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National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Enhances Dialogue on E-learning at Community Colleges with HP
New collaboration between NACCE and HP explores how community colleges are using technology and online learning to foster entrepreneurship and grow local economies. - September 17, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
New Mexico Nonprofit NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' in Circles Ranch Named as a Finalist in the 5th Annual Tom's of Maine "50 States for Good"™ Program
NM Horse Rescue at Walkin’ N Circles Ranch has been selected as the only finalist from New Mexico in the fifth annual Tom’s of Maine “50 States for Good” community giving program and now has a chance to win $10,000 to provide help with the care of unwanted, neglected and abused horses in need. Through a public vote at 50StatesforGood.com now through October 15, supporters can help bring the funding to Walkin’ N Circles with the simple click of a mouse. - September 17, 2013 - NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' N Circles Ranch
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $6,500 Grant to Purdue University for Flight-Training Program
Combat-wounded veteran to attend seven-week academy at no cost. - September 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Stewards of Change Institute Receives 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Status from IRS
Executive Director Emeritus of the IJIS Institute Paul Wormeli, an SOC board member, sees SOC as a leader in promoting interoperability. - September 17, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Long Island Girl Talk Showcases First Episode of Teen Talk Show
Long Island Girl Talk (LIGT); Teen girls have something to say, so listen up, Long Island. - September 17, 2013 - John J. Byrne Community Center
Bling My Bra Returns to eBay October 1 with Charity Auction Fundraiser
Charity auction fundraiser Bling My Bra returns to eBay October 1, 2013. Original handcrafted art bras will be auctioned through eBay Giving Works to benefit breast cancer research and treatment. Get details at BlingMyBra.com. - September 17, 2013 - Bling My Bra
Operation KidSafe Announces 2 Fingerprint Station Locations in Del Rio, TX
Two of the Operation KidSafe digital fingerprinting units will be available at no charge to area families, starting in Sept. 18, 2013 in Del Rio, TX. This system produces a lifetime safety record for a child and only the parent gets a record of the visit. Safety tips and education are also provided so parents can help arm their children with knowledge. - September 17, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
The Birth of a Movement: Society for Eastern Rite Anglicanism
Society for Eastern Rite Anglicanism is a faith-based organization committed to promoting and sustaining a movement towards an established Eastern Rite in the Anglican Communion. - September 17, 2013 - Society for Eastern Rite Anglicanism
Philip Gardner, President, Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Philip Gardner, President, of Las Vegas, Nevada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of finance and real estate. About Philip Gardner, President Mr. Gardner has over 28 years experience in the... - September 16, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
NAPO-LA Board Members Names and Contact Information for 2013-2014
National Association of Professional Organizers, Los Angeles Chapter. - September 16, 2013 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
Council Candidate Jon Jones Pledges $84,000 Return to Taxpayers
Last December, Atlanta’s City Council voted to increase their own pay. City Council Candidate Jon Jones pledged to return the $21,000 raise to taxpayers, and he’s inviting residents to use Direct Democracy to decide how to spend that money instead. - September 16, 2013 - The Committee to Elect Jon Jones
Genetics of Aneurysms in Few May Hint at Stroke Prevention for Many, Doc Says
Brain aneurysms are more common among Polycystic Kidney Disease patients than in the general population. According to Dr. Ivan Radovanovic, a neurosurgery professor at Toronto Western Hospital, understanding the genetic aspect better could lead to stroke prevention for all. - September 16, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
30+ Life Science Investors & Strategic Partners Convene in Denver This Week for 2013 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor & Partnering Conference
More than 30 leading investors and strategic partners from across the country will come to Denver to connect and invest in the region's emerging life science companies at the 2013 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor & Partnering Conference. Spearheaded by the Colorado BioScience Association in collaboration with associations in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico and Utah — the conference opens with a reception at the Colorado Governor’s Mansion September 18th. - September 16, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Ean Williams Sets Template for Aspiring Fashion Designers
The designer whose name and label both are synonymous with impeccable style, spectacular elegance and worldly sophistication, Ean Williams sets the template for other aspiring fashion designers. Williams realized his penchant for fashion early in life. The proud father of now three boys, he... - September 15, 2013 - DC Fashion Week
New “Autism Live” Parent 2 Parent Online Videos Provide Unique Opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow
Autism Live’s new online series “Parent 2 Parent” will begin airing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, on www.autism-live.com, featuring two-minute clips that educate parents on all things related to autism. - September 15, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Healthcare Companies Benefit from NAFA's International Fleet Academy
Many of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies are sending their fleet managers to NAFA's International Fleet Academy to learn about global fleet management. - September 14, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Local Dress for Success SW Florida Member, Laura Mobley-Williams Receives Worldwide Recognition
Barbara Dell, Executive Director of Dress for Success SW Florida, is proud to announce that Dress for Success Professional Women’s Group (PWG) member, Laura Mobley-Williams from Cape Coral won first runner-up at the International 2013 Success Summit for her Community Action Project (CAP). Her... - September 14, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
The Heights Center Presents Chefs in Shorts on October 3
The Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center kicks off its inaugural Culinary Series with Chefs in Shorts on Thursday, October 3 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The area’s finest chefs will present fun, funky Floribbean fare to benefit... - September 14, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
John Main Seminar: International Meditation Community Holds Annual Seminar in Hong Kong for the First Time
Desert Wisdom & Oriental Spirituality: Inner Silence, is the theme of the John Main Seminar 2013 (JMS), held in Hong Kong, September 20-22 2013. - September 14, 2013 - WCCM
Awake After Two Decades of Slumber
Fourteen years of groundbreaking work and thousands of photographs have laid dormant for two decades... until now. - September 14, 2013 - The Ted Spagna Project
KIT One of Nine Finalists in American Airlines' "Flights.Camera.Action.3" Contest
San Diego based non-profit, Kids Included Together (KIT), lands one of the top spots in American Airlines’ (AA) video contest and they need your vote to win. One lucky voter will win 25,000 AAdvantage points. - September 14, 2013 - Kids Included Together
More Than 480,000 Pounds of Pet Food Shipped to Shelters in July and August
From mid-July through late August, Rescue Bank® shipped more than 480,864 pounds of pet food (489 pallets) to rescue groups and shelters in Tennessee, Nevada, Georgia, California, Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, South Carolina, New York, and Texas. These food donations were made possible by... - September 14, 2013 - GreaterGood
Popular American Music Showcased in Fort Bend Symphony's Season-Opener
Join the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra for American standards, folk tunes, Broadway favorites and more as it raises the curtain on its 22nd season. - September 14, 2013 - Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
Interwest Distribution Unveils Plans for Tools Division
Interwest Distribution Company announced plans today to dramatically expand their current installation tools business. - September 14, 2013 - Interwest Distribution Company
The McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Partners With ASAP Asphalt & ConcreteTo Help Raise Funds To Fight Childhood Cancer
ASAP Asphalt & Concrete Raises Funds for Children’s Hospital Colorado by Sponsoring the McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. - September 14, 2013 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Welcomes New Board Members in Georgia and Alabama
The mission of Community Health Charities of the Southeast is to unite caring donors in the workplace with the most trusted health charities in Georgia, Alabama and the nation. - September 14, 2013 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
The Municipality of Hersonissos Organized a Competition in Collaboration with the Russian Tourism Portal TourOut.ru to Promote Hersonissos
Τhe Municipality of Hersonissos realizing the great appeal of the Russian market for the region of Hersonissos, but also for all Greece, organized a competition with the Russian tourism portal TourOut.ru called "Rate now the best hotels in Greece & Get Free Holidays & Car in... - September 14, 2013 - Municipality Hersonissos
Lynda M. Crouse, Partner, Troutman Sanders to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues: Executive Compensation in Banking and Finance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lynda M. Crouse, Partner, Troutman Sanders will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues: Executive Compensation in... - September 14, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Blogger Babes to Participate in Its Second Exclusive Makeup Masterclass Event with Giorgio Armani Cosmetics
The Event will Showcase the Hottest, New Armani Cosmetics for Fall & will be Held at Saks Fifth Avenue - September 28, 2013. - September 13, 2013 - The Blogger Babes
Lebanon Business Network Connects Millions of Lebanese Professionals Worldwide
The newly revamped business platform, Lebanon Business Network, hosts a database of over 4,000 professionals and contributes to the economic growth of Lebanon and encourages solidarity among Lebanese. - September 13, 2013 - Georges N. Frem Foundation
Holocaust Memorial Center Hosts Author Bernd Wollschlaeger for Discussion on Book, “A German Life,” Sept. 29
Beginning at 3 p.m., at the Holocaust Memorial Center located at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, and sponsored in memory of Harry Grabel by A. Scott Grabel and Associates, Dr. Wollschlaeger will discuss why the son of a decorated Nazi officer converted to Judaism. - September 13, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Washington Student League Announces Fall Dirt Explorers Mountain Bike Program for Middle and High School Students
Dirt Explorers is a 4-week ride series starting September 21st open to all 7th-12th grade students who want to experience the great outdoors on a bike. - September 13, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Music Therapy Program Helps to Improve Socialization, Communication, and Motor Skills in Children
CarePlus is offering Music Therapy Group sessions to children with social, behavioral, and mental health challenges. The groups will be led by music therapist Paul Kates, and will run for 10 weeks. - September 13, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Wagner Equipment Helps Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital Colorado by Sponsoring the McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
The McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament Receives Sponsorship from Wagner Equipment to Help Raise Funds to Fight Childhood Cancer - September 13, 2013 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
MEDC Head Leads Discussion at Economic Developers Conference
MEDC Executive Director says fiber forms the backbone of modern communities. - September 13, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Hosts Glendale Conference for Parents of Children with Special Needs, September 28th
Center for Autism and Related Disorders will co-host a free conference on Saturday, September 28th, at Christ Tabernacle from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to help parents of special needs children understand how to access insurance coverage for autism, address challenging behaviors, find support as a parent of a special needs child, and be informed of their legal rights. - September 13, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
5K Held to Benefit Free Wheelchair Mission
Entire community comes out in support of Free Wheelchair Mission. - September 13, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Ellen Shadur Gross, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP to Speak at KC’s Employee Relations & Union Awareness Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Ellen Shadur Gross, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP will speak at KC’s webcast entitled: “Employee Relations & Union Awareness Live Webcast," scheduled on... - September 13, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Paralympian Prepares for Epic Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Wounded Marine on quest to raise $1 million for charities that supported his recovery. - September 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Partnership with LowestMed to Benefit Low-income Women
People Helping People (PHP) announces a new partnership with LowestMed that will help clients save money on prescriptions by providing a free discount card and price comparisons at local pharmacies. - September 12, 2013 - Lowestmed
Texas Self Storage Association Announces Election Results
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) announced the results of their recent board member elections. New officers will be elected prior, at the next board meeting, and will be introduced at the TSSA Big Ideas in Storage annual conference scheduled for October 27-29, 2013 in The Woodlands. - September 12, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
Entrepreneurs Invited to Pitch Business Ideas and Challenges at Financing the Working Landscape Conference Nov. 7 in Middlebury
Third annual event connects members of the working landscape community for a day of networking, discussion, and education focused on the unique challenges faced by early stage and established businesses. - September 12, 2013 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Side Project Inc. 2013 Year in Review
August 16, 2013 marked the one-year anniversary of the founding of Side Project Inc. by its President Jeff Fromknecht. Side Project is a nonprofit corporation (tax-exempt status pending) with offices in West Palm Beach, FL and Pittsburgh, PA. Its goal is to support community oriented organizations,... - September 12, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Let's Move the Youth Charity Event
Netball America invites is hosting a social event to champion active lifestyles for youth, fighting childhood obesity, and creating healthy role models. This event will be highlighted with a performance by Platinum Selling Artist Jack Vidgen [2011 Australia's got Talent Winner]. Date: Saturday... - September 12, 2013 - Netball America Inc.
Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce Presents The Men of Glastonbury
The Men of Glastonbury 15 month calendar, October 2013 – December 2014, features shirtless business owners, leaders and elected officials who were invited to promote their business in the premier Men of Glastonbury Calendar. - September 12, 2013 - Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce
Motorcyclists Shine, Raise More Than $182,000 at Ride for Kids
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in three states gave generously this weekend, raising $182,774 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the Sept. 8 rides, held in Alabama, Indiana and Washington. The events featured local celebrity emcee... - September 12, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Best-Selling Motivator Shawn Anderson Inspires "A Better Life"
Shawn Anderson, the founder of Extra Mile America, has published another very inspiring book, "A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over." - September 12, 2013 - Extra Mile America
Shaping Her Esteem’s SHE Mob Takes Over Yonge-Dundas Square
On Sunday September 8th 2013 Shaping Her Esteem (SHE), a Toronto based not-for-profit dedicated to increasing the health and wellbeing of young women, hosted a free fitness SHE Mob at Yonge-Dundas Square. With numerous industry professionals at the helm the SHE Mob led community members and... - September 12, 2013 - Shaping Her Esteem
Drug-Free South Kicking Abuse to the Curb
Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is working to bring an end to drug abuse in Tennessee. - September 12, 2013 - Drug Free South
CNN's Randi Kaye to Host Friends of Karen's Gala
Emmy Award-winning CNN anchor and correspondent Randi Kaye will be the Master of Ceremonies at children's charity Friends of Karen's "An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop" benefit gala, which will honor Jody and J Durst. - September 12, 2013 - Friends of Karen