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Rishi Kumar Elected to AD28 Executive Board at CA Democratic Party Caucus Elections
Councilmember Rishi Kumar was elected to be a Delegate for the California Democratic Party as well as an E-Board member representing Assembly District 28. - January 16, 2019 - Rishi Kumar for Congress 2020
Inaugural International Music Festival Academy Comes to North Atlanta in July 2019
Grand Finale Concert to Showcase Skilled Young Musicians Alongside Music Extraordinaires - January 16, 2019 - Atlanta Festival Academy
Sheri Orlowitz, Founding Partner with Artemis Holdings Group, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Opportunity Zones in 2019: Maximizing Benefits for Your Firm Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sheri Orlowitz, Founding Partner with Artemis Holdings Group, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Opportunity Zones in 2019:... - January 16, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Abraham Leitner, Director with Goulston & Storrs Pc, to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Opportunity Zones in 2019: Maximizing Benefits for Your Firm Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Abraham Leitner, Director with Goulston & Storrs PC, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Opportunity Zones in 2019:... - January 16, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Australian Country Party Announces Its National Expansion as the First, Truly Democratic, Grass Roots Political Party in Australia
New Federal Chairman of the Australian Country Party, Glenn O’Rourke, today announced the official commencement of the National Expansion of the Australian Country Party. “The Australian Country Party is a grass roots up party that listens to people and allows members and supporters... - January 16, 2019 - Australian Country Party
National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
YouCanFreeUs, an international human rights organization fighting modern slavery around the world, is launching "Switch," a short film to bring awareness to the problem of modern slavery. This powerful film will be launched on January 22, 2019. www.youcanfree.us - January 15, 2019 - YouCanFreeUs Foundation
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. Honored as a Top Executive for 2018 and Recognized on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. of West Lafayette, Indiana has been honored as a Top Executive for 2018 and recognized on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 57... - January 15, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Texarkana Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - March 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Texarkana Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - March 15, 2019. - January 15, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Rewarding Others for Community Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Contributing to the greater good strengthens the community. - January 15, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
John Loesch, Director with Navigant, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trends, Developments and Updates in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: What You Need to Know
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John Loesch, Director with Navigant, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Trends, Developments and Updates in the Foreign... - January 15, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Bo Kemp, Senior Director with Faegre Baker Daniels, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Opportunity Zones in 2019: Maximizing Benefits for Your Firm Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Bo Kemp, Senior Director with Faegre Baker Daniels, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Opportunity Zones in 2019: Maximizing... - January 15, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Samuel Salyer, Attorney with Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trends, Developments and Updates in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Samuel Salyer, Attorney with Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trends, Developments and Updates in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: What You Need to Know Live Webcast - January 15, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Jason Jackson Fine Arts Photographer of Leonidesarts Gallery New York to Exhibit at Arts Rooms London 2019 5th Edition
Fine Arts Photographer Jason Jackson of Leonidesarts Gallery New York has been selected to participate in the prestigious Artrooms Fair London 2019 5th Edition, where he will exhibit his photographs. Mr. J. Jackson was selected from a large group of artists submitting works from all over the world. - January 13, 2019 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
"Stuff You Need to Know" Now Available from Future Horizons
A Guide for Young Adults with Autism - January 12, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
New Year = New Produce. Meals On Wheels Continues to Deliver to 800+ Homebound in Tampa
On Saturday January 19th, Meals On Wheels of Tampa will host their first POW! of the year. Volunteers, community businesses and community members will deliver produce bags to over 800 recipients. The POW! program is in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, Sanwa Farmer’s Market and Publix. - January 12, 2019 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Religion Communicators Council Learns What It Takes to Make an Idea Stick
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - January 12, 2019 - Religion Communicators Council
The National Association of Minority Political Consultants Will Increase Representation of Minority Voters and Consultants
The National Association of Minority Political Consultants (NAMPC) is a new political organization with strong political ties throughout the nation. Its nonpartisan mission is two-fold, “...help elect political leaders who are truly committed to fighting for the under-served and over-looked... - January 12, 2019 - The National Association of Minority Political Consultants
2018 Year in Review - The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee
2018 saw the expansion of The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, the local chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation. - January 12, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Hosts Fundraisers for Nonprofits
The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center is welcoming Tampa Bay nonprofit organizations to use the center facilities for their events and fundraisers. The center staff provide the food, venue, and event planning at no cost. The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and CCV opened... - January 12, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Charity Coalition Luncheon Leading Charities to Success
On January 23, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization is hosting the first bi-monthly Charity Coalition Luncheon of the year in the Historic Fort Harrison Crystal Ballroom. The luncheon highlights SCUBAnauts International and features an educational segment on marketing. After... - January 12, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
2018 Year in Review - Religion Communicators Council, Nashville Chapter
The Religion Communicators Council is an interfaith communications organization working to promote peace and fellowship while spreading the good news. - January 12, 2019 - Religion Communicators Council
McCall City Council Unanimously Votes to Take Pause on Midas Gold Initiated Agreement
On January 7, 2019, McCall City Council held a special session to consider signing the Midas Gold Community Agreement regarding the proposed Stibnite mining project. Following the educational lecture series and hearing testimony from more than sixty attendees and considering more than one hundred... - January 12, 2019 - City of McCall
Claire Rajan, Senior Counsel with Allen & Overy, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trends, Developments and Updates in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Claire Rajan, Senior Counsel with Allen & Overy, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Trends, Developments and Updates in... - January 12, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Galit Avitan Knotz, Senior Counsel with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Wage and Hour Class Actions
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Galit Avitan Knotz, Senior Counsel with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Wage and... - January 12, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
City of Groveland Offers Help to Employees at Closed Federal Agencies
One Central Florida city is deferring utility fees for employees of any closed federal agencies during the shutdown. - January 11, 2019 - City of Groveland
Andrew Clarke, Vice President with Analysis Group, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Calculating Intellectual Property Damages: How to Prepare for the 2019 Landscape
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrew Clarke, Vice President with Analysis Group, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Calculating Intellectual Property... - January 11, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Armando Chavez, Director with Echelon Analytics, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Calculating Intellectual Property Damages: How to Prepare for the 2019 Landscape
Armando Chavez, Director with Echelon Analytics, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Calculating Intellectual Property Damages: How to Prepare for the 2019 Landscape Live Webcast - January 11, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Elizabeth Newlon, Director with NERA Economic Consulting, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Wage and Hour Class Actions: Looking Back and What’s Ahead Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. Elizabeth Newlon, Director with NERA Economic Consulting, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Wage and Hour Class Actions:... - January 11, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
John Fahr, Ph.D., Director with Resolution Economics Group, LLC, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Wage and Hour Class Actions: Looking Back and What’s Ahead Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John Fahr, Ph.D., Director with Resolution Economics Group, LLC, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Wage and Hour Class... - January 11, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Keep Irving Beautiful Celebrates 2018 Accomplishments - Nonprofit Continues to Serve Irving for 26 Years
In 2018, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) celebrated its 26th year as the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful. It was a busy year, filled with activities made possible by the dedication of thousands of volunteers who contributed their time and talents to making Irving a... - January 11, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Jefferson’s Ferry Workplace Safety Programs Earn State Recognition
New York State Department of Labor issued three certificates to Jefferson's Ferry for its implementation of three programs. - January 11, 2019 - Jefferson's Ferry
Plant-Based Food and Yoga Galore to be Featured at U.S. Veg Corp's 5th Vegetarian Food Festival
Aerial yoga classes and eco-eating are just a couple of the innovative offerings on tap at the 5th annual Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place over the weekend of February 2-3 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. The company called Elevate Yoga & Wellness will have teachers... - January 11, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
AmpleHarvest.org Helping America's Home and Community Gardeners Respond to Government Shutdown
Home Gardeners in Southern Hardiness Zones Can Assist Food Pantries Experiencing a Surge of Need Due to Shutdown - January 10, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
Tina Tchen, Former Michelle Obama Chief of Staff, to Present at the i4cp 2019 Conference
Tchen is a leading voice in the national conversation on fighting sexual harassment, gender inequity, and discrimination, and has spearheaded the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund. - January 10, 2019 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Jefferson’s Ferry Honored for Exceptional Health Care Achievements
Non-profit community was named 2018 recipient of the "Exemplary Performance by a non-hospital facility" category. - January 10, 2019 - Jefferson's Ferry
Jaime d'Almeida, Expert Affiliate with Duff & Phelps, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Fraudulent Transfers: Cases, Trends and Updates in the 2019 Minefield Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jaime d'Almeida, Expert Affiliate with Duff & Phelps, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Fraudulent Transfers: Cases,... - January 10, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Bin Zhou, Principal with The Brattle Group, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Fraudulent Transfers: Cases, Trends and Updates in the 2019 Minefield Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. Bin Zhou, Principal with The Brattle Group, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Fraudulent Transfers: Cases, Trends and... - January 10, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Stroock Partner Eric Requenez to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Opportunity Zones in 2019: Maximizing Benefits for Your Firm
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that Eric Requenez, a partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s January 22 webcast, “Opportunity Zones in... - January 10, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
2018 Year in Review – Tennessee United for Human Rights
2018 saw the expansion of Tennessee United for Human Rights, carrying out the work of the international organization United for Human Rights in the Southeast United States. - January 10, 2019 - United for Human Rights
Convention for the Rights of the Pacific Ocean Issues Statement
Today, the Convention for the Rights of the Pacific Ocean, a group of environment and ocean experts from 8 countries who met in Auckland, issued a Statement which recognizes and acknowledges our kinship with the Ocean, and our responsibilities to the Ocean. - January 10, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Don E. McCombs Recognized as a Prominent Business Leader for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Don E. McCombs of Southport, North Carolina has been recognized as a Prominent Business Leader for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 39 years in the field of consulting. About Don E. McCombs Don McCombs is the CEO and... - January 09, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Barbara Goldberg Wins the 2019 Valentin Krustev Award for Translation
The William Meredith Foundation is proud to inaugurate The Valentin Krustev Award for Translation. This award includes publication of "Transformation" featuring Goldberg’s exquisite translations of Israeli poets as well as some of the most lucid and insightful analyses of the art of... - January 09, 2019 - The William Meredith Foundation
Tom Kirlin Wins the 2019 William Meredith Award for Poetry
"Enabling Love" traces Tom Kirlin’s long journey toward a deep understanding and empathy for the poetry of William Meredith. It is an appreciation based on years of friendship between the two poets in a format that is as complex as the mind of Meredith himself. The award comes during the centenary year of Meredith's birth and is only one of a number of events celebrating the life of this great American spirit. - January 09, 2019 - The William Meredith Foundation
Pietra G. Zaffram, Member, Harris Beach PLLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Qualified Opportunity Funds: Navigating Implications for Real Estate and Investors
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pietra G. Zaffram, Member, Harris Beach PLLC will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Qualified Opportunity Funds: Navigating the... - January 09, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Jay S. Ruder, Partner, Archer & Greiner P.C. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Qualified Opportunity Funds: Navigating Implications for Real Estate and Investors
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jay S. Ruder, Partner, Archer & Greiner P.C. will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Qualified Opportunity Funds: Navigating... - January 09, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Nicholas Actuarial Solutions Sets Up Japan Desk
Nicholas Actuarial Solutions establishes a Japan Desk. - January 09, 2019 - Actomate
Venroy K. July, Principal, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Qualified Opportunity Funds: Navigating Implications for Real Estate and Investors
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Venroy K. July, Principal, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Qualified Opportunity Funds:... - January 09, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Safety Center’s Youth-led Teen Safe Driving Campaign, Youth Take Action to End Distractions, Receives Funding from The Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Safety Center’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), comprised of high school students throughout California, continues to raise awareness around teen safe driving issues with the California Teen-to-Teen Safe Driving Campaigns now in its seventh year of funding from The Allstate Foundation. - January 08, 2019 - Safety Center
Law Class of 2018 Contributed More Than $85 Million Worth of Pro Bono Legal Services
Eighty-four law schools reported that 16,502 law students in the class of 2018 contributed more than 3.48 million hours in legal services as part of their legal education, an average of about 211 hours per student. Independent Sector, a nonprofit organization coalition, estimates the value of volunteer time to be $24.69 an hour. Using this number, the total value of the students’ time at these schools is estimated to be in excess of $85.9 million. - January 08, 2019 - Association of American Law Schools
MobilDrTech Releases White Paper on "Telemedicine Stethoscopes"
MobilDrTech, Inc. releases a white paper titled "Telemedicine Stethoscopes" that identifies and compares the most commonly used real time telemedicine stethoscopes in the U.S. market. - January 08, 2019 - MobilDrTech, Inc.