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SIIA Statement on Pending U.S. Supreme Court Ruling - PPACA
The United States Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling before the end of the month regarding a legal challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). When the ruling is announced there is certain to be a flurry of statements coming from stakeholder groups, political... - June 11, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Save the Date – NAFDMA Will be Blazing Trails in the Pacific Northwest
North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) will hold its 28th annual Convention in Portland, Oregon on February 1-6, 2013 at the Portland DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lloyd Center. - June 10, 2012 - NAFDMA
California SSA Announces Update on AB 2540
Proposed Sales Tax No Longer a Threat to Self-Storage Operators - June 09, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
Futurist Identifies New Opportunities for Growth and Innovation in AEC Industry
Experts agree that the AEC industry has to adapt to keep pace with changing business models; emerging economy offers new technologies and methodologies for design and development. - June 09, 2012 - The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
New Business Award Based Upon Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
International Business Ethics Awards, the IBEA, identifies businesses that excel at business ethics, social responsibility and community involvement. Most business awards are based upon revenue growth or are vanity based, the IBEA process differs significantly. The IBEA is the first business ethics... - June 08, 2012 - International Business Ethics Awards
Free Small Group Hands-on Training Class: Get Found Online
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Group Hands-On Training Class: Get Found Online on Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Kingsport Chamber of... - June 07, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Advanced Learning Retreat Offers an Inside Look at a Successful Retail Farm
The 7th annual NAFDMA ALR will take place at Tanners Orchard in Speer, IL on August 17-21 - June 02, 2012 - NAFDMA
Kingsport Chamber Awards 2012 Santa Train Scholarship to Kashenna Wolford
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce is proud to award its 2012 Santa Train Scholarship to Kashenna Wolford, a 2012 graduate of Phelps High School, Phelps, KY. The four-year scholarship is worth $5,000. Wolford is an honor student at Phelps High and is ranked second in her senior class with a 3.8... - June 02, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Texas Ranks Second in Paper Checks for Federal Benefits as Deadline to Switch to Electronic Payments Approaches
Texas currently ranks second among the states that still receive federal benefits such as Social Security and unemployment by paper checks with more than 440,000 checks issued per year according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. By March 1, 2013, anyone receiving a payment by paper check will... - June 02, 2012 - SWACHA
Jason Turcotte Accepts Role as Managing Director for BNI Western Massachusetts
Jason Turcotte, BNI Director and Member of the Mill River BNI Chapter, Western Massachusetts, has recently accepted the role as Managing Director for the region. - June 02, 2012 - BNI Western Massachusetts
The Connecticut REIA Announces June 2012 Real Estate Investing Seminar with Foreclosure Expert Albert Lowry
On June 18, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Dr. Albert Lowry. Attendees will learn how to make money with bank owned property that is not yet on the market. - June 01, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Dr. Mindi Palmer Fried Joins BNI’s International Board of Advisors
Dr. Mindi Palmer Fried, member of the Mill River BNI Chapter, Western Massachusetts, has recently accepted a seat on BNI’s International Board of Advisors. - May 31, 2012 - BNI Western Massachusetts
BNI New Hampshire & The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce to Host an Evening of Business Networking & Sex
Author and Entrepreneur, Frank DeRaffele Jr. will visit New Hampshire as part of his worldwide book tour - May 31, 2012 - BNI, New Hampshire
Gary Shapiro, CEO of Consumer Electronics Show, to Keynote Western Washington Summit 2012
West Sound Technology Association (WSTA) presents "Western Washington Summit 2012: Innovation and Leadership" on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kitsap Conference Center at Harborside in Bremerton, Washington. This event will bring together leaders and... - May 27, 2012 - West Sound Technology Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces May 2012 Free Webinar with Sue Nelson
On May 31, 2012 at 8:00 pm EST, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a free webinar with Sue Nelson. Attendees will learn how to buy notes and real estate directly from banks. - May 27, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
IEEE Week Proclaimed from June 10 – 15, 2012 in Ottawa, Canada
Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ottawa has proclaimed June 10 – 15, 2012 as IEEE Week to coincide with the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2012), which will be held on the same dates at the newly-opened, $170 million Ottawa Convention Centre. Themed... - May 25, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Chicago Area Child Care Business Owners Can Attend 14th Annual Child Care Business Expo at Reduced Prices
Women’s Business Development Center Lowers Prices for Child Care Business Owners - May 25, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Senate Candidate, Don Krampe Climbs Mount Whitney
With less than two weeks until the California Primary Election, Donald Krampe, the 83 year old candidate for U.S. Senate is scheduled to climb Mount Whitney, the highest summit in the contiguous United States. He will begin the 22 mile hike to the 14,500 foot summit on Thursday, with plans to... - May 25, 2012 - Don Krampe for Senate Committee
MBEConnect and MAMSDC Create a Magazine to Highlight the Diverse Business Community
MAMSDC and MBEConnect have created an issue of MBEConnect Profiles magazine exclusively devoted to one of the regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and its certified minority-owned businesses and corporate members. - May 24, 2012 - MBEConnect
Extreme Makeover Main Street
The Upper Main Alliance Business Expo Makes Simple the Hackensack Rehabilitation Plan. - May 20, 2012 - Upper Main Alliance
Women’s Business Development Center June Programs Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - May 20, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
WPN Business Alliance Rally Announces “Meet the Media” Luncheon Panel and Spotlight Breakout Speakers
Saturday’s Women’s Power Networking Business Alliance Rally in Raleigh features five Triangle media experts during a catered luncheon, 24 breakout sessions with industry experts, 100+ exhibitors and art raffle to help benefit the Alzheimer’s Assoc. - May 19, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
KOSBE Client The Utility Company Acquires International Company, Nitro
KOSBE Client, The Utility Company of East Tennessee’s national headquarters, The Utility Company (TUC) announced recently the acquisition of Canada’s largest Managed Service Provider, Nitro. The deal enhances TUC’s line of computer hardware options available for client purchase as... - May 19, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
California Office of the Courts to Educate Small Claims Courts About Lien Sale Amendment
The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is pleased to announce that the Judicial Council of California’s Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has agreed to work with its education division regarding the authority provided to small claims courts by the recent amendments to Code of... - May 19, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names New Board Members
Three Community College Presidents Join NACCE Leadership Team - May 19, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
3rd Ministerial Summit on Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association™ Announced the Preliminary List of Attendees to the 3rd Ministerial Summit on Medical Tourism - May 19, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
FounderMatchup Merges with CoFoundersLab
FounderMatchup, Inc., a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce its merger with CoFoundersLab, Inc., a Maryland based company. - May 18, 2012 - FounderMatchup, Inc.
Illinois State Bar Association CLE Marathon Scheduled for May 30–June 1 in Chicago
Courses are offered in 2-hour increments and will broadcast live via Webcast. - May 18, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Unique New Business Contact Solution ventureIntro Offers a Connection for Start-Ups, Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Students Alike
In today’s cutthroat business world, a business without the right contacts is a business that will never outshine the rest. Avoid all the pitfalls and find a solid starting point for your new business venture and ventureIntro, an all-new business contact solution for everyone. Founded by CEO Gareth Nunn and set to officially launch next month, ventureIntro is the ultimate place where you can discover a foundational ground for your business. - May 17, 2012 - ventureIntro
IEEE ComSoc Commemorates 60th Year Dedicated to the Advance of Global Communications & Worldwide Professional Development
The IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) has observed its 60th year dedicated to the development of communications professionals worldwide and the advance of the entire range of broadband, wireless, multimedia, data, image and voice technologies. Founded in 1952, IEEE ComSoc, which has over... - May 17, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
The 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces the Preliminary List of Confirmed Speakers
The Annual Congress of the Medical Tourism AssociationTM will take place on the Beach in Fort Lauderdale/Miami - October 24-26th 2012. The 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the list of preliminary speakers at the conference to be held on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami on October 24-26th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
DeKalb County's Leading Lady heads Into the SDBA Debate with WSB-TV Host Jocelyn Dorsey
On May 17th, 2012 at 5:30pm Ms. Oretha Brown-Johnson will take position at the South DeKalb Business Association Political Debate where moderator, Ms. Jocelyn Dorsey of WSB-TV will open the political forum. In attendance will also be candidates such as Mr. Burrell Ellis, County CEO, House Representative & Business Attorney, Dar'Shun Kendrick and Commissioner, Kathie Gannon to name a few. - May 17, 2012 - Oretha For Clerk
CT REIA Announces May 2012 Real Estate Mastermind Group and Connecticut Apartment Owners Seminar
On May 21, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its quarterly Real Estate Mastermind Group and Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut meeting. Attendees will receive valuable landlord training. - May 16, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club Presents Vin Gopal and Frank Larocca, Candidates for Monmouth County Committee Chair
The Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club will host a meet and question session of the candidates, Vin Gopal and Frank LaRocca, for Monmouth County Democratic Committee chairman. - May 15, 2012 - Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club
The Connecticut REIA Announces May 2012 Real Estate Investing Seminar with Jeremy Black from A&E’s "Flip This House"
On May 14, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Jeremy Black from A&E’s “Flip This House” in Cromwell, CT. Attendees will learn how to flip houses in Connecticut. - May 14, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Awards $25,000 to Winners of "3 Minutes to Win It" Video Contest
Cash Awards Given to Community Colleges for Videos on Efforts to Engage Alumni in Entrepreneurship Education - May 13, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Homeowners Personalize Their Home Rather Than Move - NARI NYC LI Reveals New Trend During National Home Improvement Month
In honor of National Home Improvement Month this May, the NYC LI Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reveals that homeowners are personalizing their space during a remodel as the tough housing market forces more people to stay, rather than move. According to a... - May 13, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The Islington Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Its 83rd Birthday in 2012
On May 24th 1929, The Islington Chamber of Commerce and Trade was “born” as a means of encouraging local business activity and support local businesses in the area. Despite many changes in the social and economic landscape the chamber has stood the test of time. They invite local... - May 13, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Should You DIY or Hire a Pro?
Since May is National Home Improvement Month, the NYC / LI Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) offers homeowners advice before they tackle their spring projects: namely, whether to do-it-yourself (DIY) or hire a professional during the busy remodeling... - May 13, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
TEAParty911.com Founder Endorses Bob Bagley in Texas HD-3
TEAParty911.com's founder, Michael Kinzie, has come out in support of Bob Bagley in his bid for the Texas House of Representatives in District 3. - May 11, 2012 - TEAParty911.com
Mootu.com Offers a Directory for Mental Health Professionals Who Seek to Deliver Counselling Online in the UK
Many mental health professionals in the UK have been waiting on a “one-stop shop” to link their counseling services to clients via videoconferencing software. - May 11, 2012 - Online Therapy Institute
The Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Offers HARP 2.0 Refinancing
Members of the Mortgage Alliance Are Handling Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Loans for Homeowners Who Would Like to Refinance to Lower Interest Rates - May 11, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Burned Out, Beaten Down, Belittled and Bullied: Why Some Healthcare Workers Hate Their Jobs
Each year the public rates healthcare workers as the most honest and ethical group of professionals. It’s no wonder this group would work so hard to hide their dirty little secret—the shameful culture of incivility that has infected most healthcare workplaces. - May 11, 2012 - In the Know, Inc.
Direct Deposit Sees Vast Jump According to SWACHA Survey
Consumers continue to reduce the risk of lost or stolen checks by increasingly using Direct Deposit via ACH according to a recent survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country. The results of the 2011 Consumer Insights... - May 11, 2012 - SWACHA
Cancer is Leading Cause of Critical Illness Insurance Claims According to Trade Group
Cancer is the leading cause of critical illness insurance claims in 2011 notes a just released study by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - May 11, 2012 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Corporate Housing Expected to Grow in Canada
Canadian corporate housing is part of a $2.49 billion industry in North America. Canadian corporate housing industry was estimated to generate room revenues of $169 million annually. - May 10, 2012 - Corporate Housing Providers Assocation
Internationally Celebrated Charlotte Artist Donates $3000 Painting to Business Alliance Rally Raffle
Stefan Duncan’s original impressionistic painting “Lady Tree Dancer” will be awarded the raffle winner at the Women's Power Networking Business Alliance Rally in Raleigh. A portion of the events’ proceeds will benefit Alzheimers. - May 10, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
Virginia Women’s Center Makes Generous Donation and Commitment in Hanover County
Richmond-based women’s health practice rallies its physicians and staff to build a house on the 1.8 acres of land the practice has donated to Hanover Habitat for Humanity in response to housing needs. - May 10, 2012 - Virginia Women's Center
Gov. Beverly Perdue Proclaims Wednesday, May 23 as North Carolina Veterinarians Day
Governor Commends Observance by N.C. Citizens of Veterinarian Impact on Health And Safety - May 10, 2012 - NCVMA
Women Making Connections’ Girls’ Night Out: “The Clock Keeps Ticking… Take Control of Your Time” on May 9th, 5:30pm in Ann Arbor
WMC to host a Girls’ Night Out for South East Michigan businesswomen & professionals. - May 09, 2012 - Women Making Connections