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Metal Construction Association Names President's Awards for 2006 Projects
Awards given out to metal suppliers, architects, contractors and installers for projects in St. Louis, MO; Boston, MA; St. Petersburg, FL; West St. Paul, MN; and Chattanooga, TN. - January 31, 2007 - Metal Construction Association
Metal Construction Association Members Elect Board Members
At their recently held annual meeting, members of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) elected three members to its current Board of Directors. They are: Bill Croucher, Fabral, Lancaster, PA; Brian Partyka, Drexel Metals Corp, Ivyland, PA; and Joel Voelkert, Rigid Building Systems, Houston, TX. - January 31, 2007 - Metal Construction Association
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Named Title Sponsor of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Raleigh chapter of Breakfast Club America, has announced that the club has named Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as its title sponsor. In honor of the sponsorship, the club’s official name is the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the... - January 26, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
CCOF Introduces Expedited Organic Certification Program
CCOF unveiled today an expedited organic certification program in response to the booming demand for organic certification. Clients seeking organic certification can now go through the same rigorous inspection and review criteria as the regular certification process in a fraction of the time. - January 20, 2007 - CCOF
Carolina Hurricanes Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member, the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club, will host a series of events in January for club members. The January events will include a cocktail reception co-sponsored by... - January 17, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
JobCentral to Sponsor Leading Industry Blogger
Job Site agrees to 2-year, six-figure sponsorship of Cheezhead.com - January 17, 2007 - DirectEmployers
Job-Hunt.org Names JobCentral.com Best General Job Site of 2006
JobCentral.com Recognized as Best of the Best for 2006. - January 11, 2007 - DirectEmployers
Prepare Now for the New Adverse Event Reporting Law — AHPA's Educational Tele-seminar Offers Practical Implementation Info
The American Herbal Products Association offers a tele-seminar on February 22 to teach the dietary supplements industry how to take any reports of serious adverse events associated with their products. A new law requires that serious AERs be sent to the FDA so that any public safety concerns can be identified and dealt with quickly. AHPA presenters will take the mystery out of the required FDA forms and will help companies establish standard operating procedures to comply with the new law. - January 11, 2007 - American Herbal Products Association
Global Online Retailers from Google, eBay, Discovery Channel, LinkedIn Gather to Discuss Importance of Virtual Marketing
Annual Electronic Retailing Association Leadership Conference Reveals Latest Strategies to Reach Over 195 Million American Mobile Consumers, 57 Million Bloggers - January 10, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
New Board for Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association Takes Oath
At a regular monthly meeting in December, the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) installed the following people as Board members to lead the association in its service to human resource professionals in the Raleigh area in 2007. President Amy Jelovsek, PHR Human... - January 05, 2007 - Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association
Franklin Covey Presents Effective Planning Tools and Tips at the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association Meeting
Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association provides membership with effective planning tips at monthly meeting. - January 05, 2007 - Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association
ATSPI Positioning --Action Program
Knowing the pressures exerted on the prospects/seller relationship in today's economic, geopolitical (i.e. Do-Not-Call laws), and industry environment, ATSPI's focus is to identify, improve and maintain the level of industry trust between prospects and timeshare sales professionals (developers). - January 04, 2007 - Association of Timeshare Sales Professionals - International
New Study Results - Lead Sheet: Champion of Recycling
Pressures on building material manufacturers are increasing: environmental soundness and recyclability of materials are becoming central product demands. Many materials are considered to have green credentials. However, the real environmental performance of a product depends on its recovery rate... - December 16, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Popular Spanish-Language TV Personality Rashel Diaz to Co-Host 3rd Annual Latino Awards of Excellence
Annual Conference Honors Latin American Achievements in Direct Response Market. Rashel Diaz, a popular top model and entertainment reporter from Hispanic television, will co-host the Electronic Retailing Association’s 3rd annual Latino Awards of Excellence on Tuesday, January 30 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. The Latino Awards of Excellence honor the top achievements in the Latin American direct response market, including retailing production, Internet, suppliers, and media. - December 15, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
Executives from Google, eBay, Discovery Channel, LinkedIn Gather to Discuss Importance of Multi-Channel Marketing
The Electronic Retailing Association will be holding their 15th annual Mid-Winter Leadership Conference & EXPO on January 28-30, 2007 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. This convention brings together the most profitable companies in the industry for three full days to celebrate the power of networking, to discuss changing consumer behavior, and to highlight the latest trends in social media and mobile devices. - December 15, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
X Marks the Spot
RFID Industry Association Maps the RFID Ecosystem - December 11, 2006 - RFID Tribe
New Study Results -- Eternal Lead Sheet: Lifecycle from Cradle to Cradle
Producers of building materials are struggling very hard to improve the lifetimes of their products. The lead sheet industry however is one step ahead. Working to the EN 12588 standard for lead sheet, members of the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) operate to manufacturing criteria,... - December 07, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
NREI Club Brings Education and Investment Opportunities to Show Investors How to Build Extraordinary Wealth with Assets They Already Have
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) will be hosting a seminar on Wednesday December 6, 2006 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Pleasanton, California and Thursday December 7, 2006 at the Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, California. Jason Wallace will present a... - December 05, 2006 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Hearts for a Cure
You are invited to attend Hearts for a Cure, Presented by SpaCare, Organized Charitable Giving. - November 23, 2006 - The Day Spa Association
Electronic Retailing Association Issues Top 10 Tips for Safe, Smart Online Holiday Shopping
As consumers are poised to spend more than $24.3 billion online for holiday gift giving this season, the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA), the only industry association representing direct response marketing companies and major retailers that use electronic media to sell goods and services to... - November 22, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
Continuing Education Program for Band Directors in High Schools
CEU credits for teacher certification renewal offered for school band directors via online university continuing education program. - November 21, 2006 - High School Band Directors Natl. Assoc
The Leading Job Search Engine in Asia, Recruit.net, Announces a Partnership with JobCentral.com and DirectEmployers Association USA
Recruit.net,(www.recruit.net) - the leading vertical job search engine in Asia, today announced that it has formed a partnership with U.S.-based DirectEmployers Association to bring almost two million job listings in Asia indexed by Recruit.net to job search site JobCentral.com (www.jobcentral.com). - November 10, 2006 - DirectEmployers
The Day Spa Association Announces Group Health Insurance for Members
Group health insurance plan for association members without borders. - November 08, 2006 - The Day Spa Association
Robin Katzman Elected President of DirectEmployers Association
Robin Katzman, Program Manager for Staffing Services at Lockheed Martin, has been Elected President of DirectEmployers Association, a Non-Profit Consortium of Over 200 leading U.S. Employers. - November 07, 2006 - DirectEmployers
Oxford Web Group Announces its Forthcoming Seminars Promoting Web Design and Online Marketing Best Practice in Oxfordshire
The Oxford Web Group announces its forthcoming seminars promoting web design and online marketing best practice in Oxfordshire. The first seminar to take place at Science Oxford at 1 London Place, Oxford on 7th October is to be on the theme of ‘Being seen on the web and getting customers to... - November 02, 2006 - The Oxford Web Group
Lead College Basketball Analyst to Speak at Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle Kickoff Event
Billy Packer Keynote Speaker for Local Business Club’s First Meeting - October 31, 2006 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of The Triangle Hosts Kickoff Event
Local Business Club Holds First Meeting - October 24, 2006 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle Launches as Business Club
Breakfast Club America Establishes Triangle Chapter - October 20, 2006 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
The Day Spa Business Forum 2007 to Feature 3 Co-opetition Workshops
Day Spa Business Forum to be held during Las Vegas Day Spa Expo in February 2007. - October 18, 2006 - The Day Spa Association
Hearts for a Cure Cruise 2006
Cruise New York for charitable event. Melanoma Research Foundation raises money for cure. - October 04, 2006 - The Day Spa Association
First Annual Rochester Security Summit
The Rochester Security Summit is the community focal point for information security education and awareness in collaboration with the Rochester area’s higher education institutions, large businesses and area organizations. - September 28, 2006 - Rochester Security Summit
RFID Education: Making the Grade
Association for RFID professionals outlines key elements in superior RFID education programs. - September 27, 2006 - RFID Tribe
Business Casual? Not Anymore. The Suit is Back.
Research Shows Men Are Increasingly Wearing Suits Again, But May Not Know How to Take Care of Them - September 21, 2006 - FabriCare Foundation
CAI Announces Call for Nominations for the Ovation Award for HR Excellence
CAI and Business Leader open call for nominations for the Ovation Award for HR Excellence for innovative people practices to positively impact business results in the Triangle, Triad and Eastern counties of North Carolina. - September 20, 2006 - CAI
New Online Service Connects Organic Seed Suppliers with Customers
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), a nonprofit publisher and information service for organic growers, introduced an online, organic seed listing service this month. Once filled, the OMRI Organic Seed Database will provide accurate information on the availability and supply of hundreds... - September 19, 2006 - Organic Materials Review Institute
Real Estate World First – Rated Investment Property System
In a world first, an Australian organization has developed an investment property Rating System that will give investors a head start in assessing and selecting good real estate investments. The 5 Star Rating System assesses over 200 items that are scored to give a comprehensive evaluation of... - September 12, 2006 - Property Investors Association of Australia
David Ulrich, HR Expert, Keynote Speaker at CAI’s January 2007 Conference on HR Best Practices
David Ulrich, Professor of Business Administration with the University of Michigan and renowned Human Resources (HR) expert is the keynote speaker for CAI’s HR Management Conference scheduled for January 29-30, 2007 at the NCSU McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. With a focus on human resource... - August 24, 2006 - CAI
With Midterms Looming, Leaders of the $300 Billion Electronic Retail Industry to Get a Bit of Beltway Buzz
Frank Luntz to Address Electronic Retailing Association Leaders at Third Annual Leadership Dinner, Give Predictions of Political Winners & Losers. - August 17, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
16th Annual Convention and EXPO to Highlight All Aspects of $300 Billion E-tailing Industry
More Than 3,000 Electronic Retailers Convene at ERA Annual Convention - August 16, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
High Tech Leadership Certification Program Starts Sep. 7 in RTP, NC
CAI Announces the High Tech Certification Program for Aspiring and Experienced Technical and Scientific Leaders on Management and Strategy Starting September 7 in RTP, NC - August 11, 2006 - CAI
The New York Royal Club Has Redefined the Way Business Networking is Done
With its monthly events, an innovative invitation system and collaboration from some of New York City’s most sought after upscale and trendy venues around the city, The New York Royal Club has created an unprecedented opportunity for professionals involved in the real estate, investment and financial fields to come together and create business connections on a more social, stylish and relaxed settings. - August 05, 2006 - Royal Executive Club
Bruce Clarke, President and CEO of CAI, Named Chair-Elect of the National Employer Association Group (EAG) through April 2007, Chair through 2008
Bruce Clarke, President and CEO of CAI, was named chair-elect of the national Employer Association Group (EAG), an affiliate of the National Manufacturers Association (NAM), through April 2007 and will hold a seat on the Board of NAM. In April 2007, he becomes Chair through 2008. Nationwide,... - August 04, 2006 - CAI
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Brings Inland Empire to China
Tourists and Entrepreneurs of the Inland Empire are invited to experience China. - July 22, 2006 - Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Hopeful Entrepreneurs: Come to a Free, Informative Seminar
Wayne County Community College District’s Entrepreneurial Resource Center Is Holding Goal Setting Seminar. - July 18, 2006 - National Real Estate Network, LLC.
The Way to Get Grants in Real Estate
Where Does One Find Grants For Real Estate Buys In Michigan? National Real Estate Network, LLC will present at the next networking opportunity, Mary E. Blanding, President - Director of Partnership to Homeownership Inc. - July 12, 2006 - National Real Estate Network, LLC.
Virtual Luncheon for Political Candidates Launched in Las Vegas
Using the massive communication power of the Internet, the Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce (LVICC) is leading the nation by presenting the first "Virtual Luncheon" for all candidates to provide information, website links, and interviews to citizens 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. - July 03, 2006 - LVICC
July 5th Enforcement of ISPM 15 Wood Packaging Requirements Drastically Effects Regulations on Importing Goods into the United States
On July 5, 2006 the U.S. implements the final phase of the international standards criterion for importing and exporting wood packaging, known as ISPM 15. This rule states that on July 5 all regulated Wood Packaging Material (WPM) entering the United States must be appropriately treated and marked under the official program. - June 28, 2006 - Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
CAI Announces the 2006 Compensation Conference on August 4 in RTP
CAI's 2006 Compensation Conference for Human Resource Professionals and Managers to Align Compensation Systems with Business Strategy August 4, 2006 in RTP, NC. - June 21, 2006 - CAI
DMA Search Engine Marketing Council Presents at DM Days New York Conference
Panel of experts to offer live search marketing recommendations for DMA member web site. - June 20, 2006 - The Direct Marketing Association Search Engine Marketing Council
GBO Trusted Enterprise Award 2006
In the world of business, the principle of “Survival of the Fittest” lies with the enterprises. Trust is the pillar of strength of an enterprise in the business environment. Building trust is crucial for the long term corporate stability of enterprises. Trust is an intangible... - June 14, 2006 - Global Business Opportunity Forum