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IMC Club Opens South New Jersey Chapter
IMC Club International, Inc., headquartered in Massachusetts, opened its twenty ninth national chapter in Millville, New Jersey this week. Pilots gathered at Big Sky Aviation in Millville (KMIV) on Wednesday July 20th for the official inaugural meeting of the new Southern New Jersey Chapter. At the... - July 23, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Daniel A. Masur, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP to Speak at KC’s Outsourced Billing Now! Cleaning up the Mess & Best Practices Live Webcast
KC has scheduled a live CLE/CPE webcast entitled: “Outsourced Billing Now! Cleaning up the Mess & Best Practices Live Webcast,” scheduled for January 24, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. - July 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Budding Young Engineers Take Part in Engineering Experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 12th to 15th July 2011, budding young engineers from across the UK benefited from a unique engineering experience designed engage students and provide them with the opportunity to learn about engineering through a series of presentations and practical workshops. - July 23, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
“Secret Heroes: The Ritchie Boys” Traveling Exhibit Opens at the Holocaust Memorial Center, July 24
The exhibit, “Secret Heroes: The Ritchie Boys,” running through February 5, 2012, focuses on the lives and achievements of a special band of World War II soldiers fighting a psychological war against the Nazis. - July 23, 2011 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Local Colorado Firefighters to Unveil the 2012 Colorado Firefighter Calendar on August 18th
15 New Hometown Heroes Will Fire Up the Crowd in Support of The Children’s Hospital Burn Center - July 23, 2011 - Fired Up For Kids
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Hears the Challenges of Interfaith Dialogue
The Nashville Religion Communicators Council held their July meeting in the Wisdom House at Scarritt Bennett Center, where they heard from Interfaith Dialogian Chance Dillon on the perils and perks of interfaith communication. - July 23, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
IMI Association Executives Adds Shalonda Maggitt as Administrative Manager
North Carolina-based association management firm continues to expand with addition of new administrative manager. - July 23, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
Going Beyond Google: Gathering Internet Intelligence Webinar at Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) Greater DC
Sean Campbell and Scott Swigart provide insight into the most effective use of internet-based intelligence sources at the SCIP Greater DC meeting in McLean, Virginia, on September 13, 5:30 - 7:30 pm EDT. - July 23, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Appalachian Trail Boundary Crew to Recover Large Tract of Land in Maine
For three weeks beginning on July 24, 2011, as part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Land Protection Program, the ATC and volunteers from the American Hiking Society and Frostburg State University will be marking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) boundary in Andover, Maine. Maine has more... - July 23, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Volunteers Needed to Help with 15th Anniversary Boston Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Foundation is looking for volunteers to help plan and coordinate the 15th Anniversary Boston Arthritis Walk to be held at the DCR’s Artesani Park in Brighton, on Sunday, September, 18, 2011. Help is needed with all planning activities including publicity, recruiting walkers and... - July 23, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
IEEE WCET® Certification Exam Applications Accepted for Testing Period to be Held 2 – 29 October 2011
Virtual One-Day Course Highlights “LTE for the Wireless Engineering Practitioner” on August 3 - July 22, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Building Resilient Communities
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining building resilient communities with FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate. INMA Chairman, Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, and KeyPoint Government Solutions President and CEO, Jeff Schlanger,... - July 22, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
3rd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards July 24th Ceremony in New York
The winners of the 3rd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards will be revealed at the July 24th gala in New York City, the Subub Chelsea Center. PCTF Award nominations encompass 39 categories - from favorites like the Planet Activist Award, Greener Planet Award and the Congeniality... - July 22, 2011 - Planet Connection Theatre Festivity
Indra Public Relations Plays a Hand in Managing Another Successful Clay Walker Charity Classic at Pebble Beach
Corporate leaders, philanthropists and the sports and entertainment industries came together for the 4th Annual Clay Walker Charity Classic to raise funds to support research for Multiple Sclerosis. The event was organized by BAMS, Clay Walker’s nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to... - July 22, 2011 - Indra Public Relations
Groom Law Group Chartered Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 LIVE Webcast,” on 08/9/11
Groom Law Group Chartered, a leading employee benefits law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011.” This two-hour event will be held on August 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. For further details... - July 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Advocacy Group, Inc. Opens Ohio Office
New field location offers clients on-the-ground access to the electorally valuable Midwest. - July 22, 2011 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Recognizes Don King and Pam Underhill with National Partners Awards
Donald T. King, chief realty officer for the National Park Service (NPS) National Trail Land Resources Program Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Pamela Underhill, manager of the NPS Appalachian Trail Park Office (ATPO) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, received the Appalachian Trail... - July 22, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Battalion Buddy Program a Big Hit with Military Children
Operation Gratitude's new effort to comfort and encourage children of deploying U.S. service members reaches a milestone. - July 22, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Introduction to Exporting & International Trade
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Introduction to Exporting & International Trade event on Wednesday, August 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the... - July 22, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Come One Come All for the 1st Annual Breakfast of Champions. A KOSBE Award Winners Reunion Event.
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its First Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Friday, August 12 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Golden Corral, 1910 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport. Attendees will hear from 2011 Ned. - July 22, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NAAMBA Conference and Exposition Early Bird Registration Extended Until July 31st
Early bird registration for the 3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) Leadership Conference and Exposition has been extended until July 31st. The Annual NAAMBA Conference is less than 2 months away, taking place September 8-10, 2011 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City so register today to ensure you don't miss out on the discount and join the largest professional Pan-Asian leadership development, recruiting and networking event staged in the U.S. - July 22, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Minority and Women-Owned Law Firm Association Honors Nationwide’s Chief Legal Counsel with Outstanding Service Award
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) announces that Gilda Spencer of Nationwide Insurance is the recipient of the organization’s 2011 Outstanding Service by an Advisory Council Member Award. - July 22, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
HopeLink of Southern Nevada Enlists Community’s Help in Back 2 School Drive
Items collected to be distributed to 1,000 students during event on August 20. - July 22, 2011 - HopeLink of Southern Nevada
Minority Education Workshop Speakers Announced for Save Our Schools Conference in DC
This workshop is designed to find solutions, why there are two public education systems in America. One for people of color and one for those without; this is a time like no other time in history, where America must face the fact we have serious competition for goods and services, and we need a better-educated minority workforce. - July 22, 2011 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Jim Edwards of Spry Publishing Joins Vistage Michigan
As a member of Vistage Michigan, Edwards will enjoy an advisory board of CEO peers who meet in small groups, nine times a year, to help one another make better business decisions and achieve better results. He also will partake in one-to-one business coaching from a seasoned and accomplished Chief Executive (C.E.) Group Chair. - July 22, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Hip Hop Grows Up Inc. Along with Dollyhood Records Partners with Florida A&M University to Host the C.E.O. Experience – a Music and Entertainment Industry Conference
During a press conference, Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced it will host the Creativity Education Opportunity (C.E.O.) Experience, a music and entertainment industry conference scheduled for November 3 and November 4, 2011 on FAMU’s campus. The conference will offer new artists,... - July 22, 2011 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Hardware Upgrades to Perk Up Your PC: Chicago Computer Club Shows You How
A hardware upgrade can make a significant impact on your computer performance and productivity. But what hardware should you upgrade? Chicago Computer Club provides the answers with an overview of your computer hardware, and what performance results each upgrade can achieve. - July 21, 2011 - Chicago Computer Club
Federal Government Cuts Half Million Dollars in Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) has lost a half-million dollars for its critically important Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (MCOP), which serves hundreds of the Bay Area’s most at-risk and vulnerable children. The $500,000 federal grant from the United States... - July 21, 2011 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Teams Up with San Diego Sport Innovators
Partnership increases access to CRT mentorship and expertise for local sport-based companies. - July 21, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Students Set Sail Towards a Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Ninety-nine students from schools across the UK, recently attended a Marine Technology course from the 12th to 15th July at the University of Southampton. The course provided the 13 and 14 year old students with a fun-filled timetable of educational and fun activities to give them a unique insight... - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Are Aided in Their Understanding of Biomedical Engineering by the Smallpeice Trust
From 12th to 15th July, twenty-two students from across the UK, attended a Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Southampton and gained an understanding about the captivating world of biomedical engineering. - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Blanket America Offers Free Woven and Fleece Blankets with New Youtube Contest
Blanket America is launching a new Youtube promotion where visitors can win woven and fleece blankets by subscribing to Youtube.com/BlanketAmerica and commenting on the company's latest video. - July 21, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Budding Engineers Build a Supercomputer with the Smallpeice Trust
Twenty budding engineers from across the UK recently took on the challenge of building their own supercomputer from raw components at the University of Southampton. Organised by The Smallpeice Trust and delivered in partnership with the University’s Engineering Sciences and Microsoft, the... - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
REI Awards the Appalachian Trail Conservancy a $20,000 Grant for Appalachian Trail Community Program
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from the REI, a national outdoor retailer committed to connecting people with nature. The funds will go towards recruiting and training Appalachian Trail Community™ Ambassadors, in support of... - July 21, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Stevens Students Win 5th in International Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition
The Stevens team won 5th at the International RoboBoat Competition, held June 9-12 in Virginia Beach. - July 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Arab Non-Violence Society Commemorated Nelson Mandela International Day
External Relations Advisor for the Arab Non-Violence Society and Arab Youth Media Forum Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on Nelson Mandela International Day. He lauded the efforts and contribution of Mr. Mandela in accomplishing democracy and tranquility. - July 21, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
New Luxury Charity Wedding Auction is Largest of Its Kind
Wish Upon a Wedding Announces its Newest Fund Raiser, Bid Your Wish For Wedded Bliss, a Luxury Online Wedding Auction to Raise Funds for the Nonprofit Organization to Enhance its Programming Services. - July 21, 2011 - Wish Upon a Wedding
The National Association of Women MBAs Officially Launches the Greater Atlanta Chapter
The Atlanta business community welcomes the addition of Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs with a special celebration to launch the Chapter’s operation. The mission of the NAWMBA Greater Atlanta Chapter is to promote the programs and initiatives to support the development of women in business into successful entrepreneurs and corporate executives and to enrich the diversity of the nation's workforce. - July 21, 2011 - Greater Atlanta Chapter National Association of Women MBAs
Nourishing USA Hosts Gallery Fundraising Event in Support of Junior Chef Programs
Nourishing USA is hosting a Gallery Fundraiser Event at the William Bennet Gallery in SoHo, New York to support the Junior Chef Programs—a youth program that teaches how to be healthy. - July 21, 2011 - Nourishing USA
The Hunger Site Supports Mercy Corps’ Expanded Efforts in Horn of Africa
Visitors to The Hunger Site can support Mercy Corps’ expanded efforts in the Horn of Africa through the website’s Gifts That Give More (tm). The Hunger Site is part of the GreaterGood Network, a family of websites that provide simple, effective, online ways to directly help people,... - July 21, 2011 - GreaterGood
Gil Kerbashian Housing and Consumer Advocate Supports RealestateloanS.com's Consumer Education Efforts
Since the financial crisis started in 2008, Gil Kerbashian has provided free assistance to consumers seeking information regarding predatory lending, real estate and settlement practices. - July 20, 2011 - RealestateloanS.com
Cantcha, Inc. Launches the Catholic App iMissal on the Mac App Store
Cantcha, Inc. is pleased to announce that their highly acclaimed Catholic mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android is now available for Mac computers at the Mac App Store. - July 20, 2011 - Cantcha, Inc.
Golf Tournament in a Box™ Launches Their New Web Site Designed to Offer Golf Tournament Organizers Revolutionary Products and Services
Today Golf Tournament in a Box (GTiaB) announced the launch of golftournamentinabox.com, a website that showcases their innovative custom line of golf tournament products and services. The site provides golf tournament organizers across the country with a new and convenient way to purchase and... - July 20, 2011 - Golf Tournament in a Box
3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs Leadership Conference and Exposition
The Largest Assembly of Asian Business Leaders, Professionals, Students, and Job Seekers - July 20, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
City of Castle Pines Colorado Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Public Works Maintenance Services
Terracare Associates, LLC has been awarded the annual Roadway Maintenance contract for the City of Castle Pines, Colorado. Incorporated in 2008, Castle Pines is the newest city in Colorado and is located 20 miles south of Denver. Boasting a population of nearly 10,000 people, the city encompasses... - July 20, 2011 - Terracare Associates
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Announces Recipients of 2011 Hidden Heroes Awards
The Andrew Goodman Foundation (www.andrewgoodman.org) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Hidden Heroes Awards. The winners are: Deborah Bial, President and Founder, Posse Foundation Yusuf Burgess, Family Intervention Specialist, Green Tech High Charter School Susan Retik, President... - July 20, 2011 - The Andrew Goodman Foundation
Soriana Selects Energy Advantage Inc. to Help Them Develop Their Energy and Sustainability Strategy
Energy Advantage Inc. today announced that Soriana has selected Energy Advantage to help them assess their environmental and energy performance and develop a long-term energy and sustainability strategy and action plan across all their stores and brands in Mexico. - July 20, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Meeting of the Womens REIA
On July 26, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting the Women Real Estate Investors Association (WREIA) meeting and dinner in Meriden, CT. Attendees of this seminar will receive powerful investment training. - July 20, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Your Faith Radio Launches a New Faith Based Internet Radio Network
Your Faith Radio launches an internet radio network that provides an outlet to those with a desire to promote their faith. A church, temple, mosque, synagogue, or even a private ministry can now own and operate their own internet radio station at minimal expense. They can broadcast live or record segments and play them continually twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. All that is required is a computer, some basic equipment, and the ability to follow some simple directions. - July 20, 2011 - Your Faith Radio
NC Junior Golf Tour to Host NC State University Wolfpack Junior Championship September 3-4, 2011
The North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation has announced that the Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University is the host course for the 2011 NCSU Wolfpack Junior Golf Championship over Labor Day Weekend. The junior golf tournaments is open to all junior golfers regardless of residency. - July 20, 2011 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation