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Nigel Crookes Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Nigel Crookes, of Farham, Surrey, United Kingdom, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Packaging. About Nigel Crookes Nigel Crookes is Strategic Development Director at the Benson Group. The... - November 18, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gregory B. Perry Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gregory B. Perry, of Sarasota, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Real Estate. About Gregory B. Perry Gregory B. Perry is Chief Operations Officer of Hook &... - November 18, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Avis C. Foster Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Avis C. Foster, of Kernersville, North Carolina, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Avis C. Foster Avis C. Foster is EC Teacher at WSFCS-Caleb’s Creek Elementary School... - November 18, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Florida Literacy Coalition Receives National Award for Health Literacy Initiative
The Florida Literacy Coalition was recently presented with the United States Conference of Adult Literacy’s (USCAL) Award for Program Innovation and Collaboration for the development of the Florida Health Literacy Initiative. - November 18, 2011 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Blankets Manufacturer Blanket America Debuts New Camellia Comforter Set
Blanket America, leading blankets manufacturer and creator of the BUY 1, GIVE 1 charitable American blanket buying model, recently revealed its new Camellia seven-piece comforter set. - November 18, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
SWACHA CEO Dennis Simmons Elected to NACHA Board of Directors
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payment associations in the country, announced today that Dennis Simmons, AAP, President and CEO, has been elected to the NACHA Board of Directors for a three-year-term, effective January 1, 2012. NACHA is a national payment... - November 18, 2011 - SWACHA
Few Companies Track Internal Movement Despite Benefits
Internal movement tracks the quality of promotions and employee placement in new job roles, but only 30% of companies measure it. - November 17, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the Producers of “Jingle Hell” Movie Announce Holiday Promotion
This holiday season, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the producers of the independent film “Jingle Hell,” in conjunction with the film’s distributor Janson Media, are teaming up to raise money for kids’ cancer research. - November 17, 2011 - St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Asia Society Selects Zack Friedman as Asia 21 Young Leader; Friedman Named One of Top Leaders Under the Age of 40; Will Represent U.S. at Leadership Summit in India
Zack Friedman has been named among the 150 next generation leaders from across 30 countries in the Asia Pacific region who will impact global affairs in coming decades. Friedman has been selected as an Asia 21 Young Leader, which recognizes the top leaders under the age of forty. He will... - November 17, 2011 - The Asia Society
BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets Manufacturer Blanket America Offers Free Christmas Shipping on Orders of $75 or More
Blanket America - a woven blanket manufacturer, distributor, and BUY 1, GIVE 1 charity - is urging customers to take advantage of its blankets and shipping deals. - November 17, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Medical Development Group December 14 Forum: FDA and the 510(k) Process – What to Expect Now and Down the Road
Hear first-hand experiences with the FDA 510(k) process, learn ways to address this complex, yet integral practice to market medical devices in the US, and understand the current reform proposals being considered and debated. Please join them to hear their expert panel address: An overview of the current process; Tips for how to most effectively work with the FDA CDRH; Hot Topics and Proposed Reforms for this process. - November 17, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Creative Financing for Independent Films
The Chattanooga Film Society will host a panel discussion this Thursday at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of creative financing for independent films. The expert panel will feature veteran actor Dylan Kussman (Dead Poets Society), director Jeff Burr, and local filmmaker Drew Belz. - November 17, 2011 - Chattanooga Film Society
iFabbo Partners with CMP.LY for Transparent Social Media Campaigns
CMP.LY Becomes Official Disclosure Solution for International Beauty, Fashion and Style Blogger Organization - November 17, 2011 - iFabbo - International Fashion & Beauty Bloggers' Organization
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP Named Sponsor at Social Media for Business: Boon or Bane? Live Webcast
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP named sponsor at “Social Media for Business: Boon or Bane? Live Webcast,” scheduled on December 6, 2011 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. - 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
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
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
The KENO Micro-Fund Launches a Week of Global Entrepreneurship Activities
The Kid Entrepreneurs Need Opportunities (KENO) Foundation teaches young entrepreneurs business principles and social responsibility - November 17, 2011 - KENO Micro-Fund
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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