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John (Jack) M. Horak, Stockholder, Reid and Riege, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Nonprofit Transparency and Disclosure Through Form 990 LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John (Jack) M. Horak, Stockholder, Reid and Riege, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Nonprofit Transparency and... - October 19, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
David S. Weinstein, Partner, Clarke Silverglate, P.A. to Speak at KC’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing 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 David S. Weinstein, Partner, Clarke Silverglate, P.A. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Anti-Money Laundering and Counter... - October 19, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Reema Maindiratta, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reema Maindiratta, M.D., of Babylon, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Reema Maindiratta, M.D. Dr. Maindiratta has over 15 years experience in the healthcare... - October 18, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D., of Wilmington, Delaware has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chemicals consulting. About Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D. Dr. Mathre has over 55 years experience in the chemicals... - October 18, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
DCIA & CCA Announce ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT DELIVERY Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit - October 18, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Celebrities Join Together to STOMP Out Bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying™ has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. On October 1st the country and those across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying™ in it Fourth Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY™... - October 18, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
Art Project Helps Those with Alzheimer’s
The Advocacy Art Project, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is inspiring hope in Alzheimer’s patients by sharing "Discovery Art Cards." - October 18, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Diana Bergherr, Managing Director, Business Development Compliance, DLA Compliance to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank Act and Minimizing the Cost of Compliance
Diana Bergherr, Managing Director, Business Development Compliance, DLA Compliance to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank Act and Minimizing the Cost of Compliance Live Webcast. - October 18, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Long Term Innovation with Mega-Trends: Adopting Them as Part of Corporate DNA -- SCIP Austin Texas Chapter, October 25
Working through a rigorous process fed by the right information, mega-trend research can have a real “outcome based” impact. Richard Sear provides thought-provoking illustrations on how technology developments can impact life. - October 18, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting Program in Cherry Hill, NJ
After 10 years providing Operation Kidsafe Safety Programs free to families in North America, Operation Kidsafe will pass the one million children safe guarded mark. Parents can attend this event and at no charge, get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - October 18, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
43rd Annual Fine Designer Crafts Show to Feature Unique Aquatic Clay Designs
Alan Bennett of Bath, N.Y., to Display His Clay Creations at Annual Show Hosted by The Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild - October 18, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
Friendly's Co-founder, S. Prestley Blake, is Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship has awarded its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award to S. Prestley Blake, who co-founded the Friendly Ice Cream Corp. and provided the seed money to help NACCE get started in 2002. - October 18, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Watch Video of Rolando Making Commercials for Colored Rocks Success Calendar
Colored Rocks Unveils “The Rolando Series” – 8 Videos to Promote 2013 Wall Calendar - October 18, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Photographer and Visual Artist Eve Fowler to Lecture at Idyllwild Arts Academy
As part of their continuing Visiting Artists series, the Inter Arts Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy welcomes photographer, artist, and curator Eve Fowler on Thursday, October 25th. Fowler will present a lecture on both her practice and her recent posters based on Gertrude Stein's Tender... - October 18, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Community Celebration at Port Arthur This Weekend
Port Arthur in Tasmania is famous (or infamous) for its convict past. It was a penal settlement for a little under fifty years, from 1830 to 1877. But what happened at Port Arthur after that? The question will be answered, and celebrated, in Port Arthur Memories Revisited, two days of festivities... - October 18, 2012 - Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Wins Simcyp Academic IVIVE Award
Hamner Team Honored for Most Informative Scientific Report at Recent Consortium Meeting - October 18, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
DCIA & CCA Announce CLOUD COMPUTING WEST 2012 Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Strategic Business Summit - October 17, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in Markham
Operation Kidsafe announces one of the first Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Toronto area starting on November 7, 2012. That location is in Markham, Ontario at Don Valley North Toyota Scion, 3300 Steeles Ave E. Markham ON L3R 1G9 (905) 475-0722. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - October 17, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Lee G. Petro, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: License Renewal in Broadcast Industry: What to do Now Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lee G. Petro, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: License Renewal... - October 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Grammy-Nominated Producer Kevin “Khao” Cates Celebrates Success of His 501(c) (3) Bridge DA Gap with Spectacular Red Carpet “Solution for Our Youth” Launch & Awards Show
Grammy-nominated producer, Kevin Cates hosted the official red carpet launch of his non-profit, youth development program, Bridge DA (Developing Academics) Gap in Atlanta on October 9th, 2012. - October 17, 2012 - Bridge DA Gap
Win Loss Analysis - Not Just for Sales Anymore: a Joint Meeting of the SCIP Massachusetts Chapter and Boston PMA, October 18
In this combination Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals/ Product Management Association meeting, Steve Johnson provides a comprehensive review of applying win/loss analysis to avoid potential major project failures. - October 17, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Drug Education Can Still Make Change at University Level Says Drug-Free South
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, recently invited to give lectures at Middle Tennessee State University, says “We never give up on kids, no matter their age.” - October 17, 2012 - Drug Free South
Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Local Merchants Host Community Jack-O'-Lantern Contest
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with local merchants, invites the public to participate in the Community Jack-O’-Lantern Contest held from October 26-27, 2012 at the ATC Visitor Center, located at 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV. This event is free and open to the... - October 17, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Texting & Driving is #1 Killer of Teens in America National Teen Driver Safety Week
The Texting Awareness Foundation Launches National Teen Driver Safety Week What Are you Looking at? The Road? - October 17, 2012 - Texting Awareness Foundation
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues
From Uganda to the U.S. Heartland: a Look at Global Food Security Panel to include Ugandan Minister of Agriculture and Chancellor of University of Missouri - October 17, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Rescue Chocolate Donates to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center All November
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center has been named the November 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1939, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center is dedicated to the humane treatment... - October 17, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
NLAPW Hosts Webinar, Shine Your Light - How Blogs and Twitter Can Promote Your Work
National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) sponsors webinar - Shine Your Light - how blogs and twitter can promote your work. - October 17, 2012 - National League of American Pen Women
Saginaw Future Receives National Honor - Excellence in Economic Development “Gold” Award Saginaw Future President Elected Secretary/Treasurer
Saginaw Future Inc. received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for “Nexteer's Journey” in the category of Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) - Single Events for communities with populations of 200,000 - 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council... - October 17, 2012 - Saginaw Future
CT REIA Announces 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, Connecticut
On October 26, 27, and 28, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting the 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, CT. This event is designed for new and experienced real estate entrepreneurs. - October 16, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Sustainability of Coco Coir Inspires Launch of New Company, CocoEnviro Solutions
Coco Coir Based Products are now available as a green alternative growing medium for home gardeners, landscapers and commercial greenhouses. - October 15, 2012 - CocoEnviro Solutions, Inc.
Presenters Announced for 7th Annual Organizing Awards
Some of the biggest names in organizing will be in one room on January 26 to celebrate the best in the industry. The experts that dole out organizing help to the disorganized masses via their books, talk show appearances and TV makeover shows will be at The 7th Annual Organizing Awards at the... - October 15, 2012 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
Fastest Growing Seat Filler Company Expands to Hampton Roads, Virginia
FillASeatHamptonRoads.com, a local affiliate of the fast growing “Seat Filler” company, FillASeat.com, is coming to the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Hampton Roads area. When local events, shows, concerts and sporting events don’t sell out, venue & event promoters come to FillASeat... - October 15, 2012 - FillASeat Hampton Roads
Wisconsin Pediatricians Announce State and National Achievement Awards Recognitions Presented at WIAAP Advocacy Day at The Capitol
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://WIAAP.org) recently acknowledged the child health advocacy work of state pediatricians and child and family health advocates during the Advocacy Open Forum, held in the State Capitol Building in Madison. Recognitions included Senator Julie Lassa for Legislator of the Year and Kristina Manke for Community Service Award, as well as numerous national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 15, 2012 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Hiring Right the First Time: Addison County Economic Development Corporation & VT Small Business Development Center HR Workshop Announced
Business owners and hiring managers want guidance and need to know how to hire qualified employees who will help their organization thrive. Workshop attendees learn how to select the best candidates. - October 15, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Medical Development Group Announces November 7th Forum “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology”
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Forum entitled “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology.” This forum focuses on devices that may make reading glasses and spectacles obsolete, and that electronically restore vision to blind eyes. For example, a... - October 15, 2012 - Medical Development Group
Marlborough’s Downtown Recognized as a Cultural District
The official designation reaffirms the Massachusetts city’s movement toward expanding arts programs in the area. - October 15, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
United Nations Association Joins 2012 Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning Committee
The Nashville Cordell-Hull Chapter of the United Nations Association will participate in the planning of this year’s Human Rights Day celebration on December 10. - October 15, 2012 - United for Human Rights
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for Veteran's Integration Program
Goodwill estimates that the Veterans Integration Program (VIP) will be up and running within the next 30 days. The grant will pay for the program’s start-up costs which will include hiring three full time career specialists who have military backgrounds and understand the unique challenges veterans and their spouses often face when entering or re-entering the workforce. Roughly 400 veterans will be served through this program’s initial two-year launch. - October 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance Launched
New EU body created to administer aspects of self-regulatory programme for online behavioural advertising across Europe – www.edaa.eu. Icon at the heart of an EU initiative to give internet users transparency, choice and control over online behavioural advertising – www.youronlinechoices.eu - October 14, 2012 - EASA
NCIA CEO, Herbert J. Hoelter Publishes Paper on Early Release Program for Federal Inmates
Sentencing mitigation expert and NCIA CEO Herbert J. Hoelter has published a nine-page report detailing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that deducts time from sentences for federal inmates. - October 14, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Nears Its 5,000th Microfinance Loan
The popular CPA Kiva lending team, Accountants for Social Good approaches its 5000th loan - an impressive feat given its humble beginning just two and a half years ago. Setting out with a mere two members in May 2010, ASG quickly grew in membership with dozens of CPAs and accounting professionals... - October 14, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Operation Warm Partners with K-LOVE and Air1 Radio’s Fall Pledge Drive
K-LOVE and Air1 Radio partner with Operation Warm to provide new high quality winter coats to a children in need. - October 14, 2012 - Operation Warm
New Yorkers Can Get a Headstart on Holiday Shopping with "Shop for Success"
The Second Annual Pop-Up Shop Offers Intimate Alternative to Department Store Shopping and Provides Exclusive Discounts on Designer Merchandise. All Proceeds to Benefit Dress for Success. - October 14, 2012 - Dress for Success Worldwide
A Full Dose of Laughter on November 3 to Benefit Keystone House
Here is an opportunity for a double bonus – enjoy the benefits of an evening of laughter at the upcoming "Comedy Night" featuring stage and screen star Tommy Davidson and Friends and benefit Keystone House, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, CT, at the same time. - October 14, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Krista M. Pedley, PharmD, MS, CDR, USPHS with the Office of Pharmacy Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program
Krista M. Pedley, PharmD, MS, CDR, USPHS, Director, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program Explored: A 2013 Perspective Live Webcast - October 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Musiq Soulchild’s Publisher Donates Book Sales to Breast Cancer Awareness
Musiq Soulchild and his publisher, DIP Publishing House, are dedicating a portion of their book sales to breast cancer awareness this month. 1 4 3 — Love According to Musiq offers a platform for individuals and those in love to develop a lasting and effective dialog for the betterment of... - October 13, 2012 - GreaterGood
Guidance Published on Basic Land and Property Unit Polygons
Significant efficiency savings are identified in a new report on the creation of BLPU Polygons. - October 13, 2012 - GeoPlace
Georgia Youth Activist, Rolando Zenteno Debuts Colored Rocks Success Calendar in Online Video Ads
Unique Wall Calendar features Success Advice from Unlikely Youth - October 13, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Celebrating 10 Years of Sight for Kids on World Sight Day
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC) are celebrating 10 years of partnership and reaching a vision screening milestone of over 16 million children through their Sight for Kids program. To commemorate this milestone, the Sight for Kids program... - October 13, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation