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Robert J. Boller, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP 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 Robert J. Boller, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Significant Issues in Distressed Debt and... - June 12, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
UC Riverside Student Faces Physical and Emotional Challenges Head-on
Young woman prepares for 21st surgery for Treacher Collins Syndrome. - June 11, 2015 - Look At Us Alliance
National Foundation for Marine Sciences Awards 2015 Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has awarded the Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships for 2015. The Scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing careers in marine science and related fields. This year's recipients are... - June 11, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Nancy J. Minkus Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nancy J. Minkus of Saint Augustine, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of interior design. About Nancy J. Minkus Ms. Minkus has over 30 years experience in the interior design field. - June 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
John D. Wilham Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John D. Wilham of Fithian, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of agriculture and the machinery to intake, dry, convey and store grain and its byproducts. About John D. Wilham Mr. - June 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Joseph A. Gonsalves Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joseph A. Gonsalves of Swansea, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of automotive education. About Joseph A. Gonsalves Mr. Gonsalves has 45 years experience in the automotive... - June 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
On Stage with the Bionic Woman Lindsay Wagner This Summer
Emmy award-winning actress Lindsay Wagner visits Plano and Fort Worth in Texas, and Lake Arrowhead, California this Summer for a fun and unique trip down memory lane. - June 11, 2015 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Guidewell Financial Solutions Applauds MCEE Student Financial Literacy Programs
Nonprofit agency Guidewell Financial Solutions recently attended the annual MCEE Awards banquet where K-12 students were recognized for gaining financial knowledge and skills. The agency is pleased to sponsor the Poster Contest and MD Personal Finance Challenge, two programs that provide students with money management lessons they can use for the rest of their lives. - June 11, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Two Women Receive Scholarships for NAWBO
The Women's Enterprise Foundation awarded two one-year memberships to the National Association of Women Business Owners, Phoenix Chapter. - June 11, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall Burned to Ground: Fundraising Underway to Continue A.R.E. Summer Programs
Early in the morning of Friday, June 5, the A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall in Rural Retreat, VA was completely destroyed by fire. While no one was hurt, the majority of camp supplies were housed in the dining hall, and the hall served as the only kitchen source at A.R.E. Camp. The A.R.E. is reaching out for fundraising assistance to continue camp activities as planned beginning this week. - June 11, 2015 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
WAKE Up and Read Program Recognized as a 2014 Pacesetter by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
National Award Recognizes Efforts of Program’s Second Annual Book Drive to Raise Awareness of Childhood Literacy in Wake County - June 11, 2015 - Wake Education
501st Legion: The New England Garrison Will be Attending World Blood Drive at the Warwick Public Library, Warwick RI
Star Wars characters from The 501st Legion’s New England Garrison will be appearing at the Warwick Public Library on Saturday June 13th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, to participate in World Blood Drive. - June 11, 2015 - 501st Legion New England Garrison
Mary Espinosa, Director, BDO to Speak at the KG’s Pension Plan Investments Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mary Espinosa, Director, BDO will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Pension Plan Investments: Practical Guidance for Auditing,... - June 11, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Grazina R. Vižinas
Grazina R. Vižinas, of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Administration. - June 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
FoEverMeow Awarded Prestigious Best Friends Grant for Kitten Nursery
ForEverMeow Cat Rescue and Kitten Nursery has partnered with local shelters to help end the euthanasia of underage kittens in Coachella Valley shelters and move towards NoKillCV. - June 10, 2015 - ForEverMeow
Tony Meisner Recognized by National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Tony Meisner of Gilbert, Arizona has been recognized by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of information technology. About Tony Meisner Mr. Meisner has over 21 years in the IT field. He is the Vice President of Sales... - June 10, 2015 - N.A.M.E.
James W. Thrash Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James W. Thrash of Dallas, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of funeral services. About James W. Thrash Mr. Thrash has 24 years experience in the funeral services field. He is the... - June 10, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Steven S. Sakata, USMC Retired Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Steven S. Sakata, USMC Retired, of Loganville, Georgia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the postal field. About Steven S. Sakata, USMC Retired Mr. Sakata has over 15 years experience in the postal... - June 10, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Eastern National CEO George Minnucci Honored by the National Park Service
George Minnucci, Eastern National’s Chief Executive Officer was presented with the James V. Murfin Award by the National Park Service on Tuesday. The James V. Murfin Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the partnership between the NPS and... - June 10, 2015 - Eastern National
E-Cycling Results: Over 20,000 Pounds Recycled
In April, the San Marcos community shed serious pounds at RecycleNow, an electronics recycling event hosted by Texas State University and R3 Recycling. During the event, Marcos Garza, the CEO of R3 Recycling estimated over 7,000 pounds of electronic waste was brought to the event by the community. - June 10, 2015 - R3 Recycling
DocuSign’s Damon Mino to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on the Inevitability of Digital Transactions and eSignature
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Damon Mino, Director of Legal Industry Solutions at DocuSign, Inc. (DocuSign®) will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “E-Signatures in Business:... - June 10, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Northrop Grumman Named #1 Aerospace & Defense Leader Among "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities"
DiversityBusiness.com –today announced the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities. Over 1,500,000 diversity business owners participated in an online election to determine the “Top” fifty organizations and Northrop Grumman was named the #1 aerospace... - June 10, 2015 - DiversityBusiness.com
Blind Dog Rescue Alliance Announces the Launch of Its Monthly Newsletter
Along with their 400th rescue this past winter, the dedicated volunteers wish to educate the public with the launch of their newsletter. - June 10, 2015 - BDRA - Blind Dog Rescue Alliance
Georgia, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Georgia and Virginia contributed $170,290 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 7. Nearly 1,000 participants gathered to help cure the kids in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va. The events honored brain tumor survivors Addison,... - June 10, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Sunnyside Station Coworking Launches Crowdfunding Campaign During Denver Coworking Week
New Local Coworking Business Sets To Raise $24,000 through Crowdfunding to Secure Space in Denver's Sunnyside Neighborhood - June 10, 2015 - Sunnyside Station
DAE Drives New Business in the UK
Additional business has started flowing at DAE, the world's largest privately owned holiday exchange company, as new Business Development Manager Alex Brown hits the ground running in the UK. After only one month in his role Mr Brown has already developed partnerships with Charteroak Estates, to... - June 10, 2015 - Dial An Exchange
SWACHA Announces Appointment to Board of Directors: Mark Few of Centennial Bank in Lubbock
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today that Mark Few, EVP-COO of Centennial Bank in Lubbock, is a new member of the SWACHA Board of Directors. SWACHA’s 17-member board is made up of representatives from... - June 10, 2015 - SWACHA
Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP Partner and Director of Manufacturing & Distribution Services, Mueller Prost to Speak at KC's Webcast
Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP Partner and Director of Manufacturing & Distribution Services, Mueller Prost to Speak at KC’s IRC Section 199: Deduction for Domestic Production Activities – A 2015 Update Live Webcast. - June 10, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Shane Rooney, Executive Director, Internet of Things, GSMA to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s The Internet of Things (IoT) and Product Liability: Hot Buttons in 2015
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. Shane Rooney, Executive Director, Internet of Things, GSMA will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Internet of Things... - June 09, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Brian Sher, Partner with Nabarro LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Antitrust Treatment of Loyalty Discounts in Europe and the U.S. Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian Sher, Partner with Nabarro LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Antitrust Treatment of Loyalty Discounts in Europe... - June 09, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Swing Music Returns to the Syria Shrine Syria Shriners Stage Band Host Swing Dances
After nearly twenty years, the sounds of Big Band Swing Music are being heard again at the Syria Shriners Center in Cheswick, PA. Popular big band music from the 1930's to 1960's will be played. The Syria Shriners Stage Band is hosting a dance every third Friday of the month. The next dance is scheduled for June 19, 2015. The dances will be held at the Syria Shriners Center located in Cheswick, PA. There is an admission fee of five dollars. - June 09, 2015 - Syria Shriners Stage Band
EVERYBODY in LOVE Features Artist/Curator Ricardo Osmondo Francis and Artist Gail Thacker of LeonidesArts Gallery from June 9-30 2015 at Brooklyn Community Pride Center
"EVERYBODY in LOVE" will premiere first at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center with an art opening/spoken word presentation that opens on June 9 from 6 PM - 9 PM (art exhibit remaining on display until Tuesday June 30). The project is presented then as “pop up” art with performance at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music's "Everybooty" on June 26 2015. - June 09, 2015 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
Westchester Networking for Professionals Announces Line-Up for Summer Business Events
Westchester Networking for Professionals is planning a full line up of business event for owners and entrepreneurs. - June 07, 2015 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
Herminia Ibarra to Guest on Mariposa Leadership’s Popular Wise Talk Leadership Forum
Herminia Ibarra, a Thinkers 50 top business guru, to be interviewed by Sue Bethanis, CEO/Founder of Mariposa Leadership, on the popular Wise Talk Leadership Forum for executives on June 25, 2015. - June 07, 2015 - Mariposa Leadership, Inc.
Municipal “Green Streets” Redevelopment Project Wins 2015 Iowa ASLA Award
Demonstrating an environmentally-conscious approach to community redevelopment, a completed “green” streetscape design in the city of West Union, Iowa has been recognized with an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects Iowa Chapter. Each year, the professional... - June 07, 2015 - Conservation Design Forum
Lean Construction Institute – Canada Established
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announces the establishment of the recently-formed Lean Construction Institute – Canada (LCI-Canada) as a special committee of the CCA. - June 07, 2015 - Canadian Construction Association
Police Body-Worn Camera International Symposium - Las Vegas
The first international law enforcement body-worn camera symposium will be held in Las Vegas, NV from June 9-11, 2015 at The Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Created by the Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc.'s Center for Excellence in Event Reconstruction, world-class attorneys, researchers, and law enforcement professionals will be presenting on privacy, policy, training, and evidence issues. - June 06, 2015 - Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc.
National Minority Trucking Association and SelecTrucks Establish a Partnership for the Future
The National Minority Trucking Association (NMTA) announced the launch of a partnership with SelecTrucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). This partnership makes it possible for both NMTA members and SelecTrucks to harness the power of diversity to drive business for the used... - June 06, 2015 - National Minority Truckers Association
Save Our Cemeteries Awarded 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Recognized as a Top Performing Cemetery Tour Operator as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site. - June 06, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
Walmart Named #1 Retailer Leader Among "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities"
DiversityBusiness.com –today announced the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities. Over 1,500,000 diversity business owners participated in an online election to determine the “Top” fifty organizations and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. was named the #1 retail... - June 06, 2015 - DiversityBusiness.com
AultCare Presents 40 Team Spirit Scholarship Awards to High School Seniors
Recognizing the spirit of the future through the importance of leadership, teamwork and academic excellence, AultCare is honoring 40 high school seniors with a $500 AultCare Team Spirit Award Scholarship. As AultCare celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, AultCare wanted to do something... - June 06, 2015 - AultCare
Local Organization Prepares Entrepreneurs on the Affects of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing and mobile application solutions are changing the way small businesses are doing business. - June 06, 2015 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
ASP® Home Staging Courses in Round Rock, TX, Sacramento, CA, Reading, MA, and by Webinar from StagedHomes.com®
Prosper in today's housing market with your ASP® Home Staging designation from StagedHomes.com®, the first and foremost provider of Home Staging education. New Accredited Staging Professional® courses have been added and announced by StagedHomes.com®. - June 06, 2015 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Brian P. Curran, Counsel, Hogan Lovells US 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 Brian P. Curran, Counsel, Hogan Lovells US LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Certain... - June 06, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
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 06, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Beyond Goody Bag Launches New Initiative in the Traditional Gift Market
Beyond Goody Bag encourages users to send Beyond Goody Bag e-gifts as gifts for special occasions. - June 06, 2015 - Beyond Goody Bag
Be Brave Foundation Hosting Flash Mob Video Shoot for Pediatric Cancer
The Be Brave Foundation is proud to announce their #JustKeepDancing video shoot for the Ellen DeGeneres #JustKeepDancing Childhood Cancer Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer by recording a dance video, donating to a childhood cancer charity, and challenging others to do the same. - June 06, 2015 - Be Brave Foundation
C5LA Honoree Visits Students at the Coca-Cola Headquarters in Los Angeles
C5LA Inspire the Dream honoree visits program participants at the Coca Cola Building in Los Angeles. - June 05, 2015 - C5LA
Memphis Chapter of Public Relations Society of America Accepting Entries for 22nd VOX Awards
The Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America today announced it has opened the entry period for the 22nd VOX Awards. VOX, Latin for voice, is PRSA Memphis’ annual awards event highlighting the work of communications industry professionals across the... - June 05, 2015 - PRSA Memphis
Order Your Law and Order Ball Tickets Now, and "Fund-A-Cop" to Attend
Law enforcement heroes to be honored at gala awards evening on September 19. - June 05, 2015 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South