District of Columbia Business News (United States)

PGA Pro Hall of Fame Inductee, Al Green, will show participants about the game of golf. Attendees will also have the chance to register for the Golf Academy for Black Enterprise's Golf & Tennis Challenge held in September in Miami, FL 2012

Design leader and change agent Mark Rylander joins CleanWave Group as Partner.

USPAACC will hold its annual flagship event, CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference 2012, on June 4-6 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This year's theme is "The Future is Now: Seize It & Win It."

AEO Launches “One in Three” Campaign to Unleash the Job Creation Potential of One Million Microbusinesses in the US

The Federal Government and Fortune 1000 Corporations have listed over 90 products & services they will purchase from suppliers during USPAACC's CelebrAsian 2012 Business Opportunity Conference, June 4-6, 2012, in Bethesda, MD.

In an effort to continue his quest to speak at 24 engagements on the topic of the importance of Professional Development in young adults, Jumpstart:HR CEO Joey Price will speak at the Bronx Women's Academy of Excellence Career Fair on April 23, 2012.

Asian American CEOs of multi-million to billion-dollar companies will share secrets to their success, how they manage to grow despite the current economy at "Asian American CEOs: Living the American Dream," June 5, 2012 in Bethesda, MD.

Procurement Officers Forum – An Industry-First – to Highlight Domestic & Global Procurement Trends at CelebrAsian 2012 Business Opportunity Conference, June 4-6, 2012, Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

On 4/18/12 at 11AM EST, Washington, DC area Human Resources Leader Joey V. Price, MS, PHR will team up with HR.com's Institute for Human Resources to teach "Would I Work Here?": Three Keys to Building a Corporate Website that Attracts Top Talent.

CelebrAsian 2012, the only national Pan Asian American business conference in the country, will provide small and minority businesses valuable access to contract opportunities, strategic tools and proven solutions to succeed in today's global economy

Applications/Nominations are now being accepted for USPAACC's “Fast 50 Asian American Businesses” awards that put the spotlight on the outstanding achievements of Asian American-owned businesses.

The combined firm will continue to be known as McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA), and building on the Luce Forward legacy, will have more than 575 attorneys and public policy advisors in 13 offices and 11 markets.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner Stefan Passantino was recognized by Washingtonian magazine’s as one of its 2011 “Stars of the Bar.”

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is pleased to announce that Raymond O. Aghaian has joined the law firm as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

The January 2012 issue of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology is now available. Contents include Original Articles, From the Boardroom, From the Classroom, Legal and Regulatory Update, and Book Reviews

Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty and Meir Pugatch Perez join the advisory board of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology.

Washington's luxury hotel welcomes Sarah Deam to New Position

hodgsonConsulting joins the Mediachase Solutions Partner Network to combine their award-winning design and development expertise with the Mediachase eCommerce Framework (ECF™).

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announced this week that it advised the shareholders of O.K. Industries, Inc. in the sale of the business to Industrias Bachoco, S.A.B. de C.V. (Bachoco), the leading poultry company in Mexico.

The Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) has selected McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner J. Randolph “Randy” Evans as the 2011 Republican Lawyer of the Year.

PGA Pro Hall of Fame Inductee, Al Green, will show participants about the game of golf. Attendees will also have the chance to register for the Golf Academy for Black Enterprise's Golf & Tennis Challenge held in September in Miami, FL 2012

Local entrepreneurs offer expertise at Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards

Increased pharmaceutical sales revenue calls for a new line of pharmaceutical sales representatives. The National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives qualifies individuals for the entry level sales positions by offering the CNPR course.

McGladrey LLP, recently announced the selection of director Bill O’Malley and partner Chuck Schultz to its Washington National Tax (WNT) staff.

Merlot's Masterpiece is a new Paint and Sip studio on U street, where you can sip on wine and enjoy an interactive art experience. They provide the paint, canvas, aprons, and an instructor who will aid you in creating your very own masterpiece.

For the Food and Beverage industry, the “Pink Slime” case was a clear signal that protecting and maintaining a brand’s reputation is more difficult than ever.

Design leader and change agent Mark Rylander joins CleanWave Group as Partner.

USPAACC will hold its annual flagship event, CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference 2012, on June 4-6 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This year's theme is "The Future is Now: Seize It & Win It."

AEO Launches “One in Three” Campaign to Unleash the Job Creation Potential of One Million Microbusinesses in the US

The pharmaceutical industry has continued to see steady growth throughout the years, even with negative rumors swirling around. Requirements to enter the industry are becoming more demanding, therefore many potential reps are getting CNPR certified.

The Federal Government and Fortune 1000 Corporations have listed over 90 products & services they will purchase from suppliers during USPAACC's CelebrAsian 2012 Business Opportunity Conference, June 4-6, 2012, in Bethesda, MD.

In an effort to continue his quest to speak at 24 engagements on the topic of the importance of Professional Development in young adults, Jumpstart:HR CEO Joey Price will speak at the Bronx Women's Academy of Excellence Career Fair on April 23, 2012.

Asian American CEOs of multi-million to billion-dollar companies will share secrets to their success, how they manage to grow despite the current economy at "Asian American CEOs: Living the American Dream," June 5, 2012 in Bethesda, MD.

The most comprehensive conference on microenterprise in the U.S.

