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IMC Club Has Awarded Its First Annual Proficiency Scholarship to One of Its Florida Members
Over thirty IMC Club’s Inner Marker fellows participated in a raffle for this year’s Grand Prize of a one thousand dollar proficiency scholarship. The IMC Club awarded this year’s Proficiency Scholarship to Matt Lockhart. - August 15, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
American Management Association Releases 5th Book by Leadership and HR Guru John Mattone
AMACOM, the publishing division of the American Management Association (AMA) is set to release John Mattone’s 5th leadership and human resources book, "Powerful Performance Management", in the past 12 months. John Mattone was recently nominated for the prestigious 2013 Thinkers50... - August 15, 2013 - JohnMattonePartners, Inc.
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes Business Expert George Hedley to Annual Conference
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on October 27 – 29 in The Woodlands at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. George Hedley is the featured speaker at their annual membership luncheon. Education sessions start on Monday, October 28 and will address emerging trends, technology issues, operations and management, sales and marketing. A trade show features a variety of leading industry providers and suppliers. - August 14, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Two National Student Competitions
In two new competitions, community college students nationwide can compete for cash awards for video essay and "fast" pitches at NACCE's annual conference in Charlotte, NC, October 13-16, 2013. - August 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Appoints Ronald E. Thomas as Vice President of Membership
New VP of Membership at NACCE is retired president of Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota. - August 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
IMC Club Organizing Annual Chapter Leaders Summit
The first IMC Club Annual Chapter Leaders Summit, to be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 in San Marcos, Texas. - August 12, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Engerati Named Top Resource on Electricity and the Power Grid
The Engerati online platform for the smart energy community has been named as one of the top 100 resources on electricity and the power grid by the website Electrical Engineering Schools Dot Org. - August 11, 2013 - Engerati
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents “How Real Estate Investors Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits” and Introduces New Real Estate Technology Called “Zyplistings”
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) welcomes Ray Kasbarian to introduce a new real estate technology called “Zyplistings” as well as Larry Oxenham to present “How Real Estate Investors Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes.” On August... - August 09, 2013 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Building an Industry: How Private and Public Partners Can Connect Through Offshore Wind
The business community is cordially invited to join the Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind seminar titled, “Offshore Wind: Opportunities for the Eastern Shore, Ocean City, and Maryland’s Maritime Industry.” The event sponsors include Worcester County Economic Development... - August 09, 2013 - BizMDOSW
Home Staging Inventor Featured on Radio Talk Show
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, recently shared her expertise on Houston Real Estate Radio. - August 09, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind Announces Operations and Maintenance Workshop
August 16th Workshop in Ocean City Will Prepare Maryland Businesses to Participate in Offshore Wind Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain Development. - August 08, 2013 - BizMDOSW
TSBDC at ETSU Provides Free Assistance to Rural Business Owners
Aundrea Wilcox has developed a free Rural Outreach Counseling Program to serve small business owners in Sullivan, Hancock, Hawkins, Hamblen and Grainger counties. Business owners can meet with her one-on-one in a private, confidential setting - usually at a local Chamber of Commerce - to discuss anything from starting or managing a small business, marketing, operations, sources of capital, advertising, writing a business plan, to evaluating a company’s export readiness. - August 08, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
CT REIA Announces Its August 2013 Monthly Meeting with Tax Sale Expert Bob Diamond
On August 12, 2013, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with real estate tax sale expert Bob Diamond. - August 08, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Urgent Care Locations, AAUCM Partner for Exposure of Accredited Urgent Care Centers
Consumers will soon be able to find accredited urgent care centers utilizing the search and filter capabilities on UrgentCareLocations.com thus ensuring their own peace of mind regarding the quality of their healthcare provider. - August 08, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
SBA Provides Disaster Loans for Business and Home Owners
Financial assistance, in the form of low-interest, long-term loans for losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries, will be provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to business owners and homeowners who suffered from the recent Tennessee severe storms and flooding. - August 07, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. David Linzey as New President
NCVMA Selects Veterinarians from Across the State to Serve on 2013-2014 Executive Board - August 07, 2013 - NCVMA
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Hosts Networking for Scholarships on August 12
Networking for Scholarships at the Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, NJ Features Golf, Tennis, Swimming Pool, Games and Contests, Branding Workshop, Networking Luncheon and Awards Dinner - August 05, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Loan Growth Opportunity, Speed to Market Features of New Credit Card Product Endorsed by Georgia Bankers Association
A new credit card product endorsed by the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) may provide Georgia-based banks a way to provide customers added credit availability and an opportunity to grow bank loan portfolios. - August 04, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Chris Hailey Files Paperwork to Establish Committee for Potential 2014 Mecklenburg County Sheriff Campaign
Chris Hailey establishes "Hailey for Sheriff" committee as first step for potential campaign in 2014. Formation of the committee allows Hailey, Director of Public Safety Training at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, to assemble a staff and solicit donations on his behalf per NC Campaign Finance regulations. - August 03, 2013 - Hailey for Sheriff
Local professional organizers recognize National Simplify Your Life Week Offering tips to help people live and work more simply
Today marks the start of “National Simplify Your Life Week” and with elevated levels of stress being directly linked to managing the volume of clutter(1), it is a time of the year that time-crunched home and business owners in Maryland should take very seriously. It is a week during... - August 02, 2013 - NAPO-Baltimore
New Multicore Association Working Group Will Enable Tools to Optimize and Manage Multicore and Manycore Software
The Multicore Association’s new working group, Software-Hardware Interface for Multi-Many Core (SHIM), will provide a common interface to abstract the hardware properties important to multicore tools. - August 01, 2013 - Multicore Association
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents “The Best Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate”
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) welcomes Jason Schubert to present “The Best Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate.” On July 31, 2013, the NREI Club will showcase Jason Schubert who will inform both new and experienced investors on the “Best Kept Secret in... - July 31, 2013 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
NCVMA Awards Animal Welfare Grant to Tri-County Animal Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Edenton-Area Animal Control Group - July 31, 2013 - NCVMA
Engerati Focus on Lack of Revenue Collection and Assurance Which May Put Sustainability of Utility Industry at Risk
It is surprising that few utilities take revenue assurance really seriously and address these issues at the highest level, says Dean Villet, Professional Services Director of Itron, a global technology and service provider to the utility industry. Says Dean Villet: “What we find is that... - July 28, 2013 - Engerati
Congressman Phil Roe Hosts "Services for Those Who Have Served" Veterans Event 8/15
“Services for Those Who Have Served” - Veterans Event August 15th at Kingsport Higher Education Center; Congressman Roe to Host - July 27, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
American Student Dental Association Launches Advocacy Alert System, Engage
The American Student Dental Association launched Engage, a grassroots advocacy-focused system that will be used to inform dental students about critical issues and rally in response to legislative activities that impact dentistry. Since June, ASDA used Engage to mobilize members to urge... - July 27, 2013 - American Student Dental Association
Size Acceptance Organization, PLUS Positive (PLUS+) Hosts Official Launch Party & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Atlanta based organization, PLUS Positive (PLUS+) will host their official launch party for their forming non-profit organization to benefit plus size men and women. PLUS Positive’s (PLUS+) launch party will be held on August 10, 2013 from 5-9pm, featuring a silent auction, fashion show and... - July 24, 2013 - PLUS Positive
Wildlife Control and Removal Business Opens in Madison WI
Brian Williams, a longtime resident of Madison, WI, realized his dream of opening his own wildlife control and removal business on July 15, 2013. Williams, owner of A All Animal Control of Madison, WI, developed a passion for hunting and fishing early in his life. With the support of his family,... - July 24, 2013 - A All Animal Control
NCRMA Launches Save the NC Sales Tax Holiday Campaign Ahead of the 11th Annual Sales Tax Holiday
State’s Retail Merchant Association Encourages Consumers to Shop Locally During the 2013 Sales Tax Holiday - July 24, 2013 - NCRMA
Survey Shows Consumers Continue Recession-Like Behavior Despite Increase in Spending
Even as spending continues to rebound from the recession, consumers are using debit cards more frequently than credit cards, according to a recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country. Debit... - July 24, 2013 - SWACHA
IEEE ICC 2014 to Explore “Communications: The Centrepoint of the Digital Economy” from June 10 – 14 in Sydney, Australia
“Call for Papers” Ends September 15, 2013 for Original Submissions Detailing the Latest Findings & Research in the Complete Range of Wireless and Wireline Communications - July 23, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Offers Five Pet Summer Safety Tips
Statewide Veterinary Medical Group Discusses The Top Ways to Keep Pets Safe This Summer - July 21, 2013 - NCVMA
Revelations from an Oracle in a Tuscan Garden
Having learned the art of meditation, author Sandy Maroney encountered the oracle, Ariel, whose wisdom and knowledge are documented in "The Episodes: Excursions to Other Dimensions: A Spiritual Memoir." - July 21, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Salutes Veteran Multicultural Businesses from 1970s-1990s
The Council Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Business Opportunity Expo with Salute to Veteran Council-Certified Minority Business Owners and Honors Claire Scanlon, BNY Mellon, with Appreciation Award in Supplier Diversity. - July 19, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin to Meet with IEEW PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Students Wednesday, July 24
Governor to Meet with The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women and the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Afghan and Rwandan Students in Oklahoma City. - July 19, 2013 - IEEW
National Atheist Party Votes to Change Name to "Secular Party of America"
The membership of the National Atheist Party (NAP) has voted and is announcing name change. - July 18, 2013 - Secular Party of America
Liberté, Eden Salon Host Annual Fashion Benefit for IEEW’s PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Program July 23
The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Announces Fashion Show in Oklahoma City to Benefit PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Program - July 18, 2013 - IEEW
Online Therapy Institute's Magazine is Still Free - Alongside Pay-What-You-Want Subscription Options
Online Therapy Institute has offered a free trade magazine for the helping professions since 2010. Now they have opted to adopt the Pay-What-You-Want business model to support continued publication of the digital resource for therapists, coaches and other helping professionals. - July 17, 2013 - Online Therapy Institute
Afghan and Rwandan Women Come to Dallas to Celebrate Peace and Opportunity Through Business
PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS ® Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda Through Training and Mentoring. - July 17, 2013 - IEEW
Texas Self Storage Association to Feature Reality Star at Annual Conference
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on October 27 – 29 in The Woodlands at the Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Bill Rancic, winner of the first season of “The Apprentice,” is the opening session keynote speaker. The conference features four separate tracks, How-to Tech Talks, along with a trade show highlighting industry suppliers, manager-specific training, and expanded sessions for owners. - July 16, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
Startup and New Media Mastermind Summit to Shine Spotlight on Growing High Tech Business Community on Long Island
Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, marketing consultants, business journalists and new media celebrities are joining together to showcase and promote Long Island’s dynamic startup and new media community at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, July 18 at the Woodbury Country Club. “Long Island is... - July 16, 2013 - Startup and New Media Summit
Professional Blogger, Heidi Nazarudin Launches E-book, "Blogger Babes Manual; Intro to Blogging"
After Years of Blogging, Nazarudin Shares Her Tips and Secrets to Success in the Blogosphere - July 14, 2013 - The Blogger Babes
It’s Back - KOSBE's 3rd Annual Breakfast of Champions Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its Third Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Tuesday, July 30 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Food City – Press Room, 300 Clinchfield Street, downtown, Kingsport. This event is free and open to the public. - July 14, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Aundrea Wilcox Appointed to 2013 TNCPE Board of Examiners
Aundrea Y. Wilcox, Executive Director, Office of Small Business for the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2013 Board of Examiners. Every year, the TNCPE award program recognizes... - July 14, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Dr. William Meisel Honored as Top Professional in Media Industry for 2013
William S. Meisel, of Tarzana, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his exceptional contributions and achievements in the field of Media. About William S. Meisel Dr. William Meisel has over 30 years experience in commercial... - July 13, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Georgia's Banks Get New Way to Save on Office Products
The Georgia Bankers Association has a new strategic partnership with Office Depot that can save banks and their employees a lot of money. GBA has joined forces with 23 other state bankers associations across the country to bring its members tremendous buying power, exclusive discounts and real savings. In fact, current participants of this program have saved an average of 20-30 percent over their prior office product costs. - July 13, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Coleman Foundation Boosts Amount and Size of Grants Available at Annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation will provide up to $150,000 in grants in the NACCE Entrepreneurial Colleges in Action Competition, which opens now and concludes at the 2013 NACCE Conference in Charlotte, NC, Oct. 13-16. - July 13, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
IMC Club Partnering with Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Engine Technologies to Host IFR Proficiency Center at Oshkosh
IMC Club is partnering with Hartzell Propeller Inc. and its sister company Hartzell Engine Technologies to host an IFR Proficiency Center during AirVenture 2013 (Oshkosh). - July 12, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Recognizes Richard Deane Terrell
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry as an Industry Leader in Education for his outstanding contributions and achievements. About Richard Deane Terrell Richard Deane Terrell is Professor Emeritus at Australian... - July 11, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Leadership Luncheon, Featuring CEO/Founder of TourDeFIT.com®
Thursday, July 18 at 11:30 AM: Charleston School of Business Club Hosts a Leadership Luncheon, Featuring CEO/Founder of TourDeFIT.com® - July 10, 2013 - CSBC Atlanta