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10 Community Colleges Earn $15,000 Grants at the 2014 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation has provided $15,000 grants to each of 10 community colleges at the 2014 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference, held last month in Phoenix, AZ. - November 04, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
How One Start-Up is Single Handedly Changing the Face of Cannabis Tourism
The Travel Joint which launched in December 2012, is a luxury branded marijuana site dealing in travel, media and lifestyle. They offer full-service, a-la-carte travel and ticketing services. You can book a flight, (commercial or private), find a hotel, buy event or sport tickets and make restaurant reservations all while their private concierge service takes care of transportation and dispensary visitations. Without ever leaving the United States. - November 04, 2014 - The Travel Joint
Nicole Shannon, SPHR, Recognized as Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year at The HRSouthwest Conference
Nicole Shannon, SPHR, CLM, was named the 2014 Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year during the closing general session at The HRSouthwest Conference (“HRSWC”), held Oct. 5 – 8 in Fort Worth, Texas. The award recognizes those individuals whose volunteer efforts and impact are... - November 04, 2014 - The HRSouthwest Conference
Destenaire Discusses Skydeck Chicago with Randy Stancik
Destenaire Writer Sallie Oto Talks to Randy Stancik, GM of Skydeck Chicago - November 04, 2014 - Destenaire
John D. Murray III Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John D. Murray III of Allentown, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the energy field. About John D. Murray III Mr. Murray III has over 32 years experience in the energy field. He is... - November 04, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sperry Van Ness/Lord Partners Leverages Innovative National Commercial Real Estate Platform in St Louis and Southern Illinois
Sperry Van Ness/Lord Partners continues family St. Louis legacy while leveraging innovative national commercial real estate platform in St. Louis and Southern Illinois. Lord Partners, a St Louis commercial real estate firm is the newest affiliate of Sperry Van Ness International, forming, locally... - November 04, 2014 - SVN Lord Partners
Don Bush, VP Marketing, Kount Inc. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Mitigating Fraud in Online and Mobile Channels Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Don Bush, VP Marketing, Kount Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Mitigating Fraud in Online and Mobile Channels.”... - November 04, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Kount Inc. Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Mitigating Fraud in Online and Mobile Channels Live Webcast,” on 02/17/2015
Kount Inc. teams up with The Knowledge Group for its upcoming webcast entitled “Mitigating Fraud in Online and Mobile Channels.” This two-hour event will be held on February 17, 2015 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET. For further details about this event, please visit:... - November 04, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Steve Curtin to Guest on Mariposa Leadership’s Popular Wise Talk Leadership Forum
Steve Curtin, a recognized customer service expert and author, will be interviewed by Sue Bethanis, CEO/Founder of Mariposa Leadership, on the popular Wise Talk Leadership Forum for executives on November 20, 2014. - November 04, 2014 - Mariposa Leadership, Inc.
NMBC and ConED to Partner on Green Sustainability and Compliance Forum
On Tuesday, November 18th, the Con Edison Supplier Diversity Program will be hosting a forum along with the National Minority Business Council (NMBC). Guests who attend the event will learn, how helping Con Edison achieve their environmental goals can open new opportunities for their company. The... - November 04, 2014 - National Minority Business Council
Mentors Expose At-Risk Teens to Positive, Historic Experiences
On October 12th, the M.A.N. Program (which stands for “mentoring and nurturing”) of Buffalo, NY brought a group of at-risk high school students to an historic NFL game. Four chaperones shuttled sixteen Bennett High students to the Ralph Wilson Stadium to watch the Buffalo Bills take on... - November 04, 2014 - The M.A.N. Program
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Names 2014 NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Youth Co-Chairs
The 5th annual 5K walk and family fun run is November 15th - November 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014
Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
TourPal Raised $500k in Funding Round & Are Now Offering Everything in Their App for Free
TourPal LTD, creators of the TourPal Travel Guide app, raised $500k in funding round and are now offering all the audio tours, maps and local businesses recommendations in their app for free. - November 03, 2014 - TourPal
HTL Travel Club Offers Unpublished Secret Rates on Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
Hello Tomorrow Lifestyle Travel Club Inc. is giving nonmembers a chance to enjoy “Unpublished Secret Rates” at a huge discount when they book select hotels and resorts in more than 180 countries. HTL is also preselling a limited number of Explorer Beta Memberships that travelers can use to save up to 50% off accommodations at highly-sought-after destinations worldwide. - November 03, 2014 - Hello Tomorrow Lifestyle Travel Club Inc
Yuri’s Night Supports the Explorers at Virgin Galactic
The Yuri’s Night team was saddened to learn on Friday of the tragic accident in Mojave during the testing of SpaceShipTwo. The team stands with Virgin Galactic during this time and their thoughts are with Virgin Galactic, their partner companies, and their families. - November 03, 2014 - Yuri's Night
Failing at Fatherhood: a Book for the Imperfect Father to be Released by Trinity Grace Press in November
Trinity Grace Press is proud to announce the forthcoming release in paperback and as an ebook for the Amazon Kindle, the Apple iBookstore, and the Barnes & Noble Nook, of Failing at Fatherhood: a book for the imperfect father by Jack Barr of King, North Carolina. The release is scheduled for November 10th. - November 03, 2014 - If They Had A Voice
