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Erin E. Morrow, Principal, Advisory Services, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s The Dodd-Frank Act and the Red Flag Rule Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Erin E. Morrow, Principal, Advisory Services, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Dodd-Frank Act and... - May 23, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
James N. Kinney, Partner, WeiserMazars LLP to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank's New Net Worth Standard for Accredited Investors Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James N. Kinney, Partner, WeiserMazars LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Dodd-Frank's New Net Worth Standard for... - May 23, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Denver's "Art District on Santa Fe" Galleries Display Cat Care Society's "Tails of the Painted Cats" Lineup During June, Debuting on First Friday Art Walk June 1
Cat Care Society's larger-than-life Painted Cats will be on display at galleries throughout Denver's "Art District on Santa Fe" for the month of June, debuting at the District's First Friday Art Walk on June 1. - May 23, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Seminars to Turn Women on to Goddess Power
A new six-week “goddess” teleseminar series of 18 speakers, targeting women who want more out of life, in terms of empowering themselves and using their full potential. - May 23, 2012 - Just Call Me Goddess
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Three Year Anniversary
Fresh food previously unable to tens of millions of food pantry clients nationwide becomes increasingly available as AmpleHarvest.org, now three years old, enables more than 5,100 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Thailand Sponsors Their First International Naturist Conference
Naturists from 12 nations participated in the celebration of naturism and the effort towards a common goal of building naturism in Thailand and Southeast Asia, in addition to enjoying the warm welcome and ambiance of Chan Resort, Thailand’s foremost naturist resort. - May 22, 2012 - Naturist Association Thailand Co., Ltd.
“Marlborough Works!" Job Fair Will Connect Area Businesses with Job Seekers on June 13
Boston Scientific, Marlborough Hospital, and Raytheon are among the two dozen companies represented at the event. - May 22, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
8th Annual Hug, Slurps & Slobbers Adoptathon
The Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter in partnership with Rescue Me Inc. are dedicated to finding homes for every one of the shelter's homeless animals. Adopters will receive a free gift bag and vet visit; reduced rate adoption fee, microchip and rabies vaccine; and license for the new... - May 22, 2012 - Rescue Me Incorporated
Central Basin Continues to Help Los Angeles Lead in Water Conservation
By now, most people understand that the concept of going green is not just one that sounds like a good idea, it is one that is going to be necessary if the planet's ability to sustain life is to be preserved. Water is one of the primary resources on the planet today and in the United States, how it... - May 22, 2012 - Central Basin Municipal Water District
The Founders Fund Inc. Awards New Scholarships to 29 Collier County Students
After 20 years of providing college scholarships to high school seniors, The Founders Fund has increased the award money given out to 29 students in 2012. - May 22, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
The Power of Performance Seminar Hosted by Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Grammy winning arranger and composer David Campbell to deliver seminar at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville on June 4, 2012 about the basics of success in the music industry. - May 22, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
MaleSurvivor Urges Brooklyn DA Hynes, Ultra-Orthodox Community to Protect Survivors of Abuse
Dr. Richard Gartner, past president of MaleSurvivor and a world-renowned expert on the treatment of survivors of sexual abuse, issued a statement today calling on Brooklyn DA Hynes and the ultra-Orthodox community to do more to protect the victims of the sexual abuse scandal that has erupted over the past week. - May 21, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
American Hero T-Shirt Announces Limited Edition Sale
Beginning May 21 at 8:00am CST, American Hero T-Shirt is running a 7-day sale for a limited edition Live from Your Patriotic Heart patriotic apparel shirt. - May 21, 2012 - American Hero T Shirt
May 15 to June 15 is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
There are many ways to show support for those with the often misunderstood and misdiagnosed neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 people. - May 21, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Alzheimer's Conference Provides Support and Answers About South Florida's Most Critical Health Epidemic
Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter proudly presents its 2012 Care & Conquer Regional Education Conference Wednesday, May 23, 2012. This event is designed to provide support and guidance to people with early-stage Alzheimer’s and caregivers of people with dementia. The conference features world-renowned experts and many opportunities to connect with others battling the Alzheimer’s epidemic. The full-day experience will provide you with support and education. - May 21, 2012 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
Michelle Fones Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Michelle Fones of Claremore, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of retail apparel. About Michelle Fones Ms. Michelle Fones is the Owner and Manager of Flying F. Ranchwear, LLC in Claremore,... - May 21, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Robert D. Brignall, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Robert D. Brignall, Esq. of Inkster, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of media. About Robert D. Brignall, Esq. Mr. Brignall has over 18 years experience in the field of media. - May 21, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Brian M. Walters Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Brian M. Walters of Cheektowaga, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Brian M. Walters Dr. Walters has 7 years experience in healthcare. He is Director of... - May 21, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
BusiNeighbor.org Announces Cell Phone Drive to Purchase and Distribute 500 Payless Shoe Gift Cards to Children in Need
It is estimated that Americans have 3 or more cell phones they no longer use but haven't discarded or recycled. BusiNeighbor can use these phones to positively change a child’s life and assist a struggling parent. - May 21, 2012 - BusiNeighbor Inc
DysNet Global Self-Help Network Launched to Support People with Limb Differences
Ambitious project for online community founded by Thalidomide survivors, aimed at uniting limb deficiency groups world-wide. - May 21, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Extreme Makeover Main Street
The Upper Main Alliance Business Expo Makes Simple the Hackensack Rehabilitation Plan. - May 20, 2012 - Upper Main Alliance
7th Annual South Asian Heritage Day
Human Endeavour is organizing a fun-filled family event with a aromatic touch of South Asian culture to the various aspects of the event. - May 20, 2012 - Human Endeavour
Women’s Business Development Center June Programs Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - May 20, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Michael Marletta Appointed to Governing Board of California’s Stem Cell Agency
Michael A. Marletta, PhD, President and CEO of The Scripps Research Institute, has been appointed to the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee (ICOC), the governing board of California’s stem cell agency, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). “California has led... - May 20, 2012 - California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
One Week to Go Until the City is Transformed by Vivid Sydney
Next Friday night, the lighting of the sails of Sydney Opera House will herald the opening of Vivid Sydney, the annual festival of light, music and ideas, bringing the city alive with creativity in precincts from Walsh Bay, through The Rocks to Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Vivid Sydney,... - May 20, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Orlando Jones Performs at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts August 12
Station Avenue Productions, a division of The asterism* Group, proudly announces that mega-star Orlando Jones will be performing August 12 at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the beautiful Pocono Mountains Region of Pennsylvania. Station Avenue Productions is the official concert and events... - May 20, 2012 - Station Avenue Productions, part of The asterism* Group
2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Welcomes Semper Fi Fund as a Sponsor
The Semper Fi Fund, a nonprofit providing financial support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, has 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 20, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
The Island Of The Month Club Gives Private Yacht & Country Clubs Something to Party About
In an industry that has been looking for new ways to increase membership, the Island of the Month Club brings life back to the party in more ways than one. Providing everything from monthly events to high-end glossy island magazines, the Island of the Month Club delivers fun, excitement and a fantastic party everyone can enjoy... especially the private clubs. - May 19, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
Albuquerque Child Safety Week with Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe with be working with The Albuquerque Police Department, NMDOT Traffic Safety Division, Safer New Mexico Now and Casa Automotive Group. - May 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
WPN Business Alliance Rally Announces “Meet the Media” Luncheon Panel and Spotlight Breakout Speakers
Saturday’s Women’s Power Networking Business Alliance Rally in Raleigh features five Triangle media experts during a catered luncheon, 24 breakout sessions with industry experts, 100+ exhibitors and art raffle to help benefit the Alzheimer’s Assoc. - May 19, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
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
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
Northeast Florida Counts Announces Change Agent Leadership Scholarship Presentation and Award Ceremony
In February the partners of Northeast Florida Counts launched the Change Agent Leadership Scholarship (CALS) to recognize students’ visionary aptitudes and leadership abilities to create a plan to transform a Northeast Florida community into a vibrant and healthy place to live, work, and play. On June 2, Northeast Florida Counts, a health-related quality of life data initiative of the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (501c3), will award a one-year, non-renewable scholarships. - May 19, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
World T.E.A.M. Sports Welcomes the USO as a Sponsor of the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
The USO, a private, nonprofit military support organization, has 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 19, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
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
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™
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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