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Secular Party of America Rallies as National Sponsor of Apostacon
The Secular Party of America will be a major sponsor of Apostacon, the 5th annual Midwest Freethought Conference. - September 07, 2013 - Secular Party of America
IEEE SmartGridComm 2013 to Explore Global Power Delivery Issues & Advances from October 21 – 24 in Vancouver, Canada
The IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm), the leading international forum dedicated to communications technology for the advance of the world’s power delivery infrastructure, will hold its 4th annual event from October 21 - 24, 2013 at The Renaissance... - September 06, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Texas Self Storage Association Thanks Members for “Best State Association” Award
The Texas Self Storage Association credits its members for voting in the 2013 Inside Self-Storage (ISS) Best of Business reader’s choice poll, in which TSSA was chosen as the winner in Best State Association category. - September 06, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
Beautiful Woman Inside and Out Event
“Empowering Women and Young Girls to truly be Beautiful Inside and Out.” - September 05, 2013 - Beautiful Woman Inside and Out, Inc.
NCVMA To Host 18th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference Nov.1 - 3
North Carolina Veterinary Conference Offers Continuing Education for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Other Paraprofessionals - September 05, 2013 - NCVMA
IEEE GLOBECOM 2013 to Explore the “Power of Global Communications” at 56th Annual Event to be Held December 9 – 13 in Atlanta, Georgia
Leading International Conference to Host Thousands of Industry Experts Attending More Than 1,500 Presentations Dedicated to the Latest Advancements in Broadband, Wireless, Multimedia, Internet, Image and Voice Communications. - September 04, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Excess Inventory Sale Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay
The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Excess Inventory Sale is right around the corner, held at Bayshore Baptist Church on Friday, September 20, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. Browse amazingly low priced attire, expand your wardrobe and help Dress for Success... - September 04, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Engerati presents European Utility Week Webinar Series
The Engerati online smart energy platform will present a Webinar series in the run-up to the annual European Utility Week featuring leading smart grid technology and service providers in the utility industry including Siemens, McAfee/Intel, Atos, IBM, Itron and Opower. Engerati has been an... - September 04, 2013 - Engerati
Apex Chamber Board of Directors Endorses Wake County School Bond
The Apex Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted on Wednesday to endorse the upcoming 2013 Wake County School Bond. The proposed building initiative is a $939.9 million plan funded partially through the $810 million October 8 bond referendum and partially from existing funds from a recent bond... - September 01, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Great Lakes Bay Region Represented at White House Forum for Economic Development
Midland Tomorrow Chief Executive Officer Scott Walker and Saginaw Future Inc. President JoAnn Crary joined approximately 50 economic development professionals from across the country at a White House forum on economic development today. This is the second year the International Economic Development... - August 30, 2013 - Saginaw Future
AOPA Headquarters the 72nd Chapter of the IMC Club
The IMC Club International announced today the founding of the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Headquarter Chapter to promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety. The first meeting of the AOPA/IMC Club group will be held on September 5th, 2013. - August 29, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
KOSBE Extends Deadline for Entries for This Year’s Prestigious Small Business Annual Awards Celebration Due to High Demand
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for the 2013 Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients and Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike. - August 28, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Seven New Urgent Care Centers Earn Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - August 25, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Friends of The NCVMA Foundation Presents Grant to Support Vets to Vets United, Inc.
Philanthropic Arm of The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Durham Nonprofit. - August 25, 2013 - NCVMA
The Nation’s Oldest and Largest Association of African American Physicians Installs Its 114th President, Dr. Michael A. LeNoir
The National Medical Association forges ahead with an aggressive 2013–2014 agenda under the leadership of one of the nation’s Top Doctors. - August 24, 2013 - National Medical Association
The Certification Commission President Discusses Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Benefits
Brad Crump Addresses Career Advantages of Becoming a Specialty Certified Medical Assistant. - August 23, 2013 - Specialty Certified Medical Assistants
Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas to Sponsor 6th World Medical Tourism Congress
Medical Tourism Association® announced, today, Neuropathy and Pain Control Centers of Las Vegas as Silver Spoon-level sponsors of the 6th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, Nov. 3-6, 2013, at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas. - August 22, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dykes Trucking Receives Tennessee 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award
Kim Dykes, President and Owner of Dykes Trucking, was just presented with the prominent 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award, at her place of business last week. Dykes was greeted and personally recognized by Walter Perry, District Director of the SBA Tennessee District Office in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 21, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Lufthansa, Sani Dental Group as Bronze Sponsors
The Medical Tourism Association® today announced two bronze-level sponsors -- Lufthansa and Sani Dental Group – of the 6th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Nov. 3-6, 2013, at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas. - August 18, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Secular Party of America to Hold Emergency Election
The membership of the Secular Party of America (SPoA) have unanimously voted to hold an interim election for the Office of President. - August 15, 2013 - Secular Party of America
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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