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2011 Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks - October 9th
The 4th annual Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on 10/9/2011 at Value City Arena at The Jerome Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University campus. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally. Please join them. - September 30, 2011 - Autism Speaks, Columbus, Ohio
Brian M. Allen Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brian M. Allen, of Dubuque, Iowa, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of emergency healthcare on September 20, 2011. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
KOSBE Award Winner Cumberland Marketing Acquires The Bliss Agency
KOSBE Award winner Cumberland Marketing announced today the acquisition of Bristol’s The Bliss Agency. The deal combines Cumberland’s expertise in marketing, branding, promotions and interactive services with Bliss’ extensive background in web development and mobile... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Heart Rhythm Congress 2011 Assembles Leading Experts in Cardiology in Birmingham - Arrhythmia Alliance
The UK's main heart rhythm conference opens in Birmingham. - September 30, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Issa Trust Foundation and Couples Resorts Conducts Seventh Annual Medical Mission
Paediatric Clinics held at health centres in St. Mary provide free medical care for children. - September 30, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Enforces Historic Preservation in New York City
"The Trust’s annual monitoring process is a great reminder to historic buildings owners of their commitment to historic preservation," says Trust for Architectural Easements founder, Steven McClain. - September 30, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements is Conducting Annual Monitoring Campaign in Baltimore
"The Trust’s annual monitoring process is a great reminder of the value that the Trust provides to Baltimore," says Trust for Architectural Easements founder, Steven McClain. - September 30, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
KOSBE Broadens Eligibility for 2011 Awards Competition
The Annual KOSBE Awards Committee has announced the only exception to the official rules, which pertains solely to the Innovation Award. According to KOSBE Executive Director Aundrea Wilcox, “This will be the only category in the new 2011 competition that allows a business that has not been... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Bing Zhang Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Bing Zhang, of Jiangsu Province, China, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation on September 19, 2011. About Bing Zhang Mr. Bing Zhang has had more than 35 years of... - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jim M. Mckinney Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Jim M. McKinney, of Washington, Missouri, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in management/manufacturing on September 19, 2011. About Mr. Jim M. McKinney Mr. KcKinney has had more than 30 years of... - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Troyce Leona Tollison Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Troyce Leona Tollison, of Anderson, South Carolina, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the literary field on September 19, 2011. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Shiara M. Francisquini Oquendo Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Shiara M. Francisquini Oquendo, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of research and public policy on September 20, 2011. About Dr. Shiara M. Francisquini Oquendo Dr. Oquendo has had 10... - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Al L. Cook Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Al L. Cook, of Troy, New York, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the software field on September 20, 2011. About Al L. Cook Mr. Cook has had more than 40 years of experience in the software field. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Michael L. Roeder Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael L. Roeder, of Marshall, Minnesota, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the manufacturing of flow switches, meters and control instruments on September 20, 2011. About Michael L. Roeder Mr. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
RAFI Triennial Awards Calls on Entries for Blogging Contest
To promote the inspiring stories and work of recognized development workers in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) launches the RAFI Triennial Awards Blogging Contest. - September 30, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Barbara Szafranski Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara Szafranski, of Salem, Massachusetts, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the spiritual field on September 19, 2011. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
GRAPA Announces the Launch of Mbanking Assurance Certification
New Program focused on biggest mobile money risks: frauds, hacks, and partner protection. - September 30, 2011 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Paul Wormeli, IJIS Institute Executive Director Emeritus, Receives Prestigious Justice Award
NAJIS Presents the Kelly Bacon Award to Paul Wormeli for Outstanding Service to the Justice Information Technology Community. - September 30, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Inventro Announces New Public Discussion on Importance of Business Mentoring
Announcing a new public discussion on why it is pivotal when starting a business to find a business mentor. - September 30, 2011 - Inventro
The Houston Housing Authority’s Newest Partnership Will Benefit Homeless Veterans
The Houston Housing Authority has partnered with Cloudbreak Houston, LLC to provide affordable permanent housing for Houston’s veterans. The partnership is a Project Based Voucher program that is tied to Midtown Terrace Suites, a former Days Inn in midtown Houston. The partnership was made... - September 30, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Peoria Gets in on World Record Photo Campaign
Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop. - September 30, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
The Houston Housing Authority and Comcast Partner to Provide Affordable Internet to Low-Income Residents
A partnership between the Houston Housing Authority and Comcast seeks to close the "digital divide" by offering public housing residents increased access to broadband services, computers and digital literacy training. Beginning this month, HHA’s residents are being offered... - September 30, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
World Pet Association Announces Winners of 2011 Groomer SuperShow Hosted at SuperZoo
Every Year, the World Pet Association hosts grooming contests at SuperZoo, a pet industry trade show. The World Pet Association is pleased to announce the winning groomers of the 2011 SuperZoo Groomer SuperShow. - September 30, 2011 - World Pet Association
Arcadia Foundation Presents World Class Performers, Elan Sicroff and Katharina Paul to Play the Music of Thomas De Hartmann in Their Only West Coast Appearance
Arcadia Foundation to sponsor a rare opportunity to hear the music of the Gurdjieff-de Hartmann repertoire and one of Russia's most well-known early composers, who wrote music for Wassily Kandinsky and Pablo Cassals. This will be the first US tour for rising star, Katharina Paul, who hails from the Mozart Orchestra of Bologna and studied under Claudio Abbado, former conductor of La Scala. Elan Sicroff is the foremost world specialist in De Hartmann’s music, having studied with his widow. - September 30, 2011 - Arcadia Foundation
Nashville Religious Communicators Council Discuss Ethics, Justice and Morals
As America mourned 9/11, religious organizations promoted tolerance and peace. - September 30, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
One Million Hugs Not Drugs® Facebook Fans
Hugs Not Drugs® Facebook Fan Page celebrates more Fans than any other non-profit organization on Facebook... - September 30, 2011 - Hugs Not Drugs, Family Life International, Inc.
Calgary Filmmaker Launches Fundraising Campaign Through HelpersUnite
Calgary filmmaker Todd Kipp launches a $15,000 fundraising campaign for his new film, "Computer Potato," on HelpersUnite (www.HelpersUnite.com). HelpersUnite is a new crowdfunding platform that connects artists, entrepreneurs, and charitable organizations with supporters who are compelled to contribute their time, talents, and funding to help reach a common goal. Five percent of contributions will benefit two Native American women's shelters in Canada and the United States. - September 29, 2011 - Crowdnetic
What You Need to Know Now to Make Money (Safely) in Real Estate Sponsored by Ohio Real Estate Investors Association
Ohio real estate market is the most profitable, exciting, bargain-filled it's been in 25 yrs. - September 29, 2011 - OREIA
Planet Aid Releases 2010 Annual Report of Charitable Operations
Planet Aid contributes $12 million to 45 international aid programs. - September 29, 2011 - Planet Aid
Vistage Michigan Bestows Soaring Eagle Award to Corp! Publisher Jennifer Kluge
President and CEO of the Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) and Michigan Food & Beverage Association (MFBA) recognized for Vistage Michigan's top award presented annually and recognizes one member’s overall success in business. - September 29, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
SuperZoo Draws Record-Breaking Amount of Exhibitors and Attendees at 2011 Show
SuperZoo, the three-day pet industry trade show, experienced another record-breaking year at the 2011 show recently hosted by the World Pet Association. - September 29, 2011 - World Pet Association
IFIS and Invention Machine Announce Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Innovation and Product Development in Nutrition, Food & Beverage
Globally renowned food science information provider, IFIS, and innovation software provider, Invention Machine Corp., today announced a strategic relationship that will expand the use of Invention Machine’s Goldfire software to the world’s nutrition, food & beverage community. - September 29, 2011 - IFIS
Education Campaign Launched to Enhance Patient Care
APIC and AHE partner on “Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients” initiative. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) are partnering to strengthen the relationship between infection prevention (IP) and environmental services (EVS) to improve patient outcomes and reduce infections. - September 29, 2011 - AHE
PowerContinuity Saves the Day
How the installation of an uninterruptible power system with a diesel generator by PowerContinuity saved the day for Dartford Council, during a critical power outage. - September 29, 2011 - PowerContinuity Systems
Adina's Angels Land at Gotham Comedy Club
When Paula Berkowitz's husband, son and daughter died within a four-month period, she determined to make something good come out of it. She founded The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen to help families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. On Oct. 26, 2011, improv empress Marion Grodin hosts an array of all-pro comics at Gotham Comedy Club to benefit The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen -- a side-splitting evening for a heart-warming cause. - September 29, 2011 - Friends of Karen
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and Korea International Medical Association (KIMA) as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and Korea International Medical Association (KIMA) as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 29, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Stevens Institute of Technology Wins NSF Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education Grant
NUE-NEXUS program to give undergraduates early-curriculum classroom instruction and research opportunities in nanotechnology field. - September 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Professional Landcare Network Adopts NYC Park
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) announced today that it has officially adopted Capsouto Park in New York City. Located at the intersections of Laight, Canal, and Varick streets in Manhattan, the park opened two years ago and is where hundreds of firefighters and law enforcement officials... - September 29, 2011 - PLANET
Secure Patient Portal Technology Proves Successful for Award-Winning Virginia Women’s Center
Richmond, Virginia’s independent women’s health practice and 2009 recipient of the Davies Award, Virginia Women’s Center, continues to prove its commitment to technology through an online portal that allows for better patient care, faster test reporting and improved patient experience. - September 29, 2011 - Virginia Women's Center
Presenting Sponsor Lugano Diamonds Donates Live Auction Package with High Bidding Potential for Beckstrand's 2011 Diamond & Pearl Ball
Owners Moti and Idit Ferder Target Philanthropists and Diamond Lovers with Luxury Israeli Getaway - September 29, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
SADS Host Their 5th International Conference in Atlanta
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation (SADS) will host their 5th International Conference in Atlanta October 1st and 2nd. - September 29, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
BenefitsLink.com Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' IRS Compliance and Governmental Retirement Plans Explored Live Webcast on 11/09/2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that BenefitsLink.com will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “IRS Compliance and Governmental Retirement Plans... - September 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Laura Yovanoff, Compliance Officer, United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to Speak at KC’s Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura Yovanoff, Compliance Officer, United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) will speak at the Knowledge... - September 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Michael Zytnick, Compliance Officer, United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to Speak at KC’s Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Zytnick, Compliance Officer, United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) will speak at the Knowledge... - September 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
AHE and Kimberly-Clark Professional* Launch “The Heart of Healthcare” Campaign to Honor the Environmental Services Department
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association (AHA), today announced that it has partnered with Kimberly-Clark Professional* to launch “The Heart of Healthcare”: a new, educational campaign designed to recognize and elevate the critical role... - September 28, 2011 - AHE
Vi-Tel Wireless Has Launched Instant Multi-Carrier Wireless Refills, Top-Ups, and Instant Pin Delivery via the Company’s Web Portal
Vi-Tel Wireless has announced instant multi-carrier wireless refills, top-ups, and instant pin delivery via the company’s web portal. This system will enable VI-Tel’s business owners to begin accepting bill payments from their customers for many providers and carriers nationwide. - September 28, 2011 - ViTel Wireless
Lincoln to Host Record-Breaking Photo Documentary
Nebraska residents to join historic photo project for human rights. - September 28, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
CT REIA Announces October 2011 Weekend Investing Seminar on Negotiating Strategies for Real Estate Investors
On October 1, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a weekend seminar with Don DeRosa in Meriden, CT. Attendees of this seminar will learn strategies for negotiating deals. - September 28, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Wacky Wisdom Pty Ltd Releases New Innovative iPhone App
Wacky Wisdom Pty Ltd is an Australian well-being company aimed to develop products and services that promote productivity, happiness and well-being. The company was born on 14th March, 2011, and initiated by running local talks on quality of life and how to improve quality of life locally & globally. Their vision is to increase happiness and well-being in our local communities and extend this to the rest of the world to make universal quality of life a reality. - September 28, 2011 - Wacky Wisdom Pty. Ltd
Bling My Bra eBay Breast Cancer Charity Auction Names Two Ambrassadors as Parties, Contest Continue and Bidding Begins
Bling My Bra 2011 has named Janice Davis of Knox, IN, and Samantha Goolden Belcastro of Avalon Park, Orlando, FL, as official Ambrassadors to the annual eBay breast cancer charity auction of handcrafted art bras, which launches this week and continues through October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Interested bidders should visit Bling My Bra’s eBay store at blingmybrastore.com or search ebay.com using keywords “bling my bra.” - September 28, 2011 - Bling My Bra