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Pet Care Trust Names New President
Brent Weinmann, CEO of Vitakraft Sunseed, Inc. has been selected to take over as President of The Pet Care Trust after Lew Sutton steps down after 9 years of service. - November 17, 2011 - Pet Care Trust
Jonathan A. Karen, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP to Speak at KC’s The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jonathan A. Karen, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Capital Overhang... - November 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored Live Webcast,” on 01/25/12
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, a widely-renowned international law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at... - November 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
NFCA Receives FDA Grant for Gluten in Medications Research
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) award to fund landmark study conducted by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). - November 16, 2011 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Coastal Democratic Club Meeting and Forum on Hydro Fracking and the Effects on the Environment Program
The Coastal Democratic Club(formerly The Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club) serving Ocean, Allenhurst, Interlaken Loch Arbour and Tinton Falls is presenting a seminar on the topic of Hydro Fracking. The program will be presented after a short business meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday,... - November 16, 2011 - Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club
Asma Roohi Shah Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Asma Roohi Shah, of Ellicott City, Maryland, has recently been included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Pharmaceuticals. About Asma Roohi Shah Asma Roohi Shah is the Managing Director at The Medicine Shoppe in Ellicott... - November 16, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
2011 Best of the Lake Design Competition Winners Announced
Lake Norman Home Builders Association recently held its annual design competition highlighting the best construction and design projects submitted by builder and associate members. - November 16, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Issa Trust Foundation Sponsors Paediatric Nursing Education Programme
The Issa Trust Foundation in collaboration with the North East Regional Health Authority continues to make monumental strides in paediatric health care in northeast Jamaica. - November 16, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
NWP Names Carrie Henderson President, New Officers
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Carrie Henderson president, Nazanin Ford vice president, Kelly Petersen treasurer and Tami Hance secretary. Henderson established BEST Agency and serves as the company’s president. She is a founding member of NWP which was created in 2006. She has chaired the education and membership committees and served on the grant screening committee for the past two years. She was NWP vice president for the 2011 grant cycle. - November 16, 2011 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Ajita Perera Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Ajita Perera, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Marketing. About Ajita Perera Ajita Perera is responsible for all marketing activities at the state-chartered... - November 16, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Arthur D. Little Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Arthur D. Little, of Effingham, New Hampshire, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Consulting. About Arthur D. Little Arthur D. Little is the Owner and Consultant for A&J Acquisition, a sub... - November 16, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Pets for Patriots Offers New Ways to Connect Veterans with Last-Chance Pets
Not-for-profit marks anniversary with new site and tools to help veterans give shelter pets a second chance at life. - November 16, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
46th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor
Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 46th annual holiday Parade of Lights 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Dec. 10, with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. This year’s theme: Tropical Holidays. Everyone is invited to enjoy a full day of holiday activities and watch festively decorated boats in the parade. - November 16, 2011 - Channel Islands Harbor
Margaret Atwood Heads San Miguel Literary Sala's International Writers’ Conference
The strikingly beautiful historic town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, long a Mecca for writers and artists and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the setting for a four-day Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival, February 16 to 19, 2012, a bilingual event for writers and readers. Optional... - November 16, 2011 - San Miguel Literary Sala
Houston Housing Authority Raised $8 Million from Auctioning Its Scattered Sites Properties
The Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”) successfully sold its scattered site portfolio by auction on Saturday, November 12th. The auction of the Agency’s 171 scattered homes and 3 lots raised almost $8 million that the Housing Authority will use to invest in multi-family affordable... - November 16, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Those Saving Through Direct Deposit Are Bucking Trend and Saving More According to SWACHA Survey
While savings rates in the U.S. recently hit their lowest point since 2007, with the average U.S. household saving only 3.6 percent of their income in September according to recent figures released by the Department of Commerce, a new survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest... - November 16, 2011 - SWACHA
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Rolls Out Second Blog in a Week
Center's latest venture, Teens4TS, a blog for teenagers with TS by teenagers with TS, comes on the heels of last week's successful launch of TSParentsOnline. - November 16, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome to Feature Sparkee the Mascot at New Jersey Walks for TS Event
Walk set to take place Saturday, Nov. 19, at Borough Park in Mendham, N.J. - November 16, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
ASmallCircle.net – Social Networking for the Affluent Caribbean
A Small Circle - A network for business executives and high profile professionals of the Caribbean, promises its users absolute privacy and endeavors to connect the Caribbean’s most influential individuals has just been launched. - November 16, 2011 - A Small Circle
The IMC Club, Its President and Board Members Are Deeply Concerned by the FAA’s Unfortunate Decision to Implement Action That May Impact Lives of Many Pilots
At the meeting on November 14th, 2011 the Board of Directors of the IMC Club International, Inc. issued the following statement: “IMC Club International Inc. strongly opposes the FAA's announcement that it will begin charging for NOS chart downloads that were previously free. The new policy... - November 16, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
AmpleHarvest.org Announces "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 15, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Operation Kidsafe Digital Fingerprinting Event
Operation Kidsafe is coming to Vancouver for 3 weekends of Free child safety events. The Vancouver Police Department will be at the event with safety information for parents. Police contact: Constable Lindsey Houghton 604-717-2680 or Constable Andrew Pang. One of the Operation KidSafe digital... - November 15, 2011 - Operation Kidsafe
2012 Olympics Evangelistic Outreach Team Being Formed
HGIM is now accepting applications to join the mission outreach team to the 2012 Summer Olympics. - November 15, 2011 - Heart of God International Ministries
Women of Color Arts & Film Festival (WOCAF) Announce Its 7th Annual Festival
Women of Color Arts & Film Festival (WOCAF) Announce Its 7th Annual Festival to Take Place on March 15-18, 2012 in Atlanta, Ga. - November 15, 2011 - WOCAF Festival
David DiManna, Office Managing Partner, Plante Moran, PLLC to Speak at KC’s Tax Document Automation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David DiManna, Office Managing Partner, Plante Moran, PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax Document... - November 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored 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 “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored.” This two-hour event is scheduled on... - November 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Clinicial Trial Success Brings Researchers Closer to a Cure for Blindness
Gene Therapy Restored Sight to Patients with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis. - November 14, 2011 - Macula Vision Research Foundation
Tween Publishing’ s College Readiness Series Puts Middle School Students on the Path to College
Tween Publishing provides innovative and engaging curriculum teaching middle school students essential college readiness skills. Tween is leading the way with The Middle School Student Guide to...®series. Tween recently rolled out the second program in its three-part series: The Middle School Student’s Guide to College. - November 14, 2011 - Tween Publishing
e-book Published for "Do It Yourself' Internet Reputation Management
Companh publishes this week an e-book on “Do It Yourself Internet Reputation Management and Repair.” With the explosive growth of the Internet and Social Media sites, Internet Reputation Management has increasingly become a significant part of public relations businesses. The book is available at www.reputationworkbook.com - November 14, 2011 - Don Martin Public Affairs
The Lou Gehrig Society Announces 2011 Columbia University Scholar Athletes
The Lou Gehrig Society is pleased to announce the first recipients of the prestigious Lou Gehrig Scholar-Athlete Award scholarships at Columbia University. This annual award has been established to honor the legacy of baseball great Lou Gehrig and will be presented during The Society’s... - November 14, 2011 - The Lou Gehrig Society
Photo Exhibit by Colorado BioScience Association Keynote Speaker Rick Guidotti Begins Friday, November 18, at VSA Colorado/Access Gallery, Santa Fe Arts District
Photos by Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Awards Dinner Keynote Presenter Rick Guidotti will be on display for a month, beginning November 18, at Denver's CSA Colorado/Access Gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District. Guidotti, award winning fashion photographer, is known worldwide for his dynamic images and important message about genetic difference. - November 14, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Kidney Transplantation Can Improve Quality of Life for ESRD Patients
Hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation of Canada, Dr. Russell, MD, FCRP, will review the historical development of transplantation, how it works, and the benefits in terms of quality of life and longevity. - November 14, 2011 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Rev Carl Keyes AID for America Opens a New Community for Widows
AID for America, a division of Aid for the World, is pleased to announce that it is collaborating with a group in West Virginia to build a new community for widows, furthering its commitment to helping those in need. The homes demonstrate solutions using innovative designs combined with the latest... - November 14, 2011 - Carl Keyes Aid For America
Woods Charter School Foundation Presents The Founders’ Series
Woods Charter School Foundation has recently introduced an ongoing speaker series, targeted to high school students and adults of all ages, featuring experts presenting about various immediately relevant topics of interest. - November 14, 2011 - Woods Charter School Foundation
Wayne County Real Estate Investors Plan Their 2nd Annual Christmas Party
REIA of Wayne County are having their 2nd annual Christmas Party on Dec. 6 at Southgate Crystal Gardens. - November 13, 2011 - REIA of Wayne County
LeeAnne MacLeod-Archer Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
LeeAnne MacLeod-Archer, of Sydney, Nova Scotia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About LeeAnne MacLeod-Archer LeeAnne MacLeod-Archer is a Partner in the law firm of LaFosse MacLeod,... - November 13, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ronald Rosenkranz Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Ronald Rosenkranz, of Marlboro, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Ronald Rosenkranz Ronald Rosenkranz is Senior Trial Partner at Finkelstein & Partners, a law firm... - November 13, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Suzanne B. Rayson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Suzanne B. Rayson, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Educational Resources. About Suzanne B. Rayson Suzanne B. Rayson is a Consultant with Two Deaf Frogs, LLC. Ms. - November 13, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
City of Tampa Partners with Enable America to Host Career Mentoring Day for Disabled Veterans
Demonstrating its support for programs that further employment opportunities for disabled veterans, the City of Tampa is partnering with Enable America to host a Career Mentoring Day this Monday, November 14, with Enable America’s VetConnect program providing real-life work experience for... - November 13, 2011 - Enable America
The International Fashion Network Announces Global Launch
The International Fashion Network (IFN), announces its launch providing clients worldwide with innovative, professional, creative, and personalized services in marketing, advertising, public relations, brand development and awareness, and company growth and expansion. The International Fashion... - November 13, 2011 - International Fashion Network
Saginaw Future Celebrates Great Lakes Solar Technology Park Groundbreaking
Saginaw Future, the Great Lakes Bay Region and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Great Lakes Solar Technology Park. Local leaders and economic developers worked with the State of Michigan to develop the 231-acre Solar Technology Park with... - November 13, 2011 - Saginaw Future
REI Holiday Giving Program Benefits Community All Year Long
Salt Lake City Area REI Stores have designated two local charities for their holiday customer giving program. Last year's charity, Splore, with the support of REI took over 500 adults and children rock climbing in the Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest. - November 12, 2011 - Splore
KOSBE Announces Judges, Speaker and Entertainment for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the judges, guest speaker and entertainment that have been selected for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards. Inaugurated in 1994, the Annual KOSBE Awards are the longest running and most recognized... - November 12, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
American Blanket Retailer Blanket America Spotlights New Products Including Enchantment Feather Throw
Woven blanket manufacturer Blanket America is currently featuring special savings on its new Enchantment Feather Throw, a part of its blankets and throws collection. - November 12, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
US Foods, Sentry Centers and Nourishing USA Are Partnering to Give Thousands a Healthy Thanksgiving
US Foods, Sentry Centers and Nourishing NYC are partnering to bring a healthy Thanksgiving to thousands of New York City Residents through a week of Giving Back starting November 19th. - November 12, 2011 - Nourishing USA
AACS Launches Premier Job Board for Cosmetic Surgery Professionals
This month, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) officially launched the latest enhancement to its newly redesigned website – the AACS Job Board. The AACS Job Board represents a first in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery, featuring unique functionality and benefits to both... - November 12, 2011 - American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Diversity Recruiting Center Announces November Connecting Employers with Sweepstakes Winner
Diversity Recruiting Center is proud to announce Ms. Lauri Anderson from Missouri as the November winner in Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes. Ms. Anderson has won 2 round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines valid to any of Southwest’s destinations in 37 states. Ms. Anderson won... - November 12, 2011 - Diversified Workplace
Wildlife Management Company Shows Appreciation for Veterans Year-Round
A All Animal Control's Corporate Office shows their appreciation year-round for the sacrifices Veterans have made and as a result have been named a Military Friendly Franchise for the fourth year in a row. Many Veterans and those transitioning from military to civilian life are having a hard time... - November 12, 2011 - A All Animal Control
NAPNAP Annual Conference Registration is Open
NAPNAP is pleased to announce that conference registration is open for its annual premiere educational event, New Frontiers in Child Health, from March 28 - March 31st 2012 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. “We expect over 1300 participants to attend, which may be... - November 12, 2011 - National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
North Carolina Junior Golf Tour Sponsored by Bojangle's
The North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation has recognized Bojangle's as a supporter of junior golf tournaments in North Carolina. - November 12, 2011 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation