These days, nearly everyone knows how to click past or block banner ads and pop-ups. Meantime, consumers are spending more time online, especially on social-media sites. Those two trends are adding up to a new way of marketing — one based on connecting to people via online content.
In the enterprise, the more you know about the future, the better off you are. This allows executives to make plans for deployments, deal with IT dilemmas and make sound contingency plans. Yet one trend is clear: What we know about technology now will change. Email used to be the standard for most corporate communication, but now the writing is on the wall, giving way to more immediate social transmissions. These seven trends for 2013 will likely affect many businesses of all sizes.
Startups don't have the ad budget or experience to execute what is typically thought of as marketing — so they are expanding its definition, to immense advantage.
One in eight new hires is failing in the first 12 months. A big reason, according to DDI, is that too much of the decision-making falls to the hiring manager. Judged by some of the interview questions cited about, some of these people should not be asking questions of anyone. He or she is not on the same page as the department or managers in need of new recruits.
As the show tune goes, "Everything about it is appealing" — and that's the type of exciting feedback Holiday Showcase staff has received so far about the 24th annual event, held Dec. 13 at Chicago's Hyatt Regency Hotel. View a recap of the event to relive the day or to see what you missed.
Buzz used to be an intangible — something you just felt. No longer. "Buzz volume" is one of the metrics offered by a new generation of social-media-based tools that are transforming the way corporations gather intelligence about customers and competitors. "Consumer sentiment" is another; you can now get a reading on how customers are feeling about your products or services, your customer service or your prices. By making use of social media's openness and users' willingness to discuss just about everything online, these tools open endless possibilities for social-media-aware companies to source, collect, analyze and distribute what is now called social intelligence.
In a scene from the Steven Spielberg movie "Lincoln," Mary Todd Lincoln tells her husband, "No one is loved as much as you by the people. Don't waste that power." Spoiler alert: He doesn't. While the movie focuses on the passing of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery, it also gives a lot of insight to Lincoln's strong leadership skills — those things that have made him so admired. While you may not be leading revolutionary change in the country, here are four leadership lessons from our 16th president on how to lead revolutionary change at your business.
Do you spend your life in meetings? If you do, chances are that many or even most of them are boring, off-point and too long. In other words, they get in the way of real work. The good news is you can usually avoid a bogus meeting by answering a few simple questions before you send an invitation.
The world is changing; it's becoming a more complex place. That's probably always been the case, but the rate of change appears to be accelerating. Given that's the case, what are the real capabilities people will need to distinguish themselves — to become the leaders, the innovators, the success stories of a new age?
In the few minutes it takes to read this article, chances are you'll pause to check your phone, answer a text, switch to your desktop to read an email from the boss's assistant, or glance at the Facebook or Twitter messages popping up in the corner of your screen. Off-screen, in your open-plan office, crosstalk about a colleague's preschooler might lure you away, or a co-worker may stop by your desk for a quick question. And bosses wonder why it is tough to get any work done.
With tax laws likely changing soon, it's a good idea to donate before the end of the year, as one of the proposed revisions for 2013 is a cap on itemized deductions. But before you write a check, here are three things you need to do.
CFOs are becoming increasingly involved in corporate IT outsourcing decisions. However, the CIO team doesn't always speak the same language as the CFO team. Here are nine steps you can take to more successfully bring your outsourcing case to finance.
It has often been said that the success of your business is dependent upon the quality of the people in your organization. Your ability as a leader to create and sustain momentum is a function of knowing how to enable the unique skills and competencies of others. Recruiting and retaining the right people that fit the corporate culture and that can continually add value to the workplace experience is essential.
One of the least re-imagined tasks of a leader in a business or nonprofit is hiring. Depending on the amount of red tape at your company, the process might look something like this: Decide you need a new hire; spend time drafting a description; post it in a bunch of places online and then wait. There's an alternative, and you're probably already exploring it.
Register now for our Jan. 8 Association 101 program, which will provide participants with a solid foundation of knowledge and appreciation for the unique environment, culture and dynamics of associations. Or if you are new to the Educations department, register now for our Jan. 15 Education & Program Development 101 program. As a participant, you will go through the critical steps in ensuring a successful outcome related to your association's education and professional development offerings.
Will Facebook continue its reign atop the social hierarchy? Will businesses get better returns on their social media investment? Will your CEO finally learn to tweet? Here's a look at the biggest social media trends set to unfold in the year ahead.
Optimizing your online press releases will increase brand exposure, referral traffic, and search engine optimization. Here are a few guidelines that, if implemented, will make your press releases contain more SEO value and convert readers into leads.
The importance of play, the effects of stress, and the increasing concern about private spaces in a public life may all have significant impacts on the marketing landscape in 2013. According to agency JWT, these are among the top 10 trends outlined in its 2013 Trends Report.
It used to be that HR was a single, physical place that workers could visit — to pick up a form, ask a question, seek advice or lodge a complaint. Now, if a company still has a stand-alone HR office, it's probably much smaller than it used to be. If workers need help, they may have to call an 800 number, consult a Web portal or use a software program. The outsourcing of HR has accelerated over the last decade and will continue to do so, said Lisa Rowan, a research vice president at market research firm IDC.
Most companies follow "best practices." Often, these are practices that most firms in their line of business have been following for many years, leading people in the industry to assume that it is simply the best way of doing things. But, no matter how intuitively appealing this may sound, the assumption is wrong.
While CRM systems have been around for a long time now, choosing the right CRM platform — as well as implementing it — can still be tricky. Choose the wrong system or make a mistake in how you deploy it and you could wind up worse off than when you started. To help managers increase their odds of success, CIO.com asked CRM experts and users to pinpoint some of the most commonly CRM mistakes and explain how these mistakes can be avoided.
HR is one of those fields where numerous myths endure. Part of the reason is HR tends to be more professional practice than rigorous academic discipline, so there is no foundation of basic science that informs both practitioners and researchers. Indeed many have lamented about the chasm between the two, and have called for a closer partnership. Nevertheless, several myths pervade human capital management.
Some say there's no such thing as negative publicity, but most businesses on the receiving end of harsh coverage or public criticism would disagree. The way you handle a negative story can make all the difference. Here's how to respond without fanning the flames of a negative situation.
Holiday Showcase will help you enhance your job performance and provides up to 3.5 hours of CAE credit or 2.5 hours of CMP credit. However, best rates expire tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 30, so register now. Thinking about attending? View this Holiday Showcase video to learn more.
It's amazing how complex our lives have become. Nothing's simple anymore. Think about it; even your Facebook page has a million things going on. The increase in complexity has led to a decrease in focus. It's hard to know what even matters anymore. Well the same is true for your customers. The noise is so deafening sometimes that your most important message can easily get lost in the shuffle. What are you trying to tell me? What do I need to know about you and your products? What is it you want me to remember about you, your company?
There are three essential principles, three "L's" that support and fuel authentic leadership: Love, listen and leap. When facing difficulties with colleagues, family or community, we serve our purpose best when we lead with love, listening, and then leap to a higher level.
Every marketer worth his title claims to be doing it. But, and here's the rub: Very few are doing it well. We're talking content marketing, the marketing rage du jour that's also known as brand journalism, branded content, or business storytelling, among other names. You know a term is hot when it develops its own lexicon. You also know it's hot when giant brands like Coca-Cola embrace it. And, you know that content marketing has joined the pantheon of marketing terms when you consider that there are any number of conferences devoted to the topic.
Traditional organizational structures no longer seem sufficient. This is the great challenge of 21st-century leadership. We have grown up with certain assumptions about what works in an enterprise, what the metrics for success are, how we organize and deploy resources. The bulk of those assumptions are wrong now. The world in which we were raised and trained no longer exists. The clarity of words we use to discuss business, standbys like "marketplace" and "competitive advantage," are being redefined and rendered almost meaningless. In this world of constant change, following a single system or model is foolhardy; the companies that succeed will be nimble and ever-changing.
Three private-company finance executives describe how they changed their business models to adapt to turbulent times. The new opportunities these companies have seen and seized required changes to their finance department.
A company must be able to change if it wants to succeed. Yet, as many business leaders have discovered, change can be uncomfortable for employees. This is especially true of salespeople, for whom alterations can sometimes mean a temporary disruption in sales. And when they lose sales, morale drops — along with the company’s revenue.
With a bang, the 23rd James Bond film will open in U.S. theaters on Nov. 9, and no doubt it will be a blockbuster like all the films from this franchise. The media buzz has already begun, and actor Daniel Craig will attempt to once again put his edgy stamp on the iconic character. But the Bond "brand" is much bigger than any one actor. It is built on a solid and winning formula that has worked for more than 50 years. It's totally scalable, always on trend and continually innovative. A close look at James Bond as a brand reveals seven universal lessons that are applicable to any company.
BYOD can wreak havoc on the tenuous relationship between IT and the business. But networking giant Cisco, which has a sophisticated BYOD plan for employees, is hoping more reasonable BYOD policies that permit personal cloud services will help bridge the gap.
In nature, there's a tradeoff between size and speed. Whales are slow. Birds are fast. But organizations today need to be big and fast. Is it possible? Can organizations be both agile and scalable?
It's a perennial worry for conference people: How do you keep the interest alive so that the meeting has power long after it's over? What are some ways you can follow up your meeting — whether virtual or face-to-face — to increase the likelihood that your event will be remembered, acted upon and made generally worthwhile, and to create buzz for your next event?
If you've always felt a compulsion to meet everyone else's needs before your own, it's hard to imagine being different. People-pleasing is not only what you do, but a strong part of who you believe you are. Wanting to make people happy is not an intrinsically negative quality. It's just that if you feel compelled to always help people, you need to condition yourself to be less sensitive to other people's needs and more aware of your own so you can stay in balance.
Employment costs rose at a slower pace in the third quarter compared with the prior three months, indicating workers have limited scope to bargain for higher wages as the U.S. economy struggles to pick up. The employment cost index increased 0.4 percent following a 0.5 percent gain in the prior quarter, the Labor Department said. Business activity unexpectedly contracted for a second month in October, another report showed.
Holiday Showcase 2012 will be held on Dec. 13 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Receive four hours of education, choose from three Solution Sessions, network with more than 2,300 industry professionals and meet more than 700 exhibiting companies in four hours. Register for Holiday Showcase by Thursday, Nov. 15 to be entered to win a pair of round-trip airline tickets.
So-called "puzzle questions" have been around for quite a while. They became especially popular in the 1990s when big tech companies like Microsoft were looking for ways to see if job candidates could think on their feet and offer creative solutions to out-of-left-field problems. But science confirms what job-seekers have long suspected: Those annoying brain-teaser questions interviewers lob at candidates are as pointless as they seem.
Success in business comes down to just one thing: making the right decisions. Think about it. Making decisions is what you do all day, every day. Do I hire this person or not? What's the right pricing structure for this product? Should I choose this supplier or that one? These and a thousand other decisions — from the seemingly mundane to the monumental — are the very fabric of your daily life as a manager or leader. Get the majority of those decisions right, and you win. Get the majority (or even a crucial minority) of them wrong, and you lose.
There are a number of ways that associations and their members can get on the wrong side of the antitrust laws, but most of the violations fit into one of two categories: Programs or facilities by associations that are set up in a way that allows members to violate the antitrust laws; and rules or decisions by associations that unfairly hinder the ability of certain firms or types of firms to compete against members of the association.
About 10 percent of college graduates earn degrees online, according to EducationDynamics research. Workers especially are turning to online courses to improve their job credentials, whether it's to get a foot in the door, move up the ladder or change careers. Employers are embracing the trend, too; a recent survey found 99 percent of Fortune 1,000 corporations allowed tuition reimbursement for Web-based training.
Join the association industry for a full day of education, business solutions and networking on Thursday, Dec. 13. Earn up to 3.25 hours of CE credits and get the information you need to advance your organization. When you register to attend Holiday Showcase by Thursday, Nov. 15, you'll be entered to win a pair of round-trip airline tickets. To be entered, you must be a qualified association professional, registered attendee and you must be present at the grand prize raffle, held in the exhibit hall at 4:30 p.m., to win.
The increasingly international nature of business means leaders need new skills to get the full potential of teams and networks of people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Key among those is a thinking skill called cultural metacognition. Metacognition simply means thinking about thinking; in this context, thinking about your cultural assumptions.
Online marketing is full of fast-moving fads and shiny new technologies. So it would be easy to chase after the elusive "new new thing." But at least one industry expert prefers to balance cutting-edge content with a recognition that "things are changing in a lot of ways — but not changing as fast people think."
The adage "all the good ones are taken" also applies to IT hiring. If you're not Google or Apple and you can't offer tech-giant perks, you can level the playing field and build a great development team by taking a page from "Moneyball."
The biggest mistake brands make with loyalty programs is to model them on human loyalty. Human loyalty is an admirable, deeply emotional bond that unites us. It's irrational, inexplicable and often counters our survival instinct. The marketing world, ever the imitator, often looks to these emotional bonds as its guide to creating loyalty. This is a mistake. It's time not to make loyalty more "human," in the traditional way, but to treat it as a question of economics and behavior.
The way we learn in corporate environments hasn't changed in decades. We still attend weekend training sessions, read sales manuals and watch taped lectures. Right now, organizational knowledge sharing forces people to learn from "expert material" — the manual, the binder and the video. That should shift to learning from teammates and co-workers. We need to incorporate the innovation we're seeing in education technology into the business world, and do it in a way that is designed for business use cases, not academic.
When it comes to selling, referrals are the holy grail. It's much easier to make a sale when the sales process starts with a customer recommending you to a friend or colleague. Ideally, you want to turn your best customers into a volunteer sales force.
Why do leaders wait too long to modify or abandon their business models? The Postal Service, even with the constraints of its government mandate, has known for years that its traditional model was coming apart; Kodak realized that film was being replaced by digital media long before it changed its investment strategy; AOL knew that dial-up subscriptions were fading years before it took action. On the other hand, some firms seem to tackle business model changes head on even before anyone else realizes there's an issue.
America is currently facing a crisis of leadership in business and in government. Yet at the same time — participation in leadership seminars and programs has never been higher. The leadership industry is now a $50 billion industry with many of its roots in America. If America is so good at developing leaders however, then why is America a mess?
Today's IT worker is mobile and traditional ideas about brick-and-mortar offices no longer apply. This shift is a good thing as companies are already reaping benefits such as reduced costs, better productivity and a larger pool of IT talent. Of course, there are challenges managers need to overcome.
As a diversity executive tasked with creating and sustaining a multicultural workforce, it is one thing to have workplace diversity, and it is another to do diversity. With so much focus on attracting, hiring and retaining multi-dimensional talent, diversity executives could lose sight of the full spectrum of diversity available to their organizations — including diversity of thought, age and experience — and fail to translate that diversity into action.
Imagine five years out. Even the worst-case forecasts have our economic malaise nearing an end by then, a dreaded lost decade coming to a blessed conclusion and a true recovery taking shape with low unemployment and revitalized consumers. Once again the ad business will be growing, but a new media and marketing order will be taking hold.
HR is becoming one of the front line innovators helping build organizations that rack up likes and big-time revenue. After all this time, why now? Two reasons: Startup successes have reaped big benefits from big investments in their people, have inspired plenty of executives to get serious about fostering a culture that can drive a market advantage, and social media.
Join the association industry for a full day of education, business solutions and networking on Thursday, Dec. 13, when you attend Holiday Showcase 2012, held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. This year's 45-minute education sessions and 105-minute mini-bootcamps maximize interactivity so you'll discover more ideas to take directly back to the office. Register today.
Leadership is about change, but what is a leader to do when faced with ubiquitous resistance? Resistance to change manifests itself in many ways, from foot-dragging and inertia to petty sabotage to outright rebellions. The best tool for leaders of change is to understand the predictable, universal sources of resistance in each situation and then strategize around them. Here are 10 of the most common.
As businesses ramp up marketing efforts to save the planet and regulators ready new guidelines to police them, it's becoming increasingly apparent that consumers aren't paying as much attention — at least if it's going to cost them more.
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued much-anticipated guidance regarding the application of the employer-sponsored health coverage mandate (often called the "play or pay rules" under health care reform). If a nonprofit employer has 50 or more full-time equivalent employees, the employer needs to carefully consider its approach to the new mandate. Planning for these rules should begin as soon as possible. While the employer coverage mandate itself does not apply until 2014, it may be necessary to begin tracking the hours of employees as soon as October 2012 in order to facilitate compliance.
Richard Branson states, "I recently watched '12 Angry Men' — that classic 1957 film about a jury struggling to decide the fate of an 18-year-old man who has been charged with murder. The movie gives you a sense of how the legal system worked in the United States back then, when juries were less diverse. By today's standards, we would find it unsettling if a jury were comprised of 12 middle-aged white men. So, why have so many business leaders been slow to take notice when women are absent from the boards of their companies?"
If you, or your colleagues, grapple with increased responsibilities as a mid- or senior-level education or program development professional, get the answers you need at Education and Program Development 201 and 301 on Wednesday, Oct. 10. These sessions will help you learn how to produce a complete program budget, create a long-term association education strategy and more.
Things we once considered opposing forces — doing right by people and delivering results, collaborating and keeping focus, having a social purpose and making money — are really not in opposition. They never have been. But we need a more sophisticated approach to understand business models where making a profit doesn't mean losing purpose, community, and connection.
Millennials, that giant generation of young people 17 to 34 years old, make up a major consumer group — 77.5 million strong, with $1.7 billion in spending power (so far). But what does that mean for small businesses? A lot, actually. You and your business have more in common with (and more to say to) millennials than you might think. Here are the major intersections and how you can capitalize on them.
There are quite a few companies who have tried to cut their way to IT success over the past five years and are starting to regret it. The economic crisis and subsequent lackluster recovery has IT spending at significantly lower levels than 2008. Companies that have delayed investments — in people and technology — are finding that they are now at a competitive disadvantage.
Recruiting and hiring workers with diverse backgrounds has long-term benefits for businesses, especially considering the changing face of Americans. Companies whose employees reflect their communities and customers show a commitment to serving their clients and foster better relationships. Here are seven reasons you should have a minority-rich workforce.
What every marketer should worry about most, what should keep you up at night, is whether you have done all you can to minimize the obstacles your customers encounter during the buying process. Before trying to exceed your customers’ expectations, and before trying to provide them with whatever memorable experience you've cooked up, just be absolutely certain you're providing basic, flawless, well-executed processes that remove any and every obstacle preventing a customer from selecting your product.
Next Thursday, Sept. 20, take your organization to the next level and add value to your current job. Register now for Association Forum's Career Workshop – Building a Resilient Career in a Volatile and Uncertain Marketplace. Then attend the Career Fair immediately following this workshop. Don't miss learning how to produce more results with fewer resources, build an action plan for your career development and more.
How well companies leverage people, process and philosophies differentiates the best in class from the next in class when it comes to keeping innovation alive and delivering an innovation premium year after year. In this regard, the behavior of leaders matters — big time.
Trade shows present a range of valuable opportunities for companies that participate, including meeting potential customers, finding new and better ways of doing business and building a more impressive reputation within an industry. But making a solid trade show appearance requires investing company resources, and given today's uncertain economic climate, it may seem difficult to justify the expense. However, most businesses can see significant returns even from a modest trade show investment — if they have the right strategy.
The simplicity of Facebook's "Like" button is no accident. What the smartest innovators and smartest marketers have in common is not asking a lot of questions but making sure the most important questions get asked and answered. By definition, the more questions asked, the less important any single question seems.
We're not living in ordinary economic times. The convulsions of the past five years have left many business people asking the most fundamental questions about their companies: Will our strategy work in this environment? What must we change, and what must we not change? Do we need a new business model? Reconsidering strategy can turn into a miasma that consumes endless time and yields nothing. Yet the process is manageable. One way to think through your strategy in today's uncertain environment is to answer three basic questions.
Cause marketing, or a promotional partnership between a for-profit company and a not-for-profit organization, isn't a new concept. It goes beyond the standard financial contributions, often involving an event, drive or marketing campaign that's mutually beneficial. And when cash flow is slow, cause marketing is what many small-business owners turn to as a way to support their favorite charitable organizations.
Darren Herman shares an outline of his vision for the digital marketing world and what he thinks will change over the next 12 to 18 months. This is a top-level summary of some of the major themes that will shape the near-term future of marketing.
In the wake of Google's Penguin update, the quality of your online content should be one of your top priorities. One way you can determine which types of content you should focus on is through customer surveys. Here are five steps to conduct effective surveys that turn up the most insightful results.
Attracting and retaining top tech talent at any business is a struggle, even more so when corporate America offers up big paychecks, ultra generous packages and fun company perks. Basically, it takes a little something extra to lure exceptional employees to your company, particularly if you're a nonprofit. However, some nonprofits and social startups have learned they can attract these potential employees using their mission, as opposed to perks.
Businesses exist for one simple reason: To solve a big problem. At the core of every great product or service is an unfulfilled need that reaches a big enough market. But it's not enough to have a great idea that solves a big problem; behind each successful company stands a flexible team that can efficiently turn a vision into a growing business.
Content marketing can influence SEO, increase social engagement and position a brand as an industry thought leader. However, a recent study reports that only 41 percent of B2B marketers think content marketing is effective in generating leads and revenue.
As companies become more global, at least one professor believes they must add diversity to their board to gain advantages over their competitors. According to a new report from Seletha Butler, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business professor, companies' boards of directors should be more inclusive, reflecting the demographics and composition of the global marketplace they serve.
Next Thursday, join leading health care professionals at the second Medical Meetings 2012 series program: Thriving in Chaos: How Do Complex Regulations and Ethics Co-exist? Learn how to navigate the regulatory environment to improve your bottom line and how an ethical decision-making framework will put your association in the driver's seat.
The success of your business is in the hands of your people. They take hundreds — probably thousands — of individual actions on your behalf every day, and if the sum total of all those actions is a net positive, you win. If the overall result is a net negative, you lose. It follows, therefore, that one of the most important tasks of any leader is to ensure that the hiring process is in itself highly successful.
They say that the first challenge of alignment is to get everyone on the same page by understanding the organization in the same way. That means getting to the unifying concept of the organization to which everyone can contribute. Every organization needs a "main thing" — a single, powerful expression of what it hopes to accomplish. Without it, it's not possible to align the four elements that produce organizational efficiency and effectiveness: strategy, people, customers, and processes.
Picking a number two is among the most important decisions any leader makes. Getting it right shapes a leader's direction, effectiveness and legacy. Unlike the U.S. political system, the business world has no rules requiring that every leader have a backup. Indeed, some leaders prefer to consolidate power rather than name a second-in-command. However, if you want to get the right number two, consider these three factors.
For many businesses, routine meetings can lack focus and a clear agenda and end up wasting time and boring people. "The last thing a meeting organizer wants is their attendees to be sitting in a conference room or on the phone wondering what the meeting is for, why they were asked to join, or what the output will be," says Kathryn Hammond, owner of BlueSpire Strategic Marketing, a Minneapolis-based marketing company. The following are seven deadly sins to watch for in business meetings — and tips on how to redeem yourself.
Although the social space has rapidly matured over the last decade-plus, social media measurement remains a mystery for many. Measurement is something that's very possible, and the elusive social media return on investment is proven for everyone who has enabled an effective measurement process. Take the time to establish this upfront, clearly outlining your team's objectives. To help you get started, following are four ideas to help you improve your social measurement.
When companies venture into the content marketing world, many of the conversations center around the audience, the delivery and the metrics. All important and worthwhile topics, yet there's another, more crucial element that needs to be the foundation of your content marketing efforts — your story. The whole idea behind content marketing is to create a way to engage with people and move them through the journey from prospect to customer to evangelist in a short and cost-effective amount of time.
As a nonprofit organization, asking for money is a pretty uncomfortable task. And in everybody's fast paced lives, convincing people to stop and listen is basically impossible. But thanks to the power of social media, this grueling task can be made much easier in several ways. All it requires is a little splash of creativity.
As the economy changes and becomes more unpredictable, do you know what your employees are thinking or doing? Are they loyal to your company — committed to the organization, management, and colleagues — because they believe in your workplace? Or are they staying put just to secure themselves a job? Either way, if you want to become an exceptional workplace, you should look to understand your employees and whether or not they're satisfied working for you.
Clearly, we cannot completely separate the emotional and rational aspects of ourselves. Basically, the human brain is designed to serve us as social creatures. The way we see and how we feel about ourselves and the world around us are inextricably linked to the views and emotions of others. Given the fact that many people spend more of their waking time with colleagues than they do with their families, it is important that leaders understand how they can positively or negatively in?uence the mindsets, emotions and moods of those around them.
See how your annual meeting stacks up by size, type or location to market leaders by registering now for a free webinar. You will lean how InSight, a new benchmarking resource, will help you 1) save time, 2) evaluate real time data and make strategic decisions, and 3) get customized, confidential analytical reports ready to be used for presentations at committee and board meetings.
Why do organizations still struggle with having diverse talent in leadership positions, as recent research would suggest? With this knowledge, more companies should begin to recruit diverse talent. However, once on the team, organizations must address the challenge of retaining that talent. And, for some, diverse talent might already be in the pipeline. The following are several actions that organizations can take to retain their diverse and high-performing leaders.
Each employee possesses a unique set of attitudes, ideals and beliefs that may differ from that of their co-workers. Sometimes, these personal differences can lead to conflicts in the office. The following are 10 tips for resolving workplace disputes.
The average U.S. professional spends half her working day on email. She's constantly tethered to her smartphone, responding to short bursts of communication, and creating email overload. The following is a list of email best practices that can help you and your team start a revolution, reduce dependence on email, and stop wasting time — today.
Mother Nature has a habit of creating unexpected challenges. Unfortunately, disaster can strike when least expected, so it is vital to have a plan in place to help prepare for any circumstance. As meeting planners think about events to incent or motivate their employees or channel partners, the first thing they consider is destination. While emergency response or disaster preparedness is probably pretty far back in their minds, but it should be an important consideration.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination on a number of grounds, race, religion, gender and national origin included. Each of these protected classifications can be related to the dress or appearance of an employee in the workplace. Each could also set up a confrontation that could result in litigation. The following are a few areas to look out for when drafting and evaluating an organizational dress code.
Alice Korngold writes, "In my experience, people on nonprofit boards almost always act with good will; they become disappointed or frustrated, however, when roles are unclear, and that can bring about tension. Under such circumstances, the board can get stuck. When the board underperforms, so does the organization; the community suffers. This is a life lesson for people in workplaces, families, classrooms, and any relationship. That peace, happiness, and fulfillment come from creating a mutual understanding of what you're trying to accomplish and each person's role in achieving success."
You know how to use social media, now go beyond the basics. Attend Social Media & Meetings Promotion Bootcamp to reimagine your education programs' social media promotions using Facebook, Twitter, QR codes, and more. On Wednesday, Aug. 8, bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone and learn from the pro who created the Social Media Tourism Symposium.
Whether they involve project priorities or budget allocations, disagreements are bound to happen in any IT shop. Unfortunately, if they're not addressed in a timely and effective manner, conflicts can lead to poor productivity, employee attrition and lost revenue. But there can be an upside when IT professionals butt heads. The trick, is figuring out how to harness conflict and turn it into a positive energy that can fuel an IT department.
You have way too much to do, you're buried in work, and it seems there's no way out from under it all. But there is: delegation. Yes, yes, you know it's important to do and you know it will save you time and help others develop new skills. So why aren't you doing it?
Increasingly, greener — or more sustainable — meetings are occurring across the landscape. Today, more sustainable meetings, encouraged by EPA guidance on the topic and also available with the help of professional planners, mean more than what's green. Sustainable meetings, in addition to the environment, consider social factors; they also make good business sense.
Whether it's a large convention with hundreds of journalists or a press conference with a dozen reporters, meticulous planning is crucial in order to ensure your organization’s message is clearly conveyed. If you fail to plan appropriately, your media event could turn from an opportunity to build your brand into a public relations nightmare.
Most employees don't set out to make trouble, and recognizing that truth is the first step toward transforming "problem" employees into productive workers. Take the following approach to turning things around before the troublemakers take charge.
Did you know that everyday decisions you make can have significant, potentially damaging legal implications? Attend this session on Tuesday, Aug. 7, and get input from legal experts that will help you protect yourself and your organization. Walk away with risk management best practices and more.
Severe thunderstorms knocked out power to 1.2 million homes in the D.C. area. Wildfires ravaged more than 2 million acres in the Rockies. Two-thirds of the country is in drought conditions, and flooding is expected to get worse as the time between rainstorms lengthen and, in turn, grow more intense. The cloud, which was supposed to guarantee high availability, was significantly affected by power outages caused by recent storms. Disaster recovery plans may need to be rethought, experts say.
Incorporating the use of social media and online networking sites into an association's larger communication, membership or marketing strategies raises a number of potential legal risks and liability issues for the association. The following is a non-exhaustive list of legal issues to consider in connection with using social networking sites to create, manage and/or sponsor content.
Think of and treat major donors as partners, not just checkbooks. When you get to know their interests and life circumstances, you can craft your asks to maximum effect. That's one of the tips four development executives shared about major donor acquisition, cultivation and stewardship on a panel called "Success Stories: What Works, Lessons Learned" during Fundraising Day in New York on June 8.
Attention trade show organizers: just when you thought you’d established a solid presence on all the key social media sites, not to mention figured out how to maximize their potential for your events, there’s a new digital platform that you might want to take note of: Pinterest.
In a world where social needs are increasing and resources decreasing, it's critical to scale organizations that efficiently and effectively address social problems. "Scaling a nonprofit's programs without investing in its capacity is a recipe for failure," according to Scaling What Works: Implications for Philanthropists, Policymakers and Nonprofit Leaders, a report by Edna McConnell Clark Foundation and the Bridgespan Group.
If you want to build a strengths-based organization and enjoy the benefits of reduced turnover and greater productivity and profitability, you can't go halfway. This means that you must significantly shift your company's language; you must change how managers interact with their employees and how employees interact with their peers. What's more, these changes must go deep into your company's DNA.
If you're paying attention to your mobile content strategy, you may be confused about which analytics you should be tracking. Mobile is a different animal and requires tracking your users in a different way. Let's look at the analytics you should be tracking while analyzing your mobile content usage.
Whether your nonprofit organization educates, advocates, researches, or aids, delivery of your vital services depends on sound financial management. Connecting your money to your mission starts with the budgeting process — a critical endeavor that sometimes doesn't get the attention it deserves.
Despite today's fast-paced business environment, time-starved leaders can master the art of disciplined listening. Conventional advice for better listening is to be emotionally intelligent and available. However, truly good listening requires far more than that.
While many companies have become adept at hiring diverse employees, they do not always have solid strategies for retaining them. Some choose to develop diversity initiatives and programs designed to promote equal professional experiences and opportunities for all employees to improve retention of their high-potential diverse employees. But even companies with comprehensive diversity programs continue to have attrition, particularly among employees in their first year of employment.
With smartphone's taking the majority share in mobile phone usage in America this year, it's easy to see that the future of Web is mobile. No one can afford to ignore it. Still on the fence regarding whether to make the move to mobile? The following list should obliterate any reasons against putting mobile at the top of your digital must-haves.
Nowadays, nearly every business recognizes the value of social media as a channel of communication. However, even as it becomes more mainstream, there are still many companies that don't quite get it. The trend can be likened to the start of the Internet itself. When the Web first emerged, organizations felt the need to have a website to be prepared for the future. But they undervalued the importance of maintaining that online presence, utilizing best practices and reflecting their brand identity online. Here are three common branding mistakes that companies make on social media and some easy fixes for correcting them.
Today's organizational leaders are facing accelerating rates of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, all of which are showing no signs of slowing down. Whether it is the continuing digital revolution or expanding global markets, our current environment requires a constant state of innovation. For companies to continue succeeding, next-generation leaders must be able to handle any curve ball thrown their way.
All of the effort you've invested in building your website won't mean a thing if search engines can't access your content correctly. One important way to make sure this doesn't happen is to have search-friendly website architecture. Unfortunately, a number of website architecture mistakes can make large portions of your site unavailable to the search engines. Here are a few of the most common mistakes, as well as tips on how you can avoid them.
Today, many organizations are making sustainability goals and initiatives a priority, not a "nice-to-have." The 2011 McKinsey Global Survey on The Business of Sustainability found that 57 percent of respondents say their companies have integrated sustainability into strategic planning; 67 percent say sustainability has been integrated into mission and values; and 60 percent say sustainability has been integrated into external communications.
Outsourcing is the lifeblood of IT. The prevailing theory is that outsourcing saves companies money and enables them to engage a broader pool of IT skills and talent than they could in-house. However, the results from a new survey challenge that perception.
In the last several years, square patterns of black-and-white smaller squares have popped up everywhere. Sometimes they tell you to scan them with your mobile phone. Or they just assume you know what to do. These eye-catching but perplexing designs are called QR codes, for "quick response." Some marketers refer to them as 2-D bar codes since they provide more information than a typical bar code.
Time is money, the saying goes. If you're trying to make the most of both, here are some of my favorite strategies for getting a team working effectively.
Held from June 18 through June 22, Association Week 2012 events such as Annual Meeting and Honors Gala are on track to break attendance records this year. The Community Service event is sold out and the All-Star Day registration is closed, but you can still register for the GenNext Meets GenNow, Annual Meeting and Honors Gala events.
How do you know if cloud computing makes sense for your organization? And if it makes sense for your organization what sort of services should you buy into? Here are the questions to ask.
Do you have a set of clearly defined, easily measurable goals for each of your tradeshows regarding your social media marketing efforts? If not, here's where to start. First, set down your show objectives. What metric are you most interested in moving during your tradeshows when it relates to social media? Yes, you want to move the sales needle, but as you add on social media components, you are putting more people into the potential sales funnel.
Associations and nonprofits should expect their annual insurance premiums to increase for the next few years. But nonprofit organizations are still recovering from the Great Recession and money is tight. Many have already reduced their insurance costs by lowering policy limits, increasing deductibles, and/or eliminating coverage. Having adequate insurance is important to your financial well-being, but what is "adequate?"
The way we communicate with each other has evolved rapidly over the last decade. Social media has further intensified the departure from traditional communication methods to redefine how people and businesses interact with each other. One area where the benefits are already beginning to outshine older methods is talent acquisition and recruiting. So just how does social media benefit the environment of talent acquisition? The following are five shifts that are taking place now.
Nobody wants to be a bad boss. But we could all use a refresher course on how to hire right, nurture talent, make work more humane and do better for our companies.
Companies are always trying to create the perfect marketing tools — tools that will make brand history, generate buzz for products and earn those products an unshakeable spot in customer's lives. Large companies have the luxury of throwing thousands of advertising dollars into marketing budgets, but small companies rarely can. The most powerful marketing device a small company can develop is its story.
As learning to do more with less becomes a national reality, many IT leaders are learning that strong presentation skills can go a long way toward getting approval of important projects. Making a case for an IT investment requires more, however, than piling on obscure acronyms and technical bells and whistles in presentations to your organization's executives.
Managing social media for your business can be a tricky endeavor. Which pictures should you share on Facebook? What industry news should you tweet about on Twitter? What topic should you blog about on Tumblr? And on top of knowing what to publish on which social network, another big question business owners struggle with is the best time to post. Publishing your content at peak times can help you reach the most people on those networks.
Your email signature can deliver a slew of information to your contacts with virtually no effort on your part. By creating a handful of signatures, each one optimized for certain kinds of communication, you can attach the proper signature to email and send just the right information, saving yourself a ton of time in the process.
The higher up in the organization you get, the less likely you'll receive constructive feedback on your ideas, performance or strategy. No one wants to offend the boss, right? But without input, your development will suffer, you may become isolated and you're likely to miss out on hearing some great ideas. So, what can you do to get people to tell you what you may not want to hear?
With advances in technology and an emphasis on efficiency, the office should be running more smoothly than ever. Meetings are supposed to be a time of creative problem-solving, where the best ideas emerge. Yet even some of the best managers can't seem to run them.
Can't leave the office on Tuesday, June 19 to go to McCormick Place? Then, register now to participate virtually in the Annual Meeting. For just $119, gain access to all three general sessions, exclusive education sessions, interactive participation in audience polling, and access to conference recordings.
Author Gary Burnison considers leadership to be a privilege. Most people like the idea of leadership but few count the cost. He says, "To lead is to be all in, transparent and accessible, calm in the face of upset and even crisis, and always mindful that you are a steward of something bigger than yourself." That's not easy. To whom much is given much is required. That's the part that easily trips us up.
Digital recruiting has certainly come a long way in such a short time. Since the dawn of the computerized job process, quick and simple strides have been made in recruiting that have ultimately produced a major impact on how employers find young talent with the right skills. Of course, it's no secret that one of the biggest advances made in recruiting in the last 20 years has been the advent of social media. These networking platforms have altered the foundation of recruiting to allow for more efficiency, higher speed and better results.
The composition of a nonprofit board of directors can range widely. No matter the make-up of your governance, a nonprofit management team should use it to its utmost benefit.
Keeping connections fresh is entirely about giving. You are giving someone attention, and you are not asking for anything. It is a pleasant contact for them. And it makes a huge difference.
Can't make it to McCormick Place on Tuesday, June 19? Participate virtually in the Annual Meeting. Gain access to all three general sessions, including interactive participation in audience polling. In addition, gain access to all Annual Meeting conference recordings for 90 days following the event. Register now.
Many in the education market are still in love with open source systems, such as Moodle. However, they often do not realize — until it is too late, that "free" isn't really free because customization has to constantly exist, support, among other things. That is why there is an uptick in the number of commercial systems available in the education sector. With that comes trends.
User experience is becoming an extension of the customer experience model — and, undoubtedly, experience matters. Companies that will stay ahead of the curve are those that are constantly refining their content, adapting to an always-changing technology landscape, and asking their customers what they want and how they want it delivered. So, how does the user experience on your website measure up?
Microsoft has fixed 23 vulnerabilities in its software products, including several considered critical, the company recently said in its monthly security patch report.
Many of the most effective executives, leaders and business owners are very careful with their time. This includes the appointments they set or take, the meetings they have, organizations to which they belong and the activities they fill their day with. Look at your appointment calendar from last week. In every day there were probably only two hours of high productivity. Use the following steps to make the most of them.
For generations bullies have terrorized their victims at school, in the locker room and on the playground. The victims of such bullying often feel afraid, out of control and even stupid. They respond by drawing as little attention to themselves as possible and hoping it doesn't happen again. Not surprisingly, this same reaction occurs when the CEO or other senior leaders subject people to bullying at work.
The percentage of college-educated young adults is larger in the Boston area than anywhere else in America. Nearly two-fifths of the 18- to 34-year-olds in the Boston market — 39.2 percent, to be precise — hold bachelor's degrees, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. That's two full percentage points ahead of any other major metropolitan area.
Geoffrey James writes, "In the decade or so that I've been writing about sales and marketing, I've interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs inside small and medium-sized companies. I've also watched to see which companies grow, and which companies falter and fail. After a while, it's impossible not to see a pattern of what works and what doesn't — particularly when it comes to sales and marketing. Here are seven marketing mistakes that I see cropping up over and over again."
Most people never master the many intricacies of dining etiquette — which fork to use first, in which direction to pass dishes — but the stakes aren't especially high in that venue. Email etiquette, on the other hand, is a critically important skill to master. Email like a bumpkin and you are likely to alienate your partners, clients, co-workers...possibly even your boss.
Many organizations who eagerly pay big bucks to exhibit at industry trade shows often end up disappointed when it comes down to calculating the return on investment. However, organizations can minimize their investment or maximize their exposure through some simple marketing and partnership techniques that will help them get the most bang for their buck.
If you want to lead and influence others, you must reveal your intentions. People won't believe you will do the right thing unless they're convinced you genuinely want to do it. That requires more conscious effort than most bosses understand. We all more or less assume that others will see our positive motives or at least give us the benefit of the doubt. But it often doesn't work that way.
Tablets will become most users' primary computing device within the next four years, Forrester Research analyst Frank Gillett believes. Gillett's prediction focuses on how central tablets will figure in many settings, including the workplace, where tablets are useful for sharing and working in groups. "There's no barrier of a vertical screen, no distracting keyboard clatter and it just feels natural to pass over a tablet, like a piece of paper, compared to spinning around a laptop," Gillett wrote in his blog.
A new report finds that less than half of surveyed organizations are adept at analyzing workforce data that can positively affect their bottom line. So, what is HR's role in getting their organizations to embrace and utilize these metrics?
Attend Strategic Marketing Management on May 3-4 to learn how to use member analysis tools and strategic pricing structures. University of Chicago Professor of Marketing Sanjay Dhar will show you how create a strategic marketing planning process for your association. Watch this video to hear what previous program attendees had to say, then register to attend the third program in this Business of Association series.
See how your annual meeting stacks up by size, type or location to market leaders by registering now for a free webinar. You will learn how InSight, a new benchmarking resource, will help you 1) save time, 2) evaluate real time data and make strategic decisions, and 3) get customized, confidential analytical reports ready to be used for presentations at committee and board meetings.
What are the key social media tools that PR professionals need to go from bumbling amateur to results-driven superstar? The following are 12 digital tools to check out.
In IT, failure is not an option. Not surprisingly, organizations have made it a high priority to develop and implement reliable business continuity plans to ensure that IT services are always available to internal users and outside customers.
Employees can use their different strengths to help each other survive. The canine characters in RUFF show how to leverage diversity by using their unique strengths to contribute to a successful outcome.
Every workplace is required by federal law to employ at least one individual who is spectacularly irritating, it seems. Whether you're a decorator or a litigator, there's someone around to tax your nerves and, through bullying or back-stabbing or micromanaging, drain your will to live. The following article will tell you how you can do battle with these soul-sucking types before they drain you dry.
Silence is not golden. To really know what's going on, you need people around you to say what's on their minds — even if it's not what you want to hear.
Join us, the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau and the hospitality industry for HUG Chicago, a volunteer program dedicated to the beautification and protection of Chicago's structural assets. Registration is free and you'll get a commemorative T-shirt and hat, lunch and beverages, and a private concert that evening.
Women are earning, spending, and influencing spending at a greater rate than ever before — and they account for $7 trillion in consumer and business spending in the United States. But 91 percent of women say that advertisers don't understand them. Recognizing the power and influence of women must be a top priority for marketers if they are going to tap into the market's full potential. The following are 30 surprising stats to help marketers get a handle on this misunderstood demographic.
Ellen Keiley writes, "The first time I heard the term "working a room," I thought there must be more to attending events than just showing up and simply interacting with others. Perhaps there is an actual science to "working a room." The fact is some people are more comfortable than others in social settings, and some people are so good at networking that they actually do have it down to a science."
The new book, "The End of Diversity as We Know It", is billed as a how-to manual for business and nonprofits interested in shifting the way people think about diversity, according it its author Martin Davidson. In his research, Davidson found that despite all of the efforts for increasing diversity in the workplace, real change was not happening.
As an organization you have many different channels to deal with: Web, social, mobile Web, your store, call centers and search. Mobile has the ability to greatly affect all these channels because it is everywhere and will continue to be so for a long, long time.
It's been nearly 20 years since there were significant changes to financial reporting standards for nonprofit organizations. But change is on the horizon after the Financial Accounting Standards Board announced a new standard-setting project and a research project intended to improve financial reporting.
Mobile devices will soon be driving cloud computing — and vice versa. Here's why: It's very sensible to use a private cloud for security, management and other aspects of mobile applications. But getting there will require planning and investment by IT.
Held from Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22, Association Week 2012 includes GenNext Meets GenNow, Annual Meeting, All-Star Day, Honors Gala and a Community Service Event. Registration is now open for all five events, including our Annual Meeting, held on Tuesday, June 19, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Register and join us in celebrating Chicagoland associations during these essential Association Week events!
Even though many employees are unhappy, most are not looking for a new job — which means there could be an increase of presenteeism in the workplace. HR leaders need to be proactively identifying the employees they want to retain, and create reasons for them to want to stay.
Amid increasing pressure in areas such as time to market, global competition, and fickle customers, IT organizations must throw out the old rulebook. That sounds like a hoot — except that a new rulebook to replace it doesn't exist, so IT teams are learning as new cloud, mobile, analytics, social and collaboration technologies evolve quickly.
Come March 30 every active Facebook fan page will be flipped over to the new design called The Timeline. Plenty of posts have been written about all the new features, but there may be a few that are ripe for marketers. The obligatory debate rages on about whether or not this format is good or bad for companies; smart marketers are discovering some tweak that need to be made in order to get the most from the new design.
Don't you love that employee who goes above and beyond? She takes responsibility, shows initiative and really owns her projects, processes and problems. Somewhere along the line, she learned that good things happen when you are accountable. But it's largely up to you, her boss, to be sure she doesn't have a change of heart.
Because of its complexity, purchasing or upgrading to a new AMS is not an easy task. To learn how to navigate this process, attend AMS Demo Day on Wednesday, March 28, to get your questions answered. See demos from leading AMS companies. Bring a colleague (member or nonmember) for just $25.
Participants in online programs are increasingly less willing to passively listen. It's becoming essential that online learning opportunities, like face-to-face opportunities, include audience interaction. Session leaders need to engage their audiences by understanding and using the selected platform's collaboration tools.
Some companies are taking steps to avoid employee burnout by making sure their workers don't continue to work from home after leaving the office, with one company going so far as to put email in "blackout mode" during non-work hours. Focusing on a better work/life balance isn't all altruistic, however. It's also necessary to keep employees productive, experts say.
The financial crisis has prompted CFOs to assume primary responsibility for risk management, and most believe they're on top of it. But their list of worries is long.
Something significant has changed in our global culture over the past couple of years. Blame it on global economic pressures, general restlessness, or the new hyper-connectivity that enables people to instantly organize around causes and hot topics. It's probably some combination of all of these factors, but the net result is that we are now dealing with a populace that is more socially engaged, more aware of what's going on in the world and hungrier to get involved and be heard on various issues.
At your next trade show, you'll likely be competing with numerous organizations for the attention of a finite pool of attendees. Take into account, too, that those attendees have likely predetermined which booths they'll visit. The task of capturing (and keeping) their attention, therefore, is downright daunting. The solution may lie with mobile.
In hiring for a top leadership position, you can make costly errors by either incorrectly diagnosing the situation, letting red herrings or other so-called rules get in the way of choosing the right person, or failing to set and follow a rigorous disciplined process. The following is a look at the six top pitfalls to recognize and avoid.
Whether you are continuing your education in your 20s or 50s, it can be a worthwhile endeavor. Most agree that that it takes an incredible amount of time and effort. However, that's just temporary, and the benefits outweigh the negatives. In the end, continuing education is rewarding and game changing in a positive way.
When we think of diversity, most of us first think of race, ethnicity, gender and age. But diversity is not about focusing on how we differ, it is about "embracing one another's uniqueness." Leaders who recognize and celebrate the uniqueness of their people help their teams perform better. Harnessing the richness of diversity can lead to better problem-solving and decision-making and increased creativity and innovation.
Leaked documents show Facebook making a radical departure from traditional online display advertising into a world where ads are conversations and brands automatically tell you which of your friends are already on their side.
There's a longstanding rule of thumb in not-for-profit finance that an organization should have three months of cash on hand to get through unforeseen shortfalls in revenue or to weather an unforeseen crisis. Rules and best practices like this are great, but this one is routinely questioned, and sometimes ignored, by organizations of all sizes.
Surging demand in organizations for new mobile, social and advanced analytics technologies is adding to IT's already full plate of traditional enterprise system work. The yin-yang of the economic climate doesn't help. Tech budgets are up somewhat and companies seem more amendable to adding staff, but workers skilled in the new technologies are scarce.
Many social media experts insist that a two-way conversation between marketers and consumers is the whole point of social, and anything less than that is a reflection of outdated, broadcast-style thinking. But the reality is that many people follow and "friend" brands simply because they want to hear from those brands, not necessarily talk back.
Social media is about creating engagement. One way a consumer can become engaged is by telling a compelling story. And then it is not just about the content; it is about how you tell it, and how you leverage the content. The following is a concise checklist of 10 key elements to help you tell your story so you can build and thrive on engagement.
Marketers creating campaigns centered on hashtags need to be cautious. Hashtags can easily turn into flashing targets that scream, "Hijack this brand!" Fortunately, there's a way to avoid these types of situations. The followng are nine ways to prevent your brand from winding up in a story about social media mishaps.
Nonverbal signals can literally make or break a leader's impact. Many leaders are nonverbally illiterate — completely out of touch with the effect their body language has on others and unaware of the clear nonverbal signals that are being sent by clients and colleagues in every business encounter. The human brain is hard-wired to read and respond to these signals, but most leaders don't know that the process is taking place and are unequipped, therefore, to use it to their advantage.
Most business presentations are as boring as watching paint dry...in slow motion. If you want to persuade your audience to make a decision, you need to make it interesting — which means that you must tell a story.
Cloud computing has gone from being a promising technology to a reality that brings a unique set of challenges along with benefits. To fully leverage the disruptive potential of cloud without getting trapped in a web of integration complexity, CIOs and their IT organizations need to focus on what it means to rethink their business as a collection of services.
No matter what industry you're in, your company can't survive without technology. And these days, even non-technical employees know that technology goes way beyond desktop computers and networks. From smartphones and tablet computers to mobile apps and cloud-based technology, there's a plethora of technological advancements to not only keep track of, but also to profit from.
If you need to implement, upgrade or replace your existing Content Management Software, register now for CMS Demo Day held on Tuesday, Feb. 28. This event features demos from leading industry vendors. Receive tips for your RFP and vendor selection, get a CMS checklist, have selection and implementation questions answered, and discover what your association needs in a CMS partner.
Nonprofit board members do not need to be finance experts, but should be aware of what they can do to maintain a financially viable organization. On the latest episode of Nonprofit Spark on WebTalkRadio, John Langan, managing partner of the nonprofit group at CliftonLarsonAllen, discussed what he wished every board member knew about nonprofit finances.
Upgrades, system migration, support headaches — IT folks are probably dreading the next major Windows rollout. Yet Windows 8, which is scheduled to move to the beta stage in late February and will likely launch in the fall, does offer several compelling new features for both IT and end users.
A small business can get overwhelmed trying to figure out which social networks or new types of communication should be added to their communication toolbox. First it was Facebook. Then Twitter. Now, things like Foursquare, Instagram and Pinterest are all the rage. And, that's exactly why small businesses can't ignore mobile opportunities.
Even CFOs who are bona fide strategic partners may still fumble when talking finance to the rest of the company. To effectively collaborate with the executive team, the board and other departments on key financial decisions, they should tell the story behind the numbers, not just interpret them.
As marketing and technology converge, organizations that are set up for success will be those where the CMO and CIO work closely to mitigate risk, manage data responsibly and ensure effective deployment of content.
The events sector is diverse: Its activities range from business meetings, conferences and exhibitions to sports and cultural festivals — all of which have impacts on the economy, environment and society. These impacts need to be considered, measured and shared in order to improve the sustainability performance of the events industry.
The U.S. economy, which is showing subtle signs of improvement, in 2012 once again will have a major impact on HR's ability to address hiring, employee engagement, compensation and other key workplace issues, business and legal experts told Bloomberg BNA. At first glance, it might seem that the HR profession is facing challenges identical to those it confronted last year, but there are key differences, employment analysts said.
So, digital books. As innovative as they are form-wise and otherwise, it's striking, business-wise, how tightly they cling to tradition. Whether pre-Gutenberg or post-Bezos, books have been sold pretty much the same way: per unit, object by object, X books for X bucks. Now, cloud storage is paving the way for books to be sold not by title, but by time.
Have an employee horror story and need expert advice? You're not alone. On Feb. 7, share your worst dilemmas and get the information you need to protect your organization. Our expert HR lawyer and HR professional will share best practices and do's and don'ts to help you overcome obstacles. Register now for Managing Employee Challenges from Application to Termination.
Working with an insufferable colleague can negatively affect your attitude and performance. Instead of focusing on the work you have to do together, you may end up wasting time and energy trying to keep your emotions in check and attempting to manage the person's behavior. Fortunately, with the right tactics, you can still have a productive working relationship with someone you can't stand.
All leaders have their own unique talents, which they will use in different ways to bring out the best in themselves and others. The following are five ways to discover your own strongest qualities and put them to work in business and in life.
We can see already that this is the year when the innovations from recent years become the game-changers that marketers have been waiting for, no matter which channel you rely on to communicate. The marketing landscape will evolve in five significant ways this year, and not because marketers are leaping onto the newest bandwagon.
Is the space in which you work working for you? When you're there do you feel energized and ready to excel? Is it a comfortable and pleasant place to be? If not, you can use research from a little-known branch of psychology to improve it.
Register now to join your colleagues and industry leaders for this Jan. 24 session. Receive five changes to revolutionize your organization. Examine key areas such as technology framework, committee operations, member markets and more — where the traditional approach that organizations have taken in the past needs to be altered. For a preview of what you'll learn, watch this video — a presentation from Harrison Coerver, co-author of Race for Relevance, at Holiday Showcase — and fast forward to (0:34).
Self-service procurement. Self-service business intelligence. Self-service recovery. User provisioning in private clouds. It's a wondrous world for end users today as IT departments roll out tools that hand them the reins to the data and services they desire, whether it's instant access to their employee benefits accounts or a deep dive into corporate data stacks that were once off-limits. But all this user empowerment raises a question: Are users up to their new role?
Trade shows are notorious for the amount of waste they generate, from the countless promotional items and food samples, to the mountains of pamphlets doled out to attendees. For exhibitors, putting your best green foot forward not only reduces your environmental impact, but also conveys a positive image to customers and prospects, and may even save you money.
Let us help you connect personally and grow professionally this year. First, view our new 2012 educational events calendar and register to attend an event. Then, if you know an outstanding leader, colleague or volunteer, nominate them for an Association Forum 2012 award or encourage them to apply for an Association Workforce Diversity Scholarship by Friday, Jan. 13. We look forward to serving you this year!
Organizations invest billions annually on a success curriculum known as "leadership development," which ends up leaving so much on the table. Training and development programs almost universally focus factory-like on inputs and outputs — absorb curriculum, check a box; learn a skill, advance a rung; submit to assessment, fix a problem. Likewise, they leave too many people behind with an elite selection process that fast-tracks "hi-pos" and essentially discards the rest.
Diversity in the workplace is vital for the creation of a robust and vibrant enterprise. According to Stephen Butler, co-chairman of the Business-Higher Education Forum's Diversity Initiative Task Force: "Diversity is an invaluable competitive asset that America cannot afford to ignore." Several strategies can be employed to leverage workplace diversity to take advantage of market potential.
Social media is changing communications, in ways that are both good and bad — but always interesting. Technology journalism is not so different from that other brand of technical communication in the sense that both aim to make complicated information clear.
While no one knows what 2012 has up its sleeve, based on my own post-executive experience working with leaders across industries over the last eight years, no one doubts it's time for a positive "pivot." My hope is that will include a new sense of executive responsibility when it comes to humanism, collectivism and capitalism with care for ethics and fairness.
Time flies. The year of 2011 is in our rearview mirrors, and it's time to look back at the last 12 months and make plans for 2012. The email marketing environment shifts especially swiftly, so let's take a look at some of the key trends that dominated the game in 2011 and that will surely continue to reign this year.
Only a few years ago, cloud computing didn't exist. Or rather, it existed by a dozen other names — such as virtualization, managed hosting or simply the Internet. Today, it's the must-have feature of every product or service, from mobile phones to cameras to TVs. Nobody knows this better than enterprise IT professionals, who have to deal with a rising tide of hyperbole and insatiable consumer expectations even as their budgets shrink and the role of technology in business grows. What nobody disputes, however, is that on-demand IT is here to stay.
From April 28, 2011: It's been proven over and over again leadership development is all about experience. We learn from job changes, stretch assignments, other people and other more formal ways: courses, books, blogs, etc. It's those experiences that are the hardest — those "developmental challenges" — that we can learn the most from.
From May 12, 2011: Imagine a world where the computers, networks and storage systems are all tens of thousands of times faster than they are today. That's what you can expect to see 25 years from now. Experts say the overall pace of innovation in the IT industry will speed up, resulting in a mind-boggling array of developments.
From Sept. 29, 2011: There is a never-ending list of things businesses must purchase in order to grow. It's just a fact, and that fact is exploited by plenty of folks who want to sell you things that may or may not actually propel you toward growth. The following are five things you must do the right way — and that usually means you never should pay for them.
From June 23, 2011: The pen and paper are losing their dominance in boardrooms across North America. Instead, workers are meeting with iPads in tow. While the laptop often is considered to be an intrusive device on the table because the mere opening of the screen partially blocks its owner, Apple's slick tablet is a much more welcome face. With more than 25 million iPads already sold, this trend is bound to continue.
From Aug. 4, 2011: The e-learning market has been boosted by frugal companies slashing their training budgets and seeking cheaper options than bringing a tutor to their premises. But can e-learning really be a viable alternative to traditional on-site courses?
From Oct. 27, 2011: Younger workers tend to be happier with their employers than their older counterparts — but they are also more likely to be looking for an exit. Those attitudes — culled from a recent survey by consulting firm Mercer of nearly 30,000 workers from a variety of industries worldwide — might seem contradictory, but they do make sense, says Bruce Tulgan, founder of Rainmaker Thinking Inc., a workplace consulting company.
From July 21, 2011: There is no denying the marketing power of Facebook. With more than 500 million users, it has become a must-use marketing platform for businesses large and small. While Facebook's staggering membership stats alone are enough to entice small business owners, few actually know how to do so effectively.
From July 7, 2011: Have you ever been puzzled by the ways that people use email? The global proliferation of email may have been one of the most significant advances in human communications, but the technology did not arrive with an instruction manual. As a result, email sometimes reflects both the best and worst of human behavior.
From Oct. 13, 2011: The challenges are great, and a new kind of HR executive is emerging to meet them. In the process, these strategic leaders are turning our traditional concept of human resources on its head. Here are five major forces that are driving the changes that will end HR as we know it by the year 2020.
Depending on your perspective and proximity to the bleeding edge, the world of programming evolves either too fast or too slow. But whether you're banging out Cobol or hacking Node.js, one fact remains clear: Programmers must keep an eye on the latest programming trends to remain competitive in ever-shifting job markets.
The CFO-CIO relationship is becoming increasingly bumpy. Executives who have worked in both finance and technology offer advice on smoothing things out.
The customer is the marketer; that's what social media is for. The customer is the advertiser; that's what Google is for. In a world where people have lots of time and there is very little education and very little information, traditional marketing and advertising thrives. We are not living in that sort of world.
One of the most perplexing features of these troubled times is that so many capable people in so many fields look so lost and ineffective. Whether it's the stubborn inefficiencies of the health care system, the ever-rising costs of the higher-education system, even the slow-motion collapse of the U.S. postal system, leaders with unrivaled expertise and decades of experience can't seem to develop creative solutions to dire problems. Why are so many smart executives so ineffective? One answer may be that all this experience is itself a problem.
Organizations that employ a healthy and robust work/life flexibility — and not just on paper —will win the talent war. Allison O'Kelly, CEO of Mom Corps, a staffing services company, offers pain-free ways to move your company toward greater flexibility that benefits you as well as your employees.
