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Carol McClarnon, of Counsel, Giller & Calhoun to Speak at KC’s IRS Compliance and Governmental Retirement Plans Explored Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carol McClarnon, Of Counsel, Giller & Calhoun will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “IRS Compliance and Governmental... - September 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Giller & Calhoun Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “IRS Compliance and Governmental Retirement Plans Explored Live Webcast,” on 11/9/11

Giller & Calhoun, an employee benefits law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “IRS Compliance and Governmental Retirement Plans Explored.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For... - September 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Blessings All Around Joins Justin Rudd in Annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals

Interfaith Blessing of the Animals celebrates 10th Annual ceremony on October 1, 2011. - September 24, 2011 - Blessings All Around

Blessings All Around to Receive WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011

Long Beach Wedding Officiant Rewarded for Top Customer Service and Professionalism with Prestigious Annual Award - September 23, 2011 - Blessings All Around

6th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest Brings Authentic Germanic Cultural Experience to the Valley - October 15th

Authentic Old World-style Oktoberfest event, presented by Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures -- includes German "oompah" band flown in from Bavaria, polka contest, beer stein-holding contest, alphorn blowing contest, free children's village play park, real German food and imported German beer. - September 23, 2011 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures

RAFI’s COO Recognized as One of the 100 Cebuana Trailblazers

Dominica B. Chua, chief operating officer (COO) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), is one of the 100 Cebuana Trailblazers. She is recognized for her work in the field of “Economic Engagement.” - September 23, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc

Adirondack Adventures Published

Adirondack Adventures Magazine is published by Adirondack Wilderness Adventures, Inc. This magazine is available on a bi-monthly basis. - September 23, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature

SWACHA to Educate Financial Professionals on Global Payments with Principles of International Payments Seminar

Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, is set to host a two-day seminar in Dallas on Sept. 27 and 28 to teach financial professionals how to grow their business globally by implementing processes and procedures that allow... - September 23, 2011 - SWACHA

NAWBO Southern Nevada President Receives National Leadership Award

Kimberly Gyuran-Miles to Receive World of Difference Award from The International Alliance for Women at Global Forum in Washington, DC on Oct. 27 - September 23, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada

Standing Up to Ahmadinejad: Military and National Security Policy Experts and First Responders Call on President Obama to Confront the Iranian Threat

What: Press Conference and Roundtable Discussion; When: Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, 12:30 PM; 12:30 PM Press Conference; 1:30 PM Roundtable Discussion. This an invitation-only event, but EMPact America is accepting registration requests from the public. Admission is subject to space and availability, and is entirely at the discretion of the organizers. - September 23, 2011 - EMPact America, Inc.

Holocaust Memorial Center Acquires Historic World War II Railway Boxcar

Holocaust Memorial Center acquires an authentic World War II-era railway boxcar from Germany that was used to transport Jews and other prisoners from camp to camp, often 100 or more at a time, during the Holocaust. - September 23, 2011 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus

SPI Announces Addition of Spain Session to Study Abroad Language Immersion Programs in Summer 2012

Leading high school study abroad program offers new summer opportunities for teens to study Spanish in Spain. - September 23, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad

SlickWear.org, Eco Friendly Bags That Save Lives

SlickWear is bringing collaboration to online shopping by partnering with both eco friendly bag designers and a featured non-profit each month. Every bag on http://www.slickwear.org is made from eco friendly materials with a varying amount from each purchase, based on the total price of the bag,... - September 23, 2011 - SlickWear

American Translators Association Launches ATA-Certified Translator Seal

The American Translators Association recently launched the ATA-certified translator seal which was developed for the exclusive use of ATA-certified members in good standing. The seal offers certified translators an opportunity to documents their certification for a client or translation job. It... - September 23, 2011 - American Translators Association

HeartShare Human Services is Reaccredited by COA

William R. Guarinello, President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York, announced today that the nonprofit organization has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation attests that HeartShare meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best... - September 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY

Environmental Organizations, Watchdog Group Ucan Team Up for Water Pricing Forum

The Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter's Know Your H2O Committee will be hosting a Forum on Water Scarcity Pricing with Dr. David Zetland, Senior Water Economist on Wednesday, October 5th starting at 6:30pm at the San Diego Foundation (2508 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite. 200, San Diego, CA 92106). This forum is open to the general public. Complimentary refreshments will be served. - September 23, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter

New, Successful Nonprofit Helps Place US Veterans Into Film, Television and Music Production Jobs

Hiring Veterans Benefits Employers: Vets Bring More Than Job Skills to the Work Place - September 23, 2011 - Vets On Set

IEEE GLOBECOM 2011 Dedicated to the Advance of Real-World Telecommunications, Engineering Methods and IT Business Systems

More Than 2,000 Industry Professionals to Attend the Premier, International Communications Conference to be Held 5 – 9 December - September 22, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

InfraGard Hosts Border Security Forum

The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining border security issues with Michael Fisher (Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol), Donna Bucella (Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison at U.S. Customs and Border Protection) and Pat Maher (Senior Intelligence Analyst with Booz Allen Hamilton). Dr. Kathleen Kiernan and Rick Saunders welcomed the distinguished panel. - September 22, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance

InfraGard Launches EMP Special Interest Group

InfraGard announces the launch of a nationwide special interest group (SIG) that will focus on threats that could cause nationwide long-term critical infrastructure collapse. Named the EMP SIG, after electromagnetic pulse, the SIG will cover all similarly dangerous hazards such as extreme space... - September 22, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance

YES! deLIVERs HOPE and Awareness for People Living with Liver Tumors at Debbie Durkin’s ECO Emmys

The ECO Emmys Provide Perfect Setting to Share YES! We Can Beat Liver Tumors - September 22, 2011 - Say YES to Hope

The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Spartan Bioscience as a Silver Sponsor

The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Spartan Bioscience as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 22, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™

Trust for Architectural Easements Tours Boston’s Historic South End Neighborhood

The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Boston's Historic South End. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. The South end of Boston is the largest extant enclave of urban Victorian residential architecture in the country. Declared a National... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Trust for Architectural Easements Recently Toured the Wesleyan Grove Historic District in Martha’s Vineyard

The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Historic Martha's Vineyard. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. It’s been called a fairyland. There are more than 300 tiny clustered cottages, painted in a rainbow of pink and purple and pastel... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Trust for Architectural Easements Presents Online Tour of the Oregon Historic District in Dayton, Ohio

The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Oregon Historic District in Dayton, Ohio. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. Nicknamed the “Gem City,” Dayton, Ohio, garners national recognition from its association with its most famous... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Animal Rescue Groups from California to Canada Win in Shelter+ Challenge Round 3

In the third round of voting in The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, The Cat House on the Kings in Parlier, CA, won the $5,000 Grand Prize. Sasha’s Den in Quebec and Speaking of Dogs Rescue in Ontario were the first Canadian weekly winners in the Challenge. - September 22, 2011 - GreaterGood

High Food Prices Hurt Drought-Affected Families in Horn of Africa

Prices are actually higher now than during the crisis of 2008, leaving fewer options for people affected by the drought in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. - September 22, 2011 - Catholic Relief Services

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable Announces: the 2011 MVP2 Award Winners

The 2011 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) awards presented by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) celebrates the successes of innovations in the areas of pollution prevention and sustainability. The MVP2 awards are presented annually during National Pollution Prevention... - September 22, 2011 - National Pollution Prevention Roundtable

IBC and Canadian Construction Association Seeking Input on BIM Use in Canada

The Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) is conducting a survey to assess the BIM environment in Canada. They are asking designers, constructors, operators, and owners of vertical and horizontal infrastructure to take part. - September 22, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association

International Entrepreneurs to Meet with Tech Industry Leaders at Silicon Valley Connect 2011, September 29-30

Sizhao "Zao" Yang, Founder of MyMiniLife (Sold to Zynga) and Creator of Farmville to Keynote - September 22, 2011 - ANZA Technology Network

Erin Barnette Joins IMI Association Executives as Administrative Manager

N.C.-based association management company, IMI Association Executives expands staff with the addition of Erin Barnette as Administrative Manager. - September 22, 2011 - IMI Association Executives

Arab Non-Violence Society Observed International Day of Peace

Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non-Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day of Peace. He urged people to celebrate International Day of Peace with great enthusiasm and passion. - September 22, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud

Trust for Architectural Easements Presents Online Tour of Historic Charleston, South Carolina

The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Historic Charleston, South Carolina. A PDF of the tour can be found on the Trust's website. - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Diversity Community Foundation (DCF) Continues the Fight Against Hunger in Today’s Youth

DCF BackPack Buddy Program will be accepting food donations at Kroger on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd on Saturday, September 21 from 10am to 2pm. This is an opportunity for the community to come together in unity to assist in stamping out hunger. Bulk donations from other stores will be accepted. Monetary donations will also be accepted. You can sponsor a BackPack for a child for only $30 per month. - September 22, 2011 - Diversity Community Foundation

CT REIA Announces September 2011 Meeting and Dinner for Women Real Estate Investors in Connecticut

On September 27, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting the Women Real Estate Investors Association (WREIA) meeting and dinner in Wallingford, CT. Attendees of this seminar will receive powerful investment training. - September 22, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA

Anfi Seabed Clean Up

The Anfi Group launched their “End of Summer Beach Clean Up” as it gets ready for the winter season. - September 22, 2011 - Anfi Group

Youth Organizer is Calling All Kids to Mendham Walks for TS on November 19th

Registration is now open for the second annual 5K walk and family fun run at Mendham Borough Park and is set to benefit the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - September 22, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Help a Veteran, Win Two Motorcycles

Sweepstakes gives everyday people the opportunity to offer a helping hand to injured armed forces while having the chance to win Harley-Davidsons. - September 21, 2011 - Healing Heroes Network

Tabitha N. Lovelace Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Tabitha N. Lovelace, of Austin, Texas, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the food industry. About Tabitha N. Lovelace Ms. Lovelace has had several years of experience in the food industry. - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide

Chair of NY MWBE Task Force, William Thompson to Lead Panel Discussion - 8th Annual Harlem Business Economic Summit

Expanding procurement opportunities for small business owners within New York state. - September 21, 2011 - The Harlem Business Alliance

“Small Businesses, Big Ideas”: The 8th Annual Harlem Business Economic Summit

Compelling business experts and thriving entrepreneurs provide cost-effective techniques and advice on how to grow a small business in this economy - September 21, 2011 - The Harlem Business Alliance

Innovative Thought Leaders Address the 2011 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference in Denver

The 2011 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference (RMLIPC) will host several keynote speakers who are shaping the future of bioscience. The conference is being held September 21-22 at The Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, CO. - September 21, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association

Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC Hosts a Wine & Cheese Reception to Celebrate the Organization’s Growth Into a New Office

The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC is hosting an Open House and Wine & Cheese Reception to celebrate the political action committee’s growth leading to the opening of a new office in The Woodlands. The PAC’s growth continues to fuel the organization’s successes in electing more... - September 21, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC

Richard W. Platt Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Richard W. Platt, of Ashtabula, Ohio, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the information technology field. About Richard W. Platt Mr. Platt has had more than 25 years of experience in the... - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide

Nicole Duclos Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Ms. Nicole Duclos, of Punta Arenas, Chile, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Nicole Duclos Ms. Duclos has had 10 years of experience in the legal field. She has been... - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide

Joan W. Coner Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Joan W. Coner, of Portsmouth, Virginia, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare consulting. About Joan W. Coner Ms. Coner has more than 40 years of experience encompassing... - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide

Arthur W. Boedecker Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Arthur W. Boedecker, of Charleston, West Virginia, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of unions/memberships. - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide

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