Dream Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala and Auction Will Raise Vital Funds to Benefit End-of-Life Dreams
Distinguished guests and foundation friends will include honoree, John Paul DeJoria, performers, Bill Medley, KT Tunstal, and David Ryan Harris and live auctioneer, Andrew Firestone. - November 03, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Human Rights Day Celebration to be Held at First Amendment Center
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day on December 10th in Nashville, Tennessee will be held at the First Amendment Center. - November 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
England Retained the World’s Most Positive Country Title
England is crowned as the world’s most positive country for 2014, according to the annual global index published by Daily Positive (D+), an exclusive online media from Australia for positive news. In the fourth year of the award series, England topped the list of the world’s most positive countries for second year in a row. - November 03, 2014 - Daily Positive (D+)
Response to IPCC Synthesis Report: CEO of Climate-KIC Calls for Collective Action to Promote Jobs, Skills Required for New Low Carbon Economy
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, says we can promote the high-level skills needed for the world’s next, low carbon, economy and create jobs for generations to come. - November 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Last Minute Yoga Teacher Training Deals – Tulum Mexico with Yoga Veda
Yoga Veda, an International School of Yoga & Ayurveda has just announced a discounted last minute Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training to take place in Tulum, Mexico from November 9 – 30, 2014. - November 02, 2014 - Yoga Veda
DAE Signs Deal as Preferred Exchange Partner with LPA
Worldwide holiday exchange provider, DAE, has announced its affiliation with South African timeshare company, Leisure Portfolio Association (LPA), as a preferred exchange partner. Launched in December 2013, LPA offers its South African customers the best aspects of vacation ownership through a... - November 02, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to ABC-TV's Program "The Middle," Actors Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn and Atticus Shaffer
For incorporating a story line promoting the value and positive impact of chivalry, ABC's TV program "The Middle" and cast members Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn and Atticus Shaffer have been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for October, 2014. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy instances of chivalry, grandiose or small, which demonstrate the benefits such gestures can have. - November 02, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
IUPAT Representatives Pleased with Latest Municipal Election Results, Remind Workers It’s Always a Good Time to Join a Union
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 46 (IUPAT), headquartered in Toronto and serving all of Ontario, has officially expressed pleasure with the October 27, 2014, elections that took place throughout Ontario. Not only is IUPAT certain that those elected officials... - November 02, 2014 - International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
Black and White Spider Awards Honors Photographer Rod Mountain from Canada
Professional photographer Rod Mountain of Canada was presented with the 9th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee in the category of Still Life at a prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow webcast Saturday, October 18, 2014. - November 02, 2014 - Rod Mountain
Alive Juices Partners with Tigerlily Foundation
Nutritional juice company Alive Juices is excited to partner with the Tigerlily Foundation to help raise funds, awareness and healthy drink options. Through this partnership, Alive Juices will work with Tigerlily and its Ambassadors to educate young women about the benefits of "mindful"... - November 02, 2014 - Tigerlily Foundation
A Successful Year for the Huntington Beach City Attorney’s Office
The Office of the Huntington Beach City Attorney releases its 2013/14 Annual Report. - November 02, 2014 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
The TOCICO Focuses on Breakthrough Solutions in the Healthcare Industry in Its Upcoming 2 and 4 Day Intensive How-to Lab Series
The TOCICO is pleased to announce that Alex Knight, a world Leader in applications of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in the Healthcare Industry will facilitate an Intensive 2 Day How-To Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona in February, 2015. Alex has helped healthcare professionals and organizations worldwide find breakthrough solutions to many of the most vexing problems in the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2014 - TOCICO
Mike’s Auto Body Adds Fremont Location to Make It a Lucky 13
On Sept. 3, 2014 Mike’s Auto Body acquired Central Collision in Fremont, CA, making this 78 year-old, 30,000 square foot second-generation body shop its 13th location. - November 01, 2014 - Mike's Auto Body
Jeffrey A. Klein, Principal, LitiNomics to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Future Trends in False Advertising Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey A. Klein, Principal, LitiNomics will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Future Trends in False Advertising... - November 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffery A. Stec, Vice President, Charles River Associates to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Future Trends in False Advertising Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffery A. Stec, Vice President, Charles River Associates will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Future Trends in... - November 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Penelope A. Preovolos, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Future Trends in False Advertising Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Penelope A. Preovolos, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Future Trends... - November 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
City Air Conditioning & Heating Releases Expert Tips for Setting Thermostat During Winter to Save Money
City Air Conditioning & Heating, Toronto and Mississauga’s premier provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance, installation, and repair services, is releasing its expert tips for homeowners on how to save money by correctly setting thermostats during the fall and winter seasons. - November 01, 2014 - City Air Conditioning and Heating
A Successful Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart Concludes on a High Note
Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd , had the honor to be the Event Manager of the Central India’s largest B2B event ‘Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM), held between 18th -20th October, 2014 at Hotel Palash Residency, Bhopal, which recently concluded on a highly successful note. - November 01, 2014 - Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd
NCVMA to Host 19th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Statewide Conference Offers Continuing Education for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Other Paraprofessionals. - November 01, 2014 - NCVMA
World Leading Theory of Constraints Experts to Facilitate 2 and 4 Day Intensive How-to Lab Series in Scottsdale, Arizona from February 9-12, 2015
The TOCICO announces the premier event of 2015. A cadre of some of the world's leading Theory of Constraints (TOC) experts will be facilitating Intensive How-To Labs in a variety of different TOC application areas. These 2 and 4 day labs are designed to give participants an understanding of how to apply the TOC processes to find breakthrough solutions. The goal is for attendees to walk away with actionable knowledge that can be applied to their business or organization immediately. - November 01, 2014 - TOCICO
The TOCICO Announces the Premier CCPM Training Event of the New Year 2015
Managers and executives all over the world that have been implementing Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) are getting good results. However, many are still searching for that breakthrough solution that will enable them to complete projects even faster with significantly lower costs. The TOCICO offers an opportunity to do just that at their TOCICO Intensive How-To Labs Series being held in February 2015. - October 31, 2014 - TOCICO
Winners Announced for 2014 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards
The Georgia CIO Leadership Association (Georgia CIO) proudly announces the winners of the 16th Annual CIO of the Year® Awards. Winners were announced at the Awards ceremony on October 31, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. George Conrades, Chairman & Former CEO of Akamai gave the keynote address... - October 31, 2014 - Georgia CIO Leadership Association
The Avant-Garde and Latin-American Photography
November 15th – December 19th CCEMiami presents: “The Avant-Garde and Latin-American Photography: The Poetics and Discourse of the Modern Gaze.” - October 31, 2014 - CCEMiami
Spanish Embassy Education Advisor Visits ISA
The Education Advisor from the Spanish Embassy in the U.S., Antonio Caballero, visited the International School of Arizona (ISA) this morning. Newly appointed, Mr. Caballero is introducing himself to Arizona schools that host certified teachers from Spain as part of the Spanish Education... - October 31, 2014 - International School of Arizona
Leadership St. Pete and Chamber of Commerce Present Community Orientation Program, FOCUS St. Pete
St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce® and the Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association will hold FOCUS St. Pete on November 5, 7 & 8, 2014. FOCUS St. Pete is a community-orientation program for professionals who are eager to establish civic relationships and learn more about the inner... - October 31, 2014 - Leadership St. Pete
Southern Style Properties Closes Another Great Home in the Charleston SC Area
Southern Style Properties, Relocation Specialists of Charleston, closes another home for a homeowner in Goose Creek SC. - October 31, 2014 - Southern Style Properties
Spur Corporation "Best Company to Work For"
Spur Corporation Limited was awarded a Standard of Excellence Award in Deloitte’s Best Company to Work For 2014 Survey earlier this month. The Standard of Excellence Award is issued for companies achieving an overall score of 3.7 and higher out of 5 in the Survey. According to Samkelo Blom,... - October 31, 2014 - Spur Foundation
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Transactional Insurance: Best Tool to Close the Deal in 2015
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Transactional Insurance: Best Tool to Close the Deal in 2015. This two-hour event is scheduled on November 21, 2014 at... - October 31, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Safety in Mission, Texas? It’s Safer Than Most Large Metropolitan Cities
Safety in Mission, Texas is a concern that many visitors have in mind. Well, safer than Honolulu, The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Mission, Texas as the 13th safest city in America! - October 30, 2014 - The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Bruce H. Levin, M.D., as Professional of the Year
Bruce H. Levin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Pain Medicine. - October 30, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children
Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families, The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Founder and CEO Jack M. Pizzo Celebrates Over Two Decades in Publishing
Jack M. Pizzo was born in Flushing, New York. He attended Nasson College in Maine, majoring in Business. After his return to New York he worked in various industries including personal training and gym management, construction, bar and restaurant management, the automotive industry and physical... - October 30, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Striiv Fusion Combines Smartwatch with Activity and Sleep Tracking
Striiv is proud to announce the release of Fusion, the latest in their family of wearables. Inspired by the desire for people to personalize their wearable device for every occasion, Fusion is the only product in the market to bundle in three striking colors per box. Striiv Fusion’s... - October 30, 2014 - Striiv Inc