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The Way to Happiness Plans Summer of Events
The Nashville chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation is planning its August events. - July 17, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Church of Scientology Introduces Human Rights Education for Friendship Day
Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “Human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream.” - July 17, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Northern Indiana Motorcyclists Top $52,000 for Cure
Riders in South Bend, Indiana help fight childhood brain tumors by raising money for a cure. - July 17, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Texas Self Storage Association to Feature Reality Star at Annual Conference
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on October 27 – 29 in The Woodlands at the Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Bill Rancic, winner of the first season of “The Apprentice,” is the opening session keynote speaker. The conference features four separate tracks, How-to Tech Talks, along with a trade show highlighting industry suppliers, manager-specific training, and expanded sessions for owners. - July 16, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
Excel Learning Center Flips the Switch on New Solar System
Excel Learning Center, a premier childcare facility serving South Jersey, will flip the switch on a brand new solar system at their beautiful six acre Mt. Laurel campus. The 52kW system, designed and installed by the energy experts at Moore Energy, is estimated to cover over fifty percent of the... - July 16, 2013 - Moore Energy LLC
David E. Goldstein, VP Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David E. Goldstein, VP, of Rye Brook, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of funeral services. About David E. Goldstein, VP Mr. Goldstein has almost 20 years experience in the field... - July 16, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Barton Bennett, CGA, CLCS Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barton Bennett, CGA, CLCS, of Houston, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of insurance. About Barton Bennett, CGA, CLCS Mr. Bennett has over 25 years experience in the insurance field. - July 16, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Hearing Set for July 22-23 to Assess Common Core Implementation in Arkansas
The Arkansas House and Senate Education Committees are scheduled to meet to discuss the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in Arkansas. The members of the committees will hear testimonies from both those who support Common Core and those who oppose it. Arkansas Against Common Core... - July 16, 2013 - Arkansas Against Common Core
Startup and New Media Mastermind Summit to Shine Spotlight on Growing High Tech Business Community on Long Island
Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, marketing consultants, business journalists and new media celebrities are joining together to showcase and promote Long Island’s dynamic startup and new media community at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, July 18 at the Woodbury Country Club. “Long Island is... - July 16, 2013 - Startup and New Media Summit
Rockhounds Begin Their Trek to the Original North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival
Rockhounds from around the country are making plans to begin their trek to the Original North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival. The Festival has been held every August for over fifty years in Spruce Pine, North Carolina and welcomes visitors in search of gems, minerals, gemstones, silver, fossils and more. - July 15, 2013 - Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce
The Cambodia Academy at Mongkol Borei Announces Plans for the 2013 School Year Kick Off Campus Tour
Yearly excursion from Siem Reap for donors and guests on October 1, 2013 to celebrate increasing enrollment, improving English proficiency and growing donor base. - July 14, 2013 - Cambodia Academy (501c3)
Students Get Mobile in Cardiff with the Smallpeice Trust
From 24th to 27th June, forty teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to explore the engineering behind modern mobile communications. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Cardiff University, students gained a valuable practical knowledge of the... - July 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Gear Up for a Career in Motorsports Engineering
From 1st to 4th July, thirty-five promising young engineers from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Oxford Brookes University. This popular four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with Oxford Brookes University. Working... - July 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aundrea Wilcox Appointed to 2013 TNCPE Board of Examiners
Aundrea Y. Wilcox, Executive Director, Office of Small Business for the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2013 Board of Examiners. Every year, the TNCPE award program recognizes... - July 14, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Pittsburgh New Works Festival Announces New Plays, New Venue, and New Format
Press release regarding the Pittsburgh New Works Festival's 23rd season including information about the plays being performed, change of performance venue, and new performance format. - July 14, 2013 - Pittsburgh New Works Festival
Webinar to Look at Kidney-Friendly Diet and Nutrition Trends
A good nutrition plan is vital for people living with chronic kidney disease. How much caffeine should you really have? What foods are best? The "Kidney Nutrition Essentials and Today's Trends" webinar helps answer these questions and more. - July 14, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
It’s Back - KOSBE's 3rd Annual Breakfast of Champions Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its Third Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Tuesday, July 30 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Food City – Press Room, 300 Clinchfield Street, downtown, Kingsport. This event is free and open to the public. - July 14, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Teacher Grant Program Receives Sizeable Donation
The Pet Care Trust raised over $13,500 at the 24th annual America’s Family Pet Expo. - July 14, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
Professional Blogger, Heidi Nazarudin Launches E-book, "Blogger Babes Manual; Intro to Blogging"
After Years of Blogging, Nazarudin Shares Her Tips and Secrets to Success in the Blogosphere - July 14, 2013 - The Blogger Babes
Keith A. Maxwell Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Keith A. Maxwell of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of art. About Keith A. Maxwell Mr. Maxwell has over 20 years experience in the field of art and has spent... - July 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Pastor Paula A. Hopkins Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Pastor Paula A. Hopkins of Cuero, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of religion. About Pastor Paula A. Hopkins Pastor Hopkins has 8 years experience as a Pastor. She spent 27 years as... - July 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Premier Pan-African Ensemble L'Esprit d'Afrique Features Lazaro Galarraga on Album
Famed Cuban virtuoso Lazaro Galarraga will perform with L'Esprit d'Afrique at Zanzibar in Santa Monica, CA on Thursday, July 18th to commemorate the release of their first album, "The Spirit of Africa." - July 13, 2013 - L'Esprit d'Afrique
St. Louis Scientists Invited to the White House
The White House honored individuals for their dedication to increasing public engagement in science and science literacy. - July 13, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
IJIS Institute Releases Justice Information Sharing Pre-Request for Proposals Toolkit
Third edition procurement resource provides state and local governments a resource to streamline acquisition of information technology systems. - July 13, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Dr. William Meisel Honored as Top Professional in Media Industry for 2013
William S. Meisel, of Tarzana, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his exceptional contributions and achievements in the field of Media. About William S. Meisel Dr. William Meisel has over 30 years experience in commercial... - July 13, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Get Hooked on Downhill Mountain Biking with a Special, 4-Week Class from Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Intermediate and advanced level mountain bikers are invited to learn the skills needed to happily ride trails at Stevens Pass and Whistler Mountain Bike Parks in this special 4-class series - or just the final, one-day clinic at Stevens Pass. - July 13, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Georgia's Banks Get New Way to Save on Office Products
The Georgia Bankers Association has a new strategic partnership with Office Depot that can save banks and their employees a lot of money. GBA has joined forces with 23 other state bankers associations across the country to bring its members tremendous buying power, exclusive discounts and real savings. In fact, current participants of this program have saved an average of 20-30 percent over their prior office product costs. - July 13, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Melonhead Foundation Presents Second Annual "Maricopa Loves Melonhead"
Sponsored by Glenn Jones Auto Centers and hosted by Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort, the Melonhead Foundation will proudly present the second annual “Maricopa Loves Melonhead” pancake breakfast and quarter auction on August 11, 2013. The event begins at 9:00 am and lasts for two... - July 13, 2013 - The Melonhead Foundation
Paul Stevelman Joins Pro Bono Partnership Board of Directors
Pro Bono Partnership has announced that Paul Stevelman has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stevelman serves as Managing Director, Co-General Counsel for RBS Markets & International Banking, Americas. He was appointed Deputy General Counsel in 1999 and Co-General Counsel in 2011. - July 13, 2013 - Pro Bono Partnership
IJIS Institute Welcomes Maria Cardiellos as Program Manager for the New Jersey Information Sharing Environment Project
Staff changes prepare the IJIS Institute for advanced technical projects. - July 13, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Eastern National Publishes "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook"
A new publication, "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook," has been published by Eastern National. A collection of essays by noted scholars and historians, this book details the Native American contributions to the American Civil War, and the effects... - July 13, 2013 - Eastern National
Dial An Exchange Confirms Participation of New Resorts Across Europe
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately owned exchange company, expands its booking destinations across Europe by adding new resorts to their exchange system. Through participation agreements signed by numerous resorts across Europe, Dial An Exchange is bringing even greater... - July 13, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
The Bulls Won't Stop Fleet as NAFA's International Fleet Academy Leads the Way
Global Fleet managers face situations ranging from the Running of the Bulls in Spain to far more serious problems. NAFA's International Fleet Academy offers them the most extensive education on global fleet management. - July 13, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Coleman Foundation Boosts Amount and Size of Grants Available at Annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation will provide up to $150,000 in grants in the NACCE Entrepreneurial Colleges in Action Competition, which opens now and concludes at the 2013 NACCE Conference in Charlotte, NC, Oct. 13-16. - July 13, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Energy Africa Conference to be Held at Colorado School of Mines on November 7-8, 2013
Access to affordable, reliable and clean energy is essential to Africa’s economic growth and human development. Most African countries devote a large portion of their budgets to imported energy. This money could be used to develop local energy resources. This conference brings together business executives, thought leaders, public, private and research institutions to dialog and support the work needed to stimulate domestic energy markets. - July 12, 2013 - Energy Africa Conference
BBQ Fundraiser Will Kickoff Cross-Country Bike Trip by Wounded Warrior and Paralympian Rob Jones
July 27th event by “Fired Up To Help” to benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - July 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Four Swedish Corporates Make the Top 100 Globally for Resource Efficiency
Four publicly traded Swedish companies have been included in the Osmosis Resource Efficiency Index (ticker MOREWOUT), an index that tracks the relative resource efficiency of the world largest companies in the developed markets. - July 12, 2013 - Osmosis Investment Management
Local Atlanta Organization, The Atlanta Arts Project “Stand for Art Atlanta” is Investing in Creativity
The Atlanta Arts Project "Stand for Art Atlanta," an independently funded project designed to increase opportunities for visual and performance artist, is looking to provide resources for artists. - July 12, 2013 - Atlanta Arts Project
NAFA Hosts Webinar on Right-Sizing Fleets on July 24
NAFA Fleet Management Association continues its monthly free webinar series for Members with "Right-Sizing Your Fleet Without Feeling The Pinch: Expert Advice on Where to Cut, How to Cut, and What You'll Save in the Process" on Wednesday, July 24 at 1pm. - July 12, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Sewage Works Exhibition 2013 Features “Showcase of World-Class Technology” in Tokyo
The Exhibition Will Introduce Cutting-edge Technology and Equipment for Sewer Systems Locally and Abroad - July 12, 2013 - Japan Sewage Works Association
3rd Level Consulting Joins US Swim School Association as New Sponsor
Leading consulting agency shares Association’s interests, goals in aiding swim school businesses. - July 12, 2013 - US Swim School Association
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov Presents Groundbreaking Mathematical Research at Prestigious International Congress of Mathematics 2014
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov, Director of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology, and his frequent collaborator Dr. Olga Kharlampovich of Hunter College have been chosen as speakers at the International Congress of Mathematics (ICM) 2014, the largest conference in the... - July 12, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Yazan Manna Honored with Distinguished Teaching Faculty Award
Award from Student Government Association recognizes his dedication to enhancing students’ classroom experiences - July 12, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 24th June to 27th June, sixty teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth. Sponsored by the University of Portsmouth, this 4-day residential course gave students a valuable insight into the field of electronic engineering. During the... - July 12, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Against Violence Everywhere Welcomes New Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary to Executive Committee
National Nonprofit Appoints Four Members to Lead Board of Directors - July 12, 2013 - SAVE
Welsh Students Get Ahead with STEM
From 24th to 26th June, seventy nine students gathered at the University of South Wales, to attend a specially designed Engineering Experience residential course. In partnership with First Campus at the University of South Wales, The Smallpeice Trust ran this free course to encourage 13 and 14 year... - July 12, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
One Power World Healing Ceremony
Daniel's powerful message of peace, love and compassion across all nations, cultures and faiths has found overwhelming acceptance wherever he has performed. - July 12, 2013 - Spiritual Unity Movement
Ryan Gandre, Director, Stout Risius Ross, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements for Business Combinations and Impairment Testing Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ryan Gandre, Director, Stout Risius Ross, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements for Business... - July 12, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Keith Staats, Director, State and Local Tax Practice, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Tax Planning in the New E-Commerce Environment Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Keith Staats, Director, State and Local Tax Practice, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax Planning in... - July 12, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Da Vinci Science Center Sets Several New Participation, Visitation Records
The Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) set several new records for participation and visitation during its 2013 fiscal year, which ended on June 30, 2013, and topped 100,000 total participants in a year for the first time. The Da Vinci Science Center brought science to life for 125,209 people of all... - July 12, 2013 - Da Vinci Science Center