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2007 DVDA Excellence Awards Call for Enties
DVD Association Announces 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards, All Formats; DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD DVD Accepted - March 23, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Armenian Jewelers Association Raises Funds with Pre-Fashion Week Jewelry Runway Show
Charitable Organization Comprised of Leading Armenian Jewelry Designers Comes Together for a Good Cause - March 21, 2007 - Armenian Jewelers Association
Paragon Commercial Bank Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Paragon Commercial Bank as a charter member. As a charter member, Paragon Commercial Bank will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls... - March 19, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
NPSA Demonstrates Wide-Ranging Industrial Uses for Portable Storage Containers
Industries from retail to medical and institutions from education to government are finding new and innovative uses for portable storage. - March 17, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle Announces March Events
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member Capitol Broadcasting will host events on March 15 and 16 for club members. The March events will include a cocktail reception co-sponsored by Fox 50 and the Durham... - March 14, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
RFID Asia to Open First RFID Kiosk in Indonesia
The Asia Pacific region comprises a market for RFID products and services predicted to reach at least $2 billion by 2010. RFID Asia to help RFID vendors tapping the market through its new RFID kiosk in Indonesia. - March 12, 2007 - PT. RFID Centre Asia
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Alicia Forest of Client Abundance for March 15 Teleseminar on Creating Passive Income Streams
Virtual Assistants and other solo professionals to learn how to harness the power of radio to promote business and give great interviews. - March 11, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Portable Storage Takes the Stress Out of Spring Cleaning
Containerized storage offers a safe, secure stowaway for important items during annual spring cleaning projects. - March 11, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
The First Mediation Congress in Romania
The Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania organizes The First Mediation Congress in Romania in Craiova between the 16th and the 17th of March 2007. The works of the Congress will take place at the University in Craiova and their purpose is to organize The Union of the Mediation Centers in... - March 08, 2007 - The Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania
Experts Advise Independent Writers of Chicago (IWOC) on Protecting What’s “Write”-fully Theirs
A panel of experts advises writers on how to protect their works, particularly in light of the way the Internet has changed the world of intellectual property rights. Tuesday, March 13th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org. - March 06, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
NPSA Survey Reveals Top 10 Uses for Portable Storage
Disaster recovery, mobile on-site offices and controlled record storage emerge as some of the most popular uses for these economical containers. - March 04, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
NPSA Resale Expo 2007 Summit Brings Storage Experts Together in California
The annual conference will be held April 29-May 1 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif. as portable storage leaders unite for informational exchange. - February 25, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
“Johnson County for Obama” to have Kickoff Meeting
“Johnson County for Obama” to have Kickoff Meeting, Iowa City Mayor, Ross Wilburn Says "Count Me In!" - February 23, 2007 - Johnson County for Obama
ICCC Award Nominations Due March 1, 2007
The Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), as part of its mandate, annually assumes the task of identifying and recognizing members of the Indo Canadian community who have made extraordinary contributions to Canada and to furthering Canada-India engagement. The ICCC Awards are presented in 11... - February 21, 2007 - The Indo Canada Chamber Of Commerce
Wyoming Federal Representatives Encourage Technology Business
The technology sector’s high average wage and above average value added per worker makes it an attractive growth industry for Wyoming. - February 21, 2007 - Wyoming Technology Organization
Jay Bilas to Speak at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that Jay Bilas, a former Duke basketball player and current college basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC, will be the keynote speaker at the club’s event on Friday, Feb. 16 from... - February 14, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
AHPA to Doctors: Ask Your Patients About their Use of Herbs
Several recent journal articles have measured patient disclosure of herb use and found that most people do not tell their doctors of such use. This is not ‘another problem with herbs,’ but a problem with doctor-patient communication — one easily fixed by doctors who should ask their patients about their use of supplements. - February 10, 2007 - American Herbal Products Association
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP as a charter member. As a charter member, Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will have a select seat on the Charter... - February 09, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Pat Lynch of WomensRadio for February 15 Teleseminar on Using Radio PR to Promote Business
Virtual Assistants and other independent professionals to learn how to harness the power of radio to promote business and give great interviews. - February 08, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Independent Writers of Chicago: “Quidnunc: Little Known Reference Materials.”
