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SCSA Releases Article on How to Keep Your Bank Account Safe from Fraud
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released a new article that provides red flags for financial abuse to seniors as well as tips for keeping their bank account safe from fraud. - August 12, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Artible on How You Can Exit the Hospital Successfully
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released a new article that discusses one of the most critical periods in a patient’s recovery; the transition from hospital to home. About 25% of hospitalized patients experience an adverse event when they transfer from hospital to home. Seniors... - August 12, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Cloud Technology and Email Marketing Strategies Workshop for Business Owners August 22 in Chicago
Business owners who want to establish an online presence, or grow their existing one, will learn how to do so at “Grow Your Business with Innovative Online Tools,” presented by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), in collaboration with Microsoft and Constant... - August 11, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Successful Government Contracting for Women Business Owners is Topic of Workshop for August 24 in Minneapolis
Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) seeking to do business within the public sector should attend, “Government Contracting: What WBEs Need to Know to be Successful,” a regional workshop presented by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Give Me 5, an educational program... - August 11, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
WNBA Color Analyst and Atlanta’s Former First Lady Host GWBC’s 6th Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace Event
Atlanta GWBC® will kick off its annual POP Marketplace featuring Atlanta Dream’s Color Analyst, LaChina Robinson and Atlanta’s former first lady, Valerie Jackson as its emcees. Robinson is the mistress of ceremonies for the POP Opening Plenary Session and Jackson is the presenter for the POP Marketplace Luncheon. - August 10, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Announces Women in Office Institute Graduates
Fourteen N.C. Women Prepare For Elected and Appointed Offices. - August 10, 2011 - NCCWPS
Investors in Angola Should be Confident Says Ambassador Ballard-Tremeer on Eve of iPAD Angola
In the run-up to the annual investment forum, iPAD* Angola, taking place in Luanda from 13-16 September, Ambassador Ballard-Tremeer says scores of South African and South African-based companies are very successful in Angola and the list is growing. - August 06, 2011 - iPAD Angola
American Association for Critical Illness Insurance Launches Online Quote Service
Consumers seeking critical illness insurance coverage can not request a free quote from a member of the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - August 05, 2011 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications to Highlight Energy-Efficient Communications & Green Technologies from September 26 – 29, 2011
IEEE GreenCom’11 Dedicated to Advancing International Networking, Energy Management and Smart Grid Communications Solutions - August 03, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Redbird Flight Simulations Now a Corporate Member of the IMC Club
The IMC Club International, Inc. announced today that Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc., manufacturer of flight training devices, has become a corporate member of the IMC Club and sponsor of the IMC Club’s upcoming IMC (“I aM Current”) initiative. - July 31, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Successful Government Contracting for Women Business Owners is Topic of Workshop August 11 in Chicago
Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) seeking to do business within the public sector should attend, “Government Contracting: What WBEs Need to Know to be Successful,” a regional workshop presented by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC). The event will be held on Thursday,... - July 30, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
The Athena Network: Poised for Launch in Singapore and Asia Pacific
The Athena Network, UK’s premier business networking organization for women will be launching in Singapore on September. - July 30, 2011 - The Athena Network
Women Businesses Support Lowe’s Women Build Charlotte Habitat for Humanity
The Greater Women’s Business Council, along with women business owners, got their hands dirty for a great cause on Saturday, June 18 to support the 20th anniversary of the Lowe’s Women Build Habitat for Humanity Charlotte. Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build brings together women... - July 29, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
IEEE ComSoc Training to Hold Five-Day "Virtual Intensive Course on Wireless Communications" 22-26 August 2011
Online Session to Offer Comprehensive Overview of Wireless Network Operations, Technology Implementations & Overall System Design - July 28, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association Member Elected New York's AANP Representative
State representatives of the AANP actively serve as the contact person and liaison for communication and other grass roots activities with members and other NPs in their states. - July 28, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
GWBC® Teams up with Billion Dollar Woman-Owned Business and WNBA Team Owner at 6th Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace
Women Business Enterprises will have an opportunity to expand their business network and learn smart business practices from two industry leading executives, Lynn Tilton, CEO of Patriarch Partners and Kathy Betty, Owner of the Atlanta Dream at GWBC’s Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace. - July 27, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
How Amagf Can Help Veterans Start a New Business with a Patriot Express Loan
Helping the Military Community with Business SBA's Patriot Express Initiative has new and enhanced programs and services for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses. - July 24, 2011 - American Association of Government Finance
IMC Club Opens South New Jersey Chapter
IMC Club International, Inc., headquartered in Massachusetts, opened its twenty ninth national chapter in Millville, New Jersey this week. Pilots gathered at Big Sky Aviation in Millville (KMIV) on Wednesday July 20th for the official inaugural meeting of the new Southern New Jersey Chapter. At the... - July 23, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
IEEE WCET® Certification Exam Applications Accepted for Testing Period to be Held 2 – 29 October 2011
Virtual One-Day Course Highlights “LTE for the Wireless Engineering Practitioner” on August 3 - July 22, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Jim Edwards of Spry Publishing Joins Vistage Michigan
As a member of Vistage Michigan, Edwards will enjoy an advisory board of CEO peers who meet in small groups, nine times a year, to help one another make better business decisions and achieve better results. He also will partake in one-to-one business coaching from a seasoned and accomplished Chief Executive (C.E.) Group Chair. - July 22, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Minority and Women-Owned Law Firm Association Honors Nationwide’s Chief Legal Counsel with Outstanding Service Award
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) announces that Gilda Spencer of Nationwide Insurance is the recipient of the organization’s 2011 Outstanding Service by an Advisory Council Member Award. - July 22, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Teams Up with San Diego Sport Innovators
Partnership increases access to CRT mentorship and expertise for local sport-based companies. - July 21, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
NAMWOLF Welcomes Nationwide, Tyco, & Cargill to Commemorative Sponsor List
NAMWOLF announces Nationwide, Tyco, and Cargill’s Commemorative Support of its 10th Anniversary. - July 20, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NW MS SHRM Organization Bringing in Multi-Million Copy Best-Selling Author & "The Guru of Thank You" - Dr. Bob Nelson, as Part of Annual HR Training Seminar
The Northwest Mississippi Society for Human Resource Management has announced that they will be conducting their annual HR Training on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 that includes the following topics from Dr. Bob Nelson: “Motivating the Millennials” and “Ubuntu! Inspiring Teamwork and... - July 18, 2011 - Northwest Mississippi HR Organization
Leading Rural Broadband Group Names New Executive Director - Telecom Industry Veteran to Guide Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance (RuMBA) USA
RuMBA USA has a new Executive Director. Peter Pratt, an industry veteran, was selected to replace Luisa Handem who is stepping down from the Managing Director's Role for the organization she founded more than two years ago. - July 15, 2011 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
SCSA Releases Article on How Dementia Patients Get Relief from Occupational Therapy
SCSA recently released an article which discusses how just after ten sessions of specially designed occupational therapy, dementia patients experience improvement in their concrete and practical skills. Their caregivers, too, feel a renewed sense of competence. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Article on How Pets Are Providing a Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors
SCSA recently released a article showing that seniors who have pets not only tend to have better physical and mental health than those who don’t, but they are also reporting shorter hospital stays and less overall health care costs. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Article on How to Fight Vision Loss
One in four people over 65 has age-related macular degeneration. Eyesight is crucial for maintaining independence, mobility and quality of life. Find out how a healthy lifestyle can fight this form of vision impairment. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Free Guide on State of the Senior Housing Industry
SCSA recently released a free guide that provides important information to help senior housing industry professionals understand the retirement goals of senior citizens and to forecast a solid plan for future company growth. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Choosing an Executor of Your Will
Find the right person to act as executor of your will and your estate planning is well on its way to providing you and your family peace of mind. How do you know who best fits the job description? - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Connection Points Targeted Networking Event, Presented by the Women's Business Development Center, to be Held July 26
Women business owners in wellness professions including massage therapists, yoga practitioners, integrated medicine physicians, chiropractors, nutritionists, health and lifestyle coaches, acupuncturists, psychotherapists and other healing artists, who want to connect with other women-owned industry... - July 12, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Fairbanks First Launches Think Local Lecture Series
Fairbanks First will hold the first of four programs in its Think Local Lecture Series on Thursday, August 11, 2011 in the auditorium of the Noel Wein Public Library. The series of discussions and presentations is aimed at business owners, consumers, and citizens of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. - July 11, 2011 - Fairbanks First
ASDA’s Blog, Mouthing Off, Receives Gold Circle Award
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has selected Mouthing Off as the recipient of a 2011 Gold Circle Award. The annual competition honors associations and nonprofit organizations that demonstrate excellence in communication across eleven categories, including magazines,... - July 11, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
James Turner of Middle Creek HS Earns 2011 Innovation Scholarship Presented by Triangle Technology Executives Council
Nonprofit Organization Honors Local Student for Software Development Focused on Improving Microelectrode Array Data Analysis - July 10, 2011 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Power.org Presents “Multi-Core Application and Performance: Protecting OEMs’ Software Investment” Webinar
Webinar to highlight design considerations and security features required for mission critical and sensitive system applications. Educational series highlights celebration of Power Architecture® technology’s 20th anniversary while delivering value to the design community. - July 07, 2011 - Power.org
National Association of Professional Background Screeners Announces First International Affiliated Chapter
Asia-Pacific Area Background Screeners Form NAPBS® APAC - July 07, 2011 - National Association of Professional Background Screeners
Leave it to the Pros: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks
WIAAP (Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) members encourage families and caregivers to think twice before using fireworks at home. There are a surprising number of fires, injuries and deaths each year resulting from casual usage of fireworks. Instead of purchasing fireworks for use at home, WIAAP suggests taking advantage of the numerous displays available through professionals during the Independence Day holidays. - July 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
NAFDMA’s 2011 Advanced Learning Retreat - Save the Date
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces their sixth annual Advanced Learning Retreat (ALR). - July 01, 2011 - NAFDMA
Angolan Investment Opportunities to be Showcased at iPAD Angola in September
Senior Angolan cabinet members will once again head up a high-level, expert government delegation addressing prospective investors at the annual iPAD* Angola investment forum which is taking place in Luanda, Angola from 13-16 September. The conference and exhibition will focus on infrastructure... - July 01, 2011 - iPAD Angola
IEEE WCNC 2012 to Explore Wireless Communications Advances in Paris, France from April 1 – 4, 2012
Premier International Forum Announces September 12, 2011 as “Call for Papers” Deadline - June 29, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
The Women Empowering Women Symposium International Tour is Coming to Singapore Honoring Dee Dee Mahmood for Empowering Women Around the World
Just Fearless, LLC an international multi-media organization focused on women’s empowerment announces the Singapore Women Empowering Women Symposium, a summit designed to empower and inspire women to succeed in both their personal and professional lives and support charities that empower and... - June 29, 2011 - Just Fearless, LLC
IEEE ICC 2011 Explores Global Advance of Wireless System & Networking Communications in Kyoto, Japan
Themed the "Source of Innovation: Back to the Origin,” the IEEE International Communications Conference (ICC 2011) recently concluded its latest annual event with over 1,800 international experts participating in 1,200 presentations dedicated to next-generation wireless and optical... - June 28, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
AUSIB Concludes a Successful Delegation of the US' National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) to India
The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) announces the successful completion of its National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) delegation to India. - June 25, 2011 - Ausib
Modernized Texas Self Storage Lien Bill Signed by Governor
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) took an active role in this year’s Texas legislative session to support changes to the Chapter 59 foreclosure process affecting self storage operators in Texas. Their efforts paid off on Friday, June 17 when Governor Perry signed the bill modernizing... - June 22, 2011 - Texas Self Storage Association
IFMA Phoenix Announces Winners of 2011 Awards of Excellence
The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA announces the winners of the 8th Annual Awards of Excellence, which recognize groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to the facility management profession and the association. - June 22, 2011 - Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA
AUSIB Congratulates Dr. Mak Jawadekar on Being Conferred a Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc)
The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) congratulates Dr. Makarand (Mak) Jawadekar on being conferred the Doctor of Science (D.Sc), Honoris Causa by the Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Mumbai, India. Dr. Jawadekar was awarded the doctorate in recognition of his valuable service to the pharmaceutical... - June 22, 2011 - Ausib
NAAPOC Continues to Build a Strong Orange County Arab American Business Community
The Network of Arab American Professionals of Orange County (NAAPOC) held its monthly board meeting on June 1st, 2011. Among other business, the board added to its ranks new board members Dr. Ghazi Idris, DC, and Basil Istitieh with Zara Image. The addition of Idris and Istitieh is in furtherance... - June 19, 2011 - Network Of Arab American Professional
NAMWOLF Establishes New Partnership to Support Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Eli Lilly and Company becomes a member of The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) as a Corporate Partner. - June 19, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Junior League of Long Island Names New President
The Junior League of Long Island (www.jlli.org), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, today announced that Georgia Gier of Oyster Bay has been appointed President for the upcoming year. The office of the Junior League President is an annual appointment by the JLLI Board of Directors. As... - June 17, 2011 - The Junior League of Long Island
Cincinnati NSHMBA and State Farm Host Taste of “New” Oakley Networking Event
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Offers Insight into the Insurance Industry - June 12, 2011 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs