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Real Estate Investment Club Presenting New Nationwide Investment Opportunities at VIP Meeting
National Real Estate Investment Club is having its monthly VIP meeting this Saturday morning at the Fremont Marriott. Come learn about investment opportunities in Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas. - July 19, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts July 19 Webinar on Utilizing Collaborative Virtual Office Technology
Virtual Assistants and other virtual service providers to learn how to leverage virtual office technology to work more collaboratively with clients, streamline operations, reduce time and resource costs and cultivate deeper client relationships. - July 17, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
National Real Estate Investment Club Expands in to Las Vegas, NV with a New Chapter Focused on Educating the Public on Real Estate Education and Investments
National Real Estate Investment Club's grand opening of its Las Vegas chapter will be on July 18 at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. At the event, attendees can learn about asset protection and great investment opportunities in Indianapolis and Costa Rica. NREI Club will hold monthly meetings at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. - July 13, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Seminar on Money, Mission and Marketing
VAnetworking.com is pleased to introduce Maxine Hyndman, author of “The Organic Entrepreneur” and "The Naked Millionaire." - July 11, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) Announces CWAHM as New Premier Partner
VANetworking.com – the hottest, friendliest, informative, educational and resourceful network for VAs – announces CWAHM, as a new Premier Partner to the forum. - July 05, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
What is NARI? The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The Voice of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry brings together people who work in and with the remodeling industry, belonging and growing by learning from one another. As professionals, we create an exceptional experience for the remodeling consumer. - July 04, 2007 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
DVD Association Announces 2007 Excellence Award Winners
Creating and Rewarding Excellence - June 28, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Song Contest Opens with over $10,000 in Cash and Prizes
Call for entries-2007 North Carolina Songwriters Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest presented by Sam Ash Music. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Accepting entries from all over the world through Sonicbids.com. Submit through Sonicbids.com or mail to NCSC. Deadline Aug 31,2007. Go to www.ncsongwriters.org or www.sonicbids.com for details. - June 23, 2007 - North Carolina Songwriter's Co-Op
DVDA “Day of Excellence” June 21, 2007 Featuring the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards Ceremony
Each year, the DVD Association gathers to recognize significant achievements in the DVD Industry. The day of sessions is hosted by THX Best Practices Laboratory and will conclude with the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards ceremony. The DVDA Excellence Awards program is one of the industry’s longest running events and for the first time, these awards include submissions from the Next Gen formats; HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. - June 08, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Largest Speaker Bureau in N.C. Changes Name to Speakers Network Worldwide
The Speakers Network, Inc. has changed its name and logo to reflect its U.S. clients’ growing requirements in the global business marketplace. The new name, Speakers Network Worldwide, will effectively expand the company’s template for excellence by fulfilling corporate needs for... - June 08, 2007 - Speakers Network Worldwide
APA Kicks Off 25TH Anniversary Celebration with ADBASE Promotion
Advertising Photographers of America (APA) officially kicks off the celebration of its 25th anniversary with a special promotion from ADBASE - June 08, 2007 - Advertising Photographers of America
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Hosts June 21 Teleseminar on Intellectual Property for Small Business Owners
Small business attorney Nina Kaufman, Esq., to talk with Virtual Assistants and small business owners on what they can do to protect their valuable intellectual capital - June 06, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Window Cleaners Wipe Away Cowboy Image
Celebrating it's 60th Anniversary in 2007, the Federation of Window Cleaners has been at the forefront in changing the cowboy image of the window cleaning industry. Window Cleaners who were thought of as being unintelligent can now earn £60,000 per year. - June 02, 2007 - Federation of Window Cleaners
Independent Writers of Chicago: “Quidnunc: Little Known Reference Materials.”
Chief consulting editor of American Dictionaries for Oxford University Press, Erin McKean reveals unusual, unheard-of, invaluable reference books and where to find them. Tuesday, June 12th, at National-Louis University, Room 5006, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit iwoc.org. - May 31, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Press Release Writing for Virtual Assistants Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Writing guide and template for Virtual Assistants taking the mystery out of writing press releases. - May 30, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
America Gets Invited to First Annual Pizza Cup
The World Pizza Champions, America's # 1 Pizza Team, will be competing and representing the US at the 2nd annual Trofeo Citta Di Napoli Campionato Internazionale Per Pizzaioli/ 1st Annual World Pizza Cup to be held June 12 -13, 2007. Members Tony Gemignani - CA, Bruno Di Fabio - NY, William Manzo ... - May 27, 2007 - World Pizza Champions
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts May 17 Teleseminar with Marketing Consultant Jim Logan
Marketing guru to share practical ways to avoid being viewed as offering a commodity service for Virtual Assistants and other independent professionals - May 15, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
New York Public Housing Leaders Mobilizing for Action
NYC CCOP Will Lead Thousands Of Public Housing Residents To Converge On Washington To Get Action And Commitment On Federal Funding And Policy; Save Our Homes In Public Housing Rally In Washington DC, Tuesday May 15, 2007; Rally Location: Upper Senate Park From 11 AM TO 4 PM - May 14, 2007 - City-Wide Council of Presidents
Independent Writers of Chicago: The Writing of Biographies and Mysteries
Versatile local writer Barbara Gregorich gives a two-part presentation that will help solve the many mysteries of writing for both these wildly popular genres. Tuesday, May 8th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit the iwoc.org web site. - May 07, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Urgent Care Journal Wins 2007 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors Award
Urgent Care, the Official Journal of the AAUCM, Wins the Gold Award in the New Publication Category - May 06, 2007 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
6 Medals Won at the Pizza Olympics in Italy
Hundreds of competitors from dozens of countries including India, Sri Lanka, Croatia, Japan, Brazil, and the Ukraine converged on Salsomaggiore, Italy for the Pizza Olympics March 26-29, 2007. Opening ceremonies kicked off the four day event with each country parading through the competition hall... - May 04, 2007 - World Pizza Champions
Virtual Assistant Association Recognizes Members of the Year
Annual Honor bestowed on the year’s most inspiring Virtual Assistant volunteers - May 01, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Virtual Assistant Association Announces 2007 InnoVAtive Awards
Annual Honor bestowed on the year’s most inspiring Virtual Assistants - April 30, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
International Association of Home Staging Professionals 2007 Symposium
Industry Growth, Direction, Breakthroughs and Awards Among the Attractions - April 26, 2007 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
National Real Estate Investment Club’s Southern California Chapters Reveals the Secrets of Regular People Who Get Rich in Real Estate
National Real Estate Investment Club is proud to announce its three new chapters in Southern California. These new chapters will provide investors in Southern California access to the club’s unique blend of educational resources and investment opportunities. - April 18, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Sam Ash Music Presents the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op Tenth Annual Song Contest
With over $10,000 in cash and prizes, the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest officially opens June 1, 2007. The contest is the longest running, non-genre specific song contest in North Carolina. Sam Ash Music, The Musical Instrument Megastore grabbed the Presenting Sponsor slot with Oasis CD, ONLINEGIGS and the Alzheimer’s Foundation taking the three vied for Platinum levels. Some Gold, Silver and Supporter sponsorships are still available. - April 17, 2007 - North Carolina Songwriter's Co-Op
THX Best Practices Lab to Host 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards
Ceremony at Historic Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA - April 12, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Independent Writers of Chicago: “Writing for Children Isn’t Kids Stuff”
To market, to market – how to break into the Youth Market? Author Marlene Targ Brill tells of the opportunities and requirements in writing for children, and how to approach publishers. Tuesday, April 10th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670. - April 07, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Virtual Assistant Association Creates Glossary Defining Virtual Professions
Knowing the differences help consumers find the right professionals. - April 03, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Home Inspector Organization Offers Indoor Air Quality and Allergen Inspection Training
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (WiNACHI) is offering a 1-Day Indoor Air Quality and Allergen Inspection Training course on Saturday April 28th. The course is open to all Home Inspectors, Realtors and the general public. - March 27, 2007 - Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
2007 DVDA Excellence Awards Call for Enties
DVD Association Announces 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards, All Formats; DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD DVD Accepted - March 23, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
RFID Asia to Open First RFID Kiosk in Indonesia
The Asia Pacific region comprises a market for RFID products and services predicted to reach at least $2 billion by 2010. RFID Asia to help RFID vendors tapping the market through its new RFID kiosk in Indonesia. - March 12, 2007 - PT. RFID Centre Asia
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Alicia Forest of Client Abundance for March 15 Teleseminar on Creating Passive Income Streams
Virtual Assistants and other solo professionals to learn how to harness the power of radio to promote business and give great interviews. - March 11, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Experts Advise Independent Writers of Chicago (IWOC) on Protecting What’s “Write”-fully Theirs
A panel of experts advises writers on how to protect their works, particularly in light of the way the Internet has changed the world of intellectual property rights. Tuesday, March 13th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org. - March 06, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Pat Lynch of WomensRadio for February 15 Teleseminar on Using Radio PR to Promote Business
Virtual Assistants and other independent professionals to learn how to harness the power of radio to promote business and give great interviews. - February 08, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Independent Writers of Chicago: “Quidnunc: Little Known Reference Materials.”
Chief consulting editor of American Dictionaries for Oxford University Press, Erin McKean reveals unusual, unheard-of, invaluable reference books and where to find them. Tuesday, February 13th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org. - February 02, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Virtual Assistant Directory Helping Business Owners Connect with Qualified Administrative Experts
Prescreening members for minimum qualifications helps business owners find professional Virtual Assistants without wading through thousands of unqualified sites. - February 01, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Inaugural Issue of Gritty Business Buzz Released by the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
Resource newsletter of savvy insights for the indomitable entrepreneur makes it debut this month. - January 30, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
National Survey Focuses on Golf Course Nutrient Use
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has announced that the third phase of its first-of-its kind national survey of golf courses will begin in mid-March. This phase will collect data from golf course superintendents on the amount of nutrients applied to golf courses. - January 26, 2007 - Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
SEM Agency Association SEMPO Kick-Starts First State of Search Marketing in Europe Survey
European marketing and advertising professionals encouraged to participate in the search marketing survey to document UK and European key trends. - January 18, 2007 - The Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO)
Supercharge Your New Year's Resolution with NAPO
Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolution? Get Organized Month, sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), is in full swing. NAPO’s dozens of chapters and thousands of members are holding public events throughout the country. Look for Get Organized... - January 17, 2007 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts Mark Merenda of SmartMarketing for Jan 18 Tele-Seminar on Marketing and Branding
Virtual Assistants and other professional service providers to learn about the power of marketing and branding. - January 15, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Independent Writers of Chicago: “On the Political Beat”
Political journalist, editor and author James L. Merriner, gives the low-down on low down Illinois politics, sharing successful “how-to” secrets of his own on political reporting. Tuesday, January 9th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org . - January 09, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists Announces All-time Highs in Membership
Membership Growth Mirrors Growth in CRNA Supply in NC - December 13, 2006 - NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists
NAPO's Get Organized Month 2007 Biggest and Best Yet
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) sponsors its third annual Get Organized Month in January 2007. Get Organized Month is a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional organizer. - December 07, 2006 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
NREI Club Brings Education and Investment Opportunities to Show Investors How to Build Extraordinary Wealth with Assets They Already Have
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) will be hosting a seminar on Wednesday December 6, 2006 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Pleasanton, California and Thursday December 7, 2006 at the Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, California. Jason Wallace will present a... - December 05, 2006 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Research Now Proves that Music Lessons Make Our Children Smarter
Can you think of a better Christmas gift? - December 01, 2006 - Ontario Music Society
Social Workers Launch HelpStartsHere.org
The National Association of Social Workers has created a consumer Web site, www.HelpStartsHere.org, that connects consumers with information and resources on 30 psychosocial topics. - November 08, 2006 - National Association of Social Workers
President of North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists to Attend AANA Fall Assembly of States
Julie Lowery Participates in National Leadership Conference for Nurse Anesthetists - November 04, 2006 - NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists
A Call for Women Writers
Maryland Chapter of the National Association of Women Writers invites women who write to come out and join the local Maryland Chapter. - November 04, 2006 - Maryland Chapter of NAWW