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Vermont Passes New Festival Wine Legislation
Vermont wineries and organizers of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival were in a celebratory mood last week when Vermont’s Governor Jim Douglas signed into law new legislation beneficial to Vermont wineries and the festival. Vermont Life publisher Tom Kelly, Commissioner Bruce Hyde... - June 26, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference and Webinar on The Impact of IFRS: Getting Ready for the Major Change to Tax Operations on 9/25/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on The Impact of IFRS: Getting Ready for the Major Change to Tax Operations. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday,... - June 26, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Seeking Honorees
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is accepting honoree nominations for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from... - June 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
IBM Honored at North Carolina Education Ball
Corporation Receives H. Glenn Williams Power of One Award from Communities in Schools of North Carolina. - June 26, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
El Arrayán Hosts Special Charity Night to Support Children of the Dump
Puerto Vallarta's favorite Mexican restaurant is holding a special fundraising dinner on July 12th to benefit the Children of the Dump and School of Champions summer camp program for underprivileged Puerto Vallarta children. Fifteen percent of the night's proceeds will be donated. - June 26, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Paolo Soleri Serves Dinner at Annual Italian Night
Arcosanti's Italian Night dinner and performance on July 19, 2008 features a family-style Italian meal served by founder Paolo Soleri. - June 26, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
NCADA Inducts New Officiers & Board of Directors at 31st Annual Meeting
The NC Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA) held its 31st Annual Meeting June 12-15, 2008. Officers and board of directors took office at the close of the Meeting. Brian O. Beverly, Young Moore & Henderson, P.A., Raleigh, is the 31st president of the NCADA. Kenneth Kyre, Jr., Pinto Coates... - June 26, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
23 Year Old Brings Facebookers and Myspacers Together to Raise Money for the Red Cross
A newly designed website was just released where facebookers and myspacers can post their photo and link on the "Wall of Fame." Small photos are $1 and large ones are $5. Sponsors can also buy ad space. All the profits will go to the Red Cross. The idea behind the site is that there are millions of "face-spacers" out there and if they all joined together in this campaign the results would set records. - June 26, 2008 - The Fame Wall.com
Red Bull Flugtag Team Will Soar for SHOC Foundation
Five members of the Rose City Rollers roller derby league are competing in this year’s Red Bull Flugtag competition. The team, named the “Funky Four Plus One More” are creating a hand-built, human-powered “flying roller skate” with wings that will be flown and piloted by one of the team members. The craft will be pushed off of a 30 foot platform over the Willamette River. - June 26, 2008 - Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation
Two New Orthodox Parishes to Open in Baltimore
Parishes to bring ancient liturgy experience to southeast Baltimore. - June 26, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) Launches New Website Targeted to Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, Social Network for Survivors
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) launches new website targeting young women affected by breast cancer, social network for young survivors of breast cancer and plans to release young survivor calendar in late Summer. - June 25, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
i4cp Survey Finds Most Employers Have No Plan to Stem Baby Boomer Brain Drain
An i4cp study found that 77% of responding organizations do not currently have a phased retirement program in place. As its name implies, “phased retirement” allows an employee who is approaching retirement to continue employment with a reduced workload. - June 25, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Stephen Baldwin’s AsSALT Tour Set to Invade the Lone Star State
The actor will bring some of the extreme sports’ legendary athletes to Austin. - June 25, 2008 - The Breakthrough Ministry
Hearts United 2008 Medical and Educational Conference
First-Ever Gathering of Children with Rare Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome Brings Families Together in Minneapolis, MN. - June 25, 2008 - Hypoplastic Right Hearts
Actress Joins Others to Speak Out Against Hospital Infections - Will They Listen?
Actress and Patient Safety Advocate, Alicia Cole will be bringing her awareness campaign to Sacramento as two important hospital infection bills are making their way through the California legislature. Senate Bill 158 sponsored by Sen. Dean Florez and SB 1058 sponsored by Sen. Elaine Alquist. - June 25, 2008 - Alicia Cole
Connecticut BBB Offers Advice on Avoiding Summer Scams
Researching Before Hiring Can Save Money and Prevent Headaches. - June 25, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Children's Charity Founder, Casey Baynes, Named as One of "100 Extraordinary Women" in National Contest
Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of the Maryland Based Casey Cares Foundation, was named as one of "100 Extraordinary Women" by Kraft Foods. Winners were selected on the basis of “how a woman improved her family and/or community in an inspirational way, as well as originality and composition” of the essay. Ms. Baynes will be flown roundtrip from Baltimore to LA to attend the LA Film Festival on June 28th, reception and participation in a national photo shoot. - June 25, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
National MS Society Virtual Advocacy Day Addresses NC Senate Budget
During last week’s Senate budget debate, MS Activists held a Virtual Advocacy Day on June 17 and made contact with 64% of North Carolina Senators. By organizing a Virtual Advocacy Day, constituents were given the opportunity to participate from the comfort and convenience of their home or office, thereby increasing the participation numbers from previous advocacy days. - June 25, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Fast & Furious Hollywood Stuntman Sammy Maloof – Guest Speaker at Celebrate Freedom
Hollywood Stuntman, Speaker and Author Sammy Maloof, will be a featured speaker as well as ‘show how it is done in Hollywood’ through a stunt show demonstration. Sammy has been in major blockbusters including Fast & The Furious Tokyo Drift, The Hitcher, Déjà Vu, and Transporter 2. Kids and “young at heart” adults will be given the opportunity to win safe rides with Sammy in his infamous 1967 Camaro, powered by a 415 cubic inch Chevrolet engine with 640 horsepower and 640 ft. lbs. of torque. - June 24, 2008 - Winning at the Race of Life
San Diego Fundraiser Provides New Shoes for Kids in Need
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza in San Diego will donate 20% of the dinner bill to provide new shoes to local kids in need. Barefoot Kids Foundation will issue Payless Shopping Cards to local childcare organizations to help underprivileged kids. - June 24, 2008 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
With Fuel Prices Rising, U.S. Companies Work Quickly to Reduce Employee Travel
More than half say gas will top $4.50 per gallon by summer's end. - June 23, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Margaret Purcell, Executive Director, National Tax Exempt Organization Group, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced today that Margaret Purcell, Executive Director, National Tax Exempt Organization Group of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and... - June 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Valerie Pearsall Roberts, Partner, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect? on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Valerie Pearsall Roberts, Partner of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect?”. The event is scheduled on July 1, 2008, Tuesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - June 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Jake Feldman, Ph.D., Executive Director, Transfer Pricing, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies on 9/10/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Jake Feldman, Ph.D., Executive Director, Transfer Pricing of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “... - June 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Announces LAWSG Winners
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club announced the results of the 41st Annual L.A. Watts Summer Games Boys and Girls Soccer Tournaments presented by Chivas USA. - June 23, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
NAFA Launches 2008 Membership Drive
NAFA begins its annual Member-Recruit-A-Member campaign to bring in new members across North America. - June 22, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Brian Andreoli, Partner, DLA Piper US LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies on 9/10/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Brian Andreoli, Partner of DLA Piper US LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “ Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies”. This... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
J. Matthew Lowe, Senior Analyst, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies on 9/10/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that J. Matthew Lowe, Senior Analyst of NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “ Transfer Pricing: Crucial... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Steven C. Wrappe, Principal, International Tax Services, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies on 9/10/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Steven C. Wrappe, Principal, International Tax Services of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Christopher S. Rizek, Member, Caplin & Drysdale to Speak at KC’s Event on The Many Repercussions of Section 6694 on 09/16/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Christopher S. Rizek, Member of Caplin & Drysdale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “The Many Repercussions of Section 6694”. This... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Assured Guaranty Corp., Leading Provider of Financial Guaranty and Credit Enhancement Products Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress's Event on Bond Insurance on 07/1/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced that Assured Guaranty Corp., the Leading Provider of Financial Guaranty and Credit Enhancement Products will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Colorado Fundraiser Provides New Shoes for Needy Children
Islands Restaurant in Colorado will donate 20% of the dinner bill to provide new shoes to local kids in need. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Denver will receive from Barefoot Kids Foundation their Payless Shopping Cards to distribute to underprivileged kids. - June 21, 2008 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Southern Greens Move Ahead
Eugene Platt has served the voters of James Island since he was first elected to the Public Service District in 1993. For as long he has served the democratic Party. Today he is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives on the Green Party line, and is the Green Party's Low Country director. - June 21, 2008 - South Carolina Green Party
Nancy Z. Evetts, Director, Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FIN 48 for Exempt (Non-Profit) Companies on 8/06/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Nancy Z. Evetts, Director of Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “FIN 48 for Exempt (Non-Profit)... - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Standard Life Boost for Quarter of a Million Trees Pledge
Trees for Life, the award-winning conservation charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, today received a £10,000 boost from Edinburgh-based global asset managing business Standard Life. The donation is a big step forward in the charity's commitment to plant a quarter of a million trees in 2008 and 2009, as part of the United Nations' Billion Trees Campaign. - June 21, 2008 - Trees for Life
John P. Langan, CPA, Principal In Charge of the Nonprofit and Government Services Group, LarsonAllen LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SAS 112 on 06/26/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that John P. Langan, CPA, Principal In Charge of the Nonprofit and Government Services Group of LarsonAllen LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and... - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Richard H. Gesseck, CPA, Partner, UHY LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Are You Prepared for SAS 112? on 06/26/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Richard H. Gesseck, CPA, Partner of UHY LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Are You Prepared for SAS 112?”. - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Michael J. Schozer, President, Assured Guaranty Corp. to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Michael J. Schozer, President of Assured Guaranty Corp. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Bond Insurance in a Changing Market... - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Engineering Community Met in Utrecht
Academia, Industry and Government from 33 nations met at the 18th International Symposium in the Netherlands to exchange best practise. The International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) explored and shared examples of how to achieve the realization of systems that meet customer objectives and societal needs during the annual conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands. - June 21, 2008 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Asha for Education, San Francisco Declares Open the 2008 India’s Film Festival of Hope
Asha for Education in San Francisco today announced that it will be hosting the first ever annual “India’s Film Festival of Hope” on June 21st from 1-9pm in San Francisco. Asha translates to “hope” in Hindi. Through documentary films, photography and arts, this... - June 21, 2008 - Asha
Colorado’s Bioscience Community Celebrates the State’s Largest Medical Device Manufacturer
Gambro BCT, Inc., (to be CaridianBCT, Inc., as of July 14) is the largest medical device manufacturer headquartered in Colorado, with worldwide revenues approaching $500M and 2300 employees. The company had previously been a subsidiary of Gambro AB, a publicly traded, multinational healthcare company based in Sweden. The name CaridianBCT combines two words “care” and “meridian” to highlight the manufacturer's commitment to care and global reach. - June 20, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on FIN 48 for Exempt (Non-Profit) Companies
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on FIN 48 for Exempt (Non-Profit) Companies. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT –... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on Are You Prepared for SAS 112?
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Are You Prepared for SAS 112? This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT –... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Brian C. Bernhardt, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on The Many Repercussions of Section 6694 on 09/16/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Brian C. Bernhardt, Partner of McGuireWoods LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “The Many Repercussions of Section 6694”. This 2-hour... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Calls For Entries
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting award applications for the event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. North... - June 20, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Eisen Continues Aggressive, Managed Growth Track
Greater Cincinnati integrated public relations and marketing consultancy firm Eisen Management Group has been named agency of record (AOR) for the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. The professional organization has hired EMG to develop and implement a new communications... - June 20, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Registration Opens for AIA Michigan’s 16th Annual Educational Facilities Conference
Event to Focus on Green, Sustainable Design. - June 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Innovative Dashboard Project Allows San Francisco to Make Data-Driven Decisions About Employee Health Benefits
Responding to the challenge of honoring employee health care obligations in a climate of rising costs, the Health Service System of the City of San Francisco is instituting a groundbreaking initiative called the HSS Dashboard Project. This system of collecting truly comparable, standardized data will offer the City ongoing visibility into financial performance and utilization of employee health care services. - June 20, 2008 - Health Service System, City of San Francisco
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday,... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group