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Michael Payne, Partner, Frankel, Rubin, Klein, Dubin, Siegel and Payne P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Upcoming Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Payne, Partner, Frankel, Rubin, Klein, Dubin, Siegel and Payne P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Effective Compliance Strategies for Your Firm in 2018 Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Monday, November 06, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - September 09, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
The Assyrian American Chamber of Commerce Hosts Its 1st Annual Business Expo & Job Fair
The AACC will be hosting its first ever Business Expo and Job Fair in Skokie, Illinois. The event will be free to the public to attend, to help promote local business within the community, and also help connect job seekers with job recruiters. - September 09, 2017 - Assyrian American Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Area Muslim Nonprofit Unites with Local Muslim Community to Launch Harvey Relief Fund
The Islamic crowdfunding platform, Pious Projects of America, is teaming with the local Muslim community and businesses for emergency relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. - September 09, 2017 - Pious Projects of America
Kidney Community Executes Rapid Response to Help Dialysis Patients Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Providers, patient advocate groups, physicians and manufacturers step up to provide relief to dialysis patients across the Texas Gulf region. - September 08, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Dr. Carol E. Parrish Harra Recognized as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Carol E. Parrish Harra of Tahlequah, Oklahoma has been recognized as a Top Executive for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of religious ministry. About Dr. Carol E. Parrish Harra Dr. Parrish... - September 08, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Katherine Leigh Myers Recognized as a Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Katherine Leigh Myers of Fairborn, Ohio has been recognized as a Prominent Business Leader for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of education. About Katherine Leigh Myers Ms. Myers... - September 08, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Play for Peace’s September 5K Run/Walk Inspired by the Dreams of a Local Five-Year-Old
Chicago-based organization to hold the Glow Run 5K Run/Walk to honor World Peace Day and raise money for children worldwide. - September 08, 2017 - Play for Peace
Pinterest’s Candice Morgan to Present at the i4cp 2018 Conference
Pinterest's Head of Inclusion & Diversity will present alongside Dr. Brené Brown, Andrew Razeghi, and other speakers. - September 08, 2017 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Unity Foundation and Peace Channel's Peace Day Global Broadcast Features Celebrity Peace Messages from Michael Douglas, Ringo Starr, Jane Goodall and More
United Nations International Day of Peace – September 21, 2017 - September 08, 2017 - Unity Foundation
Women Business Owners Encouraged to Complete Survey of Needs During Money Month Powered by National Bank of Arizona
Statewide survey will be the largest, most comprehensive study of WBOs conducted in Arizona. - September 08, 2017 - Empowered PhXX
GE Council Signs Kinverg as GE Council Six Sigma Business Training Partner™ (GBTP™)
GE Council is honored to announce that it has signed a new non-exclusive partnership agreement with Kinverg Pakistan to act as "GE Council Six Sigma Business Training Partner ™ (GBTP ™)". Under this partnership, Kinverg Pakistan will be able to deliver GE Council Accredited Lean Six Sigma Programs and proctor Lean Six Sigma Exams. - September 08, 2017 - Global Quality Accreditation Council
The International Public Safety Association’s Board of Directors Reappoints Its Treasurer, Captain J. Scott Quirarte with Ventura County Fire Department, to Another Term
The International Public Safety Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit is pleased to announce its Board of Directors reappointed its Treasurer, Captain J. Scott Quirarte with Ventura County Fire Department, to another term. Quirarte was originally appointed to the position of Treasurer in 2015. - September 08, 2017 - International Public Safety Association
Helping Bags Celebrates Three Years of Service
Helping the homeless since summer 2014 Helping Bags has donated over 10,000 bags. - September 07, 2017 - Helping Bags
Ferol W. Hettick Honored as a Top Executive for Four Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ferol W. Hettick of Jackson, Mississippi has been honored as a Top Executive for four consecutive years, 2014-2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the financial field. About Ferol W. Hettick Mr. - September 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Gospel Music Singer/Songwriter, Kimberlee M. Leber, Provides Relief to This Hurting World on Her New Album "Like a Tree" Now Launching to Global Radio with AirPlay Direct
Offering musical medicine for the soul, the album truly provides a message for humanity at this critical hour of need. Clearly our world is crying for real hope, peace, and restoration right now. And Kimberlee, alongside her husband, are answering God's call to help meet those needs by releasing music that has been prayerfully pulled down from Heaven. And now, “Like a Tree” is being launched to global radio through AirPlay Direct, a digital delivery system for global radio programmers. - September 07, 2017 - Kimberlee M. Leber
NACCE - GrowthWheel Announce New Entrepreneurial Toolbox Training
NACCE, the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has announced a partnership with GrowthWheel, a visual and cloud-based toolbox for decision-making and action planning for entrepreneurs, to provide a public Entrepreneurial Toolbox Certification Training. Through the training, participants will learn how to use the GrowthWheel Toolbox and integrate it into an entrepreneurship training program. - September 07, 2017 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Joann Payne, President Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joann Payne of Fairfax, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 32 years in the field of government relations. About Joann Payne, President Joann Payne has spent the... - September 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Camp Bow Wow Inspires Consumers to #GiveAFetch Through New Campaign
Nation’s Leading Pet Care Franchise to Launch Multi-Tiered Program to Celebrate Responsible Pet Owners and All the Special Things We do for Our Dogs - September 07, 2017 - Camp Bow Wow
Zonta Douglas County Awards Two Local Scholarships
With the proceeds from its annual Trivia Night, Zonta Douglas County was able to award two $2,000 scholarships, matched by Arapahoe Community College. - September 07, 2017 - Zonta Douglas County
Tom Dillow Named Shorecrest Assistant Headmaster
Thomas J. Dillow has been named Assistant Headmaster of Shorecrest Preparatory School. Dillow has served Shorecrest as the Head of Upper School since 2012. He will continue to lead the 9th-12th grade Upper School in addition to his new role. In the Assistant Headmaster role, Dillow will support... - September 07, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Bellafina Chocolates is Having a Celebration
Bellafina Chocolates’ much anticipated mural, “A Celebration of Women, Children and Chocolate” is now complete. A celebration of the community volunteers and local artists that made the project possible is planned for September 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 123 Cherokee Street in... - September 07, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for 26th Annual Trash Bash
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites the community to attend the 26th Annual Trash Bash on Saturday, September 30, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, along the Campion Trails, for a morning of community service, food, and fun. For the sixth consecutive... - September 07, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Institute for Healing of Memories – North America Receives Grant Award from Disabled Veterans National Foundation
The Institute for Healing of Memories – North America is honored to announce it has received a Capacity Building grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) for $25,000, which will support Veteran Healing of Memories Workshops in Chattanooga, TN and Los Angeles, CA. Gloria... - September 06, 2017 - Institute for Healing of Memories - North America
National Bar Association Denounces DACA Reversal; Calls on Congress to Fill Trump’s Intellectual and Ethical Void
“When the authors of the United States Constitution sought to outline a vision, and lay the foundation for our democracy, children were not excluded from the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We cannot turn our backs on innocent children to aid in fulfilling a campaign promise, nor can we permit the misaligned values and self-serving agendas of this Administration to undermine the character and integrity of our nation." -- NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 06, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
2017 Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival; Celebrates a Grand Debut of a "Double Festival" at the End of October in Hollywood
The Chinese American Film Festival hosted by EDI Media Inc. held the 2017 Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival Press Conference on September 1st at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library. - September 06, 2017 - EDI Media
Stellar Scholars Proves to be the Mothers of Invention Again with Love and Baseball "StoryTubes" Live Reads on YouTube
The non-profit academic collective of creative professionals who invented Wild Golf are back at it again with live-reads of their one- to five-minute stories of romance and baseball called "StoryTubes." Visitors can now listen as they follow the popular tales about the world's two... - September 06, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
Record Numbers of British Pilgrims at Hajj
Over 25,000 British Pilgrims stood on the plains of Arafah to perform Hajj this year, an increase to last years numbers after Hajj quotas were restored. The Council of British Hajjis (CBHUK) is a natonional charity who have a team deployed to support British Pilgrims. CBHUK met with the British... - September 06, 2017 - Council of British Hajjis
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Pharmaceutical Antitrust Enforcement Under Trump Administration: Trends, Developments and Updates
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: “Pharmaceutical Antitrust Enforcement Under Trump Administration: Trends, Developments and Updates Live... - September 06, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Westchester Networking for Professionals Introduces New Member Orientation Meetings
Members can attend a Member Orientation Meeting and learn why a membership with Westchester Networking for Professionals is a fantastic way to enhance and grow your business with local professionals. - September 06, 2017 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
Hubbard Dianetics Seminar Taps Into Man’s Full Potential
The Hubbard Dianetics Foundation offers a weekly seminar to help people resolve problems, discover the source of unreasonable fears and insecurities, and overcome barriers in life. - September 06, 2017 - Dianetics Seminar
The Akshaya Patra Foundation and MUFG Launch High-Tech Kitchen at Narsingi, Telangana
The kitchen will serve mid-day meals to over 35,000 children in the region - September 06, 2017 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Still’s Disease Community Has a New Home as the International Still’s Disease Foundation, Inc. Officially Dissolves
Still's Disease Awareness Day, September 7th, 2017, will serve as the official transition day to celebrate the relocation of the International Still's Disease Foundation, Inc. to their new home under IFAA – International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis - September 05, 2017 - IFAA
National Bar Association Organizing Members to Support Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts Legal Experts Offer Guidance in the Face of Devastation
“We must call upon our lawmakers to heed the clarion call to action and make sure that they honor their duty to ensure that we have a federal budget that includes funding for FEMA as well as National Flood Insurance Programs. The NBA implores Congress to not play political games with the lives of those who have lost so much in life and property.” - NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 03, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
New Book Release: "Pretty Little Things & Witty Little Words," an Inspiring Collection of Thought-Provoking Poems by Aislinn Fallon
Internationally published writer and founder of renowned organization “chronicpain09” Aislinn Fallon has published her debut book of poetry. The new book titled " Pretty Little Things & Witty Little Words,” is Blurb published and offers a great source of inspiration for... - September 03, 2017 - chronicpain09
Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary of Cozumel, Mexico is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary as of September 1, 2017. Verification means that Rancho Universo A. - September 03, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club Hosts Its 19th Annual Lobster Boil
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club anticipates raising over $5,000.00 for local charities with one of the most-loved area fundraisers. - September 03, 2017 - Rochester Junior Women's Club
National Bar Association Stands with Transgender Community; Banning Transgender Military Applicants Will Only Weaken U.S. Military
"The arbitrary announcement by the President of the United States to ban transgender applicants from serving in the military not only validates the prevailing feeling of intense anxiety within the community but serves to weaken the U.S. military at a time of expanding global instability." –Juan R. Thomas - September 02, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Witt O’Brien’s and SEACOR Donate 100,000 Outreach Program Meals to Children Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Two companies donate nutritious meals to help food banks feed children and families devastated by Hurricane Harvey. - September 02, 2017 - The Outreach Program
Denver Seminary to Award Grants Up to $30K to Select Churches in the Denver Metro Area
Over the last several years, Colorado has consistently ranked as one of the least religious, most unchurched states in the country, and young adults are the most unchurched of them all, but a new initiative at Denver Seminary aims to change that. This fall, Denver Seminary’s Kaleo Project... - September 02, 2017 - Denver Seminary
The Browngirls Experience Launches 14 City Beauty/Fashion Tour Across the United States and Caribbean
The Browngirls Experience is not an ordinary Beauty/Fashion Tour in fact it is entertaining and loaded with a day of fashion, food, vendors and all shades of Brown. Founded in 2015 by Nikki Means, The Browngirls Experience was created in help bring UNITY among all girls, teens and ladies ages 3 to... - September 02, 2017 - The Browngirls Experience
Brooklyn Community Services Holds 2017 ONE BK Unite Walk at Prospect Park on September 17
Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser to Support BCS’s Programs and Services to Uplift People Living in Poverty. Workout Routines with ONE BK Unite Fitness Ambassador Scott "BurnHard" Bernard and his Partner Hurricane. There are Prizes, Face Painting, and Dog Walking. - September 02, 2017 - Brooklyn Community Services
Was Your Wedding Cancelled Because of Hurricane Harvey? The French Quarter Wedding Chapel is Helping Couples.
Couples are welcomed to call. As The French Quarter Wedding Chapel recovered from Hurricane Katrina, they are here to help their neighbors and couples in Texas. More information can be found on their website www.frenchquarterweddingchapel.com. - September 02, 2017 - The French Quarter Wedding Chapel
The Travelers Protective Association Donates $20,000 to CID
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society supports local school for the deaf. - September 02, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Get Involved Company is Transforming Nonprofit Fundraising with Crowdsourcing
Get Involved Company, the leader in crowdsourcing software for getting more of the crowd involved in helping nonprofits, is now on the TEN Funding Portal. - September 02, 2017 - Get Involved Company
Florida Coalition for Children Awards Larry Cooper from the Children’s Home Network Social Worker of the Year
The Florida Coalition for Children (FCC) has awarded Larry Cooper, Chief of Prevention and Intervention Services at the Children’s Home Network, 2017 Social Worker of the Year. The Florida Coalition for Children is an advocate for Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected, and at-risk... - September 02, 2017 - Children's Home Network
The Church of Scientology Announces Downtown Block Party Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
The Church of Scientology announces its next Downtown Block Party on September 23rd in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, on the corner of Cleveland Street and Fort Harrison Avenue. The event welcomes all people from all communities, and will feature a Hispanic flair. The event starts at 5pm. - September 02, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning Begins for 2017
The Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in early December this year. - September 02, 2017 - United for Human Rights
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress to Help Healthcare Start-Ups with Early-Stage Company Showdown
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress (WMTC) is pleased to announce, in conjunction with Global Healthcare Ventures and Global Healthcare Resources, the Health Innovation Technologies Early-Stage Company Showdown, taking place on October 2, in Los Angeles. In this first of its kind... - September 02, 2017 - Medical Tourism Association™
Nature Conservancy and Cheyenne Bottoms Prepare for World Shorebirds Day, September 6
Observed every year in early September, in conjunction with a Global Shorebird Count, World Shorebirds Day celebrates those extreme migrant birds and the people and places that do the most for them. “Some 50 percent of the world’s shorebird species are in decline, and vital habitat is... - September 02, 2017 - The Nature Conservancy
Anonymous Donors Help North Florida Land Trust Fund the Purchase of Bogey Creek Preserve
The 63-acre property will include a public park with walking trails, a picnic area and kayak launches. - September 02, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust