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NACCE Announces 2022 Winners of Lifetime Achievement Award
Fish Family Foundation and Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation Selected for Top Honor By the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Awards Announced October 2 During NACCE's Annual Conference in Boston. - October 02, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
LHG Meat-A-Thon Challenges Participants to Eat 26 Ounces of Meat
The Heritage Corridor Business Alliance announced the inaugural LHG Meat-A-Thon, taking place on Sunday, November 13. The event is an eating challenge, where participants will visit 13 different stations (restaurants, food trucks, pop-ups) in Downtown Lemont, IL that are each serving a different two-ounce sampling of meat – including a hamburger slider, pulled pork, chili, a taco, and more. - September 30, 2022 - Heritage Corridor Business Alliance
WCA is Excited to Offer "Effective Collections: The Art of Getting Paid" Webinar
We have all heard the expression: “A sales is not a sale until the cash is in the bank.” Thus, credit professional are vital in the generation, maintenance and preservation of a company’s profit and cash-flow. Why? Because they are at the heart of the collection process. The... - September 29, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
Representatives Swearingen, Carruthers Introduce "Parents’ Bill of Rights Act"
State Reps. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) will be introducing the “Parents’ Bill of Rights Act,” which will protect and preserve the fundamental role that parents play in the education of their children. “The focus is to ensure that parents are... - September 21, 2022 - Sara Carruthers
Newmarket, Ontario Author Shares the Secrets of How to Have a Happier, Healthier, More Joy-Filled Life in Her New Book, "The F Book"
Author and Inspirational Speaker Lynn Rae shares her coping strategies of living with bipolar disorder and how she learned to be a productive, thriving member of society in The F Book: 7 Fs to Creating Your Fantastic Future. Lynn outlines how incorporating the 7 Fs: Family, Friends, Fun, Fitness, Fulfillment, Finances and Faith, will lead you to a happier, healthier, more joy-filled life. - September 13, 2022 - My Journey Back to Myself
WCA is Hosting "How to Improve Collection Performance Starting Immediately" Webinar
If there was an “Easy” button for improving collection performance in a company, this program is that button. In this interactive & fast-paced program, we will examine at least FIFTY ways that can improve collection performance starting today ... * without increasing workload *... - September 02, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
Groundbreaking Gaming Setup Wins EsportsNext 2022 Esports Trade Association’s Elevator Pitch Competition
The Command Center, a breakthrough Ergonomic Gaming Setup won the Elevator Pitch Competition at last week’s Esports Trade Association’s EsportsNext 2022 Conference in Chicago. The contest featured eight breakthrough Esports companies sharing their ideas for furthering the multi-billion dollar, and growing, competitive Esports Industry. - September 01, 2022 - Esports Trade Association
The Esports Trade Association Sets Industry Standards for 2023 with the EsportsNext 2022 Conference on August 21 - 23 in Chicago, Illinois
The Esports Trade Association set the stage for the industry trajectory of 2023 by hosting the EsportsNext 2022 Conference in Chicago, welcoming 200 esports industry professionals to the Hyatt Centric Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, 633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States, from August 21 to 23. - August 31, 2022 - Esports Trade Association
Power Walk for Dress for Success® Returns in Tampa Bay
Celebrating Health, Wellness, and Women’s Equality Day. - August 19, 2022 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
TCT Television Continues to Expand Television Ministry Now in the Los Angeles Market with Station KDOC-TV
TCT Television, one of the largest independent Christian television broadcasters, added to its reach with further expansion into the Los Angeles, California Market. The latest station to join the Network is KDOC-TV, which serves Los Angeles, the #2 DMA in the country, as a full-service television... - July 29, 2022 - TCT Ministries
Esports Trade Association to Hold Fourth Annual EsportsNext Conference; August 21-23 in Chicago, Illinois
Registration is open for the 2022 EsportsNext Conference. Leaders in the esports industry, teams, brands, business professionals, and league organizers will meet at the Hyatt Centric Chicago on the Magnificent Mile—633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States - from... - July 27, 2022 - Esports Trade Association
Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers and five new members to the Leadership GBA Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Candice Nanney, vice president and controller with Peach State Bank & Trust in Gainesville, was installed as chair. - July 23, 2022 - Georgia Bankers Association
Matt King Receives Highest Rating from Butler County GOP for State Representative
Matt King, Republican candidate for State Representative for Ohio’s new 46th House District, receives the highest rating possible of “Highly Recommended” by the Butler County Republican Party Screening Committee. “I will fight for your freedoms and ensure that our... - July 18, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
Allison L. Hertz, Esq., BCS of Kaye Bender Rembaum Named Co-Chair of the Condominium & Planned Development Committee of The FL Bar's RPPTL Section
Allison L. Hertz, of Florida Community Association Law Firm Kaye Bender Rembaum, has been named Co-Chair of the Condominium & Planned Development Committee. This committee is an arm of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL) Section of The Florida Bar. - July 18, 2022 - Kaye Bender Rembaum
The Next Generation of Vivace® is Announced, Introducing Vivace Ultra™
The Beginning of a New Era with Unmatched Precision, Vision, and Technology. - July 08, 2022 - Aesthetics Biomedical®
FCI Launch 2022 Annual Review
Every June FCI publishes its Annual Review giving an overview of progress made by the world's most important international factoring network and by the factoring industry. The Annual Review also presents FCI's annual figures as well as global factoring statistics. In this year’s edition, FCI shares insightful articles by FCI senior executives including an in-depth roundtable discussion, regional updates, the Global Industry Activity Report and much more. - July 01, 2022 - FCI
WCA & ICE Present "Understanding and Managing US Trade Controls and Sanctions on China and Russia" Seminar
This is a joint program organized by the International Credit Executives (ICE) and the Madison International Trade Association (MITA). - June 25, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
Sheriff Richard Jones Endorses Matt King for State Representative
Sheriff Jones, the head law enforcement official in Butler County, announced his endorsement for Matt King for State Representative. "Matt King's going to fight for you. You know why? Cause he has never been in politics. He's a businessman." - June 23, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to Its Board
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and added seven members to its board of directors. At the 130th GBA Annual Meeting, June 15, C. Rhodes McLanahan, CEO, First American Bank & Trust Company, Athens, was installed... - June 23, 2022 - Georgia Bankers Association
Dress for Success Tampa Bay and Careersource Tampa Bay Celebrate Boutique’s Second Anniversary
Two years ago, Dress for Success Tampa Bay and CareerSource Tampa Bay partnered to help more women get job-ready by opening a clothing boutique in the CareerSource Building at 9215 North Florida Avenue in Tampa. This month, they are celebrating the second anniversary of that landmark boutique in a... - June 09, 2022 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Premier Industry Trade Organizations Increase Momentum Behind Annuity Awareness Month
NAFA Leads Continued Growth of National Annuity Education Initiative - June 07, 2022 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Whaley Lake Bridge Disaster Remains 9 Months After Hurricane Ida Destroyed It
On Sept. 2, 2021, Hurricane Ida destroyed the Lakeview Drive bridge, road and beach access in Holmes, NY. These are part of a non-profit lakeside community of 103 homes (known as Shore Haven Civic Assoc.), a mix of fixed-income older people, working families with children, and seasonal residents. After having been denied by FEMA, SBA, insurance, NY State, and other outreach entities, a GoFundMe campaign https://gofund.me/5d0063fb has been set up to try to raise $50,000 to replace the bridge. - June 06, 2022 - Shore Haven Civic Association
Subchapter V Changed the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Landscape Seminar Presented by by WCA & KMK
Time is running out for this seminar. - June 03, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
FCI World Factoring Statistics Reports the Largest Double Digit Increase in Volume in Over Two Decades
Following the extensive response from the FCI members globally, FCI is pleased to release the final world factoring statistic. This 2021 report indicates that the Factoring and Receivables Finance Industry volume witnessed a significant growth of +12.6% in 2021 after the devastating impact from... - May 23, 2022 - FCI
WCA Presents "Legal Aspects of Credit and Collections" Webinar
In this fast-paced hour devoted entirely to the legal aspects that affect the daily operations of the successful credit and collection department, David Balovich discusses the numerous day to day legal occurrences that credit professionals deal with that can affect productivity, success, and... - May 15, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
NACCE Launches Entrepreneurial College of the Future
National pilot program taps community college leaders to tackle challenges and leverage opportunities in their communities. - April 23, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
MakerUSA Launches to Build Pathways Into Maker Careers and Entrepreneurship
MakerUSA, a new organization incubated within the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), launched today in conjunction with NACCE’s annual make/SHIFT conference. MakerUSA's mission is to accelerate social mobility and community-driven innovation by expanding pathways for underserved students into maker careers and entrepreneurship. - April 20, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The Business Take Over of Medicine is Confronted in New Novel by Beverly Hurwitz M.D.
In this precautionary tale, a community hospital becomes the target of a hostile corporate takeover, causing patients and health care providers to be put at risk in unimaginable ways. - April 14, 2022 - Beverly Hurwitz M.D.
TSSA Exceeds $2 Million in Lifetime Donations to Shriners Children’s Texas
The Texas Self Storage Association, based in Round Rock, TX, has spearheaded fundraising efforts on behalf of Shriners Children's Texas for over 20 years, and recently reached the $2 million mark in lifetime donations as a result of its 2021 fundraising campaign. - April 08, 2022 - Texas Self Storage Association
Libertarian Congressional Candidate Michael White (AR2) Offers Third Choice to Arkansas Voters
This Election Day in November, voters in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District will have a third option for US Congress on their ballots. Michael White, a local tech entrepreneur and Realtor, will appear as the Libertarian candidate. Running on a platform of term limits for Congress, ending... - April 01, 2022 - Michael White Campaign
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Online Spring Seminar on 5/6/22 Will Address Current and Future Issues for Both Civil and Divorce Mediation
The theme of “Spring Forward” for the forthcoming NJAPM Spring Seminar underscores the value of assessing current mediation practices and fine-tuning a vision of the future to best serve civil and divorce mediation clients in New Jersey. The seminar is open to all interested parties. Please visit www.NJAPM.org for more information or to register. - April 01, 2022 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Business Referrals Networking Group Seeks Buyer as Owner Announces Retirement
BRNG’s purpose eighteen years ago at its inception was and continues to be to provide professional training and development segments for regularly scheduled meetings, build business networking connections and to obtain member-to-member direct referrals. BRNG provides a membership fee based... - March 24, 2022 - Beacon Resources
New Patent for Deep Chemical Peels Revealed at “Peeling Around the World” Educational Session
International Peeling Society-USA to host in-person presentations on best practices in chemical peels during AAD’s Global Education Day at the Boston Convention Center on March 24 - March 21, 2022 - International Peeling Society-USA
KAAR Hosts Growth and Development Candidate Forum
The Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® and the Knoxville Chamber will be hosting a Growth and Development forum for Knox County Commission candidates on April 5, 2022. Candidates for the open seats have been invited to meet with voters and discuss issues related to future growth and development in the county. - March 20, 2022 - Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS
A Magical Moment for Ukraine
Magicians around the world share their talents through their recorded performances for free use by Ukrainian families and those agencies who are supporting them. "Magic for Ukraine" is providing Ukrainian families a brief respite from the stress and hardships they are currently experiencing and, through the art of magic, instill a sense of hope and wonder... and maybe a moment of laughter and joy. - March 18, 2022 - The Society of American Magicians
Matt King Tapped as One of Greater Cincinnati’s Top Emerging Leaders
Matt King, businessman and Republican candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives was recently selected as one of 56 leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region for Class 17 of C-Change. If elected, Matt King will represent the people of Middletown, Liberty Township, Monroe, Madison Township, St. Clair Township and Lemon Township. - February 28, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® Recognizes Members and Installs New Board
This past Wednesday (February 23, 2022), the Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® (KAAR) held their annual Membership Meeting at Jackson Terminal. - February 27, 2022 - Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS
Crystal Cavalier, Congressional Candidate Talks Sustainable Energy at WRISE
Congressional candidate, Crystal Cavalier is scheduled to speak at the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) virtual conference taking place on Friday, Feb.25, from 12-1p. During the event, Cavalier will participate in a panel discussion sharing ways to make energy renewable... - February 25, 2022 - Crystal Cavalier For Congress
Indian River State College President Signs NACCE's Entrepreneurship Pledge
Indian River State College (IRSC) joined more than 200 colleges around the country in committing to the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). - February 24, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
West Jordan Council Member Launches Bid for Legislature
Two-term West Jordan Council Member Zach Jacob is seeking a seat in the Utah House of Representatives. He recently launched his campaign with a focus on west-side infrastructure, lowering sales taxes, and preserving local government control. - February 19, 2022 - Zach Jacob for West Jordan City Council
Yacht Brokers Association of America Launches New Website and Member Listing Service
The Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA) recently launched a new and improved website, offering a more modern design and enhanced user experience. Upgraded features include clear call-to-action buttons, an easy-to-navigate menu structure, and direct access to view member resources. In... - February 16, 2022 - Certified Professional Yacht Broker Association
Exceptional Customer Service Presented by WCA
In this fast-paced hour webinar devoted entirely to customer service; creditor, educator, author, former business owner, and occasional debtor, David Balovich will discuss the importance of customer service and skills necessary for providing exceptional customer service. Learn the importance of a... - February 15, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
SEVEN12 Management Appoints Amy Luckado Chief Operations Officer
SEVEN12 Management is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Luckado as the company’s Chief Operations Officer. In this role, she will direct and oversee account services, administrative, and education and training divisions for SEVEN12 and its client associations. - February 05, 2022 - SEVEN12 Management
Certified Professional Yacht Brokers Award Sarasota Yacht’s Gary Smith with Chairman’s Award
On January 27, 2022, during the International Yacht Brokers Association’s (IYBA) 2022 Annual Dinner in Sunrise, Florida, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program presented the 2021 Vincent J. Petrella Chairman’s Award to Gary Smith, CPYB, owner of Sarasota Yacht and Ship... - February 03, 2022 - Certified Professional Yacht Broker Association
King Outraises All Opponents in Statehouse Race
Matt King showcases individual donors over PAC supporters for State Representative Race in Ohio. - February 01, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
WCA Presents "Providing Exceptional Customer Service" Webinar
According to US News and World Report, the average American business loses 15% of its’ customer base each year. Customers who stop buying from one business and go to another will do so not because of price or shoddy product but rather because of poor or indifferent customer service. Source:... - January 25, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
NAFA Appoints 2022 Board of Directors
Annuity Leaders Poised to Navigate Continued Uncertainty, Pending and Potential Regulatory Changes - January 24, 2022 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
International Peeling Society-USA's "Peeling Around the World" to be Held on March 24
Program agenda and faculty announced for the upcoming event at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. - January 24, 2022 - International Peeling Society-USA
Follow Tamika Mapp as She Runs for New York State Assembly District 68 with This New Site
A new site has launched for Tamika Mapp, allowing residents around the New York area to follow along as she aims to represent New York State Assembly District 68. It explains that she is the best person to represent the district because she has a new and fresh approach to key issues. More... - January 24, 2022 - Friends of Tamika Mapp
Sky Wars Presents 17th Annual Fireworks Championship
Nation's largest fireworks competition to feature top pyrotechnicians. - January 22, 2022 - Missouri Pyrotechnics Association