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Small Business Expert John Di Lemme to Host Closing & Marketing Host Boot Camp
Florida is all set to host a boot camp by world-renowned, Strategic Millionaire Business Coach, Small Business Expert and International Motivational Speaker John Di Lemme. The event is spearheaded by John Di Lemme and his Elite Team and slated to take place on the 21st of November, 2013. The... - November 12, 2013 - Di Lemme Development Group, Inc.
World Champion Speaker David Brooks Celebrates 50 State Talk in Morgantown
Come and help 1990 World Public Speaking Champion David Brooks celebrate 50th state Presentation. (Yes, WV is the 50th state for a presentation.) Learn such critically important public speaking skills. It promises to be educational as well as humorous. - November 12, 2013 - Mountaineer Toastmasters Club
The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Preeminent Abraham Lincoln actor, playwright and scholar, Dr. Gene Griessman will present “The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln” at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs, GA on Sunday, February 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm. - November 12, 2013 - Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Fitness Expert Gives Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain. - November 11, 2013 - Burn
Dunwoody Dog Park Advocates to Mayor, Council: "You’re Barking Up the Wrong Tree!"
Brook Run Dog Park supporters will hold an emergency rally at Dunwoody City Hall at 6:30 PM on Tuesday November 12 in an effort to save metro Atlanta's most popular off-leash dog park. - November 11, 2013 - Brook Run Dog Park Association
Nathalie Gosset, Michael Greenberg and David Harvilicz Shared Their Insights About Equity Crowdfunding at the Southern California Biomedical Conference on November 6
At the 2013 SocalBio Investor and Partnership Conference that took place at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza on Nov 6th, 2013, George Colindres from Perkins Coie lead a panel discussion on the topic of equity crowdfunding and welcomed panel members Nathalie Gosset from the Alfred E. - November 11, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Fundraising Startup Fundfetti Launches Simple, Fast and Profitable Fundraising System
Fundfetti provides a simple way for teams, groups and community organizations to raise money. Using a combination of team logos and custom made products Fundfetti provides a simple and quick way to raise money for activities. Fundfetti will also donate 3% of all revenue to Kids Helping Kids. Kids Helping Kids is a Canadian non-profit organization help reunite immigrant parents with their children. - November 11, 2013 - Fara Heim Foundation
Executive Director of Seed of Hope Foundation, a Community Non-Profit in the Western Suburbs of the Chicagoland Area Has Been Honored as One of 2013’s Influential Women
Gwendolyn L. Young, M.A., C.P.C., Executive Director of Seed of Hope Foundation, a community non-profit in the western suburbs of the Chicagoland area has been honored as one of 2013’s “Influential Women in Business,” by the Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the... - November 11, 2013 - Seed of Hope Foundation
Deron Dempsey to Run for Boulder County Coroner in 2014
Dempsey brings almost a decade of experience in medicolegal death investigation and a philosophy centered on real compassion. - November 10, 2013 - Deron Dempsey, Boulder County Coroner Candidate
Carlsbad Youth Entrepreneurship Program Makes an Impact on the Community
A new Carlsbad local non-profit is stepping in to help the youth discover and develop their passions into a positive purpose. Colorful Children works with youth between the ages of 3-18 as they go through an entrepreneurship education program different than most out there. “We are more than... - November 10, 2013 - Colorful Children Non-Profit
Burt Fealing Joins Board of Pro Bono Partnership
Pro Bono Partnership has announced that Burt Fealing has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Fealing is Senior Vice President and General Counsel for ITT. He previously served as Vice President and Corporate Secretary for the company. Prior to joining ITT in 2010, he worked for SUPERVALU... - November 10, 2013 - Pro Bono Partnership
SPI Study Abroad Launches Brand-New Website
SPI’s new and improved website features exciting content, pictures, videos and original blog posts. - November 10, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Junior League of Raleigh’s Bargain Box Donates More Than $9,500 to Wake County Public School System
Schools to Receive More Than $9,500 in Student Bargain Buck Vouchers Thanks to Nonprofit Organization’s Fundraiser. - November 10, 2013 - Junior League of Raleigh
Every Costume is Worth a Thousand Smiles
YMCA Child Care Children spread Halloween cheer to seniors at the Cornell Hall Care and Rehabilitation Center. - November 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Panache Style Group Goes Virtual
Panache Style Group is now offering virtual style sessions! - November 10, 2013 - Panache Style Group
Latest Consumer Communications & Networking Technology Trends to be Explored from January 10 – 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada at IEEE CCNC 2014
The IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC 2013) will hold its 11th annual event dedicated to the advancement of consumer networking technologies, applications and services from January 10 – 13, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Annually held in conjunction with the 2014... - November 09, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Stephanie Scotti to Advise on Perfecting Your Next Presentation at IABC Triangle Event Nov. 12
Local Chapter of Leading Organization for Local Professional Communicators Will Host Strategic Communication Advisor at Upcoming Event Open to the Public - November 09, 2013 - IABC Triangle
JFCS Receives $50,000 Grant for Building Strong Families Program
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc received a $50,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Building Strong Families (BSF) Program helping families in the North Port. - November 09, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Committee Announces Awardees for Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration has just released the names of the 2013 awardees. - November 09, 2013 - United for Human Rights
SWACHA Services Corporation Strengthens Payments Processing Opportunities for Financial Institutions Through New Partnership with Aptys Solutions
SWACHA Services Corporation, (SSC) a for-profit, wholly-owned subsidiary of SWACHA - The Electronic Payments Resource®, has officially partnered with Aptys Solutions as a technology provider for their automated clearing house (ACH) modules within PayLOGICS, the industry's only common platform... - November 09, 2013 - SWACHA
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event with Watertown Police and Fire
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. Watertown Police and Fire Departments will be there both days. They will have great safety info. and fun for the kids. - November 09, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
PFLAG National Celebrates Senate Passage of Inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Bipartisan Vote of 64-32 passes workplace fairness bill in US Senate. Focus now turns to House, push for Speaker Boehner to bring ENDA to a vote. - November 09, 2013 - PFLAG National
Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association Announces New Board Members
Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association, the premier professional organization for graduates of leadership programs in Tampa Bay and throughout the U.S., announces its 2013-14 board of directors. - November 09, 2013 - Leadership St. Pete
Friends of Karen is Bringing Gifts (and Smiles) to Sick Children
Friends of Karen needs "a few good elves" to make sure each of their sick children and their "well" siblings receives a holiday gift from their wish lists. - November 09, 2013 - Friends of Karen
IBT Offers Professionals Specialized Supervisor Training to Meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Requirements
The Institute for Behavioral Training (IBT) will host a training on Nov. 11, 2013, in Marina Del Rey, Calif., to teach professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure effective supervision of individuals who are pursuing certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). - November 09, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
SailMaine Names New Executive Director
With great excitement, the SailMaine Board of Directors announces the appointment of Falmouth resident Janet Acker as its new Executive Director, effective November 11. Local community sailing program SailMaine has been helping sailors young and old get out on the water to enjoy educational,... - November 08, 2013 - SailMaine
Towards Improved Access to Essential Medicines in West Africa: West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and Partners Consult for Increased Momentum
Conscious of the fact that national health programmes in West African region are often hampered by lack of access by the population to essential medicines, ECOWAS signed Charter came into being in April 2013 to promote public-private sector partnership that will encourage local production of antiretrovirals and other essential medicines in the ECOWAS region. WAHO is taking the lead in bringing this dream to fruition. - November 08, 2013 - WAHO
Raven Foundation 2013 Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment is "Hellbound?"
The Raven Foundation is pleased to announce that filmmaker Kevin Miller is the recipient of the 2013 Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment for his documentary exploring different and contradictory ideas of hell called Hellbound?. The Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and... - November 08, 2013 - The Raven Foundation
Colorado BioScience Association Confers Special Ten-Year Recognition Awards and Announces 2013 Industry Award Winners at Annual Dinner Celebration in Denver
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is celebrating its tenth anniversary by conferring three special ten-year Recognition Awards, in addition to presenting its 2013 Industry Awards, at its Tenth Annual Awards Dinner held tonight at Denver’s Marriott City Center Hotel. - November 08, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
The Salvation Army Announces New Bonita Springs Offices
The Salvation Army Bonita Springs Outreach & Service Center will be relocating to new office space located in the Bonita Professional Park Complex at: 28331 South Tamiami Trail, Unit B8, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (The old Family Health Centers Complex, behind the Car Wash). The current office... - November 08, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Duke Energy Partners with Enable America to Put Wounded Warriors Back to Work in North Carolina
Duke Energy and Enable America, a non-profit organization working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, today announced a partnership to support employment initiatives for transitioning military members at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Funded by a $38,000 grant from the Duke Energy... - November 08, 2013 - Enable America
Drug-Free South Hits Entire County with the Truth About Drugs
Drug-Free South has a message for all students, and this past week, they took that message to every student in Lake County, Tennessee. - November 08, 2013 - Drug Free South
2013 Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Gala Raises Donations for Breast Health Education
Over 200 guests attended The Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Gala, Thursday, October 17, enjoying cocktails, fine dining, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions and a jewelry showcase courtesy of London Jewelers. The purpose of the event was to raise funds to support the Foundation’s... - November 08, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
Esri is Platinum Sponsor of 2014 IJIS Institute National Symposium
IJIS Institute event will focus on Information sharing and safeguarding national standards. - November 08, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Harlem Heights United Way House and Heights Medical Clinic Ribbon Cutting November 13
The ribbon cutting of the Harlem Heights United Way House and Heights Medical Clinic will take place on Wednesday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers 33908. The ribbon cutting will take place at 9:30 a.m. and tours of the facilities will... - November 08, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
Survey Shows Popularity of Electronic Payments Continues to Soar
Electronic payments continue to rapidly become the most preferred form of bill payment among consumers, according to a recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country. According to SWACHA’s 2013... - November 08, 2013 - SWACHA
Denver Area Technology Refurbisher Launches New Company for Nonprofits
New company, Tech4Nonprofits.com, offers trusted technology at charitable prices for verified 501(c)(3) organizations. - November 07, 2013 - Tech4Nonprofits.com
TagCoin: Philippine Startup Launches the World's First Rewards Coin
TagCoin, a cryptocurrency designed to fit right into a ready-market, recently enjoyed a successful launch last October 27. A first of its own, being both as the first universal rewards currency and as a product of a Philippine-based startup, TagCoin is currently making waves just a mere 4 hours after the official release. - November 07, 2013 - Tagbond
Food Bank of South Jersey Warns Food Stamp Cuts Hurt Local Businesses
While Washington continues its fight over the Farm Bill, Val Traore, CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey, is calling attention to what she calls “the bilateral disaster of food stamp cuts.” Any reduction in food stamps, she points out, will impact hungry people in South Jersey (many of whom are school age children) as well as local businesses that accept food stamps. - November 07, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Artlightenment 2013 Art and Film Festival
Artlightenment, the annual Multi-media Art Show and Film Festival which showcases visual artists, painters, sculptors and filmmakers is slated to run November 14, 15 and 16 at the Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre in Nashville. - November 07, 2013 - Artlightenment
U.S. Climate Plan with New Report: In Lead Up to International Climate Talks, Researchers Indicate Need for Greater American Leadership
New research this month from U.S. Climate Plan details how President Barack Obama’s plans fall short of necessary actions, and outlines additional and alternative policies the U.S. must adopt. The group advocates a fee on emissions of greenhouse gases from all energy sources, a national green bank, regulating fossil fuel exports, administrative actions, and a number of other policy reforms. - November 07, 2013 - U.S. Climate Plan
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Unveils Lineup of New Upcoming Webinars
Beginning December 11, these Wednesday Webinars will address topics such as holiday stress and anxiety, education accommodations and plans, working with Tourette Syndrome students, and mood disorders. - November 07, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tiger Mom's Daughter Tells All in Her New Book "Gaokao"
Book Written by High School Student on University Entrance Exam in China to be Released 2014. - November 07, 2013 - Sinomedia International Group
Hungry Ear Coffee House Feeds Hungry Ears and Mouths This Holiday Season
Hungry Ear Coffee House at the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs offers a grand night of wonderful performers, and fabulous seasonal music Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8 pm. - November 07, 2013 - Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Commonwealth Awards $1.6 Million Infrastructure Grant to Marlborough
MassWorks Grant to fund redevelopment of Simarano Drive in city's Southwest Quadrant. - November 07, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Supports Military Families
The YMCA of Eastern Union County offers opportunities to help military families during Military Family Month and beyond. - November 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
A Heartfelt Humanitarian Journey Through Central & South America
A year-long project to seek out stories of healing, the pursuit of passion, and what encourages people to press on. There is a quiet sacredness, a historical plentitude, in the indigenous communities of Central/South America. Join in, and listen. - November 06, 2013 - Go To Be Found
Tampa Bay Area Motorcyclists Ride for Kids, PBTF
Ride for Kids rounded out the 2013 season with motorcyclists raising $38,336 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at the Tampa Bay Area Ride for Kids on Nov. 3. About 190 participants gathered for the event at Heinrich Training Center in Lithia. The event honored four local brain tumor... - November 06, 2013 - Ride for Kids
WFA 2nd Annual 48-Hour Film Challenge - Over $7K in Prizes
What can You do in just 48 hours? Winter Film Awards challenges the local community to create a short film from start to finish in just a single weekend in an exciting and fast-paced environment with crazy rules that make for an awesome and sleep-deprived team experience. Challenge is Free / Pre-Registration required. Challenge runs 8pm Dec 6 – 8pm Dec 8, Screening Dec 14. $7k+ in Prizes to the winners. For rules, prizes, FAQ, sponsors and more info visit www.WinterFilmAwards.com - November 06, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Raleigh-Based Business Leaders’ Club Mark Networking Milestone with October Gathering
Raleigh’s Business Leaders’ Club is capitalizing on the success of its recent invitation-only, networking event, at Raleigh’s Busy Bee Café in late October. The “BLC” is a not-for-profit independent network committed to fostering business growth in the Triangle... - November 06, 2013 - Business Leaders' Club