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Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eldon Riggs Hugie, Esq. of Bakersfield, California has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and high level of success in the fields of law, taxes and business. About Eldon Riggs Hugie,... - July 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
John V. Sullivan Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John V. Sullivan of Islip, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of information technology. About John V. Sullivan Mr. Sullivan has over 25 years... - July 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lutheran Services in America Welcomes New Board Members, Announces New Elected Officers
Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors and announced newly elected officers following its Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minn. in April. Larry Bradshaw, President and CEO of National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS), was... - July 01, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
Drug-Free Tennessee Works with Community Leaders to Spread Hope
For International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug-Free Tennessee held a roundtable discussion about ending the drug demand in Nashville. - July 01, 2016 - Drug Free South
Akshaya Patra Launches Mobile App
Now make donations to Akshaya Patra from your android and iOS mobile phone. - July 01, 2016 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Brian Boru Pilgrimage Launched by O’Brien Clan
The O’Brien Clan Foundation recently completed its inaugural pilgrimage to Ireland and followed the historic journey of Brian Boru, the country’s High King over 1,000 years ago. In April, members of the Clan Foundation conducted in an eight-day guided tour across Ireland’s... - July 01, 2016 - O'Brien Clan Foundation
MFC Urges Fire Safety July 4th Weekend
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) would like to remind everyone celebrating Independence Day this weekend to exercise caution using outdoor grills, campfires, and fireworks. Charlie Morgan, State Forester, emphasized the far-reaching consequences of wildfire: “Wildfires can start with just a spark, and spread quickly to endanger forestland, personal property, and lives.” - July 01, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces 2016 Youth Scholarship Award Winners
Students with TS throughout New Jersey are recognized for their achievements. - July 01, 2016 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
International Public Safety Associations Announces New Appointments to Its Memorial Committee
The International Public Safety Association appointed new members representing law enforcement, fire service, EMS, telecommunications, academia, and private sector to the association’s new Memorial Committee. The purpose of the International Public Safety Association's Memorial Committee is... - July 01, 2016 - International Public Safety Association
BSCAI Wraps Up 2016 Executive Management Conference
Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) has wrapped up their 2016 Executive Management Conference in Clearwater, Florida. This year’s conference took place May 19 – 21, and is considered a great success as it sold out for the first time since it’s re-launch as an Executive Team Retreat for Building Service Contracting firms. - July 01, 2016 - Building Service Contractors Association
The Church of Scientology Invites Community to Anniversary Block Party
On July 16th 2016 in celebration of their one year anniversary, the Scientology Information Center and the six humanitarian centers supported by the Church of Scientology are inviting all to their first annual Block Party. The event will take place on Cleveland Street and Waterson Avenue in Downtown Clearwater from 5-9pm. - July 01, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Encourages All to Shop Local for the Month of July
For the fourth year in a row, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is supporting area businesses with their “Shop Local Lake Hopatcong” campaign. The LHF’s intent is that the residents will view the four towns surrounding the lake as their... - July 01, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Participates in Father’s Day Celebration
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee had a great time participating in a celebration for Father’s Day. - July 01, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Bayway Refinery provides funding for Specialized Art Programs. - June 30, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
T&L Foundation for Child Care Information Announces Awardees for Child Care Mini-Grant
T&L Foundation for Child Care Information (T&L Foundation) announced 15 awards totaling $3,920.00 to address health and wellness in child care. T&L Foundation received 1,116 applications, requesting just over $349,500.00. The mini-grants are intended for Child and Adult Care Food... - June 30, 2016 - T&L Foundation for Child Care Information
Laura L. Flippin, Partner with DLA Piper LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s FCPA/Anti-Corruption Compliance in Pharma/Life Sciences Industry
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura L. Flippin, Partner with DLA Piper LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “FCPA/Anti-Corruption Compliance in... - June 30, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Dynamico Launches First Give Back Campaign to West Virginia Flood Victims
Dynamico, a new health, wellness and energy company located in Waterbury, CT, may only be a few days shy of two months old, but its mission of helping others in need was implemented way before it ever opened its doors for business. Dynamico is committed to the constant and continued improvement of helping people. However, it doesn’t just stop there. Dynamico is also committed to giving back to its communities within the United States and the Bahamas in times of need. - June 30, 2016 - Dynamico
Drug-Free Tennessee Blankets the Edgehill Neighborhood with Truth
For International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug-Free Tennessee took to the Edgehill neighborhood to distribute copies of the Truth About Drugs booklet. - June 30, 2016 - Drug Free South
A Tee-rific Day Golfing with OHEL
On a picturesque day at Fresh Meadow Country Club, over 140 friends and supporters of OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services teed off at the 12th Annual OHEL Rosemil Healthcare Golf Classic. Eve & Stephen Milstein & Rosemil Healthcare were once again the generous benefactors of this... - June 30, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Impact Thrift Presents Inaugural "Making an Impact" Award
Bucks and Montgomery County nonprofit honors law firm Ballard Spahr for donating nearly $165,000 in legal counsel. - June 30, 2016 - Impact Thrift Stores
Imperial’s Catering in Trappe to Host Light’s Out: a Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Imperial’s Catering in Trappe is hosting, Light’s Out: a Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, a fundraising event to benefit the local 501c(3) Non Profit, with a focus on creating happy, confident and courageous kids, teens and adults. - June 30, 2016 - Pillars of Light and Love
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Hosts 10th Annual Golf Classic
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology will host its 10th Annual Golf Classic to raise funds for its robust programs, supporting and inspiring women/girls to enter, and stay, in the technology field. The event takes place on July 25, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Indianwood Golf Course in Lake Orion, Michigan. Registration is open at www.mcwt.org - June 30, 2016 - Michigan Council of Women in Technology
Safety Center Creates Youth Advisory Council with Funding from The Allstate Foundation
Empowering high school students to make a difference in the world. - June 29, 2016 - Safety Center
Inspired eLearning, Fisher Phillips Launch New Human Resources Risk & Compliance Training
Training series designed in collaboration with labor and employment law firm to reduce the potential risk of litigation. - June 29, 2016 - Fisher Phillips Memphis
OHEL’s New Listen for a Change Podcast Series Yields Conversations Never Heard in the Community
Listen for a Change invites you to sit back and listen. It provides a healthily reversal of what we are most used to doing: talking more and listening less. Listening requires discipline and the commitment to the process of truly listening, processing and absorbing the conversations of others. We have been given only one mouth, but two ears. Perhaps this means we should be exceptionally mindful of listening to others and learning and growing from their experience. - June 29, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
FedEx Delivers Employment Support to Military Spouses Through Grant to Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
FedEx donates funds to Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) to connect military spouses with employment opportunities. - June 29, 2016 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Celebrating LCNV’s 54th Annual Recognition Event
On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (LCNV) successfully hosted its 54th Annual Recognition Event at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements of LCNV's adult learners and long serving... - June 29, 2016 - Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
PetSmart Offers Hope to Homeless Pets
The retailer has partnered with Family Promise to help families in need. - June 29, 2016 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
Volunteers Count Species on Golf Courses in International Competition
Audubon International’s BioBlitz 2016, a species-counting competition held on golf courses across the world, ran from Earth Day, April 22nd, through International Migratory Bird Day, May 14th. This annual competition demonstrates the large diversity of species that call golf courses home,... - June 29, 2016 - Audubon International
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to 1,000-Year Flood in West Virginia
Matthew 25: Ministries, a humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, is responding to severe flooding that has affected multiple counties in central and southern West Virginia. Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Response team left for West Virginia with their full complement of specialized Disaster Relief vehicles. Joined by the Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry unit, the trucks are loaded with almost 12,000 pounds of relief supplies. - June 29, 2016 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Exempli Gratia Debuts New Logo on Its Anniversary
To signify the start of a new chapter for the Foundation, EGF unveils its new logo. - June 29, 2016 - Exempli Gratia Foundation
Grow For It To Launch Its First Social Media Contest on Instagram
This will be the first major social media contest sponsored by the survival seed company, and it is a way of expressing gratitude to its tens of thousands of followers online. - June 29, 2016 - Grow For It
Torres Chess and Music Academy Announces Summer Camp
The Torres Chess and Music Academy's official summary for the 2016 Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School in Fremont, California. - June 28, 2016 - Torres Chess and Music Academy
5 Tips for Kissable Lips
Wednesday, July 6, is International Kissing Day. The American Association of Orthodontists, comprised of more than 18,000 expert specialists who create healthy, beautiful smiles – is delighted to offer five no-fail tips for kissable summer lips. - June 28, 2016 - Curium
Book About Pastor’s Brain Tumor Diagnosis Hits Amazon Best-Seller List Due to Pre-Orders; Book Now Available
Pastor Glenn C. Stewart’s Book About His Inoperable Malignant Brain Tumor Diagnosis Hit an Amazon Best-Seller List Before Launch Thanks to Pre-Orders, Book Launch June 28th. - June 28, 2016 - LifeEquip, Inc.
BrightMinds Social to Raise $5 Million Series-A to Pursue Aggressive Development and Growth
In this era of immediacy, people expect to be heard. To meet this demand, social media companies today must have fast, actionable insights to help increase their subscriber base and drive their business. BrightMinds Social has started something, and it's about to get even better. Today, BrightMinds... - June 27, 2016 - BrightMinds Social
CrossBraining Will Celebrate 2016 ISTE Conference by Giving Away GoPro Cameras, Complete with Lesson Plans
CrossBraining, a project-based learning innovation firm uses video to capture learning. This year at the ISTE conference in Denver, GoPro will be in their booth to give away Hero Session cameras to be used with CrossBrain's curriculum. - June 26, 2016 - CrossBraining, LLC
Irving Community Honored at Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and several of their community partners were recently honored at the 49th Annual Keep Texas Beautiful State Conference, held June 20 – 22 in Sugar Land, Texas. The theme of this year’s conference was “Keeping Texas Beautiful – How Sweet It... - June 26, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Skateboarders, Artists, and Musicians Come Together to do Good Things
Skateboarders, Artists, and Musicians Come Together to Do Good Things. Push For Good exists to creating opportunities for kids to learn music, art and skateboarding from local and world-renowned industry leaders for little to no cost. As school cuts arts and physical education programs, a group... - June 26, 2016 - Push For Good
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Employee Benefit Plan Audits: What You Need to Know in 2016
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Employee Benefit Plan Audits: What You Need to Know in 2016.” This... - June 26, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
CrossBraining Launches Education Initiative
CrossBraining, LLC launches education initiative at ISTE, featuring PBL curriculum paired with GoPro’s HERO Session™ camera. - June 25, 2016 - CrossBraining, LLC
US Senate Candidate "Rocky" De La Fuente to Attend Kennedy-King Dinner
“Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, Democratic candidate for United States Senate from Florida, will be attending the Orlando County Democratic Party’s Kennedy-King Leadership Dinner this evening. The event is designed to highlight and “defend… Democratic gains from 2012 and... - June 25, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Reception & Talk for Night with Juror Sean Corcoran
Night Exhibition and Events - Exhibition: June 17 – July 23, 2016 Free, Public Welcome; Artist Talks: July 1, 5:30-6:00 Free, Public Welcome; Reception: July 1, 6:00-9:00 Free, Public Welcome - June 25, 2016 - The Center for Fine Art Photography
The Scientology Information Center Hosts Tour of the Historic Fort Harrison and Community Centers for Local Travel Club
On June 21st, 2016 the travel club of a local retirement community attended a special luncheon including a tour of the Historic Fort Harrison. The tour was followed by a visit to the Scientology Information Center and the humanitarian organization centers supported by the Church of Scientology. These centers address human rights education, drug prevention, and common sense morals. - June 25, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Source Molecular Presents at Chesapeake Stormwater Seminar
Source Molecular's Mauricio Larenas shares highlights of bacteria source tracking studies with stormwater professionals at Maryland seminar. - June 25, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
ECF Thanks Over 70 Business Partners That Include Developmentally Disabled in Their Bottom Line
The Exceptional Children's Foundation recognized over 70 businesses who partner with the entrepreneurial non-profit to create a lifespan of opportunities for children, students and adults with developmental disabilities, including educational and job placement programs. - June 25, 2016 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Business Vendors Wanted for Small Biz Networking & MiniExpo
Local business organization seeking business owners and entrepreneur to showcase their products and services at 2016 Small Biz Networking & MiniExpo Event. - June 25, 2016 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
The Fuji Declaration Announces Historic International Alliance for a Thriving World
The Fuji Declaration announces open signatory campaign for supporting the ignition of the divine spark for a thriving world. - June 25, 2016 - The Fuji Declaration
MassDOT to Invest $88 Million in Marlborough Area Infrastructure Projects
City of Marlborough marks a decade of economic development and growth. - June 25, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Ronald W. Maestas Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Ronald W. Maestas, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. - June 24, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who