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Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors® Gala Raises Nearly 150k for Charity; Proceeds Will Benefit GBBR Charitable Foundation
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® is announcing the success of its April 5th 150th anniversary gala, which raised more than $145,000 for the Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. “We are truly overwhelmed with the results of the gala and the willingness... - April 22, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Deputy District Attorney to Speak on Legal Document Assistant Registration, Compliance and Unfair Business Practices
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that Orange County Deputy District Attorney Tracy Hughes will present “Rogue Document Preparers: Unfair Competition and LDA Compliance” on Friday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m. at the Koll Center in Newport... - April 20, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Sports Analyst Mike Gminski to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in April
Former NBA player to speak April 18 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - April 16, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Open Health Tools, to Collaborate on Global Health IT Solutions
OHT, with unprecedented resources, existing technology and expertise, provides a global community that will focus on the requirements, design and development of these enabling tools and components. - April 12, 2008 - Open Health Tools
Spring Clean Your Way to Better Indoor Air Quality
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers spring cleaning tips which will improve indoor environment quality and lead to healthier homes. - April 09, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
NAMWOLF Announces Brown Brothers Harriman & Company as Financial Contributor
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. has become a Financial Contributor. - April 03, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Looks Forward to Working with New Governor of New York on Opportunities for Supplier Diversity Issues at State Agencies and Commissions
NAMWOLF is optimistic that New York Governor David Paterson will enhance opportunities for minority and women owned businesses. - April 02, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
IWIRC Women’s Networking Group Honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for Outstanding Achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon
IWIRC announces award recipients and luncheon keynote speaker Michael Beschloss. IWIRC Women’s Networking Group honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for outstanding achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon. - April 02, 2008 - IWIRC
NAMWOLF Announces Lehman Brothers as Financial Contributor
The National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) announced today that Lehman Brothers has become a Financial Contributor. - April 01, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Networking – How to Get Out There and Drive Business to You
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Raeus Cannon. - April 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
NAMWOLF Announces Bank of America as Financial Contributor
Bank of America becomes Financial Contributor of The National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). - March 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Honeywell Becomes a Financial Contributor of NAMWOLF
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce Honeywell International has become a Financial Contributor. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Network Like a Superstar
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Jennifer Gniadecki of Non-Toxic Networking. - March 26, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Attorney & Privacy Expert Mari J. Frank to Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar for Legal Document Assistants (LDAs): One Hour of CLE Credit Will be Awarded
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that renowned privacy expert Mari J. Frank, Esq. will present “Protecting You and Your Litigant’s Privacy: Are You Exposing Secrets and Confidences?” on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 p.m. at the... - March 23, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
NAMWOLF Recognizes Chrysler’s Increased Purchases with Minority Suppliers
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) congratulates Chrysler LLC for increasing the amount it purchases from minority suppliers in 2007. - March 21, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
AFSA Recommends Zero Tolerance Improvements to Congress and Professional Educators
Zero tolerance is a serious issue in public schools. In order to ensure a safe environment for children and staff members, school administrators must be provided with the resources to support alternative in-house educational settings to keep students off the streets, educational consistency when students are suspended that may include supervised community service during or after school hours, insuring due process rights, and adequate clinical services for students and parent/guardians. - March 21, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), AFL-CIO
Liz Murray to Share Inspirational "Homeless to Harvard" Journey with Business Club of the Triangle
Murray to speak March 21 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - March 20, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Young Enterprise Celebrates 35 Years
As part of their ongoing 35th Anniversary celebrations this year, Young Enterprise in Aylesbury Vale held a fundraising dinner on Thursday 13 March at the Hardings Restaurant at Aylesbury College. Many of the Charity’s supporters were there, and an amazing selection of auction prizes helped to make the evening a huge success. - March 16, 2008 - Young Enterprise Aylesbury Vale
Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies
When the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently surveyed 1,155 U.S. homeowners about their sentiments toward home health and flooring, it found that 75 percent believed carpet to be the least effective floor covering when it comes to reducing conditions... - March 13, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts Teleseminar on March 20 to Help Small Business Owners Identify Their Success Stumbling Blocks
Author and motivational business speaker Barbara "Don't Make Me Slap You" Grassey to discuss the five common mistakes made by small business owners. - March 13, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
RWHRMA Presents "Creating We… The DNA of Leadership"
After RWHRMA's March 18th lunch seminar, Human Resource executives will realize why it’s so important to become partners with the leaders in their organizations in setting the stage for the emergence of a new culture, which focuses on relationships and building partnerships within the organization and also with customers. The new mantra for 21st century leadership truly is “Creating We.” - March 12, 2008 - Raleigh Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA)
Local Business Expands to Meet Demand
After only two months of operation in Bethlehem, group looks to grow businesses in both Allentown and Forks Township. - March 12, 2008 - ReferralWeb
APICS Toledo Seminar on the Purchasing Knowledge Revolution
Supply Chain and Operations professions are in the midst of a revolution, a knowledge revolution powered by the Internet. Professionals, who embrace it, gain a clear competitive advantage. - March 10, 2008 - Toledo APICS
Mini-Conference to Offer Valuable Resources to Virtual Assistants, Outsourcing Providers and Remote Professionals
RemoteProfessionals.com, Inc., will present a mini-conference on April 17, 2008 for those small business owners, freelancers, outsourcing professionals and virtual assistants who work independently. The mini-conference will be a full day event, will include hands-on workshops and will offer tracks for both seasoned independent service providers and those new to the remote services field. A complete program is available at www.RemoteProfessionals.com. Space is limited. - March 08, 2008 - RemoteProfessionals.com
NAMWOLF Congratulates Steve Jemison on His Appointment as Chief Legal Officer at Proctor & Gamble
Jemison to Assume Role of Chief Legal Officer on June 1, 2008. - March 07, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Industry Leaders to Provide Solutions at the 2nd Annual Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators Symposium in Dallas
With soaring health care costs, understaffed hospitals, and an increasingly diverse immigrant population facing the Texas healthcare industry, the Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators has invited leading organizations and individuals from across the nation to explore ways to... - March 07, 2008 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
NAMWOLF Issues Challenge to FDIC
FDIC Fails to Establish Minority/Women Business Enterprise Goals in Latest Solicitation for Asset Servicing & Management. - March 06, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Virtual Meets Reality
VAnetworking.com receives mention in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 04, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Professional Networks, Headquartered in Greenville, SC Hires Three to Their Management Team
Professional Network Connections hires four to their Network Management Team. Jon Grandrath as Sales Manager for Charleston through Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ted Hackett as Tennessee State Director, Dawoud Charles as the Georgia State Director, and Myndi Ziemann as Sales Manager for the Jacksonville, Florida area. - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Professional Network Connections Launches in Delaware
Professional Network Connections, the newest business networking organization, is launching in Delaware, Florida, and Tennessee during the month of March. Professional Network Connections was founded by Debbie Griffith-Brown in Greenville, South Carolina over three years ago. It was built on four... - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
TESSA News
National conference to pay tribute to weather pioneer. - March 01, 2008 - Texas Severe Storms Association
At Joint Meeting with TSHRM, Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) Presents "Non-Compete Agreements & Departing Employees"
On February 19, 2008, at a joint meeting with TSHRM (Triangle Society for Human Resource Management), RWHRMA is pleased to introduce Louis B Meyer III, JD, partner at Poyner & Spruill, to provide details on non-compete agreements. In his presentation, he will define non-compete agreements,... - February 16, 2008 - Raleigh Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA)
Laser Image Corporate Printing Selected as Newest Member of the Business Club of the Triangle
The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle) has selected Laser Image Corporate Printing as their newest Executive Member. As part of the BCA Triangle, Richard Smith and his team at Laser Image will be involved in a series of business development events,... - February 14, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Local Business Club Adopts New Name and Mission
Business Club of the Triangle to Strive to Build Business Relationships. - February 13, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on What Does Your Office Say About Your Business?
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Stephanie McWilliams of Evolving Arts - February 12, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Entrepreneurs Club is a Real Success
At the beginning of the academic year, Chris Underwood, Chairman of Young Enterprise Aylesbury Vale, came up with the idea of enhancing the Young Enterprise experience by organising a monthly Entrepreneurs Club. - February 07, 2008 - Young Enterprise Aylesbury Vale
NCADA's PAC Announces Judicial Candidate Endorsement
The NC Defense Fund endorses Judge Linda Stephens for election on the NC Court of Appeals in 2008. - February 01, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
Networking Outside the Box
LI Connects continues bi-weekly meetings at the Hauppauge Palace Diner for 2008. - January 25, 2008 - L I Connects Networking Group Inc
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts Teleseminar on February 21 to Help Small Business Owners Communicate Confidence and Boost Credibility
Civility expert Lew Bayer to share 10 simple behaviors for increased self-assurance, confidence, and productivity. - January 25, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
VAnetworking Announces Seminar on How to Leverage Live Assistance Through Your Business
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar by Liza Magcale of eLiaise (www.eliaise.com). Lisa will be presenting “How to Leverage Live Assistance Through Your Business” on Wednesday, January 23, 200 at 6:00 p.m. (EST). Liza has over 10 years of building business one call at a... - January 24, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Detroit Architect Stephen E. Smith Elected 2008 President of the American Institute of Architects Michigan
The American Institute of Architects Michigan (AIA Michigan) announced the election of Detroit architect Stephen E. Smith, AIA, as its 2008 president. - January 24, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Virtual Assistant Organization Honors Member with ‘VAccolade’ Award
VANetworking.com names forum member “VAccolade Business Entrepreneur of the Year." - January 20, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
APICS Toledo Sponsors Leadership Improvement Seminar
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Seminar titled “Improving Your Leadership Skills” on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The seminar will be held at the Brandywine Country Club in Maumee and will be jointly sponsored with the Toledo Chapter of the... - January 19, 2008 - Toledo APICS
Business Club Members to Hear John Costigan at January Meeting
Business Club of the Triangle to Meet at Brier Creek Country Club January 18 - January 17, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Intuitive Artist Jennifer Crews to Help Small Business Owners Find Their Inner Consultant at Complimentary Teleseminar on January 17
Intuitive Artist to share with small business owners the five steps in learning the art of intuition. - January 10, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
When the Pipes Crack: IICRC Tips to Prevent Water Damage
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers advice on how to deal with cracked pipes and tips to prevent frozen pipes during subfreezing temperatures. - January 05, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
IICRC Provides Tips to Ease Holiday Clean-Up
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers tips to make holiday cleaning easy. - December 28, 2007 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager, the First Web-Based Software Developed for Virtual Assistants
Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager Offers Members Discount Rates for Online Virtual Assistant Software System. - December 20, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Get Organized Month(SM) 2008 Promises to be Biggest and Best Yet
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) sponsors its fourth annual Get Organized Month(SM) in January 2008. Get Organized Month(SM) is a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional... - December 19, 2007 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
APICS Toledo Radio Frequency Identification Uses in Manufacturing
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Meeting titled “RFID Uses in Manufacturing” on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the EasyStreet Café located at 822 Washington Street in downtown Toledo. - December 18, 2007 - Toledo APICS