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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors William N. Bryant as Professional of the Year
William N. Bryant, of Trumansburg, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Therapy Services. - June 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gonzalo Goicochea Gains Early Admission to Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Round Table
Gonzalo Goicochea, of Coral Gables, Florida, has been selected by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as an early admission to the 2015 Round Table. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of his exceptional and impressive contributions to the field of Biometrics. - June 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Living Your Gifts Promotes Girls as "The Most Powerful Force for Change on the Planet" and Empowers Them to Find and Live Their Gifts, at July Laguna Beach Summer Camps
Living Your Gifts, a Laguna Beach Company that applies ancient indigenous wisdom to modern times, through its workshops, ongoing groups, and coaching, announces its 2014 Girls Third Step™ Empowerment Summer Camps, that will be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, during the weeks of July 14 (for girls aged 9-12), and July 21, 2014 (for girls aged 13-15), in Laguna Beach, CA. - June 11, 2014 - Living Your Gifts
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces District Executive Director
Danielle Cioffi Promoted to District Executive Director - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research, and Services on July 4th in Potomac, MD
The National Capital Area Chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold the 14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run/1-Mile Walk fundraising and awareness event for families and individuals affected by autism, along with their families, friends and other supporters. Learn more at: www.autismspeaks5k.org. - June 11, 2014 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Donated Basketballs from NBA Cares to Support Physical Activity
The Gateway Family YMCA has received new basketballs, thanks to a donation from NBA Cares, DICK’s Sporting Goods and Spalding®. The donation provides new basketballs to all 4 branches of The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, supporting programs that encourage kids to be... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Street Savvy Cycling Skills at The Gateway Family YMCA
Free class to learn how to ride in the road and navigate traffic. - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Olympic Swimmers Make a Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 Partner to Bring Olympic Swimmers to the YMCA to Discuss Water Safety - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Strengthening Communities for 170 Years
June 6, 2014 marked the 170th anniversary of the Y – a global organization that began with a simple but powerful idea: a strong, supportive community can help people build healthier, happier lives. Since its founding, the Y has grown into one of the world’s largest volunteer... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
"Active Shooter Preparedness" Workplace Training Now Offered
KOSBE will host "Active Shooter Preparedness," a training session regarding workplace violence, on Thursday, June 19, 9 am, at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training session will be taught by John Rose, Lead Instructor of Holston International Training and Consulting. - June 11, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
DirectWomen Alumna Catharine Arrowood is Incoming President of The North Carolina Bar Association
Top Litigator and DirectWomen Alumna Becomes President of The NCBA on June 25 - June 11, 2014 - DirectWomen
Concepts for Charity Presents Hot Fest for Hospice 2014
On August 31st, Concepts for Charity will present Hot Fest for Hospice 2014 on the shores of the Rock River at the Verdi Club, 782 N Madison Street, in Rockford. The event will take place from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Concepts for Charity is a local, all volunteer, non-profit organization that raises... - June 11, 2014 - Concepts for Charity
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) announced today the appointment of Kellie Heckman as executive director. The Board’s endorsement of Ms. Heckman came after a long, nationwide search and all directors are agreed that Heckman will continue the mission... - June 11, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Bestattorneys Online Named Media Partner at the Knowledge Group’s Effective Use of Surveys in Trademark Litigation in 2014 Live Webcast
Bestattorneys online will be The Knowledge Group’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Effective Use of Surveys in Trademark Litigation in 2014 Live Webcast”. For more details about this event, please visit:... - June 11, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Solidea Medical Named a Semifinalist in LiveStrong’s Big C competition
Giving help & hope to all people who have lymphedema as a result of cancer treatments. - June 11, 2014 - Solidea Medical
EU Climate Innovation Initiative Climate-KIC Kicks-Off First Activities in Sweden at Chalmers University of Technology
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, is set to kick-off its activities in Sweden this week with a conference at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. Climate-KIC’s expansion into Sweden comes as it is scaling up its presence across Europe this year. The organisation has recently unveiled a series of new climate change related innovation programmes worth over €100 million. - June 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Ronnie L. McGehee, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ronnie L. McGehee, Ph.D. of Madison, Mississippi has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Ronnie L. McGehee, Ph.D. Dr. McGehee has over 36 years experience in the education... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ranjeet Singh Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ranjeet Singh of Merced, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Ranjeet Singh Ms. Singh has over 11 years experience in the real estate field. She is a Realtor at... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Four Containers of Wheelchairs Arrived for Bangladesh
Four containers (2200 individual units) of Free Wheelchair Mission’s wheelchairs arrived in Bangladesh. - June 10, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Kathy Coover Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kathy Coover of Paradise Valley, Arizona has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the health and nutrition field. About Kathy Coover Ms. Coover has over 12 years experience in the health and nutrition field... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Christine Birdsall Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christine Birdsall of Troy, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of law enforcement and public safety. About Christine Birdsall Ms. Birdsall has 3 years experience in the law... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Paul T. Chryssikos, Senior Counsel, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 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 Paul T. Chryssikos, Senior Counsel, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast... - June 10, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Moe Nawaz, Strategic Advisor & Mentor to the FTSE 100 Leaders to Speak at the "Customer Experience Transformation" for the Utility Industry on 24th and 25th June 2014
The 3rd Annual Customer Experience Transformation: Utilities Summit is the only utilities event in Europe bringing together senior customer experience executives from across the energy and water supply sector. - June 09, 2014 - Help Organisation Ltd
Dr. Jorge Ribas to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Service Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. with the Vale la Pena! Service Award at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Dr. - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Susan Au Allen to be Honored as "Woman of the Year" for 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO, US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce as the “Woman of the Year” for 2014 at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Michael Melton, President 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC, to be Honored with Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award outstanding service in supporting opportunities for local youth from low-income urban backgrounds. In... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) to be Honored with "Good Scout" Award 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Senator Mike Enzi, (R-WY) as the 2014 “Good Scout” at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Senator Enzi for his outstanding service in supporting Scouting... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
DAE Partners with GoMexico
The tours, transfers and travel packages distributor to provide exclusive discounts to Dial An Exchange members who visit or live in Mexico. Dial An Exchange (DAE) has partnered with online travel distributor GoMexico.travel (also accessed via GoMexico.org) to expand its product offerings and... - June 09, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
Agewell Online Helpline for Older People
Agewell Online Helpline for Older People; helpme@agewellfoundation.org ... First of its kind global helpline for elderly; Agewell Foundation a leading NGO working as a service provider and advocate for needs and rights of old people has initiated the very first Online Helpline service to assist old people. Now old people and their family members can find solutions for all the problems, issues and concerns about old age online. - June 09, 2014 - Agewell Foundation
Set Me Free Ministries Releases Two Compelling New Books
Set Me Free Ministries, a nonprofit women’s ministry, has released a powerful book by speaker Stephanie Olson and a practical and valuable book by Cindy Hultine, Joy Martin, and Stephanie Olson. - June 09, 2014 - Set Me Free Ministries
AIDS Walk Wisconsin Names American Television Personality and Fashion Mentor Tim Gunn Honorary Chair of 2014 Walk/Run; Gunn to Auction Off Private Dinner in Milwaukee
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) announces today that national fashion icon and television personality Tim Gunn will be the Honorary Chair of the 25th annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run. The event will be held on Sunday, October 12 at the Summerfest Grounds. ARCW produces the event... - June 09, 2014 - AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW)
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Invites Non-Golfers to Attend Dinner at the 36th Annual Golf Outing
Everyone interested in participating at the Morton Grove Chamber's 36th Annual Golf Outing can participate in the event by attending dinner after the golfers have come off the Chevy Chase Golf Club course on June 18, 2014. - June 09, 2014 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Youthful Promise for the Ocean Sealed with 50 Trees Plantation World Oceans Day 2014 Dubai, UAE 7th June 2014
World Oceans Day is celebrated around the world every June 8th, following the World Environment Day on 5th June. SynergY youth group in Dubai made a promise for the ocean by planting 50 trees at Green Mountain MRF supported by Dubai Municipality at the landfill area in Dubai on 7th June 2014. The... - June 09, 2014 - SynergY
Champions of Character Dinner June 18, 2014, Washington, DC
National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold the Champions of Character Dinner in Washington, DC on June 18th. Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO of U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce; Mike Enzi, U.S. Senator (R-WY); Angela Franco, President & CEO of Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC. - June 08, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Leaving a Long-Term Impact During the World Cup
OneHope battles corruption through youth soccer outreach. - June 08, 2014 - OneHope
Rule of Thought: Medical Tourism Association® to Address Strategies at EU Cross-Border Healthcare Symposium
The EU Healthcare Directive is the focus of a public policy event, June 18, 2014, in Brussels, Belgium. - June 08, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
PeaceNow.com’s Expressions of Peace Event Combines Film, Music, Art, Dance and Innovative Solutions to Create Peace
On June 11, PeaceNow.com will hold its inaugural event, Expressions of Peace, an inspiring and entertaining event that brings together film, art, music and conversations about creating peacein Santa Monica, CA. It begins with a screening of the celebrated short film for peace, Admissions, starring Academy Award® nominee James Cromwell, and ends with a live performance from international pop music star from Nigeria, Meaku. RSVP: http://peacenow.com/events - June 08, 2014 - PeaceNow
The Chatman Women’s Foundation Launches PowHer Play 2014: A Bold Opportunity for Women of all Professions
PowHer Play 2014 is an event that will be hosted by The Chatman Women’s Foundation on Friday, June 27th, 2014 from 7am-9:30am at the Junior League of Houston. Tickets are on sale for $40. PowHer Play is intended to empower and increase women's power or influence through motivating events,... - June 08, 2014 - The Chatman Women's Foundation
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on State Taxation Issues for Foreign Operating Companies
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: State Taxation Issues for Foreign Operating Companies. This two-hour event is scheduled on June 27, 2014 @ 12:00 pm... - June 08, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Angela Franco to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Award
Angela Franco, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to receive the Vale la Pena! Service Award by the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. - June 07, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Stevens Signs Memorandum of Understanding with INCOSE for Collaborative Research on Systems Engineering Professional Certification Data
Stevens Institute of Technology and the International Council on Systems Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct research and facilitate the best systems engineering principles and practices. - June 07, 2014 - INCOSE
Collaboration Between Learning Curve Careers and MC Sha-Rock
The Hip Hop Culture’s First Female Emcee/Rapper artist, MC Sha-Rock, is at the heart of a joint announcement by Foster Focus Magazine and Learning Curve Career Center (LCC), to establish the "MC Sha-Rock Luminary Icon Scholarship Award." Recipients receive full tuition and certification fees covering training in LCC’s Administrative Medical Assistant training program. Application deadline is August 10,2014. - June 07, 2014 - Learning Curve Careers
Wolsifer Wonders Which Polls Are Right
Bill Wohlsifer (LPF), Candidate for Attorney General in Florida, calls into question the validity of third party polling companies due to discrepancies between their results and those done from blind internal polling. - June 07, 2014 - Wohlsifer for Attorney General
Inaugural Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in June Initiates a Global Conversation about Dementia
There are at least 44 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including 480,000 here in the State of Florida. Despite its soaring prevalence, Alzheimer’s disease is still largely misunderstood. The inaugural Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness... - June 07, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
National Small Business Advising Program Launched by Pacific Community Ventures
www.BusinessAdvising.org gets small business owners the support they need to grow. - June 07, 2014 - Pacific Community Ventures
BatesMeron Sweet Design Grows Account Team with Chuck Sanchez
Sanchez adds more than a decade of strategic marketing, public relations and account service experience to the BatesMeron Sweet Design team. - June 07, 2014 - BatesMeron Sweet Design
Church of Scientology Hosts Special Service for Father’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will be hosting a special Sunday Service in honor of Father’s Day. - June 07, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Scientology Christening – a Magical Affair
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville recently welcomed one of its newest arrivals with a Scientology Christening ceremony this month. - June 07, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NAFA Issues Call for Presentations for 2015 Institute & Expo
The Association is accepting presentations for educational sessions at the 2015 I&E until June 16. - June 07, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Marilyn Clark, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney to Speak at KC’s The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Understanding and Responding to EEOC Charges Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Marilyn Clark, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Equal Employment Opportunity... - June 07, 2014 - The Knowledge Group