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The WomensNet Network Announces New Amber Grant Competition and Launches WomensnetOnline - A Social & Business Network for Women Entrepreneurs
The WomensNet Network has expanded it’s family of entrepreneurial focused sites with it’s latest offering - WomensnetOnline.com, a social & business networking site for women in business. According to Melody Wigdahl, the 53 year old founder, “WomensnetOnline is a Facebook or... - March 07, 2008 - WomensNet.Net
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest for Business Winners
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition, which was held on Feb. 19 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. The winners, team Global Village Whiz Kids, represented... - March 07, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Erika Mangrum Co-Chairs Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of the organization will serve as co-chair for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health executive committee to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Raleigh Convention Center located at 2 E. South St. This marks the third... - March 07, 2008 - Iatria Day Spa
NAMWOLF Congratulates Steve Jemison on His Appointment as Chief Legal Officer at Proctor & Gamble
Jemison to Assume Role of Chief Legal Officer on June 1, 2008. - March 07, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
E-Z Rent-A-Car Now Has Mexico Car Rental Available
E-Z Rent-A-Car continues its international expansion plan by signing an affiliate agreement with Executive Car Rental in major cities and airports in Mexico. As part of this agreement, Executive Car Rental will leverage the distribution opportunities of E-Z Rent-A-Car to gain car rental... - March 07, 2008 - E-Z Rent A Car
Free Video Karaoke Maker Gets Even Better
Since its release in 2007, AVnex’s AV Video Karaoke Maker has been an instant hit. It has a four star rating on C|Net's Download.com, and Audio4Fun.com is rated as the second most visited Music and Audio site on the web by Alexa.com. With all this success is AVNex satisfied? Apparently not. - March 07, 2008 - AVSoft Corp.
Author Lucien Khodeir Releases New Book Critical of the Canadian Child-Support Guidelines
Read about a newly released book that reviews the state of the Canadian child-support guidelines, points out its biases, and recommends sensible remedies in the best interests of “Children with 2 homes.” - March 07, 2008 - Children with 2 homes
Industry Leaders to Provide Solutions at the 2nd Annual Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators Symposium in Dallas
With soaring health care costs, understaffed hospitals, and an increasingly diverse immigrant population facing the Texas healthcare industry, the Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators has invited leading organizations and individuals from across the nation to explore ways to... - March 07, 2008 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
Discount Watch Store.com Announces the New Line-Up of 2008 Citizen Watches
Discount Watch Store.com, the leading online provider of discount quality watches, has added new models of the 2008 Citizen Watch line to their online inventory. - March 07, 2008 - Discount Watch Store
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April 10 Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers: Abigail Disney of the Daphne Foundation and NY Times Bestselling Author, R. Stephanie Good, Esq. - March 07, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Salon Moxie Presents "On Location" Travel Images by Peter Christopher Hutson
“On Location” a selection of images from fine art photographer Peter Christopher Hutson’s recent world travels, is currently on display at Salon Moxie in North Raleigh and will remain up through April. Hutson owns and operate PCH Photography in Raleigh. He divides his time... - March 07, 2008 - Salon Moxie
O’Quinn Clothing Announces Spring Collection Trunk Show at Bloomingdale’s Fashion Island, Newport Beach
O’Quinn Clothing, today announced its upcoming Spring Collection Trunk Show reveal on Saturday, March 15th 12pm-4pm at Bloomingdale’s Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA. O’Quinn Clothing will reveal its Spring 2008 Collection accompanied by hot DJ spun 80’s beats and an... - March 07, 2008 - O'Quinn Clothing
Renowned Artist Makoto Fujimura to Speak at the John Jay Institute and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
World-renowned artist Makoto Fujimura will lecture at the John Jay Institute as part of their series “Cities of God: a neo-traditional vision for building good cities and towns.” Mr. Fujimura is a member of the prestigious National Council for the Arts and is founder of the... - March 07, 2008 - The John Jay Institute
Retail Institute Releases the Retail Equation for Store Managers
A Self Study Course for the Modern Store Manager is Now Available and Affordable. - March 07, 2008 - The Retail Institute
Boot Camp for New Dads Receives Grant from Pacific Life Foundation
The Pacific Life Foundation of the Pacific Life Insurance Company has recently bestowed a grant upon Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, operating in more than 260 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches around the country. The grant will be used to develop... - March 07, 2008 - Boot Camps for Dads
Low Book Sales® Executive Inspires Employees to Sub for Santa
Employees of Low Book Sales®, the largest independent car dealer in Utah, learned the joy of giving this holiday season. A family of six enjoyed a very merry Christmas thanks to the efforts of a few loving employees, and donations from many more. - March 07, 2008 - Low Book Sales
Maryland Dentist Gives Patients Brighter Smiles to Benefit Children's Charities
Maryland dentist is donating his time and materials to professionally whiten patients' teeth during the "Smiles for Life" National Campaign now through June 30th. Cost to the patient will only be $200, which is half his normal cost, and will be split among two charities - the Casey Cares Foundation, which provides uplifting programs for critically ill children, and the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation. - March 06, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
Friends of Negro Spirituals to Release Oakland's First Negro Spirituals Oral Histories to Mills College and Oakland Libraries
Negro Spirituals Oral DVDs and transcripts. - March 06, 2008 - Friends of Negro Spirituals
WorldQuest for Business Sponsored by North Raleigh Florist
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced that the store sponsored the International Affairs Council’s 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition on Feb. 19. The event was a global knowledge... - March 06, 2008 - North Raleigh Florist
NAMWOLF Issues Challenge to FDIC
FDIC Fails to Establish Minority/Women Business Enterprise Goals in Latest Solicitation for Asset Servicing & Management. - March 06, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
DryBees and Wahmies to be Represented by Cottontail Baby at the American Baby Faire
DryBees cloth diaper and Wahmies will be featured at the 2008 American Baby Faire. The American Baby Faire, sponsored by American Baby Magazine, will be held at the Broward County Convention Center (Hall A) the weekend of March 8 and 9. - March 06, 2008 - Cottontail Baby
Is There Life on Mars? TeesMyBody.com T-Shirts Releases the "David Bowie in Space" Tee
That’s pretty far out, man. www.TeesMyBody.com has released a new t-shirt design in honor of the Flight of the Conchords song, "Bowie in Space." - March 06, 2008 - TeesMyBody.com T-Shirts
"Kiss Me, I’m from Marshfield" ... Pre-Game Sports Sports New "Greenwear" for St. Patrick’s Day
While it’s far from usual for people to don green on St. Patrick’s Day, sports franchises like the Boston Red Sox have sold green t-shirts and hats to get into the spirit of the holiday. This year, Pre-Game Sports, Marshfield’s premier sporting goods retailer located in Webster Square, has gotten in on the act by selling custom-designed “Kiss Me, I’m from Marshfield” t-shirts. - March 06, 2008 - Pre-game Sports
Y explore Yosemite Adventures Announces a Celebration of Art and Nature in Hetch Hetchy with Painting, Photography, and Naturalist Workshops on May 18-20
Leading Yosemite Adventure Company Announces Schedule for Spring Activities in Yosemite National Park. - March 06, 2008 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures
Better Business Bureau Warns of Tax Fraud Schemes
Know the “red flags” and how to avoid them. - March 06, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
PhotographyCorner.com Announces the Winner of Contest Corner Challenge#46: Facial Expressions
Lucy Paz of Golan Heights, Israel is the Latest Contest Corner Challenge Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com, Winning Contest Corner Challenge #46: Facial Expressions. - March 06, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
MavoPavo, Acknowledged for Environmental Stewardship by GenGreen.org
GenGreen™ has named MavoPavo as the Featured Business on the GenGreen Network, www.gengreen.org in Dallas, TX. GenGreen chose MavoPavo for their outstanding efforts in green business practice and for their promotion of sustainable living through their online store. GenGreen selects... - March 06, 2008 - MavoPavo, LLC
SunGard to Present at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Liquidity Risk Management Scheduled for March 6, 2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that SunGard, a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector, will be a key sponsor at its upcoming teleconference entitled:... - March 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Energy Efficient Tote Heaters
Energy efficient tote heaters, used in thinning viscose substances in the chemical storage industry, could save businesses millions of dollars on a yearly basis in addition to having a positive effect in protecting the environment, according to specialist online tank heater retailer HeatingYourTanks.com. - March 06, 2008 - HeatingYourTanks.com
mpGreek and SONYBMG Announce Their Collaboration for musicstore.sonybmg.gr
mpGreek, the biggest supplier of Services of Digital Music, announces its collaboration with SONYBMG for the new musicstore service in the label’s renovated portal musicstore.sonybmg.gr powered by mpGreek. SONYBMG renovates their e-commerce solution powered by mpGreek. The new www.sonybmg.gr... - March 06, 2008 - Greased Networks Inc
New, Green Quilt Pattern Offers Opportunity to Reuse and Recycle
The green lifestyle movement has encouraged much of the nation to conserve, reuse and choose organic products for a healthier planet and a healthier future. A unique spin on the green notion is with quilt patterns. Bless This Child Designs of Cadott, Wisconsin has introduced Scatterbrain this week. - March 06, 2008 - Bless This Child Designs
Mata Global Introduces OSHA Compliant Alcohol-Free, Rinse Free Hand Sanitizers; Hy-5 Brand Targets Health Care, Food Services, Travel, Lodging and Government Venues
Mata Global Solutions Inc., which specializes in licensing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products, including Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer line, announced that it has introduced Hy-5, a new line of alcohol-free, rinse-free hand sanitizer products that... - March 05, 2008 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
DirectBuy Opens New Palm Springs Members-Only Design Showroom
Low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - March 05, 2008 - DirectBuy
It's a Material World
OnlineLabels.com continues to distinguish itself from competition through releasing new products and materials, answering the call of small business owners' labeling needs. - March 05, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
Silverlode Interactive Releases Saga – a Fully Persistent MMO RTS
Saga, a new Massive-Multiplayer Online Real-Time Strategy (MMORTS) game from Silverlode Interactive Launches Worldwide. - March 05, 2008 - Silverlode Interactive
BathKitchenandBeyond.com Offers Exclusive and Luxury Bathroom Vanities and Bathroom Products Online
Bath Kitchen and Beyond is a company that specializes in selling bathroom vanities, steam showers, Jacuzzis, shower enclosures and panels, and other various bathroom products to suit any kind of home décor. - March 05, 2008 - Bath Kitchen And Beyond
Writer Offers Youth Alternative Perspective on Global Warming, Says Humans Are Chosen Species
Author teaches young people money, profit and productivity are good. - March 05, 2008 - Kids4biz.com
Moorcroft British Art Pottery Exhibition & Sale in Scottsdale, Arizona
A weekend exhibition and sale of Moorcroft British Art Pottery will be held from Friday March 28, 2008 through Sunday March 30, 2008 at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountain, 16770 North Perimeter Drive. - March 05, 2008 - Pascoe and Company
Pet Life Radio Host Arden Moore – Behind Bars
Host of “Oh Behave” visits the Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center in Las Vegas, to spotlight the “Pups on Parole” program being co-sponsored by the prison and the Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary. - March 05, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
Introducing New jamescyns - Handbags Inspired by Isadora Duncan and the Isadorables
Fourth generation Duncan dancer and handbag designer Cynthia James has created seven silk and velvet purses and pouches inspired by and named for Isadora Duncan and the Isadorables. http://www.jamescyn.com/isadora_gallery.html - March 05, 2008 - jamescyn Collection
Haircolorxperts Announces Contest
Larry Dunlap, managing partner of Haircolorxperts (www.haircolorxpertsraleigh.com), has announced that the salon will hold a new referral contest for its clients from Feb. 14-March 16. During this time, anyone who refers a new client that receives a service will be entered into a drawing. First... - March 05, 2008 - Haircolorxperts
Mom-Owned Businesses Offering Goody Bags to New Moms - Goody Bags Are Not Just for Kids Anymore
Remember at the end of a party, as a kid, how much fun it was to receive a goody bag full of treats? Well, now there is a goody bag available for new moms. Goodies for Mom is offering new moms a bag of treats to celebrate the birth of their new babies. - March 05, 2008 - Cushie Pushie Company
New Product Release, Billet Oval Mirror for Hot Rods – Alphamirror, Next Generation of Auto Dimming Mirrors
With the advent of the High-Intensity or HID Headlamps, glare is becoming a more frequent nuisance during night-time driving. The human eye’s increased light sensitivity at night is affected by exposure to the brightness of HID Headlamps. - March 05, 2008 - alphamirror inc
Raleigh Furniture Retailer Announces Its 2008 "Chairity" Event to Benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Porto of North Hills invites artists to recyle old chairs into original works of art, which will be auctioned off in October to raise funds for Habitat/Wake. This is the store's second Habitat fundraiser. - March 05, 2008 - Porto
Frugal Fiction’s E-ffordable Book Offerings Grow Again: Author and Artist Doug Baltz Joins Their Library
Frugal Fiction proudly announces the addition of Doug Baltz’s horror story, Epitaph, to their library. - March 05, 2008 - Frugal Fiction
Top Press Secretary Joins Steve Francis Campaign for Mayor of San Diego
One of the most reputable Press Secretaries in California and two-time political employee of Governer Schwarzenegger has joined the Steve Francis’ mayoral campaign in San Diego. - March 05, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Spanish Learning and Activity Holiday Company Launched in Almeria
Spanish study holidays are already popular in Spain, now it is possible to combine a Spanish study holiday and activities such as scuba diving, golf, horse riding or flamenco classes. More and more people are choosing this option rather than learning Spanish in a dreary adult education centre in their home town. - March 05, 2008 - Spanish Language Tours
London Commercial Property Consultants Instructed to Market Refurbished Office Space in the Heart of Soho
Merjs, a leading London commercial property agency, announces a new instruction on behalf of Benensco Charity for refurbished offices in 53 Frith Street W1, and describes the advantages this office space offers commercial property tenants. - March 05, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics Coming to Garland Resort - No Snow/No Skis Required - Saturday, March 8th, 2008
Learn how to unlock the calorie burning and aerobic benefits of Nordic Ski Walking. Garland Resort is not only the home of beautiful cross country ski trails and four of the best golf courses in Michigan, but also the largest log building east of the Mississippi River – a beautiful central structure that gives the entire resort the flavor of the great outdoors. - March 04, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Hip Chix Brings the “Hip Factor” to Fundraising
Boring, typical fundraisers are a thing of the past, thanks to Hip Chix Fundraisers, (www.hipchixfundraisers.com) a trendy, online jewelry entity bringing a new fundraising concept to the market. Hip Chix offers a jewelry fundraiser that today’s young trendsetters can look forward to... - March 04, 2008 - Hip Chix Fundraisers