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National Institute of Statistical Sciences Names Three New People to Its Board of Trustees
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences Corporation Members elected three new members to three-year terms on the Board of Trustees. The new trustees include: Roger W. Hoerl from GE Corporate Research & Development, George W. Williams from Amgen, and Susan S. Ellenberg of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. - November 13, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Association Telecom Basics CAM Continuing Education Course Approved by Florida DBPR
Broadband Agreement Specialists, Inc. has been approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to offer a new continuing education course for Licensed Community Associations Managers on the subject of condo and homeowner association telecom services, issues and options. - November 10, 2008 - Broadband Agreement Specialists, Inc. | Residential Cable TV & Telecom Property Rights Consultants
What Small Businesses Need to Grow in Today's Market
Competitors team up to show small business owners how to find new customers and increase cash flow in spite of the bad economy by using creative and innovative marketing strategies like Internet marketing and cause marketing. - November 08, 2008 - Cynthia Frazier
GBBR Charitable Foundation Raises $14,500 to Support Baltimore Area Students Through Adopt-a-Classroom
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation is awarding $14,500 to help support local schools through the Adopt-A-Classroom Program. Twenty-nine classrooms in Baltimore area schools will receive a $500 stipend for teachers to purchase equipment, supplies and materials that... - October 31, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Greater Baltimore Board Of Realtors Installs 2009 Board Of Directors -- Vito Simone Named President, Bob Kimball Honored as REALTOR® of the Year
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® (GBBR) has announced that Vito Simone will lead its board of directors as president for 2009. At the trade association’s annual installation of officers and awards ceremony at Baltimore’s Engineer’s Club, GBBR also appointed David W. - October 31, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Cincinnati National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces Professional Development Series Sponsored by Macy’s
Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Highest Ranked Latina at Macy’s Corporate to Speak at Luncheon. - October 31, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) Extends Offer of Services for Ennis, Knupp and Associates
NAMWOLF Offers Assistance to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Bailout Investment Manager. - October 29, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
SAMSI Hosting 2008 Blackwell-Tapia Conference Encouraging Minority Students to Enter Field of Mathematics
David Blackwell and Richard Tapia are two influential figures who inspired a generation of African-American, Native American and Latino/Latina students to pursue careers in mathematics. This conference recognizes and showcases mathematical excellence by minority researchers. The conference will focus on successful efforts to address under-representation, career opportunities in mathematics, and allow attendees to network with mathematical researchers from around the U.S. - October 29, 2008 - Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute
Meet Author Bo Burlingham at Free SBDC Event
November 6, 2008, 1PM - Best Selling Author Bo Burlingham Spills Secrets of Success For Small Businesses. In 1993, Bo Burlingham wrote a cover story for Inc. magazine entitled “The Coolest Small Company in America”. Little did he know that he was about to embark on a journey that would... - October 27, 2008 - The Miller Group
Pfizer to Sponsor The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo
Pfizer Supports NAMWOLF in Showcasing Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - October 23, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Russian American Dental Association and New York City College of Technology First Annual Free Oral Cancer Screening, Open to the Public
The Russian American Dental Association will hold a free oral cancer screening on November 18, 2008 to benefit the community and make them aware on the issue of oral cancer. The event is free and open to the public. - October 22, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
First Triple Crown Winner in Pizza History
Tony Gemignani from World Famous Pyzano's Pizzeria in Castro Valley, California accomplished what no other pizza maker has done before. Win first place in three categories at an International Pizza Competition earning him the Triple Crown. At the International Pizza Makers Challenge - 2 Mari Trofeo... - October 22, 2008 - World Pizza Champions
GBBR Members Take Home Top Honors at Statewide REALTOR® Awards Grove is Maryland REALTOR® of the Year, Marsiglia Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honors
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® (GBBR) is congratulating several of its members who received top honors at the recent Maryland Association of REALTORS® (MAR) awards ceremony: Katie E. Grove was honored as Maryland’s REALTOR® of the Year. A sales associate with Coldwell... - October 18, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
The Council on Litigation Management Announces Strategic Affiliation with Association of Litigation Support Professionals
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced today an affiliation with the Association of Litigation Support Professionals (ALSP) as part of CLM’s strategic affiliation program. The association with the ALSP is the latest in CLM’s program to develop mutually-beneficial... - October 17, 2008 - Council on Litigation Management
The Olympic Experience - Past, Present & Future to be Topic at Business Club of the Triangle at October Meeting
Dr. LeRoy Walker, Billy Packer, and Steve Wojciechowski are the featured speakers at the Next BCA Triangle Breakfast. - October 17, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
First Nonprofit Organization Focusing on Nanotechnology Innovations to Keep America in the Technology Race
The Nanotechnology Research Foundation (NRF) was recently established as the first non-profit organization specifically focused on supporting the acceleration of nanotechnology awareness, education, recognition, funding, research and innovation. Serving as a catalyst for nanotechnologies, the... - October 16, 2008 - Nanotechnology Research Foundation
Anita Borg Institute Announces Record Breaking Attendance for 8th Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
Largest Gathering of Women in Computing in the World Highlighted by Keynotes from Industry Luminaries Fran Allen and Mary Lou Jepson; Dissemination of Research Study on Mid-level Technical Women. - October 12, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Teleseminar on October 16 to Help Small Business Owners Learn More About Business Formations
Small business attorney Nina Kaufman to discuss various business formations and how Virtual Assistants and other small business owners can choose the one that's right for them. - October 10, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
National Legal Association Recognizes KeyCorp and Joel Stern from Accenture for Diversity Efforts
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) has announced the recipients of its Annual Diversity Initiative Achievement Award and Annual Award for Outstanding Service by a Council Member. These two top honors will be awarded at NAMWOLF’s Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo at the Marriott – Dallas Las Colinas Hotel on November 13-14. - October 09, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
How to Build a Successful Virtual Assistant Business
New book taps experience, insight and knowledge to help aspiring VAs profit. - October 08, 2008 - Canadian Virtual Assistant Connection
Local Brisbane Volunteers to be Recognized at Women’s Group Luncheon
Soroptimist International Brisbane City, a women's service group, is holding a luncheon timed to coincide with United Nations Day to thank volunteers in its community. Richard Cowley is guest speaker on the theme of Peace. Ticket purchases welcome. - October 07, 2008 - Soroptimist International Brisbane City
In-house Counsel from America's Largest Corporations Continue to Show Support for NAMWOLF’S 2008 Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is gaining more support from America’s major corporations. - October 03, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
MAA Worldwide and the Globes Awards Announce Nominees for the 2008 "Best in the World" Promotion Marketing Campaign
The annual Globes Awards recognize campaigns that have already won top honors in separate national award programs that are organized in 26 Countries for excellence in promotional marketing. A Globe Award is presented to the campaign receiving the highest marks from an international panel of judges in each of 16 qualifying categories and Each year, the top three campaigns across all categories compete for the coveted “Best in the World” Promotional Marketing Campaign. - October 02, 2008 - MAAW.org
NAMWOLF Members Push for the Inclusion of Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Bailout Legislation
NAMWOLF Members Work to Ensure Minority and Women Owned Law Firms are Included in Congress’ “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.” - October 02, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Opens Women of Vision Awards Nominations
Awards Celebrate Women Technologists Who Demonstrate Innovation and Leadership, and Whose Work Has Significant Social Impact. - October 01, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Anita Borg Institute Change Agent Award Winners Announced
Women from Turkey, Pakistan, and Kenya to Be Honored at Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. - October 01, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Chicago Pizza Maker Chosen on America's World Pizza Champions Team
Leo Spizzirri of Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza in Chicago was chosen to be a member of the World Pizza Champions: America’s # 1 Pizza Team. Leo will represent the United States at the World Pizza Championships in Salsomaggiore, Italy in 2009. The 2009 World Pizza Champions Team is... - October 01, 2008 - World Pizza Champions
Business Club of the Triangle Donates Golf Tournament Proceeds to Statewide Nonprofit
Communities In Schools of NC chosen to receive raffle proceeds from annual golf tournament. - September 27, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
In-House Counsel from America’s Largest Corporations to Participate in NAMWOLF’s Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo 2008
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to have in-house counsel from Accenture LLP, du Pont, Johnson Controls, Inc., PepsiAmericas, Pfizer, Target and Wal-Mart Stores represented at Annual Meeting 2008. - September 26, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Avon and MTV Executives Honored by Women’s Venture Fund
Leslie Leventman, EVP of MTV Networks and Kim Azzarelli, VP, Corporate Secretary, Avon Products, to be honored by Women’s Venture Fund. The two honorees will be feted at Women’s Venture Fund’s “Defining Moments” Gala on September 23 at Capitale in New York. Bonnie... - September 24, 2008 - Women's Venture Fund
Russian American Dental Association and Russian American Medical Association to Hold 6th Annual Joint National Convention
6th Annual Joint National Convention for dental and medical professionals. - September 23, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces College Preparation Seminar
Third Annual ‘Education for Success’ Helps Cincinnati Hispanic High School Students Prepare for College. - September 21, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
National Christian CEO’s Roundtable Holds Annual Conference in Honolulu
C12 Group Annual Leaders Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii | Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 - Keynote speaker: Buck Jacobs, Founder and Chairman of the C12 Group - Media welcome - Open to the public (registration required) - Registration: www.c12group.com - September 19, 2008 - The C12 Group
Accenture to Sponsor the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will sponsor the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms’ (NAMWOLF) fourth Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo, which will be held on November 13 – 14 in Dallas, Texas. Accenture recently became a Diamond Sponsor of NAMWOLF’s Annual... - September 19, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Two More Concerts in the 2008 White Park Concert Series Brings Hot Cars & Hot Sounds to Downtown Riverside
Free community event in Downtown Riverside featuring the Cadillac Cats and recording artist JD Priest live at White Park. - September 19, 2008 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
CA, Inc. Sponsors Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
CA Actively Supporting Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. - September 17, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors® Charitable Foundation Donates $1,000 Toward Rebuilding Playground at Stadium Place
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation is making an emergency donation of $1,000 toward the rebuilding of Baltimore’s Playground at Stadium Place, which was ravaged by a fire on September 9. The GBBR Charitable Foundation is issuing a challenge to other area... - September 14, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Decorated Vietnam War Hero to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in September
Clebe McClary to be featured speaker at BCA Triangle Breakfast on September 19. - September 13, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Adsource Media Selected as Newest Member of The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of the Triangle
Adsource Media joins BCA Triangle as the exclusive Promotional Products member. - September 11, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NAMWOLF Announces Bankruptcy Initiative
Minority and women-owned law firms to provide bankruptcy services to Corporate America. - September 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Welcomes New Law Firm Member Brown Stone Nimeroff LLC
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Brown Stone Nimeroff LLC; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. - September 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Real Estate Professionals and Virtual Assistants… a Match Made in Heaven
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce announces Christine Wade as new Real Estate Industry Liaison. - September 07, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Women Business Owners Announces Convention Ticket Give-A-Way Contest
Enter WBO's Convention Ticket Give-A-Way Contest today. - September 05, 2008 - Women Business Owners
Aetna Commits to Utilizing Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Aetna Inc. joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - August 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
University Club to Participate in ClubCorp’s 2nd Annual Charity Classic: Celebrating a Legacy on September, 26, 2008
$100.00 per-person includes charitable contribution, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, tax, gratuity, and parking. Seating will be tables of eight or a table of ten for $900.00. 7:00 - 8:00 PM Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction. 8:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner. 8:00 - 11:00 PM Music and Dancing. Please make your reservations early as this is sure to be a sell-out event at http://www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com. or call 904.396.1687. - August 27, 2008 - University Club
NJ Physicians Band Together for Savings: Group Purchasing Promises Discounts to Doctors
NJ Physicians, an association of New Jersey medical doctors, announces the creation of a group purchasing plan offering savings of five to 15 percent on a wide range of products and services. - August 27, 2008 - NJ Physicians
National Alliance of Professional Speakers Announced
A new alliance of top national speakers, Speaker Pro Bureau, was given a dramatic introduction at the recent Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance Expo in Houston. Over 2,000 corporate and women business owner attendees got the first look at the new alliance which will help meeting planners... - August 16, 2008 - Speaker Pro Bureau
Open Health Tools Accepts Major Code Donation from California Healthcare Foundation
CollabNet providing world-class development environment and Palamida securing against open source software vulnerabilities. - August 13, 2008 - Open Health Tools
2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research Presented to John Rice
John Rice, Professor and Chair of the Department of Statistics at the University of California Berkeley, is the recipient of the 2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. The award was presented to Rice at a NISS reception held August 4 at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Denver, Colorado. - August 11, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Virtual Assistants Flock to Participate in the 2008 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey
Frustrated by inaccurate media portrayals and industry outsiders miseducating their marketplace, Virtual Assistants head in droves to partake in the third annual Virtual Assistant Industry Survey. - August 11, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce