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NACCE Observes National Entrepreneurship Week with Launch of New Book on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) celebrated National Entrepreneurship Week February 16-23, by launching its new book, Community Colleges as Incubators of Innovation: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Communities and Students. The launch took place during a VIP reception hosted by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) in Washington, D.C. - February 19, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NAWBO Phoenix to Present March 13 Panel of Top Women Business Owners - Keys to Their Success
Women business owners have made major contributions to Arizona’s economy. During Women’s History Month, the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will present a panel discussion with several of the Valley’s top women business owners. The... - February 17, 2019 - NAWBO Phoenix
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
Nine West Virginia College Presidents Sign NACCE's Entrepreneurship Pledge
All nine West Virginia community and technical colleges celebrated Higher Ed Day on January 28 by signing the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). They signed the pledge during ceremonies at the state capitol. - January 28, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
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
Baltimore Organization Announces 1,000 Dollar "Black Futures Micro-Grant" Award to Greater Baltimore "Changemakers"
CLLCTIVLY.org is a social impact organization in Baltimore, Maryland that serves as a resource for those seeking to find, fund and partner with Black social change organizations in the Greater Baltimore community. Founded by Jamye Wooten, CLLCTIVLY seeks to foster collaboration, increase social impact and amplify the voices of local Black-led organizations. - January 17, 2019 - CLLCTIVLY
South Florida Veteran Owned Business Continuously Serve Communities by Providing Business Planning and Development Boot Camp for Business Start-Up
This half-day Step by Step Business Planning and Business Development Bootcamp, you will learn all the tools needed to get rid of your 9 to 5 and turn your passion into a profitable business. - January 17, 2019 - Lexo Enterprise LLC
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Appoints Two New Board Members
NACCE President and CEO Rebecca Corbin, Ed.D. Names Two Education Leaders from California to NACCE Board of Directors. - January 16, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Law Class of 2018 Contributed More Than $85 Million Worth of Pro Bono Legal Services
Eighty-four law schools reported that 16,502 law students in the class of 2018 contributed more than 3.48 million hours in legal services as part of their legal education, an average of about 211 hours per student. Independent Sector, a nonprofit organization coalition, estimates the value of volunteer time to be $24.69 an hour. Using this number, the total value of the students’ time at these schools is estimated to be in excess of $85.9 million. - January 08, 2019 - Association of American Law Schools
NAWBO Phoenix Will Kick Off 2019 with Jan. 9 Meeting About Increasing Revenue-Generating Activities
Accomplished Sales Coach, Trainer and Public Speaker, Connie Kadansky will help business owners have a successful start to their new year by introducing them to a six-point revenue-generating process. Kadansky will be featured at the Jan. 9 monthly business program of the Phoenix Chapter of the... - December 29, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Call for AI Ethics Fellows to Better Understand the Societal Impacts of Artificial Intelligence
Montreal Artificial Intelligence Ethics Institute (MAIEI) launches worldwide call for applications for inaugural 2019-2020 MAIEI Fellowship. - December 21, 2018 - Montreal AI Ethics Institute
Announcing a New Competition – The Next Impactor; A Contest to Discover People with an Impacful Story, Mission, Business or Talent, the Winner Will Receive a $250K Prize
(www.thenextimpactor.com) Local Entrepreneurs Jeff Levin (Founder of the www.co-opmovement.com) and Loren Michaels Harris (Founder of the Power of We Symposium) announced today they are on a quest to find and discover The Next Impactor. This world needs hope, inspiration & positive role models driven to impact others. They created this competition to discover & broadcast these individuals making a difference in this first ever global competition of it’s kind. - December 12, 2018 - The Co-Op Network
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB): Bringing Communities & Industries Together for Greater Social Impact
NAWRB is all about the social impact and keeping both consumers and professionals in business and sustainable. From natural disasters, elder financial abuse, small business sustainability, technology human balance®, gender equality, access to capital and opportunity zones we are driving the resources of connectivity within the housing and real estate ecosystem. - December 12, 2018 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
2020 Women on Boards - Chicago Event Was a Huge Success
2020 Women on Boards Hosted an Incredible 7th Annual National Conversation on Board Diversity. - December 05, 2018 - 2020 Women on Boards Chicago
IPAK Hosts Its 11th Annual State of the Association Luncheon
Results of the California Landlords Summit on Homelessness will be announced. - November 28, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
2020 Women on Boards Chicago Chaper Hosted an Incredible 7th Annual National Conversation on Board Diversity
Illinois Corporate Boards Trail Their Peers Nationally in Diversity The Chicago Campaign of 2020 Women on Boards, a national campaign to increase the percentage of women on US company boards to at least 20% by the year 2020, brought together a powerful group of speakers to address how we... - November 21, 2018 - 2020 Women on Boards Chicago
NAWBO Phoenix "Red Affair" Holiday Luncheon is Dec. 12
Annual holiday event features special lunch, inspirational message, connecting with other members and corporate partners, entertainment and raffle to benefit the Women's Enterprise Foundation. - November 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Maximizing the Impact of New Opportunity Zones
New Tax Incentive for Investors to Re-Invest Their Capital Gains - November 16, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Finalists for the 24th Annual KOSBE Awards Are Announced
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce 21 finalists for the 24th Annual KOSBE Awards. Winners will be declared at a special recognition event on Thursday, December 13th, from 6 to 8 PM, at The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport,... - November 15, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Cooley Joins the BEN Sustainability Campaign
BEN Colorado is pleased to announce that Cooley LLP will participate as an Innovation Partner in the program’s Sustainability Initiative. - November 01, 2018 - Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado
SFATA Executive Director Announces the "Save The Vape" Campaign - the Trade Association’s Voice to Combat Forces Trying to Eliminate Vaping
Today, Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) Executive Director, Mark Anton, announces the “Save The Vape” program, a multi-media initiative dedicated to saving the vapor industry from excessive regulation and taxation, biased science, inaccurate reporting, and unfair... - October 25, 2018 - SFATA
Nov. 14 NAWBO Phoenix Meeting to Focus on the Importance of Staying Relevant with Marketing
Guest presenter at the Nov. 14 NAWBO Phoenix meeting is Scott Harkey of OH Partners. - October 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Landlords Pledge Housing Units to Combat Homelessness in Kern County
Landlords Summit on Homelessness shows model for cross-sector collaboration. - October 19, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
BCAGlobal 14th Annual Celebration in Diversity in Food and Wine
BCAGlobal Announces Honorees and Final Round of Menus at Food and Wine Experience; Last Week for Tickets - October 17, 2018 - BCAGlobal
Call for Entries for the 24th Annual KOSBE Small Business Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is seeking nominations for local businesses to be recognized at the 2018 Annual KOSBE Awards, including locally-owned and operated: 1. Franchise 2. New business (in business less than 3 years) 3. Young entrepreneur... - October 13, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
IAHSP® Hosts the Home Staging Industry Event of the Year with the Scott Brothers as Keynote Speakers
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) is hosting the largest Home Staging Industry Conference in Charlotte, NC Oct 18-20. Staging professionals from around the world are expected to be part of the 400 attendees as well as over 30 industry companies that... - October 11, 2018 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
California Landlords Summit on Homelessness Announces Full Speaker Lineup
Over 25 community leaders are coming together to address homelessness. - October 10, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names Its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner at Annual Conference in Fort Worth
NACCE Recognizes Four Day Weekend of Fort Worth, Texas, as its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. The award is presented to an individual or group that has achieved entrepreneurial success and played a pivotal role in the community through involvement and support of civic activities. - October 09, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE Names 2018 Entrepreneurial President and College of the Year at Annual Conference
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) announces 2018 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President Awards at 16th Annual Conference. - October 09, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
KOSBE to Host Google Livestream - Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for Your Business Workshop
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Google Livestream Part II - Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for Your Business workshop on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the... - October 05, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Vapor Industry Answers the FDA's Call on Youth Prevention of e-Cigarettes
The American E-liquid Manufacturing Standards Association (AEMSA) and the Smoke-Free Alternative Trade Association (SFATA) announce the launch of a joint-venture, comprehensive Youth Education, Protection, and Prevention program – the YEPP program. As industry leaders in youth vapor product... - October 04, 2018 - SFATA
Blockchain by Women, a Premier Meetup, Announces Inaugural Meeting
Blockchain by Women, the premier meetup group for women in the blockchain ecosystem, is kicking off San Francisco’s Blockchain week at their inaugural meetup this Wednesday night, October 3rd. The agenda includes a panel discussion with a diverse and influential group of women that have made... - October 02, 2018 - BlockChain by Women
Ask-a-Lawyer – Free Public Events
The Orange County Bar Association will be co-hosting two Ask-A-Lawyer events in October 2018. Both events are free and open to the public: October 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805 and October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Center, 946 North Mills Avenue, Orlando FL 32803. - September 28, 2018 - Orange County Bar Association
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Goes International
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Joins North American Alliance. - September 24, 2018 - SFATA
Apostles in the Marketplace - September Women Series Themed Leading Voices
Morayo Afolabi-Brown (Deputy Director of Programmes, TVC Communications), Yimika Adeboye (Finance and Strategy Director, West Africa, Cadbury Nigeria Plc.) Tosin Oshinowo (Founder, Ile-Ila) and Uwa Osa-Oboh (Head of Strategy, Africa Capital Alliance, are billed to attend the September Series hosted... - September 23, 2018 - Apostles in the Marketplace
KOSBE to Host Managing Payroll & Timekeeping Seminar
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Managing Payroll & Timekeeping seminar on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development... - September 23, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Names New President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its 135th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on Thursday, September 13 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. - September 20, 2018 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
Oct. 10 NAWBO Phoenix Meeting to Focus on Maximizing Your Leadership Potential
Guest presenter Lynn Moran of the Arizona Coaching and Consulting Center will provide the program about "Stepping into Your Leadership Power(TM)." - September 19, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
KOSBE to Host Seminar for Aspiring and New Business Owners - Advantages and Challenges of Business Ownership
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host So, You Want to Start a Business: Advantages & Challenges of Business Ownership seminar on Thursday, September 27th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored... - September 14, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
13 Iowa Community College Leaders Take National Entrepreneurship Pledge
Iowa Members of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Sign Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - September 12, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Austin Contractors & Engineers Association Prepares for Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
The Austin Contractors & Engineers Association (ACEA) is preparing to welcome more than 600 members to their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser event on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Travis County Expo Center. The popular event includes a live and silent auction along with other fun games. - September 12, 2018 - Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
Christine Spray’s New Strategic Growth Consultant Website Offers Free Business Resources
Christine Spray, founder of Strategic Catalyst, now has a new website for her Strategic Growth Consultant business, which provides tools and information for businesses interested in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). - September 05, 2018 - Strategic Catalyst/Strategic Growth Consultant
IAHSP Hosts the 2018 Home Staging Conference & EXPO Oct 18-20 Featuring the Scott Brothers - Jonathan & Drew - HGTV's "Property Brothers," as Keynote Speakers
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) is hosting the 2018 IAHSP Conference & Expo Oct 18-20 in Charlotte, NC. Keynote Speakers for this event are Drew & Jonathan Scott - HGTV's "Property Brothers." Top industry professionals will be speaking and sharing business strategies and success tips with attendees from around the world. - September 02, 2018 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Valley Women Business Owners Invited to Participate in NAWBO Mentoring Program
Applications for the nine-month mentoring program are due by Sept. 20. - August 31, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Quest Diagnostics Sponsors NDASA 2019 Conference and Trade Show
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is pleased to announce that Quest Diagnostics has become a “Chairman’s Circle” Level Sponsor of the Association’s 2019 Conference and Trade Show, to be held March 26-29, 2019 at the Wyndham Hotel in San Antonio,... - August 21, 2018 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
KOSBE to Host Bank Expert Panel: Get Ready for the Bank
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Bank Expert Panel: Get Ready for the Bank workshop and panel discussion on Friday, August 24th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office... - August 17, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Panel Discussion About Money to be Featured a NAWBO Business Meeting
Topics to covered at the Sept. 12 meeting include "Money: Finance, Grow, Manage and Protect Yourself and Your Business." - August 16, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
California Landlords Summit on Homelessness
This Summit will build on the 2018 Point In Time Count to find ways of breaking down barriers to housing California’s homeless population. “We will be bringing together landlords, non-profits, and the public sector to address the biggest issue in the state,” said United Way of Kern County CEO Mari Perez-Dowling. “We know from the evidence that the Housing First model works.” - August 10, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
ADP Partners with National Black MBA Association Chicago for the Premier Chicago Area One-Day Conference for Diverse Leadership & Advancement
Business Leadership Institute - Circle of Influence Conference is believed to be an event not to be missed. The Business Leadership Institute (BLI) is an annual one-day power-packed conference filled with seminars and networking geared toward industry best practices in leadership, innovation, and... - August 08, 2018 - National Black MBA Association Chicago