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Anderson Township Thrift Store Announces ‘September Spectacular’ Fundraiser Event
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Holding Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary - September 12, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
Small Business Owner Uses the Web to Market Niche Business
Small business owners are getting creative and using unconventional means of reaching their target market with Internet Marketing. One Entrepreneur has found that with a relatively small advertising budget she can see immediate results with the use of the Web. - September 12, 2008 - One Tiny Suitcase Baby Equipment Rentals
Cruise Planners Celebrates ‘World’s Largest Cruise Event’ with Special Cruise Offers All Week Long
It’s the best time of the year to get the best deals on cruise vacations because October is National Cruise Vacation month. And The World’s Largest Cruise Event, October 4-10, 2008, is fast approaching. Eileen Tener, an expert Cruise Planners travel professional, is celebrating by... - September 12, 2008 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Local Errand Service- My Personal Assistant- Helps Other Businesses Succeed
With the current state of the economy, businesses need to focus on being more efficient. My Personal Assistant Errand Service is a local small business that is designed to aide other businesses by running day to day tasks, making more time for business owners to use their time more effectively. My Personal Assistant now offers business membership membership discounts, making it even more cost effective to outsource tasks and errands. - September 12, 2008 - My Personal Assistant
NAFA on Track Towards a Record Number of CAFM Exams
Interest in NAFA's Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) program is at an all-time high with a record number of participants signing up for CAFM exams, the debut of an Advanced Fleet Management Seminar, and a return to Canada with a sold out Canadian Fleet Management Seminar. - September 12, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Colliers International to Lease First State of the Art Medical Office Building in Downtown Walnut Creek
Union Property Capital – Walnut Creek Medical Plaza Renovation Nears Completion, Colliers International Walnut Creek Brokerage to Lease - September 11, 2008 - Colliers International
Molly S. White, Founder and Director of Women for Life International Releases Statement on Carol Fowler's Abortion Remark About Sarah Palin
Molly S. White, Founder and Director of Women for Life International has released the below statement regarding Carol Fowler's remark about Sarah Palin. Women for Life International is a coalition of pro-life groups and organizations combining their voices for the advancement of the right to life... - September 11, 2008 - Women for Life International, Inc.
Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival Celebrates Vermont Wineries, Food Producers and Artisans
The Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival will take place the weekend of September 26-28 in Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley. Showcasing Vermont’s wines, cheeses, specialty foods, farmers and products of all types, the festival is a celebration of Vermont’s unique and rich culture in artisan-made food and crafts. - September 11, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
American Medical Autism Board Launched
Dr. Phillip C. DeMio, Chairman of the American Medical Autism Board, announced the commencement of the newly founded American Medical Autism Board (www.asdboards.org) at the US Autism & Asperger Association annual conference this past week in Austin, Texas. “This is the first of its kind... - September 11, 2008 - American Medical Autism Board
Clear Skies, Great Diving and No Hurricanes in Nassau, Bahamas
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas is happy to report that Hurricane Ike passed Nassau hundreds of miles to the South leaving them with sunny skies, a light breeze and great diving. This photo was taken this morning as divers boarded one of their new custom 46’ Newton dive boats for a two tank... - September 11, 2008 - Stuart Cove
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) Announce Partnership
Alliance provides HRPS members with access to highly acclaimed research studies and peer interaction on workforce productivity issues. - September 11, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
O’Guin Decorative Arts Attends Six-Day Color Seminar in California
During the training, Christopher O’Guin, vice president of sales and product development, gained a more thorough understanding of how color, light and psychology work together for homes and workplaces. He feels this will increase the depth and effectiveness of the company’s work. - September 11, 2008 - O'Guin Decorative Arts
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2009 Student Essay Contest Rules
The winner of the student essay contest will receive $1,000 and an all expense paid trip to the Sixth Annual Community College Baccalaureate Association Conference in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada from March 13-15, 2009. - September 11, 2008 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
Shringar Palace - Grand Opening in Sep’ 2008
About Shringar Palace, LLC. - September 11, 2008 - Shringar Palace
Adsource Media Selected as Newest Member of The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of the Triangle
Adsource Media joins BCA Triangle as the exclusive Promotional Products member. - September 11, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Three Apex Photographers Study Under Industry Master Photographer
Owner and photographer Aimee Bickers, and two Kidzpiks studio photographers, Lara Masters and Michelle Ebbs, participated in the Bellies & Babies course taught by Master photographer Sandy Puc’ September 7, 2008 at the North Raleigh Hilton, the second to last stop on this year’s... - September 11, 2008 - Pure Expressions Photography
Laura Kelly and Kidzpiks to Support the Boys & Girls Club of Wake County
Kidzpiks an Apex, NC based children’s photography studio is set to host Laura Kelly, for a very special Christmas event Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. In an effort to take the relationship between Laura Kelly designs and Kidzpiks to the next level, the two have teamed up... - September 11, 2008 - Pure Expressions Photography
Moon Handbooks Philadelphia is Here; Independence Visitor Center Hosts Book Launch Party on 9/19/08
The first edition of Moon Philadelphia, written by Philadelphia native and journalist Karrie Gavin, is now available online and will be in bookstores nationwide in early September. The release party will be held in the ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) on Friday, September 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Media, tourism and hospitality leaders, and others are invited. Guests are asked to RSVP to moonphilly@gmail.com by September 12, 2008. - September 11, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Walking Each Other Home: A National Conversation on Race
Barack Obama’s Motivating March 2008 Speech Inspires Lee Mun Wah, of Stirfry Seminars, to Launch “National Conversation on Race” Initiative. - September 11, 2008 - StirFry Seminars & Consulting
Nuts and Bolts Real Estate Releases Short Sale Buyer's Guide
Nuts and Bolts Real Estate has announced the release of a step by step instructional guide which teaches real estate investors how to buy heavily discounted properties through short sales. There are millions of homes in foreclosure across the country. Banks are having a difficult time dealing with... - September 11, 2008 - Nuts and Bolts Real Estate
Marlise Karlin and The Practices of Inner Knowing Present 'The Power of Impossible Thinking'
Marlise Karlin guides participants to an expansion of consciousness allowing them to discover deep inner peace, release suffering and to create a life of greater happiness. - September 11, 2008 - Marlise Karlin and The Practices of Inner Knowing
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Contest Corner Challenge #56: Overflowing
Contest Corner Challenge #56: Overflowing is the Latest Contest Challenge at www.PhotographyCorner.com, which asks photographers to photograph something that is overflowing. - September 11, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
HusbandTribe.com Debuts as the Premier Destination for Husbands and Men in Relationships
Tribal Media Group has just launched HusbandTribe.com, designed to become the #1 destination for husbands to share ideas and experiences, learn the latest news and information, seek advice, network with other husbands, have fun and participate in all-things-manly. Other features of... - September 11, 2008 - Tribal Media
Local Charity Helps "Feed" the Millions Left "Starving" by Health Insurance
Manna Scholarship Fund was formed in 2007 as a 501(c)3 organization focused on filling the funding gap for individuals needing inpatient eating disorder treatment. Because insurance policies will rarely cover the cost of successful inpatient treatment, MSF is attempting to "fill the funding gap" for those in need of treatment. Manna Scholarship Fund is hosting a fundraising dinner “Manna in Motion” to promote the scholarship fund and to raise awareness of this great need to the public. - September 11, 2008 - Manna Scholarship Fund, Inc
New Executive Director Chosen for Southwest Tow Operators
Southwest Tow Operators is pleased to announce that Jess Horton has joined the staff as Executive Director effective September 1st. - September 11, 2008 - Southwest Tow Operators
Down the Rabbit Hole: A Surreal Journey Through Art and Fashion
The relationship between art and fashion receives fresh treatment in David Alsdorf’s new exhibit, which makes its world premiere in Boston on September 19th in association with Boston Fashion Week and South End Open Studios. Alsdorf’s new collection This is Not Fashion redefines fashion... - September 11, 2008 - David Alsdorf
Focus 28 Begins Shipping Next Generation Line of Meal Replacements and Food Supplements for Bariatric Patients
Focus 28, Inc. announced today that it has started shipping Bariatric RX, its new next generation line of meal replacements and nutritional supplements designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of bariatric patients. According to the company, Bariatric RX not only features some great tasting... - September 11, 2008 - Focus28, inc.
Marketing in a Down Economy, Presented by the New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA)
Join NEDMA for its September dinner meeting where a panel of marketers will discuss how they and their companies use smart online and offline strategies and tactics to increase sales and profits despite increasing costs and decreasing response. - September 11, 2008 - The New England Direct Marketing Association
Finding a Laugh in ITSM: Writer Makes IT Service Management Funny
New Zealand author Rob England has done what many said was impossible: written a funny book about IT (Information Technology). This feat is more startling because the topic of the book is ITSM (IT Service Management), a notoriously dull area even by IT standards. But feedback from readers is consistent: this book is funny. - September 10, 2008 - Two Hills Ltd
Same-Sex Couples Can Win a Wedding by Entering the MyQueerWedding.com "Vote for Love" Video Contest
MyQueerWedding.com is offering the Prize of a Wedding Package to the Winner of their “Vote for Love” video contest, for the most compelling video story about marriage equality that inspires people to Vote for Love, Vote "no" on Proposition 8 in the California election this November. - September 10, 2008 - MyQueerWedding.com
NuU Medspa Lend Their Pioneer Center to PAWS Chicago; NuU Medspa, Lincoln Park Participated in Angels with Tails 2008
NuU Medspa help spread the word to help house homeless pets and promote humane education with PAWS Chicago, Pets Are Worth Saving), Sunday, August 24, 2008. NuU Medspa joined their neighbors on Armitage and Halsted in Lincoln Park to help showcase 250 animals for Angels with Tails. Laura Rowsey,... - September 10, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Inkubook Photo Book Maker Launches Inkublog
Blog will Provide Tips, Tricks, and Expert Advice to Empower Users to Build Better Photo Books. - September 10, 2008 - Inkubook
New Jersey Students Decide to Support International Literacy by Sending School and Basic Health Supplies to Africa
Kindergarten children in Kenya’s Kibera slum will soon know that they are seen as special by Gill St. Bernard’s students when they receive their backpacks. Kibera is the largest slum in East Africa and was hard hit by the political unrest after Kenya's elections at the beginning of the year. Alexis Grieco and Hayley Diverio decided to partner with the Global Literacy Project, Inc. (GLP) to provide the basics a child needs to complete a year or more in primary school. - September 10, 2008 - Global Literacy Project, Inc.
