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Virtual Assistants Flock to Participate in the 2008 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey
Frustrated by inaccurate media portrayals and industry outsiders miseducating their marketplace, Virtual Assistants head in droves to partake in the third annual Virtual Assistant Industry Survey. - August 11, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
SJG Consumer Protection Inc. Launches www.touchstarwire.com
A consumer & Employee site dedicated to the issues encountered with Touchstar Software Inc. DBA Touchstar Inc. - August 10, 2008 - SJG Consumer Protection Inc
NAMWOLF Welcomes Cobalt LLP to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Cobalt LLP; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm with five attorneys, based in Berkley, California. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Welcomes Bailey Law Group, PC to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed Bailey Law Group, PC a nine-attorney, AV-rated woman-owned law firm based in Washington, DC to its Law Firm Membership. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Congratulates Firm Member Nancy Pearl on Formation of New Firm, Miletich Pearl LLC
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) welcomes Miletich Pearl LLC, the new firm formed by the owners of Pearl Canter & Sterrenberg-Rose, LLC and Miletich Ricca, LLC. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Welcomes Pruetz Law Group LLP to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Pruetz Law Group LLP; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm based in Los Angeles, California. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
BBB Warns About Voter Registration Scams
Beware of callers seeking personal information. - August 07, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Releases Podcast on 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 that discusses the Make Mine a Million $ Business™ program, how women business owners can get involved and the benefits the program... - August 06, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
East Bay Chamber Announces 18 Finalists for Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show
East Bay Chamber announces 18 RIGT Finalists. The best singers and musicians in Rhode Island will contend for $1,750 in cash prizes at Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show on August 16th at Barrington High School. - August 04, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Virtual Leadership for Virtual Assistants!
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Lori Ruff. - August 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Virtual Assistants Building Confidence to Make Their Business a Successful Reality
VAnetworking.com proudly announces its first successfully completed VAinternship by Pat Zappavinga - August 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
New Leadership Brings Over 50 Years of Industry Experience to Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Ron Buffum, Rusty Rice and Kelly Fristoe Elected to Lead 2008-2009 Membership Year. - July 31, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Connecticut BBB Issues Alert About Real Estate Investment Scams
How to spot shady real estate investors and related scams. - July 31, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Tampa Bay Advertising Federation Installs New Board
New officers and members of the board of directors for the Tampa Bay Advertising Federation have been elected by the association’s members and installed. The new board will serve the advertising industry for the 2008-2009 year and include these officers: Craig Neuman, Regional Marketing... - July 31, 2008 - Tampa Bay Advertising Federation
Mom Bloggers Talk Business – and Get the Attention of the U.S. Government
Sparkplugging, the network of blogs founded to help small business owners who work at home, announced today a new content relationship with Business.gov. Sparkplugging will now be featuring content from Business.gov as a way to help the Presidential E-Government Business Gateway Initiative reach... - July 31, 2008 - Sparkplugging.com
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces First Annual Executive Perspective Event
Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Distinguished Panel of Cincinnati Area Executives to Discuss “Developing a High Performance Mindset.” - July 30, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
NISS Hires Cui as NAEP-ESSI Research Analyst
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announced it has hired Weiwei Cui as the NAEP-ESSI Research Analyst. NISS partners with the American Institutes for Research (AIR and helps to operate the NAEP Education Statistics Services Institute (NESSI). In her new role, Cui will provide... - July 30, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
New Website Guides People to New Future in Resources
Discovering how to secure a job in the resources sector needn’t be a challenge, thanks to the new Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) careers website www.peopleforthefuture.com.au. The website has been designed for job-seekers to explore the range of exciting and diverse employment... - July 30, 2008 - The Chamber of Minerals & Energy WA
The International Brangus Breeders Association Launches BrangusJournal.com
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) announces the launch of www.brangusjournal.com, the companion web site for the IBBA’s flagship publication, the Brangus Journal. The site will function as an electronic archive of past issues, as well as an opportunity to expand the... - July 27, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Program Hosts Informational Workshops for Applicants
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization will host informational conference calls for North Carolina women entrepreneurs completing applications for the North Carolina Make Mine a... - July 27, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Jason Bane Outraises Every Candidate for County Commissioner
Jason Bane, candidate for Jefferson County (CO) Commissioner, announced today that his campaign had raised more money in the most recent reporting period than every other county candidate. - July 25, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Ct BBB Says Consumers Getting Scammed by Cheap, Counterfeit Luxury Goods Online
Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises consumers on how to protect against high-end web-based rip-offs. - July 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Applauds Member Sheehy Auto Store's $50,000 Donation to Susan B. Komen
The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) is congratulating its member Sheehy Auto Stores for the successful completion of the 2008 Sheehy 5000, which raised more than $50,000 for Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. The Sheehy 5000 challenged employees to sell 5000 vehicles in 55... - July 24, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
NISS Board of Trustees Named for 2008-09 Fiscal Year
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announced its Board of Trustees members for the Fiscal 2008-2009 year. The Board approved the new members unanimously. Members of the board serve three-year terms. Jim Landwehr of Avaya Laboratories was named the new Chairman of the Board. - July 24, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Oeko-Tex to Present at “ECO-Logical, Making Sense of Supply Chain Certification” Industry Event at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008
Oeko-Tex will participate in the 11th Annual Industry Event seminar created by FabricLink and Textile Insight on Saturday, August 9th at 7:30 a.m. in Salon A-D at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, UT. - July 24, 2008 - International Oeko-Tex Association
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
Green Initiatives for Today’s Motorcoach Operators
Beyond the road, the motorcoach industry is making an added effort to “go green;” operators can elect to upgrade their facilities as well as vehicles in ways that are more environmentally conscious. - July 23, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
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
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