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New Executive Director Chosen for Southwest Tow Operators
Southwest Tow Operators is pleased to announce that Jess Horton has joined the staff as Executive Director effective September 1st. - September 11, 2008 - Southwest Tow Operators
Finding a Laugh in ITSM: Writer Makes IT Service Management Funny
New Zealand author Rob England has done what many said was impossible: written a funny book about IT (Information Technology). This feat is more startling because the topic of the book is ITSM (IT Service Management), a notoriously dull area even by IT standards. But feedback from readers is consistent: this book is funny. - September 10, 2008 - Two Hills Ltd
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Announces Free Green Check-Ups for Car Owners
The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is encouraging consumers to save on gas and increase their fuel efficiency with free “green checkups,” available at many dealerships throughout the state. “With gas prices continuing to hover at record levels, and family budgets getting... - September 10, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
NPSA Members Prepared to Respond to Hurricane Ike
The National Portable Storage Association stands ready to respond to emergency situations in the wake of Hurricane Ike and other storms meteorologists expect to form this season. - September 10, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
OptimaxX Calves Test the Market
The first set of USDA Age and Source Verified calves produced through the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) OptimaxX program to sell in a video auction fared well. The lot of 60 steers consigned to Superior Livestock Auction by Schmidt Farms of Texarkana, TX brought a final bid of... - September 10, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
The Congress of the Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania "Mediation – Turning Disputes Into Opportunities"
The Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania organizes the 2nd Congress of mediation in Romania, in Bucharest, during the 19th – the 20th of September 2008. - September 07, 2008 - The Union of the Mediation Centers in Romania
North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event Invites South Carolina Women Entrepreneurs
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting applications from South Carolina women business owners for its first North Carolina event, which will be held on Tuesday,... - September 07, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
BBB Connecticut Offers Tips for Buying a Used Car
Growing number of consumers opting to trade-in gas-guzzlers for used vehicles. - September 07, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Women Business Owners Announces Convention Ticket Give-A-Way Contest
Enter WBO's Convention Ticket Give-A-Way Contest today. - September 05, 2008 - Women Business Owners
Connecticut BBB Issues Report on Top Ten Types of Businesses with Most Complaints
Numbers show consumers inquire and file complaints about different business sectors. - September 04, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
NPSA Conference Features Renowned Business Ethics Expert
Marianne Jennings, a professor of legal and ethical studies in business at Arizona State University, will share wisdom for practical ethical issues at the 6th Annual NPSA Conference. - September 03, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
MasterPlans Ranks No. 111 on the 2008 Inc. 5,000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 1,797.0%
Business planning consultancy, MasterPlans, makes Inc. Magazine's top 500 fastest growing companies list. - August 26, 2008 - MasterPlans
Corporation - to be or Not to be, That is the Question
Many new businesses may not know the benefits of incorporating in Nevada. Nevada Corporation Associates, Inc, will work with small businesses to discuss those benefits. - August 21, 2008 - Nevada Corporation Associates, Inc.
Highlands Square's 32 Women-Owned Businesses to Welcome Lifetime Network's "Every Woman Counts" Tour During Democratic National Convention
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Merchant Specials, Art Displays, and Focus on Women's Voices. - August 18, 2008 - Highlands Merchant Association
Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers Comes Together
Telecom Dealers in Canada band together to form the Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers, CATD. - August 17, 2008 - Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Recognizes North Carolina’s First Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall has issued a Capitol Citation to honor North Carolina’s first Make Mine a Million $ Business™... - August 16, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Better Business Bureau Offers Tips for Job Seekers
Tight job market demands verifying the reputation of employment career counseling and job placement services. - August 13, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
2008 GOYA National Black Bean Eating Championship at Central Islip Islandia Festival
“2008 GOYA national black bean eating championship,” sanctioned by “A.I.C.E.” association of International competitive eaters – “under Picnic style rules!” It will be a great fun filled entertaining spectacle for all to enjoy. Proudly Central Islip has been chosen as the home hosting community for the GOYA national black bean eating championships, qualifiers from around the nation will converge on Central Islip. - August 12, 2008 - Central Islip Islandia Chamber of Commerce
BBB Warns About Voter Registration Scams
Beware of callers seeking personal information. - August 07, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Releases Podcast on North Carolina Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced the release of a podcast that discusses the Make Mine a Million $ Business™ program, how women business owners can get involved and the benefits the program... - August 06, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
East Bay Chamber Announces 18 Finalists for Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show
East Bay Chamber announces 18 RIGT Finalists. The best singers and musicians in Rhode Island will contend for $1,750 in cash prizes at Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show on August 16th at Barrington High School. - August 04, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
New Leadership Brings Over 50 Years of Industry Experience to Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Ron Buffum, Rusty Rice and Kelly Fristoe Elected to Lead 2008-2009 Membership Year. - July 31, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Tampa Bay Advertising Federation Installs New Board
New officers and members of the board of directors for the Tampa Bay Advertising Federation have been elected by the association’s members and installed. The new board will serve the advertising industry for the 2008-2009 year and include these officers: Craig Neuman, Regional Marketing... - July 31, 2008 - Tampa Bay Advertising Federation
Connecticut BBB Issues Alert About Real Estate Investment Scams
How to spot shady real estate investors and related scams. - July 31, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces First Annual Executive Perspective Event
Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Distinguished Panel of Cincinnati Area Executives to Discuss “Developing a High Performance Mindset.” - July 30, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
New Website Guides People to New Future in Resources
Discovering how to secure a job in the resources sector needn’t be a challenge, thanks to the new Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) careers website www.peopleforthefuture.com.au. The website has been designed for job-seekers to explore the range of exciting and diverse employment... - July 30, 2008 - The Chamber of Minerals & Energy WA
The International Brangus Breeders Association Launches BrangusJournal.com
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) announces the launch of www.brangusjournal.com, the companion web site for the IBBA’s flagship publication, the Brangus Journal. The site will function as an electronic archive of past issues, as well as an opportunity to expand the... - July 27, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Program Hosts Informational Workshops for Applicants
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization will host informational conference calls for North Carolina women entrepreneurs completing applications for the North Carolina Make Mine a... - July 27, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Ct BBB Says Consumers Getting Scammed by Cheap, Counterfeit Luxury Goods Online
Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises consumers on how to protect against high-end web-based rip-offs. - July 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Applauds Member Sheehy Auto Store's $50,000 Donation to Susan B. Komen
The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) is congratulating its member Sheehy Auto Stores for the successful completion of the 2008 Sheehy 5000, which raised more than $50,000 for Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. The Sheehy 5000 challenged employees to sell 5000 vehicles in 55... - July 24, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Oeko-Tex to Present at “ECO-Logical, Making Sense of Supply Chain Certification” Industry Event at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008
Oeko-Tex will participate in the 11th Annual Industry Event seminar created by FabricLink and Textile Insight on Saturday, August 9th at 7:30 a.m. in Salon A-D at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, UT. - July 24, 2008 - International Oeko-Tex Association
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Members Recognized at National Association of Health Underwriters Convention
Texas Chapters, Members Honored for Outstanding Service During 2007-08. - July 23, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Green Initiatives for Today’s Motorcoach Operators
Beyond the road, the motorcoach industry is making an added effort to “go green;” operators can elect to upgrade their facilities as well as vehicles in ways that are more environmentally conscious. - July 23, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
BBB Connecticut Reports Rogue Debt Collectors Breaking the Law
Bureau says some consumers confused by what debt collectors may and may not do. - July 21, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event to Have Economic Impact on State
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced the projected economic impact of the event, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte. The goal of the organization is to spur 1 million women... - July 19, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Helps Organize Southern Vermont’s Giant, Blue Festival August 1-10th 2008
Berries, vintage cars, music, food and tarp displays; if it’s blue, it’s probably happening in the Mount Snow area towns of Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover in early August. The 2008 Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival is the culmination of a community effort coordinated by Janet Boyd... - July 16, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Motorcoach Council Extends Deadline for Market Research, Branding and Advertising RFP (Request for Proposals)
New RFP deadline August 1, 2008. View www.motorcoachcouncil.org for additional updates. - July 16, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
DCIA Announces Inadvertent Sharing Protection Program
The DCIA today announced an industry-wide initiative to protect P2P users against the inadvertent sharing of personal or sensitive data. This program culminates a year of work among leading private sector participants along with government agency representatives. A summary document is posted on the DCIA website at www.dcia.info/activities/ispg/inadvertentsharingprotection.pdf. - July 12, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Drivers to be Wary of Gasoline-Saving Devices and Additives
Analysis reveals 99% of aftermarket products do not improve fuel economy. - July 10, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns the Public About "Extended Vehicle Warranty" Offers
Companies Flaunting Do Not Call Registry Offer “Outrageously-Priced” Service and Seek Personal Information. - July 09, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
East Bay Idol Winners Advance to Rhode Island’s Got Talent
The top three winners of the East Bay Idol talent show, sponsored by Bristol, Warren and Barrington Substance Abuse Task Forces, will advance to the Rhode Island’s Got Talent contest, to be held August 16, 2008 at Barrington High School. - July 09, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
First-Ever P2P MEDIA SUMMIT Silicon Valley -- Technological Innovations & New Business Models
The Distributed Computing Industry Association (www.DCIA.info), a trade organization with more than one-hundred Member companies representing peer-to-peer and social networking software providers (P2Ps), content owners, Internet service providers (ISPs), and service-and-support companies, today... - July 03, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
North Carolina Business Owner Wins Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Event
The Make Mine a Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org) has announced that Leah Brown, founder and president of Aten Solutions Inc., was named a Make Mine a Million $ Business™ award recipient on Oct. 26, 2007, in New York. Brown’s award package included a cash prize,... - June 29, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Denver's Highlands Square to Roll Out Red, White, and Blue Carpet for Democratic National Convention (DNC) Visitors
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Dining, Shopping, and Spa Specials. - June 27, 2008 - Highlands Merchant Association
International Brangus Breeders Association Prepares for Annual Summit in Nashville
In partnership with the Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is preparing for the 2008 Summit, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee August 7-9 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The Summit includes educational programs with industry-leading,... - June 27, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Vermont Passes New Festival Wine Legislation
Vermont wineries and organizers of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival were in a celebratory mood last week when Vermont’s Governor Jim Douglas signed into law new legislation beneficial to Vermont wineries and the festival. Vermont Life publisher Tom Kelly, Commissioner Bruce Hyde... - June 26, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Connecticut BBB Offers Advice on Avoiding Summer Scams
Researching Before Hiring Can Save Money and Prevent Headaches. - June 25, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Eisen Continues Aggressive, Managed Growth Track
Greater Cincinnati integrated public relations and marketing consultancy firm Eisen Management Group has been named agency of record (AOR) for the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. The professional organization has hired EMG to develop and implement a new communications... - June 20, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Calls For Entries
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting award applications for the event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. North... - June 20, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Al Nahda Resort & Spa Awarded Boutique’s Diamond Collection™ Status
Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® - the global alliance of genuine boutique gems - has awarded Diamond Collection™ membership to Oman's lavish new 5-star destination, Al Nahda Resort & Spa in Barka. - June 17, 2008 - Boutique Hotels & Resorts International