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Hispanic Unity of Florida's Entrepreneur Summit — One of Broward's Longest-Running — Returns for a 13th Year with a New Pitch Competition
Hispanic Unity of Florida's 13th Annual Entrepreneur Summit returns on October 2, bringing together 300+ entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders for a day of learning, networking, and growth. New this year is a Pitch Competition for emerging entrepreneurs. The event also features Hispanic Heritage Month programming, business awards, expert-led workshops, and a marketplace showcasing local small businesses. - September 25, 2026 - Hispanic Unity of Florida
ALS TDI to Convene ALS Research, Industry, and Community Leaders at 2026 Summit and White Coat Affair Gala
This October, two Boston events will bring people together to share research updates, build connections, and accelerate progress for people with ALS. - September 23, 2026 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Vicki Thomas Redefines Aging and Reinvention at 80 with “From Woodstock to Wisdom”
At 80, author and purpose advocate Vicki Thomas is challenging outdated ideas about aging through her book, From Woodstock to Wisdom, and My Future Purpose. A two-time cancer survivor and Purpose Prize recipient, Thomas encourages Baby Boomers, especially women, to remain visible, reinvent themselves, and pursue meaningful new chapters. - September 23, 2026 - My Future Purpose, LLC
Bringing Surgery Where It Is Needed Most: A Webinar Conversation with Dr. William Rhodes and African Mission Healthcare
The October 3 conversation will explore a vision to train African surgeons for underserved communities and strengthen the hospitals where they will serve, with early candidates connected to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan’s Nuba Mountains. - September 22, 2026 - African Mission Healthcare
Adoptions From The Heart Announces Fall Educational Series for Adoptive and Prospective Adoptive Families
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) is excited to announce its 2026 Fall Educational Series, a collection of virtual educational opportunities designed to provide families with practical information, guidance and insight throughout their adoption journeys. Hosted on Zoom, the Fall Educational Series... - September 20, 2026 - Adoptions From The Heart
Trey Jackson Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, has elected Trey Jackson to its Board of Trustees. A law student, entrepreneur, and community leader, Jackson is an incoming J.D. candidate at the University of Kentucky's J. David Rosenberg College of Law and holds multiple business degrees with a 4.0 GPA. He brings experience from internships with the U.S. Senate and federal courts, along with leadership roles across campus and professional organizations, to the national board. - September 19, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa
Bob Hastedt Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, has elected Bob Hastedt to its Board of Trustees. A longtime nonprofit leader and educator, Hastedt spent more than three decades with the YMCA Retirement Fund, serving as director of education before retiring. He has served on the boards of Eger Lutheran Homes, YMCA Alumni, the YMCA Emergency Assistance Fund, and the World Brotherhood Fund. - September 19, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa
Ken Davis Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, has elected Ken Davis to its Board of Trustees. A distinguished military veteran, federal government leader, historian, and longtime O∆K leader, Davis served as an Army officer in Vietnam, earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Virginia, and retired from federal service at the GS-15 level after 31 years in the Army Reserve as a colonel. He has also devoted seven decades to the Boy Scouts of America. - September 19, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa
Jason Hicks Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, has elected Jason F. Hicks to its Board of Trustees. An experienced attorney and community leader, Hicks currently serves as a deputy county attorney with Guilford County, North Carolina, with expertise spanning family law, civil litigation, elder law, juvenile law, and local government law. He has held leadership roles with several legal organizations and delivered more than 75 continuing legal education presentations. - September 19, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa
Shannon Lindsey Blanton Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa announces the election of Shannon Lindsey Blanton to its Board of Trustees. A 2022 O∆K initiate and inaugural dean of the Honors College at UAB, Blanton brings extensive experience in student success, honors education, academic leadership, international relations, and leadership development. O∆K looks forward to the insight and expertise she will bring to the Society. - September 19, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa
Priscilla Kucer Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, has elected Priscilla Kucer to its Board of Trustees. An accomplished organizational psychologist, entrepreneur, and leadership development professional, Kucer is the founder and CEO of Priscilla Kucer Consulting Solutions LLC. She also serves as adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University and supports nonprofit education initiatives, including scholarship opportunities for children in Kenya. - September 19, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa
Launchpad Begins New Initiative to Advance Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Opportunity in St. Petersburg
Launchpad, a new St. Petersburg initiative focused on entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, is addressing one of the most difficult challenges facing aspiring entrepreneurs: turning a promising idea into a viable business. - September 18, 2026 - CodeBoxx Foundation
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Honors Charles L. Cooper on Times Square Billboards
Charles L. Cooper of Greeley, Colorado, has been chosen by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide to be showcased on the iconic Times Square billboards on September 23, 2026. Cooper will be featured on “The Cube,” a prominent digital billboard located on West 47th Street between... - September 18, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Names Lewis A. Weiss as a Top Executive for 2026
Lewis A. Weiss of Mahwah, New Jersey, has been named as a Top Executive For 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his accomplishments in broadcasting. About Lewis A. Weiss Lewis A. Weiss is the creator, host and CEO of Manufacturing Talk Radio. He launched the show in 2013 to create... - September 18, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rhonda Phillips Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, has elected Rhonda Phillips, Ph.D., FAICP, to its Board of Trustees. Phillips currently serves as president of St. Mary's College of Maryland, having previously led Chatham University and founded the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. A Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a three-time Fulbright recipient, she brings decades of academic leadership experience to the national board. - September 18, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa
International Society of Medical AI Brings Global Medical AI Leaders to Florence for ISMAI 2026
The International Society of Medical AI will convene global experts in Florence on 3-4 December for ISMAI 2026, its flagship scientific meeting on evidence, patient safety, clinical judgement, ethics and governance in medical AI. - September 17, 2026 - International Society of Medical AI
Nathan Felix Presents His New Opera About Former MLB Player, Freddie Benavides
Mexican-American composer Nathan Felix will present his new immersive opera titled La Gran Esperanza at the Blaffer Art Museum (4173 Elgin St.) on Saturday, October 10 at 7pm. La Gran Esperanza, sung in Spanish is a short opera exploring themes of hope, cultural identity, and the search for belonging. This unconventional work will be written and directed by Artist Nathan Felix, inviting audiences into an intimate, site-responsive operatic experience. - September 17, 2026 - Nathan Felix
Lealman Exchange to Host Free Community Health Fair for Local Families
More than 30 organizations will offer screenings, resources and activities at first-time Treasure Your Health event - September 16, 2026 - St. Petersburg Foundation
Hand-Painted Miniature Sculptures to be Displayed at the 51st Annual Chicago Show Presented by the MMSI on October 16-17, 2026 at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel
The MMSI (Military Miniature Society of Illinois) will present its 51st Show on October 16 and 17, 2026. The event features an exhibit area of miniature sculptures, seminars, an auction, and vendors with items for sale at the Chicago Marriott-Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173. - September 16, 2026 - Military Miniature Society of Illinois
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Medical Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Garry Lachhar
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, proudly announces the addition of hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Garry Lachhar. Beginning September 8, 2026, Dr. Lachhar will be practicing at NYCBS’s office located at 48 Route 25A, Suite... - September 15, 2026 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
akoyaGO Launches New Initiative, Turning Every Booth Visit Into a Nonprofit Donation
akoyaGO has launched akoyaGO Gives, an initiative that replaces traditional conference swag with direct donations to local nonprofits. At each conference this season, attendees can scan a QR code at the akoyaGO booth and choose from vetted local nonprofits — often recommended by akoyaGO's own foundation clients — and the company donates $5 on their behalf. - September 15, 2026 - akoyaGO
The Grandin Papers: Over 50 Years of Research on Animal Behavior & Welfare That Improved the Livestock Industry, Meet Dr. Temple Grandin - 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL
Join Future Horizons for this special event at 345 Voyager Way NW, Huntsville, AL, featuring Dr. Temple Grandin. Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Her 50+ years of experience in observing animals shines through in this conference, which shares... - September 15, 2026 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Healing Garden to Unveil New Outdoor Art Installation During Annual Perennial 5K Walk Fundraiser
Daymarc Foundation-funded installation by artist Susan Gentile expands the Healing Garden's commitment to creating spaces for reflection, connection, and healing in nature. - September 14, 2026 - Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center
CEng. Shreekant Patil Inspires GCOERC Students to Build Real Companies
GCOERC’s (GGSF) hosted Startup India Mentor Shreekant Patil, guiding students on funding, incubation & entrepreneurship pathways. - September 14, 2026 - PARENTNashik
CEng. Shreekant Patil Leads Insightful Workshop on Startup Regulatory Compliance at SIOM Nashik
CEng. Shreekant Patil, founder of PARENTNashik, led a workshop at SIOM Nashik on startup compliance, urging 50+ MBA students to register with DPIIT. - September 14, 2026 - PARENTNashik
Empowering Nashik's Next-Gen Founders: Shreekant Patil Mentors Student Innovators at K. K. Wagh Institute, Eureka 2026 Pitching Event
Startup India Mentor Shreekant Patil empowered young student innovators as a jury member at KKWIEER, E-Cell IIT Bombay, Eureka 2026 pitching event. - September 14, 2026 - PARENTNashik
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Medical Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Garry Lachhar
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, proudly announces the addition of hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Garry Lachhar. Beginning September 8, 2026, Dr. Lachhar will be practicing at NYCBS’s office located at 48 Route 25A, Suite... - September 12, 2026 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Michael E. Zielinski Selected as a Distinguished Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael E. Zielinski of Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been selected as a Distinguished Member for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements in government. About Michael E. Zielinski Michael E. Zielinski has dedicated more than four decades to serving the U.S. - September 11, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide
Returning Stronger Launches Specialized Coaching for Early-Returned LDS Missionaries and Their Families
Returning Stronger Coaching LLC launches to provide personalized life coaching and peer mentoring for returned LDS missionaries and their families — including those who came home early. Founded by Jon Larsen, LMFT, the practice offers faith-sensitive, goal-focused coaching via virtual sessions nationwide. - September 11, 2026 - Returning Stronger Coaching LLC
Future Horizons Releases "164 Lifehacks for the Highly Sensitive": Your Guide to a Simpler Life by Severine Van De Voorde.
Severine Van De Voorde, PsyD is a clinical psychologist, burnout coach, and expert in high sensitivity and ADHD. She has spent over 10 years studying neuropsychology, and her research has appeared in leading scientific journals. - September 11, 2026 - Future Horizons, Inc.
September 27 is World Rivers Day 2026
On the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day commemorates the many values of our rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe – this massive worldwide event involving more than 100 countries and millions of participants has its roots in British Columbia Rivers Day. - September 10, 2026 - World Rivers Day
Future Horizons Releases "Bobby and Mandee's Too Wise for Drugs" by Robert Kahn
Robert Kahn has a Master’s Degree in Education. It was during Kahn’s tenure as a sixth grade teacher that he became concerned about the safety issues that involve children and decided to become a Deputy Sheriff to help educate and protect our youth from harm. He started a Stranger Danger program in local schools and community service organizations. Local law enforcement credits this program in foiling over 40 attempted abductions by strangers. - September 10, 2026 - Future Horizons, Inc.
"Courage of the Spirit II" Now Released by Norbert Weinberg
Eight decades after his liberation from the Nazis and the Soviets, the account of Rabbi Dr. William Weinberg imprisonments and escapes has been reissued in a new, expanded edition. - September 09, 2026 - Norbert Weinberg
2026 Tapestry of Black Voices Awards Celebrate Conversations That Document Contemporary Black Life
National intergenerational conversation initiative spotlights local voices shaping Black communities across America. - September 07, 2026 - Conversations in Color
Autism: The Way I See It – September 10 in Ann Arbor, MI, Meet Dr. Temple Grandin
Join Future Horizons for this special event on September 10 featuring Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin will explain the importance of schedules and share strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum with their classwork. Temple believes there are workarounds for all situations, including... - September 06, 2026 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Autism: The Way I See It – October 8 in Huntsville, AL, Meet Dr. Temple Grandin
Join Future Horizons for this special event on October 8 featuring Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin will explain the importance of schedules and share strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum with their classwork. Temple believes there are workarounds for all situations, including... - September 06, 2026 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Autism: The Way I See It – October 28 in Southside, AR, Meet Dr. Temple Grandin at Southside Charter High School
Join Future Horizons for this special event on October 28 featuring Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin will explain the importance of schedules and share strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum with their classwork. Temple believes there are workarounds for all situations, including... - September 06, 2026 - Future Horizons, Inc.
100 Mile Club® Names Joseph Nakamura Executive Director
A 16-year veteran of the nonprofit and a silver-buckle ultrarunner, Nakamura brings two decades of fitness leadership and a lifelong commitment to helping kids move, grow, and thrive. - September 04, 2026 - 100 Mile Club
Guatemala Welcomes Its Citizens Home During Los Angeles Celebration of Guatemalan Heritage
Guatemalans living in the greater Los Angeles area gathered at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International in Hollywood for a special community event that provided an opportunity to meet directly with prominent Guatemalan officials, learn about developments in Guatemala, and discover ways they can participate in and contribute to their country while living abroad. - September 03, 2026 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre
Future Horizons Presents "Insights Into Autism and Animal Behavior" with Dr. Temple Grandin in Baskerville, VA October 03, 2026
Temple Grandin earned her PhD in Animal Science from the University of Illinois and is currently a Professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin is one of the most respected individuals with autism in the world. She presents at conferences nationwide, helping thousands of parents and... - September 03, 2026 - Future Horizons, Inc.
REALTORS® Support Ballot Question One to Address Housing and Blight in Kansas City
The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) has announced its endorsement of Ballot Question One on the Kansas City, Missouri, August Primary Election ballot and highlighted its $25,000 investment in Together KC's voter education campaign. Ballot Question One would authorize the... - September 03, 2026 - KCRAR
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Medical Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Rebecca Zweifler
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, proudly announces the addition of hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Rebecca Zweifler. Beginning September 1, 2026, Dr. Zweifler will be practicing at NYCBS’s office located at 500 W 181st Street,... - September 02, 2026 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New Business Parable Exit by Design Helps Owners Prepare for Succession and Life Beyond the Business
An easy to read novel about the owner of a business seeking a path for himself, his family, and his employees after he encounters a disastrous episode at a national airport. - September 01, 2026 - DS Strategies & Consulting, LLC
Steve Napleton Auto Group Expands into Elmhurst with Two Dealership Acquisitions
Two new dealerships expand the family-owned automotive group to 13 Chicagoland locations - September 01, 2026 - Steve Napleton Auto Group
GBS Capital Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Unique Global Innovative Solutions Corp.; Company to Be Refocused as an Emerging Oil and Gas Services Enterprise
GBS Capital today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to acquire Unique Global Innovative Solutions Corporation (OTCPK: UGIZ) (“UGIZ” or the “Company”). Under the contemplated transaction, GBS Capital would work to restructure and refocus UGIZ as an emerging public company centered on the oil and gas services industry. - September 01, 2026 - Unique Global Innovative Solutions
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Medical Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Jacob Levenson
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, proudly announces the addition of hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Jacob Levenson. Beginning August 31, 2026, Dr. Levenson will be practicing at NYCBS’s office located at 2330 Eastchester Road,... - September 01, 2026 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Stephen Gaynor School Announces New Early Childhood Center in Brooklyn
Expansion will bring more than 60 years of specialized expertise in language-based learning differences and early intervention to Brooklyn families - August 31, 2026 - Stephen Gaynor School
Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Launches to Drive Economic Growth Across North Central Florida
Empowering businesses across North Central Florida through strategic networking, shared resources, and bilateral commerce anchored in Creation, Connection, and Contribution. - August 28, 2026 - Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
Karkariya Mawlid 2026 Unites Seekers from Four Continents in Devotion, Humanitarian Service, and Scholarship
Al-Karkari Institute highlights the Eighth International Week of Sufism, held by the Karkariya order in Al-Aaroui, Morocco, for the Mawlid of 1448 AH / 2026. Under the theme "Ihsani Guidance for Building Food Security and Economic Stability," seekers from the United States, Canada, France, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan and Saudi Arabia joined a night of remembrance, an international blood donation drive, and a conference on the Moroccan zawiya as a model of solidarity and sustainable development. - August 28, 2026 - Al-Karkari Institute
MotorCities National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $15,000 in Mini-Grants to 10 Michigan Organizations
MotorCities National Heritage Area has awarded $14,832 in 2026 Mini-Grants to 10 Michigan organizations for projects that preserve, interpret and promote the state’s automotive and labor heritage. - August 28, 2026 - MotorCities National Heritage Area