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Joe Earley Releases Statement on Expiration of Title 42
Joe Earley stated, “The failures of the Biden Administration to Protect the American People, to Protect American Society, and to Protect our National Sovereignty are on full display with the egregious neglect to secure our southern border, thus permitting a flow of illegal immigration, illegal drugs, and creating a humanitarian crisis.” - May 15, 2023 - Campaign to Elect Joe Earley
WCA is so Happy to Present This Month's Webinar Speaker
Michael Dennis Presents Best Practices In Business-To-Business Debt Collection - May 10, 2023 - WCA/BCMA
Missouri Nonprofits Create Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund
Progress 64 West and YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis join forces to offer scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs. - April 30, 2023 - Progress 64 West
Announcing Afrobits South Florida, Miami's First Hybrid Intercontinental Event Hosted During Miami Tech Week
AfroBits South Florida, Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale’s first hybrid intercontinental event to connect the African, European and American tech ecosystems will take place at Venture Cafe Miami on April 27. - April 21, 2023 - Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale
Revamped and Ready: EsportsNext 2023 Brings a Professional Fun to Gaming Industry
EsportsNext 2023 is coming to Chicago from August 21-22 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel and will be the epicenter of the esports world. EsportsNext provides an opportunity for industry leaders, business professionals, and gaming enthusiasts to come together and discuss the future of esports. - April 17, 2023 - Esports Trade Association
Jeremy Bridges Named President of Hampton Roads Shipping Association
The Hampton Roads Shipping Association (HRSA) is pleased to announce the selection of Jeremy Bridges as the association’s President effective May 1, 2023. He brings to HRSA a strong portfolio of work experience and skills expansion with industry-leading organizations focusing on collective... - April 12, 2023 - HRSA
Jermaine Ford Appointed to the Board of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has named Jermaine Ford, Ed.D., to its board of directors. Ford is president of Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) in Florence, South Carolina. - April 11, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Seminar, on May 5, Addresses Current and Future Issues for Both Civil and Divorce Mediation
The theme of “The Future is Now” for the upcoming NJAPM Spring Seminar highlights how professional mediators are adapting to provide exemplary mediation services to the judiciary and the public as a way of resolving conflict in a changed world. - April 10, 2023 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
BVU’s "Homeless Stand Down" Event to Connect Cleveland's Homeless Population with Crucial Resources This April
On April 22, 2023, Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) will mobilize the entire community to support individuals experiencing homelessness in a powerful one-day event. - April 06, 2023 - Business Volunteers Unlimited
Moving Company Retains Employees by Offering Them Another Job
The Best Movers in Charlotte, NC, is dedicated to retaining its employees through creative perks and career advancement programs. They offer resources such as helping current employees find new jobs, resume building, notary services, and obtaining driving records to help employees grow in their careers. The company also provides free Netflix subscriptions, gym memberships, and other cost-effective retention tools. - March 16, 2023 - The Best Movers Inc
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators and the Diversity Council on Global Education and Citizenship of Kean University Initiate Conflict and Culture Training
The New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM) Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competency Committee, and the Diversity Council on Global Education and Citizenship of Kean University, gave the first in a series of virtual presentations on February 23, 2023 to more than 120 school... - March 08, 2023 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Power Walk for Dress for Success® Tampa Bay This March
Indoor 5K Event to Honor Women’s History Month. - March 03, 2023 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Joseph Earley Announces Candidacy for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
As a patriot and a veteran, Joe Earley stood in the gap as a firewall, defending freedom from tyranny and liberty from oppression. As the elected representative of the 2nd District of West Virginia, Joe Earley will honor the legacy of past generations of Americans that sacrificed greatly to make America the great nation it is. Our country will stand, once again, as a beacon of Freedom and Individual Liberty. - March 02, 2023 - Campaign to Elect Joe Earley
