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Lauren Jones Named TAG’s Director of Membership and Corporate Events
Technology Association of Georgia Enhances Membership Team with New Hire - September 14, 2011 - TAG think
SmartTalk ConnectedConversations™ Connects Women with Celebrities in a New Fashion; Celebrities, Businesses, Charities and Women – What More Could You Ask for!
SmartTalk ConnectedConversations™ Creates Unforgettable Connected Conversations in the 2012 Season in multiple cities. - September 13, 2011 - SmartTalk Media LLC
TAG Education Collaborative Announces CIO from Cbeyond to Join Board of Directors
TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed), the charitable organization established by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) that is dedicated to preparing the next-generation workforce through better education and real-life job experiences, announced today the addition of Carrie Wheeler, Chief Information Officer at Cbeyond, to the Board of Directors. - September 12, 2011 - TAG think
TAG FinTech Announces Date for FinTech Georgia 2011
TAG FinTech, a society of Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), announced that FinTech Georgia 2011 will be held November 16 from 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton, Buckhead. - September 12, 2011 - TAG think
Spine Health Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Natural Resources Collaborate to Help the Disadvantaged Who Suffer from Spinal Disorders
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF), is pleased to recognize Alpha Natural Resources as presenting sponsor for its Inaugural Event. The event took place on Sept. 10, 2011, at the Olde Farm in Bristol, Va. "This event marks the official beginning of the Spine Health Foundation, Inc. and we... - September 11, 2011 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
CT REIA Announces September 2011 Workshop for New Real Estate Investors in Connecticut
On September 14, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) is starting its 3 evening workshop for new real estate investors called “Find It, Fix It, Flip It, or Keep It.” - September 10, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
SIP Forum to Have Strong Presence at ITEXPO in Austin, TX
Association Sponsor of ITEXPO and co-located events including 4G Wireless Evolution, and the SIP Tutorial; Leadership to participate in multiple sessions, panels and tutorials, Chairman Richard Shockey to Moderate Keynote Luncheon Panel on “End of POTS” - September 09, 2011 - SIP Forum
National Board of Collection Attorneys Announces Founding Advisory Board
Founded to help collection attorneys and their collection staff meet the competition associated with Creditors' Rights and Collection Law along with the other challenges of a rapidly changing economy, a group of professionals with decades of experience in the collection industry have formed a new organization and installed an experienced Advisory Board. - September 09, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Names Jeff Campbell Interim Head; Mourns Sudden Passing of Dave Cox
The Chairmen’s RoundTable, a non-profit organization that provides pro-bono mentoring and strategic advice to San Diego businesses, appointed Jeff Campbell interim chairperson following the sudden passing of Dave Cox. Cox, 63, served as head of the organization from January of this year... - September 09, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
NAMWOLF Increases Bronze Level Sponsor Support
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds four Bronze Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), DuPont, Northwestern Mutual, and Lincoln Financial. - September 09, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
KOSBE Client, Jennings Group to Hold Open House and Ribbon Cutting
The Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting and open house for KOSBE Client, Jennings Group on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. located at 1567 N. Eastman Road, Suite 1, Kingsport. Jennings Group is a new and innovative tax and bookkeeping service that is unlike other accounting... - September 09, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy McFarlane’s Small Business Initiative Passes Unanimously
Raleigh City Council Approves Single-Point-Of-Contact Small Business Permitting Process Proposed by Mayoral Candidate. - September 09, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
IBEF Presents the India Show in Canada
With diverse Business opportunities in the Indian market, democratic environment and dynamic talent available, India is where the action is. The India Show provides Canadian business with invaluable opportunities to brainstorm as well as discuss new possibilities as well as form new bonds, partnerships and ties with influencers and opinion leaders from India’s leading businesses. - September 09, 2011 - Indian Brand Equity Foundation
“Virtual Intensive Course on Wireless Communications Engineering” to be Held 26 – 30 September 2011 by IEEE ComSoc Training
Group Rates Available for Online Session Dedicated to Wireless Network Operations, Technology Implementations & Overall System Design - September 08, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
IEEE SmartGridComm 2011 to Explore World’s Power Delivery Infrastructure from October 17 – 20, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium
2nd Annual Conference to Highlight Latest Technologies for Supporting the Two-Way Flow of Energy, Quickly Overcoming Power Outages & Optimizing Energy Consumption - September 08, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
KOSBE Calling for Entries in the Prestigious Small Business Annual Awards Celebration
On August 12, the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) began accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients, Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike. This year there are ten categories of competition. There... - September 08, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
TechAmerica Georgia Announces New Advisory Board Members
TechAmerica Georgia, the national partner of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), today announced twelve new members to the 2011 TechAmerica Georgia Council advisory board. The new board members include: · Bruce Kopkin, Mid-Atlantic Sales Director, IBM; · Dan Mondor,... - September 08, 2011 - TAG think
NAMWOLF Bronze Level Sponsor Support Increases
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms adds three Bronze Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: American Airlines, Citigroup Inc., and Altria. - September 08, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. Announces September 2011 Meeting of Apartment Owners and Mastermind Group
On September 12, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be sponsoring a new Apartment Owners Association (AOACT) and Real Estate Investing Mastermind Group meeting. - September 08, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
SWACHA to Celebrate National Payroll Week September 5-9 by Encouraging Employers and Employees to Use Direct Deposit
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, is celebrating National Payroll Week, September 5 - 9, 2011 by encouraging all of America’s employers to offer employees a Direct Deposit option and urging employees to choose to use... - September 08, 2011 - SWACHA
IMI Association Executives Promotes Ashley Delmar to Electronic Media Coordinator
Ashley Delmar takes on new role for N.C.-based association management company. - September 08, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
WACPP Mental Health Teleconference Earns National Recognition: Special Achievement Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Wisconsin Alliance of Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics (WACPP) was recently awarded a Special Achievement Award from the national American Academy of Pediatrics. WACPP hosted a series of free, accredited webinars for primary care providers on mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Participants included pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and social workers. - September 08, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
New Collection Attorney Board of Certification Launched
Founded to help collection attorneys and their collection staff meet the competition associated with Creditors' Rights and Collection Law along with the other challenges of a rapidly changing economy, a group of professionals with decades of experience in the collection industry have formed a new organization. - September 06, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Over 900 So-Cal Real Estate Professionals, Property Managers and Vendors Expected for Free 11th Annual Trade Show and Education Conference
Apartment Association of Greater Inland Empire (AAGIE) offers region’s largest rental housing industry tradeshow, attracting decision makers of over 60,000 residential units. - September 04, 2011 - Apartment Association Greater Inland Empire (AAGIE)
Web Courseworks Recognized at the 2011 International Serious Play Awards: "Play True Challenge" for the World-Anti-Doping Agency Awarded Silver Honor
On August 24, WADA’s Play True Challenge was recognized with a silver award in the category of “Games for Good/Non-Profit” at the Serious Games Conference. Play True Challenge is a computer-based simulation/game that was developed with Web Courseworks, that allows young athletes and young people in general to explore the types of decisions they may be faced with in regards to doping and the consequences of these decisions. - September 03, 2011 - Web Courseworks
The Medical Tourism Association Gets Social with the Medical Tourism Community
The Medical Tourism Association restructures their social media outlets to spread the word for the 4th Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - September 03, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
San Diego South County Chamber Presents Part 1 of Survive & Thrive Breakfast Series in Chula Vista
San Diego South Chamber of Commerce hosts the Chamber Breakfast: Part 1 of a life-changing “How to Survive & Thrive During Tough Economic Times” series with workshop facilitators, Jeff Morris and Gregory A. Spencer of SpendSmart.org. - September 03, 2011 - San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes New Board Members
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) announced the results of their recent board member elections. New officers will be elected prior to October 1 and will be introduced at the Annual TSSA Convention and Trade Show scheduled for October 16-18, 2011 in Austin. - September 03, 2011 - Texas Self Storage Association
CCA Announces Improvements to Gold Seal Construction Management Certification Program
Canadian Construction Association (CCA) today announced the planned improvement to its Gold Seal certification program for construction management professionals. In addition to changes to program requirements in terms of education, training and application fees, in the upcoming months CCA will launch an online application system, a learning management system facilitating preparing for the examination as well as improvements to how potential applicants can find information about the program. - September 03, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Brady Cannon Named Programs Director for TAG Savannah Office
Technology Association of Georgia Strengthens and Expands Presence in Costal Georgia - September 02, 2011 - TAG think
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Chessie Green as President
Organization Dedicated to Compassionate Animal Care and Quality Medicine Names 2011-2012 Executive Board - September 02, 2011 - NCVMA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces Free Webinar for Business Entrepreneurs
On September 8, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a free webinar for business entrepreneurs. Attendees will learn how to make additional income using eBay. - September 02, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Washington DC International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP®) Partners with The Campagna Center
The Washington, DC Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®), has partnered with The Campagna Center as this year’s recipient for World Wide Staging Services Week (WWSSW). World Wide Staging Services Week has been an honored tradition amongst... - September 02, 2011 - Washington DC IAHSP Regional Chapter
iPAD Angola to Show How Port of Luanda is a Perfect Example of Investment Partnership Opportunity in Angola
The Port of Luanda is a perfect example of the infrastructure partnerships and private sector investment opportunities Angola has to offer, says the Port’s Technical Director, Mr. Sansão Domingos Pitra. During the upcoming annual investment forum, iPAD Angola, taking place in Luanda from 13-16 September, delegates will have the opportunity to view the facilities during a site visit. - September 02, 2011 - iPAD Angola
New Social Network Ignites Avid Movement to Unite Segmented Beauty Industry
Physicians, dentists, and plastic surgeons are often neglected and not included in the beauty community. The new social network, Beauty Expert Exchange, is expanding the traditional concept of the beauty industry as an elite, industry wide affair. - September 01, 2011 - Beauty Expert Exchange
Top Atlanta Technology Executives to Discuss the Rules of Social Business
TAG and TAG Social Business Society Host Upcoming CIO Panel. The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry, and the TAG Social Business society are hosting a CIO panel discussion on... - September 01, 2011 - TAG think
Women's Business Development Center to Present 25th Anniversary Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference September 14 in Chicago
Want to know how to build a business into one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.? Several nationally-renowned women entrepreneurs will share their path to business success at the 25th Anniversary Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference presented by the Women’s Business Development... - September 01, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Washington Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Washington Urgent Care has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine. - September 01, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Florida State Representative William Snyder Receives Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Leadership Award Honoring His Role in Protecting the Citizens of Florida
Florida Lawmaker and former career law enforcement officer Representative William Snyder receives prestigious award confirming his commitment to work to protect Florida Citizens. - August 31, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Certified Contractors Coalition Files Form D with SEC
Disclosure release of SEC filings for Certified Contractors Coalition - August 31, 2011 - Certified Contractors Coalition, Inc.
Bringing 2D Characters Into the 3rd Dimension, LAPPG Hosts a Presentation About New Technology Used to Create Summer’s Hit Feature Film "The Smurfs"
Sony Pictures Imagework's Digital Effects Supervisor, Daniel Kramer, will be sharing a behind the scenes look at how "The Smurfs" were created for this summer's big feature film. This presentation will be hosted by the Los Angeles Post Production Group at the DV Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center on September 21st at 5pm. - August 31, 2011 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
Understanding Veterans Benefits: an SCSA Educational Webinar Series
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors is excited to announce the second part of their powerful webinar series Understanding Veterans Benefits – What the VA doesn’t tell you. This webinar is a Q & A format that combines a list of questions submitted by attendees from the first... - August 31, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Safe Driving: Tips and Tools for the Senior Driver
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released this very important article which provides senior drivers and their families with various tips and tools to help evaluate current driving abilities. - August 31, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Lake Norman HBA Will Host Local Economist to Discuss "Charlotte and the Lake Norman Housing Market"
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association will host Chuck Graham, local economist and principal of Newton Graham Consultants, a Charlotte, N.C.-based management consulting firm that specializes in the home building industry. Graham will be LNHBA’s featured speaker at Galway Hooker Restaurant & Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 on Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and includes hors d'oeuvres. - August 31, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Over 300 Small Businesses, Corporations and Government Agencies Meet to Jump Start Job Growth in Georgia
Georgia’s top corporations and government agencies will strike up business with WBEs at the Greater Women’s Business Council annual POP Marketplace Event. Confirmed companies attending include: Accenture, BMW, Delta Air Lines, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Georgia Power, GE Energy, Spherion, TBS, The Clorox Company and UPS. - August 30, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
GWBC Gives Supply Chain Managers a Valuable Training Edge at POP Market Place
On August 30 corporate supply chain managers can make the move to gain supply management's most prestigious designation as a Certified Professional in Supply Management® at GWBC’s POP Marketplace. The training is one of three learning labs that will be provided at the event. CPSM... - August 29, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Certified Contractors Coalition Reminders to Avoid Being Victimized in the Wake of Hurricane Irene
Tips for residents to avoid being scammed, price gouged, and otherwise criminally victimized after Hurricane Irene. - August 28, 2011 - Certified Contractors Coalition, Inc.
The IMC Club’s Board of Directors Adopted the Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct
After publishing it in the IMC Club Library, the Board of Directors of the IMC Club International, Inc. adopted a resolution to embrace and promote the Model Code of Conduct for flight instructors. “We believe it is a framework from which good aeronautical decision making can evolve over the... - August 27, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
14th Annual IT Executive of the Year Awards to be Presented at Innotech Austin by the Austin Professional Chapter of AITP
This award program recognizes the innovations and accomplishments of Austin's most outstanding CIO's. In addition to the accolades for the two IT Executive's of the Year, technology leaders receive recognition for their contributions through the Information Technology of the Year Award and IT Solution of the Year award. - August 26, 2011 - AITP
Sustainability Panel Offers Valuable Guidance to Women Business Owners at GWBC Power of Partnering Marketplace Event
If you are a women business owner who has innovative ideas on how to partner with corporations, come to GWBC’s Power of Partnering Marketplace on Aug. 30. There will be a panel discussion on sustainability and how corporations are making it a part of their procurement process. The event will... - August 26, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council