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Russian American Dental Association and Russian American Medical Association to Hold 6th Annual Joint National Convention
6th Annual Joint National Convention for dental and medical professionals. - September 23, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
Entrepreneurs to Pitch Investors
Companies seeking investment capital will pitch directly to top investors at New England's leading speed-venturing event at the first annual Speed Venture Summit™ on October 28, 2008. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester,... - September 23, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces College Preparation Seminar
Third Annual ‘Education for Success’ Helps Cincinnati Hispanic High School Students Prepare for College. - September 21, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Starbucks Marketing Mastermind Offers Insights at NPSA Conference
John Moore, the marketing genius that helped grow Starbucks and Whole Foods, is speaking at the NPSA's 6th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. - September 21, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
A New Beginning Represents a New Destination for Downtown Kingsport Local Art Gallery
As a result of attending the seminar in Kingsport offered by nationally known retail specialist, Jon Schallert of The Schallert Group, Patti Lawrence, owner of The Gallery of Local Artists in downtown Kingsport, convinced the City of Kingsport’s Public Art Program to help her make her retail store a destination. - September 20, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Police and Firefighters Back Bane for Jefferson County Commissioner
Jason Bane, candidate for the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners (District 2), is endorsed by the Jefferson County Sheriffs’ Deputies and the West Metro Firefighters. - September 20, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
National Christian CEO’s Roundtable Holds Annual Conference in Honolulu
C12 Group Annual Leaders Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii | Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 - Keynote speaker: Buck Jacobs, Founder and Chairman of the C12 Group - Media welcome - Open to the public (registration required) - Registration: www.c12group.com - September 19, 2008 - The C12 Group
Accenture to Sponsor the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will sponsor the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms’ (NAMWOLF) fourth Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo, which will be held on November 13 – 14 in Dallas, Texas. Accenture recently became a Diamond Sponsor of NAMWOLF’s Annual... - September 19, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Two More Concerts in the 2008 White Park Concert Series Brings Hot Cars & Hot Sounds to Downtown Riverside
Free community event in Downtown Riverside featuring the Cadillac Cats and recording artist JD Priest live at White Park. - September 19, 2008 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
KOSBE Web Site for Small Business Owners Updated to Include B2B and Minority Business e-Directories
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has substantially enhanced its web site to include a custom illustrated profile avatar named ‘Melissa’, Business to Business e-Directory, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Online Directory, Listing of Help... - September 19, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Releases Podcast on Details of Inaugural North Carolina Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced the release of a podcast discussing what women business owners can expect at the inaugural North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ event, which will... - September 18, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
CA, Inc. Sponsors Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
CA Actively Supporting Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. - September 17, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors® Charitable Foundation Donates $1,000 Toward Rebuilding Playground at Stadium Place
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation is making an emergency donation of $1,000 toward the rebuilding of Baltimore’s Playground at Stadium Place, which was ravaged by a fire on September 9. The GBBR Charitable Foundation is issuing a challenge to other area... - September 14, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Decorated Vietnam War Hero to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in September
Clebe McClary to be featured speaker at BCA Triangle Breakfast on September 19. - September 13, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Gov. Michael F. Easley Welcomes Make Mine A Million $ Business Event to North Carolina
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that North Carolina Governor Michael F. Easley and the state of North Carolina have issued a letter of welcome to the organization’s inaugural North Carolina... - September 13, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival Celebrates Vermont Wineries, Food Producers and Artisans
The Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival will take place the weekend of September 26-28 in Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley. Showcasing Vermont’s wines, cheeses, specialty foods, farmers and products of all types, the festival is a celebration of Vermont’s unique and rich culture in artisan-made food and crafts. - September 11, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2009 Student Essay Contest Rules
The winner of the student essay contest will receive $1,000 and an all expense paid trip to the Sixth Annual Community College Baccalaureate Association Conference in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada from March 13-15, 2009. - September 11, 2008 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
New Executive Director Chosen for Southwest Tow Operators
Southwest Tow Operators is pleased to announce that Jess Horton has joined the staff as Executive Director effective September 1st. - September 11, 2008 - Southwest Tow Operators
Adsource Media Selected as Newest Member of The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of the Triangle
Adsource Media joins BCA Triangle as the exclusive Promotional Products member. - September 11, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Marketing in a Down Economy, Presented by the New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA)
Join NEDMA for its September dinner meeting where a panel of marketers will discuss how they and their companies use smart online and offline strategies and tactics to increase sales and profits despite increasing costs and decreasing response. - September 11, 2008 - The New England Direct Marketing Association
Finding a Laugh in ITSM: Writer Makes IT Service Management Funny
New Zealand author Rob England has done what many said was impossible: written a funny book about IT (Information Technology). This feat is more startling because the topic of the book is ITSM (IT Service Management), a notoriously dull area even by IT standards. But feedback from readers is consistent: this book is funny. - September 10, 2008 - Two Hills Ltd
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Announces Free Green Check-Ups for Car Owners
The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is encouraging consumers to save on gas and increase their fuel efficiency with free “green checkups,” available at many dealerships throughout the state. “With gas prices continuing to hover at record levels, and family budgets getting... - September 10, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
NAMWOLF Announces Bankruptcy Initiative
Minority and women-owned law firms to provide bankruptcy services to Corporate America. - September 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Welcomes New Law Firm Member Brown Stone Nimeroff LLC
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Brown Stone Nimeroff LLC; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. - September 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
OptimaxX Calves Test the Market
The first set of USDA Age and Source Verified calves produced through the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) OptimaxX program to sell in a video auction fared well. The lot of 60 steers consigned to Superior Livestock Auction by Schmidt Farms of Texarkana, TX brought a final bid of... - September 10, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
NPSA Members Prepared to Respond to Hurricane Ike
The National Portable Storage Association stands ready to respond to emergency situations in the wake of Hurricane Ike and other storms meteorologists expect to form this season. - September 10, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
The Congress of the Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania "Mediation – Turning Disputes Into Opportunities"
The Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania organizes the 2nd Congress of mediation in Romania, in Bucharest, during the 19th – the 20th of September 2008. - September 07, 2008 - The Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania
Real Estate Professionals and Virtual Assistants… a Match Made in Heaven
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce announces Christine Wade as new Real Estate Industry Liaison. - September 07, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event Invites South Carolina Women Entrepreneurs
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting applications from South Carolina women business owners for its first North Carolina event, which will be held on Tuesday,... - September 07, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
BBB Connecticut Offers Tips for Buying a Used Car
Growing number of consumers opting to trade-in gas-guzzlers for used vehicles. - September 07, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Women Business Owners Announces Convention Ticket Give-A-Way Contest
Enter WBO's Convention Ticket Give-A-Way Contest today. - September 05, 2008 - Women Business Owners
Connecticut BBB Issues Report on Top Ten Types of Businesses with Most Complaints
Numbers show consumers inquire and file complaints about different business sectors. - September 04, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
NPSA Conference Features Renowned Business Ethics Expert
Marianne Jennings, a professor of legal and ethical studies in business at Arizona State University, will share wisdom for practical ethical issues at the 6th Annual NPSA Conference. - September 03, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Aetna Commits to Utilizing Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Aetna Inc. joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - August 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NJ Physicians Band Together for Savings: Group Purchasing Promises Discounts to Doctors
NJ Physicians, an association of New Jersey medical doctors, announces the creation of a group purchasing plan offering savings of five to 15 percent on a wide range of products and services. - August 27, 2008 - NJ Physicians
University Club to Participate in ClubCorp’s 2nd Annual Charity Classic: Celebrating a Legacy on September, 26, 2008
$100.00 per-person includes charitable contribution, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, tax, gratuity, and parking. Seating will be tables of eight or a table of ten for $900.00. 7:00 - 8:00 PM Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction. 8:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner. 8:00 - 11:00 PM Music and Dancing. Please make your reservations early as this is sure to be a sell-out event at http://www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com. or call 904.396.1687. - August 27, 2008 - University Club
MasterPlans Ranks No. 111 on the 2008 Inc. 5,000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 1,797.0%
Business planning consultancy, MasterPlans, makes Inc. Magazine's top 500 fastest growing companies list. - August 26, 2008 - MasterPlans
Sheet Metal Workers Endorse Senator Barack Obama for President
The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, AFL-CIO (SMWIA) endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States at its annual SMWIA Business Agent’s Conference in Orlando, FL. This endorsement follows a process that saw an overwhelming majority of sheet metal... - August 22, 2008 - SMWIA
Citizen Kate Takes Her Election Coverage to New Visual Heights with TV-Quality Streaming Video from Digital Fountain’s DF Splash Video Delivery Network
Republican and Democratic National Convention Coverage Gets Tech Savvy to Meet the Growing Demand for TV-Quality Streaming Video Content. - August 21, 2008 - Digital Fountain
Corporation - to be or Not to be, That is the Question
Many new businesses may not know the benefits of incorporating in Nevada. Nevada Corporation Associates, Inc, will work with small businesses to discuss those benefits. - August 21, 2008 - Nevada Corporation Associates, Inc.
Highlands Square's 32 Women-Owned Businesses to Welcome Lifetime Network's "Every Woman Counts" Tour During Democratic National Convention
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Merchant Specials, Art Displays, and Focus on Women's Voices. - August 18, 2008 - Highlands Merchant Association
Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers Comes Together
Telecom Dealers in Canada band together to form the Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers, CATD. - August 17, 2008 - Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers
Buffer Seeks Votes on September 9 for San Pedro Council
Ray Buffer, seeks to fill one of 5 open seats on the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council. Voting takes place September 9, and Buffer is a write-in candidate. - August 17, 2008 - Campaign To Elect Ray Buffer
National Alliance of Professional Speakers Announced
A new alliance of top national speakers, Speaker Pro Bureau, was given a dramatic introduction at the recent Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance Expo in Houston. Over 2,000 corporate and women business owner attendees got the first look at the new alliance which will help meeting planners... - August 16, 2008 - Speaker Pro Bureau
Senator Ken Salazar Endorses Jason Bane for Jeffco Commissioner
U.S. Senator Ken Salazar has endorsed Jason Bane for Jefferson County (Colo.) Commissioner, calling Bane "among a new generation of leaders in Colorado." - August 16, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Recognizes North Carolina’s First Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall has issued a Capitol Citation to honor North Carolina’s first Make Mine a Million $ Business™... - August 16, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Open Health Tools Accepts Major Code Donation from California Healthcare Foundation
CollabNet providing world-class development environment and Palamida securing against open source software vulnerabilities. - August 13, 2008 - Open Health Tools
Better Business Bureau Offers Tips for Job Seekers
Tight job market demands verifying the reputation of employment career counseling and job placement services. - August 13, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
2008 GOYA National Black Bean Eating Championship at Central Islip Islandia Festival
“2008 GOYA national black bean eating championship,” sanctioned by “A.I.C.E.” association of International competitive eaters – “under Picnic style rules!” It will be a great fun filled entertaining spectacle for all to enjoy. Proudly Central Islip has been chosen as the home hosting community for the GOYA national black bean eating championships, qualifiers from around the nation will converge on Central Islip. - August 12, 2008 - Central Islip Islandia Chamber of Commerce
2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research Presented to John Rice
John Rice, Professor and Chair of the Department of Statistics at the University of California Berkeley, is the recipient of the 2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. The award was presented to Rice at a NISS reception held August 4 at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Denver, Colorado. - August 11, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences