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New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM) Spring Civil and Divorce Mediation Seminar on May 3, 2024, focuses on “The Human Factor in Mediation”
NJAPM will hold its 9th Annual Civil and Divorce Mediation Spring Seminar on Friday, May 3, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM as a virtual event. The seminar features Vik Rajan of Videosocials on the use of video to reach your ideal client, and Lee Jay Berman on "Harnessing the Magic of Mediation: The Human Side." There are civil and family/divorce mediation breakouts, and an ethics workshop. NJAPM Membership and the seminar are open to all interested parties. Visit www.NJAPM.org. - April 13, 2024 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Power Walk
Indoor 5K Event is “Stepping Forward with Purpose.” Get ready to walk for a great cause in air-conditioning! Join Dress for Success Tampa Bay (DFSTB) for the Power Walk on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The indoor 5K event will take place at the Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa, with... - April 04, 2024 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Annuity Owners Report Product Satisfaction, Positive Buying Experience
New NAFA survey finds risk mitigation the top reason cited for buying a fixed annuity. - March 18, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Esports Trade Association (ESTA) Announces EsportsNext 2024 presented by Coca-Cola
EsportsNext 2024 is a three-day conference presented by Coca-Cola featuring esports industry leaders, innovative panels, and exclusive networking opportunities held July 7-9, 2024 in Chicago alongside the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. - March 18, 2024 - Esports Trade Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Celebrates Major Milestones in 2024
Non-profit organization has mentored the leaders of over 700 local companies. - March 12, 2024 - Chairmen's RoundTable
American Law Society Recognizes Chris Yorgason - America's Top Lawyers 2024
Yorgason Law Offices, PLLC proudly announces that its esteemed founder, Chris Yorgason, has been inducted as a distinguished member among America's Top Lawyers by the esteemed American Law Society Board. This prestigious recognition underscores Mr. Yorgason's remarkable contributions to the legal... - February 26, 2024 - American Law Society
"Black to the Future," a Black History Month Celebration of South Florida Black Founders Takes Place on Tuesday February 27 in Miami
As Black History Month comes to a close, the local South Florida Chapters of Startup Grind and Founders Live are joining forces to host "Black To The Future: Black Prosperity & Progress," a dynamic celebration of Black achievements and contributions. Scheduled to take place on February 27, this event celebrates South Florida Black Founders. - February 25, 2024 - Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale
American Law Society Recognizes Alec Allen Ross - America's Top Lawyers 2024
The American Law Society proudly announces the addition of Alec Allen Ross, Founder and Trademark Attorney at The Trademark Place, to its prestigious ranks of America's Top Lawyers. - February 18, 2024 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Daniel Rudoy - America's Top Lawyers 2024
The American Law Society proudly announces Mr. Daniel Rudoy's induction as a distinguished member among America's Top Lawyers by the esteemed American Law Society Board. - February 18, 2024 - American Law Society
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Announces Naomi Hattaway as Interim Executive Director
Dress for Success Tampa Bay, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local women to achieve economic independence, is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Hattaway as its new Interim Director. Hattaway was selected for the leadership role following a comprehensive national search... - February 04, 2024 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
NAFA Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Industry Leaders Join Efforts to Protect the Future of Fixed Annuities and Independent Distribution - January 24, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Esports Trade Association (ESTA) Announces EsportsNext 2024 Presented by Coca-Cola
EsportsNext 2024, the Esports Trade Association's annual conference, presented by Coca-Cola will be held July 7-9, 2024. This year’s event will start off alongside the one-of-a-kind NASCAR Chicago Street Race, followed by two days of panels and networking at the iconic Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. - January 23, 2024 - Esports Trade Association
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM.org) is Pleased to Announce Their Spring 2024 Family and Divorce 40-Hour Program Training Dates
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (www.NJAPM.org) is pleased to announce their Spring 2024 Family and Divorce 40-Hour Mediation Program training dates of Sunday - April 28, Sunday - May 2, Sunday - May 19, Wednesday - May 29, and Sunday - June 2. Attendees are required to attend all... - January 16, 2024 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
NAFA Urges DOL to Withdraw 2023 Fiduciary Advice Proposal in Its Entirety
Comment Letter Outlines Proposed Rulemaking’s "Fatal Flaws" and Potential Harm to Independent Producers, Carriers and Consumers - January 02, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Jahn Karsybaev, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Big Sky Capital is Joining Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale for a Curated Conversation on December 11
Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale is proudly hosting Jahn Karsybaev, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Big Sky Capital, on Monday, December 11, for the second session of its Fundraising Demystified For Founders Series. The event also includes a Holiday buffet dinner followed by the signature Curated... - December 01, 2023 - Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale
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
NAFA Decries "Misguided Fiduciary Proposal"
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor released its latest fiduciary rule proposal, rebranded as a “Retirement Security Rule.” With it came proposed changes to the longstanding Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24 that has served both retirement savers and those giving financial... - November 01, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
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
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Adds Anti-Bias and Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity Component to Fall 2023 40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training Program
In what may be a first in the divorce mediation training field, NJAPM President Suzanne English is pleased to announce an anti-bias and cultural awareness/sensitivity component has been added to their fall 2023 40-Hour Family & Divorce Mediation Training that that starts on October 15. English states that training is an essential component of NJAPM’s mission, and the organization is committed to adapting their trainings to make them more relevant to attendees and New Jersey mediation clients. - October 13, 2023 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Seminar on November 3 Celebrates the Organization's 30th Anniversary with an Outstanding Lineup of Speakers and Panelists
The NJAPM Fall Conference features valuable information for all attendees about how to enhance their mediation practice with AI and expert advice to seek out when mediating. - October 04, 2023 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
NAFA Advocates Against Regulatory Overreach in SEC v. Cutter Amicus Filing
Brief Seeks to Protect Fixed Annuity Industry and Its Customers - August 25, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
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
Step Out in Style This Summer Season with a Fashion Show at the 2023 Sun Kissed Summer Soiree
Looking for inspiration for your summer style? You will find it at the Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s 2023 Summer Sun Kissed Soiree, returning to the Dillard's in Citrus Park Mall on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 2 PM to 4 PM ET. Open to the general public, the Summer Soiree is a runway fashion... - May 31, 2023 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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