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CSIA Opens Apex Award’ Nominations
CSIA today announces nominations are open for their 10th annual Apex Awards. - April 21, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Hampton University Awarded Grant from Wolf Aviation Fund in Support of the Project
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has begun development of a new Aviation-Mentoring Program. Working together with SAFE, Hampton University Department of Aviation has received a grant from the Wolf Aviation Fund to help develop the project. According to Hampton University... - April 18, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
SAFE Director to Receive 2010 Nata Award of Excellence
Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Director Arlynn McMahon is the 2010 recipient of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Excellence in Flight Training Award. McMahon is the Training Center Manager at Aero-Tech, Inc., a flight school based in Lexington, KY. She was the... - April 18, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Martial Arts Teachers' Association Bootcamp Prepares Schools for "The Karate Kid" Jump in Membership
In contrast to the down economy, many martial arts schools are enjoying a strong year mostly due to the popularity of mixed martial arts. With the coming debut of "The Karate Kid" remake with Jackie Chan schools are preparing for another influx of students. One of the professions' leading... - April 17, 2010 - MATA
NAMWOLF Commends Executive Director Paul Williams and Governor Paterson for Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) commends Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) for increasing opportunities for MWBE law firms. - April 10, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Statistics Confirm, Hands-on Botox Training is Essential for Capturing Growth in the Aesthetic Medicine Market
The International Association of Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the industry's leading training for physicians new to botox and filler treatments. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical & business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. All hands-on training at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is completed in a clean, multi-million dollar medical facility. - April 10, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
CSIA Announces Aspenware as 2010 Silver Annual Sponsor
CSIA today announced Aspenware as the newest addition to their annual sponsors - April 09, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
Texas Self Storage Association Introduces New Seminar for Self-Storage Professionals
The Storage Showcase seminar is part of the Texas Self Storage Association's education series featuring top-rated industry speakers. Anyone involved in self-storage can benefit from attending either the Dallas or San Antonio events. - April 09, 2010 - Texas Self Storage Association
Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Scholarships Scheduled for Oct. 11
Nonprofit Organization’s Scholarship Golf Classic Will Provide Funding for the TTEC Scholarship Program. - April 09, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
SAFE's Partners to Provide Great Premiums During Sun-n-Fun
Several partners of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) have stepped forward again this year to provide great premiums during the Sun-N-Fun Fly-in in Lakeland, FL. For instance: · All aviation educators are eligible to participate in the SAFE Communications Quiz. - April 08, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
NAMWOLF Lauds New York City Corporation Counsel, Michael A. Cardozo for Outreach to for Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) applauds Michael Cardozo, Corporation Counsel of the New York City Law Department and his administration for outreach to minority and women-owned law firms, by hosting a reception providing opportunities for minority and women-owned law firms. - April 08, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAWBO San Diego Announces April Networking Event/Network with NAWBO to Make New Connections
NAWBO San Diego's popular quarterly networking event returns on April 26. Network With NAWBO will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Tory Burch in Fashion Valley Mall. Register online at nawbo-sd.org. - April 07, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Cedar Park Area Toastmasters Host Open House
Lakeline Toastmasters invites those interested in developing or improving communication and leadership skills to an Open House on Friday, April 16 at Austin Community College Cypress Creek Campus at 1555 Cypress Creek Rd, Room 1102, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 at 6:45pm. The event is free, open to the... - April 07, 2010 - Lakeline Toastmasters
BNI Northeast Florida to Host First Annual Golf Tournament
Proceeds will benefit the Misner Foundation’s Mini-Grants for Children and Education. - April 07, 2010 - BNI, Northeast Florida
Leadership Triangle College Edition Presented by AT&T Hosts Graduation Reception
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the graduation of the 2010 class of the Leadership Triangle College Edition, presented by AT&T. Leadership Triangle College Edition is an experiential learning opportunity for students... - April 07, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Help A Reporter Out Founder to be Honored by Information Professionals; Peter Shankman to Receive Roger Summit Award
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) has announced that it will honor Peter Shankman, founder of Help A Reporter Out (HARO; http://helpareporter.com/), with AIIP's Roger Summit Award for 2010. The award will be presented to Shankman at AIIP's 24th Annual Conference in... - April 06, 2010 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
Cedar Park Area Toastmasters Hosts Division L Speech Contests
Lakeline Toastmasters is hosting the Division L International and Evaluation Speech Contests on Saturday, April 10 at Austin Community College Cypress Creek Campus at 1555 Cypress Creek Rd, Room 1102, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 at 1:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. This contest will... - April 04, 2010 - Lakeline Toastmasters
Botox Training: A Boom for Physicians Under the New Healthcare Bill
The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical and business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. The IAPAM ensures that all its training is tailored to specific competency levels, and consistent with the FDA's recommendations, all IAPAM hands-on botox and other training is completed in a clean medical facility. - April 03, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New Report from Anita Borg Institute, CSTA and University of Arizona Addresses Equity Issues in K-12 Computer Science Educations
Report Identifies Barriers and Strategies for K-12 Computer Science Teachers - April 01, 2010 - Anita Borg Institute
Leadership Triangle Announces March Regional Class on Government Connection
The board of directors of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that the organization’s regional class on March 31 will focus on a timely topic: balancing the state’s approximately $20 billion budget. The class is part of the Government Connection program... - April 01, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
NAWBO San Diego's April Meeting Focuses on Getting Ahead by Giving Back
NAWBO San Diego's April 21 lunch meeting will feature strategist Joon Han presenting "Getting Ahead by Giving Back." The event takes place at the Sheraton La Jolla. Early bird pricing for members and visitors is available through 5 p.m. on April 15 at nawbo-sd.org. - March 31, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
V8 Gateway Collaborative, in Partnership with Center Line, Warren and Detroit Police Departments, Will Host a Community Meeting Focusing on Safety and Security
Police departments in the communities of Center Line, Warren and Detroit in conjunction with the V8 Gateway Collaborative are to hold the Focus on Safety & Security breakfast Wednesday, March 31st. - March 31, 2010 - V8 Gateway Collaborative
NC Treasurer Cowell, Red Hat’s Whitehurst, Duke Energy’s Rogers Among Speakers at CED’s Venture 2010
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 complete lineup of speakers scheduled for CED’s Venture 2010 conference, to be held... - March 27, 2010 - CED
SAFE Deploys Its NextGEN Library, First Step in Comprehensive Mentoring Program is Now Available
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has expanded its online Library to include educational material contributed by SAFE members. A Library Editorial Review Committee (LERC), review guidelines, and an online submission process have been established and tested, and are now ready for... - March 26, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Chairman of SAFE – Master CFI – Doug Stewart Joins IMC Clubs Board of Directors
To improve and address the need for experienced guidance - on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 the IMC Clubs appointed Doug Stewart, Master CFI and Chairman of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (safepilots.org), to its Board of Directors. As a highly qualified individual Mr. Stewart will be... - March 26, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Breakthrough Specialist Lisa Nichols to Keynote at NAWBO San Diego's BRAVO! Awards
Lisa Nichols will electrify attendees at NAWBO San Diego's BRAVO! Awards with her message of empowerment. She's the keynote speaker for the event that will take place on Wednesday, May 19 at the Courtyard Marriott Airport/Liberty Station. Visit nawbo-sd.org to learn more. - March 26, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Third Annual First Step Program
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, hosted its Third Annual First Step Program on Friday, March 19, and Sunday, March 21, at its Roslyn Village headquarters. Nearly 40 Long Island women who are transitioning back into the workforce received complimentary business outfits, including shoes and accessories. - March 24, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
IAPAM Announces Remaining 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss
Physicians continue to seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, physician-lead aesthetic medicine training, including botox training, as well as training in adding hCG for Weight Loss to a practice. To meet this need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date physician training, and announces New fall dates for its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposium series in 2010. - March 24, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The Dallas Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Announces 2010 EO Texas Round Up Speakers and Events
The Dallas Chapter of The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) today announced details of its members-only 2010 EO Texas Round Up. The highly anticipated weekend will be held Thursday, May 13, 2010 through Sunday May 16, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas. The “Think Big in Big D”... - March 24, 2010 - Entrepreneurs Organization
Leadership Triangle Hosts the 8th Annual Goodmon Awards Gala Presented by Carolina Hurricanes and Compuware
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that the 2010 Goodmon Awards Gala presented by Carolina Hurricanes and Compuware will take place on Monday, April 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The annual... - March 24, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
The Global Executive Network (G.E.N.) Launches New Networking Dinner for the Insurance Sector: "Profitable Growth for Insurance Companies"
The Global Executive Network, an international provider of high-quality networking events covering current trends of industry-focused and management-related topics, has launched a new Networking Dinner for the insurance sector: "Profitable growth for insurance companies through innovative... - March 24, 2010 - The Global Executive Network
Group Builds New Social Networking Website
Online social communication for local businesses - March 23, 2010 - ReferralWeb
Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) Announces Annual Scholarships
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (www.ncttec.net), a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuous education and economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced sponsorship of two annual scholarships for students in the Triangle colleges, universities and technical schools who are pursuing an IT-related career. - March 21, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
NAWBO San Diego April Seminar Focuses on LinkedIn
The April 9 NAWBO San Diego seminar will focus on using LinkedIn as a marketing tool. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at Brandman University. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - March 21, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Texas Self Storage Association Hosting a Legal Seminar in Houston for the Self Storage Industry
The Texas Self Storage Association is hosting a legal seminar in Houston for the self storage industry. The Association typically offers two such seminars per year. The Houston event is part of the TSSA Storage Education Series and is the last of the legal seminars scheduled for 2010. This seminar provides critical updates to all self storage professionals in Texas. - March 20, 2010 - Texas Self Storage Association
Veteran’s Edge Conference to Facilitate Transition from Military to Business Careers Set for May 18
John Crites, president and CEO of the Triangle Technology Executives Council (www.ncttec.net), has announced that TTEC is partnering with the Financial Executives Networking Group (www.thefeng.org) and the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (www.rwhrma.org) to host the Veterans Edge... - March 20, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Richard L. Smith Named as Director of SAMSI
Richard L. Smith is joining the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) as its new director starting in July 2010. The announcement was made by Dan Solomon, chair of the Governing Board for SAMSI. Smith is the second director of the Institute, replacing Jim Berger. - March 19, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
On Fri 19 Mar 9am – Fri 19 Mar 10am, the National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extention Will Host a Pre College Initiative (PCI) Event
On Fri 19 Mar 9am – Fri 19 Mar 10am, the National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension will host a Pre College Initiative (PCI) Event. NSBE Discover Engineering - Pre College Initiative (PCI) Event - Vance High School re-establishing a NSBE Jr. Membership as an official NSBE Jr. Chapter, discussing the benefits to students of Vance High School . - March 18, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Leadership Triangle Announces 2010 Goodmon Awards Winners
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the 2010 Goodmon Awards winners: Exemplary Regional Leadership by an Individual, Pat Nathan of Dress For Success Triangle; Exemplary Regional Leadership by a Public Official, John Hodges-Copple of... - March 18, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Lynne Coggin, Executive Director of BNI Northeast Florida Selected as a Finalist of the 2010 Women in Business Awards
Women Business Owners of North Florida along with the Professional Women’s Council of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, has selected Lynne Coggin, Executive Director of the Northeast Florida region of BNI as a finalist for the 2010 Women in Business Franchisee of the Year award. - March 18, 2010 - BNI, Northeast Florida
PRAWNC Debuts New Member Benefits, Includes Chamber Access
The Public Relations Association of Western North offers improved member benefits, including Asheville Chamber of Commerce access, with membership drive through March 31st. - March 18, 2010 - Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina
Access Over 300+ Online Small Business Resources
A wealth of small business resource information awaits you at The Small Business Box. - March 16, 2010 - The Small Business Box
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Joins Alliance for CME
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has joined the Alliance for CME, a membership organization for ACCME-accredited providers of continuing medical education. - March 14, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
IMCClubs.org Honors Joe’s Legacy
As the aviation community mourns the loss of renowned flight instructor Joseph W. Benkert, the IMCClubs.org has honored Joe’s legacy by initiating a petition to rename Norwood Airport to the “Joseph W. Benkert Memorial Airport.” - March 13, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Caffeine Awareness Association Names Buckfast Tonic Wine™ “Worst Caffeinated Product” - “Commotion Lotion” Linked to Violent Crime in UK
As part of its National Caffeine Awareness Month® public education campaign, the Caffeine Awareness Association annually chooses a product on which to bestow recognition as the “Worst Caffeinated Product” in order to draw attention to the problems of caffeine abuse and addiction. - March 12, 2010 - The Cooper Group
CED Accepting Nominations for Companies to Watch Awards Program
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 a partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation to bring a unique awards program, Companies to... - March 11, 2010 - CED
On, Thu, March 4, 6:30pm – 8:00pm NSBE CAEC General Body Meeting - Workplace Survival & Success Forum
NSBE CAEC General Body Meeting - Workplace Survival & Success Forum: There was a NSBE CAEC Professional Development Session. There was a discussion about the experiences of others about their workplace success. The forum provided resources that help individuals survive and succeed at work regardless of what the job was. - March 05, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
On, Sat, March 13, 8:30am – 3:15pm: NC Science Olympiad at UNC Charlotte
North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to attract and retain the pool of K-12 students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees and careers in North Carolina. Every year NCSO hosts tournaments on university, community college, and public school campuses across the state. - March 05, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
MIHS CIO Dave Kempson Recognized as Practitioner of the Year by the Society of Information Management
The Society of Information Management, Arizona Chapter, recently announced that it has selected Dave Kempson, CIO of Maricopa Integrated Health System, as Practitioner of the Year for 2009. The IT Practitioner of the Year award is given in recognition of leadership for driving innovationand... - March 05, 2010 - AZ SIM Chapter