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Carolyn A. Cohee Selected as One of Only 50 Round Table Members by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carolyn A. Cohee, of Milford, Delaware, has been recognized as a Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Mario C. Calanna the Mentor of the Year 2014
Mario C. Calanna, of Woree, Queensland, Australian, has been named the Mentor of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for providing advice, information and support in Total Health Solutions. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gilbert Gordon Has Been Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education and Research. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Shelley L. Johnson Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Shelley L. Johnson, of Lacey, Washington, has recently been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Business Solutions. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
National Timeshare Owners Association Widens Reach Into Canada
Association Joins CRDA and Partners with Finance Company Team to Help Canadian Residents with Timeshare Financing Needs. - February 20, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Friends of Madison County Animals
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Organization Advocating for Responsible Pet Ownership. - February 19, 2014 - NCVMA
Manufacturers to Tackle Business Strategies at April Summit
Helping manufacturers build successful business strategies is the goal of the Ceramic Leadership Summit in Baltimore, Md., April 7–9, organized by The American Ceramic Society. - February 18, 2014 - The American Ceramic Society
KHM Travel Group Launches LoveShack Vacations
KHM Travel Group, one of the nation's fastest growing host agencies, expands to launch LoveShack Vacations for travel agents looking to sell honeymoons, destination weddings, and couples getaways. - February 15, 2014 - KHM Travel Group
CMU President Dr. George Eugene Ross to Speak Saginaw Future Annual Awards Luncheon
Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) will be celebrating its 22nd Annual Awards Luncheon that will feature Dr. George Eugene Ross, president of Central Michigan University. He will highlight CMU’s growing presence and leadership in Saginaw County, the Great Lakes Bay Region and across the state. Dr. - February 13, 2014 - Saginaw Future
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Its February 2014 Monthly Meeting in Meriden, CT
On February 17 in Meriden, CT the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its monthly meeting. This is a free event open to everybody. - February 12, 2014 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Longtime SWACHA CEO Dennis Simmons to Retire at Year End
Dennis Simmons, CEO of SWACHA announced today he will retire from his position as of December 31, 2014, after 18 years with the association. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest electronics payments associations in the country. Under his leadership, SWACHA has broadened its membership base to include approximately 1,000 financial institutions throughout Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. As part of the leadership transition, Laura Steele has taken on the title of President and COO. - February 07, 2014 - SWACHA
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Recognizes Richard Deane Terrell as a Professional of the Year
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his exceptional accomplishments in the field of Econometrics. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Raymond Alvin Boland Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Raymond Alvin Boland, of Killeen, Texas has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Aerospace Engineering. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore's Who's Who Honors Angela Small Booth
Angela Small Booth, of Los Angeles, California has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Trademark Law. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Tiger World
State Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Animal Conservation And Educational Center - February 05, 2014 - NCVMA
Wellmont Community Conversation Series Update: Affordable Care Act Update
The Joint Speakers Bureau, comprised of the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate, will host Wellmont Community Conversation Series: Affordable Care Act... - February 05, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
SWACHA Sponsors Its First "Art of Saving' Contest in Louisiana with the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Shreveport
SWACHA to Award a Total of $700 as Part of Its America Saves Week Education Efforts. - February 05, 2014 - SWACHA
Laura Grover to Advise on Increasing Intranet Collaboration, Engagement at IABC Triangle Event Feb. 11
Local Chapter of Leading Organization for Professional Communicators Will Host Senior Digital Strategy Director at Upcoming Event Open to the Public - February 01, 2014 - IABC Triangle
Organization of Legal Professionals Expands to South Carolina by Welcoming New Chapter in Columbia
Organization of Legal Professionals welcomes new South Carolina chapter. OLP provides eDiscovery certifications and legal technology to attorneys, litigation support professionals and paralegals. The association has members in 10 countries. - January 31, 2014 - Organization of Legal Professionals
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Appoints Therese Fellner as Vice President of Membership
Therese Fellner has joined the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship as Vice President of Membership. She comes to NACCE from Wisconsin's Gateway Technical College. - January 31, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
New Jersey Slightly Higher Than National Average in Women on Corporate Boards
Executive Women of New Jersey’s inaugural report on the number of women on the boards of New Jersey’s leading publicly-held corporations found that New Jersey companies have elected women into board positions at a slightly higher rate than the US national average. However, women are... - January 29, 2014 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)
Small Business Assoication (SBA) Loan Workshop
The SBA will host a loan workshop on Thursday, February 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The workshop is open to individuals interested in starting a small business, as well as individuals who are already in business. - January 26, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
QuickBooks Training with Kathy Richard
KOSBE to host a QuickBooks Training with Kathy Richards, Wednesday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your Kingsort Chamber of Commerce. - January 26, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
EWNJ, PwC US to Release Report on Gender Diversity on NJ Boards
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Hilton East Brunswick, Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) and PwC US will release their inaugural report on gender diversity on New Jersey corporate boards. The report will be released at a breakfast that will feature Denise Morrison, President and CEO of... - January 25, 2014 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Phoenix Landing Bird Rescue
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Parrot Rescue Organization - January 25, 2014 - NCVMA
New Directors in UK and Australia Join Independent Authors Association
Two new directors based in the UK and Australia join the Association of Independent Authors expanding the company’s directorship across five continents. - January 24, 2014 - Association of Independent Authors
"Being Anti-Social" Makes Best of Indie List
"Being Anti-Social" by multi award winning author, Leigh K Cunningham is one of IndieReader’s Best Indie Books for 2013. - January 23, 2014 - Association of Independent Authors
Georgia Bank Customers Should Beware of Email Scam Attempts
The Georgia Bankers Association and its members remind bank consumers to be on the alert for email scams trying to steal account numbers and other personal information. Banks do not ask for such information through emails and links embedded in emails. Recent non-bank data thefts raise the... - January 23, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces January 2014 Real Estate Investing Summit in North Haven, CT
On January 25-26, 2014 in North Haven, CT the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting a real estate investing summit with Andy Heller and Alan Cowgill. - January 22, 2014 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
N.A.M.E.-National Alliance of Male Executives Recognized by Male Professionals and Executives as a Unique Online Community
N.A.M.E. is a 21st century unique online community for male executives and professionals in all industries. N.A.M.E. offers a blend of business-oriented services and entertainment services in an all inclusive venue. Their online forum and personalized staff makes their clients’ lives easier... - January 17, 2014 - N.A.M.E.
While Industry Numbers Show Overall Use of Banks Declining, Younger Adults May be Bucking That Trend According to a SWACHA Survey
Younger adults are leading the way back into banks; Use of ATMs, drive-throughs, and online banking at higher rates than older adults - January 17, 2014 - SWACHA
Become a Certified Baseball Umpire
2014 Massachusetts Baseball Umpire Association (MBUA) Patching Clinic - January 16, 2014 - Greater Lowell Baseball Umpires Association
Magnum, PERC Develop Solar/Propane Jobsite Lighting
A solar-powered and propane-fueled light tower from Magnum Power Products and developed in cooperation with the Propane Education & Research Council now offers a greener, more efficient way to illuminate construction jobsites. Incentives and tax credits are available to assist contractors and rental firms with their purchases. - January 15, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Quickly Determine Heating Costs and Emissions by Fuel Type with New Energy Calculator App
New free, convenient app for Apple and Android devices gives professionals up-to-date information about heating costs and emissions for space- and water-heating systems powered by propane, heating oil, or electricity. - January 12, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Latest Statistics Show Home Staging is Helping Homes Sell Even Faster
The most recent statistics released by StagedHomes.com(R) show that 95 percent of homes Staged by an Accredited Staging Professional(R) (ASP(R)) sell on average in 11 days or less, while the average days on market for non-staged homes is 90 days. Time on market has been reduced from a previous study that showed ASP(R) Staged homes selling within 23 days. The newest StagedHomes.com(R) statistics also show that ASP(R) Staged homes sell for 17 percent more money than homes that are not staged. - January 11, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
StagedHomes.com(R) Announces Sweepstakes to Win a Home Staging Course
StagedHomes.com(R), the leading provider of Home Staging education is conducting a sweepstakes to win a three-day Home Staging business course valued at $1795.00. The winner of the course will earn the coveted Accredited Staging Professional(R) designation. - January 11, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Ken Joyce Becomes a NACD Board Leadership Fellow
NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Highest Levels of Corporate Governance and Leadership in the Boardroom. - January 09, 2014 - Ken Joyce, Corporate Director
The Chairmen's RoundTable Elects Richard Earnest as New Chairman
San Diego non-profit organization announces 2014 board of director appointments. - January 08, 2014 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Its January 2014 Monthly Meeting with Andy Heller
On January 13, 2014 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its monthly meeting with real estate investment expert Andy Heller. - January 08, 2014 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Chief Marketing Officer, Author and Speaker Christina Motley Chosen to Launch Women's Power Networking 2014 Power Lunch Series
Chief Marketing Officer-on-demand Christina Motley helps Triangle business owners power up their marketing skills at WPN Power Lunch January, 10, 2014 in Raleigh. - January 07, 2014 - Women's Power Networking
Nominations Open for 2014 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards
Nominations are open for the 2014 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards, the premier technology executive recognition program in the state. Anyone can nominate a deserving technology executive, including but not limited to: peers, staff, technology vendors, and the greater IT community. - January 06, 2014 - Georgia CIO Leadership Association
StagedHomes.com Announces Home Staging Classes for Winter/Spring 2014
Become an Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) through StagedHomes.com®. StagedHomes.com® is the original provider of Home Staging training since 1999. The ASP® course was designed by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, after decades of instructing real estate professionals in the art of Home Staging. Get educated through the finest Home Staging training in the world. - December 28, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Home Staging Industry Leader StagedHomes.com® Hires New Marketing Director
StagedHomes.com®, the first and foremost Home Staging training organization, recently hired Brandi Cernohlavek as Director of Marketing. Brandi has over 20 years of marketing experience on both the corporate level and with small businesses. She has a background in interior design and resides in Montana. - December 23, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Home Staging Inventor Offers Tips for Holiday Décor
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, recently shared how to tastefully Stage for the holidays – from Valentine’s Day to Christmas - on Houston Real Estate Radio. “Less is more and don’t overdue,” said Barb, “Especially if you are trying to sell your home.” - December 21, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Home Staging Creator Receives Prestigious Award
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, recently was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Seattle-King County REALTORS® (SKCR) in Bellevue, WA. According to SKCR, “Barb Schwarz is recognized nationally and internationally as the leader of the Home Staging industry and has transformed the real estate industry.” - December 20, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
North Carolina Business Leaders, United for Education, Name CEO of Nonpartisan Advocacy Group BEST NC
Brenda Berg to lead Business for Educational Success and Transformation in North Carolina. - December 20, 2013 - Business for Educational Success and Transformation
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Honors Fortune 500 Companies Ernst & Young LLP, Johnson & Johnson and Con Edison with 2013 Partnership Awards
Top Corporations and Minority Businesses Saluted at 40th Anniversary Partnership Awards Gala in New York City - December 18, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
NCVMA Presents $1,900 Animal Welfare Grant to the SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local SPCA Chapter. - December 15, 2013 - NCVMA
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Charlotte Animal Care & Control Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports The Animal Care & Control Division of The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. - December 11, 2013 - NCVMA
Col. George Satterthwaite II Has Been Recognized as Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Publication
George Satterthwaite II has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of National Defense. About George Satterthwaite II Col. George Satterthwaite II has served the U.S. Army in major... - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who