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Mexico: Dentists Have Medical Tourism Training to Sink Teeth in
Representatives of the Medical Tourism Association® met this week with the Sani Dental Group in Los Algodones, Mexico, where they conducted a training workshop and site visits leading toward their certification in International Patient Services. - July 05, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Zonta Club of Douglas County Installs New Officers; Group Awards $7,750 in Scholarships, Grants
The Zonta Club of Douglas County recently installed new officers for the 2013-14 term, awarded a scholarship to a high school senior and presented grants to six nonprofit groups. Marcy O’Toole, Zonta Lt. Gov. for District 12, installed the following members as club officers: Rhonda... - July 04, 2013 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
IEEW Announces Mary Millben as Speaker at PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Graduation July 30
Entertainer and Activist to Speak at the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Ceremony - July 04, 2013 - IEEW
The Blogger Babes to Host Exclusive Makeup Masterclass Event with Giorgio Armani Cosmetics
The Event will Feature Armani Cosmetics & will be Held at Saks Fifth Avenue on July 19, 2013. - July 03, 2013 - The Blogger Babes
The Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Course is Coming to Cherry Hill, NJ – July 17-19, 2013
This class is being offered for both Realtors® and Home Stagers, and will earn both a professional accreditation and designation in Home Staging. An accreditation is the highest form of training in the Home Staging industry. - July 03, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Medical Tourism Association® Offers Marketing Workshop in Portugal
The Medical Tourism Association® will present a daylong workshop on “Medical Tourism Marketing and the World Health,” Wednesday, July 10, at the Hotel Vila Gale Ópera, in Lisbon, Portugal. Renee-Marie Stephano, president of the Medical Tourism Association®, will offer... - July 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association® Workshop to Elevate Industry Awareness in Armenia
The Medical Tourism Association® will conduct a daylong workshop outlining “Opportunities for Medical Tourism in Armenia,” Wednesday, July 3, at Yerevan State University, in Yerevan, Armenia, in collaboration with Solutions and Dental Tourism Armenia. - July 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
NC Retail Merchants Association Announces Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 2-4, 2013
NCRMA Reminds Consumers of the 11th Annual Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 2-4 Sales Tax Holiday Provides Multiple Economic Benefits for Consumers, Businesses and the State’s Economy - July 03, 2013 - NC Retail Merchants Association
IEEE CCNC 2014 to Highlight Latest Advancements in Consumer Communications from January 10 – 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada
“Call for Papers” Deadline Ends August 30 for Global Technology Forum Held in Conjunction with 2014 International CES. - July 02, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Medical Tourism Workshop Brings Industry Stakeholders to Tbilisi, Georgia
The Medical Tourism Association® (MTA), in collaboration with MedTourGeorgia, presented a daylong workshop on “Opportunities for Medical Tourism in Georgia,” June 25, 2013, at Tbilisi State Medical University. - June 30, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Course from Stagedhomes.com® the Industry Leader in Home Staging Training – is Coming to Syracuse, NY July 16-18, 2013
The class is being offered for both Realtors® and Home Stagers who would like to earn both a professional Accreditation and Designation for Home Staging. An Accreditation is the highest form of Training in the Home Staging industry. - June 28, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Georgia Bankers Association Announces New Online Commercial Property, Other Bank Asset Marketing Tool
Bank Assetpoint is a new service to help banks market their commercial real estate and other assets to potential buyers. - June 28, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Advanced Educational Opportunity for Home Staging Professionals
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, CEO of StagedHomes.com®, and founder of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) will personally teach the five-day Accredited Staging Professional Master® (ASPM®) Course September 30 - October 4, 2013 on Whidbey Island, WA (Seattle). - June 28, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Entrepreneurs' Organization Fort Worth Announces 2013-2014 Board
Continuing with their commitment to economic development and job creation, local entrepreneurs will lead the vision and development of EO Fort Worth. - June 27, 2013 - EO - Fort Worth
Medical Tourism Association® Expands MedicalTourism.com to Heighten Healthcare Awareness, Encourage Patient Engagement
MedicalTourism.com will be expanding their massive medical tourism educational portal by some 1,000 news pages in the next few months. - June 27, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
KOSBE/TSBDC Hosts International Exporting Trade Seminar Double Feature for Lenders and International Trade Professionals
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is hosting a Double Feature event on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce featuring export trade. The morning session is from 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. and is for lenders only, while the afternoon... - June 23, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
American Academy of Private Physicians Launches Nationwide Web Directory
The American Academy of Private Physicians announced today the launch of their new website PrivatePhysicians.com. The site serves as a national directory of private physicians and is the only one of its kind. Owned and managed by the AAPP, PrivatePhysicians.com is a valuable resource for both... - June 22, 2013 - AAPP
Learn from a Successful Agritourism Farm at NAFDMA'S Advanced Learning Retreat
The 8th annual NAFDMA Advanced Learning Retreat (ALR) takes place in August. The event at Tweite's Family Farm in Byron, Minnesota features casual sessions and a behind the scenes look at a successful agritourism farm. - June 21, 2013 - NAFDMA
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
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
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
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
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