Recent Headlines
Within Professional Organizations
GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to Its Board
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and added nine members to its board of directors. Luke Flatt, chairman, president and CEO of AB&T in Albany, was installed as the 132nd Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association. - July 02, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
WCA Presents "Sales & Credit, Its a Team Effort" Webinar
How the Credit Department Can Improve or Repair Damage to the Credit – Sales Relationship? - July 02, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
40 Youth Entrepreneurs Launch 18 Businesses to Support Puerto Rico
Over 40 youth entrepreneurs graduate on July 3 from the SEEDS program, a STEM entrepreneurship curriculum managed by Friends of Puerto Rico, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and education through economic development, and creating opportunities for women and children in Puerto... - July 01, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
Mimi-Choon Quiñones, PhD, MBA, Joins Hispanic Health Council as the Co-Chief Research Officer
Dr. Mimi-Choon Quinones, MBA, has joined the Hispanic Health Council as the co-chief research officer to lead the Research, Advocacy and Training Departments. She is a Medical Anthropologist graduated from the American University in London and has Master’s in Business Administration from the... - June 25, 2021 - Hispanic Health Council
Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Jose Arrieta to Become a Board Member
Jose Arrieta most recently served as the former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of HHS joins Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Arrieta will enhance the board’s focus on acquisition and procurement policies that support the growth of a small and mid-size firm.Before assuming the CIO role, he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Grants at HHS overseeing $26 billion dollars in contract awards and $800 billion dollars in grants. - June 23, 2021 - Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc.
100 Young Entrepreneurs Impacted by a STEM Curriculum in Puerto Rico
A hundred young entrepreneurs -- public school students from ages nine to 12 with a high economic need -- were positively impacted in 2020 by the SEEDS program developed by the nonprofit organization Friends of Puerto Rico. The unemployment rate for people in Puerto Rico between the ages of 15 and... - June 16, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
Florida Inventory Professional Achieves Industry Designations
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Mandy Peterson for achieving CIS and CAE Designations. - June 15, 2021 - National Inventory Certification Association
Ward Law Group Opens 8th Satellite Office
New Hampshire Law Firm Establishes a Concord Presence - June 09, 2021 - Ward Law Group, PLLC
NAFA Partners with Fellow Industry Leaders for Annuity Awareness Month
Targeted Educational Initiatives Aim to Position Distributors and Producers to Help Increase Annuity Education Nationwide - June 01, 2021 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
GBA Announces 2021 Graduates of the Georgia Banking School
Thirty-seven Georgia bankers recently graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 7 at the Georgia Center’s UGA Hotel and Conference Center in Athens, GA. Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year specialized school run by the... - May 28, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid First Quarter
The 156 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia reported strong first quarter performance as the economy and banking industry continue to recover from the pandemic. According the latest FDIC data, cumulatively the state’s banks earned $715.1 million in the first three months of this year,... - May 28, 2021 - Georgia Bankers Association
Folsom, CA Inventory Professional Achieves Appraisal Examiner Certification
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Cynthia Breazeale for achieving the designation of Certified Appraisal Examiner. - May 19, 2021 - National Inventory Certification Association
NEPA Inclusive Opens Berks County Office
NEP Inclusive, a leader in helping people with disabilities live inclusive lives, has opened a regional office in Reading, PA. - May 06, 2021 - NEPA Inclusive
Joyful Classrooms Founder’s First Book Ranks High in Business Education
Brittany Cufaude’s book, "Lessons in Joy: The Journey to Save Our Sacred Teaching Practice and Heal Our Hearts Along the Way," is already climbing the charts on Amazon. - May 06, 2021 - Joyful Classrooms
Joyful Classrooms Launches Book, Online Courses to Help Teachers Thrive in the New Normal
Former English teacher releases her first book, "Lessons in Joy: The Journey to Save the Sacred Teaching Practice and Heal Our Hearts Along the Way." - May 03, 2021 - Joyful Classrooms
Florida HIA (Hospitality Industry Association) Celebrates National Tourism Day 2021 with a Historical Scavenger Hunt for Florida Hospitality Industry Workers
Florida HIA, an association for people employed in the Florida hospitality industry, will host a scavenger hunt in our nation’s oldest city St. Augustine May 2 to May 8 for all people working in the Florida hospitality industry celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week (#NTTW21). This... - April 22, 2021 - Florida HIA (Hospitality Industry Association)
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s Newest Boutique at the Sanderlin Center in St. Petersburg
Dress for Success Tampa Bay is expanding its reach with the grand opening of a new third branch, located at the Sanderlin Center in St. Petersburg. Please join Dress for Success Tampa Bay as they celebrate the grand opening with an outdoor, socially distant ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 5, 2021,... - April 21, 2021 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
NEPA Inclusive Opens Lehigh Valley Office
NEPA Inclusive, a leader in helping people with disabilities live inclusive lives, has opened a regional office in Bethlehem, PA. - April 14, 2021 - NEPA Inclusive
Applications Are Closing Soon for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Through Partnership with Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and Cook County have partnered to provide the community with COVID-19 Recovery through Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance (ccERA). Applications opened on Thursday, March 11, 2021 and close on Friday, April 2, 2021. All applications and questions may be directed at... - March 27, 2021 - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Business and Professional Women of Ontario Board of Directors Statement on Urgent Action Needed to Ensure Safe and Quality Long Term Care in Ontario
In Ontario, 3,753 Long-Term Care (LTC) residents and 11 staff have died from COVID-19 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (as of March 22, 2021). Ontario LTC homes are in an unprecedented crisis and Business and Professional Women of Ontario (BPW Ontario) urges the Government of Ontario to... - March 25, 2021 - Business and Professional Women of Ontario
Sedation Safety Week Celebrates 13th Year
Over 92 million Americans are fearful of seeing a dentist. Thanks to sedation dentistry, more than 20 million of these patients have overcome their hesitancy and received safe, pain-free, oral health treatments without incident. To honor this success, DOCS Education would like to celebrate the 13th... - March 17, 2021 - Strategic Dentistry
Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on Pre-Owned Vehicles is the Impetus for Increased Sales in 2020 at Sound Auto Wholesalers in Branford, Connecticut
Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - No Deductible. Unlimited Mileage. Backed by Walmart. - March 16, 2021 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale is Announcing the Semi Annual South Florida Acceleration Tour Featuring Top Local Accelerators, to be Held on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale is hosting Endeavor Miami, FAU Tech Runway, Founder Institute, Startup Boost South Florida at The Semi Annual South Florida Acceleration Tour where each Accelerator will present their best pitches to the public. - March 13, 2021 - Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale
ABYC Foundation Announces Virtual Educator Training Conference, Training the Trainers of the Future Marine Workforce
The ABYC Foundation announced their second Educator Training Conference to be held July 20-22, 2021, in a virtual format. The “train-the-trainer” event is designed for high school and post-secondary instructors and administrators who either are teaching or are considering teaching... - March 12, 2021 - ABYC
Esports Trade Association Announces EsportsNext 2021 Virtual Conference
A national B2B conference for esports business professionals, EsportsNext 2021, will take place online from March 23 through 24. - March 10, 2021 - Esports Trade Association
Folsom, California Inventory Professional Achieves Industry Designation
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Cynthia Breazeale for achieving the Certified Inventory Specialist designation. - March 08, 2021 - National Inventory Certification Association
WCA & ICE Are Proud to Announce an ICE Breaker Webinar - INCOTERM’s 2020
An exporter needs to play by the rules (INCOTERM’s® 2020 Rules that is)? Is there trouble understanding the role and responsibilities as an exporter in the shipping process? Gain a basic understanding of the INCOTERM’s® 2020 Rules, learn which rules are better for the seller... - March 06, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
"Complex Exemptions" Webinar is Present by WCA
How To Navigate Complex Wisconsin Contractor Sales & Use Tax Laws A Series Of 5, One-Hour On-Line Webinar Based Classes - March 04, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
WCA Presents "Contractor Purchases" Webinar
This extensive program is designed Specifically For Contractors who are required to incorporate these law requirements into processes for managing the sales & use tax reporting. This Webinar learning experience includes: - Tax requirements for General Purchases, Supplies, Motor Vehicles,... - March 04, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
WCA is Proud to Present “Exemption Certificates” Webinar
How to Navigate Complex Wisconsin Contractor Sales & Use Tax Laws; A Series Of 5, One-Hour On-Line Webinar Based Classes; 5 Tuesday Afternoons in March 2021 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm; Attend Individually or All 5 (Highly Recommended) - February 24, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
WCA & ICE Present an Ice Breaker "Duty Drawback" Webinar
Duty Drawbacks are refunds of Customs duties, taxes and fees. The US Federal Government Duty Drawback program was created to help US businesses using imported components to be more competitive and profitable. However, each year more than $2B in import duty refunds go unclaimed. Many companies are... - February 19, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
Monterey County Workforce Development Board to Distribute an Additional $825,000 for Small Business Relief on Behalf of the County Board of Supervisors
Grants of up to $10,000 available for eligible small businesses – Application opens February 8 - January 31, 2021 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
WCA Presents Your Last Chance to Register "Smart Credit Policies That Improve Collections" Webinar
Time is running out to register for this Webinar. In this time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to get things right the first time and to collect money quickly. A great way to accomplish this is to document credit policies. In this interactive program, it will be discussed about... - January 29, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Welcomes Maureen Judkins, Pharm.D., RPh as President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on December 16, 2020 and welcomed Ashland resident Maureen Judkins, PharmD as its 2020-2021 President. - January 21, 2021 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
NAFA Welcomes 2021 Board of Directors
Board Grows as New Electees Look to Drive Engagement through Continued Innovation and Annuity Leadership - January 16, 2021 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Collier Capital Club Offers Affordable Private Offices for Remote Workers; Naples Companies Moving to a Hybrid Model, and Professionals Exiting Home Work Space
Centrally located in Wilson Professional Center on Airport Pulling Road between Pine Ridge Road and Golden Gate Parkway, Collier Capital Club offers a variety of Memberships: Private Offices, Dedicated Desks, Co-Working Seating, Virtual Offices, Social Memberships, Corporate Memberships and Day Passes. All Memberships are Limited. - January 09, 2021 - Collier Capital Club Inc.
IREM Austin Announces 2020 Award Recipients for Excellence in Property Management
The Institute of Real Estate Management Austin Chapter announces winners of its 2020 awards recognizing excellence in property management to outstanding professionals. For over 80 years, IREM has set the standard for professionalism in the real estate industry through adherence to the highest... - December 31, 2020 - IREM Austin
Non-Profit Hits 31 Year Record Serving Hispanic-American Businesses and Individuals in Morris County, New Jersey and Beyond
The MCHACC announces award winners during 2020 virtual Annual Awards & Holiday Gala “The Power of One in Times of COVID.” The Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (MCHACC) will be hosting its 31st Annual Awards Gala on Monday, December 21, 2020, 7:00 to 9:00PM via Facebook Events. This year the event will be in a new format, a virtual experience. - December 21, 2020 - Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce
2020 Winter Holiday Soiree Takes Festive Fashion Online for a Cause
Wondering what to wear this holiday season? Dress for Success Tampa Bay and Dillard's are taking the “2020 Winter Holiday Soiree” online on Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 6 PM to 7 PM ET to showcase all that is merry, bright, and fashionable for the holidays. You can join the fun,... - December 02, 2020 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
NuVerus, a Company with a Proven Track Record of Success in the Direct Sales Industry, is Poised for a Huge Launch in North America
NuVerus opened its doors in 2009 to provide the world with superfoods that have been studied for generations. NuVerus has thriving distribution teams in many countries around the globe, including Japan, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Brazil. NuVerus’ Founder and CEO Michael... - November 24, 2020 - NuVerus, Inc.
Naples Entrepreneurs Open Co-Working Space at Wilson Professional Center
Conveniently located on Airport-Pulling Road between Pine Ridge Road and Golden Gate Parkway in Wilson Professional Center, Collier Capital Club offers a variety of Memberships: Virtual Offices, Co-working Seating, Dedicated Desks, Private Offices, Social Memberships, and Day Passes. All Memberships are Limited. - November 22, 2020 - Collier Capital Club Inc.
OnBoard Announces 2020 Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Award Recipient: Cynthia Day, Banking & Finance Executive, Board Member, Community Leader
OnBoard, the leading authority on women in the boardroom and executive suites of Georgia public companies and a catalyst to increase female directors on all for-profit company boards, announces Cynthia N. Day as the recipient of its 18th annual Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Award. She was honored at... - November 14, 2020 - BIG Language Solutions
Collier Capital Club Begins Accepting Membership Applications at New Co-Working Space in Central Naples
Conveniently located on Airport Pulling Road between Pine Ridge Road and Golden Gate Parkway in Wilson Professional Center, Collier Capital Club offers a variety of Memberships: Virtual Offices, Co-working Seating, Dedicated Desks, Private Offices, Social Memberships and Day Passes. All Memberships... - November 12, 2020 - Collier Capital Club Inc.
2020 Healthcare Administration Alliance Evaluation and Management (E/M) Conference Sessions Now Available for Purchase
Ideal Opportunity for Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers and Providers to Review Acclaimed Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond. - November 05, 2020 - Healthcare Administration Alliance
Ginny Beneke Elected Chair of the Chairmen’s RoundTable
First woman chair in the history of the 20-year San Diego nonprofit. - November 05, 2020 - Chairmen's RoundTable
NAFA Recognizes Industry Contributions of Malott Nyhart with 2020 Bo Johnson Spirit Award
NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, announced Malott Nyhart, former chief marketing officer and senior vice president of Great American Insurance Group, Annuities, as the winner of its 2020 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement. Each year, NAFA members nominate deserving... - November 04, 2020 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Recognition of Wisconsin Pediatricians: Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) presented awards to deserving pediatricians and community members for their lifetime work and during the calendar year 2019. - November 01, 2020 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
NAMAD Awards a Lifetime of Achievement in the Auto Industry to Vicki Giles Fabre
To help celebrate forty years since the inception of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), a Lifetime Achievement Award for superior achievement in the automobile industry will be awarded to a true industry visionary. This Award recognizes a lifetime of significant... - October 22, 2020 - NAMAD
Pakaloh Launches First Free Business Platform for Diverse and Inclusive Cannabis Industry
Pakaloh LLC launched a new business platform for the cannabis, CBD and hemp industry with free resources on cannabis banking and loans, Business Tutorials, jobs, networking and discounts at partner companies. The platform is free to join, and the first to focus on empowering minority, women, or first-time business owners and other professionals to establish successful careers in cannabis. - October 13, 2020 - Pakaloh
International Dog Training Professional Organization States Position on the Use of E-Collars and Other Dog Training Tools
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) does not support the limitation or prohibition of the use of any specific equipment or training methods. - October 12, 2020 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors