The National Portable Storage Association comes to the rescue with a bailout plan for businesses that are cutting costs – or cutting space. - November 23, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association

The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2009. - November 20, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association

The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, recently presented a panel on “Doing Business in Tough Times.” Keynote speaker Paul Brown, President of Expedia North America was joined by an executive panel featuring CRT mentors Holly Green, Bill Lofft and Bob McRann and CSUSM Professor Martin Gannon. The presentation resulted in these top ten tips. - November 17, 2008 - Chairmen's RoundTable

The SERCOS vendor organizations have announced the development of a Pack Profile for real-time Ethernet-based SERCOS III. The Pack Profile defines a subset of the SERCOS interface® functions for packaging machinery to ease implementation of the standard and improve the multi-vendor interoperability... - November 17, 2008 - SERCOS North America

Through the openness and standardization of SERCOS III, ROVEMA has a universal drive and automation interface available. - November 17, 2008 - SERCOS North America

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Anna Symington has been named Executive Director of the Alumni Association. A graduate of the UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1976, Ms. Symington went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in... - November 16, 2008 - University of Massachusetts Alumni Assocaition

MobiMate Ltd., a privately-held developer of award-winning mobile travel software based in Lod, Israel, along with its U.S.-based subsidiary WorldMate, Inc., has announced it will undergo a re-organization and establish its new corporate headquarters in Atlanta. - November 15, 2008 - AICCSE

Event to help connect businesses, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and experts together and help all learn more about doing business in an international economy. - November 15, 2008 - The Indus Entrepreneurs-Detroit

The efforts of the Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition and others have led Congress to strengthen enforcement provisions related to the use of commercial technology by DoD. The FY2009 NDAA requires more comprehensive market research and reporting on DoD progress in this area of the acquisitions process. This will lead to cost savings and quicker provision of needed tools to the defense and intelligence communities. - November 15, 2008 - Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) and Brangus Publications, Inc, (BPI) is extremely pleased to announce that they will be publishing six issues of the Brangus Journal and four commercial editions of a new publication, the FRONTLINE Beef Producer in 2009. The objective is to provide... - November 14, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association

Connecticut Better Business Bureau alerts homeowners about common scare tactics used by unscrupulous service providers. - November 14, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT

Onyx Six announces its plans to revive the mentor/mentee relationship amongst minority business owners and professionals through its new Mentorship Program (launch 2009). - November 14, 2008 - Onyx Six

State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine Joins Mission. Even as economies around the world struggle, Israel’s remains surprisingly robust, supported by extraordinary technologies, entrepreneurs, and strong business partnerships to take their products global. The American-Israel Chamber of Commerce... - November 13, 2008 - AICCSE

The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for safe shelter and storage during hunting season. - November 12, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association

The four California chapters of the Club Managers Association of America have joined together as one. It is therefore with considerable excitement that they announce that they are now The Golden State Chapter. At an organizational meeting on October 2, 2008, members of the former Chapters met to begin... - November 10, 2008 - The Golden State Chapter

Protect your computer and purchases when conducting Internet commerce. - November 08, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT

A national convention meeting in Denver will examine whether a recent Colorado law denying state-supported health services to illegal aliens is hurting non-profits’ ability to assess the effectiveness of their programs that target communities of color. The roundtable on Colorado House Bill 1123... - November 05, 2008 - American Evaluation Association

The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce its 2008 Convention to be held November 20 – 22 in Burbank, Ca. The ATA convention will feature an array of activities from board meetings to stallion inspections, the mare show, branding, show jumping, a dressage exhibition and much... - November 03, 2008 - American Trakehner Association

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 would... - October 31, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS

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. McIlvaine... - October 31, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS

Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Highest Ranked Latina at Macy’s Corporate to Speak at Luncheon. - October 31, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs

Tips to find holiday employment in a competitive job market. - October 30, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT

Professionals and entrepreneurs are gathering at The Olde Ship for a scintillating networking and marketing presentation by Jorge Olson designed to help build one’s business and career. Economic conditions are frustrating employers and employees alike. Jorge has up-to-date insights on the value of networking, the latest networking tools and how to leverage them for success. The event is November 6th. - October 30, 2008 - BABC OC

Governor Kaine recognized Coastal Training Technologies Corp. with the annual Commonwealth of Virginia Compass Award for Excellence in International Trade. The award was presented during the World Trade Conference held in Norfolk, Va. Coastal Training Technologies is the first Virginia Beach-based company... - October 29, 2008 - Virginia Beach Economic Development Department

