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Health and Fitness Day Just for Women is September 29
Organized and promoted by the HIRC, National Women's Health and Fitness Day was created to encourage women to take control of their health, to learn the facts they need to make good health choices, and to make time for regular physical activity. - September 24, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
High Cholesterol Can be Life-Threatening, the Good News is That It Can be Lowered
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and the NPALI in conjunction with the CDC recommends residents across Long Island get their blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. - September 24, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
NPSA Launches 2010 Portable Storage Industry Survey
Industry-wide survey seeks to determine size and strength of portable storage industry. - September 24, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Haunted High Build Complete: Tickets on Sale for Haunted High and OPEF’s Haunted Ball
Organizers confirm the re-build of the so-called "Haunted High" in Oconomowoc is complete. The spectacle now encompasses over 60,000 square feet, making it Wisconsin's largest haunt. Ticket holders will traverse three floors of varying spectacles. New this year are the boiler room, a 20... - September 24, 2010 - Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF)
Turn Box Office Movies Into Educational Opportunities: Beneficial Film Guides Becomes Verified by the Online Therapy Institute
Beneficial Film Guides (BFG) is committed to providing qualitative and entertaining continuing, community and student education, training, human growth and development, and consultation to mental health, counseling, substance abuse and human resource professionals. - September 24, 2010 - Online Therapy Institute
Club GoBeDo Unveils First Line of Products Designed to Inspire Selflessness, Compassion and Service in Children
Social Enterprise to Donate 10% of Gross Profits from Book, Stiktures™ and Music CD Sales to Non-Profit Partner, Shoes for Orphan Souls, an Outreach of Buckner International - September 24, 2010 - Club GoBeDo
Women's Business Council to Present 'Inspirations: A Conversation with Connecticut's Top Female Executives at GNHCC Expo on November 17
This event at the GNHCC Business Expo on November 17 features a conversation with Dr. Kendrick Dorsey, President of Gateway Community College; Meredith Rueben, CEO of Eastern Bag & Paper; Susan Bryson, Partner at Wiggin & Dana; and moderator Jocelyn Maminta of WTNH News 8; who will share how they “balance it all.” - September 24, 2010 - Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
Excalibur Technology Announces Pinellas County, FL Franchise Opens
Scott Cummings, founder and CEO of Excalibur Technology formally announced the grand opening of the Pinellas County, FL franchise office. Cummings stated, “I am pleased to announce the opening of our Pinellas County office, our first corporate branch location. This is a great step in... - September 23, 2010 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
Fairfield Giants Football Launches Fundraising Mall with SupportMall.com
Families, friends and business supporters of the Fairfield Giants Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading program can now raise funds for the team and save money in their everyday online shopping – at no extra cost to themselves. - September 23, 2010 - SupportMall.com
A New Website Featuring Vietnam Luxury Hotels for People Who Care Where They Stay in Vietnam
Luxury Travel Company to Unveil a Selection of Hotels www.VietnamLuxuryHotels.com for People Who Care Where They Stay - September 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
2010 BioWest Conference & Expo to Showcase 40+ New Technologies, Products and Services
More than 40 exhibitors will be showcasing new technology, products and services for 500+ attendees at the 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo, September 29 and 30, at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton. BioWest, in its eighth year, is the Rocky Mountain region’s preferred venue for visiting and learning about the bioscience industry. - September 23, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Middle Managers Spread Thin as Organizational Structure Flattens
New spans-of-control study suggests that organizational restructuring does little to improve competitive advantage. - September 23, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
World Cup Drives New Zealand Motorhome Demand
The 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup has sparked such a strong demand for accommodation and transport that leisure vehicle rental company Apollo Motorhome Holidays is ramping up campervan and motorhome production by 25% from their Auckland factory. - September 23, 2010 - Apollo Motorhomes
March of Dimes Benefits from Being Home-Tech "Charity of the Month"
Home-Tech and its customers donated $1,250 to the March of Dimes in August as part of its Charity of the Month program. This program donates a portion of the price of each new air conditioning unit purchased to a designated charity each month, in customers’ names. “We applaud... - September 23, 2010 - Home-Tech
Missouri Association of Manufacturers Expands Mission Statewide, Announces New Initiatives; MAM Presents Manufacturing Awards to Sen. Bond, Congressman Blunt
The Missouri Association of Manufacturers, formerly Southwest Area Manufacturers Association, announced today it is expanding its territory to include the entire state of Missouri. MAM announced its policy positions for the upcoming legislative session, and presented awards to US Sen. Kit Bond (R) and Congressman Roy Blunt (R) for support of manufacturing in the state of Missouri. - September 23, 2010 - Southwest Area Manufacturers Association
Women’s eNews and New York Historical Society Open the Way to Women’s History