More than 2,300 industry professionals are expected to attend Holiday Showcase 2011 next Thursday, Dec. 15, held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Are you on the list of attendees that will be there? If not, it's time you register now! Learn relevant lessons you can immediately use. Conduct face-to-face meetings with 700 exhibitors. Get a free professional headshot (members-only benefit). Check out what others are saying about Holiday Showcase on Twitter.
Workplace mentors used to be older and higher up the ranks than their mentees. Not anymore. In an effort to school senior executives in technology, social media and the latest workplace trends, many businesses are pairing upper management with younger employees in a practice known as reverse mentoring. The trend is taking off at a range of companies, from technology to advertising.
In a bad economy, talent is everything. So how can businesses determine when a rockstar is on the verge of leaving? Keeping the best talent happy and productive has always been important, but today the options are slimmer. Top-notch employees are more of a resource as many companies are forced to cut back and demand more of their employees than they once did.
It's clear by the increasing use of analytics software that companies are struggling to get their hands around the huge amounts of data it takes to run a successful business. But developing social, mobile, cloud computing and other applications are also driving the need for new technical skills.
As a good manager and "coach," should you be liked or feared — or neither? A recent LinkedIn discussion supported the premise that respect is really the goal. Most members of the group Human Resource Management felt that in order to garner respect, being liked is indeed better than being feared — but that at times some fear of authority is necessary to get the job done.
The CFO's responsibilities are ever-increasing — with finance chiefs sometimes overseeing everything from IT to corporate counsel to HR. Now, add the sustainability effort to their workload at more and more corporations.
For many small businesses, video marketing is uncharted territory. Blame it on lack of resources, intimidation or even just too little time, small businesses are often late to the game when it comes to Web marketing and social media branding.
Leaders need to know what others are saying about them, or risk losing their job. An early reputation audit can give people what they needed to take corrective action.
The two primary forms of public cloud computing, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), are both growing dramatically in popularity. Recently, cloud service providers have begun offering a new class of solutions, which have historically been provided by the IT infrastructure group. In addition to the communications and collaboration, this includes network and application optimization, security, management and virtualized desktops.
So-called soft finance skills — those involving communication and leadership — trumped basic functional job capabilities in a recent survey of 1,400 CFOs asking what finance-department areas most required improvement.
"Unlikeable" patients received less sympathetic treatment and attention from their healthcare providers who estimated lower pain intensity and were less sympathetic to the patients' pain, according to a study in the October 2011 issue of Pain magazine. Could the same phenomenon be at work in the world of business? Are less-likeable employees more likely to be overlooked or discounted as HR professionals, supervisors and managers address employees' concerns and issues, select employees for promotions — or not — and administer pay increases and other perks?
On Thursday, Dec. 15, Holiday Showcase attendees can join the Greater Chicago Food Depository and its network of 650 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in their fight against hunger. With the help of our sponsor, Tourism Vancouver, we'll collect canned or boxed food items in the registration area throughout the day. Register for Holiday Showcase today. For just $99, you'll get a full day of education, lunch and access to the exhibit hall when you register before Nov. 30.
Gay and transgender employees sorely need legal protections to combat the high rates of employment discrimination they experience in the workplace. Such discrimination leads to greater unemployment insecurity for gay and transgender people, and it heaps unnecessary costs on business by pushing away otherwise qualified employees from employment simply because they are gay or transgender. If passed, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act would ensure nobody is forced out of job simply based on his or her sexual orientation or gender identity.
Nothing impacts the success of a social media effort more than the choice of its purpose. Because purpose becomes the cause around which people will rally and be inspired to act, it is also the source of social media's business value.
Your office says a lot about your leadership style. As tempting as it is to take the corner office with the great view, it may exact a steep toll in a time of crisis. The following are five reasons to sit in the trenches.
Younger workers tend to be happier with their employers than their older counterparts — but they are also more likely to be looking for an exit. Those attitudes — culled from a recent survey by consulting firm Mercer of nearly 30,000 workers from a variety of industries worldwide — might seem contradictory, but they do make sense, says Bruce Tulgan, founder of Rainmaker Thinking Inc., a workplace consulting company.
Are you trying to detect if something in your Excel spreadsheet is linked to another spreadsheet? The trick is to look for a "left square bracket," said Bill Jelen, host of MrExcel.com.
On Thursday, Dec. 15, Holiday Showcase attendees will be treated to Erik Wahl's "The Art of Vision" keynote (see his TED2012 presentation.) Erik challenges organizations to implement breakthrough thinking that leads to extraordinary results. Using art as his vehicle, Erik's on-stage paintings become a visual metaphor for his message. Register for Holiday Showcase today. Best rates expire Wednesday, Nov. 30.
One of the benefits of being a privately held or nonprofit company is the significantly lower threshold of liability exposure to the corporate governance and financial reporting laws that apply to publicly traded companies.
Facebook is gradually attaining parity with TV as a mass medium. During working hours, the social network has already beaten the boob tube in consumer media time spent. Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., more consumers surveyed reported using Facebook than watching TV. This was true for each age group broken out from ages 15 to 46.
Mobilizing your workforce to quickly achieve targets set by top management requires a team of managers who can effectively lead from the middle. Here's how you can accelerate this movement in your organization.
Several 401(k) providers are rolling out new bells and whistles. Some of the changes are driven by the realization that many workers haven't saved enough to get them through retirement. In addition, this summer's market volatility amid concerns of a global economic crisis has reduced account balances yet again, prompting many to pull their money out of the market.
The combination of Ethernet and TCP/IP is so powerful and so fundamental to the way we craft data center systems that it's almost heresy to even suggest we move beyond those protocols. Quite simply: Networking must change if it's going to keep up with what businesses want to accomplish.
Eleven percent of adults now own a tablet computer. About half get news on it everyday, and 3 in 10 spend more time consuming news than they did before. But contrary to what some in the news industry hoped, a majority say they are not willing to pay for news content on the devices, according to the most detailed study to date of tablet users and their news consumption habits.
The consumerization of IT. Employee-driven technology. Workforce mobility. Whatever the phrase used to capture the trend, companies increasingly have to secure their data and operations in the face of worker-owned mobile devices.
Most companies claim they want enthusiastic, engaged employees — and with good reason. Employee engagement and financial performance are connected. However, Gallup research indicates that more than 70 percent of employees in the typical company are "not engaged" or "actively disengaged." What's the reason for this failure?
On Nov. 17-18, foster high performance throughout your organization by attending High Performance Leadership, the first program in The Business of Associations executive education series. Similar executive programs through University of Chicago typically run $4,770 each. Register for High Performance Leadership for only $1,995 (or register for the series and save 10 percent). Register soon as space is limited.
Greed and the breakdown of internal controls have led to a global economic panic, and fraud is suspected to be behind a large portion of it. Fraud can be perpetrated not only by internal employees but also by customers and vendors, says Ian Waller, a partner at Nichols Cauley & Associates.
The challenges are great, and a new kind of HR executive is emerging to meet them. In the process, these strategic leaders are turning our traditional concept of human resources on its head. Here are five major forces that are driving the changes that will end HR as we know it by the year 2020.
According to the progress principle, of all the events that can keep people engaged and happy at work, the most important is simply making progress on meaningful work. The progress can be great or small, and the meaning can be as noble as trying to cure diabetes or as common as providing a useful service to a customer. There is a dark side to the progress principle. Of all events that can destroy engagement, joy and productivity at work, having setbacks or being stalled in the work is No. 1.
Google+ has moved from invitation-only limited field trial to beta mode open to the public. With the floodgates open and the new changes rolled out, businesses can use the Google+ social network for video conferencing, online presentations and general collaboration.
Sometimes it pays to get help. A new study of 401(k) accounts provides further evidence that workers who get help pocket higher returns than those handling their own investment choices. The study showed that workers who received some form of help experienced annual returns on average of 3 percent better than workers who handled their own accounts.
There is a never-ending list of things businesses must purchase in order to grow. It's just a fact, and that fact is exploited by plenty of folks who want to sell you things that may or may not actually propel you toward growth. The following are five things you must do the right way — and that usually means you never should pay for them.
Holiday Showcase, held on Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, is the Midwest's No. 1 meeting sites and business services exhibition. It's also the event that brings you tailored education and exclusive networking opportunities. For just $99 you'll get a full day of education, lunch and access to the exhibit hall when you register today.
Steve Tobak writes, "If you think successful managers learn their trade from business schools or books, think again. I'm sure some do, but I guarantee that the vast majority don't."
You are a small or medium-sized business, a data anchovy in a sea of hacker sharks eager to make you their lunch. What can you do — and how can you afford — to keep your data secure?
Marketing isn't about making a quick appeal to the masses anymore; it's about creating a personalized experience and establishing a long-term customer relationship.
Managers working outside their home environments often find that their companies' norms are inconsistent with practices followed by other businesses in the area. In response, many follow the time-honored advice given in the fourth century by the bishop of Milan to Augustine of Hippo: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. But that's a perilous approach.
Advertising spending is still increasing according to a recent report, but the rate of growth has slowed again. The slowdown in the growth rate is worrisome to media owners who have been counting on ad spending to keep growing and help them recover from the recession — and perhaps help avert another one.
This is an article about articles. They're going AWOL. Cutting excess articles is attractive in a digital era where space is at a premium on 140-character tweets and in Web addresses, says Chapin Clark, the managing director of copy at the Interpublic Group of Co.'s ad agency RGA.
Even with all the great new product and vision announcements at the VMworld and Dreamforce vendor conferences, two announcements will make it more difficult for developers and CIOs to leap into their next cloud investment with confidence. Google, EMC VMware and Salesforce.com, three vendors vying for cloud leadership status, share the blame for that lowered confidence.
Software is playing an increasingly important role at every company. Today it's ERP, databases, and desktop applications; tomorrow it will be embedded systems and ever-more mobile apps. CEO after CEO touts the strategic advantage and cost savings that technology imparts, all of it powered ultimately by software. Yet, peel back a layer and you'll find CIOs and their IT managers frustrated with the state of software licensing. They view it as having to climb an insurmountable summit imposed by vendors.
In the business world, social media is a double-edged sword. On one hand it's distracting, too much fun, and time-consuming. On the other, it's proactive, highly effective and increasingly more necessary.
Register now for the first program of The Business of Associations, a new executive education series created in conjunction with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. On Nov. 17 and 18, learn how the new rules of competition are evolving, the reasons why the association landscape is changing as well as leadership challenges and ramifications. Register today. Space is limited to maintain an intimate educational setting.
If a strong, inspiring corporate culture is greater than the sum of its parts, is it worthwhile — or even possible — to bother with the building blocks? The founders of Method share how they kept their corporate culture vibrant as their business expanded exponentially.
A growing body of research reveals myriad benefits — for employers and employees alike — when company policies promoting work-life balance are offered to low-wage workers. The kinds of flexible workplace benefits the professional class often take for granted — maternity and sick leave, time off for family emergencies, control over their work schedules, telecommuting — rarely trickle down the pay ladder. Yet, studies show that workers at or near minimum wage are most in need of such benefits.
Too often in meetings the focus has moved quickly to evaluating a new idea by asking the wrong questions. These questions are not about why or why not to proceed. They are not about value creation or risk mitigation. These questions often involve turf wars, scenarios of failure and competing priorities. And they are one of the fastest ways to derail a meeting and kill productivity.
A frustrated CEO attempted to motivate employees and be clear about the strategy, but she was falling short and was looking for answers on what to do next. The solution in many cases is to overhaul internal communications strategies in order to convince employees of the authenticity, importance and relevance of their company's purpose and strategic goals. The following are just a few communications approaches that will help you effectively reach your employees and encourage behaviors that advance your strategy and improve your results.
If your small business doesn't yet have a Facebook page, LinkedIn profile or Twitter feed, a recent study may persuade you to finally join the social media bandwagon.
Health care benefits, strategy, the recession and the boardroom are all reasons why finance chiefs are working more closely with their human resources managers.
Increasingly, business managers complain that IT just isn't delivering. As a result, more and more, they're going around IT and turning to cloud services, commercial mobile apps, and good old outsourcing to get the job done. If that doesn't make you swallow hard, it should.
Encouraging your employees' creativity can not only create an engaging work environment, but create new business. The following seven experts share their tips on getting employees to share their ideas.
In conjunction with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Association Forum is launching The Business of Associations this fall, a new executive education series designed exclusively for senior management. Members receive a significant discount, however registration is limited to maintain an intimate, educational setting. Register today for our first program on High Performance Leadership, to be held Nov. 17-18.
Discrimination charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have risen sharply in the past 13 years, from roughly 80,680 in fiscal year 1997 to almost 100,000 in fiscal year 2010 — a 24 percent jump. Meanwhile, some of the types of charges being filed have remained consistent, while others have proven to be growth areas.
If you're not a heavy Google Docs user, you probably aren't familiar with how the service has evolved in the two years it's been out of beta and how you could be putting the free Web-based office suite to use for your business. If that description fits you, you're in luck.
"We need to be more innovative!" goes the rallying cry. "We need to think outside the box!" exhorts the CEO. In today's market, with growth hard to come by, most companies are frantically seeking new ideas. And many finance chiefs, who are trained to follow rules and regulations and are often specifically required not to be creative, wonder where to start.
Good leaders — and definitely great IT leaders — are adept at managing people (including other executives), projects, financials and contracts. IT leaders who fail to or decide not to manage all of these areas closely, throughout their organizations, risk ruining their careers and destroying a lot of business value. Many otherwise excellent IT leaders have failed because they didn't execute all of these core competencies well.
In ancient Greece and Rome, they knew what we seem to have forgotten: Your job as a leader is to persuade people to do great things in uncertain contexts, using only one tool — your words. Compelling leaders, as Aristotle might say, have three qualities that they express through three "languages."
Association Forum thrives because of our dynamic community of members and collective belief in the power of associations. Help more of your industry peers connect personally and grow professionally by encouraging them to become a member. The member that recruits the most new Association Forum members before Dec. 12 will win a trip to New Orleans. Use our "Recruit & Win" flier to get started today.
We've all experienced déjà vu, looking at an unfamiliar situation and feeling like we've seen it before. It turns out the most successful and creative people flip this around and consciously practice "vu déjà" — looking at a familiar situation as if you've never seen it before.
Traditional pension plans, paid family leave and even the company picnic are all on the decline. Employers have significantly cut many of the benefits they offer to workers over the past five years. Some 77 percent of companies report that benefits offerings have been negatively affected by the slow pace of recovery, according to a Society for Human Resource Management survey of 600 human resources professionals.
Why is one of the oldest marketing tactics — sponsorships — currently in vogue to the tune of $3.37 billion a year and growing? As marketers continue their shift from building brands to "activating" them, sponsorship marketing's ability to connect with people's passions and deliver inherently social content is only going to make it a more important tool in marketers' arsenals.
The e-learning market has been boosted by frugal companies slashing their training budgets and seeking cheaper options than bringing a tutor to their premises. But can e-learning really be a viable alternative to traditional on-site courses?
We've hopped around from "Web 2.0" to "social media" to "Enterprise 2.0" to our current spot on the "social business" train, keeping all of our baggage in tow. And that's the problem. If we really want to see the same kind of effectiveness in the work place that we've seen in the consumer space, it's time to ditch some old habits.
If your organization still doesn't have a social media policy, it is time to create one. "Every organization should have a social media policy that enables it to optimize the opportunities that interactive social media sites present while minimizing the attendant risks," says Kristen Werries Collier, a partner with Novack and Macey LLP.
Hackers are expanding their sights beyond multinationals to include any business that stores data in electronic form. Small companies, which are making the leap to computerized systems and digital records, have now become hackers' main target. With limited budgets and few or no technical experts on staff, small businesses generally have weak security. Cyber criminals have taken notice.
In business, the finish line is always moving. Economic conditions change, competitors come and go, and the needs of your business vary, depending on where you are in the business life cycle. "Taking the bus" may not always be the faster and safer solution.
At first the decision to publish a newsletter looks easy: "My competitors have newsletters; therefore, I need one." Theirs come out monthly, so yours needs to be monthly. Theirs is HTML-based, so yours needs to look the same. Many first-time newsletter publishers make this mistake. But launching a newsletter because your competition has one is not the right reason to publish one.
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, join Association Forum from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for a summer evening of cocktails and appetizers on the rooftop at Navy Pier to network with Association Forum members. This member appreciation event is complimentary, courtesy of Navy Pier. Click here to RSVP.
There is no denying the marketing power of Facebook. With more than 500 million users, it has become a must-use marketing platform for businesses large and small. While Facebook's staggering membership stats alone are enough to entice small business owners, few actually know how to do so effectively.
How does your company picnic impact your bottom line? What about the handwritten note sent to an employee following a loved one's death? Or the cupcakes brought in to celebrate a milestone? Done consistently, these little signs of celebration and appreciation build employee loyalty that actually pays dividends.
When you first employ people, relationships start off very clear. You and the new employees have a clear sense of what their contractual duties are and what they are being paid for. However, over time, many work roles begin to devolve into emotional-based or activity-based relationships. When that happens, managers find themselves spending the majority of their time supporting or empathizing with employees who are not producing at agreed-upon levels.
They are the walking wounded — the people who still have jobs but are growing weary after all the cuts and pressures at work as companies continue trying to do more with less. On average, pay is not keeping up with inflation, and benefits are being cut too. Some 77 percent of human resources professionals who responded to a survey in February said their companies have cut benefits because of continued economic weakness, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.
The IT sector has done reasonably well coming out of the recession. More IT budgets this year were up than down and hiring is rising. But after months of gains, there are new worries that the U.S. economic recovery is in trouble.
Have an innovative concept that will help association professionals move their organizations forward? Submit your session proposals by Aug. 15. Our Holiday Showcase Program Advisory Group seeks cutting-edge and tailored content that can help association professionals exceed their goals.
Social networking fatigue: You've got it, and I've got it. Everyone's overwhelmed by the sheer number of social sites the industry keep churning out. Author Mike Elgan writes, "When Google Plus came along, I had the same initial reaction as you probably did: 'What, another one?' Then it hit me: Google Plus isn't adding to the problem. Google Plus can be the solution to social networking fatigue."
In a world where uncertainty seems to hover over every business decision corporate executives make, a company is often only as good as its board of directors. Director education programs are one way corporate secretaries can help board members enhance their abilities to deal with today's more complex business challenges.
When it comes to gender diversity in finance, there is no other way to put it: Women's progress toward the top echelons has stalled. Although women make up 56 percent of undergraduate accounting majors and 36 percent of all MBAs, they fill just 9 percent of CFO roles at large companies, a percentage that has remained constant for several years.
Every worker develops a few bad habits — maybe more than a few as the years on the job add up. IT pros are no exception: They lose focus or jump to conclusions or put off niggling tasks that could be finished in minutes. It doesn't have to be that way. Identifying and understanding bad work habits might require a bit of soul-searching, but the benefits of such introspection can be myriad.
Have you ever been puzzled by the ways that people use email? The global proliferation of email may have been one of the most significant advances in human communications, but the technology did not arrive with an instruction manual. As a result, email sometimes reflects both the best and worst of human behavior.
When a brand truly lives its vision across every touch point and in every possible scenario, predictable as well as unpredictable, it becomes clear how well managed the brand is. A company that lives its vision will indeed be able to communicate its vision on its business card without having to explain it.
Stability is the dominant theme of the Financial Executives Research Foundation's latest annual survey of audit fees. For the most part, fees in fiscal 2010 were about the same as in 2009, while finance executives rated their auditors neutral to positive on various aspects such as the efficiency of the audit and the auditors' technical skills. "What's surprising is that there's not much that is surprising," says William Sinnett, the foundation's director of research.
What does it take to have a strong, vibrant relationship between HQ and Chapters? What questions might you ask of chapter staff and volunteers to measure the strength of that relationship?
Some employees are great starters but lousy finishers. Lousy finishers seem to take forever to move the football across the goal line. You could use the whip to get these people focused on completing the job, but there is a more subtle tool that comes out of the world of psychology.
Association CEOs and their elected officer should make plans now to attend Association Forum's "Association Leadership Summit," held on Thursday, Sept. 15. Challenge your association thinking and affect change during this must-attend program. CEOs and their board officer will complete an online assessment and participate in specific exercises designed to foster greater communication. Talk with your elected officer now to make plans to attend this summit to advance your organization.
Over the last few decades, the makeup of the U.S. civilian labor force has changed significantly with women accounting for half of all workers and companies becoming both racially and ethnically diverse, according to a CareerBuilder survey. The findings point to continued inequalities between diverse and nondiverse segments in pay, career advancement and feelings of discrimination.
Put the PC on ice and turn your company-issued laptop into a bookend or decorative paperweight: Mobile devices now pack enough processing smarts to make your traditional computer obsolete, and thanks to a proliferation of enterprise-friendly apps, executives today can get a ton of work done on these gadgets.
The pen and paper are losing their dominance in boardrooms across North America. Instead, workers are meeting with iPads in tow. While the laptop often is considered to be an intrusive device on the table because the mere opening of the screen partially blocks its owner, Apple's slick tablet is a much more welcome face. With more than 25 million iPads already sold, this trend is bound to continue.
There is no question in the IT industry today an effective and actionable configuration management system can provide a lot of value. However, a CMS cannot stand alone. It should be supported by a well defined process and provide integration with other processes within the service lifecycle.
Association professionals and supplier partners participated in last week's Association Week, a five-day celebration of the association management profession sponsored by the Association Forum of Chicagoland. Association Forum achieved record breaking attendance at the Annual Meeting 2011 with more than 500 CEO, association professionals and supplier partner registrants.
Diversity management is the key to growth in today's fiercely competitive global marketplace. No longer can America's corporations hide behind their lack of cultural intelligence. Organizations that seek global market relevancy must embrace diversity — in how they think, act and innovate.
Employers are sprucing up benefits such as flexible work schedules and retirement planning to retain older workers, according to a study by Bank of America. About 94 percent of employers said they think it's important to keep older workers because the companies need their skills. Employers are offering customized schedules, education on retirement and health care and the ability to work from home.
Facebook's U.S. advertising revenue will give it a 17.7 percent share of the market for graphical display ads that appear on websites, according to a report released recently by research firm eMarketer. Last year Facebook had 12.2 percent share of the U.S. market. The figures underscore the growing clout of Facebook, the world's No.1 Internet social network.
Absent a policy, people assume that if they want a raise the only way they can get one is to ask for it. Of course, the best solution to this problem is to set some kind of compensation policy so these decisions don't have to be handled in a one-off, spur-of-the-moment fashion.
What makes some leaders more powerful than others? How do they derive their power, and how, on the other hand, do they diminish it? Even the best leaders can lose their voltage. Here's how not to do it.
The dirty little secret of business today: There really are no agreed-upon ways of doing business anymore. Every company does everything differently, and you can't really compare them because there are no controlled experience. As food for thought, the following are five old rules that successful companies are breaking all the time.
A security assessment is a request to analyze the risk of an IT solution. It is used to make sure that security concerns are met before changes are made to the information technology infrastructure. There are foundation plans which evaluate the state of new applications or infrastructure. Or there are incremental plans that address changes to the foundation plan.
People have been yammering for years about how, eventually, everything is going to have to move to the cloud. And yet, while some consumers have moved in that direction, many have not. That's about to change. The introduction of Apple's iCloud will create a tipping point that will have a profound impact on consumer software and services.
Decision making seems so complex, especially in the business setting. There are two key inputs to any important decision: the "what is" and the "what should be." The "what is" are the facts, the basic foundation of what you need to make an informed decision. With the facts and truth in hand, we need to come to grips with the driving force behind the "what should be," which is quite simply purpose. Purpose sits at the intersection of strategy and core values.
Make an impact on the final day of Association Week, Friday, June 17, and volunteer at a community service event that supports Chicago House. Work with fellow members to landscape and beautify the grounds of a home for at-risk families. Reserve your spot now to support the Chicagoland community!
The global economic storm of recent years uncovered strategies around business planning that were inflexible and inadequate for the challenges of today. But according to new research from Accenture, the most effective and dynamic planning approaches are ones that make real-time adjustments based on external factors, use sophisticated analytics to improve the allocation of capital and resources and broadens the planning perspective to include intangible investments.
Matchmaking "software" — appointment-setting applications that facilitate attendee-to-attendee and attendee-to-exhibitor networking at meetings, conferences and trade shows — has come a long way in recent years.
Social media has arrived, but companies still aren't sure what to do with it. This research shows how most companies really use social media — and what the most effective users do differently.
If you're writing and publishing blog posts, but not putting in the few extra steps to optimize and align them with an overall keyword strategy, then you're not leveraging the full potential of that content and you're not making your website pages visible and highlighted for the search engines.
A new study from the Chief Marketing Officer Council points to three core elements that need to be in place: a strong mandate and unwavering support from the CEO, close, productive relationships with peers in the C suite and early evidence that marketing is indeed performing expanded roles and enhancing business value.
Almost all companies organize people in a hierarchy, and then run well known managerial processes (planning, budgeting, staffing, measuring, etc.) with it. We have all seen so many hierarchical org charts — sprawling boxes of letters and arrows arranged in inverted pyramids — and have been through so many budget, planning and problem solving meetings, that we take all of this as a given, as if it had existed forever. In fact, it hasn't.
Don't forget to register for the Annual Meeting that will take place Tuesday, June 14, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The cost for members to attend is just $369 when you register before June 1. Then, after registering, bring additional staff for just $185 per registrant ($285 for each non-member employee). You and your staff will learn from industry leaders on a range of relevant topics and receive six hours of CAE credit.
If your company's opted not to offer some sort of personal finance education program as an added benefit, here's one reason you may want to reconsider. Many workers are so stressed by their financial concerns that it's hurting their productivity at work.
There are many ways to measure your impact at a tradeshow. However, research suggests that very few companies measure the tradeshow results that have a direct impact on funding and strategy!
Success in any organization requires good decision making, results orientation, leadership talent and people skills says, Linda Henman in "Landing in the Executive Chair." But as you climb the hierarchy in an organization, "the manifestation of those traits and behaviors becomes more complicated."
As 2011 gets into high gear, we are seeing the predicted IT spending increases come to pass, with companies often shifting their focus from cost-cutting initiatives to growth and innovation projects. Accompanying this spending increase is a shift in the role of the CIO toward an architect for business innovation. This increased, highly visible responsibility creates additional drains on CIOs' already limited bandwidth, thus establishing a need to build a framework for innovation that is efficient, creative, fact-based and that supports efficient time management.
Imagine a world where the computers, networks and storage systems are all tens of thousands of times faster than they are today. That's what you can expect to see 25 years from now. Experts say the overall pace of innovation in the IT industry will speed up, resulting in a mind-boggling array of developments.
Justin Menkes, author of "Better under Pressure," says that there are no longer periods of calm seas for leaders in any industry. So it's not a matter of gritting your teeth and riding out the crisis. Leaders must get comfortable in an environment of ongoing stress.
For most businesses today, having a presence on the Internet is the modern equivalent to being listed in the phone book, say experts. Consumers expect to be able to find and learn basic information about companies when they go online. But if you have limited funds, a flashy company website isn't a must. For little or no cost, you could put your fledgling enterprise on a third-party site such as a blog-hosting service, social media outlet, business directory or marketplace.
We are in the midst of "The Learning Decade," and private-sector executives as well as public-sector officials have embraced the notion that knowledge drives revenue-enhancing innovation at a time when the economy is uncertain and companies need turbo-chargers that can accelerate growth, spark competitiveness and boost future prospects.
If you've ever sailed, you know that the only way to succeed against a headwind is to turn the bow of a boat through the wind and move in a zigzag pattern toward your ultimate destination. This maneuver is called tacking, and it is repeated frequently, requiring constant adjustments and careful monitoring of wind and sail angle to ensure forward progress without wasting precious time and energy. The best leaders tack frequently without losing sight of the destination.
Learn how to create, sustain and grow a diverse environment for your organization by registering for the Diversity Summit on Tuesday, May 17. This event will help attendees find new ways to attract and maintain a varied group of members and staff, analyze the return on investment for creating a diverse organization and explain and prove the value of your diverse programs to your leadership.
Because coaching is a confidential one-on-one experience, many organizations may be unaware of its benefits, but coaching — particularly through internal coaches — can help employees at all levels successfully deal with their daily work challenges and facilitate the accomplishment of organizational goals.
In the modern world, news does not stay in one place for long. Stories may begin on a newspaper blog or a TV website, but they soon ripple across the Internet like a splash in a pond. Tom Rosenstiel, Pew's director, said that ripple effect makes the original story that hits the Web — and the source of information it is based on — even more important.
It's been proven over and over again leadership development is all about experience. We learn from job changes, stretch assignments, other people and other more formal ways: courses, books, blogs, etc. It's those experiences that are the hardest — those "developmental challenges" — that we can learn the most from.
Meetings and presentations are a way of life in the business world. That said, there's nothing worse than dragging around a bunch of files and equipment to meetings. It would be so nice to have everything that's necessary for a presentation or meeting stores in one place. And if that one place was a thin and lightweight piece of technology — like an iPad — it would be even better. Here are some iPad apps that help you do everything for a presentation, from creating slides to taking minutes.
When you elevate someone to management, you're subtly telling your employees: This is the person you should aspire to be. Your employees regard this person as your voice, a direct reflection on you as a leader. Too often, leaders forget that management entails a major transition, requiring a new mentality and skill set.
Established rules of communicating with customers are unraveling, driven by a shift in how we use the Internet. Emails and corporate websites are fast being replaced by Facebook and Twitter, where customers and employees alike have been liberated from the control of marketing and customer service representatives. The following are five of the best practices from companies that have grappled with social media.
Critical to any company's success is managing projects successfully. Doing the job right could require a costly server-based project management suite and even the hiring of a project management specialist. For many companies, particularly smaller ones, a cloud-based project management service can be just the answer.
Today, being a sustainable business — an organization that integrates environmental and social performance with financial results — is a growing imperative, and reporting should reflect this new reality. The finance function has a central, and expanding, role in supporting sustainability.
Relevance equals response. But the B-to-B pipeline is very complex, and it is quite difficult to tap into the motivations of your current leads and future prospects. Drip marketing is one way to make this connection — scheduled touch points with prospects to enhance both lead generation and lead nurturing.
Welcome to Association Week 2011, a weeklong celebration of the Chicagoland association community and its industry partners, featuring a wide array of continuing education and recognition activities. Don't miss the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, and the Honors Gala on Thursday, June 16! Registration and table and ticket sales are now open.
The single factor that makes the biggest difference between a great meeting and a poor one? PowerPoint. The best meetings don't go near it. PowerPoint presentations inevitably end up as monologues. They focus on answers, and everyone faces the screen. But meetings should be conversations. They should focus on questions, not answers and people should face each other.
By fully embracing your customer-feedback program, you can achieve transparency into customer attitudes and learn important truths about today's buying behavior and the evolving attitudes that will determine future buying behavior. A comprehensive understanding of customer attitudes enables you to build processes to prevent customer churn and drive cross-selling opportunities.
Because we humans tend to be visual creatures, and so much of our relationship building is based on body language and non-verbals, it would make sense that video conferencing could be our best friend. But recent research shows that video conferencing is not a cure-all for what ails your remote team or customers.
There are two types of leaders: those who believe that you can motivate people and those who believe that motivation comes from within. For some, discussing ways to motivate — and easy ones in particular — may seem odd. But it's not. When we try to motivate people, what we really are doing is encouraging people to act on already-present motivation, ideally in a way that furthers the organization's mission.
The fact that the U.S. Postal Service has a robust sustainability program may be one of our best-kept secrets. The postal service was part of the "green" movement before it even had a name.
What are the critical pain points HR pros should be addressing over the next year? Top employment law attorneys Charles High, Pat Stanton and Jeff Portnoy offered a blueprint for employers at the recent Labor & Employment Law Advanced Practices symposium in San Diego. The following is a 12-point action plan based on their presentations.
Digital influence is a controversial topic. At the heart of the matter is this idea of influence, and it raises questions and doubts as to whether or not the ability to cause effect or change behavior is truly measurable. Regardless of the answer, we are introduced to a new reality of social networking, an era where our actions and words in Facebook, Twitter et al. are used for and against us.
Poet and Fortune 500 consultant David Whyte said that "The core act of leadership must be the act of making conversations real." Conversations — sometimes difficult conversations — are what build relationships. Conversations that provide the opportunity for possibility. Conversations about choice.
When it comes to meetings, a little meditation can make a big difference, according to the Kyoto Convention Bureau in Kyoto, Japan. In a recent study, the Kyoto Convention Bureau found that at least 10 minutes of meditation before a meeting can significantly improve event efficiency, boosting retention of taught information by an average of 12.5 percent overall, and by up to 117 percent for a single learning task.
Web content management is and will continue to be an important component of your Web strategy. Who uses it and how it's used is evolving, but that doesn't change the fact that this technology is key to building and maintaining your online customer experience.
Like them or not, you can't get away with ignoring the millennials. As everyone from agencies, marketers and their own parents try to figure out what makes them tick, Erin Bilezikjian-Johnson, group director, of custom research and insights at OMD, weighs in with the results of a lengthy look at millennial shopping habits.
Most people have been asked that perennial, and somewhat annoying, question: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Of course it is asked most often in a job interview, but it also may come up in a conversation at a networking event or a cocktail party. Knowing and communicating your career goals is challenging for even the most ambitious and focused person.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 15 (UPI) -- Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel says the passing of an education reform bill by the Illinois Senate is a step in improving schools.
Association Forum of Chicagoland is pleased to introduce its newest members-only benefit: Association Briefs. This e-newsletter, delivered to you every other Thursday, includes a comprehensive news briefing of top business and industry stories. This resource will deliver national and international headlines so you have timely news to support your leadership efforts in an ever-changing business landscape. Do you have news outlets you love and want us to monitor? Have an opinion to share with us about this resource? Send an email now.
CHICAGO -- Unemployment in Illinois dropped to 8.8 percent for the month of March, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). March's unemployment rate marks the 14th consecutive month where the state's unemployment rate has decreased.
DARTMOUTH — The Friends Academy Parent Association (FA PA) will host its annual "legendary" Rummage Sale from Saturday, April 30 through Monday, May 2. The sale takes place in the school gym at 1088 Tucker Road in North Dartmouth and is open to the...
The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication technology, has published a White Paper about developing and deploying NFC Smart Posters, subtitled "How to use NFC tags and readers to create interactive experiences that benefit both consumers and businesses."
LONDON : The Associated Press has signed a distribution deal with the Press Association for its U.K. news video footage. As a result, AP will have more U.K.-based video footage at its disposal, and Press Association’s video will have wider distribution.
Foreclosure activity in Illinois was on the rise againhttp://chicagobreakingbusiness.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=37682&message=6st last month, after a slowdown earlier this year caused by investigations into lenders’ foreclosure processes.
By Laura Levin Western Herald Non-profit leadership is a growing field in today's society. Non-profit leaders are set out to do many things for people and their community. “At its very core, it [non-profit leadership] is leading a company whose sole purpose is not to make money for its owner and stockholders, but to make money for its programs, the people who benefit from the program and ...
By Alejandra Cancino Posted today at 4:03 p.m. Chicago-based steel manufacturer A. Finkl & Sons Co. will invest $150 million to build a manufacturing campus on the South Side, backed by $30.3 million in subsidies from the city of Chicago and Illinois.
Chicago data center service provider CoreLink Data Centers, LLC will host a day-long Business Resumption Planners Association advanced training event at its suburban Chicago data center on April 26.
The Printing Industry of Illinois/Indiana Association has just named Chicago’s Bell Litho Internet Solutions (BLIS) the winner of two awards in its 2011 Pinnacle Print Awards competition.
Budget Woes Threaten Children’s Futures and Put Proven Early Identification and Treatment Services at Risk Chicago (Vocus/PRWEB) April 12, 2011 At a time when states are tightening their budget belts and evaluating funding for early childhood services and care, Easter Seals wants to make certain the nation’s youngest children aren’t robbed of their chance to a strong start in life. That’s why ...
The Celina Elementary School student body raised its collective heart rate in the process of raising funds for the American Heart Association last Saturday.
Officials with 4 Rivers Ministry International, Inc. are excited about the non-profit’s future, as it looks to support its mission of service to the area’s hungry.
"Travelers are often considered an easy tax target, but few public officials understand how rising travel taxes influence consumer behavior and impact the economy," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. "We believe it's important that political leaders see travelers not just as 'out-of-towners,' but as key supporters of local jobs, businesses and development."
The economy and high gas prices are hurting the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority’s ability to pay for big-ticket items such as the planned interchange linking the Tri-State Tollway and Interstate 57, Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur told Southland business leaders Monday.With toll revenues last year coming in about $100 million below projections, the tollway authority will be hard ...
IPOH: THE new Kinta Malayalee Association (KMA) held their inaugural annual general meeting last month. After the meeting, the members invited 42 underprivileged children from Joy Precious Home for lunch at the home of its president N. Prebakarran Nair here.
April 11, 2011 - Three Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee have launched an attack on AARP, including the release of a report focusing on the massive amount of money the organization earns from insurance companies, and sending a letter last Friday to the Internal Revenue Service asking for an investigation of AARP’s non-profit tax status.
Dentists Offering Free Screenings in April for Oral Cancer Awareness Month CHICAGO, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Oral Cancer Foundation (OCF) encourage people to take part in Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April by visiting a dentist for a free oral cancer screening. So far, more than 1,250 sites across the nation have registered their ...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The South Carolina hospitality industry is holding its 8th annual Hospitality Day at the State House 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Columbia.
View full sizePictured are the players and coaches of the Cubs, the first team organized by the Brass Castle Youth Association, now known as the Washington Township Youth Association. WASHINGTON TWP. — The Washington Township Youth Association will honor the...
The non-profit health industry generates some healthy profits for its employees. A look at the executive salaries at area hospitals and health insurers shows several well over $1 million a year.
Saturday's annual general meeting for the Long Point Bay Anglers' Association LPBAA was in many ways a new beginning. Though the group has been in existence for many years, on Saturday the LPBAA voted in two new bylaws and officially became a non-profit organization.[...]
Saturday's annual general meeting for the Long Point Bay Anglers' Association LPBAA was in many ways a new beginning. Though the group has been in existence for many years, on Saturday the LPBAA voted in two new bylaws and officially became a non-profit organization.[...]
Chicago nonprofit gets meeting with governor, interest from younger activists; city sees first anti-nuke protest in 10 years When the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan was knocked out with one mighty wave, the all-but-forgotten anti-nuke movement suddenly powered up in the U.S.
Question: We live in an 18-unit condominium complex. Nobody wants to serve on the board nowadays because it is so much work. Can our homeowner association choose to compensate board of directors members for performing their duties?
Danversbank invites non-profit leaders to the first of six non-profit consortium meetings that it will host this year, entitled “Starting a Planned Giving Program and Beyond” on Tuesday, April 12 .
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois treasury will resurrect a suspended loan program that joins the state with lending partners to offer low interest rate loans to farmers, small businesses and several other qualified groups.
Organization Will Study Contra Costa Terroir and Terrain, Petition for Unique AVA (PRWeb April 09, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/winery-weddings/east-bay-area/prweb8289515.htm
The Celina Elementary School student body raised its collective heart rate in the process of raising funds for the American Heart Association last Saturday.
Area residents interested in supporting law enforcement are encouraged to donate to the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association and become associate members of that organization.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana’s NewsCenter) - For the second year in a row, Half-Price Books gave away two-boxes of books to each non-profit organization representative who showed up at the store with paperwork in hand.
CHICAGO — Illinois plans to repair more than 3,200 miles of road and replace or fix 611 bridges over the next six years as part of the latest update to the state road program announced Thursday by Gov. Pat Quinn.
Lessons are still being learned by the more than 4,000 Central Texas charities one year after an Austin non-profit in the business of helping children and parents shut its doors for good after a major scandal. In early April of 2010, Family Connections shut its doors after prosecutors say the executive director, Louann Aponte, fled to Venezuela. An external audit found that Aponte may have ...
After a dozen years of getting prescription medications into the hands of people unable to afford them, a South Mississippi non-profit is looking to expand its outreach. A $50,000 gift from IP will help the St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy reach its goal.
The Celina Elementary School student body raised its collective heart rate in the process of raising funds for the American Heart Association last Saturday.
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 04/07/11) - The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) named ClearEdge Marketing the exclusive marketing firm of its prestigious Affinity Partner Program. The honor recognizes ClearEdge's commitment to the industry and its proven ability to provide smart, effective marketing solutions that drive revenue growth for technology companies. The Affinity Partner Program is ...
The Network Branded Prepaid Card Association , the non-profit, inter-industry trade association supporting the growth and success of network branded prepaid cards, today announced the inaugural NBPCA Annual Congress - The Power of Prepaidâ¢, to be held June 3-5, 2012 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center in Washington D.C.
The head of a nonprofit group against teen pregnancy on Wednesday defended the $332,500 his organization paid Bristol Palin over a two-year period to advocate for sexual abstinence.
The head of a nonprofit group against teen pregnancy on Wednesday defended the $332,500 his organization paid Bristol Palin over a two-year period to advocate for sexual abstinence.
Posted by Ray Long and Todd Wilson at 4:41 p.m. SPRINGFIELD --- House lawmakers today defeated a measure that would have taken away Chicago’s ability to regulate how people store guns, a prelude to an expected spring showdown over a...
Bristol Palin made a reported $262,500 from the teen-pregnancy prevention nonprofit group the Candies Foundation, in an ambassador role that included a PSA in which she warned others not to follow in her footsteps.
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 04/06/11) - Over 200 technology industry leaders, companies, and future concepts are nominated for nine 2011 ITA CityLIGHTS Awards . " ITA is thrilled to report a record number of nominations," said Fred Hoch, President, ITA. "The strength of the technology industry continues to lead the recovery of the local economy, either directly with small to medium sized ...
The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, has announced that Google is joining the organization as a principal member.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DirectEmployers Association (www.directemployers.org), a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers, today announced an extensive online program to assist transitioning military personnel in all branches of our armed forces, their spouses, dependents, and caregivers in quickly and efficiently finding ...
Michael LeCorgne, CAG, CGP, CSP, CAPS, and David Gaspard, CGA, CGP, were both honored at the Louisiana Home Builders Association’s Installation Banquet on Jan. 27.
Forward Jereme Richmond has declared for the NBA draft after one year at Illinois, ending a rocky college career for the highly touted recruit. The school said Tuesday that Richmond is working out in Chicago to get ready for the June 23 draft but hasn't hired an agent, a move that could allow him to remain a college player.
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the IRS wireless depreciation ruling ( Rev. Proc. 2011-28 ) , CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent released the following statement : (Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a ) "The published ruling will provide a guideline to settling issues that have caused significant ...
Seven judicial candidates yesterday received a "not recommended" rating from the Philadelphia Bar Association in advance of the May 17 primary election.
Lynchburg, VA - Fifth street in Lynchburg has been quiet since the city built the roundabout, with not much construction or building going on. But a non-profit group wants to change that, and they're looking for ideas.
If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
Michael LeCorgne, CAG, CGP, CSP, CAPS, and David Gaspard, CGA, CGP, were both honored at the Louisiana Home Builders Association’s Installation Banquet on Jan. 27.
The future is bright for the Independence Events Center, and, according to its general manager, the facility’s new nonprofit management model is a progressive approach.
Seven judicial candidates received a "not recommended" rating from the Philadelphia Bar Association yesterday in advance of the May 17 primary election.
The last casino in Illinois is set to open this summer in Des Plaines, a Chicago suburb adjacent to O'Hare. Located on Des Plaines River Road near Devon Avenue, the casino was officially and fittingly named "Rivers Casino" on March 24 by developer Midwest Gaming. Des Plaines received the state's last casino license after beating out bordering town Rosemont.
Physician salaries and problems in health care will be on the agenda when the president of the Alberta Medical Association sits down for a chat with Premier Ed Stelmach.A time for the meeting hasn't been set yet, but the two leaders are expected to sit down together later this week in Edmonton.Association president Dr. Patrick White says he will use the meeting to address what he calls the ...
If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
4 April 2011, Sydney - It's not often that we see an Australian hospitality heavyweight partner up with a global certification body. Coming on the back of the Australian Government's announcement of a National Tourism Accreditation Framework, the marriage ...
Nonprofit social service agencies are releasing video messages intended to remind Connecticut legislators about the need to protect services for vulnerable residents as lawmakers consider the state budget.
From the creators of internationally known Monsters of HipHop Dance Conventions comes a new 501-c3 non-profit organization for dancers, Monsters On The Move Foundation. (PRWeb April 03, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5219134.htm
If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
Chicago based discount real estate broker and flat fee MLS service provider Prello Realty, Inc. was recently recognized by the Chicago Association of Realtors as a 2010 Platinum Level Sales Volume Award winner. (PRWeb April 02, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8255044.htm
Posted by Todd Wilson at 6:43 p.m. SPRINGFIELD --- The Illinois House today approved a measure to make sure five future charter schools in Chicago focus on helping students who attend underachieving and overcrowded schools. Lawmakers voted 83-20 to send...
It's a local non-profit that helps families in need, and now they're the ones that need help. When a family in Chippewa Falls needs food or clothing, they can turn to the Community Closet.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Project Lifesaver International is an innovative 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides safety, security, and rescue support services to "at-risk" individuals of all ages, income levels, and backgrounds who have cognitive disorders. We do this by providing police, fire/rescue and other first responders with the ...
CHICAGO (SMU) - The SMU men's tennis team extended its win streak to 11 matches with a 6-1 win at the University of Illinois-Chicago on Thursday. With the win, the Mustangs move to 14-5 on the season.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New England Chapter today announced its winners of the 2011 Director of the Year Awards. The awards recognize excellence in public, private and non-profit corporate governance. “As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Director of the Year Awards program, we continue to be impressed by the strong group of ...
The National Association of Corporate Directors New England Chapter today announced its winners of the 2011 Director of the Year Awards. The awards recognize excellence in public, private and non-profit corporate governance.
From Chicago-based professional staffing firm Advanced Resources’ vantage point the economy is looking up. It has boosted its employee ranks about 25 percent this year from 95 to 120 people.The company, which has seen demand spike from last year, is among businesses contributing to the lower Chicago metropolitan area unemployment rate. The rate fell to 9 percent in February, down from 11.2 ...
If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
The Associated Press Assignment Desks, Editors: The following events are for planning purposes. Listing does not indicate AP coverage. Scheduled events are subject to change. Contact numbers are not for publication. Friday, April 1: GENERAL EVENTS GOV. PAT QUINN: CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn speaks at multiple events in Chicago. CHICAGO — 9 a.m. Gov. Pat Quinn speaks at the César Chávez Serve and ...
From Chicago-based professional staffing firm Advanced Resources’ vantage point the economy is looking up. It has boosted its employee ranks about 25 percent this year from 95 to 120 people.The company, which has seen demand spike from last year, is among businesses contributing to the lower Chicago metropolitan area unemployment rate. The rate fell to 9 percent in February, down from 11.2 ...
The unemployment rate in the Chicago metropolitan area fell to 9 percent in February from 11.2 percent a year earlier and from 9.4 percent in January, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said Thursday.The rates fell in every metropolitan area in the state for a record sixth consecutive months and dropped in every county for a third straight month.The report showed 39,400 jobs were ...
The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, has announced that Google Inc. is joining the organization as a principal member.
The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication technology, today announced that Google, Inc. is joining the organization as a Principal member.
Three Republican lawmakers are calling on the IRS to investigate the non-profit status of AARP, the nation’s leading organization for senior citizens, over the hundreds of millions of dollars the group makes from marketing health insurance.
Three Republican lawmakers are calling on the IRS to investigate the non-profit status of AARP, the nation’s leading organization for senior citizens, over the hundreds of millions of dollars the group makes from marketing health insurance.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The warehouse at Loaves and Fishes is normally busy passing out food, but on Wednesday the non-profit organization was busy bringing in a special delivery. Tyson Foods donated more than 29,000 pounds of poultry to Loaves and Fishes. "Oh look, its perfect!" Beverly Howard exclaimed. Howard is the executive director of the organization and said the delivery marked one of her ...
BLOOMINGTON, IL MARCH 30, 2011 - Including as little as one serving of a soy food in your daily diet provides nutritional and health benefits including a reduced risk of heart disease, lower risk of prostate, colon and breast cancers as well as reduced risk of osteoporosis and other bone health problems. As part of National Soy Foods Month in April, the Illinois Soybean Association ISA is ...
Animals have a special place in our hearts and families.  As such, the national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society is recognized by consumers as the 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Non-Profit Brand of the Year.
If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA), the largest international non-profit association within the language and localization industry, is launching a full-time, funded initiative to define standards for the benefit of the entire industry.
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hedge Fund Association, a non-profit alternative investment industry association, announced that it has become a truly global organization.
Lynchburg, VA - Fifth street in Lynchburg has been quiet since the city built the roundabout, with not much construction or building going on. But a non-profit group wants to change that, and they're looking for ideas.
Cedar Falls superintendent Dr. David Stoakes, and former Lt. Gov. Patty Judge join Southeast Polk superintendent Tom Downs in the running for the vacant position of director of the Iowa Association of School Boards.
Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy graduate Susan Berch was recently awarded "Rookie of the Year" by the Illinois Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association.
The U.S. economy is growing but it's not going to be creating jobs as quickly as people would like, the president of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank said Monday in a speech at the University of South Carolina.
Former Lt. Gov. Patty Judge is a finalist for director of the Iowa Association of School Boards, a nonprofit that has been investigated for alleged misuse of public money.
Bright School headmaster O.J. Morgan has been named president of the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, effective June, 2011. He succeeds Dr. Annette Smith, head of school at the Hutchison School, who has served as TAIS president since 2009.
Non-custodial parents owe Illinois children $3 billion in back child support, and the state is losing ground in collections, taking in about 58 percent of the child support that's currently due, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Monday.
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 03/28/11) - In 2008, the Illinois Technology Association (ITA) CityLIGHTS Newcomer Award went to a small startup called The Point (now known as Groupon). Since then the company rocketed onto the national stage as the fastest growing company of all time. In 2011, the next generation of technology superstars will be introduced at the CityLIGHTS Awards Gala Thursday, May ...
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mark Stubis has been appointed Chief Communications Officer at American Humane Association, the nation's voice for the protection of children and animals. Stubis joins the historic national nonprofit organization after more than 15 years of service at KidsPeace, where he was Vice President for Communications.
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office would like to advise the public that the New York State Sheriff's Association has begun its 2011 fundraising drive.
If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
Leading foundations agree to cover $200,000 in costs Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel asked some of Chicago's largest nonprofit foundations to pay for his transition, and they agreed to the tune of $200,000.
If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
Members of a variety of Central Plains area non-profit organizations and community groups had a chance to put on their best visioning glasses Thursday during a workshop that focused on Effective Community Fundraising.[...]
Regulators on Friday shut down a small bank in Illinois, boosting to 26 the number of U.S. bank failures this year after 157 succumbed in 2010 to the sputtering economy and piles of soured loans.
Hoping his second choice to lead the state police is more successful than the first, Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday nominated Chicago law enforcement veteran Hiram Grau to serve as the state's top cop.
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An important exhibit on Jewish lawyers in Nazi Germany is open to the public until April 8 at the American Bar Association headquarters in downtown Chicago. Created by the German Federal Bar, “Lawyers Without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany Under the Third Reich” tells the story of how the Hitler regime banned Jewish lawyers from practicing law in 1938, and the damage the ban caused to the ...
An important exhibit on Jewish lawyers in Nazi Germany is open to the public until April 8 at the American Bar Association headquarters in downtown Chicago. Created by the German Federal Bar, “Lawyers Without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany Under the Third Reich” tells the story of how the Hitler regime banned Jewish lawyers from practicing law in 1938, and the damage the ban caused to the ...
BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Soybean Association recently released the results of its 2010 Yield Challenge. A compilation of all the data accumulated by the 17 grower teams who completed the Challenge, the 2010 Data Report shares valuable details about their fields, methods and farming practices.
Gov. Quinn today will name a former Chicago cop and high-ranking aide to Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to head the Illinois State Police.Quinn’s office confirmed the governor will appoint Hiram Grau to the post vacated in February by Jonathan Monken, who was Quinn’s 2009 choice to head the state law-enforcement agency but was moved to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency after ...
Ongoing discussions about whether NPR has a liberal bias usually end up revolving around the question of whether the multi-platform news network merits partial funding from governments grants and the (federally funded) Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Now, a deeper look into NPR's finances shows the nonprofit outlet stands to make a "modest margin" this year.
Members of a variety of Central Plains area non-profit organizations and community groups had a chance to put on their best visioning glasses Thursday during a workshop that focused on Effective Community Fundraising.[...]
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The Vista Village Business Association's board of directors voted Thursday to fire its only remaining employee, saying there was no money left in the nonprofit's bank account to pay a salary after this month.
The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association Thursday presented its 2011 Blue Heron environmental award to the secretary of the Louisiana agency that oversees some state regulations of association members. AP Photo/ The Advocate, Arthur D. LauckLouisiana Deptarment of Natural...
[youtube KlXwGq8cPzo] Today, March 22nd, is World Water Day , an initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio. What better time to share some of the great work being done by charity: water , a non-profit that is not only reinventing the fundraising model but also offering unprecedented levels of transparency and accountability for ...
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) that provide services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low interest rate disaster loans. These loans are available in Illinois following a Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by severe winter ...
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The Associated Press The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Lung diseases known together as COPD cost Illinois a staggering amount in annual hospitalization charges, according to a new report from the American Lung Association in Illinois. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is an umbrella term that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. According to the association, it cost ...
A non-profit group believes southern Nevada needs more road construction. The Road Information Program, or TRIP, released its top 40 most critical road projects for the state of Nevada Wednesday. Twenty-six projects are in Clark County.
Again, Mt. Carmel Middle School will send a volleyball team to the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Playoffs in Herrin. The team consists of, in front, from left, Emily Wampler, Callie Dunkel, Brandi Metcalf, Kelsey McGill, Jordan Keepes, Destiney Padgett and Annie Dardeen.
The next phase of construction on a high-speed rail route between Chicago and St. Louis will begin next month, a high-stakes transportation project similar to those that other states have rebuffed, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced Tuesday.
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Newport Beach, Calif., March 23, 2011 ¬– The Association for Women in Technology (AWT), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women in all fields of technology, presents “Game Changers.”
DENVER - It started with a bike ride overseas and now, six years later, a Denver couple has a whole new spin on things with a non-profit that helps people in other countries get clean water.
The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, which opened as a sole proprietorship in July 2009, is applying for nonprofit status. “Being a non-profit organization will allow Breakthrough to continue moving forward in a positive direction, serving the Winter Park community,” says Breakthrough president Wade Hair. Being classified as a nonprofit also helps organizations by making them eligible [...]
A non-profit fund-raising organization in Sweet Springs received an unwelcome present from the Missouri Department of Revenue at at Christmas. The DOR informed the I-70 Medical Center Auxiliary that it owed $313,971.25 in back payroll taxes.
eWise today announced the entry of Secure Vault Payments to the nonprofit market at the 48th Annual Association for Fundraising Professionals International Conference. FamilySearch International has signed a pilot agreement with U.S.
Median home prices in the Chicago metropolitan area fell 7.6 percent in February from a year earlier, and sales dropped 8.8 percent, the Illinois Association of Realtors said Monday.The median price of single family homes and condominiums fell to $152,500, down from $165,000. Since January, prices dropped 3.5 percent.Sales totaled 3,769 in February, down from 4,134 a year earlier and down 2 ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., March 21 (UPI) -- Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is to be inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame at a luncheon ceremony this spring, organizers said.
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Broadcasters Association says talk show host Oprah Winfrey will be the latest nationally prominent Chicago-area broadcaster joining its Hall of Fame.
The Illinois Broadcasters Association says talk show host Oprah Winfrey will be the latest nationally prominent Chicago-area broadcaster joining its Hall of Fame.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its February existing home-sales report today with some bad news today. Existing-home sales, or completed residential real estate transactions for properties including single-family homes, townhouses, condos and co-ops, showed a renewed decline last month.
Oprah Winfrey, whose meteoric rise from Chicago talk show host to one of Illinois' most renowned broadcasters, will be inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA), along with the Texas Chapter, has announced that it will host a consumer education web conference entitled Hiring Home Care Workers: Avoiding Tax and Legal Risks on March 30, 2011, at 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CT). The live and interactive program, which will provide advice on reducing risks during the home care hiring process, is free of charge ...
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TULSA, OKLA. Discovering which Illinois team would show up for any given game this season quickly became part of the intrigue when the Illini beat North Carolina but lost to Illinois-Chicago during nonconference play.
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Joanne Cook-Lepetit, right, tutors a student at his home through her Quality Student Tutoring/Teaching nonprofit. Cook-Lepetit and her husband, John Lepetit, started the business as a for-profit business but recently converted it to a nonprofit to reach more children who need help in school.
CHICAGO — As Republican governors across the U.S. gain momentum with conservative agendas, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has stood out for signing a string of laws over the past three months achieving longstanding liberal goals: abolishing the death penalty, legalizing civil unions and raising income taxes.
Saturday, March 19th, 2011 19:54:00 SHAH ALAM : Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator Datuk T. Murugiah urged the government to monitor allocations provided to associations in the country to avoid abuse. He said this was necessary to ensure the funds are channeled properly to meet peoples' needs. "There are many instances where an association is run by family members with ...
SHAH ALAM, March 19 (Bernama) -- Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister''sDepartment Senator Datuk T. Murugiah urged the government to monitor allocationsprovided to associations in the country to avoid abuse. He said this was necessary to ensure the funds are channeled properly tomeet peoples'' needs. "There are many instances where an association is run by family members witheach of them ...
Joanne Cook-Lepetit, right, tutors a student at his home through her Quality Student Tutoring/Teaching nonprofit. Cook-Lepetit and her husband, John Lepetit, started the business as a for-profit business but recently converted it to a nonprofit to reach more children who need help in school.
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Nurse practitioners at clinics in Walgreen drug stores in Illinois are taking steps to form a union. The Illinois Nurses Association announced Thursday it has agreed to represent approximately 180 nurse practitioners who work in Take Care Clinics in the Chicago area, Rockford and Peoria.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators has successfully been reorganized into a non-profit corporation in the state of Nevada, USA, under a format that is expected to increase its role as a representative on behalf of the international gambling regulatory community, and as an advocate for the enhancement of gaming regulation worldwide.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators has successfully been reorganized into a non-profit corporation in the state of Nevada, USA, under a format that is expected to increase its role as a representative on behalf of the international gambling regulatory community, and as an advocate for the enhancement of gaming regulation worldwide.
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MICHIGAN CITY — North Central Community Action Agencies Inc., an Indiana non-profit corporation with programs that offer assistance to low-income people in La Porte, Starke and Pulaski counties, has scheduled an election for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Emmet D. Wise Center, 1729 E. Michigan Blvd., and Madeline and George Smrt Center, 301 Grant St.
Nurse practitioners at clinics in Walgreen drug stores in Illinois are forming a union. The Illinois Nurses Association announced Thursday it has agreed to represent the approximately 180 nurse practitioners who work in the Take Care Clinics in the Chicago area, Rockford and Peoria.
Some of Oakland's smallest businesses have navigated the permit process and secured loans to expand with the help of a non-profit that teaches budding entrepreneurs how to grow an idea.
ChicagoThe Illinois Nurses Association, collective bargaining representatives for Illinois nurses employed in hospitals, clinics and institutions, has agreed to represent the nurse practitioners from the Take Care Clinics that operate in Walgreens drug stores in the Chicago area, Rockford and Peoria. There are 350 Take Care Clinics around the country and 45 in Illinois that employ approximately...
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced to review its policy in H-1B cap exemptions for non-profit entities that are related to or affiliated with an institution of higher education.
When Rob Robinson left his Chicago home for a year of Prep School, he hoped it would earn him a division one scholarship. Wednesday night it earned him a scholarship and a trip home when he committed to Howard Moore's Illinois-Chicago program. An athletic 6-foot-5 wing who is prepping at Delafield (Wisc.) St. John's Northwest Military Academy, Robinson's comfort level with Moore was the deciding ...
SUPER SERVICE: Joe Bryson, GM of Hotel Lumière, has been named "General Manager of the Year 2010" by the St. Louis Area Hotel Association and the Missouri chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association.
CHICAGO, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales professionals throughout the Chicago area now have a unique, local forum for training, career development and professional networking opportunities with the launch of the Chicago Chapter of the Sales Management Association (SMA). Chicago-based Evergreen Growth Advisors, along with the TAS Group, is sponsoring the formation of the Chicago Chapter. The ...
Funds For Train Station Restoration In Question Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Windsor Lock Facebook Page The Windsor Locks Preservation Association — a non-profit group formed in 2004 to restore the historic train station — has decided to dissolve itself, a move that might mean that loss of $300,000 in grants and donations raised for the project.
CHICAGO -- Illinois could possibly see an increase in the state's cigarette tax after Democratic Senate President John Cullerton proposed an increase of $1 per pack in order to help get road construction projects underway this spring and summer. Back in January, scheduled road construction was hit with a huge setback when an Illinois appellate court failed to pass a bill that would put $31 ...
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Nonprofit finance a tool for change The new economy requires that nonprofits find new ways to think about their finances and assets, and to handle their accounting.
MICHIGAN CITY — North Central Community Action Agencies Inc., an Indiana non-profit corporation with programs that offer assistance to low-income people in La Porte, Starke and Pulaski counties, has scheduled an election for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Emmet D. Wise Center, 1729 E. Michigan Blvd., and Madeline and George Smrt Center, 301 Grant St.
MICHIGAN CITY — North Central Community Action Agencies Inc., an Indiana non-profit corporation with programs that offer assistance to low-income people in La Porte, Starke and Pulaski counties, has scheduled an election for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Emmet D. Wise Center, 1729 E. Michigan Blvd., and Madeline and George Smrt Center, 301 Grant St.
Severely obese people benefit from weight-loss surgery, the American Heart Association said after researchers from the U.S. and Canada assessed the heart risks of bariatric procedures.
Posted by Tribune staff at 1:51 p.m.; updated at 4:10 p.m. State Rep. Annazette Collins will replace Rickey Hendon representing Chicago's West Side in the Illinois Senate. Collins emerged after a series of applicants made their pitches to a Democratic...
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From left: Melanie Pendelton, President of Greater South Meriden Neighborhood Association, Holly Willis, President of Diamond Hill Neighborhood Association and Donna Riello, President of the Poet's Hill Neighborhood Association, sit for a photorgaph in the South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department, March 12, 2011.
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - 03/14/11) - A high school English teacher from Rochester has been elected president of the state's largest education employees' union. On Saturday, March 12, delegates attending the Illinois Education Association (IEA) Representative Assembly in Rosemont elected Cinda Klickna to the organization's top position. Klickna, who started teaching in Springfield in 1973, has ...
MICHIGAN CITY — North Central Community Action Agencies Inc., an Indiana non-profit corporation with programs that offer assistance to low-income people in La Porte, Starke and Pulaski counties, has scheduled an election for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Emmet D. Wise Center, 1729 E. Michigan Blvd., and Madeline and George Smrt Center, 301 Grant St.
From left: Melanie Pendelton, President of Greater South Meriden Neighborhood Association, Holly Willis, President of Diamond Hill Neighborhood Association and Donna Riello, President of the Poet's Hill Neighborhood Association, sit for a photorgaph in the South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department, March 12, 2011.
Since the landslide victory of the Republican Party in the House of Representatives late last year, the non-profit sector expressed concerns over how President Obama would handle the influential presence of the GOP, according to Vincent Everett (CEO Works Of Life International Ministries). Obama, says the chief executive of the same organization, is aligning his policy proposals with ...
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If a non-profit organization is looking for an opportunity to raise funds and have fun while doing so, the Maple Grove Community Organization thinks it has the perfect opportunity for them.
The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) has announced that it will host a consumer education web conference entitled Hiring Home Care Workers: Avoiding Tax and Legal Risks on March 30, 2011, at 7 p.m. CDT. The live and interactive program, which will provide advice on reducing risks during the home care hiring process, is free of charge to participants. Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB ...
The International Virtual Assistants Association - IVAA ( http://www.IVAA.org ), the premier non-profit trade association representing virtual professionals worldwide, recently announced the formation of an Australian division of the association to better represent the needs of their Australian members. Henderson, NV (PRWEB) March 11, 2011 The International Virtual ...
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The International Virtual Assistants Association - IVAA (http://www.IVAA.org), the premier non-profit trade association representing virtual professionals worldwide, recently announced the formation of an Australian division of the association to better represent the needs of their Australian members.
A new proposal could affect many non-profit organizations in Mid-Michigan. The tax credits given to people who donate money to the organizations could be reduced or even eliminated.
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CHICAGO -- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a law today that put a halt on capital punishment in Illinois. Quinn cited the reason for the ending of the death penalty in Illinois was a direct result of major issues in the legal system that condemned numerous innocent men.
A Canadian non-profit has joined the international effort calling for researchers worldwide to help lower death rates for women and newborns in developing countries.
A Canadian non-profit has joined with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates to launch a global call to researchers worldwide to help lower death rates for mothers and their newborns in developing countries.
A Canadian non-profit has joined with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates to launch a global call to researchers worldwide to help lower death rates for mothers and their newborns in developing countries.
Starkville Police Officer Freddie Bardley, co-founder of the non-profit organization Clover Street Project, reads to students in Kristy Moore’s sixth grade class at West Oktibbeha Elementary Friday.
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Noble County, Ind. (Indiana’s NewsCenter) - 38-year-old Dana Linette Bering of Albion is in jail, charged with five counts of theft and one count of fraud in relation to her job as Executive Director for Noble House Ministries, a non-profit organization in Noble County.
A deadline is coming up for homeowner associations, at least those that intend to enforce their own rules: A new law requires the groups to file their bylaws with county recorders by Wednesday or forfeit their right to sue members.
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Every citizen of Cherokee County has their chance to help law enforcement fight crime by joining the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas, said Cherokee County Sheriff James Campbell.
CHICAGO, March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This is a critical week for women's reproductive health care in the Illinois House, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. Copying a disturbing pattern across the nation, members of the Illinois House of Representatives will consider a number of legislative proposals designed to "eliminate meaningful access to abortion ...
The Chicago Bulls are making their mark on the Eastern Conference, and the National Basketball Association. With their 87-86 win Sunday over the Miami Heat , Chicago has taken over the second seed in the beastly east, and is only three games behind the Boston Celtics for the top seed. The Bulls were expected to be markedly improved, but to say they were going to be one of the best teams in the ...
The University of Winnipeg's Faculty Association has agreed to move its strike deadline 24-hours. In a news release Monday afternoon, the Association said it's moving the deadline to accommodate a provincial conciliator who will now weigh-in on the negotiations.
A new study from Illinois State University finds the school contributes more than $600 million a year to the local economy. The Pantagraph newspaper in Bloomington reports Monday that the money goes into the McLean County economy from the university's faculty, staff and students. The study comes out of ISU's Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development.
The International Virtual Assistants Association (http://www.IVAA.org), the premier non-profit trade association representing virtual professionals worldwide, recently announced a membership drive with perks for any new Regular members who join the association by April 30, 2011.
The International Virtual Assistants Association ( http://www.IVAA.org ), the premier non-profit trade association representing virtual professionals worldwide, recently announced a membership drive with perks for any new Regular members who join the association by April 30, 2011. (PRWeb March 07, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases ...
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EBENSBURG - A local nonprofit group started a decade ago to fight school dropouts at a community level has been recognized among the top in the nation.
This past weekend’s Topeka Home Builders Association Home Show 2011 displayed positive signs for the economy, said Lonny Cohen, executive director of the THBA. “What it’s telling me is the economy is on the upswing,” Cohen said. “Exhibitors are saying they are talking with more qualified buyers — people ready to remodel or build.” Attendance was up this year over the past few years for the show ...
A Chicago man who started a non-profit to help underprivileged children in Venezuela was presented with the prestigious John F. Kennedy Service Award over the weekend in Boston.
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Some 40 new member companies joined the National Demolition Association in 2010 coming from 25 states and three Canadian provinces. ‘Value of membership’ cited as incentive to join by NDA Executive Director.
COLUMBIA — The Missouri baseball team beat Illinois-Chicago 11-4 after losing its first game 11-7 on Saturday at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers (3-6) won the second game by drawing 15 walks and were aided by four UIC errors. It was the most walks for the Tigers since they drew 15 walks against Nevada on Feb. 20, 2009. Missouri freshman starting pitcher Rob Zastryzny (1-1) earned his first collegiate ...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Back in late January, Indiana delivered a shock to Illinois, a 52-49 upset that emptied the Hoosiers' home-court stands, sent coach Tom Crean running through the building shaking every hand in sight and knocked the then-20th ranked Illini out of the Top 25.
The American New Zealand Association has raised more than $570,000 in donations for the relief efforts in Christchurch following last month's devastating earthquake.
The Barrie provincial Progressive Conservative riding association has a new president. Kimberly Carson was acclaimed during the association's annual general meeting, Thursday, and Brandy Hayes was elected vice-president.[...]
Former Congressional candidate Jennifer Horn has created a new non-profit organization she hopes will increase civic engagement and educate the public about the importance of limited government, personal responsibility and other principles.
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CHICAGO -- Every year, tens of thousands of this city's children apply to be accepted into one of nine elite public high schools, including Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and Walter Payton College Preparatory School.
The director of a non-profit that state auditors say received $163,000 in suspect money from Seattle Public Schools told The Seattle Times he was "duped" by a district employee.
Numbers released by the Illinois Hospital Association show Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare’s presence led to $754 million flowing throughout the Chicago area in 2009.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Illinois Collectors Association applauds the work of Attorney General Lisa Madigan and is collaborating with state leaders to put an end to illegal and deceptive activities meant to intentionally deceive or mislead consumers as it seeks to ensure a balanced debt collection system that protects consumers and allows the legitimate ...
University of Northern Colorado junior Rachel Rose Jackson poses with Ghanaian children enrolled in the educational program run by Kayayei Association, the nonprofit organization she founded while studying abroad in fall 2009.
University of Northern Colorado junior Rachel Rose Jackson poses with Ghanaian children enrolled in the educational program run by Kayayei Association, the nonprofit organization she founded while studying abroad in fall 2009.
CHICAGO, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BusinessTravelDestinations.com , the premier international site that provides insights for business travelers, event planners and hospitality professionals, today announced that it has created EventJobsBoard.com , an easy-to-use online employment solution that brings together employers in hospitality with quality job applicants. "It's an industry reality ...
MIAMI, March 2 (UPI) -- Authorities have arrested a Miami police officer they allege defrauded a charity group to help pay for her own child's education.
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University of Northern Colorado junior Rachel Rose Jackson poses with Ghanaian children enrolled in the educational program run by Kayayei Association, the nonprofit organization she founded while studying abroad in fall 2009.
HARRIS - Non-profit organizations and schools can raise funds easily for their charities or events by selling entrance tickets to the Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass this summer.
CALCUTTA - Around this time last year, the newly-formed St. Clair Township Patrolman's Association was $350 away from being a licensed nonprofit organization.
Norris Cole scored 26 points as Cleveland State cruised to a 73-61 win over Illinois-Chicago on Tuesday night in the first round of the Horizon League tournament. The third-seeded Vikings (25-7), who claimed a share of their first Horizon regular-season title Saturday, set a school record with their 16th home win.
CHICAGO, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TechAmerica, the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, and iBIO commend Senator Durbin for highlighting the connection between research, innovation and job growth during his tour of Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) yesterday. All organizations supported and participated in the meeting to raise awareness of the importance of research and ...
The former Democratic senator of Connecticut will become the movie association’s top lobbyist and will be charged with reviving the group’s waning influence.
The former Democratic senator of Connecticut will become the movie association’s top lobbyist and will be charged with reviving the group’s waning influence.
A Rochester business owner is tapping social networking to try to get the word out about local non-profit organizations. Rick Weiss , who owns Insty-Prints in Rochester, is taking a different tack this year for his annual search for groups deserving of help.
The Healthcare Billing & Management Association , a non-profit educational resource and advocacy group representing third-party medical billers and billing professionals, announced today details of the association’s 2011 Spring Educational Conference.
The Destination & Travel Foundation honored Roger Dow, President & CEO of the US Travel Association with the prestigious Spirit of Hospitality award to a crowd of 1,000 industry professionals at the 18th Annual Foundation Dinner and Dream Auction. Held 23 February 2011 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington DC, the Spirit of Hospitality is awarded annually to key ...
Tough economic times and a dwindling job market means many teenagers who usually work over the summer could be out of a job. But Teens In Public Service (TIPS), a Seattle-based nonprofit, is working to help some of these teens find work and give back to their community at the same time as TIPS helps teenagers secure employment at various non-profit organizations such as the Ballard Food Bank ...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Tulane University agency that studies New Orleans schools says property tax exemptions in the city are granted to too broad an array of non-profit organizations, professional societies, unions and fraternal clubs. The Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives says in a post on its website that the city needs to tighten the non-profit exemptions and continue efforts to ...
BROOMFIELD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that it has signed an agreement with the American Lung Association of the Midland States, a non-profit healthcare organization serving Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee, to provide dedicated Internet access (DIA) and voice services in support of its mission to improve lung health awareness ...
The San Diego Chapter of the American Marketing Association is hosting the annual AMA Cause Marketing Conference March 15-16, 2011. For the 13th consecutive year, attendees can participate in workshops covering many of the challenges facing the cause marketing industry at the West Coast's largest partnership event for non-profit and business executives.
From Virginia Automotive Association WILLIAMSBURG — The Virginia Automotive Association will hold its annual convention and trade show here in April, the group announced today.
The Illinois Sheriff’s Association will award 105 scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students pursuing higher education during the 2011-12 academic year.
NEW YORK — Economists are forecasting faster growth than they were in November, according to a quarterly survey from the National Association for Business Economics.Although economists say the U.S. economy will continue to expand through next year, boosted by rising consumer and business spending, joblessness is expected to remain high and the pace of the housing recovery will be sluggish.The 47 ...
Aman Singh last month registered Major Housing Association with the Tenant Services Authority. It is the first time that a registered provider and its parent company has been run for profit since new rules allowing profit-making associations came into force last April.
Bloomington, IL—The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) witnessed the original vision for its SoyCam website - funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff - come to fruition in early January.
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have locked up another key member of their organization, signing defenceman Brent Seabrook to a US$29-million, five-year contract extension on Sunday.
CHICAGO, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Chicago police said the suspects in the slayings of two people in a North Side apartment were possibly involved in other drug-related homicides.
The Travelers Protective Association of America, Post A Grand Rapids, a non profit, civic-minded organization is sponsoring its third annual spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1140 Muskegon Ave, NW, Grand Rapids.
Question: My wife and I recently purchased our first home, which is in a neighborhood supposedly governed by a neighborhood association. After moving in and hearing nothing from the homeowners association in a couple of months, I asked a few neighbors about it.
CONYERS — As many as 100 new and veteran umpires will be in the area next weekend when the Rockdale Softball Umpires Association hosts an Amateur Softball Association of America certification school at Johnson Park.
Cory Johnson scored 18 points to lead Valparaiso to a 79-65 victory over Illinois-Chicago in the final game of the regular season for both teams on Saturday night. The Crusaders (21-10, 12-6 Horizon) led the entire way, including by as many as 15 points just before halftime. Brandon Wood added 14 points while Howard Little pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds for Valparaiso.
Members of a new Texas association are starting a college scholarship program for a group of students they say do not have as many scholarship options as others -- white men.
Elizabeth Mhangami, a Zimbabwean, attended college in Chicago and returned home determined to make a difference there. A nonprofit that helps AIDS orphans is her latest venture.
ClearStar Logistics, a leading background screening industry services provider, today announced open integration to Shared Confidence, its new non-profit volunteer background screening program. Integration to Shared Confidence services is available to any background screening company on any technology platform. (PRWeb February 25, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com ...
Illinois, known for its wayward politicians and back-door political dealings, is in the odd position of having become the Switzerland on the Prairie as lawmakers fleeing votes in Wisconsin and Indiana take refuge in its borders.
YORK — This year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska will award one nonprofit organization in York a $10,000 BlueHealth Advantage Wellness Grant. Since 2008, Blue Cross has awarded $233,000 in Wellness Grants to organizations across Greater Nebraska in support of health and wellness programs.
HOBART | The consolidation of the builders associations in Lake and Porter counties comes at a time when homebuying in Northwest Indiana is expected to grow, leaders of the newly formed organization said.
National report shows CPS trailing other urban schools A new national study on science proficiency indicates Illinois students are on par with their peers across the U.S., but Chicago students are lagging well behind counterparts in other large urban school districts.
MONMOUTH — Members of the editorial staff of Monmouth College’s student newspaper, The Courier, have received three awards from the Illinois College Press Association (ICPA).
The Junior Women's Club of Fairfield is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to receive funds raised at the club's 2011 "A Visit to Santa's House" event.
SHIRLEY LIN Today staff MacDonald Island Park got the green light funding for design of its outdoor stadium and non-profit hub. As part of a number of 2011 capital budget amendments approved Tuesday night, MacIsland got that $2 million funding.[...]
Certain private non-profit organizations (PNPs) suffering facility damage from severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows from December 17, 2010 through January 4, 2011 may be eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Illinois lawmakers said today they will fight a move by Republicans in the U.S. House to scrap funding for a key railroad improvement project designed to increase capacity and eliminate a notorious freight and passenger train bottleneck on Chicago's South Side.
97 Percent of Certified Community Association Managers Working Full-Time (PRWeb February 24, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Community_Association/Management/prweb8160110.htm
YORK — This year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska will award one nonprofit organization in York a $10,000 BlueHealth Advantage Wellness Grant. Since 2008, Blue Cross has awarded $233,000 in Wellness Grants to organizations across Greater Nebraska in support of health and wellness programs.
The association joined other Arbor homeowners associations – including Arbor Roses, which is suing the developers for $8.12 million -- earlier this month in a mediation session. The groups had hoped the mediation sessions would bring a resolution without a trial.
Anticipating a Census undercount, the Detroit Economic Growth Corp. released its own estimated of Detroit's population this morning - 850,259 - based on market research conducted by the non-profit group Social Compact.
Jacksonville police arrested one of their own lieutenants this morning on charges of stealing money from the non-profit where he volunteered as the treasurer, Undersheriff Frank Mackesy told the Times-Union.
New existing and proposed laws make it easier for associations to siphon rent payments from deadbeat owners Florida law allows community associations to demand tenants of owners behind in maintenance payments to hand over rent payments — or face eviction. But does that mean your community association should jump into the rent collection business?
Anticipating a Census undercount, the Detroit Economic Growth Corp. released its own estimated of Detroit's population this morning - 850,259 - based on market research conducted by the non-profit group Social Compact.
Certain private non-profit organizations (PNPs) suffering facility damage from severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows from December 17, 2010 through January 4, 2011 may be eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The American Fertility Association , a national non-profit organization, will hold its 9th annual Illuminations LA fundraising event on March 5th at the Sunset Tower Hotel, the Art Deco masterpiece on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.
COMMENTARY | Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's deep cuts to substance abuse programs within the state may cost Illinois more money in the long run. Quinn slashed the state budget and eliminated funding for substance abuse treatments not covered by Medicaid which, according to the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association (IADDA), will ultimately discharge approximately 55,000 substance abuse ...
Illinois residents have been watching gas prices continue to rise, and southern Illinoisans saw the price go up by 10 cents on Tuesday -- to reach $3.299 in Williamson County. The national average gas price is $3.175 per gallon but in Illinois, state and local taxes have raised the average state price to $3.286. Prices closer to the Chicago area are higher -- ranging from $3.69 to $3.79 per ...
Cheers. Salud. Prost. L'Chaim. The Brewers Association-the national non-profit association representing the majority of today's U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com-will celebrate American Craft Beer Week May 16-22, with local events held nationwide.
Certain private non-profit organizations (PNPs) suffering facility damage from severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows from December 17, 2010 through January 4, 2011 may be eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
BNote bills could only be used at area businesses, keeping value in city A Baltimore group wants to put civic pride in your wallet. The Baltimore Green Currency Association, a nonprofit that aims to help small restaurants and mom-and-pop retailers fend off the big chains, is trying to build an alternative economy — mostly in Hampden. To do so, the group plans to issue a local currency called ...
Lynchburg, VA - It is a finger lickin' good way to raise money for local organizations. All day Monday, Buffalo Wild Wings in Lynchburg teamed up with Presbyterian Homes and Family Services to raise money for the non-profit.
Certain private non-profit organizations (PNPs) suffering facility damage from severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows from December 17, 2010 through January 4, 2011 may be eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
DENVER, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Fertility Association (The AFA), a national family-building non-profit organization, is heading to college campuses around the country to educate young men and women about infertility - a disease affecting one out of 6 couples in the U.S. The 2011 College Tour Series kicks off on March 4th at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Students will ...
The American Fertility Association (The AFA), a national family-building non-profit organization, is heading to college campuses around the country to educate young men and women about infertility - a disease affecting one out of 6 couples in the U.S. The 2011 College Tour Series kicks off on March 4th at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Hungarian financial market regulator PSZAF on Monday said it signed cooperation agreements with seven professional associations with the aim of improving the quality and implementation of decrees it makes.
One hundred and four million dollars — that’s how much money sat in the 3,507 campaign funds controlled by state and local politicians and political-action committees at the end of 2010, Illinois State Board of Elections records show.The richest campaign fund: Rahm Emanuel’s. The Chicago mayoral candidate ended the year with more than $8.3 million available to spend on things like commercials ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The bill that will stop problem police officers from moving from department to department now has the backing of two prominent police officer associations. The West Virginia Troopers Association and the West Virginia Sheriffs Asso...
The builders associations in Porter County and Lake County have merged into one entity, the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana. The merger, they said, is due to the poor economy and the need for a stronger, combined voice.The newly combined association has scheduled a news conference for 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the Avalon Manor in Hobart to announce the merger and unveil its logo.“This ...
Certain private non-profit organizations (PNPs) suffering facility damage from severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows from December 17, 2010 through January 4, 2011 may be eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Editor's note: The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit education news outlet, and the Education Writers Association partnered with 36 news outlets - including the Tulsa World - in 27 states to investigate ...
Matt Howard scored 19 points Saturday to lead Butler to its sixth straight victory in a 79-52 decision over Illinois-Chicago. Andrew Smith added 16 points for the Bulldogs (20-9, 12-5), percentage points out of second place in the Horizon League. Shawn Vanzant scored 11, and Shelvin Mack had 10 points for his 13th consecutive game in double figures.
Certain private non-profit organizations (PNPs) suffering facility damage from severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows from December 17, 2010 through January 4, 2011 may be eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
EDINBURG — UTPA didn’t always play its best during its 5-4 win against the University of Illinois-Chicago on Friday at Edinburg Baseball Stadium, and Broncs coach Manny Mantrana was OK with that. Mantrana wants his team to be at its best later in...
A non-profit agency that receives millions in state funding to provide housing and work for people with developmental disabilities has agreed to repay $353,000 its managers and employees used for personal use, including taking two cruises with clients, according to the Department of Human Services.
A local non profit association is sending out a warning to Texomans. The association said a female is going door to door, in a neighborhood near Sheppard Air Force Base, wanting to clean people homes, with proceeds going to the association.
CHICAGO -- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has released his budget proposal that would look to cut the number of Illinois public school districts by a dramatic amount. There are currently 869 school districts in the state and if Quinn's proposal goes through, it would limit the number to no more than 300. The governor has stated that he would work intensively with a hired commission to redraw ...
St. Louis, MO January 19, 2011The Midwest U.S. - China Association MWCA, a nonprofit, bipartisan organization led by former Missouri Governor Bob Holden will increase its efforts to champion the 12-state regions economic promise as part of Chinese President Hu Jintaos much anticipated visit to the Midwest this week.Governor Holden is slated as a panelist at the U.S. - China Trade and...
The Football Association of Slovenia has installed 43-year-old lawyer Kranju Aleksander Ceferin as its new president after the governing body's assembly in Brdo Pri.
SAUGERTIES — A recently formed non-profit corporation is working to turn Opus 40 into a recognized museum and run it as a cultural and arts facility, the town supervisor says.
The sponsor of an Illinois bill that would require homeschooling families to register with the State Board of Education has tabled the legislation. Senator Edward Maloney (D-Chicago) tabled the bill on Thursday after intense opposition.
YouTube is launching its 5th Annual DoGooder Non-Profit Video Awards with a brand new award aimed at spurring online participation. The competition is a collaboration between YouTube and See3 with participation from Flip and NTEN.
The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) is reorganizing some key personnel as it continues its fight for Second Amendment freedoms.
Courtney Stanley's 3-pointer at the buzzer gave Loyola of Chicago a 67-66 overtime victory over Illinois-Chicago Wednesday night. Dipanjot Singh had given the Flames a 66-64 lead with 6 seconds remaining before Terrance Hill passed to Stanley for the game-winner. Hill made a pair of free throws with 5 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 59.
NAPERVILLE, Ill., and SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) President Maryjane A. Wurth issued the following statement about the Governor's FY2012 state budget proposal, which includes a $552 million reduction in Medicaid funding (from a 6 percent rate reimbursement reduction) for hospitals, nursing homes, and many non-institutional ...
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (MADE), a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of video games and the presentation of games as art, is raising money to create a small starter museum location in the San Francisco Bay Area. MADE's planned location will host its existing collection of works, and feature rare game prototypes, concept art from the creation of games, and playable ...
Kevin Roderick: Tom Unterman, the venture capitalist and former chief financial officer of Times Mirror who engineered the company's 2000 sale to Tribune, has been having discussions around town about starting a non-profit journalism venture that would partner with the L.A. Times on investigative and other projects.
Most condominium owners have a set of documents that perform little practical function other than taking up space on a shelf or in a cabinet. That is, if they bothered to keep them at all. Those documents are the rules for the association. The rules; you will obey them or start getting warning letters from the management company.
Hispanics have become Illinois' largest minority group, 2010 Census data released Tuesday show, and the city of Chicago lost almost 7% of its residents over the past decade.
EDLink, the first professional community providing education and support exclusively for non-profit Executive Directors (EDs), is now connecting leaders from the non-profit sector worldwide at http://www.TheEDLink.org . (PRWeb February 16, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5069414.htm
Kota Kinabalu: All sports association registered under the Sabah Sports Council are urged to actively pursue their development objectives and continue implementing activities for the betterment of sports in the State.
A new non-profit in State College wants to help rid the world of waste and be more efficient with our resources. The New Leaf Initiative held their grand opening Tuesday evening.
SPRINGFIELD, IL--(Marketwire - 02/15/11) - Statement from Ken Swanson, president Illinois Education Association: Rarely a day goes by where we don't hear that America's public schools are failing because of bad teachers. When teachers, through their organizations, push back on this, those criticizing public school teachers take a paternalistic tone. "Don't worry," they say. "We're not talking ...
The 9th annual Hong Kong PolyU Winter School, co-organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) and the Hong Kong Hotels Association, and sponsored by the Pacific Asia Travel Association, the Royal Garden and the Institute of Hospitality, was held over two weeks on 17-29 January 2011. With a decade of providing executive training to ...
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Timber Industries Association welcomes the move taken by the state government in opening up recruitment of foreign workers from four other source countries namely Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Vietnam.
2/14/2011 - TRIB/TIA Announce Tire Thumper Contest Winner The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau and the Tire Industry Association announced the winner of their "Guess the Pressure" contest at the Technology & Maintenance Council's Transportation Technology Exhibition on February 10....
The show won't go on for Vista's annual Winterfest celebration and annual summer concert series, according to officials with the Vista Village Business Association who said they're dropping those programs to save money and boost attendance at the group's more popular events.
TORONTO - The association that represents most of Canada's mutual fund companies is revising and reducing the amount of information it releases to the public.
TORONTO - The Patients’ Association of Canada, which officially launches this week, has been established to provide a national voice for patients in public discussions about the country's health-care system and how it can be improved.
Just weeks after signing a major tax increase into law, Gov. Pat Quinn gets the privilege of telling Illinois lawmakers and taxpayers that the state's budget is still a mess.
Washington February 14, 2011 The Building Owners and Managers Association BOMA International has hired Environics Communications to promote the associations 360 Performance Program nationwide.Founded in 1907, BOMA is an international federation of more than 100 local associations and affiliated organizations. BOMA International's members are building owners, managers, developers,...
On Wednesday, February 23, 2011, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the WaterReuse Association will co-sponsor a webcast titled, "Water Reuse: A Call to Action."
2/14/2011 - TRIB/TIA Announce Tire Thumper Contest Winner The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau and the Tire Industry Association announced the winner of their "Guess the Pressure" contest at the Technology & Maintenance Council's Transportation Technology Exhibition on February 10....
