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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Gonzalo Goicochea as a Professional of the Year
Gonzalo Goicochea, of Miami, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Biometrics. - March 13, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
The National Association of Professional Women Boston Local Chapter Presents “Perfect Your Command Presence” at lau lapides Studio
The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) Boston Local Chapter hosts four workshops, geared to enhancing presentation and media training skills, at lau lapides studio in Wellesley, MA. Workshop 1: Power Speech for Interpersonal, Workshop 2: Building Rapport & Relationships for Results, Workshop 3: Improvisation for the Business Professional, Workshop 4: Strengthen Your Voice through the Art of Voice-Overs - March 12, 2014 - National Association for Professional Women
Former Judge Soraya Diase Coffelt Announces Candidacy for Governor; Diase Coffelt to Campaign on a Vision for a Better Virgin Islands
Former Judge Soraya Diase Coffelt announced on August 10 her intention to run for Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands and released the following statement: “After a long period of thoughtful consideration, I have decided to run for Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands because our community is... - March 09, 2014 - Committee To Elect Soraya Diase Coffelt Governor
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Two New Sustaining Sponsors
RBTK and Signature Analytics join in CRT efforts to strengthen San Diego one company at a time. - March 03, 2014 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Corporate Failure Research Published by the Turnaround Management Society
The Turnaround Management Society's main objective is to promote sustainability and best practice in the turnaround process. The executive director of the TMS is Dr. Christoph Lymbersky. He is also a turnaround management academic with considerable professional experience in turnaround and restructuring large corporations and mid-sized companies. - March 03, 2014 - Turnaround Management Society
U.S. Senate Candidate Ken Cope Pledges to Abolish IRS, Department of Education
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Cope has pledged to not only immediately move to abolish the IRS in favor of his 503 Plan, but also eliminate the Department of Education and scale back the EPA. - March 02, 2014 - Cope Texas
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Pamlico Animal Welfare Society for Third Consecutive Year
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Organization Providing Spaying and Neutering Services. - March 01, 2014 - NCVMA
Georgia Banks Post Third Consecutive Profitable Year
Georgia’s 223 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $2 billion during 2013, the third consecutive positive year for earnings since the worst of the economic downturn. In the fourth quarter 2013, the state’s banks earned $554 million. Total loans for the year were up by $3.8 billion, and... - February 28, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Groundbreaking Thought Leadership, Addressing Why Many Innovation Culture Efforts Fail – and What to do About It – Released as a Whitepaper by New & Improved
Frankly, many innovation culture efforts fail. Building a culture that is receptive to ongoing innovation and change is the new (or noisier) senior leader directive. Although there is clear research available describing success factors - more than 60 peer reviewed years’ worth - there has been no clear road-map for designing a comprehensive strategy. - February 27, 2014 - New & Improved LLC
U.s. Senate Candidate Ken Cope Condemns Planned Cuts to U.S. Military Strength
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Cope today condemned the severe budget cuts planned for the Army, which would reduce our fighting force to 1940 levels. - February 27, 2014 - Cope Texas
Angela M. Cooper Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Angela M. Cooper, of Las Vegas, Nevada, 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 Hospitality Administration. - February 26, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
KOSBE Small Business Development Center Offers New Tool for Better Business Decisions
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and the Small Business Development Center at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office have announced its acquisition of a new business decision making tool available to the community. KOSBE Executive Director, Aundrea Wilcox,... - February 26, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
International Turnaround Management Standard: a Corporate Restructuring and Transformation Framework
The International Turnaround Management Standard (ITMS) is a project-management-based method developed by Dr. Christoph Lymbersky to assist turnaround experts and professionals through a corporate restructuring process. - February 24, 2014 - Turnaround Management Society
Call for Presentations Opens for 12th Annual NACCE Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship is asking for presentation proposals for its 12th annual conference, which will be held in Phoenix, AZ, October 12-15, 2014. - February 23, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
31 Companies Honored for Growth - Saginaw Future 22nd Annual Awards Luncheon
Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) celebrated its 22nd Annual Awards Luncheon, which was attended by more than 400 business and community leaders at TheDow Event Center. SFI recognized 30 economic development projects from 2013 that led to more than $186 million invested in Saginaw County. Along with the... - February 23, 2014 - Saginaw Future
Fashion, Shopping and Fundraising: a Girl’s Night Out Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Enjoy a red carpet evening of fashion and refreshments at Macy’s Westshore Plaza on Thursday, March 6, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm as Macy's presents The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Shopping Soiree and Fashion Show. This event will feature Spring and Summer fashion trends, cosmetic makeovers and... - February 22, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Crack the Code: Demystify the Success Factors for Career Development
Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professional Associations (SAPA) will hold the 2014 Career Development Workshop: “Crack the Code: Demystify the Success Factors for Career Development” on Saturday, March 1st, 2014, 9 am - 5 pm at the Rutgers University (675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, New... - February 22, 2014 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
Charleston School of Business Club Hosts Evening at Buckhead Club with Speaker Taylor Glover, President & CEO of Turner Enterprises, Inc.
Join the Charleston School of Business Club for an evening of networking, cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres, featuring Taylor Glover, President & CEO of Turner Enterprises, Inc. The evening will begin with networking, followed by an introduction by George Benson, the President of the College... - February 21, 2014 - CSBC Atlanta
Gilbert Gordon Has Been Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education and Research. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Carolyn A. Cohee Selected as One of Only 50 Round Table Members by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carolyn A. Cohee, of Milford, Delaware, has been recognized as a Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Mario C. Calanna the Mentor of the Year 2014
Mario C. Calanna, of Woree, Queensland, Australian, has been named the Mentor of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for providing advice, information and support in Total Health Solutions. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Shelley L. Johnson Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Shelley L. Johnson, of Lacey, Washington, has recently been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Business Solutions. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
National Timeshare Owners Association Widens Reach Into Canada
Association Joins CRDA and Partners with Finance Company Team to Help Canadian Residents with Timeshare Financing Needs. - February 20, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
U.S. Senate Candidate Ken Cope Offers 4-Point Jobs Plan to Spur U.S. Economy
Ken Cope, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, unveiled the 4 key elements in his Jobs Plan to spur job-creating economic growth by stopping the federal government from standing in the way. - February 20, 2014 - Cope Texas
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Friends of Madison County Animals
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Organization Advocating for Responsible Pet Ownership. - February 19, 2014 - NCVMA
Manufacturers to Tackle Business Strategies at April Summit
Helping manufacturers build successful business strategies is the goal of the Ceramic Leadership Summit in Baltimore, Md., April 7–9, organized by The American Ceramic Society. - February 18, 2014 - The American Ceramic Society
KHM Travel Group Launches LoveShack Vacations
KHM Travel Group, one of the nation's fastest growing host agencies, expands to launch LoveShack Vacations for travel agents looking to sell honeymoons, destination weddings, and couples getaways. - February 15, 2014 - KHM Travel Group
MakerPlace to Host Two-Year Anniversary Open House
The do-it-yourself workshop will celebrate its two-year anniversary with an afternoon event on March 8th. - February 14, 2014 - MakerPlace
U.S. Senate Candidate Ken Cope Details Four-Point Immigration Reform Plan
Ken Cope, Republican U.S. Senate candidate, today unveiled his 4-point immigration plan, taking a compassionate and inclusive approach yet insisting on a secured border as the mandatory first step. - February 13, 2014 - Cope Texas
CMU President Dr. George Eugene Ross to Speak Saginaw Future Annual Awards Luncheon
Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) will be celebrating its 22nd Annual Awards Luncheon that will feature Dr. George Eugene Ross, president of Central Michigan University. He will highlight CMU’s growing presence and leadership in Saginaw County, the Great Lakes Bay Region and across the state. Dr. - February 13, 2014 - Saginaw Future
Entertainment Industry Tax Seminar -- Robert Hall & Associates’ Tony Watson to Answer Important Questions
Upcoming tax seminar is designed to help entertainment industry professionals get their questions answered on Saturday, February 22nd at 10am in Santa Monica. - February 13, 2014 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) Presents “The Employee Edge”
Seven Essential Strategies to Advance in Your Career, Your Business, and Your Life. - February 12, 2014 - Chicago Women in Publishing
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Its February 2014 Monthly Meeting in Meriden, CT
On February 17 in Meriden, CT the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its monthly meeting. This is a free event open to everybody. - February 12, 2014 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
IEEE GLOBECOM 2014 Announces April 1 Deadline for Technical Symposium & Industry Forum & Exhibition Proposals
Leading International Conference to Host High-Quality Industry & Technical Program from December 8 – 12 in Austin, Texas. - February 11, 2014 - IEEE Communications Society
Dog Training Professionals Annual Conference Features Petra Ford
Dog obedience instructors and trainers will meet in Hudson, OH on April 12-13 for the 2014 Gathering, sponsored by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). Petra Ford is the featured speaker. - February 09, 2014 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
IMC Club is Opening “IFR Practical Experience Reference Base”
IMC Club International has launched an IFR Airport Practical Tips Reference Base, a library of a “real life experiences” about arrival and departure to the nations busiest and most challenging airports like Boston Logan International; Los Angeles; CA or Teterboro, NJ as well as rural... - February 08, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
Texas Self Storage Association Donates $100,000 to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) donated $100,000 at the end of 2013 to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. This Association has raised funds through various events held during their annual conference for the past 13 years. This is the second largest donation they’ve... - February 07, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
Longtime SWACHA CEO Dennis Simmons to Retire at Year End
Dennis Simmons, CEO of SWACHA announced today he will retire from his position as of December 31, 2014, after 18 years with the association. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest electronics payments associations in the country. Under his leadership, SWACHA has broadened its membership base to include approximately 1,000 financial institutions throughout Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. As part of the leadership transition, Laura Steele has taken on the title of President and COO. - February 07, 2014 - SWACHA
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Develops National Classification for Urgent Care Centers
Urgent Care Center Classification has been developed to provide information to the public about Urgent Care Medicine and the various levels of clinic resources available - February 07, 2014 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Upsetting the Status Quo: New Perspectives on Corrections, Reentry and Recidivism
2014 Mental Health in Corrections Conference coming to Springfield, Missouri; April 10-12, 2014. - February 07, 2014 - The Robert J. Murney Clinic
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Franklin’s List, a PAC Dedicated to Electing Science Candidates, Officially Launches
Becomes first PAC solely dedicated to electing public officials with professional science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds. - February 06, 2014 - Franklin's List
Strathmore's Who's Who Honors Angela Small Booth
Angela Small Booth, of Los Angeles, California has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Trademark Law. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Recognizes Richard Deane Terrell as a Professional of the Year
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his exceptional accomplishments in the field of Econometrics. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Raymond Alvin Boland Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Raymond Alvin Boland, of Killeen, Texas has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Aerospace Engineering. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
SWACHA Sponsors Its First "Art of Saving' Contest in Louisiana with the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Shreveport
SWACHA to Award a Total of $700 as Part of Its America Saves Week Education Efforts. - February 05, 2014 - SWACHA
Wellmont Community Conversation Series Update: Affordable Care Act Update
The Joint Speakers Bureau, comprised of the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate, will host Wellmont Community Conversation Series: Affordable Care Act... - February 05, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Tiger World
State Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Animal Conservation And Educational Center - February 05, 2014 - NCVMA
Laura Grover to Advise on Increasing Intranet Collaboration, Engagement at IABC Triangle Event Feb. 11
Local Chapter of Leading Organization for Professional Communicators Will Host Senior Digital Strategy Director at Upcoming Event Open to the Public - February 01, 2014 - IABC Triangle
Organization of Legal Professionals Expands to South Carolina by Welcoming New Chapter in Columbia
Organization of Legal Professionals welcomes new South Carolina chapter. OLP provides eDiscovery certifications and legal technology to attorneys, litigation support professionals and paralegals. The association has members in 10 countries. - January 31, 2014 - Organization of Legal Professionals