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Texas Association of Health Underwriters Members Recognized at National Association of Health Underwriters Convention
Texas Chapters, Members Honored for Outstanding Service During 2007-08. - July 23, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Nunnelly Joins NISS & SAMSI as New Communications Director
Jamie Nunnelly is the new communications director for the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) and the Statistical and Applied Mathematics Sciences Institute (SAMSI), effective July 14. - July 23, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
BBB Connecticut Reports Rogue Debt Collectors Breaking the Law
Bureau says some consumers confused by what debt collectors may and may not do. - July 21, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Tribridge Accelerates Microsoft Infrastructure and Managed Services Capabilities with the Acquisition of API
Tribridge (http://www.tribridge.com), a national Microsoft® consulting firm with customers across the United States, has acquired Tampa-based Administrative Partners, Inc. (API), a leading technology services provider in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition is effective July 1,... - July 20, 2008 - tribridge
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on How Virtual Assistants Can Create a Profitable Niche in the Social Media Landscape
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Craig Cannings. - July 19, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO7) Endorses Jason Bane for Jefferson County Commissioner
Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-Golden) today endorsed Jason Bane for Jefferson County (Colorado) Commissioner. - July 19, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event to Have Economic Impact on State
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced the projected economic impact of the event, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte. The goal of the organization is to spur 1 million women... - July 19, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
MySQL Camp, Bangalore
Sun, India, and OSSCube are organising a MySQL Camp in the city of Bangalore on the 29th of July 2008. - July 17, 2008 - OSS Camp
NCADA PAC Endorses Judicial Candidates for 2008 Appellate Races
The N.C. Defense Fund, the political action committee of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, endorses the following candidates seeking seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. - July 16, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
Motorcoach Council Extends Deadline for Market Research, Branding and Advertising RFP (Request for Proposals)
New RFP deadline August 1, 2008. View www.motorcoachcouncil.org for additional updates. - July 16, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Helps Organize Southern Vermont’s Giant, Blue Festival August 1-10th 2008
Berries, vintage cars, music, food and tarp displays; if it’s blue, it’s probably happening in the Mount Snow area towns of Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover in early August. The 2008 Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival is the culmination of a community effort coordinated by Janet Boyd... - July 16, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Medical Tourism Accreditation Program
The Medical Tourism Association has launched “accreditation” 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 better surgical outcomes for those patients. - July 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
DCIA Announces Inadvertent Sharing Protection Program
The DCIA today announced an industry-wide initiative to protect P2P users against the inadvertent sharing of personal or sensitive data. This program culminates a year of work among leading private sector participants along with government agency representatives. A summary document is posted on the DCIA website at www.dcia.info/activities/ispg/inadvertentsharingprotection.pdf. - July 12, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Businesses Who Lunch
Local business expands to meet demand for lunchtime networking groups. - July 12, 2008 - ReferralWeb
NAMWOLF Lauds New York Governor David Paterson on Making Commitment to Increase Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation
NAMWOLF is thrilled Governor Patterson’s Executive Order will include minority and women owned law firms. - July 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Recession Proof Your Medical Spa
Medical Spa Society Sponsors Upcoming Webinar by Industry Expert Francis X. Acunzo. - July 10, 2008 - Medical Spa Society
Medical Tourism Association to Announce Sale of MedicalTourism.com at It's Annual Convention in San Francisco, September 9-12th, 2008
The Medical Tourism Association will announce who is the new owner of MedicalTourism.com, at it's annual convention in San Francisco, September 9-12th, 2008. The Medical Tourism Association is excited to present the new owner one of the most in demand websites for the Medical Tourism, Health... - July 10, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Drivers to be Wary of Gasoline-Saving Devices and Additives
Analysis reveals 99% of aftermarket products do not improve fuel economy. - July 10, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
House Approves $6.4 Billion to Modernize Public Schools: AFSA Urges Senate to Follow Suit
The House of Representatives approved H.R. 3021, the 21st Century Green High Performing Public Schools Act. - July 10, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns the Public About "Extended Vehicle Warranty" Offers
Companies Flaunting Do Not Call Registry Offer “Outrageously-Priced” Service and Seek Personal Information. - July 09, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
East Bay Idol Winners Advance to Rhode Island’s Got Talent
The top three winners of the East Bay Idol talent show, sponsored by Bristol, Warren and Barrington Substance Abuse Task Forces, will advance to the Rhode Island’s Got Talent contest, to be held August 16, 2008 at Barrington High School. - July 09, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
Open Source Unconference - OSSCamp Bengaluru Mobile! 2008
The OSScamp Bengaluru Community announces the OSScamp Bengaluru Mobile! 2008, an open source unconference scheduled for July 19th 2008 at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. - July 06, 2008 - OSS Camp
Rhodes Enters Race for NC Lieutenant Governor
Phillip Rhodes announces his bid for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina as the Libertarian Party candidate, and condemns Eminent Domain plan by the City of Raleigh. - July 05, 2008 - Rhodes for NC Lieutenant Governor
NAMWOLF Welcomes Dormitory Authority of the State of New York as a Public Entity Partner
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is proud to announce that the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) has joined NAMWOLF’s Corporate and Public Entities Partnering Program. Under CPEPP, interested corporations and public entities agree... - July 04, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
SAS Institute Appreciates the Importance of Utilizing Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
SAS Institute joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - July 04, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
First-Ever P2P MEDIA SUMMIT Silicon Valley -- Technological Innovations & New Business Models
The Distributed Computing Industry Association (www.DCIA.info), a trade organization with more than one-hundred Member companies representing peer-to-peer and social networking software providers (P2Ps), content owners, Internet service providers (ISPs), and service-and-support companies, today... - July 03, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Westminster East Celebrate 60 Years of Rotary Service
In helping to celebrate the 60th anniversary of it’s charter, Westminster East’s members were joined by Assistant Governor Trevor Johnson (Epping), past members, wives, partners, Chelsea & Westminster Inner Wheel and Westminster Rotaract. Also present were members from Ashburton... - July 03, 2008 - Rotary Club or Westminster East
American Independent Party of California Nominates Baldwin/Castle for President/VP
The American Independent Party of California, at its State Convention in Los Angeles on June 28th and 29th at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, announces its continued affiliation with the national Constitution Party and its endorsement of Chuck Baldwin and Darrell Castle as its Presidential... - July 03, 2008 - American Independent Party of California
Arvada Police Officers Endorse Bane for Commissioner
Jason Bane, candidate for Jefferson County (Colorado) Board of County Commissioners, announced today that he has received the endorsement of the Arvada Police Officers' Association - representing the second-largest city in the county. - July 02, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Medical Tourism Association Releases Medical Tourism Video Showing an American Traveling to Latin America for Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Medical Tourism is a solution to the healthcare crisis ongoing in many countries such as the US, Canada, the UK and Europe. It is estimated that millions of patients from around the world travel to another country for medical... - June 30, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
North Carolina Business Owner Wins Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Event
The Make Mine a Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org) has announced that Leah Brown, founder and president of Aten Solutions Inc., was named a Make Mine a Million $ Business™ award recipient on Oct. 26, 2007, in New York. Brown’s award package included a cash prize,... - June 29, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Virtual Bookkeeping
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Kristin Callan. - June 28, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Organize with Confidence
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Elizabeth Hagen. - June 28, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Denver's Highlands Square to Roll Out Red, White, and Blue Carpet for Democratic National Convention (DNC) Visitors
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Dining, Shopping, and Spa Specials. - June 27, 2008 - Highlands Merchant Association
International Brangus Breeders Association Prepares for Annual Summit in Nashville
In partnership with the Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is preparing for the 2008 Summit, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee August 7-9 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The Summit includes educational programs with industry-leading,... - June 27, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Vermont Passes New Festival Wine Legislation
Vermont wineries and organizers of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival were in a celebratory mood last week when Vermont’s Governor Jim Douglas signed into law new legislation beneficial to Vermont wineries and the festival. Vermont Life publisher Tom Kelly, Commissioner Bruce Hyde... - June 26, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
NCADA Inducts New Officiers & Board of Directors at 31st Annual Meeting
The NC Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA) held its 31st Annual Meeting June 12-15, 2008. Officers and board of directors took office at the close of the Meeting. Brian O. Beverly, Young Moore & Henderson, P.A., Raleigh, is the 31st president of the NCADA. Kenneth Kyre, Jr., Pinto Coates... - June 26, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
Connecticut BBB Offers Advice on Avoiding Summer Scams
Researching Before Hiring Can Save Money and Prevent Headaches. - June 25, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Engineering Community Met in Utrecht
Academia, Industry and Government from 33 nations met at the 18th International Symposium in the Netherlands to exchange best practise. The International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) explored and shared examples of how to achieve the realization of systems that meet customer objectives and societal needs during the annual conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands. - June 21, 2008 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Southern Greens Move Ahead
Eugene Platt has served the voters of James Island since he was first elected to the Public Service District in 1993. For as long he has served the democratic Party. Today he is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives on the Green Party line, and is the Green Party's Low Country director. - June 21, 2008 - South Carolina Green Party
Registration Opens for AIA Michigan’s 16th Annual Educational Facilities Conference
Event to Focus on Green, Sustainable Design. - June 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Eisen Continues Aggressive, Managed Growth Track
Greater Cincinnati integrated public relations and marketing consultancy firm Eisen Management Group has been named agency of record (AOR) for the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. The professional organization has hired EMG to develop and implement a new communications... - June 20, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Calls For Entries
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting award applications for the event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. North... - June 20, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Former NFL Coach Dan Reeves to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in June
Former Falcons, Broncos and Giants coach to speak June 20 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - June 18, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
International Association of Web Entrepreneurs Announces Blog Site Relaunch
"Many web entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed because they try to do it all alone. That's where we come in. AWE members can connect with a virtual network of proven resources and experts." - June 18, 2008 - Sheri McConnell Companies, Inc
Al Nahda Resort & Spa Awarded Boutique’s Diamond Collection™ Status
Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® - the global alliance of genuine boutique gems - has awarded Diamond Collection™ membership to Oman's lavish new 5-star destination, Al Nahda Resort & Spa in Barka. - June 17, 2008 - Boutique Hotels & Resorts International
Motorcoach Council Seeks Start Up Capital, Launches Founding Partners Program
The not-for-profit Motorcoach Council invites and encourages support from all sectors of transportation industry; operators, associations, manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and special interest groups alike. Qualifying contributions range from $2,000-$10,000, depending on the type of applicant. - June 17, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Open Source Unconference - Osscamp Delhi Summer Edition
OSSCamp Delhi Summer Edition, scheduled for June 21st 2008 at Indian Social Institute, Lodi Road, New Delhi. - June 15, 2008 - OSS Camp
Take Off - Model Airplane Enthusiasts Experience the Thrill of Flight in the Park Academy of Model Aeronautics Launches Novel Park Pilot Program
Turn off the TV. Throw the Gameboy in the junk drawer. Instead, pick up a model airplane and head to a local park. That’s the message the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is delivering to both aspiring and seasoned aviators, young and old alike, this summer as its new Park Pilot Program... - June 15, 2008 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
North Carolina Hosts 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 the organization will host its first North Carolina event on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. The program provides a... - June 14, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business