A Grand Junction based non-profit is entering it's 5th years of operations. What started as a husband and wife team has now grown into a worldwide organization.
DATUK Mohd Ilyas Zainol Abidin was elected as president of the Asean Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHRA) for the term 2011 – 2013 at the AHRA annual general meeting held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia recently.
At Chicago, for the first time this season, UWGB men's basketball coach Brian Wardle had to question the effort of his team. His Phoenix was outplayed in almost every way during a loss at the Gentile Center on Saturday afternoon.
CHICAGO -- Anthony Hill scored a career-high 32 points to lead Wisconsin-Milwaukee in a 70-59 win over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. Hill made 12 of 23 tries from the field and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line in 28 minutes for the Panthers (15-11, 10-5 Horizon).
The non-profit Vets and Their Pets is holding a benefit rummage sale in Scottsdale today for a program that helps needy veterans keep and care for their pets.
CHICAGO (AP) — Robo Kreps hit a driving runner as time expired in overtime, lifting Illinois-Chicago to a 63-61 victory over Wisconsin-Green Bay on Thursday night.
COMMENTARY | A bill recently introduced to the Illinois General Assembly by Senator Ed Maloney (D-Chicago) is attempting to keeps track of homeschoolers within Illinois. Senate Bill 136 would require homeschooling families to register with the Illinois State Board of Education.
The Digital Pathology Association (DPA), a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of digital pathology applications, announces the addition of Eric F. Glassy, M.D., and Sylvia L. Asa, M.D., Ph.D.—both practicing pathologists—to its board of directors, adding to the existing roster of influential leaders from the digital pathology industry. Indianapolis, IN (Vocus/PRWEB) February 10 ...
The Digital Pathology Association (DPA), a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of digital pathology applications, announces the addition of Eric F. Glassy, M.D., and Sylvia L. Asa, M.D., Ph.D.—both practicing pathologists—to its board of directors, adding to the existing roster of influential leaders from the digital pathology industry. Indianapolis, IN (Vocus/PRWEB) February 10 ...
Robo Kreps hit a driving runner as time expired in overtime, lifting Illinois-Chicago to a 63-61 victory over Wisconsin-Green Bay on Thursday night. Kreps, who had 21 points, came off a screen near the top of the key, drove left and converted an up-and-under move for the game-winner. Paul Carter added 22 points and nine rebounds for the Flames (7-19, 2-12 Horizon), who had lost 12 of their ...
The Digital Pathology Association (DPA), a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of digital pathology applications, announces the addition of Eric F. Glassy, M.D., and Sylvia L. Asa, M.D., Ph.D.—both practicing pathologists—to its board of directors, adding to the existing roster of influential leaders from the digital pathology industry. (PRWeb February 10, 2011) Read the full ...
For the second year in a row, the MB Area Hospitality Association will not host a spring job fair, citing a lack of interest by employers and new ways for companies to seek job candidates on their own.
CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) - Funding for non-profit groups are shrinking causing them to tighten their belts. A program called Score is holding a workshop that aims to help non-profit organizations during tough times.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the majority of headlines focusing on Facebook and Twitter these days, one would expect budget-stretched companies to take advantage of these free tools. However, a recent survey of more than 500 non-profit staff members and volunteers finds organizations are slow to adapt. The survey, conducted by Zoomerang, an easy and cost-effective online ...
CHICAGO — The Illinois Wind Energy Association has invited wind power developers working in Wisconsin to focus their efforts on Illinois, where Gov. Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly have worked to streamline regulations for the wind energy business.
Amalia Schwerdtmann, board chairman of the Illinois Scholarship Association, announced that Bridal Elegance, Illinois' largest bridal and prom store, has partnered with the Illinois Scholarship Association, a duly-accredited state scholarship pageant in the Miss America Organization. Jan Ferracuti, owner
How much money Illinois would receive unclear, but all Midwest rails lead to Chicago Illinois' long-shot bid to introduce faster passenger trains by 2014 received a potential boost today from a White House proposal to spend $53 billion over six years to create a national high-speed rail network that would eventually be within reach of 80 percent of the U.S. population.
In March of 2007, then-City Manager Don Blubaugh and staff developed a policy for allocating funding to certain non-profit, Martinez-focuses community groups and budgeted $25,000 annually in available funding through the 2009: $10,000 was intended to be distributed by former Arts and Library Commission, while the City Council doled out the remaining $15,000. The Council, at that time ...
Readers ask can associations cut off pool from everyone? Can I inspect association insurance records? Can an HOA place a lien on an owner's car? Can a condo board bar pool access to every owner when a few don't pay maintenance fees? Does a condo owner have a right to inspect an association's insurance records?
Kansas City - KANSAS CITY – February 7, 2011 – In celebration of International Coaching Week (February 7-13), the Kansas City Chapter of International Coaching Federation (ICF), Heartland Coaches Association (HCA) announces Heartland Habitat for Humanity as recipient of their 2011 Non-Profit Coaching Service Grant.
Members of the Illinois Wheat Association will be gathering at Southern Illinois in February for that group's annual Winter Wheat Forum. The IWA will host a series of educational programs from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15,
Shelvin Mack scored 17 points and Butler beat Illinois-Chicago for the ninth straight time, 72-65 Monday night. Khyle Marshall added 11 points, and Zach Hahn and Ronald Nored each had 10 for the Bulldogs (16-9, 8-5 Horizon). Robo Kreps scored 22 points to reach 1,500 for his career, and Paul Carter finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds the Flames (6-19, 1-12).
Butler defeated Illinois-Chicago this evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse 72-65, but the real story was not the final score. Rather, the eye injury sustained by Matt Howard just before the half is the concern shared by all Bulldogs fans. Howard did not play in the second half. Once again, here's Howard's bloody face (via Twitter ): Butler had several turnovers (15) and almost gave the game away. But ...
The San Diego Apartment Association has instead contracted with the National Apartment Association and hired two well-known housing lobbyists to represent the group in the California Legislature. The local apartment association also is beefing up its legislative presence by forming an alliance with several other rental associations in Southern California.
In the wake of an historic blizzard that shut down Chicago's lakefront highway, Illinois' senators asked federal officials on Sunday to discuss ways to better protect the city's shoreline.
The Hospitality Association of NZ is delighted to announce the appointment of Astrid Fisher as the Upper Northern North Island Regional Manager. Astrid has a strong sales and marketing background, and good relationship management experience, predominantly ...
Vaughn Duggins scored 28 points to lead Wright State over Illinois-Chicago 69-63 on Saturday night. The Raiders (16-9, 9-4 Horizon League) led 37-23 at halftime after ending the half on an 18-6 run. Wright State was 5 of 9 from 3-point range (55.6 percent) and made all four of its free-throw attempts in the first half.
Chase Simon scored 28 points Saturday to pace Detroit to an 81-71 victory over Loyola of Chicago. Simon went 3 of 6 from 3-point range for the Titans (13-12, 7-6 Horizon League), who manufactured their first winning streak since beating Loyola and Illinois-Chicago on Jan. 6-8. LaMarcus Lowe, Ray McCallum and Eli Holman scored 10 points apiece, and Lowe grabbed nine rebounds.
TAMPA, Fla. (March 21, 2008) -- Executives from charitable agencies seeking to hone their business skills – and apply them in the non-profit arena – are invited to apply for a $20,000 scholarship to the Executive MBA program at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Awards NCA announces award winners in ceremony The Nevada Contractors Association, a nonprofit industry trade group, recently named the winners of its 11th annual Contractor of the Year Awards. Las Vegas Paving Corp. was named 2010 Contractor of the Year
The first bank failure in Illinois in 2011 came Friday when Community First Bank-Chicago was closed by state banking regulators, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said.
As a result of the fire which devastated Willcox High School, a Fire Recovery group was formed to receive donations to assist WHS during this difficult time. This group has now formally organized into a non-profit charity, Willcox Working Together for Education (WWTE).
As a result of the fire which devastated Willcox High School, a Fire Recovery group was formed to receive donations to assist WHS during this difficult time. This group has now formally organized into a non-profit charity, Willcox Working Together for Education (WWTE).
CHICAGO and NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) and the Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) are joining forces to reduce Illinois hospital readmissions through a new quality initiative—Preventing Readmissions through Effective Partnerships (PREP). Partnering with nationally-recognized experts from the Division of Hospital ...
2/4/2011 - NAFA Opens Submissions For 2011 Sustainable Fleet Awards The NAFA Fleet Management Association has opened submissions for its 2011 Sustainable Fleet Awards....
The president of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association says music director Riccardo Muti has been treated for superficial facial injuries after fainting during rehearsal.
2/3/2011 - Parts Suppliers Submit Comments on Heavy-Duty Fuel Efficiency Standard The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association submitted comments this week to the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agencies' coordinated effort to establish the first-ever standards for fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy ...
Ray McCallum snagged a double-double, scoring 12 points and making 10 assists, to boost Detroit to a 77-63 win over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday night. The score was tied at 35 at halftime, but the Titans (12-12, 6-6 Horizon) went on to shoot 54.8 percent from the field in the second half and led by as many as 16 points.
As a result of the fire which devastated Willcox High School, a Fire Recovery group was formed to receive donations to assist WHS during this difficult time. This group has now formally organized into a non-profit charity, Willcox Working Together for Education (WWTE).
The Cancer Association of Anderson and several other nonprofit groups received a total of $35,500 in donations Thursday from a local holiday lights display and a multi-state bicycle relay.
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice and public safety fields, has formed an educational alliance with Capella University (http://www.capella.edu). Capella is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by ...
The National Sheriffs’ Association , a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice and public safety fields, has formed an educational alliance with Capella University .
A winter blizzard of historic proportions wobbled an otherwise snow-tough Chicago, stranding hundreds of drivers for up to 12 hours overnight on the city's showcase lakeshore thoroughfare, halting air traffic and giving many schoolchildren their first ever snow day Wednesday.
As a result of the fire which devastated Willcox High School, a Fire Recovery group was formed to receive donations to assist WHS during this difficult time. This group has now formally organized into a non-profit charity, Willcox Working Together for Education (WWTE).
1/25/2011 - Moving Association Honors Safe Fleets, Drivers The nation's top moving van operators and safest company fleets have been honored by the American Moving & Storage Association....
Illinois joined five other states Monday in legalizing civil unions, a move that will give same sex couples many of the legal protections that are now granted to married couples.
YEKATERINBURG, February 1 (Itar-Tass) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev considers it right to develop non-profit organizations, which help children in Russia.
A nonprofit organization based in Colorado, the American Humane Association, donated $20,000 on Monday toward caring for as many as 700 of the James Leachman horses on private and Crow Reservation land east of Billings.
CHICAGO - Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Monday legalizing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples, making Illinois one of about a dozen states that extend significant legal protections to same-sex couples.
Jamie Lenfestey says "music is not dying in Santa Fe" For years, Santa Fe concert promoter Jamie Lenfestey posted a sign on his bulletin board saying, "Go nonprofit, you jackass." That day has finally come. Lenfestey, who ran his own FanMan Productions for 20 years offering concerts by acts ranging from the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir to James Brown to Pat Metheny, has joined Heath Concerts, part ...
Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11)- A Louisville businessman is now facing jail time after police say he used his sports marketing business to rip off a non-profit organization. David Judd claims to be one of the top organizers of Golf Charity Events in the Southeast. He claims to use his connections to help raise thousands of dollars for charities, but police say they believe he actually used his ...
ELK GROVE, Ill., Jan. 31 (UPI) -- A retired Air Force master sergeant living in Illinois said his non-profit is shipping 7,000 pizzas overseas to U.S. service members for the Super Bowl.
The Association for Women in Technology (AWT), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women in all fields of technology, presents “Social Media: Hype or Holy Grail for Business?” technology networking forum.
Brad Birton and Paul Carter had double-doubles to lead Illinois-Chicago to its first conference victory of the season with an 83-61 decision over Youngstown State on Saturday. Birton had 14 points and 14 rebounds while Carter had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Flames (6-16, 1-9 Horizon League), which had dropped nine in a row since upsetting Illinois on Dec.
Although the economy is still much in its recovery phase, the unemployment level in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet area dropped to 8.6 percent in December. While Chicago Business reports that overall unemployment declined to 8.8 percent in Illinois, the official report from the Illinois Department of Economic Security indicates that the level of unemployment is currently at 9.3 percent. Whatever ...
Christina Ramsey of River City Management Group is working with the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association to reactivate the DeSoto County chapter of the association.
Non-Profits can Receive Immediate Savings from over 55 Best-In-Class Vendors San Diego, Calif. (Vocus/PRWEB) January 27, 2011 Non-Profit Purchasing Group , the only group purchasing organization dedicated exclusively to non-profit organizations nationwide and in Canada, announced today that for five days only, non-profits can join NPPG at half the regular price at http://www ...
Rahm Emanuel’s bid to become the next mayor of Chicago is outflanking the competition by millions of dollars, most of it raised before a new Illinois law went into effect to limit contributions from donors.
CHICAGO, Jan 28 — Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor of Chicago, the Illinois high court ruled unanimously yesterday, overturning a lower court ruling earlier this week to exclude him. Some residents of Chicago challenged Emanuel’s residency, saying his stay in Washington, DC as President Obama’s chief of staff ...
Norris Cole scored a game-high 22 points in Cleveland State's 63-49 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday night. The Vikings (19-3, 8-2 Horizon) trailed 31-29 at halftime but pulled ahead in the second half on 50 percent shooting from the field. The final score was their largest lead. Jeremy Montgomery added 13 points for Cleveland State.
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor of Chicago, the Illinois high court ruled unanimously on Thursday, overturning a lower court ruling earlier this week to exclude him.
Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, will remain on the ballot for Chicago’s Feb. 22 mayoral election, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled unanimously.
CHICAGO — Illinois' highest court put Rahm Emanuel back in the race for Chicago mayor today, three days after a lower court threw the former White House chief of staff off the ballot because he had not lived in the city for a full year.
Illinois' highest court put Rahm Emanuel back in the race for Chicago mayor Thursday, three days after a lower court threw the former White House chief of staff off the ballot because he had not lived in the city for a full year.
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor of Chicago, the Illinois high court ruled unanimously on Thursday, overturning a lower court ruling earlier this week to exclude him.
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor of Chicago, the Illinois high court ruled unanimously on Thursday, overturning a lower court ruling earlier this week to exclude him.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot for mayor of Chicago, saying in a unanimous decision that he meets the state's residency requirements despite spending most of the last year as White House chief of staff.
Maine's non-profit sector was on display at the State House today. The event gave some organizations the chance to show lawmakers the importance of the services they provide to their communities. Organizers said it was a day to recognize Maine's non-profit organizations and all the work they do. . . .
Rahm Emanuel’s bid to become Chicago’s mayor may proceed, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled, bringing an end to weeks of debate over whether he was qualified for the ballot.
COLUMBIA - The Intersection, a non-profit organization that provides a safe place for kids, is currently competing to win $250,000 through the Pepsi Refresh Project. The organization wants to make several improvements if it wins the money.
Chicago — Illinois' highest court agreed Tuesday to take Rahm Emanuel's appeal of a decision that threw him off the ballot for Chicago mayor and ordered election officials not to print any mayoral ballots without Emanuel's name.
Chicago — Illinois' highest court agreed Tuesday to take Rahm Emanuel's appeal of a decision that threw him off the ballot for Chicago mayor and ordered election officials not to print any mayoral ballots without Emanuel's name.
Non profit organizations across Joplin are feeling the brunt of funding cuts. the city council reached the decision after a work session this week. Fox 14's Chantee Lans talked with the mayor and the two organizations that will get the biggest cuts.
Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, won an expedited review by the Illinois Supreme Court of his disqualification from Chicago’s Feb. 22 mayoral election.
NEW ORLEANS -- A burglar broke into a neighborhood center Uptown and stole five computers from a nonprofit that teaches people how to use computers and learn job skills. A surveillance video shows the burglar walking onto the property in the 4600 block of Freret Street. Minutes later he leaves loaded down with stolen goods, including five computers – three of them desktops – a printer and a ...
The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to hear an expedited appeal from Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, against his disqualification from Chicago’s Feb. 22 mayoral election.
Rahm Emanuel's name can appear on ballots printed for the Chicago mayoral election, the Illinois high court said on Tuesday, as it considers whether to reverse a lower court decision to exclude him.
An employee of a Houston non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids in after-school programs is being held on accusations of possessing and distributing child porn
The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to hear an expedited appeal from Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, of a decision disqualifying him from Chicago’s Feb. 22 mayoral election.
The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday afternoon it will take up Rahm Emanuel's bid to stay on the ballot in the Chicago mayoral race. The case, which will be expedited, focuses on whether Emanuel meets residency requirements for the race. The move comes just hours after the court issued a "stay" in the case, blocking [... ]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The founder of the celebrated Newport jazz and folk festivals is taking them non-profit in an effort to make sure the events he's been producing for six decades live on after he is gone.
A court in Illinois ruled that President Barack Obama's former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is ineligible to run for mayor of Chicago in next month's election.
Does a non-profit church have to file a tax return? - P.J., Rancho Palos Verdes A: Research indicates that synagogues, churches and similar such entities are not required to file tax returns.
Former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel added another former title to his resume: former Chicago Mayor contender. An Illinois appellate court found the one-time Chicago resident was just that -- a former resident who lost his status when he pulled up stakes to work in Washington. For Tweeters, it was the perfect day's post.The Daily Beast's Howard Kurtz got the news on the fly ...
An Illinois appeals court threw former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel off the ballot for Chicago mayor Tuesday because he didn't live in the city in the year before the election. The decision cast doubt over Emanuel's candidacy just a month before the election. He had been considered the front-runner and had raised more money than any other candidate. The court voted 2-1 to overturn a ...
An Illinois appellate court on Monday threw former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel off the ballot for Chicago mayor because he didn't live in the city in the year before the election.
CHICAGO — Just days ago, Rahm Emanuel seemed to be steamrolling the entire field of candidates for Chicago mayor. He had millions in the bank, a huge lead in the polls and abundant opportunities to show off his influence, including meeting with the visiting Chinese president.
CHICAGO - An Illinois Appeals Court has ruled that Rahm Emanuel's name can't appear on the ballot for Chicago mayor because he didn't live in the city in the year before the election.
An organization designed to promote Carrboro business was forced to change its tax status after receiving notice from the federal government. Formerly a nonprofit, the Carrboro Merchants Association filed to become a for-profit corporation in December after IRS notification that the group didn’t qualify as charitable.
Economic development groups in northwest Indiana are taking steps to recruit businesses from Illinois including an advertising campaign highlighting the area's transportation infrastructure, proximity to Chicago, work force and facilities.
Geoff McCammon hit five 3-pointers among his 19 points to lead Loyola of Chicago to a 68-59 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. Courtney Stanley scored 13 points and Ben Averkamp 12 for the Ramblers (12-8, 3-6 Horizon League), who won their second in a row. Andy Polka had 11 rebounds and four assists, and Stanley matched that assist total.
Mayor Daley’s long effort to build ties with the world’s second-largest economy seemed to pay off last week as Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived for his first visit to Chicago, his only stop outside Washington during this trip.Hu focused on economic ties between China and Chicago during his whirlwind overnight visit to the city. Experts said the attention from China has been the envy of other ...
Mayor Daley’s long effort to build ties with the world’s second-largest economy seemed to pay off last week as Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived for his first visit to Chicago, his only stop outside Washington during this trip.Hu focused on economic ties between China and Chicago during his whirlwind overnight visit to the city. Experts said the attention from China has been the envy of other ...
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Texas House budget leaders announced plans to slash the state budget designed to care for frail elderly Texans. Proposed plans cut the overall Medicaid budget for nursing home residents by 34 percent. The announcement was made in response to a state budget that is in a $27 billion shortfall. Faced with this announcement, Texas non-profit ...
Chicago's mayor courted Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday during a whirlwind visit that included a tour of a local high school and stop at a business expo in an effort to boost economic ties between the world's second-largest economy and companies in Chicago and elsewhere in the Midwest.
PICKING up from where it left off in the 25th Southeast Asian Games, the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines kept the punches coming in the year 2010.
Mayor Richard Daley's long effort to build ties with the world's second-largest economy seemed to pay off Thursday as Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived for his first visit to Chicago, his only stop outside Washington during this trip.
Mayor Richard Daley's long effort to build ties with the world's second-largest economy seemed to pay off Thursday as Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived for his first visit to Chicago, his only stop outside Washington during this trip.
The city of Chicago saw home sales edge down 1.6 percent in 2010 from 2009, with the median home price dropping 8 percent to $207,000, according to a Realtors’ report out today.Throughout the nine-county area, home sales stayed about the same in 2010 as the previous year, while median prices declined 5.6 percent, to $185,000, according to the Illinois Association of Realtors.Though foreclosures ...
The city of Chicago saw home sales edge down 1.6 percent in 2010 from 2009, with the median home price dropping 8 percent to $207,000, according to a Realtors’ report out today.Throughout the nine-county area, home sales stayed about the same in 2010 as the previous year, while median prices declined 5.6 percent, to $185,000, according to the Illinois Association of Realtors.Though foreclosures ...
Mayor Richard Daley's long effort to build ties with the world's second-largest economy seemed to pay off Thursday as Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived for his first visit to Chicago, his only stop outside Washington during this trip.
A collection of twenty game-related companies from Northern France and Belgium have formed a new non-profit organization devoted to "enhancing business opportunities in the region." Game IN, as the organization is called, includes leading French studio and Dofus developer Ankama, accessory maker Bigben Interactive, game-focused school Supinfogames and other publishers, distributors and ...
Mayor Richard Daley's long effort to build ties with the world's second-largest economy seemed to pay off Thursday as Chinese President Hu Jintao made his first visit to Chicago, his only stop outside Washington during this trip.
The Jessamine County Beef Cattlemen Association has helped many non-profit groups in the past with cookouts. Recently, several beneficiaries received their checks.
Tagoras today released Association Virtual Conferences: State of the Sector, a comprehensive report on the adoption of virtual conferences by trade and professional associations as an approach to educational events and meetings. The report will be discussed in a free Webinar today at 1:00 PM ET. Details and registration information for the Webinar are available at https://www3.gotomeeting.com ...
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced today that it will award more than $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the state to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2011-12 academic year.
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2011/2012 academic year.
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Like many organizations, the American Heart Association has fears about the ramifications of a troubled economy. Their recent statement, "American Heart Association and Nonprofit Advocacy: Past, Present and Future," contains a recommendation that advocates support for the medical advancement of heart disease and stroke by centering their pleas around the patients of those ...
CHICAGO, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The MacArthur Foundation, based in Chicago, has announced the 11 recipients of its grants for creative and effective non-profit organizations.
CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association joins the Shriver family and the nation in mourning the passing of Sargent Shriver. Few people have had the impact on our nation that Mr. Shriver did. His unwavering dedication to the excellence and the ideal of public service laid a groundwork that Americans continue to follow to this day. A veteran of the Unites ...
The Northern Nevada Community Housing Resource Board, a Reno-based non-profit, is pleased to announce the grand opening for Autumn Village Apartments, a new 43-unit affordable housing rental development being constructed on Gentry Way and Wrondel.
AUGUSTA, Maine -- (NEWS CENTER) Heart attacks are still one of the leading causes of death in Maine and the country. The American Heart Association has an idea to help reduce the number of deaths: train every high school student in basic CPR before they graduate.
The American Heart Association has, for the first time, published a statement, "American Heart Association and Nonprofit Advocacy: Past, Present, and Future," that documents the association's longstanding commitment to improve heart and stroke-related public policy.
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Pescatello has been re-elected as Chairman of the New England Biotech Association (NEBA) at the organization's annual meeting. NEBA is a non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of state biotech associations, companies, academic institutions, and other organizations in the six New England states with a collective mission to support and ...
Virtual, Inc., a technology-focused association management company, today announced the date of its initial 2011 webinar as part of the company’s ongoing webcast series on a variety of association management-related topics.
BENTON -- A judge in southern Illinois has ordered a Chicago man to spend more than 20 years in federal prison in connection with a marijuana-growing operation.
Ron Wolf, former Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) founder & CEO, has unveiled a new hospitality industry trade association, the Georgia Licensed Beverage Association (GLBA), in Georgia.
Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) - A local non-profit helping senior citizens continue to live their life to the fullest, was the target of a burglary. Unfortunately, this is at least the third non-profit hit by thieves this month.
The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs (IAAF) crowned Jackie Driscoll, Miss Henry County Fair, the 2011 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Sunday evening.
Even as the economy grew and the unemployment rate began to shrink, the number of Illinois households getting food stamps hit record levels in December, showing no signs of an economic recovery, and area food pantries say they’ve continued to see more people asking for help.There were 857,282 households enrolled last month in what is now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...
ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - January 17, 2011) - Former GRA Founder & CEO, Ron Wolf, has launched Georgia's newest hospitality industry trade association, the Georgia Licensed Beverage Association (GLBA). The GLBA is a non-profit trade association whose members are on-premise alcohol beverage licensees, and industry vendors throughout the State of Georgia.
1/17/2011 - AMSA Expands Membership to Agents of Arpin Van Lines All 140 agents in the Arpin Van Lines family across the U.S. will join the American Moving & Storage Association in 2011, the two organizations announced....
Non-Profits Now Have a Better Way to Purchase Thanks to an Organization that is Looking Out for Their Best Interests Calgary, A.B., Canada (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011 The Non-Profit Purchasing Group of Canada announced today that non-profit organizations and charities nationwide have an opportunity to save money on their everyday purchases of products and services through a discounted website ...
Boards in California burdened by expenditures should look into trimming expenses, not opting out of rules set by the Davis-Stirling Act. Directors can also invite owners to weigh in on cuts. Question: I'm an owner and board director for my homeowners association of less than 25 units. For four years our association has been fighting — to the tune of thousands of dollars per month in attorney ...
Starting on January 20, 2011 at 1PM EST, Action Strategies and the Centre for Excellence in Public Sector Marketing CEPSM will be launching a year-long webinar training series for professional and cause related nonprofit associations.These two organizations, specialists in the field of nonprofit marketing communications and lobbying strategy, have named the series Successful Association ...
What's Your Reaction? Even as the economy grew and the unemployment rate began to shrink, the number of Illinois households getting food stamps hit record levels in December, showing no signs of an economic recovery, and area food pantries say they've continued to see more people asking for help.
Rahmon Fletcher scored 20 points and Alec Brown had a double-double Saturday as Wisconsin-Green Bay kept Illinois-Chicago winless in the Horizon League with a 74-50 victory. Fletcher's output included three 3-pointers, and Brown had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Phoenix (10-9, 4-3), which won its fourth straight game.
Despite the fact that the economy is beginning to turn around, the number of Illinois households receiving food stamps hit record levels in December, and local food pantries have also revealed that more people are asking for help. Last month, 857,282 households were enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--which is commonly known as food stamps--a figure that is up 12.7 percent ...
Even as the economy grew and the unemployment rate began to shrink, the number of Illinois households getting food stamps hit record levels in December, showing no signs of an economic recovery, and area food pantries say they’ve continued to see more people asking for help.There were 857,282 households enrolled last month in what is now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...
Democrats in the Monroe County Legislature today released a statement in which they said the facility formerly known as the ESL Sports Centre, which they said is a non-profit entity controlled by Monroe County, provided illegal campaign contributions to Republican state legislators.
Joseph Philippe discusses his efforts to improve the lives of others in Haiti to a representative of Sawa Global, a Vancouver-based non-profit organization.
Improving the quality of dementia care is one of four priorities to be examined at a Legislative Breakfast to be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Alzheimer’s Association -- Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Avenue, Peoria.
Tony Meier scored 22 points to lead Wisconsin-Milwaukee to an 87-75 victory over Illinois-Chicago Thursday night. Anthony Hill had 18 points and a team-high six rebounds before fouling out for the Panthers (9-9, 4-3 Horizon League). Tone Boyle added 17 points and Kaylon Williams had 14 for Milwaukee. Robo Kreps led Illinois-Chicago with 19 points.
After reviewing a pool of 35 nominations, Ramona Chamber of Commerce has selected 10 finalists for its 2010 Ramona Citizen of the Year, Ramona Business of the Year, and Ramona Non-Profit Organization of the Year awards. Stephen Brindley, Ray Cardona, and Ken Dower are citizen of the year finalists; Hurricane & Poway Fence Company/EPS Hardware/EPS Lumber, NuLite, and Ransom Brothers True ...
Published 01/13/2011 - 11:58 a.m. After reviewing a pool of 35 nominations, Ramona Chamber of Commerce has selected 10 finalists for its 2010 Ramona Citizen of the Year, Ramona Business of the Year, and Ramona Non-Profit Organization of the Year awards.
As states across the country face mounting budget deficits, Illinois is preparing to hike taxes on its residents in order to cover a $15 billion state budget shortfall. Democrats say it's needed to keep state programs operating, but Republicans argue that it will kill jobs. What do you think?
The Arkansas Realtors Association says Mark G. Marchand, the former CEO of the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors, has joined the ARA as its new chief executive officer.
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn defended a 67 percent income-tax increase from criticism by business leaders and Chicago’s mayor, saying it was needed to steer the state away from insolvency.
The Healthcare Billing & Management Association , a non-profit educational/informational resource and advocacy group representing third-party medical billers and practice management billing professionals, announced today the election of the officers and new members of the 2011 HBMA Board of Directors.
Mark Michaelson has learned the hard way that a community association may take away your home for not paying maintenance fees. Florida foreclosure laws and court-ordered auctions give homeowner and condo associations the opportunity to strip titles of delinquent owners and take possession of their properties.
The Direct Gardening Association (DGA) is the new name of the largest nonprofit association of gardening companies selling directly to consumers via print catalogs and websites. Elkridge, MD (Vocus/PRWEB) January 11, 2011 The Mailorder Gardening Association (MGA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and information to its member gardening companies, has changed ...
(01-11) 15:05 PST New York (AP) -- The executive director of a state-funded community organization with strong ties to a veteran assemblyman lied to federal authorities investigating the non-profit's finances,...
The executive director of a state-funded community organization with strong ties to a veteran assemblyman lied to federal authorities investigating the non-profit’s finances, prosecutors alleged Tuesday. A complaint unsealed in federal court in Manhattan accuses attorney David Griffiths of producing falsified records in response to a grand jury inquiry...
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois was poised to become the first state since 2009 to abolish the death penalty after the state Senate on Tuesday approved the ban and sent it to Democratic Governor Pat Quinn for his signature.
CHICAGO, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Illinois was poised to become the first U.S. state since 2009 to abolish the death penalty after the state Senate on Tuesday approved the ban and sent it to Democratic Governor Pat Quinn for his signature.
Sabrina A. King appointed managing vice president, Human Resources CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Dental Association (ADA) recently announced the appointment of Sabrina A. King as its managing vice president for Human Resources/Organizational Development effective Jan. 18. As leader of the ADA's Human Resources Department, King's responsibilities will include ...
Thomas J. Williams on Jan. 27 will begin a one-year term as president of Cumberland County Bar Association. Williams served as association president-elect in 2010. Williams is a partner at Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy & Faller and has practiced law in Carlisle for more than 30 years.
The Direct Gardening Association (DGA) is the new name of the largest nonprofit association of gardening companies selling directly to consumers via print catalogs and websites. (PRWeb January 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8056317.htm
More than half (52 percent) of Illinois companies responding to a survey said they plan to hire new workers or recall laid-off staff this year, compared to 23 percent who had such plans in 2010. And 68 percent of employers plan to give raises to current workers, up from just 31 percent last year, the survey by the Management Association of Illinois also found.Just under 4 percent of Illinois ...
Illinois middle linebacker Martez Wilson will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Illini sports information director Kent Brown said Monday that Wilson has filed paperwork to enter the draft. Wilson led Illinois with 112 tackles this season. The Chicago Simeon graduate also had four sacks and an interception in the kind of season Illinois has been waiting for since he came to ...
Accra, Jan. 10, GNA - Colleges of Education in Ghana have formed a sports association aimed at promoting and developing sports in the country= 's education training colleges.
New York, NY, (January 10, 2011) – The North American Merchant Advance Association (NAMAA), a 501c non-profit industry association that provides guidance and helps influence and shape the merchant cash advance industry through leadership, education and the sharing of information, announced today the addition of four new members to its organization as well as the election of new officers. (PRWeb ...
Chicago's hospitality industry sees signs of slow recovery Wendy Pashman's catering business held steady during the Great Recession by focusing on the luxury social scene when the corporate market faltered.
The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) will host its Annual Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, March 2-4, 2011. The theme for the event, held at the Planet Hollywood Resort, is Take the Gamble Out of Home Care. Papillion, NE (PRWEB) January 7, 2011 The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA) will host its Annual Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, March 2-4, 2011 ...
Ray McCallum scored 17 points, and his put-back with 2 seconds left clinched Detroit's 72-69 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. Paul Carter scored with 7 seconds left to draw the Flames (5-12, 0-5 Horizon) within 70-69. UIC's Robo Kreps then fouled Chase Simon, who missed two free throws.
Middle Earth, a nonprofit organization in Bridgewater, has been serving local youth for almost four decades. Bridgewater - Middle Earth, a nonprofit organization that has served local youth for almost four decades, is competing to win a $25,000 grant from...
Neotrope, a brand identity, PR, and marketing firm established Jan. 1983, is donating $36,000 in free public relations and newswire services to worthy non-profit and charitable organizations to celebrate its 28th anniversary.
CompTIA, the global non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry, and the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), the global non-profit association for the storage industry, announced recently they are collaborating to develop and market a new professional certification for IT workers responsible for storage networking and information management.
1/7/2011 - Women In Trucking Partners with Navistar to Honor Trucking's Most Influential Women The Women In Trucking Association and Navistar Inc. have created an annual award to honor the trucking industry's most influential woman....
Vaughn Duggins scored 22 points and N'Gai Evans added 21 as part of Wright State's 71-63 win over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday night. The Raiders (10-6, 3-1 Horizon) began with a 9-0 run and led by as many as 12 points early in the first half on their way to a fourth straight victory. The Flames (5-11, 0-4) powered back to tie it with 2:55 left in the half.
What's Your Reaction? The Better Government Association filed a lawsuit challenging the Chicago Police Department's refusal to release documents the public has a right to review under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
ONTARIO, Calif., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. ("Prime Healthcare") donated 100% of its ownership interest in Montclair Hospital Medical Center ("Montclair Hospital"), a 102 bed acute care hospital which was ranked among the Top 100 Hospitals® in 2009, to the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity effective December 31, 2010. As a result ...
The Better Government Association is asking a judge to order the Chicago Police Department to release records about Ald. Edward Burke’s security detail. The BGA, a not-for-profit corporation, claims the Chicago police refuses to release documents about the protection and transportation of Burke (14th) as requested in an Aug. 24, 2010, Freedom of Information Act request, according to the ...
CompTIA, the global non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry, and the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), the global non-profit association for the storage industry, announced recently they are collaborating to develop and market a new professional certification for IT workers responsible for storage networking and information management.
1/5/2011 - APRA Partners With Summit Safety The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association has partnered with Summit Safety Group to offer workplace safety and environmental consulting services at a discounted fee structure to APRA members....
The Better Government Association is asking a judge to order the Chicago Police Department to release records about Ald. Edward Burke’s security detail. The BGA, a not-for-profit corporation, claims the Chicago police refuses to release documents about the protection and transportation of Burke (14th) as requested in an Aug. 24, 2010, Freedom of Information Act request, according to the ...
The Better Government Association filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Chicago Police Department alleging that the agency wrongfully denied the nonprofit's Freedom of Information Act request for records related to Ald. Edward Burke's security detail. The organization filed the FOIA request in August, requesting the names of the officers assigned to Burke and their titles, salaries, time sheets ...
The agency that runs Chicago's Navy Pier announced Wednesday that the popular tourist attraction is getting some new management. A newly-formed non-profit will take control of the Pier on July 1, with an eye toward making it even more family-friendly. Since 1989, Navy Pier has been run by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, commonly known as McPier. The agency, whose board is ...
For the second time in less than a year, a Bergen County non-profit is among the finalists in Pepsi’s Refresh Contest – a monthly online competition in which charities battle each other for grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000.
Devices like e-readers, tablets and smartphones could get faster storage as early as next year with the new SD 4.0 media card specification, the SD Association said.
Associated Press - January 5, 2011 12:44 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's Navy Pier is getting a new manager. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority announced Wednesday it will...
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago's Navy Pier is getting a new manager. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority announced Wednesday it will turn over the popular tourist destination to a new non-profit corporation with a board made up of 13 civic leaders.
Chicago aldermen responded coolly Tuesday to a lone bidder’s proposal to charge Taste of Chicago patrons a $20 admission fee — and up to $65 for tickets to a music stage that draws the biggest-name talent to the lakefront festival.Celebrate Chicago LLC — a joint venture that includes the Illinois Restaurant Association, JAM Productions and AEG Live — is pressuring City Hall to move quickly to ...
1/3/2011 - APRA Launches Second Edition of BuyReman Online Buyer's Guide The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is producing the second edition of its online buyers guide....
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, owner and producer of the International CES, today donated $75,000 to Green Chips, a non-profit organization promoting carbon neutrality, to support sustainable energy in southern Nevada. “This donation illustrates CEA’s commitment to sustainability in the Las Vegas area as we launch another successful International CES ...
The Consumer Electronics Association ®, owner and producer of the International CES, today donated $75,000 to Green Chips, a non-profit organization promoting carbon neutrality, to support sustainable energy in southern Nevada.
Posted by John Byrne at 7:42 p.m. A key alderman today called for public hearings on a proposal to charge Taste of Chicago attendees $20 on peak days to get into the traditionally free annual summertime lakefront smorgasbord. The Illinois...
It’s hard to imagine the city turning down the reported sole bidder to run Taste of Chicago and its other outdoor summer festivals. Given the qualifications of that bidder – Celebrate Chicago, a partnership that, according to published reports, includes experienced concert promoters Jam Productions and AEG Worldwide, plus the Illinois Restaurant Association – accepting the bid offers not just a ...
CompTIA, the global non-profit association for the information technology industry, and the Storage Networking Industry Association , the global non-profit association for the storage industry, announced today they are collaborating to develop and market a new professional certification for IT workers responsible for storage networking and information management.
The Sun-Times reports: Taste of Chicago patrons would pay a $20 admission fee--and up to $65-a-head for a music stage that draws the biggest-name talent--if City Hall accepts the only bid it got to take over lakefront festivals. That bid came from Celebrate Chicago LLC, a heavy-hitting joint-venture comprised of the Illinois Restaurant Association and two of the biggest names in the production ...
1/3/2011 - APRA Launches Second Edition of BuyReman Online Buyer's Guide The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is producing the second edition of its online buyers guide....
The Illinois Republican Party is hoping to use the upcoming centennial anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birth and a developing 2012 race for the White House to generate campaign cash at an event next month.
An American Lung Association report released Monday makes a case for a $1-per-pack increase in Illinois cigarette taxes. The association's report, conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago, says that tacking an extra $1 onto every pack of cigarettes could make $377 million a year for the state.
Illinois lawmakers will try this week to accomplish in a few days what they have been unable to do in the past two years -- resolve the state’s worst financial crisis.
The University of Illinois Flash Index climbed for the seventh month in a row, signaling some optimism about the state's economic recovery, although the high unemployment rate is still a concern. read more
The proportion of Minnesota nonprofits reporting an operating deficit grew from 34 percent in 2007 to 48 percent in 2009, according to the most recent Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report (PDF), issued by the Minnesota Council on Nonprofits. The report, issued in mid-December, warns that nonprofits’ continued employment growth during the recession “may be coming at a cost to the financial health ...
CHICAGO — Graduating high school seniors from across Illinois have the chance to apply to attend the National Youth Science Camp this summer in West Virginia.
A public relations, marketing/advertising, association management, and public policy consulting firm located in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1967, the firm has had a long and successful history as an association management company (AMC) and government relations firm, working with both trade and non-profit associations. More recently, VPR has also distinguished itself as one of Oregon's most ...
Trevon Harmon scored a career-high 24 points and Cleveland State breezed to an 83-59 win over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. Harmon was 7 of 10 from the field, going 4 of 7 from 3-point range, and made 6 of 8 free throws for the Vikings (15-1, 4-0 Horizon League), who won their 12th straight home game.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- An Illinois congressman says he dropped out of the Chicago mayoral race in order to bolster the campaign of another contender, former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun.
Portage la Prairie's many non-profit groups are already making plans for the year ahead. The Herman Prior 55-plus Centre, Portage and District Arts Centre and Portage Community Revitalization Corp.[...]
The recession has people putting off all kinds of expenses - including dental visits. But it hasn't hurt Sarrell Dental Clinic, which offers care to needy kids across the state.
Growing Our Own Teachers on Kaua‘i has helped 32 aspiring publicschool teachers join the professional ranks, according to KaniBlackwell who formed the organization. Believing that “goodteaching is the single most important factor in how well a studentwill learn and achieve,” the non-profit organization invests in theeducation of teacher candidates so that they can give back tofuture generations.
Ashen Ward scored a career-high 26 points and Youngstown State defeated Illinois-Chicago 71-69 Thursday night. Vytas Sulskis put the Penguins (6-6, 1-2 Horizon League) ahead for good on two free throws with 15.7 seconds left. The Flames (5-9, 0-2) had two chances to tie or take the lead in the waning seconds.
KALISPELL- As the last few days of the year wind down, local non-profit agencies want to remind you of a possible tax break. The Kalispell United Way wants to encourage people to dig deep inside their pockets to help support non-profit agencies in the Flathead Valley for the added tax reduction.
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a pension overhaul that his fellow Democrat, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley , had complained would result in the largest property-tax increase in the city’s history.
Portage la Prairie's many non-profit groups are already making plans for the year ahead. The Herman Prior 55-plus Centre, Portage and District Arts Centre and Portage Community Revitalization Corp.[...]
There are only 2 days left to vote for the HUGS project, which is a non-profit group that sends out cooling neck ties and care packages to troops overseas in the Middle East.
An Illinois congressman who is running for mayor against Rahm Emanuel in Chicago is warning former President Bill Clinton to stay out of the race or risk alienating the black community. Rep. Danny Davis, a longtime Clinton ally, said in a statement issued Tuesday that he is "seriously concerned and disturbed" by reports that Clinton [... ]
The Miss Illinois Scholarship Association will relocate its annual princess competition to Marion in addition to teen, pre-teen and Miss Illinois pageants.
Steve Vary of Arion, chair of the Crawford County Community Foundation, reminded Crawford County nonprofit organizations that grant applications are due no later than February 1, 2011.
PROVO, Utah, Dec. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ParentLink ® today announced that it will be a Diamond Sponsor for the upcoming SIF Association Annual Meeting to be held January 19-21 in Washington, D.C. This three day event will be held at the Washington Marriott and will include group discussions, presentations and working meetings for participants who come from across the U.S. and overseas. The ...
Charlotte - LM Board Member Doris R. Bray Receives Greensboro Bar Association Award for Distinguished Service Lawyers Mutual Board member Doris R. Bray of Guilford County was honored by the Greensboro Bar Association as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.
Washington, D.C. - The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and the Peace Corps community, announced today that Johnstone Baguma of Uganda is the grand-prize winner of the Africa Rural Connect (ARC) 2010 ideas competition.
It's almost the end of the year, and for lots of us, that means it's time to make our year end donations to non-profit organizations. But the reason why might surprise you.
MORE than 500 members of the Johor Baru Senior Citizens Association (JBSCA) attended a dinner party in conjunction with the association's 22nd anniversary recently.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 28, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless recently activated 30 new cell sites throughout the state of Illinois, which improves voice and data coverage in and around parts of the following communities: Champaign County: Thomasboro Cook County: Chicago, Des Plaines, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnwood, Western Springs and Wheeling DuPage County: Aurora, Downers Grove ...
Latvia's economy looks to have stayed just out of the red this year, as the Baltic nation emerges from the world's deepest recession, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday.
Steve Vary of Arion, chair of the Crawford County Community Foundation, reminded Crawford County nonprofit organizations that grant applications are due no later than February 1, 2011.
CHICAGO — According to a press release from the Illinois Wind Energy Association, two new wind farms will be built in Illinois over the coming year thanks to a renewable energy procurement event completed this month by the Illinois Power Agency. These new projects are expected to create hundreds of jobs in construction and maintenance during the next 18 months.
(Ivanhoe Newswire) – The American Heart Association’s new recommendations say that strictly controlling the heart rate of patients with atrial fibrillation provides no advantage over more lenient heart rate control. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that occurs when the heart's two upper chambers beat erratically, causing the chambers to pump blood rapidly, unevenly, and ...
Steve Vary of Arion, chair of the Crawford County Community Foundation, reminded Crawford County nonprofit organizations that grant applications are due no later than February 1, 2011.
NEW ULM - A new non-profit in the City of New Ulm is working hard to raise public awareness about the services it offers for women with unplanned or unwanted pregnancie.
SEKAMA Community Associa-tion is calling on the state government to allocate a piece of land for the development of the association’s permanent office and government-run pre-school, Tabika Kemas.
After missing out the past two seasons, Illinois is back in a bowl game. The drought between bowl appearances has been much longer for Baylor. With both schools in the midst of a resurgence, the Illini and Bears meet in the Texas Bowl in Houston on Wednesday. Baylor (7-5) clinched its first winning season since 1995 and earned a bowl bid for the first time since losing 10-3 to Washington State ...
Congress approves Obama's bipartisan tax deal extending the Bush tax cuts for wealthy Americans. Don Smith, Director of the non-profit, faith-based charitable organization Works of Life International Ministries issues a statement saying that the new tax deal will encourage charitable giving from wealthy Americans. (PRWeb December 26, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb ...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a non-profit organization, prepared a total of 4,000 free Christmas meals for the homeless at five locations in the Valley: three in Phoenix, one in Mesa and one in El Mirage. Volunteers at one Phoenix location, 10th Avenue and Jackson Street, had been preparing about 800 meals since 4:30 a.m. Friday, said dining-room manager Jerry Castro. He expected they ...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a non-profit organization, prepared a total of 4,000 free Christmas meals for the homeless at five locations in the Valley: three in Phoenix, one in Mesa and one in El Mirage. Volunteers at one Phoenix location, 10th Avenue and Jackson Street, had been preparing about 800 meals since 4:30 a.m. Friday, said dining-room manager Jerry Castro. He expected they ...
Property where firefighters died among 16,000 such structures, many with unaddressed problems and unpaid fines The South Shore building where two firefighters died Wednesday is among an estimated 16,000 vacant buildings in the city, a number that has grown as the economy has withered, adding to the burden for city inspectors who also need to stay on top of the city's occupied properties.
KALISPELL - A local non-profit organization needs a little extra help this holiday season. The Friendship House sells luminaries each year to help raise money for its low income assisted living home.
For a third straight month, the unemployment rate dropped in Chicago and every other metropolitan area across Illinois in November compared with a year ago.It’s the first time that’s happened in four years — “further evidence that the Illinois economy is on the right path,” Maureen O’Donnell, director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security, said Thursday.In Chicago, the rate fell from ...
Illinois state Sen. James Meeks withdrew his candidacy for Chicago mayor on Thursday, and he urged other African-American candidates to follow his lead and rally what he called a divided black community around a single candidate.
For a third straight month, the unemployment rate dropped in Chicago and every other metropolitan area across Illinois in November compared with a year ago.
12/23/2010 - Introducing the Retread Tire Association TheRetread Tire Association (RTA) is now OFFICIALLY in business with all i's dotted and t's crossed, making RTA a legally recognized Non-Profit Organization....
12/22/2010 - 2011 Aftermarket Legislative Summit Rescheduled for June 20-21 in Washington, D.C. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association's 2011 Aftermarket Legislative Summit has been rescheduled for June 20-21, 2011...
After key foul, Tigers pull away in final minute to stop the Illini ST. LOUIS — Beforehand, Illinois coach Bruce Weber said he wouldn't mind too much if his Illini lost to Missouri if they gave him a "great effort" after losing in embarrassing fashion to Illinois-Chicago on Saturday.
Jared Cunningham scored 22 points and Roberto Nelson added 14 to lead Oregon State to a 74-54 win against Illinois-Chicago on Wednesday night. In their final tuneup before Pac-10 Conference play, the Beavers (5-6) led by 20 at halftime, and Illinois-Chicago got no closer than 17 afterward. Robo Krebs had 21 points and seven rebounds, and Paul Carter scored 19 points for the Flames (5-8), who...
The best way to maximize a non-profit board's expertise is to ensure the board fully understands its governance responsibilities and the parameters of its leadership role.
The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation donated $100,000 to a non-profit's efforts to spruce up a Greensboro neighborhood and promote home ownership. Housing Greensboro's work in the Glenwood neighborhood is the latest example of the organization's mission to renovate houses.
Sales of existing homes in the Chicago area plunged more than 30 percent in November, according to the Illinois Association of Realtors, as the housing market continues to cope with the end of a government tax credit.
Illinois' nine-year run of dominance finally was snapped last season when it was defeated by Missouri 81-68 in the annual Braggin' Rights game in St. Louis.
12/16/2010 - ATA's Moskowitz Named Chairman of Consumer Energy Alliance American Trucking Associations' Vice President and Regulatory Affairs Counsel, Rich Moskowitz, was recently selected as first-ever Chairman of the Consumer Energy Alliance, an organization focused on showcasing the needs consumers and the overall economy have for a long-term U.S. energy policy....
A late 18-2 blitz by Illinois-Chicago on Tuesday propelled the Flames to a 74-65 win over Bradley, snapping BU’s four-game winning streak. BU (7-4) trailed 34-32 at halftime, but a sluggish start to the second half saw the Braves fall behind 44-38. BU did rally to within 50-48 with 9:23 left.
The CEO of Equality Illinois, the state's largest advocacy group for lesbians and gays, acknowledged this week that the recent departure of outspoken co-founder Rick Garcia has shaken Chicago 's gay community, but he said the agency will push forward next year with an aggressive strategy. Garcia, 53, the group's longtime public policy director whose hard-hitting political style has at times ...
The Motel Association is deeply disappointed and disturbed by the announced increase in ACC levies for the Accommodation sector, said Michael Baines Chief Executive of the Motel Association.
J. Craig Busey appointed chief legal counsel CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced the appointment of J. Craig Busey as its Chief Legal Counsel, with responsibilities for managing the organization's Division of Legal Affairs. "We are extremely pleased that Craig will be leading our legal affairs efforts," said Kathleen O'Loughlin, D ...
Illinois coach Bruce Weber knew exactly how to describe the crushing disappointment of Saturday's surprising loss to Illinois-Chicago: "You talk about a lump of coal for Christmas -- we got that."
At a time of year when British Columbians are opening their wallets to support charities, there has been much debate about the legitimacy of a nonprofit society that says it is collecting money from across Metro Vancouver to feed single-parent families.
Friday December 17, 2010 Excellent column o non-profit boards Kudos to Don Keelan’s column, ("To serve on a board," Nov. 19) for highlighting the need for more formal board training in Vermont. As Keelan suggests, our nonprofit organizations can only be a strong as their volunteer boards.
About a mile from its campus, Illinois-Chicago pulled off one of the biggest wins in school history yesterday, rallying from eight points down in the second half and stunning No.12 Illinois 57-54 at the United Center in Chicago.
Illinois-Chicago pulled off one of the biggest wins in school history Saturday, rallying from eight points down in the second half and stunning No. 12 Illinois 57-54 in the United Center.
Darrin Williams scored five points in the final 1:10 Saturday and Illinois-Chicago rallied from an eight-point second-half deficit to stun No. 12 Illinois 57-54, ending the Illini's seven-game winning streak. Illinois (10-2) had won 12 of the 13 previous meetings with the Flames (5-7).
CHICAGO -- About a mile from its own campus, Illinois-Chicago pulled off one of the biggest victories in school history Saturday, rallying from eight points down in the second half and upsetting No. 12 Illinois, 57-54, at the United Center.
CHICAGO (AP) - Party on, UIC. The Flames deserve to celebrate. About a mile from its own campus, Illinois-Chicago pulled off one of the biggest wins in school history Saturday, rallying from eight points down in the second half and stunning No. 12 Illinois 57-54 at the United Center.
Kreps, 1-3-1 zone hand Illini a baffling loss Behind guard Robo Kreps and a new zone defense, Illinois-Chicago claimed a shocking 57-54 victory over 12th-ranked Illinois on Saturday at the United Center in a game that left the Illini bewildered and the Flames rejuvenated.
Darrin Williams scored five points in the final 1:10 Saturday and Illinois-Chicago rallied from an eight-point second-half deficit to stun No. 12 Illinois 57-54, ending the Illini's seven-game winning streak.
Party on, UIC. The Flames deserve to celebrate. About a mile from its own campus, Illinois-Chicago pulled off one of the biggest wins in school history Saturday, rallying from eight points down in the second half and stunning No. 12 Illinois 57-54 at the United Center. "Amazing," said first-year Flames coach Howard Moore.
Illinois-Chicago's Darrin Williams scored five points down the stretch to lead the Flames to a 57-54 upset victory over the Illini on Saturday at the United Center.
Illinois has not lost in a month, but Bruce Weber would like to see a little more focus from his team in those seemingly winnable contests. The 12th-ranked Illini have another chance to satisfy their coach Saturday while trying for an 11th consecutive win over Illinois-Chicago at the United Center in their final tune-up before facing a Top 25 rival next week.
BENTON HARBOR - A charity run by Benton Harbor City Commissioner Eddie Marshall is in its 15th year, and though the nonprofit corporation is registered with the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, it is not registered as a charity with the Michigan Attorney General's Office or with the Internal Revenue Service.
Here are two encouraging signs that Illinois’ economy is improving: Unemployment and foreclosures both dropped last month, according to reports released Thursday.
Newschannel 3 takes a look at this non profit organization to see if it's too good to be true. Threats and name calling, from the classroom to the internet, bully behavior has hit West Michigan.
WEST MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Newschannel 3 has uncovered questionable behavior at a West Michigan non-profit. A high-level executive at Planned Parenthood is accused of using donations for personal expenses, and not just a few bucks either.
Here are two encouraging signs that Illinois' economy is improving: Unemployment and foreclosures both dropped last month, according to reports released Thursday.
12/16/2010 - ATA's Moskowitz Named Chairman of Consumer Energy Alliance American Trucking Associations' Vice President and Regulatory Affairs Counsel, Rich Moskowitz, was recently selected as first-ever Chairman of the Consumer Energy Alliance, an organization focused on showcasing the needs consumers and the overall economy have for a long-term U.S. energy policy....
Douglas Bruce is back in the local headlines, this time opposing plans to convert city-owned Memorial Health System into an independent non-profit organization. A majority of Colorado Springs City Council members approved a resolution late Monday night supporting a Citizens' Commission recommendation to turn Memorial Health System into a community non-profit. The issue is likely to come ...
New Layout, Online Community and Better Navigation Enhance User Experience CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Yesterday, during Holiday Showcase 2010, Association Forum of Chicagoland announced the launch of its new and improved website, www.associationforum.org , where visitors will discover a new layout, easy-to-use navigation, more features and ...
The American Sociological Association (ASA) announced today that it will move its 2011 Annual Meeting from Chicago in response to a labor dispute involving hotels in the city, including those that had been scheduled to host the meeting.
As part of a weeklong event the Chicago Tribune has dubbed "Rahmfest," Rahm Emanuel spent 12 hours testifying on Tuesday before the Chicago Board of Elections to determine if he meets the city's residency requirement to run for mayor. Emanuel has spent the last eight years as an Illinois Congressman and, more recently, as President Barack Obama's White House Chief of Staff. Emanuel announced his ...
M Hunter Harvath, director of customer service for Monterey-Salinas Transit, was given the Hospy award Tuesday by the Monterey County Hospitality Association. The award is given for volunteer efforts for the hospitality industry.
Xavier Silas scored 40 points Tuesday night and Northern Illinois held on to beat Illinois-Chicago 80-78. Silas was 8 of 18 from the field, including a pair of 3-pointers, and 22 of 24 from the free-throw line for the Huskies (3-4), playing for the first time in 12 days. Silas scored 28 points in the second half, including Northern Illinois' last seven points from the foul line.
Officials with the non-profit 4 Rivers Ministry International, Inc., plan to take a stand in the fight against obesity by urging young people to adhere to a healthy diet, and develop a regimen of physical fitness, to get –– and stay –– in shape.
The American Cycling Association, a Denver-based sanctioning body, has appointed a new executive director with experience in non-profit and retail management and bicycle component manufacturing. Chris McGee, who will take over the position from Jon Tarkington, has worked for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, the Arthritis Foundation, The Sports Authority and the LH
Q: I am on the board of a charity group here in Harvey County. A few months ago we learned of the risk of losing our non-profit status because of new IRS regulations. I just learned that apparently we still dropped the ball and have not completed the paperwork to comply with these regulations. Is there anything we can do at this point?
An effort to turn city-owned Memorial Health System into an independent non-profit has a new adversary: Colorado Springs anti-tax activist Douglas Bruce. “I’m going to vigorously, publicly oppose the biggest giveaway in state history of public...
DAYTON — There is still time to donate new and unwrapped toys to the Good Neighbor House , 844 S. Patterson Blvd.The non-profit organization is collecting the toys for its Operation Christmas Wish campaign.
More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania (MOWAPA). MOWAPA is an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc. (MOWAA).
Founded to foster and advance the art and science of plastic surgery, the Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons has elected a new President, Dr. Sandeep Jejurikar. Downers Grove, Illinois (PRWEB) December 12, 2010 The Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons (ISPS) has elected Dr. Sandeep Jejurikar ( http://www.drjejurikar.com ), a plastic surgeon in suburban Chicago, as ...
(Oslo, 14 December 2010) This year it will also be possible for non-profit organisations to benefit from the Christmas shopping rush. A new IT solution from EDB ErgoGroup, known as Formålssparing (saving for good causes), will make it possible …
Auckland’s Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre will be abuzz in February 2011 with a topic-specific, one day only, conference being held specifically to help non-profit industry executives, trustees and office bearers.
Pinellas County Community Association Attorney Joins 12-Member Advisory Council Guiding Efforts of Statewide Not-for-Profit Group Advocating for Florida Condo & Homeowner Associations
The Association of National Advertisers spent $270,000 in the third quarter lobbying on marketing issues ranging from the loud volume of television commercials to the stealth technology used to track peoples' online interests.
More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania (MOWAPA). MOWAPA is an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc. (MOWAA).
The Illinois Association of Teachers of English has named Fremd High School English teacher Tony Romano as "2010 Illinois Author of the Year." Romano was recognized for his achievement by the District 211 Board of Education on Dec. 9.
Times may be tough, but the Framingham Union Aid Association still has grant money available for nonprofit MetroWest individuals and organizations in need.
The Delaware Association of Nonprofit Agencies, an agency that focuses on strengthening local nonprofits, has teamed up with United Way of Delaware to promote volume discounts for nonprofits, offered through the Nonprofit Purchasing Group of Delaware.
The American Fertility Association, a 501 national non-profit organization, recognizes the holiday season can be difficult for hopeful parents. Expectations often outweigh the reality, old family dynamics can re-emerge, and the focus on kids can be extremely painful for those experiencing their own fertility challenge.
With over 25,000 registered charities and 35,000 registered incorporated societies, the non-profit sector is a major contributor to the New Zealand economy, contributing about 2.6 percent to New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP), and to the local ...
More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania (MOWAPA). MOWAPA is an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc. (MOWAA).
Illinois, desperate for relief from its budget woes, is considering a massive casino expansion including one in Chicago that could leave neighboring states playing for smaller stakes and even squeeze out some competition from within.
Austin Hill scored 15 points Saturday night to lead Illinois State to a 53-43 victory over Illinois-Chicago. Hill was the only player in double figures for the Redbirds (7-3) in the low-scoring contest. Both teams were 18-of-49 from the field, or 36.7 percent. The difference was at the free-throw line, where Illinois State was 14-of-24 while Illinois-Chicago was 4-of-6.
The Chicago area and much of Illinois is due for some ugly weather today, tonight, and tomorrow, with rain, snow, high winds, and cold all coming together. The rain hit first this morning, and is expected to stay with us through the evening, with the possibility of a small lull that includes some freezing drizzle this evening, according to the National Weather Service. A winter storm warning ...
More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania (MOWAPA). MOWAPA is an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc. (MOWAA).
Raleigh, North Carolina December 14, 2010 Capital Business Solutions www.capitalbusiness.net, a non-profit software and consulting services company based in Raleigh, NC, announced it has hired Steve Glauber, CPA, a 30 year non-profit industry veteran, to head the companys growing Serenic Navigator practice. Prior to joining Capital Business Solutions, Glauber worked ...
MANILA, Philippines - The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, and the US National Industrial Transportation League have committed to work towards the formation of an industry advisory group facilitated by TIACA to ensure the air cargo industry has a strong, unified voice ...
Release More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania, an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc.
Fat-and-oil commodities producers of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan founded the non-commercial organization – the Association of fat-and-oil industry of the Customs Union.
Atlanta - The ‘Commercial Real Estate Show’ topic this week is “National Commercial Real Estate Associations.” Listeners can tune in online nationally at www.CREshow.com, or on air at biz1190AM WAFS in Atlanta. The show airs Saturday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. EST.
Teaser: While thousands of attendees were flocking to attend to the Welcome Reception of the first night of Dreamforce 2010, the annual Salesforce event, some people attended the nonprofit session to tackle projects launched by the Salesforce Foundation. To begin this session, some members of the Salesforce Foundation came onstage to dance to a famous hip hop hit - a way to show us the energy ...
More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania (MOWAPA). MOWAPA is an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc. (MOWAA).
CHICAGO (Dec. 9, 2010) -- The Chicago Riot of the Major Indoor Soccer League announces today a marketing and technical partnership with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA).
The Bay County Home Builders Association has recognizing Nathan Smith, of Nathan Smith Builders LLC, as the 2010 "Builder of the Year." The association annually recognizes one of its members, who is dedicated valuable time, leadership, overall support to the association and the building industry, with the recognition.
Release More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania, an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc.
A new association will give Delaware County a stronger voice in state and regional debates and help its elected leaders communicate with one another, planners say. The Delaware County Local Government Association was announced Tuesday. The nonprofit, non-partisan organization plans to meet quarterly and represents cities and townships in the county as they try to jointly solve common problems.
Gabe Kindred scored 17 points and Loyola of Chicago snapped a two-game losing streak by beating Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 78-50 on Wednesday night. Terrance Hill added 12 points for the Ramblers (8-2), and Andy Polka pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds. Courtney Stanley had six assists. The Cougars (1-9) were led by Cornelius Chatt's 12 points.
The Center City Commission and Downtown Neighborhood Association have partnered to ask citizens to donate this season to the Hospitality Hub, a Downto...
The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits recently recognized state Sen. Donald DeFronzo, D-New Britain, for helping non-profit groups improve their community service.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Cash-strapped Illinois is considering a massive casino expansion in Chicago and elsewhere that could leave nearby competitors playing for smaller stakes. With most state governments facing serious budget problems amid plunging tax revenues, expanding or even adding gambling can seem like an attractive solution. It brings with it not only the possibility of more ...
The Dental Group Practice Association , a non-profit industry organization representing Dental Service Organizations , announced it has grown to 22 members since 2008, as more dental practices adapt the DSO business model.
More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania (MOWAPA). MOWAPA is an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc. (MOWAA).
Release More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania, an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc.
Jennifer Payne, a University of Southern Mississippi speech communication graduate, has accepted the position of associate director for external affairs with the Southern Miss Alumni Association.
Pyongyang, December 7 (KCNA) -- A meeting and an art performance co-sponsored by the Federation of Friendly Organizations of Vietnam and the Vietnam-DPRK Friendship Association took place in Hanoi on December 1 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the formation of the association.
Crestview- You can find just about anything in the non-profit thrift shop for next-to-nothing prices--anything except heat. That's because someone stole the store's two outside heating units Friday night.
Cash-strapped Illinois is considering a massive casino expansion in Chicago and elsewhere that could leave nearby competitors playing for smaller stakes.
In its latest series of regulatory judgements, the social housing regulator found Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association and Eden Housing Association are both ‘vulnerable to deterioration’.
12/6/2010 - Optimism Pervades Used Truck Convention Optimism was in the air in Jacksonville, Fla. last month as more than 500 Used Truck Association members gathered for group's 11th annual convention, themed Boot Camp 2010....
The Association for Children with Disabilities (ACD) serving Morgan County is a non-profit organization that has been serving residents of Morgan County since 1973.
The Rancho Santa Fe Association board approved a few changes to its bylaws at its Dec. 2 meeting and the changes were sent out to Covenant members for review. The last time the board updated its bylaws was 2006 and of the six proposed bylaw changes, the majority were due to a change in California law that regulates homeowners associations or simply to clean up wording.
DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Heart Association's Heart360.org - an online health management system that allows users to track and share their health information with their healthcare provider - has been upgraded with functions that make it easier to use and more robust. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100222/AHSALOGO ) To view ...
Release More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania, an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc.
Release More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania, an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc.
Dance to confidence is now offering ballroom and Latin dance lessons to people who live in the Chicago, Illinois, area. They offer lessons for Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, and more! Downers Grove, IL (PRWEB) December 3, 2010 http://www.dancetoconfidence.com is pleased to announce that they are now offering ballroom and Latin dance lessons to the ...
Mamadou Seck scored 17 points and Southern Illinois beat Chicago State 75-61 Saturday. The Salukis (4-4) outpaced the Cougars 18-5 on offensive rebounds and had a 20-6 advantage on second-chance points over the Cougars (2-7). Seck, making his first start for the Salukis, had 14 rebounds, two assists and was 7 of 11 from the field.
Nikola Cvetinovic hit a layup with 19 seconds left to break a tie and lift Akron to a 54-52 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. Cvetinovic finished with 19 points to lead the Zips (4-2) while Brett McClanahan added 10. The Flames (4-5) were up by as many as 13 points early in the second half, but Akron hammered away during the period with 44.8 percent shooting.
Release More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania, an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc.
Release More than 185 non-profit Meals on Wheels providers within the state of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to join forces to be a part of a new association, the Meals On Wheels Association of Pennsylvania, an independent organization incorporated under the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and affiliated with Meals On Wheels Association of America, Inc.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn won't say if he will sign new pension legislation that has Chicago officials upset over increased costs they say could drive up property taxes.
Nonprofit offers T-shirts, coffee mugs, tote bags, and more to commemorate fifty-years of Volunteers Washington, D.C.- The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and the Peace Corps community, is offering an array of Peace Corps-themed gifts for the holidays on its online store through Cafe Press.
Dance to confidence is now offering ballroom and Latin dance lessons to people who live in the Chicago, Illinois, area. They offer lessons for Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, and more!
Chicago--The Illinois Nurses Association applauds passage of an amendment that calls for tougher penalties for health care workers who commit felonies or sexual criminal acts while treating patients.The Illinois Senate this week passed an amendment to the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois that awaits signature by Governor Pat Quinn. The ...
Brandon Wood scored 19 points and hit the go-ahead basket in overtime as Valparaiso fought back for a 68-66 victory over Illinois-Chicago in a Horizon League opener Thursday night. The Crusaders (5-2) trailed by as many as 14 points and were down by 10 with 4:47 left in regulation. But they finally tied it 62-62 on Ryan Broekhoff's 3-pointer with 1:01 left in the second half.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit today seeking to shut down a Chicago -based organization called We Stop the Killings, saying it is operating illegally while soliciting charitable donations. Filed in Cook County, the lawsuit seeks to permanently bar the defendants -- Yolanda King, Warren Jackson, Armantha Kirkwood, Lisa Hendricks and Jeanne Taylor, all of the Chicago area ...
Chicago may face the biggest property tax increase in its history, according to Mayor Richard M. Daley , under a bill passed by Illinois lawmakers requiring greater contributions to police and firefighter pension systems.
WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — Six members of a non-profit group holding a meeting in Wilkinsburg were robbed by two men – one of them armed with a gun. The robbery occurred just after 8 p.m. Wednesday [...]
MT. VERNON — A new association has formed to link all Juvenile Justice Councils within the state in an effort to make the councils more effective in creating policies and practices with youth who have had conflicts with the law.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Lottery, in partnership with IDPH, legislative supporters and HIV/AIDS advocates, is once again working together to raise millions of dollars to help people living with HIV/AIDS in Illinois. In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Illinois Lottery and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today unveiled a new Quality of Life scratch-off ...
ACT Tertiary Education Spokesman Heather Roy today met with protesters from the New Zealand Union of Students Associations (NZUSA) against her Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill.
Wright State struggled offensively throughout the game, shooting just 22 percent, as the Raiders dropped a 56-50 decision to Southern Illinois in the consolation game of the Chicago Invitational Challenge Saturday night at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
The Healthcare Billing & Management Association , a non-profit educational resource and advocacy group representing third-party medical billers and billing professionals, today announced details of the association’s revised program for Certified Healthcare Billing and Management Executives .
The web is an enormously powerful tool for non-profit organizations. But rarely do they have the funds or the expertise to make the most of it. Webvanta, a web services company, is seeking a non-profit organization that the company can "adopt" for 2011.
U.S. commercial property vacancies may have peaked, led by a rebound in apartment buildings, as an improving economy spurs more demand for space, according to the National Association of Realtors.
CHICAGO - Toledo nearly posted its first win of the season Sunday afternoon, but senior Robo Kreps hit a 3-pointer with 7.8 seconds remaining to lift UIC to a 63-62 triumph over the Rockets. "I thought we battled hard and played well," Toledo coach Tod Kowalczyk said. "We did all the right things we needed to do to win a basketball game." Sophomore Malcolm Griffin scored a career-high 18 points ...
Fire officials in Chicago, Illinois, are investigating an explosion that flattened a home on the city's far South Side and sent three people to local hospitals.
Business Professional Services Limited is a social enterprise, helping non-profits with the business side of what they do. Business Professional Services provides practical solutions for the non-profit sector including professional and trade associations, charitable trusts, clubs and societies.
A Mishawaka non-profit organization has launched a holiday fundraiser to help keep them going once the holidays end. The Res in Mishawaka is selling Christmas trees as way to not only raise money, but
Associated Press - November 28, 2010 6:44 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Robo Kreps' 3-pointer with 9 seconds to play gave Illinois-Chicago a 63-62 victory over Toledo on Sunday.
Robo Kreps' 3-pointer with 9 seconds to play gave Illinois-Chicago a 63-62 victory over Toledo on Sunday. The Flames (4-3) led most of the second half but Toledo took a 60-58 lead on Delino Dear's two free throws with 1:18 left. Paul Carter tied it with a layup for UIC with 1:07 left, but Malcolm Griffin made one of two free throws with 36 seconds to play and Dear made a free throw with 16...
KOTA KINABALU, 28 NOVEMBER, 2010: A substantial number of former army personnel have shied away from joining the Sabah chapter of the Malaysian Ex-Servicemen’s Association (PBTM).
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 11:50:00 GEORGE TOWN: The government has never imposed upon sports association leaders to honour their promise of delivering medals for the country for certain events or risk relinquishing their positions. Instead, the youth and sports ministry would leave it to the associations concerned to come up with a decision, its deputy minister, Datuk Razali Ibrahim said.
Gene Teague had game highs of 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Southern Illinois past Wright State 56-50 on Saturday in the Chicago Invitational Challenge. Mamadou Seck added 11 points for the Salukis (3-3). N'Gai Evans led the Raiders (3-3) with 11 points. Vaughn Duggins and Troy Tabler scored 10 each.
Boilermakers will take on Richmond in the tourney final Saturday night at Sears Centre It had been 25 years since Purdue and Southern Illinois met, but the Boilermakers picked up right where they left off with a 79-60 Chicago Invitational Challenge victory Friday night.
Despite a slow start on the offensive end, Illinois used stifling defense to rout its last opponent. That same combination worked fine for the Fighting Illini against Western Michigan last season. Playing their first true road game, the No. 19 Illini look to improve to 4-0 against the Broncos on Saturday at University Arena.
Alameda's four business associations - the Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Alameda Business Association (GABA), the Park Street Business association (PSBA) and the West Alameda Business Association (WABA)...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A Florida homeowners association is being sued in federal court, accused of discriminating against a homeowner who is an Orthodox Jew, officials said.
Purdue coach Matt Painter is very familiar with Southern Illinois. After all, his success with the Salukis helped him land his job with the Boilermakers. Painter's past catches up to his present when his 10th-ranked Boilermakers play the Salukis in the Chicago Invitational Challenge at Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Friday night.
1888PressRelease The IL Bridge Fund believes in helping individuals, as well as businesses. An Ohio non-profit organization helps families with living necessities, such as food and clothing, but also helps them prepare for the future with job assistance, training and education. "In this time of economic uncertainty," Angelo Sferrazza of IL Bridge says, "we all need to extend a helping hand to ...
New Orleans - Our knock on the door of a New Orleans Health Clinic went unanswered yesterday as we tried to ask follow up questions after speaking with the non-profit corporation last week. Burnell Langie serves as administrator of the New Orleans Health Corporation. It’s a non-profit formed in 1970. “The mission of the New Orleans Health Corporation (NOHC) is to provide quality healthcare to ...
The culinary arts program at Orangeburg Consolidated SchoolDistrict Five's Technology Center got a boost toward successTuesday when President Tom Sponseller of the South CarolinaHospitality Association presented a set of the National RestaurantAssociation's most up-to-date textbooks to the school.
Freshman Trey Zeigler scored 17 points and Central Michigan used an 11-0 run to take the lead for good in a 62-52 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Wednesday night. Jalin Thomas added 13 points and William McClure had a double-double with 12 points and a game-best 10 rebounds for the Chippewas (2-3), who broke a three-game losing streak.
PANTAI REMIS, 24 NOVEMBER, 2010: The Perak Fishermen's Association today denied any abuse of subsidised diesel that allegedly occurred in several Area Fishermen's Associations including in Manjung Utara as reported.
PANTAI REMIS, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The Perak Fishermen's Association Wednesday denied any abuse of subsidised diesel that allegedly occurred in several Area Fishermen's Associations including in Manjung Utara as reported.
Charlotte nonprofit LifeSpan, which drew criticism last month for shutting down a therapeutic horseback riding farm, has sold the land for a windfall. LifeSpan also said the new owner will restore the riding lessons for disabled children and adults.
A nonprofit group controlled by D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. collected and spent more than $200,000 in donations while Thomas served as a legislator. The disclosure came Thursday after more than a month of wrangling with District authorities. Attorney General Peter J. Nickles is pressing...
A nonprofit group controlled by D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. collected and spent more than $200,000 in donations while Thomas served as a legislator. The disclosure came Thursday after more than a month of wrangling with District authorities. Attorney General Peter J. Nickles is pressing...
HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits hosted more than 500 attendees at its sold out 8th Annual Connecticut Nonprofit Conference and sponsored by DonorPerfect Fundraising Software.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Fibre Channel Industry Association , a non-profit international organization of manufacturers, systems integrators and vendors, today announced the completion of FCoE/8GFC Plugfest, which was held during the week of November 1st at the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab .
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This December the Dallas chapter of IABC will hold a luncheon for local non-profit organizations to receive free communication consulting from professional communicators.
On Tuesday, Dec. 14 the Dallas chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators will hold a special “Season of Giving” luncheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 6001 W.
Charles “Charlie” Bray, a veteran association and financial executive with more than 30 years of non-profit association experience, is joining the National Grocers Association team as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Many of Arizona's charities, which make so much food, health care, research and culture available for the benefit of others, could use a helping hand themselves.
Associated Press - November 21, 2010 3:34 PM ET TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Paul Carter scored 21 of his 24 points in a big second half for Illinois-Chicago as it defeated Rhode Island 74-68 on...
Paul Carter scored 21 of his 24 points in a big second half for Illinois-Chicago as it defeated Rhode Island 74-68 on Sunday. The Flames (3-2) made 20 of 28 from the field in the second half (71.4 percent) and Carter and Robo Kreps combined to score 38 of their 52 points after the break.
Associated Press - November 21, 2010 3:34 PM ET TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Paul Carter scored 21 of his 24 points in a big second half for Illinois-Chicago as it defeated Rhode Island 74-68 on...
Paul Carter scored 21 of his 24 points in a big second half for Illinois-Chicago as it defeated Rhode Island 74-68 on Sunday. The Flames (3-2) made 20 of 28 from the field in the second half (71.4 percent) and Carter and Robo Kreps combined to score 38 of their 52 points after the break. Kreps, who scored 17 points in the second half, finished with 27 in the 2K Sports Coaches vs.
Many of Arizona's charities, which make so much food, health care, research and culture available for the benefit of others, could use a helping hand themselves.
Since the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) became established in Chicago 45 years ago, the organization has continually reaffirmed that experimentation and collaboration are enduring musical ideals. The AACM anniversary events on Friday and Saturday celebrated what all of this has meant for jazz, especially in this city.
Leshoure a big-league run producer as Illini claim title as Chicago's team David Haugh: The truth is Illinois beat Northwestern in an uncomplicated, timeless manner that would have worked the last time they played each other on this Wrigley field in 1923. The Illini gave the Wildcats an old-fashioned whipping. More coverage here
David Haugh: As much as any factor in a game that wasn't as close as the score indicates, Illinois came committed to questioning truth in advertising. "When I heard NU called 'Chicago's Big Ten team' all week, yes, that bothered me," Illinois and Simeon graduate Martez Wilson said.
Andrew Goudelock scored 26 points and Jeremy Simmons scored 11 of his 17 in the second half as College of Charleston defeated Illinois-Chicago 78-66 on Saturday in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer. Goudelock, a senior guard, scored 17 of his points in the first half, when the Cougars (3-2) led by as many as 18 points before taking a 40-29 halftime lead.
Andrew Goudelock scored 26 points and Jeremy Simmons scored 11 of his 17 in the second half as College of Charleston defeated Illinois-Chicago 78-66 on Saturday in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.
Homeowners are facing yet another tax in Illinois, and some of them are fighting it. The Community Association Manager Licensing Act went into effect July 1, and was the subject of much criticism at the November meeting of the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation. “We’re introducing a bill to eliminate the …
The president and executive director of the Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association stand accused of rigging a 2008 election to retain control of the well-funded nonprofit, which federal prosecutors say they were bilking for hundreds of thousands of dollars....
By ZACH SILKA BLADE SPORTS WRITER A pair of slow starts and a lack of execution at the free throw line doomed the University of Toledo men’s basketball team against Illinois-Chicago Friday night in coach Tod Kowalczyk’s first home game. The Rockets (0-3) missed their first six shots before redshirt freshman forward Hayden Humes scored on a lay-up 5:17 into the contest, and UT hit another ...
Robo Kreps scored 20 points and Paul Carter added 14 as Illinois-Chicago held off Toledo 57-51 on Friday night in the Toledo subregional of the 2K Sports Classic.
Robo Kreps scored 20 points and Paul Carter added 14 as Illinois-Chicago held off Toledo 57-51 on Friday night in the Toledo subregional of the 2K Sports Classic. Illinois-Chicago (2-1) led 27-22 at halftime, but struggled to find any rhythm offensively as the Flames shot 19 of 48 (39.6 percent) from the field.
The Keokuk Area Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $50,764 Thursday at First Christian Church, Keokuk, to 16 non-profit organizations and charities serving the Tri-State Area.
The friendly confines of Wrigley Field are a little too tight for the Big Ten. The league announced Friday that Illinois and Northwestern had agreed to some drastic and unusual changes for Saturday's game at the historic home of the Chicago Cubs -- including running all offensive plays toward the end zone that doesn't happen to come within a foot or so of a padded brick wall.
CHICAGO, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel's absentee ballot cast in Chicago proves he is considered an Illinois resident, an aide said.
Foreclose - or else. That's a new message being sent to banks by a lawyer representing condo associations in Florida. Increasingly, the associations are stuck in unpaid-dues limbo when banks delay foreclosure on a unit owner, not wanting to assume the liability for unpaid condo dues and taxes. An...
11/19/2010 - Cuomo Announces Transportation Transition Committee New York State Motor Truck Association Executive Director Kendra Adams has been named to the transition team of New York Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo....
Food donations to charities are down this fall and it could mean needy families and the homeless may not have turkey dinners this year. Donations are down at Second Harvest Food Bank which supplies around 550,000 lbs. of food a month to non-profit organizations throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
We asked you to help us find the C.E.O. of a local non-profit company accused of failing to pay its bills and employees. You provided tips that led 12 On Your Side to Brenda Lee -- the chief executive officer of, "Changing Minds Community Service". After weeks of trying to find her, we caught up with her yesterday.
Just as doctors and pharmacists have done, Maine medical marijuana caregivers are forming a trade association to give them a unified voice in the state. But its members say it also will help to ensure good prices for the pain-easing drug and advocate for patients.
WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 18, 2010) - The Housing Opportunity Fund, a National Association of Realtors ® grant program, has presented $50,000 to 15 local and state Realtor ® associations. Those associations will use the funds to promote and expand affordable housing opportunities in their communities.
Loyola (3-0) vs. Eastern Illinois (0-2) November 18, 2010 - 7 p.m. CST Gentile Center - Chicago, Ill. Radio: WNTD (950 AM), WAUR (930 AM), WWCA (1270 AM) TV: Lakeshore Public Television - (John Fitzgerald and John Tracy) www.horizonleaguenetwork.tv
All Chicago Public Schools principals are paid six-figure base salaries, with 17 earning a top wage of $154,000, according to data released by the school system this week. CPS divulged the base salaries and other benefits of every CPS official with an administrator's certificate based on an Illinois law intended to blow the lid off hidden benefits in top educator salaries.
A non-profit organization that reaches out to immigrants and the homeless is now fighting to stay afloat. The Village - El Pueblo has launched a campaign to raise $100,000 over the next few months. Officials say because of funding shortages, they've already had to cut some programs.
TUCSON - One non-profit organization in Tucson is making this holiday season a little brighter for military families. A year ago, putting gifts under the Christmas tree was challenging for Debbie Davies, especially with her husband deployed overseas.
A non-profit group’s proposal to build 13 two-family homes and one apartment building for low- to middle-income residents has sparked concern in the Cornhill neighborhood where some would be built.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina indicted a former executive of a non-profit agency on health care fraud charges on Wednesday.
The association is the latest high profile organisation to join Businessmagnet’s Industry Associations Program (IAP) in order to deliver extra value for its members.
The California School Boards Association released a 26-page review of the non-profit's fiscal and governance policies Wednesday evening in hopes of repairing its damaged reputation.
A Western Illinois University student charged last month with making a bomb threat at a dorm was arrested by the FBI this morning in Chicago . Cameron McKoy, 18, is to appear in U.S. District Court in Peoria on federal charges of making a bomb threat. He already faces felony disorderly conduct charges filed by local prosecutors last month. Authorities say McKoy made an anonymous call from his ...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Climate Change Officers ("ACCO") recognized the winners of its first annual Climate Leadership Award at its first annual Climate Leadership Awards Gala, which was attended by 100 climate action leaders from across sectors this week. The winners, Bonneville Environmental Foundation (non-profit), Iberdrola (corporate), and ...
Chicago lost its bid to host the Olympics, Oprah Winfrey is leaving town, and even Mayor Richard M. Daley is stepping down. Yet some of the city’s restaurants are collecting stars -- Michelin stars.
Paul Carter had 24 points and nine rebounds and Robo Kreps added 20 points as Illinois-Chicago defeated Roosevelt 94-54 Monday night. Carter and Kreps combined for five of the team's nine 3-pointers, and Zavion Neely contributed 10 points for the Flames (1-1). Paul Tometich led the Lakers (1-4), an NAIA team, with 20 points.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago's convention business got another boost after a new state law helped cut costs at the mammoth McCormick Place. City and state officials announced Monday the National Restaurant Association signed an agreement to keep its annual convention in Chicago through 2016.
SEATTLE – Magnuson Park’s Building 30 has survived for decades, but it may not survive the economic downturn. “Our hope is the city can find some funds,” says Joan Amatucci, of the Friends of the Library. Her non-profit organization uses the building to host a used book sale twice a year. But, the Seattle Parks Department says the building is not up to code, and it needs to spend a significant ...
By Kathy Bergen Posted yesterday at 8:08 p.m. The National Restaurant Association will keep its annual trade show at McCormick Place, with a new five-year commitment to be announced Monday, according to sources close to the situation.
What's Your Reaction? CHICAGO — Illinois state Sen. James Meeks says he's running for mayor of Chicago. Meeks made the announcement Sunday at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The state senator is also pastor of a megachurch on the South Side.
A non-profit organization that combines education with community service wants to reach more young people. South Coast Design Build held an open house earlier this week in Pass Christian. Officials said they wanted show what the program has offer to high school and college students interested in architecture.
Lextech Labs to Open NASDAQ with TechAmerica, Event Focused on Celebrating Innovation in Illinois Lextech Labs will join TechAmerica in New York City to open the NASDAQ Stock Market on Monday, November 15. The event, arranged by TechAmerica, will emphasize the Association’s Illinois Tech Index (ILTI), the winners of the 2010 Chicago Innovation Awards, and the growing innovation economy in ...
When Be Concerned's sixth annual pre-Christmas sale opened today, about 150 people were lined up outside the Covington non-profit to buy gently used Christmas decorations and hundreds of other heavily discounted items.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is based on a report of the Better Government Association, in cooperation with The Telegraph. BGA is an Illinois nonprofit, nonpartisan group that promotes good government through investigative journalism.
Art Colony Association (ACA) – the presenting organization behind the successful bi-annual Bayou City Art Festivals in Downtown Houston and Memorial Park – is encouraging local organizations to apply for their Nonprofit Partnership program.
Victor Scott scored 22 points to help Chicago State hold off Concordia, Ill., 79-75 Friday night. The Cougars won their first game under new coach Tracy Dildy, who served three years as associated head coach at Illinois-Chicago. Christian Wall added 18 points and Carl Montgomery 13 for Chicago State, which led 42-34 at halftime.
There can be few better qualified and more influential industry leaders to give a keynote address on ‘Tourism – the significance for the UK economy’ at the forthcoming 5th Annual BAHA Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Professionals Conference and Exhibition, than the new Chief Executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA).
Actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is best known for his Freddie “Boom Boom” Washington character from Welcome Back, Kotter. Fewer people know him from the popular black cinema classic Cooley High.
PITTSBURGH -- Illinois-Chicago plays in the Horizon League, the same conference as NCAA runner-up Butler. Opening their season at No. 5 Pittsburgh, the Flames found themselves out of their league.
ESPN3.com will broadcast the live game online; the game will be rebroadcast on Pitt Panthers Television on The Comcast Network at 9:30 p.m. (Channel 188 or 210); Pitt and Illinois-Chicago meet for the first time in series history.
Champaign, Ill.- Illinois head coach Bruce Weber announced today the signing of four student-athletes to national letters of intent in Tracy Abrams, Nnanna Egwu, Mycheal Henry and Mike Shaw. All four players hail from Chicago and are ranked in the Top 100 by various recruiting services, giving the Fighting Illini the No. 9 class in the nation by Rivals.com, No. 11 nationally by Scout.com and No ...
Illinois-Chicago plays in the Horizon League, the same conference as NCAA runnerup Butler. Opening their season at No. 5 Pittsburgh, the Flames found themselves truly out of their league. Ashton Gibbs scored 24 points, Brad Wanamaker added 17 and No. 5 Pittsburgh opened an 18-point lead midway through the first half while cruising to its second victory in three nights, a 97-54 decision over ...
Ashton Gibbs scored 24 points, Brad Wanamaker added 17 and No. 5 Pittsburgh opened an 18-point lead midway through the first half while cruising to its second victory in three nights, a 97-54 decision over rebuilding Illinois-Chicago on Wednesday night.
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 11/10/10) - The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) and over 20 local technology companies call on industry leaders to support the future leaders of technology. The ITA Fall Challenge Presented by BigMachines is an aggressive initiative to retain the best talent from the state's top universities, retaining these future thought leaders to build our local economy. A ...
SKOKIE, IL--(Marketwire - November 10, 2010) - A group of Chicago-area lawyers concentrating in real estate practice has formed the Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys to share information and better help clients facing questionable foreclosures. The association is the first of its kind in Illinois.
SKOKIE, IL--(Marketwire - 11/10/10) - A group of Chicago-area lawyers concentrating in real estate practice has formed the Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys to share information and better help clients facing questionable foreclosures. The association is the first of its kind in Illinois. The group was established by Chicago area real estate attorney Erica Crohn Minchella in October ...
The 2010 midterm elections showed decisive victories for the GOP nationally, but showed mixed results in Illinois. Republicans picked up an astounding 60 seats in the US House of Representatives, claiming a majority of 239 seats in the House.
