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Coffee and Contacts Women’s Power Networking Offers Monthly Power Lunch Series
"Effective Social Networking: Boosting Your Business and Brand Online Power Lunch” hosted by Raleigh-based Coffee and Contacts, features panelists Alice Osborn, Eileen Batson, Olalah Njenga and Marilyn Shannon, Jan. 8, 2010 at Brio Tuscan Grille in Raleigh. - January 03, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Westchester Business Connection Urges Members to Become Champions in 2010
2010 promises to be another stellar year for the Westchester Business Connection and its members. The goal for 2010 is to make many more introductions to help benefit those who participate in the group. One of the things that set the WBC apart from the rest is the ability to connect with other business professionals, both in person and online. - January 01, 2010 - The Westchester Business Connection
NAWBO San Diego's January Meeting Focuses on Time Management/ Learn How to do More with Less Stress
The first meeting of 2010 for NAWBO San Diego will feature Sarita Maybin presenting, "How To Get More Done With Less Stress." The January 20 lunch event will be held at a new location, the Sheraton La Jolla. More information, including online registration, is available at nawbo-sd.org. - January 01, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Introduces Raleigh Associates Program
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the association is introducing the Raleigh Associate Program (RAP). RAP, which will serve as a replacement for the Associate Membership Classification, will feature a decrease in... - December 30, 2009 - RRAR
Atlanta NSHMBA and ALPFA Chapters Present: An Economic Update by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Is It Over?
The NSHMBA and ALPFA Atlanta chapters have partnered to sponsor Michael Bryan, Vice President & Senior Economist, Research Department for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, who will give the keynote address on the state of the economy for 2010 on Wednesday, January 13th at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP is required at nshmba.org/atlanta. - December 29, 2009 - NSHMBA Atlanta
NAWBO SD Supports Operation: December to Remember
NAWBO San Diego provided a donation to Optimal Nutrition to support Operation: December to Remember. As a result, a struggling military family will receive an all-organic holiday dinner for eight. - December 25, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
FRUITTRADE 2010 Has Already Set a Date
It will take place the 6th and 7th of October, 2010, alongside with the National Fruit and Vegetable Producers Convention in Santiago, Chile. Both events shape the most important meeting of the fruit industry in the Southern Hemisphere. - December 25, 2009 - FEDEFRUTA
Portable Storage Units Used to Develop Artist Housing
Architects design and develop innovative creative lofts from portable storage containers for artists in Scotland. - December 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NAWBO San Diego January Seminar Focuses on Estate Planning
Marguerite Lorenz of Lorenz Fiduciary Services will present the first NAWBO San Diego seminar of 2010, Estate Planning and Your Business, on Friday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. at Brandman University. - December 20, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
NPSA Offers Portable Storage Solution Finder
The National Portable Storage Association is offering a portable storage Solution Finder to help consumers and businesses find containerized storage at locations around the world. - December 20, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Supports Local Charities
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced that the REALTOR® Foundation of the Triangle made donations to three local nonprofits organizations, which were presented at the association’s December board of director’s... - December 19, 2009 - RRAR
Almost 4,000 Would-be Accountants Sit ACCA Exams at Excel Centre, London
Finance Professionals of the future take corporate reporting and tax exams as part of global eight-day exam session. - December 17, 2009 - ACCA
Corporate Carbon Footprints - Is the Corporate World Doing Enough? Asks the ACCA
Business is the ‘elephant in the room,’ say global sustainability experts. Crucially, companies in developing countries are among leaders in climate change reporting. It is vital to monitor what enterprises are doing to measure and reduce their carbon usage. - December 16, 2009 - ACCA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Webinar with Robert Shemin
On December 15, 2009, the CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a webinar with Robert Shemin, real estate investment specialist. - December 13, 2009 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
NPSA Announces 2010 Industry Events
he National Portable Storage Association, or NPSA, has announced two strategic events for 2010. Members and non-members alike are invited to attend these industry conventions to learn more about opportunities in portable storage. The NPSA will hold its Spring Seminar on April 26-27, 2010. - December 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Making Media Work Through Music: CCP at Asia Televison Forum
Digital Future Series Conference – “The Role of Music in Film and TV,” Dec 2. Masterclass and Workshop with China Directors Li Qiankuan and Xiao Guiyun, Dec 3. - December 12, 2009 - Centre for Content Promotion
IRN Payment Systems Announces Discover® Partnership in The Hope Process
IRN Payment Systems, a leader in the credit card processing industry, today announced a partnership with Discover Financial Services to benefit charitable organizations. The Hope Process, a charitable program created by Dino Sgueglia, President and Founder of IRN Payment Systems, was originally... - December 12, 2009 - The Hope Process
New Lead-Based Paint Regulations Require Special Certification by April 2010, Thirteen Remodeling Contractors Will be Certified to Work on Pre-1978 Renovations
13 Raleigh-area contractors passed the limited lead-based paint renovation class to renovate homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. These 13 soon to be certified lead renovators will meet the new lead paint regulations required for contractors by April 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
A Toast to the Achievements of Business Networking Group
Business on Toast celebrated a milestone in its development last Wednesday as its University of Derby mentoring scheme was publicly launched. The group welcomed the Mayor along with dignitaries from the University to celebrate the group’s achievements and its provision of 50 experienced... - December 11, 2009 - Business on Toast
Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign
Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
NPSA Announces 2010 Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2010. - December 10, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Nationally Renowned Leaders Speak at 2nd Annual Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum
Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum announces nationally renowned keynote speakers Barbara White Bryson and Jack Lowe Jr for the February 2010 event. - December 10, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Is Business "Getting It?," Asks ACCA and GRI
Mixed perspectives from experts on the corporate response to climate change. - December 09, 2009 - ACCA
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names Hall of Fame Award Recipients
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced the recipients of the 2009 Annual Hall of Fame Awards. The honorees this year include Raymond Larcher, Ed Willer, Carter Worthy, Parker Creech and the late Ray Stivers. The awards were... - December 09, 2009 - RRAR
The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents 2009 Partnership Awards
Turner Construction Corporation, Bank of New York Mellon, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Win Top Honors - December 07, 2009 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
NEEP Launches Northeast CHPS 2.0: Premier High Performance School Protocol Meets Demand for Greening Existing Buildings
Northeast-CHPS 2.0 is a set of building and design standards for the construction or renovation of energy efficient, environmentally friendly, healthy school facilities from pre-K through community colleges. - December 06, 2009 - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
Association of Computer Repair Business Owners Launches New Website
The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners has launched its new website as of 1 December. Due to the growth of the Association the old site was no longer able to accommodate the members. Founded in 2007, the Association of Computer Repair Business Owners members are committed to the... - December 04, 2009 - Association of Computer Repair Business Owners
Lead Sheet - No Weatherproof Product is as Efficient or Sustainable as Lead Sheet
Builders, architects and craftsmen can now take advantage of the falling cost of raw materials. The price of lead sheet has not been so low for years. This new price level has reinforced the competitiveness of lead sheet in comparison to synthetic alternatives available in the market. Choosing to... - December 03, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
ACCA Pakistan Hosts Islamic Finance Debate
WebEx seminars consider opportunities provided by economic conditions - December 03, 2009 - ACCA
Global Reporting Initiative: A Call to Action
Sustainability reporters invited to participate in survey. - December 02, 2009 - ACCA
BRAOA Now Offering Canadian Bathtub Refinishing Referral Services
In a statement released today, the Bathtub Refinishing Association of America has announced that it is expanding its bathtub refinishing referral services to bathtub refinishing service providers in Canada. - December 01, 2009 - Bathtub Refinishing Association of America
Another Breakfast Seminar @ NYIGF
Another Breakfast With The Day Spa Association @ NYIGF The Beauty of Green The Day Spa Association is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with EX·TRACTS® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) this coming winter. After an extremely well received and... - November 29, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Luton’s Budding Business Entrepreneurs
Luton sixth formers were introduced to the world of business this week. - November 28, 2009 - ACCA
Access to Finance (and Lunch) in Birmingham
On Friday 27 November, the West Midlands Members’ Network of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) will be holding its 3rd annual business lunch and presentation at Opus Restaurant in Birmingham. - November 28, 2009 - ACCA
IERG Boston Chapter Inside Look - the Human Element of Social Media Networking - an International Gateway for Collaborative Business Connections
