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Michael N. Fine, Associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s “Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations Explored LIVE Webcast”
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael N. Fine, Associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP , will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:“ “Hot Topics for... - June 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
STOMP Out Bullying™ Creates Help Chat Line to Reach Youth
Today STOMP Out Bullying™ announced the launch of its 24/7 Help Chat Line for kids and teens. The Help Chat Line is free and confidential for kids and teens over the age of 13. It is intended to assist those who are victims of all forms of bullying and those who may be at-risk for suicide as... - June 22, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
PoKos Releases Point-and-Chat™ for Android Phones
Today, PoKos Communications Corp announced the release of the Android version of the Company’s award-winning consumer IM/text App, PoKos Chat™. Like its iOS counterpart, the Android product features Point-and-Chat, which is the only product on the market that enables users to point their phone at any other user in sight and send them a message, without use or exchange of any contact information, check-ins, or social networks. - June 21, 2011 - New Hampshire Innovation Commercialization Center (NH-ICC)
KOSBE Executive Director Releases First Book, Startup Savvy, to Help Small Businesses Stay in Business and Succeed
The new book is filled with professional advice and tips especially for potential entrepreneurs and any business in business less than five years. - June 21, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NJCTS and Atlantic Health Present the 2011 Statewide Symposium on Tourette Syndrome
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, or if you think your child is showing signs of TS, register today for the 2011 Statewide Symposium on Tourette Syndrome at Overlook Medical Center. - June 21, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The International Aging Research Portfolio (IARP) Team Announces the Launch of FundingTrends.org
The development team of the International Aging Research Portfolio (IARP) today announced the launch of the beta version of FundingTrends.org – a simple and effective online tool for comparing funding trends in biomedical research based on keywords and phrases used in successful grant... - June 20, 2011 - The International Aging Research Portfolio
TPC Scottsdale Becomes a Platinum Member of Audubon Lifestyles and the ISC
As a Platinum Member, TPC Scottsdale has joined a growing network of golf facilities who are actively showing their support of Audubon Lifestyles and ISC. - June 20, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
GreaterGood Network Adds The Autism Site to Suite of "Click Here to Give" Websites
The GreaterGood Network launched The Autism Site in June to raise awareness of this growing health problem that impacts thousands of children and their families in the United States and around the world. - June 20, 2011 - GreaterGood
Angel Names Association Supports NYS Governments Passing of Certificate of Still Birth Bill
New York State Government Finally Says “Yes” to Certificate of Still Birth. - June 20, 2011 - Angel Names Association
TWA Flight 800: Multimedia Review of CIA Animated Crash Sequence
To explain eyewitness accounts of a missile hitting TWA Flight 800, a team at the CIA created an animation entitled "TWA Flight 800: What Did the Eyewitnesses See?" The FBI held a nationally televised press conference to present the animation, which showed the jetliner climbing 3000 feet and trailing flames. During the animated climb, the CIA narrator said, "This may have looked like a missile attacking an aircraft." A new review of the animation explains its shortcomings. - June 20, 2011 - Flight 800 Independent Researchers Organization
TWA Flight 800: Countdown to Fifteen Year Anniversary
Flight 800 Independent Researchers Organization (FIRO) is recognizing the fifteen year anniversary of the crash of TWA Flight 800 by publishing weekly articles and multimedia presentations on the facts surrounding the crash. For the next four weeks until the fifteen year anniversary on July 17, 2011, these articles will be summarizing the most important findings of federal and independent investigators alike. - June 20, 2011 - Flight 800 Independent Researchers Organization
"Let Us Unite to Eliminate Child Labor"- IIMSAM Mid-East Director's Message on the Eve of World Day Against Child Labor
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud statement on World Day against Child Labor. Dr. Homoud termed child labor as grave human rights violation which undermines efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goal of universal primary education. - June 19, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Munich Re Sponsors the 8th Annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run for Autism
The eighth annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Princeton Forrestal Village; the location of Eden’s brand new model autism school and national headquarters scheduled to open November 2011. Proceeds from the race will benefit children and adults with autism. - June 19, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
NAMWOLF Establishes New Partnership to Support Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Eli Lilly and Company becomes a member of The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) as a Corporate Partner. - June 19, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Oakseed Ministries International Announces 2011 Essay Contest Winners
Oakseed Ministries International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Essay Contest: Compassion and Child Trafficking. - June 19, 2011 - Oakseed Ministries International
JAMPRO, JBDC Showcase Brand Jamaica at the Diaspora Convention
JAMPRO and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) have teamed up to display the best of Jamaican products and investment opportunities at this year's staging of the Jamaican Diaspora Convention 2011, which is being held at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Hotel in Ocho Rios from June 15 to 17. - June 19, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Information Security Today, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011 Live Webcast on 09/22/2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Information Security Today will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Cyber Security Best Practices for... - June 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Las Vegas to Host 3rd Annual “Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk” in 2011
Today, non-profit organization Stop Child Trafficking Now announced plans for its 3rd annual fundraising Walk in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 24th, 2011 at 9AM PST at the Stupak Community Center (251 W. Boston Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102). The Walk is part of a national campaign taking place in... - June 19, 2011 - Stop Child Trafficking Now - Las Vegas
NAAPOC Continues to Build a Strong Orange County Arab American Business Community
The Network of Arab American Professionals of Orange County (NAAPOC) held its monthly board meeting on June 1st, 2011. Among other business, the board added to its ranks new board members Dr. Ghazi Idris, DC, and Basil Istitieh with Zara Image. The addition of Idris and Istitieh is in furtherance... - June 19, 2011 - Network Of Arab American Professional
$11 Million Invested in Saginaw County
In the 1st quarter of 2011, Saginaw Future (SF) assisted eight companies that invested nearly $11 million, creating and retaining 927 jobs. Also, seven regional companies won 23 government contracts valued at more than $75 million. - June 19, 2011 - Saginaw Future
AWF Incorporated Announces the Resignation of Vice President, Lionel "Buddy" Simard
AWF, Inc., an innovator in environmental education for the Adirondacks in upstate New York, today announced that, effective immediately Lionel “Buddy” Simard has resigned from his position with the company as Vice President. Buddy was one of the AWF Founding members. He has stepped... - June 18, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Scott Kiper, Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits Consulting, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s 401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Scott Kiper, Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits Consulting, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - June 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
TAG Names Technology Legislators of the Year
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Georgia Senator Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) and Representative Mike Dudgeon (R-Suwanee) have been... - June 18, 2011 - TAG think
Eden Autism Services Adult Program Awarded Highest Level Health & Human Services Accreditation
Eden Autism Services Adult Residential and Employment Services has been awarded the highest level of accreditation for a period of 3 years by CARF International (Commision on Accreditation and Rehabilitation Facilities). - June 18, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Konnarock Trail Crew is Heading Into the Woods with Open Positions
This press release is announcing the schedule for the Konnarock Trail Crew’s 2011 season. - June 18, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Non-Profit Organization Finds New Ways to Promote Church in America
LA-based Bridges nurtures leaders of Christ-based communities to extend church into future. - June 18, 2011 - Bridges
Florida Nonprofit Launches Therapy Summer Camp for Kids with Disabilities and Baby Class
The Jordan Klausner Foundation, a nonprofit organization for children with disabilities, starts another summer of education and therapy services Monday and launches a new class for infants and their parents. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every weekday from June 20 to July 29 and is... - June 17, 2011 - Jordan Klausner Foundation Inc
Lessons in Crisis Leadership with ADM Thad Allen
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining crisis leadership with Admiral Thad Allen, USCG (Ret.). INMA Chairman Dr. Kathleen Kiernan and Board Member VADM Dave Pekoske, USCG (Ret.), welcomed Admiral Allen to address a full... - June 17, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
National Association of Asian MBAs Announces First Global MBA Case Competition
Sponsored by Contact Singapore, Finalists Will Present at the Third Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition - June 17, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Steve Orrin, Director of Security Solutions, SSG-SPI, Intel Corporation to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Finance in the Clouds: Exploring the Best Practices Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Steve Orrin, Director of Security Solutions, SSG-SPI, Intel Corporation will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Finance in the Clouds:... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Merrill Corporation's Richard Vestuto, Esq., to Speak at KC’s “Mitigating the Impact of Dodd-Frank's Whistleblower Provisions Live Webcast
Richard Vestuto, Esq., Vice President - Client Advisory Services, Merrill Corporation, to Speak at KC’s “Mitigating the Impact of Dodd-Frank's Whistleblower Provisions LIVE Webcast.” The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Nicholas P. Gruidl, Managing Director, M&A Tax, McGladrey to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: Maximizing Profit Through Private Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Nicholas P. Gruidl, managing director, M&A Tax with McGladrey & Pullen LLP, a licensed CPA firm that provides assurance services under the McGladrey brand,... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Central Texas Young Republicans to Host First Texas Red Conference 2011
"Cultivating the Grassroots of the GOP for Our Generation" - June 17, 2011 - Central Texas Young Republicans
Pioneering the Future of Adult Services - Businesses Created with Autism in Mind
It was a bright night for Autism as over 150 guests clad in white attire enjoyed "A Night in White Summer Soiree"- an evening of fashion, food, and live entertainment to support Autism awareness and promote the desperate need for adult services. On Friday, June 10th 2011 at Shelter Rock... - June 17, 2011 - Spectrum Designs Foundation
Call for Nominations: 2012 "Champions of Diversity"
"The List represent individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to solutions in diversity issues on a global and "national" scale. The honorees have made a significant impact on diversity issues in education, procurement, housing and employment. These unsung champions have not waved a diversity flag but rather have quietly made a difference in the lives of people by positively impacting their lives, and improving the economic conditions for their families and communities. - June 17, 2011 - DiversityBusiness.com
International Insurance Industry Connects with Medical Tourism Industry in Chicago
The Global Benefits Association, a global nonprofit insurance trade association for international insurance companies and multi-national employers will host their second annual international Global Benefits Conference in Chicago, October 26-28th, 2011 in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Association’s annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. - June 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Junior League of Long Island Names New President
The Junior League of Long Island (www.jlli.org), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, today announced that Georgia Gier of Oyster Bay has been appointed President for the upcoming year. The office of the Junior League President is an annual appointment by the JLLI Board of Directors. As... - June 17, 2011 - The Junior League of Long Island
Community Foundation Selects Sue Mosey for Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership
Named after the Foundation’s first and only president, this award recognizes a nonprofit president or CEO in southeast Michigan whose service exemplifies the importance of nonprofit leadership to their organization and the wider nonprofit community. - June 17, 2011 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Tom Kmak, CEO and Co-Founder, Fiduciary Benchmarks to Speak at KC’s 401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Tom Kmak, CEO and Co-Founder, Fiduciary Benchmarks will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Capital and Innovation Topics of May 26th TAG Health Meeting
Two of the hottest topics in the Health Information Technology (HIT) field are finding capital and supporting innovation, and they were the focus of a May 26th meeting of Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Health. TAG is the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry. - June 16, 2011 - TAG think
PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. Launches 2011-2012 PAM Project Youth Arts, Empowerment, & Wellness Tour - "Educate.Empower.Transform."
The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. is a Houston based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and education organization whose overall mission is to Educate and Create Opportunities through the arts ~Worldwide. The organization is excited to announce the launch of their 2011-2012 national PAM Project Youth Arts,... - June 16, 2011 - PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
New Study: High Performance Organizations Place Greater Emphasis on Agility and Innovation
New findings available from the i4cp and Human Resource Executive® 2011 High Performance Organization Report. - June 16, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Debra La Grone Joins Financial Aid Association as Training Specialist
New Staff Member Will Strengthen Training for Financial Aid Professionals - June 16, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
St. Louis to Host International Algal Biofuels Conference
The program has been designed to provide a new level of direct interaction between preeminent scientific leaders in this rapidly developing scientific field, the strategic partners and delegates. - June 16, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Chrysalis Gets Organizing Make-Over by NAPO-LA
Chrysalis and NAPO-LA work together to organize the clothing that Chrysalis provides to its homeless clients. - June 16, 2011 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
KOSBE Award Winner Takes Reins of International Non-Profit
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce, Ellen Stroud, co-founder and vice president of Pinnacle Ranch has been elected chair of the Board of Directors for the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). EAGALA is an... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
New Leadership, New Energy for Charity Newsies
On Monday, June 6, Charity Newsies elected new officers to ramp up their 2011 campaign. The organization has chosen: · Chuck Rundio IV of Worthington as 2nd Vice President · Marilyn Wright of Reynoldsburg as Corresponding Secretary · John Byrne of Columbus as Sergeant at Arms... - June 16, 2011 - Charity Newsies
KOSBE Client, Tracy's Tea House Now Open
Tracy's Tea House offers a the chance to experience a wide variety of unique Eastern and Western tea blends with mouth-watering meals on the menu. Currently, there are 19 organic and special blend teas offered and prepared in house. The teas on the menu were selected by owner, Tracy Law based on... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Chamber of Southwest Florida Leadership Lee County’s Community UP Rising Effort Raises Support for Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center
The 2010 Class of the Chamber of Southwest Florida’s Leadership Lee County program led the way to kick off the final phase of fundraising for The Heights Foundation in its mission to restart construction on the Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center. - June 16, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Iveta Topalova Selected as Vice-Chair of IJIS Institute Emerging Technology Advisory Committee
Microsoft’s Solutions Architect to Vice-Chair IJIS Institute Committee - June 16, 2011 - IJIS Institute