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Artlightenment 6th Annual Art Show and Film Festival Schedule Released
The annual Artlightenment Festival seminar schedule has been released. The festival will take place November 13-15th at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 23, 2014 - Artlightenment
SWACHA is Now Certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization to Offer Exam Training for the National Check Payments Certification Program
Dallas-based SWACHA announced today it has been certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO) to teach training classes for the National Check Payments CertificationTM Program. SWACHA, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations, is... - August 23, 2014 - SWACHA
Ventura Vintage Rods Return to Channel Islands Harbor for Harbor Run 24
More than 300 Classic Cars on Display – Free to Public - August 23, 2014 - Channel Islands Harbor
The Women’s Small Business Accelerator (WSBA) Hosts Its Annual "Starting the Conversation" Gala with Special Keynote from Dr. Marianne Cooper of “Lean In” Fame
Event Celebrates the WSBA's Second Anniversary and National Women’s Small Business Month. - August 23, 2014 - WSBA Ohio
Campbell Rotary Charity Golf Tournament
Annual Golf Tournament to raise funds for local and global projects. - August 23, 2014 - Campbell Rotary
Campbell Rotary Club to Hold Annual Blood Drive
The 13th annual “Remember 9/11” Rotary Club of Campbell blood drive will be held Friday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at EMQ Families First Community Center Room. - August 23, 2014 - Campbell Rotary
Pet Partners® Names New Board of Directors Chairperson
Dr. Mary Craig, veterinarian and Founder of Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice and At-home Euthanasia LLC, has been named Chairperson of the Pet Partners Board of Directors. Dr. Craig’s veterinary practice, based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializes in care for end-of-life conditions and... - August 23, 2014 - Pet Partners
Open for Business: Philippines Department of Tourism Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government officials see Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C., as vehicle to drive more health and wellness seekers to Southeast Asia island nation. - August 23, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown
This tragedy reminds us of the need for our communities to make their voices heard. - August 22, 2014 - Voto Latino
State of Jefferson to Present Declarations at State Capitol
First Two Counties Enter Declarations to Separate from California. Representatives of the State of Jefferson movement will submit two declarations from Modoc and Siskiyou counties to withdraw from the State of California. - August 22, 2014 - State of Jefferson
Sculptor’s Perseverance Nets National Honors
National VA Prize and MS Foundation Recognition for Grossman in 2014. The VA's First Place in the category of sculpture is to be presented to Colorado artist Brian Grossman. This recognition from the VA comes only months two of Grossman's sculptures were chosen as trophies for the 2013 and 2014 recipients of the MS Foundation’s prestigious “Barancik Prize.” The Barancik Prize is a grant awarded each year for innovative research in the cure and treatment of multiple sclerosis. - August 22, 2014 - MMG
The First Tee of the Triangle to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Family Fun Day Saturday, Aug. 23
Local Youth Development Organization to Host the Dennis Walters Golf Show and Free Junior Clinic at Hillandale Golf Course for Golfers Ages 5 to 17 - August 22, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Oak Park, Michigan Inventory Professional Achieves Certification
National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Sam Moore for achieving the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist. - August 22, 2014 - National Inventory Certification Association
Clairvoyix to Present at the Inaugural ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference
Clairvoyix, the hospitality industry's leading marketing automation company, will sponsor and present at the “Online and Social Media Marketing – What’s Working?” session. - August 22, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Weekend Retreat for Professional Women: Renew, Refocus, Reignite
A Transformational Experience for professional women--take an entire weekend just for yourself to learn new skills and ideas, reflect and refocus on what's most important, and connect with the energy and support of a small group of like-minded women at the Weekend Retreat For Professional Women, October 24th-26th, 2014 at the Norwich Inn & Spa. Facilitated by noted expert on professional women, Betsy Ross, LICSW, CGP. Visit: BetsyRossCoaching.com/retreat for more info and to register. - August 22, 2014 - Betsy Ross Coaching
RSPA Awards Presented at RetailNOW 2014
Innovative Solutions Awards, Vendor Awards of Excellence and 2014 RSPA Hall of Fame Inductee Announced in newly formatted Awards Event. - August 22, 2014 - Retail Solutions Providers Association
RSPA Concludes RetailNOW 2014, Officially Ushers in New Era for Retail Technology’s Only Industry Association
The Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), the only industry association for retail technology, concluded its annual tradeshow, educational summit, and membership gathering, RetailNOW 2014, on August 6 in Orlando, FL. The event was held Aug 3-6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention... - August 22, 2014 - Retail Solutions Providers Association
Recycling Fundraiser Helps Beat the Budget Crunch at Spectrum Resources
Spectrum Resources has started a program in order to collect donation funds by participating in the FundingFactory Recycling Program. They collect empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, and laptops from the community and send the waste products to FundingFactory in exchange for cash... - August 22, 2014 - Spectrum Resources
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Kristen Hammett as New President-Elect
NCVMA Selects Waynesville Veterinarian to Serve on 2014-2015 Executive Board. - August 22, 2014 - NCVMA
Colorado BioScience Association Partners with PrIME Health Collaborative to Offer a BioWest 2014 Pre-Event
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is partnering with the PrIME Health Collaborative (PrIME) to host the BioWest Pre-Event, the 2014 Digital Health Venture Showcase. The digital pre-event will be held the day before BioWest, September 9 (1 to 9 p.m.) at CSU Denver, 475 17th Street, 2nd Floor Atrium. Featuring a curated and vetted selection of pitches from the best and brightest Colorado digital health companies, finalists will vie for a share of $50,000 in prizes awarded by PrIME in partner. - August 22, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Nonprofit Celebrates 16th Anniversary
Tampa Bay nonprofit that has helped over 9,000 women since inception is celebrating its 16th anniversary with a luncheon and fashion show. - August 22, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Ready to Launch: GofundFlorida Brings Crowdfunding Back Home to Florida; Florida’s First Locally Based Crowdfunding Site
"GofundFlorida is where people come to find and fund great causes, innovative ideas and the most awesome projects that Florida has to offer,” says founder K. James. - August 22, 2014 - GofundFlorida
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Fair Comes to Harrisonburg VA
The Kidsafe digital system will be in the area for only 2 days and it's totally private and no charge to parents. On Friday the Harrisonburg Fire Dept. will also offer Child Safety Seat Demos. - August 22, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Available at Fun Day for Kids South Florida Fairgrounds
Kids World Family Fun Fest is featuring Operation Kidsafe free digital photo and fingerprinting area. - August 22, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Fair Stopping in Ocala FL
Join Palm Kia, local law enforcement, first responders and Operation Kidsafe for a free child safety fair. Parents can attend this event and at no charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - August 22, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series 2014: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Legal Series 2014: The... - August 22, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Legal Series 2014: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations
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: Legal Series 2014: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - August 22, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Eric A. Rubel, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Legal Series: Product Liability for 2014 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Eric A. Rubel, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Product Liability for 2014... - August 22, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Low Vision Conferences Becoming High-Tech Accessible
Organizations for the blind and visually impaired will soon be able to provide indoor navigation technology at their national conferences. The service, called “Audio Guide”, is being offered free to charitable organizations by Macular Degeneration Support, with financial backing by... - August 21, 2014 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Drug-Free World South West Commemorate the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Drug-Free World South West commemorate the United Nations day against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking, by distributing free truth about drugs booklets on a busy day on Plymouth Hoe during armed forces day celebrations. - August 21, 2014 - The Foundation for a Drug Free World
American Venous Forum - Vein Forum Course 2014 - Fall 2014 Fellows Course - Registration Extended
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover fellows' expenses. - August 21, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Life in the Arts 2014 Featuring Dressler Smith and Area Art Students at the Union League of Philadelphia on October 18th Precedes the 8th World Meeting of Families 2015
According to Dr. Pamela Ellis, president of Books Motivate Foundation and official event organizer, “Things are working as planned due to the tremendous support of Philadelphia for students and creative expressions, which connect families and businesses in America and the international... - August 21, 2014 - Books Motivate Foundation, Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Announces 2014 BioWest Venture Showcase Finalists
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will hold its BioWest Conference, September 10, 2014, at the Marriott City Center, Denver. The three finalists in the 2014 Venture Showcase competition at BioWest include: dBMEDx, Littleton; KromaTiD, Inc., Fort Collins; Mighty Oak Medical, Englewood. - August 21, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Kratos Defense and Young's Market 2014 Hire A Patriot's “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty” Award Recipients
Announcement of 2014 Hire A Patriot's “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty” Award Recipients. - August 21, 2014 - Hire A Patriot
Drug-Free South Says, “Say No to Drugs”
The Drug-Free South community organization will reach out to the Hispanic Community at the upcoming El Protector Festival. - August 21, 2014 - Drug Free South
The State of the US Hotel Industry
Jan Freitag, SVP of STR, will give a comprehensive evaluation of the U.S and international luxury hotel industry, as well as predict future trends for 2014/15. - August 21, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Marieanna Dvorak and Bayou Moon Entertainment’s Political Thriller "Rise of Dawn" Announces Official Passports to Investment
MarieAnna Dvorak’s long awaited political thriller “Rise of Dawn” announcing partnership with Bayou Moon Entertainment; ROD accepting accredited investment interest in conjunction with the 46th anniversary of the Russian invasion of Prague. - August 21, 2014 - Bayou Moon Entertainment
A Community Takes Action to Promote Health & Wellness
Sandtown Community Organizes Area’s First Health & Wellness Fair - August 21, 2014 - Healthy Sandtown
Country Music Legend Billy Dean to Perform at The Heights Center
GRAMMY® award-winner & country music legend Billy Dean will perform an intimate concert at The Heights Center in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 25, 2014 to benefit at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. The event is sponsored by local philanthropists Cheryl and Dave Copham. - August 21, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Kurt E. Yeager with Special Times Square Appearance
Kurt E. Yeager, of Aptos, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Energy. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Yeager‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on September 11, 2014. - August 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Wilf Campus CEO Addresses Holocaust Survivor Issues at White House
Wilf Campus for Senior Living, CEO, Susan Harris, Addresses Key Holocaust Survivor Issues and Programs with White House Senior Staff - August 20, 2014 - The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living
National Timeshare Owners Association Proudly Welcomes Weholi to Trusted Affiliates
Swiss-based vacation marketplace expands reach into North America. - August 20, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
Teenagers Learn About Computing and Microelectronics with the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th July to 1st August, forty-eight budding engineers from across the UK attended a Computing and Microelectronics residential course hosted by Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. Sponsored by ARM and organised by The Smallpeice Trust, the course provided... - August 20, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Church of Scientology Participates in ArtOber with Art Displays in Its Public Information Center
Church of Scientology is preparing to set up art displays during October in honor of the Metro Arts Commission Artober festival. - August 20, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Riders Raise $87,000 for PBTF in Massachusetts, Missouri
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Massachusetts and Missouri raised more than $87,400 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Aug. 17. More than 350 riders attended the events in Framingham, Mass., and St. Louis, Mo., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Ashleigh, Brian,... - August 20, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Take Heart: Pioneering Cardiologist to Address Rhythm Disorders at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Dr. Saumil Oza, who performed first Lariat procedure in Florida, to discuss stroke prevention technique during Medical Director's Summit, Sept. 20, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 20, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Wilf Campus to Launch "Wilf at Home" In-Home Care Service for New Jersey Seniors
The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living is preparing to launch Wilf at Home, a new agency that will provide in-home care services for people in central New Jersey. Wilf at Home will be available to seniors and their families in the Somerset and northern Middlesex County areas starting Fall... - August 20, 2014 - The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living
New Online Resource Available for Jewish Seniors and Caregivers in NJ
Wilf Campus in New Jersey launches comprehensive digital marketing initiative. - August 20, 2014 - The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living
April L. Price Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
April L. Price of Jemison, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in local government. About April L. Price Ms. Price is the Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of Wilton, Alabama. She is... - August 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Partners for the Community at The Gateway Family YMCA
Joann Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - August 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA