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Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. Joins National Organization
Indiana law firm Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. joins The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms in Febraury 2009. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Reality of Credit Scores and Identity Theft
Why it has become increasingly more critical to understand them - May 01, 2009 - ReferralWeb
WOAMTEC (Women on a Mission to Earn Commission to Earn Commission) Conference a Success
Hundreds of women gathered yesterday at Highland Manor in Apopka for WOAMTEC’s third empowering women seminar – WOAMTEC filled the venue to capacity. “We are pushing you out of your comfort zone,” WOAMTEC Founder and President, Kathleen Hawkins said to attendees after three... - May 01, 2009 - Women on a Mission to Earn Commission
NAMWOLF Commends Wisconsin for Meeting Minority Business Goal
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms commends Governor Doyle for ensuring that the State of Wisconsin met the Minority Business Enterprise Program’s goal for 2008. - April 30, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Kick Off Event Planned for FastTrac™ Growth Venture Program in Southwest Florida
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce its FastTrac™ Kick-Off and Networking Event. The preview event will be held on May 11th, 5:00-6:00pm at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point, 23120 Via Villagio - Estero, Florida. The kick-off will offer a chance for attendees to learn more... - April 29, 2009 - FastTrac
Universal Service Fund-Pakistan Awards Rs. 1.4 Billion Contracts for Broadband in Un-Served Urban Areas
Universal Service Fund awarded first contracts, worth Rs. 1.4 Billion in total, for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Faisalabad Telecom Region (FTR) comprising of districts of Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, Toba Tek Singh, Khushab, Bhakkar and Mianwali, excluding the served city of Faisalabad, to PTCL and Wateen Telecom. - April 29, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
AlumniCard Network National and Local Discount Program
Information about the newly launched alumni association discount program - April 29, 2009 - AlumniCard
Jennifer Dunleavy of The Accuro Group to Address Job Search Strategies at CareerNet Meeting
CareerNet has announced that Jennifer Dunleavy, president of The Accuro Group, will be the speaker at the organization’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of... - April 25, 2009 - Career Transformations
Universal Service Fund - Pakistan Awards Rs. 930 Million Contract for Provision of Modern Telecom Services
Universal Service Fund and Telenor have entered into a Rs. 930 Million contract to provide basic telephony and data services to the population in the yet un-served areas of Mirpur Khas “Lot”, consisting of un-served areas in, Sanghar, Tharparkar Umerkot and Mirpur Khas districts. - April 19, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Corporations Cutting Costs by Embracing Smaller Law Firms
To help with budget restraints, large corporations like DuPont are embracing smaller law firms that bring experience and expertise to the table, but at a smaller dollar point. - April 17, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Acquires AllAboutAlpha.com
The CAIA Association was established with the belief that a strong foundation of knowledge specific to alternative investments is essential for all AI professionals. Other programs do not address the unique attributes associated with alternative assets, but focus primarily on traditional investments. - April 16, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
Recession Proof Insurance for the Business Woman - Are You Covered?
Atlanta women's business network, Dinner With Friends, offers skills development and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - April 16, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network
California Tax Filers Can Make Last Minute Charitable Gift
As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, they should know they can make a charitable contribution to one or more worthwhile causes directly on their state tax return. - April 15, 2009 - Checkoff California
“Cutting Edge MLM”-The Symposium Experience Apr. 27-28
While a number of direct selling companies achieve brilliant success, many others barely make it out of the gate. The Symposium Group, a consortium of MLM and Party Plan experts, holds symposiums to train entrepreneurs interested in starting a company as well as executive teams of startup and existing MLM and Party Plan companies. - April 15, 2009 - The Symposium Group
Local Author and Investigative Reporter to be Featured Speaker at Business Club Meeting
Amanda Lamb to speak at BCA Triangle April breakfast meeting. - April 12, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NAMWOLF Lauds President Obama's Pick for General Counsel at Treasury
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds President Obama's pick for General Counsel at Treasury, George W. Madison. - April 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Hutchinson Law Group, iContact Among Sponsors for CED’s Venture 2009
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 sponsors for CED’s Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - April 11, 2009 - CED
GoodCompany Ventures Now Accepting Applications for 2009 Program
GoodCompany Ventures is a business incubator targeting entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to unmet social needs. GoodCompany entrepreneurs are offered a great place to work in Philadephia, a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and access to a network of capital sources and expert advisors. They champion models that offer investors financial return and social impact. - April 09, 2009 - GoodCompany Ventures
Toastmasters Week in Georgia Announced
Toastmasters Week in Georgia April 19 - 25, 2009 culminates with District 14 Spring Conference to be held April 24-25, 2009 at Atlanta Marriott Century Center: The fear of public speaking is one of people's biggest fears. In today's job market, companies seek employees who possess good communications skills. For over 80 years, Toastmasters International has worked to help thousands overcome the fear of public speaking thus enabling these people to achieve their career and personal goals. - April 08, 2009 - District 14 GA Toastmasters
NSHMBA to Host 2009 Connecting Firms with Hispanic Talent Event at Cintas Center
Hispanic Professionals to Gather for Roundtable Networking Event. - April 08, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
CareerNet Provides Advice on Finding a Career That Fits
CareerNet has announced that Gary Greene, president of Greene Resources, Inc., will be the speaker at the ministry’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - April 05, 2009 - Career Transformations
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
3rd Annual Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators Symposium on Language Access to Focus on Increased Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Care
The Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators (TAHIT) have officially opened registration for the 3rd Annual Symposium on Language Access to be held in Austin, Texas on April 17th-18th. The TAHIT Symposium on Language Access is the largest conference of its kind in the... - April 03, 2009 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
Austin Couples Find Non-Pathologizing Local Marriage Counselors via GoodTherapy.org
Couples in Austin who seek counseling to save their marriage now get a chance to connect with non-pathologizing marriage counselors and therapists in their vicinity. - April 02, 2009 - GoodTherapy.org
Not Everyone Lost Money in the Stock Market, Says the "JALC Investment Club"
John A. Logan College Investment Club will host the Stock Market Summit, Saturday, April 4 from 9 AM to 5 PM in the John A. Logan College Conference Center. The summit, geared to investors and market traders of all ages and experience, will explain how to get the most from your investments and trading. - April 01, 2009 - John A. Logan College Investment Club
ReferralWeb Announces Kickoff of Monthly Seminar Series
April 8 Seminar: Building Your Business with Online Social Networks - March 28, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Program is Scheduled for Southwest Florida
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce that it will host a nationally recognized business growth program for Southwest Florida business owners and entrepreneurs. The FastTrac™ Growth Venture, an initiative of the renowned Kauffman Foundation, will be held this... - March 27, 2009 - FastTrac
MDA Leadership Consulting Announces Partnership with ExperiencePoint
MDA Leadership Consulting has entered into an agreement with simulation developer ExperiencePoint Inc. to use the company’s business simulations as part of the services MDA offers to leadership development and organizational performance clients. The partnership arose from MDA’s... - March 27, 2009 - MDA Leadership Consulting
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces Venture 2009 Conference Presenting Companies
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 presenting companies for the 26th annual Venture 2009 conference,... - March 27, 2009 - CED
Tri-Valley Business Council Launches Online Network to Help Local Entrepreneurs
Innovator’s Award nominations now open to Tri-Valley entrepreneurs to win recognition and prizes including attendance at a Keiretsu Forum investor meeting. - March 27, 2009 - Tri-Valley Innovation Network
Wilberforce University is a Top Priority for Baltimore Alumni
The Greater Baltimore Chapter, Wilberforce University Alumni Association is joining in with other Alumni across the nation to move swiftly to aid Wilberforce University. On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the 12th Annual Green and Gold Scholarship Breakfast will be held at the Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. - March 26, 2009 - Wilberforce-GBC
National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Launched to Empower Hispanic Entrepreneurs
Juan Pablo Giometti, president and CEO of NHEO, Inc., has announced the launch of National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (www.nheo.org), a nonprofit organization created to empower Hispanic entrepreneurs who are underrepresented in America. As the premier business organization serving... - March 26, 2009 - National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization
AIA Michigan and PCIA Team Up to Help Design Firms
New benefit helps firms meet insurance needs and lower costs. - March 19, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Antiques & Collectibles National Association Announces New Orleans Convention Dates for 2010
The ACNA has announced the scheduling of its next Convention in New Orleans for January 10-13, 2010 for antiques related shop owners, mall owners, mall & show dealers, show promoters and private collectors. - March 19, 2009 - Antiques & Collectibles National Association
NJ and PA Land Title Associations Join Forces for Convention
In a year of extreme cutbacks across the real estate and financial services industries, PA and NJ's land title associations have joined forces to ensure that their members can continue their professional development and strengthen their networks at their first joint annual convention ever. - March 17, 2009 - Pennsylvania Land Title Association
Triangle Technology Executives Council Announces New President and 2009 Board
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced its new president & CEO as well as the 2009 board of directors. John Crites has been named... - March 15, 2009 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
ULI Forum to Address Sustainability in the Current Economic Crisis
Experts to present sustainable development case studies in the Triangle. - March 14, 2009 - Urban Land Institute - Triangle
RENA Networks Launches Today to Help Businesses Build Networks, Enhance Social Capital and Generate Productive Referrals
New company helps businesses and sales people build powerful referral networks - March 12, 2009 - RENA Networks
Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf to Speak at CED’s Venture 2009
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 keynote speakers for the Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - March 12, 2009 - CED
Tony Gemignani's New Children's Book Goes National
Tony and the Pizza Champions is based on the true story of Tony Gemignani, Nine- Time world pizza champion, and his talented team's travels to Italy to compete in an international competition. Pizza lovers of all ages get an inside look into the acrobatic art of pizza tossing, and to see the many... - March 08, 2009 - World Pizza Champions
Kelly Chicas, Psychotherapist Announces "Relationship Rescue" Workshop on March 18, 25 and April 1, 2009
Kelly Chicas of Albuquerque Family Counseling is committed to assisting the non-traditional individual, couple or family with improving their lives through the workshops such as “Relationship Rescue.” - March 08, 2009 - Albuquerque Family Counseling
Kelly Chicas, Psychotherapist Announces “Money Habitudes” Workshop on March 19, 2009
Kelly Chicas of Albuquerque Family Counseling is committed to assisting the non-traditional individual, couple or family with improving their lives through the workshops such as “Money Habitudes.” - March 08, 2009 - Albuquerque Family Counseling
DVD Association is Now the International Digital Media Alliance
20 Yr-Old Non-profit DVDA Continues Traditions while Expanding Mission and Scope as IDMA. - March 07, 2009 - International Digital Media Alliance
MDA Leadership Consulting Announces Promotions in Developmental Assessment and Coaching Service Areas
MDA Leadership Consulting has promoted David Donnay to Director of Developmental Assessment Services and Jason Ortmeier to Director of Coaching Services. Steady growth in the firm's leadership development practice, coupled with demonstrated leadership by Donnay and Ortmeier in their respective areas, led to the promotion decisions. In their new roles, they will work closely with clients to accelerate leadership development and enhance the impact of new, mid-, and senior-level leaders. - March 06, 2009 - MDA Leadership Consulting
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces CED’s Venture 2009 Conference
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 that the CED’s Venture 2009 conference will be held Wednesday,... - March 06, 2009 - CED
Nation’s Top Universities to Compete in National Security Innovation Competition
Top universities in the country to compete in innovation competition that will bring new technology to the U.S. to aid in homeland security. - March 03, 2009 - Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance
National Women’s in Network Announces Third Annual "Matrix"
Event Features Educational Workshops for Professional and Personal Development, Co-ed Networking, Dining and “Winning Connection” Book Signing by NWIN President, Laura Moritz, and co-author and Life Coach, Sheila Pearl. - March 02, 2009 - Prosper Communications
Early Bird Special for National Business Convention “Wild About Business” Ends April 9th
WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, TX on October 22nd through 24th, 2009. Women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a fun filled convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo. In keeping with this year’s... - March 02, 2009 - Women Business Owners
San Diego American Marketing Association Presents 11th Annual AMA Cause Conference
Conference designed to help nonprofits survive and thrive with effective corporate and community partnerships during difficult economic times - February 26, 2009 - San Diego American Marketing Assoc.