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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum – June 18, 2014
Is Your Zip Code a Predictor of Your Health? - April 24, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
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
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.
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
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
EmpowHer Institute to Honor Four Amazing and Unstoppable Women at the Annual Girls to Greatness Luncheon Saturday, April 26, 2014 – the Beverly Hills Hotel
Honorees include: Musette Buckley – Senior V.P., Warner Bros. Pictures; The Honorable LaDoris (Dot) Harris, Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the United States Department of Energy; Renata Simril, Senior V.P. of External Affairs at The Los Angeles Dodgers; Denita Willoughby, Regional V.P. of External Affairs at Southern California Gas Company. - April 23, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
Obama Has Legal Duty to Provide Clemency for Drug Offenders Says Federal Clemency Advocacy Center
Federal criminal justice reform advocates support the Obama administration clemency review plans but say that much more is needed. Advocates say that the President has a legal and moral duty to commute the sentences of tens of thousands of people in prison for mandatory minimum sentences. - April 23, 2014 - Federal Clemency Advocacy Center
The Gateway Family YMCA Among Local Healthy U Champions to Take the Field at MetLife Stadium
New Jersey YMCAs Celebrated at Spring Event - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides Healthy Food “Taste Test” to School
In cooperation with the Kindergarten Success Academy, the YMCA provides a taste of healthy foods for students. - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Hope For Youth Foundation Partners with Friends Of Karen
For 25 years, The Hope For Youth Foundation has raised money by producing and selling the beautiful "Hudson Valley Weather Calendar," donating every penny to local children's charities. Back when it started in 1989, Friends of Karen was the very fist charity to receive a grant. It just received another. - April 23, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Illinois Eye-Bank Bloomington Announces Third Annual Night for Sight Event
The Illinois Eye-Bank in Bloomington is pleased to announce its 3rd annual Night for Sight Event, celebrating cornea recipients and the work of Dr. Robert M. Lee. All proceeds from the event go towards the Dr. John E. Randolph Memorial Fund. - April 23, 2014 - Illinois Eye-Bank
A Day of Spay in May. Jackson Galaxy, Star of Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell" to Appear as Part of FixFest.
FixFest is a new area-wide spay and neuter day to be held in conjunction with the annual WorldFest “earth day” celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, California. WorldFest is an all-day solar-powered, education and entertainment event focusing on sustainability, environmentalism and animal welfare. - April 23, 2014 - FixFest
Matt Murchison Mutiny to Perform Live at Carnegie Carnegie April 28
The Matt Murchison Mutiny will perform live April 28 at Carnegie Carnegie to close out the institution's months-long Listen Locally series. - April 23, 2014 - Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
DDA Seeks Businesses and Tenants for "Suite Spot @ Sugar Hill"
The City of Sugar Hill Downtown Development Authority is recruiting businesses and tenants for sought after downtown area. Come grow with the City of Sugar Hill. - April 23, 2014 - City of Sugar Hill
WMTC Taiwan 2014 to Showcase Taiwan as Medical Tourism Destination to Employers/Insurance Companies
Global Benefits Association, Medical Tourism Association® and Taiwan’s External Trade Development Council partner to host World Medical Tourism Congress Taiwan 2014, June 26-27, 2014, at Taipei International Convention Center. - April 23, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Way to Happiness Foundation Celebrates Earth Day
Nashville’s Earth Day Celebration at Centennial Park was a family day of eco-friendly activities and information. Many groups were able to participate including The Way to Happiness Foundation. - April 23, 2014 - The Way to Happiness
Eric S. Berman, Partner, Williams Mullen to Speak at KC’s Understanding Antitrust & Competition Strategies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Eric S. Berman, Partner, Williams Mullen will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Antitrust & Competition... - April 23, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
William R. Wagner, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group's What You Need to Know About Fraudulent Conveyance Law in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William R. Wagner, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “What You Need to Know About Fraudulent... - April 23, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
Super-Early-Bird Registration Opens for 12th Annual NACCE Entrepreneurship Conference
The 12th annual conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will take place in Phoenix, October 12-15. Super-early-bird registration is now open offering 2013 prices. - April 22, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Valuable Resources Made Available to Small Business Owners Through Small Business Development Workshop in Washington DC
If you desire to take your business to the next level, this workshop is for you. Industry experts will share useful business practices; effective use of social media and available resources to shift your business from neutral to thriving. It's a B2B networking opportunity. Bring business cards and hone your 30 second "Elevator Speech" to introduce your business. The workshop is informal, and questions are encouraged to help each participant receive the knowledge they need. - April 22, 2014 - Sisters In Spirit (Not for Profit)
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of risk management. About Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. Mr. Birchall has over 40 years’ experience... - April 22, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Aspca’s National Help a Horse Day Event Hits Reno This Saturday as Mayor Makes Proclamation of Importance of Wild Horses
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund is celebrating ASPCA's Help A Horse Day with the Free 1st Annual Helping Horses Expo at Bartley Ranch Horse Arena, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gates open 1 - 5 pm. Opening ceremonies will feature country singer-song writer Lacy J Dalton, horse training demonstrations by Midori Morgan, Megan Lowry, and Willis Lamm, and demonstrations by Least Resistance Training Concepts Wild Horse Mentors Large Animal Rescue Squad. - April 22, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Long River Press to Publish "China: The Big Lie?, the Freakonomics for China Watchers."
Long River Press, an imprint of Sinomedia International Group, will publish "China: The Big Lie?" by Mario Cavolo in Spring 2014. For more than a decade a small but increasingly vocal minority of television pundits and economists have been predicting Chinese economic collapse. Thus far... - April 22, 2014 - Sinomedia International Group
Howard Privette, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’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 today that Howard Privette, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market... - April 22, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Todd G. Cosenza, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at Knowledge Group’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 today that Todd G. Cosenza, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: Securities Law in 2014:... - April 22, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Lutheran Christ Connection is Focusing on a Different and Totally Effective Type of Church Growth
Church Growth is a hot topic today and a free book entitled, "Paradigm Shift" from the Lutheran Christ Connection is very focused on how churches grow. - April 21, 2014 - The Lutheran Christ Connection
Michaela Paetsch, Internationally Renowned Violinist, in Concert at Christ’s Church May 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Michaela Paetsch, the award-winning violinist and recording artist, who has played all over the world, in venues including Carnegie Hall, will be in concert at Christ’s Episcopal Church on Friday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. Paetsch will be accompanied by Peter Biro. - April 21, 2014 - Christ's Episcopal Church
Honorable Judge Theodore R. Essex to speak at International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) Annual Congress 2015
Administrative Law Judge, United States International Trade Commission, Honorable Theodore R. Essex will speak at International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) Annual Congress 2015 scheduled to be held during January 5 & 6 at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre,... - April 21, 2014 - IIPLA
Infinite Earth’s Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project Delivers Clean Water
Rimba Raya, the world’s largest REDD project completes its pilot program to deliver clean water filters and protect the Indonesian forest community from lethal waterborne disease. - April 21, 2014 - Infinite Earth