Chief consulting editor of American Dictionaries for Oxford University Press, Erin McKean reveals unusual, unheard-of, invaluable reference books and where to find them. Tuesday, February 13th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org. - February 02, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
IMSA President Testifies Before U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Subcommittee
On January 23rd, 2007, Eric Light, President of the International Medical Spa Association Board of Advisors testified before the Department of Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality. The subcommittee was charged by Secretary Michael Leavitt with developing... - February 02, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
MMI Associates, Inc. Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named MMI Associates, Inc. as a charter member. As a charter member, MMI Associates will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the... - February 01, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Virtual Assistant Directory Helping Business Owners Connect with Qualified Administrative Experts
Prescreening members for minimum qualifications helps business owners find professional Virtual Assistants without wading through thousands of unqualified sites. - February 01, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Metal Construction Association Names President's Awards for 2006 Projects
Awards given out to metal suppliers, architects, contractors and installers for projects in St. Louis, MO; Boston, MA; St. Petersburg, FL; West St. Paul, MN; and Chattanooga, TN. - January 31, 2007 - Metal Construction Association
Metal Construction Association Members Elect Board Members
At their recently held annual meeting, members of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) elected three members to its current Board of Directors. They are: Bill Croucher, Fabral, Lancaster, PA; Brian Partyka, Drexel Metals Corp, Ivyland, PA; and Joel Voelkert, Rigid Building Systems, Houston, TX. - January 31, 2007 - Metal Construction Association
Inaugural Issue of Gritty Business Buzz Released by the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
Resource newsletter of savvy insights for the indomitable entrepreneur makes it debut this month. - January 30, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Named Title Sponsor of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Raleigh chapter of Breakfast Club America, has announced that the club has named Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as its title sponsor. In honor of the sponsorship, the club’s official name is the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the... - January 26, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
National Survey Focuses on Golf Course Nutrient Use
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has announced that the third phase of its first-of-its kind national survey of golf courses will begin in mid-March. This phase will collect data from golf course superintendents on the amount of nutrients applied to golf courses. - January 26, 2007 - Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
CCOF Introduces Expedited Organic Certification Program
CCOF unveiled today an expedited organic certification program in response to the booming demand for organic certification. Clients seeking organic certification can now go through the same rigorous inspection and review criteria as the regular certification process in a fraction of the time. - January 20, 2007 - CCOF
SEM Agency Association SEMPO Kick-Starts First State of Search Marketing in Europe Survey
European marketing and advertising professionals encouraged to participate in the search marketing survey to document UK and European key trends. - January 18, 2007 - The Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO)
Carolina Hurricanes Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member, the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club, will host a series of events in January for club members. The January events will include a cocktail reception co-sponsored by... - January 17, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Supercharge Your New Year's Resolution with NAPO
Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolution? Get Organized Month, sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), is in full swing. NAPO’s dozens of chapters and thousands of members are holding public events throughout the country. Look for Get Organized... - January 17, 2007 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
JobCentral to Sponsor Leading Industry Blogger
Job Site agrees to 2-year, six-figure sponsorship of Cheezhead.com - January 17, 2007 - DirectEmployers
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts Mark Merenda of SmartMarketing for Jan 18 Tele-Seminar on Marketing and Branding
Virtual Assistants and other professional service providers to learn about the power of marketing and branding. - January 15, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Job-Hunt.org Names JobCentral.com Best General Job Site of 2006
JobCentral.com Recognized as Best of the Best for 2006. - January 11, 2007 - DirectEmployers
Prepare Now for the New Adverse Event Reporting Law — AHPA's Educational Tele-seminar Offers Practical Implementation Info
The American Herbal Products Association offers a tele-seminar on February 22 to teach the dietary supplements industry how to take any reports of serious adverse events associated with their products. A new law requires that serious AERs be sent to the FDA so that any public safety concerns can be identified and dealt with quickly. AHPA presenters will take the mystery out of the required FDA forms and will help companies establish standard operating procedures to comply with the new law. - January 11, 2007 - American Herbal Products Association
Global Online Retailers from Google, eBay, Discovery Channel, LinkedIn Gather to Discuss Importance of Virtual Marketing
Annual Electronic Retailing Association Leadership Conference Reveals Latest Strategies to Reach Over 195 Million American Mobile Consumers, 57 Million Bloggers - January 10, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
Independent Writers of Chicago: “On the Political Beat”
Political journalist, editor and author James L. Merriner, gives the low-down on low down Illinois politics, sharing successful “how-to” secrets of his own on political reporting. Tuesday, January 9th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org . - January 09, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
CalTrans Reserves Over $20 Billion Dollars in Infrastructure Building Bonds Exclusively to Small Businesses; the SBDC is Here to Assist Small Business in the RFP Process
Strategically placed California Construction Contracting Programs, all located within existing Small Business Development Centers, offers the free training and counseling you need to enhance your ability to bid for and win state highway construction contracts. - January 07, 2007 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
New Board for Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association Takes Oath
At a regular monthly meeting in December, the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) installed the following people as Board members to lead the association in its service to human resource professionals in the Raleigh area in 2007. President Amy Jelovsek, PHR Human... - January 05, 2007 - Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association
Franklin Covey Presents Effective Planning Tools and Tips at the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association Meeting
Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association provides membership with effective planning tips at monthly meeting. - January 05, 2007 - Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association
ATSPI Positioning --Action Program
Knowing the pressures exerted on the prospects/seller relationship in today's economic, geopolitical (i.e. Do-Not-Call laws), and industry environment, ATSPI's focus is to identify, improve and maintain the level of industry trust between prospects and timeshare sales professionals (developers). - January 04, 2007 - Association of Timeshare Sales Professionals - International
New Study Results - Lead Sheet: Champion of Recycling
Pressures on building material manufacturers are increasing: environmental soundness and recyclability of materials are becoming central product demands. Many materials are considered to have green credentials. However, the real environmental performance of a product depends on its recovery rate... - December 16, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Popular Spanish-Language TV Personality Rashel Diaz to Co-Host 3rd Annual Latino Awards of Excellence
Annual Conference Honors Latin American Achievements in Direct Response Market. Rashel Diaz, a popular top model and entertainment reporter from Hispanic television, will co-host the Electronic Retailing Association’s 3rd annual Latino Awards of Excellence on Tuesday, January 30 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. The Latino Awards of Excellence honor the top achievements in the Latin American direct response market, including retailing production, Internet, suppliers, and media. - December 15, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
Executives from Google, eBay, Discovery Channel, LinkedIn Gather to Discuss Importance of Multi-Channel Marketing
The Electronic Retailing Association will be holding their 15th annual Mid-Winter Leadership Conference & EXPO on January 28-30, 2007 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. This convention brings together the most profitable companies in the industry for three full days to celebrate the power of networking, to discuss changing consumer behavior, and to highlight the latest trends in social media and mobile devices. - December 15, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists Announces All-time Highs in Membership
Membership Growth Mirrors Growth in CRNA Supply in NC - December 13, 2006 - NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists
X Marks the Spot
RFID Industry Association Maps the RFID Ecosystem - December 11, 2006 - RFID Tribe
New Study Results -- Eternal Lead Sheet: Lifecycle from Cradle to Cradle
Producers of building materials are struggling very hard to improve the lifetimes of their products. The lead sheet industry however is one step ahead. Working to the EN 12588 standard for lead sheet, members of the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) operate to manufacturing criteria,... - December 07, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
NAPO's Get Organized Month 2007 Biggest and Best Yet
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) sponsors its third annual Get Organized Month in January 2007. Get Organized Month is a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional organizer. - December 07, 2006 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
NREI Club Brings Education and Investment Opportunities to Show Investors How to Build Extraordinary Wealth with Assets They Already Have
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) will be hosting a seminar on Wednesday December 6, 2006 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Pleasanton, California and Thursday December 7, 2006 at the Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, California. Jason Wallace will present a... - December 05, 2006 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.