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National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names New Board Members
Three Community College Presidents Join NACCE Leadership Team - May 19, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center to Hold Disaster Planning Event in Joplin, MO
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of IT professionals who assist communities and small businesses with technology continuity and recovery, today announced it is hosting a “Technology Continuity 101” event in Joplin. The... - May 19, 2012 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
National Bike Tour for Childhood Cancer Research Arriving in Bergen / Rockland County
Woodcliff Lake Hilton, Woodcliff Lake, NJ Thursday May 24th, 5:00pm – 8:00 pm. Live Music by the Nerds with Open Bar, BBQ Dinner, Silent Auction. After party drink specials at Fire & Oak, 100 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ. - May 19, 2012 - Rally Foundation New York
California Office of the Courts to Educate Small Claims Courts About Lien Sale Amendment
The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is pleased to announce that the Judicial Council of California’s Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has agreed to work with its education division regarding the authority provided to small claims courts by the recent amendments to Code of... - May 19, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
Roozt.com & Rockin’ Baby Partner to Help Haitian Mothers Protect Their Children
These two socially conscious brands hope to spread the concept of “babywearing” with the use of slings to help mothers protect their children in Haiti. - May 19, 2012 - Roozt
KOSBE Client The Utility Company Acquires International Company, Nitro
KOSBE Client, The Utility Company of East Tennessee’s national headquarters, The Utility Company (TUC) announced recently the acquisition of Canada’s largest Managed Service Provider, Nitro. The deal enhances TUC’s line of computer hardware options available for client purchase as... - May 19, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Soccer Star Tim Howard Has a Surprise Message for Students Attending Dare to Dream Conference
North Brunswick, N.J., native has Tourette Syndrome and currently is playing for Everton of the Premier League in England. - May 19, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
National Green Thumb Challenge Adopt-a-Plant Contest Winner Announced
Bonnie Plants and GEF promote benefits of indoor plants in schools with free contest. - May 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Vermont Condo Forum and Expo Set for June 9 in Quechee
The New England Chapter of Community Associations Institute (CAINE) is holding its annual Vermont Condo Forum and Expo for condominium owners, board members, trustees and managers on June 9, 2012 at the Quechee Club in Quechee, VT from 8:00am - 2:30pm. - May 19, 2012 - Community Associations Institute - New England Chapter
3rd Ministerial Summit on Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association™ Announced the Preliminary List of Attendees to the 3rd Ministerial Summit on Medical Tourism - May 19, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Free "Senior Solutions" Community Workshop and Fair
Family Restoration and Healing Center in partnership with the UBW Senior Solutions Company will hold a free workshop to address coping strategies for those caring for aging parents and relatives. - May 18, 2012 - Family Restoration and Healing Center
FounderMatchup Merges with CoFoundersLab
FounderMatchup, Inc., a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce its merger with CoFoundersLab, Inc., a Maryland based company. - May 18, 2012 - FounderMatchup, Inc.
The Dempster Foundation Casino Night All-Star Event Brings in More Than $350,000 for Families of Children with a 22q Disorder
Chicago Cubs, Celebrities and Musicians Turn Out to Help Ryan Dempster Raise Awareness About the Genetic Disorder 22q Deletion - May 18, 2012 - Dempster Family Foundation
Building Healthy Communities Workshop - Though the Development of a Flagler Community Health Center and Wellness Campus
Goal is to bring the community together to share thoughts, gather opinion and discuss ideas. - May 18, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
Delilah, National Syndicated Radio Host is Hosting Tonight’s 10th Annual Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Benefit
National syndicated radio host Delilah will serve as the host at this year’s 10th annual Dream and Promise Awards Benefit to support the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, a New York-based 501 (c) (3) working nationwide and abroad to help kids with brain and spinal cord tumors and... - May 18, 2012 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Dominion Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
The Dominion Foundation and Dominion Virginia Power have joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 18, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Netball America Participating at President's Active Lifestyle Award Presentation
Netball America has announced that Dr. Jayne Greenberg [District Director of Physical Education and Health Literacy of Miami-Dade] has invited Netball America President Sonya Ottaway and American Idol Finalist, Michael Johns to attend the President’s Active Lifestyle Award (PALA +)... - May 18, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
Renowned Athletes, Coaches, Medical Professionals and Organizations Join The NSLA Network to Support Injured Athletes
National Sports Leagues of America Announces Line-Up of Ambassadors and Partners Spreading the Word about the Free Nationwide Injured Athlete Alert System - May 18, 2012 - National Sports Leagues of America
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener’s Supply Company Announce $5,000 Grant for Outstanding Youth Garden Project
National grant contest supports sustainability of K-12 garden projects - May 18, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Illinois State Bar Association CLE Marathon Scheduled for May 30–June 1 in Chicago
Courses are offered in 2-hour increments and will broadcast live via Webcast. - May 18, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
13th Annual “Top Businesses in America” Awards Program Announced
DiversityBusinessdotcom, the nation's leading business internet portal will be conducting its 13th annual "Top Businesses in America" survey. The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for their business achievements on a national and regional basis. This year's... - May 18, 2012 - DiversityBusiness.com
Call for Nominations: 2013 "Champions of Diversity"
DiversityBusiness.com is seeking nominations for its “2013 Champion of Diversity” Award. Nominations are due by Wednesday, November 30, 2012. Details about the nomination process are below. - May 18, 2012 - DiversityBusiness.com
African-American History Hike to Celebrate National Trails Day
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will lead an African-American History Hike on June 2, 2012 to celebrate National Trails Day. - May 18, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Holds Special Acknowledgement for DeRose Hinkhouse Winners
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council is taking the time to acknowledge winners of the 2012 DeRose Hinkhouse awards. - May 18, 2012 - Religion Communicators Council
Scotts Valley Relay for Life: You Won't Forget It, You Won't Regret It
24-hour Event Embodies the Spirit of “One Day. One Night. One Community. One Fight,” May 19-20, 2012 - May 18, 2012 - San Lorenzo and Scotts Valley Relay for Life
Felix S. Lee, Partner, Fenwick & West to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank: The New Office of Minority & Women Inclusion for Banks (Sec. 342) Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Felix S. Lee, Partner, Fenwick & West will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Dodd-Frank: The New Office of Minority & Women... - May 18, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Unique New Business Contact Solution ventureIntro Offers a Connection for Start-Ups, Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Students Alike
In today’s cutthroat business world, a business without the right contacts is a business that will never outshine the rest. Avoid all the pitfalls and find a solid starting point for your new business venture and ventureIntro, an all-new business contact solution for everyone. Founded by CEO Gareth Nunn and set to officially launch next month, ventureIntro is the ultimate place where you can discover a foundational ground for your business. - May 17, 2012 - ventureIntro
IEEE ComSoc Commemorates 60th Year Dedicated to the Advance of Global Communications & Worldwide Professional Development
The IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) has observed its 60th year dedicated to the development of communications professionals worldwide and the advance of the entire range of broadband, wireless, multimedia, data, image and voice technologies. Founded in 1952, IEEE ComSoc, which has over... - May 17, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Feed the Hungry San Miguel Dental Van Program Improves Health in Poor Rancho Communities
Some say no pain no gain, but judging from the faces of the children Feed the Hungry San Miguel/Patronato Pro Niños (PPN) serves from its Dental Van program with visiting Mexico City dentist Dr. Gilberto Mendez Lecanda, these children have learned to grin and bear it. They are remarkably... - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Life Imitates “Art In The Campo” with Feed the Hungry San Miguel
On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, Feed the Hungry San Miguel Board members celebrated the opening of “Art in the Campo” at the Farjardo de Bocas primaria school off the Salida A Querétaro. Fajardo de Bocas is the perfect example of a school where the director, teachers, parents and children have enormous pride. The buildings and grounds are meticulously maintained. Not a scrap of trash is in sight. - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Green Energy Challenge Energy Spotlight School Promotes Conservation and Awareness
Norman E. Day Elementary School in Westford, MA Stands Out as Energy Champion - May 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces the Preliminary List of Confirmed Speakers
The Annual Congress of the Medical Tourism AssociationTM will take place on the Beach in Fort Lauderdale/Miami - October 24-26th 2012. The 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the list of preliminary speakers at the conference to be held on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami on October 24-26th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Screenplay and Film Lift Struggling Towns to Prosperity
Carl Keyes, of AID For America, is creating business in struggling towns using unique film and screenplay project. - May 17, 2012 - Carl Keyes Aid For America
Free Seminar with Olympic Boxing Champion Abner Lloveras at Team Link in Ludlow Massachusetts
It will be a day to remember, so get ready. Abner "Skullman" Lloveras will be teaching a Free Boxing Seminar at Team Link in Ludlow Massachusetts. Where other schools charge for seminars with world class athletes, Team Link Ludlow will be hosting this seminar free of charge. Abner... - May 17, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
50 Students Enjoy Engineering Experience with BAE and the Smallpeice Trust
From 10th to 13th April, fifty promising 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. This four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by BAE Systems to engage... - May 17, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Enjoy Engineering Construction Course with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th April, 100 promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique learning experience at the University of Wolverhampton’s Telford Campus. Sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by educational charity The Smallpeice... - May 17, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Call for Entries: Top Dads Award Essay Contest
Bay Area kids are encouraged to nominate their father or father figure for the prestigious Top Dads Award by May 25th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
DeKalb County's Leading Lady heads Into the SDBA Debate with WSB-TV Host Jocelyn Dorsey
On May 17th, 2012 at 5:30pm Ms. Oretha Brown-Johnson will take position at the South DeKalb Business Association Political Debate where moderator, Ms. Jocelyn Dorsey of WSB-TV will open the political forum. In attendance will also be candidates such as Mr. Burrell Ellis, County CEO, House Representative & Business Attorney, Dar'Shun Kendrick and Commissioner, Kathie Gannon to name a few. - May 17, 2012 - Oretha For Clerk
Berkshire Montessori School Holds Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser
Montessori School of the Berkshires’ annual silent auction fundraiser, “Swingin’ Speakeasy Revival”, will be held at Shakespeare & Company's Bernstein Theatre in Lenox, MA on Saturday, May 19th from 7-10pm. Proceeds benefit the school's financial aid fund. - May 17, 2012 - Berkshire Montessori School
National Golf Foundation Presents Inaugural Municipal Golf Institute
A unique national conference that explores the challenges and opportunities for municipal golf course operations - May 17, 2012 - National Golf Foundation
MeadWestvaco Joins as 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Sponsor
World T.E.A.M. Sports announces that MeadWestvaco, one of the world's leading packaging solutions corporations, has joined as a sponsor of the Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors. - May 17, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
High Desert Adventure Awaits Disabled, Able-Bodied Competitors in World T.E.A.M. Sports’ 2012 Adventure TEAM Challenge
World TEAM Sports' Adventure TEAM Challenge near Fruita, Colo. features teams with disabled and able-bodied competitors. The Challenge includes 14 teams of five athletes who succeed through cooperatively working together to finish, not necessarily to win the race. - May 17, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
World-Renowned Faculty to Present AACS’ Most Extensive Cadaver Workshop
The AACS will be hosting the most extensive cadaver workshop in the Academy’s history. New and Established Techniques in Breast and Body Contouring will be held June 21-23 at the prestigious Practical Anatomy & Surgical Center training facility at Saint Louis University. The hands-on cadaver workshop allows for an intensive training and development experience affording participants the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with top authorities in these areas of cosmetic surgery. - May 17, 2012 - American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
The Founders Fund, Inc. Raises Over $340,000 for Scholarships
The biannual Ed Brennan Memorial Golf Tournament raised over $340,000 to help The Founders Fund continue to award collegescholarships to deserving Collier County students. - May 17, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
"Branson Power Advocacy Intensive" Attachment Disorder Training to be Held in Branson, Missouri, August 2-4, 2012
Attachment disorder is real. Help for parents is here. The Nigliazzo Advocacy Center, LLC was founded by attorney mom, Michele K. Nigliazzo, Esq. to teach parents how to advocate for their children with attachment disorders and other disabilities. - May 17, 2012 - Nigliazzo Advocacy Center, LLC
ORT America ''Lunch with an Artistic View" Raises $124,000 for Science Education in Israel
ORT America is Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people against all odds and obstacles. A division of ORT, ORT America supports a global network of schools and training programs that reach throughout the United States, Latin America, Israel, Europe, the Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Africa, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of over 300,000 people in over 60 countries every year. www.ORTamerica.com - May 16, 2012 - ORT America
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces Its Newest Book Managing Life with Incontinence
The Simon Foundation for Continence announces the publication of its unique new book, Managing Life with Incontinence. Written specifically for individuals who live day to day with bladder and/or bowel incontinence, Managing Life with Incontinence also provides information that will be useful for... - May 16, 2012 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Newly Launched Health Training Program by Dunham Writing
Dunham Writing is a newly launched health education training program that helps certify medical professionals, day care providers and foster parents in health education. - May 16, 2012 - Dunham Writing
USMEA-Online Guest Speaker at United States Marine Corps Reserves, Phoenix, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster at Luke Air Force Base for Hundreds of Marines
As opposed to other veteran organizations in the State of Arizona, on Saturday, May 12, 2012, USMEA-Online has once again demonstrated exceptional merit through its professional presentation to hundreds of IRR Marines and their families at Luke Air Force Base on selecting a top vocational school,... - May 16, 2012 - USMEA - Online
Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler to be Honored by Paramus Foundation
In recognition of her work as a mentor for children of incarcerated parents, Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler has been named one of three honorees at the 14th Annual Courage Awards Gala on June 12, 2012. - May 16, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.