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Washington State CCIM Chapter Annunces 2013 Board of Directors and Officers
The Washington State Chapter of CCIM, an internationally recognized and leading commercial real estate association, announces the newly elected 2013 board members, including 2013 president, Gary Hunter, CCIM, managing broker at Westlake Associates in Seattle, Washington. In addition to Hunter,... - January 23, 2013 - BDP Design, LLC
2013 "Top 50 Corporations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" Announced
DiversityBusinessdotcom today announced the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities." Over 1,300,000 diversity business owners participated in an online election to determine the “Top” fifty organizations and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. was named the #1... - January 23, 2013 - DiversityBusiness.com
NAFA's 2013 Institute & Expo Offers Amazing Lodging Choices at Affordable Costs
NAFA Fleet Management Association's 2013 annual conference offers upscale lodging options at economical prices. - January 23, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires Reintroduces Tourette Syndrome Legislation
The Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndome Act of 2013 would foster more research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this misunderstood, misdiagnosed and inherited neurological disorder. - January 23, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Premier Cyber Safety and Anti-Bullying Assembly Rocking North America
This award-winning cyber safety program is receiving International acclaim from parents, teachers and students as it continues on its whirlwind Winter 2013 Tour taking them to 2 Countries and over 28 cities - performing over 40 live events in just 40 school days. - January 22, 2013 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces ContinenceCentral.org
The Simon Foundation for Continence announced today its launch of Continence Central (www.continencecentral.org) a unique new website to help the estimated 33 million Americans affected by incontinence that are looking for products and devices to better manage their loss of bladder and/or bowel... - January 22, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
The National Atheist Party Announces Partnership with Black Nonbelievers, Inc.
Announcement of NAP partnership with Black Nonbelievers, Inc. - January 22, 2013 - Secular Party of America
Heights Foundation Finds Mark Loren Gem in Norman Love Confections Box
Non-profit finds Mark Loren gem in box of Norman Love chocolates and auctions for $10,000 at annual fundraiser. - January 21, 2013 - Heights Foundation
Financial Institutions Expert Pinchus D. Raice to Speak at KC’s Bank Mergers: Significant Issues for 2013 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Pinchus D. Raice, Partner at Pryor Cashman LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast: “Bank Mergers: Significant Issues for 2013 and... - January 21, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Market Intelligence Supporting Customer-Centric Growth and Innovation – May 8, Orlando FL
Mark Huson of Kaiser Associates will present an interactive session on a framework for customer-centric market strategy and growth on Wednesday, May 8 at the28th Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) International Conference and Exhibition in Orlando Fl. - January 20, 2013 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Philippine National Barista Championship Hosts Certification Training to Qualify Judges to the Country’s Most Prestigious Coffee Competition
Scott Conary, Head Judge to the World Barista Championship, will lead and qualify Filipino Judges to the inaugural Philippine National Barista Championship. - January 20, 2013 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc
Olympic Skier Julie Parisien Announced as Celebrity Pace-Setter for Upcoming Hear ME Now Charity Ski Race
Olympic and World Cup Alpine skier, Julie Parisien will set the pace for the 11th annual Break the Sound Barrier ski race at Shawnee Peak on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Proceeds benefit hear ME now, Maine’s leading auditory oral education center. - January 20, 2013 - hear ME now
Naples Invitational Art Fest Announces 2013 Sponsors
Annual event supports autism programs. Eden Autism Services has announced sponsors for the 16th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. Arthrex, The New York Times, Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner and Driftwood Garden Center are supporting the juried art show, to be held January 26-27 2013 at... - January 20, 2013 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Heights Foundation Announces New Board Members
Caryn Clark, Orv Curry and John Grey have been elected to the Heights Foundation Board of Directors. Each serves a three-year term beginning this month. The Heights Foundation supports the Heights Center, a place for education, opportunity, and enrichment. The Center’s mission is to promote... - January 20, 2013 - Heights Foundation
9 Year Old Plans Antarctic Marathon Run for Children's Cause
On February 25, 2013, Nikolas Toocheck will participate in the White Continent Marathon & Half. It is believed that he is the youngest person ever to attempt this feat. - January 20, 2013 - Operation Warm
The Association for Behavior Analysis International Comes to Portland
ABAI Will Host Its Seventh Annual Autism Conference, Novel Autism Solutions for Practitioners, Parents, and Researchers, in Portland, OR at the end of January. - January 20, 2013 - Association for Behavior Analysis International
Chaney Monge School Students to Present Ethnic Dance Program at School's Ethnic Dance Assembly and Multi-Cultural Fair
6th, 7th and 8th grade students of Chaney Monge School (Crest Hill, IL, near Joliet) prepare to present a series of ethnic folk dances for the school’s Ethnic Dance Assembly (Fri, Feb 22, 2013, 9:00am-10:30am) and for the school’s Multi-Cultural Fair (Sat, Feb 23, 2013, 10:00am-1:00pm). - January 20, 2013 - Ethnic Dance Connection
Spring Hill Middle School Students to Explore America’s Cultural Heritage Through Ethnic Dance Performances
8th grade students of Spring Hill Middle School (Wisconsin, Dells, WI) prepare to present a series of ethnic folk dances for the school’s Ethnic Dance and Achievement Awards Assembly (Fri, Feb 15, 2013, 1:15pm-3:15pm). - January 20, 2013 - Ethnic Dance Connection
Women’s Business Development Center Offers February Programs That Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - January 20, 2013 - Women's Business Development Center
Winners Revealed in Superwomen Boot Camp’s “Battle of the Holiday Bulge Fitness” Challenge
Folsom fitness expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, Val Fujii today announced the winners of the Battle of the Holiday Bulge Fitness Challenge. Challengers split a pot of $1,140 and were awarded weekend vacations, massages, facials, mani/pedis and more. Prizes were awarded for greatest percentage of weight loss and greatest percentage of body fat loss. - January 20, 2013 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Million Puppet March Returns to DC for Presidential Inauguration Parade
Million Puppets announced that the Million Puppet March is returning to Washington, DC, for the Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 21, 2013 as part of their ongoing efforts to show support for public broadcasting. Participants can also march virtually using social media and the... - January 19, 2013 - Million Puppets
IEEE WCET® Certification Program Examination to be Held 7 April – 4 May 2013
Application Deadline Ends 22 March for Spring 2013 Testing Period - January 19, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Forest of Angels, Inc. Distributed $8750.00 to Local Charities
Forest of Angels, Inc. announced and awarded the winners of the Forest of Angels tree decorating contest on Wednesday January 9th 2013. - January 19, 2013 - Forest of Angels Inc
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Receives Top Ranking in 2012 Leadership 500 for Doctoral Program
The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EDOL) program ranked 17th in the 2012 Leadership 500. - January 19, 2013 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Sunshine Mail Foundation Participates in Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day
Sunshine Mail Foundation will participate in Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in three locations throughout Fairfax County, VA. Sunshine Mail Foundation provides children in need with comfort, support, and joy through free Sunshine Mail Care Packages. Sunshine Mail is filled with handmade cards, care essentials, and other age-appropriate items and is delivered to children in hospitals, foster care and homeless shelters. - January 19, 2013 - Sunshine Mail Foundation
Sunshine Mail Foundation Participates in National Day of Service
Sunshine Mail Foundation will participate in the fourth annual National Day of Service on Jan. 19 on the National Mall. Partnering with the Junior League of Northern Virginia (JLNV), they were selected as one of seven service projects to host at the event. As part of the Presidential Inauguration, The National Day of Service urges citizens to spend the day doing service work in their community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. President Obama and his family will also take part in the event. - January 19, 2013 - Sunshine Mail Foundation
Yuri's Night Partners with We Want Our Future for Postcard Contest
In celebration of the 52nd anniversary of human spaceflight and Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight, Yuri’s Night and the We Want Our Future Initiative are pleased to announce their collaboration on a postcard contest for Yuri's Night 2013! We Want Our Future, a Yuri's Night partner, is a... - January 19, 2013 - Yuri's Night
Christopher Esposito, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP to Speak at KC’s New FASB Fair Value Disclosure Requirements (ASU 2011-04) Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Christopher Esposito, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “New FASB Fair Value Disclosure... - January 19, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
New Application and Study Portal Benefits Gold Seal Certification Candidates
Gold Seal Certification program, the leading Canadian certification program for construction management professionals such as estimators, superintendents, project managers and safety coordinators, announced today that it has launched an online application and study portal. - January 19, 2013 - Canadian Construction Association
Casey Cares Announces Hendersen-Webb, Inc as Title Sponsor of Their 2013 "Mad About Casey Cares" Gala
The Casey Cares Foundation today announced today that Hendersen-Webb, Inc. is this year’s title sponsor of the charity’s annual gala, “Mad About Casey Cares.” The “Mad Men” themed gala will be held at the B & O Railroad Museum on March 23, 2013. This marks the 13th year of the gala. Hendersen-Webb, Inc.’s sponsorship will help the charity provide hundreds of uplifting activities with a special touch to critically ill children and their families. - January 19, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
Herbert Hoover Iowa Legislator Public Service Award - Nominations Being Accepted
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Herbert Hoover Iowa Legislator Uncommon Public Service Award. Any Iowa Legislator that stands out to you as going above and beyond the duties he or she has been elected to do is eligible for this... - January 19, 2013 - Hoover Association
$5,000 Scholarship Available to High School Juniors
Applications are now being taken for the 16th Annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. The postmark deadline is March 31, 2013. The 15 students chosen for the program receive a $1,000 stipend. In addition, three $5,000 scholarships are... - January 19, 2013 - Hoover Association
CentraState Family Practice Resident Physicians Discover Importance of an Early Tourette Syndrome Diagnosis
Teenagers Michael Cannizzaro and Tess Kowalski detail their experiences in how a diagnoses, or lack thereof, has affected their life at home, in school and in their communities. - January 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
SCSU Police Officer Heads Up Cost Free Active Shooter Program for U.S. Public Schools
Service empowers school administrators to mitigate possible injuries or death to students and staff. Schools can more effectively request emergency assistance from police and assist in providing information about the active shooter in real time. - January 19, 2013 - National Council for Better Schools
Gerald E. Harvey Jr. Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gerald E. Harvey Jr., of Leawood, Kansas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Accounting. About Gerald E. Harvey Jr. Gerald E. Harvey Jr. is President of the accounting firm of Harvey &... - January 19, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Joseph V. Colaianni Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Joseph V. Colaianni, of Washington, D.C., has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Joseph V. Colaianni Joseph V. Colaianni is Partner at the law firm of Patton & Boggs, LLP. Mr. - January 19, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Matthew D. Gold Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Matthew D. Gold, of Winchester, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Matthew D. Gold Matthew D. Gold received his M.D. from Cornell University. He completed his... - January 19, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Michael H. Kaplan Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Michael H. Kaplan, of Pasadena, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Acutarial Consulting. About Michael H. Kaplan Michael H. Kaplan is Chief Consulting Officer of Rael & Letson,... - January 19, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Stephen Katsinas Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Stephen Katsinas, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Stephen Katsinas Stephen Katsinas is the Director of the Education Policy Center at the University... - January 19, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
2nd Annual Winter Festival at Evergreen Lake
Evergreen Park & Recreation District invites snow lovers and athletes to the 2nd Annual Winter Festival at Evergreen Lake, sponsored by Never Summer, on Sat., Feb. 9. The Festival features a Ski and Snowboard Rail Jam, Ice Bike Race, Fishing Derby, ice skating and more, just 35 minutes from Denver. Enjoy competitive snowman building, the Snow Castle Play Area, Snowflake Circus, snow slide, sleigh rides, dogsled rides, music, food, drink and more -- finishing with fireworks at night. - January 19, 2013 - Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Four Online Capacity Building Classes for Nonprofit Organizations
Winter 2013 classes focus on fundraising, marketing, board development, and strategic planning - January 19, 2013 - The Fruition Coalition
HeartShare Opens New Home for Six; Honors Tamara Tunie and Gregory V. Generet
Since the age of 3, William has lived at a developmental center in Queens Village, NY. The campus-style living is the only way of life he has known for 53 years. But on this week, William walked up the front steps of a house sitting at the end of a cul-de-sac. As he opened the front door to the... - January 19, 2013 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Selects First-Ever NACCE Fellows
Newly created NACCE Fellowships will advance learning in fields of Community Outreach and Entrepreneurship Curriculum and Training at community colleges. - January 19, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Hires Chief Development Officer
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley is pleased to announce the recent hire of Anja Kloch as the organization's Chief Development Officer. Anja brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit fundraising. She began her career in the arts world, but quickly found her... - January 19, 2013 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
Civilians from the North Become Refugees in South Mali as They Flee Escalating Conflict and the UK Announces Further Placement of UK Military Personnel
Charity World Vision calls for international leaders to uphold international humanitarian laws in Mali, as government troops clash with rebel groups, and children are left most vulnerable. - January 18, 2013 - World Vision UK
Chabad of Southside Partners with Student Groups to Tackle Drunk Driving. You Should Too
Drunk driving is a serious problem that must be tackled head-on. One incident is one too many. When young students are involved it is that much more tragic. Chabad of Southside is taking steps to address this problem and is encouraging the public to get involved too. Triggered by a fatal accident... - January 18, 2013 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
The Foundation for External Business Due Diligence in the Acquisition Process – May 8, Orlando FL
Christopher Lisle of Acclaro Growth Partners will present an interactive session on how to create competitor profiles for due diligence Wednesday, May 8 at the 28th Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) International Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, FL. - January 18, 2013 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Polycystic Kidney Disease Patient Shares Unique Story
Lori, a Polycystic Kidney Disease patient, knows that living a healthy life is important. Her personal story offers chronic kidney disease patients some helpful hints for living well. - January 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
BDPA New York to Recognize Black History Month by Hosting Events for Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW)
The New York Chapter of BDPA announced today that it will host a day of events recognizing 2013 Black Family Technology Awareness Week. Black Family Technology Awareness Week, or BFTAW, is a national public awareness campaign designed to encourage more African Americans to incorporate technology... - January 18, 2013 - BDPA New York
Ib Hagsten Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Ib Hagsten, of Kansas City, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Agricultural Consulting. About Ib Hagsten Ib Hagsten is President of Hagsten Enterprises... - January 18, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who