The fundamentals of traditional business processes and the theoretical applications to conduct business operations have been in effect for the last 100 + years. With the wide spread use of the Internet in the late 1990’s businesses began to explore new ways of conducting and connecting with... - November 26, 2009 - International Executive Resources Group, Inc., Boston
UK’s Tax System Faces New Year Upheaval
· VAT up from 15 to 17.5 per cent on 1 January 2010 · Loss of personal allowance (tax free allowance) for 40% tax payers earning over £100,000 · Higher rate tax of 50 per cent for those paid £150,000 or more · A general election which means probably a spring budget followed by another after the election · ACCA wants a tax New Year Resolution – transparency, no more stealth taxes - November 25, 2009 - ACCA
Arizona Self-Storage Association Initiates Statewide Toys for Tots Campaign
Member Facilities Supporting Program By Serving As Drop-Off Locations - November 25, 2009 - Arizona Self Storage Association
The Liaisons Chapter of BNI Holds Visitors’ Day on Dec 3rd
Business Network International (BNI), an international networking organization specializing in business referrals among members, is holding a Visitors’ Day for its Liaisons Chapter on December 3rd from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at the Anaheim Plaza Hotel, Anaheim. The Visitors’ Day event is an... - November 24, 2009 - Business Networking International
Westchester Business Connection Sponsors Holiday Toy Drive
In addition to giving local business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to network in this tough economy, the Westchester Business Connection, the NY Metro area’s fastest growing networking organization, is doing its part to help the less fortunate this holiday season. - November 23, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
Special Christmas Networking Reception for Built Environment Professionals at the East London Design Show, Friday December 4th
Business Junction and Design Minded are holding a special networking reception aimed at design and built environment professionals, at The East London Design Show on Friday December 4th at 6.00pm in Shoreditch Town Hall. The event will offer a unique opportunity for London designers, architects and other construction professionals to network over a glass of wine and food, with all the show exhibitors previewing their work. Book here: http://www.businessjunction.co.uk/index.php/fuseaction/events. - November 23, 2009 - Business Junction
NAWBO San Diego December Seminar Focuses on Leadership
Dr. Helen Eckmann will present "Women, Power, Authority and Leadership" on Dec. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. as part of NAWBO San Diego's seminar series. - November 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Social and Economic Factors Signal a Shift in Training Needs for Finance Professionals, Says ACCA
Social and economic trends have influenced dramatically the training requirements of the global finance profession, according to a new report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). - November 21, 2009 - ACCA
Businesses in India Need to Prepare Urgently for the Introduction in 2011 of IFRS Says ACCA
Ambivalence and lack of focus are major hurdles to a smooth conversion says global accounting body. - November 20, 2009 - ACCA
Carbon Accounting - Building the Case for a Green Work Place
An environmentally friendly office is not hard to achieve says ACCA (the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants) today as it offers ten practical tips for a sustainable workplace as part of its drive towards carbon accounting. - November 20, 2009 - ACCA
Wisconsin Builders Association® Develops Home Construction Contract
The new WBA Home Construction contract has been developed to set a statewide industry standard for a professional agreement between a builder and owner. This user-friendly contract will increase professionalism in residential building through its consistent language, fair and reasonable risk allocation; and fair and reasonable default standards for its members and professionals within the building industry. - November 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Builders Association
Interior Decorating Just Became Easier with "the Decorator's Notebook"
Creating a beautiful home used to be a challenging process, but no longer. Whether you are a DIY or Professional Interior Decorator, The Decorator's Notebook Online Magazine, has removed the fear of decorating and growing a business. This exciting publication, brought to you by The Society of... - November 18, 2009 - The Society of Decorating Professionals
Join NAWBO San Diego to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Happy NAWBO! will be a festive evening of food, drink and networking on December 7 at Solare Ristorante. - November 18, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
New Year Tax Rise Will Hit Wealthy UK Residents, Says ACCA
• New 50% rate for higher earners will have impact • Withdrawal of the personal allowance for those earning over £100,000 • VAT up to 17.5% - November 18, 2009 - ACCA
The BOSS Network - Ladies That Lead Luncheon - November 21, 2009
BOSS™ -- "Bringing Out Successful Sisters” presents the “Ladies that Lead Luncheon.” This series will honor exceptional Chicago women in education, business, administration and mentorship who are dedicated to guiding and empowering our youth and making a difference in... - November 17, 2009 - BOSS™ Network
ACCA Awards Scottish Accountants in Graduation Ceremony
It All Adds Up for Scottish Accountants with ACCA. - November 16, 2009 - ACCA