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WNBA Color Analyst and Atlanta’s Former First Lady Host GWBC’s 6th Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace Event
Atlanta GWBC® will kick off its annual POP Marketplace featuring Atlanta Dream’s Color Analyst, LaChina Robinson and Atlanta’s former first lady, Valerie Jackson as its emcees. Robinson is the mistress of ceremonies for the POP Opening Plenary Session and Jackson is the presenter for the POP Marketplace Luncheon. - August 10, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Announces Women in Office Institute Graduates
Fourteen N.C. Women Prepare For Elected and Appointed Offices. - August 10, 2011 - NCCWPS
Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay August Meeting
Join LMA Tampa Bay with special guest, Sally Schmidt of Schmidt Marketing, to discuss Identifying and Organizing around Core Clients and Industries. Sally will lead the session in unveiling why a client-focused approach is more effective from a marketing and business development standpoint, from... - August 05, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
SWACHA Awards Its First PayItGreen Seal of Approval to NWP Services Corporation
SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, today awarded Irvine, California-based NWP Services Corporation (NWP) with its first PayItGreen Seal of Approval for their commitment to decrease paper usage and to promote electronic solutions such as Direct... - August 05, 2011 - SWACHA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces August 2011 Investing Meeting with Alan Cowgill
On August 15, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Alan Cowgill. Attendees will learn how to find funding for investment properties in CT. - August 04, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Women Businesses Support Lowe’s Women Build Charlotte Habitat for Humanity
The Greater Women’s Business Council, along with women business owners, got their hands dirty for a great cause on Saturday, June 18 to support the 20th anniversary of the Lowe’s Women Build Habitat for Humanity Charlotte. Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build brings together women... - July 29, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
SWACHA Announces AAP Review Teleseminar Series
What: This six week teleseminar series will prepare financial professionals to receive their AAP designation. When: Aug 15 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Aug 22 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Aug 29 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sept 6 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sept 12 – 12:00... - July 29, 2011 - SWACHA
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Supports Canine Assisted Rehabilitation for the Elderly
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Makes $750 Donation to Wake County Organization. - July 28, 2011 - NCVMA
GWBC® Teams up with Billion Dollar Woman-Owned Business and WNBA Team Owner at 6th Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace
Women Business Enterprises will have an opportunity to expand their business network and learn smart business practices from two industry leading executives, Lynn Tilton, CEO of Patriarch Partners and Kathy Betty, Owner of the Atlanta Dream at GWBC’s Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace. - July 27, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
SWACHA Announces August 19 Webinar on Durbin Amendment
What: The final ruling of the Durbin Amendment issued by the Federal Reserve Board on June 29th includes 5 major provisions and will impact all debit card issuers. This seminar will cover the implications of these changes to ensure the adherence to new policies and timelines. When: Friday August... - July 27, 2011 - SWACHA
IMI Association Executives Adds Shalonda Maggitt as Administrative Manager
North Carolina-based association management firm continues to expand with addition of new administrative manager. - July 23, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Introduction to Exporting & International Trade
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Introduction to Exporting & International Trade event on Wednesday, August 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the... - July 22, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Come One Come All for the 1st Annual Breakfast of Champions. A KOSBE Award Winners Reunion Event.
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its First Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Friday, August 12 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Golden Corral, 1910 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport. Attendees will hear from 2011 Ned. - July 22, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Teams Up with San Diego Sport Innovators
Partnership increases access to CRT mentorship and expertise for local sport-based companies. - July 21, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Meeting of the Womens REIA
On July 26, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting the Women Real Estate Investors Association (WREIA) meeting and dinner in Meriden, CT. Attendees of this seminar will receive powerful investment training. - July 20, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Sharon Hendricks to Join the TAG Education Collaborative Board of Directors
TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed), the charitable organization established by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) that is dedicated to preparing the next-generation workforce through better education and real-life job experiences, announced today the addition of Sharon Hendricks to the Board of Directors. - July 16, 2011 - TAG think
New or Soon-to-be College Grads: Discover Job Opportunities in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Do you have a family member or friend who is a new or soon-to-be college graduate interested in employment in the Great Lakes Bay Region? - July 15, 2011 - Saginaw Future
Technology Association of Georgia Announces IntercontinentalExchange Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher as Keynote Speaker for 2011 Excalibur Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that Jeffrey C. Sprecher, founder, chairman and CEO of IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) will serve as keynote speaker at the seventh annual Excalibur Awards. He will share his insights about creating one of the country’s fastest growing companies. The event will be held October 21, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, 2450 Galleria Parkway. - July 15, 2011 - TAG think
CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Meeting of the Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut
On July 20, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be sponsoring a new Apartment Owners Association Of CT (AOACT) and Mastermind Group meeting. Attendees will receive advice on managing investment properties. - July 15, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Leading Rural Broadband Group Names New Executive Director - Telecom Industry Veteran to Guide Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance (RuMBA) USA
RuMBA USA has a new Executive Director. Peter Pratt, an industry veteran, was selected to replace Luisa Handem who is stepping down from the Managing Director's Role for the organization she founded more than two years ago. - July 15, 2011 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
SCSA Releases Article on How Dementia Patients Get Relief from Occupational Therapy
SCSA recently released an article which discusses how just after ten sessions of specially designed occupational therapy, dementia patients experience improvement in their concrete and practical skills. Their caregivers, too, feel a renewed sense of competence. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Article on How to Fight Vision Loss
One in four people over 65 has age-related macular degeneration. Eyesight is crucial for maintaining independence, mobility and quality of life. Find out how a healthy lifestyle can fight this form of vision impairment. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Governor Nathan Deal Declares Technology a Focus for Georgia
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared technology an important focus for the state and a leading driver of Georgia’s economic recovery today in a special presentation to leadership from Georgia’s technology community and employees at the Alpharetta headquarters of McKesson Technology Solutions, a division of America’s largest healthcare services and information technology company. - July 13, 2011 - TAG think
Choosing an Executor of Your Will
Find the right person to act as executor of your will and your estate planning is well on its way to providing you and your family peace of mind. How do you know who best fits the job description? - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Free Guide on State of the Senior Housing Industry
SCSA recently released a free guide that provides important information to help senior housing industry professionals understand the retirement goals of senior citizens and to forecast a solid plan for future company growth. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Article on How Pets Are Providing a Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors
SCSA recently released a article showing that seniors who have pets not only tend to have better physical and mental health than those who don’t, but they are also reporting shorter hospital stays and less overall health care costs. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Home Care Co-Pays on the Table in Federal Budget Talks
Industry Calls Copayments an Inappropriate Burden and a Tax on Most Vulnerable Elders - July 10, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
KOSBE Award Winner Phil's Dream Pit Recognized by State of Tennessee "What Makes You an Entrepreneur?" Video Contest
KOSBE Award winner Phil’s Dream Pit was recognized by the state of Tennessee for the winning video submission in the states’, “What Makes You an Entrepreneur?” contest. Wisty Pender, director of the Business Enterprise Resource Office (BERO) within the Department of... - July 09, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
CPAmerica Produces Technology Initiatives
Exciting initiatives were unveiled at the recent Technology Roundtable, presented by CPAmerica International in Las Vegas in June. During the roundtable, CPAmerica revealed the “Community Cloud” initiative. This community would allow member firms to be better equipped for disaster... - July 08, 2011 - CPAmerica International
IMI Association Executives Adds Melissa Christiansen as Administrative Manager
IMI Association Executives, a turn-key association management company headquartered in Morrisville, N.C., today announced that Melissa Christiansen has joined the organization as an administrative manager. “We are pleased to have Melissa join our team. She has experience in multiple business... - July 07, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Weekend Seminar on Wholesaling and Pre-Foreclosures
On July 16, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a pre-foreclosure and wholesaling weekend seminar with Than Merrill and Bob Lachance. - July 07, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay July Social
Join LMA Tampa Bay for a spectacular summer social at the new Dali Museum in St. Petersburg and enjoy beverages, light hors d’oeuvres and a special tour of the museum. LMA Tampa Bay will be collecting school supplies for Sawgrass Lake Elementary, a Tampa Bay school in need. A list of... - July 05, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
SWACHA President and CEO Dennis Simmons Appointed to 2011-2012 ASAE Government Relations Section Council
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announced today the appointment of Dennis Simmons, AAP, to the 2011-2012 Government Relations Section Council. Simmons is the president and CEO of SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the... - July 02, 2011 - SWACHA
Setting the Sustainability Agenda for the 21st Century
Notable Figures from the Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Major Corporations, Non-Profits and Civil Society Organizations Gathered in Washington to Mark the Launch of National Leadership Speaker Series Co-hosted by ICLEI USA and USGBC. - July 02, 2011 - ICLEI USA
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Travelling with Pets
Dr. Phil McHugh Discusses Pet Safety on the Road - July 02, 2011 - NCVMA
NAFDMA’s 2011 Advanced Learning Retreat - Save the Date
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces their sixth annual Advanced Learning Retreat (ALR). - July 01, 2011 - NAFDMA
SWACHA Announces Two-Day ACH Beginners Boot Camp on July 19
What: This intense two-day seminar designed for ACH beginners will go into detail on ACH rules, risk management, compliance issues and much more. When: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: SWACHA Office 1999 Bryan, Ste. - June 30, 2011 - SWACHA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Meeting and 8th Anniversary Celebration
On July 11, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its 8th anniversary celebration and monthly meeting with pre-foreclosure expert Bob Lachance. - June 29, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
AUSIB Concludes a Successful Delegation of the US' National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) to India
The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) announces the successful completion of its National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) delegation to India. - June 25, 2011 - Ausib
KOSBE Award Winner, Picsee Studio to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Soiree
Photography with Heart - June 24, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
North Carolina Electronic Security Association Retains IMI Association Executives for Full-Service Association Management
IMI Association Executives adds NCESA as new client. - June 24, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
ICLEI USA Applauds Houston Mayor Parker for Receiving the 2011 U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Award
Mayor Parker and City of Houston Recognized by US Mayors for Implementing the Green Office Challenge, an Innovative ICLEI USA Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings - June 22, 2011 - ICLEI USA
IFMA Phoenix Announces Winners of 2011 Awards of Excellence
The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA announces the winners of the 8th Annual Awards of Excellence, which recognize groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to the facility management profession and the association. - June 22, 2011 - Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA
AUSIB Congratulates Dr. Mak Jawadekar on Being Conferred a Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc)
The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) congratulates Dr. Makarand (Mak) Jawadekar on being conferred the Doctor of Science (D.Sc), Honoris Causa by the Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Mumbai, India. Dr. Jawadekar was awarded the doctorate in recognition of his valuable service to the pharmaceutical... - June 22, 2011 - Ausib
KOSBE Executive Director Releases First Book, Startup Savvy, to Help Small Businesses Stay in Business and Succeed
The new book is filled with professional advice and tips especially for potential entrepreneurs and any business in business less than five years. - June 21, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NAAPOC Continues to Build a Strong Orange County Arab American Business Community
The Network of Arab American Professionals of Orange County (NAAPOC) held its monthly board meeting on June 1st, 2011. Among other business, the board added to its ranks new board members Dr. Ghazi Idris, DC, and Basil Istitieh with Zara Image. The addition of Idris and Istitieh is in furtherance... - June 19, 2011 - Network Of Arab American Professional
$11 Million Invested in Saginaw County
In the 1st quarter of 2011, Saginaw Future (SF) assisted eight companies that invested nearly $11 million, creating and retaining 927 jobs. Also, seven regional companies won 23 government contracts valued at more than $75 million. - June 19, 2011 - Saginaw Future
TAG Names Technology Legislators of the Year
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Georgia Senator Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) and Representative Mike Dudgeon (R-Suwanee) have been... - June 18, 2011 - TAG think
Capital and Innovation Topics of May 26th TAG Health Meeting
Two of the hottest topics in the Health Information Technology (HIT) field are finding capital and supporting innovation, and they were the focus of a May 26th meeting of Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Health. TAG is the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry. - June 16, 2011 - TAG think
KOSBE Client, Tracy's Tea House Now Open
Tracy's Tea House offers a the chance to experience a wide variety of unique Eastern and Western tea blends with mouth-watering meals on the menu. Currently, there are 19 organic and special blend teas offered and prepared in house. The teas on the menu were selected by owner, Tracy Law based on... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE