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William H. Jordan, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s FCPA Guidance: Understanding Key Issues and Ensuring Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William H. Jordan, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FCPA Guidance: Understanding Key... - December 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
STOMP Out Bullying Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose
STOMP Out Bullying has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of unique partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the... - December 03, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Bermuda Sounds Upbeat After World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The ministers of health and tourism in Bermuda returned from the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, in Las Vegas, upbeat about making the island nation an attractive destination for medical tourism patients. - December 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
EWNJ Announces January 28th Event: “A Seat at the Table – Celebrating Women and Board Leadership”
Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) will host “A Seat at the Table – Celebrating Women and Board Leadership,” a January 28, 2014 breakfast and networking event that highlights the expanding role of women on corporate boards of directors. Campbell Soup Company’s President and CEO, Denise M. Morrison will serve as keynote speaker to the event, which also honors 17 New Jersey companies for commitment to board gender diversity. - December 02, 2013 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)
Help Keep This Holiday Season Safe for Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets
The holiday season has arrived and it can be a very stressful time for many people as they prepare for all the festivities and for visits from family and friends. It can be especially stressful for people in abusive situations and for those trying to escape their abuser(s). Many people are not... - December 02, 2013 - Ahimsa House
PositiveSingles.com to Donate 50 Percent of December 1st 2013 Proceeds in Honor of 2013 World AIDS Day
Dating Platform for STD and STI Positive Singles Supports HIV / AIDS Cure Initiatives with Healthy December Donation - December 02, 2013 - Positive Singles
PositiveSingles.com Creates Signature Wall for December 1st 2013 World AIDS Day
Positive Singles Site Promotes a Positive Community Signature Wall for HIV and AIDS Positive People to Share - December 02, 2013 - Positive Singles
NERETA Kicks Off "National Jobs Crisis Brainstorming Sessions" with Renowned Wharton Professor Peter Cappelli
The North East Regional Employment and Training Association (NERETA) is proud to present the first in a series of webinar events called, the "National Jobs Crisis Brainstorming Sessions." This first event is being held on Monday, December 2nd from 1 pm EST to 2:30 pm EST with... - December 01, 2013 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Minneapolis Based Nonviolent Peaceforce Hits Times Square
An ad featuring the field teamwork of Nonviolent Peaceforce is running on the CBS Super Screen on 42nd Street, New York City, and will continue through January 12th. Every day, at least a million and a half people will see the holiday message that peace can best be created and kept in nonviolent... - November 30, 2013 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Engeye Health Clinic Announces Fund-Raising Challenge
Uganda-Based NGO “Challenge Match” Seeks Donations of $20,000. If Goal is Reached, Two Anonymous Donors Pledge to Double the Amount - November 30, 2013 - Engeye
Connecting Georgians to Coverage
On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Connecting Georgians to Coverage will hold a free information event on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton, GA. Individuals and small business owners can receive information and assistance with applying for health... - November 29, 2013 - Connecting Georgians to Coverage
Passport To Your National Parks® 2014 Photo Contest Winners Announced
Eastern National is proud to announce the winners of the annual Passport To Your National Parks® photo contest. The contest is open to National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs), and ten images are selected for the collectible Passport To Your National Parks®... - November 29, 2013 - Eastern National
Hubbard Dianetics Seminar Answering the Demand for True Help
The Hubbard Dianetics Seminar, offered by the Nashville Church of Scientology each weekend, is answering the demand for true mental counseling. - November 29, 2013 - Dianetics Seminar
Monmouth County Underdogs to Collect Kongs to Help Shelter Dogs
The Monmouth County Underdogs will be collecting Kongs from December 14, 2013 until February 14, 2014. At the end of the Kong Drive, volunteers from the Monmouth County Underdogs will deliver the Kongs, stuffed with peanut butter/treats, to the dogs at the Associated Humane Society - Tinton... - November 29, 2013 - The Monmouth County Underdogs
Linda R. Jordon Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda R. Jordon of Butner, North Carolina 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 Linda R. Jordon Ms. Jordon has over 10 years experience in the real estate field. She is the... - November 28, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Voice Ethiopia Launches Campaign to Support Development of Future Global Leaders
Voice Ethiopia announced today the launch of its first fundraising and advocacy campaign, with a goal of raising money to sponsor a student at the International Leadership Academy of Ethiopia (ILAE), an innovative nonprofit college prep school providing its students with a quality education, setting them on the best path toward achieving their career goals. - November 28, 2013 - Changing Our World, Inc.
Industry Announces Joint Initiative for Consumer Magnet Standards
The International Consumer Magnets Association (ICMA) today announced a voluntary industry standard for consumer products containing magnets. The new standard targets consumer products which are not toys or jewellry, and aims to unite the segmented industry through product standards, public... - November 28, 2013 - International Consumer Magnets Association
JFCS Adopt a Family for the Holidays Program Seeks Adopters
Jewish Family & Children’s Service has kicked off its Annual Adopt A Family for the Holidays program and is currently in need of individuals or families willing to adopt a child or family to make a difference and help a needy family this holiday season. - November 28, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Xmas Crafts and More at St Cyprian School in River Grove, Il
The whole family will enjoy this afternoon filled with music, dance performance and crafts. - November 28, 2013 - St Cyprian School Parent Ambassador
Hammock Dunes Club - Creek Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Hammock Dunes Club – Creek Course has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon... - November 28, 2013 - Audubon International
Donations Needed to Bring Holiday Joy to Area Children
The Heights Center, Brightest Horizons Child Development Center and the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Gateway to the Islands are seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive. Local residents, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to... - November 28, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
SolidSitters Brings a Focus on Character to the World of Babysitting
Founded in 2013 in response to a need no existing services could allay, SolidSitters is unique in its mission to help high-achieving teen babysitters and quality, hiring families find one another. The company is focused on making a difference in quality of babysitting. Matching algorithms used by the company are unique, shave hours off the care-finding process, and include references nearly impossible to otherwise obtain. - November 28, 2013 - SolidSitters
Committee Reveals Schedule of Events for Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration is pleased to reveal the official schedule of events for the day. - November 28, 2013 - United for Human Rights
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Hosts 2013 North Carolina Business Hall of Fame
Youth Nonprofit and the North Carolina Chamber Honor Exceptional Business Leadership - November 28, 2013 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
NNSG Backs the President on This: It’s Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month
Are you personally prepared for the next life crisis/major emergency? - November 28, 2013 - NNSG
GiveGab Celebrates “Giving Tuesday” with Free Premium Services for Nonprofit Organizations
Five nonprofits will receive free Premium Services for a year, worth over $450, from the social network for volunteers on Giving Tuesday. - November 28, 2013 - GiveGab
Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good
Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International
Bethlehem Church Benefit for Typhoon Victims: A Requiem for Those Lost
On Sunday, December, 1, at 8:00 PM, over 80 musicians will perform a stunningly beautiful requiem in the sanctuary of Bethlehem United Church of Christ on Fourth Street, in Ann Arbor. This performance will have a single mission: to raise money for those who survived the most powerful typhoon in... - November 27, 2013 - Bethlehem United Church of Christ
AmpleHarvest.org Founder / Executive Director Gary Oppenheimer Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellow
The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older solving the world’s toughest social problems. - November 27, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Once in a Lifetime Experiences Auctioned for Children's Charity
Las Vegas philanthropist Chuck Brennan brings celebrity rock & roll friends together to help children's music program. - November 27, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Bethlehem Church Presents a Benefit Concert to Aid Typhoon Relief Efforts in Philippines Featuring Ann Arbor Area Musicians
A performance of Maurice Durufle’s Requiem will take place on Sunday, December 1st at 8 p.m. The performance is for the benefit of the victims Typhoon Haiyan that devastated the Philippines November 8. Proceeds will go to the multi-denominational Church World Service, one of the highest rated... - November 27, 2013 - Bethlehem United Church of Christ
TITLE Boxing Club Springfield Creates Niche Employment Opportunities for the Community
Saturday, Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday. TITLE Boxing Club Springfield is an example of young entrepreneurs finding success with their small business. The franchise, located in Springfield, Va. has created niche jobs for people with specialized training and skills who may otherwise find it hard to find employment opportunities in their field. - November 27, 2013 - TITLE Boxing Club Springfield
USPS Toys for Tots Pickup is December 7
Toys are still needed for the Toys for Tots annual toy drive. Residents will not receive a postcard in their mailbox this year, but all donations can still be dropped off or left in mailbox. Pickup will be on December 7, 2013. - November 27, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
#GivingShoesDay Returns to Dress for Success with New Partner Fergie Footwear for #GivingTuesday
Women across Tampa Bay Are Encouraged to Donate Professional Shoes the Top 10 Shoe Donors throughout the Country Will Receive a Complimentary Pair of Limited Holiday Edition Palace Heels from Fergie Footwear to Dress for Success on this National Day of Giving. - November 27, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Turnaround Management Journal in the Teslar Model S
As the most innovative car of 2014 the Teslar Model S features news from the Turnaround Management Journal in the cars touch screen cockpit. - November 27, 2013 - Turnaround Management Society
Tickets Now on Sale for the 4th Annual Hearts of Love Gala Featuring Tino Wallenda
Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Hearts of Love Gala: Our Hearts are Soaring featuring Tino Wallenda to raise money for Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida. - November 27, 2013 - Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida
Holocaust Memorial Center and Charles H. Wright Museum Partner for “Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow” Program Series
Events on Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 will focus on Jewish-African American Relations. The presentations are part of a current Holocaust Memorial Center exhibit, “Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow,” which is on display through Dec. 15. - November 27, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties Accepting Monetary Donations for the Typhoon Disaster
The Salvation Army is in The Philippines, ready and waiting to head to typhoon disaster help to provide aid to those affected by the natural disaster. The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties is currently accepting monetary donations to help the national relief efforts. - November 27, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Give the Gift of Reading to Disadvantaged Children This Holiday
Kabuki Helps joins forces with Toys for Tots Literacy Program to bring books to children in need this holiday season. - November 26, 2013 - Kabuki Helps
Ernie A. Anastos Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ernie A. Anastos of New York, New York has been included as a Professional of the Year in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of broadcasting. About Ernie A. Anastos Mr. Anastos is a legendary and distinguished... - November 26, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
First Annual Korbel-A-Thon to Benefit The APL
Springfield residents, Mark and Patty Bott are hosting a huge event Sunday, Dec. 8th at Boondocks in Springfield, IL. Mark and Patty have been long-time supporters of the Springfield APL. Their family dog "Korbel" just passed away and they wanted to have a special event in her name and raise some money for the APL... thus...the First Annual Korbel-A-Thon. - November 26, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
#TakeYourSeat Annual Auction and Dinner Honors Portland Business Women and Benefits Oregon Non-Profit Project Lemonade
Portland Female Executives (PDXFX.ORG) and Thoroughly Modern Marketing (TMMPDX.COM) have partnered this year to present ‘A Seat at the Table,’ a silent auction and dinner designed to further the cause of a local charity. The 2013 event will be held in downtown Portland, Oregon on... - November 26, 2013 - Portland Female Executives
Canadian Grants Business Center Releases New Guide to Government Grants and Loads
The Canadian Grants Business Center has recently updated their popular guide to government funding for Canadian businesses entitled: “Canadian Business Finance Directory Fall 2013 -Executive Edition." - November 26, 2013 - Canadian Grants Business Center
Global Space Organization to be Interviewed by Dr. Livingston on “The Space Show”
Dr. Livingston’s “The Space Show” will be interviewing Caed Aldwych, department lead officer of Global Space Organization on Tuesday the 26th of November 2013 at 7:00pm PST. - November 26, 2013 - Global Space Organization (GSO)
A Moment of Inspiration with Nathalie Gosset During the General Session on Fri Nov. 22nd at the 24th Annual Career Technical Education (CTE) Fall Conference
Nathalie Gosset, EE, MS, MBA was the keynote speaker on Friday morning at the 24th Annual Career Technical Education Fall Conference in Ontario, CA and talked about the Jobs of the Future, a topic that weaved common themes with the focus of the conference on Connecting Common Core. The Common Core... - November 25, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Celebrate Culture and Artisans at the 2013 African Diaspora Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Fair
Come out for the first Bazaar and Craftsfair celebrating the people, culture, food and knowledge of the African Diaspora. - November 25, 2013 - African Diaspora Unification
New Bonbons for Vegans and Animal-Lovers
Eat Save Love Bites is the name of the newest Rescue Chocolate bonbon collection, representatives from the charity-focused company announced recently. - November 25, 2013 - Rescue Chocolate
We Are All Liars. Italytheater and Renzo Arbore Unveil the New Show Born Liars at Theatre 80 St Marks Place, NYC, Dec 3rd and 4th, 2013
Do liars always win? Can you stand by the truth, even when it goes against your interests? These are the pressing questions of ‘Born Liars,’ the first show produced by italytheater. ‘Born Liars’ is a theatrical elaboration that draws on the Neapolitan tradition. It will be... - November 25, 2013 - italytheater
Bethlehem Relief Effort Benefit Concert
Bethlehem Church presents a benefit concert to aid typhoon relief efforts in Philippines featuring Ann Arbor area musicians and conductor Arianne Abela. A performance of Maurice Durufle’s Requiem will take place on Sunday, December 1st at 8 p.m. The performance is for the benefit of the... - November 24, 2013 - Bethlehem United Church of Christ
Lincoln County Ambulance District Aid Firefighters, Medics Around the World
By donating outdated equipment to the (IFRM) International Fire Relief Mission, LCAD is giving medics and firefighters in developing countries greater ability to help their communities. - November 24, 2013 - International Fire Relief Mission