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Cincinnati’s Largest Companies Recruit Hispanic Talent
National Society of Hispanic MBA’s hosts eighth annual networking event. - April 20, 2011 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Community Associations Institute – Illinois Chapter to Host Homeowners Seminar
The Illinois Chapter of the Community Associations Institute is hosting a seminar for condominium, townhome, and home owner association residents and Boards of Directors on April 28, 2011 in Lisle at the Hickory Ridge Marriott (1195 Summerhill Drive) from 6-9 pm. - April 20, 2011 - Community Association Institute of Illinois
CSPA Responds to Senator Lautenberg’s Introduction of “Safe Chemicals Act of 2011”
Senator Frank Lautenberg's (D-NJ) recently released his TSCA bill, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) issued a statement in response. For more information visit www.cspa.org. - April 20, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Offers Free Subscription to CRT Newsletter
Local businesses can sign up to receive the electronic newsletter, filled with business insights and advice, at no charge. - April 18, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Diversity Superstars to be Honored at TAG Diversity Awards Dinner on April 26th
TAG Diversity, a society of Technology Association of Georgia, announces the first annual TAG Diversity Leadership Award to be presented at a dinner event on Tuesday, April 26th at Villa Christina. The award will be presented to the individual who excels at leveraging differences within their... - April 16, 2011 - TAG think
Autohaus Import Service Named "Diamond Sponsor" of Women Helping Women Business Expo 2011 in Raleigh
AutoHaus Import Service, one of a handful of female friendly auto repair and service shops in Raleigh, takes major sponsorship role in the Women’s Power Networking annual Women Helping Women Business Expo. The event is June 9th at the Cardinal Club. - April 14, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
ICLEI USA Issues the Following Statement in Response to the President’s Call for Increased Energy Independence and New Investments in 21st Century Clean Energy Technology
President Obama renewed his call for America to become more energy independent by increasing the use of clean and renewable energy technologies that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, maximize energy efficiency, and protect the environment. During a speech to students at Georgetown... - April 12, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Technology Association of Georgia Launches Contractor Marketplace™
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has partnered with Georgia-based TALENThire to launch a breakthrough, cloud-based contractor marketplace solution. - April 09, 2011 - TAG think
Lake Norman Home Builders Association to Address Housing Regulation Issues at Luncheon Presentation
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) will present a discussion on government housing regulations, and how those regulations affect the housing market and the current economy. - April 08, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces April 2011 All-Day Seminar with Wealth Expert Robert Shemin
On April 16, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a seminar with Robert Shemin. Attendees will learn how to create wealth through real estate investing. - April 08, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition Announces Semifinalists
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are today announcing the semifinalists for the GRA/TAG Business Launch 2011. Preliminary Application Judges have selected 11 semifinalists to compete for $50,000 in cash and over $400,000 in services. The semifinalists... - April 07, 2011 - TAG think
SWACHA Gets Its Wheels Turning in Celebration of PayItGreen Month
SWACHA today unveiled its “Wheels on SWACHA Tour,” at NACHA’s PAYMENTS 2011 conference in Austin to help elevate consumers’ understanding on the environmental benefits of throwing away paper checks, bills and statements, and opting instead for online banking and electronic... - April 06, 2011 - SWACHA
KNAECO Seeking Green Businesses to Represent in Southeast Asia
KNAECO International, Inc., a woman and minority-owned business, is taking the exporting plunge outside of the United States. It is attending the Access to Opportunity in Southeast Asia conference sponsored by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to conduct meet and greet opportunities with Southeast Asian businesses. - April 04, 2011 - KNAECO International, Inc.
NAFDMA Celebrate Excellence Awards Highlight the Best of the Best at the Annual Convention.
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its "Celebrate Excellence" Contests. Member farms submitted nearly one hundred items to be selected as the best in each of ten different categories. Winners were announced during the annual Celebrate Excellence Luncheon held on February 10, 2011. - April 03, 2011 - NAFDMA
International Brangus Breeders Association Installs New Board Members for 2011
The International Brangus Breeders Association introduced its newly elected Board Directors at its annual convention held March 2-6, 2011, in Houston, Texas, in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The following directors will serve for three years. - April 02, 2011 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Downtown Riverside to Host Easter-EggStravaganza
Celebrate Easter in downtown Riverside at the Easter Egg-Stravaganza with three blocks of fun festivities for the entire family. - April 02, 2011 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
CEO of ISHR Group is GWBC’s 2011 Business Star
CEO Monique Honaman of ISHR Group has been selected as GWBC’s 2011 Business Star. This is the nation’s premier award for excellence among women’s business enterprises. Honaman is one of fourteen women business leaders who received this award at the Women's Business Enterprise... - April 02, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
"The LDA: a Decade of Service to the Self-Help Litigant" is Theme of California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) 24th Annual Conference
The California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) will be hosting its 24th annual conference on October 14-16, 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center in Ontario, California. This year’s conference theme, “The LDA: A Decade of Service to the Self-Help... - March 31, 2011 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Billions of Dollars Set Aside for Women Owned Businesses
Thanks to the U.S. Small Business Administration, women business owners have a lot of opportunities to contract with the government starting in 2011. “There are potentially billions of dollars waiting for women in the federal government,” said Ana Harvey, the assistant administrator for... - March 31, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce President Selected for Advocate Position with the United States Army
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has announced that President and CEO Ike McLeese has been reappointed as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). McLeese was selected by Secretary John M. McHugh to represent the state of South Carolina and will serve as the official advocate... - March 31, 2011 - Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces April 2011 Meeting with Wealth Expert Robert Shemin
On April 11 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Robert Shemin. Attendees will learn how to buy and sell real estate in today’s market. - March 29, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
2011 Board of Directors Named for ASTD South Central Wisconsin - Tracy Nelson of Summit Credit Union Serving as President, Kimberly Frederickson as President in Training
The American Society of Training & Development South Central Wisconsin has named Tracy Nelson of Summit Credit Union as 2011 President. Kimberly Frederickson will be serving as President Elect in training for 2012. - March 29, 2011 - American Society of Training & Development, South Central Wisconsin
TAG Unveils 2011 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today unveiled results from its 2011 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. - March 27, 2011 - TAG think
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Seeks Experts in Entrepreneurship Education to Present at Conference in October
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) is asking experts in entrepreneurship to submit proposals for presentations to be presented at the organization’s 9th Annual Conference in Portland, OR, to be held October 9-12. NACCE is looking for engaging presenters... - March 26, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
ICLEI USA Executive Director Martin Chávez Joins Renowned Polar Explorer, Sir Robert Swan; Global CEOs on Important Climate Change Expedition to Antarctica
Exceptional Voyage to Last Great Wilderness on Earth Will Explore the Preservation of Antarctica; Promote Recycling, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Efforts to Combat Climate Change - March 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
The Nc Center for Women in Public Service Releases Podcast on Women in Office Institute
Cecily Timmons Discusses Leadership Program, Calls for Applications by April 1 Deadline. - March 25, 2011 - NCCWPS
Judges Chosen for the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) have finalized an all-star lineup of judges for the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition finals round on May 24, 2011. Announced today are the following finals judges: Bob Bozeman, General Partner, Angel... - March 24, 2011 - TAG think
CSPA Convenes Household & Institutional Products Industry Leaders in Chicago
The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) – the voice for the household and institutional products industries – will host its annual Mid-Year Meeting on May 3-6, 2011 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. CSPA began hosting the Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago in the late 1960s. - March 24, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
CAPAPA Appoints New Board Members
Distinguished members of Canada's Access and Privacy Community join Board of Directors of The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators (CAPAPA) - March 24, 2011 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
Home Care Alliance Opposes Recommendation of Co-Pays for Patients Cared for at Home
Industry Calls Co-payments an Inappropriate Burden and a Tax on Most Vulnerable Elders. - March 23, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
TAG Think, Tripp Rackley to be Inducted Into Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) have finalized an all-star lineup of judges for the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition finals round on May 24, 2011. - March 23, 2011 - TAG think
PR Pros to Tackle Industry Issues at Vegas Conference
Public Relations Society of America Hosts Western District Conference in Las Vegas April 27-29. - March 23, 2011 - Public Relations Society of America-Las Vegas Valley chapter
Gov. Bev Perdue Proclaims Veterinary Science Year as Part of World Veterinary Year Celebrations
Commemorative Events Will Take Place Worldwide Throughout 2011. - March 23, 2011 - NCVMA
TSBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate and KOSBE to Host SBA Community Express Live Loan Event
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office and KOSBE, in partnership with several small business economic development lenders, is hosting a live loan application clinic highlighting SBA's Community Express Loan and Patriot Express Loan Programs, the State of... - March 19, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Lake Norman Home Builder Named "Woman of the Year" by National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) proudly announces that Nicole Goolsby was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building Council. She was awarded for her generous and enthusiastic support as a business mentor, and for her exceptional leadership in the council. NAHB also recognized Goolsby as a Life Director for her ten years of service on the Board of Directors. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Lake Norman Home Builders Association Announces 2011 Leadership Posts
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) recently announced the members in leadership roles who are serving on the 2011 Board of Directors. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) Recently Presented Its Annual Awards in Recognition of 2010 Excellence in Leadership
“Builder Member of the Year” was awarded to Geoff Bowen, founder and president of EFC Builders, based in Troutman, NC. Mary Ellen MacDonald, a mortgage loan originator with Peoples Bank in Cornelius, NC, was named “Associate Member of the Year.” The 2010 “Rookie Member of the Year” award went to Joan Inglis, owner and lead designer of Carolina Spaces, LLC, based in Lake Wylie, SC. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Motorcoach Council Expands Board of Directors
2011 Election Results for Motorcoach Council Board of Directors - March 18, 2011 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Unveils 2011 Board of Directors
Board Guides Nonprofit Organization to Prepare Women for Elected and Appointed Offices Statewide - March 18, 2011 - NCCWPS
Notorious Check Forger Frank Abagnale to Discuss the "Art of the Steal" at the Financial Crime Day Hosted by SWACHA and the Houston FBI
SWACHA and the Houston office of the FBI have teamed up to host the 17th Financial Institution Crime Day in Houston on March 23, 2011, to help financial industry professionals reduce their exposure to fraud. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations... - March 17, 2011 - SWACHA
North Carolina’s Defense Industry to be on Display at NCDBA’s April 19-20 Expo in Pinehurst
Gov. Perdue and military brass invited to speak - March 17, 2011 - North Carolina's Defense Business Association
New Head for ACCA South Africa
The global body for professional accountants, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has appointed Nadine Kater as head of ACCA South Africa, effective 3 May 2011. - March 17, 2011 - ACCA
Lace Up to Help Local Kids
Hanford race will benefit Golden State Family Services Runners will have a chance to get active and give back to the community next month in the first annual Hanford Run for the Peeps. The race will be held Saturday, April 23 at the Civic Auditorium. The Hanford Chamber of Commerce will be... - March 16, 2011 - Hanford Chamber of Commerce
DCIA Presents CONTENT IN THE CLOUD Conference at NAB
Special Registration Rate Now Available. - March 14, 2011 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Announces Partnership with BIOCOM
BIOCOM and CRT combine forces to support the local life sciences community - March 14, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
KOSBE Becomes New Kingsport Affiliate Office of TSBDC at ETSU
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to be the new Kingsport Affiliate Office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). - March 13, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces High Five Grant Recipients
Three Organizations Will Qualify for a Total of $25,000 Each Over a Five-Year Period - March 13, 2011 - NCVMA
Peregrine Academic Services Reaches Out to NACCE Members in Its Effort to Aid Community Colleges in Responding to Increased Calls for Accountability
Peregrine Academic Services, LLC, has chosen the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship NACCE) as its partner in an effort to prepare community colleges to effectively respond to growing demands for accreditation and accountability being placed on higher education institutions. - March 12, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
BNI® Northeast Florida to Host Second Annual Golf Tournament
Proceeds will benefit Junior Achievement of North Florida. - March 12, 2011 - BNI, Northeast Florida
AUSIB Welcomes India's Growth Oriented 2011 Union Budget
The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) welcomes India’s Union Budget for FY 2011-12, and rates it as a very investor friendly budget that could help attract more investments into India. Sanjay Puri, AUSIB President said, "We are very happy that this budget is high on foreign... - March 12, 2011 - Ausib