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Tennessee Motor Coach Association Challenges All State, Regional & National Associations to Match $25,000 Contribution to Motorcoach Council of North America
TMCA Donation trumps all others – twelve times the requested dollar amount! Chris Levering (Grayline Nashville) and Bill Gentry (Gentry Trailways) were directly responsible for the success of the unanimous vote passed by the TMCA Board to contribute $25,000 to the Motorcoach Council. By pooling the industry’s human and financial resources, they hope to create a large-scale, positive impact on the industry. - February 20, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
NPSA Partners with Revelation Media
The National Portable Storage Association partners with Revelation Media Networks to offer preferred pricing on marketing, PR and web services. - February 20, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
IBBA Makes an Impact at the Southern Section Animal Science Conference
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to announce the success of its recent participation in the Southern Section Animal Science Conference. The IBBA continues to aggressively establish contact with members of the educational extension system in an effort to both introduce... - February 19, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Members Donate Resusci Anne CPR Training Mannequins to Seven Area EMS Crews
Emergency services workers at seven locations throughout Central Maryland will be able to expand their community CPR education programs with the donation of new adult training mannequins and AED simulators by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and two area auto dealerships. On... - February 19, 2009 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Marketing Financial Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider
Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Marketing Financial as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 15, 2009 - Advisor Nation
Shipping Containers Highlighted in NY Time Story
The National Portable Storage Association’s work to raise awareness of the industry is paying dividends with coverage in the New York Times. - February 14, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Risk Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider
Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Risk insurance as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 12, 2009 - Advisor Nation
AIIP Conference Offers Full Slate of Entrepreneurial-Minded Speakers
The 23rd Annual AIIP conference, March 26-29, will offer a variety of speakers of interest to anyone who owns or runs a business. - February 10, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Board Elects Jeff Campbell as New Chairman
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 that Jeff Campbell has been elected as Chairman. Under his guidance, plans for the non-profit organization include expanding outreach in these troubled times. - February 09, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
New Hampshire Business Leaders See Rail as Vital to Our Future Growth and Prosperity
A new business group believes the Obama administration’s latest estimates for new jobs created in the stimulus bill are well below what they could be. The White House released its estimates Tuesday projecting New Hampshire would see 17,000 new jobs, but New Hampshire Businesses for... - February 08, 2009 - New Hampshire Businesses for Transportation & Infrastructure
NPSA Partners with J.J. Keller
The National Portable Storage Association is partnering with J.J. Keller to offer its members preferred pricing on online purchases of safety and regulatory compliance products. - February 08, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NPSA Releases Preliminary Results of Industry Study
Industry-wide survey determines size and strength of portable storage industry. - February 05, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Advisor Nation Launches New Online Business Network for Insurance and Securities Professionals and Industry Providers
Advisor Nation/Halo Software LLC, of Braintree, MA has developed an internet networking site exclusively for the financial services industry. Members can access free CRM and other tools to connect, share and collaborate. Members can activate their free membership at www.advisornation.com - February 04, 2009 - Advisor Nation
AIIP to Honor Special Libraries Association Past President: SLA's Stephen Abram to Address Independent Info Pros
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) has announced that it will honor Special Libraries Association (SLA) Past President Stephen Abram with AIIP's Roger Summit Award for 2009. The award will be presented to Abram at AIIP’s 23rd Annual Conference in Albuquerque,... - February 03, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
"GREENing Your Supply Chain” Announced for APICS 2/10/09 Meeting
APICS, The Association for Operations Management, today announced GREENing Your Supply Chain as their topic for the February 10, 2009 meeting. The evening will be focused entirely around green efforts- from a vegetarian meal, to complimentary eco-friendly reusable tote bags, and other complimentary... - January 29, 2009 - Detroit Chapter of APICS
Sevierville's Sleep Inn Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Sleep Inn in Sevierville has been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. - January 29, 2009 - Sleep Inn
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Celebrity-Endorsed Acai Berry Dietary Supplements and Sellers
Nationwide complaints allege false advertising and unauthorized repeat billing after “free” trial. - January 29, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Arbitrator's Decision on Paint and Related Materials
Neutral arbitrator rendered his decision on the National Paint & Coatings Association’s challenge to the Commodity Classification Standards Board Dispositions on Subjects 13 and 14. - January 28, 2009 - National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.
Minority Business Network Introduces a New Approach to Affiliate Marketing
The Onyx Six Network has developed a new affiliate exchange program to help small business owners maintain business growth during challenging economic circumstances. The concept of the affiliate exchange program is to trade services or products within the business network to ensure the forward... - January 28, 2009 - Onyx Six
Professional Organizers Volunteer Their Services to Daily Bread Food Bank for National Get Organized Month
Professional organizers from Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and Collier Counties come together to lend their expertise to Miami-based non-profit organization - January 25, 2009 - National Association of Professional Organizers
NPSA Partners with ME Payment Solutions
The National Portable Storage Association partners with ME Payment Solutions for credit card processing. - January 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Cautions Consumers to Consider Costs of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans
“Instant refunds” may involve high fees that outweigh their advantages. - January 24, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
The Thrill of Flight and More at E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois’ Annual Model Airplane Festival
The 4th Annual E-Fest – an indoor electric festival featuring radio-controlled model airplanes, helicopters and jets. - January 23, 2009 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Wendell Davis to Speak at the Chamber’s State of the County Luncheon
Wendell Davis, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners will be the keynote speaker at the Clay County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 29 at The Hilltop Club, located at 2030 Wells Road in Orange Park. - January 22, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Hillary Bressler to Lead Clay Chamber Web Marketing Seminar
The Clay County Chamber is hosting a social media/web marketing seminar led by Hillary Bressler of .Com Marketing to help North Florida professionals improve their web marketing and social media skills. The seminar will be held on Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Orange Park. - January 22, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
NPSA Partners with AIM Supply
The National Portable Storage Association partners with AIM Supply to offer its members preferred pricing on transportation and industrial supplies. - January 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
APICS Toledo Announces 2009 Student Scholarship Recipients
The APICS Toledo chapter is pleased to announce the winners of its annual college scholarship program. The focus of this scholarship program is the recognition of academic excellence among college and university students majoring in operations management, supply chain management, or other closely... - January 20, 2009 - Toledo APICS
Martial Arts Business Daily Launches
January 2009 marks a new era in martial arts business journalism with the launch of MartialArtsBusinessDaily.com. - January 17, 2009 - MartialArtsBusinessDaily.com
Home Mailboxes Are Open Targets for Identity Thieves
Connecticut Better Business Bureau has advice for securing your mail and reducing potentially “dangerous” junk mail. - January 15, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Smallbiz Brain Presents America’s Best Companies
Heard across the United States and in more than 80 countries, the Smallbiz America Network presents “The Smallbiz Brain” to introduce influential guests from small businesses across the nation. Learn more about America’s Best Companies and President Jim Tracy in this close up interview with host David Wolf. - January 12, 2009 - America's Best Companies
Certified Business Moms Creates S.A.F.E Online Accreditation Standards
S.A.F.E. standards will help encourage ethical practices in e-commerce business. - January 12, 2009 - Certified Business Moms
NPSA Partners with 360MobileOffice
The National Portable Storage Association partners with 360MobileOffice to offer its members low-cost customer leads. - January 11, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Leadership in Capital Projects Announces Open Registration for Forum to Enhance Excellence in Texas’ College and University Construction Projects
The LinCP Forum provides the venue for the open exchange of concerns, ideas, and solutions, leading toward positive, forward movement in this field and more positive outcomes for all project stakeholders. - January 10, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Cerified Business Moms Poised to Launch Spring of 2009
Certified Business Moms, a small business support group, plans on big solutions for small business problems. - January 05, 2009 - Certified Business Moms
Covation LLC Announces 913 Jobs in Hickory, NC
Covation LLC, a high-end customer support center for business telecommunications services, has selected Hickory for a project that will create 913 technical support, billing, and customer service jobs over the next three years with an investment of approximately $6.2 million over five years. The... - January 02, 2009 - Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Celebrates “Council of the Year Award” from National Minority Supplier Development Council
The Council's 35th Anniversary Gala Honored Bank of America and Con Edison with Top Corporation Awards for Minority Business Development. - December 24, 2008 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Connecticut BBB Issues Cold Weather Checklist
How to save money during winter months. - December 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
NPSA Announces Industry-Focused Committees
The National Portable Storage Association has announced its industry-focused committees for 2009. - December 18, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Fly, Hover and Soar with Helicopters and Planes Galore
Experience the Thrill of Flight and More at the Academy of Model Aeronautics 2009 Expo. - December 13, 2008 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Fiber-Line Inc. Breaks Ground on New Expansion
On December 10, Fiber-Line Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate its second major expansion in less than a decade. The $4.5 million building and equipment expansion will add an additional 60,000 square feet to its facility located on Performance Drive off of Tate Boulevard in Hickory, NC. - December 12, 2008 - Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
Portable Storage Helps Secure Corporate Information
The National Portable Storage Association offers security tips for corporate information. - December 11, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Tips on "Shopping Smart" for the Holidays
Consumer education can prevent post-holiday headaches. - December 10, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Catawba County EDC Announces 2009 Plan of Work: 1900 New Jobs Coming
The Catawba County Economic Development Corporation held its annual planning meeting recently with its Board, Staff, Electred officials, and other Community Leaders. EDC Priorities for the coming year include maintaining the intensity and focus from the primary 2008 priorities with the addition of seven new priorities. - December 07, 2008 - Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
What to do if a Retailer Goes Bankrupt
Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers advice to help consumers protect purchases. - December 06, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Nurse Practitioner Business Owner Congratulates 2008 Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur of the Year
Dr. Scharmaine Lawson-Baker, DNP, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner Business Owner Panel Expert as well as the featured interview for the December 7, 2008, NP Interview. - December 05, 2008 - NP Choice, LLC
Think Twice About Giving Holiday Gift Cards and Prepaid Bank Cards
Connecticut Better Business Bureau says watch out for bank card fees and potential problems with retail gift cards. - December 03, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Panel Shares Top Ten Economic Insights
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, recently asked five experts on finance and economics to explore some of the fundamental effects impacting the economy with a special focus on the investment landscape and what may be expected going forward. The presentations and discussion yielded these top ten economic insights. - December 01, 2008 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Portable Storage a Boon for Black Friday Retailers
The National Portable Storage Association encourages retailers to use in-store square footage for merchandising – and portable storage for back stock – during a critical holiday shopping season. - November 28, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
A Seasonal Celebration to Foster Healing, Education and Connecting
Stakeholders of the Government Contracting Community will Spread Holiday Cheer and Benefit the Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Programs of Tigerlily Foundation on December 10th as The American Small Business Coalition Hosts Annual Holiday Mixer and Charity Silent Auction at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner. - November 24, 2008 - The American Small Business Coalition, LLC
Downsizing Businesses Turn to Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association comes to the rescue with a bailout plan for businesses that are cutting costs – or cutting space. - November 23, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association