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New CEO for North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) is pleased to announce new leadership that will guide the organization into the future. Mr. Tom Lockhart has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Chamber. With nearly thirty years of business management experience, including senior level... - August 18, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Armchair Auditors Could Lead to Inconsistency and Uncertainty, Warns ACCA
Government cuts see end of Audit Commission, with the possibility of ‘armchair auditors’ taking its place - August 18, 2010 - ACCA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names 2010 Appalachian Mountain Veterinary Conference Award Recipients
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (http://www.ncvma.org) has announced the recipients of the NCVMA’s 2010 awards, which were presented at the Appalachian Mountain Veterinary Conference. The Fourth Annual Appalachian Mountain Veterinary Conference was held June 24-27 at... - August 18, 2010 - NCVMA
North Scottsdale Chamber and The Breakfast Joynt Raise $550 for Singleton Moms
Check to be presented on Monday, Aug. 16, 2:00 pm, at The Breakfast Joynt in Scottsdale. - August 15, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® to Host Speaker Event
RALEIGH, N.C. – Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (http://www.rrar.com), has announced that the association and its chapter of Young Professionals Network will host a social networking speaker event on Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1... - August 15, 2010 - RRAR
At the Annual NAFDMA Convention, There’s Still a Whole Lot More to Learn
Announcing the early details of the 26th annual NAFDMA convention. The convention will be held in February 2011 in Baltimore, MD. A three-day bus tour, workshops, concurrent sessions and trade show will be offered for farm direct marketers and agritourism operators. - August 12, 2010 - NAFDMA
NPSA Offers Conference Attendees Productivity Tips
NPSA Operations Manager Joel Rathbone offers tips for making the most of the portable storage industry’s annual conference this November. - August 12, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
BNI New Hampshire, Maine and Western Massachusetts to Host Regional Networking Conference
BNI New Hampshire, BNI Maine and BNI Western Massachusetts is proud to announce that it will host its third regional networking conference event in September. What: The event will include educational breakout sessions from speakers around the U.S., discussing topics on how changes in strategy... - August 12, 2010 - BNI, New Hampshire
$100,000 in Grants Available from Coleman Foundation at 8th Annual NACCE Conference in October in Orlando
The Coleman Foundation will conduct an elevator grant session with the potential to award $100,000 at the 8th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held in Orlando, FL, October 10-13, 2010. Individual grants of up to $12,500 will be awarded to support programs that establish or grow entrepreneurship education in community college settings. - August 11, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NAWBO San Diego's Immediate Past President Elected to NAWBO California Board
Adrienne Moch, NAWBO San Diego's immediate past president, has been elected to the NAWBO California board as secretary/public relations director. - August 11, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Launches Executive Blog
Experienced executives share their wisdom on key business topics - August 09, 2010 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors® Releases “Ask the Expert” Video
RALEIGH, N.C. – Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (http://www.rrar.com), has announced the release of the newest “Ask the Expert” video, featuring Stacey Anfindsen, a realtor specialist at the association. - August 08, 2010 - RRAR
CT Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces Meeting with Mark Klee and Caryn McKinney On August 16
On Monday, August 16, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Mark Klee and Caryn McKinney. Attendees will learn where bankruptcies fit into the real estate investing puzzle. - August 07, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
ACCA Announces 2010 Simpson Scholarship Winners
Five students from around the world win funding for ACCA studies - August 06, 2010 - ACCA
Women’s Power Networking Launches Monthly Roundtable Series in Raleigh for Women Execs
Women’s Executive Roundtable Series focuses on interpersonal relationships in management settings. The event, hosted by Women’s Power Networking, is August 20th from 3-5pm at Brio Tuscan Grille in the Crabtree Valley Mall. - August 05, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Accountants and Sustainability – Helen Brand, Chief Executive of ACCA, Comments on the New International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC)
Global accountants central to the Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project and Global Reporting Initiative - August 05, 2010 - ACCA
International Association of Bridal Beauty Professional Launches
Membership Organization for Bridal Beauty Professionals. - August 04, 2010 - International Association of Bridal Beauty Professionals
Wellco Leads Quest for Flat Health Costs
Royal Oak, Michigan-based Wellco Corporation recently became the first and only wellness industry leader to offer an effective evaluation system for wellness programs. The product, called HealthHammer, helps companies accurately benchmark and fully achieve flat health costs over time. - August 04, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
Generation Y: Young Accountants Challenge Employers for Dynamic Careers, Says ACCA/Mercer Research
More than half of young finance professionals seek to use their finance training in broader business careers. - August 04, 2010 - ACCA
Ad 2 Tampa Bay Seeks Next Pro Bono Client
Each year Ad 2 Tampa Bay gathers a team from its membership of top young advertising professionals from agencies and in-house groups across Tampa Bay to work tirelessly on making the world a better place. Utilizing donated time, materials and media the team develops a full advertising campaign for little or no cost that is tailored to meet the needs of a selected non-profit organization. - August 01, 2010 - Ad 2 Tampa Bay
Constant Contact Signs on as Gold Sponsor for NACCE Conference and More
The National Association for Community College entrepreneurship has announced that Constant Contact® (Nasdaq: CTCT), a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, social media marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations, has agreed to be a Gold Sponsor for its upcoming... - July 31, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Charities Need Tax Help, Says ACCA
ACCA urges donors to use Gift Aid - July 31, 2010 - ACCA
NAWBO San Diego's August Meeting Focuses on Customer Relations
NAWBO San Diego's August 15 meeting will feature a presentation by management consultant Owen Jay Murphy, "Customer Relations: Keeping Your Customers Loyal While Attracting New Ones." To learn more, visit nawbo-sd.org. - July 30, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Announces Community Service Committee Scholarship Winners
Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that five scholarships were awarded to high school graduates Nicholas Savage, Dana Andersen, Sarah Kline, Ashley Stacy and Kathryn Hornaday to recognize their outstanding community... - July 30, 2010 - RRAR
Introducing the Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors
The Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors is the only trade association that focuses on the buying and merging of small and midsize businesses (SMB) - from the perspective of the buyer. - July 29, 2010 - Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Launches "Mission Accomplished" Saluting Top Minority Business Owners
Honors Multicultural Entrepreneurs that Earned Major Corporate Contracts - July 29, 2010 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Signs on Three New Sponsors
Rancho Sante Fe Insurance, Grant Hinkle & Jacobs and Moss Adams will work with CRT to strengthen San Diego businesses - July 29, 2010 - Chairmen's RoundTable
NAWBO SD Donates $1,500 to City College
NAWBO San Diego donated $1,500 to City College to fund three $500 scholarships for women business students. The money was raised at a silent auction held in conjunction with the chapter's annual signature event, the BRAVO! Awards. - July 28, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Registration Open for 8th Annual NACCE Conference
Community college entrepreneurship faculty and administrators from across the country will head to Orlando, FL, October 10-13, for the 8th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios®. With a... - July 28, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NAWBO San Diego August Seminar Focuses on Image
Katy Goshtasbi of Puris Image & Style will present NAWBO San Diego's August seminar, "What Is Your Image Saying About You?" on Friday the 13th. For more information, visit nawbo-sd.org. - July 25, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
NATJA Launches New Travel Discussion and Chat Forum
The North American Travel Journalists Association launches a new travel discussion and chat forum for members. - July 24, 2010 - North American Travel Journalists Association
CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Free Webinar with Than Merrill on July 27, 2010
On July 27, 2010 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a free webinar with Than Merrill of A&E’s “Flip This House.” Attendees will learn what is working in the real estate market right now. - July 24, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
NAWBO San Diego Installs 2010-2011 Board of Directors
NAWBO San Diego installed its 2010-2011 board of directors at its July 21 lunch meeting. - July 24, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Women on Board Workshop July 24
Dana Jennings, CEO of The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS), a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide, has announced that the organization will host a Women on Board workshop for women interested in appointments to boards and... - July 23, 2010 - NCCWPS
Tara Lightner Robbins Receives Association Management Degree
Tara Lightner Robbins, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS, received her Certificate Degree for Strategies in Non-Profit Management from The University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies, which recognizes exceptional efforts made by the... - July 23, 2010 - RRAR
ACCA Calls for Government to ‘Think Small First’
Global accounting body calls for more clarity around business tax legislation - July 23, 2010 - ACCA
CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Free Webinar with Viridian Energy on July 26, 2010
On July 26, 2010, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a free webinar with Viridian Energy. Attendees will learn all about energy deregulation. - July 23, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
NAWBO San Diego welcomes Its 100th member
NAWBO San Diego welcomed Karen Hutchens of Hutchens PR as its 100th member. - July 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
ISO Joins CVTA
The Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA) is pleased to announce that ISO (Insurance Services Office, Inc.) has joined its organization to represent insurance telematics. - July 22, 2010 - Connected Vehicle Trade Association
NPSA Announces 2010 Conference and Tradeshow Dates
The Eighth Annual NPSA Conference and Tradeshow is set for Orlando this November. - July 22, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Cancer Patient’s June 26 Wedding, Created by NJ Branch of Association of Bridal Consultants, Was “Superb”
The New Jersey Branch of the Association of Bridal Consultants sponsored a wedding for Tina Tinervia, who has metastatic breast cancer, on June 26, 2010. All of the member-professional service providers donated their time and/or services to make the bride’s dream come true. - July 21, 2010 - New Jersey Branch of Association of Bridal Consultants
Local Apartment Industry Donates Tools for Schools
Houston Apartment Association Collects School Supplies for Underprivileged Students. - July 18, 2010 - Houston Apartment Association
CSIA Announces the Winners of the 2010 Apex Awards
CSIA today announces the winners of the 10th annual Apex Awards. - July 17, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce Announces July Lunch Local Location
Lunch Local on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at The Steinbeck House, 132 Central Ave., Salinas at noon. - July 16, 2010 - Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors® Releases Communications Video
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced the release of the first video in a series of clips that spotlight committee’s and their active association members. In the video, Julie Garrison, communications... - July 15, 2010 - RRAR
The World in 2030: Pressure on Resources and a Completely New Approach to Global Business Says ACCA
New ACCA report collates expert opinion on what our world will look like in 20 years time. - July 14, 2010 - ACCA
SBA 7(a) Lender Training: SBA Express Purchases
Participate in NAGGL WEBExpress courses and take advantage of the most affordable way to train your staff on timely issues critical to every aspect of your SBA lending operation. - July 11, 2010 - National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
SBA 7(a) Lender Training Courses in Fort Lauderdale/Miami
Get a spark and boost your success in SBA 7(a) lending as you gear up for growth in a recovering economy. NAGGL's upcoming SBA lender training event in Fort Lauderdale/ Miami, August 9-13 is a must-attend event for you. Our most experienced instructors will be in Florida to share their knowledge of the ins-and-outs of SBA lending. Don't miss it! - July 11, 2010 - National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
SBA 7(a) Lender Training: Successfully Navigate SBA's New Onsite Risk-Based Reviews
Participate in NAGGL WEBExpress courses and take advantage of the most affordable way to train your staff on timely issues critical to every aspect of your SBA lending operation. - July 11, 2010 - National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Rabies Awareness and Prevention
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced the release of a podcast discussing rabies awareness and prevention. In the podcast, Dr. Jim Dobies, president-elect of the NCVMA’s board of directors, discusses how rabies is spread, how the disease is treated,... - July 10, 2010 - NCVMA