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Leading Purpose Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Woman-owned enterprise in Western North Carolina marks a major milestone. - January 19, 2022 - Leading Purpose
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes Issues Statement on Supreme Court Vaccine Mandate Ruling
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Vaccine Mandate Cases - January 14, 2022 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Feel The Bern San Fernando Valley Democratic Club CalCare Car Caravan
Feel The Bern San Fernando Valley Democratic Club will co-sponsor a statewide day of action “CalCare Car Caravan” sponsored by the California Nurses Association to bring awareness to the Guaranteed Health Care for All bill AB1400 on the assembly floor this month, introduced by Assembly... - January 07, 2022 - Feel The Bern San Fernando Valley Democratic Club
Ryan Rose Announces 2022 Run for District 48 Seat
A River Valley pastor and small business owner has formally announced his bid to run for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 48 seat. - January 07, 2022 - Ryan Rose for Arkansas
Matt King Launches Campaign for Ohio House
Matt King, conservative and businessman, launches his campaign for Ohio State Representative for Liberty Township, Middletown, Monroe, Madison Township, Lemon Township, New Miami and St. Clair Township. - January 05, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
Premier Employer Services, Inc. Becomes PassioHR, Inc.
As of January 1st, 2022 Premier Employer Services, inc. is now PassioHR, Inc. - January 04, 2022 - Premier Employer Services, Inc.
Knoxville One of Nation’s "Hidden Gems"
During the 2022 Real Estate Forecast Summit, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) ranked Knoxville, Tennessee as one of the Top 10 “hidden gems” of the housing market. - December 19, 2021 - Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS
Arthur Dixon Launches Bid for Texas’s 30th Congressional District
25-year-old Gen-Z Candidate Seeks to Empower Transformative Thinking and “Bold Progressive Change” Through “Bold Progressive Action.” - December 13, 2021 - Arthur Dixon for Congress
KOSBE Gives Small Businesses a Platform to Shine
10 Winners Announced for 2021 Small Business Awards Competition - December 11, 2021 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Georgia’s Banks Continue Earnings Momentum in Third Quarter
The 153 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through Sept. 30 reported strong third quarter performance. According to the latest FDIC data, cumulatively the state’s banks earned $579.1 million during the quarter, an increase of $128.8 million, or 29%, compared to the same three-month... - December 02, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
KOSBE Announces 2021 Small Business Award Finalists
10 Local Businesses to be Honored at Black Tie Breakfast - December 01, 2021 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Utah Attorney General, Sean Reyes, and Hall of Fame Baylor Coach, Grant Teaff, Honored for Leading National Initiative to Protect America’s Children
WACO, Texas (November 30, 2021) Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton were honored alongside legendary former Baylor football coach Grant Teaff for their leadership in promoting the National Child ID Program. On October 16, at halftime of Baylor’s home... - November 30, 2021 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Utah Attorney General, Sean Reyes, Honored with National Man of the Year Award at Lambeau Field for Bi-Partisan Initiative to Protect Children
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes was recognized at historic Lambeau Field as the 2021 Jerry Kramer NFL Child ID Award Man of the Year at a special pre-kickoff award ceremony on Sunday, October 24. The award was created in the name of Green Bay great and NFL Hall of Fame lineman Jerry Kramer who... - November 30, 2021 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
NAFA Honors Dennis Brown with 2021 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Positively Impacting the Annuity Industry
NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, recognized Dennis Brown, CEO and owner of M&O Marketing, as the winner of its 2021 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement. NAFA’s highest honor recognizes an individual with courage, spirit and determination that challenges the... - November 20, 2021 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
British Columbia Multi-Faceted Entrepreneur Achieves Home Inventory Certification
Congratulations to NICA member Maureen Frost for adding this accomplishment to round out her packing/new home set-up, estate sale auction, and downsizing services. - November 03, 2021 - National Inventory Certification Association
Center for Innovating the Future Publishes a Groundbreaking New Book on the Future of Globalization
The world’s top geopolitical futurist, and author of the worldwide hit, “Go.AI (Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence)," returns with a new book on how globalization is undergoing its most radical transformation since World War II. - November 01, 2021 - Center for Innovating the Future
Kevin Goodman Announces Candidacy for Indiana State Representative
Kevin Goodman, of Springville, has announced his candidacy for the seat of Indiana State Representative of District 65. On October 4, 2021, new district boundaries were approved for District 65. District 65 now covers all of Lawrence County, the southwest portion of Jackson County, most of the... - November 01, 2021 - Committee to Elect Kevin Goodman 2022
Merck Grants to Friends of Puerto Rico to Create STEM Entrepreneurs
Friends of Puerto Rico, a non-profit organization focused on developing entrepreneurial initiatives for at-risk children, received a $50,000 grant from Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, to support SEEDS, a K-12 STEM-based youth entrepreneurship program. The grant project is... - October 29, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
The Chairmen’s Roundtable Elects 2021 Board of Directors
Ginny Beneke continues to lead non-profit organization as Chair. - October 25, 2021 - Chairmen's RoundTable
KHM Travel Group Celebrates the Return of Travel at KHM Together Again
Host travel agency holds unique, in-person event focused on education and networking. - October 20, 2021 - KHM Travel Group
Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s Annual Fundraiser Celebrates “The Power of Caring”
Dress for Success Tampa Bay is honoring first responders at its annual luncheon and fundraising event, taking place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center, 522 North Howard Avenue in Tampa. Event registration and sponsorships... - October 16, 2021 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Sky Wars Raises More Than $5,000 for Two Area Nonprofits
St. Louis' largest fireworks show supports AGAPE and Wags & Whiskers. - October 14, 2021 - Missouri Pyrotechnics Association
Local Waste Management Company Launches New Website to Serve Customers
Your Local Trashman, Inc., metro Atlanta’s premier waste management provider, today announced the launch of its new website. The new domain, yourlocaltrashman.com, will create a seamless, user-friendly experience to best serve its customer base. “We are thrilled to be launching our new... - September 28, 2021 - Your Local Trashman
WCA Welcomes Barry Elms for One Day Only
Advanced Collections & Negotiation Skills - September 26, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
Purpose of Wealth Personal Finance Live Event Hosted by The Millionaire Choice
Tony Bradshaw, author of "The Millionaire Choice" and host of The Millionaire Choice podcast, partners with Dr. Ben Graham, Founder and Pastor of Music City Baptist Church, Shaunti Feldhahn, author of "Thriving in Love and Money," and Jerremy Newsome, CEO of Real Life Trading,... - September 20, 2021 - The Millionaire Choice
Friends of Puerto Rico Charity Golf Tournament to Benefits Youth Entrepreneurs
The registration is currently open for the first Friends of Puerto Rico Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds for 40 scholarships for SEEDS, a STEM Youth Entrepreneurship Program. This year's tournament will be held on October 8th, 2021 at Punta Borinquen Golf Club in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, with... - September 18, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
AHHC of NC Partners with National Minority Health Association to Mobilize Home Care, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care Staff in Fight Against COVID-19
The Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHC of NC) is pleased to announce that they have partnered with the National Minority Health Association (NMHA) to help launch the new Flex for Checks program as part of the ongoing fight against COVID-19. The Flex for Checks... - September 17, 2021 - Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina
Manimas Proposes Handmaid's Amendment to Protect Women's Right to Medical Choices
Former presidential candidate John Manimas proposes a Constitutional Amendment to end further controversy regarding a women's right to medical choices. - September 15, 2021 - John Manimas Campaign
New Book and Author; "The Lighthouse Beams Just A Little Something" by Kathie Baset
A first time Romance Fiction author has created and published a sweet "forever love" romance fiction novel with characters that appear real, as though they could be someone’s biography. It is well written and is Book 1 of a three book series of "The Lighthouse Beams." The name of the area where the story takes place in New York State is fictional though can easily be thought to be a specific place in the Catskills and almost near the Canadian border of New York State. - September 01, 2021 - Beacon Resources
Anthony Shorter as Lead Candidate for Johns Creek City Council – Post 3
Johns Creek is a city of diverse culture, communities and businesses. As such, it requires leadership with vast experience. Someone who understands the priorities set forth by the citizens and who can help navigate complex situations. August 16, 2021 - Shorter officially qualified to be on the... - August 25, 2021 - Shorter for Johns Creek
West Virginia Inventory Professional Achieves Industry Designation
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Kirk Luzader for achieving Certified Inventory Specialist designation. - August 10, 2021 - National Inventory Certification Association
PatriotsEngage.org Launches to Help Conservative Groups Engage More Effectively
New platform aggregates conservative news, shows and tech solutions to more actively engage. - August 04, 2021 - Patriots Engage
Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers and eight new members to the Leadership GBA Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Jenny Wofford, senior vice president and director of retail banking with Pinnacle Bank in Elberton, was installed as... - July 30, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
British Columbia Inventory Professional Achieves Industry Designation
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates Andy Mendel, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, for achieving his Certified Inventory Specialist designation. - July 21, 2021 - National Inventory Certification Association
Former City Councilwoman and CEO, Tawnya Morris, Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Southfield, Begins Summer Outreach Events & Gains Major Endorsements
CEO, Mechanical Engineer and former Councilwoman, Tawnya Morris, has launched a strong campaign against an incumbent, for Mayor of Southfield, Michigan. Her summer community campaign kick-off, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is open to Southfield families and features food, music and games. The event will be held Saturday, July 31st at 12 noon at the Beech Recreation Center in Southfield. - July 17, 2021 - Tawnya Morris
WCA Welcomes the One and Only Barry Elms
Advanced Collections & Negotiation Skills - July 13, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
For the Seventh Time Attorney John L. Ward Awarded Top 40 under 40
Ward Law Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that the National Trial Lawyers named Attorney John L. Ward a recipient of their Top 40 Under 40 Award. - July 10, 2021 - Ward Law Group, PLLC
WCA & ICE Present "Learn About Exim Bank & How They Can Help"
ICE Breaker Webinar on July 15 from 3:00 - 3:45 PM - July 06, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to Its Board
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and added nine members to its board of directors. Luke Flatt, chairman, president and CEO of AB&T in Albany, was installed as the 132nd Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association. - July 02, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
WCA Presents "Sales & Credit, Its a Team Effort" Webinar
How the Credit Department Can Improve or Repair Damage to the Credit – Sales Relationship? - July 02, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
40 Youth Entrepreneurs Launch 18 Businesses to Support Puerto Rico
Over 40 youth entrepreneurs graduate on July 3 from the SEEDS program, a STEM entrepreneurship curriculum managed by Friends of Puerto Rico, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and education through economic development, and creating opportunities for women and children in Puerto... - July 01, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
Mimi-Choon Quiñones, PhD, MBA, Joins Hispanic Health Council as the Co-Chief Research Officer
Dr. Mimi-Choon Quinones, MBA, has joined the Hispanic Health Council as the co-chief research officer to lead the Research, Advocacy and Training Departments. She is a Medical Anthropologist graduated from the American University in London and has Master’s in Business Administration from the... - June 25, 2021 - Hispanic Health Council
Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Jose Arrieta to Become a Board Member
Jose Arrieta most recently served as the former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of HHS joins Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Arrieta will enhance the board’s focus on acquisition and procurement policies that support the growth of a small and mid-size firm.Before assuming the CIO role, he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Grants at HHS overseeing $26 billion dollars in contract awards and $800 billion dollars in grants. - June 23, 2021 - Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc.
100 Young Entrepreneurs Impacted by a STEM Curriculum in Puerto Rico
A hundred young entrepreneurs -- public school students from ages nine to 12 with a high economic need -- were positively impacted in 2020 by the SEEDS program developed by the nonprofit organization Friends of Puerto Rico. The unemployment rate for people in Puerto Rico between the ages of 15 and... - June 16, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
Florida Inventory Professional Achieves Industry Designations
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Mandy Peterson for achieving CIS and CAE Designations. - June 15, 2021 - National Inventory Certification Association
Ward Law Group Opens 8th Satellite Office
New Hampshire Law Firm Establishes a Concord Presence - June 09, 2021 - Ward Law Group, PLLC
CAPS Urges California Governor Newsom to Support Science and State Scientists
Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2021-22 budget plan includes significant increases to California's public science government programs. The California Association of Professional Scientists applauds those proposals -- and urges the governor to now pay competitive wages to the scientists who run those programs. - June 02, 2021 - California Association of Professional Scientists
NAFA Partners with Fellow Industry Leaders for Annuity Awareness Month
Targeted Educational Initiatives Aim to Position Distributors and Producers to Help Increase Annuity Education Nationwide - June 01, 2021 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid First Quarter
The 156 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia reported strong first quarter performance as the economy and banking industry continue to recover from the pandemic. According the latest FDIC data, cumulatively the state’s banks earned $715.1 million in the first three months of this year,... - May 28, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
GBA Announces 2021 Graduates of the Georgia Banking School
Thirty-seven Georgia bankers recently graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 7 at the Georgia Center’s UGA Hotel and Conference Center in Athens, GA. Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year specialized school run by the... - May 28, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association