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Financial Peace University Class Announcement
The public is invited to the Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University class in the greater Kansas City area. - August 10, 2011 - New Summit Church
Thirty Regional Companies Selected to Present at the 2011 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference in Denver
The 2011 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference (RMLIPC) will bring 30 of the region’s most innovative private and public life science companies together to present to a targeted audience of biotech, device, diagnostic and pharma investors and strategic partners. The conference is being held September 21-22 at The Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, CO. - August 10, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
How to Improve the Analytical Approach at the 3rd SCIP Latin American Competitive Intelligence Conference
The Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) and Informa present the 3rd Latin American Competitive Intelligence Summit, October 4-6, 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil. A featured session by Fernando Domingues shows several ways analysts can improve their approach to analysis. - August 10, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Kids Wish Network On Tour Brings “Miles of Smiles” of Toys to Yazoo City
National children’s charity, Kids Wish Network recently joined forces with Yazoo City Mayor McArthur Straughter along with other city and county officials to bring joy to local children in need through Kids Wish Network On Tour, a ground-breaking program designed especially to help children... - August 10, 2011 - Kids Wish Network
College-Town Promotions Will Offer the Box Tops 4 Education and Hanes Program
Collegetown Promotions, a distributor of spirit wear and gear will be offering Hanes apparel. Hanes apparel now qualifies for Box Tops in the Box Tops 4 Education Program. - August 10, 2011 - College-Town Promotions
National Ladies Professional Group Welcomes Connie Hsiung, Gabrielle Roberts, and Pamela Rondini as National Directors
The National Ladies Professional Group, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering women professionally and individually, has added Connie Hsiung as the National Social Media Director, Gabrielle Roberts as the National Membership Director, and Pamela Rondini as the National Mentoring Director, bringing the organization's National Officer Count to eight. - August 10, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Host Ice Cream Social
On August 14th, 2011 at 2 p.m., the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Visitor Center, located in Harpers Ferry, WV, will host an ice cream social open to the public, to celebrate the 74th anniversary of Appalachian Trail’s completion 74 years ago. Visitors and hikers will have a... - August 10, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
WNBA Color Analyst and Atlanta’s Former First Lady Host GWBC’s 6th Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace Event
Atlanta GWBC® will kick off its annual POP Marketplace featuring Atlanta Dream’s Color Analyst, LaChina Robinson and Atlanta’s former first lady, Valerie Jackson as its emcees. Robinson is the mistress of ceremonies for the POP Opening Plenary Session and Jackson is the presenter for the POP Marketplace Luncheon. - August 10, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Los Alamitos Show Choir Explodes Into Audience During Finale of “Hairspray” at the Hollywood Bowl
The third and final performance of “Hairspray” at the Hollywood Bowl was spectacular. An amazing cast was clearly enjoying themselves on stage and during the reprise of “You Can’t Stop the Beat” where more than 100 choir students from Los Alamitos High School joined in... - August 09, 2011 - Note-Ables Booster Club
Astraqom Launches PinoyKubo Social Network for Global Filipinos and Filipinas to Successfully Collaborate on Mutual Goals
Astraqom, a world leading provider of online community platforms leveraging IP communications, announced on August 2, 2011, the official launch of the social network PinoyKubo. Since its beta debut in May, it has over 50,000 friendships. The popular online community includes Filipina and Filipino expats, business people and students in the Philippines and abroad. It also is popular with those who are in a position to develop business with The Philippines and even those who wish to learn Tagalog. - August 09, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
Ben Speaks to be Interviewed on Arizona Radio Show 8/10/2011
Judy Giovangelo, Executive Director of Ben Speaks, to be interviewed about Overcoming Loved Ones Suicide on live radio in Phoenix Arizona at 5:00 PM PST on August 10, 2011. Judy lost her teenage son on April 16th 2009 to suicide and will talk about the growing trends of teen suicide and how you can be the change for the youth of today. - August 09, 2011 - Ben Speaks
Fort Worth-based Sandlot, LLC Featured in National eHealth Collaborative Report "Secrets of HIE Success Revealed: Lessons from the Leaders"
Fort Worth-based Sandlot, LLC is featured in recent NeHC report on best practices of top health information exchange organizations from across the country. - August 08, 2011 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
Toastmasters District 83 Installs Executive Officers and District Council at Annual Hail and Farewell Celebration
Toastmasters District 83 installed Lisa Pantano, DTM as District Governor at their annual Hail & Farewell Brunch held at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in East Hanover. As the 2011-2012 District Governor, Lisa succeeds Tom Somers, DTM (2010-2011 Governor) of Toastmasters District 83. As part... - August 08, 2011 - Toastmasters District 83
Join the 8th Annual Walk-Along for Lupus
The Lupus Alliance of America LIQ Affiliate, the only resource on Long Island for those living with lupus will be holding their 18th Annual Walk-Along for Lupus on Sunday, October 16th, 2011. - August 07, 2011 - The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate
Eden Autism Services New Model Autism School Near Completion
The staff, families and community supporters of Eden Autism Services are thrilled to announce that Eden’s brand new model autism school and national headquarters is almost nearing completion and is on schedule for its fall 2011 opening in the Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton,... - August 07, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues with Let’s talk with Dr. Jim Carrington: A New Leader, an Expanding Vision
The event is sponsored by Boeing. The program will feature the Center’s new President, Dr. James C. Carrington, who will discuss his vision for the institution, along with his hopes for the future of plant science. - August 07, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Passports with Purpose Partners with Room to Read to Build Two Libraries in Zambia
Fourth Annual Travel Bloggers’ Community Fundraiser Announces 2011 Beneficiary and Platinum Sponsor - August 07, 2011 - Passports with Purpose
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Awarded $5,000 Grant by Golden State Foods Foundation
McDonald’s Distributor Supports Local Nonprofit - August 07, 2011 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Students Set Sail for a Career in Naval Architecture with the Smallpeice Trust
41 aspiring young engineers recently attended a 4 day residential naval architecture course at the University of Plymouth sponsored by Babcock and the Smallpeice Trust. - August 07, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Brazilian American Artist Plants Hope in a Degraded Rainforest
Alana Lea is a Smithsonian botanical artist, born in the most endangered rainforest on the planet - the Atlantic Forest in Brazil - 93% gone. She has taken it upon herself to replant her rainforest and has raised funds to plant nearly 4,000 trees since Thanksgiving Day, 2011. The project is called Rainforest ECObank, and has now partnered with international non-profit WeForest, with a goal of giving 170,000 trees by the year end. - August 07, 2011 - Rainforest ECO
Annual Federal Technology Transfer Meeting August 9-11, 2011
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) Midwest Region will hold its annual meeting August 9-11 in Dearborn, Michigan, at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. The Midwest Region’s annual meeting brings together federal technology transfer professionals, private industry, and... - August 06, 2011 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
CT Lupus Bill Signed Today with Support from Rep. John Hetherington and Lupus Research Institute Advocate Hope Hetherington
Lupus Research Institute (LRI) Board member and Connecticut resident Hope Hetherington and her husband Representative John Hetherington joined with LRI and other advocacy groups to pass important legislation signed by Governor Dannel Molloy today benefitting the estimated 17,000 people in Connecticut affected by lupus, a serious and chronic autoimmune disease. - August 06, 2011 - Lupus Research Institute
Accountants for Social Good Loans 10K in One Day Through Kiva
Accountants for Social Good, a small but well-funded group of accountants, CPAs, and friends (the group is open to anyone) is committed to eliminating poverty through microfinance and self-sustenance throughout the developing world. With under 50 members currently, a single-day loan of over ten thousand dollars is astounding. - August 06, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good
Managing Expectations of Internal Clients at the 3rd SCIP Latin American Competitive Intelligence Conference
The Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) and Informa present the 3rd Latin American Competitive Intelligence Summit, October 4-6, 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil. A featured session by Gary Maag shows how to manage internal competitive intelligence client expectations. - August 06, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Trust for Architectural Easements Recently Provided a Private Garden Tour of the Belnord Courtyard in New York City
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through easement donations. The Trust recently provided a private garden tour of one of New York City's grand old palatial apartment building courtyards. The... - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
GreaterGood Network Adds New "Gifts" to Help Snow Leopards and Rare Frogs at The Rainforest Site
The GreaterGood Network continues to expand the Gifts That Give More [tm] offered at The Rainforest Site. This program allows shoppers and other website visitors to make small donations that add up to a big result for conservation efforts and wildlife rescue projects. The two latest Gifts That... - August 06, 2011 - GreaterGood
Trust for Architectural Easements Provides Grant to DC Preservation League
The Trust for Architectural Easements recently toured two historic properties that the Trust had assisted in restoring by provided the DC Preservation League’s Landmark Fires Fund with a $7,500 grant. On April 30, 2007, fire ravaged two of the District’s significant historic resources,... - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
The Joseph Project Partners with Macy’s for Sixth Annual Shop for a Cause Day
The Joseph Project is proud to be a part of the annual Macy's Shop For a Cause campaign. By purchasing "shopping passes" the customer will be helping them to educate and assist others to grow their own food, while at the same time they can take advantage of the deep discounts offered in the Macy's store on August 27th, 2011. - August 06, 2011 - The Joseph Project
National Night Out Celebrates with Foundation for a Drug-Free South
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs and giving lecture presentations to the community. - August 06, 2011 - Drug Free South
Investors in Angola Should be Confident Says Ambassador Ballard-Tremeer on Eve of iPAD Angola
In the run-up to the annual investment forum, iPAD* Angola, taking place in Luanda from 13-16 September, Ambassador Ballard-Tremeer says scores of South African and South African-based companies are very successful in Angola and the list is growing. - August 06, 2011 - iPAD Angola
Nuclear Engineering Course a Great Success with the Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK attended a 4 day residential nuclear engineering course at the University of Manchester, organised by The Smallpeice Trust, in collaboration with the Dalton Nuclear Institute and URENCO. - August 06, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
For Geocaching in France, Try Cap d’Agde
Mobile users will appreciate being able to discover Cap d’Agde, the famous Mediterranean resort, and its surrounding areas via an attractive mobile website. - August 06, 2011 - Cap Agde Tourist Office
The Trust for Architectural Easements Believes in Preservation by Prevention
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the United States. The Trust protects more than 800 historic properties and is dedicated to preserving historic neighborhoods by raising awareness about the cause of historic preservation, and the resources and programs available to aid in the preservation and protection of America’s historic architecture. - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
AmpleHarvest.org Named Top 25 Finalist in the Third Annual "Stay Classy" Philanthropic Awards Competition
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce nominated for “Most Effective Awareness Campaign By A Charity” award. - August 05, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
2011 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing the Summer 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. - August 05, 2011 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay August Meeting
Join LMA Tampa Bay with special guest, Sally Schmidt of Schmidt Marketing, to discuss Identifying and Organizing around Core Clients and Industries. Sally will lead the session in unveiling why a client-focused approach is more effective from a marketing and business development standpoint, from... - August 05, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
AmberWatch Alert System Celebrates One Year Anniversary, Highlighting 3.2 Million Subscribers
The AmberWatch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of harmful acts against children, is proud to announce the celebration of their one year anniversary since the launch of its highly successful AmberWatch® Alert System. - August 05, 2011 - AmberWatch Foundation
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK recently attended a short structural engineering course at Coventry University, run by the Smallpeice Trust. - August 05, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Course for Career in Civil Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK have been learning about Civil Engineering and how it can save lives. - August 05, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is Heading Into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Open Positions
This is announcing that the Appalachain Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is doing Trail work. - August 05, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
SWACHA Awards Its First PayItGreen Seal of Approval to NWP Services Corporation
SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, today awarded Irvine, California-based NWP Services Corporation (NWP) with its first PayItGreen Seal of Approval for their commitment to decrease paper usage and to promote electronic solutions such as Direct... - August 05, 2011 - SWACHA
European Competitive Intelligence 2011 Summit Agenda Finalized by Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)
Taking place November 8-10 at the Austria Center in Vienna, the agenda for the premier European competitive intelligence summit, the 16th annual SCIP 2011 Summit, is now available and registrations are now open. - August 05, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
American Association for Critical Illness Insurance Launches Online Quote Service
Consumers seeking critical illness insurance coverage can not request a free quote from a member of the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - August 05, 2011 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Wishing Well Intl. Foundation Challenges the Water Purification Industry to Show Their Support - Commits to Raising $30,000 to Honor the Memory of Rachel Beckwith
www.wishingwellintl.org - Rachel Beckwith was just 9 years old when she died in July; however her thirst for bringing clean drinking water to people in need must live on. Rachel was taken off life support on Saturday July 24 after she sustained fatal injuries in a 14-vehicle pile up near her home... - August 04, 2011 - Wishing Well International Foundation Inc.
Primary Intelligence Sources Presented at the SCIP Wisconsin Chapter Networking Meeting
Roger Phelps provides insight into effective primary intelligence gathering at the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) Wisconsin Chapter meeting on Wednesday, August 17 from 11:30am to 2:30 pm at Fiserv. - August 04, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Researchers Discover Method to Decrease Harmful Cyanogens and Increase Protein Levels in Key Staple Crop
“This breakthrough demonstrates that it is possible to use genetic modification to deliver enhanced cassava with decreased cyanogenic content as well as increased protein and essential amino acids that will directly benefit children and at-risk populations,” said Narayanan. - August 04, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces August 2011 Investing Meeting with Alan Cowgill
On August 15, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Alan Cowgill. Attendees will learn how to find funding for investment properties in CT. - August 04, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Blanket America Offers Free Shipping on Bedding and Blankets for Sale and 40% Off Beach Towels During Mid Summer Sale
Blanket America's new Mid Summer Sale is offering free shipping when shoppers buy blankets, pillows and more in orders over $75, plus 20% off towels and 40% off beach towels. Members of Blanket America’s email list will receive additional savings. - August 04, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Searching for New Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Announcement that the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is searching for a new ED/CEO. - August 04, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Rescue Chocolate to Donate All of Its Proceeds to Rabbit Rescue
Hop A Long Hollow has been named the August 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The rabbit rescue group, based in Norwalk, Connecticut plans to use the donation from Rescue Chocolate to further... - August 04, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate