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NAWBO's Oct. 8 Meeting to Focus on Personal Image
During the Oct. 8 luncheon presentation, three NAWBO members will be transformed through a custom image consultation with Debra Davenport, president of Davenport Public Relations. - September 13, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
KOSBE Awards Now Accepting Small Business Entries for 2014
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today invites small businesses to submit entries in the 2014 Annual KOSBE Awards. The regional competition is open to clients, Chamber Members, as well as non-members alike. Any legally established for-profit small... - September 13, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Reveals “What Women Can Do to Get Beyond Debt Sales Pitches"
Elaine F. Marshall featured speaker at the Women's Power Networking Power Lunch September 12, 2014 in Raleigh. Topic: "Discover Clout: What's in your Pocketbook? - September 12, 2014 - Women's Power Networking
Korean Wave Crests: Medical Korea Sponsoring World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government-launched initiative to showcase revamped medical infrastructure at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names President of Maricopa Corporate College to Board
Eugene Giovannini, president of Maricopa Corporate College in Scottsdale, Arizona, is named to the board of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - September 11, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Wakeup Calls: mHealth Bridging Cross-Border Divides at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Billion-dollar technology industry showcased at "Medical Silk Road" mobile health conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Columbia Comeback: New Latin America Hotspot Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Medical tourism revenues top $216 million last year, marking 61 percent increase from 2012, according to Proexport Colombia, backer of health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ask a Patient: Live Interactive Webcast Streaming Global Contacts at World Medical Tourism Congress
Interactive online discussion connects health travelers with healthcare providers -- hospitals, doctors, insurance executives, medical tourism facilitators -- Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
SWACHA to Help Fight Cyber-Criminals in Nationwide Cyber Attack Simulation Exercise for Financial Institutions
More Than 600 Financial Institutions Anticipated to Participate in This Year’s Exercise. SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payment associations in the country, has joined with Reston, Va.-based Financial Service-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) to support... - September 07, 2014 - SWACHA
Affordable Care South of Border: Baja California Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Mexico state reaching out to U.S. medical tourism consumers at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 07, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Inaugural New York Metro Joint Cyber Security Conference 2014
The entire security community of the NY, NJ, and CT metropolitan area is joining forces to assemble what they expect will be a premier Cybersecurity Conference on Oct. 7, 2014. The purpose of this educational conference is to heighten cybersecurity awareness and keeping with the National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October. - September 05, 2014 - NYMJCSC
Ralph J. Anderson, CPA Recognized by National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Ralph J. Anderson, CPA of Monmouth Beach, New Jersey has been recognized by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of tax and financial services. About Ralph J. Anderson, CPA Mr. Anderson is the Managing Partner of The... - September 05, 2014 - N.A.M.E.
Get Ready to “ROAR” with the NAPW Boston Chapter
Become Unstoppable for Women of Achievement Month Event - September 05, 2014 - National Association for Professional Women
John Cisar Seeks to Shake Up Establishment, Enters Chittenden County Senate Race
John Cisar of Essex, Vermont, officially announces his candidacy for Chittenden County State Senate. Cisar will be appearing on the November 4th general election ballot and asks for your support to help make Vermont a more affordable place to live. “I’m a crossover candidate,”... - September 05, 2014 - Friends of John Cisar
Pittsburg, CA Inventory Professional Achieves Certification
National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Tricia Hoekwater for achieving the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist. - September 05, 2014 - National Inventory Certification Association
Kohler, PERC Launch Two Additional Propane-Powered Mobile Generator Models
New models are designed to meet growing demand for cost-effective, sustainable mobile power. - September 05, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Minnesota Homeownership Center Director Receives Federal Appointment as Consumer Voice on Lending Policy
Julie Gugin will serve on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Consumer Advisory Board. - September 05, 2014 - Minnesota Homeownership Center
6 Degrees Delves Into New Digital Marketing Trends with Panel of San Diego Marketing Experts
6 Degrees San Diego’s Breakfast Speaker Series “Marketing Trends in the Digital Era” to discuss strategies in digital media marketing. - September 05, 2014 - 6 Degrees San Diego
PERC Redesigns, Improves buildwithpropane.com
Newly redesigned site makes it possible for professionals to easily find propane products, tools, and resources. - September 04, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Sept. 10 NAWBO Meeting to Focus on Best Practices of Effective Leadership
A panel of experts will share best practices of effective leadership at the Sept. 10 meeting of the Phoenix Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The event takes place at the Phoenix County Club (2901 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, 85012)... - September 04, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
East Meets West: Asian Markets Take Flight at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
From Thailand to India, healthcare providers making connections at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 02, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
White House Economic Development Forum - Saginaw Future President Moderates Manufacturing Panel
SelectUSA, in conjunction with the International Economic Development Council, hosted the third-annual White House Economic Development Forum on Tuesday, August 5 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. JoAnn Crary, IEDC Vice Chair and President and CEO of Saginaw Future Inc., moderated the Manufacturing Panel. - August 31, 2014 - Saginaw Future
Glenda D. Price, PhD, President of Detroit Public Schools Foundation to Speak at EWI® Event
EWI of Detroit-Windsor announced today Glenda D. Price, PhD, President, Detroit Public Schools Foundation will be the guest speaker at its Annual ASIST Scholarship Awards Event on September 17, 2014, Dr. Price, former president of Marygrove College, is a strong believer education. The event is to be held at Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, 2131 Beaufait, Detroit. MI 48207. For tickets and information, visit www.ewidetroitwindsor.org. - August 31, 2014 - EWI Detroit Windsor
Enka-Candler Business Association Growing Momentum September 9th
Enka-Candler Business Association hosting business community gathering September 9th, from 5:30-7pm, in the Haynes Conference Center on the A-B Tech Enka Campus. Open to area business owners. Speakers update economic development progress and attendees will submit ideas for future association projects. - August 30, 2014 - Enka-Candler Business Association
Thinking Ahead: Nueterra Global Alliance Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Provider network of 10,000 physicians and 25 health systems to also co-sponsor 5th Global Ministerial Summit at Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 30, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
NTOA Sponsors Canadian Resort Conference
The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA) has confirmed a Bronze level sponsorship for the upcoming Canadian Resort Conference (CRC 2014) to be held at Pantages Hotel in downtown Toronto, Canada from 23-24 September 2014. As the premier organization giving a united voice to the nearly 8... - August 30, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Tom Kuhn as New Vice President
NCVMA Selects Asheville Veterinarian to Serve on 2014-2015 Executive Board. - August 30, 2014 - NCVMA
Greg Bedell Announces Candidacy for State Legislature
After 10 years without, 15th district voters will now have a choice in their representative. Greg Bedell is the Republican Nominee for State Representative in the 15th District. He runs on a platform of school choice, less regulation and lower taxes. For more information contact: Michael Federico at michael@bedellfor15.com - August 29, 2014 - Greg Bedell For State Representative
Bauer Wins Victory on 8/26, Goes to Run-Off on November 4th
Jeff Bauer won the August 26th election for the District One seat on the Seminole County School Board in Seminole County, Florida in a hotly contested three-way race. As Florida law requires a 50%+1 simple majority, Bauer will face a run-off competition on November 4, 2014. - August 29, 2014 - Campaign of Jeff Bauer
Local Nonprofit Celebrates 16th Anniversary
With only two employees and many volunteers, Dress for Success Tampa Bay has assisted more than 9,000 women since opening in 1998. - August 28, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Paula J. Alderson as a Professional of the Year
Paula J. Alderson of Boca Raton, Florida, 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 Hospice Care. - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Exclusive Strathmore’s Who’s Who Global Podcast with Dr. Gilbert Gordon
Strathmore’s Who’s Who is pleased to announce the worldwide release of their exclusive podcast with the renowned Dr. Gilbert Gordon. - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Firm Offers Tools to Help Financial Planners Engage Millennials
As more and more Millennials eschew traditional financial planners to go it alone or use computer-based algorthims, Kevin Newton of Newton Impact Group LLC offers a way for financial planners to make real inroads with this demographic. - August 27, 2014 - Newton Impact Group
Image Makeover: Poland Turning Heads as Sponsor of World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Polish Medical Tourism Consortium to support government-backed initiative, promote modern facilities at Medical Tourism Association®-sponsored event, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Change in Plans: Partnership to Connect HR Professionals with Cost-Saving Options at World Medical Tourism Congress
Medical Tourism Association joins forces with Human Resource Professionals Association at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept., 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
SAPA Proposal Accepted for 2014 AAPS Hot Topic Session
The Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) has gained increasing recognition in mainstream pharmaceutical professional organizations. Recently SAPA submitted a proposal to American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics (PPB)... - August 26, 2014 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
Stepping Into Sun: Bahamas Medical Center Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Proximity to United States, competitive pricing drive medical tourism patients to Caribbean and Bahamas Medical Center to Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 24, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
North County Women in Networking Announce Upcoming Speakers Born to Win, Turning Adversity Into Triumph
For the September meeting, they are pleased to announce the Mother-Daughter duo that are better known as the Goal Gals. This energetic duo has been helping women with their life transformations and transitions for the last 36 years combined. Kathy Nelson is a certified personal professional coach (CPPC) and feels her calling is helping women identify their strengths and learning to say no. “We love to help women un-package the dreams they have within themselves and live it.” - August 24, 2014 - North County Women in Networking
The Working Writer's Club Announces Its Newest Columnist
Cathy Fyock is a new columnist. - August 24, 2014 - Working Writer's Club
SWACHA is Now Certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization to Offer Exam Training for the National Check Payments Certification Program
Dallas-based SWACHA announced today it has been certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO) to teach training classes for the National Check Payments CertificationTM Program. SWACHA, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations, is... - August 23, 2014 - SWACHA
Open for Business: Philippines Department of Tourism Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government officials see Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C., as vehicle to drive more health and wellness seekers to Southeast Asia island nation. - August 23, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Home Staging Statistics Show Staged Homes Sell Faster Than Non Staged
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) and StagedHomes.com current statistics show that homes Staged by Accredited Staging Professionals® (ASP®) and Accredited Staging Professional Masters® (ASPM®) sell within 11 days. Homes for sale in a non-staged condition nationally average 90 days on the market. When comparing ASP®/ASPM® Staged homes to non-Staged homes listed for sale, the homes that are Staged spend 88% less time on market. - August 23, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
StagedHomes.com Announces Home Staging Classes for Summer/Fall 2014
Become an Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) through StagedHomes.com®. StagedHomes.com® is the original provider of Home Staging training since 1999. The ASP® course was designed by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, after decades of instructing real estate... - August 23, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Registration Open for StagedHomes.com® 2014 Educational Conference, New Designation for Home Stagers
StagedHomes.com® and International Association of Home Staging Professionals® will hold its ASP® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference on Whidbey Island Oct. 1-3. Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging® and CEO of StagedHomes.com®, said the conference will be themed “The Power of 3 - Trends, Marketing, Business.” Conference attendees will earn a new designation in Home Staging – The Buyer’s Trend Specialist Designation, ASP®-BTS™. The ASPM® Master Course will follow the conference Oct. 6-8. - August 23, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown
This tragedy reminds us of the need for our communities to make their voices heard. - August 22, 2014 - Voto Latino
State of Jefferson to Present Declarations at State Capitol
First Two Counties Enter Declarations to Separate from California. Representatives of the State of Jefferson movement will submit two declarations from Modoc and Siskiyou counties to withdraw from the State of California. - August 22, 2014 - State of Jefferson
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Kristen Hammett as New President-Elect
NCVMA Selects Waynesville Veterinarian to Serve on 2014-2015 Executive Board. - August 22, 2014 - NCVMA
RSPA Concludes RetailNOW 2014, Officially Ushers in New Era for Retail Technology’s Only Industry Association
The Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), the only industry association for retail technology, concluded its annual tradeshow, educational summit, and membership gathering, RetailNOW 2014, on August 6 in Orlando, FL. The event was held Aug 3-6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention... - August 22, 2014 - Retail Solutions Providers Association
RSPA Awards Presented at RetailNOW 2014
Innovative Solutions Awards, Vendor Awards of Excellence and 2014 RSPA Hall of Fame Inductee Announced in newly formatted Awards Event. - August 22, 2014 - Retail Solutions Providers Association
Oak Park, Michigan Inventory Professional Achieves Certification
National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Sam Moore for achieving the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist. - August 22, 2014 - National Inventory Certification Association