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A Workshop is Being Offered by WCA on "Sales & Use Tax"
Attention all Construction Industry Contractors. The Wisconsin Credit Association, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue are hosting an important workshop pertaining to Wisconsin Sales & Use Tax, including training on incorporating and managing the sales-tax exemption process. - July 29, 2016 - WCA/BCMA
The Wisconsin Credit Association is Proud to Present "Sales & Use Tax" Workshop
Did you know that effective January 2016, a new tax law was passed; this extensive program is designed specifically for contractors in mind, who are required to incorporate these changes into processes for managing the sales-tax exemption process. You need to know about the overall intricacies of... - July 29, 2016 - WCA/BCMA
Free John Maxwell Leadership Training in Delaware and Chester County PA
Sessions are 100% free for businesses with 10 or more participants and can be scheduled at DelawareLeadership.com. The training averages between 45-60 minutes and is packed with highly usable information in a fun learning environment. The goal is to have each team member come away with at least one mind challenging idea that will spark a desire for self-improvement and increased productivity within your organization. - July 28, 2016 - DelawareLeadership.com
Presenting the 2016 NAWRB Roaring Twenty Winners
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce their 2016 Roaring Twenty Award Winners. The NAWRB Roaring Twenty Awards honor strong, passionate women in the housing ecosystem. These women are trailblazers setting a new standard and paving the way for... - July 25, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
ABYC Expands Outreach to Help Solve Skilled Workforce Needs
The marine industry as a whole is facing a shortage of qualified marine technicians. Ranging from boatyards to manufacturers, the industry is worth over $121 billion to the U.S. economy. With over 34,800 businesses employing close to 500,000 people, the marine sector is in need of a skilled workforce. - July 15, 2016 - ABYC
Ultracode Advances Color Barcoding Using Phone App
New International Standard Introduced by AIM Offers Full Ultilization of Color in Barcoodes for Smartphones - has potential to impact 2 billion devices worldwide. - July 15, 2016 - AIM, Inc.
Jody M. Deery Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jody M. Deery, of Rockford, Illinois, has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Leisure Sports and Recreation. - July 14, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
AIM Debuts Internet of Things Competition for 2016
New IoT Category Adds to Award Options for AIDC Industry Innovators - July 12, 2016 - AIM, Inc.
North Carolina State Epidemiologist Takes Office as President of National Public Health Council
Chief of the Epidemiology Section of the North Carolina Division of Public Health Dr. Megan Davies took office in June as the president of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). Dr. Davies has worked as an epidemiologist for over 18 years, first with the Centers for Disease... - July 08, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
FedEx Delivers Employment Support to Military Spouses Through Grant to Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
FedEx donates funds to Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) to connect military spouses with employment opportunities. - June 29, 2016 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
5 Tips for Kissable Lips
Wednesday, July 6, is International Kissing Day. The American Association of Orthodontists, comprised of more than 18,000 expert specialists who create healthy, beautiful smiles – is delighted to offer five no-fail tips for kissable summer lips. - June 28, 2016 - Curium
Marion Rifkind Named Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Marion Rifkind, of Houston, Texas, has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Language Translation Services. - June 24, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ronald W. Maestas Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Ronald W. Maestas, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. - June 24, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Daryl A. Benz Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Daryl A. Benz, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Power and HVAC Services. - June 24, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Thomas Birchfield Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Thomas Birchfield, of Louisville, Kentucky has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. - June 24, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Nina Nguyen Designs Hits the Jackpot with Soft Launch on New Collections in Las Vegas
Designer Introduces Her Gold Jewelry Collection to Rave Reviews During Vegas Market Week - June 24, 2016 - Southern Jewelers Guild
Gilbert Gordon is Professional of the Year in Analytical Chemistry
Dr. Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a 2016 Professional of the Year. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his outstanding achievements in Analytical Chemistry. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Barry I. Sankey Has Been Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Barry I. Sankey of Collegeville, Pennsylvania has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Sports Reporting. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Carolyn A. Cohee Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who VIP Member
Carolyn A. Cohee of Milford, Delaware, has been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Michael R. Sultze Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Michael R. Sultze of Winona, Minnesota, has recently been honored as a Top 10 member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Business Services. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ada Kai-Mei Pei Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Ada Kai-Mei Pei of Irvine, California, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Entertainment. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
David Ray Glover Jr. Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
David Ray Glover Jr. of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Sports. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Michigan Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
Notice of organizational meeting - June 19, 2016 - Michigan Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce's 38th Golf Outing Was a Success as the First Copies of New “MGCCI Community Guide 2016” Were Given to Attendees
The 38th Annual Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Golf Outing was a big success and went well beyond the goals of the Board and Golf Committee who were excited about the first release of the new “Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Community Guide 2016” at the event. - June 17, 2016 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter Member Earns Designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
This designation continues to show the support the chapter puts into professional development and how much the members embrace the challenge. - June 17, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
CSCMP Chicago’s 33rd Annual Seminar June 15, 2016
The CSCMP Chicago Roundtable announces its 33rd Annual Full Day Spring Seminar: "Supply Chain Talent Gap: Are You Ready?" The Seminar will take place Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago in Naperville, Illinois. - June 13, 2016 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
Scholarships, Community Grants Awarded by Zonta Douglas County
Zonta Douglas County recently awarded two local scholarships and grants to three community groups from its Trivia Night Proceeds. - June 12, 2016 - Zonta Douglas County
Owner/Founder Jerry Brown is Being Recognized on June 17th with Special Times Square Billboard Appearance Celebrating the Achievements and Bright Future of JB Sound
Jerry Brown, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Audio, Visual, and Lighting Installation. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Brown‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on June 17, 2016. - June 11, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Invites All to Attend Dinner and be the First to Receive Copies of Their New "MFCCI Community Guide 2016"
Those interested in getting their copy of the new "Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Community Guide 2016" before it's mailed to 10,000 homes and businesses is invited to attend the dinner at the Morton Grove Chamber's 38th Annual Golf Outing at Chevy Chase Country Club on June 14, 2016. - June 07, 2016 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
NICA Member Authors Project Management Course
Tricia Hoekwater, certified in Project Management and Asset Inventory, authored a Project Management Course for the home inventory industry Continuing Education Program. - June 07, 2016 - National Inventory Certification Association
Komal Goyal of 6e Technologies Named ODTUG 2016 Women in Technology Scholar
Komal Goyal was selected as ODTUG's 2016 WIT Scholar. She receives a free registration pass to ODTUG’s Kscope16 conference in Chicago June 26-30 and will participate in the Kscope16 WIT Roundtable session. - June 04, 2016 - ODTUG
Georgia Banks Earn $720.7 Million in First Quarter
Net income at Georgia's banks was up 9.3 percent over Q1 2015. - June 03, 2016 - Georgia Bankers Association
Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter Awards $1,500 Scholarship to FGCU Student
The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA SWFL) has awarded Breanna Rigg the Bob Davis APR, CPRC Scholarship. A member of the FPRA SWFL student chapter at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Rigg will be presented with the $1,500 award at the FPRA Annual Conference... - June 02, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Morton Grove's Chamber of Commerce Seeks Golfers on June 14, 2016
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry is holding their 38th Annual Golf Outing which is the organization's biggest fundraiser and networking opportunity for those seeking to promote their business in and around Morton Grove, IL. - May 31, 2016 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Jay Asdell Named Indiana Dental Association President
30-year veteran oral surgeon to lead dental association. - May 26, 2016 - Indiana Dental Association
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Invites Active Service Personnel and Veterans to Its 38th Annual Golf Outing on Flag Day and the US Army’s Birthday
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce invites Active Service Personnel and Veterans from All Branches of Service to their 38th Annual Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing on Flag Day and the US Army’s 241st Birthday, June 14, 2016. - May 24, 2016 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association Elects 2016-2017 Chapter Officers/BOD Changes Name to More Closely Reflect Membership Goals
The Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association (“APFMA”) elected its 2016 – 2017 leadership team at its Annual Conference, which was held in Little Rock on May 12-13. The organization also announced a name change to The Arkansas Public Fleet Professionals Association (“APFPA”) to more accurately reflect the composition of its membership. - May 22, 2016 - APFMA
Furniture Chamber of Commerce to Grant 1000 Free Memberships to Mom&Pop Furniture Entrepreneurs from Now Through the Summer Market~Las Vegas, July 31-Aug 4
Independent Mom & Pop Mattress & Furniture stores are becoming a dinosaur in America, as Wall Street Mattress Firms are outspending and out maneuvering small business owners, utilizing unethical & fraudulent business practices. The Furniture Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to rallying the Independents to expose corporate greed and fight for survival and prominence. - May 20, 2016 - Furniture Chamber of Commerce
The American Boat & Yacht Council Hires New Technical VP
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit responsible for developing the safety standards for recreational boats, is pleased to announce that industry veteran Craig Scholten has joined the association as technical vice president. - May 18, 2016 - ABYC
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Showcasing Golf Outing Sponsors
All of the sponsors and donors helping to support the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce's 38th Annual Fundraiser Golf Outing will be recognized for their generosity in various ways at the June 14, 2016 event. - May 17, 2016 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Finally! ACMP Releases a Credential That Enables Change Management Professionals to Stand Out From the Crowd!
The marketplace has many “professionals” that specialize in guiding organizations through change. What determines whether they are qualified? How do true change management practitioners present themselves so that organizations can find them? As of May 15, there is a way for change... - May 15, 2016 - ACMP
NAWRB Launches Women’s Global Resource Center
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to present the NAWRB Women’s Global Resource Center. The NAWRB Women’s Global Resource Center provides a women’s depository for vendors and clients to grow their diverse spend and increase women’s... - May 14, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
FPRA SWFL is Helping You "Wake Up" to Mobile Technology in the Media
As mobile technology continues to grow by leaps and bounds the media continues to be effected by this growth. This year's media breakfast brings together some of the area's top media professionals to discuss how this revolution will evolve. - May 14, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Furniture Chamber of Commerce is Investigating Wall Street Mattress Firms for Unethical & Fraudulent Business Practices
Independent Mom & Pop Mattress & Furniture stores are becoming a dinosaur in America, as Wall Street Mattress Firms are outspending and out maneuvering small business owners, utilizing unethical & fraudulent business practices. The Furniture Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to rallying the Independents to expose corporate greed and fight for survival and prominence. - May 13, 2016 - Furniture Chamber of Commerce
Leading Differently: Learn How to Become a Better Leader Using Mindfulness Meditation June 2-3 at the Hotel Garden Inn, Wayne, NJ.
Leaders in all walks of life from business to government to military and the non-profit world are under constant pressure to execute against a myriad of challenges and tasks that true leadership demands. How can they better perform their duties? Two prominent experts from the world-renowned Institute For Mindful Leadership (IML) will be teaching Mindfulness Mediation during a special two-day retreat called "Leading Differently: The Power of A Purposeful Pause"* to enhance leadership skills. - May 13, 2016 - Institute For Mindful Leadership
New Rule Helps Public Health Agencies Track and Prevent Workplace Injury and Illness
Nearly 5,000 workers die each year and millions are injured on the job in the U.S., costing roughly $250 billion per year. This amount is more than the cost of many other common diseases. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) yesterday released a new rule requiring employers to electronically report to OSHA all work-related injuries and illnesses. This new rule will significantly improve the capacity for states to track and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. - May 12, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Peg Hammerschmidt as 2016 Professional of the Year
Peg Hammerschmidt, of St. Louis, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Interior Architectural Design. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Henry E. Halladay as the 2016 Man of the Year
Henry E. Halladay, of Bellevue, Washington, has been named Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2016 Man of the Year . This distinction has been bestowed in honor of his outstanding contributions to the field of Engineering Consulting. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors E. Estella Cox as a 2016 Professional of the Year
E. Estella Cox, of Redding, California, has recently been honored as a 2016 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Freelance Editing and Proofreading. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Karin L. Ciance, DNP, RN, as 2016 Professional of the Year
Karin L. Ciance, DNP, RN, of Holden, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Community Health Nursing. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who