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U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Summit – May 20-22 (Atlanta, GA)
Business and Government Leaders of the U.S. Virgin Islands to Converge with the U.S. Virgin Islands Diaspora and Atlanta Business Owners in Atlanta, Georgia to Explore New Business Opportunities for the U.S. Territory - April 27, 2014 - USVI Alliance Inc.
Single Supermom with Profound Hearing Loss Starts New Life Chapter
On May 1, 2014, Kay Tritt, 63, a single mom of two daughters, the youngest with Down’s syndrome, and a grandmother to young boys, will become the recipient of a donated cochlear implant through Colorado Neurological Institute’s (CNI) Cochlear Implant Assistance Program. Cochlear Americas donated the device. - April 27, 2014 - Colorado Neurological Institute
NAFA Congratulates Florida Power & Light’s Win of Prestigious EPA Award
FPL Fleet Services Manager, NAFA President Claude Masters, CAFM, accepts award with In-Home Technologies and Electric Vehicles Director Brian Hanrahan. - April 27, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
SPAA--The Spa Association Designates Best of SPAA
The Spa Association (SPAA) establishes a designation for Best of SPAA to highlight outstanding spas, wellness centers and related brands. - April 27, 2014 - The Spa Association (SPAA)
Dawn Mahan Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dawn Mahan of Summerland Key, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. About Dawn Mahan Ms. Mahan has over 15 years experience and is the Founder and CEO of Blue Isis, LLC,... - April 26, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Event in Las Vegas
Join the Boys and Girls Club, Las Vegas Fire Department with Engine #9 on site both days, Operation Kidsafe and Ed Bozarth Chevrolet. Families are invited for 2 days of fun and safety. Parents will get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Deloitte’s Jeremy Perisho to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that Jeremy Perisho, partner, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will present a 2-hour webcast entitled “Anti-Corruption Compliance in the Pharmaceutical... - April 26, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Douglas B. Sanders, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Fair Practices? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas B. Sanders, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Trans-Pacific Partnership... - April 26, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Regi Wooten "The Teacher" Encourages Up-and-Coming Musicians at Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville was proud to host Regi Wooten for his “My Approach to Music” seminar on April 5th. - April 26, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Medical Tourism Association® Names Representative in Turkey, Expands Operations in Southeastern Europe and Western Asia
The Medical Tourism Association® has restructured and expanded the international trade organization's transcontinental operations in Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. - April 26, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
The American Venous Forum Hosts - The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is targeted to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 26, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Dr. Thomas Starzl Receives Hepatitis B Foundation’s Highest Scientific Honor
Historic transplant pioneer recognized as annual Crystal Ball raises more than $100,000 for research and outreach to eliminate hepatitis B that affects 2 million Americans and 400 million worldwide. - April 26, 2014 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Hyasa Center and the Armenian American Theatrical Society Present a Special Music Tribute and Red Carpet/VIP After Party for Veterans Memorial Weekend
Hyasa Center, a Non-Profit Organization is sponsoring a special tribute to the men and women who served in the military. The event will be held on May 24th in Glendale, CA. Hyasa Center was established to contribute to the cultural enrichment of the community of Greater Los Angeles and the State of California. - April 26, 2014 - Hyasa Center
Child Safety Event with - Clay County Shefiff's Office Justice Coalition and Operation Kidsafe
Program is totally free and private. Parents will take home the only record of the visit. Don't miss this fun and informative 2 day safety program. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe to Visit Mason City, IA and Albert Lea, MN for Weekend Child Safety Fair
Alpha Orthodontics announces their 3rd annual Child Safety Fair. Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Local Police and Fire have been invited to attend. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your Free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. Safety tips provided will help you set up a family safety action plan. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Childhelp Honors Beverly Cohen at Woman of the World Luncheon and Fashion Show
In celebration of its 55th anniversary, Childhelp will honor Beverly Cohen of the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel, with the Woman of the World Award. Shaun Robinson, TV Host and anchor of Access Hollywood will host the day’s events and presentation ceremony. - April 26, 2014 - Childhelp
Jeffrey D. Littrell Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jeffrey D. Littrell of Chatfield, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of agriculture. About Jeffrey D. Littrell Mr. Littrell has over 30 years’ experience in the agriculture... - April 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
IEEE ICC 2014 to Focus on Communications: Centrepoint of the Digital Economy from June 10 – 14 in Sydney, Australia
Thousands of International Experts to Attend Industry Leading Forum Dedicated to the Latest Advancements in Voice, Data, Image & Multimedia Communications. - April 25, 2014 - IEEE Communications Society
Matthew Paul Fischer, Jr. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Matthew Paul Fischer, Jr. of Mesa, Arizona has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Matthew Paul Fischer, Jr. Mr. Fischer, Jr. has over 40 years experience in the legal field. He is... - April 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Melody L. McDonald Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Melody L. McDonald of Stanford, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Melody L. McDonald Melody McDonald has over 30 years of experience in the financial field. She... - April 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. of Stoughton, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the nonprofit field. About Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. Dr. Gosule is the Connection Peer Facilitator at the National... - April 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Agriculture Tech Advances Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Paper calls on entrepreneurs to seize untapped potential for innovation in “AgTech” to meet global food demand while minimizing environmental impacts. - April 25, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
New Organization Helps Black Professionals Meet Each Other for Fun Activities Like Biking, Dancing, Cards, Movies, Etc.
Black professionals who are looking for fun things to do with other like-minded people now have a new resource called the "Black Achiever" network (www.BlackAchiever.net) Black Achiever was started in 2012 to help Black professionals meet each other for fun activities. Membership is open... - April 25, 2014 - Black Achiever
Hoops for Health, Fighting Obesity and Type-2 Diabetes
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is striving to make a healthier tomorrow for our nation’s children by teaching kids the positive outcome of an interactive healthy lifestyle. - April 25, 2014 - United Charitable Programs
Medical Tourism Association® Celebrates Industry Milestone: 30th Issue of Signature Publication -- Medical Tourism Magazine®
Occasion kicks off year-long calendar of events leading to 7th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - April 25, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
CreativeBridge Coalition Hosts Second Fundraiser to Benefit Music-Based Programs for Kids
CreativeBridge Coalition (CBC) will host a “LUV IN” fundraising event featuring the area’s rock bands of the 1960s, on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. The event, benefiting children’s music-based programs, will take place at the Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge located at... - April 25, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
Half Marathon Team Event for Children's Wishes
Join the Children's Wishes half-marathon team on April 28th at Vanity (566 South Main Street, Providence) to show your support for their participation in the Cox Providence Rhode Races Half-Marathon in honor of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Enjoy food, drinks, raffles, and a... - April 25, 2014 - Children's Wishes
INaturopath, the Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic Offers New Pioneer Treatments with Its Skin Clinic in Toronto
Skin Specialists Work with Naturopathic Experts to Provide Lasting Skin Care - April 25, 2014 - Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic
Central Ohio Professional Education Council (COPEC) Announces Next COPEC University Event May 17
Following on the Success of the First COPEC U in February, Event Returns May 17 Offering Wide Range of Classes for Businesses and Consumers; Partners Include the Better Business Bureau®, the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Wesleyan University - April 25, 2014 - Central Ohio Professional Education Council
Stephen P. Vaughn, Counsel, Skadden Arps to Speak at KC’s The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Fair Practices? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephen P. Vaughn, Counsel, Skadden Arps will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Fair... - April 25, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Iranian Sanctions for 2014 and Beyond
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: Iranian Sanctions for 2014 and Beyond. This two-hour event is scheduled on June 17, 2014 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM... - April 25, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Code for India Announces First Ever Simultaneous Hackathon Event in Bangalore and Mountain View
"Think Local, Hack Global" Engineers are coming together in Bangalore, India and Mountain View, California to create apps that empower poor populations. Teams of hackers that register apps at www.CodeForResilience.org by May 11, 2014 will be eligible for a grand prize trip to London. More details about how to register for the Code for India hackathon can be found at http://codeforindia.org/cfi-hackathon/. - April 24, 2014 - Code For India
Furnishing Hope Program Helps Non-Profits Raise Thousands – with a Potential of Much More
Capital Choice Office Furniture creates furniture donation program to give back to the community. - April 24, 2014 - Capital Choice Office Furniture
Harlem Swings! Presents: “Swing into Spring” A Fundraiser Dance for the Harlem Swings! Lindy Hop Program at A. Phillip Randolph High School
Harlem Swings! will hold its first official fundraising event May 3rd 2014, from 6-10pm at A. Phillip Randolph High School—a swing dance featuring famed swing band “Glenn Cryzter and his Savoy Seven.” The evening will include dance instruction from 6-7pm and dancing to three band sets with presentations during the band breaks focused at engaging kids and adults in this unique art form. - April 24, 2014 - Harlem Swings!
Christopher H. Skinner, Senior Associate, Squire Sanders to Speak at Knowledge Group's Iranian Sanctions 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 Christopher H. Skinner, Senior Associate, Squire Sanders will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Iranian Sanctions for 2014 and... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Energy Industry: Significant Issues for 2014
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: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Energy Industry: Significant Issues for 2014. This two-hour event is... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum – June 18, 2014
Is Your Zip Code a Predictor of Your Health? - April 24, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Melissa L. Duffy, Attorney, Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP to Speak at Knowledge Group's Iranian Sanctions 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 Melissa L. Duffy, Attorney, Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Iranian Sanctions for 2014... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Jeff G. Hammel, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Jeff G. Hammel, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Securities Law in 2014:... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
CultureHaus Brings Light to Life with Banner 2014: Art of Light
CultureHaus, the young professionals group for the Denver Art Museum, will host its annual fundraiser, Banner: Art of Light, on Saturday, May 10, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Battery 621, 621 Kalamath St. - April 24, 2014 - CultureHaus
Celebrity Dog Trainer Harrison Forbes (the “Today Show”) Shares How Doggie DNA Testing Can Match People to Their Pet-Soulmate at the 2014 Richmond Pet Expo
The public is invited to bring their pets to learn, shop, play and adopt with 100+ exhibitors, obedience and canine athletics demos, costume & pet talent contests, tons of entertainment and more than 200 rescue pets available in the Petfinder.com adoption area. - April 24, 2014 - Amazing Expos
Penn State Students Empower Rural Communities with Bridges to Prosperity
Students at Penn State are traveling to rural Panama to build a pedestrian bridge for the community of Membrillo. Flooding during the rainy season prevents community members from traveling to school, work, and the market. By building a bridge for the community of Membrillo, the Penn State chapter of Bridges to Prosperity will give them safe access to these necessities. - April 24, 2014 - Penn State Bridges to Prosperity
2014 Alzheimer's Association Regional Education Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association will host its 2014 Care & Conquer Regional Education Conference on Thursday, May 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Florida International University Koven Conference Center located at 3000 NE 151st St. in North Miami. The annual conference provides a full... - April 24, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
Anderson Center for Autism Lights It Up Blue
Local not-for-profit and business partner in support of Autism Awareness Month. - April 24, 2014 - Anderson Center for Autism
CDF Receives Three Year Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation
CDF: A Collective Action Initiative has received a three-year, family engagement and early learning grant for over $400,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, MI. The grant will allow CDF, a non-profit focused on community engagement in Clarkston, Georgia, to expand its community... - April 24, 2014 - CDF: A Collective Action Initiative
Hospitality Leaders Goes Crowd Funding to Continue Strong Growth
The Hospitality Leaders’ crowd funding campaign began this week and everyone is invited to participate and support the growth of the world’s leading professional network for people working in the hospitality and tourism industry. - April 24, 2014 - Hospitality Leaders
Ed Chansky Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP, to Speak at KC’s Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests for Social Media 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 Ed Chansky Shareholder Greenberg Traurig,Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled KC’s “Advertising... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
New Additive Will Revolutionize Heavy Oil Production and Transportation and Save Producers at Least $4 - $5 Per Barrel
Heavy oil production requires diluent be added to the crude to give it proper viscosity to get it in a pipeline. Diluent supplies are dwindling and prices are rising. A new technology exists that results in 50% less diluent being required and oil producers saving $4-$5 per barrel. - April 23, 2014 - Petro Motion Inc.
Osagie Imasogie Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Osagie Imasogie of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Osagie Imasogie Mr. Imasogie has over 30 years experience in the finance field. He is the... - April 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mark C. Britton Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mark C. Britton of Durham, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the business services field. About Mark C. Britton Mr. Britton has over 28 years experience in the business service field. - April 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide