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Austin Med Spa Teams Up with EndyMed™ to Offer New Nonsurgical Skin Tightening Treatment
World's first multi-source radiofrequency device cleared for skin tightening and wrinkle reduction makes its way to Aesthetica MedSpa in Austin, TX. - December 22, 2011 - Aesthetica MedSpa
David Wang, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that David Wang, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Pension Tsunami Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast on 2/10/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pension Tsunami will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Bertha Minnihan, Partner and Group Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Services, Moss Adams LLP to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Bertha Minnihan, Partner and Group Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Services, Moss Adams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
New Non-Profit, Everybody Solar, Helps U.S. Charities Go Solar
A new charitable organization, Everybody Solar, helps both the environment and local U.S. communities thrive with the use of solar power. This young non-profit hits the eco-NPO scene with a fresh take on green people-focused charity. - December 22, 2011 - Everybody Solar
Renowned Artist Phoebe Beasley Leaves Imprint on Hillsides Foster Care Children
Renowned artist Phoebe Beasley visited Hillsides’ campus to share with guests her experience teaching a two-hour workshop to vulnerable children, who are in foster care or suffer from severe emotional challenges. - December 22, 2011 - Hillsides
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Continues Expansion
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minnesota-based damaged vehicle repair company and industry leader, announced the opening of a new franchise repair center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. - December 22, 2011 - ABRA Auto Body & Glass
Santa and Donors Fulfill Holiday Wishes for Hillsides Children and Families
Bringing holiday cheer throughout the campus, Santa Claus and his elves made an early visit to children living at the residential treatment facility. - December 22, 2011 - Hillsides
Terracare Associates Renews Contract to Maintain Columbine Memorial
Terracare Associates, a Denver-based landscape maintenance company, has renewed its commitment to the Columbine Memorial Foundation to provide voluntary maintenance services to the Columbine Memorial for 2012. The 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado touched the entire... - December 22, 2011 - Terracare Associates
Sacramento Nonprofit Offers a Unique Gift That Supports the Community
For anyone who is still looking for unique holiday gift ideas, the Northern California nonprofit INALLIANCE may have just the solution - tickets to the "Sacramento Chef Challenge". - December 22, 2011 - Northern California InAlliance
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Receives Grant to Help San Diego Children with Autism
National Foundation for Autism Research has awarded CARD’s research and development department a Community Project Grant to conduct a study to teach social skills in a playgroup setting to San Diego children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). - December 22, 2011 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Spouses and Caregivers of Veterans Access Virtual Support Groups
Caregivers for our returning veterans need support themselves. Caregiver Village is an online community where spouses of veterans can connect with others who share similar challenges. - December 22, 2011 - Caregiver Village
iVolunteerNY.com Hosts 2012 iVolunteer Gala in Support of Holocaust Survivor NYC Volunteer Opportunities
iVolunteer NY, an organization empowering young New Yorkers to help the elderly by connecting with Holocaust survivors, is now selling tickets for the 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. - December 22, 2011 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
Head Boxing Coach for Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Alan Kemp Inducted Into Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame
Alan Kemp, the boxing coach for the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA), was recently inducted into the Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame. The MMACA provides a comprehensive mixed martial arts training program that includes a focus on boxing. - December 21, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Air Technology Engines Exhibiting at HELI-EXPO® 2012
Visitors to the 2012 HELI-EXPO in Dallas, Texas can find Naples based Air Technology Engines at booth 1205. - December 21, 2011 - Air Technology Group
West Trenton Community Center to Host Annual Christmas Day Community Dinner
The West Trenton Community Center, an independent non-profit, assisted by the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, will host more than 350 Trenton residents for a free Christmas Day community dinner from noon to 6 p.m. - December 21, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Innovative Networking Events Are at the Heart of Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012
The Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012, will emphasize one-on-one business development opportunities during next month’s gathering of timeshare and fractional industry executives. - December 21, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
Richard Santalesa, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Richard Santalesa, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing... - December 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Aya Academy of Excellence Bridges North and South Metro Atlanta to Assist the Atlanta Children’s Shelter
A team of volunteers from Aya Academy of Excellence, led by Johns Creek resident Stephanie Hunte, reached out to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter to assist in their annual Holiday House event. Each year, the shelter galvanizes volunteers to provide toys, books, clothes and household goods for... - December 21, 2011 - Aya Academy of Excellence
Elena Barone Chism, Associate Counsel – Pension Regulation, Investment Company Institute to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Elena Barone Chism, Associate Counsel – Pension Regulation, Investment Company Institute will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Frazer Consultants Launches Life Journey Temporary Grave Marker
Personalized temporary grave marker converts to photo frame memorial keepsake - December 21, 2011 - Frazer Consultants
Energy Education CEO Earns Engineering Doctorate
Energy Education Chief Executive Officer Randy Hoff, PE, CEM, CMVP, has earned his Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University, completing the multi-year effort with acceptance of his dissertation on “Clustering Based Optimal Consulting Routing and Assignment.” - December 21, 2011 - Energy Education
New York’s Second Annual Vegetarian Food Festival Has New Vendors
Little Duck Organics and Green Mountain Energy are the two newest vendors which have signed up for New York’s second annual Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place March 3-4, 2012 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. With a logo featuring a neon-yellow open-beaked duck, Little Duck... - December 21, 2011 - U.S. Veg Corp.
CRA Incentive Helps Delray Beach Hotel Developer Cover Construction Costs
The Delray Beach CRA has approved a $431K development incentive for the developer of a new Hyatt Place hotel in the city's Pineapple Grove Arts District. The 134-room hotel will bring new jobs, visitors and increased economic activity to the downtown district. - December 21, 2011 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
$240,000 in Service-Based Scholarships Announced for 30 Eighth Graders– Just in Time for the Holidays
The Catholic Community Foundation announced today that $240,000 in scholarships will be awarded– just in time for the holidays. On December 13, 2011 the Foundation’s volunteer Christian Service Awards committee, chaired by President and CEO of National Bank of Arizona, Keith Maio, met... - December 21, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation
Shoes For Crews Donates Shoes to Samaritan’s Feet to Distribute and Share Hope with People Around the World
Shoes For Crews, producers of premium slip-resistant footwear, will be donating several hundred pairs of shoes to support the humanitarian efforts of non-profit relief organization Samaritan's Feet. The organization has set a goal of providing 10 million pairs of shoes for 10 million impoverished... - December 21, 2011 - Samaritan's Feet International
Home-Tech Now Accepting Applications for Bi-Annual Apprenticeship Program; Veterans Encouraged to Apply
The state of Florida is home to more than 1.6-million veterans - the third largest population of veterans in the nation. And, veterans today, particularly those now returning from war zones including Iraq and Afghanistan, are facing a market still dealing with double digit unemployment. One local... - December 21, 2011 - Home-Tech
Empowered Flower Girl Announces National Mentoring Month Campaign
Empowered Flower Girl CEO and long-time mentor Rasheda Kamaria announces the second-annual “MenTEEs: T-Shirts for a Cause” campaign in observance of National Mentoring Month in January. - December 21, 2011 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Edison Mall Hosted "Sensitive Santa" Holiday Photo Event for Children with Disabilities
Students with autism experience “Sensitive Santa.” Edison Mall Hosted “Sensitive Santa” Holiday Photo Event for Children with Disabilities A trip to the mall to see Santa is a special event for families, but the holiday hustle and bustle can be overwhelming for kids with... - December 21, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Save Money Over the Christmas Break...… and Dream of a Walking Holiday Too
About Argyll Walking Holidays is offering an early booking discount of 5% to everyone who books a hiking vacation before February 1st 2012. - December 21, 2011 - About Argyll Walking Holidays
Deck the Halls This Wedding Season
A Day of Bliss Wedding Photography Inc. by Wolfgang Freithof Studio, New York offers special winter wedding packages for local and destination weddings. - December 21, 2011 - A Day of Bliss Photography Inc.
Bank of America Distinguished Professor to Present at an Exclusive Webcast, Hosted by Zynapse
Zynapse, a world leader in Master Data Performance Solutions, announced today that it is hosting industry expert, Dr. Robert Handfield, Bank of America Distinguished University Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University, to shed light on the subject “Procurement... - December 21, 2011 - Zynapse
Heritage Resorts by Veranda Leisure and Hospitality is a Partner in the First Community-Recycling Project in Mauritius
Heritage Resorts is supporting this major project as part of Veranda Leisure and Hospitality CSR plan, the main objective of which is the development of the rural community of Bel Ombre. The recycling unit, christened Plankton, both for its coastal location and its impact on the preservation of the lagoon, is a centre for processing waste plastic, glass, cans and paper. Plankton is a real business project that will be taken over by the local community in 2015. - December 21, 2011 - VerandaLeisureAndHospitality
National Injury Attorney Network Sets Goal to Reduce Traffic-Related Injury Accidents
The nationwide consortium of personal injury attorneys known as “NIAN” or the National Injury Attorney Network (www.nationalinjuryattorneynetwork.com) has launched a recent campaign that to most would seem counterproductive to growing their firms: they are actually campaigning to reduce... - December 21, 2011 - National Injury Attorney Network
Celebrating the Best of South African Cuisine and Wines at Rembrandt Hotel
The South African Food & Wine Festival will take place on January 12th – 21st 2012 at 4 award winning restaurants at the Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18. - December 21, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
SpiceRoads Rides Bangkok by Bicycle at Sunset
SpiceRoads offers a short tour of Bangkok that allows cyclists to see sunset on the river before riding through majestically lit temples of Old Rattanakosin. - December 21, 2011 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Fitness Guru John Spencer Ellis Offers Free Tips on Creating a WordPress Site for Fitness Trainers and Coaches
Creating a WordPress site can boost business and help fitness professionals build clientele. A free video on how to create an effective site is now available from fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis on his website. - December 20, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
IEEE DySPAN 2012 to be Held 16 – 19 October 2012 in Bellevue, Washington
International Event Rescheduled from April 2012 to Accommodate the Presentation of the Latest Cognitive Radio Technologies & Efficient Spectrum Research by Global Experts - December 20, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Tim Cummins, President, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Tim Cummins, President, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Ron Plesser Fellow and Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security Live Webcast
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Ron Plesser Fellow and Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast - December 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Le Meridien Amman Seals Contract to Host 7th Annual Wedding Show with Events Unlimited
Driven by the success of the Wedding Show in March 2011 and in a festive ceremony, Director of Sales and Marketing Ziad Fostuq of Le Meridien Amman and Mazen Ashqar of Events UnLimited signed the contract to host the 7th Annual Wedding Show 2012, at the Royal Convention Centre, scheduled to take... - December 20, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has named the winners of the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at BANQ in downtown, Kingsport. Tal’s Auto and Truck Repair (Tal Musick) took First Place in the category for... - December 19, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Nominations Close This Week for Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program
The nomination window for entering the global timeshare and fractional industry awards program will close on Friday, December 23rd, with online voting to begin in January. - December 19, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
SAGIA Urges SMEs to Register for SFG 100
The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom to participate in its "Saudi Fast Growth 100" (SFG 100) initiative. Companies that make it to the annual SFG 100 list are honored at the annual Global Competitiveness Forum... - December 19, 2011 - The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
Dream Town Realty Adds 6 New Chicago Real Estate Agents in October and November
Chicago-based brokerage Dream Town Realty welcomed six new members to its team of residential real estate consultants this fall. The new agents include Marnie Sax, Giorgio Pescatore, Justin Brown, Thomas Secson, Jeneane Ally and Justin Francek. - December 19, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
One Concierge & Alpine Guru to Offer Global Selection of Chalets & Cabins
New agreement with Alpine Guru expands One Concierge's reach to hundreds of ski resorts & chalets around the globe. - December 19, 2011 - One Concierge
Fitness Empire Formula Webinar on Making Your Mark in the Fitness Industry Now Available for Free Online Participation
A free webinar, “Fitness Empire Formula: Making Your Mark in the Fitness Industry,” is now available online. Offered by fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis, the webinar focuses on getting started and succeeding in the industry. - December 18, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
With a New Joint Event, TheKenaiPeninsula.com, Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing Are Responding to Reports of a Record 2012 Kenai Salmon Run
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is predicting a record Salmon Run for 2012 on the Kenai River. Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing are responding to that news and the annual hype surrounding the NFL Playoffs and Superbowl, and have created a new event and are offering a discount if a Guests Home team wins. - December 18, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
Premier Hotels of the World™ and Availpro Announce Extended Partnership
Premier Hotels of the World™ announces today its extended Partnership with Availpro the Industry Leader in Online Distribution for Hotels. Availpro and Premier Hotels of the World™ work together to develop a unique Online Distribution Extranet Solution including Booking Engines (Web... - December 18, 2011 - Premier Hotels of the World Ltd