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ACEC New York Presents 52nd Annual Engineering Excellence Awards; Arup Wins Top Award for The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center
On Saturday, April 13, 700 consulting engineers and clients attended the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York’s (ACEC New York) 52nd annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala at the New York Midtown Hilton. Awards were presented to 130 ACEC New York member projects in the... - April 15, 2019 - ACEC New York
Empowering Women in Industry Launches Empowering Women Podcast
The Empowering Women Podcast will be hosting a launch party on Thursday April 4th at 5:00 pm CDT. If you’re in the Madison area and would like to attend, get your tickets and join the fun: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-party-empowering-women-in-industry-podcast-tickets-57803865919 - April 03, 2019 - Empowering Women in Industry
April is National Home Inventory Month
The National Inventory Certification Association announces the 2nd annual recognition of National Home Inventory Month. This year the initiative has been expanded to include Small Business Inventory services as well. - March 29, 2019 - National Inventory Certification Association
Tuesday Was Meatout Day in the City of Pittsburgh, Proclaimed Mayor Peduto
The Pittsburgh Vegan Association (PVA) announces a Meatout day every March 20th, an official proclamation from Mayor Peduto and the Office of the Mayor in the city of Pittsburgh. The primary purpose of PVA is to advocate for veganism in the Pittsburgh region. One way to think about a first motion... - March 22, 2019 - Pittsburgh Vegan Association
CIS Islamic Banking and Finance Forum to be Held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Commonwealth Independent States (CIS) are a new destination for Islamic Banking & Finance. - March 21, 2019 - AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics
NAWBO Phoenix to Present April 10 Point/Counter Point Program About Legislating Number of Women on Corporate Boards
Should publicly-owned companies be required to have a minimum number of women on their boards of directors? The Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will present a point/counter point presentation on this topic for its Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 10, 11... - March 20, 2019 - NAWBO Phoenix
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Launches New Book with Maricopa Community Colleges
Co-Authors Sign New Book with Chancellor, Community College Presidents from Maricopa College System; Two Presidents Sign Entrepreneurship Pledge - March 10, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Empowering a Billion Women, Inc. Celebrates International Woman’s Day with the Announcement of a Key New Leadership Hire at SXSW United Nations Social Media Zone
Ingrid Vanderveldt prepares EBW for growth and scale; Chandini Portteus enters leadership in the for-profit tech space - March 08, 2019 - Empowering a Billion Women by 2020
ACEA Presents the Central Texas Infrastructure Design & Construction Symposium Featured Keynote Speaker Shares Stats and Information on Future Growth
The 16th annual Central Texas Infrastructure Design & Construction Symposium at the Austin Convention Center on April 24, 2019 brings together subject matter experts to discuss the most relevant issues affecting the engineers and contractors involved in designing and building the area’s infrastructure. - March 06, 2019 - Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
For the Promotion of Halal Industry, Islamic Finance Plays an Important Role: Zubair Mughal
The Volume of Global Halal Industry is US $6.4 Trillion which is increasing continuously. - March 06, 2019 - AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics
Local Student Mathletes® to Compete in Nevada State Math Contest
Thirty-six middle school students from Northern Nevada schools will compete in the Nevada State MATHCOUNTS® Competition Series, the nation’s premier math competition, on March 16th, 2019 at American General Contractors building at 5400 Mill St, Reno. The Northern Nevada state competition... - March 04, 2019 - Society of Women Engineers Sierra Nevada Section
Morton Grove Foundation Announces Taste of Morton Grove on March 7, 2019
The "Taste of Morton Grove" will be held on March 7, featuring a variety of local restaurants sharing their cuisine helping the Morton Grove Foundation to support many local charities. - February 28, 2019 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
National Association for Advancement of Women in Insurance Celebrates Kickoff of Atlanta Community
The National Association for Advancement of Women in Insurance, (NAAWI) a network for professional, multicultural women in the insurance industry, officially hosted the group’s debut on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 with a coalition of enterprising women at the Doubletree Hotel in Tucker,... - February 27, 2019 - NAAWI
2019 USASBE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Recipients Announced
The United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) celebrated its annual USASBE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Program and honored educators, innovators, researchers, and leaders in entrepreneurship education. The event was held at the TradeWinds Island Grand... - February 22, 2019 - USASBE
Addis Ababa Recognized as World Capital of Culture and Tourism
Addis Ababa was announced by the global tourism institution as the new World Capital of Culture and Tourism as the city is preparing for a string of celebrations during 2019 and 2020 marking 550 years as a political center and 130 years since in 1889 the Emperor Menelik II announced the city as the capital of his Ethiopian empire. - February 20, 2019 - European Council on Tourism and Trade
NACCE Observes National Entrepreneurship Week with Launch of New Book on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) celebrated National Entrepreneurship Week February 16-23, by launching its new book, Community Colleges as Incubators of Innovation: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Communities and Students. The launch took place during a VIP reception hosted by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) in Washington, D.C. - February 19, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NAWBO Phoenix to Present March 13 Panel of Top Women Business Owners - Keys to Their Success
Women business owners have made major contributions to Arizona’s economy. During Women’s History Month, the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will present a panel discussion with several of the Valley’s top women business owners. The... - February 17, 2019 - NAWBO Phoenix
AlHuda CIBE Organized “African Interest-Free Banking and Finance Awards – 2019” in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
“Interest-Free Banking and Finance Forum” has been inaugurated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - February 11, 2019 - AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics
WhiteGlove4Less, LLC Appoints Christopher Toney to CEO as They Rollout Nationwide Final Mile Delivery and Installation Services for Furniture Retailers
WhiteGlove4Less, LLC in cooperation with the Furniture Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of Christopher Toney as CEO. - February 10, 2019 - Furniture Chamber of Commerce
Nine West Virginia College Presidents Sign NACCE's Entrepreneurship Pledge
All nine West Virginia community and technical colleges celebrated Higher Ed Day on January 28 by signing the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). They signed the pledge during ceremonies at the state capitol. - January 28, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Women's Entrepreneur Advocate Stefanie Diaz Unveils The Women Only Experience (WOE)
The Women Only Experience (WOE) debuts in Atlanta on Thursday, February 28 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek. Founded and hosted by Stefanie Diaz, this event brings together a soulful tribe of women leaders focused on the art of claiming the life they are called to live. - January 22, 2019 - Women Only Enterprises
Baltimore Organization Announces 1,000 Dollar "Black Futures Micro-Grant" Award to Greater Baltimore "Changemakers"
CLLCTIVLY.org is a social impact organization in Baltimore, Maryland that serves as a resource for those seeking to find, fund and partner with Black social change organizations in the Greater Baltimore community. Founded by Jamye Wooten, CLLCTIVLY seeks to foster collaboration, increase social impact and amplify the voices of local Black-led organizations. - January 17, 2019 - CLLCTIVLY
South Florida Veteran Owned Business Continuously Serve Communities by Providing Business Planning and Development Boot Camp for Business Start-Up
This half-day Step by Step Business Planning and Business Development Bootcamp, you will learn all the tools needed to get rid of your 9 to 5 and turn your passion into a profitable business. - January 17, 2019 - Lexo Enterprise LLC
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Appoints Two New Board Members
NACCE President and CEO Rebecca Corbin, Ed.D. Names Two Education Leaders from California to NACCE Board of Directors. - January 16, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Law Class of 2018 Contributed More Than $85 Million Worth of Pro Bono Legal Services
Eighty-four law schools reported that 16,502 law students in the class of 2018 contributed more than 3.48 million hours in legal services as part of their legal education, an average of about 211 hours per student. Independent Sector, a nonprofit organization coalition, estimates the value of volunteer time to be $24.69 an hour. Using this number, the total value of the students’ time at these schools is estimated to be in excess of $85.9 million. - January 08, 2019 - Association of American Law Schools
NAWBO Phoenix Will Kick Off 2019 with Jan. 9 Meeting About Increasing Revenue-Generating Activities
Accomplished Sales Coach, Trainer and Public Speaker, Connie Kadansky will help business owners have a successful start to their new year by introducing them to a six-point revenue-generating process. Kadansky will be featured at the Jan. 9 monthly business program of the Phoenix Chapter of the... - December 29, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Call for AI Ethics Fellows to Better Understand the Societal Impacts of Artificial Intelligence
Montreal Artificial Intelligence Ethics Institute (MAIEI) launches worldwide call for applications for inaugural 2019-2020 MAIEI Fellowship. - December 21, 2018 - Montreal AI Ethics Institute
Announcing a New Competition – The Next Impactor; A Contest to Discover People with an Impacful Story, Mission, Business or Talent, the Winner Will Receive a $250K Prize
(www.thenextimpactor.com) Local Entrepreneurs Jeff Levin (Founder of the www.co-opmovement.com) and Loren Michaels Harris (Founder of the Power of We Symposium) announced today they are on a quest to find and discover The Next Impactor. This world needs hope, inspiration & positive role models driven to impact others. They created this competition to discover & broadcast these individuals making a difference in this first ever global competition of it’s kind. - December 12, 2018 - The Co-Op Network
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB): Bringing Communities & Industries Together for Greater Social Impact
NAWRB is all about the social impact and keeping both consumers and professionals in business and sustainable. From natural disasters, elder financial abuse, small business sustainability, technology human balance®, gender equality, access to capital and opportunity zones we are driving the resources of connectivity within the housing and real estate ecosystem. - December 12, 2018 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
2020 Women on Boards - Chicago Event Was a Huge Success
2020 Women on Boards Hosted an Incredible 7th Annual National Conversation on Board Diversity. - December 05, 2018 - 2020 Women on Boards Chicago
IPAK Hosts Its 11th Annual State of the Association Luncheon
Results of the California Landlords Summit on Homelessness will be announced. - November 28, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
2020 Women on Boards Chicago Chaper Hosted an Incredible 7th Annual National Conversation on Board Diversity
Illinois Corporate Boards Trail Their Peers Nationally in Diversity The Chicago Campaign of 2020 Women on Boards, a national campaign to increase the percentage of women on US company boards to at least 20% by the year 2020, brought together a powerful group of speakers to address how we... - November 21, 2018 - 2020 Women on Boards Chicago
NAWBO Phoenix "Red Affair" Holiday Luncheon is Dec. 12
Annual holiday event features special lunch, inspirational message, connecting with other members and corporate partners, entertainment and raffle to benefit the Women's Enterprise Foundation. - November 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Maximizing the Impact of New Opportunity Zones
New Tax Incentive for Investors to Re-Invest Their Capital Gains - November 16, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Finalists for the 24th Annual KOSBE Awards Are Announced
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce 21 finalists for the 24th Annual KOSBE Awards. Winners will be declared at a special recognition event on Thursday, December 13th, from 6 to 8 PM, at The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport,... - November 15, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Cooley Joins the BEN Sustainability Campaign
BEN Colorado is pleased to announce that Cooley LLP will participate as an Innovation Partner in the program’s Sustainability Initiative. - November 01, 2018 - Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado
SFATA Executive Director Announces the "Save The Vape" Campaign - the Trade Association’s Voice to Combat Forces Trying to Eliminate Vaping
Today, Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) Executive Director, Mark Anton, announces the “Save The Vape” program, a multi-media initiative dedicated to saving the vapor industry from excessive regulation and taxation, biased science, inaccurate reporting, and unfair... - October 25, 2018 - SFATA
Nov. 14 NAWBO Phoenix Meeting to Focus on the Importance of Staying Relevant with Marketing
Guest presenter at the Nov. 14 NAWBO Phoenix meeting is Scott Harkey of OH Partners. - October 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Landlords Pledge Housing Units to Combat Homelessness in Kern County
Landlords Summit on Homelessness shows model for cross-sector collaboration. - October 19, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
BCAGlobal 14th Annual Celebration in Diversity in Food and Wine
BCAGlobal Announces Honorees and Final Round of Menus at Food and Wine Experience; Last Week for Tickets - October 17, 2018 - BCAGlobal
Call for Entries for the 24th Annual KOSBE Small Business Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is seeking nominations for local businesses to be recognized at the 2018 Annual KOSBE Awards, including locally-owned and operated: 1. Franchise 2. New business (in business less than 3 years) 3. Young entrepreneur... - October 13, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
IAHSP® Hosts the Home Staging Industry Event of the Year with the Scott Brothers as Keynote Speakers
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) is hosting the largest Home Staging Industry Conference in Charlotte, NC Oct 18-20. Staging professionals from around the world are expected to be part of the 400 attendees as well as over 30 industry companies that... - October 11, 2018 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
California Landlords Summit on Homelessness Announces Full Speaker Lineup
Over 25 community leaders are coming together to address homelessness. - October 10, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names Its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner at Annual Conference in Fort Worth
NACCE Recognizes Four Day Weekend of Fort Worth, Texas, as its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. The award is presented to an individual or group that has achieved entrepreneurial success and played a pivotal role in the community through involvement and support of civic activities. - October 09, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE Names 2018 Entrepreneurial President and College of the Year at Annual Conference
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) announces 2018 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President Awards at 16th Annual Conference. - October 09, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
KOSBE to Host Google Livestream - Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for Your Business Workshop
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Google Livestream Part II - Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for Your Business workshop on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the... - October 05, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Vapor Industry Answers the FDA's Call on Youth Prevention of e-Cigarettes
The American E-liquid Manufacturing Standards Association (AEMSA) and the Smoke-Free Alternative Trade Association (SFATA) announce the launch of a joint-venture, comprehensive Youth Education, Protection, and Prevention program – the YEPP program. As industry leaders in youth vapor product... - October 04, 2018 - SFATA
Blockchain by Women, a Premier Meetup, Announces Inaugural Meeting
Blockchain by Women, the premier meetup group for women in the blockchain ecosystem, is kicking off San Francisco’s Blockchain week at their inaugural meetup this Wednesday night, October 3rd. The agenda includes a panel discussion with a diverse and influential group of women that have made... - October 02, 2018 - BlockChain by Women
Ask-a-Lawyer – Free Public Events
The Orange County Bar Association will be co-hosting two Ask-A-Lawyer events in October 2018. Both events are free and open to the public: October 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805 and October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Center, 946 North Mills Avenue, Orlando FL 32803. - September 28, 2018 - Orange County Bar Association
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Goes International
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Joins North American Alliance. - September 24, 2018 - SFATA