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The Westchester Business Connection - Growing and Marketing Your Business in Tough Economic Times
The Westchester Business Connection combines virtual networking with face-to-face events - the next event is being held on June 18th, 2009 in Yonkers, NY. - June 14, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
Connecticut Better Business Cautions Medical Insurance Fraud May Jeopardize Patients' Health
FBI says insurance fraud assumes many forms. - June 14, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Assist USO in Bagdad
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association is supporting the troops by sending donations to the largest United Service Organization (USO) distribution center in Bagdad. Terry Benson, a past RRAR member, is... - June 14, 2009 - RRAR
Pet Chamber of Commerce Provides Advocacy for Animals and Pet-Related Businesses
The Pet Chamber of Commerce provides advocacy for animals, pet owners, and pet businesses on issues that affect animal wellness, pet-related business prosperity, and pet owner education and benefit. - June 14, 2009 - Pet Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Housing Opportunity Committee Housing Fair
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host the RRAR Housing Opportunity Committee Housing Fair on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Triangle Town Center between Saks and Macy’s,... - June 13, 2009 - RRAR
Event Planned by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce - Focus, Plan, Execute
Event “How to get exponential business and professional growth” has been organized by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce on June 17th Meeting. - June 13, 2009 - Michigan India Chamber of commerce
2009 Holography Awards Open for Business
The search is on to find the best commercial holography products with nominations now open for the 2009 industry awards. - June 12, 2009 - International Hologram Manufacturers Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Hosts Meet The Mayors Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s Chapter of the Young Professionals Network will host a lunch and informational session featuring local mayors; Mayor of Cary: Harold Weinbrecht, Mayor of Garner: Ronnie... - June 12, 2009 - RRAR
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Tips on Buying a Used Car
Getting a good deal depends on many factors. - June 11, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
KnaEco International Offering Virtual Customized and Cost-Effective Services to Nonprofits
KnaEco International, Inc. is offering a virtual customized consultancy to nonprofits nationwide that are being impacted by the economic downturn. Services range from grant writing, community-based research, collaborations, nonprofit business development, marketing, and advocacy services on Capitol... - June 09, 2009 - KNAECO International, Inc.
All Dressed Up and Ready for Work
Moxxie Network and Dress for Success Come Together to Support Women Returning to Work - Networking, Presentations, Career Advice, Speed Coaching, Clothing Drive. - June 08, 2009 - Moxxie Network
National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Participates in UNC Kenan-Flagler New Ventures: Discovery Class
Juan Pablo Giometti, president and CEO of National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization, has announced that the organization is participating in the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School’s New Ventures: Discovery class. NHEO will provide students with information... - June 07, 2009 - National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization
NPSA Invites Portable Storage Industry Vendors to Annual Baltimore Crab Feat
The National Portable Storage Association is inviting its members and prospective members to the annual Crab Feast in Baltimore to network with industry veterans. - June 07, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
uwemp Partners with National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to Offer Entrepreneur Networking and Writing Program
uwemp, an open-source media company, is partnering with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to provide NACCE’s members with a Web-based Entrepreneur Networking and Writing Program at both the student and curriculum levels. - June 06, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Global Brands Fight the Product Pirates
Economic hardship is likely to be a recipe for increased criminality – especially in product counterfeiting and if brand owners cut back on their anti-counterfeiting efforts, the market will be more attractive for fakes. While companies will inevitably be taking a hard look at their costs, combating counterfeits is proven to be an effective way to maintain turnover and market share. - June 06, 2009 - International Authentication Association
Annual Brangus Summit to be Held in Oklahoma City
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that 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 to... - June 04, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Today Show Reinvention Expert Highlights June NAWBO San Diego Meeting
Eli Davidson, The Today Show's Reinvention Expert, will present Funky to Fabulous: Surefire Techniques to Reinvent Your Business, at the June 17 NAWBO San Diego meeting. - June 03, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
New Research Reveals Significant Barriers to Advancement for Underrepresented Minorities in Technology
Study Conducted by Anita Borg Institute Explores Impact of Underrepresentation of Minorities on High Tech Companies. - June 03, 2009 - Anita Borg Institute
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield
Presentation by Colonel McMaster provided insights on leadership from a military perspective that can be applied to a complex business environment. - June 02, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Announces June 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 June, which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. The following courses will be... - May 31, 2009 - RRAR
NPSA Warns Members About CVSA Roadcheck
The National Portable Storage Association is warning its members about the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual compliance initiative. - May 29, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Site Helps Women in Small Business Leverage Assets
Press Release outlines the purpose of WomeninJourney.com as well as the benefits for women in business and those who inspire to be. - May 28, 2009 - Women in Journey
Expansion Underway for Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network
The expanding Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network has completed the launch its second local chapter in Los Angeles, California. - May 28, 2009 - Onyx Six
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Builders and Bankruptcy Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association will host a breakfast and informational session titled “Builders, Bankruptcy & Protecting Your Clients,” featuring Paul Stam of Stam, Fordham and... - May 28, 2009 - RRAR
Former CPIA Board Member Confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy
The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) announced today that a former board member was just confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy last week. Kristina M. Johnson, most recently Provost at Johns Hopkins University, had served as director of the National Science Foundation Engineering... - May 28, 2009 - Colorado Photonics Industry Association
Bonaire is Pleased to Announce Insel Air Introduces Non-Stop Flights from Miami to Bonaire
The Tourism Corporation Bonaire today announces that Insel Air will be commencing a new weekly non-stop flight from Miami, Florida to Bonaire effective July 4, 2009. The flight will operate weekly on Saturdays throughout the year. - May 27, 2009 - BONHATA
The AlumniCard Network Launches "Alumni Talk" a Forum for Alumni Associations
Information about the AlumniCard Networks forum "Alumni Talk." - May 25, 2009 - AlumniCard
2009 Arizona Book Awards: Top Arizona Books and Publishers Recognized at Arizona Club Gala Event
The Arizona Book Publishing Association hosted its annual Arizona Book Awards presentation on May 9, 2009 at the Arizona Club in downtown Phoenix. The black-tie event was attended by authors, publishers, and designers who gathered to celebrate the publishing excellence of books produced during 2008. - May 24, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Launch of New Build Green NH® Website a Resource for Consumers and the Building Industry
Build Green NH® website now the clear source of detailed information on green building techniques, standards, and products. - May 24, 2009 - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire
Arizona Book Publishing Association Announces 2009 Book Award Finalists
The finalists for the 2009 Arizona Book Awards hosted by the Arizona Book Publishing Association have been determined from more than 120 entries. Winners will be announced at a black-tie optional awards banquet that will be held May 9th at the Arizona Club in downtown Phoenix. - May 23, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. Addressing MSBA’s Military Law Committee’s Annual Award Banquet Honoring First Brigadier General Philip Sherman Award Recipient
The Military Law Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association is honored to have Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. address attendees at its first annual award banquet on May 26th, 6PM at the Towson Army National Guard Armory 307 Washington Ave. Baltimore, MD 21204. The award recognizes outstanding legal service to military members or their families. This year’s recipient is J. Michael Lawlor, Esq. - May 23, 2009 - MSBA Military Law Committee
Portable Storage Vendors Rush to YouTube
The National Portable Storage Association encourages portable storage vendors to display how-to videos on YouTube and other viral video sites. - May 23, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Debuts Green Designation
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has launched NAR’s Green Designation. The newest designation was designed to help members better understand how the issues of green... - May 23, 2009 - RRAR
IBBA and M&A Source to Benefit Dream House for Medically Fragile Children
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the M&A Source have selected Dream House for Medically Fragile Children as the first charity recipient of the G.I.F.T. (Good Investments for Tomorrow) program during the IBBA – M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development in June. The G.I.F.T. program was introduced to benefit a local charity, and with contributions from its members, the IBBA & M&A Source will be presenting a monetary donation to Dream House. - May 22, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Triangle IABC Seminar Explores How to Develop Strategic Brand Positioning
Triangle IABC will host a meeting on how to develop your company's strategic brand positioning. Mervyn Rozet, Daintree Marketing (www.daintreemarketing.com), will share valuable insights on why strategic brand positioning is important as well as a process for developing strategic brand positioning. - May 21, 2009 - Triangle IABC
International Business Brokers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Atlanta June 8-13
The IBBA–M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development will take place June 8-13, 2009, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA. More than 700 business brokers are expected to attend courses, workshops and networking events that commemorate IBBA’s 25... - May 21, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
(BRAOA) Bathtub Refinishing Association of America Announces Team Up with Topkote Products to Provide Unparalleled Bathtub Refinishing Training and Marketing Solutions
The recent home improvement wave has opened the doors to a great, low cost, remodeling solution; bathtub refinishing. Los Angeles based Bathtub Refinishing Association of America and New Jersey based Topkote Bathtub Reglazing Products will offer what some say is one of the best training and marketing solutions available. - May 21, 2009 - Bathtub Refinishing Association of America
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Census-Related Fraud
Scams involve attempts at identity theft - May 21, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Dr. Beth Hagan Trains 24 New FastTrac™ Facilitators in New York City
Master Facilitator Dr. Beth Hagan conducted FastTrac™ Facilitator training this past week in New York City to certify 24 new FastTrac Program Facilitators. They in turn will deliver the FastTrac program to business owners and entrepreneurs this summer. New York City is offering the FastTrac... - May 20, 2009 - FastTrac
600 Million Rupees of Universal Service Fund (Pakistan) for Optic Fiber in Balochistan and Basic Telecom Service in Larkana
600 Million Rupees of Universal Service Fund (Pakistan) for Optic Fiber in Balochistan and basic telecom service in Larkana. Contracts signed on World Telecom Day. - May 20, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Housing Opportunity Phone Bank Telethon
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host a Housing Opportunity Phone Bank telethon on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the NBC 17 news station located at 1205 Front Street. NBC 17 will run... - May 20, 2009 - RRAR
Automation Alley to Host Ninth Annual Awards Gala
Nomination and sponsorship information now available for Annual Awards Gala on Sept. 25 at the Roostertail in Detroit. - May 20, 2009 - Automation Alley
Networking for Supply Management Professionals
Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast 2009 networking event for Supply Management Professionals is coming to Orange Park, Florida. - May 19, 2009 - Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast
NPSA Applauds Phoenix Architect for Green Design
The National Portable Storage Association is applauding the plans of Phoenix architect Lorenzo Perez. Perez has designed studio apartments that make use of recycled portable storage units. - May 18, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Takes a Stand Against HB 2750
TAHU says House Bill 2750 Imposes Restrictions on Health Insurance. - May 15, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Brangus Gold Heifers Making Profitable Impact
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that Brangus Gold, the IBBA’s commercial female verification program, is starting to reap rewards for participants in the sale ring. On May 2, 2009 at the Jordan Livestock sale in San Saba, Texas 94 Brangus... - May 14, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Global Marketing in the Triangle Event
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 Global Marketing in the Triangle event on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at RRAR, located at 111 Realtors Way... - May 14, 2009 - RRAR
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Urges Parents to Visit Summer Camps Before Selecting One
Brochures alone may not give an accurate picture of facilities. - May 13, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Expert Presenters and Sponsorship Secured for the Day Spa Association Breakfast at NYIGF
The Day Spa Association is pleased to have the following experts presenting at their upcoming industry breakfast seminar during EX·TRACTS®, on Tuesday, August 19, during the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). “We are very pleased to have secured Carol... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Day Spa Association to Conduct First Ever Spa Seminar at All Things Organic™
The Day Spa Association and the Organic Trade Association have joined forces to introduce the Organic industry to the Day Spa industry. “We have had a cordial relationship with OTA since 2000, whereas we exchanged memberships in order to keep up-to-date with each other, and explore how we... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association