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South Tampa Chamber of Commerce Names New President & CEO
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Kelly A. Flannery has been named as the Chamber’s new President and CEO. On February 17, the Chamber’s Board of Directors voted to confirm Flannery for the position upon recommendation by a search committee which conducted an extensive search over the past two months. Flannery will begin work in her new position on February 24. - February 19, 2014 - South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Krav Maga of Orange County Continues Investing in the Community, Led a Free Seminar to Students in the Santa Ana Police Department Foundation’s Explorer Program
Krav Maga Orange County offered a free seminar in early February to members of the Santa Ana Police Department Foundation’s Explorer Program. - February 19, 2014 - Krav Maga Orange County
Local Church Helps Community Get "White Hot" with Heat Ticket Giveaway
Leroy McDowell, pastor of The Gate Restoration Center, will be helping the people of his church's community get "White Hot" this march. The church will be giving away a pair of Miami Heat tickets every Sunday in march. Its all apart of the theme of the church's next sermon series... - February 19, 2014 - The Gate Restoration Center
Code Red Flag is Pleased to Announce the Release of "Flag On The Play: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Mr. Right in a World Full of Mr. Right Nows"
Flag On The Play is an informative how-to-guide, focused on recognizing the red flags that present themselves in relationships. Code Red Flag's social media sites, with over 20,000 fans, and debut book, "Flag On The Play: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Mr. Right In A World Full of Mr. Right Nows" is designed to assist singles with determining whether to stay and fight for your love or whether it’s time to call a “Flag on the Play,” run, and cut your losses. - February 19, 2014 - Code Red Flag
U.S. Gas & Electric and 5LINX Enterprises, Inc. Enter Into Exclusive Strategic Marketing Agreement
Combines USG&E’s strong cash flows and growth with one of the best U.S. retail energy network marketing channels. - February 19, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Kayla Gillan Attended 6th Annual DirectWomen Board Institute In New York
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's Leader of Investor Resource Institute to Attend Institute. - February 19, 2014 - DirectWomen
Jazz Vocalist Kevin Mahogany to Headline Concert to Benefit The Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
Acclaimed vocalist Kevin Mahogany will headline this spring’s “Alive in the World” Concert benefiting The Foundation for The Developmentally Disabled. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and will be held at... - February 19, 2014 - Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA)
Religion Communicators Council Discovers Basic Principles of Good Design
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to learn from one another and hone their skills in public relations and communications. This month, members got a crash course in basic design. - February 19, 2014 - Religion Communicators Council
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Program Coming to Augusta, GA
Families are invited for 2 days of fun and safety. Local police and fire departments have been invited to attend. 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. - February 19, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
DoNation - Bringing Donors and Charities Together - Launches IndieGoGo Campaign
DoNation - a website which brings donors and charities together - launches IndieGoGo campaign to deliver one-click charitable giving to any mobile device. - February 18, 2014 - DoNation
Music Saves Lives® Holds Austin Music Showcase to Encourage Young People to Donate Blood
With advances in medical treatments and an aging population, the demand for donated blood continues, as fewer people are becoming lifelong donors. In an effort to raise awareness about blood donation and encourage young adults to become repeat blood donors, Music Saves Lives® is announcing a special event during one of the largest music and film festivals in the U.S., held in Austin, Texas. - February 18, 2014 - Music Saves Lives
Shame on the Media for the Way They Reported About the "Naked Adult Pajama Party!"
Setting the Record Straight - the Complete Story of all the Sex, Drugs and Debauchery That Didn't Happen at the Naked Adult Pajama Party. - February 18, 2014 - Young Naturists America
Entrepreneurship Education Nonprofit BizWorld.Org Announces New Management
Thais Rezende Named CEO; Carla Foster Joins as COO - February 18, 2014 - BizWorld.org
Manufacturers to Tackle Business Strategies at April Summit
Helping manufacturers build successful business strategies is the goal of the Ceramic Leadership Summit in Baltimore, Md., April 7–9, organized by The American Ceramic Society. - February 18, 2014 - The American Ceramic Society
Dogs, Veggie Art, and Vegan Nail Polish are Among the Lures for Children and Families at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Storytelling, craft projects, a musical jam session, and animal petting opportunities will all be part of the special children’s area at this year’s New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 1-2, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. The stories... - February 18, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
CruiseSafe to Hold First Annual SpringFest & Teen Driver Safety Expo
One year following the tragic death of their sons, four mothers come together to help prevent future teen driving tragedies. - February 18, 2014 - CruiseSafe
Medal of Honor Recipient Urges Congress to Correct an "Oversight"
Robert D. Maxwell, Oregon’s only living WWII recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, believes at least one more Oregonian, Lt. Col Leonard C. DeWitt, deserves to share that honor. Nearly 70 years after DeWitt's service, a campaign edges closer to properly honoring a decorated war hero. - February 17, 2014 - Historical Outreach Foundation
John McCutcheon in Concert Saturday Feb. 22nd
John McCutcheon in concert at the James A. Little Theater Saturday Feb. 22nd, 7 pm. - February 17, 2014 - Rio Gallinas School
OneHope's Hazel Hoskins: Not Just “Sitting There"
Hazel Hoskins gives an inside look into her half a century as a missionary and evangelist’s wife. - February 17, 2014 - OneHope
Featuring People Who Make a Difference Shashi Bellamkonda Founder of Huggable People Announces 2014 Relaunch
Huggable People relaunched on January 21, 2014 in honor of the official National Hug Day as an idea to share the stories of people who make a difference by their difference. Huggable People, founded by Shashi Bellamkonda will recognize, honor and celebrate 'huggables' each month for providing... - February 17, 2014 - Huggable People
Bring Chivalry Back Announces #Chivalry365, a Year-Long Movement for Men to Practice Chivalry Every Day, Not Just Valentine's Day
All too many men have bought into the myth that chivalry is dead. Yet when speaking with women and following trends on social media it is clear that most women definitely notice and appreciate men who perform acts of chivalry. To help men not just realize it but experience the pleasure of making a woman notice and perhaps smile at him, Bring Chivalry Back has created #Chivalry365, a year-long movement to keep men's chivalry from being relegated to just Valentine's Day. - February 17, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
"Killing Sochi - Russian Homocaust" Photo Activism Exhibit Released by StonewallAGAIN
StonewallAGAIN presents a photo activist perspective on the Russian gay propaganda laws enacted summer of 2013. Focus is on the range of emotions and isolation with being stuffed into a legislative closet. Exhibit can be seen on the activist group's Facebook page. - February 17, 2014 - StonewallAGAIN.com
Holistic Heart Doc/Author to Present at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Downplaying angioplasty and pills in favor of a more holistic approach to treating heart disease, Dr. Joel Kahn will present heart-strengthening tips at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, on Sunday, March 2, in Chelsea. - February 17, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Keystone House Prepares for 2014 “What a Difference a Friend Can Make” Gala
“What a Difference a Friend Can Make” will be the theme for the 2014 annual fundraising gala auction and dinner to benefit Keystone House, Inc. The event will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Rolling Hills Country Club, Wilton, CT. - February 17, 2014 - Keystone House, Inc.
Krav Maga Orange County Welcomes Guest Instructor Kelly Campbell, Featured on National Geographic’s Fight Science, to Lead the Advanced Self Defense Tactics Seminar 3/8
Krav Maga Orange County will hold a seminar in Irvine, CA instructing on Advanced Self Defense in March led by Kelly Campbell, the highest ranked female Krav Maga instructor in the United States. - February 16, 2014 - Krav Maga Orange County
Cardiologist Advocating Plant-Based Diet to Speak at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Top cardiologist Dr. Robert Ostfeld will present a talk on the connection between veganism and healthy hearts at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival on Saturday, March 1, in Chelsea. Ostfeld is the founder and director of the Cardiac Wellness Program at Montefiore Medical Center... - February 16, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Sports Celebrity with a Big Heart Helps Out Food Bank of South Jersey on Valentine’s Day
Forget chocolates, flowers, and candlelight…helping hungry children right here in South Jersey is how NBA rising star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wants to spend his Valentine’s Day. Kidd-Gilchrist, who plays for the Charlotte Bobcats and grew up in Somerdale, NJ, wants to give back to his... - February 16, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
New Approach for Those with Tourette Syndrome Being Tested by Overlook Medical Center Expert and Others
Dr. Roger Kurlan, who regularly collaborates with the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome, is one of 6 researchers working on a new clinical trial for the drug AZD5213. - February 16, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Prince Charles Awards OBE to Climate Change Executive at Buckingham Palace Ceremony
Mary Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, was presented with an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, coinciding with a series of extreme weather events across the UK. - February 16, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Off-Key Chorale Provides Voice Therapy for Music Lovers with Parkinson’s
Therapeutic Choral Singing sessions for music lovers with Parkinson’s will help those with voice disorders raise their voices in harmony every Tuesday from January 14 to March 4th from 1:15 to 2:15 pm at Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd in... - February 15, 2014 - Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinsons
KHM Travel Group Launches LoveShack Vacations
KHM Travel Group, one of the nation's fastest growing host agencies, expands to launch LoveShack Vacations for travel agents looking to sell honeymoons, destination weddings, and couples getaways. - February 15, 2014 - KHM Travel Group
Jason A. Levine 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 Jason A. Levine, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled: “New Telephone Consumer Protection Act: Boon or Bane to Your... - February 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Robert J. Stearn Jr. 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 Robert J. Stearn Jr., Director of Richards, Layton & Finger, PA, will speak at a webcast entitled “Significant Issues for Fraudulent Transfer... - February 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Students for Cyber Security Course
This Easter, The Smallpeice Trust will run a Cyber Security course at Royal Holloway, University of London. This residential course takes place from 14th to 16th April and gives fifty 13 and 14 year old students (Year 9) the unique opportunity to explore some of the threats to cyberspace and the techniques that can be used to provide cyber security. - February 15, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Popular Prayer Website PRAYHoUSe Reaches Milestone of Having Its Prayers Said 1,000,000 Times
The popular prayer website PRAYHoUSe on Saturday, February 8, 2014, reached the milestone of having its over 10,000 prayers said 1,000,000 times. - February 15, 2014 - PRAYHoUSe
Church of Scientology Presents “Vision” Seminar by David Robert Farmerie
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville will host David Robert Farmerie for a seminar titled “Vision,” on March 15th from 1-3pm. - February 15, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Project Blue Collar is an Official Merchant Sponsor of the One Million Pibble March
Project Blue Collar, a company devoted to improving the perception of shelter dogs and encouraging adoption as the first option, has chosen to be a merchant sponsor of the One Million Pibble March on Washington D.C. One Million Pibble March, headed by comedian Rebecca Corry and sponsored by her foundation, Stand Up for Pits is the first ever national march for pit bulls and will feature a rally of supporters from across the country along with special guests and keynote speakers. - February 15, 2014 - Project Blue Collar
New CEO Announced for Signal Behavioral Health Network
The Board of Directors of Signal Behavioral Health Network is proud to announce that it has selected Sue Williamson as the new Chief Executive Officer for Signal Behavioral Health Network. Sue comes to Signal as a 20-year veteran in both the public and private health care sectors, she holds a BA in... - February 15, 2014 - Signal Behavioral Health Network
SPI Study Abroad Announces Exciting Travel and Cultural Excursions for Italian Language Immersion Program
Leading high school study abroad provider announced a variety of excursions included in their summer study abroad program in Italy. - February 15, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
Play Hard Playbook’s Dress to Impress Series
The blog Play Hard Playbook will now include a Dress to Impress topic to assist professionals in their fashion choices at both work and play. - February 15, 2014 - Play Hard Playbook
U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival to Benefit the Coalition for Healthy School Food
The NY Coalition for Healthy School Food is this year’s charity partner at the New York City Vegetarian Food Festival. The Coalition is dedicated to bringing healthier meals to schoolchildren. Storytelling, craft projects, a musical jam session, and animal petting opportunities are just some... - February 15, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Jackson UMC Gives Butts County Couple a Free Wedding
Raising awareness of Christian marriage, JUMC donates a local couple a wedding, reception and honeymoon to start the bride and groom in radical hospitality. - February 14, 2014 - Jackson United Methodist Church
McDonough Wildlife Exclusion Contractor Launches Information Portal on Wildlife Removal, Wildlife Prevention and Animal Damage Repairs
Hansard Wildlife Prevention today announced the launch of www.hansardremodeling.com as an information portal for McDonough metro homeowners to find information about Wildlife Exclusion and Wildlife Removal solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of... - February 14, 2014 - Hansard Wildlife Prevention
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore to Honor Local Role Models
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore set to honor several individuals and organizations at its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partner's Gala. - February 14, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
"Hearts for Hope" Pinup Campaign for Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan is once again teaming up with local businesses and companies throughout Michigan for their 2014 “Hearts for Hope” paper pinup campaign. During the entire month of February, supporters of Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan... - February 14, 2014 - Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
MakerPlace to Host Two-Year Anniversary Open House
The do-it-yourself workshop will celebrate its two-year anniversary with an afternoon event on March 8th. - February 14, 2014 - MakerPlace
TCPR Client Anisse Michelle Models in Dante Dupree’s Hair in Motion Hair & Fashion Show
Anisse Michelle has the unique ability to flawlessly model the clothing line in a manner that causes spectator thoughts to shift from “I want that outfit” to “I must own that outfit,” which is a message designers dream consumers would have. - February 14, 2014 - TCPR
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks 13-14 Year Olds for ECITB Engineering Experience
From 14th to 17th April, The Smallpeice Trust will be running the ECITB Engineering Experience course at Harper Adams University College in Newport, Shropshire. Sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, this course offers one hundred students, aged 13 and 14 (Year 9), the unique opportunity to be mentored by engineering construction professionals as they take part in a series of hands on workshops and demonstrations. - February 14, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Honors Heritage Society Members
New members’ donations total more than $1 million in support of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - February 13, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
NJBIZ Honors Ellen Friedland as One of NJ’s Best 50 Women in Business
Ellen Friedland, President of Voices & Visions Productions corporate video company and nonprofit documentary company JEMGLO has been named one of New Jersey’s 2014 Best 50 Women in Business. The award program, produced by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s premiere business news publication, is... - February 13, 2014 - Voices & Visions Productions