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Number Resource Organization Emphasises Importance of Internet Resource Management in Developing Regions
A multi-stakeholder approach is vital to continued global development of the Internet. Fair access to IP address blocks remains a priority for NRO. - November 15, 2009 - Number Resource Organization
The Hope Process Names Met’s Legend Ed Kranepool as National Spokesman and Executive Director
The Hope Process today announced Met’s Legend, Ed Kranepool, as it’s national spokesman and Executive Director. The Hope Process, a division of IRN payment systems, enables IRN’s customers to donate to charities based on a percentage of their credit card processing fees that would... - November 15, 2009 - The Hope Process
Capital District Local First’s Buy Local Bash 2009
To offer locally based alternatives to big-box Holiday shopping, Capital District Local first, will hold it’s annual Buy Local Bash on Versio November 21st, 2009 from 5-9pm at the Troy Atrium 297 River Street, Troy. This is the third annual Buy Local Bash held by the group. Last years’... - November 15, 2009 - Capital District Local First
Portable Storage Units Used to Develop Marketing Suites
Architects and engineers work together to develop innovative marketing suites built from used portable storage containers. - November 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The Latino Breakfast Club and Chicago Hope Academy Bridge the Gap
As part of the Chicago area participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Latino Breakfast Club (LBC) and Chicago Hope Academy (Hope) present “Bridging the Gap.” On November 18th, 2009 at 3pm, the Senior Class of Hope and members of business communities around Chicago will come... - November 14, 2009 - Latino Breakfast Club
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Hosts Rally to Support Our Troops
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that from Nov. 1 through Nov. 23, the Association will host the RRAR Rally to Support Our Troops. During this time, RRAR will be accepting donations of various items to send to the largest... - November 14, 2009 - RRAR
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces November Monthly Investors Meeting with Nick Sidoti, Rental Income Expert
On November 16, 2009, the CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be having their monthly real estate investors meeting in Cromwell, CT with guest speaker Nick Sidoti, who will discuss rental income opportunities for landlords. - November 13, 2009 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces 2009 New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show
On November 21-22, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting the 6th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Rocky Hill, CT. - November 13, 2009 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago Announces November Event on Designing Branded Mobile Marketing Experiences
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced that its November event at the ITA’s TechNexus will educate attendees about how to design branded mobile marketing apps. Who: Luigi... - November 13, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
ACCA Speaks Up on the Lack of Public Trust in Business and Public Sectors
Should there be a common approach to business and private sector governance through accounting? - November 12, 2009 - ACCA
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents "Personal Strategies for Success" Sponsored by Luxottica Retail
Luxottica Retail will host a “Personal Strategies for Success” executive panel discussion on Wednesday, November 18 at the company’s North American headquarters in Mason, Ohio. Local executives will share their views on success and their recommendations on how to achieve your... - November 12, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Important Announcement for the Asia-Pacific Spa Market
The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association are proud to announce the appointment of Michael Loh as their newly appointed representative to lead the Asia-Pacific chapter. “Michael is known as an industry mentor, inspirational presenter and in particular for his... - November 12, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Volusia Manufacturers Association Charter Directors Recognized by Volusia County Council at VMA 29th Annual Awards Banquet
Volusia Manufacturing Association’s Founding Members Joseph Scott and Lou Fifer were recognized by Volusia County Council for outstanding contributions to Volusia County, Florida. - November 11, 2009 - Volusia Manufacturers Association- NonProfit Organization
IslamicAdvisory.com Launches First Online Islamic Finance Certificate
IslamicAdvisory.com, the world's only Islamic finance training portal, launches the first accredited Islamic finance training certificate available 100% online, with exams starting this month for the CIFE™, or Certified Islamic Finance Executive™. Recently nominated "Best Islamic... - November 11, 2009 - Islamic Advisory Group LLC
Electric Guitarists Offered New Diploma Qualifications from RGT
The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) has launched a range of electric guitar Performance Diplomas specifically for rock, pop and blues guitarists. The Performance Diplomas provide a structured programme that will take guitarists’ playing skills from Grade 8 standard to that of a top-level performer or session musician. - November 10, 2009 - Registry of Guitar Tutors
New Conference: Capitalizing on Wind and Solar Energy, Opportunities for Chemicals and Materials
The Chemical Development and Marketing Association Announces a New Conference: Capitalizing on Wind and Solar Energy, Opportunities for Chemicals and Materials. December 4, 2009. The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, - November 10, 2009 - Chemical Development and Marketing Association
Meter Solutions Pros Named #1 Among Utah Student 25
The Utah Student 25 Awards recognize the achievements of today’s student entrepreneurs, the businesses they have created, and their economic impact. - November 08, 2009 - Utah Student 25
DCIA Presents Third Annual P2P MEDIA SUMMIT at CES
Special Early Registration Rates End on December 1st. - November 06, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Releases Podcast on Triangle Fall Real Estate Market
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced the association’s release of a podcast on the fall real estate market in the Triangle. In the podcast president elect of RRAR, Theresa Clark explains why the real estate market looks... - November 06, 2009 - RRAR
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Co-Host 14th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it will co-host the 14th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference with the N.C. State College of Veterinary Medicine from Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500... - November 04, 2009 - NCVMA
Popular 353 Restaurant to Host Westchester Business Connection Networking Event
The Westchester Business Connection is holding its next networking event Nov. 10, from 6pm – 8pm at the popular Mount Kisco bistro, Restaurant 353 (Handcrafted Flavors of the World). - November 03, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
NAIP Installing Partners Features in SDM Magazine
SDM Magazine featured the National Association of Installing Partners in the October issue as an Association You Should Know. - November 01, 2009 - National Association of Installing Partners
International Business Brokers Association Prepares Intermediaries for Recovery November 19-21 in Reno
The IBBA Conference for Professional Development will take place November 19-21 at the Reno Peppermill Resort and Casino. More than 400 business intermediaries are expected to attend workshops and networking events that prepare them for the next phase of the brokerage industry – growth and... - October 31, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Speed Venture Summit™ Scores Big
Excitement filled the air and pulsed through the crowd yesterday at the 2009 Speed Venture Summit™. 47 companies pitched their growth stories in more than 250 private, in-person meetings with 24 different investor groups. The buzz reached a fever pitch during the public reception when more... - October 31, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
NAWBO San Diego's November Meeting Focuses on Networking
Rhonda Sher, author of The Two-Minute Networker, will be the featured speaker at the November 18 meeting of NAWBO San Diego. She will teach attendees how to turn contacts into sales, referrals and income. - October 30, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Sponsors Project Angel Tree 2009
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association’s Community Service Committee will be sponsoring Project Angel Tree 2009, a charity initiative that provides gifts to children of underprivileged families during... - October 29, 2009 - RRAR
MCC to Host Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success 2009 on Nov. 12
Aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners are invited to explore programs and services to help grow their businesses at Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success 2009, a community resource forum hosted by Monroe Community College, a member of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). The forum is slated for 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at MCC’s R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester. - October 28, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NPSA Offers Mobile Self-Storage Magazine as New Member Benefit
The National Portable Storage Association is pleased to announce its members will now receive a digital copy of each quarterly issue of Mobile Self-Storage magazine. - October 28, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
NAWBO San Diego November Seminar Focuses on Saving by Going Green
Christine McDannell, owner of Cleanology, will discuss how businesses can save money and help Mother Earth at the same time by making eco-friendly changes. - October 25, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Brangus Officers to Paraguay
Where’s the beef and who needs more of it? That was a question on the minds of three officers of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) and others who traveled to Paraguay for the 5th World Brangus Congress. Making the trip was: Dale Kirkham, President from Eureka, KS, Don Cox,... - October 25, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
4 Honored at 7th Annual NACCE Conference
Five awards presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), held in Chicago, IL, last week, show the diversity of the organization and its mission to promote entrepreneurial education. Two entrepreneurs–both educated at... - October 24, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Transformational Defense Industries Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Virginia Beach
Transformational Defense Industries, Inc. (TDI), part of Gamma Applied Visions Group, a Switzerland-based technology development firm, is in the process of relocating its corporate headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Virginia Beach. The company specializes in developing state-of-the-art weapons... - October 24, 2009 - Virginia Beach Economic Development Department
Information and Data Security Summit to be Held in Rochester NY
The Rochester (NY) Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association ISSA) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Security Summit will be held Wednesday October 28 and Thursday October 29, 2009 at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Conference Center, Fairport, NY. The conference will be held 8:00 to 5:00... - October 23, 2009 - Rochester Chapter ISSA
Moxxie Network Women Learn How to Dress with Business Moxxie - Lloyd Boston Shows Moxxie Network Women How to Look and Feel Their Best
Moxxie Network women visit Lord & Taylor, Garden City, NY, and JONES NEW YORK (JNY) for an evening of style on October 8, 2009 with JNY’s resident expert, tastemaker, , and illustrator extraordinaire—Lloyd Boston. - October 23, 2009 - Moxxie Network
NAPO-NY Presents "Understanding the Secret World of Women with AD/HD" Seminar
Sari Solden, pioneer in field of women with AD/HD, to be the featured speaker at the November 7, 2009 event. - October 22, 2009 - NAPO-NY
Hispanic and Asian Real Estate Professionals to Discuss State of Multicultural Homebuyer Market at AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference
Hispanic and Asian Real Estate professionals and industry business leaders will convene at the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference on October 25-27 in Las Vegas to discuss the state of the current multicultural homebuyer market. Hosted by the Asian Real Estate Association of America and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, the meeting is the single largest industry gathering of multicultural real estate professionals. - October 21, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Corporate Wellness Executive Unravels Health Care Reform
In response to growing alarm by Michigan businesses that health reform and employee health insurance premiums are getting out of hand, Scott Foster, Wellco Corporation’s President, will be moderating the Healthcare Reform panel at TiECon Midwest 2009 on October 23-24, 2009 at the... - October 21, 2009 - Wellco Corporation
NPSA Las Vegas Conference Mixes Business with Pleasure
The National Portable Storage Association's 7th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas October 25-27, 2009 mixes business with pleasure. - October 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI Announces Continuing Education Workshops and Annual Meeting Nov 8-10
November 8-10 the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter of IAEI will hold annual meeting and continuing education seminars. These seminars are ideal for electrical inspectors and contractors who need CEU’s. - October 20, 2009 - NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI
Texas Insurance Agents Reach Out to Help Children in Need
Texas Association of Health Underwriters puts Children's Health Insurance Program into Action. - October 18, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Speed Venture Summit™ Companies to Vie for Awards
Speed Venture Summit™ sponsors have sweetened the pot for companies pitching at the October 28 program in Nashua, New Hampshire, offering choice awards to the top performers in addition to prospects of reeling in private capital from New England’s leading investors. The Summit is the... - October 16, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
John Raeder, IQNavigator Named to CSIA Board
John Raeder, CEO, IQNavigator is named to the CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association, Board of Directors - October 16, 2009 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces Members Managing Exhibit at N.C. State Fair
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced dates and times for the following members who will manage its exhibit during the N.C. State Fair, located in the Exposition Center. The following NCVMA members will be onsite to answer general pet care questions... - October 16, 2009 - NCVMA
Extreme Retailing for Day Spas Drew Record Crowd
The Day Spa Association in collaboration with the New York International Gift Fair and EX•TRACTS presented a breakfast seminar dealing with the hot subject of retailing in day spa facilities. Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of The Day Spa Association explains: “Retail sales are a... - October 15, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced the organization’s official 2009-2010 board of directors. The members of the NCVMA board are: - President: Phil McHugh, DVM, Park Veterinary Hospital (Durham), http://parkveterinaryhospital.com -... - October 15, 2009 - NCVMA
NPSA Honors Former Association President Dale Payne
The National Portable Storage Association offers its deepest sympathies to the family of Dale Payne, president of A Aamerican Container and Trailer Leasing Corp. - October 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
White Paper Demonstrates How Digital Watermarking Can Enable Parent-Controlled Viewing of Television Programming on Any Device
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Ensuring Child Safety in a Digital World / A Comprehensive Solution to Parental Controlled Viewing Across Devices and Platforms.” While the ubiquity of readily available content in a variety of contexts provides... - October 14, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Pillow Talk – Bedroom Linen Care Tips
Tips for properly laundering fall bedding. - October 14, 2009 - Coin Laundry Association
Volusia Manufacturers Association First CEO, Lou Fifer, Remembered for His Amazing Contributions
Volusia Manufacturers Association fondly remembers founding CEO/President, Lou Fifer, for his achievements resulting in the strong organization the Volusia Manufacturers Association is today. - October 14, 2009 - Volusia Manufacturers Association- NonProfit Organization