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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Business Workshop: Effective Business Relationships
Islington Chamber of Commerce and Camden Business Network bring you a workshop specifically designed to support SME businesses. So come along, be inspired and meet new business people! - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
CONTESA Announces Enhanced Education Sponsorship Programme for AIDS Orphans in Zambia
CONTESA Charity has extended their educational reach to provide support to vulnerable children who have been affected by the AIDS virus in Zambia. - February 10, 2012 - CONTESA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Equine Seminar
NCVMA Equine Seminar Serves as Eight Hours of Continuing Education - February 10, 2012 - NCVMA
Dr. Thomas Wakeman Appointed Chair of Marine Group at Transportation Research Board
Dr. Thomas Wakeman of Stevens Institute of Technology has been appointed chair of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), a division of the National Research Council, which serves as an independent adviser to the President, the Congress and federal agencies on scientific and technical questions of national importance. - February 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation Holds First Private Event at Klairmont Auto Collection
To raise awareness about the scourge of prescription drug abuse, the Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation, based in Highland Park, IL, has started their engines to be the first non-profit to hold a private event at the brand new Klairmont Auto Collection in Chicago, IL. The event will be held on... - February 10, 2012 - Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation
Stevens Professor Ting Yu Receives AFOSR Grant to Study Entanglement in Quantum Systems
Stevens Professor Ting Yu has received an AFOSR grant to study entanglement in quantum systems, potentially bringing quantum technology closer to reality. - February 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Arnold Ursaner Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Arnold Ursaner, founder of CJS Securities, has joined the Board of children's charity Friends of Karen. Mr. Ursaner first learned about the charity two decades ago from friends whose child had a brain tumor. Says Ursaner, "When you learn about what Friends of Karen does, how can you not want to help?" - February 10, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, III Joins Alelo Inc.’s Board of Directors
Alelo Inc., a world leader in applying Social Simulation technology to language and culture education and training, announced today the election of Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, III as a member of its Board of Directors. Chief Executive Officer Dr. W. Lewis Johnson said of the appointment:... - February 10, 2012 - Alelo Inc.
NLAPW Hosts "Branching Out" Convention
Combing Centennial Cherry Blossom Festival activities with National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) events, League members host their 2012 biennial convention, "Branching Out." - February 10, 2012 - National League of American Pen Women
Kevin L. Murch, Partner, Ice Miller LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Data Privacy and Social Media Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Kevin L. Murch, Partner, Ice Miller LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Data Privacy and Social Media Live... - February 10, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Association of Independent Investors - "The Voice of Investors" - Announces Their Opening
When it comes to navigating the tricky waters of the investment industry, investors often feel like the balance is tipped in favor of the industry. But a newly formed, not-for-profit organization, the Association of Independent Investors, sees that balance shifting. Andrew Haigney, Executive... - February 09, 2012 - Association of Independent Investors
Ancient Walled City Unearthed Off Georgia Coast Revealed at LostWorlds.org
A new web exhibit at LostWorlds.org, an online interactive museum of the American Indian, reveals an ancient walled city unearthed by archaeologists off the Georgia coast which predates the construction of Egypt’s pyramids. Known as the Sapelo Shell Ring Complex, this ancient city was... - February 09, 2012 - LostWorlds.org
HRPS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2012 Global Conference
HR People & Strategy (HRPS), formerly the Human Resource Planning Society, today announced its lineup of speakers for the 35th annual HRPS Global Conference, May 6-9 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan. Key human capital management experts and thought leaders from Fortune 500... - February 09, 2012 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Roger Colaizzi, Partner, Venable to Speak at KC’s Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 Live Webcast on 2/24/ 2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced that Roger A. Colaizzi, Partner, Venable LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 Live... - February 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Venable LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 Live Webcast” on February 24, 2012
Venable LLP, an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 Live Webcast,” on February 24, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more information about this event and to register,... - February 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Celebrity Artist William Quigley Donates Works to be Auctioned at Celebrity Event in New York to Raise Funds for Charity
Celebrity Artist William Quigley donates print from his limited edition series of his new works to the Seeds of Africa Fund to be auctioned off at their February 13th Star Studded Charity event in New York City. - February 09, 2012 - Seeds of Africa Fund
IMC Clubs Begins New Weekly Internet Radio Program
IMC “Radio 5” features Jason Blair, Executive Director of NAFI, National Association of Flight Instructors - February 09, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
JAMPRO Reaches Out to Global Investors
Jamaica’s growing reputation as a top Caribbean investment destination is set to take centre stage on March 1-2, 2012 in the resort city of Montego Bay, as the island lays out the red carpet for investors seeking opportunities in the region’s largest English-speaking economy. The... - February 09, 2012 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Stevens Professor Darinka Dentcheva Appointed to SIAM Review Editorial Board
Dr. Dentcheva, an expert on stochastic optimization for efficient energy production as well as risk-averse models for economic systems and medical treatment, has been appointed to the editorial board of the SIAM Review, the most influential journal in the field of applied mathematics. - February 09, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Summit County Port Authority Develops Strategic Plan
Plan developed with experts from CDFA and included more than 40 interviews. - February 09, 2012 - Summit County Port Authority
$25,000 Video Competition Announced by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
5 Community Colleges Will Win Cash Prizes with 3-Minute Videos Focused on Engaging Alumni in Entrepreneurship Education - February 09, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Shelter Dogs in Los Angeles Area Receive Pet Food Donation from Purina® Pets for People (TM)
Thousands of pounds of dog food donated to local animal shelters and rescue groups will allow them to save more lives. - February 09, 2012 - Animal Services and Assistance Programs Inc.
International Arts Movement Welcomes Wunderkammer Company's EX: Collaborative Creation
Creative Collaboration honors and breaks surrealist conventions, bringing a diverse collection of artists together, conversing through corpses. - February 09, 2012 - International Arts Movement
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Talk Coming to Ohio University Lancaster on February 11
Learn about the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in youth and what you can do to help a child in need. - February 09, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Helps Students with Special Needs
Green Chimneys staff see positive impact resulting from 10 classroom aquariums funded by the Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom Grant Program. - February 09, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Chaine des Rotisseurs at Restaurant Mazzi in Lancaster, PA
Chaine des Rotisseurs, Lancaster Bailliage holds its holiday dinner at restaurant Mazzi. New member induction ceremony will be held 12 March 2012. Mid-Atlantic Young Chef's competition to be held 11 March, 2012 in York, PA. - February 09, 2012 - Chaine des Rotisseurs
Critical Illness Insurance Claimants Sought for Awareness Campaign
The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance is seeking to hear from insurance agents whose clients have recently received claim benefits as a result of owning critical illness insurance protection. - February 09, 2012 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
SWACHA Survey Uncovers Potential for Debit and Credit Card Issuers to Attract Customers with Appealing Loyalty Programs
Even though many banks scaled back or even eliminated debit and credit card rewards programs in 2011, many consumers are still searching for ways to make purchases and get a few extra perks in the process. A recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional... - February 08, 2012 - SWACHA
2012 “Champions of Diversity” Announced
Some of the remarkable leaders joining this year’s list include Terry Lundgren, President & CEO of Macy’s, Floyd Pitts, S.V.P. & CDO of American Red Cross, Marion Gross, Vice President at McDonald's USA and Indra Nooyi, President & CEO of Pepsico Inc. - February 08, 2012 - DiversityBusiness.com
CEIL’s GOVgreen Wins #11 on Expo Magazine’s Top 25; Improves Green Performance
GOVgreen 2011 named to fastest growing trade show list and substantially improves sustainability performance over 2010. - February 08, 2012 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Sustainable Demonstration Project at Scotland Yards Golf Club Taking Shape
Audubon Lifestyles is coordinating the project at the Scotland Yards Golf Club which is aimed at implementing sustainable management practices on a golf facility. - February 08, 2012 - ISC-Audubon
CT REIA Announces February 2012 Real Estate Investing Seminar with Business Automation Expert Zack Childress
On February 13, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Zack Childress in Cromwell, CT. Attendees will learn how to automate their real estate business. - February 08, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Rapsodic Offers Music as an Alternative to Violence in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Rapsodic announces the launch of their website and campaign to start a community based program to supply low income children with musical instruments and Hamilton County classrooms with much needed supplies. The goal of the organization is to involve children in music at an early age, and providing... - February 08, 2012 - Rapsodic
Blog Parents Chime in About New York Students with Tourette Syndrome-Like Symptoms
TSParentsOnline asks parents from all over the country for their opinion on this hot-button case, and they have responded. - February 08, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nominate Blankets and Throws Merchant Blanket America for a Service Review at STELLAService.com
Blanket America, a blankets producer and charitable retailer, is encouraging its clientele to nominate it for a customer service review at consumer site STELLAService.com. - February 08, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Canadians Will Benefit from National Sarcoidosis Organization's Efforts
National Sarcoidosis Organization is Canadian based and has put forth the efforts to bring awareness and research about this disease to be more local in Canada. There are few to no resources in Canada and it is their mission to change that through offering support, awareness, resources and provide funds to medical research in our Canadian Medical research departments. The hope is to work with others in Canada as to helping with awareness and bring together fundraising efforts. - February 08, 2012 - National Sarcoidosis Organization
Inner City and At-Risk Youth Across the Country Hit the Slopes
This weekend inner-city and at-risk youth from across the country were buckling and lacing up their ski and snowboard boots for their first day on the slopes. Thanks to a collaboration of snow sport organizations from coast to coast, more than 300 disadvantaged children and teens experienced the... - February 08, 2012 - SkiDUCK: Skiing and Snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids