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Southwest Florida Businesses Complete Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Program
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce that it has graduated 13 Southwest Florida business owners and entrepreneurs from the nationally recognized business growth program, The FastTrac™ Growth Venture. The 10-week national initiative of the renowned Kauffman Foundation was... - August 21, 2009 - FastTrac
Web Seminar Will Teach Credit Unions How to Meet Anti-Money Laundering Requirements in the Face of Changing Business Models
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) announced that it will be giving a free Web seminar to educate credit unions on how to comply with anti-money laundering laws and better safeguard their institutions against the risks associated with fraud and other financial... - August 21, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Agents: Become an Expert on Handling Distressed Property Sales Through Two-Day Designation Course
Real estate agents that want to learn how to sail through distressed property transactions like seasoned pros should sign up for the Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation course offered on October 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing... - August 20, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
NAMWOLF Announces AT&T as Ruby Level Sponsor for 2009 Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms announced the addition of AT&T as a Ruby Level Sponsor for their 2009 Annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. - August 19, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Connecting Through the Local Business Community
Local Referral Group Hosts First Annual Trade Fair and Mixer. - August 16, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Leadership Triangle Names 2009 Board of Directors
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle, (www.leadershiptriangle.com) has announced the members of the board of directors for the organization. The members of Leadership Triangle’s board of directors are made up of alumni and community leaders. Since 1992, the Leadership... - August 15, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
Celebrity Poker Charity Event 2010
San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 21 to January 24, 2010 Departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 21, 2010, the Sea Dream cruise ship will be the setting for one of the most luxurious Poker Tournaments and Celebrity parties. The 4-day voyage will take these exclusive celebrities, throughout... - August 15, 2009 - world poker organization
2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate & Marketing Conference to Offer Updates on Minority Market, Pointers for Selling Foreclosures, Short Sales
Asian and Hispanic real estate professionals will meet in Las Vegas this fall for an update on the minority real estate market and advice on how to market and sell distressed properties. - August 14, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Fitzhugh & Mariani LLP Joins The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms is pleased to announce the acceptance of Boston law firm, Fitzhugh & Mariani LLP, to their membership. - August 14, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
AIA Michigan Partners with Main Street Oakland County for Conclusion of Workshop Series
“Lead Your Downtown From Brown to Green” is Focus for Aug. 14. - August 14, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Announces Sitko, Rodella & Bruno, LLC as Newest Law Firm Member
Sitko, Rodella & Bruno, LLC of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania joined The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms on August 4, 2009. - August 12, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Lim, Ruger & Kim is One of Latest Law Firms to Join the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Lim, Ruger & Kim, a law firm in California recently joined The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - August 09, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
2009 Business Women's Forum in Hartford, September 29th
Robin Roberts, “Good Morning America” Anchor and ESPN Reporter Keynote Speaker - August 07, 2009 - Business Women's Forum
Headline Capital Spearheads Charlotte Hedge Fund Forum
Accredited investors can meet largest gathering of Charlotte-based hedge fund managers on September 23, 2009 from 11am to 7pm at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Visit www.charlottehedgefunds.info. - August 06, 2009 - Charlotte Hedge Fund Forum
NISS 2009 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research & Distinguished Service Awards Presented at JSM Reception
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announces that Ramanathan Gnanadesikan, retired statistician, is recipient of the 2009 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. Vijay Nair and John Rolph are the recipients of this year’s NISS Distinguished Service Awards. The awards were also presented on August 3 at the NISS-SAMSI reception in Washington DC. - August 06, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Signs on as a Ruby Level Sponsor for the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s 2009 Annual Meeting
Nationwide Mutual Insurance has signed up to be a Financial Contributor to the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s (NAMWOLF) 2009 Annual Meeting. - August 05, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Kicks Off CAFÉ Workshop Series
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the launch of the Competitive Advantage through Fundamentals of... - August 05, 2009 - CED
ACAMS to Honor Outstanding Anti-Money Laundering Professional at Annual Conference, Past Recipients Include Organized Crime Detectives, NY State Police Investigator
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) will once again pay tribute to its members by presenting the “ACAMS AML Professional of the Year Award” on October 1 at its 8th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. “This is the third year we have offered... - August 04, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
NAMWOLF Congratulates Sylvia Kerrigan on New Position with Marathon Oil
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms congratulates Sylvia J. Kerrigan, former Advisory Council Member, on her new roll as Vice President & General Counsel at Marathon Oil. - August 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
INCREASE CDC to Host Business & Community Resources Expo
When Americans need it most, one Columbus-based community development corporation is organizing an opportunity for business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and resource-seekers to network. - August 01, 2009 - INCREASE CDC
Self-Help Legal Services Organization to Host Roundtable Discussion to Help the "Average Joe" be the Best Lawyer He Can be
Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) to host event to help California registered legal document preparers establish themselves as experienced professionals on the cutting edge of the self-help legal movement. - July 31, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
AIA National President-Elect to Speak at AIA Michigan Mid-Summer Conference
66th Annual Event Slated for The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Aug. 6-8 - July 31, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
New Firm Offers Online Education for Entrepreneurs - Teams Up with Kauffman Foundation to Promote Entrepreneurial Mindset Program
The Entrepreneurial Learning Institute (www.elientrepreneur.com), a world leader in the field of entrepreneurship education, training and development, releases an online learning program designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking in classrooms and communities across the globe. - July 30, 2009 - The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, LLC
2.36 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Rural Telecom and Broadband Projects in unserved areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed contracts for providing basic telecom services in Nasirabad (Balochistan) with CM Pak and Broadband Services in Multan Telecom Region (Southern Punjab) with World Call. CEO CM Pak, Mr. Qian Li and CEO World Call, Babar Ali Syed signed these contracts with CEO Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar. - July 28, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Mark Cates to Discuss Recruiting Systems Technology
Career Transformations has announced that Mark Cates, a research and development director of information technology, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, July 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506... - July 26, 2009 - Career Transformations
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Launches New Web Site
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has launched its newly designed website. Designed by McMurry, the new site is more dynamic and user-friendly, offering five distinct areas organized to meet the specific needs of each visitor. A cleaner, simpler layout allows users to quickly locate... - July 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Registration Deadline - September 1 - for 2009 WOW Writers Conference in Vegas
Viva Las Vegas! Experience Las Vegas And attend the 2009 WOW Writers Conference - mixing pleasure with business. Nineteen dynamic workshops, keynotes, panels, luncheon and banquet. - July 24, 2009 - Wizards of Words Writers Conference
NAWBO San Diego Installs 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The 2009-2010 NAWBO San Diego Board of Directors was installed at the group's July 15 lunch meeting. - July 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Four New Sponsors
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non-profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and Presidents of local, private businesses, today announced the addition of four new sponsors: Barsa and Company; Hara CPA Professional Services, Inc.; Project X Media; UBS Financial Services. Sponsors provide influential connections into the community. - July 20, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Partnering Up in a Down Economy
Partnering with other organizations can help bring big-company solutions to the market, making small companies competitive even in challenging economic times. - July 19, 2009 - TAG Consulting Society
GlaxoSmithKline Joins NAMWOLF and Commits to the Use of Minority and Women-Owned Firms
GlaxoSmithKline joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - July 19, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Partners with ABCO to Offer Caribbean Compliance Officers Professional Certification
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists will offer its internationally recognised CAMS Certification examination and preparation seminar in Bermuda two days before the Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers (ABCO) Bermuda Compliance Summit II on September 28-29 at the... - July 19, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
AIA Michigan Continues Partnership in Main Street Oakland County Workshop Series
“Destination Downtown: The Rise of Place-Based Assets” is Focus for July 17 - July 16, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Bush Seyferth & Paige PLLC Admitted Into the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Bush Seyferth & Paige PLLC was recently accepted into The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms as a Law Firm Member. - July 12, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
MillerCoors Supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms announced MillerCoors as an official sponsor of their 2009 Annual Meeting. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Announces Accenture as Diamond Sponsor for 2009 Annual Meeting
Accenture supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms 2009 Annual Meeting by signing on as Diamond Sponsor. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents “Crucibles of Leadership” Sponsored by Accenture
Cincinnati NSHMBA to Host Executive Perspective. - July 10, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Paul Revere Toastmasters Club Elect Officers
Paul Revere Toastmasters Club has elected officers for fiscal year 2009 President - Catherine Foster; Sergeant at Arms - Roger Trahan; Vice President Membership – Joellyn Schwerdlin; Vice President Education – Marie Oslebo; Vice President Public Relations – Mary Ellen Lepore; Treasurer – Deb Larsen. - July 05, 2009 - Paul Revere Toastmasters Club
CLM Advisory Board Changes
Includes Senior Management from XL Insurance, Bar Association of San Francisco and CNA. The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced several changes to its Advisory Board, including the addition of three new members. James M. DiVirgilio of XL Insurance, Yolanda Jackson of the Bar... - July 02, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
NISS Launches New Website
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), an independent research institute through which the statistics community serves the nation, is pleased to announce a major redesign and improvement of its website, www.niss.org. Along with an attractive new design and layout, the new website... - July 02, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
2.9 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Broadband and Optic Fiber Projects in Unserved Areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed three contracts with PTCL for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Southern Punjab and Lower Sindh and for providing Optic Fiber connectivity to all Tehsils in Southern Balochistan. CEO-PTCL, Walid Irshaid and Chief Executive Officer Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar signed these contracts. - July 02, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Downtown Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Downtown Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). - July 01, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Global Customer Experience Management Certification Program, Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2009 in Paris
Global CEM Certification Program is designed and co-delivered by 15 G-CEM International Partners from North America, Europe and Asia. Endorsed by 9 leading authorities. - July 01, 2009 - G-CEM
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Membership Surpasses 3,100 Designees
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) welcomes the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examination period. - July 01, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
INCOSE International Symposium in Asia for the First Time
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) will organise the 19th Annual INCOSE International Symposium (INCOSE 2009) in Singapore from 20 - 23 July 2009. The theme of INCOSE 2009 is East Meets West: The Human Dimension to Systems Engineering, highlighting the dramatic expansion in the scope of contemporary systems engineering with the integration of the human cognitive dimension. - July 01, 2009 - German Chapter of INCOSE
SCORE Chapter 14 of Central NJ Recognized for Increased Online Counseling
The NJ district office of SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” recognized SCORE Chapter 14 of Central New Jersey for increased online counseling compared to last year. The recognition reflects increased efforts of the Chapter 14 to increase the support and responsiveness... - June 30, 2009 - SCORE Chapter 14
Business Heavyweights Discuss Improving Aust-UK Trade and Investment Relationship
Australian and British business leaders will meet in London today to discuss ways of maximising the strong relationships between the two nations. - June 27, 2009 - Austrade
Convenient Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Convenient Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Elkridge, Maryland has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 26, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
10 to 10 Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
10 to 10 Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Lutz, Florida has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Summer Slump Survival Kit for the Savvy Woman—how to Thrive in the 2nd Fiscal Year
Local women’s business network, Dinner With Friends, offers marketing strategies and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - June 25, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network