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KOSBE Hosts Mobile App Marketing Training Opportunity: Going Mobile in a Mobile World
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Mobile App Marketing: Going Mobile in a Mobile World on Tuesday, April 12, 11:30-1:00 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, and Appville101. Lunch will be provided to attendees. - March 24, 2016 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
DallasHR Appoints Brad Shanklin as Executive Director
DallasHR, the local affiliate for the Society for Human Resource Management (“SHRM”), has named Brad C. Shanklin, IOM, as executive director, effective March 28. He will oversee operations of the organization’s 2,000-member association and its annual regional event, The... - March 23, 2016 - DallasHR
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Brenton T. Bailo as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Brenton T. Bailo, of Lake Orion, Michigan, has been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Automotive Design. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gilbert Gordon Honored as 2016 Professional of the Year in Scientific Research, Writing, and Contribution
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a 2016 Professional of the Year. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his outstanding achievements in Scientific Research, Writing, and Contribution. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Albert C. Hanna as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Albert C. Hanna, of Chicago, Illinois, was recently recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Property Rights Litigation and Philanthropy. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ruff Transport Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise Money for Saving Animal Lives Through Rescue Transports
Ruff Transport's shoe collection fund raiser directly benefits at risk animals in "high kill" shelters by raising operational funds to transport them to "no kill" shelters and foster homes, while also generating capital (shoes) to provide resources for micro-enterprises in developing countries through the national fund raiser funds2orgs.com - March 23, 2016 - Ruff Transport
International Public Safety Associations Announces Appointments for Three New Association Committees: Communications; Peer Review; and Emerging Technologies
The International Public Safety Association appointed several members representing law enforcement, fire service, EMS, telecommunications, and private sector security to three new association committees: Communications; Peer Review; and Emerging Technologies. The committees are an opportunity for... - March 23, 2016 - International Public Safety Association
Daryl A. Benz Honored as a Lifetime Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Daryl A. Benz, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, has recently been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry. - March 22, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Thalia D. Sipple Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Thalia D. Sipple, of Gurnee, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - March 22, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Arizona Governor Ducey Issues Women's History Month Proclamation
Arizona women have many important national "firsts." - March 20, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Save Our Cemeteries Calls for Volunteers for Cemetery Clean-Up
Cemetery Preservation Organization Reschedules Phase II Clean-up of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. - March 19, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries
"Controlling the Purse" is Focus for the NAWBO Phoenix April 13 Meeting
Monthly luncheon meeting will feature a fireside chat with Phoenix Businesswoman Christie Kerner. - March 18, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
KOSBE Hosts "Taking Your Facebook Page to the Next Level" Training with Beyond Engagement
The Small Business Development Center ETSU - Kingsport Affiliate will host Taking Your Facebook Page to the Next Level on Tuesday, May 3, at Hawkins County Gas Utility in Morristown, TN. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, and Beyond Engagement - Social Media Solutions. Dinner will be provided to attendees. - March 18, 2016 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE Offers GrowthWheel® Introduction: a New Approach to Business Decision Making
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will lead a GrowthWheel® Introduction Training on Thursday, April 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber. This training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and your Kingsport Chamber. - March 18, 2016 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter to Recognize PR Superstars at 2016 Local Image Awards
Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA SWFL) is pleased to announce it will be hosting the 2016 Local Image Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Six Bends Harley-Davidson in Fort Myers. The Image Awards competition is conducted annually by... - March 18, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Roel Hartman Named to ODTUG Board of Directors
The ODTUG Board of Directors voted to add Roel Hartman of APEX Consulting in the Netherlands as a board member during a special election on Friday, March 11, 2016. Hartman replaces outgoing board member Sarah Zumbrum, who stepped down after taking a position with Oracle Corporation. ODTUG is an... - March 17, 2016 - ODTUG
Sugarman Launches Otto Warmbier Campaign
