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Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in Markham
Operation Kidsafe announces one of the first Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Toronto area starting on November 7, 2012. That location is in Markham, Ontario at Don Valley North Toyota Scion, 3300 Steeles Ave E. Markham ON L3R 1G9 (905) 475-0722. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - October 17, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Lee G. Petro, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: License Renewal in Broadcast Industry: What to do Now Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lee G. Petro, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: License Renewal... - October 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Grammy-Nominated Producer Kevin “Khao” Cates Celebrates Success of His 501(c) (3) Bridge DA Gap with Spectacular Red Carpet “Solution for Our Youth” Launch & Awards Show
Grammy-nominated producer, Kevin Cates hosted the official red carpet launch of his non-profit, youth development program, Bridge DA (Developing Academics) Gap in Atlanta on October 9th, 2012. - October 17, 2012 - Bridge DA Gap
Win Loss Analysis - Not Just for Sales Anymore: a Joint Meeting of the SCIP Massachusetts Chapter and Boston PMA, October 18
In this combination Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals/ Product Management Association meeting, Steve Johnson provides a comprehensive review of applying win/loss analysis to avoid potential major project failures. - October 17, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Drug Education Can Still Make Change at University Level Says Drug-Free South
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, recently invited to give lectures at Middle Tennessee State University, says “We never give up on kids, no matter their age.” - October 17, 2012 - Drug Free South
Saginaw Future Receives National Honor - Excellence in Economic Development “Gold” Award Saginaw Future President Elected Secretary/Treasurer
Saginaw Future Inc. received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for “Nexteer's Journey” in the category of Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) - Single Events for communities with populations of 200,000 - 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council... - October 17, 2012 - Saginaw Future
NLAPW Hosts Webinar, Shine Your Light - How Blogs and Twitter Can Promote Your Work
National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) sponsors webinar - Shine Your Light - how blogs and twitter can promote your work. - October 17, 2012 - National League of American Pen Women
Rescue Chocolate Donates to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center All November
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center has been named the November 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1939, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center is dedicated to the humane treatment... - October 17, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues
From Uganda to the U.S. Heartland: a Look at Global Food Security Panel to include Ugandan Minister of Agriculture and Chancellor of University of Missouri - October 17, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Texting & Driving is #1 Killer of Teens in America National Teen Driver Safety Week
The Texting Awareness Foundation Launches National Teen Driver Safety Week What Are you Looking at? The Road? - October 17, 2012 - Texting Awareness Foundation
Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Local Merchants Host Community Jack-O'-Lantern Contest
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with local merchants, invites the public to participate in the Community Jack-O’-Lantern Contest held from October 26-27, 2012 at the ATC Visitor Center, located at 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV. This event is free and open to the... - October 17, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
CT REIA Announces 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, Connecticut
On October 26, 27, and 28, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting the 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, CT. This event is designed for new and experienced real estate entrepreneurs. - October 16, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Sustainability of Coco Coir Inspires Launch of New Company, CocoEnviro Solutions
Coco Coir Based Products are now available as a green alternative growing medium for home gardeners, landscapers and commercial greenhouses. - October 15, 2012 - CocoEnviro Solutions, Inc.
Presenters Announced for 7th Annual Organizing Awards
Some of the biggest names in organizing will be in one room on January 26 to celebrate the best in the industry. The experts that dole out organizing help to the disorganized masses via their books, talk show appearances and TV makeover shows will be at The 7th Annual Organizing Awards at the... - October 15, 2012 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
Fastest Growing Seat Filler Company Expands to Hampton Roads, Virginia
FillASeatHamptonRoads.com, a local affiliate of the fast growing “Seat Filler” company, FillASeat.com, is coming to the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Hampton Roads area. When local events, shows, concerts and sporting events don’t sell out, venue & event promoters come to FillASeat... - October 15, 2012 - FillASeat Hampton Roads
Wisconsin Pediatricians Announce State and National Achievement Awards Recognitions Presented at WIAAP Advocacy Day at The Capitol
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://WIAAP.org) recently acknowledged the child health advocacy work of state pediatricians and child and family health advocates during the Advocacy Open Forum, held in the State Capitol Building in Madison. Recognitions included Senator Julie Lassa for Legislator of the Year and Kristina Manke for Community Service Award, as well as numerous national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 15, 2012 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Hiring Right the First Time: Addison County Economic Development Corporation & VT Small Business Development Center HR Workshop Announced
Business owners and hiring managers want guidance and need to know how to hire qualified employees who will help their organization thrive. Workshop attendees learn how to select the best candidates. - October 15, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Medical Development Group Announces November 7th Forum “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology”
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Forum entitled “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology.” This forum focuses on devices that may make reading glasses and spectacles obsolete, and that electronically restore vision to blind eyes. For example, a... - October 15, 2012 - Medical Development Group
Marlborough’s Downtown Recognized as a Cultural District
The official designation reaffirms the Massachusetts city’s movement toward expanding arts programs in the area. - October 15, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
United Nations Association Joins 2012 Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning Committee
The Nashville Cordell-Hull Chapter of the United Nations Association will participate in the planning of this year’s Human Rights Day celebration on December 10. - October 15, 2012 - United for Human Rights
A Full Dose of Laughter on November 3 to Benefit Keystone House
Here is an opportunity for a double bonus – enjoy the benefits of an evening of laughter at the upcoming "Comedy Night" featuring stage and screen star Tommy Davidson and Friends and benefit Keystone House, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, CT, at the same time. - October 14, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
New Yorkers Can Get a Headstart on Holiday Shopping with "Shop for Success"
The Second Annual Pop-Up Shop Offers Intimate Alternative to Department Store Shopping and Provides Exclusive Discounts on Designer Merchandise. All Proceeds to Benefit Dress for Success. - October 14, 2012 - Dress for Success Worldwide
Operation Warm Partners with K-LOVE and Air1 Radio’s Fall Pledge Drive
K-LOVE and Air1 Radio partner with Operation Warm to provide new high quality winter coats to a children in need. - October 14, 2012 - Operation Warm
Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Nears Its 5,000th Microfinance Loan
The popular CPA Kiva lending team, Accountants for Social Good approaches its 5000th loan - an impressive feat given its humble beginning just two and a half years ago. Setting out with a mere two members in May 2010, ASG quickly grew in membership with dozens of CPAs and accounting professionals... - October 14, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
NCIA CEO, Herbert J. Hoelter Publishes Paper on Early Release Program for Federal Inmates
Sentencing mitigation expert and NCIA CEO Herbert J. Hoelter has published a nine-page report detailing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that deducts time from sentences for federal inmates. - October 14, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance Launched
New EU body created to administer aspects of self-regulatory programme for online behavioural advertising across Europe – www.edaa.eu. Icon at the heart of an EU initiative to give internet users transparency, choice and control over online behavioural advertising – www.youronlinechoices.eu - October 14, 2012 - EASA
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for Veteran's Integration Program
Goodwill estimates that the Veterans Integration Program (VIP) will be up and running within the next 30 days. The grant will pay for the program’s start-up costs which will include hiring three full time career specialists who have military backgrounds and understand the unique challenges veterans and their spouses often face when entering or re-entering the workforce. Roughly 400 veterans will be served through this program’s initial two-year launch. - October 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Krista M. Pedley, PharmD, MS, CDR, USPHS with the Office of Pharmacy Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program
Krista M. Pedley, PharmD, MS, CDR, USPHS, Director, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program Explored: A 2013 Perspective Live Webcast - October 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Musiq Soulchild’s Publisher Donates Book Sales to Breast Cancer Awareness
Musiq Soulchild and his publisher, DIP Publishing House, are dedicating a portion of their book sales to breast cancer awareness this month. 1 4 3 — Love According to Musiq offers a platform for individuals and those in love to develop a lasting and effective dialog for the betterment of... - October 13, 2012 - GreaterGood
Georgia Youth Activist, Rolando Zenteno Debuts Colored Rocks Success Calendar in Online Video Ads
Unique Wall Calendar features Success Advice from Unlikely Youth - October 13, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Celebrating 10 Years of Sight for Kids on World Sight Day
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC) are celebrating 10 years of partnership and reaching a vision screening milestone of over 16 million children through their Sight for Kids program. To commemorate this milestone, the Sight for Kids program... - October 13, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
Guidance Published on Basic Land and Property Unit Polygons
Significant efficiency savings are identified in a new report on the creation of BLPU Polygons. - October 13, 2012 - GeoPlace
Good Hands Handyman Wants You to Help Build It Forward and Make Georgia Communities Better
The Build It Forward Campaign is a call to every person, business and organization who wants to help another person have electricity, air conditioning, a water heater, a wheel chair ramp, working appliances and a safe roof to live under. Can you imagine life without these bare necessities? - October 12, 2012 - Good Hands Handyman Nonprofit, Inc.
Artlightenment Announces Judges for 2012 Showcase
The annual Artlightenment show which occurs every November at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville has just announced the judges for this year’s showcase. - October 12, 2012 - Artlightenment
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for November 9, 2012, in Sarasota, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Sarasota Event - October 12, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Competitive Analysis Tools That Deliver Value: SCIP New Jersey Chapter Workshop October 17
This interactive event will provide an introduction to the less familiar competitive intelligence analytical techniques that can improve a company’s understanding of current markets and competitors. - October 12, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Carlos J. Coe Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carlos J. Coe, of San Marcos, Texas, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Power Generation and Storage. About Carlos J. Coe Carlos J. Coe is Founder and CEO of Xtreme Power. Dr. - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Stevens Wins ONR Grant to Develop Secure Wireless Networks
Researcher establishes innovative techniques for efficient and secure wireless communication for the US Navy. - October 12, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at 2012 N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Animal Health. - October 12, 2012 - NCVMA
"Children Thriving in a High-Tech World" is the Theme for Orange County’s 2nd Annual Children and Youth Summit
The Free Oct. 12 Event in Rancho Santa Margarita Features a Resource Fair and Panel Discussions on Bullying, Internet Safety and Social Media. - October 12, 2012 - Children and Families Commission of Orange County
DFW American Marketing Association Chapter Wins Accolades in National Competition
DFW chapter takes home two national awards from the American Marketing Association. - October 12, 2012 - DFW American Marketing Association
2012 Marketer of the Year Awards Now Open for Nominations
Dallas / Fort Worth Chapter of American Marketing Association Announces Call for Entries for Prestigious Awards. - October 12, 2012 - DFW American Marketing Association
Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging®, to be Keynote Speaker at IAHSP® Conference
Barb Schwarz will present “What it REALLY Takes to Become Successful as an ASP® Stager” during the ASP® 2012 IAHSP® Educational Conference on October 26 - 28. The conference will be held on Whidbey Island in WA. Barb Schwarz is an award-winning professional speaker and creator of the Home Staging industry. She is founder and CEO StagedHomes.com® and founder and chairwoman of The International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, and a best-selling author. - October 12, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Wake Education Partnership Releases Podcast on the BUILDING LEADERS Campaign Featuring Smedes York
Local Business Owner and Former Mayor of Raleigh Discusses How the Campaign Helps Prepare Students Entering the Business World - October 12, 2012 - Wake Education
David Davila Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
David Davila, of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, 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 Marine Repair and Construction. About_David Davila David Davila is the Owner of Yacht... - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Nationwide Safe School & Anti Bullying Assistance. Free Education, Training & Support. Black Transmen, Inc Commits to Student Safety & Saving Lives.
Black Transmen, Inc reaches out to students, parents and educators in elementary, junior high school and high schools nationwide to promote safe schools and end bullying. Black Transmen, Inc provides free education and training to local communities nationwide in gender, sex and sexuality. - October 12, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
Gladys Reyes Earns Certified Meeting Professional Designation
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to salute Gladys Reyes on taking the initiative and earning her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. - October 12, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IJIS Institute Publishes New White Papers
Two new advisory committee-authored technology perspectives. - October 12, 2012 - IJIS Institute
John M. Walsh Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
John M. Walsh, of Joliet, Illinois, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About John M. Walsh John M. Walsh is President of Midwest Respiratory Ltd. Dr. Walsh received a Master’s... - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who