Teaching Women of Color the Skills They Need to Step Into the C-Suite
Executive sales coach Cherilynn Castleman is on a mission to help one million Black and Brown women to get promoted to executive levels. This spring, she'll host a series of live events across five US cities. - March 01, 2023 - Cherilynn Castleman
NACCE Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week with Regional Education & Business Leaders; Announces New Awards
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) celebrated National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb 11-18 by taking part in a ceremonial resolution that acknowledges entrepreneurs and business leaders. The ceremony, hosted by Parts Life, Inc., of Moorestown, included... - February 13, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Neurodiverse Leadership Toastmasters Open House with Its International President
Neurodiverse Leadership Toastmasters invites adults on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at 1 pm EST, to learn about a culture of inclusion from its Int’l President. - January 26, 2023 - Neurodiverse Leadership Toastmasters
WCA Presents "20 Things Every Credit Professional Needs to Know About Letters of Credit" Webinar
It is absolutely the case that what a company or employee does not know as a credit professional about Letters of Credit can and probably will hurt them. This interactive program, will examine the Twenty things that every credit professional should know about credit applications. This program is... - November 30, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
NAFA Recognizes Former Executive Director Chip Anderson with 2022 Bo Johnson Spirit Award
NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, honored its former executive director, Chip Anderson, with the 2022 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement for a career of service to the financial services industry. This prestigious award recognizes an individual with courage, spirit... - November 29, 2022 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
"Doctor to Doctor Pediatric Mental Health Podcast" Now Available; Show Provides Resources for Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is proud to present "Doctor to Doctor: A Pediatric Mental Health Podcast.” This series features compelling and practical conversations with psychiatrists, psychologists, and experts in pediatric mental health. Together, experts outline what clinicians need to know about common mental health concerns which are prevalent amongst children and adolescents today. - November 23, 2022 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Matt King Joins Boys Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council Board of Directors
Matt King, Cincinnati businessman and co-founder of King Hightower Strategies, was unanimously approved to serve on the Board of Directors of the Dan Beard Council as the Fort Hamilton District Chair. The Dan Beard Council is the administrative body of the Boy Scouts of America in the Greater... - November 16, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
Carruthers Announces $8.7 Million in State Grants for Butler County
State Representative Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) announces Butler County has been awarded land reutilization funding from the state operating budget passed by the General Assembly last year. - November 04, 2022 - Sara Carruthers
"The Small Business Reorganization Act, What Creditors Need to Know" Webinar is Being Presented by WCA and KMK
Subchapter V of Chapter 11 provides specific rules for the reorganization of Small Businesses that differ in many important ways from the usual Chapter 11 reorganization. The timelines to propose and confirm a plan of reorganization are substantially shortened, so creditors must be aware of these... - October 21, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
Dress for Success Tampa Bay is "Going Places" for Annual Luncheon
When a woman is empowered, the heights she can achieve and the places she can go are unlimited. This year, “We Are Going Places” is the theme of Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s annual luncheon and fundraising event, taking place from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET on Wednesday, October 19,... - October 19, 2022 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
NJAPM 29th Annual Fall Conference
November 5, 2022 NJAPM Fall Conference. - October 07, 2022 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
NACCE Announces 2022 Entrepreneurial College and President of the Year Awards
Vance-Granville Community College in North Carolina and President James Murdaugh of Tallahassee Community College in Florida Awarded Top Honors - October 04, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE Announces 2022 Winners of Lifetime Achievement Award
