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Cynthia A. Moore, Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC to Speak at KC’s Preparing for the Affordable Care Act’s Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) Requirement Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Cynthia A. Moore, Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Preparing for the Affordable Care... - June 23, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
New Children's Religious Fiction by Joan Jessee Shortridge Called Angels and a Lazy Rabbit (Booktango) and How a Dream Saved My Baby's Life (Smashwords)
Joan Shortridge, sister to Glena-Jessee King of Second Chance Ministries, has published several books geered to christian readers and to help non-christians. Other such books are; A Gnome in the House and The Haunting at Courthouse Hill. These books, using the same family, cope with adventures by using a christian attitude. In Angels and a Lazy Rabbit, the rabbit is taken back in time to the Day of Christ's birth and death. Second Chance Ministries, Christianburg,Va. gives people second chances. - June 23, 2012 - Second Chance Ministries
PV Racking Mounts First Solar Powered Mobile Medical Clinic
PV Racking is proud to be a part of the first solar powered “Clinic-in-a-Can” by the non-profit company Hospitals of Hope of Wichita, Kansas. Apex Solar of San Jose, California, designed and installed the 2.64 kilowatt solar structure. The solar installation will power air... - June 23, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Anthony R. Williams Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Anthony R. Williams of Bronx, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Anthony R. Williams Mr. Williams is the Executive Director for Education for a New Reality in... - June 23, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Charles Lafitte Foundation Hosts 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic Benefiting Comfort Zone Camp
The Charles Lafitte Foundation helps children deal with loss by hosting the 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic to benefit Comfort Zone Camp. - June 22, 2012 - Charles Lafitte Foundation
REMA to Host a Free Webinar on Why Green Power Matters
Why Green Power Matters - How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals; A free REMA webinar; Wednesday, June 27, 2PM ET. - June 22, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Congratulations to Ms. Cecillia Morris, Co-Founder of Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc.
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is proud of Ms. Cecillia Morris receiving her recent U.S. Congressional Honor. - June 22, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. Congratulates Ms. Talia Ashley, Co-Founder
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is proud of one of its co-founders, Talia Ashley, in her is co-starring role in Matt Hardwick’s stage play production of “The Measure of a Man.” - June 22, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
PV Racking System Integrating Mudge Fasteners Hardware
PV Racking is excited to announce that the company will be incorporating DURA-CON® Corrosion Resistant Fasteners from Mudge Fasteners into the design of the labor saving, no-clamp solar racking system. DURA-CON® will add quality to the PV Racking line by providing hardware for mounting and... - June 22, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Orange County Radio Hams Demonstrate Emergency Preparedness in Nation-Wide Drill at Walter Knott Education Center in Buena Park
On June 13, Mother Nature gave us a stark reminder of her power with a 4.0 earthquake in the hills above Yorba Linda. Thankfully, there was no damage, but what if we had a quake 100 times larger or more? What if cellular towers were knocked out? Radio amateurs in Orange County are here to answer... - June 22, 2012 - Orange County Amateur Radio Club
LA Fitness and the Pavilion Shops Host Stay Fit! for Autism
On Saturday, June 30th, Stay Fit! and LA Fitness, in conjunction with the Pavilion merchants, is holding the first annual “Stay Fit for Autism” event at the Pavilion Shops in North Naples from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the benefit of Eden Autism Services. Pavilion merchants are joining together to raise awareness and funds for Eden Autism Services while encouraging activities that promote wellness of mind, body and spirit. - June 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Embrace Secures $25,000 in Weingart Foundation Funding
Southern California grantmaker invests in Embrace to support the Healing Our Heroes’ Homes (H3) program. - June 22, 2012 - Embrace
EmergyCare to Host Free CPR Training
On Saturday, June 30, 2012 EmergyCare will host a free Friends & Family CPR training event on the lawn of the Erie Zoo. In about 25 minutes participants will learn the basics of hands-only CPR as well as the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants will also receive a take home kit that includes a personal training manikin and training DVD to practice and share their skills. - June 22, 2012 - EmergyCare
Appalachian Trail Celebrates 75th Anniversary This August
The Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates its 75th anniversary this August. - June 22, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
HR People & Strategy, SHRM Release New Book for HR Employees and Students
HR People & Strategy (HRPS) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) today jointly released a new book called Point Counterpoint: New Perspectives on People & Strategy. Based on the popular “Perspectives” section in the award-winning quarterly HRPS People &... - June 22, 2012 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
America’s Family Pet Expo Seeks Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Demonstrations for Puyallup, Washington Event
The 2nd annual America’s Family Pet Expo is seeking Seattle area pet-related businesses and organizations to exhibit, sponsor, and demonstrate at the November 3-4, 2012 event. - June 22, 2012 - World Pet Association
IROC2 and Roll Casino Night to Prevent Cyber Bullying a Winner
The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication held their 2nd Annual Fundraising Event to prevent Cyber Crime and Bullying on June 16, 2012 at the Happy Hour Club in Maple Shade, NJ. The evening saluted the multi-award winning nonprofit’s growth and success, providing over... - June 22, 2012 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Nationally Known Political Leader Sharron Angle to Visit Southwest Missouri
Sharron Angle will be the featured speaker at a Stilson for Congress fund-raising dinner to be held at the Tower Club in Springfield, Missouri on June 29, 2012. - June 22, 2012 - Stilson for Congress
Entrepreneurs' Organization Launches Fort Worth Chapter
The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) announces the launch of a start up chapter in Fort Worth, TX. - June 22, 2012 - EO - Fort Worth
Sheryl L. Axelrod, Esquire, Founder and President, The Axelrod Firm and Chair, Dodd-Frank Ad Hoc Committee, NAMWOLF to Speak at KC’s OMWI Event
Sheryl L. Axelrod, Esquire, Founder and President, The Axelrod Firm and Chair, Dodd-Frank Ad Hoc Committee, NAMWOLF to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank: The New Office of Minority & Women Inclusion for Banks (Sec. 342) Live Webcast - June 22, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Conservationist Defends Science, Stewardship and Endangered Species Act in Congressional Hearing
Distinguished conservation ecologist, Duke University's Stuart Pimm, testifies before Congress how strong enforcement of conservation laws, including the Endangered Species Act, combined with sound science and responsible stewardship can prevent extinctions. - June 21, 2012 - SavingSpecies, Inc
IJIS Institute Appoints New Information Privacy Advisory Committee Chair
Patricia Hammar of PKH Enterprises to Chair Newly Formed Institute Committee. - June 21, 2012 - IJIS Institute
The Wags and Menace Foundation Partnered with Lifeline Puppy Rescue to Launch a New Medical Fund to Provide Critical Lifesaving Care
The Wags and Menace Foundation to launch new medical fund to help save more lives. - June 21, 2012 - Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Women’s Business Development Center July Programs Support, 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. - June 21, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Free Wheelchair Mission Nominated for 2012 CLASSY Award
Free Wheelchair Mission, a nonprofit based in Irvine, CA, has been nominated for a 2012 CLASSY Award in the field of Health and Well Being. - June 21, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Changing It Up at NCC Summer Suppers
Good food and fellowship has always attracted people throughout East Lyme and surrounding areas to Summer Suppers at Niantic Community Church. After 46 years serving roast beef, turkey and all the trimmings, this year, organizers are excited about shaking things up a bit. The first in this... - June 21, 2012 - Niantic Community Church
Delray CRA Funds New Public Art Feature for West Atlantic Plaza; Dedication Ceremony Set for June 27
A dedication ceremony for a new public art feature at the West Atlantic Plaza is set for Wed., June 27, 6pm. The 12-foot sculpture, funded by the Delray Beach CRA, honors the city's early African American settlers. - June 21, 2012 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Fourth Annual Tea for Teal Event to Honor Ovarian Cancer Crusaders; Late Founder
The Anne Rita Monahan (ARM) Foundation is hosting the 4th annual Tea for Teal, a high English afternoon tea, to fund ovarian cancer research taking place at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). Tea for Teal is on Sept. 29, 2012 and will be at the Doubletree Paradise Valley... - June 21, 2012 - Anne Rita Monahan Foundation
Karma411 Launches Crowdshare for Your Cause: Inspire and Win $500 for Your Nonprofit
Karma411 launches Crowdshare for Your Cause giving nonprofits and supporters a platform to gain awareness and a chance to win donations. - June 21, 2012 - karma411
NARI NYC LI Holds Annual Chapter Awards & Officer Installation Dinner an Evening to Honor Their Dedicated Members
On Thursday, June 21, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) NYC LI Chapter will be hosting their annual Awards Ceremony, at the Sheraton, in Hauppauge. - June 21, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Vivid Sydney 2012 Draws Record Attendance, Investments and Global Attention
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner said Sydneysiders should celebrate the myriad success generated for the State by the recent Vivid Sydney Festival. “Initial results for the 18-‐day festival of light, music and ideas reveal Vivid Sydney... - June 21, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces Formation of DILI-sim Initiative
Nonprofit Institute is Spearheading Multi-stakeholder Partnership to Use Computer Model to Make Drugs Safer - June 21, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
TSBDC/KOSBE Hands-On QuickBooks Training at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a Hands-On QuickBooks Training event on Thursday, July 19 from 1-4 p.m., at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce, located at 825 W. 1st North... - June 21, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Global Service Providers Headline Attending Companies at SIP Forum’s SIPNOC US 2012
Technical leadership and engineering staff from leading North American MSOs and worldwide carrier community amongst key participants at service provider educational conference hosted by the SIP Forum next week in Herndon, VA, June 25-27, 2012. - June 20, 2012 - SIP Forum
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Hosting Olympic Day Celebration 2012
Event to feature Olympian Constance Petracek, field and track events, relay races and more. - June 20, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Krav Maga Orange County Expands Its Irvine Studio
Krav Maga Orange County has expanded its studio space and added more class times and instructors. - June 20, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Alive in the World Concert Raises $45,000 to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
15th annual concert featured Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rodney Crowell. The 2012 Alive in the World Concert featuring acclaimed singers-songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rodney Crowell raised $45,000 for Eden Autism Services Florida. The concert and auction on April 14 at The Philharmonic Center... - June 20, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
NBA Champion Trevor Ariza to Host Youth Basketball Camp in Los Angeles, Presented by The NSLA
Presented by National Sports Leagues of America and Powered by Elevated Game, Trevor Ariza Basketball Camp Returns to Southern California - June 20, 2012 - National Sports Leagues of America
Registration Now Open for 3rd Annual New Jersey Walks for TS Event in Mendham
Official 5K family run/walk will take place Saturday, November 3, at Borough Park and will benefit the education outreach programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - June 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Women's Symposium Creates More Successful Women Entrepreneurs Around the World Who Pay It Forward
Glasgow Women Empowering Women Symposium, an event designed to help create more successful women entrepreneurs through teaching the social media advantage, enhance participation with interactivities to build their network and give the business edge of paying it forward while supporting charities that empower and support women and girls in around the world. - June 20, 2012 - Just Fearless
REI Awards Appalachian Trail Conservancy $20,000 Grant to Support Volunteer Leadership Development
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from REI, a national outdoor retailer committed to connecting people with nature, to support the ATC's Volunteer Leadership Meeting held this August. Ninety leaders from the ATC's 31 Trail Club... - June 20, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Offer Free Training to Parents in ABA-Based Therapy with Free Subscriptions to CARD eLearning™
Each attendee of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ (CARD) Massachusetts Open House on June 30 in Plymouth will receive a free subscription to CARD eLearning™, an online training tool that teaches how to use the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to increase wanted behaviors and decrease challenging behaviors in children with autism and related disorders. - June 20, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Nashville Hispanic Community Honors Drug-Free South
The Hispanic community of Nashville is having a family day complete with bounce houses, food and even information on the truth about drugs. - June 20, 2012 - Drug Free South
Barbara R. Mirza, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on Executive Compensation: A 2012 Perspective Webcast
Barbara R. Mirza, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on Executive Compensation: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast - June 20, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
YourCause Continues Expansion with New Office and Key Hires
YourCause, LLC announces the opening of its new office space in Carrollton, Texas to accommodate for their continued growth and mission to develop global good. - June 19, 2012 - YourCause, LLC
Johns Hopkins Dental Group Awards Accreditation to Meza Dental Care
The Johns Hopkins Dental Group, a patient advocate and referral service that facilitates dental tourism in Costa Rica, accredited Meza Dental Care. Meza Dental Care is a leading Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry Center in Costa Rica, dedicated to change the way people feel about Dentistry. In 1995,... - June 19, 2012 - Johns Hopkins Dental Group
Johns Hopkins Dental Group Awards Accreditation to Symmetry Esthetic & Health Alliance
The Johns Hopkins Dental Group, a patient advocate and referral service that facilitates dental tourism in Costa Rica, accredited the Symmetry Esthetic & Health Alliance. Symmetry Esthetic & Health Alliance is a well known and respected team of dental specialists dedicated to Oral Implant... - June 19, 2012 - Johns Hopkins Dental Group
Friends of Foster Children Announces Five New Board Members
Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida (FFC) recently announced that five new members have joined its board of directors. - June 18, 2012 - Friends of Foster Children of SW Florida
IntegraCare Gainesville Receives Top Honor
IntegraCare is very proud to recognize its Gainesville location as its North Region’s Branch of the Year for 2011. Gainesville has demonstrated a strong commitment to IntegraCare Home Health’s vision, making it possible for many to experience a better quality of life in the comfort of... - June 17, 2012 - Integracare Home Health
Vice President of Information Technology and Services for the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) to Present at Microsoft for BDPA New York Chapter
BDPA New York announced today that Len Leach, Vice President of Information Technology and Services for the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), will provide critical technology tips for BDPA New York members, small business owners, and technology enthusiasts at their upcoming... - June 17, 2012 - BDPA New York