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NAWBO San Diego welcomes Its 100th member
NAWBO San Diego welcomed Karen Hutchens of Hutchens PR as its 100th member. - July 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
CSIA Announces the Winners of the 2010 Apex Awards
CSIA today announces the winners of the 10th annual Apex Awards. - July 17, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
AAUCM and VaxCare Partner Together to Provide AAUCM Members the FluStation Program
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and VAXCARE have partnered together to offer the FluStation Program to AAUCM members. - July 16, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
60 Year’s Experience Boosts Mentor-net Support for PIPELine Project
Sometimes a word of advice or chat about an issue can be as valuable as a structured course, if it’s coming from someone who’s been there in business – this is the idea behind Mentor-net and its involvement with University of Portsmouth’s PIPELine project to help budding... - July 16, 2010 - Mentor-net
WIAAP Selects Jackie Baldwin of Wisconsin Family Ties for 2010 Community Service Award
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded its 2010 Community Service award to Jackie Baldwin, Family Advocate for Wisconsin Family ties. Her long-time advocacy for children and families coping with mental and behavioral health have greatly impacted the well-being of children in Wisconsin, especially in northern counties with limited access to services. - July 15, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Texas Self Storage Association Hosts Storage Showcase Event in San Antonio
Texas Self Storage Association will host a Storage Showcase educational event on July 27 in San Antonio at The Westin Riverwalk. The seminar is a one-of-a-kind educational opportunity for self-storage owners, managers and developers. Registration information and other details are available at www.txssa.org. - July 11, 2010 - Texas Self Storage Association
Leadership Triangle Offers Legacy Lunch Series with Kevin Trapani
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that LT will host a legacy lunch series this fall. The lunch series will consist of three lunches where Kevin Trapani, president of The Redwoods Group, will speak. The luncheons will take place in... - July 10, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Junior League of Long Island to Host Community Impact Breakfast
The Junior League of Long Island and Community Leaders to Explore Health and Well-Being Issues on Long Island and Their Impact on Local Women and Children. - July 09, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
CSIA Announces the Judges for the 2010 Apex Awards
CSIA, Colorado’s Technology Association, today announced the independent judging panel for the 2010 Apex Awards. - July 03, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
NAWBO San Diego's July Meeting Features BRAVO! Award Winners, Board Installation
The July 21 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting will feature a Q&A session with the 2010 BRAVO! Award winners as well as the installation of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors. Online registration is available at nawbo-sd.org. - July 02, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals Announces New President, Elects New Board of Directors
Non-profit association promotes professional integrity and consumer protection in the delivery of non-attorney, self-help legal services. - June 26, 2010 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Fireworks and Your Family: Leave It to the Pros. Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks.
Many families use fireworks as entertainment during the summer months, especially over the Fourth of July holiday. But is it safe? A surprising number of injuries and fatalities occur each year from using fireworks at home. It is much safer and easier to enjoy fireworks displays at events organized by professionals. - June 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
CSIA Announces the 2010 Apex Awards Nominees
CSIA, Colorado’s Technology Association, today announced the 2010 Apex Award Nominees - June 25, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
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 Shelley Wojtkiewicz 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. - June 23, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
AIGA/LA Announces Its New Board of Directors for 2010-2012
AIGA/LA, the Los Angeles chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, elected a new Board of Directors for 2010-2012. In May 2010, a slate of nominees was presented to the Los Angeles membership for a vote. There was a two-week voting period which ended on June 4, 2010, and the new... - June 23, 2010 - AIGA LA
Leading Energy Company Joins The National Association of Minority & Womwn Owned Law Firms as Financial Contributor
BP America Inc. lends financial support to The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - June 20, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Congresswoman Maxine Waters for Her Efforts in Pushing for the Inclusion of Minority and Women-Owned Business
The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) lauds Representative Maxine Waters, for sponsorship of the reform bill. - June 20, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAWBO San Diego July Seminar Focuses on Wellness
NAWBO San Diego's July 9 seminar, "Wellness for Women Entrepreneurs," will be presented by Kathy Gruver at Brandman University. To learn more, visit nawbo-sd.org. - June 20, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Registry of Guitar Tutors Releases Specialist Diploma Qualifications for Jazz Guitarists
Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) has released the first ever full range of Jazz Guitar Performance Diplomas. The new Diplomas provide a structured programme specifically designed to take guitarists’ playing skills from Grade 8 standard to that of a professional jazz musician. The Diplomas... - June 16, 2010 - Registry of Guitar Tutors
WBO Announces Upcoming Teleclass with Katrina Sawa – "The Simple 3 Step System to Attract More Clients and Make More Money Now"
The Women Business Owners organization is excited to announce a new free teleclass by Katrina Sawa taking place on June 15th at 12pm EST. - June 14, 2010 - Women Business Owners
AIA Michigan Honors Grand Rapids Architect Moxley With Robert Hastings Award
The Hastings Award is given for “significant contributions to the profession.” The Recognitions Committee recognized Moxley for his leadership in planning and executing the annual Education Facilities Conference. - June 10, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
CED Releases Results of 2010 Online Survey
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the results of its 2010 online member survey, conducted by the organization in February and... - June 10, 2010 - CED
Close Supervision Key to Summer Water Safety for Children, Wisconsin: Pediatricians Emphasize Guidelines to Prevent Drowning and Injury
School is out and summer activities have begun - water safety is important, especially for children. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to actively protect children during this busy time and shares key information to reduce the risk of injury or death. The number one requirement for safety during water activities is careful, constant supervision. No child or adult, at any swimming level, is ever 'drown-proof.' - June 09, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
IMC Clubs Opens 20th Chapter in Marquette Michigan
IMC Clubs, headquartered in Massachusetts, opened its twentieth chapter this week. - June 09, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Creative Artists Receive Career and Personal Development Help, Compliments of G-Technology
Sponsorship by The Rainmaker Network provides networking and development opportunities for all college students that visit G-Technology by Hitachi at the Adobe CS5 Road Show. - June 09, 2010 - The Rainmaker Network
Ann Arbor-Based Quinn Evans Architects Named AIA Michigan Firm of the Year
The AIA Michigan Firm of the Year Award recognizes an organization of architects that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years. - June 06, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
NISS Hires Lawrence H. Cox as Assistant Director for Official Statistics
Lawrence H. Cox, Ph.D. has been appointed Assistant Director for Official Statistics at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS). The announcement was made by Alan Karr, Director of NISS, who noted that "Larry Cox is a distinguished statistician who will help NISS in many ways,... - June 06, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
LexisNexis Joins CVTA
The Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA), is pleased to announce that LexisNexis® Insurance Solutions has joined its organization to represent insurance telematics, and Stephanie Stevens, director of Marketing and Product Development for Telematics at LexisNexis Insurance Solutions, has... - June 05, 2010 - Connected Vehicle Trade Association
Three Directors Elected to SAFE Board
In the recently completed annual elections for Directors of the Board of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, two incumbents and one new Director were elected. Incumbents Mark Adams and Larry Bothe are joined by new Director Cliff Chetwin. All are Master Instructors who will be serving... - June 05, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Lawrence Technological University Architect LeRoy Wins Award from AIA Michigan
Award honors architects who practice in the education or corporate field who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and their community through academia, business or government. - June 04, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Johnson Controls Inc. Renews with The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms as a Financial Contributor
Johnson Controls, Inc. lends financial support to The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - June 04, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
AAUCM Designates June 1st Urgent Care Appreciation Day
The AAUCM has designated June 1st as Urgent Care Appreciation Day to recognize those who provide easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients. - May 31, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Greater Women’s Business Council Kicks Off Premiere Luncheon Honoring Ten Corporations in Support of Women Owned Businesses
The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) held its first annual Top Ten Corporations Awards Luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club on May 25. Ten corporations were recognized for uniting supplier diversity and women business enterprises into their supply chain and business units. - May 30, 2010 - Greater Women's Business Council
AIA Michigan Selects Representative Barb Byrum as Its Legislator of the Year
Byrum played a leading role in the passage of law that amended the architect’s registration act that allows graduate architects to sit for their registration exams right after college. - May 30, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
CED Taps 2010-2011 Board of Directors
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the organization’s board of directors has ratified a slate of candidates for member... - May 30, 2010 - CED
NAWBO San Diego's June Meeting Focuses on Leading Beyond Your Style
Jennifer Sedlock will present the program "Leading Beyond Your Own Style: Optimizing the Strengths of Others" at the June 16 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. To learn more and register, visit nawbo-sd.org. - May 28, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
AIA Michigan Honors Architect Dennis M. King, FAIA, as Its Gold Medal Winner
The Gold Medal is the highest honor that can be given to an architect. It is reserved for an architect who is distinguished in his career, works to advance the professional standing of all architects, and lives up to the ethical standards of the AIA. - May 28, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
AAUCM and IMEP Partner Together to Provide CME for AAUCM Members
AAUCM has joined together with IMEP to provide AAUCM members online medical emergency preparedness through IMEP Medical Emergency Membership. - May 28, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
REMA Launches Voluntary Renewable Energy Coalition (VREC)
New Coalition for Supporters of Renewable Energy Kicks Off with 50 Founding Members - May 28, 2010 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Grand Opening of Women’s Speed Networking Business Association, a New and Innovative Marketing System
Denice Duszynski is proud to announce the Grand Opening of her latest venture, Women’s Speed Networking Business Association. - May 27, 2010 - Women's Speed Networking Business Association
UCLA Labor Center Report Makes a Case for Deep Green Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Why Basic Weatherization will Fall Short in Maximizing Carbon Reductions and Green Job Opportunities: http://constructionacademy.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/v.4-Deep-Green-Energy-Efficiency-Retrofits-FINAL-05-18-10-CCA.pdf - May 26, 2010 - California Construction Academy - UCLA Labor Center
National Institute of Statistical Sciences Awarded Grant for Postdoctoral Research in Support of Science Resource Statistics (SRS)
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) has been awarded a $750,209 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a postdoctoral research program in collaboration with NSF’s Division of Science Resource Statistics (SRS). - May 26, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
AIA Michigan Design Awards Announced
Awards program designed to bring to public attention the value and importance of architectural excellence while recognizing those whose notable achievements encourage all to make excellence in architecture the standard. - May 26, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
TPTA to Help Texans Save Up to 120% on Healthcare Costs
Texans seeking physical therapy services must have a referral from another healthcare provider, increasing the cost of healthcare by as much as 123%. Texas ranks 43rd in the country for primary care physician access. Healthcare reform may push even more physicians to "conceirge" plans, only increasing the lack of access to physicians, further delaying patient care and increasing healthcare costs. Texans need the right to choose physical therapy treatment directly from a physical therapist. - May 25, 2010 - Texas Physical Therapy Association
NAWBO SD June Seminar Focuses on WBENC Certification
The benefits of WBENC certification as well as the process to obtain it will be featured in NAWBO San Diego's June 11 seminar. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - May 23, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
NAWBO SD Announces BRAVO! Award Winners
NAWBO San Diego presented six BRAVO! Awards to women business owners at its annual gala on May 19. - May 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Freelance Camp Expands to San Francisco
Freelance Camp PRO San Francisco 2010 is a new twist on the established series of BarCamps for freelancers and independent contractors. FreelanceCamp Pro San Francisco: June 5 - a one day "unconference" for all professionals to network and develop profitable strategies to improve their business. First 75 attendees will receive free schwag from Speck Products, a company that produces iphone and laptop cases. - May 21, 2010 - Freelance Camp
IAPAM Reports on hCG Best Practices: Physician Supervision is Critical in hCG for Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. - May 19, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
NAMWOLF Lauds San Diego Gas & Electric for Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned law firms (NAMWOLF) applauds San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a unit of Sempra Energy for its commitment to provide opportunities for minority and women owned businesses. SDG&E announced on May 13, 2010 the closing of a public... - May 19, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
TransUnion Joins CVTA
The Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA), based in Plymouth, Mich. is pleased to announce that TransUnion has joined the Association and that Geoffrey Hakel of TransUnion was elected to its Board of Directors. TransUnion is a global leader in credit and information management. Headquartered... - May 14, 2010 - Connected Vehicle Trade Association