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Wendy Kennedy Venoit, Partner, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP 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 Wendy Kennedy Venoit, Partner, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series: International... - October 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Downtown Los Angeles Based Artist Coalition Announces Four Worthy Adversaries: An Event to Raise Money for the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center
Four Worthy Adversaries: One city. One cause. Infinite art. No limits. - October 19, 2013 - Four Worthy Adversaries
Latest Health Innovations on Display at National Summit
There are nearly 50 million uninsured people in the United States, and when Affordable Care Act regulations take effect next year, there will be increased strain on the nation's health systems and the need, more than ever before, to find innovative ways to manage patient information. In its... - October 19, 2013 - Greater Pensacola Chamber
North American Congress on Latin America Launches a Mobile App for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire
This month, the North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA), publisher of a progressive English-language magazine on Latin America, NACLA Report on the Americas, launched a mobile app, available on Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices. For 45 years, NACLA has uncovered the real stories... - October 19, 2013 - North American Congress on Latin America
Oregon State University Scientist Becomes American Fisheries Society President
Bob Hughes, a senior research professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University and a senior scientist with Amnis Opes Institute, has become President of the American Fisheries Society (AFS). - October 19, 2013 - American Fisheries Society
Leading Fisheries Conservation Professional is the New Executive Director for the American Fisheries Society
Dr. Douglas J. Austen, a fisheries conservation professional with more than 30 years of fisheries and natural resource management experience in a variety of top-level positions, has become the new executive director of the American Fisheries Society (AFS). - October 19, 2013 - American Fisheries Society
Extra Mile Day Grows to 404 Cities
City Mayors across the United States who recognized the value and importance of Extra Mile Day to be celebrated on November 1, 2013, reached to 404 as of October 14... and are still growing. - October 19, 2013 - Extra Mile America
Church of Scientology Community News: Religious People Working for a Better Nashville
The Nashville Church of Scientology supports the good works of others. Today’s highlight: People of faith working together to improve conditions. - October 19, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Upcoming Denver Biz Tech Expo Connects Tech and Business Communities
In addition to connecting technology providers and small and mid-sized business owners on the Expo floor, the Denver Biz Tech Expo (DBTE) will feature a Town Hall Panel that discusses the relationship between government and business. - October 19, 2013 - Denver Biz Tech Expo
NJCTS Parent Connection Bringing Tourette Syndrome Clinical and Genetics Research Workshop to Bergen and Passaic Counties in New Jersey
Dr. Robert King of the Yale University Child Study Center and Dr. Gary Heiman of the Human Genetics Institute at Rutgers University will discuss these important topics and much more on Sunday, November 10, at Hackensack University Medical Center - October 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Inaugural Love That Dress! 5 Storage Unit Sale Raises Funds for PACE
Kendra Sutton, Chair of Love That Dress! 5, is pleased to announce that the first ever Post LTD! Storage Unit Sale raised $3,500 for PACE Center for Girls – Lee. The post-event sale offered dresses that were not purchased at the Love That Dress! 5 event for sale at discounted prices. The sale... - October 19, 2013 - PACE Center for Girls
The 2013 Furthering Fathering Symposium in Roosevelt – Dads and Daughters
On Saturday, November 2nd, at 12pm, The Furthering Fathering Corporation will hold its 2013 Symposium on the impact of fatherlessness on girls and women at the Roosevelt Public Library in Long Island, NY. - October 19, 2013 - The Furthering Fathering Corporation
Inspiring Healthy Families at the Y
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Believes the Family That Plays Together Stays Healthy Together Family, Fun, Fitness, Health and Community are words heard every day at the YMCA of Eastern Union County. This Fall, the YMCA opened the doors of its branches to the community in Elizabeth, Union and... - October 19, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
STOMP Out Bullying™ and Love Our Children USA™ Honored as 2013 Top-Rated Nonprofit
STOMP Out Bullying and Love Our Children USA announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2013 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. - October 19, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Inspire! Charitable Foundation Announces the Inspire! Arts Film Festival 2014 Call for Entries
Inspire! Arts Film Festival recognizes filmmakers of all ages and of all abilities who create and inspire Inclusion in their filmmaking cast, crew, or subject matter. - October 19, 2013 - Inspire Charitable Foundation
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for November 15, 2013
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Fourth Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Event in Sarasota, Florida. - October 19, 2013 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Ultra Marathon Stand Up Paddler, Will Schmidt, Completes 300 Miles Solo in the California Channel Islands to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
Southern California Stand Up Paddle Endurance Athlete, Will Schmidt, caps off a three week, 300 mile open ocean challenge by crossing two more Pacific Coast channels. Will started off with an exhibition appearance at the annual Island To Island Waterman Relay, a 28 nautical mile channel crossing... - October 19, 2013 - Are You Inspired Yet
Hurricane Protection Professionals to Meet in Pensacola
Frank Browning, President of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), has announced that a meeting will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel on November the 8th. - October 18, 2013 - International Hurricane Protection Association
Texas Self Storage Association Announces Board Officers for 2013-2014
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2013-2014. The new board members and officers began their term on October 1 and will be introduced at the TSSA Big Ideas in Storage Annual Conference scheduled for October 27 – 29 in The Woodlands. - October 18, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
Party to Benefit the Wounded Warriors Project
Halloween Party to Benefit the Wounded Warriors Project - October 18, 2013 - Scott Burke
Thanksgiving Community Outreach Fundraiser 2013
Tabernaculo International is hosting a community outreach project to provide turkeys to local area families this Thanksgiving holiday. Their main focus will be in low income neighborhoods within the West Palm and Lake Worth area. They will be walking the streets handling the turkeys out in an attempt to reach those families who may not otherwise be aware of assistance. - October 18, 2013 - Tabernaculo International
CNS Announces the Launch of the CNS Foundation, Inc. at the 2013 CNS Annual Meeting
On Saturday, October 19, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) will officially launch the new CNS Foundation, Inc. during the 2013 CNS Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The CNS Foundation supports the creation and dissemination of neurosurgical practice guidelines, and promotion of domestic... - October 18, 2013 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Marlborough Among Top 5 Best Places for Job Seekers in Massachusetts
Marlborough ranks 5th based on income, affordability, population growth, and unemployment rate. - October 18, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Thomas N. Tagle, Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP 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 Thomas N. Tagle, Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “DCAA 'Hot Buttons': An Update LIVE Webcast.”... - October 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Thomas E. Crocker, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s AML/BSA and OFAC Compliance: Practical Guidance for Banks and Financial Institutions Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas E. Crocker, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “AML/BSA and OFAC Compliance: Practical... - October 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Meehl House Adopts Omni Paleo Diet
The Right Food for the Right Mood. - October 18, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation
Lucie Awards Announce 2013 Support Category Nominees
The 11th Annual Lucie Awards, taking place on Sunday October 27 at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall at 7:00 p.m., arrivals at 6:00 p.m. announce the nominees for the Support Category Awards. - October 18, 2013 - Lucie Foundation
The First Tee of the Triangle Hosts LPGA – USGA Girls Golf Program at Hillandale Golf Course
Six-Week Program Teaches the Game at All Levels of Play - October 18, 2013 - First Tee Of The Triangle
68% of Analytics Professionals Use a Mix of Unstructured and Structured Data to Get Customer Insights
Text analytics is no longer just a science but rather a vital part of any company’s data strategy. A recent survey of over 300 analytics professionals from world class companies such as Microsoft, Xerox, and Starbucks found that 68% of them use a mix of unstructured and structured data to get customer insights. - October 18, 2013 - Data Driven Business
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Implement, Skills®: The Online Autism Solution with Magellan Health Services
Skills® gives Magellan’s network of behavioral health providers an easier and more effective way to treat individuals who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. - October 18, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Me Fine Foundation Doubles Ticket Sales, Sells Out Annual Gala to Benefit Critically Ill Children and Their Families
North Carolina Nonprofit Experiences Growth, Increased Sponsorship for Annual Fundraiser - October 18, 2013 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Eden Autism Services Announces $500,000 Challenge Grant
Eden is pleased to announce that 15 Eden families and two Eden friends have joined together in support of the capital campaign by committing $500,000 in the form of a challenge grant, to conclude on March 31, 2014. Every new campaign dollar will be matched by this generous group of Eden families and friends. - October 18, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned for Emerald Necklace Tot Park and Trail at Newly Renovated Pixley Park in City of Maywood
October 23rd from 10am-11am, Amigos de los Rios, the City of Maywood, and First5LA and Supervisor Gloria Molina–County First District invite the local community to attend a Ribbon Cutting “Re-Opening Ceremony” of Pixley “Bunny” Park, Maywood, CA. - October 17, 2013 - Amigos de los Rios
Kengho Lewis Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kengho Lewis of Fredericksburg, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of food management. About Kengho Lewis Ms. Lewis is the Manager of McDonald’s fast food restaurant in... - October 17, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
i4cp Study: Leaders Are Defined by Influence, Not Role
70% of organizations considered effective at global leadership development define leaders by the role they play, rather than their job title. - October 17, 2013 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
i4cp Named One of Washington State's Fastest-Growing Companies
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) has been included on Puget Sound Business Journal's list of 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington for a second consecutive year. The company was also ranked on the 2013 Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies nationwide... - October 17, 2013 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The Myers Group Announces CAHPS® for ACOs Survey Vendor Approval
The Myers Group announces their CMS approval as a survey provider for the CAHPS® for ACOs Survey. - October 17, 2013 - The Myers Group
John Galvin of Popular Mechanics Magazine Visits Storytellers Campfire for Disaster Preparedness Launch
Popular Mechanics launches its first online learning course for Disaster Prep & Survival. John Galvin contributing editor and disaster expert makes an appearance at Storytellers Campfire to share with their global audience why "preparation is the key to thriving not just surviving a disaster." - October 17, 2013 - Storytellers Campfire
Nihan Mert-Beydilli, Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing: Avoiding Financial Risks and Dealing with Tax Consequences Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Nihan Mert-Beydilli, Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Transfer Pricing: Avoiding... - October 17, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Its October 2013 Monthly Meeting with Croix Sather
On October 21, 2013, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with real estate expert Croix Sather. - October 17, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Saginaw Future Inc. Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council
Saginaw Future Inc. received a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2012 project in the category of BRE- Single Event for communities with populations of 25,000 – 200,000 from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented at an awards... - October 17, 2013 - Saginaw Future
15th Annual Florida International University Eric E.Williams Memorial Lecture
Rawle Gibbons and Lord Relator - a Trinidad and Tobago calypsonian of note - will be speaking about/performing: "One From Ten Leaves Nought, Ten to One is Murder: Eric Williams, the Mighty Sparrow and the Arithmetic of Caribbean Self-Definition." - October 17, 2013 - Eric Williams Memorial Collection
A Very Special Concert from The Schubert Club
Inaugural Tisch Memorial Concert features celebrated pianist, Richard Goode - October 16, 2013 - The Schubert Club of Fairfield County
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni Association is in Search of Sponsors
Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association seeks to help meet special needs of alumni with resources available. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Support Services already addresses many of those needs. This Association seeks to avoid duplication of those efforts and effectively address additional needs. The purpose of the Special Needs Policy of the CFBRAA is to provide guidance in allocation of available resources for assisting former residents of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch or Girls Town USA. - October 16, 2013 - Cal Farleys Boys Ranch Alumni Association
The Colorado BioScience Association Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Bioscience in Colorado at the Annual Awards Dinner
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with special honors during its Annual Awards Dinner at the Denver Marriott City Center. This year’s event will feature three very special honors given only for the 10th anniversary, including the Pioneering Award, Founders Award and Visionary Award. - October 16, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Fire Chief, International Expert Takes Leadership Role with IFRM
Fire Chief Thomas Plunkett will guide the International Fire Relief Mission's in-country teams as it delivers training and equipment. - October 16, 2013 - International Fire Relief Mission
Renown Russian Director, Aleksey Burago Takes NY Audience by Storm in the New Rendition of Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov
After an acclaimed and sold-out run of Anton Chekhov's rarely produced short stories, award-wining Russian director Aleksey Burago returns with Uncle Vanya, one of the most beloved comedies in the Russian repertoire. Uncle Vanya runs from Oct. 29 through Nov. 20, 2013, Tues, Weds, Thurs & Sat at 8pm, and Sundays at 7PM at the Stanton Street Shul. - October 16, 2013 - Russian Arts Theater and Studio
Motorcyclists in Texas, South Carolina Raise More Than $132,000 for PBTF
Motorcyclists across the South joined Ride for Kids events on Oct. 13 to raise $132,442 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 735 participants gathered for the events at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth and Lexington High School in South Carolina. The events honored a total of 15... - October 16, 2013 - Ride for Kids
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Veterinary Medical Specialties at Annual State Fair. - October 16, 2013 - NCVMA
SHIFT::Tech to Award $25k to Develop Mobile App in Armenia
Non-profit organization ONEArmenia is shifting the landscape of Armenia once again. SHIFT: Culture, launched in the spring, invited the global community at large to pitch their wildest idea for reinventing an aspect of the Armenian arts. On their 1-year anniversary they’ve launched... - October 16, 2013 - ONEArmenia