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Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC™) Training is Now Available Online
Online Therapy Institute has collaborated with ReadyMinds to help create the new curriculum for the Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC™) Training. The ReadyMinds DCC Training Program prepares qualified trainees who wish to apply for the DCC credential offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), an affiliate of the NBCC®. - March 13, 2011 - Online Therapy Institute
2011 Spring Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
NABE announces the winners of the Spring 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. - March 13, 2011 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Learn How to Develop Your Government Contract "Marketing Machine" at March 22 Women's Business Development Center Workshop
Business owners who want to grow their business with government contracts will learn the key elements to obtaining these contracts at a workshop, “Marketing Your Business to the Government,” on Tuesday, March 22, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Women’s Business Development Center... - March 13, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Corporate Partners Support Year-Round BSCAI Initiatives: BSCAI Announces 2011 Corporate Partners
Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) is proud to announce their 2011 Corporate Partners, as they join the BSCAI Corporate Partner Program, a sponsorship and advertising program for industry partners to support BSCAI and its initiatives. Corporate Partners represent... - March 13, 2011 - Building Service Contractors Association
Rep. Dan Flynn Takes Action to Support Teachers in the Classroom
Today, Representative Dan Flynn filed House Bill 2491, as a Teacher Support Act, in an effort to provide support to teachers who may be at risk with the current revenue shortfalls and to better support their resource needs in the classroom. "Teachers are the core of what works and what is good... - March 13, 2011 - TX State Representative Dan Flynn
NARI Firm Gives Family Home a Second Life Through a Green Remodel
Atlanta NARI design-build firm gives family home a second life through a green remodel - March 13, 2011 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
KOSBE Becomes New Kingsport Affiliate Office of TSBDC at ETSU
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to be the new Kingsport Affiliate Office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). - March 13, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces High Five Grant Recipients
Three Organizations Will Qualify for a Total of $25,000 Each Over a Five-Year Period - March 13, 2011 - NCVMA
FDA Position on Intravenous Vitamin C Limits Access, But Does Not Render Vitamin C-IV Unlawful
On December 28, 2010, FDA issued a Warning Letter claiming that certain injectible Vitamin C products were unapproved new drugs. Many in the industry took the warning letter to stand for the proposition that FDA would not allow any Vitamin C injectible products to be made available to patients. The Vitamin C Foundation has corrected that missimpression, stating that Vitamin C injectible products can still be made available to physicians under certain conditions from compounding pharmacies. - March 13, 2011 - Vitamin C Foundation
City of Sebastian Approves Riverfront Parking Study
A parking study for Sebastian’s Riverfront area was approved unanimously Wednesday night by the Sebastian City Council. The parking study was completed by Outlier Planning of West Palm Beach, and included an inventory of mostly public parking spaces in the Riverfront, and one-per-hour counts... - March 12, 2011 - Outlier Planning
AUSIB Welcomes India's Growth Oriented 2011 Union Budget
The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) welcomes India’s Union Budget for FY 2011-12, and rates it as a very investor friendly budget that could help attract more investments into India. Sanjay Puri, AUSIB President said, "We are very happy that this budget is high on foreign... - March 12, 2011 - Ausib
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision on Intellectual Property Rights of Licensees from Foreign Owners Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Threatens Intellectual Property Rights of Licensees from... - March 12, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse Launches Redesigned Website
Homegrownlacrosse.org is a reflection of the organization’s personality and commitment to serving the community - March 12, 2011 - Homegrown Lacrosse
Victory Over Stroke Events Set for April in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida
Seminars Focus on Stroke Awareness and Prevention - March 12, 2011 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
BNI® Northeast Florida to Host Second Annual Golf Tournament
Proceeds will benefit Junior Achievement of North Florida. - March 12, 2011 - BNI, Northeast Florida
Peregrine Academic Services Reaches Out to NACCE Members in Its Effort to Aid Community Colleges in Responding to Increased Calls for Accountability
Peregrine Academic Services, LLC, has chosen the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship NACCE) as its partner in an effort to prepare community colleges to effectively respond to growing demands for accreditation and accountability being placed on higher education institutions. - March 12, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Invites You to ‘Team Up with Tim Howard’
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit children and families with Tourette Syndrome. - March 12, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Benefits of Integrating Microfinance and Health Protection Services Published
Oxford Journals' Health Policy and Planning has published a paper on the benefits of integrating microfinance and health protection services for very poor families and says the program should be expanded. - March 12, 2011 - Freedom From Hunger
Bluebonnet Trails and Pick With Austin, Inc., Launch Suicide Prevention Partnership; Target Young Central Texans Through Music
Round Rock based charity, Pick With Austin, Inc., and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services are partnering to increase suicide prevention efforts targeted at youth in Central Texas. The goal of this new partnership is to identify those who will benefit from services provided by Pick With Austin, Inc. and positively impact families, teens and youth in crisis. - March 12, 2011 - Pick With Austin, Inc.
Food Lion Family of Banners Raises $3.6 Million for Easter Seals Through Shop&Care Program
Record Year for Easter Seals Shop&Care - $3.6 Million Raised During Four-Week Campaign at Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food and Reid’s Stores - March 12, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
Calvary Austin Pastor Terry Michaels Reaches the Hearts of Those Who Suffer Chronic Pain with New eBook Release
Pain in the Offering: Hoping and Coping in a World of Hurt by Terry Michaels. Forward written by Charlotte H. Smith MD who says: "This book will provide encouragement to those who struggle with chronic pain." - March 11, 2011 - Calvary Austin
Medical Development Group Announces Wed. April 6, 2011 Forum – "Hotbeds of Innovation: Advances in the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity"
Medical Development Group Wed. April 6th forum - Learn from a distinguished panel of experts how far we’ve come from the “standard of care” to state-of-the-art diagnostics and novel medical devices for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. - March 11, 2011 - Medical Development Group
European Parliament Celebrates World Kidney Day 2011
World Kidney Day – the most widely celebrated event focused on kidney health around the globe – served as the perfect occasion in the European Parliament to draw health policy makers’ attention to the urgent need for dramatic changes in prevention strategies, early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease across Europe. - March 11, 2011 - World Kidney Day
Vistage Michigan Welcomes Beta Steel’s Scott Bernstein as Its Newest Member
As a member, the president of Beta Steel will engage in ongoing peer workshops, one-to-one business coaching, speaker presentations from top industry experts, social networking, webinars and an extensive online content library. - March 11, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Citizen Effect’s Brackets with Benefits Adds Good to NCAA Tourney
Tournament Now Open for Individual and Office Pool Registrations - March 11, 2011 - Citizen Effect
DAG Hires Merchants Against Unfair Interchange to Ensure Fair Pricing Practices
Merchants Against Unfair Interchange, (“MAUI”) the payment industries only unbiased source of validation on fair pricing practices is excited to begin working with Diversified Acquirers Group, (“DAG”). DAG has become another in the ever growing number of ISO’s who are... - March 11, 2011 - Merchants Against Unfair Interchange
SADS Foundation Advocates for Increased AED Placement in Communities
In light of the recent tragic deaths of 17 year old Wes Leonard in Michigan, and 16 year old Matthew Hammerdorfer in Colorado, the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation strongly recommends that AEDs (automated external defibrillators) be present at sporting events, community centers... - March 11, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Blanket America Launches New Student Discount Blankets Program
Blanket America has launched a new program offering registered students a 20% discount on all blankets. - March 11, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
John Paul II's "Living Miracles" Chronicled in New Book
In anticipation of John Paul II's beatification on May 1, the book Living Miracles: Spiritual Sons of John Paul the Great (Mission Network, 2011) takes a look at his life changing influence on bishops, priests, and seminarians. Living Miracles is available on Amazon.com and johnpaulmoments.com. - March 11, 2011 - johnpaulmoments.com
81% of UK in the Dark About How Much Tax They Are Really Paying, Says ACCA
ACCA launches guide to help UK consumers lighten the tax load - March 11, 2011 - ACCA
Morton Grove Action Party to Host Election Headquarters Open House
The Morton Grove Action Party invites residents to an “Open House” on Thursday, March 17 at its election headquarters, 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. The Open House will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates... - March 10, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Refugee Family Reunited in First Success for New Charity
North West-based charity The Refugee Welcome Trust has reunited a mother with her two children today. The family, from West Africa had been separated for more than two years, after their mother fled to the UK in 2009 following persecution. The Refugee Welcome Trust helps those who have been... - March 10, 2011 - Refugee Welcome Trust
Wendy Hambleton, Partner and Director, National SEC Department, BDO USA LLP to Speak at KC’s Adopting IFRS: Implications on Private Companies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Wendy Hambleton, Partner and Director, National SEC Department, BDO USA LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Adopting... - March 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
GreaterGood Funds Reading Program for Chicago Children
GreaterGood.org announced today that it would underwrite a year-long literacy program for an inner city second grade class in Chicago. The nonprofit SitStayRead will provide literacy volunteers, both human and canine, to work with the second graders throughout the school year to improve their... - March 10, 2011 - GreaterGood
DVNF Answers the Call from Operation Homefront
Emergency grant replenishes funds depleted by Missouri tornado response - March 10, 2011 - Disabled Veterans National Foundation
The Medical Emergency Preparedness Community Comes Together to Honor Wes Leonard
The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF), Start a Heart, and the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) are donating an automated external defibrillator (AED) to Fennville High School in honor of Wes Leonard. - March 10, 2011 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.
Legendary NFL Hall of Fame Coach and NASCAR Owner Joe Gibbs Announced as Keynote Speaker for NAFA's 2011 I&E
Joe Gibbs will present a keynote address at NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, April 12. - March 10, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Partnership to Support Economic Development Globally
The International Institute of International Software Economies, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IISEIE) is pleased to announce a new partnership with not-for-profit educator Startup Weekend as part of their digital communities initiative. This collaboration will see IISEIE and Startup Weekend... - March 10, 2011 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Stevens Business and Technology Senior Design Team Breaks Barriers to Recycling
Stevens Goes Green, a Business and Technology Senior Design Team from Stevens Institute of Technology, is changing the recycling habits of an entire university as part of national competition RecycleMania 2011. - March 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Firm DC Supports the House of Ruth with The Vagina Monologues
DC group raises funds and hope for local shelter with a production of Eve Ensler’s famous play - March 10, 2011 - The Firm DC
Beauty and The Beat Volume 2 "Heroines for Haiti" Haitian Relief Event to be Held on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at Cielo in NYC from 6pm-10pm
Celebrity DJ Jon Quick and his celebrity friends will host “Beauty and the Beat Vol. 2 – Heroines for Haiti” on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Cielo. Proceeds to benefit Hip Hop Loves Foundation. Hosted by actress Bobbi Baker-James aka "Kiki" from TNT's "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." - March 09, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
NFL Alumni, MCCOY Invite Adults to Family Engagement Event
The NFL Alumni Indianapolis chapter announced a partnership today with Marion County Commission On Youth (“MCCOY”) to participate in and sponsor a Family Engagement Event on Thursday March 10, 2011. The goal of the event is to empower parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, school faculty and other caring adults to play an active, positive and strong role in the success of their students. - March 09, 2011 - NFL Alumni Indianapolis Chapter
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces March 2011 Meeting with Tax Reduction Specialist Al Aiello
On March 21, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its monthly meeting with Al Aiello. Attendees will learn how real estate investors can reduce income taxes. - March 09, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Real World Leadership Institute Reveals the Top 10 Employee Engagement Drivers on the Real World Leadership Blog Talk Radio Program
Debora McLaughlin, co-founder of The Real World Leadership Institute, reveals the top 10 drivers of employee engagement and what today’s leaders can do to maximize their impact on their organizations. - March 09, 2011 - Open Door Coaching
SADS Foundation Announces Major Gift from Medtronic Foundation
The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 Patient Link grant from the Medtronic Foundation for the "Keeping Hearts Beating" Outreach and Awareness Campaign. This life-saving campaign will allow the SADS Foundation to distribute awareness materials... - March 09, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Women's Business Development Center to Hold Connection Points Networking and Learning Event March 10
Women business owners who are accountants, attorneys, mediators and insurance brokers, and those seeking these types of resources, who want to connect and learn with other women-owned industry peers, should plan to attend this Connection Points, a networking event exclusively for women in these... - March 09, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
IIMSAM Middle East Office Commemorated International Women Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Women Day. He urged for equal participation of women in all stream of life and maintained that without ensuring empowerment of women Millennium Development Goals would not be accomplished. - March 09, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
March Women’s Power Networking Events for Triangle Area Businesses
The public is invited to the WPN networking events: the Power Lunch on 2nd Fridays, Women Executives Round Table on 3rd Fridays and the after hours get-together Cocktails and Contacts. - March 09, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
Irving B. Levinson, Partner, K&L Gates LLP to Speak at KC’s Webcast Mediating Corporate Disputes Successfully - Avoidance Of Litigation’s Perils Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Irving B. Levinson, Partner, K&L Gates LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mediating Corporate Disputes Successfully... - March 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Michael Kraehnke, Partner, DPP, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Tectonic Shift in Accounting & Financial Reporting Coming: Are you ready? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Kraehnke, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tectonic Shift... - March 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group