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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
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
Westchester Business Connection Monster Mash Costume Bash
Westchester Business Connection is hosting a Monster Mash Costume Bash networking event on Tuesday October 20 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in White Plains. Specifically, the event will be held at the Colonial Mansion Caterers at the Knights of Columbus, 139 N. Broadway, White Plains, New... - October 14, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
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
Pillow Talk – Bedroom Linen Care Tips
Tips for properly laundering fall bedding. - October 14, 2009 - Coin Laundry Association
Motorcoach Council Partners Collaborate to Kick-Start Campaign
In the recent months, a growing number of Founding Partners have collaborated with the Council to co-sponsor and market the Motorcoach Counci's public awareness campaign, and develop a consumer website www.GetMotorcoachified.com, and related campaign graphics to be displayed on as many of the estimated 35,000 motorcoaches - ‘rolling billboards’ – as will participate. - October 11, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Motorcoach Council Partners with More Than 66 Motorcoach Operators to Promote Educational Outreach Campaign
In the past year, more than 66 Founding Partner motorcoach charter companies from all regions of the U.S. got engaged with the Council to combine their resources and influence for the first time in history, to market the industry as a whole to the consumer, using one voice to consistently deliver their mission and message. Coach operators can retain their own branding and identity while participating in the campaign, and display full, partial or bumper coach wraps to promote the initiative. - October 11, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Offers Investment and Financial Analysis Course
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR along with the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will be hosting a Certified International Property Specialist designation course titled “Investment... - October 10, 2009 - RRAR
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago October Event – Emotions in UX Design
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced the details for its October event, which will provide a snapshot of a veteran mobile UI designer's point of view on the emotions in UX design. - October 10, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago Kicks Off New Calendar Year with Strong Momentum
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced the completion of a successful first year thanks to strong leadership, a series of successful events and a rapidly growing membership base. - October 09, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
The International Forum Features Outstanding Authors at the 2010 Annual Meeting
Richard E. Jackim and Terri Sjodin to Discuss Exit Strategies and Presentation Skills during January meeting - October 08, 2009 - The International Forum
New Guide to Private Home Care Services Released
Home Care Alliance of MA Guidebook Assists Families in Finding Quality Local Providers. - October 07, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit At N.C. State Fair
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it will host an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair. Located in the Exposition Center, the exhibit will run from Oct. 15-25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members of the NCVMA will be at the exhibit to answer general pet... - October 07, 2009 - NCVMA
NPSA Roundtable Gathers Experts to Single-Site Portable Storage Issues
The National Portable Storage Association has a roundtable of experts to discuss issues affecting the single-site portable storage operator at its 7th Annual Conference and Exposition. - October 07, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Speed Venture Summit™ Scores Gold Sponsorship with Comcast Business Class
Comcast Business Class, a leading provider of communications services for small and medium-sized businesses, has signed on as the Gold Sponsor of the Speed Venture Summit™ (SVS) 2009. SVS is the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth businesses and investors in New England, and will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. - October 04, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
ELFAA Cements Pan-European Credentials by Welcoming Aboard Blue Air
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) is pleased to share with you its latest press release on the extension of its membership to the Romania-based airline, Blue Air. - October 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
NAWBO San Diego October Meeting Focuses on Branding
Branding guru Liz Goodgold will present "Create a Hot Personal Brand So Clients Choose You" at the October 21 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. More information and online registration are available at nawbo-sd.org. - October 02, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Speed Venture Summit™ Previews Investor Lineup
The Speed Venture Summit™ vision is to help launch the best companies by providing them ready access to private capital. Organizers gave a sneak preview today of the investor lineup to which company execs will pitch at the October 28 Summit, the premier speed-dating-style event for... - October 02, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Liz O’Rourke Kupcha from Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP Shares Media Relations Expertise as a Speaker at Fair Media Council Connection Day on Oct. 22
Fair Media Council hosts its annual "Connection Day" which will feature over 50 guest panelists to discuss various aspects of media relations. - October 02, 2009 - SMPS Long Island c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
Intelligent Office of Garden City is Now NCBA’s Newest Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) is proud to announce that Intelligent Office of Garden City is their Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider for virtual office solutions and remote receptionist services. - October 01, 2009 - Slightly Mad
NPSA Workshop to Highlight Blast-Resistant Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Casey Vornauf will teach an educational workshop on blast-resistant buildings at its 7th annual conference and trade show in Las Vegas. - October 01, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
MMI Public Relations Named Agency of Record for North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org). The... - September 30, 2009 - NCVMA
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors Endorses Candidates
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the association’s board of directors through the NC REALTORS® Political Action Committee, (NC RPAC) has endorsed their candidates for the fall municipal elections. Those... - September 27, 2009 - RRAR
Collections Guru Set to Share Best Practices at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Michelle Lewis will teach a workshop about how to collect on delinquent accounts at its 7th annual conference and trade show. - September 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
CAPAPA Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada
CAPAPA - Canadian Association of Professional Privacy and Access Administrators Canadian Privacy and Access Association Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada. The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators (CAPAPA) events across Canada to help increase Canadians’ awareness of their Right to Know about their right to access government-held information. - September 24, 2009 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
White Paper Demonstrates Value of Digital Watermarking in Copyright Communication and Image Search
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Managing Valuable Digital Assets / Using Digital Watermarking for Copyright Communication and Image Search.” The paper is intended for content owners, marketers, advertisers, attorneys, and anyone who tracks... - September 23, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
New Website Paints a Picture of the Professional Decorator
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has launched a new website to enable householders to connect with professional painters and decorators. - September 23, 2009 - Painting and Decorating Association
NAWBO San Diego Announces October Seminar
Wealth Management and Your Business is the topic of the October NAWBO San Diego seminar. Members attend for free; the fee for visitors is $25. Pre-registration is required for this limited seating event at nawbo-sd.org. - September 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
DCIA Announces P2P & GAMES CONFERENCE Agenda
Inaugural Event Will Focus on P2P and Cloud Computing for Delivery of Digital Games and Game Updates – Pre-Registration Ends October 15th. - September 21, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Caregiver Homes of MA Wins Pioneer Institute Award
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Member Named Winner of the Better Government Competition. The competition’s theme this year was health care, and the nursing home diversion program administered by Caregiver Homes, which has saved Massachusetts Medicaid approximately $15.9 million since its inception, came out on top out of 150 applicants. - September 21, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Founder of Leadership in Capital Projects Heads Workshop: 23rd Anniversary of Executive Women in Texas Government
Carol Warkoczewski, founder of Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum, will speak at the EWTG Conference on November 23, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines near Bastrop, Texas. The conference provides opportunities for leadership development skills for multiple career levels. - September 20, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Opportunity to Pitch Your Business to Investors Continued Speed Venture Summit™ Extends Application Deadline
The NH High Technology Council announced that it has extended the Speed Venture Summit™ presenter application deadline to Wednesday, September 30th, to accommodate additional entrepreneurs looking to pitch their businesses to investors. The Summit, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza... - September 20, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
New York Gastroenterology Associates Launches Their Re-Designed, Patient-Friendly Website
New York Gastroenterology Associates (NYGA), a sub-specialty gastroenterology practice in Manhattan, announces the launch of their redesigned website. - September 19, 2009 - NYGA
National Restaurant Association Recognizes New Jersey Restaurant Association Member Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille with 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award
The National Restaurant Association announced that Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille in Morristown, New Jersey, has been named this year's Restaurant Neighbor Award winner in the mid-size business category. - September 19, 2009 - New Jersey Restaurant Association
Going Global - Building Networks and Assessing Market Culture to Leverage Business Opportunities Abroad
Never has it been so critical for U.S. companies to seek opportunities in overseas markets. The Boston IERG spotlights the international market potential with insight from panelists from the Going Global- Strategies for Success event recently held on Sept 14th at the Langham Hotel in Boston. - September 18, 2009 - International Executive Resources Group, Inc., Boston
"Get Motorcoachified" Bus Wraps Hit the Road: Motorcoach Council Invites All North American Motorcoach Companies to Participate in Outreach Campaign
Participating motorcoach companies have the freedom to retain their own branding and identity while participating in the campaign. Operators can purchase a full-coach wrap, rear or side wrap, or bumper decal and may choose the decal color and messaging that resonates best with their particular demographic/region. The campaign’s diverse slogans act as a call to action to entice travelers to “Get Motorcoachified” today and experience the transformation/satisfaction one enjoys traveling by coach. - September 18, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Unveils Project Hope
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Community Service Committee has launched Project Hope, a food and snack drive aimed at helping to feed underprivileged students of Hope Elementary School. Hope Elementary is a... - September 18, 2009 - RRAR
Still No Need for Government Run Plan But Texas Insurance Agents See Signs of Hope for Future
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Notes Changes in President Obama’s Address to Congress - September 17, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago Announces Participation in 4G World as Association Sponsor
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced its participation as an association sponsor of 4G World, the first conference and expo that provides a road map for the global mobile Internet ecosystem, taking place in Chicago from September 15-18. - September 17, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
NPSA Offers Tips for National Brake Safety Week
The National Portable Storage Association is offering tips on how to prepare for National Brake Safety Week, September 13-19. - September 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
RRAR Leadership Academy Now Accepting Applications
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s 2010 Triangle REALTOR® Leadership Academy has begun accepting applications. The 2010 Triangle REALTOR® Leadership Academy will consist of seven program modules... - September 13, 2009 - RRAR
DwellBox Discusses Portable Storage Units as Construction Material
The National Portable Storage Association has announced DwellBox will offer an educational session on using containers to build houses at its 7th Annual Conference and Trade Show. - September 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The C12 Group, America's Leading Christian CEO Roundtable, Holds 10th Annual Leaders Conference In San Antonio
The C12 Group, America’s leading peer-board network of Christian CEOs and business owners, will hold its annual Leaders Conference Nov. 4-7, 2009, in San Antonio at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. Open to both C12 members and non-members, the conference brings together Christian business owners and CEOs from across the US to focus on best-practice business and ministry development within their firms. - September 12, 2009 - The C12 Group
MoU Signals Singapore Keen on Content Protection Collaborations at Home and Abroad
Top music industry players to participate at Digital Future Series -“The Digital Future of Music” - during Asia Television Forum, Dec 2-4 - September 12, 2009 - Centre for Content Promotion
Members of the Press Are Invited to Attend Upcoming Westchester Business Connection Networking Events
Finally, members of the press are beginning to take notice of the Westchester Business Connection’s rapid growth throughout the New York Tri-State area. - September 11, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
Grammy Award Latin Jazz Artist Poncho Sanchez Headlines Downtown Street Jam
Downtown Street Jam is free concert that takes place Saturday, September 12 in downtown Riverside with headliner Poncho Sanchez. Also, family entertainment and music from 2-5:30 p.m. and free salsa dance lessons courtesy of UC Riverside Salsa Dance Club starting at 5:30 p.m. Grammy Award Latin Jazz artist Poncho Sanchez and his eight piece ensemble performs from 7-8:30p.m. - September 11, 2009 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
New Jersey Restaurant Association Joins "The Great American Dine Out" to Help Those in Need
The New Jersey Restaurant Association (NJRA) has teamed up with other state restaurant associations to kick-off the second annual Share Our Strength® Great American Dine Out, a week-long program that raises money to feed kids at risk of hunger in our communities, September 20 – 26, 2009. - September 11, 2009 - New Jersey Restaurant Association