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ICLEI USA and U.S. Green Building Council Launch National Press Club Leadership Speaker Series, June 28 - Washington, D.C.
Ambassador Sha Zukang, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to Deliver Inaugural Keynote Address During Important Gathering of Leading Figures from the Obama Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Academic Experts, Corporations, NGOs and Civil Society Groups. - June 16, 2011 - ICLEI USA
KOSBE Award Winner Takes Reins of International Non-Profit
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce, Ellen Stroud, co-founder and vice president of Pinnacle Ranch has been elected chair of the Board of Directors for the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). EAGALA is an... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
SWACHA Awards More Than $10,000 in Scholarships for the Nacha Payments Institute
SWACHA today awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships for the 2011 NACHA Payments Institute. This marks the 10th year SWACHA has provided the NACHA Payments Institute Scholarship and the 5th year for the Keith Daniels Memorial Scholarship. Dallas-based SWACHA awards scholarships to banking professionals for their dedication and involvement both in their financial institution and within the SWACHA membership. - June 15, 2011 - SWACHA
5 Reasons to Attend the 2011 HIDA MedSurg Conference and Expo™
Registration is open for the 2011 HIDA MedSurg Conference & Expo, October 19-21 in Charlotte, NC. Visit www.HIDA.org/Tradeshow for more information. - June 15, 2011 - Health Industry Distributors Association
IMI Association Executives Expands Client Services with Addition of New Marketing Manager
MI Association Executives, a turn-key association management company headquartered in Morrisville, N.C., recently hired Emily Canaday for the newly created marketing manager position. “We are delighted to have found a marketing professional with the experience and enthusiasm that Emily... - June 15, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
Cincinnati NSHMBA and State Farm Host Taste of “New” Oakley Networking Event
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Offers Insight into the Insurance Industry - June 12, 2011 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces June 2011 Meeting with Foreclosure Expert Al Lowry
On June 20, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Al Lowry. Attendees will learn the advantages of investing in foreclosures. - June 10, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Nominees for CSIA’s 2011 Technology Apex Awards Announced Today
CSIA, Colorado’s Technology Association, today announced the 2011 Apex Award Nominees. - June 09, 2011 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
Turfgrass Council of North Carolina Selects IMI Association Executives to Provide Full-service Association Management
IMI Association Executives adds the Turfgrass Council of North Carolina as a new client. - June 08, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
Annual Women Helping Women Business Expo Announces June 9th Silent Auction and Networking Event
The Triangle community supports Women’s Power Networking June 9th Women Helping Women Expo with sponsorships, two grand prizes and 50+ silent auction items. Over 100 businesses and charities are featured at the Cardinal Club in downtown Raleigh. - June 07, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces June 2011 Business Entrepreneur Workshop
On June 13, 2011 in Meriden, CT the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting an entrepreneur workshop for small business owners. - June 06, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
AUSIB Partners with PennWell for Power-Gen India & Central Asia 2011
"Power-Gen India & Central Asia 2011" along with the two new launch events – Hydro Vision India and Renewable Energy World India – will take place on 5-7 May, 2011 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. AUSIB will partner with the Power-Gen India & Central Asia 2011... - June 05, 2011 - Ausib
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Names Annette Taylor as Executive Director
New Leadership Announced for Nonprofit Organization That Prepares Women for Elected and Appointed Offices Statewide - June 05, 2011 - NCCWPS
The Global Benefits Association Announces The Global Benefits Leadership Award
This award will be presented at the 2nd Global Benefits Conference held in Chicago, October 26-28, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
LMA Tampa Bay June Meeting: Best Practices in Proposals, RFPs and Managing your Firm’s Experience
LMA Tampa Bay will be hosting their June meeting on the 15th to discuss best practices for writing responses to RFPs and explore current industry trends. - June 03, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
Atlanta-Based Pindrop Security Wins Prestigious Business Competition
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) today announced that Atlanta-based start-up company, Pindrop Security, has won the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition and will receive $50,000 cash and over $200,000 in donated services from the Atlanta business... - June 02, 2011 - TAG think
Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Looking to Raise $16,000 for HBCU Tour
25 Outstanding Students from Chapter's High School Mentoring Program to Attend Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Tour in October. - May 25, 2011 - Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association
SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the Albuquerque office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in Albuquerque on May 26, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit regional... - May 25, 2011 - SWACHA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces Free Wealth Building Conference for Real Estate Investors
On June 4 and 5, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a free wealth building conference for real estate investors with Dave Lindahl in Meriden, CT. - May 25, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
TAG Education Collaborative Announces 2011 WEBChallenge Scholarship Winners
9th Annual WEBChallenge focused on Engaging Students in S.T.E.M. Learning. - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
TAG and TechAmerica Foundation Name NanoLumens a Finalist for American Technology Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and TechAmerica Foundation today announced that NanoLumens, the Atlanta-based developer of the world’s largest and lightest flexible video displays, has been selected as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology category for the American Technology... - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
Alyssa Lane Fowler of Mckesson Wins First Annual TAG Diversity Leadership Award
Alyssa Lane Fowler of McKesson was the winner of the First Annual Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Diversity Leadership Award presented at a dinner ceremony April 26th at Villa Christina. Lisa McVey, CIO of McKesson nominated Ms. Fowler for her outstanding leadership of internal diversity... - May 18, 2011 - TAG think
TAG Announces Launch of Data Governance Society
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced the formation of its newest society, TAG Data Governance. The mission of the society is to raise awareness of data governance as a transformational business function and to foster a collaborative non-competitive environment for data... - May 18, 2011 - TAG think
Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc Merger with Business Brokers of Western Australia Inc.
National President of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB), Mr Paul Nielsen, announced today that agreement had been reached with the Business Brokers Association of Western Australia (BBWA) to amalgamate the two Associations forming a representative body of over 320 individual professionals involved in facilitating the transfer of Small to Medium businesses from one Owner to another. - May 18, 2011 - Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc
ICLEI USA Joins U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Releasing National Report for Greening America's Schools
National Action Plan to be Used by Local Governments as a Framework to Develop and Implement Green Schools Initiatives Across the Nation. - May 15, 2011 - ICLEI USA
American Translators Association Hosts FIT XIX World Congress
First time international event is held in the United States - May 14, 2011 - American Translators Association
The Islington Chamber of Commerce Launches the Camden and Islington Business Awards
On October 27th at The Arsenal Emirates Stadium the ICoC and Camden Business Network will be launching its inaugural “CIBAs” evening function. The Camden and Islington Business Awards promises to showcase the very best business talent from across these 2 vibrant boroughs. This is the... - May 14, 2011 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Lloyds TSB International as Bronze Sponsor October 25-28, 2011
Lloyds TSB International is part of the wider Lloyds Banking Group, which has a presence in more than 35 countries, 30 million customers and over 100,000 employees and is one of the oldest and largest banking institutions in the world. - May 13, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
CSPA Selects Plano, Texas Student as 2011 Murray Glauberman Scholarship Award Recipient
The Consumer Specialty Products Association selects student Rennie Song from Plano, Texas, as the 23rd recipient of the Murray Glauberman Memorial Scholarship Award. - May 13, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
Canadian Construction Association Launches a New Resources for Youth to Explore a Career in Civil Construction
Canadian Construction Association’s Civil Infrastructure Council last week launched a new website, http://www.careersincivilconstruction.ca, aimed mainly at high school and college students but applicable to anyone looking for information on civil construction careers. Civil construction,... - May 12, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces May 2011 Meeting with Apartment Expert Dave Lindahl
On May 23 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Dave Lindahl. Attendees will learn the advantages of apartment property investing. - May 11, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
GWBC and Newell Rubbermaid Team Up with United Way for 2011 Shoebox Project
Women Business Enterprises joined forces with United Way at the Greater Women’s Business Council Tables of 8-Greater Giving held at Newell Rubbermaid’s global headquarters on April 27. The networking event allowed WBEs to share experiences, best practices and business skills to help... - May 08, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Palm Beach County Sees the Return of Investors to the Local Market
Palm Beach County sees the return of investors to the local market. According to industry experts and raw data, investors are returning to the Palm Beach Real Estate Market. While many potential home owners are acting in an emotional state, investors realize this is one of the very best times to... - May 08, 2011 - Palm Beach Real Estate Investors Association
Next Event of TAG Education Collaborative
www.TAGthink.com – With its overall goal to support the state’s technology industry, the Technology Association of Georgia – TAG – is investing in promising students via its TAG Education Collaborative. The collaborative's mission is to make tomorrow's leaders in technology today. - May 07, 2011 - TAG think
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Spring Night School May 24 & 26
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 Spring Night School on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26 from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher... - May 07, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
SWACHA Hits the Road in May for Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, is hitting the road in May to promote National Direct Deposit and Direct Payment month with its “Wheels on SWACHA” mobile billboard. The traveling billboard will encourage consumers to... - May 06, 2011 - SWACHA
2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition Announces Finalist
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are today announcing the finalists for the GRA/TAG Business Launch 2011. - May 05, 2011 - TAG think
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Rogers Hosts Property Tax Appeal Seminars in Thornton Township for Over 600 Residents
Commissioner Rogers hosted two property tax appeal seminars in Thornton Township. Both seminars allowed hundreds of taxpayers to receive information on how to appeal their property taxes. - May 05, 2011 - Cook County Board of Review
Satellite Internet Service for Rural Areas Questioned in New RuMBA Report
RuMBA USA, a leading independent non-profit working for wider access to broadband, publishes first in a series of whitepapers on technologies used to meet broadband needs of rural Americans. - May 05, 2011 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
ICLEI USA Names Hilari B. Varnadore as New Director of STAR Community Index – Groundbreaking Initiative to Improve and Empower Sustainability Among Local Governments
Former Sustainability Director for Frederick County, Maryland to Play a Leading Role in Guiding the Future Success and Long-Term Viability of New National Framework for Sustainability. - May 04, 2011 - ICLEI USA
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Ramps Up Technical Support Capacity Through Partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA
ICLEI USA will join forces with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for a Unique Regional Partnership to Provide Innovative Sustainability Planning Support to Local Governments in the Chicago Region. - April 30, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Wells Fargo Teams with Motorcoach Council to Launch Motorcoach Operator Incentive Program
Wells Fargo will award $50 gift cards as an added incentive for the next 30 motorcoach operators to enroll in the Council's “Coach Vendor Parts Program” with ABC, MCI, Prevost and Setra, a funding mechanism for the Council's nationwide education and outreach campaign intended to improve public perception of motorcoach travel. - April 28, 2011 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
CAPAPA Appoints National Certification and Accreditation Board Members
CAPAPA (Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators), Canada’s leading association of privacy and access professionals, has established the CAPAPA National Certification and Accreditation Advisory Board, a first of its kind in Canada. The Board's distinguished members are from the information access and privacy community across Canada. - April 28, 2011 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
The NCSD in Cooperation with the China CDM Fund and China Central Television Launch the Production of a Documentary on Global Climate Change
"Warm and Cold We Share Together... A Civilization Journey of Climate" - April 27, 2011 - National Center for Sustainable Development (NCSD)
Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay May Meeting: Roundtable Discussion/LMA National Conference Review
LMA Tampa Bay will be holding a roundtable discussion to review best practices and takeaways from the LMA Annual Conference recently held in Orlando. Gently used professional attire, shoes and accessories will also be collected to support Dress for Success Tampa Bay. Dress for Success Tampa Bay is... - April 25, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
ICLEI USA and Office Depot Celebrated Major Expansion of Green Business Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange April 21
Triangle J Council of Governments, NC Join Innovative Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings for Participants. - April 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announced October 26-28th in Chicago
Chicago welcomes The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference on October 26-28th, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. - April 24, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
Home Care Accreditation Program Hits Milestone
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Program Gains 50th Private Pay Home Care Agency - April 21, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
California Cities and Counties Get Free, Breakthrough Tool to Measure Their Community’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Powerful web-based tool developed by ICLEI USA for the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative meets long-identified needs, empowers hundreds of California cities and counties to pursue aggressive goals to save energy, money, and address climate change. - April 21, 2011 - ICLEI USA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2011 National Pet Week
“Save a Life – Adopt a Pet” Will be Theme for Awareness Event May 1-7. - April 20, 2011 - NCVMA