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Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Passes 100K in Total Loan Amounts and 100 Members in Same Week
Created less than a year ago, Accountants for Social Good has come a long way from its humble roots of only 2 members. The team has consistently seen growth in membership and the amount of social good they are creating for entrepreneurs worldwide through their loans. Every month, Accountants for... - March 28, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Humanity First Celebrates World Water Day 2012
Every year on March 22, World Water Day is celebrated by all United Nations member countries and organizations as a reminder that access to clean drinking water is one of the fundamental human rights. Humanity First volunteers, donors and supporters came together on March 22, 2012 with a renewed... - March 28, 2012 - Humanity First
Nashville Church of Scientology Proudly Displays New Tribute to Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s Life
During the month of March, Scientologists around the globe celebrate the birth of their founder L. Ron Hubbard. This year marks his 101st birthday and the release of a brand new encyclopedic biography. - March 28, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
IMC Club Appoints Tim Busch as Regional Vice President, Central Region
IMC Club International, Inc. has named, Tim Busch of Cedar Rapids, IA, as Regional Vice President of its Central Region. The regional map can be seen at www.imcclubs.org. “I want to welcome Tim to the IMC Club’s leadership team,” said IMC Club’s President Radek Wyrzykowski. - March 28, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Occupy Sanford Movement is Preparing to Occupy Sanford Florida in Honor of Trayvon Martin
Occupy Sanford.com is making preparations to Occupy Sanford Florida this summer. “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” says President Barack Obama (at a recent press conference), referring to 17 year old Trayvon Martin that was killed by block watch captain George Zimmerman. - March 27, 2012 - occupy sanford
Xclaimed Ministries Kicks Off the Spring Season with Free Toys, Bicycles and Food for the Community at the Xclaimed Concert Event
Xclaimed Ministries provided free toys, bicycles and meals to the community as they begin their 2012 "Concert in the Park" season. - March 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Jordan to Release Its Health and Wellness Destination Guide During the International Medical Tourism, Wellness and Spa Congress on March 18-20th, 2012
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with the Private Hospitals Association (PHA) announces the Jordan Health and Wellness Destination Guide. The full-color guide will be unveiled and distributed to attendees during the International Medical Tourism, Wellness and Spa Congress, March 18-20, 2012. The Jordan Destination Guide will be available in both print and digitally at: http://www.MedicalTourism.com - March 27, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Local Families Talk About Importance of Supporting and Attending Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day
The first annual New Jersey-wide event will take place April 29 with the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater - March 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
"Get Blue" – National Effort to Educate America During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks the 29th anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. To observe National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to... - March 27, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
NLAPW Branch Out, Celebrate the Sound of Music
Combing symbols of the Centennial Cherry Blossom Festival with sounds of music, National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) host array of festival celebration musical events. - March 27, 2012 - National League of American Pen Women
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces March 2012 Weekend Seminar with Lou Brown
On March 31, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a weekend real estate investing seminar with Lou Brown in North Haven, CT. Attendees will learn creative financing techniques for real estate investors. - March 26, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
NJCTS Wednesday Webinar Series Continues with April 11 Presentation of "Managing Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom"
One-hour discussion will be given by Susan Conners, a Tourette author and educator for more than 30 years. - March 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Raleigh Business Alliance Rally Accepting Applications for Exhibitors and Spotlight Speakers
Women’s Power Networking invites Triangle area businesses to exhibit and be breakout session speakers at their annual business expo. The day long Business Alliance Rally will be held at the McKimmon Center Saturday, May 19, 2012. - March 26, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
Lint Center Announces January 2012 Scholarship Winners
Lint Center for National Security Studies Awards Miguel Ibarra, Zachary Przystup, and Greg Williamson Scholarship Awards. - March 26, 2012 - Lint Center for National Security Studies
Two Kentucky Food Banks Receive Gift That Give More Grants
GreaterGood.org announced more than $12,000 in grants going to Kentucky food banks dealing with the aftermath of the February and March tornado strikes in that region. These grants were made possible by the “2012 Tornado Strikes - Help Now” Gift That Gives More [tm] featured at The... - March 25, 2012 - GreaterGood
Phoenix, Arizona Young Investors Wall Street Training Summer Camp 2012
Phoenix, Arizona kids and teens ages 8-19 are invited to attend a Future Investor Clubs of America financial education training camp being held at Arizona State University. - March 25, 2012 - Future Investor Clubs of America
Dr. Henry Du Elected SPIE Fellow
Professor Du's interdisciplinary fiber-optic sensing research advances applications in environmental monitoring, medical diagnosis and energy production - March 25, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Illinois State Bar Association’s High School Mock Trial Invitational March 30 – 31 in Springfield
Teams from 45 high schools statewide will participate in the 30th annual competition, winning team will move on to National Mock Trial Championship. - March 25, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Call for Abstract Submissions for Its Conference on Communications Technologies and Software Defined Radio (SDR-WInnComm)
The Wireless Innovation Forum (www.WirelessInnovation.org), a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, announced today a Call for Abstract Submissions in the Research and Development (R&D) and Design, Manufacture and Deploy (DMD) Tracks as well as for Tutorials and Workshops for its Conference on Communications Technologies and Software Defined Radio (SDR-WInnComm). - March 24, 2012 - Wireless Innovation Forum
Enable America Names Five Winners in Tampa Bay Lightning Contest to Honor Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Five disabled veterans have been chosen as winners in Enable America’s “Fan of the Game” contest, which was held in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The five will be honored in a series of events this weekend, including the Lightning’s game Saturday night against... - March 24, 2012 - Enable America
Millman N.R.G. Foundation Teaching Golf to Disabled and Disadvantaged
Scott Millman established the Millman N.R.G. Foundation with United Charitable Programs in hopes of making the game of golf more accessible to individuals with disabilities and those who are disadvantaged. - March 24, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Seneca South Carolina Welcomes Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event
Same advanced technology that the FBI uses. Parents receive a lifetime set of digital fingerprints a form ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. 3rd Annual Eggstravaganza Saturday 10am – 3pm Bring your camera and Easter basket for a day filled with fun activities for the entire family. All proceeds benefit Collins Home & Family Ministries. - March 24, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Playwrighting Class
The Ohio Playwrights Circle is offering its first class in playwrighting. - March 24, 2012 - Ohio Playwrights Circle
The Canadian Construction Association Announces Mr. John Schubert as the 2012 Chair of the Board of Directors
The Canadian Construction Association officially announced the installment of John Schubert as the 2012 Chair of the CCA Board of Directors, at its Annual General Meeting, held Friday March 16, 2012. - March 24, 2012 - Canadian Construction Association
Best Attorneys Online, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' 408(b)2 and 404(a) Fee Disclosure: New Compliance Challenges LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group has announced today that Best Attorneys Online will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “408(b)2 and 404(a) Fee Disclosure: New Compliance Challenges LIVE Webcast” scheduled on 3/27/2012. About Best Attorneys... - March 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Best Attorneys Online, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: REITS in 2012 a Spring Thaw? LIVE Webcast on 5/23/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Best Attorneys Online will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “REITS in 2012 a Spring Thaw? LIVE... - March 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
XI International Ballet Festival DANCE OPEN 12- 16 April 2012
In 2012, St. Petersburg festival DANCE OPEN is celebrating its eleventh anniversary. Again, the principals of the best international companies will gather together in St. Petersburg to show their artistry to the Russian audiences. Besides the ballet celebrities, students from various countries... - March 24, 2012 - Dance Open Festival
New Research Finds Potential for Science Learning in California Middle Schools Goes Untapped
California’s middle schools have the potential to provide students with high quality science education, but significant challenges limit opportunities for science learning, leaving that potential unfulfilled, according to new research released today by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at Wested. - March 23, 2012 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Robert Patillo Responds to the Trayvon Martin Tragedy
Candidate for Georgia State Representative (D-53) call for repeal of SB 369 - March 23, 2012 - Patillo For Georgia
Office of Naval Research Continues Funding for Innovative Research in Unmanned Naval Vessels
ACCeSS collaborators push the boundaries of naval technology and education. - March 23, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Kids Have a Blast at Science Fair
Students with autism spectrum disorders at The HeartShare School hold their annual science fair. - March 23, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Gains Momentum in Delray Beach
The Delray Beach CRA has been assembling land for redevelopment and improving the West Atlantic Avenue corridor, seeking to extend downtown business activity from the beach to I-95. With ongoing negotiations to bring a new hotel and the issuance of a new RFP for 5 acres, their redevelopment efforts are gaining momentum. - March 23, 2012 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Food Lion Associates and Customers Surpass Goal by Raising a Record $4.5 Million During 2012 Easter Seals Four-Week Campaign
Food Lion associates and customers raised a record $4.5 million during their annual Shop&Care for Easter Seals, representing a 22 percent increase over last year. The grocer set a goal this year of $4 million for Easter Seals. Since Food Lion first initiated the Shop&Care program 21 years... - March 23, 2012 - Easter Seals UCP
DocMiami Hosts "Bob Marley The Making of a Legend" and Filmmaker/Star Esther Anderson
In celebration of Miami Film Month, the DocMiami International Film Festival in Partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and MDC-Tower Theater/MIFF united to present the film Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend. - March 23, 2012 - DocMiami International Film Festival Competition and Concert Series
Sixty-Nine Rescue Groups Receive Challenge Grants at The Animal Rescue Site
In the first voting round of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 2012 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, sixty-nine shelters and rescue groups took home $75,000 in grants to help animals. The Animal Rescue Site is part of the GreaterGood Network of websites that allow people to... - March 23, 2012 - GreaterGood
Secretary LaHood Heads List of Inaugural NAFA Safety Leadership Award Winners
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Jack Hanley (Executive Director, Network of Employers for Traffic Safety), and Janet Froetscher (President & CEO, National Safety Council) will be honored at NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo as the inaugural recipients of NAFA's Safety Leadership Award. - March 23, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nashville Amnesty Chapter Hosts Third Annual Human Rights Conference
The Nashville Chapter of Amnesty International is gearing up for its third annual conference on April 7th to discuss key human rights issues. - March 23, 2012 - Nashville Amnesty
Capital One Signs as Presenting Sponsor for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Ride
Capital One Financial Corporation has signed as the Presenting Sponsor for World T.E.A.M. Sports' inclusive Face of America bicycle ride this April 27-29. The ride attracts nearly 500 participants, including wounded warriors and active military. - March 23, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
SiDeKiK; A New Anti-Bullying Teen Social Network Creates Buzz in California's Central Valley
SiDeKiK is a new, educational teen social network strictly for teens ages 13-18. SiDeKiK is focused on giving teens the information and resources to battle against some of the most serious issues surrounding the youth in America today. - March 23, 2012 - SiDeKiK
Full Motion Video for Defense Summit
Members from the DoD and private sector will convene this April to discuss the growing demand for full motion video in intelligence operations and gain an understanding on how to overcome current challenges. - March 22, 2012 - IDGA
Boys and Men Healing Film Screenings at Penn State
Penn State will host two screenings of Boys and Men Healing, a leading documentary produced by Big Voice Pictures about the affects of male child sexual abuse and the importance of healing, speaking out, and advocating for ending the cycle of the sexual abuse of boys. This event is hosted by Penn State University. - March 22, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
The Spine Health Foundation to Present at the 2012 Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University
The Spine Health Foundation was selected to present a social enterprise pitch at the 2012 Global Health and Innovation Conference at Yale University in April. Dr. Morgan Lorio, Orthopedic Surgeon and Official Spokesperson for the foundation will speak on "Eliminating Disparity in Healthcare for the Disadvantaged." - March 22, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
NJCTS to Present Educator Workshop April 14 at Bergen Community College
Professional educator Ann L. Deutsch will give presentation on Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders - March 22, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
President Santos: Graduation for the Extreme Poor a Hallmark of Government’s Social Policy
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos speaks about the need for programs, among them Fundación Capital's Graduation Project, directed at the country's poorest citizens at a social innovation forum in Bogotá, Colombia. - March 22, 2012 - Fundación Capital
Edward Anderson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Edward Anderson, of Wilcox, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Metal Products Manufacturing. About Edward Anderson Edward Anderson is the President... - March 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Paul Tyler Joins World T.E.A.M. Sports as CEO and President
World T.E.A.M. Sports announces the appointment of New York financial services executive Paul Tyler as the non-profit's new CEO and President. Tyler follows Ambassador Paul Bremer, who is retiring from the organization to teach. - March 22, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
SWACHA Survey Reveals Most Consumers Can Avoid Recently Announced Checking Fees Through Direct Deposit
During the past several weeks consumers have seen headlines that some banks are adding new fees to their checking accounts. But according to SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations in the country, many consumers may not see these fees on their statements any time... - March 22, 2012 - SWACHA
World Overcomers Christian Church Opens New ONEL1FE Facility
Local Church Celebrates Opening of 25,000-Square-Foot Space Dedicated to Students in Sixth Through 12th Grades - March 22, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Local Community Leaders Attend National Down Syndrome Leadership Conference
Members of Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association attended the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. The conference was held in DC to coincide with a devoted day of advocacy on Capitol Hill, coordinated by the National Down Syndrome... - March 22, 2012 - Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association
Best Attorneys Online, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: M&A Let’s Get it Done in 2012 Live Webcast on 7/27/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Best Attorneys Online will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Legal Series: M&A Let’s Get it... - March 22, 2012 - The Knowledge Group