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Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from ExxonMobil
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced nine new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by ExxonMobil to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Christmas Celebration Program 2015 Hosted by Chinese Community Church of South Bay
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be hosting its Christmas Celebration on Saturday December 19th from 7:00pm - 9pm and Sunday December 20th from 2 pm – 4 pm. Each program consists of Choir Performance, a message from the... - December 16, 2015 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
W. Curtis Elliott, Jr., Partner, Culp Elliott & Carpenter, PLLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Structuring and Defending Conservation Easement Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that W. Curtis Elliott, Jr., Partner, Culp Elliott & Carpenter, PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Structuring and... - December 16, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Matt Blatt Auto, Food Bank of South Jersey Team to Distribute 250 Christmas Dinners to Gloucester County Families
Glassboro-Based Automotive Dealership Donates $7,500 for Holiday Food Purchases - December 16, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
ITTS Empowering Women Internationally
An American Non-Profit Training Female Leaders to Build Social Enterprises - December 16, 2015 - I TALK TO STRANGERS Foundation, Inc.
ADAA Announces Opening of 2016 $10,000 Saroyan/Paul Human Rights Playwriting Prize
The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) is proud to announce that its biennial $10,000 prize for playwriting is now named the Saroyan/Paul Playwriting Prize for Human Rights/Social Justice, and will begin accepting submissions in January 2016. - December 16, 2015 - Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance
Brooklyn Community Services Receives Youth Grant from Brooklyn Community Foundation to Empower Immigrant Youth in Coney Island
Brooklyn Community Services Outreaches to Coney Island’s First Generation Immigrant Youth Ages 14 - 18 to Join Youth Stand: Coney Island (YSCI) -- A Career, Education and Empowerment Program - December 16, 2015 - Brooklyn Community Services
Homeland Security Foundation of America Calls for New Cybersecurity Approach with Focus on Faster Vulnerability Identification and Remediation
HSFA’s Cybersecurity division strongly recommends organizations evaluate and deploy Continuous Security Delivery Fabric-based technologies. - December 16, 2015 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Mom's Grassroots Movement Redefining Crisis Response
Carry the Future is an organization that on a global level has volunteers personally distributing donated baby carriers and essential survival items to refugee mothers and fathers as they are fleeing violence, oppression and persecution. Carry the Future began in September 2015, with a mom who had humble expectations of raising funds to provide wearable baby carriers to refugees that were in need. Within days, Carry the Future's campaign went viral. Visit www.carrythefuture.org to learn more. - December 16, 2015 - Carry the Future
New Jersey Dance Studio Dances 4aCure; Unites with National iDance4aCURE Campaign to End Childhood Cancer
Local Dance Studio Unites with National iDance4aCURE Campaign to end childhood cancer. - December 15, 2015 - iDance4aCURE
Meals On Wheels Volunteers Collect, Sort, Pack & Deliver Holiday Gift Bags to 700 Seniors & Homebound on Super Saturday
Meals On Wheels of Tampa volunteers will sort and pack thousands of donated items Wednesday and Thursday, December 16th and 17th; and 100+ volunteers and their families will deliver over 700 holiday gift bags to senior and homebound meal recipients on the morning of Super Saturday, Saturday, December 19th. - December 15, 2015 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Akwa Ibom Sponsors Post-Cop21 Event; Governor Udom Emmanuel to Deliver Keynote Address on Climate Solutions; Supports Africa Clean Energy Summit
“We know the truth, that many nations have contributed little to climate change but will be the first to feel its most destructive effects. For some island nations, climate change is a threat to their very existence.” - President Obama at #COP21 “There will also be more focus on energy efficiency measures and investment in renewable energy.” - President Muhammadu Buhari, at #COP21 - December 14, 2015 - Africa Clean Energy Summit
Village of Mastic Beach Wins Grants
The Village of Mastic Beach wins long anticipated grants for Comprehensive Plan. - December 14, 2015 - Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach
James G. Montagnino Recognized in Times Square, New York City on the Reuter's Billboard by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
James G. Montagnino of St. Charles, Illinois has been recognized in Times Square, New York City on the Reuter’s Billboard by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of engineering and consulting. About James G. - December 12, 2015 - N.A.M.E.
The Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival is Coming Back in Early 2016 Twice as Big
The Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival is coming back to Scottsdale on January 9-10, 2016 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. “Due to the overwhelming response to the 2015 launch event, the AZ Vegetarian Food Festival is now expanded to 2 full days of a diverse variety of vendors, speakers, entertainment and activities for all ages,” said Festival co-founder Nira Paliwoda. - December 12, 2015 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Uplifting Future Generations
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day took place in Nashville at the First Amendment Center on December 10th, 5pm – 7pm. - December 12, 2015 - United for Human Rights
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Modernizing the Role of Board of Directors & Senior Officers in Merger & Acquisition Management in 2016
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: Modernizing the Role of Board of Directors & Senior Officers in Merger & Acquisition Management in 2016. This... - December 12, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
The Association of Coupon Professionals Presents Free “How to Coupon” Webinar
Latest in ACP Academy Series, How to Coupon Webinar on Jan. 26, 2015 - December 11, 2015 - Association of Coupon Professionals
John Samuel Jebaraj David Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John Samuel Jebaraj David of Skokie, Illinois has been honored as a Top Executive for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consumer products. About John Samuel Jebaraj David Mr. David has 13 years experience in the... - December 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year in 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Dr. Marshall-Jeffers is... - December 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Isyjean P. Korenek Accepted Into the Legacy Elite Program by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Isyjean P. Korenek, of Rockdale, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Korenek has been accepted into the Legacy Elite Program. - December 11, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Hearts Beat As One Foundation, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County to Expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Charlotte with Habitat for Humanity Partnership
After a successful launch in the 28205, 28206 and 28208 zip codes in 2015, The Hearts Beat as One Foundation (HB1) and Smart Start of Mecklenburg County are excited to announce The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is expanding to include eligible families (with children ages birth to five years) in... - December 11, 2015 - Hearts Beat As One
Yohai Baisburd, Partner, Dentons to Speak at the KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Yohai Baisburd, Partner, Dentons will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Trans-Pacific Partnership: An Update LIVE Webcast.”... - December 11, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Center for Family Relations Awarded Grant from The Texas Bar Foundation
The Center for Family Relations has been awarded a $5,000 grant for the Supervised Visitation Program from the Texas Bar Foundation. Supervised visits allow children to have access to non-custodial parents in a safe environment that is effectively monitored and documented by another adult. This... - December 11, 2015 - Center for Family Relations
Research Square Announces Video Summaries Solution to Help Researchers Communicate Their Work More Effectively
Research Square is partnering with MyScienceWork to offer engaging Video Summaries of research through the Polaris platform for universities and institutions. - December 11, 2015 - Research Square
Shorecrest Prep Students Learn to Code with Parents During Hour of Code
Shorecrest Preparatory School’s Lower School learns foundational 21st century skills alongside parents and grandparents, demonstrating commitment to cutting edge technology education. - December 11, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Charlotte Teens Gain Personal Finance Skills with Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas and AT&T
Contribution offers at-risk schools the opportunity to implement JA Finance Park® program, giving students opportunities to make real-life financial decisions - December 11, 2015 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
Bruce H. Levin Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Doctor of the Year
Bruce H. Levin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Doctor of the Year 4th quarter for his exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the field of Pain Medicine. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Marilyn A. Tsilimparis as Professional of the Year and VIP Member
Marilyn A. Tsilimparis, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized as a VIP and Professional of the Year 4th quarter by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Banking and Credit Services. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Sandy Hennum as Lifetime VIP Member
Sandy Hennum, of Bemidji, Minnesota, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member 4th quarter by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Family Support Services. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors C L Wales
C L Wales, of Montgomery, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Construction Management. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Phillip S. Ferguson as a Lifetime VIP Member and 2015 Professional of the Year
Phillip S. Ferguson, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member and a 2015 Professional of the Year in Defense Litigation. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Michael S. Stachowski as a Lifetime VIP Member
Michael S. Stachowski, of Kansas City, Missouri, 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 Financial Planning. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
J. Roger Williams, Jr., Partner, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Fair Use in Trademark Law Event
J. Roger Williams, Jr., Partner, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Fair Use in Trademark Law: What You Need to Know to Avoid Infringement and Unfair Competition Claims. - December 10, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington Officially Announces Her Candidacy for Re-Election
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington intends to continue serving voters in the office she has held since 2004, and is pleased to announce that she will seek reelection in 2016 as the only experienced candidate in the field. Harrington, who first came to the Lee County Elections... - December 10, 2015 - Sharon Harrington
NAFA Commends Passage of Five-Year Highway Bill
Fleet association says bill will bring greater certainty to fleet managers nationwide. - December 10, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
World Parkinson’s Program Refugees Initiative
World Parkinson’s Program announces the launch of a series of educational campaigns for raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease and dementia in Syrian refugees arriving to Canada. “In the special Syrian refugee clinics set up by Canadian physicians, World Parkinson’s... - December 10, 2015 - World Parkinson's Program
Elliot J. Feldman, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP to Speak at the KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Elliot J. Feldman, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Trans-Pacific Partnership: An Update... - December 10, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
$10,000 Grand Prize Winner Named at Second Annual - TiE Pittsburgh Start-Up Award/BMR Showcase
For those who follow the startup scene, Rorus, RistCall and Trusst Lingerie are sure to be on the radar. The three startups walked away with first, second and third places, respectively, at TiE Pittsburgh's 2nd Annual – $10,000 Start-Up Award/BMR Showcase. The TiE Pittsburgh event provided a stage for 10 startup finalists that were selected from an initial field of 50 applicants. Each finalist had the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of cross-industry leaders. - December 09, 2015 - TiE Pittsburgh
ADDCO Publishes Guidelines for Medical Professionals When Recommending a Discount Prescription Card
ADDCO has created guidelines that serve as a standard that doctors can reference and use. Doctors get inundated with different discount prescription cards everyday. Some are very good, many are not. ADDCO's goal is to help the doctors choose. - December 09, 2015 - ADDCO
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors John F. McKlosky as a Lifetime VIP Member
John F. McKlosky, of Seattle, Washington, 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 Opto-Electronics Education. - December 09, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Industry Leaders Emphasize “Empathy & Humility” as Keys to Successful Communications Careers at IEEE GLOBECOM 2015
Leading International Conference Concludes Second Day by Promoting Pathways to Young Professional Career Growth in San Diego, California - December 09, 2015 - IEEE Communications Society
Gifts Galore for Guardian Ad Litem: Shorecrest Preparatory School Annual Holiday Gift Drive Benefitting Guardian Ad Litem
The Guardian ad Litem program of Pinellas and Pasco Counties will be collecting gifts donated by Shorecrest Preparatory School students and families on Friday, December 11. The entire gymnasium will be packed with hundreds of presents, including bicycles, toys, and clothing. “The holiday... - December 09, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Swears in New Officers and Directors
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors for 2016 were sworn into office on December 3, 2015 at the Annual Holiday Party meeting by Attorney Frank Tennant. 2016 marks the 90th Anniversary of the Morton Grove Chamber. - December 09, 2015 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Christmas Event Benefits Homeless Youth Shelter
The Bravo Foundation is hosting its 1st Annual Adopt a Youth Homeless Shelter Event. The benefiting shelter is Matrix Human Services, Matrix Off The Street Shelter. - December 09, 2015 - The Bravo Foundation
Scottsdale Chamber Honors NAWBO Member Splash Printing and Marketing with 2015 Sterling Award
Annual award is given for business innovation, creativity and collaboration. - December 09, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Kenneth J. Laverriere, Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kenneth J. Laverriere, Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The SEC's Proposed... - December 09, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Ensuring the Veracity of Reverse Mortgage Advertisements: Managing Your Firm's CFPB Compliance
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: Ensuring the Veracity of Reverse Mortgage Advertisements: Managing Your Firm's CFPB Compliance. This two-hour event is... - December 09, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Cheryll Jeanne Mercado Reognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheryll Jeanne Mercado of Gilbert, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year in 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government healthcare. About Cheryll Jeanne Mercado Ms. Mercado has over 22 years... - December 08, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. of Bel Air, Maryland has been recognized as a Professional of the Year in 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of consulting and inventing. About Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. Dr. Ward has over 20... - December 08, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide