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Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale Welcomes New World Angels Managing Director Jessica Miley, November 14, for a Curated Conversation Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner-Experience
Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale welcomes Jessica Miley on Tuesday, November 14, for a traditional Thanksgiving buffet dinner followed by the signature Curated Conversation fireside chat which will cover startup funding, Angel investing in South Florida, and the current startup funding... - November 10, 2023 - Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale
Della Christine Watson Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Della Christine Watson of Paducah, Texas, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Della Christine Watson Della Christine Watson is a... - November 07, 2023 - Strathmore Who's Who
Boosting Austin’s European Presence
Austin’s venture scene just got an international boost. The Austin Venture Association (AVA) has joined forces with Linnify, an emerging European technology company. This alliance through AVA’s Business Membership Program is set to give, both startups and corporate spin-offs, serious support to become investor-attractive/friendly. - November 01, 2023 - Austin Venture Association
Patrick & Henry Community College Named Entrepreneurial College of the Year
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the country’s leading organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has named Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) in Martinsville, Virginia, as its 2023 “Entrepreneurial College of the Year.” - October 31, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Flora Tydings, Chancellor of the College System of Tennessee, receives "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). - October 30, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Lee Lambert Honored as NACCE 2023 Entrepreneurial President of the Year
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names 2023 "Entrepreneurial President of the Year." - October 29, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
For the First Time in South Florida, Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale Welcomes Founder, Investor, and Author Lisa Carmen Wang for a Radical Chat About Women's Empowerment
Champion gymnast turned serial entrepreneur, investor, and author Lisa Carmen Wang will be signing pre-purchased copies of her exciting new book, "The Bad Bitch Business Bible," for the first time in South Florida during the Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale hosted Fireside Chat to be held at Axis Space in Downtown Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, October 18. - October 16, 2023 - Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale
Esports Trade Association Celebrates Visionaries and Innovators During Esportsnext 2023 Awards Luncheon
EsportsNext, the premiere business-to-business esports conference, unites industry experts, enthusiasts, and professionals from around the world. This year, we unveiled a prestigious awards luncheon presented by Encore to celebrate excellence and innovation in the gaming and esports industry. - August 25, 2023 - Esports Trade Association
Exclusive Research Report on the "State of the U.S. Esports Market" Unveiled by Leger and Esports Trade Association
The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated "State of the U.S. Esports Market" research report, conducted by leading market research firm Leger. - August 24, 2023 - Esports Trade Association
EsportsNext 2023 Concludes Successfully with Coca-Cola as Title Sponsor and Announces Rachel Chahal as Event Chair for 2024
EsportsNext 2023, the premiere business-to-business esports conference, unites industry experts, enthusiasts, and professionals from around the world, has concluded with resounding success. The conference brought together industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and recognition of outstanding achievements. - August 23, 2023 - Esports Trade Association
Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association have elected and installed officers and five new members to the Leadership GBA Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 program year. Kelly Smith, senior vice president at First National Bank of Griffin, was installed as chair. Members elected Brad Sheffield, senior vice president and regional retail sales manager at Synovus Bank in Statesboro, as chair-elect. Bill Hogan, senior credit officer at Northeast Georgia Bank in Lavonia, was elected vice chair. - July 20, 2023 - Georgia Bankers Association
Charles Conroy Elected to Esports Hall of Fame
The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is proud to announce that Charles Conroy has been elected as the first-ever inductee into the ESTA Hall of Fame. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the esports industry, shaping its development and advancing its growth. Join them at EsportsNext 2023 in Chicago, August 21-22 to celebrate Charles and his Hall of Fame. - July 05, 2023 - Esports Trade Association
GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to Its Board
Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors. At the 131st GBA Annual Meeting on June 20, Kimberli (Kim) D. Wilson, president and CEO OneSouth Bank, Macon, was installed as the 134th... - July 02, 2023 - Georgia Bankers Association
WCA Presents a Webinar on Phone Power Collections
Many people believe personal contact via phone is the most effective way to improve collections. True or false? True. When contacting a customer in person or by phone, speaking to them, gives the customer a sense of sincerity and commitment to solving their problem as to why they are not paying. - June 01, 2023 - WCA/BCMA
Merger Finalized Between NDASA and DATIA
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) has completed a merger with the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA), forming the largest trade association in the U.S. representing the nation's drug and alcohol testing industry. - May 31, 2023 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Introducing HOA-Reviews.com: Empowering Homeowners and Renters with Transparent Community Feedback
Do you experience frustration and a sense of powerlessness with respect to your building’s HOA? HOA-Reviews.com, an innovative online platform, is changing the way homeowners and renters interact with and evaluate their Homeowners Association (HOA). HOAs play a crucial role in managing and... - May 26, 2023 - HOA-Reviews
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NACCE Launches Entrepreneurial College of the Future
National pilot program taps community college leaders to tackle challenges and leverage opportunities in their communities. - April 23, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
MakerUSA Launches to Build Pathways Into Maker Careers and Entrepreneurship
MakerUSA, a new organization incubated within the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), launched today in conjunction with NACCE’s annual make/SHIFT conference. MakerUSA's mission is to accelerate social mobility and community-driven innovation by expanding pathways for underserved students into maker careers and entrepreneurship. - April 20, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Libertarian Congressional Candidate Michael White (AR2) Offers Third Choice to Arkansas Voters
This Election Day in November, voters in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District will have a third option for US Congress on their ballots. Michael White, a local tech entrepreneur and Realtor, will appear as the Libertarian candidate. Running on a platform of term limits for Congress, ending... - April 01, 2022 - Michael White Campaign
KAAR Hosts Growth and Development Candidate Forum
The Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® and the Knoxville Chamber will be hosting a Growth and Development forum for Knox County Commission candidates on April 5, 2022. Candidates for the open seats have been invited to meet with voters and discuss issues related to future growth and development in the county. - March 20, 2022 - Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS
A Magical Moment for Ukraine
Magicians around the world share their talents through their recorded performances for free use by Ukrainian families and those agencies who are supporting them. "Magic for Ukraine" is providing Ukrainian families a brief respite from the stress and hardships they are currently experiencing and, through the art of magic, instill a sense of hope and wonder... and maybe a moment of laughter and joy. - March 18, 2022 - The Society of American Magicians
Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® Recognizes Members and Installs New Board
This past Wednesday (February 23, 2022), the Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® (KAAR) held their annual Membership Meeting at Jackson Terminal. - February 27, 2022 - Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS
Indian River State College President Signs NACCE's Entrepreneurship Pledge
Indian River State College (IRSC) joined more than 200 colleges around the country in committing to the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). - February 24, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Yacht Brokers Association of America Launches New Website and Member Listing Service
The Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA) recently launched a new and improved website, offering a more modern design and enhanced user experience. Upgraded features include clear call-to-action buttons, an easy-to-navigate menu structure, and direct access to view member resources. In... - February 16, 2022 - Certified Professional Yacht Broker Association
Exceptional Customer Service Presented by WCA
In this fast-paced hour webinar devoted entirely to customer service; creditor, educator, author, former business owner, and occasional debtor, David Balovich will discuss the importance of customer service and skills necessary for providing exceptional customer service. Learn the importance of a... - February 15, 2022 - WCA/BCMA