The Arizona chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, is holding its annual Art Auction fundraising event at Scottsdale Design District at 2716 N 68th Street, Suite #2 in Scottsdale on Friday, November 21st. Original works of art, including paintings, photography, sculptures, digital art, jewelry and more, will be auctioned to benefit the art programs of Free Arts of Arizona as well as AIGA Arizona’s student and professional programming. - October 28, 2008 - AIGA Arizona

Fewer than half know how to manage credit & finances - October 23, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT

Volunteers from the Alaska pollock fishery and US Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) will serve lunch, including donated seafood from the fishery, to the homeless and unemployed at Seattle's Millionair Club on Wednesday, October 22nd. With the current economic downturn, the Millionair Club is reporting a 30% increase in requests for its services. - October 23, 2008 - At-sea Processors Association (APA)

The NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center today announced the award structure for the top businesses at The Speed Venture Summit™. Fifty of New England’s fastest-growing hot companies have been selected to pitch their growth stories to the region’s leading private capital investors. The five finalists will be seeking private capital investment, and will also compete to win the new, super-thin and stylish Peek™ e-mail device, along with other accessories. - October 22, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit

The City of Virginia Beach Economic Development Department announced today the hiring of Scott Hall to fill their newly created position of Business Development Coordinator. He will be responsible for managing the department’s business attraction and retention activities. “I’m very... - October 22, 2008 - Virginia Beach Economic Development Department

The National Portable Storage Association's 6th Annual Conference & Exposition offers strategies to help businesses grow in down economy. - October 21, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association

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 Banker... - October 18, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS

AquaVida USA, LLC (www.aquavidausa.com), has announced that Elizabeth Casazza, founder and president of the company, was named a Make Mine a Million $ Business™ award recipient on Oct. 7 in Charlotte at North Carolina’s first Make Mine a Million $ Business™ event. Casazza’s award... - October 17, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business

The NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center today announced that they are oversubscribed with applications for the Speed Venture Summit™ from both businesses and investors. Members of the public may still register for the networking segment of the Summit. The featured speed-venturing segment matches companies seeking investment capital with private direct pitches to top investors on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. - October 17, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit

The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce, the online small business association focused on promoting e-business tools among small business owners, has launched its re-designed website, www.hiscec.com, with a vibrant new look and significant layout updates. - October 17, 2008 - Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce

Seniors being bilked out of thousands of dollars by crooks posing as family members in need. - October 16, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT

Mary Cantando, one of the key coordinators for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, announced the award winners for the event held on Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel. Finalists were asked to deliver a business pitch to women entrepreneurs, judges and guests... - October 15, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business

As the turmoil on Wall Street continues, the National Portable Storage Association is offering conference attendees a sure way to collect some quick cash. - October 14, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association

Few people read their auto insurance policy and are unaware of limitations and extent of coverage. - October 12, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT

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

Over 700 persons attended a networking event for construction trade subcontractors to meet with Chicago area general contractors. - October 12, 2008 - ASA Chicago

Southern Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley region is hosting a swanky formal Black and White Masquerade Charity Dinner and Auction on Saturday October 25th. The event is the grand finale of a summer long public arts project: The Vermonsters of the Deerfield Valley. The Vermonster creations are twenty... - October 11, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce

Allik, Topaz Director of Social Media Public Relations, to focus on social media at NEDMA’s “Eyes on the prize: Implementing a social media program with a business mindset” program. - October 09, 2008 - The New England Direct Marketing Association

Trade it in for a new home, but beware. - October 08, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT

Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced that the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will sponsor a breakfast for the event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S McDowell... - October 08, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business

Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced the award finalists for the event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. Twenty finalists were selected from applicants across... - October 05, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards. This year there are five areas of competition: one award for Young Entrepreneur (under age 40), one for New Business (in operation for at least 12 months... - October 05, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship KOSBE

Slave Routes: Resistance, Abolition and Creative Progress Symposium to be held at New York University from October 9 – 11, 2008 with Opening Plenary Hosted by Maya Angelou. - October 04, 2008 - Organization of Women Writers of Africa

Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced that Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall are the keynote speakers for the event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Blake Hotel, located at... - October 03, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business

The NH High Technology Council today announced that it has extended the Speed Venture Summit™ presenter application deadline to October 15, to accommodate surging demand among entrepreneurs to pitch their growth stories. The Speed Venture Summit will feature businesses seeking investment capital pitching directly to top investors on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. - October 03, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit

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