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Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Fall Night School
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 Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 13 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 400 Clinchfield St, Suite 100, downtown Kingsport. - November 02, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Pet Euthanasia
Dr. Brenda Stevens Discusses the Process and Options for the End of a Pet’s Life - October 28, 2012 - NCVMA
Taxspecialists.com is the First International Network Dedicated to Professional Tax Experts
It gives extreme pleasure to announce the new release of a Network dedicated to Professional Tax Experts, Taxspecialists.com. The TaxSpecialists Network is a new design platform allowing visitors from around the world to search and find tax professionals to suit their individual needs. - October 27, 2012 - IPNS-Taxspecialists.com
Apex Chamber Board of Directors Endorses Wake Tech Facilities Bond
The Apex Chamber Board of Directors endorses the 2012 Wake Tech Facilities Bond and encourages voters to approve it on November 6th. - October 26, 2012 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Business & Education Partnership: Focus of VCEDA's 42nd Annual Business Outlook Conference
"Business and Education: A Partnership for the Future" is the theme of the 42nd Annual Business Outlook Conference (BOC) presented by the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA). The conference will be held Wednesday, November 7 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ventura... - October 25, 2012 - Ventura County Economic Development Association
Richard Dayton Schulte Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Richard Dayton Schulte, of Los Angeles, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of e-Commerce. About Richard Dayton Schulte Richard Dayton Schulte is Owner of... - October 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Addison County Economic Development Corp. Announces Companies to Watch Awards Nominations Now Open
Addison County Economic Development Corporation to recognize local companies leading the way and having an impact in their communities with new Companies to Watch awards - nominations close Nov. 19, 2012. - October 25, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Robin C. Hesler Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Robin C. Hesler, of Brantford, Ontario, has recently been recognized as a Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About_Robin C. Hesler Dr. Robin C. Hesler is President and CEO of the Ontario... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Norman L. Sims Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Norman L. Sims, of Pontiac, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Norman L. Sims Norman L. Sims is an Attorney and Shareholder in the firm of Dobrusin... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Newer Media Platforms Mean More TPMs, Says Content Industry
Digitalisation will transform the Indian entertainment and content industry such that consumers can obtain their favourite shows wherever they are and on whatever device. As a basis, Technological Protection Measures (TPMs) need to be recognised and protected under the law. This was the conclusion of the panel of content industry stakeholders, presented by the LA India Film Council and Centre for Content Promotion at FICCI's Media and Entertainment Business Conclave, Chennai, Oct 17. - October 22, 2012 - Centre for Content Promotion
DCIA & CCA Announce INVESTING IN THE CLOUD Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit. - October 21, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
DCIA & CCA Announce BROADBAND NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit. - October 21, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Apex Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Businesses and Citizens at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Apex Chamber of Commerce has recognized two local businesses for their outstanding commitment to the Apex community, and two citizens were celebrated following years of service and stewardship to their town. The Awards were presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Ceremony on October 11th... - October 21, 2012 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Coleman Foundation Awards $58,700 to Community Colleges at 10th Annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
Seven community colleges from across the nation split $33,750 in elevator grants from the Coleman Foundation while an eighth college won a $25,000 prize. The Coleman Foundation also announces multi-year support for the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - October 20, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Animal Ear Infections
NCVMA President Dr. Scotty Gibbs Explains That Ear Infections Often Indicate More Serious Conditions - October 20, 2012 - NCVMA
Toastmasters International President Visits Local Bridgestone Babblers Club
John Lau, President of Toastmasters International, visits the Toastmasters International Bridgestone Babblers Club at their weekly meeting. Mr. Lau will be in Nashville to attend the Toastmasters International District 63 Fall Conference, October 19-20, as Keynote Speaker. His visit to the Bridgestone Babblers Club meeting took place on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at the Bridgestone Americas, Inc. corporate office located in Nashville. - October 20, 2012 - Toastmasters International Bridgestone Babblers Club
The World’s Fastest Reader to Address New England Real Estate Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, Connecticut
On October 27th Howard Stephen Berg will be addressing attendees of the 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, CT. Howard Stephen Berg is the world’s fastest reader. - October 19, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
DCIA & CCA Announce ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT DELIVERY Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit - October 18, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Friendly's Co-founder, S. Prestley Blake, is Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship has awarded its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award to S. Prestley Blake, who co-founded the Friendly Ice Cream Corp. and provided the seed money to help NACCE get started in 2002. - October 18, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
DCIA & CCA Announce CLOUD COMPUTING WEST 2012 Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Strategic Business Summit - October 17, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Saginaw Future Receives National Honor - Excellence in Economic Development “Gold” Award Saginaw Future President Elected Secretary/Treasurer
Saginaw Future Inc. received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for “Nexteer's Journey” in the category of Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) - Single Events for communities with populations of 200,000 - 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council... - October 17, 2012 - Saginaw Future
CT REIA Announces 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, Connecticut
On October 26, 27, and 28, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting the 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, CT. This event is designed for new and experienced real estate entrepreneurs. - October 16, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Hiring Right the First Time: Addison County Economic Development Corporation & VT Small Business Development Center HR Workshop Announced
Business owners and hiring managers want guidance and need to know how to hire qualified employees who will help their organization thrive. Workshop attendees learn how to select the best candidates. - October 15, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance Launched
New EU body created to administer aspects of self-regulatory programme for online behavioural advertising across Europe – www.edaa.eu. Icon at the heart of an EU initiative to give internet users transparency, choice and control over online behavioural advertising – www.youronlinechoices.eu - October 14, 2012 - EASA
David Davila Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
David Davila, of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Marine Repair and Construction. About_David Davila David Davila is the Owner of Yacht... - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Carlos J. Coe Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carlos J. Coe, of San Marcos, Texas, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Power Generation and Storage. About Carlos J. Coe Carlos J. Coe is Founder and CEO of Xtreme Power. Dr. - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
John M. Walsh Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
John M. Walsh, of Joliet, Illinois, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About John M. Walsh John M. Walsh is President of Midwest Respiratory Ltd. Dr. Walsh received a Master’s... - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at 2012 N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Animal Health. - October 12, 2012 - NCVMA
Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging®, to be Keynote Speaker at IAHSP® Conference
Barb Schwarz will present “What it REALLY Takes to Become Successful as an ASP® Stager” during the ASP® 2012 IAHSP® Educational Conference on October 26 - 28. The conference will be held on Whidbey Island in WA. Barb Schwarz is an award-winning professional speaker and creator of the Home Staging industry. She is founder and CEO StagedHomes.com® and founder and chairwoman of The International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, and a best-selling author. - October 12, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Anonymous Message Board Post Ignites Author's Dream
Tony McFadden is the author of six novels, all set in the exotic, sometimes dangerous places he has travelled in his work as a telecommunications engineer. None of this would have materialized without the words of an anonymous message board poster. - October 11, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
SWACHA and the New Orleans FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to financial fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the New Orleans office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 11, 2012, to host the FBI Financial Institution Crime Day in New Orleans. SWACHA is one of the largest... - October 11, 2012 - SWACHA
NC Retail Merchants Launch Retail Means Votes Campaign
NCRMA Launches Get Out the Vote Initiative: Retail Means Votes - October 07, 2012 - NC Retail Merchants Association
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Welcomes Sam's Club
Sam's Club sponsorship of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will include $40,000 in funding for community colleges demonstrating excellence in supporting small businesses. - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Members of Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum Participate in White House-Led Event on Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum members make sure community colleges are part of national discussion on how can foster entrepreneurship and Innovation - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Home Staging Training Developed by Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging®
Stagedhomes.com is coming to train local entrepreneurs and real estate agents to become Accredited Staging Professionals®, ASPs. - October 05, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
California Self Storage Association Hosts Storage Olympics
The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is pleased to announce it will hold a Storage Olympics event at its 10th annual conference in San Diego on October 25, 2012. Sponsored by SpareFoot, proceeds of the event will benefit Kure It cancer research. Held during the opening night reception,... - October 04, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces October 2012 Meeting with Zack Childress
On October 15, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with low-risk, low-cost real estate investing expert Zack Childress. - October 03, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Home Builders Association Announces Remodeler and Associate of the Year
The Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County announced Catherine Baker, of TrendMark Inc. as the 2011 Remodeler of the Year and Louise Davis, of Interior Decisions as the 2011 Associate of the Year during its annual STAR Awards on Aug. 29 at the Renaissance Hotel at North Hills. - October 03, 2012 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
QuickBooks Basic Training Offered at ETSU Innovation Laboratory
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at East Tennessee State University and its Kingsport Affiliate Office (KOSBE) will be holding a QuickBooks (QB1) Basic Training Course on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the East Tennessee State University Innovation Laboratory,... - September 30, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NAFDMA Bus Tour Blazing Trails in the Pacific Northwest
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces its annual Bus Tour. The tour will begin on Friday, February 1, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. The three-day tour will travel to farm direct marketing and agritourism locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Networking Bus Tour... - September 30, 2012 - NAFDMA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Caring for Birds
Dr. Dan Johnson Discusses Caring for and Tending to Exotic Pets - September 30, 2012 - NCVMA
Pal's Business Excellence Institute Hosts Free Quality Forum Conference for Area Businesses
Pal’s BEI president David McClaskey will deliver the keynote address at the Tri-Cities Quality Forum on October 9, from 8 a.m. - Noon at the Toy. F. Reid Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport. The forum, which is free and open to the public, will feature nine talks on “quality... - September 29, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces October 2012 Workshop for Real Estate Investors in Connecticut
On October 10, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will begin its 3 evening workshop for real estate investors called “Find It, Fix It, Flip It, or Keep It.” - September 28, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Diana Rivenburgh Signs Book Contract with AMACOM
AMACOM offers contract for Rivenburgh’s forthcoming book on the new corporate facts of life. - September 22, 2012 - Strategic Imperatives, Inc.
Career Transitions: Stories and Advice from Successful Women Who Took the Leap
The Women’s Collaborative-NYC presents a panel discussion on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo 24 West 12th Street, NYC. Supermodel and activist Emme Aronson, Bloomberg anchorwoman Stephanie Ruhle Hubbard, NY restauranteur Miki Agrawal, entrepreneur Lesley Townsend Duval, and journalist Angela Vitaliano will talk about their career transitions and entrepreneurial experiences and will inspire an audience of budding entrepreneurs and new business owners. - September 22, 2012 - The Women's Collaborative-NYC
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council and InnoCentive Inc. Announce Winners of Sustainability Summit Innovation Challenge
The Winning Multicultural Businesses Created Green Tech Products and Services Ranging from a Solar Flying Airship and Biodegradable Desk Accessories to Organic Fertilizer and Youth Sustainability Leadership. They will be honored at The Council’s Sustainability Summit on October 9 in NYC. - September 21, 2012 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
International Association of Home Staging Professionals® Invites Exhibitors to Sponsor the ASP® 2012 IAHSP® Educational Conference
The 8th Annual ASP® IAHSP® Expo will be Oct. 26-28 in Langley, WA on beautiful Whidbey Island. Vendors supplying goods and services to the Home Staging and design industries are encouraged to participate. - September 21, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces September 2012 Seminar on the Business of Real Estate with Alan Cowgill
On September 29, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a Saturday seminar with Alan Cowgill in Meriden, CT. Attendees will learn how to turn their real estate business into a money machine that runs itself. - September 21, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
80 Experts and Authors Join Forces with Peak Body
A new compilation eBook from the Association of Independent Authors includes eighty articles from leading experts and lessons learned from experienced authors. The articles offer guidance and advice on the various aspects of self-publishing including marketing, sales, PR, promotion, professionalism, pricing and avoiding pitfalls. - September 20, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
Felix N. Rodrigo Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Felix N. Rodrigo, of West Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Real Estate. About Felix N. Rodrigo Felix N. Rodrigo is Associate... - September 15, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who