David Sugarman launched into the political/social activism spotlight in 2013 after he launched the #BringBaeBack campaign to raise awareness for American Kenneth Bae, who is imprisoned in North Korea. Sugarman’s goal in creating this campaign was to create more public support for the release of Bae. Through this initiative, Sugarman has met with top-tier government, political and social figures that include US Representative Charles Rangel (NY-D), and Reverend Jesse Jackson. - March 16, 2016 - SugarTime Records
Hampton Resident Named Hampton County Representative for Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that John Polk has been been selected as the Hampton County Representative at Young Democrats of South Carolina. Born and reared in Hampton County, Polk is a veteran political operative and South Carolina Historian. - March 16, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Bluffton Resident Named Beaufort County Representative for Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that Bridgette Frazier has been been selected as the Beaufort County Representative at Young Democrats of South Carolina. A resident of Bluffton, Frazier has volunteered for several state and local campaigns,... - March 16, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Young Democrats of South Carolina Relaunches Sea Islands Region
Sea Islands Region will provide young people in Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties with the opportunity to become thought leaders on political, economic, social, and environmental issues. - March 15, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
YDSC | Sea Islands Region Solicits Applicants for New Jasper and Colleton County Positions
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC | Sea Islands Region) is excited to announce the creation of two new positions on its executive council: Jasper County Representative and Colleton County Representative. All young democrats who are full-time residents in those... - March 15, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
American Student Dental Association Elects 2016-17 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates
The American Student Dental Association’s House of Delegates elected its 2016-17 national president, vice presidents and speaker of the House of Delegates during its annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, on March 5. Sohaib Soliman, University of Washington School of Dentistry ’17, was... - March 14, 2016 - American Student Dental Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes New Members
Four companies/organizations join the non-profit on its mission to strengthen San Diego one company at a time. - March 14, 2016 - Chairmen's RoundTable
StagedHomes.com® Announces New Facebook Page for Accredited Staging Professional® Course
StagedHomes.com®, the world standard in staging education™, announces a Facebook page for the Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Course. The Facebook page will serves as an information source for both Home Stagers and Real Estate Agents. - March 13, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Soft Drinks and Orthodontic Treatment Are a Recipe for Disaster Says American Association of Orthodontists
Many people are not aware that soft drinks – even diet soft drinks, sports and energy drinks, and fruit drinks – contain acids, which can be especially troublesome for people in orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) strongly advises patients in... - March 12, 2016 - Curium
Gregory Chadwick, D.D.S, Named 2016 Paragon Award Winner by American Student Dental Association
Dr. Gregory Chadwick, dean of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, accepted ASDA's highest honor, the Paragon Award, at a ceremony in Dallas, TX, on March 5, 2016. ASDA’s Paragon Award recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the rights, interests and welfare of dental students throughout his or her career. - March 12, 2016 - American Student Dental Association
Hilton Head Island Resident Named Region Chair for Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that Michael Edward Walsh has been selected as its new Region Chair. A full-time resident of Hilton Head Island, Walsh has volunteered on a number of national and state campaigns, including the 2008 Barack Obama... - March 12, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
YDSC | Sea Islands Launches New Website for Young Democrats in Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties, South Carolina
New site provides a platform for young people to make their voices heard on contemporary issues impacting the Lowcountry. - March 12, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Announces a New Date for Their 38th Annual Golf Outing to be Held on June 14, 2016
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual golf outing at Chevy Chase Country Club on Flag Day, June 14, 2016 and is encouraging all those interested in attending to save the date. - March 11, 2016 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
KOSBE Executive Director Appointed to Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) Advisory Council
TEL adds Aundrea Y. Wilcox to represent the Eastern division of Tennessee. - March 11, 2016 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Save Our Cemeteries to Clean-Up Lafayette Cemetery #1
Cemetery Preservation Organization Teams with the Industrial Asset Management Council to Beautify Historic Uptown Cemetery - March 11, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries
KOSBE Launches Expanded 2016 GrowthWheel® Program
East Tennessee small businesses can now use the GrowthWheel® business tool to increase revenue and market share. - March 11, 2016 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Gives an Exclusive Interview on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2016 - A Just Cause
The 2016 SAPA Career Forum Discussions with Young Professionals
On February 27, 2016, Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) hosted a career forum with young professionals at Rutgers University. This forum is co-organized by the Rutgers University iJOBS program, Rutgers Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Association of Chinese... - March 10, 2016 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
NACCE Joins White House's TechHire Initiative
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship joins White House's TechHire Initiative; NACCE Invited to Participate in National Campaign to Rapidly Train Employees for Technology Jobs - March 09, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
International Public Safety Associations Announces New Partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign
The International Public Safety Association announced their partnership in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign. The Campaign is an unprecedented effort among more than 150 government, nonprofit, and academic organizations to promote safer... - March 09, 2016 - International Public Safety Association
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce to Publish a New Community Guide
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Chicago Tribune Media to publish a brand new directory of local businesses and community information for release in the spring of 2016. - March 09, 2016 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Workshops, Presenters Announced for May 7 Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp
NAWBO Phoenix is presenting the day-long conference that includes two keynote presentations, nine workshops and resources from 50 sponsors and exhibitors. - March 02, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Forcing Apple to Help Government Violates Constitution, Says A Just Cause
Abuse of Power is Becoming Commonplace by Government & Courts Since 9/11, Says A Just Cause - March 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
James A. Tumlin Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a Lifetime VIP
James A. Tumlin, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - March 01, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Lori Bigelow Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Mentor of the Year
Lori Bigelow, of Norwalk, Connecticut, has recently been honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2016 Mentor of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Tea Manufacturing. - March 01, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Wilho F. Saari as a Lifetime VIP Member
Wilho F. Saari, of Naselle, Washington, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Performing Arts. - March 01, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Grazina R. Vizinas as a Professional of the Year for 2016
Grazina R. Vizinas, of Chicago, Illinois, a lifetime member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Administration. - March 01, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Bob Robinson to File for Re-Election as Eaton County Treasurer
Bob Robinson [D – Sunfield Township] announced today that he will file for re-election as Eaton County Treasurer in the upcoming November 2016 election. He was elected to his first term in office in November of 2012. Bob believes his biggest achievement during his first term was the passage... - March 01, 2016 - Re-Elect Bob Robinson for Eaton County Treasurer
The Abolition Amendment: Second Draft of Animal Emancipation Amendment Published; 30-Day Public-Comment Period Begins
The Humane Party has published the second full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution. Upon ratification, the Abolition Amendment will immediately abolish the property status of all animals, thereby ending the meat, dairy, egg, vivisection, and other exploitation-based and killing-based industries. This draft will now be available for comments, criticisms, and editorial suggestions from the public through March - March 01, 2016 - The Humane Party
StagedHomes.com® Reveals New Social Media Page
StagedHomes.com®, the world standard in staging education™, now has a presence on the social media site Google+. The Google+ page will serves as an information source for both Real Estate agents and Home Stagers. - February 27, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
StagedHomes.com® Highlights Home Staging Calculator App Released in 2015
StagedHomes.com®, the world standard in staging education™, has developed an ASP® Home Staging Calculator app to determine a client's return on their staging investment (ROSI™). The app is available through Google Play and the Apple App Store. - February 26, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
NAWBO Phoenix's March 9 Meeting to Celebrate Women's History Month
NAWBO Phoenix's March 9 meeting will feature a panel of past NAWBO presidents to talk about the strides made by women business owners. - February 26, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Georgia Banks Earn $2.9 Billion in 2015
Net income up 13.1 percent for year - February 25, 2016 - Georgia Bankers Association
Save the Date: May 5… Annual Charity Golf Classic
Get your foursome together and come out to support Children’s Aid Club and Taylor's Closet at CASF's Annual Charity Golf Classic on Thursday, May 5th at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club’s North and South Courses in Plantation. Registration, light lunch and driving at 12:00 Noon. - February 25, 2016 - Construction Association of South Florida