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Blanket America Announces New Short-Term Clearance Prices on Cotton Sheet Set Items and Other Bedding Products
Woven blanket specialist Blanket America is promoting its new clearance section items online, available for a brief time while supplies last. - February 15, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP’s Director of Valuation Services Named Key Speaker at Knowledge Congress’ "Valuation in 2012 Live Webcast" Webinar to be Held on 3/23/2012
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, Georgia’s largest independent accounting firm, announced today that Michael Blake, CFA, ASA, Director of Valuation Services at the firm, will be one of the speakers at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Valuation in 2012” on March 23,... - February 15, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Northwest Ohio Film Foundation to Hold Quarter Auction
Film Festival bring the "fun" back in "fundraising" - February 15, 2012 - Northwest Ohio Film Foundation
Lima Native Gregory Pitts to Open Film Festival
The Northwest Ohio Film Foundation is proud to announce that the Opening Night of the 2012 Independent Film Festival will officially commence with Karma, an avant-garde film written and produced by Lima native Gregory Pitts, followed by a Celebration of Shorts and a Midnight Screening. “I am... - February 15, 2012 - Northwest Ohio Film Foundation
The Founders Fund, Inc. Holds 2012 High School Counselors Breakfast
11 guidance counselors from Collier County’s schools joined The Founders Fund members to share information about the graduating class at the Annual High School Counselor’s Breakfast. - February 15, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Houston Housing Authority Awarded $250,000 for Safety & Security Improvements
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) was awarded $250,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to improve safety and security systems at Kelly Village, a family public housing development in Houston’s Fifth Ward. The HUD award will allow HHA to install security cameras... - February 15, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Reptile Show and Sale at the America’s Family Pet Expo: Enthusiasts Now Able to Sell and Purchase Throughout the Weekend
From spotted, striped to scaled and smooth, all species of reptiles to make their debut at America’s Family Pet Expo at the OC Fair and Event Center, April 20-22. - February 15, 2012 - World Pet Association
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce Finalists for "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has begun to select the winners of “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. The top five... - February 15, 2012 - SWACHA
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Welcomes Two New Board Members to Its Executive Team
Marcy Shugert and Keith Miller have been selected as board members for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center - February 15, 2012 - Saint Madeline Sophie's Center
GreaterGood.org Grants Go to 97 Charities in January
GreaterGood.org announced grants totaling more than $970,000 were given to 97 charities in January. Funding for these grants came from the GreaterGood Network websites as well as direct donations to GreaterGood.org - February 15, 2012 - GreaterGood
Meadowview Construction Inc. Takes Northeast Regional Honors
Meadowview Construction Inc., a member of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), NYC LI Chapter, has won a 2012 Regional CotY Award in the category “Entire House $250,000 to $500,000.” - February 15, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Benco Construction Takes Two Northeast Regional Honors
Benco Construction, a member of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), NYC LI Chapter, has won two 2012 Regional CotY Awards in the categories “Entire House Under $250,000” and “Entire House Over $1,000,000.” - February 15, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
"Emily's Tic," a Teenager's Book About Tourette Syndrome, Now Available on Amazon
The book, written and illustrated by 16-year-old TS advocate Emily Fleischman, chronicles challenges such as bullying that she encountered as a child with Tourette. - February 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Workshop to Teach Middle School-Age Girls of Color to Develop Software Programming Skills and Create Interactive Video Games
Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 7 to 14, to become successful computer programmers is holding its second software development workshop from February 18, 2012 - March 24, 2012 in partnership with the San Francisco office of ThoughtWorks. The 6 week long... - February 14, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
United Charitable Programs as a Fiscal Sponsor Provides Financial Discipline, Transparency, and Accountability
UCP's professional standards of operations can ease concerns of nonprofit fiscal sponsorship in the philanthropic world. - February 14, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Mixed Martial Arts Seminar by BJJ World Champion and MMA Fighter Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno in the Best Grappling School in the Country, Team Link Ludlow Massachusetts
They are welcoming everyone to come to a free MMA Seminar by world class athlete and MMA fighter Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno. - February 14, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Valentine's Cat Show Featuring 225 Pedigreed and Non-Pedigreed Cats Benefits Cat Care Society February 18 and 19 at the Adams County Fairgrounds
The Cat Care Society (CCS) will again benefit as the featured local shelter at the two-day Valentine's Cat Show sponsored by the Wild Blue Yonder and Front Range Cat Fanciers (FRCF). The cat show, held Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, is a fully licensed Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) event. - February 14, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting at Kidfest 2012
Kidfest 2012 Free admission, parent resources, kids activities, demonstrations and much more. - February 14, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Non-Profit Provides Free Online Support Meetings for PTSD
Fearless Nation PTSD Support announces five free weekly peer-support meetings for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sufferers that educate, provide techniques for recovery, and encourage community support. - February 14, 2012 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
Minute Menu Systems, LLC Sparks CACFP Week Interest with Contest on ChildCareInfo.com
CACFP Sponsors eligible for $100 gift card as they are encouraged to share ideas for observing CACFP Week on ChildCareInfo.com. - February 14, 2012 - Minute Menu Systems, LLC
Arizona State Officials Join Arizona Horse Council (AzHC) at Equine Economic Impact Event
Last week, government officials from all over attended the Economic Impact of the Equine Industry in Arizona to highlight the significance of Arizona's $1.8 billion equine industry. In attendance were Arizona Speaker Andy Tobin, State Rep Heather Carter, Senator Steve Pierce, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane and Chip Wilson from the Arizona Horse Council (AzHC). Other officials attended. - February 14, 2012 - Arizona Horse Council
Exhibit Space and Sponsorships Now Available for World Pet Association’s America’s Family Pet Expo
Interested Pet-Related Businesses and Organizations are invited to be a part of the April 20-22, 2012 Orange County Event. - February 13, 2012 - World Pet Association
Graham Bell, Managing Consultant, PA Consulting Group to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: IP & Copyright Law Best Practices in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Graham Bell, Managing Consultant, PA Consulting Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: IP & Copyright... - February 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
New Connecticut Resource for Veterans and Their Families
Continue2March is a developing non-profit organization dedicated to connecting veterans and their families with much needed services. Visit the new home page. - February 13, 2012 - Continue2March
Advancing Compassion Project Launches New Model of Charitable Giving
California-based nonprofit fosters innovation within community-based organizations and enables donors to play a more active role in promoting change. - February 13, 2012 - Advancing Compassion Project
24/03/2012, Belfast UK International Women’s Day Exhibit and Lecture
The Shayler Foundation will be hosting, in association with The Crescent Arts Centre, an International Women’s Day Exhibit and Lecture to raise awareness and funds for their Safe Birthing Project aimed at improving maternal health in Uganda. The exhibit will include speakers Malachi O’Doherty and Maria Andreana Deiana, as well as the premier of Dr. Barbara Renzi’s documentary titled Belfast: You Never Know, Women's Voices. - February 12, 2012 - The Shayler Foundation
Carl Keyes Creates Safe House for Rescued Girls from Sex Slavery
Carl Keyes founder of Aid for the World, an international humanitarian-aid organization, is spearheading a project of a different kind of his own backyard: a safe house for young girls rescued from the sex-slave industry. - February 12, 2012 - Carl Keyes Aid For America
Documentary Chronicling 2010 Soldiers to the Summit Expedition Premieres February 18
World T.E.A.M. Sports' inclusive 2010 Soldiers to the Summit Nepal Expedition successfully brought 11 wounded warriors to the summit of Nepal's Lobuche East. The climb is chronicled in "High Ground," a documentary from Stone Circle Pictures and Serac Adventure Films premiering at the Boulder International Film Festival in Colorado February 18. - February 12, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Chef Gina Keatley Appearing on Food Network Special "Savoring Harlem"
Harlem’s hottest food culture reservation is on Food Network this winter in the new food special , "Savoring Harlem," with Chef and Nutritionist Gina Keatley, on Feb 24, 2012 8:00 PM ET. - February 12, 2012 - Nourishing USA
Chicago Tube & Iron Receives 2012 Industry Award
Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI), a custom manufacturer and distributor of tubular components and assemblies located in Romeoville, Ill., has received TPJ’s Industry Award 2012 presented by TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® and sponsored by the Tube & Pipe Association Intl. (TPA). The TPA... - February 12, 2012 - Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.
Airtronics Metal Products Receives 2012 Industry Award
Airtronics Metal Products Inc. (AMP), a sheet metal fabricator based in San Jose, Calif., has received The FABRICATOR’s Industry Award 2012, presented by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA). The FMA award is bestowed upon an individual or company within the metal... - February 12, 2012 - Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.
Navigate the Changing Market: Industry Leaders to Deliver Compelling Keynotes at FMA's 2012 Annual Conference
The premier industry conference for management in the metal fabrication industry will feature the Sarah Miller Caldicott, great grandniece of Thomas Edison and author of Innovate Like Edison, the first book ever written on Edison's innovation process. Other featured speakers include Donald McNeeley, president and CEO of Chicago Tube & Iron and Jim Hawkins, director of Caterpillar, Inc's machine design center. - February 12, 2012 - Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.
Author and Keynote Speaker to Donate Ticket Sales from Upcoming Movie Premiere
Chicago film premiere to feature Ken Wallace and more local and national speakers. - February 12, 2012 - Speakers International
Top Black Officials, Dignitaries & Special Guest to Appear in Atlanta for Black History Month Parade
The Black History Month Parade is planned to celebrate the culture, history and accomplishments of Black-Americans in the United States and from across the globe. The Black History Month Parade is scheduled to take place in Atlanta’s historic MLK/ Sweet Auburn District home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the National SCLC headquarters, The Martin Luther King National Historic Site, Rainbow Push, Prince Hall Masons, 100 Black Men National headquarters and many other historic sites & businesses. - February 11, 2012 - Black History Month Parade, LLC
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor an Inspiring Keynote Speaker at OIC of Broward County Graduation Ceremony
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Broward County held its annual graduation last week with Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Jane Oates as this year’s keynote speaker. - February 11, 2012 - OIC of South Florida
Dr. Naseer Homoud Ranked 16 in Qatar Power List of Arabian Business
In a thriving development, Arabian Business has placed Dr. Naseer Homoud- a renowned philanthropist on 16th rank of its Qatar Power List. It is a dazzling addition to his previous accomplishments in appreciation of his endeavors for entrepreneurial success and humanity works. - February 11, 2012 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Indra Public Relations Takes "Dunk Your Kicks" National with The Max Cure Foundation
The Max Cure Foundation Roars Across the Nation with “Dunk Your Kicks” for Pediatric Cancer - February 11, 2012 - Indra Public Relations
Samaritan’s Feet, OrthoCarolina Foundation and Charlotte-Mecklenburg High Schools Partner to Provide Shoes and Hope for Deserving Children
Samaritan’s Feet, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) and the OrthoCarolina Foundation are joining forces to foster the mission of Samaritan’s Feet, to provide new shoes and encouragement for children and families who need it most. Nine high schools from CMS are participating in... - February 11, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
ODTUG’s Hyperion SIG Hosts Free OBIEE and Hyperion Event in Dallas February 23
ODTUG's Hyperion SIG is hosting a free Oracle training event in Dallas, TX focused on OBIEE and Hyperion. The event is sponsored by interRel Consulting, Applied OLAP, Linium, and US Analytics. - February 11, 2012 - ODTUG
Feed the Hungry Annual Raffle & Silent Auction Presents Alegría: Cirque De San Miguel
Happiness envelopes you at Alegría...Cirque de San Miguel, a dazzling GravityWorks performance and seated banquet presented by Feed the Hungry San Miguel during its Annual Raffle & Silent Auction at the Rosewood Hotel on Sunday, March 11, from 1:00-3:30pm. - February 11, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
GOAL to Host a Web Conference in February 2012 on Trends and Challenges in Intellectual Property Offshoring
The panel discussion on the web will offer you a realistic study of outstanding IP developments and best practices for IP development, protection and enforcement while outsourcing/offshoring. This meeting will also give IP service providers an opportunity to understand what needs to be done for better task execution, to adopt and develop new business strategies and share space with LPO buyers and many more. - February 11, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center Announces Partnership with Agility Recovery
ITDRC and Agility Recovery announce partnership to help communities and small businesses prepare for disaster. - February 11, 2012 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Santorum Wins Virginia Tea Party Straw Poll
In a straw poll of its members the Manassas Tea Party selected Rick Santorum as the overwhelming Presidential winner while Mitt Romney received no votes. The poll also contained U.S. Senate Virginia seat and Manassas City Council races. Manassas City Council race where three seats are up for grabs was won by Ian Lovejoy and incumbent Jonathan Way as well as Independent Jerry Carman. Newly announced Republican candidate Delegate Bob Marshall walked away with the U.S. Senate Virginia seat poll. - February 11, 2012 - Manassas Tea Party
SWACHA Announces 16 New ACH Accredited Professionals in Celebration of AAP Recognition Day
To celebrate Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) Recognition Day on February 14, 2012, SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today 16 new AAPs. The AAP accreditation is awarded once a year to those who pass a comprehensive exam... - February 11, 2012 - SWACHA
OCA Concerned About the Possible Effects Riverton Fire Will Have on Children’s Health
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of the ongoing fire at the Riverton City Dump, which is affecting sections of the corporate area. While the OCA acknowledges the efforts being carried out by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its partners in... - February 10, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
The BBAV and the Virginia Wine Expo, 2012
The Virginia Wine Expo is coming up in the next couple weeks, and the Bed and Breakfast Association of VA along with Variant Events would like to offer you a special promotion for the forthcoming festival. - February 10, 2012 - Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia
NAWBO Chicago Invites Entrepreneurs to Pursue Procurement Opportunities
NAWBO Chicago invites small business owners to attend a diversity and procurement event, "Work Your Diversity. Procurement is Smart Business" on February 21, 2012, at the offices of the Small Business Advocacy Council, 20 S. Clark St., 14th floor, Chicago. - February 10, 2012 - National Association of Women Business Owners-Chicago
Islington Chamber of Commerce, Rowan Arts and Creative Islington Launch the #LoveIslington Twitter Campaign
The Rowan Arts Project, The Islington Chamber of Commerce and Creative Islington are passionate about Islington. With its vibrant streets and diverse population there are so many reasons to fall in love with the borough. From the creative arts to the industrious commercial hubs that make up the fabric of Islington, Rowan Arts and the ICoC are keen to celebrate the borough in the month of love. - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
SME Training Masterclass: Pricing for Profitability & Adding Value at The Islington Chamber of Commerce
Join the Islington Chamber of Commerce and the Camden Business Network for a training masterclass created specifically for SMEs. - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Lara Morgan and Tanya Wheway to Speak at City Business Library with the Islington Chamber of Commerce
"Women in Enterprise: Achieving Success and Growing your business" Keynote Speakers: Lara Morgan and Tanya Wheway City Business Library Guildhall- Entrance 3 Aldermanbury London EC2V 7HH March 8th 2012 6pm-9pm Tickets: Early Bird Tickets £12 Standard £16.50 For more... - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce