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Tigerlily Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk
Event to raise funds for young women with breast cancer. - August 24, 2013 - Tigerlily Foundation
The Nation’s Oldest and Largest Association of African American Physicians Installs Its 114th President, Dr. Michael A. LeNoir
The National Medical Association forges ahead with an aggressive 2013–2014 agenda under the leadership of one of the nation’s Top Doctors. - August 24, 2013 - National Medical Association
Oakseed Ministries International Announces 2013 Essay Contest Winners
Eighth Annual International Youth Essay Contest Winners Announced. - August 24, 2013 - Oakseed Ministries International
Behavioral Health Workshops Announced, Leading Off with Motivational Interviewing
CarePlus Innovations will be offering behavioral health workshops and has released the schedule for the 2013-2014 season. The schedule runs from September through May and starts off with a one-day course on Motivational Interviewing. - August 24, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
The First Tee of the Triangle Hosts the Dennis Walters Golf Show and Free Junior Clinic Aug. 24
Local Youth Development Organization Announces Golf Show and Clinic for Golfers Ages 5 to 17 - August 24, 2013 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Marlborough Works! Initiative Gives Local Jobseekers Local Opportunities
Free Resume & Interview Workshop and Job Fair Aim to Jumpstart Local Employment. - August 23, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
The Certification Commission President Discusses Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Benefits
Brad Crump Addresses Career Advantages of Becoming a Specialty Certified Medical Assistant. - August 23, 2013 - Specialty Certified Medical Assistants
IJIS Institute’s Technical Advisory Committees Publish New White Papers
Papers explore the NIEM-UML specification and provide guidance on selecting and implementing technology solutions. - August 23, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Dial An Exchange Makes Timeshare Exchanging Easy
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately owned timeshare Exchange Company continues to innovatively make booking a timeshare vacation easier for timeshare owners. DAE understands that many timeshare owners believe that they are tied into the exchange company affiliated with the... - August 23, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Edward T. Kang, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s Anti-Corruption Programs for Private Equity Firms in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Edward T. Kang, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Anti-Corruption Programs for Private Equity... - August 23, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Mark C. Nelson, PC , Partner, Dentons to Speak at KC’s Strategies and Best Ways to Deal with Trolls/NonPracticing Entities (NPEs) Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has announced that Mark C. Nelson, PC, Partner with Dentons will speak at the KC’s webcast entitled: “Strategies and Best Ways to Deal with Trolls/NonPracticing Entities (NPEs) LIVE Webcast,” scheduled on September 5, 2013 from 12:00 pm -... - August 23, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Ultra Marathon Stand Up Paddler, Will Schmidt, Attempts World Record for Depression Awareness
Ultra Marathon Stand Up paddler, Will Schmidt, will attempt world record breaking open ocean stand up paddle trip through the California Channel Islands. - August 22, 2013 - Are You Inspired Yet
Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas to Sponsor 6th World Medical Tourism Congress
Medical Tourism Association® announced, today, Neuropathy and Pain Control Centers of Las Vegas as Silver Spoon-level sponsors of the 6th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, Nov. 3-6, 2013, at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas. - August 22, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Cypress Inheritance Launches PC Installment in August
Cypress Inheritance LLC's latest game uses the Unreal Engine to provide an immersive stealth-based storytelling experience. - August 22, 2013 - Cypress Inheritance, LLC
Black Transmen, Inc. Held Its 1st Trans Awareness Summer T-Shirt Campaign Offering All Artists the Opportunity to Submit Their Talent for T-Shirt Designs
Winner Announced: Congratulations to Mr. Mick Rose as the Grand Prize Winner of the BTMI 2013 T-Shirt Design Contest. Black Transmen, Inc is happy to announce that they have selected the T-Shirt Design entry "Black Power Fist." - August 22, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Timeshare Owners Vacation More for Less with Dial An Exchange
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately owned timeshare Exchange Company, gives members the option to benefit from huge savings when booking last minute vacations through Bonus Weeks and rentals through the daeOptions program. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently... - August 22, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Third Annual RI Technology Awards Open for Nominations, Applications
Tech Collective’s Tech10 awards will honor Rhode Island’s top 10 IT practitioners, digital media designers, and entrepreneurs – nominate, apply at www.tech10awards.com. - August 22, 2013 - Tech Collective
IJIS Institute Rolls Out Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Technology Help Desk
SAVIN Technology Knowledge Center and Help Desk to provide expertise directly to constituencies at all levels. - August 22, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Dirty Coast to Host Benefit Event for Youth Rebuilding New Orleans
Dirty Coast apparel shop will hold After Hours Happy Hour, an event to benefit the Youth Rebuilding New Orleans volunteer organization and its numerous service projects. - August 21, 2013 - Youth Rebuilding New Orleans
Not For Sale to Host Third Annual Gala Benefiting Fight Against Human Trafficking
Held at the stunning City View at Metreon, Not For Sale’s annual gala will bring together international advocates to celebrate Not For Sale’s work and to empower the global movement to end slavery. - August 21, 2013 - Not For Sale
DAE Group Announces New Chief Information Officer
DAE (Dial An Exchange) Group has announced the appointment of a new Chief Information Officer, James Mulvaney. The Gold Coast-based global vacation ownership exchange program has witnessed rapid expansion over the past year and the appointment of a dedicated CIO is the next step in advancing their... - August 21, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Volunteer in Evergreen’s 1st Annual Dig-a-Thon and be Entered to Win Prizes for Giving Local Trails a Little Love
Now through September 29th, individuals, families and groups are encouraged to help Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance build and maintain trails statewide by earning entries in a raffle to win valuable prizes. - August 21, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
100 Million Reasons Small Businesses Are Attracted to BNI WCF
10 Years of passing referrals builds to 100 million dollars in closed deals for West Central Florida small businesses in the past 12 months. - August 21, 2013 - BNI WCF
Dykes Trucking Receives Tennessee 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award
Kim Dykes, President and Owner of Dykes Trucking, was just presented with the prominent 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award, at her place of business last week. Dykes was greeted and personally recognized by Walter Perry, District Director of the SBA Tennessee District Office in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 21, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Stevens Research Honored in Highlights 2012 Issue of Nanotechnology Journal
Innovation in battery technology could drastically cut charge-time for mobile devices - August 21, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Animal Lovers Take on the Kili Challenge
Climbing Kilimanjaro is often one of the top items on most South African’s bucket list, most find it daunting enough without the commitment of making it to Uhuru Peak for a cause they strongly believe in. In September a group of twenty-five climbers will be putting their passion for the... - August 21, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
New England, St. Louis Motorcyclists Top $134,000 for Cure
Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $134,716 in donations to Ride for Kids events on Aug. 18. Twelve young brain tumor survivors attended the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation events on mild, clear mornings in Cottleville, Mo., and Fiskdale,... - August 21, 2013 - Ride for Kids
The Way to Happiness Participates in Health and Happiness Day in Nashville
The Nashville Chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation distributed information and a seminar at Health and Happiness Day in Nashville. - August 21, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Wells Fargo Invests in Youth
Wells Fargo invests $30,000 in youth supporting one-to-one mentoring in the school-based program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. - August 21, 2013 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
AmpleHarvest.org and Gardener’s Supply Company Launch “Pledge-A-Veg” Photo Contest
Opportunity for a gardener donating food to a nearby food pantry to win a $300 gift certificate from Gardener’s Supply Company. - August 20, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
2BFitKidz Launches One-of-a-Kind Nutrition Education Program for Parents and Kids
Fort Lauderdale-Local 2BFitKidz is set to launch its first twelve-week nutrition education program for parents and kids, starting fall 2013 in the South Florida region. The main focus of the program is to educate and motivate both parent and child within the same classroom to lead healthier lifestyles through good nutrition and exercise. - August 20, 2013 - 2BFitKidz
Lawrence History Live at Bread and Roses Festival
Within the Festival, Lawrence History Live, the speakers' tent, invites visitors to hear speakers present their insights on labor and the city past and present. People attending the Festival can ask questions and join in for a lively conversation. - August 19, 2013 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor and Author Pam Schmid to Sign "101 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer" at National Women's Survivors Convention
Author, actor, speaker, wellness coach and cancer survivor, Pam Schmid, will share her passionate, uplifting, and informative book with convention attendees. - August 19, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
CADVA Successfully Launches Anti-Violence Campaign in Trinidad
Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness brought its anti-violence campaign initiative to Trinidad and Tobago early August. A series of events under the theme: “UNITE TO INSPIRE: EDUCATION CREATES ACCEPTANCE,” launched “Operation BUILD-BOARD” in partnership with IMRARC (Irene Madray’s Recreational Arts and Resources Center-Local NGO of Guyana focusing on Youth Development) and the Miss World Guyana Organization in an effort to improve the health and well being of our Caribbean youths. - August 18, 2013 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Global Simulcast Event with Bible Teacher Beth Moore to be Hosted by Local Church on September 14th
Live Internet streaming event features life-transforming Bible teaching with popular women’s author and speaker. lifeway.com/LPLSIMULCAST. - August 18, 2013 - Thelma Baptist Church
Wine Fundraiser to Support Breast Health Charity The Maurer Foundation
FAT bastard wines will be continuing their dedication to help raise awareness and funds for the breast cancer cause. During the months of September and October, FAT bastard will donate 25 cents for every bottle of FAT bastard sold in restaurants and retail locations, up to $50,000. A recipient of support from the FAT bastard campaign for six years, the Maurer Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness through breast health education. - August 18, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Lufthansa, Sani Dental Group as Bronze Sponsors
The Medical Tourism Association® today announced two bronze-level sponsors -- Lufthansa and Sani Dental Group – of the 6th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Nov. 3-6, 2013, at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas. - August 18, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Wake Education Partnership Unveils Inaugural Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame Class
Triangle Partnership Awards Business, Education and Community Leaders for Honorable Service Thursday, Oct. 3 - August 18, 2013 - Wake Education
Melvin H. Orlans, Counsel, Hunton & Williams LLP to Speak at KC’s Pay-for-Delay Antitrust Issues in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Updates and Enforcements in 2013
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Melvin H. Orlans, Counsel, Hunton & Williams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pay-for-Delay Antitrust Issues in... - August 17, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Charles Loughlin, Partner, Baker Botts LLP to Speak at KC’s Pay-for-Delay Antitrust Issues in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Updates and Enforcements in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Charles Loughlin, Partner, Baker Botts LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pay-for-Delay Antitrust Issues in the... - August 17, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Freedom Fighters of America Becomes a 24/7 News Service
24/7 news, information and opinion service. - August 17, 2013 - Freedom Fighters of America
Entire Community Comes Together to Provide School Supplies to Students in HEB ISD
The 5th annual HEB ISD/6 Stones Operation Back 2 School will provide backpacks, school supplies and social services for over 5,600 students in HEB ISD. Over 54% of HEB ISD students come from homes that are economically disadvantaged. Individuals and businesses all across the community have come... - August 17, 2013 - 6 Stones Mission Network
Growing Farmers in Maine Nonprofit Farm Cultivates More Than Just Vegetables
Something special is happening once again this year on the fields and pastures at Freeport’s Wolfe’s Neck Farm. Four local teens learning how to farm are growing much more than food. Wolfe’s Neck Farm is educating the next generation of farmers and small farm advocates while filling food pantry shelves with local, sustainably-grown foods. - August 17, 2013 - Wolfe's Neck Farm
StonewallAGAIN and LGBT Community Protests McDonald’s Sponsoring the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Winter Olympics in Russia
Members of the Chicagoland LGBT community will be descending on McDonald’s World Headquarters, 2111 McDonald’s Drive, Oak Brook, at 11 AM, Saturday, August 17 to protest the Corporation's continued sponsorship of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia despite the country's recently instituted homophobic “gay propaganda” laws. - August 17, 2013 - StonewallAGAIN.com
BDPA New York Receives Award at the 2013 National Conference
BDPA New York was awarded the National Management Award for the third year in a row at the 2013 National BDPA Conference, in the Washington Hilton, Washington, District of Columbia. BDPA co-founder Earl Pace, Jr. presented the Management Award during the opening ceremony. The BDPA Management Award... - August 17, 2013 - BDPA New York
Building Peaceful Families Unveils "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" Exhibit: a 7-Year Tribute to Positive Male Role Models Serving Bay Area Children and Families
Building Peaceful Families today unveiled the new "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" display at the Santa Clara County Government Cente (70 W. Hedding Street in San Jose). The exhibit includes the names of nearly 80 Top Community Dads, prominent Bay Area men who have been honored and celebrated by BPF over the course of seven years. - August 17, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
The Re-Launching of Natural-Family-Planning.com
A comprehensive resource for those looking for moral, reliable, and natural contraceptive alternatives. - August 17, 2013 - RDO Medical
Daniel E. Frank, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Cyber Security: A 2013 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel E. Frank, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues in Cyber... - August 16, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Faith Building: Covenant Christian Center International’s Grand Opening
While many in society need to be reminded that a church is not a physical building, congregants of Covenant Christian Center International are grateful that their following now has a home. On Friday, September 6, 2013, the 125+ member family of Covenant Christian Center International will begin... - August 16, 2013 - Covenant Christian Center International
Wish Upon a Wedding to Provide Wedding for Young Portland Mother Battling Stage IV Breast Cancer in Northern California This September
Wish Upon A Wedding will be granting a wedding for a Portland couple this September. Heather & Chris will be wed in Carmel Valley, CA thanks to the Northern California Chapter. Heather, who has been diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, will receive the wedding of her dreams free-of-charge by Wish Upon A Wedding. - August 16, 2013 - Wish Upon a Wedding - Northern California