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Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) Announces Free Events for Members - New President and Board of Directors Named for 2008
The Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association is kicking off 2008 with a bang – a new President, a new Board of Directors and events absolutely free to members. - January 15, 2008 - Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
Medical Tourism Association to Launch TV News Feeds
In January 2008, the Medical Tourism Association will launch a media/TV news feed on its website. These news feeds will bring you video interviews of the leaders in medical travel worldwide and will also feature information on trends within the medical tourism and health tourism industry. These... - January 12, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Packing Electronics in Portable Storage Safe and Sound
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for safely storing electronics equipment. - January 12, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Medical Tourism Association to Launch Patient Financing in Spring 2008
Medical Tourism Association to Launch Patient Financing up to $20,000 for international surgeries in Spring 2008. - January 11, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
NPSA Offers Cold Weather Storage Tips
Heated storage units not only keep goods from cold weather damage, these temperature-controlled units also help guard against mold and mildew. - January 11, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Intuitive Artist Jennifer Crews to Help Small Business Owners Find Their Inner Consultant at Complimentary Teleseminar on January 17
Intuitive Artist to share with small business owners the five steps in learning the art of intuition. - January 10, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Medical Tourism Magazine
The First Edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine published by the Medical Tourism Association launched in December 2007. - January 09, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
When the Pipes Crack: IICRC Tips to Prevent Water Damage
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers advice on how to deal with cracked pipes and tips to prevent frozen pipes during subfreezing temperatures. - January 05, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
New Cane Cachaca Launched by US Cachaca Trade Council
Dallas, Texas based US Cachaca Trade Council, (www.cachacatc.com ) is expanding its line of Premium Distilled Spirits with the introduction of a new Ultra-Premium brand of Cachaca called Cane™ Silver & Cane Gold. “We are extremely pleased with the new Cane™ line of Premium... - January 03, 2008 - US Cachaca Trade Council
IICRC Provides Tips to Ease Holiday Clean-Up
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers tips to make holiday cleaning easy. - December 28, 2007 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
RFID Primer: Learn Your RFID ABC’s, Dig Deeper
Association for RFID professionals creates a RFID reference tool - December 28, 2007 - RFID Tribe
Student Essay Contest for Community College Students in US and Canada Deadline is February 1, 2008
Announcing the Community College Baccalaureate Association’s 2008 Community College Student Essay Contest with $1,000 to the student winner and $1,000 to the winning school's Student Gov’t Association. Deadline is February 1, 2008. - December 28, 2007 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
Portable Storage Helps Companies Beat Identity Theft
Organizations that store hard copies of documents to comply with federal regulations could be at risk for identity thieves. Secure containerized storage is coming to the rescue. - December 27, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Oregon Bankers Association Presents the 2007 Community Applause Awards to the Portland Valve and Fitting Company and The Corvallis Clinic
The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA), in partnership with the Independent Community Banks of Oregon (ICBO) and the Oregon Business magazine, recently announced that the Portland Valve and Fitting Company and The Corvallis Clinic are the recipients of the 2007 Community Applause Awards. The award... - December 21, 2007 - Oregon Bankers Association
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager, the First Web-Based Software Developed for Virtual Assistants
Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager Offers Members Discount Rates for Online Virtual Assistant Software System. - December 20, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Essentials Day Spa, Inc. Receives Accreditation from the Day Spa Association
Is Your Day Spa Distinguished? Essentials Day Spa, Inc. receives accreditation from the Day Spa Association Think ‘well being’. Think ‘relief’. Think ‘personal care’. Think all these things and pretty soon you would probably be picturing a Montana Salon or Spa. - December 20, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Get Organized Month(SM) 2008 Promises to be Biggest and Best Yet
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) sponsors its fourth annual Get Organized Month(SM) in January 2008. Get Organized Month(SM) is a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional... - December 19, 2007 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
APICS Toledo Radio Frequency Identification Uses in Manufacturing
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Meeting titled “RFID Uses in Manufacturing” on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the EasyStreet Café located at 822 Washington Street in downtown Toledo. - December 18, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Leading Virtual Assistant Organization Provides New World Solution for Age Old Problem
Announcement of a new internship program designed to provide new virtual assistants with the experience needed to gain clients. - December 15, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Portable Storage Helps Bring Holiday Cheer
The National Portable Storage Association applauds its membership for donating portable storage containers to worthy causes during the holiday season and beyond. - December 13, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Introducing Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3 (Florida)
Kent Bjorklund, a minister, business consultant, and resident since 1983, is a strong candidate for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3. He offers authentic leadership for the challenges ahead. - December 12, 2007 - The Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner Campaign
APICS Toledo Offers Basics of Supply Chain Management Class
The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Basics of Supply Chain Management” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 10 weeks every Thursday starting January 10, 2008 from 6 pm... - December 08, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Electronic Retailing Association Fights for Fair Internet Tax
ERA Supports Electronic Retailers and Small Online Businesses. - December 08, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
China Sourcing Summit 2008 Announced to Take Place, 12-13 March 2008
By joining forces, China Supply Chain Council, German Industry and Commerce, and Supply Management Institute aim at making China Sourcing Summit 2008 an unparalleled event that is bigger and better than previous editions. As last time, the conference will specifically target the hottest China-related issues that concern Global Purchasing and Supply Managers. - December 07, 2007 - China Supply Chain Council
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents "Your Shortcut to Money – Business Lines of Credit" with Thomas Kish
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - December 06, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Members Benefit from Joining SaVoa
The Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists(SM) (SaVoa) announces the latest benefits for its membership. - December 04, 2007 - Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists
World’s Largest Virtual Assistance Organization Celebrates Holidays with 2nd Annual Advent Calendar Contest
Announcement of holiday contest promoting the Virtual Assistance industry - December 03, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
NPSA Launches Industry Seal Program
The National Portable Storage Association launches the NPSA Seal, a designation that certifies containers as sold or leased through members of the national association. - December 03, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Portable Storage Rescues Overstocked Retailers
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for retailers struggling to find room for overstock merchandise through the holiday shopping season. - November 30, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
SpaCare Announces the "Hearts for a Cure" Annual Award & Charity Celebration 2008
SpaCare announces the "hearts for a cure" annual award & Charity celebration 2008 during the 3rd annual day Spa Expo & Business Forum at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas, Nevada February 5 – 7, 2008 - November 23, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Portable Storage Video Offers Three "Ls" to Success
Making the most of portable storage containers demands three considerations: location, location and location. The NPSA offers location tips in its new training DVD. - November 22, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
The Virtual Assistant Millionaire: Craze or Godsend for Working Moms?
For Tawnya Sutherland it’s a godsend. She sets her own schedule, works when she wants, and has time to tend to the unexpected. When her son literally lost his front teeth in a bicycle accident, she was on the scene to rush him to the hospital. What working mother wouldn’t like that kind of freedom and flexibility when it comes to their kids? - November 19, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Toledo APICS Announces Execution and Control of Operations
The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Execution and Control of Operations” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 9 weeks every Tuesday starting January 8, 2008 from 6 pm until... - November 19, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Seminar on Connecting Your Inner Voice
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Sheri Andrunyk, the Founder of Women For Women and an Empowerment Coach for Entrepreneurs. - November 17, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Regional Approach for Patents Needed in Southeast Asia
Senior Southeast Asian officials agreed Wednesday with recommendations for regional cooperation to better handle the increasing number of patents filed in the region and thereby encourage greater research, innovation and investment. “A regional approach can increase efficiency of patent... - November 17, 2007 - Kenan Institute Asia
Medical Tourism Association Launches its Worldwide “Medical Tourism Magazine”
The Medical Tourism Association, the first non-profit trade association representing Global Healthcare Providers in the Medical Tourism Industry has launched the first worldwide Medical Tourism Magazine. Medical Tourism, the growing industry of patients traveling overseas for medical treatment,... - November 16, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Holds World's First Medical Tourism Membership Meeting & Forum
The Medical Tourism Association will hold its first membership meeting which will be open to the general public December 3rd at 8:30 am in Washington DC. Medical Tourism otherwise known as Health Tourism or Medical Travel is where Americans travel overseas to foreign countries to receive world class medical treatment at almost 90% less than in the United States. Over 500,000 Americans traveled overseas in 2006, and it is expected in 2008 that several million Americans will travel overseas. - November 16, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Breakfast Club to Host Marty Clarke at November Meeting
Breakfast Club of the Triangle to Meet November 16 at Brier Creek Country Club - November 16, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
National Real Estate Investment Club 2nd Annual Expo Showcased at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel Features JD from Flip This House
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top-notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - November 15, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Vote for Spa Person of the Year 2007
Votes Needed to Determine the Spa Person of the Year Award 2007. To be presented at the “Hearts for A Cure” Annual Awards & Charity Celebration Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at the Sand’s Exposition Center, Las Vegas during the Day Spa Expo. The traditional “The Spa... - November 15, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Author Suzanne Mulvehill to Help Virtual Assistants and Other Small Business Owners Break Free from Employee Mindset at November 15 Teleseminar
Founder of the Emotional Endurance Institute to share her secrets for changing employee thoughts into entrepreneurial thoughts. - November 14, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
SMPS CANstruction Long Island Competition Yields 28,627 Cans of Food to Benefit Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank
One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity in the world is also on the Long Island Cares’ largest food drives. - November 13, 2007 - SMPS Long Island c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
Medical Tourism Association Scheduled to Visit hospitals in Philippines & Taiwan - November 18th through the 26th
The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, departs this week for a two week visit of hospitals in the Philippines and Taiwan. - November 13, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
NPSA Helps Budget-Minded Churches Save Space
The National Portable Storage Association offers affordable portable storage containers to nonprofit organizations that need extra space – not extra building project expenses. - November 09, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Shelia Gray Elected President of DirectEmployers Association
Shelia Gray, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at International Paper Company, elected President of national non-profit employer organization. - November 07, 2007 - DirectEmployers
ERA Issues Top 10 Tips for Safe, Smart Online Holiday Shopping
As consumers are poised to spend more than $24.6 billion online for holiday gift giving this season, the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) wants online shoppers to be smart, savvy, and safe. Some of the nation’s most prominent online retail merchants such as eBay, ShopNBC, QVC and Home... - November 07, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
AIIP 2008 Conference: Keynote, General Session Speakers Set
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) announced today that Jaclyn Kostner, Ph.D. will present the keynote address at the association’s annual conference in 2008. The conference will be held Apr. 30 to May 5 in Pittsburgh, PA. - November 07, 2007 - Association of Independent Information Professionals
Portable Storage Helps Marching Band Keep Step
The National Portable Storage Association's member companies are helping one of the nation's best marching bands keep step with storage needs. - November 04, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Medical Tourism Association Visits Indian Hospitals
The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, has recently returned from the medical tourism conference held in Goa, India and a subsequent two week tour of the top India hospitals. - November 03, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Breakfast Club of the Triangle Makes $1000 Donation to the Me Fine Foundation
The Breakfast Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle) has announced that it has donated all of proceeds of its member golf tournament raffle to the MeFine Foundation. Members of BCA Triangle and their guests raised a thousand dollars in the tournament raffle. The $1,000 check was presented to the Me... - November 03, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle