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Announcing the NAWRB 2019 Leadership Award Winners
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) is proud to announce the winners of the NAWRB 2019 Leadership Awards. After weeks of reviewing incredible candidates, NAWRB narrowed it down to these exceptional women leaders who are utilizing their expertise, passion and drive to redefine... - July 05, 2019 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
The Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles, Inc. Congratulates Their Immediate Past President and Current President
IPLA congratulates Christine Chandler Tillett, PHR, CLP on her recent International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) - Risk Management Professional of the Year award. Christine received the award at the IAIP International Convention. In addition, Christine also received a full scholarship from IRMI for her Construction Risk Insurance Specialist courses. Kari Woods the current President of IPLA was also awarded with a full scholarship for her ACSR designation from The Institutes. - June 29, 2019 - Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles, Inc.
Change is Coming to America’s Job Center in Monterey County
Local job seekers can expect to see some new faces at America’s Job Center as of July 1st, 2019. ResCare Workforce Services will be providing career and training services at America’s Job Center in Salinas and at satellite offices in Marina and Greenfield. “ResCare will be... - June 20, 2019 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, Recognizes Legislators and Leaders for Commitment to Improving Retirement Landscape
In an effort to highlight the tremendous work being done to protect and promote fixed annuity products and advocate for the value of annuities as part of a comprehensive retirement plan, NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, presented awards of recognition to two legislators and a... - June 19, 2019 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
NSSF and NCPC’s McGruff® Animated Gun Safety Videos, Named Bronze Telly Winners in Social Responsibility in Branded Content in the 40th Annual Telly Awards
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is pleased to announce its McGruff® on Gun Safety videos in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Not Cool, Kyle and Molly's Mischief, have each been awarded Bronze Tellys in the Social Responsibility category for Branded... - June 14, 2019 - National Crime Prevention Council
EVOO Consortium, CEQ Italia & QvExtra! International Featured at Plant Based World Show, Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, Jacob Javits Center, Booth #233
Discover one of the world’s premiere Plant-Based food ingredients: European Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) at Plant Based World, Booth #233, a Panel Discussion, and a Culinary Demo. - June 07, 2019 - CEQ Italia
Christopher Toney Nominated by the Furniture Chamber of Commerce for the Forbes 30 Under 30 2019 Edition
WhiteGlove4Less, Founder has been nominated for the most prestigious list of young entrepreneurs in North America. Chris Toney at the age of 27, co-founded WhiteGlove4Less, LLC and served as CEO, until he recruited seasoned corporate veteran, Terry Fleming. Chris now heads up the sales department. Chris is personally responsible for over $1,000,000 in license fees and is looking to open 100 Distribution Centers in the Major USA Markets within the next 18-24 months. - June 07, 2019 - Furniture Chamber of Commerce
Morton Grove Farmers' Market Begins 10th Season June 8, 2019
The Morton Grove Farmers' Market will offer a variety of local produce, flowers, baked goods and more during its outdoor season every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 8 through October 19. - June 03, 2019 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
The LATCo Network - the Country’s First Federated Body for Local Authority Trading Companies is Formed
Due to growing budget constraints within Local Authorities, a commercial subculture has been steadily growing throughout the country. The businesses that have been set up as a result are called Local Authority Trading Companies or LATCos for short. They are an alternative services delivery model... - May 30, 2019 - LATCo
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Leading Technology, Tools, and Techniques for Professional Mediators seminar, Saturday, June 15 at The Imperia, Somerset
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators’ Fifth Annual Civil and Divorce Seminar will be held on Sat., June 15, 2019 from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset, New Jersey. The conference features John Sands on Strategies for a Successful Career in Mediation, Colin Rule on Online Dispute Resolution, and Lawrence Jones on Mediation Ethics. Following a networking lunch, there will be civil and divorce mediation workshops. Open to the public. www.njapm.org. - May 29, 2019 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Morton Grove, Skokie & Wilmette/Kenilworth Chambers of Commerce Team Up for Annual Golf Outing June 10, 2019
For the first time, three local chambers of commerce are teaming up for an expanded networking event at the Wilmette Golf Club that will include the business leaders of the Morton Grove, Skokie & Wilmette/Kenilworth communities. - May 28, 2019 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Get Complimentary Oral Cancer Screening by OralID at Dr. Kathuria's Dentistry
On World No Tobacco Day, Dr. Kathuria’s Dentistry is offering a complimentary oral cancer screening in association with OralIDTM. Dr. Kathuria’s Dentistry is a dental clinic located in East of Kailash, New Delhi, India. Established with an aim to bring a smile on a million faces, the clinic is dedicated to provide high-quality dental treatments. - May 24, 2019 - Dr. Kathuria's Dentistry
ACEN Merges Accreditation and Innovation in Atlanta This Summer
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is gearing up for its second annual Nursing Education Accreditation Conference, which will be hosted in Atlanta July 18–20. This year’s theme focuses on Merging Accreditation and Innovation. Participants at last year’s... - May 16, 2019 - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
MAREI Announces June Speaker to be Dawn Rickabaugh
The Note Queen, Dawn Rickabaugh, will be sharing why what Real Estate Professionals don’t know about Owner Financing and Notes is costing them and their clients thousands. - May 14, 2019 - Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors
BandClout - Find Musicians and Local Gigs Around the World
BandClout is a new website where musicians can find gigs and users can find musicians for paid gigs. BandClout is also a full social networking site, so musicians and venues or other bands searching for musicians can network online using many different social networking features similar to Facebook... - May 07, 2019 - BandClout
May is Deck Safety Month®
During Deck Safety Month® and throughout the year, homeowners can take advantage of resources and tools from the North American Decking and Railing Association to ensure the security and longevity of their decks. - May 01, 2019 - The North American Deck and Railing Association
Educator Training Conference Announced: Marine Industry Educators Are Invited to the Inaugural "Train-the-Trainer" Event
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) announced their inaugural “Marine Service Technology: Educator Training Conference” to be held July 23-25, 2019 in Annapolis, Maryland. The three day conference will feature specific topics to enhance the knowledge, delivery and support of... - April 13, 2019 - ABYC
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Holds Spring Shopping Soiree Fundraiser
Event Showcases Spring Fashions and Former Clients Walk the Red Carpet. - April 06, 2019 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Last Chance to Participate in April 6 Zonta Douglas County Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Annual Trivia Event raises money to help fund scholarships and grants that improve the lives of women and children, both locally and at the international level. - April 04, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
Empowering Women in Industry Launches Empowering Women Podcast
The Empowering Women Podcast will be hosting a launch party on Thursday April 4th at 5:00 pm CDT. If you’re in the Madison area and would like to attend, get your tickets and join the fun: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-party-empowering-women-in-industry-podcast-tickets-57803865919 - April 03, 2019 - Empowering Women in Industry
April is National Home Inventory Month
The National Inventory Certification Association announces the 2nd annual recognition of National Home Inventory Month. This year the initiative has been expanded to include Small Business Inventory services as well. - March 29, 2019 - National Inventory Certification Association
NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, Provides Support to Critical Industry Victory in Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Fixed Index Annuities Are Not Securities. - March 22, 2019 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Tuesday Was Meatout Day in the City of Pittsburgh, Proclaimed Mayor Peduto
The Pittsburgh Vegan Association (PVA) announces a Meatout day every March 20th, an official proclamation from Mayor Peduto and the Office of the Mayor in the city of Pittsburgh. The primary purpose of PVA is to advocate for veganism in the Pittsburgh region. One way to think about a first motion... - March 22, 2019 - Pittsburgh Vegan Association
CIS Islamic Banking and Finance Forum to be Held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Commonwealth Independent States (CIS) are a new destination for Islamic Banking & Finance. - March 21, 2019 - AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics
2019 International Hospital Federation Awards Now Open
Hospitals and health service providers around the globe can now nominate their outstanding projects and programs to the IHF Awards. - March 21, 2019 - International Hospital Federation
Empowering a Billion Women, Inc. Celebrates International Woman’s Day with the Announcement of a Key New Leadership Hire at SXSW United Nations Social Media Zone
Ingrid Vanderveldt prepares EBW for growth and scale; Chandini Portteus enters leadership in the for-profit tech space - March 08, 2019 - Empowering a Billion Women by 2020
For the Promotion of Halal Industry, Islamic Finance Plays an Important Role: Zubair Mughal
The Volume of Global Halal Industry is US $6.4 Trillion which is increasing continuously. - March 06, 2019 - AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics
Local Student Mathletes® to Compete in Nevada State Math Contest
Thirty-six middle school students from Northern Nevada schools will compete in the Nevada State MATHCOUNTS® Competition Series, the nation’s premier math competition, on March 16th, 2019 at American General Contractors building at 5400 Mill St, Reno. The Northern Nevada state competition... - March 04, 2019 - Society of Women Engineers Sierra Nevada Section
Zonta Douglas County Announces 15th Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Zonta Douglas County continues to make significant contributions to the community by raising money through its Trivia Event. - March 02, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
Prospanica Houston Recognized as Chapter of the Year for 2018
This is the top recognition awarded nationally by the Association of Hispanic Professionals. - March 01, 2019 - Prospanica Houston
Morton Grove Foundation Announces Taste of Morton Grove on March 7, 2019
The "Taste of Morton Grove" will be held on March 7, featuring a variety of local restaurants sharing their cuisine helping the Morton Grove Foundation to support many local charities. - February 28, 2019 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
The Aspire Institute to Host Advanced Business Practices Workshop for Residential Remodelers, Custom Home Builders & General Contractors
“Where GC Profit Actually Comes From” a one-day advanced business training in Concord, CA on April 30th. - February 28, 2019 - The Aspire Institute
National Association for Advancement of Women in Insurance Celebrates Kickoff of Atlanta Community
The National Association for Advancement of Women in Insurance, (NAAWI) a network for professional, multicultural women in the insurance industry, officially hosted the group’s debut on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 with a coalition of enterprising women at the Doubletree Hotel in Tucker,... - February 27, 2019 - NAAWI
2019 USASBE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Recipients Announced
The United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) celebrated its annual USASBE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Program and honored educators, innovators, researchers, and leaders in entrepreneurship education. The event was held at the TradeWinds Island Grand... - February 22, 2019 - USASBE
Addis Ababa Recognized as World Capital of Culture and Tourism
Addis Ababa was announced by the global tourism institution as the new World Capital of Culture and Tourism as the city is preparing for a string of celebrations during 2019 and 2020 marking 550 years as a political center and 130 years since in 1889 the Emperor Menelik II announced the city as the capital of his Ethiopian empire. - February 20, 2019 - European Council on Tourism and Trade
Dr. Clyde Lettsome Renews His Florida Professional Engineering License
Dr. Clyde Lettsome, principle engineer at C. A. Lettsome Services, renews his Florida professional engineering license for the ninth time. - February 18, 2019 - C. A. Lettsome Services
Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation Have Undergraduate Scholarships Available for 2019-2020
The Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. (Club) and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation (Foundation) are pleased to announce that the 2019-2020 scholarship program is now available. Applicants for these scholarships should be women pursuing undergraduate degrees at accredited District of Columbia... - February 17, 2019 - Zonta Club of Washington, D.C.
Local Nonprofit Holds Inventory Reduction Sale
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Sale Proceeds to Help Local Women. - February 16, 2019 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Local Businesses Help Texas Self Storage Association Spread the Love by Raising a Total of $1.4 Million for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston
Several key, locally-owned self-storage businesses, which are members of Texas Self Storage Association, participated in raising $1.4 M for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston. The hospital provides highly specialized acute, reconstructive and rehabilitative care for children with burns and other soft tissue conditions, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Fundraising efforts continue in 2019. - February 14, 2019 - Texas Self Storage Association
TSSA Raises Total of $1.4 Million for Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston
For 18 years, Texas Self Storage Association, a state-wide organization headquartered in Round Rock, TX, has spearheaded fundraising efforts for Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston at its annual Big Ideas in Storage conference and trade show. One-hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to Shriners in Galveston. Donations to date total $1.4 million. - February 13, 2019 - Texas Self Storage Association
Revolutionary Lip Peel Unveiled at International Peeling Society’s Annual Educational Session
“Peeling Around the World” to be held on AAD’s Global Education Day. - February 13, 2019 - International Peeling Society-USA
The American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatic Disease in Partnership with the Integrative Health Alliance 47th Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada March 8-10, 2019
Registration is open for The American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatic Disease in partnership with the Integrative Health Alliance 47th Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada March 8-10, 2019. AOSRD 2019 features cutting edge medical breakthroughs in the areas of Stem Cell Technology, Infertility,... - February 11, 2019 - American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatic Disease
AlHuda CIBE Organized “African Interest-Free Banking and Finance Awards – 2019” in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
“Interest-Free Banking and Finance Forum” has been inaugurated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - February 11, 2019 - AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics
WhiteGlove4Less, LLC Appoints Christopher Toney to CEO as They Rollout Nationwide Final Mile Delivery and Installation Services for Furniture Retailers
WhiteGlove4Less, LLC in cooperation with the Furniture Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of Christopher Toney as CEO. - February 10, 2019 - Furniture Chamber of Commerce
AIM Releases 2018 Year in Review
AIM, the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources and standards for nearly half a century, announced today the release of its annual Year in Review publication. AIM 2018 | Year in Review provides a... - February 08, 2019 - AIM, Inc.
Ruling the Coupon Galaxy: 14th Annual Industry Coupon Conference Set for April 30 – May 2 in Orlando, Florida
The Only National Conference in 2019 Dedicated Exclusively to Coupons; Explore trending issues including ecommerce, omnichannel, the shopper path to purchase, universal digital coupons, and more - February 05, 2019 - Association of Coupon Professionals
The Association of Coupon Professionals Presents Free “2018 Trends, 2019 Outlook in Manufacturer Coupons and Digital Rebates” Webinar
Latest in ACP Academy Series, Trends and Outlook Webinar on Feb. 27, 2019 - January 31, 2019 - Association of Coupon Professionals
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs to Lead a Delegation of Women Entrepreneurs to Bangkok, Thailand
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs (MAFE), a Detroit-based non-profit organization supporting women entrepreneurs in Michigan, and the MAFE Leadership Institute will lead a delegation of 12 women entrepreneurs from Michigan to Thailand to attend the 10th Annual Women’s Leadership... - January 24, 2019 - Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs
Women's Entrepreneur Advocate Stefanie Diaz Unveils The Women Only Experience (WOE)
The Women Only Experience (WOE) debuts in Atlanta on Thursday, February 28 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek. Founded and hosted by Stefanie Diaz, this event brings together a soulful tribe of women leaders focused on the art of claiming the life they are called to live. - January 22, 2019 - Women Only Enterprises
AIM Elects 2019 Industry Group Chairs
AIM, the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources and standards for nearly half a century, announced new leadership for the association's industry groups in 2019. Kevin Berisso, PhD, Director of the... - January 19, 2019 - AIM, Inc.