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New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Commends Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Goal to Expand Minority Business Contracts with New York State Agencies
Governor Andrew Cuomo calls on New York State agencies to double the current minority and women-owned business participation goal - January 19, 2011 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Partnership with Taylor Insight Aimed at Expanding and Improving Nation’s Small Businesses
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) and Taylor Insight Worldwide announced today a joint-venture aimed at improving and expanding the breadth and depth of information, resources, corporate, civic, and government partnerships available to community college... - January 15, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
CSIA Announces the First 2011 “Celebrities” for C-Level @ A Mile High
CSIA, Colorado’s Technology Association, announces the first group of “Celebrities” participating in the March 10, 2011 event. - January 14, 2011 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
New Safety Measurement System Drives Change for Iowa Motor Carriers
After months of anticipation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finally went live in December with its new safety measurement system – CSA, which stands for “Compliance, Safety, Accountability.” With the new system now in place, FMCSA officials say more than... - January 08, 2011 - Iowa Truck Services
VAT Rise – It’s Not Just Consumers Who Have to Pay, Says ACCA
SMEs could ask to defer their payments. - January 08, 2011 - ACCA
CT REIA Announces Quarterly Meeting of the Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut on January 12, 2011
On Wednesday, January 12th, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be sponsoring a new Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut (AOACT) meeting. Attendees will receive helpful advice on how to manage investment properties and apartment buildings. - January 07, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Pittsburgh SEO Group Announces Social Media & SEO Seminars & Events
Social Media & SEO Seminars: Learn how search engines are incorporating social media into their search results and how to use social media to ensure your website can be found by people seeking your products and services. - January 06, 2011 - Pittsburgh SEO Group
Coleman Foundation Elevator Grants Winners Get Year-End Boost by Earning Additional $31,800 in Matching Funds; Total Now Received via NACCE Competition is $99,300
Eight community colleges across the country have received an additional $31,800 in grants from the Coleman Foundation after having raised funds in their communities to support programs in entrepreneurship education. The additional funds come on top of $67,500 the schools earned in the Elevator Grant Competition at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference in October. - January 06, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
CSIA Announces 2011 Board of Directors
CSIA, Colorado’s Technology Association, announces their 2011 Board of Directors. - January 06, 2011 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
NPSA Announces Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach
The National Portable Storage Association just announced its 2011 Resale Expo May 1-May 3, 2011. - January 01, 2011 - National Portable Storage Association
The City of Miami Gardens Honors Program Will Provide Paid Internships for Local Students
The City of Miami Gardens Honors Program will provide local students with paid internships at the City of Miami Gardens, sharing with them the opportunity to gain practical and professional experience in government. - December 31, 2010 - City of Miami Gardens
Universities to Compete in National Security Innovation Competition 2011
Only university competition awarding scholarships for innovation serving national security needs -- Call for papers - December 29, 2010 - Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance
The City of Miami Gardens Honors and Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) “Unity in the Community “Holiday Celebration - December 29, 2010 - City of Miami Gardens
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Executive Director Named to N.C. Agribusiness Council
NCVMA Executive Director Joins Organization Council Dedicated to Raising Awareness of the State’s Number One Industry. - December 24, 2010 - NCVMA
Iowa Truck Services Navigates Annual Licensing Renewal
Officials at Iowa Truck Services (ITS) offer expert resources to help eliminate the challenges and hassles of license renewal by managing the process for private, for-hire and specialized motor carriers. The deadline for annual licensing renewal is rapidly approaching. Notices – such as International Registration Plans, Distance Schedules and Vehicle Schedules – must be postmarked or received by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) no later than January 31, 2011 - December 18, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Rotary Club of Fort Worth, Riverside Middle School Partner in E-Book Reader Literacy Program
Middle school receives initial 65 Kindle e-readers as part of a special reading program, “Putting E(xcitement)-Books in the Hands of Students” - December 18, 2010 - Rotary Club of Fort Worth
NPSA Applauds Tulane University Professors
The National Portable Storage Association congratulates two Tulane University professors for winning first place in a design competition that puts portable storage in the mix. - December 16, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
NPSA Applauds Home for Hope Innovations
The National Portable Storage Association recognizes Home for Hope, a project developed by ASU students to help people in the wake of disaster. - December 12, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Honors Top Corporations and Minority Businesses with 2010 Partnership Awards
The Partnership Awards presented top corporate honors to IBM Corporation as National Corporation of the Year; New York Life Insurance as Regional Corporation of the Year; Interpublic Group with the Chairman’s Award and Joy Crichlow of Con Edison with Advocate of the Year. Outstanding African American, Hispanic American and Asian American New York and New Jersey business-owners were saluted with Supplier Awards. - December 10, 2010 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Honor Hall of Fame Members
Three Members of Local Real Estate Association Honored at Awards Ceremony. - December 09, 2010 - RRAR
DCIA Presents CONTENT IN THE CLOUD Conference at CES
Special Early Registration Rates End on December 31st. - December 08, 2010 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces New Nuts and Bolts of Real Estate Investing Series
During its new Nuts and Bolts Of Real Estate webinar series, CT REIA will be interviewing leading real estate professionals in Connecticut such as insurance brokers, home inspectors, home stagers, hard money lenders, appraisers, and more. - December 08, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
SIP Forum User Agent Configuration Recommendation Ratified and Published as RFC 6011 by the Internet Engineering Task Force
RFC 6011 provides the guidelines for consistent and simple configuration of SIP-based end-point devices. - December 07, 2010 - SIP Forum
Portable Storage Containers Prevent Leaks
The National Portable Storage Association offers records storage alternative in the wake of the WikiLeaks scandal. - December 07, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards
The winners of the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards have been named by the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE). - December 06, 2010 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NAHREP Orange County Hosts Annual Holiday Luncheon; Donates 300+ Unwrapped Toys to Local Children's Agencies
The Orange County Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), a nonprofit trade organization dedicated to increasing the homeownership rate among Latinos, presented over 300 unwrapped toys yesterday to two local agencies, including the Orangewood... - December 05, 2010 - NAHREP Orange County
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Members Earn REALTOR® Emeritus
Nine Members of Local Real Estate Association Recognized by National Association of REALTORS® - December 05, 2010 - RRAR
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Finance Advisory Committee Member Wins N.C. Senate Seat
Dr. Bill Rabon Elected to District 8 Seat in North Carolina Senate - December 04, 2010 - NCVMA
Iowa Motor Truck Association Launches New Division - Emerging Regulatory Changes Drive Demand for Safety and Compliance Services
The Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) is unveiling a new division – Iowa Truck Services – that will provide licensing, permitting, safety and compliance solutions for member and non-member motor carriers, as well as farmers and independent businesses with delivery... - December 02, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Begins Holiday Toy Drive and Sponsors Food Drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank
NSCC holds annual toy drive to benefit Helping Hands; food drive in partnership with Mercado Merchants Association - November 26, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
The NC Center For Women in Public Service Announces Steering Committee for Women On Board Event
Second Annual Event Garners Statewide Support to Increase Number of Women Appointments - November 26, 2010 - NCCWPS
NPSA Announces 2011 Chairman
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2011. - November 20, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Annual Property Investment Contest
On December 6, 2010, the CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be having its annual contest and holiday dinner for real estate investors and professionals in Connecticut and New England. This event will take place in Meriden, CT. - November 19, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Global Accountancy Giants CICPA and ACCA Sign Agreement
The MoU will result in CICPA and ACCA working together on training for chief accountants and leading accounting talent in China and internationally. - November 17, 2010 - ACCA
Mobile Monday Chicago to Address Mobile Web Site Development and Strategy
On Monday, November 15, 2010 Chicago’s mobile industry professionals will gather for a presentation from J Schwan, Mobile Technology Practice Partner for Solstice Consulting, on the topic of "Mobile Web Development - 30 tips in 60 minutes." “There’s been a lot of change... - November 13, 2010 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Partners with Doozy of a Deal for Fundraising Effort
“Deal of the Day” website provides broad exposure for Chamber businesses while donating a portion of proceeds back to the NSCC. - November 13, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
KOSBE Officially Announces Judge Panel and Guest Speaker for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards
KOSBE is pleased to announce the ten judges and guest speaker that have been selected for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards. Inaugurated in 1994, the Annual KOSBE Awards is the longest running and most recognized small business-focused awards program in the Tri-Cities area. - November 11, 2010 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Kingsport Chamber and KOSBE Kick Off Global Entrepreneurship Week with Small Business Night School Nov 16 & 17
In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and KOSBE have teamed up to put on the Fall 2010 Small Business Night School, on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 16 & 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Kingsport. - November 11, 2010 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
International Volunteer Programs Association Convenes Conference for Practitioners
On November 4, 2010 International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) convened its 2010 IVPA Conference. The event, held at Cross-Cultural Solutions’s headquarters in New Rochelle, NY, brought together executive directors from leading volunteer sending organizations from around the... - November 10, 2010 - International Volunteer Programs Association
New Medicare Final Rule Cuts Home Care
Final Rule Scaled Back from Original Proposal, Still Damaging to Home Health Services, Home Care Alliance says. - November 10, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Member Wins 30 Under 30
Christina Valkanoff Recognized for Outstanding Career and Charity Work - November 06, 2010 - RRAR
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Among Four U.s. Mayors Named as Fellows by the Urban Land Institute Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use
Bing and his team will offer guidance to ULI in the development of products, programs and services that cover a broad spectrum of work incorporating three over-arching themes: real estate finance and development; the interdependencies and respective roles of the public and private sectors; and the role and importance of the public realm in creating viable, thriving communities. - November 05, 2010 - Urban Land Institute Michigan
NPSA Announces Single Site Operator Workshop
Container Solutions' Founder Phil Herndon will discuss insights for the single site operator. - November 05, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
The NCCWPS Partners with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Women’s Summit for Women on Board Workshop
Nonprofit Prepares Women for Elected and Appointed Offices Nov. 6 - November 05, 2010 - NCCWPS
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Co-Host 15th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference
Southeast Region’s Largest Veterinary Conference to Take Place at Raleigh Convention Center. - November 05, 2010 - NCVMA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces November 2010 Meeting with Larry Goins
On Monday, November 15, 2010 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Larry Goins. Attendees will learn how to buy and resell cheap house in Connecticut. - November 04, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Wellco Exec Presents Health Cost Innovations at Michigan’s Largest Entrepreneurial Conference
Health care costs are expected to rise by nearly double digits again in 2011 and projected to double within the next 10 years. TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) emphasizes that technology and innovation can help reduce health costs without diminishing availability or quality of care. TiE... - November 03, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
Planning and Installation Guide for SERCOS III Available
SERCOS North America announced the availability of the "SERCOS III Planning and Installation Guide." This guide is intended to support engineers and electricians during the planning and installation phase of a SERCOS III network in order to guarantee trouble-free operation of machines and... - November 03, 2010 - SERCOS North America
New CBI/ACCA Survey Explores SME Financing Options
Small business finance and the recovery, a survey of 380 UK small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) and nearly 100 accountancy practices, found that bank overdrafts are the most popular form of finance, with 33% of respondents applying for them with a success rate of 73%. - October 31, 2010 - ACCA
NPSA Announces Keynote Speaker for 2010 Conference
The Eighth Annual NPSA Conference and Tradeshow is set for Orlando this November. - October 31, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association