Florida Real Estate Broker Specializing in Medical Properties
As doctors and other medical professionals find the size and scope of their practices changing, many face the challenge of locating appropriate office space to suit their needs. As a result, Michael Buonaiuto of Coldwell Banker NRT is offering specialty real estate services for medical and health... - September 10, 2008 - FloridaMedicalRealEstate.com
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Announces Free Green Check-Ups for Car Owners
The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is encouraging consumers to save on gas and increase their fuel efficiency with free “green checkups,” available at many dealerships throughout the state. “With gas prices continuing to hover at record levels, and family budgets getting... - September 10, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
NAMWOLF Announces Bankruptcy Initiative
Minority and women-owned law firms to provide bankruptcy services to Corporate America. - September 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Welcomes New Law Firm Member Brown Stone Nimeroff LLC
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Brown Stone Nimeroff LLC; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. - September 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Retaining Corporate Knowledge: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Hold on to Their Most Important Asset
It’s a fact: over the next 10 years, a large percentage of the labor force will be eligible for retirement. Today, many companies are already anticipating a steady decline in qualified employees available to fill key leadership roles which will soon be vacated. In addition, many of these same... - September 10, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Secret Mission?
i4cp Study: Most Companies Have Mission Statements, but Don’t Ask Employees to Repeat Them. - September 10, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
NPSA Members Prepared to Respond to Hurricane Ike
The National Portable Storage Association stands ready to respond to emergency situations in the wake of Hurricane Ike and other storms meteorologists expect to form this season. - September 10, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
West Michigan Tourist Association Presents New Online Portal: All Things Autumn
West Michigan will delight visitors with its fall color show. The West Michigan Tourist Association celebrates the change of seasons with an online portal “All Things Autumn.” "All Things Autumn" offers visitors a comprehensive way to plan their fall color tour trips. - September 10, 2008 - West Michigan Tourist Association
Cal Ripken Will Deliver Keynote at 2009 US Lacrosse National Convention
Cal Ripken, a Baltimore-area native and youth sports trailblazer, will be the keynote speaker for the 2009 US Lacrosse National Convention, sponsored by adidas. The convention will be held in Baltimore, Md. at the Baltimore Convention Center, January 16-18, 2009. The annual convention is the largest educational and networking opportunity for lacrosse coaches and officials in the world. - September 10, 2008 - US Lacrosse
OptimaxX Calves Test the Market
The first set of USDA Age and Source Verified calves produced through the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) OptimaxX program to sell in a video auction fared well. The lot of 60 steers consigned to Superior Livestock Auction by Schmidt Farms of Texarkana, TX brought a final bid of... - September 10, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
DataFlurry Now Offers Affordable Professional Website Design & Development
DataFlurry is a new innovative professional website development company who offers affordable web site design. DataFlurry is based out of Phoenix AZ but also serves businesses around the United States with affordable web site design and also affordable web development. Dataflurry has roots... - September 10, 2008 - Dataflurry
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) Hosts “Women at the Helm” Event
Jill Wells Heath, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization that provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that the organization will host a “Women at... - September 10, 2008 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
Speaking Of Women’s Health Names Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC. (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Rhonda Britten, founder of the Fearless Living Institute, the world's premiere life and... - September 10, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
West Michigan Tourist Association Offers These Unique Fall Color Adventures
The West Michigan Tourist Association offers these unique ways for visitors to view fall colors. - September 10, 2008 - West Michigan Tourist Association
Workshop Treats Women, Mothers to Mental Spa Day
Seasons Life Coaching and Counseling is offering a free workshop: “Women in Transition – Goal Setting Techniques for Women and Mothers,” September 20, 2008 at the Gahanna Library, 310 Granville Street, Gahanna Ohio at 11:30 a.m. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Calisa Nickelson at (614) 787-8218 or pr@seasonscoaching-counseling.com. - September 10, 2008 - Seasons Life Coaching and Counseling
InternationalWatchClub.com Adds Detailed Background on Accutron Watches
InternationalWatchClub.com, a complete online resource for watch collectors and buyers, now offers detailed background information on Accutron Watches. - September 10, 2008 - International Watch Club
Santa’s Gift to Gloomy UK
In the face of economic doom and gloom in the UK families are still booking Lapland trips to meet the real Santa Claus, in their thousands. Santa holiday specialist Esprit Holidays said “We have more early bookings for families to visit Father Christmas this year than ever before. Despite... - September 10, 2008 - Esprit Holidays