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IAHSP® Foundation and StagedHomes.com® Reveal New Scholarship Program for Accredited Staging Professional® Designation
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) Foundation and StagedHomes.com® will award a scholarship to cover tuition and training manual for one deserving person this year to earn the respected Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) designation. - September 22, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Georgia Bankers Association Encourages Consumers to Get Smart About Credit
In an effort to encourage better credit literacy throughout Georgia, the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) is encouraging all Georgia banks to participate in the American Bankers Association’s Get Smart About Credit program. The program, now in its 11th year, is a national campaign of... - September 20, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Enhances Dialogue on E-learning at Community Colleges with HP
New collaboration between NACCE and HP explores how community colleges are using technology and online learning to foster entrepreneurship and grow local economies. - September 17, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The Blogger Babes to Participate in Its Second Exclusive Makeup Masterclass Event with Giorgio Armani Cosmetics
The Event will Showcase the Hottest, New Armani Cosmetics for Fall & will be Held at Saks Fifth Avenue - September 28, 2013. - September 13, 2013 - The Blogger Babes
Entrepreneurs Invited to Pitch Business Ideas and Challenges at Financing the Working Landscape Conference Nov. 7 in Middlebury
Third annual event connects members of the working landscape community for a day of networking, discussion, and education focused on the unique challenges faced by early stage and established businesses. - September 12, 2013 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Apple Harvest Festival 5K, 1K and Kids Fun Run
The Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce will hold the 39th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 5K road races on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Riverfront Park, Welles Street, Glastonbury. - September 12, 2013 - Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce
Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce Invites You to Visit China
The nine day trip includes round-trip international airfare from New York (JFK), hotel stays in 4-and 5-star accommodations, three meals each day, deluxe tour buses, fluent English-speaking tour guides and paid entrance fees for attractions. - September 12, 2013 - Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce
Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce Presents The Men of Glastonbury
The Men of Glastonbury 15 month calendar, October 2013 – December 2014, features shirtless business owners, leaders and elected officials who were invited to promote their business in the premier Men of Glastonbury Calendar. - September 12, 2013 - Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce
Home Staging Pioneer Company Aims for National Exposure
StagedHomes.com®, the original Home Staging company founded by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, is in the running for a national TV commercial. The commercial would be featured during Super Bowl XLVIII in February, and is sponsored by Intuit Small Business Big Game Contest. - September 11, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Columbus Chapter of the American Marketing Association Names Executive Board for 2013-2014
New Board Brings a Broad Background in Marketing Disciplines to Lead Growing Chapter - September 11, 2013 - American Marketing Association, Columbus Chapter
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Healthcare Symposium on September 12
Third Annual Healthcare Symposium at PSEG in Newark, New Jersey Explores Opportunities for Minority Suppliers in the $2.7 Trillion Healthcare Industry Includes Experts from Owens & Minor, Johnson & Johnson, Barnabas Hospital and Premier Healthcare Alliance. - September 10, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women Events Sept 2013
Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women is an organization of business and professional women that helps women to advance their careers and build their business. Monthly meetings are a wonderful opportunity to network with other like-minded women and are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. - September 08, 2013 - Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women
Business and Professional Women of Florida Elect State Officers
Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women of Florida elect state officers for 2013-2014. - Christy Crump, Director of Operations with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), Regulatory Compliance Services (RCS), will serve as President; - Cynthia Ramirez, Senior Vice President and... - September 08, 2013 - Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women
NC Electrical Inspectors Host Regional National Electrical Code Education and Trade Show Oct 6-9
The NC Chapter International Association of Electrical Inspectors hosts the IAEI Southern Section annual convention and trade show in Wilmington, Oct, 6-9. NEC Continuing education credits are available. - September 07, 2013 - NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI
NCVMA To Host 18th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference Nov.1 - 3
North Carolina Veterinary Conference Offers Continuing Education for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Other Paraprofessionals - September 05, 2013 - NCVMA
Apex Chamber Board of Directors Endorses Wake County School Bond
The Apex Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted on Wednesday to endorse the upcoming 2013 Wake County School Bond. The proposed building initiative is a $939.9 million plan funded partially through the $810 million October 8 bond referendum and partially from existing funds from a recent bond... - September 01, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Great Lakes Bay Region Represented at White House Forum for Economic Development
Midland Tomorrow Chief Executive Officer Scott Walker and Saginaw Future Inc. President JoAnn Crary joined approximately 50 economic development professionals from across the country at a White House forum on economic development today. This is the second year the International Economic Development... - August 30, 2013 - Saginaw Future
KOSBE Extends Deadline for Entries for This Year’s Prestigious Small Business Annual Awards Celebration Due to High Demand
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for the 2013 Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients and Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike. - August 28, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Friends of The NCVMA Foundation Presents Grant to Support Vets to Vets United, Inc.
Philanthropic Arm of The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Durham Nonprofit. - August 25, 2013 - NCVMA
The Nation’s Oldest and Largest Association of African American Physicians Installs Its 114th President, Dr. Michael A. LeNoir
The National Medical Association forges ahead with an aggressive 2013–2014 agenda under the leadership of one of the nation’s Top Doctors. - August 24, 2013 - National Medical Association
Dykes Trucking Receives Tennessee 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award
Kim Dykes, President and Owner of Dykes Trucking, was just presented with the prominent 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award, at her place of business last week. Dykes was greeted and personally recognized by Walter Perry, District Director of the SBA Tennessee District Office in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 21, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
American Management Association Releases 5th Book by Leadership and HR Guru John Mattone
AMACOM, the publishing division of the American Management Association (AMA) is set to release John Mattone’s 5th leadership and human resources book, "Powerful Performance Management", in the past 12 months. John Mattone was recently nominated for the prestigious 2013 Thinkers50... - August 15, 2013 - JohnMattonePartners, Inc.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Two National Student Competitions
In two new competitions, community college students nationwide can compete for cash awards for video essay and "fast" pitches at NACCE's annual conference in Charlotte, NC, October 13-16, 2013. - August 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Appoints Ronald E. Thomas as Vice President of Membership
New VP of Membership at NACCE is retired president of Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota. - August 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents “How Real Estate Investors Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits” and Introduces New Real Estate Technology Called “Zyplistings”
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) welcomes Ray Kasbarian to introduce a new real estate technology called “Zyplistings” as well as Larry Oxenham to present “How Real Estate Investors Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes.” On August... - August 09, 2013 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Home Staging Inventor Featured on Radio Talk Show
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, recently shared her expertise on Houston Real Estate Radio. - August 09, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
TSBDC at ETSU Provides Free Assistance to Rural Business Owners
Aundrea Wilcox has developed a free Rural Outreach Counseling Program to serve small business owners in Sullivan, Hancock, Hawkins, Hamblen and Grainger counties. Business owners can meet with her one-on-one in a private, confidential setting - usually at a local Chamber of Commerce - to discuss anything from starting or managing a small business, marketing, operations, sources of capital, advertising, writing a business plan, to evaluating a company’s export readiness. - August 08, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
CT REIA Announces Its August 2013 Monthly Meeting with Tax Sale Expert Bob Diamond
On August 12, 2013, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with real estate tax sale expert Bob Diamond. - August 08, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
SBA Provides Disaster Loans for Business and Home Owners
Financial assistance, in the form of low-interest, long-term loans for losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries, will be provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to business owners and homeowners who suffered from the recent Tennessee severe storms and flooding. - August 07, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. David Linzey as New President
NCVMA Selects Veterinarians from Across the State to Serve on 2013-2014 Executive Board - August 07, 2013 - NCVMA
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Hosts Networking for Scholarships on August 12
Networking for Scholarships at the Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, NJ Features Golf, Tennis, Swimming Pool, Games and Contests, Branding Workshop, Networking Luncheon and Awards Dinner - August 05, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Loan Growth Opportunity, Speed to Market Features of New Credit Card Product Endorsed by Georgia Bankers Association
A new credit card product endorsed by the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) may provide Georgia-based banks a way to provide customers added credit availability and an opportunity to grow bank loan portfolios. - August 04, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
New Multicore Association Working Group Will Enable Tools to Optimize and Manage Multicore and Manycore Software
The Multicore Association’s new working group, Software-Hardware Interface for Multi-Many Core (SHIM), will provide a common interface to abstract the hardware properties important to multicore tools. - August 01, 2013 - Multicore Association
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents “The Best Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate”
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) welcomes Jason Schubert to present “The Best Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate.” On July 31, 2013, the NREI Club will showcase Jason Schubert who will inform both new and experienced investors on the “Best Kept Secret in... - July 31, 2013 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
NCVMA Awards Animal Welfare Grant to Tri-County Animal Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Edenton-Area Animal Control Group - July 31, 2013 - NCVMA
Congressman Phil Roe Hosts "Services for Those Who Have Served" Veterans Event 8/15
“Services for Those Who Have Served” - Veterans Event August 15th at Kingsport Higher Education Center; Congressman Roe to Host - July 27, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Size Acceptance Organization, PLUS Positive (PLUS+) Hosts Official Launch Party & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Atlanta based organization, PLUS Positive (PLUS+) will host their official launch party for their forming non-profit organization to benefit plus size men and women. PLUS Positive’s (PLUS+) launch party will be held on August 10, 2013 from 5-9pm, featuring a silent auction, fashion show and... - July 24, 2013 - PLUS Positive
Survey Shows Consumers Continue Recession-Like Behavior Despite Increase in Spending
Even as spending continues to rebound from the recession, consumers are using debit cards more frequently than credit cards, according to a recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country. Debit... - July 24, 2013 - SWACHA
NCRMA Launches Save the NC Sales Tax Holiday Campaign Ahead of the 11th Annual Sales Tax Holiday
State’s Retail Merchant Association Encourages Consumers to Shop Locally During the 2013 Sales Tax Holiday - July 24, 2013 - NCRMA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Offers Five Pet Summer Safety Tips
Statewide Veterinary Medical Group Discusses The Top Ways to Keep Pets Safe This Summer - July 21, 2013 - NCVMA
Revelations from an Oracle in a Tuscan Garden
Having learned the art of meditation, author Sandy Maroney encountered the oracle, Ariel, whose wisdom and knowledge are documented in "The Episodes: Excursions to Other Dimensions: A Spiritual Memoir." - July 21, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Salutes Veteran Multicultural Businesses from 1970s-1990s
The Council Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Business Opportunity Expo with Salute to Veteran Council-Certified Minority Business Owners and Honors Claire Scanlon, BNY Mellon, with Appreciation Award in Supplier Diversity. - July 19, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Professional Blogger, Heidi Nazarudin Launches E-book, "Blogger Babes Manual; Intro to Blogging"
After Years of Blogging, Nazarudin Shares Her Tips and Secrets to Success in the Blogosphere - July 14, 2013 - The Blogger Babes
It’s Back - KOSBE's 3rd Annual Breakfast of Champions Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its Third Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Tuesday, July 30 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Food City – Press Room, 300 Clinchfield Street, downtown, Kingsport. This event is free and open to the public. - July 14, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Aundrea Wilcox Appointed to 2013 TNCPE Board of Examiners
Aundrea Y. Wilcox, Executive Director, Office of Small Business for the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2013 Board of Examiners. Every year, the TNCPE award program recognizes... - July 14, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Dr. William Meisel Honored as Top Professional in Media Industry for 2013
William S. Meisel, of Tarzana, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his exceptional contributions and achievements in the field of Media. About William S. Meisel Dr. William Meisel has over 30 years experience in commercial... - July 13, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Georgia's Banks Get New Way to Save on Office Products
The Georgia Bankers Association has a new strategic partnership with Office Depot that can save banks and their employees a lot of money. GBA has joined forces with 23 other state bankers associations across the country to bring its members tremendous buying power, exclusive discounts and real savings. In fact, current participants of this program have saved an average of 20-30 percent over their prior office product costs. - July 13, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Coleman Foundation Boosts Amount and Size of Grants Available at Annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation will provide up to $150,000 in grants in the NACCE Entrepreneurial Colleges in Action Competition, which opens now and concludes at the 2013 NACCE Conference in Charlotte, NC, Oct. 13-16. - July 13, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Recognizes Richard Deane Terrell
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry as an Industry Leader in Education for his outstanding contributions and achievements. About Richard Deane Terrell Richard Deane Terrell is Professor Emeritus at Australian... - July 11, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Leadership Luncheon, Featuring CEO/Founder of TourDeFIT.com®
Thursday, July 18 at 11:30 AM: Charleston School of Business Club Hosts a Leadership Luncheon, Featuring CEO/Founder of TourDeFIT.com® - July 10, 2013 - CSBC Atlanta