Procurement Officers Forum – An Industry-First – to Highlight Domestic & Global Procurement Trends at CelebrAsian 2012 Business Opportunity Conference, June 4-6, 2012, Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

The Beauty Company announces collaboration with HBA Global for a day-long workshop at the 2012 HBA Global Expo in New York City – The Beauty Business Is Not for Sissies: How to be a Genius, Not a Disaster.

Omega Power Group, LLC, a clean, green and renewable energy company based in Washington, DC with partner Pyrolyzer, LLC of Boca Raton, FL proudly announces the final negotiation stages of a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Ministry of Power

“It is not a matter of when, but a matter of who internet gaming will work for. With the reinterpretation of the Wire Act, having a seat at the table is not enough.” Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., stated.

San Diego, CA (April 4, 2012) – For the first time ever, a entire tribal nation has received the Wendell A. Chino Humanitarian Award at the National Indian Gaming Association’s 2012 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention.

No Monthly Fee Medical Alert Saves Senior over $1000 in just 3 years - see how!

On 4/18/12 at 11AM EST, Washington, DC area Human Resources Leader Joey V. Price, MS, PHR will team up with HR.com's Institute for Human Resources to teach "Would I Work Here?": Three Keys to Building a Corporate Website that Attracts Top Talent.

For the third month in a row, Career Search book "Never Miss the Mark: Career search strategies provided by HR pros" continues to excel on digital charts. The book, written by 25 year old Career Coach Joey V. Price was published in November of 2011.

CelebrAsian 2012, the only national Pan Asian American business conference in the country, will provide small and minority businesses valuable access to contract opportunities, strategic tools and proven solutions to succeed in today's global economy

Recognizing a crisis, and knowing how to prepare and respond, will be the focus of two upcoming PRSA presentations by crisis expert Andrew Gilman in Connecticut and Michigan.

The University of South Carolina offers the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative Certification program. The NAPRx's CNPR Certification is entry level pharmaceutical sales training.

Special issue: Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. The April 2012 issue of the Journal is now available.

Monday's victory, in which the Supreme Court ruled that cigarette companies can't use their legal defenses, opens the door for additional smokers to sue for billions - and where big tobacco will have to fight with their hands tied behind their backs

Diversity Investing. Stocks of the largest companies in the U.S. are included in the model fund. These companies have been selected because they have outstanding investment characteristics and are top performers with respect to four key measures.

The newest technology in medical alerts saves seniors over $1,000 in only 36 months! No Monthly Fee Medical Alert . . . . Just one fee - and then IT'S FREE!

Applications/Nominations are now being accepted for USPAACC's “Fast 50 Asian American Businesses” awards that put the spotlight on the outstanding achievements of Asian American-owned businesses.

The combined firm will continue to be known as McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA), and building on the Luce Forward legacy, will have more than 575 attorneys and public policy advisors in 13 offices and 11 markets.

Jumpstart:HR announces a new resource for HR professionals who wish to stay current in their skills at their own time and pace. With new content added weekly, the free collection of resources can be found on our website.

For the second month in a row, Career Search book "Never Miss the Mark: Career search strategies provided by HR pros" continues to excel on digital charts. The book, written by 25 year old Career Coach Joey V. Price was published in November of 2011.

CommCore Consulting Group’s Dale Weiss will discuss issues and more during an interactive media training workshop on April 17th at the 2012 Food Safety Summit in Washington, DC. The workshop will focus on creating quotable messages and sound bites.

USPAACC recently led a delegation of U.S.-based businesses to China and India to explore business and investment opportunities, create and strengthen strategic partnerships, and promote American products and services in the global marketplace.

Award reflects businesses’ consistently high level of customer service. Nu-Pro Mobile Auto Glass, LLC has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award.

“The Seven Deadly Sins of Sales Presentations” is the theme of CommCore CEO Andrew Gilman’s seminar for Business 21, on March 1, 2012. The presentation will reveal seven common mistakes that sales veterans make.

Website lets businesses post jobs free in the Washington DC area.

Office of Minority and Women Inclusion: Guiding Principles. Webinar - Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

"Irrespective of free market dogma, economic self-interest that is exclusively individualistic will inevitably work against the common interest." - Michael Hill

Washington DC's leading luxury hotel welcomes Dwayne Williams to the management team.

"National Veterans Hotline" Swamped with calls about Marines Urinating on Taliban

Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry have attacked Mitt Romney for what Perry called vulture capitalism when running Bain Capital. Is this mere a desperate challenge of the free market or is there a type of capitalism that is destructive to the country?

More companies now follow FORBES suggestion -- "Don't Hire Smokers" -- and thereby save perhaps $11,000 per worker, and even more employers would follow the escalating trend if they know how easy it was to avoid so-called smokers' rights laws

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner Stefan Passantino was recognized by Washingtonian magazine’s as one of its 2011 “Stars of the Bar.”

Washington politicians need to focus on cutting taxes on seed money that funds entrepreneurial start-ups and less on arguing over who gets taxed and how much, says venture capitalist and author Michael Hill.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is pleased to announce that Raymond O. Aghaian has joined the law firm as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) today announced the launch of its newest blog, “Politics, Law and Policy,” authored by a bipartisan group of attorneys and public policy advisors in the firm’s nationally-recognized government affairs practice.

The January 2012 issue of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology is now available. Contents include Original Articles, From the Boardroom, From the Classroom, Legal and Regulatory Update, and Book Reviews

McGladrey & Pullen, LLP recently promoted Rick Bailine to Washington national tax leader, based out of the firm's Washington, D.C. office.