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Judges Chosen for the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) have finalized an all-star lineup of judges for the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition finals round on May 24, 2011. Announced today are the following finals judges: Bob Bozeman, General Partner, Angel... - March 24, 2011 - TAG think
John Doerr to Speak at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2011 Leukemia Cup Regatta VIP Dinner
At a dinner event to signal the start of the 2011 fundraising effort for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS’s) annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, held at the The San Francisco Yacht Club (SFYC) last weekend, legendary venture capitalist and Leukemia Cup Honorary Chairman, Tom Perkins,... - March 24, 2011 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
CSPA Convenes Household & Institutional Products Industry Leaders in Chicago
The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) – the voice for the household and institutional products industries – will host its annual Mid-Year Meeting on May 3-6, 2011 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. CSPA began hosting the Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago in the late 1960s. - March 24, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
CSI: Miami's Eva La Rue to Appear on FOX's "Good Day LA" on March 25
Eva La Rue, star of television's CSI: Miami and National Spokesperson for Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, will appear on FOX's "Good Day LA" morning show on March 25 to discuss her new role with the nonprofit. - March 24, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Maine Home Care and Hospice Providers and Nurses Head to Nation’s Capitol to Fight for the Right of Every American to be Cared for in Their Home
Home care and hospice providers from around the State will join hundreds of colleagues in Washington D.C. to keep the fight alive for the critical, high-value, high-quality care that is delivered every day to some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals. The Home Care & Hospice... - March 24, 2011 - Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine
My Sports Dreams and SCHEDULESmith Partner Up to Help Teams Raise Money and Stay Organized
Nation’s Leading Fundraiser will help promote free online service for coaches. - March 24, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
Early Voting for Morton Grove Municipal Election Ends on March 31
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will end on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, in the Mayor’s... - March 24, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
CMAP Planning Grant Awarded to Morton Grove
Morton Grove Village Trustees and Action Party Candidates Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth are pleased to announce that Morton Grove has received a grant worth $50,000 for long-term planning in the Village’s industrial areas. Morton Grove’s Industrial Areas Plan Initiative... - March 24, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Winning Chefs Return for Third Annual Epicurious Vino Challenge
This popular event combines professional chefs, wine, and charity. - March 24, 2011 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Run for the Gulf to Benefit Alabama Gulf Coast: Atlanta Radio Host Paul Leslie to Pay Tribute to Forrest Gump and Raise Awareness for Alabama Gulf Coast
Award-winning radio talk show host and producer Paul Leslie plans to complete a 52-mile run to benefit the Alabama Gulf Coastal Foundation. Leslie will run in honor of the 25th publication anniversary of the novel “Forrest Gump” by Winston Groom. Leslie will begin his journey on April 5th, 2011 along Heron Bay in southern Mobile County and run along the Gulf coast of Alabama until he reaches the Florida state line on April 9th, 2011. - March 23, 2011 - Alabama Coastal Foundation
ARCHIVE Builds Health Globally and Urges Action: We Must Act on Living Conditions in the Fight Against Tuberculosis
To mark World TB Day, ARCHIVE urges government, private and third sector authorities to pay greater attention to housing/living conditions as an important measure in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). - March 23, 2011 - ARCHIVE
Home Care Alliance Opposes Recommendation of Co-Pays for Patients Cared for at Home
Industry Calls Co-payments an Inappropriate Burden and a Tax on Most Vulnerable Elders. - March 23, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
i4cp Study Shows More Top Companies Are Examining the Business Case for Inclusion
High-performance organizations are three times more likely to devote resources to analyze how an inclusive culture leads to business productivity. - March 23, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
TAG Think, Tripp Rackley to be Inducted Into Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) have finalized an all-star lineup of judges for the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition finals round on May 24, 2011. - March 23, 2011 - TAG think
Women's Business Development Center Sets Connection Points Exclusive Networking Event for March 31
Women business owners of construction businesses as well as architects, landscape architects, interior designers and realtors who want to connect with other women-owned industry peers, should plan to attend this Connection Points, an exclusive networking event presented by the Women’s... - March 23, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Walmart/Sam’s Club Donates $75,000 to 21st Century Parks and The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Stores, Inc., announced a pledge of $75,000 to 21st Century Parks, the nonprofit organization responsible for the creation of The Parklands of Floyds Fork in Louisville, Ky. “We are grateful and appreciative to Walmart and Sam’s Club for their... - March 23, 2011 - 21st Century Parks
My Sports Dreams and Restaurant.com Help Teams Raise Money and Donors Dine Out
Campaign donors receive $50 in free dining at over 18,000 restaurants nationwide. - March 23, 2011 - My Sports Dreams
Celebrities Coming to Support HeartShare's Spring Gala
Stars from One Life to Live are supporting their co-star and HeartShare honoree Robert S. Woods. - March 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
PR Pros to Tackle Industry Issues at Vegas Conference
Public Relations Society of America Hosts Western District Conference in Las Vegas April 27-29. - March 23, 2011 - Public Relations Society of America-Las Vegas Valley chapter
MBEConnect Profiles Magazine Releases Inaugural Issue
MBEConnect releases the first issue of a digital magazine highlighting the best and brightest women- and minority-owned businesses in conjunction with WBENC Summit & Salute. - March 23, 2011 - MBEConnect
Up4Sale NZ- a Relaunch of Up4Sale.co.nz- New Zealand's Free Online Auctions & Online Stores Ecommerce Software Solutions
Up4Sale NZ shop free online auctions, cheap New Zealand online shopping stores mall, shopping cart ecommerce software, free auctions stores site. Browse, swap, bid, buy, and sell online up4sale.co.nz up for sale, for sale NZ online shops. (source: http://www.up4sale.co.nz) - March 23, 2011 - Up4sale.co.nz
IIMSAM Middle East Office Marked World Water Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Water Day. He maintained that water is the most precious element available for mankind and urged for a global partnership to preserve this precious gift of nature for mankind. - March 23, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Partners with Angel Flight Central
Together the organizations will help children fly to distant medical centers for cancer care. - March 23, 2011 - Compass to Care
American Student Dental Association House of Delegates Elects 2011-2012 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates
During its Annual Session in Anaheim, CA, ASDA’s House of Delegates – 116 dental students from across the U.S. – elected its 2011-2012 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House. All leaders have been involved in organized dentistry on both national and local levels in past... - March 23, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
Gov. Bev Perdue Proclaims Veterinary Science Year as Part of World Veterinary Year Celebrations
Commemorative Events Will Take Place Worldwide Throughout 2011. - March 23, 2011 - NCVMA
IEEE DySPAN 2011 to Explore Next Generation Smart Radio & Wireless System Technologies from May 3 – 6, 2011 in Aachen, Germany
The IEEE Symposium on New Frontiers in Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks (DySPAN 2011), the leading international conference dedicated to the advancement of cutting-edge wireless technologies, will hold its 5th annual meeting from May 3 – 6 in Aachen, Germany to drive the efficient and dynamic... - March 22, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Shop, Sip and Support Breast Cancer Awareness
The Beautiful Day Foundation to Benefit from Shopping Event at TenderBabe’s Boutique in Hermosa Beach - March 22, 2011 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Plainsboro Indian Restaurant Honors Squad Heroes
Local restaurant "Crown of India" located on Plainsboro Road made a grand gesture recently - free meals for all the members of the Plainsboro Rescue Squad. Business co-owner, Brian Chrai, explained, "The Squad members put a lot of effort into helping the Plainsboro community and do... - March 22, 2011 - Plainsboro Rescue Squad
Jackie Fame Launches .Net platform, JackieFame.net
With great anticipation, Jackie Fame launches its .Net platform focused on its mission to provide a safer environment for kids to have fun, learn and understand how to respect the Internet. - March 22, 2011 - Jackie Fame, Inc
IIMSAM Mid-East Office Commemorated International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. He described all forms of racism as unacceptable and maintained that racism continues to pose serious threats in accomplishment of UNMDG. - March 22, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Secondsensehearing.com Launches with Expert Advice on Hearing Loss and Hearing Device Options Provided by American Hearing Aid Associates
American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAA) has launched a new Website. SecondSenseHearing.com provides the hearing impaired and their family essential information about causes and types of hearing loss and the latest technology that can help improve their quality of life through better hearing. With the largest network of independent hearing health providers who offer an extensive range of hearing devices, AHAA wants to be the logical first place for consumers to go for hearing healthcare solutions. - March 21, 2011 - AHAA
IAPAM's hCG Training for Physicians April 15, 2011
Consumer demand for hCG for weight loss is exploding. The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their physician-led hCG Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 15, 2011. Physicians will learn everything they need to know to start safely offering hCG for weight loss to their patients. - March 21, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Team Bulldog Hosts 6th Annual New Jersey High School and Middle Mountain Biking Championships and Kids’ Race
Team Bulldog hosts it's 6th Annual New Jersey High School and Middle Mountain Biking Championships and Kids’ Race on May 7th, 2011 at Kittatinny Valley State Park in Andover, NJ. - March 21, 2011 - Team Bulldog
Cincinnati’s Non-Profit Kenzie’s CLOSET® Introduces Cincinnati Bengals Dhani Jones Designed Bow Tie
NFL Player and Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Dhani Jones introduces a new 'Bow Tie-for-a-Cause' for Cincinnati, Ohio based nonprofit Kenzie’s CLOSET®. Kenzie’s CLOSET® outfits local financially-disadvantaged junior and senior girls for their high school prom. Dhani Jones was also included in a list published by Forbes Magazine in December of 2010 as one of world's "Best-Dressed Athletes." - March 20, 2011 - Kenzie's CLOSET®
Phoenix Youth Football League 2011 Fall Registration
Phoenix Youth Football is the premiere youth football league in the Phoenix Metro Area. With over 40 years of youth football experience, PHXYFL is the standard for youth football in the Valley. - March 20, 2011 - Phoenix Youth Football League
Christopher A. Hughes of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP to Speak at KC’s Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Threatens IP Property Rights of Licensees from Foreign Owners
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Christopher A. Hughes, Partner, Head of Intellectual Property Practice Group, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - March 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Worldwide Energy Concern Increases Focus on Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Summit
The latest research on farm scale, economically viable green energy solutions will be revealed at FPPC's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region Technology Summit to be held in Annapolis, MD. - March 20, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Energy Education Receives Highest U.S. EPA Honor, ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded their highest honor, the ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence to Energy Education, Inc. for the company’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. - March 19, 2011 - Energy Education
TSBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate and KOSBE to Host SBA Community Express Live Loan Event
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office and KOSBE, in partnership with several small business economic development lenders, is hosting a live loan application clinic highlighting SBA's Community Express Loan and Patriot Express Loan Programs, the State of... - March 19, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Everton Goalkeeper is Hero to Kids with Tourette Syndrome
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit children and families with Tourette Syndrome - March 19, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
IMC Club Releases Android Application's First Webcast of IMC Report from IMC TV on Friday, March 25th
Aviation safety organization, IMC Club International, Inc. has announced the release of a new Android application. This application available also for an iPhone is designed to disseminate aviation related news to the pilot community. The newly released application delivers the IMC iNews, podcasts, and IMCTV Video and other aviation related content to a pilot’s Android wireless device in a format that is easy to read and browse. - March 19, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Lake Norman Home Builder Named "Woman of the Year" by National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) proudly announces that Nicole Goolsby was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building Council. She was awarded for her generous and enthusiastic support as a business mentor, and for her exceptional leadership in the council. NAHB also recognized Goolsby as a Life Director for her ten years of service on the Board of Directors. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Lake Norman Home Builders Association Announces 2011 Leadership Posts
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) recently announced the members in leadership roles who are serving on the 2011 Board of Directors. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) Recently Presented Its Annual Awards in Recognition of 2010 Excellence in Leadership
“Builder Member of the Year” was awarded to Geoff Bowen, founder and president of EFC Builders, based in Troutman, NC. Mary Ellen MacDonald, a mortgage loan originator with Peoples Bank in Cornelius, NC, was named “Associate Member of the Year.” The 2010 “Rookie Member of the Year” award went to Joan Inglis, owner and lead designer of Carolina Spaces, LLC, based in Lake Wylie, SC. - March 19, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School Students Clip Box Tops for Education
Students of DGK Parochial School in Brooklyn are asking the community to help them reach their goal of 10,000 Box Tops by June 1st. Box Tops for Education is a nationwide fundraising program for K-8 schools that encourages students to collect Box Tops off a variety of products from breakfast cereals to office supplies. Established by General Mills in 1996, the Box Tops for Education program has helped schools earn more than $340 million. - March 19, 2011 - Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School
Michigan Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds Names Tracie “Tate” Fisher as New Executive Director
Tracie Fisher, Certified Park Operator (CPO), has been named executive director of the Michigan Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC). - March 19, 2011 - Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds in Michigan
David N. Levine, Principal, Groom Law Group to Speak at KC’s Event on Conquer the New World of 403(b) Retirement Plans Live Webcast
Joining the notable panel of speakers for KC’s Conquer the New World of 403(b) Retirement Plans Live Webcast is the distinguished Principal of Groom Law Group, David N. Levine. He will form part of a 2-hour discussion scheduled for May 5, 2011, Thursday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For further... - March 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Conquer the New World of 403(b) Retirement Plans Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled Conquer the New World of 403(b) Retirement Plans LIVE Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). - March 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
MassMutual Retirement Services, Named Exclusive Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Conquer the New World of 403(b) Retirement Plans Live Webcast on 05/5/11
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that MassMutual Retirement Services, named exclusive sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Conquer the New World of 403(b) Retirement Plans LIVE Webcast” This... - March 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
US Dream Academy Presents Charles S. Dutton in "From Jail to Yale" in Partnership with Duke Ellington at the Kennedy Center on March 28th & 29th, 2011
Award winning actor Charles S. Dutton will star in the highly acclaimed one man show, “From Jail to Yale: Serving Time on Stage” on March 28th and 29th 7:30 pm at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theatre located at 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566... - March 19, 2011 - U.S. Dream Academy