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IBBA Announces 2nd Annual International Issue of the Brangus Journal
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), along with Brangus Publications Inc (BPI), is currently in production of its 2nd annual international issue of the Brangus Journal. Following the recent success of the Global Brangus Roundup, held March 8, 2009, the IBBA is continuing its... - April 22, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
RRAR Young Professionals Network Hosts State of the Economy Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced that RRAR’s Raleigh, N.C. Chapter for Young Professionals Network (RYPN) will host a State of the Economy event featuring Mike Walden, N.C. State University Economist on Wednesday, April... - April 22, 2009 - RRAR
Award-Winning Author Jana Bommersbach to Preside Over Arizona Book Awards May 9
Jana Bommersbach, acclaimed and respected journalist, will emcee the 2009 Arizona Book Awards hosted by the Arizona Book Publishing Association, to be held May 9th at the Arizona Club. - April 21, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Universal Service Fund - Pakistan Awards Rs. 930 Million Contract for Provision of Modern Telecom Services
Universal Service Fund and Telenor have entered into a Rs. 930 Million contract to provide basic telephony and data services to the population in the yet un-served areas of Mirpur Khas “Lot”, consisting of un-served areas in, Sanghar, Tharparkar Umerkot and Mirpur Khas districts. - April 19, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
NPSA Resale Expo Offers Industry Predictions
Portable storage industry vendors will gather in Santa Barbara May 3-5 to discuss the challenges facing the industry and how to position for future growth. - April 19, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Ad 2 Tampa Bay Recognized as Nation's Top Chapter
Local young professional group Ad 2 Tampa Bay has been announced as the winner of the American Advertising Federation's national "Club of the Year" award for the second consecutive year, recognizing the club's contributions to the community and the advertising industry throughout their 2008-2009 club year. - April 18, 2009 - Ad 2 Tampa Bay
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Says Keep Your Cool When Dealing with Customer Service Agents
The correct attitude can make the difference between success and frustration when you have a problem - April 18, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
RRAR Member Re-Appointed as Federal Political Coordinator for Representative Brad Miller (D-NC-13)
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that Mary Edna Williams, broker and owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, has been re-appointed as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for... - April 18, 2009 - RRAR
April NEOUPA Event: Predicting Human Behavior
Dr. Bonnie John, a full time professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will review the uses of cognitive models in system design and the current state of research and practice. She will also be presenting some exciting new tools and research directions that promise to make predictive human performance modeling even more useful - April 17, 2009 - NEOUPA - Northeast Ohio Usability Professionals' Association
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee Has Posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a planner/consultant services to help the Tri-Town Economic Development Group develop an Economic Development Plan for the towns of Dover and Wilmington (combined populating of 3635). The RFQ is for an... - April 17, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Southeast Electric Flight Festival Celebrates the Thrill of Flight
World’s Largest Model Electric Flight Festival Draws Huge Crowds. - April 16, 2009 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Acquires AllAboutAlpha.com
The CAIA Association was established with the belief that a strong foundation of knowledge specific to alternative investments is essential for all AI professionals. Other programs do not address the unique attributes associated with alternative assets, but focus primarily on traditional investments. - April 16, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About "Car Cloning"
Unwitting consumers face confiscation and potential criminal charges - April 16, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Participate in NCAR Legislative Day
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will participate in the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) Legislative Day on April 22 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - April 16, 2009 - RRAR
National Association of Health Underwriters Hosts 2009 Capitol Conference
Texas Chapter Voices Opinions of Independent State Insurance Agents. - April 16, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
GlobalLinker.com Empowers Small Businesses to Get Through the Economic Crisis
GlobalLinker.com is a free business centric website with a global business network that allows small businesses to manage and grow their business more efficiently in today's economy. GlobalLinker.com offers small businesses a virtual online office from where they can network with other businesses and access an array of powerful business tools. - April 15, 2009 - GlobalLinker.com
IBBA Launches BrangusVideo
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to announce the launch of BrangusVideo, a YouTube Video Channel dedicated to increasing the exposure of the Brangus breed. The video channel will become a repository for IBBA media that cannot be appropriately served by Brangus... - April 15, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
NPSA Exhibits at Associated General Contractors Event
The NPSA promoted portable storage containers at The Constructor Expo, a premier annual event attended by more than 3,000 industry professionals. - April 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Wake County Public Education Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association will host a lunch and informational session featuring Chuck Delaney, assistant superintendent for growth and planning, from Wake County Public Schools on Thursday,... - April 12, 2009 - RRAR
New Restaurants Join Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Over 100 restaurants expected to participate in valley-wide culinary event, May 31-June 19. Palm Springs Restaurant Week website has the full list of participating restaurants along with their menus. Local hotels have put together special rates. - April 11, 2009 - Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Association
Roatán, Honduras to Host the 7th Annual FCCA Platinum Associate Membership Conference
This June, the island of Roatán off the Caribbean coast of Honduras will host the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA), 7th Annual Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) Conference. Roatán’s cruise industry has been rapidly growing over the past... - April 11, 2009 - Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council Names Stacie M. Williams, M.B.A. as Regional Director
Stacie M. Williams, MBA was named Regional Director for the Louisiana Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC), a program of the Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council. Ms. Williams will manage the operations in the Southwest Louisiana territory which encompasses Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Ms. Williams will be based out of the LAMSDC’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana office - April 11, 2009 - Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council
Commercial REO Brokers Association - Dinner Meeting, Newport Beach, CA April 28,2009. Is the Commercial Real Estate Market About to Collapse?
The Commercial REO Brokers Association, (CREOBA) was formed to assist the Banks and Loan Servicers in selling their Foreclosed Commercial Properties. Ray McLaine, CREOBA President, pointed out that, “Last year 4.5 Billion Dollars in Commercial Real Estate was foreclosed by the banks. This year, that figure could reach $20 Billion with $200 Billion more to come in the next two years. - April 10, 2009 - Commercial REO Brokers Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names REALTOR® of the Year
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association has named Eddie Speas, executive vice president and general manager of Coldwell Banker Advantage, as the 2008 REALTOR® of the Year. Speas has more than 15 years... - April 10, 2009 - RRAR
Lead Sheet - Time to Dispel the Myths
From time to time lead sheet has been subject to public concern regarding its suitability as a roofing material. To address this concern head on, the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) has released a technical brochure that summarises the conclusions of independent research carried... - April 09, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
GoodCompany Ventures Now Accepting Applications for 2009 Program
GoodCompany Ventures is a business incubator targeting entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to unmet social needs. GoodCompany entrepreneurs are offered a great place to work in Philadephia, a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and access to a network of capital sources and expert advisors. They champion models that offer investors financial return and social impact. - April 09, 2009 - GoodCompany Ventures
NSHMBA to Host 2009 Connecting Firms with Hispanic Talent Event at Cintas Center
Hispanic Professionals to Gather for Roundtable Networking Event. - April 08, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
IBBA Hosts Inaugural Global Brangus Roundup
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) hosted the inaugural Global Brangus Roundup on March 8, 2009, a one-day event held immediately after the 2009 IBBA Convention. The event was held at the George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, Texas and served as a unique opportunity to both... - April 08, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Government Affairs Forum
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will host a Government Affairs forum on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - April 08, 2009 - RRAR
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About Product Information Blogs
Bloggers sometimes anonymous and mislead consumers - April 05, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
DCIA Announces P2P MEDIA SUMMIT LA Agenda
4th Annual Event Will Focus on P2P Usage Data, Analytical Tools, Relevant Trends, and Future Opportunities – Pre-Registration Ends April 27th. - April 04, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
NPSA Warns of Mystery Shopper Scam
The NPSA is warning the industry about a new mystery shopping scam that seeks to wring its victims of $3,500. - April 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns About Phony Publishers Clearing House Letters
Consumers told to be on alert as scam making its way across the nation - April 03, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
IBBA Hires Director of Commercial Marketing Programs
The International Brangus Breeders Association is pleased to announce that Grant R. Keenen will join the IBBA staff on March 31, 2009 as the new Director of Commercial Marketing Programs. Grant Keenen is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Agriculture, Food and Life Science program with a... - April 01, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Business and Community Leaders to Gather in Chicago to Address Economic Recovery
The economic downturn has impacted the resources that businesses and their partners can provide to minimize community impacts, but this is not stopping dedicated corporate citizens from strategizing about ways to make a difference. A group of companies and organizations are convening to help the nation move past the finger pointing and focus on getting people, businesses, and communities back on their feet. - March 27, 2009 - Business Civic Leadership Center
ASWA Board Announces the Reactivation of the Tucson Chapter
The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is proud to announce the reactivation of the ASWA Tucson Chapter #58. This special call was made by ASWA’s National President, Barbara W. Covington, on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009. ASWA is a professional non-profit organization whose mission is... - March 27, 2009 - American Society of Women Accountants
Tri-Valley Business Council Launches Online Network to Help Local Entrepreneurs
Innovator’s Award nominations now open to Tri-Valley entrepreneurs to win recognition and prizes including attendance at a Keiretsu Forum investor meeting. - March 27, 2009 - Tri-Valley Innovation Network
Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Program is Scheduled for Southwest Florida
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce that it will host a nationally recognized business growth program for Southwest Florida business owners and entrepreneurs. The FastTrac™ Growth Venture, an initiative of the renowned Kauffman Foundation, will be held this... - March 27, 2009 - FastTrac
International Business Brokers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary; IBBA® to Mark Milestone at Spring Conference in Atlanta
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, IBBA will feature special events at the IBBA–M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development, June 8-13, 2009, Atlanta, GA. - March 26, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Launched to Empower Hispanic Entrepreneurs
Juan Pablo Giometti, president and CEO of NHEO, Inc., has announced the launch of National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (www.nheo.org), a nonprofit organization created to empower Hispanic entrepreneurs who are underrepresented in America. As the premier business organization serving... - March 26, 2009 - National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization
Minneapolis MN - March 31, 2009 Healthcare & Medical Properties Conference
The Real Estate Communications Group and Minnesota Real Estate Journal are proud to present the March 31, 2009 Healthcare & Medical Properties Conference. This unique event will provide valuable insight from local and regional industry leaders regarding the healthcare and medical properties... - March 25, 2009 - Real Estate Communications Group
The National Association of Installing Partners Offers Members Over 30+ Discount Dental Palns
The National Association of Installing Partners (NAIP) Offers its members 30+ Discount Dental Plans The National Association of Installing Partners (NAIP) now offers its members access to more than 30 discount dental plans through an agreement with DentalPlans.com, the leading online marketer of... - March 22, 2009 - National Association of Installing Partners
Connecticut BBB Applauds New Formula in Place for Calculating Consumer Credit Scores
New FICO formula more forgiving for consumers seeking credit. - March 22, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Survey Reveals Lack of Confidence in UK Property System (91% Would Use a "Buyers’ Agent")
A recent survey commissioned by the Association of Property Finders and Buyers Agents (APFBA) highlights a requirement for more clarity in the role of UK estate agents when dealing with both sellers and buyers to avoid conflicts of interest. It also suggests that the need for buyers to be represented properly has never been so apparent if confidence is to be restored. - March 22, 2009 - APFBA
NPSA Resale Expo Offers Early Bird Discounts
The NPSA is offering an early bird discount to those who register for the Resale Expo before March 29, 2009. - March 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
CT BBB Warns Consumers About Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations
Complaints nationwide show pattern of deceptive tactics used to sell unnecessary extended warranties. - March 19, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
2nd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival
The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine are now accepting applications for vendors at their premiere annual wine and food festival on September 25, 26 and 27th, 2009. Named a 2009 Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont State Chamber of Commerce, the 2nd annual Vermont Life... - March 18, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Association of Commerical Real Estate Professionals Honors Thomas Tsilionis (Tom Tsilionis) as Their 2009 Platinum Member
Thomas Tsilionis (Tom Tsilionis) has received top honors from the Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals (ACREPRO) and was named Platinum Member for 2009. The Platinum Award was issued by ACREPRO chairman Robert Gill in front of 100 members. At the end of the event everyone received a free copy of 'The Foreclosure Survival Answer Book'. - March 17, 2009 - Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals