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CSPA Selects Plano, Texas Student as 2011 Murray Glauberman Scholarship Award Recipient
The Consumer Specialty Products Association selects student Rennie Song from Plano, Texas, as the 23rd recipient of the Murray Glauberman Memorial Scholarship Award. - May 13, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
Russian American Dental Association to Award Children for Anti-Smoking Artwork at Red Carpet Ceremony
The Russian American Dental Association is going to award prizes to children for the best anti-smoking artwork at annual red carpet ceremony. The association's "Kids 4 Kids" booklet is also going to be handed out to attendees. - May 12, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
Medical Tourism Association Partners with EuroSpaClub International for Wellness Program Expansion
The Medical Tourism Association™ and EuroSpaClub International have announced their partnership in execution of several new consumer and employer education projects and initiatives throughout Europe, Russia and CIS for wellness and preventative health. The countries covered under this partnership include Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Montenegro, Russia (Russian Federation), Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Croatia and Portugal. - May 12, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Canadian Construction Association Launches a New Resources for Youth to Explore a Career in Civil Construction
Canadian Construction Association’s Civil Infrastructure Council last week launched a new website, http://www.careersincivilconstruction.ca, aimed mainly at high school and college students but applicable to anyone looking for information on civil construction careers. Civil construction,... - May 12, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
NAWIC Announces 2011 Crystal Vision Award Winners
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to announce the winners of its 17th annual Crystal Vision Awards. The mission of the awards is to recognize individuals who promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry. Colleen White is the recipient of the Crystal Vision Award, which is given to a non-member of NAWIC, and Renee Conner, CIT, is the recipient of the Crystal Achievement Award, which is presented to a member. - May 12, 2011 - National Association of Women in Construction
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces May 2011 Meeting with Apartment Expert Dave Lindahl
On May 23 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Dave Lindahl. Attendees will learn the advantages of apartment property investing. - May 11, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
GWBC and Newell Rubbermaid Team Up with United Way for 2011 Shoebox Project
Women Business Enterprises joined forces with United Way at the Greater Women’s Business Council Tables of 8-Greater Giving held at Newell Rubbermaid’s global headquarters on April 27. The networking event allowed WBEs to share experiences, best practices and business skills to help... - May 08, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announces Partnership with Medical Media Solutions, Inc. for Patient Waiting Area Digital Content
The AAUCM has partnered with Medical Media Solutions to bring digital education content to patients. - May 08, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Palm Beach County Sees the Return of Investors to the Local Market
Palm Beach County sees the return of investors to the local market. According to industry experts and raw data, investors are returning to the Palm Beach Real Estate Market. While many potential home owners are acting in an emotional state, investors realize this is one of the very best times to... - May 08, 2011 - Palm Beach Real Estate Investors Association
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Spring Night School May 24 & 26
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Spring Night School on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26 from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher... - May 07, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Next Event of TAG Education Collaborative
www.TAGthink.com – With its overall goal to support the state’s technology industry, the Technology Association of Georgia – TAG – is investing in promising students via its TAG Education Collaborative. The collaborative's mission is to make tomorrow's leaders in technology today. - May 07, 2011 - TAG think
SWACHA Hits the Road in May for Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, is hitting the road in May to promote National Direct Deposit and Direct Payment month with its “Wheels on SWACHA” mobile billboard. The traveling billboard will encourage consumers to... - May 06, 2011 - SWACHA
Potomac Edison Makes Commitment to Diversity
Potomac Edison Company partners with The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). - May 05, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition Announces Finalist
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are today announcing the finalists for the GRA/TAG Business Launch 2011. - May 05, 2011 - TAG think
Satellite Internet Service for Rural Areas Questioned in New RuMBA Report
RuMBA USA, a leading independent non-profit working for wider access to broadband, publishes first in a series of whitepapers on technologies used to meet broadband needs of rural Americans. - May 05, 2011 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Rogers Hosts Property Tax Appeal Seminars in Thornton Township for Over 600 Residents
Commissioner Rogers hosted two property tax appeal seminars in Thornton Township. Both seminars allowed hundreds of taxpayers to receive information on how to appeal their property taxes. - May 05, 2011 - Cook County Board of Review
ICLEI USA Names Hilari B. Varnadore as New Director of STAR Community Index – Groundbreaking Initiative to Improve and Empower Sustainability Among Local Governments
Former Sustainability Director for Frederick County, Maryland to Play a Leading Role in Guiding the Future Success and Long-Term Viability of New National Framework for Sustainability. - May 04, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC Endorses Peggy Hausman for Township Position 6
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC endorses Peggy Hausman for re-election to Position 6 on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors. - May 03, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
Tennessee Stakeholders Tackle Offshoring of STEM Workforce: White House Meets Tennessee’s Industry & Education Leaders
Science and technology is at core of national security and economic vitality. The White House called for an all-hands-on-deck approach by creative public-private partnerships - such as the local initiative started in Tennessee. The representative for major U.S. corporations' CEOs cited a “misalignment” between the knowledge and skills required for workforce demands, while local business leaders cited STEM as a shared community value needed to spur the economy by developing local STEM talent. - April 30, 2011 - STEMdiversity, LLC
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Ramps Up Technical Support Capacity Through Partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA
ICLEI USA will join forces with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for a Unique Regional Partnership to Provide Innovative Sustainability Planning Support to Local Governments in the Chicago Region. - April 30, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Medical Tourism Association Announces Preliminary Speaker Lineup
The Medical Tourism Association is pleased to announce the preliminary lineup of speakers and sponsors of the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress to be held October 25-28, 2011 Chicago. - April 30, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) as a Bronze Sponsor at the Conference to be Held on October 25-28, 2011
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference to be held on October 25-28, 2011 - April 28, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
CAPAPA Appoints National Certification and Accreditation Board Members
CAPAPA (Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators), Canada’s leading association of privacy and access professionals, has established the CAPAPA National Certification and Accreditation Advisory Board, a first of its kind in Canada. The Board's distinguished members are from the information access and privacy community across Canada. - April 28, 2011 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
Business Leaders Receive Economic Update from National Expert at Vistage Michigan Economic Summit
Economist Brian Beaulieu tells Vistage Michigan members that the recession is over and they should expect at least three years of growth ahead. - April 28, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Wells Fargo Teams with Motorcoach Council to Launch Motorcoach Operator Incentive Program
Wells Fargo will award $50 gift cards as an added incentive for the next 30 motorcoach operators to enroll in the Council's “Coach Vendor Parts Program” with ABC, MCI, Prevost and Setra, a funding mechanism for the Council's nationwide education and outreach campaign intended to improve public perception of motorcoach travel. - April 28, 2011 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
The NCSD in Cooperation with the China CDM Fund and China Central Television Launch the Production of a Documentary on Global Climate Change
"Warm and Cold We Share Together... A Civilization Journey of Climate" - April 27, 2011 - National Center for Sustainable Development (NCSD)
Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay May Meeting: Roundtable Discussion/LMA National Conference Review
LMA Tampa Bay will be holding a roundtable discussion to review best practices and takeaways from the LMA Annual Conference recently held in Orlando. Gently used professional attire, shoes and accessories will also be collected to support Dress for Success Tampa Bay. Dress for Success Tampa Bay is... - April 25, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
ICLEI USA and Office Depot Celebrated Major Expansion of Green Business Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange April 21
Triangle J Council of Governments, NC Join Innovative Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings for Participants. - April 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Real World Leadership Institute Partners with Holistic Self Care Center in Nashua to Help Companies Develop Healthy Leaders and Staff
Building effective leadership skills impacts bottom line results that companies achieve - April 25, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announced October 26-28th in Chicago
Chicago welcomes The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference on October 26-28th, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. - April 24, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
Home Care Accreditation Program Hits Milestone
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Program Gains 50th Private Pay Home Care Agency - April 21, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
MTA Launches 2011 Medical Tourism Initiatives
The Medical Tourism Association has announced its new Medical Tourism 2011 Strategic Initiatives and Campaign. The theme for 2011 will be “Patients in Emerging Markets, Market Research and Intelligence.” - April 21, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
IMC Club Releases Android Application for CFIs
An Aviation safety organization, IMC Club International, Inc. has announced the release of a new Android application exclusively design for Flight Instructors and CFI Students. - April 21, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
ODTUG Conducts Spanish Speaking Webinars: Starting with Oracle ADF 11g Release
ODTUG is creating a series of Spanish speaking webinars to interact with more Oracle users. The first webinar focused on the new Oracle ADF 11g release. - April 21, 2011 - ODTUG
California Cities and Counties Get Free, Breakthrough Tool to Measure Their Community’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Powerful web-based tool developed by ICLEI USA for the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative meets long-identified needs, empowers hundreds of California cities and counties to pursue aggressive goals to save energy, money, and address climate change. - April 21, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Community Associations Institute – Illinois Chapter to Host Homeowners Seminar
The Illinois Chapter of the Community Associations Institute is hosting a seminar for condominium, townhome, and home owner association residents and Boards of Directors on April 28, 2011 in Lisle at the Hickory Ridge Marriott (1195 Summerhill Drive) from 6-9 pm. - April 20, 2011 - Community Association Institute of Illinois
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2011 National Pet Week
“Save a Life – Adopt a Pet” Will be Theme for Awareness Event May 1-7. - April 20, 2011 - NCVMA
CSPA Responds to Senator Lautenberg’s Introduction of “Safe Chemicals Act of 2011”
Senator Frank Lautenberg's (D-NJ) recently released his TSCA bill, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) issued a statement in response. For more information visit www.cspa.org. - April 20, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
Cincinnati’s Largest Companies Recruit Hispanic Talent
National Society of Hispanic MBA’s hosts eighth annual networking event. - April 20, 2011 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
The Russian American Dental Association’s Oral Cancer Awareness Program
RADA to Raise Knowledge About Oral Cancer Through Free Screenings and a Fundraiser - April 19, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Offers Free Subscription to CRT Newsletter
Local businesses can sign up to receive the electronic newsletter, filled with business insights and advice, at no charge. - April 18, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Diversity Superstars to be Honored at TAG Diversity Awards Dinner on April 26th
TAG Diversity, a society of Technology Association of Georgia, announces the first annual TAG Diversity Leadership Award to be presented at a dinner event on Tuesday, April 26th at Villa Christina. The award will be presented to the individual who excels at leveraging differences within their... - April 16, 2011 - TAG think
13th Annual Child Care Business Expo Presented by the Women's Business Development Center to be Held May 21
The 13th Annual Child Care Business Expo, themed “Growing Businesses, Cultivating Leadership,” will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave., in Chicago. Presented in Spanish and English by the Women’s... - April 16, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Autohaus Import Service Named "Diamond Sponsor" of Women Helping Women Business Expo 2011 in Raleigh
AutoHaus Import Service, one of a handful of female friendly auto repair and service shops in Raleigh, takes major sponsorship role in the Women’s Power Networking annual Women Helping Women Business Expo. The event is June 9th at the Cardinal Club. - April 14, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
The Medical Tourism Association & The University of Richmond Seek Medical Tourism Professors
The Medical Tourism Association and the University of Richmond have launched a "Medical Tourism Certification" program this year. The University of Richmond's School of Continuing Studies will work in partnership with the Medical Tourism Association in creating a curriculum and selecting... - April 13, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Non-Profit Organization Gives Teen Girls a Lesson in Leadership
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs will host its Young Entrepreneurs Series Leadership Camp, a leadership development program for teen girls age 14 to 18. The camp will take place July 10 - 13, 2011 at Howell Conference & Nature Center located in Howell, Michigan. Leadership Camp is... - April 13, 2011 - Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs
Microsoft, Accenture, and Johnson Controls: Taking Action for Diversity
NAMWOLF announces Microsoft, Accenture, and Johnson Controls 2011 Commemorative Sponsorship to support minority and women-owned law firms. - April 13, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
IEEE GLOBECOM 2011 Expands Conference Agenda with Industry Forum & Expo
New Forum to Highlight the Advance of Real-World Telecommunications Practices, Engineering Methods & IT Business Systems. - April 12, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
ICLEI USA Issues the Following Statement in Response to the President’s Call for Increased Energy Independence and New Investments in 21st Century Clean Energy Technology
President Obama renewed his call for America to become more energy independent by increasing the use of clean and renewable energy technologies that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, maximize energy efficiency, and protect the environment. During a speech to students at Georgetown... - April 12, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Technology Association of Georgia Launches Contractor Marketplace™
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has partnered with Georgia-based TALENThire to launch a breakthrough, cloud-based contractor marketplace solution. - April 09, 2011 - TAG think