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Scottish Charity Granted Planning Consent for Proposed Helensburgh Community Arts & Digital Entertainment Centre Site
Helensburgh Heroes is delighted to announce that Argyll & Bute Council has today granted change of use planning consent for the premises at 19 George Street, Helensburgh, the site of the Scottish Charity’s proposed Community Arts and Entertainment Centre. - May 29, 2011 - Helensburgh Heroes
Foundation Prepares for Expanded Role as Valley Prepares for a New Hospital
The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation announces appointment of Kim Arellano as Executive Director. - May 29, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospial Foundation
10,000 Degrees Advances to Final Round in National Competition
The Social Impact Exchange, a partnership between the Growth Philanthropy Network and Duke University, named San Rafael-based 10,000 Degrees a finalist in its 2011 national business plan competition. - May 29, 2011 - 10,000 Degrees
TAZA Systems Launched the Real Estate Industry’s First Property Inspection Mobile App with Photos Uploaded from the Droid and iPhone
The free app allows an inspector to gather field data and photos and make the information available real-time to agents, investors and asset managers. - May 29, 2011 - TAZA Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and the Florida Literacy Coalition Award Health Literacy Grants
Eighteen Florida adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and family literacy programs were recently awarded one-year grants of up to $5,000 each to support the development of local health literacy programs. The Florida Health Literacy Grant Initiative, funded by Blue Cross and Blue... - May 29, 2011 - Florida Literacy Coalition
New Guidelines for Community Sponsorship Program; Delray Beach CRA Still Offers Grants for Local Nonprofits
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency approved new guidelines for its Community Sponsorship Grant Program, which offers annual contributions up to $1,500 to local nonprofits. Organizations must now show how they further at least one of the CRA's seven Overall Needs. - May 29, 2011 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Join the Apppalachian Trail Conservancy on National Trail Days to Remove Invasive Exotic Plants from the Appalachian trail
This press release is intended to recruit volunteers in the Asheville area to help in the removal of plants that are invasive to the Appalachian Trail. - May 29, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Dr. Mitola of Stevens Enhances the Conversation at EastWest Institute Cybersecurity Summit
Cognitive radio inventor and VP for Research at Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Joseph Mitola is participating as a group moderator for the EastWest Institute Second Worldwide Cybersecurity Summit to be held in London, June 1-2. - May 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Free in Concert, Laura Story and John Waller
Free in concert, Laura Story and John Waller, June 25, 2011 at 7 PM, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank, Macomb, MI 48044. Presented by The Alms Project. - May 28, 2011 - The Alms Project Inc.
Charles Bender, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP to Speak at KC’s Webcast The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning Considerations for 2011 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Charles Bender, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning... - May 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
DC Non-Profit Giving Laptops to DC's Top Graduates for College
As a part of their Successful Peaceful Youth Initiative, Total Sunshine, Inc. (TSI) will host it’s 3rd Annual School Grade Rewards Ceremony to support top graduates from public high schools in our nation’s capital. Laptop computers and various gifts will be given to DC Valedictorians and Salutatorians for their diligence in academics. The ceremony will be held at the Anacostia Community Museum in Washington, DC on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 3:00PM. - May 28, 2011 - Total Sunshine Incorporated
CAST Players One Act Playwrighting Competition 2011
Catch A Star Theatrical (CAST) Players is pleased to announce their first ever One-Act Playwriting Competition. Aspiring playwrights of all ages who reside within the United States are invited to submit their unpublished works. All styles and genres are welcome. Top plays will be showcased at the... - May 28, 2011 - Catch A Star Theatrical Players (CAST)
Supermarket Chef Featured on EatTurkey.com
Chef-inspired turkey quesadilla recipe. - May 28, 2011 - National Turkey Federation
ASDA Request to DHS Results in Change: Dentistry Added to STEM Designated Degrees
The American Student Dental Association submitted a formal request to the Department of Homeland Security regarding the addition of dentistry to the STEM designated degree program. On May 19, ASDA was informed that the DHS approved the addition of dentistry to the list of currently suggested codes they maintain. - May 28, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
The Founders Fund, Inc. Awards $208,000 in College Scholarships Bringing 20 Year Total to Over Two Million Dollars
On the 20th anniversary of The Founders Fund, 26 students were awarded college scholarships, adding their names to the total 479 Collier County students who have received funds from the organization. - May 28, 2011 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Gulf Coast Venture Forum – Annual Meeting and Reception New Board of Directors and Officers Announced
At their May 12 meeting, the Gulf Coast Venture Forum, a Southwest Florida based Angel Investment group, announced the newly elected Board of Directors and officers. - May 28, 2011 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Great Workplace™ Workshop Offered for the First Time in New Jersey
The Real World Leadership Institute is committed to supporting organizations in creating great places to work and is offering a training workshop in June in New Jersey. - May 27, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
New Non-Profit Directory by NPOD.org Makes Finding, Volunteering, Donating Easy
NPOD.org helps to promote non-profits, connect with community. - May 27, 2011 - NPOD.org
Colorado Bioscience Association Commends Governor John Hickenlooper's Signing of The Innovation Reinvestment Act
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed The Innovation Reinvestment Act, Senate Bill 47, into law at ceremonies held May 26th at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Initiated by the Colorado BioScience Association and Colorado Cleantech Industry Association, Senate Bill 47 provides up to $2 million annually to each industry, creating new companies and stimulating job growth based on promising discoveries made at the state’s major research institutions. - May 27, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Israel Pathways Offers Masa Programs Online Registration
Israel Pathways as a project of the Tlalim-Authentic Israel organization offers 5-10 month programs in Israel for young adults ages 18-30 under the umbrella of MASA funding. - May 27, 2011 - Israel Pathways
Sign Up to Play in the 5th Kelsey Smith Foundation Annual Charity Golf Classic and Automatically Qualify to Win a Golf Ready Prize Package Valued at Over $500
Sign up by July 1st to play in the 5th Annual Kelsey Smith Annual Charity Golf Classic and automatically qualify to win a $500 Golf Ready Prize Package. Visit www.kelseysarmy.org for more details and to sign up to play. "This is our 5th event and we're proud and excited," said Missey... - May 27, 2011 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast “Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act”
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 “Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act.” This two-hour event is... - May 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
MotorGoGo Geared to Become the Premier Social Network for All Motor Enthusiasts
Targeting the Southeast, MotorGoGo is fast tracking its social network with community based marketing strategies. With a social networking platform geared for motor enthusiasts, MotorGoGo.com is revving up to grow it's member base, the company says. MotorGoGo will spend the Spring and Summer... - May 27, 2011 - motorgogo
Sophia Forero Jewelry Show to Benefit People with Visual Impairments- 20% of All Proceeds from the Evening Go to The Chicago Lighthouse
Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. - May 27, 2011 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Tree as a Crop Project Successfully Replants 1,300 Seedlings as Part of Their Initiative to Encourage the Benefits of Local Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Soils
This press release is intended highlight the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Kellogg Conservation Center in Massachusetts and to bring awareness to the Tree as a Crop project. - May 27, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Smokies Wilderness Elite Appalachian Trail Crew (S.W.E.A.T.) is Headed Into the Woods with Open Positions
This press release is intended to gain recruits for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Smokies Wilderness Elite Appalachian Trail Crew. - May 27, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
GreaterGood Gives $27,000 to Food Banks in Flooded Areas
GreaterGood.org announced today that it sent $27,000 in May for humanitarian relief to the Mississippi Food Network, the Mid-South Food Bank, and the Bay Area Food Bank. All three organizations are dealing with the aftermath of floods or tornadoes in their region. Donations to these... - May 27, 2011 - GreaterGood
Businessolver Helps Dreams Come True
Businessolver, a benefits administration technology firm, was proud to help bring hope, strength and joy back into the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions by providing them a magical wish experience through a Gold sponsorship. - May 27, 2011 - Businessolver, Inc.
Financial Aid Association Issues Primer on Federal Student Aid Programs
National profile provides the latest information on the major federal student aid programs - May 27, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Appriss, Inc. Joins IJIS Institute as Its 10th Sustaining Member
Institute’s prestigious member class continues to grow - May 27, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Kim Olson, Principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kim Olson, Principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding The Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast,” scheduled for June 20, 2011 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. - May 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding the Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live 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 Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for... - May 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Michael J. McGoldrick, Director, KPMG, to Speak at KC’s The Impact of the Final UTP Disclosure Requirement on Tax Planning, Reporting, and Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael J. McGoldrick, Director, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of the Final UTP Disclosure... - May 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
JAMPRO Leads Trade Mission to South Florida
Jamaican goods ranging from beverages, condiments and sauces to books and apparel will be on show in South Florida, as the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) spearheads a trade delegation to the fourth bi-annual Jamaican Business Expo from May 20 to 21 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dania. The... - May 26, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
South Bay Women's Network Gets Focused on Emergency Preparedness
The South Bay Women's Network will be presenting an emergency preparedness overview at the SBWN June Meeting & Luncheon, in Morro Bay, CA, on Tuesday, June 7 at 12 p.m. - May 26, 2011 - South Bay Women's Network
YourCause Adds Sixth Language to CSRconnect Global Employee Engagement Platform
YourCause launches Japanese as a sixth language to their CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform in an effort to meet the growing multilingual needs of corporate social responsibility programs. - May 26, 2011 - YourCause, LLC
HSBCAMPS to Bring Southern Idaho Youth Face-to-Face with Basketball Pros
HSBCAMPS Chooses Local Twin Falls High School as the Newest 2011 Idaho Youth Basketball Camp Location - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
HSBCAMPS & Basketball Pros Return to Boise June 2011
Capital High School to Host Summer Basketball Camp Geared Towards “Giving Back.” - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Montgomery Alliance Plans Cookout, Auctions to Raise Funds for Combat2College
The Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving, www.montgomeryalliance.org, has scheduled an old-fashioned summertime cookout and silent and live auctions to raise funds for Montgomery College’s Combat2College Program. The event is planned for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 16 at Smokey Glen Farm,... - May 26, 2011 - Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving
YES! Beat Liver Tumors Announces "Speedways deLIVER Hope" National Campaign
NASCAR Event to Raise Awareness and deLIVER Hope to Patients with Liver Cancers - May 26, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
GreaterGood Announces Grants for Animal Rescue Following Floods and Tornadoes
GreaterGood Network announced today that $30,000 in disaster relief grants have been sent to The Humane Society of The United States (HSUS), the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the Petfinder.com Foundation. All three groups have been active in the Southeast following the recent tornadoes... - May 26, 2011 - GreaterGood
3/5 Marine to Claim Victory Motorcyle
Operation Gratitude's 600,000th care package recipient, a 3/5 "Dark Horse Battalion" infantryman, has recently returned from Afghanistan and will receive his Victory Motorcyle at a special presentation on June 5. - May 26, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
NAMWOLF Expands 10th Anniversary Sponsor List: Prudential Financial, Panasonic, and We Energies
NAMWOLF announces Prudential Financial, Panasonic, and We Energies 2011 Commemorative Sponsorship to support minority and women-owned law firms. - May 26, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
WikiHorseWorld.com Expands Its Equine Social Network for Horse Lovers
WikiHorseWorld.com today announced that they've expanded their Equine Social Network for horse lovers to include a revolutionary site-wide Equine Community Toolbar. - May 26, 2011 - Dream World Technology Inc.
Oklahoma Wildfire Management Company Assists with Search and Rescue in Joplin, MO
Oklahoma-based wildfire management company, Chloeta Fire, LLC, provides voluntary assistance to tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri. - May 26, 2011 - Chloeta
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce's Annual Event Raises More Than $46,000 for Its Endowed Scholarship at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
The Grand Wine & Food Affair Scholarship Endowment provides critical financial support to students pursuing careers in hospitality management, culinary arts, and spirituous beverage management and marketing. - May 26, 2011 - Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
National Institute of Pension Administrators Announces 2011-2012 Officers and Directors
The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 officers and new board members. - May 26, 2011 - National Institute of Pension Administrators
Medical Tourism Association™ Travels “Across the Pond” to Spread the Word
The 2011 Travel Distribution Summit held in London was host to the top travel agents, airlines, hotels and affiliated business entities from around the globe. It served as a platform for the MTA to educate these companies about the industry. - May 26, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Timothy Mulvey, Counsel, White & Case LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of the Final UTP Disclosure Requirement on Tax Planning, Reporting, and Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Timothy Mulvey, Counsel, White & Case LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of the Final UTP... - May 26, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Come Train One-on-One with Basketball Pros in East Dallas
America’s Fastest Growing Program to Host Forney & Rockwall Youth Basketball Camps Geared Towards “Giving Back.” - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS