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NACCE Names 2016 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President of the Year
NACCE Names Los Angeles Southwest College and President Charles Terrell of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College as the Top Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President for 2016. - October 10, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE & ed2go Honor Community College Alumnus for Entrepreneurial Achievements
Winning the 2016 NACCE Alumni Entrepreneur Award is Brian McKeown, an alumnus of community colleges and champion for entrepreneurs. In addition to the award, McKeown received free registration to the conference, a $750 travel stipend, and certificates for ed2go courses. The awards were funded through a generous donation from ed2go, an industry leader in online learning for adults. - October 10, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The Washington, DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. Present Year of JUBILEE 2016
The Washington, DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. present Year of JUBILEE 2016 on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM at the Sheraton Silver Spring. JUBILEE promises to be an evening of enjoyable entertainment with dancing and gourmet dinner. This annual fundraiser raises... - October 08, 2016 - Continental Societies Inc.
SAPA Successfully Held the 24th Annual Meeting in Somerset, New Jersey
The Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) hosted its 24th annual meeting at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Somerset, New Jersey on October 1, 2016, with over 1,000 professionals, including corporate executives, scientists, investors, and lawyers, in... - October 08, 2016 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
KIB and UPS Volunteers Replenish Trees at Bird’s Fort Trail
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) partnered with UPS for a community service project on Wednesday, October 5. The fifteen UPS employee volunteers, who were joined by four North Lake College Service Learning students, gave a total of 75 hours in planting 45 native trees along the northern Campion Trails... - October 08, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala - If OHEL’s Walls Could Talk: Honoring OHEL’s Builders, Pioneers, Advocates
If OHEL’s Walls Could Talk is the theme of OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala, on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm at the New York Marriott Marquis. It speaks to both the cries for help, and the words of comfort that OHEL provides, and the new walls of the Jaffa Family Campus that will enable... - October 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL to Temporarily Move Headquarters to Downtown Brooklyn; Beginning of Iconic Move to New Jaffa Family Campus
After 47 years, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services has out-grown its administrative offices at 4510 16th Avenue, Brooklyn. The temporary move to downtown Brooklyn at 147 Prince St will largely house Administrative staff as OHEL plans for its move to its new building on Avenue M in... - October 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society
The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency
Edward Pinchiff Talks to Sunset Beach Residents
Huntington Beach City Council candidate talks to residents about Sunset Beach issues. - October 07, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
The Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training Widens Its Scope in Educating Mental Health Practitioners in New York
OHEL is proud to announce that the Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training is one of the first institutions to be recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for both Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. - October 07, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Dynamic Duo, "Broadway and Beyond," Performs at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater
On the eve of October 1st the singing duo Joanie Sigal and Tom Godfrey of “Broadway and Beyond” performed in the lobby of the Historic Clearwater Building to a packed audience. Sigal and Godfrey have a 20 year history of performing together with their first performance being in the very same Clearwater Building in 1996. - October 07, 2016 - Church of Scientology
1st Citizen Delivers an Alternative to Failed Party Politics
In a reaction to the presidential debate held last week, First Citizen released a short video entitled “Politics As Usual.” - October 07, 2016 - The Hotchkiss Group LLC
Zonta Douglas County, ACC Scholarship Allows Malaysian Mom to Dream of Better Future
Leah Porter, who grew up in Malaysia, recently received a $2,000 scholarship from Zonta Douglas County that was matched by the Arapahoe Community College. The scholarship will allow her to complete her business administration courses at ACC and then transfer to complete her Business Management degree at the University of Colorado. - October 06, 2016 - Zonta Douglas County
FaithHaus Brings East and West Together in Visionary Online Marketplace
Launched in July by former stylist Kristin Spear, Portland-based, inspired marketplace FaithHaus is bringing spirituality and religion to present day style. Faith-based shopping, finally curated with style. FaithHaus’ selection includes original and heirloom pieces for modern faith. - October 06, 2016 - Marcy Fitzpatrick
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Life Jackets Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “LIFE JACKETS” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 06, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Living with Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B Foundation Launches Patient Storytelling Campaign
National nonprofit creates program to help people living with hepatitis B share their stories. - October 06, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
mumms Software Selected Among CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work for Third Consecutive year
mumms Software awarded Best Place to Work based on salaries, benefits, retention levels, advancement opportunities and employee satisfaction. - October 05, 2016 - mumms Software
Riveting Novel About Human Trafficking Wins International Book Award
Gwen Sutton’s riveting novel, "Endurance," won a Silver Medal in the prestigious 2016 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards. This realistic and emotional story reveals how a beautiful, young girl’s blissful world is viciously shattered when she is kidnapped and... - October 05, 2016 - Gwendolyn Sutton
Grow For It Announces Amazon Lightning Deal on Its 105 Varieties Seeds Pack This October 6th
Grow For It’s 105 Varieties Survival Seeds Pack will be available on Amazon Lightning Deals on Thursday, October 6th. - October 05, 2016 - Grow For It
Nominations for the K9 Awards to Recognize the Best Dog Foods and Treats Now Open
Call for nominations for the K9 Awards, created to help consumers discover the best dog foods and dog treats on the market today, is now open. Nominations are open to dog food and dog treat manufacturers that sell their products in North America. - October 04, 2016 - K9 Awards
CEO Kurt Danskin Announces New Additions to the Team
ORCVirtual, Inc. experiences dramatic increase in team members who lend support to the clients of the company. Providers of American-based and industry relevant executive assistance, ORCVirtual's increase in team support comes at a time when the company is leading the way in American virtual executive assistance. - October 04, 2016 - ORCVirtual, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA Arts Week
YMCA Arts Week is celebrated every October. - October 04, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Huntington Beach Seniors Enjoy Senior Saturday
Huntington Beach City Council candidate Edward Pinchiff was honored to talk to HB seniors at the annual Senior Saturday event at the HB Pier. - October 03, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
Prof. Kamal Chopra Elected as AIFMP President
Prof. Kamal Chopra, formerly General Secretary of North India Printers Association, elevated to the post of President of AIFMP the world's largest printers Association. - October 02, 2016 - North India Printers Association
Forestry Commission Warns of Increased Fall Wildfire Risk
As the weather transitions from summer to fall, dry vegetation and lower humidity have the potential to increase wildfire activity statewide. Since June 1, 2016 the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has responded to and suppressed 259 wildfires that burned 2,363 acres in the state of... - October 01, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Volunteers Help Make Keep Irving Beautiful’s 25th Annual Trash Bash a Success
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its 25th Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event, at T.W. Richardson Grove Park on September 24. There were 623 volunteers of all ages (320 adults and 303 youth) who came out to help pick up litter and keep it out of the nearby Elm Fork... - October 01, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Human Rights Day Planning Committee Now Accepting Nominations for Awardees
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place on December 6th from 5-7pm in Nashville, Tennessee. The planning committee for the event is now accepting nominations for the prestigious human rights awards. - October 01, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Hugh C. Ross Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member
Hugh C. Ross, of Troy, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Finance. - September 30, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture Read Juvintation Day
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors. This year’s lineup strikes a balance of arts and intellect, ideas and imagination, history and humor, and also will include spirited discussions about cyber wars, politics, the economy and the military. - September 30, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 620 Endorses Sandee Everett for School Board
The California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 620 announced yesterday its endorsement of Sandee Everett in her candidacy for the Conejo Valley Board of Education. “CSEA Chapter 620 is proud to endorse Sandee Everett and Julie Freedman for the Conejo Unified School Board,”... - September 30, 2016 - Sandee Everett for School Board 2016
ISSA, ARCSI Members to Vote on Merger
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) are pleased to announce that the ARCSI Board of Directors has unanimously approved a resolution to merge with ISSA, subject to membership approval. The members of ARCSI and... - September 30, 2016 - ARCSI
The Scientology Information Center Offers Its Next Community Mixer with Tools for Stress and Confusion at Work
On October 12th, the Scientology Information Center located in downtown Clearwater will host a seminar on, “How to deal with stress and confusion in the workplace.” The event is free and open to the community. Refreshments will be served. It will take place between 6-8pm. - September 30, 2016 - Church of Scientology
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Launches
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) announces the launch of its new Digital Media Library (DML) online at www.uspsdml.org and as a free mobile app. The USPS DML has been developed to serve as a showcase and repository for digital media focused on boating safety and safe boating... - September 30, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture Foodies at the Farm at Leichtag Commons
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors in their fields including: Jennifer Weiner, Rich Cohen, Shep Gordon, Samuel M. Katz, Todd Buchholz, Dov Waxman, Daniel Oppenheimer, Nina Tassler, Peter Himmelman and Fred Kaplan. This year’s lineup strikes a balance of arts and intellect, ideas and imagination, history and humor, and also will include spirited discussions about cyber wars. - September 29, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Great Old Broads for Wilderness “Wild for Wilderness Online Auction” Kicks Off October 31st–November 13th with Gear, Getaways, and Goodies Galore
Great Old Broads for Wilderness invites you to do your “bid” for wilderness at the 12th annual Wild for Wilderness Online Auction, going live Monday, October 31 through Sunday, November 13, 2016. This celebrated auction features adventure trips and vacation getaways, hosted homestays,... - September 29, 2016 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Dayton Teens Give Back to Their Community
St. Albert Youth Ministry will be having a Trunk Sale Fundraiser on Oct 1st from 9 to 1 in their parking lot. All the proceeds will go towards helping teens that need financial assistance to pay for going on the trip. SAYM is inviting you come and check out the goodies. - September 29, 2016 - St Albert the Great
A New Event Brings Family Fitness and Fun to Echo Lake Park, Through FreeWalkers and Union County Parks
FreeWalkers and Union County Parks will host Stroll and Roll 2016, a walking and fitness event for families, children and seniors, in Echo Lake Park, Mountainside, New Jersey, on November 6, 2016. - September 29, 2016 - FreeWalkers
Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Tampa Bay to Attend the 2016 Tampa Bay Transportation Supersession
Each year, professionals in the A/E/C industries convene for the Tampa Bay Transportation Supersession. The Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Tampa Bay’s board and membership will have a presence at the 2016 event, with a table at the networking dinner as well as a display... - September 28, 2016 - Society for Marketing Professional Services Tampa Bay
Katherine E. Paton Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Katherine E. Paton, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has been honored as a Top Female Executive of Strathmore’s Who’s Who and Woman of the Month for October, 2016. This honor has been bestowed for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - September 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Donald W. Austin as a Lifetime VIP Member
Donald W. Austin, of Davenport, Iowa, has recently been honored as a lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Compliance Management-Postal Service. - September 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Denise Campbell as a Lifetime VIP Member
Denise Campbell, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Physical Therapy. - September 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ronald W. Maestas Has Been Recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year
Ronald W. Maestas, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Management Information Systems. - September 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Savvy Ladies Announces 11th Annual Gala Honorees: Citi’s Suni Harford and MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle
Savvy Ladies, a non-profit organization providing personal finance education and resources for women to help them plan for the future, will honor Suni Harford and Stephanie Ruhle at the 11th Annual Savvy Ladies Benefit Gala. The Gala will be held on Thursday, October 20th at the famed Nasdaq... - September 26, 2016 - Savvy Ladies
Exchange Club of Norwalk General Membership Meeting
The Exchange Club of Norwalk will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, (04/05/17) at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center located at 99 East Avenue in Norwalk. Norwalk Planning & Zoning Director Steven Kleppin will be the guest speaker. Free to members, guests pay $30.00, which includes dinner. The... - September 26, 2016 - Norwalk Exchange Club
A Preview Event Launches 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair with New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner
To launch San Diego’s internationally recognized, 22nd Annual, San Diego Jewish Book Fair, a preview event will be held on Thursday, October 20th with #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, author of soon-to-be-released, "Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing. - September 25, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Fitting The Description Statement on Fatal Shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by Police in Charlotte, NC: Law Enforcement Must Stop "Shoot-to-Kill" for Suspects of Color
Fitting The Description founder and executive director Charles Belk issued the following statement about the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. “While we understand policing the streets of our great nation is a very difficult job ... law enforcement has proven its ability to apprehend the most dangerous of suspects, alive. Local law enforcement must end their ‘shoot to kill’ tactic, even when that encounter involves an armed suspect.” - September 25, 2016 - Fitting The Description
Sciencenter Sustainability Gallery Bears Fruit with Major Contributions from All Points North Foundation, Cornell University and JinkoSolar
Grants from APNF, Cornell University and Module Supplier Sponsorship Bring Project Fundraising Across the Finish Line. - September 25, 2016 - Everybody Solar
ARTivism and Making Real Change
On the 15th of October the Arboretum Foundation in Marbella, Spain is organizing three amazing activities to inspire and engage attendees in the importance of caring for our environment, being more sustainable and making a change. - September 24, 2016 - Fundación Arboretum
Independent Bookstores in Seven Cities to Host Banned Books Week Events on Same Night
On Tuesday, September 27, seven bookstores will host “A Night of Silenced Voices,” community events honoring the freedom to read and celebrating Banned Books Week. American Booksellers for Free Expression (ABFE), a project of the American Booksellers Association, announced the 7 independent bookstores will participate in “A Night of Silenced Voices” to celebrate diversity and honor freedom of expression during this year’s Banned Books Week (September 25–October 1). - September 24, 2016 - American Booksellers Association
Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day Will Bring Attention to Child Trafficking
The planning committee for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day has confirmed the theme for the event to raise awareness of child trafficking in the state. - September 24, 2016 - United for Human Rights