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14th Annual IT Executive of the Year Awards to be Presented at Innotech Austin by the Austin Professional Chapter of AITP
This award program recognizes the innovations and accomplishments of Austin's most outstanding CIO's. In addition to the accolades for the two IT Executive's of the Year, technology leaders receive recognition for their contributions through the Information Technology of the Year Award and IT Solution of the Year award. - August 26, 2011 - AITP
Sustainability Panel Offers Valuable Guidance to Women Business Owners at GWBC Power of Partnering Marketplace Event
If you are a women business owner who has innovative ideas on how to partner with corporations, come to GWBC’s Power of Partnering Marketplace on Aug. 30. There will be a panel discussion on sustainability and how corporations are making it a part of their procurement process. The event will... - August 26, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Central VA MS Society Honors Women on the Move
Fourth annual Women on the Move luncheon to feature nationally known author at presentation of Woman on the Move Award - August 26, 2011 - MS Society, Central Virginia Chapter
John David Keith Charity Golf Tournament Benefits Georgia Victim of ALS
Polo Golf & Country Club in Cumming Celebrates Former Golf Pro with a Charity Event that is Open to the Public - August 26, 2011 - John David Keith Medical Relief Fund
BlanketAmerica.com Promotes Back to School Bargains on Fleece Blankets and More
American blanket retailer Blanket America is now offering great savings on all back to school bedroom essentials including sheets, towels, blankets and throws. - August 26, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Human Endeavour Attended and Exhibited at the MapleFest 2011
Human Endeavour (HE) attended and exhibited at the MapleFest 2011 and showcased the arts and crafts made by the community members under the umbrella of EPIC-Crafts, a social enterprise set up by EPIC. - August 26, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Aviva Gold Presents Painting from the Source
Author and artist of Painting from the Source, Aviva Gold returns to Niantic Community Church September 15th. The Painting from the Source workshop will inspire and delight anyone looking to explore the connection between creativity and spirituality. No experience needed and all materials are supplied. - August 26, 2011 - Niantic Community Church
Niantic Community Church Children's Center Obtains NAEYC Accreditation
Niantic Community Church Children’s Center is celebrating something that few early childhood programs ever do. It has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. Less... - August 26, 2011 - Niantic Community Church
New Heaven Ministry - a Small Church on a Big Comeback
New Heaven Ministry Life Center COGIC in Charlotte, NC has had its share of the economy's impact. With church attendance once in the hundreds, it has outgrown its rented building and has now dwindled down to less than 50. But it’s not stopping this small, intimate church – they are on a... - August 26, 2011 - New Heaven Ministry Life Center
More Top Employers and Premier Speakers Join NAAMBA 2011 Conference and Exposition
Top employers and premier guest speakers gather to meet Pan-Asian MBAs and Business Professionals at the 3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) Leadership Conference and Exposition, September 8-10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. - August 26, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
The Animal Rescue Site Helps the Dogs of Bhutan
The Animal Rescue Site’s latest partnership with Humane Society International focuses on helping the street dogs of Bhutan. - August 26, 2011 - GreaterGood
Picasso’s Cafe Supports Local Non-Profit Community with Gift Cards Available at Costco
On September 1, Picasso’s Café gift cards will be available at nine LA region Costco Warehouses. A portion of the proceeds of the Costco gift card sales will be donated to two local non-profit organizations: Pacific Clinics and Our Neighborhood Homework House. - August 26, 2011 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
The Miracle of Love World Tour 2011 Continues in Glasgow and London
"In a Moment Life Can Change. The Question is, Does Life Happen to Us or do We Create the Life We Desire? It's Our Decision." Source Al Diaz Founder of Ilumine Ao and Internationally Recognized Public Speaker; Hosts the Miracle of Love World Tour. - August 25, 2011 - Ilumine Ao
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Airlines Announce Diversity Recruiting Center’s "Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes"
Sweepstakes to promote diversity recruiting, and proceeds are used to create educational and business opportunities for America's small, diverse businesses leading to job creation. - August 25, 2011 - Diversified Workplace
Four-Wheel Bob’s New Adventure: Supporting Bay Area Trails
The East Bay Hills Trails Hike and Ride begins on August 31 and runs through September 5th. Bicyclists can join the event on Saturday and Sunday. Highlights of the event include five days of hiking from Crockett to Cull Canyon, totaling 53.5 miles; a six day 100-mile equestrian ride year, starting in Berkeley at the Anderson Equestrian Camp in Tilden Park; an evening talk by 4-Wheel Bob’s about his epic climb to the top of White Mountain, California's 3rd largest peak. - August 25, 2011 - East Bay Ridge Trail
High-Performance Organizations Use Health Care to Compete for Talent
New i4cp study on health care benefits reveals many organizations are not fully leveraging incentives to drive optimal health care decisions. - August 25, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Past Preservers Walks Through the Wild Side of Winchester
Past Preservers and Crimson Bamboo LLC announced today the launch of a new tour for the iPhone that explores the brutal roots of England’s original capital. - August 25, 2011 - Past Preservers
Stacie E. McGinn, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stacie E. McGinn, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank... - August 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Sara A. Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sara A. Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured... - August 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Atlanta NAACP Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Honors Ron Clark
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Atlanta Branch will host the 2011 Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Saturday, September 17, 2011. This event will honor educator Ron Clark, activist Elisabeth Omilami, and NBA player as well as community advocate Dwight Howard, who are all actively involved in the community. Special musical performance by Kandi, Grammy Award Winner and Atlanta Housewife. - August 25, 2011 - NAACP Atlanta Branch
The Nashville Religion Communicators Council Calls for Civil Discourse as 9/11 Draws Near
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near, an interfaith organization is reaching out. - August 25, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
Deadline Extended for Health IT Leadership Summit Award
Due to numerous requests from companies and organizations that want to participate in the Intel Innovation Awards portion of the 2011 Health IT Leadership Summit, the deadline for submissions has been extended to September 15, 2011. - August 25, 2011 - TAG think
KOSBE Launches New Website
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website – kosbe.org. - August 25, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
IJIS Institute Elects New Board of Directors
IT industry leaders will shape direction for the Institute and its programs. The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces results of its election for the Institute’s Board of... - August 25, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Benefit Concert to be Held for Local Foundation That Supports Kids with Cancer and Their Families
Concert featuring Bowzer & the Stingrays – proceeds go to Kids of Childhood Cancer Foundation. - August 24, 2011 - Kids of Childhood Cancer
NAFA's Canadian Advanced Fleet Management Seminar Comes to Toronto
Fleet managers from throughout Canada will come together in Toronto for the 2011 Canadian Fleet Conference. Those wishing to continue their fleet education can attend NAFA's Canadian Advanced Fleet Management Seminar immediately following the conference. - August 24, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
SWACHA and San Antonio FBI Join Together to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the San Antonio office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in San Antonio on August 25, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit... - August 24, 2011 - SWACHA
Raytheon Company and FBI CJIS Announced as Recipients of the 2011 IJIS Institute Innovation Award
Third annual IJIS Institute award honors industry and federal partners for their work on the National Law Enforcement Data Exchange (N-DEx) project. - August 24, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Belize Submarine Tour, Newest Excursion Coming to Belize During 30th Anniversary of Independence
Belize Submarine Tour, the newest excursion and first tourist submarine in Belize, is preparing for its Grand Launch this Fall, which is the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence as a nation state. - August 24, 2011 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
TAG Smart Grid Society Hosts Seminar on Distributed Battery Storage
Dan Rastler, senior project manager for the energy storage program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo, Alto, Calif., will be the keynote speaker at a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Smart Grid society seminar on battery storage Aug. 30.Industry Expert Will Provide Keynote at August 30th Event. - August 24, 2011 - TAG think
Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, U.S. GAO to Speak at KC’s IRS Compliance & Governmental Retirement Plans Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, U.S. Government Accountability Office will speak at the Knowledge... - August 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Indian Country Business Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
The 2011 Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) keynote speakers have been announced. U.S. Representative Tom Cole and Mark Masters, CEO Chloeta Fire LLC, will address an array of topics regarding “Teaming for Success.” The ICBS will focus on familiarizing buyers with state, federal,... - August 23, 2011 - Chloeta
British Humanists Take to the Bunkers Against Reasonable Faith's Dr. William Lane Craig
Renowned Christian philosopher, Dr. William Lane Craig, readies to take on the most prominent British atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, during his UK Tour. However, many are dropping out or refusing to debate him. - August 23, 2011 - Reasonable Faith
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
i4cp Ranks No. 916 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 331% - August 23, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
WMC LLC Donates More Than $1.5 Million in Technology to HSFA to Support Non-Profits Nationwide
WMC LLC donates a broadcasting license, technology and control of five 24-hour broadcast channels to HSFA, an IRS certified 501(c)(3) established for public safety, energy and health and human services. HSFA is gearing up to donate air time and software to qualifying non-profits, schools and government agencies. - August 23, 2011 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
William F. Becker, Jr., Tax Partner, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P to Speak at KC's 1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William F. Becker, Jr, CPA, MBA, Tax Partner, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “1099- MISC Issues for 2011:... - August 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Calgary
Join Lindsay Wagner in the welcoming setting of the Blackfoot Inn in Calgary, Alberta for a three-day "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how life is perceived through the stencil of the mind, release negative emotions and heal old wounds and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - August 23, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Coupons For Humanity, the Newest Way to Feel Good About Spending
New site uses the power of charity to offer an unbeatable deal on services and products in Las Vegas and Nationwide. - August 23, 2011 - Coupons For Humanity
Colorado BioScience Association Serves as Catalyst in Assembling CEO Rountable Discussion for Senator Michael Bennet and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) brought more than 35 industry CEOs together today to dialogue with Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. At Senator Bennet's request, CBSA designed today's session to share the bioscience industry's specific and unique needs in bringing innovative drugs and devices to market under current, often constraining, market conditions. - August 22, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
IJIS Institute Appoints Sudhi Umarji and Rehan Chawdry to Represent IJIS Institute on the FBI’s LEX Governance Task Force
Representatives will contribute subject matter expertise to the FBI’s LEX governance process. - August 22, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Table is Set for a Visual and Culinary Celebration
Michigan AIDS Coalition Announces 2nd Annual DIFFA: Dining by Design Events - August 22, 2011 - Michigan AIDS Coalition
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Regarding IP Rights from Foreign Owners"
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of the world's most prominent legal advisors to leading financial institutions and corporations, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Regarding Intellectual... - August 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Fundraising Resource Blog Offers Fundraising and Marketing Insights and Advice for Non-Profit Organizations
This new blog offers nonprofit organizations, particularly development and advancement professionals, valuable information on nonprofit fundraising and marketing. The Blog covers topics such as major gifts, annual giving, fundraising training, capital campaigns, nonprofit marketing, board training and development and more. The blog will feature many guest bloggers with extensive nonprofit fundraising experience and can be found at www.thefundraisingresource.com/News-&-Events/Blog/. - August 22, 2011 - The Fundraising Resource Group
Atheist's Bible? Megalith Books Has Published a 4,000 Year Upgrade of Religion Called Neuroreality
According to University of Hawaii’s neuroscientist-philosopher, Bruce E. Morton, "Neuroreality is the world’s first scientific religion. It contains no supernatural beliefs. Yet, it meets the many inherent human religious needs for a larger view of life, purpose, an extended family, and a path to personal transformation." Key elements of this resynthesis are found in the book: "Neuroreality: A Scientific Religion to Restore Meaning, or How 7 Brain Elements Create 7 Minds and 7 Realities." - August 21, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Robert Duvall on the Making of Legendary American Western Films
On Saturday, October 1, 2011, guests will join Luciana and Robert Duvall for a unique celebration of the American Western Film and an evening of conversation, dinner and dancing in The Plains, Virginia. - August 21, 2011 - The Robert Duvall Children's Fund
Behavior Specialist Selected for Eden School
Eden Autism Services announces the appointment of Stephanie Wathen to the position of behavior specialist for its school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fort Myers. Wathen was previously a teaching assistant with Eden School, and an individual behavior therapist with Eden's clinical... - August 21, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
NAFA Supports New Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Buses Announced by White House
NAFA Fleet Management Association supports the recently proposed standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles announced by the President. - August 21, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Salome J. Tinker, CPA, Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting Association for Financial Professionals, to Speak at KC’s 2011 Loss Contingency Disclosure Demystified
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Salome J. Tinker, CPA, Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting Association for Financial Professionals, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - August 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Pamela S. Palmer, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s 2011 Loss Contingency Disclosure Demystified
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pamela S. Palmer, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Loss Contingency Disclosure... - August 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group