Fish Family Foundation and Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation Selected for Top Honor By the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Awards Announced October 2 During NACCE's Annual Conference in Boston. - October 02, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
LHG Meat-A-Thon Challenges Participants to Eat 26 Ounces of Meat
The Heritage Corridor Business Alliance announced the inaugural LHG Meat-A-Thon, taking place on Sunday, November 13. The event is an eating challenge, where participants will visit 13 different stations (restaurants, food trucks, pop-ups) in Downtown Lemont, IL that are each serving a different two-ounce sampling of meat – including a hamburger slider, pulled pork, chili, a taco, and more. - September 30, 2022 - Heritage Corridor Business Alliance
WCA is Excited to Offer "Effective Collections: The Art of Getting Paid" Webinar
We have all heard the expression: “A sales is not a sale until the cash is in the bank.” Thus, credit professional are vital in the generation, maintenance and preservation of a company’s profit and cash-flow. Why? Because they are at the heart of the collection process. The... - September 29, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
Representatives Swearingen, Carruthers Introduce "Parents’ Bill of Rights Act"
State Reps. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) will be introducing the “Parents’ Bill of Rights Act,” which will protect and preserve the fundamental role that parents play in the education of their children. “The focus is to ensure that parents are... - September 21, 2022 - Sara Carruthers
Newmarket, Ontario Author Shares the Secrets of How to Have a Happier, Healthier, More Joy-Filled Life in Her New Book, "The F Book"
Author and Inspirational Speaker Lynn Rae shares her coping strategies of living with bipolar disorder and how she learned to be a productive, thriving member of society in The F Book: 7 Fs to Creating Your Fantastic Future. Lynn outlines how incorporating the 7 Fs: Family, Friends, Fun, Fitness, Fulfillment, Finances and Faith, will lead you to a happier, healthier, more joy-filled life. - September 13, 2022 - My Journey Back to Myself
WCA is Hosting "How to Improve Collection Performance Starting Immediately" Webinar
If there was an “Easy” button for improving collection performance in a company, this program is that button. In this interactive & fast-paced program, we will examine at least FIFTY ways that can improve collection performance starting today ... * without increasing workload *... - September 02, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
Groundbreaking Gaming Setup Wins EsportsNext 2022 Esports Trade Association’s Elevator Pitch Competition
The Command Center, a breakthrough Ergonomic Gaming Setup won the Elevator Pitch Competition at last week’s Esports Trade Association’s EsportsNext 2022 Conference in Chicago. The contest featured eight breakthrough Esports companies sharing their ideas for furthering the multi-billion dollar, and growing, competitive Esports Industry. - September 01, 2022 - Esports Trade Association
The Esports Trade Association Sets Industry Standards for 2023 with the EsportsNext 2022 Conference on August 21 - 23 in Chicago, Illinois
The Esports Trade Association set the stage for the industry trajectory of 2023 by hosting the EsportsNext 2022 Conference in Chicago, welcoming 200 esports industry professionals to the Hyatt Centric Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, 633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States, from August 21 to 23. - August 31, 2022 - Esports Trade Association
Power Walk for Dress for Success® Returns in Tampa Bay
Celebrating Health, Wellness, and Women’s Equality Day. - August 19, 2022 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
TCT Television Continues to Expand Television Ministry Now in the Los Angeles Market with Station KDOC-TV
TCT Television, one of the largest independent Christian television broadcasters, added to its reach with further expansion into the Los Angeles, California Market. The latest station to join the Network is KDOC-TV, which serves Los Angeles, the #2 DMA in the country, as a full-service television... - July 29, 2022 - TCT Ministries
Esports Trade Association to Hold Fourth Annual EsportsNext Conference; August 21-23 in Chicago, Illinois
Registration is open for the 2022 EsportsNext Conference. Leaders in the esports industry, teams, brands, business professionals, and league organizers will meet at the Hyatt Centric Chicago on the Magnificent Mile—633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States - from... - July 27, 2022 - Esports Trade Association
Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers and five new members to the Leadership GBA Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Candice Nanney, vice president and controller with Peach State Bank & Trust in Gainesville, was installed as chair. - July 23, 2022 - Georgia Bankers Association
Matt King Receives Highest Rating from Butler County GOP for State Representative
Matt King, Republican candidate for State Representative for Ohio’s new 46th House District, receives the highest rating possible of “Highly Recommended” by the Butler County Republican Party Screening Committee. “I will fight for your freedoms and ensure that our... - July 18, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
Allison L. Hertz, Esq., BCS of Kaye Bender Rembaum Named Co-Chair of the Condominium & Planned Development Committee of The FL Bar's RPPTL Section
Allison L. Hertz, of Florida Community Association Law Firm Kaye Bender Rembaum, has been named Co-Chair of the Condominium & Planned Development Committee. This committee is an arm of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL) Section of The Florida Bar. - July 18, 2022 - Kaye Bender Rembaum
The Next Generation of Vivace® is Announced, Introducing Vivace Ultra™
The Beginning of a New Era with Unmatched Precision, Vision, and Technology. - July 08, 2022 - Aesthetics Biomedical®
FCI Launch 2022 Annual Review
Every June FCI publishes its Annual Review giving an overview of progress made by the world's most important international factoring network and by the factoring industry. The Annual Review also presents FCI's annual figures as well as global factoring statistics. In this year’s edition, FCI shares insightful articles by FCI senior executives including an in-depth roundtable discussion, regional updates, the Global Industry Activity Report and much more. - July 01, 2022 - FCI
WCA & ICE Present "Understanding and Managing US Trade Controls and Sanctions on China and Russia" Seminar
This is a joint program organized by the International Credit Executives (ICE) and the Madison International Trade Association (MITA). - June 25, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
Sheriff Richard Jones Endorses Matt King for State Representative
Sheriff Jones, the head law enforcement official in Butler County, announced his endorsement for Matt King for State Representative. "Matt King's going to fight for you. You know why? Cause he has never been in politics. He's a businessman." - June 23, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to Its Board
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and added seven members to its board of directors. At the 130th GBA Annual Meeting, June 15, C. Rhodes McLanahan, CEO, First American Bank & Trust Company, Athens, was installed... - June 23, 2022 - Georgia Bankers Association
Dress for Success Tampa Bay and Careersource Tampa Bay Celebrate Boutique’s Second Anniversary
Two years ago, Dress for Success Tampa Bay and CareerSource Tampa Bay partnered to help more women get job-ready by opening a clothing boutique in the CareerSource Building at 9215 North Florida Avenue in Tampa. This month, they are celebrating the second anniversary of that landmark boutique in a... - June 09, 2022 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Premier Industry Trade Organizations Increase Momentum Behind Annuity Awareness Month
NAFA Leads Continued Growth of National Annuity Education Initiative - June 07, 2022 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Whaley Lake Bridge Disaster Remains 9 Months After Hurricane Ida Destroyed It
On Sept. 2, 2021, Hurricane Ida destroyed the Lakeview Drive bridge, road and beach access in Holmes, NY. These are part of a non-profit lakeside community of 103 homes (known as Shore Haven Civic Assoc.), a mix of fixed-income older people, working families with children, and seasonal residents. After having been denied by FEMA, SBA, insurance, NY State, and other outreach entities, a GoFundMe campaign https://gofund.me/5d0063fb has been set up to try to raise $50,000 to replace the bridge. - June 06, 2022 - Shore Haven Civic Association
Subchapter V Changed the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Landscape Seminar Presented by by WCA & KMK
Time is running out for this seminar. - June 03, 2022 - WCA/BCMA
FCI World Factoring Statistics Reports the Largest Double Digit Increase in Volume in Over Two Decades
Following the extensive response from the FCI members globally, FCI is pleased to release the final world factoring statistic. This 2021 report indicates that the Factoring and Receivables Finance Industry volume witnessed a significant growth of +12.6% in 2021 after the devastating impact from... - May 23, 2022 - FCI
WCA Presents "Legal Aspects of Credit and Collections" Webinar
In this fast-paced hour devoted entirely to the legal aspects that affect the daily operations of the successful credit and collection department, David Balovich discusses the numerous day to day legal occurrences that credit professionals deal with that can affect productivity, success, and... - May 15, 2022 - WCA/BCMA