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Derek Lee Announces His Candidacy for Carver County Sheriff
Derek Lee, a sergeant with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, has announced his candidacy for the Office of Sheriff in Carver County. Lee has over 23 years of law enforcement experience as a licensed deputy sheriff. He came to Carver County in 1990 after working as a deputy sheriff in Ramsey... - June 14, 2010 - Derek Lee for Carver County Sheriff
WBO Announces Upcoming Teleclass with Katrina Sawa – "The Simple 3 Step System to Attract More Clients and Make More Money Now"
The Women Business Owners organization is excited to announce a new free teleclass by Katrina Sawa taking place on June 15th at 12pm EST. - June 14, 2010 - Women Business Owners
NJ Branch of Association of Bridal Consultants Announces Team for Cancer Patient’s June 26 Wedding
The New Jersey Branch of the Association of Bridal Consultants is planning a June 26th wedding for Tina Tinervia, who has metastatic breast cancer. All of the professional service providers are donating their time and/or services to make the bride’s dream come true. - June 13, 2010 - New Jersey Branch of Association of Bridal Consultants
Charlotte IAHSP Recognizes First Half 2010 Business Affiliate Members
Charlotte International Association of Home Staging Professionals Regional Chapter (CIRC) recognizes its 12 current business affiliate members who participate in sharing leads and working on projects with the organizations 20 members. More information about Charlotte IAHSP (CIRC) can be found at http://northcarolinachapter.iahsp.com. - June 12, 2010 - Charlotte IAHSP
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Holds Business Opportunity Expo 2010 in Manhattan on June 15
Expo is Considered New York City’s Top Conference on Outsourcing to Minority Businesses, Keynote Speaker is Frans Johansson, Author of Bestseller The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts and Cultures - June 10, 2010 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Medical Tourism Association Expands Globally
World’s leading and authoritative nonprofit association for medical tourism affairs opens two more international representative offices in Europe and Latin America to spread out flourishing global strategies. - June 10, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
AIA Michigan Honors Grand Rapids Architect Moxley With Robert Hastings Award
The Hastings Award is given for “significant contributions to the profession.” The Recognitions Committee recognized Moxley for his leadership in planning and executing the annual Education Facilities Conference. - June 10, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
CED Releases Results of 2010 Online Survey
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the results of its 2010 online member survey, conducted by the organization in February and... - June 10, 2010 - CED
Close Supervision Key to Summer Water Safety for Children, Wisconsin: Pediatricians Emphasize Guidelines to Prevent Drowning and Injury
School is out and summer activities have begun - water safety is important, especially for children. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to actively protect children during this busy time and shares key information to reduce the risk of injury or death. The number one requirement for safety during water activities is careful, constant supervision. No child or adult, at any swimming level, is ever 'drown-proof.' - June 09, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces Meeting with Dave Lindahl On June 14, 2010
On Monday, June 14, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Dave Lindahl. Attendees will learn how to be competitive in the real estate market by investing in apartments. - June 09, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
IMC Clubs Opens 20th Chapter in Marquette Michigan
IMC Clubs, headquartered in Massachusetts, opened its twentieth chapter this week. - June 09, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Creative Artists Receive Career and Personal Development Help, Compliments of G-Technology
Sponsorship by The Rainmaker Network provides networking and development opportunities for all college students that visit G-Technology by Hitachi at the Adobe CS5 Road Show. - June 09, 2010 - The Rainmaker Network
Rick Scott to Appear in Winter Haven
The Republican Club of East Polk County is presenting an open forum with Republican candidate for Florida governor Rick Scott, June 14th in Winter Haven, Florida. - June 07, 2010 - Republican Club of East Polk County
American Bus Association Makes $15,000 In-Kind Contribution to Motorcoach Council Campaign Designed to Educate Travelers About the "Greenest" Transportation Choice
The American Bus Association (ABA) Board of Directors at its Spring Meeting May 3, 2010 in Branson, Mo., approved providing the Motorcoach Council, with in-kind contributions worth $15,000 to help further elevate awareness of the Council’s “Get Motorcoachified” campaign... - June 06, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Ann Arbor-Based Quinn Evans Architects Named AIA Michigan Firm of the Year
The AIA Michigan Firm of the Year Award recognizes an organization of architects that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years. - June 06, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
NISS Hires Lawrence H. Cox as Assistant Director for Official Statistics
Lawrence H. Cox, Ph.D. has been appointed Assistant Director for Official Statistics at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS). The announcement was made by Alan Karr, Director of NISS, who noted that "Larry Cox is a distinguished statistician who will help NISS in many ways,... - June 06, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
LexisNexis Joins CVTA
The Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA), is pleased to announce that LexisNexis® Insurance Solutions has joined its organization to represent insurance telematics, and Stephanie Stevens, director of Marketing and Product Development for Telematics at LexisNexis Insurance Solutions, has... - June 05, 2010 - Connected Vehicle Trade Association
Three Directors Elected to SAFE Board
In the recently completed annual elections for Directors of the Board of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, two incumbents and one new Director were elected. Incumbents Mark Adams and Larry Bothe are joined by new Director Cliff Chetwin. All are Master Instructors who will be serving... - June 05, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
The Arizona Small Business Association Announces the First Annual ATHENA Award Celebration of Southern Arizona August 26, 2010, in Tucson
The Southern Arizona Regional Office of the Arizona Small Business Association (asba) is pleased to announce the first annual ATHENA Award Celebration and Luncheon on August 26, 2010 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, located in Tucson, AZ. - June 04, 2010 - Arizona Small Business Association
Lawrence Technological University Architect LeRoy Wins Award from AIA Michigan
Award honors architects who practice in the education or corporate field who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and their community through academia, business or government. - June 04, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Republican Majority Campaign PAC Endorses Robert Lowry in FL CD 20
The Republican Majority Campaign PAC endorses Republican Conservative Robert Lowry in Florida's 20th US Congressional District against liberal Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz. - June 04, 2010 - Republican Majority Campaign PAC
Johnson Controls Inc. Renews with The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms as a Financial Contributor
Johnson Controls, Inc. lends financial support to The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - June 04, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
SIIA Meets with DOL Officials Regarding Self-Insurance Study
A SIIA delegation met yesterday in Washington, DC with Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor and other key DOL officials to discuss the development of a report on self-insured group health plans mandated by the recently-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The objective of the... - June 04, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Virginia Psychological Association Looking for Healthy Workplaces
Nominations now accepted for 2010 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards The MITRE Corporation in McLean did it in 2009; W.R Systems in Norfolk did it in 2008. Both won Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards. Now, the Virginia Psychological Association is accepting nominations for its 2010... - June 04, 2010 - Virginia Psychological Association
Issue 15 of Medical Tourism Magazine Released
The Medical Tourism Magazine Officially Releases Issue 15, "The Green Issue" with a focus on sustainabilty in healthcare. This important edition features articles written by industry leaders and experts including U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), HOK and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. - June 03, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
PoliticalSushi.com Announces Midterm Voter Registration Initiative
PoliticalSushi.com announces its drive to increase voter registration and participation to defeat voter apathy in advance midterm elections this November. PoliticalSushi.com recently updated its website to include a new voter registration module. Political Sushi hopes to improve on past successes... - June 02, 2010 - Political Sushi
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces the Apartment Owners Association of CT June 2010 Meeting
On June 8, 2010, the Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut will be hosting its quarterly meeting in Meriden, CT with Joanne Hebert, Gloria Godoy, and Sherwin Williams. - June 01, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
AAUCM Designates June 1st Urgent Care Appreciation Day
The AAUCM has designated June 1st as Urgent Care Appreciation Day to recognize those who provide easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients. - May 31, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
NPSA Warns Members About 2010 CVSA Roadcheck
The National Portable Storage Association is warning its members about the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual compliance initiative. - May 31, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Greater Women’s Business Council Kicks Off Premiere Luncheon Honoring Ten Corporations in Support of Women Owned Businesses
The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) held its first annual Top Ten Corporations Awards Luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club on May 25. Ten corporations were recognized for uniting supplier diversity and women business enterprises into their supply chain and business units. - May 30, 2010 - Greater Women's Business Council
AIA Michigan Selects Representative Barb Byrum as Its Legislator of the Year
Byrum played a leading role in the passage of law that amended the architect’s registration act that allows graduate architects to sit for their registration exams right after college. - May 30, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
CED Taps 2010-2011 Board of Directors
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the organization’s board of directors has ratified a slate of candidates for member... - May 30, 2010 - CED
ACCA SME Committee Experts Urge Coalition Government to Establish Recovery Plan for Small Businesses
Coalition government must “think small first” when establishing new proposals for economic recovery - May 30, 2010 - ACCA
A All Animal Control Opens Central Texas Location
Grand Opening of A All Animal Control of Central Texas A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Central Texas office on June 1, 2020. A All Animal Control of Central Texas will be providing the counties of Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Falls, Lampasas, Milam, McLennan... - May 29, 2010 - A All Animal Control
AAUCM and IMEP Partner Together to Provide CME for AAUCM Members
AAUCM has joined together with IMEP to provide AAUCM members online medical emergency preparedness through IMEP Medical Emergency Membership. - May 28, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
AIA Michigan Honors Architect Dennis M. King, FAIA, as Its Gold Medal Winner
The Gold Medal is the highest honor that can be given to an architect. It is reserved for an architect who is distinguished in his career, works to advance the professional standing of all architects, and lives up to the ethical standards of the AIA. - May 28, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
NAWBO San Diego's June Meeting Focuses on Leading Beyond Your Style
Jennifer Sedlock will present the program "Leading Beyond Your Own Style: Optimizing the Strengths of Others" at the June 16 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. To learn more and register, visit nawbo-sd.org. - May 28, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
REMA Launches Voluntary Renewable Energy Coalition (VREC)
New Coalition for Supporters of Renewable Energy Kicks Off with 50 Founding Members - May 28, 2010 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Grand Opening of Women’s Speed Networking Business Association, a New and Innovative Marketing System
Denice Duszynski is proud to announce the Grand Opening of her latest venture, Women’s Speed Networking Business Association. - May 27, 2010 - Women's Speed Networking Business Association
Protech Announces 2010 Wow Award Winners
Protech Associates, Inc. announced the winners of its fourth annual Wow! Awards for outstanding customer achievement at its annual customer conference in Washington, DC on May 20. - May 27, 2010 - Protech Associates, Inc.
A All Animal Control Awarded Military Friendly Franchise Status
In an economy that seems to show little recovery and abundant job loss, many military members and veterans find it hard to obtain gainful employment. A All Animal Control works hard to offer franchise opportunities to America's heroes and in return has been named a G.I. Jobs magazine Military... - May 27, 2010 - A All Animal Control
The Future of UK GAAP: ACCA Costs the Change
New report from global accountancy body shows what shift to international standards would look like on small business’ books. - May 27, 2010 - ACCA
UCLA Labor Center Report Makes a Case for Deep Green Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Why Basic Weatherization will Fall Short in Maximizing Carbon Reductions and Green Job Opportunities: http://constructionacademy.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/v.4-Deep-Green-Energy-Efficiency-Retrofits-FINAL-05-18-10-CCA.pdf - May 26, 2010 - California Construction Academy - UCLA Labor Center
National Institute of Statistical Sciences Awarded Grant for Postdoctoral Research in Support of Science Resource Statistics (SRS)
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) has been awarded a $750,209 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a postdoctoral research program in collaboration with NSF’s Division of Science Resource Statistics (SRS). - May 26, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
AIA Michigan Design Awards Announced
Awards program designed to bring to public attention the value and importance of architectural excellence while recognizing those whose notable achievements encourage all to make excellence in architecture the standard. - May 26, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
TPTA to Help Texans Save Up to 120% on Healthcare Costs
Texans seeking physical therapy services must have a referral from another healthcare provider, increasing the cost of healthcare by as much as 123%. Texas ranks 43rd in the country for primary care physician access. Healthcare reform may push even more physicians to "conceirge" plans, only increasing the lack of access to physicians, further delaying patient care and increasing healthcare costs. Texans need the right to choose physical therapy treatment directly from a physical therapist. - May 25, 2010 - Texas Physical Therapy Association
NAWBO SD June Seminar Focuses on WBENC Certification
The benefits of WBENC certification as well as the process to obtain it will be featured in NAWBO San Diego's June 11 seminar. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - May 23, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council Announces Mia McNeal as New President
Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council today announced Mia McNeal accepted the position of President. AMMSDC’s mission is to promote the development of business opportunities between Minority Business Enterprises (MBE’s), corporations, governmental agencies and other... - May 22, 2010 - Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council
NAWBO SD Announces BRAVO! Award Winners
NAWBO San Diego presented six BRAVO! Awards to women business owners at its annual gala on May 19. - May 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Freelance Camp Expands to San Francisco
Freelance Camp PRO San Francisco 2010 is a new twist on the established series of BarCamps for freelancers and independent contractors. FreelanceCamp Pro San Francisco: June 5 - a one day "unconference" for all professionals to network and develop profitable strategies to improve their business. First 75 attendees will receive free schwag from Speck Products, a company that produces iphone and laptop cases. - May 21, 2010 - Freelance Camp