04, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

Nation’s Top Universities to Compete in National Security Innovation Competition

Top universities in the country to compete in innovation competition that will bring new technology to the U.S. to aid in homeland security. - March 03, 2009 - Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance

National Women’s in Network Announces Third Annual "Matrix"

Event Features Educational Workshops for Professional and Personal Development, Co-ed Networking, Dining and “Winning Connection” Book Signing by NWIN President, Laura Moritz, and co-author and Life Coach, Sheila Pearl. - March 02, 2009 - Prosper Communications

Early Bird Special for National Business Convention “Wild About Business” Ends April 9th

WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, TX on October 22nd through 24th, 2009. Women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a fun filled convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo. In keeping with this year’s... - March 02, 2009 - Women Business Owners

Speakers Announced for 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress April 27th-29th 2009

1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress takes places in Monterrey, Mexico, April 27th-29th, 2009. The Medical Tourism Association, http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com and Monterrey Healthcare City http://www.monterreyciudaddelasalud.com.mx have partnered together to... - February 28, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Medical Tourism Association Releases Last Twenty Educational Interview Videos on Magazine Website

The Medical Tourism Association announces its Release of the last twenty educational videos which consist of interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. The conference took place in September 2008 with 850 attendees,... - February 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

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