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"Teaming for Contracts" is Topic of Women’s Business Development Center Workshop for Women Business Owners August 7 in Minneapolis
Designed for women-owned businesses in all industries who seek to grow their business and expand their capacity through partnerships to compete on large contracts. - July 27, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Celebrating 11 Years: Local Celebrities Cook to Benefit Children
Spaulding for Children will be celebrating its 11th Annual Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff fundraiser at the Benihana restaurant in Troy at 1985 W. Big Beaver Road on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The chef’s training will take place Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Benihana. Both the event and the chef’s practice session are open to the media. Pete Thomas, NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Season 2 At-Home Winner, is this year’s guest host, he is also a former foster child and is available for interviews. - July 26, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
BlackGirlsCODE Expands Digital Technology Workshop for Girls to Atlanta, Georgia
BlackGirlsCODE heads south to Emory University in Atlanta, GA on July 28th, 2012 as part of their Summer of CODE 2012 national campaign – a program dedicated to giving girls from African American, Latino, and Native American communities the opportunity to learn valuable skills in computer... - July 26, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Free Wheelchair Mission's 9th Annual Magic of Mobility Gala Provides 15,810 Wheelchairs
Free Wheelchair Mission, an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the gift of mobility to the impoverished disabled in developing nations, is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors and sponsors the 9th Annual Magic of Mobility Gala event raised enough funds to provide... - July 26, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Hubbard Dianetics Foundation Offers Way to Erase the Pain from Your Past
For over twenty years, the Church of Scientology in Nashville has been providing services to help people gain relief from painful events in their past. Now it is offering a weekend seminar, where participants not only gain relief personally, but learn how to assist others. - July 26, 2012 - Dianetics Seminar
UPMC Urgent Care Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - July 26, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Hamner Institutes to Offer Course on the Principles of PBPK Modeling
Hamner to Present Course on Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling and Its Applications. - July 26, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Everybody Wins! New York Announces Two Board Appointments
Julie M. Allen and Charlie Nguyen have been elected to the Board of Directors of Everybody Wins! New York. Founded in 1991, Everybody Wins! is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and facilitating children’s literacy programs in public elementary schools. For 20 years, EW... - July 26, 2012 - Everybody Wins! New York
New York Animal Rescue Group to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate in August
Bobbi & the Strays has been named the August 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1995 by a single individual who witnessed a horrific hit-and-run incident involving a dog, Bobbi &... - July 26, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
The Heights Center Secures $1.5 Million in New Market Tax Credits
The Heights Center has secured $1.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits investments (NMTCs) to finish the construction of the $5.8 million Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Construction resumed on Friday, July 20. When complete this winter, The Heights Center will be a place for education, opportunity, and enrichment – building strong, self-sufficient families. - July 26, 2012 - Heights Foundation
It’s Back: KOSBE’s 2nd Annual Breakfast of Champions Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its Second Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Friday, August 10 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Food City – Press Room, 300 Clinchfield Street, downtown, Kingsport. - July 26, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Center For Women & Enterprise Awards WBENC Certification to 23 Women-Owned Businesses in New England
Certification Supports New England Economy as Well as Corporate Supplier Diversity Efforts - July 26, 2012 - Center for Women & Enterprise
Gina Thomas Patterson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gina Thomas Patterson, of Long Beach, California, has recently been recognized as a V.I.P. member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Risk Management. About Gina Thomas Patterson Gina Thomas Patterson is Marine Account... - July 26, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Patricia A. Orsini Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Patricia A. Orsini, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Insurance. About_Patricia A. Orsini Patricia A. Orsini is a Claims Supervisor for Princeton Insurance Company,... - July 26, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Somnath Bhattacharyya Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Somnath Bhattacharyya, of Winchester, Virginia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government/Construction/Highway Design. About Somnath Bhattacharyya Somnath Bhattacharyya earned his B.S. in... - July 26, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
NAABB Executive Director Named Leader for Bioscience Division
“This is an inspiring time to be researching algal biofuels and I pledge to continue to lead NAABB as its Executive Director until the end of the currently funded consortium term, which is April 2013,” said Olivares. “The LANL efforts within NAABB are executed primarily out of the Bioscience Division, therefore NAABB and its future will remain a major focus of mine for the time to come.” - July 26, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Katherine Armstrong, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know
Katherine Armstrong, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know Live Webcast - July 26, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Major Income at Home Event August 25 & 26 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia
This Income At Home Atlanta event will feature two power-packed days of meetings with hands-on training sessions featuring the newest upgrades to Income At Home’s, internet based training and marketing system - Online Business Systems - July 25, 2012 - IncomeAtHome.com
GRRO International Eclipses One Million Pounds of Shipped Relief Supplies in Less Than Three Months
GRRO International began matching US surplus with millions of needy recipients worldwide in May and has already eclipsed a million pounds of shipped materials to US and international recipients. GRRO partners with dozens of non-profit organizations to match client surplus materials (FF&E) with those targeted recipients. GRRO clients include higher education institutions, K-12 education facilities, medical facilities, large and small corporations, federal and state government and many others. - July 25, 2012 - GRRO International
Institute for Research on Humanism in Medicine Created by Arnold P. Gold Foundation as Importance of Patient-Centered Care Increases with ACA
In anticipation of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation (www.humanism-in-medicine.org), dedicated to enhancing the doctor-patient relationship announces the creation of a unique research and resource institute focused on professionalism and compassion in healthcare. - July 25, 2012 - The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Ledo Pizza Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com, Offers Healthier Menu Items for Guests
Healthy Dining is pleased to announce the participation of Maryland-based Ledo Pizza in the Healthy Dining Program and as a member of www.HealthyDiningFinder.com. Ledo Pizza is making it easy for health- and nutrition-conscious guests to find the healthful choices they are looking for. Ledo Pizza... - July 25, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Nashville Church of Scientology Imbues Creativity Into the Culture
The Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre Nashville hosted a piano concert Sunday after its service. - July 25, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NCIA Chief Executive Officer, Herbert J. Hoelter Addresses Proposed Amendments to the Federal Criminal Sentencing Guidelines for Insider Trading
National Centers on Institutions & Alternatives CEO Herbert J. Hoelter has prepared an overview for federal criminal defense attorneys discussing the United States Sentencing Commission’s proposed amendments to the insider trading guidelines. - July 25, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
Thomas M. Williams, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Law for Attorneys: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast on 08/30/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Thomas M. Williams, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Law for Attorneys: A 2012... - July 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Winston & Strawn LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Trademark Law for Attorneys: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast” on 08/30/12
Winston & Strawn LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Trademark Law for Attorneys: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on August 30, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. If you wish to know more, please feel free to... - July 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
McGladrey LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 Live Webcast”
McGladrey LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on August 15, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. Know more! - July 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Brian Marshall, Partner, McGladrey LLP to Speak at KC’s Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Brian Marshall, Partner, McGladrey LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 Live... - July 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Women’s Business Development Center August Programs Support, 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. - July 25, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
OP Music House, Inc. Receives 2012 Best of Orchard Park Award
OP Music House, Inc. has been selected for the 2012 Best of Orchard Park Award in the Community Organizations category by the Orchard Park Award Program. - July 25, 2012 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
New Program Trains Parents of Children with Autism
FIT Targets Difficult Behaviors that Interfere with Success in Typical Social Settings. STAR Specialties, a service of Vista Hill, is providing group behavioral training to parents together with their children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The FIT (Family Intensive Training)... - July 25, 2012 - Vista Hill/STAR Specialties
Eastern National Releases the Civil War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Collection Booklet
The nation was wrought with conflict 150 years ago, while the Union and Confederacy fought epic battles during the American Civil War. Over 600,000 men lost their lives in a struggle that ultimately destroyed the institution of slavery and restored the United States into one nation. Since 2011, the... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
A New Booklet Highlighting United States’ World Heritage Areas Published by Eastern National
The year 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention. Some 189 countries have signed on to the Convention making it perhaps the most nearly universal treaty for cultural preservation and... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Bala Jack Yakubu Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Bala Jack Yakubu, of Essex, United Kingdom, 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 Charity and Relief Aid. About Bala Jack Yakubu Bala Jack Yakubu is the Founder,... - July 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eastern National Publishes the Civil War Activity Book
More than 70 National Park Service sites help tell the story of the Civil War, from the opening shots at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox. To help young people understand this turbulent time in our nation’s history, Eastern National has published the Civil War Activity Book,... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Barry Sankey Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Barry Sankey, of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member and a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Journalism. About Barry Sankey Barry Sankey is a Sports... - July 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Dave Lynch Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Dave Lynch, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Nonprofit Social Services. About Dave Lynch Dave Lynch is Executive Director of Appalachian Mountain Teen Project. Mr. - July 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Support Building Bridges Between Americans of All Faiths
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Islamic Speaker's Bureau-DFW (ISB-DFW.ORG) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate about Islam, Muslims, their traditions, and contributions in the context of America’s history and cultural diversity, while building relations between American Muslims and other groups. Founded in 2011, ISB-DFW achieves its mission through education and community engagement at the grassroots level. - July 24, 2012 - Islamic Speakers Bureau-DFW
Advice to Marissa Mayer from a Mom CEO
Metro Moms Network CEO and Founder Kathy Zucker offers advice and support from maternity leave to Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer. - July 24, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Partnering with Precision Medical Devices
The AAUCM has partnered with Precision Medical Devices to bring the T-RING digital tourniquet to AAUCM members for use in their Urgent Care clinics. - July 24, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
U.S. Healthcare Reform Alive: Medical Tourism Destined to Thrive
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) this morning, which means U.S. healthcare reform is here to stay. - July 24, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on “Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 Live Webcast”
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming event on August 29, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET entitled “Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 Live Webcast.” For more details about this two-hour event,... - July 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen Younger, Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 Live Webcast on August 29, 2012
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Stephen Younger, Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP will speak at the its event on “Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys: Hot Topics in 2012 LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event is... - July 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
GoodPawsGoodCause.org Helps Charities “Speak” with Personalized T-Shirts
Now pet parents can give their dog or cat a voice and let them “speak” for the cause they care about. With Good Paws Good Cause personalized Fur A Home™, Fur A Cure®, and Fur The Earth™ T-Shirts , customers can add their pet’s photo, name or breed to the back of any shirt with $5.00 being donated to Good Paws Good Cause charities. In addition, local organizations can work directly with Good Paws Good Cause to create their own fundraising effort. - July 24, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
Hope for Charities is Raising Money for 26 Different Charities Including the David Cone Foundation
Hope for Charities has a sports memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime experiences online auction going on that provides charities/organizations with a "Zero Risk / All Reward" way to raise money. Many items start at only $1. - July 23, 2012 - Hope for Charities
Meyer & Yee, LLP - Opening of New Law Office in Roseville, CA.
Meyer and Yee, LLP is announcing today that they will be expanding into a new office. Law firm will now be located at 950 Reserve Drive, Suite 110; Roseville, CA 95678. Meyer and Yee, LLP is in the business of Business Law, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Taxation, Immigration and Real Property. - July 23, 2012 - Kent W. Meyer Law
Final Auction July 28th: Cat Care Society's 2012 Tails of the Painted Cats
Tails of the Painted Advanced online bidding closes at noon (MDT) on Wednesday, July 25. The final auction occurs at the July 28th Gala Dinner & Auction at the Lakewood Country Club, 5 to 9 p.m. - July 23, 2012 - Cat Care Society
“Boroughs”-Area Communities Receive State Funding for New Park System
Four neighboring municipalities are collaborating on a plan to promote open space. - July 23, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Is Swimming a Trigger for a Long QT Syndrome Episode?
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation releases its fourth video for “Heart of the Matter - Ask the Experts.” The SADS Foundation, in partnership with the Mayo Clinic presents monthly videos answering questions from real people with Long QT and SADS conditions of world-leaders in these conditions. - July 22, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
World Changers Revive Porches at HABcore in Red Bank
HABcore, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides housing for the homeless, was the recipient of a service project provided by World Changers, a religious volunteer program that revitalizes substandard homes across the country. Wednesday morning, nine volunteers arrived at HABcore’s... - July 22, 2012 - HABcore, Inc.
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success
Sixty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry in a four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). - July 22, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust