Consumer Services Press Releases & News (Page 1320)

NAMWOLF Looks Forward to Working with New Governor of New York on Opportunities for Supplier Diversity Issues at State Agencies and Commissions

NAMWOLF is optimistic that New York Governor David Paterson will enhance opportunities for minority and women owned businesses. - April 02, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

National MS Society Announces the Launch of the Walk MS Gold Club Campaign

The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society will hold the Walk MS Gold Club Campaign. Gold Club participants will enjoy perks like VIP pass, free food and name recognition throughout the event. - April 02, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society

Stanly County Releases Podcast Discussing Benefits of Recapturing the Yadkin River

Stanly County has released a podcast on the subject of North Carolina water policy. Stanly County Commissioners and citizens statewide are actively opposing a request by Alcoa to obtain a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest... - April 02, 2008 - Stanly County

Women TIES Greater Rochester Luncheon for Women Entrepreneurs

Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, presents a special luncheon for women entrepreneurs doing business in the Greater Rochester area. - April 02, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)

USafricare Embarks on a New HIV Initiative Targeting the Endangered Sub-Sahara Region of Africa

USafricare is embarking on an ambitious and broad public campaign strategy to educate and help to reduce the pandemic spread of HIV in sub-Sahara region of Africa, including, Nigeria, Niger, Cameroun and Togo. This 4-point campaign strategy aims at engaging the youth and collaborating with government bodies to provide all the vital information on the transmission and prevention of HIV. The youth within the ages of 15-25 will be the main target, given the high prevalence of the virus within this demographic. - April 02, 2008 - USafricare

Atlantic Builders Convention Garden of Inspiration Features a Tribute to a Visionary: Remembering Jirair S. Hovnanian

The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) is adding a new exhibit to this year’s Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) to honor Jirair S.Hovnanian, the late founder of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, Inc., and his lifelong support of the building industry. The display is open to all participants of... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association

Activity at Record High for Atlantic Builders Convention: Builder Olympics, Foundation for Housing Raffle & NJBA Master Sponsor Walk-A-Thon Planned

The 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) will host an array of exciting games, prizes and on-site activities during the three-day industry trade event being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from April 16-18, 2008. The ABC is the Northeast’s largest building industry trade... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association

Annual Industry Awards Winners Announced by New Jersey Builders Association

The New Jersey Builders Association is pleased to announce its annual Industry Award winners honoring professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the housing industry in New Jersey. The awards will be presented on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Atlantic City Convention Center at 11:30 a.m. during the NJBA Annual Industry Awards Luncheon featuring entertainment by The Second City Improvisational Theatre Company. - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association

Old Habits Die Hard: New Parent Education Program Aims to Make Lasting Impression

Attachment Parenting International Unveils Comprehensive, Innovative Series of Education Classes Designed for Long-Term Success. - April 02, 2008 - Attachment Parenting International

Community Music Center Fundraiser Opens Doors to the Legendary Venetian Room on May 5th to Celebrate Stephen Shapiro’s 30 Years of Leadership

On Monday, May 5th 2008, Community Music Center (CMC) will hold its annual fundraiser, A Salute to the Joy of Making Music at the Venetian Room at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel. Special tribute will be paid this year to Stephen R. Shapiro for his 30 years as Executive Director. Jazz vocalist... - April 02, 2008 - Community Music Center

Indonesia Ponders Over RFID, Contactless Smart Card, NFC and Mobile Technology

The RFID Asia Summit 2008 (http://summit.rfid-Asia.info) held on 12th March 2008 and 13th March 2008 in Jakarta, Indonesia, organized by RFID Asia (www.rfidAsia.org), the Prominent RFID Community in Asia, is the prestigious international event to address the potentials and challenges of RFID technology and harness the economic opportunities in various vertical industries in Indonesia and Asia Pacific region. - April 02, 2008 - RFID Asia

NAFA Announces Judges for Green Fleet Awards

NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the panel of judges for its first-ever Green Fleet Awards. The panel consists of Gerry Koss, Sean Kilcarr, Karen Healey, Douglas Weichman, Bret Watson, and Alex Barton. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

South Carolina SAS Users Group and SC Chapter of American Statistical Association Joint Meeting

Featured Presentation: Dr. Alan Agresti - Friday April 11, 2008 11:00AM - April 02, 2008 - South Carolina SAS Users Group

Last Chance for Exhibit Space at NAFA’s 2008 Institute & Expo

Time is running out and space is nearly filled on the exhibit floor for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah in May. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Spare Some for Autism Raises $25,000 at First Bowling Challenge

Awareness increases during Autism Awareness Month in April. - April 02, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism

IWIRC Women’s Networking Group Honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for Outstanding Achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon

IWIRC announces award recipients and luncheon keynote speaker Michael Beschloss. IWIRC Women’s Networking Group honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for outstanding achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon. - April 02, 2008 - IWIRC

Lewnes Named First National Master Naturalist

Take your knowledge of wildlife and wildlife to a higher professional level by enrolling in WindStar Wildlife Institute's homestudy courses. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 66 million people 16 years old and older—31 percent of all Americans—feed, photograph and observe wildlife in 2001 and spent $40 billion on these activities. - April 01, 2008 - WindStar Wildlife Institute