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Caren Bianco, CFA, FSA, Director of Investments, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Caren Bianco, CFA, FSA, Director of Investments, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pension Plans... - January 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Sarah Lowe, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Sarah Lowe, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012... - January 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Joan Kirkendall Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Joan Kirkendall, of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Joan Kirkendall Joan Kirkendall is the Executive Director of Sponsored Programs at Boston University. - January 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Russell Davidson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Russell Davidson, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Russell Davidson Russell Davidson is a Professor and Economist at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. - January 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Aicardo Roa-Espinosa Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Aicardo Roa-Espinosa, of Belleville, Wisconsin, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Specialty Chemicals Engineering. About Aicardo Roa-Espinosa Aicardo Roa-Espinosa is the President and Owner of Soil Net. - January 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
National Orange Show Art Gallery Opening
The Art Gallery at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino is soon to be open to the public. Opening festivities to be held on Friday, January 20th from 10:30 am to 6:00pm and on Saturday, January 21st from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. - January 14, 2012 - National Orange Show Events Center
Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Vaults to the Ninth Spot in All-Time Lenders on Popular Microlending Site, Kiva
The microlending team, Accountants for Social Good, whose inception occurred less than nine months ago, currently sits at #9 in the all time list of total amount lent in the Business category of Kiva. - January 14, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family
The Yablon family was a thriving middle class family living in the West San Fernando Valley, but that was three years ago. That was before the mother of four children left the country leaving, her then husband, Brian Yablon, to raise their four children alone. The result, three years later, is a father who works two jobs only to see his family continue to struggle every day. Extended Family, a charity helping single parent families in financial need tries to help. - January 13, 2012 - Extended Family
Announcement of 2012 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Publishers: Enter Your Book Into the 2012 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - January 13, 2012 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Winning Artists Return to Naples Invitational Art Fest Art for 15th Annual Show
John Chen and Marcus Thomas, Best of Show winners at the 2011 Naples Invitational Art Fest will return for this year’s two-day juried show on January 28 and 29, 2012 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 13, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
CT REIA Announces January 2012 Meeting of the Connecticut Women Real Estate Investors Association
On January 23, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its quarterly Women Real Estate Investors Association meeting. Attendees will network with other investors in Connecticut. - January 13, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Laguna Beach Live! Presents Nashville Backstage Next Week at the Forum Theatre
Who: Laguna Beach Live! a 501 (c) 3 organisation. What: Nashville Backstage concert When: January 21, 2012 8pm Where: Forum Theatre, Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tix: $20-$30/adult and $10/student 21 & under www.lagunabeachlive.org tic: 800-595-9713 Info... - January 13, 2012 - Laguna Beach Live!
National Black Church Initiative & Diversified Workplace Introduce NBCI's Diversity Recruiting Center to Connect Employers with Talent. Proceeds to Combat Hunger in USA.
The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 34,000 African-American and Latino churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans dedicated to the eradication of racial disparities around the world, is working to connect employers with talent and turning the proceeds into meals to feed America’s hungry families. - January 13, 2012 - Diversified Workplace
Fear the Turtle Autism Speaks U 5K Race at the University of Maryland Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Speaks on April 14th, 2012 in College Park, MD
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the local chapter of North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 4th annual University of Maryland’s Fear the Turtle Autism Speaks U 5K fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 14, 2012... - January 13, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
BBAV Valentine's Day Romantic Packages and Specials, 2012
Do something different this Valentine's Day. Take your significant other away to a romantic Virginia Bed and Breakfast. - January 13, 2012 - Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia
Holocaust Memorial Center Promotes Rebecca Swindler to Director of Programs
As director of programs, Swindler is responsible for the Holocaust Memorial Center’s exhibit, educational and historical programs, including exhibit openings, member/donor programs and cultural/film events. - January 13, 2012 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Founder of Canada’s Largest Bookkeeping Association Sets Out to Combat Fraud with iHonest.com
"Unfortunately, this is what snakes in suits look like. They do their best to blend in, trying to look exactly the same as every other professional." - Gordon Skillen, CEO - January 13, 2012 - iHonest.com
Shop for Change
ChangeJars.com, a new website started by three college students, allows users to shop for change. You can shop name brand stores and a percentage of your purchase is donated to the cause you choose. - January 13, 2012 - ChangeJars
Top Scientists Meet to Discuss Greatest Threats to the Earth
A conference is held with world renowned scientists to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - January 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Enrolling with a Purpose
PinkPowerLadies.com offers insurance brokers a simplified process to add much needed products to a client’s portfolio while simultaneously promoting wellness. - January 12, 2012 - PinkPowerLadies.com
BeLoved Ministries INC, a Lexington Ky Non-Profit, to Open Home for Underage Sex Trafficking Survivors
BeLoved Ministries INC, a non-profit organization based in Lexington KY, announced at the beginning of the year that they will be opening a home at an undisclosed location in central Kentucky for survivors of sex trafficking under the age of 18 in 2012. According to the report from the US... - January 12, 2012 - Beloved Ministries INC
IEEE GLOBECOM 2011 Completes One of the Most Successful Events in 54-Year Conference History
Nearly 2,500 Industry Professionals Attend More Than 1,400 Presentations Focused on Worldwide Communications Technology Innovations & Advancements - January 12, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
All-New, All-Inclusive, Complimentary Collection Industry Directory Launched - Called, Collection World.org
The National Board of Collection Attorneys, Inc. is pleased to announce a new and expanded vendor section on its website (www.nationalboardofcollectionattorneys.com) that will offer complimentary listings to 76 types of professionals, associations and publications along with providers of products and services to the collection industry at large. - January 12, 2012 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
"Tunes For A Cure" Night to Benefit Diabetes Research and Local Financial Aid for Those in Need Held by F.A.C.T Foundation
Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 3pm – 9pm, the F.A.C.T Foundation will be holding a “Tunes For A Cure” Night that will benefit Diabetes research and financial help to local individuals who are underinsured or un-insured that need financial assistance paying for their diabetic... - January 12, 2012 - F.A.C.T Foundation
New Gifts at The Hunger Site Help Healthcare in Nepal
The Hunger Site’s Gift That Gives More (tm) program recently expanded to include five more Gifts to benefit healthcare projects in Nepal. - January 12, 2012 - GreaterGood
Samaritan’s Feet Organizes Initiative to Benefit Thousands in Need in Honor of MLK National Day of Service
Humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Feet again partners with volunteers across the United States to serve deserving individuals with new shoes and a message of hope in honor of MLK’s legacy of service. - January 12, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
American Blanket Manufacturer and Charity Organization Blanket America Announces Limited-Time $5 Flat-Rate Shipping Deal
Blanket America, a blankets retailer and charity that donates one blanket to the needy for every textile purchased, is announcing its limited-time $5 flat-rate shipping deal. - January 12, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
New Jersey Man Starts F.A.C.T Foundation – Dedicated to Finding a Cure and Raising Awareness on Diabetes
Type-1 diabetic William Sisca, who was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13, has started the F.A.C.T Foundation. The non-profit organization is dedicated to finding a cure for him and the millions of other type-1 diabetics, and to also help the countless type-2 patients educate themselves on... - January 12, 2012 - F.A.C.T Foundation
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Leaders Participate in White House Roundtable
NCVMA Executive Director and President Travel to Capitol on Jan. 12 - January 12, 2012 - NCVMA
David G. Mallen, Deputy Director, National Advertising Division, The Better Business Bureau to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Legal Issues in Social Networking Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that David G. Mallen, Deputy Director, National Advertising Division, The Better Business Bureau will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - January 11, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
World Class Sword Teacher of the Art of Iaido Comes to Houston
Visit to Houston by rare top expert who teaches traditional samurai sword arts called Iaido from Japan for all. Interested students and beginners from around Texas are attending. The art of Iaido can be directly traced back teacher by teacher for over 400 years! - January 11, 2012 - Houston San Shin Kai
Saginaw Future and Its Partners Present Grow Your Business - State Trade Export Promotion (STEP)
Seminar & Manufacturing Legislative Update from Michigan Manufacturers Association Attend a free information session. Our region is hosting a Pure Michigan State Trade & Export Promotion seminar to connect your business with resources and expertise that can help you develop a strategic... - January 11, 2012 - Saginaw Future
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting Program
Free program that will give parents a lifetime record of their child's fingerprints. - January 11, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
IJIS Institute Publishes New White Papers
Two new committee-authored technology perspectives. - January 11, 2012 - IJIS Institute
1/6/12 Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine Holding Home Invasion Defense Seminar at Krav Maga Orange County’s Irvine Location
Krav Maga of Orange Countywill be hosting a Home Invasion Defense Seminar led by Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine on February 4th from 2:00-5:00 pm at KMOC’s Irvine location. - January 11, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
NJCTS Seeks New Year's Resolutions from Tourette Syndrome Families
Entries already are piling up on the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's TSParentsOnline blog, which has been live on the Internet for two months. - January 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Cherise "Reese" Charleswell of Eclectic Life Books Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Mental Mondays on January 30, 2012
Authors Book Signing being held in the heart of San Fernando Valley. - January 10, 2012 - Eclectic Life
Eastern National Announces 2012 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest Winners
Each year, Eastern National holds a photo contest for U.S. National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) to select 10 images taken at national parks—one national and nine regional, based on the geographical regions of the national park system—for the collectible... - January 09, 2012 - Eastern National
Healthy Heritage to Host Prayer Vigil Honoring the Dream of Dr. King
Elected officials, faith-based leaders, business/community leaders and citizens will gather together in unification to remember and honor the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - January 09, 2012 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
Career Development Takes Front Row Seat at the Los Angeles Post Production Group Meetings in 2012
The Los Angeles Post Production Group announces upcoming events designed to help foster, prepare and support member's career goals in the year ahead. - January 09, 2012 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
Diversity Recruiting Center Announces January Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes Winner
Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes – January Winner. - January 09, 2012 - Diversified Workplace
Local Non-Profit to Help Develop & Shape Youth Leaders; Motivate for the Future
E.E.L Program—Encouragement and Empowerment of Leadership, will demonstrate to city youths the importance of being encouraged and empowered in order to become leaders and trailblazers in society. - January 09, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled 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, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Legal Series: IP & Copyright Law Best Practices in 2012.” This two-hour event is scheduled on... - January 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled Legal Series: Litigation Super Star Strategies & Techniques Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Legal Series: Litigation Super Star Strategies & Techniques.” This two-hour event is scheduled on... - January 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Gary Oppenheimer from AmpleHarvest.org to Speak at TEDxManhattan "Changing The Way We Eat" on January 21, 2012
www.TEDxManhattan.org - Oppenheimer to talk about the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - Find or host a Viewing Party in your Area to watch the Live Webcast. www.AmpleHarvest.org/TEDx - January 08, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Street Positive Announces Release of "A Fragile Child’s Cry" — True Story of a Father's Unselfish Love and Rescue of an Abused Foster Child
A Fragile Child’s Cry is the true-life story of a foster father who proved that love, courage, faith and perseverance can truly make an amazing difference in the life of a child victimized by shaken baby syndrome. Follow the remarkable journey of two foster parents as they fight to keep custody of a severely disabled child and hope to eventually adopt him. Experience their sorrows and joys, trials and victories each challenging step of the way. - January 08, 2012 - Street Positive
Chesterfield Lyons: East Chesterfield Christian Church Celebrated Its 150th Anniversary
The Little White Church on the Corner - Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2008, East Chesterfield Christian Church welcomes you. They are located 5 miles outside the town of Lyons, in a beautiful rural setting. Sunday worship is at 9:00 am. Communion is held every Sunday. As is the custom of... - January 08, 2012 - East Chesterfield Christian Church
Illinois State Bar Association Regional Event for General Practitioners February 9
General practice attorneys with all levels of practice experience will gain knowledge in a number of general practice areas - January 08, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Humanity First Haiti Director Travels to Panama with Loyola Global Brigade Volunteers
Doctor and volunteers to provide free medical and dental care to local communities - January 08, 2012 - Humanity First
"One Split Second" Charity Dinner and Silent Auction to Benefit The F.I.L.M. Project
One year anniversary celebration for The F.I.L.M. Project founded in January 2011. The event is a celebration of the lives touched through the work of The F.I.L.M. Project, and will premier the documentary "One Split Second" which is a glimpse into the lives of FILM families and their... - January 08, 2012 - The F.I.L.M. Project