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New iPic Theater Slated for Downtown Delray Beach; CRA Chooses Office, Entertainment Complex for Redevelopment Site
The Delray Beach CRA has awarded an RFP for 1.57 acres in the downtown core to a proposal that includes a new iPic Theater and 42,000 S.F. of Class A office space. The project stands to bring nearly 300 jobs to the city and could be completed by 2016. - August 25, 2013 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Seven New Urgent Care Centers Earn Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - August 25, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Friends of The NCVMA Foundation Presents Grant to Support Vets to Vets United, Inc.
Philanthropic Arm of The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Durham Nonprofit. - August 25, 2013 - NCVMA
Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research and Services on September 28th at the Richmond International Raceway
The 5th Annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on September 28, 2013 at the Richmond International Raceway’s Inner Track. For more information, visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/richmond - August 25, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
James Z. Tiigah Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. James Z. Tiigah, of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About James Z. Tiigah Mr. Tiigah has over 36 years experience in the government arena. He serves... - August 24, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Velvetta June Salary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Velvetta June Salary of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social services. About Velvetta June Salary Ms. Salary has over 11 years experience in the social... - August 24, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Church Needs Help Giving Away 240,000 Lbs of Food to Needy Families
True Life Church (TLC) has partnered with Feeding America to donate 20,000 lbs of food a month to Waukesha families in need, according to TLC Administrative Pastor, Jerry Simmons. The “Waukesha Food Connection” kickoff event will be Friday, August 30, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at... - August 24, 2013 - True Life Church
Seattle's Women’s Business Exchange, Where Inspiration Leads, Celebrates 35 Years
The Women’s Business Exchange (WBE) is Seattle’s longest running women’s business networking group. On September 12th WBE is hosting a 35th Anniversary Where Inspiration Leads Gala Dinner event featuring Keynote Speaker Leslie Mackie, internationally acclaimed baker, pastry chef, and founder of Macrina Bakery. http://www.wbex.org. - August 24, 2013 - Women's Business Exchange
Local Honey Highlights Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) Observance
Found in cupboards and pantries everywhere – honey is a staple ingredient for millions and has a special significance for the fast approaching Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashana. Honey has strong Jewish associations; its sweetness a metaphor for all things good, hence the Biblical assertion of... - August 24, 2013 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
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
Athleta Fundraiser Helps Women Stay Active in Style While Supporting Long Island Breast Health Non-Profit
The Maurer Foundation is collaborating with the Athleta fitness apparel store in Manhasset for a “Ladies Night Out” on September 10, 2013, 6:30-8:30 pm. The evening will benefit the foundation’s breast health education programs. - August 24, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
Confidential Patient Services (CPS) Launches New Services in Palm Springs with a New Program Called the Desert Concierge Club (DCC)
Confidential Patient Services has expanded its services to Palm Springs with a new program called the Desert Concierge Club. The DCC host will help navigate the healthcare system for members and create a VIP doctor’s visit and their goal is to improve the overall wellness and life styles of all individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. All profits raised will go towards building a free wellness center for the HIV positive community in the desert. - August 24, 2013 - AIDS Assistance Foundation
IJIS Institute Develops First Standards-Based “Proof of Concept” for Montana’s Victim Notification Service
Montana’s Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) standard enhances information sharing capabilities among criminal justice agencies and Victim Notification Systems. - August 24, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Eastern National Announces the Opening of its Newest Educational Museum Store at the New Benjamin Franklin Museum
Eastern National is proud to announce the opening of a new educational museum store at the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Museum, located at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The store will sell a wide variety of Franklin related commemorative items which... - August 24, 2013 - Eastern National
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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™
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
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
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
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
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
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™