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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)
The Creator of the “East Coast IFR Experience” Visiting IMCClub Norwood
IMC Clubs is proud to announce a guest speaker at IMC Clubs Norwood meeting on Tuesday March 9, 2010 - Doug Stewart. Doug is known nationally for his Single Pilot IFR presentation. In this seminar, Doug Stewart, the creator of the "East Coast IFR Experience" will discuss the challenges... - March 05, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
SAFE Embarks on Bold Membership Drive
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has initiated an incentives-based membership drive where SAFE members themselves are being tasked with recruiting new members. The goal of the Member-Get-a-Member campaign – dubbed The GaMe Plan™ – is to add 500 new members to... - March 05, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
The Council on Litigation Management Announces CLM Members Raise Over $12,000 for Haitian Relief Effort and Mark Hyman, M.D., as the 2010 Professionalism Award Recipient
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced today that it has designated its golf outing, occurring during its annual conference on March 24, 2010 in Ponte Vedra, Florida, as a Haitian Relief Charity Golf Tournament. All proceeds will go to Partners in Health (www.pih.org). Partners in... - March 05, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
American Institute of Architects Elevates Three Michigan Architects to College of Fellows
Selections include Michael Corby, executive vice president and design principal at Grand Rapids-based Integrated Architecture; C. Richard Hall, a principal and director of healthcare design services at Harley Ellis Devereaux in Southfield, Mich.; and Benedetto Tiseo, president of the Livonia-based Tiseo Architects, Inc. - March 05, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
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
On Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Recruiting Roundtable Event - Joint Professional Organizations Participation
Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Charlotte Alumni will join in with the National Black MBA - Charlotte, Urban League Young Professionals, Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA), National Association of Black Accountants, National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR), will have a dynamic panel of distinguished professionals from the Carolinas Market. - March 04, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Anita Borg Institute Announces 2010 Women of Vision Award Winners
Leading Technical Women to be Honored for Outstanding Achievements at May 12, 2010 Awards Dinner in Santa Clara - March 04, 2010 - Anita Borg Institute
Registration Open for NAWBO San Diego's BRAVO! Awards
Online registration is now available for NAWBO San Diego's BRAVO! Awards, set for May 19. The event will honor six local women business owners and feature keynote speaker Lisa Nichols. Learn more and save your place at nawbo-sd.org. - March 04, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
IAPAM Reports on Best Practices for the Use of hCG in Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has completed a survey of experts in the use of hCG in a medically supervised weight loss program. These experts agree on 3 keys to successfully incorporating hCG into a physician-managed weight loss protocol: strict adherence to the protocol and physician supervision, properly sourced hCG, and comprehensive hCG protocol understanding. - March 03, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Journal of Privacy and Confidentiality Publishes Papers Presented at NISS Workshop: Data Confidentiality: The Next Five Years
The electronic Journal of Privacy and Confidentiality (JPC) has just released its second issue. This issue was assembled by three guest editors: Satkartar K. Kinney, Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), Joe Fred Gonzalez, Jr., mathematical statistician at... - March 03, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
IABC/Columbus Seeks Nominations for 2010 Distinguished Communicator
The Columbus Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is accepting nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Communicator Award. - March 03, 2010 - IABC Columbus
IMCClubs.org - Five Hundred Members Strong and Growing
IMCClubs.org is celebrating a new milestone marking its ongoing success by passing the 500 member mark. In less than half a year since the opening of the organization nationwide the IMCclubs.org admitted more than five hundred members to date and is welcoming their sixteenth chapter to its... - March 01, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Leadership Triangle Hosts College Connection Class
Leadership Triangle College Edition presented by AT&T has organized (www.leadershiptriangle.com) has organized a Government Connection Class on Friday, Feb. 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in order to further its initiative of promoting regionalism across the Triangle. Students attending the... - February 28, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Rio School District Cuts Ribbon on Long-Awaited New Science Labs
The Rio School District celebrated the renovation of Rio del Valle Middle School’s locker rooms into state-of-the-art science laboratories Feb. 18 with a grand opening event that included numerous science activities, an open house and a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Oxnard Chamber of... - February 27, 2010 - Rio School District
NAWBO San Diego's March Meeting Focuses on Building Winning Teams
Jo Dee Jacob, CEO of Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council, will speak on building and nurturing winning teams at the March 17 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. To learn more and register, visit www.nawbo-sd.org. - February 26, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
DCR Litigation Services Supports NAMWOLF’s 2010 Business Meeting as Platinum Sponsor
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Announced DCR Litigation Services as a Platinum Level Sponsor - February 26, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Former Senior Executive of the Liberty Mutual Group Joins IMC Clubs Board of Directors
To accommodate rapid growth and the need for a more structured marketing approach on Monday February 22nd, 2010 the IMC Clubs appointed Steve Sullivan, former Liberty Mutual senior executive, to its Board of Directors. As a highly qualified volunteer Mr. Sullivan was chosen to lead the marketing... - February 26, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Downtown Street Jam Returns with Irish Bands and Rock 'n Roll Recording Artist - "Smile Empty Soul"
Downtown Street Jam is a free outdoor community event that has become a signature concert series in downtown Riverside. - February 25, 2010 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
The Dallas Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Announces the 2010 EO Texas Round Up
Founder of the George W. Bush Foundation and 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush will give keynote address about leadership - February 25, 2010 - Entrepreneurs Organization
NAMWOLF Lauds Governor Paterson and Executive Director Paul Williams for Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned law firms (NAMWOLF) applauds Governor David Patterson and his administration’s plan to increase opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. - February 25, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NACUE National Varsity Pitch Competition
The premier national pitching competition for students. The NACUE National Varsity Pitch Competition is the UK’s premier start-up competition for student entrepreneurs, showcasing the brightest young minds and the exceptional start-ups coming out of universities today. The deadline for applications is 1st March 2010, and the finalists will be announced 1st April 2010. - February 24, 2010 - NACUE
SAFE Forms Flight Training Safety Committee
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently announced the formation of its Flight Training Safety (FTS) Committee. Responding to a number of recent, high profile events, the new committee has been charged with advancing general aviation safety through research into, and application... - February 23, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
NAWBO San Diego March Seminar Focuses on Protecting Your Business
"Protecting Your Business" is the topic for NAWBO San Diego's March 12 seminar, to be held at Brandman University. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - February 21, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Cessna Becomes Exclusive Sponsor of SAFE's Website
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron (NYSE:TXT) company, and the Society of Aviation & Flight Educators (SAFE) recently entered into an agreement that grants Cessna an exclusive two year sponsorship of SAFE's website. According to Cessna Pilot Centers Manager, Julie Filucci, "Cessna has... - February 20, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
AIA Michigan and Michigan Department of Community Health to Co-Host Health Facilities Planning Seminar, Mar. 11-12
The seminar, which will be held in Traverse City, will provide attendees with the latest information that will assist them in planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the health facilities in Michigan. - February 20, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
CSIA Announces $900M Budgeted for Technology Projects from 2010 C-Level @ A Mile High “Celebrities”
More than 50 “Celebrity” CIOs, CTOs, VPs of IT, and other leading technology executives, cumulatively have more than $900 million budgeted for technology projects in 2010. - February 19, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
CED Announces Biotech 2010 Conference Sponsors
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 sponsors for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22 and Tuesday,... - February 18, 2010 - CED
Career Transformations to Host Phil Hanson
Career Transformations (http://sapc.ryark.com/), will host Phil Hanson, federal human resources specialist for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), as a speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of... - February 17, 2010 - Career Transformations
Connecticut Becomes First State to Declare Support of National Caffeine Awareness Month® 2010
National Caffeine Awareness Month begins March 1, 2010. Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell issues an Official Statement proclaiming March 2010 as National Caffeine Awareness Month in her state. The Caffeine Awareness Alliance hopes for 100% participation by the country’s governors in 2010. - February 15, 2010 - The Cooper Group
Increase in Botox Training Correlates with Increase in Botox Treatments
The IAPAM recently identified a correlation between the increase in physicians engaging in comprehensive, hands-on Botox Training, and the significant growth in the 4Q 2009 in botulinums and dermal filler procedures. In a recent survey, conducted by MEDACorp in January 2010, the 4Q year-to-year growth in the delivery of cosmetic injectables, grew by an encouraging 8.1%. - February 13, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Sunderdeep College of Hotel Management Bags Indian Podium Achievers Award
College of Hotel Management Ghaziabad bags Indian Podium Achievers award and also becomes UP`s No.1 Hotel Management Institute according to latest UPTU Rankings. - February 09, 2010 - Sunder Deep Group Of Institutions
New Directors Appointed to the Board of the Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP), a non-profit organization established in 2007 to serve the legal document assistant (LDA) and paralegal professions, has announced the appointment of three LDAs to its Board of Directors. Moira Boyle was appointed to the position of... - February 07, 2010 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Engineering Conference Registration Open
Systems Engineering, a profession generally associated with putting satellites into space, creating the newest aircraft or military systems, or the acquisition, development and support of complex technical systems in general, will focus on themes of innovation in all kinds of domains and industries during the upcoming European Systems Engineering conference. - February 06, 2010 - German Chapter of INCOSE
On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Haiti Relief Networking with a Purpose Happy Hour Event
Professional Organizations Unite Together for a Cause. Come network and socialize with Charlotte area professional organizations on behalf of Haiti. 100% of the proceeds donated will go to American Red Cross Haiti Relief efforts. Your $5+ suggested donation/cover charge will also include a raffle ticket for great prizes. Award winning 1/2 price martini specials. Participating Professional Organizations include: NSBE, BDPA, ULYP, NBMBAA, NAAAHR, NABA, COMTO, and 100 Black Men of America. - February 05, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
CSIA Announces 2010 “Celebrities” at C-Level @ A Mile High
CSIA announced the first group of “Celebrities” participating in C-Level @ A Mile High on March 11, 2010 - February 05, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
Physicians Learn IAPAM's hCG Protocol for Medical Weight Loss
A successful medspa doctor needs more than just botox training to grow his/her practice. The most profitable medical spas today offer medically supervised weight-loss programs to their patients. Therefore, in response to this market need, the IAPAM has developed an hCG training program as part of its medically supervised weight loss training program, to educate physicians in the IAPAM's exclusive NEW hCG Protocol. - February 04, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The Council on Litigation Management Announces Strategic Affiliation with Risk and Insurance Management Society
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced today an affiliation with the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) as part of CLM’s strategic affiliation program. The association with RIMS is the latest in CLM’s program to develop mutually-beneficial relationships... - February 04, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Career Transformations to Host Harvey Schmitt at Feb. 3 Meeting
Career Transformations (http://sapc.ryark.com/), will host Harvey Schmitt, president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, as a speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church,... - February 04, 2010 - Career Transformations
David Yang Joins NISS as Research Associate to Work on Projects for NCES
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) is happy to announce that David Yang has joined its staff as the Research Associate to work with the Education Statistics Services Institute (ESSI). ESSI provides technical expertise to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the... - February 03, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Hailin Sang Appointed Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Hailin Sang has been appointed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS). NISS is a research institute created by the statistical professional societies with support from a consortium of North Carolina universities. Sang will join one of three teams at NISS... - February 03, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
On February 4th, 2010 from 6:30pm -- 8:00pm: Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter General Body Meeting - Heart & Soul Health Session
Join the National Society of Black Engineers to raise awareness about the risk factors and warning signs of stroke—the No. 3 killer. Learn about a Healthy Alternative to Traditional Soul Food. - February 03, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Michael J. Haverson to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Michael J. Haversonof Haverson Consulting, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). - February 03, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
John F. Brown Jr. to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
John F. Brown Jr., Attorney at Brown Law LLC, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). - February 03, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Debbie S. Champion to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Debbie S. Champion, Attorney at Rynearson Suess Schnurbusch and Champion, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). - February 03, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Nominations Being Accepted for NAWBO San Diego's BRAVO! Awards
NAWBO San Diego is accepting nominations for six BRAVO! Awards, which will be presented to women business owners at its annual dinner event on Wednesday, May 19. The nomination form, which includes award criteria, is available at nawbo-sd.org. Submission deadline is April 9. - February 02, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego