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AT&T Named #1 Telecommunications Leader Among DiversityBusiness.com "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities"
AT&T was named the #1 telecommunications leader for providing business opportunities to diverse business owners throughout the United States. This is the 15th consecutive year AT&T has ranked among the "Div50," ranking among the top 5 over the past five years. - June 18, 2015 - DiversityBusiness.com
Brendan J. O’Rourke, Proskauer Litigation Department Co-Chair, 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 Brendan J. O’Rourke, Partner and Co-Chair of Proskauer’s Litigation Department will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - June 18, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Learn to "Harness the Power of Success" at July 8 NAWBO Meeting
NAWBO University preceding the luncheon meeting will focus on the organization's mentoring program. - June 18, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter to Present “NewsByMe”
Innovative new crowd-sourcing app developed by Florida Media Group’s Pason Gaddis. - June 18, 2015 - Florida Public Relations Association
Church of Scientology Has Open House Centered on Better Care for Environment
The Nashville Church of Scientology held an open house with guest speakers during World Environment Day. The subject was a need for change. - June 18, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Global Mission for Children Expands Christian Child Sponsorship Program in Kenya, India and Bangladesh
21,000 Children die daily from poverty and GMFC is combating these injustices to give the forgotten hope and to help eradicate these man-made atrocities. - June 18, 2015 - Global Mission for Children
DAE Brings Magic of Mardi Gras to GNEX 2016 Timeshare Conference
Let the good times roll. DAE announced today it will host an evening to remember – the DAE Masquerade Wrap Party – as part of its Platinum Sponsorship of the GNEX 2016 Timeshare Leaders Conference, taking place, Feb. 2 – 5, in New Orleans. The worldwide vacation exchange provider... - June 18, 2015 - Dial An Exchange
John Olsen, Partner, Locke Lord 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 John Olsen, Partner, Locke Lord will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Emerging Issues in Trademark Law: Understanding and... - June 18, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Social Capital Foundation Renews $20,000 Grant for a Second Year to Support Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator
The Social Capital Foundation has renewed its commitment to support Asante Africa Foundation’s Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator (LEI) program with an annual $20,000 matching grant to double donations collected over the next two years. - June 18, 2015 - Asante Africa Foundation
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Margaret "Peg" Tracey Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Margaret “Peg” Tracey of San Bernardino, California has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Educators for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Margaret “Peg” Tracey Ms. - June 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tha Jane Park Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tha Jane Park of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Tha Jane Park Ms. Park is currently retired after 33 years nursing experience. She was a... - June 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Announces New Executive Director
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Madison Orr Hauenstein to Executive Director. - June 17, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Church of Scientology to Host Open House for International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - June 17, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Gatewave Radio Moves to Brooklyn; Helen Keller Services Hosts New Headquarters of Radio Reading Service for the Blind
Helen Keller Services (HKS) in downtown Brooklyn has just opened its doors to host the new headquarters of Gatewave, New York City’s only radio reading service for the blind. The move was announced today by Thomas J. Edwards, President & CEO of HKS. “Gatewave was a natural fit,” said Mr. Edwards, “as their mission complements ours in serving those who are blind or have low vision.” - June 17, 2015 - National Minority Business Council
NTOA Renews Sponsorship for GNEX 2016 Timeshare Conference
The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA) has confirmed its sponsorship of the Sixth Annual Global Networking Expo known as the GNEX Conference. The event takes place, Feb. 2 – 5, 2016, in one of America’s most celebrated cities – the Big Easy – at the historic Ritz... - June 17, 2015 - National Timeshare Owners Association
Church of Scientology Presents 2015 Peaceful Revolution Award to Singer Melanie Safka
Singer Melanie Safka will be presented with the 2015 Peaceful Revolution Award by the Church of Scientology in a private ceremony in Nashville, TN. - June 17, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Zonta Douglas County Awards Scholarship, Community Grants
Funded through its annual Trivia Event, Zonta Douglas County awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Madison Malsch of Castle View High School and grants to three community groups. - June 17, 2015 - Zonta Douglas County
Motorcyclists in Colorado, Ohio Rally for Kids with Brain Tumors
From the Rocky Mountains to the Buckeye State, motorcyclists hit the road to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 14. More than 300 participants gathered in Golden, Colo., and Independence, Ohio, to honor brain tumor survivors Amie, Ashley, Becca,... - June 17, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
BBB Honors Torch Award Recipients at Bedford Village Inn
BBB’s annual Torch Award Ceremony took place on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Bedford Village Inn. Three NH businesses were honored with a BBB Torch Award. - June 17, 2015 - BBB Serving New Hampshire
The Heights Center Announces New Arts Classes for Children and Adults
The Heights Center announces new visual and performing arts classes for children and adults. Classes in acrobatics, ballet, hip hop, keyboard, chorus and art will begin in September and will take place at the 14,000 square foot community center conveniently located between US 41 and McGregor... - June 17, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
PA Artist Selected as August Gettysburg Battlefield Artist-in-Residence
Gettysburg National Military Park’s Artist-in-Residence for August will be painter and multimedia artist, Mark Mahosky, of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. This is the second of three artists’ residency programs available at Gettysburg National Military Park this year. The National Parks... - June 17, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Association of Club Catering Professionals Announces New Strategic Alliance with Master Club Advisors
The Association of Club Catering Professionals (ACCP) has announced a new partnership with Master Club Advisors (MCA) in order to provide placement services for Clubs seeking to hire Catering Directors and related Food & Beverage positions. The ACCP currently posts job openings and resumes on... - June 17, 2015 - Association of Club Catering Professionals
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Chosen to Design and Install Six New ADA Accessible Playgrounds for Edmond Public Schools
Noah’s Park & Playground has been working with Edmond Public Schools to make more elementary schools ADA compliant by providing ADA accessible playground structures and accessible independent play equipment to six of the seventeen Edmond elementary schools in the summer of 2015. - June 16, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Play Areas for Children Ages 1- 5 at Ruben F. Salazar Park in East Los Angeles
Families in the community of East Los Angeles will be celebrating the newly renovated Tot Lot areas of Salazar Park on June 20th. The newly renovated Tot areas and nature discovery trail are specifically designed for children between the ages of one to five and their caregivers, and include new... - June 16, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Cloud Security Alliance Expands Star Provider Certification Into China
Called CSA C-STAR Assessment, program brings increased security assurance to cloud service providers in the Greater China area based upon CSA global best practices; adoption already underway. - June 15, 2015 - Cloud Security Alliance Asia Pacific
One Million Words Donates to Help Children in Tibet at Senjimeiduo School
http://www.onemillionwords.org One Million Words Organization, an international non-profit organization setup to help children with literacy, has donated textbooks to orphaned children in Tibet so that they have the chance to get a solid education after a fire ravaged their classrooms and library in 2014. - June 15, 2015 - One Million Words Organization
Golfing for Graham's Foundation Comes to the Tri-State Area for a Second Time
Supporters, parents, and sponsors will gather at Bayonne to golf for prematurity. - June 15, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Geeks with Benefits Announces The Big Damn Shindig 6
Geeks with Benefits, a charitable organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has announced the date for the 2015 Can’t Stop the Serenity event, The Big Damn Shindig 6. The event is in its 6th year in Hampton Roads, and raises donations for Equality Now, Samaritan House, and The Foodbank... - June 14, 2015 - Geeks with Benefits
Atlanta’s Public Access Cable Channel, People TV Atlanta, Announces the Start of Summer 2015 Broadcast Season
People TV Atlanta Announces the start of Summer 2015 Broadcast Season. - June 14, 2015 - People TV Inc
Texas Gala Benefits Dementia Society of America
The nonprofit Dementia Society of America was the focal point of a fundraising gala sponsored by The Autumn Leaves Foundation. - June 14, 2015 - Dementia Society of America
Dine to Defeat ALS Event Brings Together the DC Community to Raise Awareness and Financial Support for Local ALS Association Chapter
The ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter announced today that they raised $170,000 on June 9 at its Dine to Defeat ALS event. In August of 2014, an unprecedented wave of awareness and millions of dollars were raised for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research when videos were posted... - June 14, 2015 - ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter
Tim Howard Kicks-off Year Long Awareness and Fundraising Campaign at Team Up with Tim Howard Event
Hundreds of fans joined the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS) and Rutgers Men's Soccer in welcoming home world renowned goalkeeper and New Jersey native Tim Howard at the Team Up with Tim Howard event on June 4 at Rutgers University. For many Team Up with Tim Howard was a chance to meet a... - June 14, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Company Searches Promoting Business Intelligence
The concept of business intelligence might seem like a broad and somewhat nebulous one - but it essentially is very simple. It’s all about using data to inform your business decisions. There are many different business intelligence technologies. These may be extremely advanced and software... - June 14, 2015 - Company Searches Made Simple
The Geekie Awards Live Streams the 2nd Annual LA Cosplay Con Giving Fans a Virtual Ticket to Cosplay Panels, Costume Contests and Music
On Saturday June 13th, The Geekie Awards will give fans an inside look at LA Cosplay Con via their new live stream channel: http://www.ustream.tv/TheGeekieAwards. - June 13, 2015 - The Geekie Awards LLC
TOCICO International Conference 2015 Showcases the Power of the Theory of Constraints to Transform the Business, Industry, Government, Healthcare and Education Sectors
We know that the application of the mindsets and methods within Theory of Constraints (TOC) can help remove constraints to help people and organizations improve and become more robust (not harmed by volatility to stay the same). This year’s 2015 TOCICO International Conference presentations will show how TOC can help people and organizations become Antifragile (benefit by volatility to become better and better). - June 13, 2015 - TOCICO
Osprey Point is Re-Certified as an Audubon International Classic Sanctuary
Osprey Point Golf Course was recently re-certified as a Classic Sanctuary after an on-site review by Audubon International. Osprey Point was the first certified Classic project in the state of Florida and only the second in the United States. Participating in the site review with Classic Program... - June 13, 2015 - Audubon International
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Antitrust Rules for Standard Essential Patents
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Emerging Issues: Latest Trends and Insights in the Antitrust Rules for Standard Essential Patents - June 13, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
SRMA Presents “Manufacturing Your Marketing Success”
Interactive dinner meeting highlights digital marketing strategies that work. - June 13, 2015 - Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association
Chuck Faunce, ASA, Director, Business Valuation and Litigation Services, Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s IP Valuation: Practical Guide
Chuck Faunce, ASA, Director, Business Valuation and Litigation Services, Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s IP Valuation: Practical Guide on Effective Methods and Approaches for 2015 and Beyond live Webcast - June 13, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Janet L. Mitchell
Janet L. Mitchell of Glendora, California, has recently been recognized as a 2015 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of English Composition and Linguistics. - June 12, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Emil A. Kleinhaus, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Emil A. Kleinhaus, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Significant Issues in Distressed Debt and... - June 12, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Family Promise to Collaborate with Social Venture Partners
A new community partnership will address strategic initiatives at a Denver nonprofit focused on serving homeless families. - June 12, 2015 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
James Burns, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Cyber Security Best Practices for Brokerage Firms in 2015 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James Burns, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Cyber Security Best Practices for... - June 12, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Gerald J. Ferguson, Partner, BakerHostetler to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Cyber Security Best Practices for Brokerage Firms in 2015 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gerald J. Ferguson, Partner, BakerHostetler will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Cyber Security Best Practices for Brokerage... - June 12, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Sherrie Boutwell, Partner, Boutwell Fay LLP to Speak at KG’s Pension Plan Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sherrie Boutwell, Partner, Boutwell Fay LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Pension Plan Investments: Practical Guidance... - June 12, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Erek M. Sharp, Stockholder, Reid and Riege, P.C. to Speak at KG’s Pension Plan Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Erek M. Sharp, Stockholder, Reid and Riege, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Pension Plan Investments: Practical... - June 12, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Social Media Pros to Bring Their Expertise to FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter Meeting
They will show you how to engage your audience and get your posts noticed. - June 12, 2015 - Florida Public Relations Association
Eastern National Releases Exclusive Product Line Commemorating the National Park Service Centennial in 2016
Eastern National is proud to unveil its National Park Service Centennial Arrowhead Product Line, available for sale to National Park Service (NPS) Employees, NPS Volunteers-In-Parks, and approved partners. The new products showcase the official NPS Centennial logo, complemented by the NPS’s... - June 12, 2015 - Eastern National
The Sun-Seeker Pack: All the Power of an RV Solar System in a Backpack
The Sun-Seeker Pack is a portable, powerful solar generator. It includes a large lithium battery pack with inverter and a 120w solar panel, yet it all manages to fit in a small waterproof backpack. - June 12, 2015 - Sun-Seeker Power