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Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale is Hosting Well Known Startup Thought Leader Brad Feld; Holding the Innovative Startup Duels Pitch Battle on Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale is hosting Investor, Entrepreneur, Author, Public Speaker and Techstars Co-Founder Brad Feld for a critical Fireside Chat on the future of entrepreneurship and startup community building on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. The fireside chat will be followed by Startup Duels, a 1 on 1 style global startup championship. - August 16, 2020 - Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale
NAFA Warns of Adverse Consequences from DOL’s Proposed Class Exemption
Comment Letter Seeks Relief for Insurance Professionals - August 08, 2020 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Healthcare Administration Alliance (HAA) Announces Virtual Symposium in September to Address Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2021 Updates
Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers, and Providers to Attend Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond - July 28, 2020 - Healthcare Administration Alliance
50/50 Leadership Announces the Appointment of Three New Leadership Board Members
Lisa Haukom, Nichol Lachen and Keith Zubchevich have recently joined the organization. 50/50 Leadership is pleased to announce the addition of three new board members, Lisa Haukom Nichol Lachen, and Keith Zubchevich. Each will be bringing a new source of skills and experiences, as 50/50 expands... - July 24, 2020 - 50/50 Leadership
Ex-Police Chief Saving the Lower Ninth Ward; Kristle Bautista's Book, "The Pivotal Moment," Nominated for Global Award
“The Pivotal Moment," written by Kristle Bautista, has been nominated for a 2020 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. "The Pivotal Moment" is up for an award in the Memoir category. #1 New Release and #1 Best Seller on Amazon for 3 weeks. - July 19, 2020 - Kristle Bautista Consulting
Healthy Habits News Post Launched by Critical Illness Insurance Association
A new online summary of health news and health-related research has been launched by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. "We wanted one simple resource where consumers can easily learn the latest health news," explains Jesse Slome, director of the national... - July 17, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Indiana Home Inventory Professional Earns Additional Industry Certification
National Association is pleased to congratulate Andy Miller for achieving the designation of Certified Appraisal Examiner. - July 11, 2020 - National Inventory Certification Association
Local Business Owner David Ho Named to NSBA Leadership Council
Dr. David Ho, Chairman Vietnamese American Business Council was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. Dr. Ho, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C. - July 09, 2020 - Vietnamese American Business Council
Gig Workers Financial Concerns Surveyed by Critical Illness Insurance Association
The freelance or gig worker economy is growing three times faster than the traditional workforce in the United States according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance (AACII). The organization launched its first survey of gig workers to determine financial... - July 09, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Sound Auto Wholesalers Announces Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on Used Vehicles
Free Powertrain Warranty. Unlimited Mileage. Unlimited Time. No Deductible. All vehicles sold under 100,000 miles at time of sale (very few). Excludes Range Rovers and Porsche. Only requirement is that customer must have regular service performed at any licensed repair facility and keep copies of repair orders. On vehicles with synthetic oil, every 12 months or 10,000 miles whichever comes first. On vehicles with non-synthetic oil, every 6 months or 7.500 miles whichever comes first. - July 05, 2020 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
WCA Presents Webinar on "Common Excuses Customers Use to Delay Payment and How Collectors Should Respond"
Customers have a million excuses for delaying payments and even though the excuses may be invalid, unbelievable, even ridiculous, companies must be prepared to address them in a way that will improve their ability to collect. This presentation, will examine dozens of excuses customers use,... - July 01, 2020 - WCA/BCMA
Dress for Success Tampa Bay and CareerSource Tampa Bay Open Second Boutique for Local Women
Dress for Success Tampa Bay recently celebrated the Grand Opening of their second location at CareerSource Tampa Bay with a ribbon cutting. Dress for Success Tampa Bay currently is offering tours of the new boutique to small groups, in compliance with CDC recommendations and local safety guidelines. - July 01, 2020 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Indiana Home Inventory Professional Achieves Industry Designation
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Andy Miller of Amani Inventory for achieving Certified Inventory Specialist designation. - June 09, 2020 - National Inventory Certification Association
Servant Leadership: The Johnson Leadership Group Responds to America's Perfect Storm
America's societal ills have collided with the coronavirus causing us to rethink our individual and collective styles of leadership. Let's talk it out. - June 04, 2020 - The Johnson Leadership Group LLC
Missouri Inventory Professional Achieves Industry Designation
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Craig Plassmeyer for achieving Certified Inventory Specialist designation. - June 04, 2020 - National Inventory Certification Association
“What to Do About Slow Payments, Higher Risks, and Accelerating Rates of Customer Default” Webinar is Presented by WCA
The economy has suffered greatly as a result of COVID-19. We will all be dealing with slower than normal customer payments, higher risk accounts and the real potential for customer default. Recovery may take a very long time. During this program, WCA will discuss: - Tips for effective collecting... - June 02, 2020 - WCA/BCMA
Cost of Cancer Care Reported by Critical Illness Insurance Association
Americans will spend over $150 billion this year on cancer care according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance (AACII). "With all attention focused on Covid-19 we are forgetting that every day another 5,000 people hear the dreaded words you have cancer," states... - May 28, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance Association Launches First Facebook Page
The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance announced the launching of their Facebook business page. "We want to educate the 150 Americans between 30 and 60 about the importance of critical illness planning," states Jesse Slome, director of the organization. The organization... - May 24, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Insurance Plans Don't Cover All Drugs, Forcing Difficult Health Decisions Reports AACII
Nearly half of middle income Americans who have had drugs denied by their insurance fail to fill the prescription reports the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - May 23, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
New Findings from Buying Legal® Council Legal Procurement Survey
The Buying Legal® Council, the international trade organization for legal procurement, has released its 5th annual survey of legal services procurement. The survey, conducted earlier this year, shows that professional procurement saves companies 17% of legal spend on average. - May 23, 2020 - Buying Legal Council
Minority Businesses Team Together to Create COVID-19 Employee Safety Kits
2020vet, Inc., a California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) focused on hiring, developing and retaining military veterans and women, has partnered with Truline and Arbill who have specialized in safety products for over 75 years to offer an affordable COVID-19 Employee Safety Kit... - May 21, 2020 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Infographic by the Canadian Association for Safe Supply Educates BC About Drug Safety Concerns
Be informed and understand BC's prescription supply options. - May 20, 2020 - Canadian Association for Safe Supply
U.S. Women Benefit from World's Top Breast Cancer Survival Rate Reports AACII
The five-year survival rate following a breast cancer diagnosis is highest for U.S. women according to data shared by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance (AACII). "Over 276,400 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year," states... - May 20, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
America’s Job Center is moving to Oldtown Salinas
America’s Job Center, also known as the One Stop Career Center, is moving to Oldtown Salinas. AJCC will be relocating to 344 Salinas Street in Salinas on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. - May 16, 2020 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Cork Quality Council Supports the Wine Community
The Cork Quality Council supports the United Sommeliers Foundation by donating $30,000 to provide financial relief to sommeliers, bartenders, tasting room personnel, and other members of the wine community. - May 11, 2020 - Cork Quality Council
NAWRB & 2020vet, Inc. Win a Multi-Year Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Consulting Contract
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB), in collaboration with 2020vet, Inc., are pleased to announce they have won a three-year contract with a one year option. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Time-and-Materials (T&M) contract to provide a bench of qualified speakers to conduct seminars on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) to public transit fixed-route operators across Los Angeles County. - May 07, 2020 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
WCA is Presenting "How to Manage the Emerging Challenges in Credit & Collections" Webinar
During this program, WCA will address the following trends: - Credit authority combined with accountability - Trends during and after the pandemic - The need for continuous process improvement - A greater focus on proactive credit risk management - The challenges associated with increased focus on... - May 01, 2020 - WCA/BCMA
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is Moving to Oldtown Salinas
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is moving on May 7th and 8th, 2020. The MCWDB will be relocating its main office to 344 Salinas Street in Oldtown Salinas. “We’ve been planning this move for over a year now,” said Executive Director, Christopher Donnelly. - May 01, 2020 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Average Age for Strokes Drops Reports Critical Illness Insurance Association
The median age for strokes is dropping reports the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. "Nearly 800,000 Americans will have a stroke in 2020, that's one every 40 seconds," shares Jesse Slome, director of the organization. The organization just completed posting their 2020... - April 29, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance Association Posts First Educational Video
The first video to educate consumers about critical illness insurance planning has been posted by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance (AACII). "Millions of Americans are impacted each year by a critical illness," shared Jesse Slome, AACII's director. "The number... - April 25, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Cancer Accounts for Majority of Critical Illness Insurance Claims Reports CI Insurance Association
The majority of critical illness insurance claims result from a cancer diagnosis reports the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance (AACII). Between half and nearly two thirds of claims were the result of a cancer diagnosis. "This year 1.8 million Americans will hear the dreaded... - April 23, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Average Age of Critical Illness Insurance Claims Reported by Association
The average age for new critical illness insurance ranged according to a report just issued by the American Association for Critical Illness insurance. The age varied based on how policies were priced and where they were bought notes Jesse Slome, Association director. - April 19, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance Association Launches YouTube Channel
The educate more consumers about the value of critical illness insurance, the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance has launched a new YouTube learning channel. - April 17, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
New Critical Illness Insurance Coverage Amounts Vary Reports Association
The amount of critical illness insurance benefit purchased varies by where coverage is obtained reports the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. The organization shared data from their most current study. - April 15, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
1.6 Million Individuals Purchase Critical Illness Insurance Reports CI Association
Some 1.6 million individuals have purchased critical illness insurance protection last year according to a report released today by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - April 09, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Average Age of Critical Illness Insurance Buyers Reported by CI Association
Buyers of critical illness insurance tend to be in their 40s according to new buyer data reported by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - April 08, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
WCA Presents "Office 365 – What Can It Do For You?" Webinar
Powerful Productivity Webinar Session; Top Tips and Tools to Improve Your Microsoft and Outlook Software Efficiency - April 04, 2020 - WCA/BCMA
WCA Presents "Lean Outlook – Simplify and Get More Done" Webinar
Students move from using Outlook as a workhorse to riding it like a racehorse. Students discover hidden efficiency tools, understand best practices and how to use Outlook in a simplified yet strategic way. This course is designed for individuals and organizations who need to work more efficiently... - April 04, 2020 - WCA/BCMA
WCA is Presenting “Measuring Credit Department Performance” Webinar
During this enlightening program, Michael will examine: 1. The limitations of traditional measures of credit performance 2. The ways companies often measure credit performance today 3. Other useful and relevant measures of performance of the credit team to consider 4. How to convince your company... - March 29, 2020 - WCA/BCMA
Critical Illness Insurance Association Launches Online News Center
An online news center providing the latest relevant summaries of news pertaining to cancer, heart attack and stroke was launched by the American Association for Critical Illness insurance. - March 28, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Bankruptcy Numbers to Grow Predicts Critical Illness Insurance Director
Bankruptcies are likely to soar predicts the director of the American Association for Critical Illness insurance. Most Americans unprepared and should take time to learn more about the risk and options states AACII director. - March 27, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
NDILC Women Leader Principle #1 Acknowledge Trailblazer with Council Member Erica Courtney
NAWRB’s Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) recently introduced their Ten Women Leadership Principles, which they collectively created to help women in the workforce become more effective leaders at any stage of their careers, and empower other women to reach their full potential. This week, NDILC presents the first principle, “Acknowledge Trailblazers,” introduced by Erica Courtney, President of 2020vet and Zulu Time, U.S. Army Aviation Major, NATO Gender Advisor. - March 27, 2020 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Stroke Survival Data Shared by Critical Illness Insurance Association
While 800,000 Americans are expected to have a stroke in 2020, most will survive according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. The organization just shared survival data one-year and five-year following a first stroke. - March 25, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Georgia’s Financial Institutions Proactive on Coronavirus
Georgia’s banks and credit unions have sprung into action to meet the financial services needs of our state’s families and businesses during the coronavirus public health emergency. The Georgia Bankers Association, Community Bankers Association of Georgia and the Georgia Credit Union... - March 22, 2020 - Georgia Bankers Association
2020 Cancer Projections for Men Shared by Critical Illness Insurance Association
Nearly one million men in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer. The top five cancer diagnosis were shared by the director of the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance who encouraged awareness and planning. - March 21, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers: COVID-19 Legislation Must Include All American Workers, Too Many Are Being Left Out
Administration Officials and Legislators have promised no workers will lose a paycheck, yet millions are being left out of current legislation. - March 20, 2020 - United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers, Inc.
Critical Illness Insurance Cost Calculator Created by Association
To help consumers understand the affordability of cancer insurance and critical illness insurance, an online calculator has been introduced by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. "Cost is always a critical factor when consumers are considering a purchase and that's... - March 18, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance Association Relaunches Website
The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance has relaunched the organization's website. Their mission is consumer awareness and supporting agents who market cancer insurance and critical illness insurance explains Jesse Slome, AACII's director. - March 15, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
SHAPESHIFT Radio Podcast Releases It's Next Anticipated Episode, "Go Mobile or Go Home!"
This is the era of the smart phone. Given this truth, it is becoming increasingly more and more important to consider the fact that if your business does not translate onto a mobile platform, you may be missing a very important boat. - March 07, 2020 - Deborah Bishop & The Factory Broadcast Network
Celebrate the Grand Opening of New Boutique and Graduation Ceremony with Dress for Success Tampa Bay and CareerSource Tampa Bay
Dress for Success Tampa Bay and CareerSource Tampa Bay invite you to celebrate the grand opening of a new Dress for Success boutique and the graduation ceremony for “Moving Forward” program participants on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Held at CareerSource Tampa Bay’s Tampa location at... - March 07, 2020 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay