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Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay May Meeting: Roundtable Discussion/LMA National Conference Review
LMA Tampa Bay will be holding a roundtable discussion to review best practices and takeaways from the LMA Annual Conference recently held in Orlando. Gently used professional attire, shoes and accessories will also be collected to support Dress for Success Tampa Bay. Dress for Success Tampa Bay is... - April 25, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
Cocktail Reception Kicks Off the 2011 Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner
Cocktails, scrumptious appetizers, and great networking the evening of April 12 marked the official kick-off of the Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner this June. The reception was a celebratory preview of the Pink Diamond Dinner, the Maurer Foundation’s annual gala dedicated to raising money for breast health education. To register for or sponsor the Pink Diamond Dinner, held June 11 at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook, please visit www.pinkdiamondinner.com. - April 25, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
ICLEI USA and Office Depot Celebrated Major Expansion of Green Business Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange April 21
Triangle J Council of Governments, NC Join Innovative Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings for Participants. - April 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Real World Leadership Institute Partners with Holistic Self Care Center in Nashua to Help Companies Develop Healthy Leaders and Staff
Building effective leadership skills impacts bottom line results that companies achieve - April 25, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
IIMSAM Discussed Feasibilities of Friendly Match for Japan with Cafu Foundation
IIMSAM Middle East Regional Office under auspices of Goodwill Ambassador and Regional Director Dr. Naseer Homoud discussed feasibilities of organizing a friendly match for Japanese people in coordination with Qatar Football Association and Cafu Foundation whilst the former Brazilian legend was in Doha upon invitation of Dr. Homoud. - April 25, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
St. Louis Cardinals and WITS Announce 2nd Annual Green Week E-Cycling and Appliance Recycling Drive
Cardinals Announce 2nd Annual Green Week at Busch Rain or Shine Week's Events (April 19 – April 26) to Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Earth Day In celebration of the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, the St. Louis Cardinals will host their 2nd annual Green Week, April 19 through April 26,... - April 24, 2011 - WITS
Christian Church Launches Blogs for Women, Men, Teens and Young Adults
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, expands its website with human-interest stories and Bible-based advice for important segments of its audience. - April 24, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announced October 26-28th in Chicago
Chicago welcomes The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference on October 26-28th, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. - April 24, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
Arbor Day Initiative -- April 29, 2011 at 2:00pm in Burnham, IL
Arbor Day Initiative Friday, April 29, 2011 Burnham, IL at Knockout Sports Complex Take a step in the initiative. The Knockout Sports Foundation “Growing Up Green” Urban Garden Project officially takes off on Arbor Day – Friday, April 29, 2011 beginning at 2:00PM. Participate... - April 24, 2011 - Knockout Sports Foundation Inc.
LatPro Hispanic and Bilingual Job Fair Comes to Washington, DC
Trinity Center at Trinity College in Washington, DC will host the LatPro Hispanic and Bilingual Job Fair Series May 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - April 23, 2011 - LatPro Inc.
Douglas May and Don Sibley Become AIGA Fellows
The AIGA Dallas Fort Worth chapter presented Dallas graphic designers Douglas May and Don Sibley with individual 2011 AIGA Fellow Awards. The AIGA Fellow Award Program recognizes mature designers who have made a significant contribution toward raising the standards of excellence within their local and regional design community. - April 23, 2011 - AIGA Dallas Fort Worth
GVI Gains Unique Access to Panda Project in China
A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling pandas, a subspecies of the giant panda. According to WWF China, there are only around 200-300 of the Qinling panda left in the wild following the destruction of habitat, a lack of conservation resources, and... - April 23, 2011 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Superstar Tim Howard Needs Your Help to Support Children and Families with Tourette Syndrome
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome - April 23, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation for Learning Announce Winners of the Imprints Art Contest
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation for Learning announce the winners of the Imprints Art Contest. A youth initiative provided by Tread Lightly, a free engagement and education program, the winners were announced in a video conference connecting schools together to discuss eco-art. - April 23, 2011 - TakingITGlobal
Senior Projects Exposition at Stevens Institute of Technology April 27
On April 27, Stevens Institute of Technology hosts its annual Senior Projects Expo, a showcase of the senior year design projects of the graduating seniors from the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Howe School of Technology Management, and the School of Systems and Enterprises. The event is held in the Canavan Arena, in the Schaefer Athletic Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stevens campus in Hoboken. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce Receives Homeland Security Award
CSR receives the DHS Science and Technology Impact Award from the Department of Homeland Security for their rapid response during the DeepWater Horizon oil spill. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Charitable Fleece Blankets Manufacturer Blanket America Launches ‘America Campaign’ on Facebook
In an effort to liven up its Facebook fan page, fleece blankets manufacturer Blanket America has created a fun new campaign using Facebook’s new Questions feature. - April 23, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Casey Cares Announces Baltimore’s 2nd Annual Green 5K Run/Walk on Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, the Casey Cares Foundation announces the second annual Casey Cares Green 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 13th, 2011. The 3.1 mile run/walk course will begin at Pulse Health and Fitness Club in Sparks, MD and will also include a Family Fun Walk/Run, Kids Jammie Jog and musical entertainment. - April 22, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
Tumaini International Ministries Walk for AIDS Orphans in Kenya
Walk for the Kids on May 21 from 9 to 11:30 am at Millikan High School in Long Beach, CA will raise funds to support AIDS orphans in Kenya. - April 22, 2011 - Tumaini International Ministries
Environmental Artist Gwyn Michael Seeks to Change the Landscape with Her New Project: Journey to Confluence
Examining the past, present, and future of the American landscape, Gwyn Michael explores the role of art in creating positive environmental change. - April 22, 2011 - Gwyn Michael
The First Step is the Hardest – Glee Star Lends Her Name to 33-Story Rappel for Kids Included Together (KIT)
Lauren Potter joins "Over the Edge for KIT" - A spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - April 22, 2011 - Kids Included Together
Embrace Activism & Living Beyond Breast Cancer Unite with Yoga
Embrace Activism, creator of products for purpose-driven yoga, is now a preferred shopping partner of Living Beyond Breast Cancer. - April 22, 2011 - Embrace Activism
EDFC of Mendocino County Creating and Retaining Jobs in a Tight Economy
The Economic Development & Financing Corporation of Mendocino (“EDFC”) is proud to announce that, in the last year, it has brought into Mendocino County $729,440, loaning out $450,000, creating 34 jobs and retaining 95.5 jobs. EDFC loans leveraged $4,834,893 of private investment... - April 22, 2011 - Economic Development & Financing Corporation
Curtin Clan Surname Gathering in Chicago
The Curtin Clan Inc. will hold its seventh Clan Gathering in Chicago, June 24th-26th, 2011. Previous Gatherings have been in Massachusetts, New York, Ontario in Canada and every other year in Ireland. The conference will cover Curtin genealogy, Irish heritage, local speakers and attendees can meet Margaret Curtain of Australia, world’s foremost authority on the Curtins of Ireland. The Gathering will be held at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, IL. Go to http://curtinorg for info. - April 21, 2011 - The Curtin Clan Association
Home Care Accreditation Program Hits Milestone
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Program Gains 50th Private Pay Home Care Agency - April 21, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
MTA Launches 2011 Medical Tourism Initiatives
The Medical Tourism Association has announced its new Medical Tourism 2011 Strategic Initiatives and Campaign. The theme for 2011 will be “Patients in Emerging Markets, Market Research and Intelligence.” - April 21, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
iGolf Mobile is #1 Free Sports App in Amazon Appstore
iGolf, a division of L1 Technologies announced today that iGolf Mobile, a golf GPS platform for smartphones, is the top free Sports Application in the Amazon Android AppStore. - April 21, 2011 - L1 Technologies
International Society Publishes Open Letter to Address Stem Cell Treatment Proliferation
Nonprofit calls on all stem cell clinics to come into compliance with minimum standards and submit to formal evaluation. - April 21, 2011 - International Cellular Medicine Society
California Cities and Counties Get Free, Breakthrough Tool to Measure Their Community’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Powerful web-based tool developed by ICLEI USA for the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative meets long-identified needs, empowers hundreds of California cities and counties to pursue aggressive goals to save energy, money, and address climate change. - April 21, 2011 - ICLEI USA
ODTUG Conducts Spanish Speaking Webinars: Starting with Oracle ADF 11g Release
ODTUG is creating a series of Spanish speaking webinars to interact with more Oracle users. The first webinar focused on the new Oracle ADF 11g release. - April 21, 2011 - ODTUG
Medical Development Group Announces May 16, 2011 Tri-State MedTech Event
The Medical Development Group announces its second annual Tri-State MedTech Event on May 16, 2011. Presentations by: Peter Steiger, President & CEO Optasia Medical, Sudbury, MA, Peter L. Antoinette, CEO Nanocomp Technologies., Concord, NH, Mark Pizzuto, Medical Market Manager Dymax Corp., Torrington, CT - April 21, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Four Local Women Receive Prestigious Award from Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored Nina Anuario, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, Teri O'Connor and Carol Stillwell with its prestigious Women of Distinction Award. - April 21, 2011 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Medical Development Group Announces June 1-3, 2011 Special Course - "Safety Assurance Cases and Security for Medical Devices"
The Medical Development Group announces its June 1-3, 2011 course for specialists responsible for high-risk medical devices. Presenters include Dr. John C. Knight, Univ. of VA and Dependable Computing Inc., Dr. Kimberly S. Wasson, M. Anthony Aiello, Dependable Computing Inc., Dr. Nathanael Paul, University of Tennessee. - April 21, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Medical Development Group Announces May 4, 2011 Forum Event – "Reimbursement Wars: Stories from the Front Lines"
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Forum entitled “Reimbursement Wars: Stories from the Front Lines.” Moderator: Edward E. Berger, Ph.D. Principal, Larchmont Strategic Advisors Panelists: Robin Bostic Vice President for Reimbursement, Thoratec Corporation Charles Mathews Vice President, Boston Healthcare Associates Laurel Sweeney Senior Director for Global Reimbursement, Philips Healthcare - April 21, 2011 - Medical Development Group
IMC Club Releases Android Application for CFIs
An Aviation safety organization, IMC Club International, Inc. has announced the release of a new Android application exclusively design for Flight Instructors and CFI Students. - April 21, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Medical Development Group Announces April 27, 2011 Networking Event – "Going Off-Shore: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Device Enterprises"
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, April 27, 2011 networking event “Going Off-Shore: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Device Enterprises.” Speaker Matt Giza, General Manager of Cogmedix, a Coghlin Company, will discuss the definitions and differences between... - April 21, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Sharie Brown, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Webcast "FCPA Actions and New Compliance Guidelines: Are You Prepared?"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sharie Brown, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FCPA Actions and New Compliance Guidelines - Are You... - April 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Lydia Parnes, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to Speak at KC’s Webcast "Understanding The FTC's Proposed Framework for Consumer Privacy Protection"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lydia Parnes, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding The Federal... - April 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
April 23, 2011 Sacramento Earth Day Celebration
Nonprofit Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) is organizing their 6th annual Earth Day celebration between 12:30 - 5:30 PM on a beautiful Saturday in Southside Park - Free Admission - April 21, 2011 - Environmental Council of Sacramento
Stevens Chemical Engineering Student David Monteiro Wins AIChE Research Poster Competition
Stevens Institute of Technology Chemical Engineering undergraduate student David Monteiro's poster, "Inkjet-Printed Drug-Eluting Bioresorbable Nanocomposite Micropatterns," led the Research Poster Competition at the 2011 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Student Conference. - April 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Employee Engagement Experts Ona Lage’ & Mark Allen Create Star Workplaces
Ona Lage’, the Director of Marketing and Publicity for Workplace Rewards and Mark Allen, a Regional Manager with the Marlin Company have become official Workplace Ambassadors with Workplace Stars. - April 21, 2011 - Workplace Stars LLC
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Partners with Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to Provide Sustainability Education Resources
GEF to feature green lessons and activities on Lessonopoly.org’s curriculum sharing website. - April 21, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Wall Street Economists Question Nouriel Roubini's Predictions and Investment Advice
Wall Street Economists published the results of an academic research project on the financial crisis of 2007-2008. The research posed several questions related to the crisis, including who are the experts who predicted the crisis? How do they compare to each other? How accurate are their predictions? And can they be relied on for investment decisions? - April 20, 2011 - Wall Street Economists Magazine
Casey Cares Foundation Announces University of Maryland Basketball Coach, Gary Williams, to Join Golf Classic and Dinner
University of Maryland Basketball Coach Gary Williams will be honored by the Casey Cares Foundation. He will play golf and be honored at dinner on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at Caves Valley Golf Course in Owings Mills, MD. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. - April 20, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
Wall Street Economists Publish Economic Predictions Research Results
Wall Street Economists announced the publishing of Economic Predictions Website - an academic not-for-profit research project. The results of the research are published for free public access and comments. The goal of the project is to promote the knowledge, development and accuracy of economic research and financial journalism. - April 20, 2011 - Wall Street Economists Magazine
Norwalk Exchange Club to Hold Certified Barbeque Judging Class in Norwalk, CT
Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judging Class offered in Norwalk, CT. - April 20, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Norwalk Exchange Club Strengthens America Through Volunteer Award
The Exchange Club of Norwalk will meet at 7p.m. on Wednesday (05/18/11) at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center on East Avenue. Now is the time to celebrate the unsung heroes in our community who often go unrecognized. The Exchange Club of Norwalk is honoring a Norwalk resident with the Book of... - April 20, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2011 National Pet Week
“Save a Life – Adopt a Pet” Will be Theme for Awareness Event May 1-7. - April 20, 2011 - NCVMA
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Federal Privacy Legislation in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Federal Privacy Legislation in 2011 Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled June 23, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. Event Synopsis Businesses are collecting, sharing,... - April 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
William Sarraille, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP to Speak at KC’s Event Healthcare Reform, Fraud, Abuse and Integrity Redefined Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William Sarraille, Partner of Sidley Austin LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Healthcare Reform, Fraud, Abuse and... - April 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group