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Legendary Animal Welfare Activist Asks Animal Lovers for Their Stories to be Included in Upcoming Book on Pet Life After Death
Iconic animal rescuer Leo Grillo has begun compiling a collection of stories, some of them his own, for the upcoming "Rainbow Bridge Is Real!" book and he is searching for people who would like their beloved pet to be included. Grillo is the founder and long time head of D.E.L.T.A. - November 20, 2014 - D.E.L.T.A. Rescue
NAWBO's "Red Affair" Holiday Luncheon is Dec. 10
Event's silent auction will raise money for scholarships awarded through the Women's Enterprise Foundation. - November 20, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
New Jersey Chapter Chapter of Autism Speaks Awards Grants to Support Local Organizations
141 Service Providers Granted Funding for Programs Across the Country. - November 20, 2014 - Autism Speaks, New Jersey Chapter
Inaugural Philippine National Latte Art Championship to Showcase Artistic Skills of the Country’s Finest Latte Artist
Competition takes place from November 27 to 29. Grand winner will officially represent the Philippines to the 2015 World Latte Art Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden. - November 20, 2014 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast at AppleBee’s® to Benefit Homeless Dogs and Santa Will Attend
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will host a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast at Applebee’s®, 435 Route 46 East, Dover, NJ, on Sunday, December 7, 2014, from 8am-10am to help raise funds to continue to save homeless animals. The cost is $10 per adult and $6... - November 20, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Looming Winter Underscores Importance of Candle Safety on Holidays and in Power Outages
National Candle Association, National Association of State Fire Marshals Offer Fire Safety Tips. - November 20, 2014 - National Candle Association
Houston Runs to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised nearly $15,000 in Houston on Nov. 15. The 8.5K event at Discovery Green honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Mandy, Taylor, Tobin and... - November 20, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Creative Chatter Broadens the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Include In-Kind Donations
While #GivingTuesday channels the holiday spending mindset, many families in America want to give but simply cannot. Creative Chatter, a software start-up is utilizing technology to broaden #GivingTuesday to incorporate Americans from all economic backgrounds with the thing they know best: in-kind donations. - November 20, 2014 - Creative Chatter
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, MU to Hire Four Joint Researchers
Collaboration will strengthen plant and crop research, provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. - November 20, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Go Girl Travel Network Launches 10th Chapter in San Antonio, Texas
Go Girl Travel Network has officially launched its 10th global chapter in San Antonio, Texas, its second chapter in the state of Texas alone. - November 20, 2014 - Go Girl Travel Network
Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. of Denver, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Raymond Dean Jones, Esq Mr. Jones has more than 45 years of experience in the legal field. He is... - November 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the religious field. About Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Rev. Moody has 39 years experience in the field of... - November 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
International Coach Federation Philadelphia (ICFP) Installs 2015 Board of Directors
Founded in 1998, ICFP is a Charter Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF). With more than 170 members and 475 affiliate coaches, ICFP is the premier professional resource for both coaches and clients in the greater Philadelphia area. Members’ practices cover the full spectrum of coaching from executive and business coaching, to health, wellness and life coaching. ICFP member coaches work with many of the leading employers in the greater Delaware Valley. - November 19, 2014 - ICF Philadelphia
Quitgate Organizes Quit Smoking Awareness in Commemoration of the Great American Smoke Out Nov. 20
QuitGate, a one-stop quit smoking platform in line with its mission to save lives, creates awareness and offers products with huge discounts to encourage smokers quit as part of The Great American Smoke Out Celebrations. - November 19, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC
TOCICO Announces a Landmark 2-Day Training Session Focusing on Leveraging Existing Resources Using the Theory of Constraints to Maximize Profitability
Check the business section in most retail book stores and you will find any number of tomes espousing their latest, greatest theories about how to increase your businesses profitability. And that is all they are, just theories. If you’re looking for a proven set of strategies and tactics to leverage your current company resources to greatly increase throughput, then attending this two-day Maximizing Profitability session is a must. - November 19, 2014 - TOCICO
Professor Constance Anastopoulo 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 Professor Constance Anastopoulo, Associate Professor of Law, Charleston School of Law will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Critical Issues in... - November 19, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Project Abby Aims to Improve the Lives of Kids with Autism in Latin America
Project Abby aims to improve communication and learning for kids with autism in Latin America. They have created toys and technological tools that they want to distribute to 500 low-income autism families this Christmas, as well as a follow-up from their psychologists and therapist (3 months) and to link them to a specialized institution in their community! - November 19, 2014 - Project Abby
Zonta Trivia Night Fundraiser Set for April 11, 2015
Early bird registration is open until Dec. 31 and CBS4's Ed Greene will emcee the event for the second year. - November 19, 2014 - Zonta Douglas County
Community Foundation for Livingston County Partners with Leadership Livingston to Promote Civic Leadership
$20,000 Awarded to Citizen-Driven Projects to Improve Community. - November 19, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Wilson County Animal Shelter
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local Animal Shelter. - November 19, 2014 - NCVMA
Local Business Organization Will Hold a Food Drive for the Holidays
Local business organization encourages business owners to team up with them this holiday season to give back to their community. - November 19, 2014 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
Revolutionary New Drug Detection Field Test, Instantly Detects All Illicit Drugs Using Amphetamines
Drug Lab 118 Ltd, has launched a unique and patented drug test which can instantly detect the presence of all amphetamines used in the production most illicit substances and designer drugs where an amine is present. - November 18, 2014 - DRUG LAB 118
Be Immersed in Culture and Art of the African Diaspora at the 2014 African Diaspora Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Fair
African Diaspora Unification East Bay presents the first Annual Bazaar & Crafts Fair to celebrate the people, art, knowledge and cultural vibrancy that has resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. The goal is to open dialogue between the many people that call the Bay Area... - November 18, 2014 - African Diaspora Unification
New Chocolate Bars Are Low Glycemic and Benefit Animal Rescues
Three new chocolate bars have recently been introduced by Rescue Chocolate, the 4-year-old B Corporation which donates all profits to animal rescue organizations. - November 18, 2014 - Rescue Chocolate
Vincent van Panhuys, Associate, Vinson & Elkins LLP at the Knowledge Group’s Conditional Pricing Arrangements Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Vincent van Panhuys, Associate, Vinson & Elkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Conditional Pricing Arrangements... - November 18, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Hosts Operation Christmas Child in the Torrance Area
The Children’s Program and the Youth Group program of the Chinese Community Church of South Bay supported its annual Operation Christmas Child event to deliver shoe boxes filled with gifts of love to children all around the world. - November 18, 2014 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
MyPhoneVouchers Offers Search Engine Optimization Services
MyPhoneVouchers is an online marketing company that provides marketing and advertising assistance to local businesses to target more consumers and increase the number of base clients. - November 18, 2014 - MyPhoneVouchers
US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Namaskaar Foundation – World on Stage Hosts First Online Charity Auction November 15–22, 2015
In an effort to raise the funding necessary to strengthen foundation programming, the Namaskaar Foundation – World on Stage announces their first online Charity Auction, hosted by eBay Giving Works. The online auction begins November 15 at 4 p.m. and will end November 22 at 4 p.m., on the... - November 17, 2014 - Namaskaar Foundation
Beads of Courage™ Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose
Beads of Courage, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting children with serious illness, has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Taking place on December 2, 2014 – the Tuesday after... - November 16, 2014 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
Operation: Coming Home Begins Construction of Home for Marine Cpl. Ryan Wightman
Nonprofit Organization and Royal Oaks Homes to Build Ninth Hero Home in Fuquay-Varina Neighborhood - November 16, 2014 - Operation Coming Home
Color Marketing Group Releases the 4 Key World Colors
Color Marketing Group, a leading international association of color design professionals, shares color information from its recent 2014 ChromaZone Color Forecasting Events held throughout the World. Color Marketing Group, founded in 1962 is a not-for-profit international association of color... - November 15, 2014 - Color Marketing Group
Robert C. Walkup Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert C. Walkup of West Lafayette, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Robert C. Walkup Mr. Walkup is currently retired after spending 25 years in the education... - November 15, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses Makes History
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) held their Inaugural Conference on October 27-29th in Long Beach, CA providing more national awareness, opportunities, and access to capital for women and women-owned businesses specializing in the housing economy. For the first... - November 15, 2014 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Committee Announces Awardees for 2014 Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration has just released the names of the 2014 awardees. - November 15, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Source Molecular to Offer Advanced Digital PCR Technology
Source Molecular's clients with large projects now have the option to have their water samples tested using a more advanced microbial source tracking technology. - November 15, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Successful "Mind Your Business" Initiative at Stayokay Maastricht and New Expansion Plans Abroad
“Stop dreaming. Start acting. Mind Your Business.” A new international initiative from a young foundation now boosts entrepreneurial spirit in the Netherlands, after having some information sessions in Maastricht. - November 15, 2014 - Smile to the Future
Atlanta, San Francisco Top $100,000 for Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, attracted 875 participants in Atlanta and San Francisco on Nov. 8. At start time, the events had raised $116,000. The crowds came to the 8.5K events at Centennial Olympic Park... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
NMBC Hosts Dr. Nilda Perez’ Book Tour: The Leadership Shift: The Strategic Positioning of Business Leaders
On Thursday, November 20th, the National Minority Business Council (NMBC) will be hosting Dr. Nilda Perez’ book tour and discussion event promoting her new book, "The Leadership Shift: The Strategic Positioning of Business Leaders." "We are pleased to support and host Dr. - November 15, 2014 - National Minority Business Council
Bell Tower Shops Signs on as the 2015 Title Sponsor for Rotary South’s All-Star Classic
The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is pleased to announce Bell Tower Shops as the Title Sponsor for the 26th Annual Rotary South All-Star Classic, which will take place from December 8-10. This level of sponsorship shows Bell Tower Shops continued commitment to our community, as well as their... - November 15, 2014 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South
Jake Worthington to Perform at Starry Night Houston
Houston native Jake Worthington, a recent finalist on The Voice, will perform at Starry Night Houston on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Discovery Green. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Starry Night 8.5K is an evening walk/run that shines a light on kids battling one of the deadliest forms of... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Artlightenment Hosts Artists Tea
Today the Artlightenment film festival and art show opens. This year’s theme: “the light side of art and film.” On Sunday, the artists of the festival gathered for a tea and meet and greet. - November 15, 2014 - Artlightenment
WCT BC Joins Partners in Celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Vancouver
As part of Global Entrepreneurship week, Canadian Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) the national association dedicated to advancing women in communications and tech, will take part in a worldwide celebration of female entrepreneurs. WCT BC and partners, BCTIA, Futurpreneur and ACETECH... - November 15, 2014 - Women in Communications and Technology
Self Storage in Mansfield, Texas, The Knapp Sisters SELF Storage, The Storage Barns, Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Ms. Knapp-Fricks has over... - November 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Jerry W. Pratt Honored as Lifetime VIP Member in Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jerry W. Pratt, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. - November 14, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
"Wake-Up Call.... A Mother's Grief Journey" by Cherie Rickard: a Refreshing and Transparent Look at Grief for Anyone Who Has Lost a Loved One
A true story and blunt voyage into the mind of a grieving mother who turns tragic grief & loss of her teenage son into triumph after tragedy is amazingly insightful. Although Rickard is candid and enlightening in relating the events of that call and the aftermath, the book doesn't begin there and it certainly does not end there. - November 14, 2014 - Triumph In Tragedy
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry of Oxford, Ohio has been honored with the Global Achievement Award from Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and chemistry. About Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D.,... - November 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kerry Scarlott, Attorney, Goulston & Storrs to Speak at KC’s ITAR to EAR:Mastering the Complexity and Maximizing the Benefits of the New Reform Rules in 2015 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kerry Scarlott, Attorney, Goulston & Storrs will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “ITAR to EAR: Mastering the Complexity and... - November 14, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
StagedHomes.com® and IAHSP® Summarizes Conference, Announces Award Winners
StagedHomes.com® and International Association of Home Staging Professionals® recently held its ASP® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference on Whidbey Island. Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging® and CEO of StagedHomes.com®, announced that conference attendees earned a new designation in Home Staging – The Buyer’s Trend Specialist, (ASP®-BTS™). In addition, awards were given and conference sponsors were recognized. - November 14, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Foster Youth Learn Advocacy Skills & Build Community at Leaders for Change Conference
Foster Youth in Action, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization dedicated to foster youth advocacy, held its third annual youth leadership conference, Leaders for Change, November 6 – 10, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. - November 14, 2014 - Fostering Media Connections