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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 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
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
The American College of Trial Lawyers Selects Justice Rebecca Love Kourlis to Receive Samuel E. Gates Litigation Award
The American College of Trial Lawyers (The College) approved the recommendation of the Samuel E. Gates Litigation Award Committee to present Justice Rebecca Love Kourlis, Executive Director of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) and former Justice of the Colorado... - May 12, 2016 - American College of Trial Lawyers
First Residents Move in at the New Community of Westwood Place
Ken and Camille Bairunas moved a tenth of a mile for neighborhood experience. - May 11, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
2016 Chapter Award Winners Announced for the Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter
The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA SWFL) announced the winners of its Chapter Awards on April 19, 2016 at Six Bends® in Fort Myers. The award ceremony takes place annually to recognize outstanding service to the public relations profession and to FPRA... - May 10, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Food Allergies, Asthma and--Interior Design?
Interior designers and architects join top industry professionals to foster awareness among prevalent topics within the built environment, to include: Indoor Air Quality: Asthma and Allergies, Sustainability, Food Safety in Design: Food-borne Illness Prevention and Food Allergy Awareness, Holistic Design and more. - May 07, 2016 - Maryland Chapter of ASID
Toastmasters of Centerville Hosts “Are You An Informed Consumer?” Workshop May 14th, 2016
Toastmasters of Centerville Public Speaking & Leadership Club, in connection with civil justice NPO, Call to Action Atlanta, introduces smart and shopper-savvy informational panel for consumers to Gwinnett County on Saturday, May 14th 2016. - May 07, 2016 - Toastmasters of Centerville Public Speaking & Leadership Club
“Drivers For Change: Millennials, Digital, Personalization” 11th Annual Industry Coupon Conference Held Recently in Charlotte, N.C.
The Only National Conference in 2016 Dedicated Exclusively to Coupons; Explored trending issues including millennial habits, emerging technologies, and Omnichannel marketing - May 05, 2016 - Association of Coupon Professionals
Maryland Leaders Join in Columbia for Inaugural Design Summit
On Wednesday, May 11, 2016, the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) will host Bold Leaders in Design Summit and Expo at Gramophone, 8880 McGaw Road, Columbia, Maryland. This innovative one-day program is designed to bring multiple sectors of the design community together to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and take action to design safer, healthier buildings and a better future for all. 0.5 CEUs/ 5 AIA HSW LUs. - May 05, 2016 - Maryland Chapter of ASID
Report: Social Entrepreneurs Provide Sustainable Solutions for Africa’s Development Challenges
Social entrepreneurship is on the rise as a solution for development challenges in Africa, according to a recent report from Reach for Change. Social entrepreneurship is an alternative to more traditional aid solutions because it puts development in the hands of local people who come up with innovations to solve their community's most pressing socio-economic issues through financially sustainable grassroots organizations. - May 05, 2016 - Reach for Change
PH Bags 2016 EITI International Chair Award in Lima, Peru
The Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (PH-EITI) was honored as one of four recipients of the “EITI International Chair Award” at the opening session of the 7th EITI Global Conference in Lima, Peru on February 24, 2016. - May 05, 2016 - PH-EITI
Strathmore's Who's Who: Esteemed Professional Registry
Strathmore's Who's Who publishes an annual two thousand page hardcover biographical registry, honoring successful individuals in the fields of Business, the Arts and Sciences, Law, Engineering and Government. - May 04, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
South Carolina Inventory Professional Achieves Certification
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Donna Courtney for achieving the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist. - April 30, 2016 - National Inventory Certification Association
Pediatrician of the Year, Legislator of the Year Recognized by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP)
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded two child health advocates with its highest honors. Ann Behrmann, MD, FAAP was recognized as WIAAP's Pediatrician of the Year, and Rep. Joan Ballweg was named Legislator of the Year. - April 28, 2016 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Gail Nickerson Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who VIP Member
Gail Nickerson, of Roseville, California, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - April 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Seon Forde Has Recently Been Recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who VIP Member
Seon Forde, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. - April 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Phillip S. Ferguson
Phillip S. Ferguson, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Legacy Member for his outstanding contributions and accomplishments in Defense Litigation. - April 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Minor-Munro’s image was projected over Times Square, New York, on December 18, 2015. - April 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
SBA Selects Desiree Patno, NAWRB CEO - 2016 Women in Business Champion of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration, Santa Ana District Office has selected Desirée Patno, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), as the 2016 Women in Business Champion of the Year Award. Patno was nominated for the award by Shideh... - April 27, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
New Book Helps Authors Negotiate a Better Textbook Publishing Contract
Textbook authors have more leverage than they think, says Stephen Gillen, author of new book, "Guide to Textbook Publishing Contracts." - April 27, 2016 - Textbook & Academic Authors Association
Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter Continues Monthly Seminars at Lee County Emergency Operations Center
EOC to discuss plans and procedures for keeping public safe during a crisis. - April 22, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Member Shelley L. Johnson Launches New Website
Shelley L. Johnson of Olympia, Washington, has attained recognition in Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her accomplishments in Healthcare and IT Solutions. Her new website launched in 2016. - April 19, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
FPRA to Host “PR101 – Be Good at Doing Good: Marketing Your Mission”
Recognizing the state of the economy, it is widely known that nonprofit budgets are limited and sometimes scarce. “PR101 - Be Good at Doing Good: Marketing Your Mission,” hosted by The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter on Thursday, May 12 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. - April 14, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
New Locations Added for ASP® Home Staging Course
StagedHomes.com®, the original provider of Home Staging training since 1999, announces new Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) course locations for June 2016. - April 11, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Stephanie Barfield DDS Has Recently Been Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Stephanie Barfield, D.D.S., of Houston, Texas, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Dentistry. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Airs Dr. Andrew Batsis Podcast
Andrew Batsis, of Toms River, New Jersey, has been honored as the subject of a 60 minute podcast airing on Strathmore’s Who’s Who Radio. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Grazina R. Vižinas as a Professional of the Year for 2016
Grazina R. Vižinas, of Chicago, Illinois, a lifetime member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Administration. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Donald W. Austin as a Lifetime VIP Member
Donald W. Austin, of Davenport, Iowa, has recently been honored as a lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Compliance Management-Postal Service. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
BCA Global and Food Experience
BCAGlobal Announces 12th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience BCAGlobal’s 12th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience will take place on Friday, April 8th, 2016 at Espace, 635 West 42nd Street in New York, NY from 7 PM to 10:30 PM. Attendees will enjoy culinary samples paired with wine... - March 28, 2016 - BCAGlobal
IAHSP® Foundation Highlights 2015 Home Staging Chapters' WWSSW® Achievements
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, has highlighted the 2015 achievements of its annual World Wide Staging Service Week® (WWSSW®). During the service week, local IAHSP® Chapters used Home Staging to help their community and those in need. - March 25, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
StagedHomes.com® Announces New Corporate Home Staging Vendor
StagedHomes.com®, The World Standard in Staging Education®, is proud to announce that Wayfair is now a corporate vendor. Accredited Staging Professionals® (ASP®s) will now receive exclusive benefits when purchasing items for their Home Staging inventory, or for clients from Wayfair. - March 25, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
IAHSP® Announces International Home Staging Association Affiliate
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®), founded in 1999 by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, has named Associazione Professionisti Home Staging Italia as an International Staging Association Affiliate. - March 25, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Kevin McGinley Appointed as ODTUG’s Kscope16 Vendor Chair
In an effort to promote enhanced vendor relations, ODTUG’s Kscope16 Conference Chair and ODTUG Board Member Danny Bryant appointed Kevin McGinley of Red Pill Analytics to the position of Kscope16 Vendor Chair. This position was previously vacant. - March 24, 2016 - ODTUG
DallasHR Appoints Brad Shanklin as Executive Director
DallasHR, the local affiliate for the Society for Human Resource Management (“SHRM”), has named Brad C. Shanklin, IOM, as executive director, effective March 28. He will oversee operations of the organization’s 2,000-member association and its annual regional event, The... - March 23, 2016 - DallasHR
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Albert C. Hanna as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Albert C. Hanna, of Chicago, Illinois, was recently recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Property Rights Litigation and Philanthropy. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gilbert Gordon Honored as 2016 Professional of the Year in Scientific Research, Writing, and Contribution
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 Scientific Research, Writing, and Contribution. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Brenton T. Bailo as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Brenton T. Bailo, of Lake Orion, Michigan, has been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Automotive Design. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Thalia D. Sipple Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Thalia D. Sipple, of Gurnee, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - March 22, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Daryl A. Benz Honored as a Lifetime Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Daryl A. Benz, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, has recently been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry. - March 22, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter to Recognize PR Superstars at 2016 Local Image Awards
Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA SWFL) is pleased to announce it will be hosting the 2016 Local Image Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Six Bends Harley-Davidson in Fort Myers. The Image Awards competition is conducted annually by... - March 18, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Roel Hartman Named to ODTUG Board of Directors
The ODTUG Board of Directors voted to add Roel Hartman of APEX Consulting in the Netherlands as a board member during a special election on Friday, March 11, 2016. Hartman replaces outgoing board member Sarah Zumbrum, who stepped down after taking a position with Oracle Corporation. ODTUG is an... - March 17, 2016 - ODTUG
American Student Dental Association Elects 2016-17 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates
The American Student Dental Association’s House of Delegates elected its 2016-17 national president, vice presidents and speaker of the House of Delegates during its annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, on March 5. Sohaib Soliman, University of Washington School of Dentistry ’17, was... - March 14, 2016 - American Student Dental Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes New Members
Four companies/organizations join the non-profit on its mission to strengthen San Diego one company at a time. - March 14, 2016 - Chairmen's RoundTable
StagedHomes.com® Announces New Facebook Page for Accredited Staging Professional® Course
StagedHomes.com®, the world standard in staging education™, announces a Facebook page for the Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Course. The Facebook page will serves as an information source for both Home Stagers and Real Estate Agents. - March 13, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Soft Drinks and Orthodontic Treatment Are a Recipe for Disaster Says American Association of Orthodontists
Many people are not aware that soft drinks – even diet soft drinks, sports and energy drinks, and fruit drinks – contain acids, which can be especially troublesome for people in orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) strongly advises patients in... - March 12, 2016 - Curium
Gregory Chadwick, D.D.S, Named 2016 Paragon Award Winner by American Student Dental Association
Dr. Gregory Chadwick, dean of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, accepted ASDA's highest honor, the Paragon Award, at a ceremony in Dallas, TX, on March 5, 2016. ASDA’s Paragon Award recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the rights, interests and welfare of dental students throughout his or her career. - March 12, 2016 - American Student Dental Association