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Growth Capital Targeted for Business
The Speed Venture Summit™ announced today that it has opened its doors for applications from New England’s hottest companies, according to the New Hampshire High Technology Council and the NH Small Business Development Center. The Speed Venture Summit™ is tailor-made for you,... - August 08, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Director of the Ayn Rand Institute, Speaks on Entrepreneurship at the Charlotte, NC Business and Innovation Growth Council
Today, Terry Thorson Cox, president of the Business Innovation and Growth Council (BIG), announced that Dr. Yaron Brook, executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute will address members and guests of the BIG Council in Charlotte on August 14, 2009, as part of a review and discussion of the Ayn... - August 08, 2009 - Business Innovation and Growth Council
NPSA Sets Seventh Annual Conference for Las Vegas
The National Portable Storage Association is holding its 7th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas October 25-27, 2009. - August 08, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
New Hampshire Real Estate Investors Association Wins Two National Awards
New Hampshire Real Estate Investors Association recently won two awards from the National Real Estate Investors Association. - August 07, 2009 - New Hampshire Real Estate Investors Association
Mass High Tech Partners with Speed Venture Summit™
Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England technology will partner with the NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center in providing media coverage and support for the second annual Speed Venture Summit™, to be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. - August 07, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
InEnTec Chemical to Establish Headquarters in Clay County, Florida
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that InEnTec Chemical LLC has chosen Fleming Island, in Clay County, Florida, as the site for the company’s new headquarters. The move affirms Florida’s focus on attracting clean energy and technology-based businesses and provides... - August 07, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
2010 Hispanic Business Expo - San Diego, California | Showcase Your Business
The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce will host its first Hispanic Business Expo in San Diego, California in the Fall of 2010. - August 07, 2009 - Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce
South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Sponsors 10K Run - Life Without Limits 10K Run to Benefit United Cerebral Palsy
South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their premier 10K run. The South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Life Without Limits 10K Run will benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Washington and Northern Virginia (UCP). This event will feature live music, post race food, and local celebrities including the Hogettes. The race will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009, at South County Secondary School, 8501 Silverbrook Road in Lorton, Virginia and follows a USATF-certified course. - August 06, 2009 - South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
Headline Capital Spearheads Charlotte Hedge Fund Forum
Accredited investors can meet largest gathering of Charlotte-based hedge fund managers on September 23, 2009 from 11am to 7pm at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Visit www.charlottehedgefunds.info. - August 06, 2009 - Charlotte Hedge Fund Forum
ACAMS to Honor Outstanding Anti-Money Laundering Professional at Annual Conference, Past Recipients Include Organized Crime Detectives, NY State Police Investigator
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) will once again pay tribute to its members by presenting the “ACAMS AML Professional of the Year Award” on October 1 at its 8th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. “This is the third year we have offered... - August 04, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Rising Numbers of Single Women Have New Help
Today's woman--single and otherwise--has to meet challenges unheard-of in previous generations. As the number of single women continues to climb, the need to provide affordable, relevant help grows. 'Secrets you wish your mom told you' is a series of online classes that offer real help you can use right away in your everyday life. - August 01, 2009 - SWWAN(R) and the SWWAN Foundation
INCREASE CDC to Host Business & Community Resources Expo
When Americans need it most, one Columbus-based community development corporation is organizing an opportunity for business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and resource-seekers to network. - August 01, 2009 - INCREASE CDC
NAIP Offers Members 10% Discount and 3 Months Free Monitoring
NAIP: The National Association of Installing Partners gets its members 'three months free.' Partnership with Vision brings discounted monitoring and interactive video capabilities. - August 01, 2009 - National Association of Installing Partners
Three Year Extension Signed for Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival
Vermont Life Magazine and Mount Snow Valley Chamber extend agreement. - July 31, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Offers August North Carolina State Certified Continuing Education Courses
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced the Association’s continuing education courses for the month of August, which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. The following course... - July 31, 2009 - RRAR
New Firm Offers Online Education for Entrepreneurs - Teams Up with Kauffman Foundation to Promote Entrepreneurial Mindset Program
The Entrepreneurial Learning Institute (www.elientrepreneur.com), a world leader in the field of entrepreneurship education, training and development, releases an online learning program designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking in classrooms and communities across the globe. - July 30, 2009 - The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, LLC
Leadership in Capital Projects Announces October Forum
Owners/users, contractors/suppliers and A/E’s/consultants plan to address today’s most pressing challenges around integrated project delivery, competitive sealed proposals, construction-manager at risk and design-build, all within a collaborative setting. - July 29, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
2.36 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Rural Telecom and Broadband Projects in unserved areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed contracts for providing basic telecom services in Nasirabad (Balochistan) with CM Pak and Broadband Services in Multan Telecom Region (Southern Punjab) with World Call. CEO CM Pak, Mr. Qian Li and CEO World Call, Babar Ali Syed signed these contracts with CEO Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar. - July 28, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Health Reform Means Increased Unemployment Predicts Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Texas Insurance Agents Broadcast Possible Outcomes of Health Care Reform Bill. - July 25, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
A Proclamation Promoting Hispanic Nurses to Improve the Health of Our Communities
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (www.thehispanicnurses.org) will host their 34th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on July 21-24, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel. The National... - July 22, 2009 - National Associations of Hispanic Nurses
NAWBO San Diego Installs 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The 2009-2010 NAWBO San Diego Board of Directors was installed at the group's July 15 lunch meeting. - July 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Motorcoach Council Launches North American Consumer Outreach Campaign
The grass roots movement utilizes the industry’s most valuable asset - their rolling billboards - to boast their competitive edge over planes, trains and personal autos. - July 20, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Four New Sponsors
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non-profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and Presidents of local, private businesses, today announced the addition of four new sponsors: Barsa and Company; Hara CPA Professional Services, Inc.; Project X Media; UBS Financial Services. Sponsors provide influential connections into the community. - July 20, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Partners with ABCO to Offer Caribbean Compliance Officers Professional Certification
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists will offer its internationally recognised CAMS Certification examination and preparation seminar in Bermuda two days before the Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers (ABCO) Bermuda Compliance Summit II on September 28-29 at the... - July 19, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Louisiana Minority Business Centers Receive National Recognition
Two minority business programs operated by the LAMSDC received national recognition at the 2009 National Conference of the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce held in Washington D.C. July 7-10, 2009. Ranked and scored against like centers across the United... - July 19, 2009 - Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council
Acquity Group to Host “Niche Mobile Marketing” for Mobile Monday Chicago
Key strategies on how to effectively reach the growing Hispanic and youth niche markets will be featured at the monthly meeting. - July 17, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
NPSA Initiative Helps Take a Bite Out of Container Fraud
The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database helps NPSA members protect themselves – and their customers – from container fraudsters. - July 17, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
New York Networking Group Offers Unique Approach for Westchester Businesses
Despite the sagging economy, local New York entrepreneurs are finding a silver lining in the Westchester Business Connection. - July 15, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
PRCA Inks Deal with W.A.Y Entertainment's A3 Merchandise
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the global leader in producing professional rodeo events, has awarded A3 Merchandise, a division of the newly formed W.A.Y Entertainment, world-wide exclusive merchandise rights. A3 Merchandise will also have the exclusive online rights to all PRCA marks, which will be marketed through the newly created ecommerce site, prorodeogear.com, launching later this month. - July 15, 2009 - PRCA
NPSA STAR Database Offers New Ad Opportunities
The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database offers strategic advertising opportunities for companies looking to reach association membership. - July 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
First Time Buyers Can Now Use an Expert to Save Money on Their Property Purchase
A new nationwide service launched in conjunction with the Association of Property Finders and Buyers Agents enables First Time Buyers to have an expert Buyers Agent working for them for free. - July 15, 2009 - APFBA
Join the Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association in Celebrating National Honeybee Awareness Day
First ever national event celebrating honeybees. - July 11, 2009 - Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association
International Business Brokers Association Announces New President
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) recently announced that Mark O. Thorsby, CAE, will assume the position of President, effective June 13, 2009. Thorsby will succeed Patricia Appelhans, JD, who has served as IBBA President since June 2007. Thorsby brings more than 34 years of... - July 10, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents “Crucibles of Leadership” Sponsored by Accenture
Cincinnati NSHMBA to Host Executive Perspective. - July 10, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Announcing the 2009 Brangus Summit
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that the 2009 Annual IBBA Summit will be hosted in Oklahoma City, OK, September 23-25, 2009. The 3-day educational event is held in conjunction with the IBBA fall governance meetings, and provides breeders the opportunity... - July 10, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Attends NAHU Convention with 55 Members
TAHU Sends Most Representatives to National Convention to Discuss Future of Health Insurance. - July 09, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Job Fair for Foreign Professionals Open in China This Late July
The Job fair will be held in Beijing on July 27-Aug 02, 2009. It will be the largest fair for foreign teachers and other professionals who are exploring the educational careers and other positions this year in China, about 200 institutes from higher education, colleges, high schools, primary schools, kindergartens and enterprises which are going to hire professionals will join this event. And about 4000 job seekers will be expected to be there. - July 09, 2009 - Teachers Employment Network
Broadcasters Association Finalizes Organizational Structure
The Digital Broadcasters Association (DBA) has finalized the organizational structure of the association. This structure governs how the organization is set up and managed, and will determine the long-term stability of the trade group. Those involved with the Digital Broadcasters Association will... - July 07, 2009 - Digital Broadcasters Association
Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Transnational Referral Certification Class
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will host a Transnational Referral Certification class on Wednesday, July 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RRAR, located... - July 02, 2009 - RRAR
2.9 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Broadband and Optic Fiber Projects in Unserved Areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed three contracts with PTCL for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Southern Punjab and Lower Sindh and for providing Optic Fiber connectivity to all Tehsils in Southern Balochistan. CEO-PTCL, Walid Irshaid and Chief Executive Officer Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar signed these contracts. - July 02, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Entrepreneurs and Investors Invited to Meet at Summit
Individuals and businesses interested in securing or providing investment capital are invited to take part in the second annual Speed Venture Summit™ on Tuesday, October 28, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. The event is the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth... - July 01, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
TAHU Takes on New Leadership During Vital Time in Health Insurance Industry
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Elects Rusty Rice, Louanne Trebing, Joanna Antongiovanni and Travis Middleton. - July 01, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Membership Surpasses 3,100 Designees
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) welcomes the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examination period. - July 01, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
NPSA Presents Affordable Housing Solutions at Design Event
The National Portable Storage Association recently presented the concept of using portable storage units as affordable housing solutions at an Atlanta design event. - June 29, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Launching India Business Network: Business + Networking with Indian Professionals Worldwide
Sanjay Dalal, Entrepreneur and Innovator, launches India Business Network: Premier network of professionals who connect, collaborate and do business with Indian professionals worldwide. - June 29, 2009 - India Business Network
Palo Alto Software Renews Its Sponsorship of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Palo Alto Software, Inc., creators of “know-how” business software solutions, has renewed its Gold-level sponsorship relationship with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. Through the relationship, Palo Alto Software is making a copy of their best-selling... - June 27, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Speed Venture Summit™ Announces Corporate Sponsors
The NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center today announced the corporate sponsors for the second annual Speed Venture Summit™, to be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. - June 24, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Acquity Group to Host "Start-Up Showcase" for Mobile Monday Chicago
The monthly meeting will feature mobile app development presentations from six local business leaders. - June 24, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Business Builder Seminar
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host an informational session titled “This Is Not Your Teenager’s Networking,” featuring Dick Betts, a national speaker specializing in... - June 24, 2009 - RRAR
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Planning and Administration Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will host a planning and administration event on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring keynote speaker, Jim Manke. - June 20, 2009 - RRAR