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AmpleHarvest.org to be Recognized for Exceptional Service by Points of Light
Honorees to include New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Citi and cancer survivor, Amy Paterson - October 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
The 11th Annual Lucie Awards Returns to NYC and Moves the Celebration to Carnegie Hall
Master photographers Lisa Kristine, Arno Rafael Minkkinen, Victor Skrebneski, Benedikt Taschen, John H. White and Li Zhensheng will join the honourees list for their contributions to photography at the 11th Annual Lucie Awards, 2013. - October 04, 2013 - The Lucie Foundation
PFLAG - Rehoboth Beach Meeting - Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6 PM at the Lewes Public Library
PFLAG – Rehoboth Beach Meeting - New Day, New Time, New Location... The next PFLAG - Rehoboth Beach Meeting is on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6 PM at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave Lewes, DE 19958. Bring a friend or two or more. All are Welcome. Parents, Families and Friends of... - October 04, 2013 - PFLAG- Rehoboth Beach
Shop for Success Offers a Fabulous Shopping Experience in Support of a Great Cause
Dress for Success SW Florida presents Shop for Success, an annual shopping event featuring 5,000 square feet of mostly new designer and designer-inspired apparel and accessories. - October 04, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
Barbara Melvin Earns Statewide Recognition from the Small Business Development Center
Dress for Success SW Florida is proud to announce that President, Barbara Melvin was recognized for her volunteer efforts at the Florida Small Business Development Center’s annual conference in Orlando on September 9th. She was awarded both the Regional Volunteer of the Year and the Florida... - October 04, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
Pro Bono Partnership Raises $1.7 Million for Legal Services for Nonprofits
Funds raised will support free business legal assistance to nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State Area. - October 04, 2013 - Pro Bono Partnership
Las Vegas Ride for Kids Raises More Than $63,000
Ride for Kids traveled west last weekend to host its ninth annual event in Las Vegas. At press time, the Sept. 29 ride had raised $63,186 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 375 participants at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway honored nine young brain tumor survivors, the Stars of the... - October 04, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Dr. Darinka Dentcheva Awarded NSF Grant to Aid High-Stakes Decision Making
Mathematical models quantify risk over time as they predict future states of real-world systems. - October 04, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
iFabbo Makes Its 2nd Annual Social Media Conference Available to Influencers Around the World
Pay Per View option will allow beauty and fashion bloggers to watch and interact from thousands of miles away. - October 04, 2013 - iFabbo - International Fashion & Beauty Bloggers' Organization
Organizing Group Announces Ed Jam Twin Cities: 48 Hours to Bridge the Gap, October 18-20
Design Thinking Workshop Seeks to Turn Ideas into Action Employing Design Thinking to Prototype Meaningful Steps to Close the Achievement Gap. - October 04, 2013 - Ed Jam
Dial a Change: Unveiling the New Look DAE
Worldwide vacation exchange provider Dial An Exchange is bringing a fresh approach to the industry, today launching a new brand and new look for their global enterprise – DAE. The organisation, which operates from offices in 11 locations around the world, has today officially relaunched as... - October 04, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Casa Creación Launches Spanish Edition of Compelled by Love by Heidi Baker
Heidi Baker's book, "Compelled by Love" is now available in Spanish as "La fuerza del amor". - October 04, 2013 - Iris Global
Westwood Firefighter Honored for Years of Volunteer Service with Bergen County Fire Prevention Program
William Quinn, Westwood firefighter since 1982, has been commended for his volunteer work as a fire safety educator for the Bergen County Juvenile Fire Prevention Program. - October 04, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
PowerBar Signs as In-Kind Sponsor for Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
Santa to the Sea Half Marathon announces that PowerBar has signed on as an in-kind sponsor and will donate protein bars and energy gels for runners on the course and at the Finish Line Festival at its Dec. 8 race. - October 04, 2013 - Santa to the Sea
Colin K. Kelly, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Social Media Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Colin K. Kelly, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney... - October 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Causecast Honored as "Awesome New Technology" for HR Technology Conference
Popular Session at Leading Industry Event to Feature Causecast’s Employee Volunteering and Giving Platform - October 03, 2013 - Causecast
Norma R. Dugal-Whitehead Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Norma R. Dugal-Whitehead of Huntsville, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government space research. About Norma R. Dugal-Whitehead Ms. Dugal-Whitehead has over 33 years’... - October 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Donald Nemerov, Managing Director, Compensation and Benefits Consulting, Grant Thornton 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 Donald Nemerov, Managing Director, Compensation and Benefits, Grant Thornton LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Performance-Based Long-term... - October 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
bestattorneysonline.com Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Social Media Live Webcast
bestattorneysonline.com will be KC’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Social Media,” scheduled for January 31, 2014 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET). For more details about this event, please visit:... - October 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Alley Rose Lingerie Introduces Eberjey & Shell Belle Couture in Fall Collection
Alley Rose Lingerie LLC continues to fulfill their promise to bring a unique variety of styles to their clients with their new partnerships with Eberjey Intimates and Shell Belle Couture. Eberjey, known for their boyshorts, thongs, bralets, and camisoles, along with pajamas and loungewear was born... - October 03, 2013 - Alley Rose Lingerie LLC
Salmon Watch Reconnects with Alumni After 20 Years
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Oregon-grown environmental-education program has started a Facebook campaign to reconnect with its thousands of alumni. - October 03, 2013 - World Salmon Council
Autism Research Group to Host “Teaching Perspective Taking to Individuals with Autism” Workshop on Nov. 6, in Westlake Village
The workshop, sponsored by Center for Autism and Related Disorders, is designed for practitioners, educators, professionals, students, and caregivers working with individuals with autism as an introduction to relational frame theory, research, and practical strategies. - October 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Laverne Cox to Speak at Spirit Day in South Carolina
Laverne Cox, transgender advocate and star of the hit series, "Orange is the New Black" will speak at a Spirit Day rally aimed at ending bullying among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) youth in South Carolina on October 17. - October 03, 2013 - We Are Family
SWACHA Launches Its First Cyber Security Film Contest with Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, today announced its first annual Cyber Security Awareness Film Contest as part of its participation in October’s Cyber Security Awareness Month. The contest is open to students in... - October 03, 2013 - SWACHA
Consumer Confidence in Electronic Payments Remains High as 10th Annual Cyber Security Awareness Month Begins
October is the 10th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month and according to a new survey from SWACHA, Texans are more confident than ever in the security of electronic payments. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest not-for profit regional electronic payments associations in the country. - October 03, 2013 - SWACHA
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Awarded $750,000 Grant from the State of Texas to Provide Therapy to Underserved Children
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), Inc., will use a $750,000 state grant to provide therapy to underserved children who live in Austin and the surrounding areas. - October 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
AFCI Reaches Out to Parents on National Coming Out Day
The Association for Family and Community Integrity, Inc. provides education to parents of LGBT youth. - October 03, 2013 - AFCI, Inc.
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Announces Sunday Tea
The Nashville Church of Scientology has just announced a new happening for Sunday afternoons – tea time. - October 03, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
bestattorneysonline.com Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Understanding Anti-Whistleblower Protocols for Companies Live Webcast
bestattorneysonline.com will be KC’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Anti-Whistleblower Protocols for Companies,” scheduled for November 6, 2013 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET). For more details about this event, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress. - October 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
bestattorneysonline.com Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions
bestattorneysonline.com will be KC’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions,” scheduled for October 8, 2013 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET). For more details about this... - October 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Center for Executive Excellence Announces Opening of New Office in Phoenix, AZ and the Addition of a New Senior Research Fellow
New location and addition of Dr. Chad Bogosian as Senior Research Fellow expands the geographical reach and enriches the scope of service offerings. - October 02, 2013 - Center for Executive Excellence
Maureen Mitchell Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Maureen Mitchell of Marietta, Georgia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of software. About Maureen Mitchell Ms. Mitchell has almost 30 years experience in the software field. She is the... - October 02, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Enable America Employment Support Programs for Veterans Profiled in Nationwide Television Broadcast
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will be featured this week on “Hiring America,” a television program that highlights employment support for military veterans. The program will debut in a nationwide broadcast this... - October 02, 2013 - Enable America
Welcoming the "Denims & Diamonds" to Atlanta for the Georgia Diabetes Coalition Annual Reception
The Georgia Diabetes Coalition (www.GDCToday.org) now three weeks away from the long awaited annual Denim & Diamonds Community Awards Reception has just released their new website. The new website not only is cleaner and crisper, if offers visitors a seamless online tour to learn more about... - October 02, 2013 - GA Diabetes Coalition
Bling My Bra Kicks Off 2013 Auction Campaign with eBay-centric Art Bras, Radio Appearance
eBay Giving Works charity auction fundraiser Bling My Bra has launched its 2013 campaign in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Handcrafted art bras go up for bid through October 15 at BlingMyBraStore.com, and founder/organizer Beth Cherkowsky will discuss Bling My Bra this week on wsRadio.com's Ask Janelle show. Buyers are encouraged to bid early and often. All proceeds benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through eBay Giving Works. - October 02, 2013 - Bling My Bra
Crossing Boundaries, Forging Friendships: Area Pastors to Exchange Pulpits October 13
First-ever Presbytery Communion Sunday Clergy Exchange to see 13 Presbyterian ministers rotate among churches in Central New Jersey area from Trenton to Milford to Kendall Park. - October 02, 2013 - The Presbytery of New Brunswick
Women’s Small Business Accelerator Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary with Gala Event Recognizing First Graduates of Its Inspired Education Track
Special Guest Peter Shankman, Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Founder of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), Will Deliver Keynote. - October 02, 2013 - WSBA Ohio
7th Annual Fall Family Festival
Main Street in Old Town La Quinta will be closed off and lined with over 50 exhibitors and vendors all with a family focus and activities for children. Admission is free. There will also be entertainment, a petting zoo and pony rides, as well as child safety demonstrations, such as car seat safety checks. - October 02, 2013 - About Families Inc
SAMA Founding Member and President Emeritus Continues to Pave the Way for American Mosaic Art: American Mosaic Art Enters Permanent Collection of Italian Art Museum
SAMA is very proud to share the news that Sonia King’s mosaic artwork Depthfinder has been acquired by the Museo d’Arte della città di Ravenna (MAR). It is the first mosaic by an American included in the MAR’s permanent collection of contemporary mosaic art. King’s... - October 02, 2013 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
NAFA's President Walks the Walk with Electric Vehicles for His Fleet
Florida Power & Light's fleet sets a goal of a fleet with only electric vehicles and hybrids within ten years. - October 02, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Marriage Team Set to Honor Pro Football Legend Dick Butkus (#51)
Dick Butkus will be honored by Marriage Team, the Vancouver, Wash.-based non-profit organization dedicated to building strong marriages, at a special Tailgate Event, Saturday evening, November 2, at the Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Convention Center. The event is open to the public with tables and individual tickets available through www.marriageteam.com. - October 01, 2013 - MarriageTeam
Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Continues Its Service to the Jewish Community
Presents 14th Bereavement Conference to a full house of professionals and lay leaders. - October 01, 2013 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
Free Document Shredding Event in the CSRA
Professional Organizers of Augusta (POA) joins forces with Augusta Data Storage (ADSI) and The Cleveland Group certified public accountants for a free, community paper-shredding event. Join them Saturday, October 19 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot at The Cleveland Group (3740 Executive Center Drive, Martinez, GA). - October 01, 2013 - Professional Organizers of Augusta
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Performance-Based Long-Term Incentive Plans: Are They Effective? How to Improve Shareholder Alignment Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Performance-Based Long-term Incentive Plans: Are They Effective? How to... - October 01, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Charities Vie for $25,000 Top Prize
Charities Need Your Support. - October 01, 2013 - John J. Byrne Community Center
It’s Time to Recognize the World’s Most Positive Countries. Daily Positive (D+) Will Introduce a List of 10 Most Positive Countries in the World.
It is that time of the year again to collectively recognize all the heroes of the world for their positive accomplishments. Welcome to the Daily Positive (D+) World’s Most Positive Countries 2013 (WMPC'13). WMPC is in its third year and this year it is back with more enthusiasm and excitement. - October 01, 2013 - Daily Positive (D+)
Next Generation Social Media Platform Sweeping the Globe - Naaraa.com
It's all in one architecture (Family/Friends, Social, Professional), private, separation, secure, user profit sharing and with over 5 million hits and thousands of users registered in the month of September alone, Naaraa.com is very quickly becoming a powerful force in Social Media. - September 30, 2013 - Naaraa.com / Naaraa LLC.
Changing Minds Through Jesus Christ Announces the Save a Life Campaign
Announcing the "Save A Life Campaign" and the launch of a new web site to identify the cause of a problem that is affecting everyone in America. - September 30, 2013 - ChangingMindsThroughJesusChrist.com
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Links Students with Leading Mentors, Tools, and Prizes via New Startup Competition "USASBE Launch!"
USASBE Launch! (www.usasbelaunch.org) is a student startup competition, open to any student from any discipline from any school anywhere in the world. World class tools and industry-leading mentors are coming together to bridge the the gap between an idea and a feasible business opportunity. - September 30, 2013 - USASBE Launch
Jane Thomas Will be Presenting at "The Love, Sex & Intimacy Fair" in Hove UK, on October 19th and 20th, 2013
Jane will be running two sessions (one on each day) where she will talk about her work and her sexuality forum "Ways Women Orgasm." Tickets are available in advance (see website Lovesexandintimacy.co.uk). A range of speakers will be running workshops throughout the day. - September 30, 2013 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org