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Desert Rose Design Awarded Nation’s Top 500 Diverse-Owned Business for 2012

Desert Rose Design, a full service agency offering both integrated marketing and web application development and located in Lombard, Illinois, was selected as one of the Top Businesses in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com. DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading... - May 25, 2012 - Desert Rose Design

Team Good Sign to Raise Awareness and Funds for St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Team Good Sign member Josh Stokes will be riding bicycle 3000 miles, on June 12, 2012 to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. - May 25, 2012 - Team Good Sign

Lawyers Waddle Up to Help Save Local Park

Heeding the cry of a small child, “Don’t let them take away our duck pond,” the Encino Lawyers Association members are taking action to save Los Encinos State Historic Park from closure due to ongoing State budget cuts. “This park is important, not only because of its... - May 25, 2012 - Encino Lawyers Assn

Senate Candidate, Don Krampe Climbs Mount Whitney

With less than two weeks until the California Primary Election, Donald Krampe, the 83 year old candidate for U.S. Senate is scheduled to climb Mount Whitney, the highest summit in the contiguous United States. He will begin the 22 mile hike to the 14,500 foot summit on Thursday, with plans to... - May 25, 2012 - Don Krampe for Senate Committee

Green Education Foundation (GEF) and American Standard Announce Green in Action Winner

Marist School Shines in Nationwide Contest Calling on K-12 Schools to Implement Sustainability Initiatives - May 25, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation Names Newest Trustee

The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation is proud to announce Elizabeth Richter as a Trustee. Elizabeth is the next generation in the Richter family in Supply Chain Management. Elizabeth recently graduated from West Virginia University and works in Procurement at Kohl’s Department Stores... - May 25, 2012 - R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation

Penske Truck Rental Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor

Penske Truck Rental 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 25, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports

NAFA Webinar Helps Fleet Managers Take Control of Fuel Costs

On Wednesday, May 30th, NAFA Fleet Management Association takes a look at the problem of rising fuel costs in "Getting Control of Fuel Costs" - a webinar for fleet managers. - May 25, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Chicago Area Child Care Business Owners Can Attend 14th Annual Child Care Business Expo at Reduced Prices

Women’s Business Development Center Lowers Prices for Child Care Business Owners - May 25, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center

The British Virgin Islands Partners with the Island of the Month Club for 2013

The Island of the Month Club continues to expand its exotic island partnerships. Beginning in 2013, the Island of the Month Club and the BVI Tourism Board will be coordinating and delivering island events together to private yacht clubs across America. This new partnership works in the best... - May 24, 2012 - Island of the Month Club

Xclaimed Ministries Helping the Community

Over 100 children received free toys and 10 children won brand new bicycles. The ministry provides these free events as part of its main outreach. Everyone in attendance receives a free cooked meal which consists of a cheeseburger, bag of chips and bottled water. - May 24, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program Naperville, IL

Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - May 24, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Online Magazine Launches Digital Media Internship and Mentoring Program for New York City 11th and 12th Grade Teen Girls

Tiffany Crawford, Editor at theCorporateGoddess.com, HuffPo Blogger, and acclaimed Speaker announced today that she is launching an internship and mentoring program for NYC Teens. 30 high school Sophomores and Juniors from NYC Public Schools will be chosen through an application process, requiring a writing sample. If you’d like to learn more information about this program or to apply please send an email request to girlsrock@thecorporategoddess.com. - May 24, 2012 - Tiffany Shenelle, LLC on behalf of The Corporate Goddess

MBEConnect and MAMSDC Create a Magazine to Highlight the Diverse Business Community

MAMSDC and MBEConnect have created an issue of MBEConnect Profiles magazine exclusively devoted to one of the regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and its certified minority-owned businesses and corporate members. - May 24, 2012 - MBEConnect

NCIA’s Federal Criminal Sentencing Database Secures Major Reductions in Prison Time

The National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, working in tandem with defense attorneys, has used a comprehensive database of federal criminal cases to achieve downward sentencing reductions for defendants. This effort ensures that courts are presented with all relevant information when deciding upon an appropriate and constant sentence. - May 24, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives

Brown Shoe Company and Famous Footwear Join the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsors

Global consumer footwear company Brown Shoe Company and their Famous Footwear retail stores have joined as sponsors of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 24, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) at Fusion in Wilton Manors for Free

You are invited to attend a free 6 Week Course beginning May 9th on American Sign Language (ASL) hosted by Fusion in Wilton Manors. - May 24, 2012 - Fusion of Wilton Manors

Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Will Attend Book Signing Event at Her Father’s Memorial

Eastern National is proud to announce that Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be present for a book signing event to be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, located at 1964 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC. The event... - May 24, 2012 - Eastern National

Premium Restaurant Brands Selects Energy Advantage Inc. to Conduct a Total Energy and Environmental Management Assessment Across Its Mexican Restaurants Chains

Energy Advantage Inc., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, is pleased to announce Premium Restaurant Brands (PRB) has selected Energy Advantage to complete a benchmark assessment of its Mexican restaurants chains, KFC and Pizza Hut. Energy Advantage will... - May 24, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.

Chesapeake Folk Festival Celebrates Bay’s Hidden Treasures This July 28

Come to St. Michaels on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and discover the Chesapeake’s hidden gems from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, July 28 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) 5th Annual Chesapeake Folk Festival. This celebration of the Bay’s people, arts, work, and bounty... - May 24, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Stevens Researchers Advance Innovative Lab-in-a-Fiber Research Frontier

Dr. Du and Dr. Sukhishvili’s collaboration wins grant from the National Science Foundation. - May 24, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Friends of Karen Receives Entergy Corporation Grant for Families in Need

Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $15,000 grant from Entergy Corporation to help families with a critically-ill child. This is the fifth consecutive year that Entergy has recognized the terrible toll that families have to pay when caring for a child with cancer or another... - May 24, 2012 - Friends of Karen

Lawrence Wu, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Perspectives on Innovation, Information Exchange, and Antitrust in a Global Context

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lawrence Wu, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Perspectives on Innovation,... - May 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

A Gathering of Young Men Launches Annual Freedom Run for Juneteenth

A Gathering of Young Men is launching an annual Freedom Run, to be held each year around the Juneteenth celebration in Nashville, TN. - May 24, 2012 - Gathering of Young Men

IncomeAtHome Major Training Event Wraps Up in Chicago

Featuring two power-packed days of group meetings and hands-on training sessions. - May 23, 2012 - IncomeAtHome.com

The Francis P. and Mary J. Brennan Memorial Lecture “Every Four Years: Presidential Elections and American History” Presented by Sol Gittleman, Ph.D.

The Annual Brennan Lecture, sponsored by the Winchester Seniors Association and the Winchester Council on Aging, will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Pond Room. The topic of Dr. Sol Gittleman’s lecture is “Every Four Years: Presidential Elections and American... - May 23, 2012 - Winchester Town of COA

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

Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Annual State Literacy Award Winners

Three individuals and two organizations were honored at the Florida Literacy Awards Banquet for their excellence in literacy service. - May 23, 2012 - Florida Literacy Coalition

MOM Brands™ Joins The Sustainability Consortium

MOM Brands™ today announced its membership in The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), an independent global organization that creates sustainability standards for consumer products. The Consortium is made up of 90 members including retailers, suppliers, non-profits and government... - May 23, 2012 - The Sustainability Consortium

BNY Mellon Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsor

BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, 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 23, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports

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

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.

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

“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

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

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.

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

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

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