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National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses Makes History
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) held their Inaugural Conference on October 27-29th in Long Beach, CA providing more national awareness, opportunities, and access to capital for women and women-owned businesses specializing in the housing economy. For the first... - November 15, 2014 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
WCT BC Joins Partners in Celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Vancouver
As part of Global Entrepreneurship week, Canadian Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) the national association dedicated to advancing women in communications and tech, will take part in a worldwide celebration of female entrepreneurs. WCT BC and partners, BCTIA, Futurpreneur and ACETECH... - November 15, 2014 - Women in Communications and Technology
NMBC Hosts Dr. Nilda Perez’ Book Tour: The Leadership Shift: The Strategic Positioning of Business Leaders
On Thursday, November 20th, the National Minority Business Council (NMBC) will be hosting Dr. Nilda Perez’ book tour and discussion event promoting her new book, "The Leadership Shift: The Strategic Positioning of Business Leaders." "We are pleased to support and host Dr. - November 15, 2014 - National Minority Business Council
Dr. Jerry W. Pratt Honored as Lifetime VIP Member in Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jerry W. Pratt, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. - November 14, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
StagedHomes.com® and IAHSP® Summarizes Conference, Announces Award Winners
StagedHomes.com® and International Association of Home Staging Professionals® recently held its ASP® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference on Whidbey Island. Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging® and CEO of StagedHomes.com®, announced that conference attendees earned a new designation in Home Staging – The Buyer’s Trend Specialist, (ASP®-BTS™). In addition, awards were given and conference sponsors were recognized. - November 14, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Donald H. Lapowich as Professional of the Year
Donald H. Lapowich, of Toronto, Ontario, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Insurance Defense Law. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Sharon Williams as Professional of the Year
Sharon Williams, of Redlands, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of In-home Healthcare. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Nathan M. Jones
Nathan M. Jones, of Charlotte, North Carolina, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Literary Arts. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Glenn Ekblad as Professional of the Year
Glenn Ekblad, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Preventative Medicine. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
SWACHA and the San Antonio FBI Join Forces to Host the 13th Annual Financial Institutions Crime Day
Texas Ranked 10th in The Country for Fraud, Up from 15th in 2012 Dallas-based SWACHA and the San Antonio office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation will host the 13th annual FBI Financial Institution Crime Day on November 13, 2014 in San Antonio to help financial institutions reduce their... - November 09, 2014 - SWACHA
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Rutherford County Animal Control
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local Shelter. - November 08, 2014 - NCVMA
Cyril Roseman Recognized by National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Cyril Roseman of Ramona, California has been recognized by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of financial consulting. About Cyril Roseman Dr. Roseman has 22 years experience in the financial field. He is a FINRA... - November 07, 2014 - N.A.M.E.
AT&T, National Instruments, Huawei & Cisco to Headline Dais of International Speakers at IEEE GLOBECOM 2014 to be held December 8 – 12 in Austin, Texas
Senior Representatives of the World’s Leading Communications Corporations to Convene at Premier Global Event to Explore the Latest Advancements in Global Telecommunications - November 07, 2014 - IEEE Communications Society
Jeff Bauer Elected to Seminole County School Board
Jeff Bauer was elected on November 4th to the District One seat on the Seminole County School Board. - November 07, 2014 - Campaign of Jeff Bauer
NMBC CEO Elected President of Gatewave Radio Board of Directors
CEO of National Minority Business Council (NMBC), John F. Robinson, has been elected as President of Gatewave Radio Board of Directors. - November 07, 2014 - National Minority Business Council
NAPO-NY: Organizing the Heart of the Home: The Holiday Kitchen
With autumn in the air, now is a good time to undertake organizing your “holiday kitchen.” Preparing for the upcoming hub of activity that takes place in kitchens during the season ensures a more relaxed and enjoyable time for you and your guests. “Often clients call in... - November 06, 2014 - NAPO-NY
KOSBE Announces 2014 KOSBE Impact Award Nominees
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced three nominees for the 20th Annual KOSBE Impact Award. At a special recognition event on Thursday, December 11th, from 6 to 9 PM, at The Club at Ridgefield’s in Kingsport, Tennessee, the winner... - November 06, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
PERC Offers Incentive on Generac 15kW EcoGen Standby Generator
Purchasers of Generac’s new propane-powered 15kW EcoGen standby generator may be eligible to receive a $2,000 incentive from the Propane Education & Research Council, making it possible for them to maintain their commitment to sustainability and save money at the same time. - November 06, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
2014 L.L. Waters Scholarships Announced
Scholarships Awarded to Nicole Fliegelman of Penn State University and Andre Anderson of University of Wisconsin, Superior - November 05, 2014 - American Society of Transportation and Logistics
10 Community Colleges Earn $15,000 Grants at the 2014 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation has provided $15,000 grants to each of 10 community colleges at the 2014 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference, held last month in Phoenix, AZ. - November 04, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Nicole Shannon, SPHR, Recognized as Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year at The HRSouthwest Conference
Nicole Shannon, SPHR, CLM, was named the 2014 Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year during the closing general session at The HRSouthwest Conference (“HRSWC”), held Oct. 5 – 8 in Fort Worth, Texas. The award recognizes those individuals whose volunteer efforts and impact are... - November 04, 2014 - The HRSouthwest Conference
NMBC and ConED to Partner on Green Sustainability and Compliance Forum
On Tuesday, November 18th, the Con Edison Supplier Diversity Program will be hosting a forum along with the National Minority Business Council (NMBC). Guests who attend the event will learn, how helping Con Edison achieve their environmental goals can open new opportunities for their company. The... - November 04, 2014 - National Minority Business Council
IUPAT Representatives Pleased with Latest Municipal Election Results, Remind Workers It’s Always a Good Time to Join a Union
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 46 (IUPAT), headquartered in Toronto and serving all of Ontario, has officially expressed pleasure with the October 27, 2014, elections that took place throughout Ontario. Not only is IUPAT certain that those elected officials... - November 02, 2014 - International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
A Successful Year for the Huntington Beach City Attorney’s Office
The Office of the Huntington Beach City Attorney releases its 2013/14 Annual Report. - November 02, 2014 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
NCVMA to Host 19th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Statewide Conference Offers Continuing Education for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Other Paraprofessionals. - November 01, 2014 - NCVMA
Winners Announced for 2014 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards
The Georgia CIO Leadership Association (Georgia CIO) proudly announces the winners of the 16th Annual CIO of the Year® Awards. Winners were announced at the Awards ceremony on October 31, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. George Conrades, Chairman & Former CEO of Akamai gave the keynote address... - October 31, 2014 - Georgia CIO Leadership Association
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Founder and CEO Jack M. Pizzo Celebrates Over Two Decades in Publishing
Jack M. Pizzo was born in Flushing, New York. He attended Nasson College in Maine, majoring in Business. After his return to New York he worked in various industries including personal training and gym management, construction, bar and restaurant management, the automotive industry and physical... - October 30, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Bruce H. Levin, M.D., as Professional of the Year
Bruce H. Levin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Pain Medicine. - October 30, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Hawaii Accountants Selected for Top 10 Award
The National Academy of Public Accounting Professionals (NAPAP) has named its 2014 "Top 10 Public Accounting Professionals" for the state of Hawaii. The award winners include: · Mimi Hu of Levin & Hu, LLP in Kahului · Howard Kam of Trusta in Honolulu · Alan... - October 30, 2014 - National Academy of Public Accounting Professionals
KOSBE Hosts Wellmont Community Conversation Series: Business Impacts of Ebola
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host “Wellmont Community Conversation Series: Business Impacts of Ebola” on Thursday, October 30 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The event is presented by Wellmont Health System and... - October 30, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Alice Dendinger, SPHR, Inducted Into the HRSWC Speaker Hall of Fame
The HRSouthwest Conference (“HRSWC”) recognized Alice Dendinger, SPHR, as its 2014 inductee into the HRSWC Speaker Hall of Fame at the opening general session of the 73rd annual event, held Oct. 5 – 8 in Fort Worth, Texas. Dendinger assisted HRSWC in launching the first HRCI Certification Crash Course in October 2002, and since then, has established a reputation as one of The Conference’s most popular speakers. - October 29, 2014 - The HRSouthwest Conference
Being Proactive While Active
EverScreen Promotes Advanced Preventative Health Screens to Limit Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes and Active Adults. - October 27, 2014 - EverScreen
Lexsynergy to Launch Webinar Series Dedicated to New Domain Name Extensions
As new extensions launch, brand owners need to know the facts or risk costly infringements to their intellectual property. - October 27, 2014 - Lexsynergy Limited
SWACHA and New Orleans FBI to Host 11th Annual Crime Day on October 29 to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud
Louisiana Ranked 26th in the Country for Fraud Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the New Orleans office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 29, 2014 to host the 11th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day in New Orleans to help local banks, credit unions and other financial... - October 25, 2014 - SWACHA
Long-Awaited FDA Report on LASIK Confirms Safety and Effectiveness, with High Rates of Patient Satisfaction
The Food & Drug Administration "LASIK Quality of Life Collaboration Project" concludes LASIK as safe & effective with 95% of survey respondents achieving results of 20/20 or better. - October 24, 2014 - Refractive Surgery Alliance
Historic Mindful Leadership Summit Set for Washington, DC on November 14-16
Mindfulness in the Workplace Reaching Tipping Point as Leaders from Across the Country Convene for the First Conference on Mindful Leadership Ever Held in U.S. - October 24, 2014 - Mindful Leadership Summit
Renowned Chemist Gilbert Gordon Returns to Strathmore's Who's Who Online Radio
Strathmore’s Who’s Who is pleased to announce the return appearance of renowned chemist Dr. Gilbert Gordon to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Online Radio Program for another two hour interview with Scott Stone. - October 22, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
KOSBE Announces 2014 KOSBE Awards Contenders
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced 25 area small businesses as contenders for the 20th Annual KOSBE Awards. At a special recognition event on Thursday, December 11th, from 6 to 9 PM, at The Club at Ridgefield’s in Kingsport,... - October 22, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging®, Honored with Living Legacy Award
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® recently held its Accredited Staging Professional® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference on Whidbey Island, WA. The nonprofit organization capped off its three-day event by presenting Barb Schwarz with a Living Legacy Award for her endless contribution to the real estate and Home Staging industries. - October 22, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Clean, Efficient Propane-Powered Products to be Featured in 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome
The Propane Education & Research Council is a title sponsor of the 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome featured at the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in New Orleans, Oct. 22-24. Clean, efficient propane-powered products will be featured in the LEED v4 Platinum home. - October 19, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Exhibit at N.C. State Fair
Statewide Veterinarians Association Showcases the Veterinary Medical Profession at Annual State Fair - October 19, 2014 - NCVMA
Families Devastated by Physician Negligence Protest Lack of Accountability
The Coalition for Physician and Surgeon Oversight (CPSO.co) invites all interested parties to join them at 8:30 a.m. on Monday Oct 20, in front of 80 College St, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) building. From there the group will walk to Queen’s Park to protest Ontario’s lack of accountability for malpractice, and to demand change. - October 18, 2014 - Coalition for Physician and Surgeon Oversight (CPSO.co)
NJPEC Package of the Year Awards Banquet
The New Jersey Packaging Executives Club annual Package of the Year Awards Gala will take place Nov. 20th at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ. The event sold-out last year and reservations are expected to go quickly. For reservations go to www.njpec.com - October 18, 2014 - NJPEC
Muslims for Ohio Political Action Committee Invites Candidates Sen. Nina Turner & Rep. Connie Pillich to Break the Ice with the Ohio Muslim Community
Muslims for Ohio Political Action Committee (MOPAC) is hosting a free Meet & Greet event with candidate for Secretary of State, Sen. Nina Turner, and candidate for State Treasurer, Rep. Connie Pillich, this Sunday afternoon beginning at 4:00 p.m., October 19th at Monaco’s Palace in... - October 17, 2014 - Muslims for Ohio Political Action Committee
Live Broadcast - NYU School of Medicine’s Breast Reconstruction: State of the Art for CME Credit (November 21 - 22, 2014)
VeoMed and The NYU School of Medicine are proud to offer the live broadcast and on-demand access of NYU’s Breast Reconstruction: State of the Art (November 21 - 22, 2014) for 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ . Watch NYU’s Breast Reconstruction: State of the Art, live online by... - October 17, 2014 - VeoMed LLC
Women Business Leaders to Relate Inspiring Stories at Nov. 7 WEF Scholarship Breakfast
Four dynamic, local, women business leaders will share their inspiring stories at the “Creating Fearless Leaders” Scholarship Breakfast on Nov. 7 from 7-9 a.m. The event will be held at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center and is presented by the Women’s Enterprise Foundation (WEF). - October 16, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
SWACHA Announces 2nd Annual Executive Leadership Payments Summit on November 6
Industry Executives Will Discuss the Future of the Payments Industry - October 16, 2014 - SWACHA
Texas Self Storage Association Holds Annual Conference in Fort Worth
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on Oct. 26 - 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The opening keynote is Scott Klososky, thought leader, author and entrepreneur. Dean Jernigan, former CEO of CubeSmart and Storage USA, will share his best advice from his 30-year self-storage journey. The conference features five tracks, How-to Tech Talks, a trade show with top suppliers, manager-specific training and special sessions for owners and developers. - October 15, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Entrepreneur & Community Leader John Chemaly with Lifetime Achievement Award
John Chemaly, an entrepreneur and community leader in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley, was honored today with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - October 15, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Timeshare Owners Association CEO Elected to CRDA Board of Directors
The Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) announced the appointment of Gregory G. Crist, to the Board of Directors prior to the opening of the Canadian Resort Conference, which was held in Toronto Canada on September 22nd and 23rd 2014. This marks the first time in CRDA’s history... - October 15, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association