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Church of Scientology Nashville Launches Its 2012 Seminar Program
Music industry veteran Tony Harnell hosted the first seminar of the 2012 season in the “Lift Up the Artist” series hosted by the Nashville Church of Scientology. - February 16, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Mike Koehler, Senior Executive, Risk Healthcare Consulting Services, Crowe Horwath LLP to Speak at KC’s Healthcare ICD-10: Understanding the New System Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Mike Koehler, Senior Executive, Risk Healthcare Consulting Services, Crowe Horwath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - February 16, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Mortgage Professionals Form Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Offers Leadership and Education Amid Turmoil in Financial Industry - February 16, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
NAFA to Raise Money for St. Jude Children's Hospital Via Silent Auction
NAFA Fleet Management Association will help raise funds for St. Jude's Children's Hospital via a silent auction during the Association's annual conference in April. - February 16, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Richard Alexander Brown Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Richard Alexander Brown, of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Consulting. About Richard Alexander Brown Richard Alexander Brown is a Technical Fellow at... - February 16, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Marines Lopez-Lopez Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Marines Lopez-Lopez, of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Marines Lopez-Lopez Marines Lopez-Lopez is the Director of John Dewey College. Her... - February 16, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Richard M. Berry Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Richard M. Berry, of Knoxville, Tennessee, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Engineering. About Richard M. Berry Richard M. Berry is the Founder, Chair and Treasurer of Rembco Geotechnical... - February 16, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Sale Prices Announced on High End Cannes Comforter Set at American Blanket Company BlanketAmerica.com
Woven blanket merchant Blanket America recently announced its latest capsule sale, on its luxury line of Cannes bedding and home textiles. - February 16, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
A Rare Occasion: the Best of Today's Mosaic Art from Around the World Assembled in a Single Venue
Award winners are announced for Mosaic Arts International 2012, on display February 27th through April 27, 2012, at the Lexington Center Museum and Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky. - February 15, 2012 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
Xclaimed Ministries Announces the 2012 Concert in the Park Schedule
In 2011, through the “Concert in the Park” series, the ministry gave away over 48 new bicycles, 2,500 toys, 2,930 free meals, 1,700 free Bibles, 100 amusement park vouchers and housing for underprivileged children. The 2012 series is expected to have even a greater impact within the community. - February 15, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Cape Fear Farm Heritage Association to Hold Southern Farm Days
Southern Farm Days event Saturday, March 17-Sunday, March 18 from 9 am - 5 pm at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina in Lake Waccamaw, NC. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Homes. - February 15, 2012 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Bobby Jones Classic Golf Tournament Offers Hope to Over One Million People Affected by Neurological Disorders
The Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation, Inc. (CSF) has announced that it will be hosting the First Annual Bobby Jones Classic for CSF golf tournament to be held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia on May 14, 2012. The tournament will strive to honor, celebrate and exemplify the life and... - February 15, 2012 - Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation
"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
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.
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
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
Budding Young Engineers Explore Engineering Construction with the Smallpeice Trust
Up to 100 year 9 pupils (aged 13-14) will have the opportunity to learn about engineering in the construction industry this April. National educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is teaming up with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to provide a residential engineering... - February 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
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
Northwest Ohio Film Foundation to Hold Quarter Auction
Film Festival bring the "fun" back in "fundraising" - February 15, 2012 - Northwest Ohio Film Foundation
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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