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Assisted Living Community for Low-Income Seniors Opens in Northwest Las Vegas
Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of Silver Sky at Deer Springs (Deer Springs) on Thursday, October 27. The facility was developed in conjunction with government and city entities including the State of Nevada Housing Division’s ARRA stimulus funds through the Low-Income... - October 09, 2011 - Nevada H.A.N.D
The 2nd Global Benefits Conference Announces Zurich as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2nd Global Benefits Conference Announces Zurich as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in Chicago, on October 25-28, 2011. - October 08, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
NAWBO Greater Raleigh Launches Social Media Seminar Series
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Raleigh announces a new three-part seminar series focused on helping business owners take advantage of social media. The NAWBO Social Media seminar series meets once a month for three months beginning in October. The seminar series... - October 08, 2011 - NAWBO Greater Raleigh
Planning Underway for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day Celebration
The planning for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration has begun. - October 08, 2011 - United for Human Rights
Embedded Nanotechnology Devices for Monitoring National Infrastructure
Stevens engineers have demonstrated PZT nanofiber devices for use as embedded sensors. - October 08, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Maui Divers Jewelry Creates Custom Bracelet Benefiting the Women’s Sports Foundation to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Title IX
Handcrafted Bracelet Celebrates Landmark Legislation with Proceeds Benefiting WSF’s Mission to Promote Healthy, Active Lives for Girls and Women - October 08, 2011 - RevolutionWear
Practical Retail Management Skills
A Development Program for Junior Retail Managers Seeking to Advance Their Careers, this program consists of 3 workshops over a 3 month period, which will be delivered by retail experts James Burke & Associates in association with Retail Excellence Ireland. - October 08, 2011 - Retail Excellence Ireland
Duff & Phelps, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event
Duff & Phelps, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast scheduled on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). - October 08, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
BDO USA, LLP, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations Live Webcast
BDO USA, LLP teamed up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). For further... - October 08, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Laura Kalick, Director, Nonprofit Tax Consulting, BDO USA, LLP to Speak at KC’s New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura Kalick, Director, Nonprofit Tax Consulting, BDO USA, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). - October 08, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) Announces STAT! 2011 for New York City’s Public Hospitals
Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Paul Shaffer, Tye Tribbett, Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean, Doug E. Fresh, Questlove, Meredith Vieira, Sheila E. among featured artists and participants in Five-Borough Series of Music and Entertainment Events to Celebrate New York City’s Public Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities October 23–30. STAT! 2011 series will help launch HHC’s campaign against gun violence. - October 07, 2011 - New York Health and Hospitals Corporation
David Larsen, Managing Director, Alternative Asset Advisory, Duff & Phelps, LLC to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Larsen, Managing Director, Alternative Asset Advisory, Duff & Phelps, will speak at webcast entitled “Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
David Cohn, Principal, Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Cohn, ASA, MAAA, EA, Principal, Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Operating 457(f) Arrangements in... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Workshop Speakers Announced for Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Business Conference & Expo
Working Together We Can Make a Difference - October 07, 2011 - Speakers International
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Standby MD as Bronze Sponsor
StandbyMD enhances healthcare delivery via 24-hour physician directed services that offer full support to travelers requiring medical care. With one call, customers receive prompt worldwide telephone access to a physician who will assess their medical condition and provide necessary treatment... - October 07, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Making the Difference: Women and Diversity in Law Live Webcast
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Making the Difference: Women and Diversity in Law Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). For... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Charles Hamner to Receive North Carolina Award for Public Service
Chairman of the Hamner Institutes’ Board Of Directors is Among Six to Receive State’s Most Prestigious Civilian Accolade - October 07, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Optimizing Offshore Wind Energy Funded by DoE
Stevens Institute of Technology receives a Department of Energy grant to make wind a more viable solution for America's energy needs. - October 07, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Yogathon Fundraiser to Bring Awareness to Healthcare Around the World
Ad+World Health is hosting Off The Mat AD+ to the World Yogathon on October 8th through October 9th 2011 at Golden Bridge Yoga Center. This event brings together selfless people who want to add to the world by raising awareness and the funds needed to bring medical relief and healthcare clinics to... - October 07, 2011 - Ad+World Health
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28, 2011. - October 07, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying
STOMP Out Bullying™ announces bullying prevention activities to raise awareness during October, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. - October 07, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
Finalists Named for the 2011 TAG Excalibur Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, in collaboration with its Business and Technology Alliance society (B&TA), today announced the finalists for the 2011 TAG Excalibur Awards. The winning companies will be recognized in one of five categories: small companies, mid-sized companies, large companies, educational and creative. - October 07, 2011 - TAG think
Musicians Take Notes at Nashville Church of Scientology
In looking for help, it is natural to visit a church. But to find advice on how to market your career as an artist? That’s new. - October 07, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
John F. Walsh, Chief Executive Officer and President, SightSpan Inc. to Speak at KC’s Fraud and Money Laundering in Banking & Finance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John F. Walsh, Chief Executive Officer and President, SightSpan Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fraud and Money... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Greg Carlin, Vice President, S&P Capital IQ to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Greg Carlin, Vice President, S&P Capital IQ, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast.”... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
S&P Capital IQ Valuation Services, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast
S&P Capital IQ Valuation Services teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). For further details about... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Margaret L. Watson, Of Counsel, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP to Speak at KC’s Making the Difference: Women and Diversity in Law Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Margaret L. Watson, Of Counsel, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Making the Difference: Women... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Crowe Horwath LLP, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations
Crowe Horwath LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations: Applying 409A to Nonqualified Arrangement of Tax-Exempt Organizations Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday,... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Tim Daum, Director, Crowe Horwath LLP to Speak at KC’s Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Tim Daum, Director, Crowe Horwath LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations: Applying... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Inventro Creating Jobs by Reducing Entrepreneurial Risk
Inventro announces new business development program that specializes in turning entrepreneurship into a profession. - October 07, 2011 - Inventro
Texas Self Storage Association Elects Officers
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) recently announced the results of their board member elections. The election of officers for 2011-2012 was conducted at a recent board meeting. - October 06, 2011 - Texas Self Storage Association
SIIA Counters Criticisms of Self-Insured Group Health Plans & Stop-Loss Insurance
SIIA releases new white paper, Self-Insured Group Health Plans, Stop-Loss Insurance & Adverse Selection, which has been published to correct inaccurate information that state and federal policy-makers have been provided about how the self-insurance marketplace operates. - October 06, 2011 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
LatPro’s Hispanic & Bilingual Job Fair Returns to Dallas
Latpro’s Nationwide Career Fair Series, in conjunction with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, visits the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Dallas Market Center on October 27. - October 06, 2011 - LatPro Inc.
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces the Gold Coast Medical Tourism Association as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the Gold Coast Medical Tourism Association as a bronze sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28th, 2011. - October 06, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Cat Care Society Kitten, "Marvell," Serves as Marvelous Success Story for the Lakewood-Based Cat Shelter and Medical Team
Cat Care Society (CCS) launched its Fall Fundraising campaign, focusing on the special success story of the 10-week-old abandoned kitten, fondly named Marvell by CCS staffers. Marvell was brought to the Cat Care Society shelter in July by a woman who had rescued him from several young boys severely torturing the helpless kitten. - October 06, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Las Vegas Employment Law Experts to Discuss Issues at Oct. 25 NAWBO Luncheon
Four top attorneys to discuss sharing tips between salaried, hourly employees; language, appearance and dress code policies; religion in the workplace and top complaints from employers and employees. - October 06, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada
New Alliance in the Building Sector - ELSIA Supports the Launch of the METALS FOR BUILDINGS Alliance
METALS FOR BUILDINGS is the European metals alliance for recyclable & sustainable buildings, recently launched. It brings together nine European Metals Associations that are active in the building sector, in order to promote the unique strengths of metal products for recyclable &... - October 06, 2011 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
SWACHA Survey Reveals Consumers Likely to Avoid Debit Card Fees by Using Alternative Payment Methods or Switching Providers
Debit card Debit card fees are currently on the minds of many Americans, but according to a recent survey conducted by SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, the majority of consumers faced with monthly debit card fees are likely to... - October 06, 2011 - SWACHA
WikiHorseWorld.com Unveils a New Affiliate Program for Using Its Horse Pedigree and Classified Systems
WikiHorseWorld.com today announced their new Affiliate Program which allows Horse Associations and Registries to use WikiHorseWorld's advanced horse pedigree and classified systems on their websites free. - October 06, 2011 - Dream World Technology Inc.
CCA Pleased with Permanent Gas Tax Fund Transfers to Aid Municipalities with Infrastructure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to see the government moving forward with its commitment to introduce legislation to make permanent the annual transfer of funds to municipalities under the Gas Tax Fund. - October 06, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Building Service Contractors Association International Elects 2012 Board of Directors
Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) recently elected new members to leadership positions for the 2012 term of office. Serving as BSCAI President in 2012, Taylor Bruce, CBSE, is President of IH Services, Inc. In 1955, IH Services began as a small family owned business in... - October 06, 2011 - Building Service Contractors Association
Kentuckiana Babywearers of Louisville Are Celebrating International Babywearing Week
Join the Worldwide Celebration of International Babywearing Week. The Kentuckiana Babywearers of Louisville will be joining nonprofit organizations all around the world to celebrate the third annual International Babywearing Week, which will be held from October 10-16, 2011. International... - October 06, 2011 - Kentuckiana Babywearers
Chris Ridabock, Energy Advantage’s President and COO, Recognized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance for His Contributions
Chris Ridabock, President and COO of Energy Advantage, was recognized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) for his long-time support and efforts in bringing new companies from across the globe to the GTA. - October 06, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
New Teacher Travel Benefits with SPI High School Study Abroad Programs
SPI Study Abroad announces a new high school teacher benefits program, making it even easier for teachers to travel with their students. - October 06, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang to Speak at Kaya Children International Celebration and Fundraising Dinner
Local non-profit Kaya Children International will host its first celebration and fundraiser dinner on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The evening will include cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. a raffle, a musical presentation, and an address from keynote speaker Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang. - October 06, 2011 - Kaya Children International
AmpleHarvest.org Announced as Winner of the Glynwood “2011 Wave of the Future” Award
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce to be honored at awards ceremony in New York City. - October 06, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Conservative Republican John S. Carroll Announces U.S. Senate Run
On September 21st, 2011, John Carroll announced this run for the U.S. Senate from Hawaii as a Republican. Carroll was elected 5 times to the Hawaii State Legislature, had an extensive military career as a jet fighter pilot, an airline captain with Hawaiian Airlines and now practices law in Honolulu. - October 05, 2011 - John S. Carroll
QUWF Strongly Supports Ruffed Grouse Restocking in Missouri
The critical condition of the ruffed grouse population in Missouri requires immediate actions from multiple sources and the MDC. - October 05, 2011 - Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation
Citrin Cooperman Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Fraud and Money Laundering in Banking & Finance Live Webcast,” on 12/6/11
Citrin Cooperman, one of the leading accounting firms in the country, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Fraud and Money Laundering in Banking & Finance.” This two-hour event will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM... - October 05, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
David Gannaway, MBA, CFE, CAMS, EA, Principal, Valuation & Forensic Services, Citrin Cooperman to Speak at KC’s Fraud and Money Laundering in Banking & Finance Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Gannaway, MBA, CFE, CAMS, EA, Principal, Valuation & Forensic Services, Citrin Cooperman will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - October 05, 2011 - The Knowledge Group