A new walking tour celebrates women's history in downtown Manhattan. - September 23, 2010 - Women's eNews
Social Innovators Gather Worldwide to Connect an Emerging Global Sector This November
During the first week in November this year, Connecting Social Innovation 2010 (cosi10) is calling social innovators together at events in a dozen cities around the world, with the aim of strengthening and moving the social innovation sector forward. - September 23, 2010 - Evolutionize It, ASBL
Wind Simplicity’s Windancer Small Wind Turbine Wins International Design Award (IDA)
Wind Simplicity was awarded the IDA’s first prize for alternative-energy-source equipment product design for sustainable living and environmental preservation. - September 23, 2010 - Wind Simplicity
IRgA Co-Locates with International Sign Expo 2011 at Mandalay Bay
The International Reprographic Association (IRgA) has partnered with the International Sign Association (ISA) to provide its attendees and exhibitors increased value in one central location. The co-location will provide exposure to vertical markets that have historically not integrated. “The... - September 23, 2010 - IRgA
Advocacy Group Inc Launches New Website
New site highlights AGI’s customized approach to advocacy campaigns and track record of proven success. - September 23, 2010 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Charity Golf Event Approaches Cut-Off Time for Buying Golf Balls
Valuable prizes will be awarded at NSCC’s First Annual Helicopter Ball Drop at Charity Golf Tournament September 24 - September 23, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
SocialVest Intros Innovative Cause-Based Shopping Platform
Registered Non-Profit Organizations Benefit When Consumers Shop with Favorite Retailers - September 23, 2010 - SocialVest
Synergy HomeCare of East Bay Becomes Provider on ParentYourParents.com
In-home care provider serving Castro Valley and San Leandro, CA is latest provider on eldercare information website - September 23, 2010 - ParentYourParents.com
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Pets and "People Food"
Dr. David Linzey Discusses Which Foods Are Safe and Unsafe for Pets - September 23, 2010 - NCVMA
UK Businesses Remain Optimistic About the Economic Outlook
The results from Abbey Business Centres Annual Business Confidence Survey are in and its good news for the North West - September 23, 2010 - Abbey Business Centres
Excitement is Building for Bling My Bra 2010
Volunteers are creating handcrafted one-of-a-kind themed art bras for Bling My Bra 2010, a series of eBay Giving Works auctions to be held throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This year's commitments include blinged bras by ecommerce and other celebrities. - September 23, 2010 - Bling My Bra
The Cove of Lake Geneva to Host Classic Car Rally Cocktail Party & Offers Discounted Room Rates to Participants
This Friday, September 24th The Cove of Lake Geneva will be hosting a cocktail party from 5pm to 7pm for the Lake Geneva Classic Car Rally. During the cocktail party, The Cove will be holding a drawing for a free night stay at the resort. In addition, The Cove will also be generously donating a... - September 23, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
NuU Unlimited Welcomes Newest Medical Director, Robert Mindell, MD
NuU Unlimited adds a second medical director located in Arizona, Robert Mindell, MD, MBA. Dr. Mindell is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and has served as Medical Director to at least 20 laser and skin care clinics in the Phoenix and Tucson area. NuU Unlimited is honored to bring such... - September 22, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Antiquorum Offers Magnificent Collection of Rare and Unique Timepieces in Hong Kong Sale
Antiquorum Auctioneers [www.antiquorum.com ], the world’s premier watch auctioneer, is looking forward to its next sale of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces on October 9th in Hong Kong. Collectors will have the opportunity to bid on 458 exceptional watches including a fantastic... - September 22, 2010 - Antiquorum
Studying Strategies from Organize Anything
Exam time can be a stressful time of year, especially for new college and university students. For most students, it’s not what they have to study that gives them the stress, but how to study it. Organize your study time and exam-writing strategies to have a calm and collected exam period. - September 22, 2010 - Organize Anything
Team Hope Comes to Nashville, Tennessee to Fight Huntington's Disease
South/Southwest Chapter of Huntington’s Disease Society of America Hosts Team Hope: Walk for HD to Support Local Families - September 22, 2010 - Team Hope Walk for HD
The New Travel Portal ItalyItalia is Online Now with Improved Features and Even More Hotels
New features, new content and more hotels with online booking are now available at ItalyItalia (www.italyitalia.com), the travel portal dedicated to quality holidays in Italy. - September 22, 2010 - ItalyItalia
ATC Logistics & Electronics’ Dan Gardner to Present Breakout Sessions at CSCMP’s Annual Conference
Dan Gardner, vice president of business development for ATC Logistics & Electronics, will present two breakout sessions during the 2010 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) annual conference. Gardner’s sessions will focus on best practices in the supply chain for high velocity, high tech devices, and will support the overall educational theme of the conference, “The Supply Chain of the Future.” - September 22, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
Dolphin Blue Helps Close the Loop in America’s Recycling
Online Green Office Retailer Furthers Environmentally Friendly Business Practices by Joining the CarbonFree® Partner Program - September 22, 2010 - Carbonfund.org
YourCause Provides Solution for High School Volunteer Curriculum
YourCause, which offers major organizations with innovative web-based social responsibility solutions, creates a volunteer-focused online community for Episcopal School of Dallas. - September 22, 2010 - YourCause, LLC
CT REIA Announces the (7th Annual) 2010 New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show from October 29 to 31
On October 29 to 31, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. will be hosting the (7th Annual) 2010 New England Real Estate Investors Conference & Trade Show in Meriden, CT. This event is designed for new and experienced real estate investors. - September 22, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
New General Manager Announced for Anantara’s First Resort in China
Anantara Resorts and Spa’s, one of Asia Pacific’s largest hospitality companies, is proud to announce Andrew Turner as General Manager for the Anantara brand’s first property in China - Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa - due to open in 2011. Renowned as the “Hawaii of... - September 22, 2010 - Anantara Resorts & Spas
Auto Show Raises $10K for Charity Serving the Blind
The Middletown Lions Club raised nearly $10,000 at their 5th Annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet on Saturday, September 18th to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the blind and visually impaired in NJ. This year is NJBCA's 100th Anniversary. - September 22, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Fourth Annual Coat Extravaganza
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) will be holding its fourth annual Coat Extravaganza starting September 25, 2010, at its Roslyn Village Thrift Shop. New and gently-worn coats for children and adults will be available for purchase at greatly reduced prices. Proceeds from JLLI’s Coat... - September 22, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Acquisition of Travel Sense DK
The Sport Division of TUI Travel PLC’s Specialist & Activity Sector has acquired 85% of Travel Sense DK, the Danish sports tour business. Operating since 2002, Travel Sense’s sport product range includes football tours, Olympics and the NFL. The current management team will remain... - September 22, 2010 - TUI Travel PLC
Porter’s Digital Cameras and Imaging Announces Theme for September’s Photo Contest – Sponsored by Tamron Digital Camera Lenses
Porter’s Digital Cameras and Imaging (www.porters.com) announces the theme for the September 2010 Photo Calendar Contest. For September the theme will be “Fairs and Festivals.” - September 22, 2010 - Porter’s Digital Cameras and Imaging
NaturCert Signs Representative Office for Spain & Andorra
NaturCert announces the appointment of Grupo Natura for providing NaturCert Certification in Spain & Andorra. - September 22, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
Huskies Reach 100 Year Old Sailing Ship Locked in Ice
Aqua-Firma are offering a truly authentic Arctic experience onboard a classic schooner in Spitsbergen, providing exciting opportunities for dog sledding and the chance to witness some spectacular polar landscapes and fascinating wildlife. - September 22, 2010 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
IOSH Managing Safely Course Success for Lavendon
Lavendon Access Services is strengthening its health and safety culture further still by requiring all managers to take the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely course. Delivered in-house by its own training and education department, the Lavendon Academy, the IOSH... - September 22, 2010 - Lavendon Access Services
Gulf Coast Venture Forum to Hold Investor & Entrepreneur Education Events to Kick-Off 2010/2011 Season
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum, in conjunction with the Florida Venture Forum and the Tamiami Angel Fund, will hold its annual kick-off events for the 2010/11 season in both Naples and Sarasota. - September 22, 2010 - Tamiami Angel Fund I
Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau Awards Athletic Director with Black Hills Hero Award for Attracting Thousands to Rapid City
Darren Paulson receives the Black Hill Hero Award for securing more than one million dollars in visitor spending. - September 22, 2010 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Guild, Increases Pediatric Oncology Research Fundraising and Raises Awareness About Childhood Cancer
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild, announces the new 2010 hand-blown glass ornament and reminds everyone that Seattle Children’s conducts ground-breaking childhood cancer research. Ornaments will be sold at the upcoming Friends for Life Fallfest at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Snoqualmie, Wash. on Sat., Sept. 25 from 11 am until 6 pm. The event features the band Recess Monkey which performs at 2 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.FriendsGuild.org. - September 22, 2010 - Friends for Life
YAF Supports Maryland Store Owner in Spat Over “Offensive” T-Shirts Supporting Arizona
“Maryland Stands With Arizona” Shirts Called Derogatory and Offensive by Mall Management - September 22, 2010 - Young Americans for Freedom--Maryland State Chapter
Fly Free to Jackson Hole This Winter, Jackson Hole Central Reservations
After substantial success during the 2009/2010 winter season, Jackson Hole, Wyoming announces it will renew its “4th Flies Free” program again this year. - September 22, 2010 - Jackson Hole Central Reservations
Motorcoach Council Eligible for $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant
If awarded the grant, the Motorcoach Council will create a national public awareness campaign to demonstrate the tangible ways in which traveling by motorcoach reduces green house gas emissions and congestion on our nation’s roadways, and reduces the risks associated with climate change. Beginning in October, the public can vote daily for the Council's grant idea at www.RefreshEverything.com/GetMotorcoachified. - September 22, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.