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Arizona Business Travel Association Presents Charity Golf Tournament - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Arizona Business Travel Association presents the “Drive for Charity” Golf Tournament - Wednesday, April 16, 2008. The tournament will be held at Arizona Grand Resort (Formerly Pointe South Mountain) on 8000 South Arizona Grand Pwky at 12:30pm. - February 16, 2008 - Arizona Business Travel Association
Businesses Fall in Love with Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association offers countless reasons to embrace the convenience of containerized storage this Valentine's Day. Portable storage containers have been a boon for consumers who want to take some of the hassle out of moving, but containerized storage can also be a boon... - February 15, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Better Business Bureau Offers New Tools for Consumers Searching for Products and Services
One Stop on the Web to Find a Trustworthy Business - February 14, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
NMFTA/CCSB/CRC Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Great Success
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) held its February Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from Sunday, February 3rd to Wednesday, February 6th. This was the first meeting of the NMFTA since the implementation of the new organizational structure and procedures that went into... - February 13, 2008 - National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.
NPSA Thought Leaders Gather for Spring Seminar
Portable storage industry players will meet in Winston-Salem, N.C. this spring to share best practices for the portable storage industry. - February 07, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Women Business Owners Survey and State of Business Forecast 2008
Despite the slump in the economy and the global economic outlook for 2008, most women agree that no matter what yesterday brought the future of business is looking bright. In fact, nearly 83% predict their businesses will do better in the coming year. - February 01, 2008 - Women's eCommerce Association
The Association of Settlement Companies Announces Greenspoon Marder as 2008 Convention Title Sponsor
The Association of Settlement Companies (TASC) is proud to announce that the law firm of Greenspoon Marder, P.A. will be its 2008 Convention Title Sponsor. The Firm most recently sponsored the TASC 2007 Fall Workshop in Los Angeles. With this sponsorship, Greenspoon Marder will continue its long,... - February 01, 2008 - The Association of Settlement Companies
National Small Press Month: An Initiative to Promote Independent Publishers Jointly Sponsored by PMA, CLMP, and the NYCIP
Small Press Month is a nationwide promotion highlighting the valuable work produced by independent publishers. From March 1-March 31, a string of independent, literary events will be take place from coast-to-coast, showcasing some of the most diverse, unique, and significant voices being published today. Some of this year’s featured authors include Walter Mosley, Mike Farrell, Eileen Myles, Hatti Gossett, Steve Katz and many more. - February 01, 2008 - New York Center for Independent Publishing
Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) Partners with MCAD to Host “Conversations About the Future of Advertising” Special Speaker Series
New series of events from MIMA and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design brings experienced industry professionals to Minneapolis to discuss advertising and marketing trends. - January 31, 2008 - Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
Greater NY Business Expo to be Held at Madison Square Garden on 1/31/08
The Greater NY Chamber in conjunction with other local chambers & trade organizations throughout the Metro Region will host its 8th Business Expo and Resource Fair at MSG from 1pm until 6pm. Free information & seminars with expert panels to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow and... - January 28, 2008 - New York Greater Chamber of Commerce
Oregon Bankers Association Awarded $100,000 to Assist Low Income Families Purchase Homes
The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) today announced that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) to fund the OBA’s Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) during the 2008-2009 biennium. This is the seventh biennial grant given to HPAP from... - January 27, 2008 - Oregon Bankers Association
BBB Connecticut Appoints Howard Schwartz as Communications Coordinator
BBB CT to emphasize consumer education - January 25, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
NPSA Announces New Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2008. - January 24, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
The Association of Settlement Companies 2008 Conference Keynote Speaker to Provide Credit and Collection Insight to Attendees
The Association of Settlement Companies is preparing for their 2008 Annual TASC Conference in Las Vegas. - January 22, 2008 - The Association of Settlement Companies
APICS Toledo Sponsors Leadership Improvement Seminar
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Seminar titled “Improving Your Leadership Skills” on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The seminar will be held at the Brandywine Country Club in Maumee and will be jointly sponsored with the Toledo Chapter of the... - January 19, 2008 - Toledo APICS
NPSA Reaches 400-Member Mark
The National Portable Storage Association is celebrating its membership. - January 17, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) Announces Free Events for Members - New President and Board of Directors Named for 2008
The Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association is kicking off 2008 with a bang – a new President, a new Board of Directors and events absolutely free to members. - January 15, 2008 - Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
Packing Electronics in Portable Storage Safe and Sound
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for safely storing electronics equipment. - January 12, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
NPSA Offers Cold Weather Storage Tips
Heated storage units not only keep goods from cold weather damage, these temperature-controlled units also help guard against mold and mildew. - January 11, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
New Cane Cachaca Launched by US Cachaca Trade Council
Dallas, Texas based US Cachaca Trade Council, (www.cachacatc.com ) is expanding its line of Premium Distilled Spirits with the introduction of a new Ultra-Premium brand of Cachaca called Cane™ Silver & Cane Gold. “We are extremely pleased with the new Cane™ line of Premium... - January 03, 2008 - US Cachaca Trade Council
RFID Primer: Learn Your RFID ABC’s, Dig Deeper
Association for RFID professionals creates a RFID reference tool - December 28, 2007 - RFID Tribe
Portable Storage Helps Companies Beat Identity Theft
Organizations that store hard copies of documents to comply with federal regulations could be at risk for identity thieves. Secure containerized storage is coming to the rescue. - December 27, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Oregon Bankers Association Presents the 2007 Community Applause Awards to the Portland Valve and Fitting Company and The Corvallis Clinic
The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA), in partnership with the Independent Community Banks of Oregon (ICBO) and the Oregon Business magazine, recently announced that the Portland Valve and Fitting Company and The Corvallis Clinic are the recipients of the 2007 Community Applause Awards. The award... - December 21, 2007 - Oregon Bankers Association
Essentials Day Spa, Inc. Receives Accreditation from the Day Spa Association
Is Your Day Spa Distinguished? Essentials Day Spa, Inc. receives accreditation from the Day Spa Association Think ‘well being’. Think ‘relief’. Think ‘personal care’. Think all these things and pretty soon you would probably be picturing a Montana Salon or Spa. - December 20, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
APICS Toledo Radio Frequency Identification Uses in Manufacturing
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Meeting titled “RFID Uses in Manufacturing” on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the EasyStreet Café located at 822 Washington Street in downtown Toledo. - December 18, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Portable Storage Helps Bring Holiday Cheer
The National Portable Storage Association applauds its membership for donating portable storage containers to worthy causes during the holiday season and beyond. - December 13, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
APICS Toledo Offers Basics of Supply Chain Management Class
The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Basics of Supply Chain Management” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 10 weeks every Thursday starting January 10, 2008 from 6 pm... - December 08, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Electronic Retailing Association Fights for Fair Internet Tax
ERA Supports Electronic Retailers and Small Online Businesses. - December 08, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents "Your Shortcut to Money – Business Lines of Credit" with Thomas Kish
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - December 06, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
NPSA Launches Industry Seal Program
The National Portable Storage Association launches the NPSA Seal, a designation that certifies containers as sold or leased through members of the national association. - December 03, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Portable Storage Rescues Overstocked Retailers
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for retailers struggling to find room for overstock merchandise through the holiday shopping season. - November 30, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
SpaCare Announces the "Hearts for a Cure" Annual Award & Charity Celebration 2008
SpaCare announces the "hearts for a cure" annual award & Charity celebration 2008 during the 3rd annual day Spa Expo & Business Forum at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas, Nevada February 5 – 7, 2008 - November 23, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Portable Storage Video Offers Three "Ls" to Success
Making the most of portable storage containers demands three considerations: location, location and location. The NPSA offers location tips in its new training DVD. - November 22, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Toledo APICS Announces Execution and Control of Operations
The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Execution and Control of Operations” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 9 weeks every Tuesday starting January 8, 2008 from 6 pm until... - November 19, 2007 - Toledo APICS
National Real Estate Investment Club 2nd Annual Expo Showcased at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel Features JD from Flip This House
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top-notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - November 15, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Vote for Spa Person of the Year 2007
Votes Needed to Determine the Spa Person of the Year Award 2007. To be presented at the “Hearts for A Cure” Annual Awards & Charity Celebration Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at the Sand’s Exposition Center, Las Vegas during the Day Spa Expo. The traditional “The Spa... - November 15, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
SMPS CANstruction Long Island Competition Yields 28,627 Cans of Food to Benefit Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank
One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity in the world is also on the Long Island Cares’ largest food drives. - November 13, 2007 - SMPS Long Island c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
NPSA Helps Budget-Minded Churches Save Space
The National Portable Storage Association offers affordable portable storage containers to nonprofit organizations that need extra space – not extra building project expenses. - November 09, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Shelia Gray Elected President of DirectEmployers Association
Shelia Gray, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at International Paper Company, elected President of national non-profit employer organization. - November 07, 2007 - DirectEmployers
ERA Issues Top 10 Tips for Safe, Smart Online Holiday Shopping
As consumers are poised to spend more than $24.6 billion online for holiday gift giving this season, the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) wants online shoppers to be smart, savvy, and safe. Some of the nation’s most prominent online retail merchants such as eBay, ShopNBC, QVC and Home... - November 07, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
AIIP 2008 Conference: Keynote, General Session Speakers Set
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) announced today that Jaclyn Kostner, Ph.D. will present the keynote address at the association’s annual conference in 2008. The conference will be held Apr. 30 to May 5 in Pittsburgh, PA. - November 07, 2007 - Association of Independent Information Professionals
Portable Storage Helps Marching Band Keep Step
The National Portable Storage Association's member companies are helping one of the nation's best marching bands keep step with storage needs. - November 04, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
2007 MIMA Summit Attracts Record Attendance - Interactive Marketing is No Longer a Side Show
With attendance up 82% from 2006, the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association’s (MIMA) Annual Summit is becoming a leading educational forum for interactive marketers nationwide. - November 01, 2007 - Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
Beyond Networking: Leveraging Your Relationships to Build Your Business and Profits
Want to leverage your relationships and networking for increased business and opportunities? Plan to attend the Nov. 8th “working lunch” meeting of the Greater Miami Chapter, National Association of Women Business Owners, 11:30 a.m., at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 ... - October 31, 2007 - National Association of Women Business Owners - Miami
NPSA Fifth Annual Conference Set for Orlando
The National Portable Storage Association is holding its 5th Annual Conference and Exposition at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. from November 4-6, 2007. "We are looking forward to another exciting conference with record attendance and record exhibitor... - October 26, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
SERCOS North America Offers Free SERCOS Interface Seminar
The SERCOS trade associations are hosting a free one-day seminar on the latest advances for SERCOS in motion, safety and I/O. Attendees will learn about advances in the fiber-optic based SERCOS II, the features and functions of the new Ethernet-based SERCOS III, CIP Safety for SERCOS, the new... - October 24, 2007 - SERCOS North America
SERCOS North America Welcomes Four New Members
Four leading industrial companies recently joined SERCOS N.A., the North American promotional alliance for the SERCOS interface®, as new OEM members. The Aagard Group, LLC of Alexandria, Minnesota designs, engineers and manufactures automated packaging machinery, including wrap around... - October 24, 2007 - SERCOS North America
NPSA's Latest YouTube Video Offers Container Safety Tips
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for business owners who want to disguise their on-site containers and help keep their communities safe and secure. - October 21, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
NPSA's Latest YouTube Video Demos Refrigerated Storage Tips
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for making the most out of refrigerated portable storage containers in its latest YouTube video. - October 18, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
SMPS Long Island Spearheads the Return of CANstruction to the Area
CANstruction, an international competition, has added an exhibition site on Long Island. This competition involves the building of structures from canned food ultimately benefitting a local food bank. - October 13, 2007 - SMPS Long Island c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP