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Saginaw River Emergency Dredging - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approves $1.2 million
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved $1.2 million in emergency dredging to re-open the Saginaw River to shipping. This year's heavy spring rains sent sediment down the river and restricted shipping to and from businesses in Saginaw County and the Region. Prior to the excessive rain, the... - June 20, 2013 - Saginaw Future
Direct Deposit Users Likely to Save More According to SWACHA Survey
While the average household savings rates in the U.S. fell to a near record low of 2.4 percent, according to the most recent numbers released by the Department of Commerce, a new survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country, shows... - June 20, 2013 - SWACHA
Public Speaking Club Announces New Officers
First of Sussex Toastmasters Club is proud to announce its new club officers for the July 2013-June 2014 Toastmasters year. - June 19, 2013 - First of Sussex Toastmasters
SHPE Boston Announces New President, Tomas Maldonado
The Boston Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) announced to its members that Tomas Maldonado has been elected as the new President of the organization. Maldonado is currently part of the board of directors of SHPE Boston and a SHPE Lifetime member. He will assume the... - June 19, 2013 - SHPE Boston
Apex Chamber Releases MyChamberApp
Apex Chamber of Commerce releases a new Smartphone application, allowing for on-the-go access for its businesses by potential clients. - June 19, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
San Diego CA Retired Army First Sergeant Opens Wildlife Control Business
As a wildlife management professional, Vince Piyamanothamkul believes it is important to give people accurate information about the animals that inhabit Southern California. Although sometimes a nuisance, these animals are just trying to find a place to live, to forage for food, and nurture their young. - June 14, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Professional Blogger, Heidi Nazarudin Launches The Blogger Babes Association
In the Past Two Years, Nazarudin has Launched Two Successful Women’s Lifestyle Blogs – The Plastic Princess & Heidi and Co. - June 13, 2013 - The Blogger Babes
AAUCM and 21st Century Enterprises Partner Together to Bring the Urgent Care Expo to Urgent Care Professionals
Urgent Care Expo coming to Las Vegas in September. - June 13, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Was Named 2013 Nonprofit of the Year Judges Choice Winner
Every year The Tampa Bay Business Journal honors the best nonprofit organizations in Tampa Bay at their annual Nonprofit of the Year Award Luncheon. Dress for Success Tampa Bay, part of the global nonprofit volunteer organization promoting economic independence of disadvantaged women, was named the... - June 09, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Swacha’s Scholarship Program Crosses $100,000 Mark
SWACHA Awards More Than $10,000 Annually in Scholarships for the NACHA Payments Institute - June 08, 2013 - SWACHA
The Accountants Resource Group to Host a 1 CPE Credit Workshop - Creating Effective Client Relationships for Practice Growth
The Accountants Resource Group will be hosting Creating Effective Client Relationships for Practice Growth, a 1 CPE Credit workshop in which Neil Guilmette, CPA Network Inc. Executive Director and Executive VP ARG will be presenting a different type of approach to generating profitable new... - June 06, 2013 - Accountants Resource Group
National Medical Association and Mylan Specialty Form Research Partnership
The National Medical Association (NMA) and Mylan Specialty have formed a partnership which will develop research on how to improve patient care for anaphylaxis and other allergic emergencies. - June 06, 2013 - National Medical Association
New Online Training Program from National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Helps Community Colleges Launch and Scale Entrepreneurship Programs
NACCE is offering special introductory pricing for its first-ever online training; a six-week summer session begins July 8. - June 05, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
IEEW Hosts Special PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Reception June 5 at New York Athletic Club
The Institute For Economic Empowerment of Women Founder/CEO Dr.Terry Neese and Francine McMahon, Publisher and Executive Vice President of The Hill to Share Stories of Organization’s Impact. - June 05, 2013 - IEEW
The Science Teachers Association of NYS Has Taken a Position on Students Who Fail to Meet the Laboratory Requirement and Their Inclusion in the Teacher's SLO Rating
The Science Teachers Association of New York State, Inc. (STANYS) has taken a position that students who fail to meet the laboratory requirement in science courses that have a Regents exam should not have their exam grade of zero factored into the teacher's final summative SLO rating. - June 03, 2013 - Science Teachers Association of New York State
Arizona Watermelon Festival Returns to Historic Downtown Glendale
Celebrating Arizona's Agricultural past, the Arizona Watermelon Festival returns to Historic Downtown Glendale with lots of fun and games for the entire family on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 8:00am until 2:00pm. - June 03, 2013 - AzCulture
SWACHA Releases 2013 Mobile Banking Survey Results at Its First Annual Executive Leadership Payments Summit
Depositing Checks Using Mobile Devices Jumps Nearly 200% in Two Years; Tablet Use Beginning to Enter the Picture - June 01, 2013 - SWACHA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Offers Tips for Hurricane Preparedness with Pets
Preparing Before the Storm Hits Can be Key to Pet Safety - June 01, 2013 - NCVMA
Fonzworth Bentley to Host LAULYP's 2nd Annual LA in a Day Fashion Show
Special guest celebrities, models, and designers to enjoy poolside fashion show on June 6 at TENTEN Wilshire, featuring L.A.’s hottest African-American designers. - June 01, 2013 - LA Urban League Young Professionals
Georgia Banks Post Increased Earnings in First Quarter
Georgia’s 226 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $504 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter, an increase of about 18 percent over earnings in the same period a year ago. Other performance highlights include more banks that were profitable and continued improvement in... - May 31, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Supports Reins from Above
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Makes $750 Donation to Clayton Nonprofit Organization - May 31, 2013 - NCVMA
TSBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate and KOSBE to Host Live SBA Loan Event for Amounts Up to $25000
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office and KOSBE is hosting a live loan application clinic highlighting SBA's Small Loan Advantage 2.0 and Patriot Express Loan Programs, the State of Tennessee’s ECD-BERO Rural Microloan and other innovative financing options available through Pathway Lending to start and grow small businesses. - May 30, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
New Innovative, Zero Investment Online Jewelry Store Affiliate Partnering International Business Opportunity
Online Fashion Jewelry Retailer Announces Free Online Business Opportunity Where Partners can Create, Merchandise, and Promote Their Own Online Jewelry Store, and Share Sales- Fifty-Fifty. - May 29, 2013 - 4everjewelry, Inc.
Executive Women of New Jersey Pave Road to the Boardroom Board Readiness the Focus of June 4th Panel Discussion
Executive Women of New Jersey (”EWNJ”), the region’s leading not-for-profit organization promoting women’s executive leadership in the enterprise and corporate boards, today announced that it will host “The Road to the Boardroom,” a June 4, 2013 breakfast and... - May 29, 2013 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)
Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao to Lead Smarter Cities and Open Data Discussion on May 28
Councilman Rao to Discuss Support of Initiatives and Their Goals at Town Hall - May 25, 2013 - Steve Rao
LaSalle Network Named One of the 100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies in the Country
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City and Fortune Magazine Recognize Job Creators in Urban Areas. - May 24, 2013 - LaSalle Network
Jon Jones Enters District 5 Atlanta City Council Race
Jon Jones, the Atlanta City Council candidate recently heralded in a Creative Loafing article as the “Champion of Direct Democracy,” is taking his show on the road, so to speak. Jones is on a mission to drastically improve the level of communication and transparency between elected... - May 24, 2013 - The Committee to Elect Jon Jones
MyGoFlight Sponsors The IMC Club to Raise the Importance and Proficiency of Using an iPad In-Flight
MyGoFlight’s sponsorship provides additional support to the mission of the club which is to promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety. - May 24, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Wisconsin Pediatricians Say Eliminating Mandatory Flu Vaccine Programs Would Put Children at Risk
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics urges opposition to proposed legislation that would limit employer mandatory flu vaccine programs. The bill, numbered LRB 0020/1 and currently being considered for co-sponsorship, provides for a “personal exemption” from any mandated flu vaccination required by an employer. Medical providers are expressing grave concerns over the proposed measure’s impact on the health of children. - May 23, 2013 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Hundreds of Leading Global Experts to Address Latest Advances in Voice, Data, Image & Multimedia Technologies at IEEE ICC 2013
Five-Day International Event to be held June 9 - 13 in Budapest, Hungary Expands Agenda to Include Nearly 1,500 Presentations Dedicated to Wireless and Wireline Communications - May 22, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
NAPO-Baltimore Announces 2013 Board of Directors; Driving Awareness and Growth of Professional Organizing in the Greater Baltimore Area
The Baltimore Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers® (NAPO-Baltimore) is pleased to announce the appointment of its Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 year. The newly elected board will help guide the organization’s strategic goals of promoting and advancing the... - May 22, 2013 - NAPO-Baltimore
Second Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success to Bring Fitness and Empowerment to Women in Tampa Bay
Dress for Success Tampa Bay, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, announces The 2nd Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success, which will take place at Westfield Citrus Park on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The 5k Power Walk for Dress for Success Tampa... - May 18, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host 2013 Summer Conference June 27-30
NCVMA Conference in Pinehurst Offers 20 Hours of Companion Animal Continuing Education - May 15, 2013 - NCVMA
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces May Bus Tour for Real Estate Investors
On May 18, 2013 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its live property bus tour for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. - May 15, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI Help Prevent Fraud at Ninth Annual Financial Institution Crime Day
Nearly 11,000 Consumer Fraud Related Complaints in New Mexico in 2012 - May 15, 2013 - SWACHA
Dr. Terry Neese, CEO Of IEEW, Receives 2013 Global Leader Award from National Women Business Owners Corporation
The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women CEO Recognized for Outstanding Leadership at Inaugural NWBOC Conference - May 15, 2013 - IEEW
Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
AllBetterCare Urgent Care Center Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - May 09, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Women in Film & Video New England Announces Regular Deadline for 11th Annual Screenwriting Competition Ending May 21st
Women in Film & Video New England announces that the Regular Deadline for the 11th Annual WIFVNE Screenwriting Competition is closing on May 21st. This years' judges include Barry Brodsky, Martha Pinson, LaToya Morgan, Susan Steinberg and Tina Cesa Ward. Sponsors include Final Draft, Inktip, Script Chix and Lesley University. - May 08, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announces Partnership with MedCenter Display for Online Healthcare Marketing
The AAUCM has partnered with MedCenterDisplay to bring web optimization and healthcare marketing services to its members. - May 08, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Three Sustaining Sponsors
New partnerships expand organization’s reach into San Diego’s diverse business community. - May 07, 2013 - Chairmen's RoundTable
New Marketing Book "Marketing Made Simple" Released for Home Staging Professionals
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, CEO StagedHomes.com®, Founder and Chairman of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, IAHSP®, and the Creator of Accredited Staging Professional®, ASP®, Courses and Designations; and Jennie Norris, Accredited Staging Professional Master® (ASPM®), Official Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Course Trainer, Past President of IAHSP®, and President of Denver IAHSP® Chapter have co-authored “Marketing Made Simple." - May 06, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Pinellas County Circuit Clerk, Ken Burke, Addresses the Mid-County Bar Association
Pinellas County Circuit Clerk, Ken Burke addressed the Mid-County Bar Association on Thurs., April 25, 2013 about Florida’s recent switch to electronic filing. Burke, along with his general counsel, Myriam Irizarry, thoroughly explained the electronic filing process to a well-accepted... - May 06, 2013 - Pinellas County Mid-Bar Association
StagedHomes.com Announces Home Staging Classes for Spring/Summer 2013
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 professionals in the art of Home Staging. Get educated through the finest Home Staging training in the world. - May 06, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
May is Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month
Businesses Promote Use of Electronic Banking Transactions - May 04, 2013 - SWACHA
Racial Bias is the Foundation for a Federal Criminal Case Against Six African-American Businessmen, Says Friends of Justice and a Just Cause
Friends of Justice and A Just Cause, advocates for the wrongly convicted, comment on six Colorado businessmen whose criminal case is currently under appeal. - May 03, 2013 - A Just Cause
IEEE SmartGridComm 2013 to Explore the Sustainable Growth of Today’s Electric Grids from October 21 – 24 in Vancouver, Canada
Fourth Annual Conference Extends “Call for Papers” Deadline to May 19, 2013. - May 03, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
New KOSBE Training Event: Buying (& Selling) an Existing Business
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced the free small business training event Buying (& Selling) An Existing Business coming up on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. - May 03, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
CCA Concerned Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program Will Harm the Construction Sector
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is very concerned that the changes to the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) and Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) programs announced yesterday will reduce the sector's ability and capacity to meet the increased demand for construction services across Canada. - May 02, 2013 - Canadian Construction Association
Verizon Wireless Named Main Sponsor for Geek Girl Cape Cod Tech Conference 2013
Verizon Foundation Brings Internationally Renowned Internet and Cell Phone Safety Advocate, Richard Guerry as Keynote Speaker. - May 02, 2013 - Geek Girl