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National Kidney Foundation to Offer Free Health Screening
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Kansas and Western Missouri will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for kidney disease on World Kidney Day, Thursday, March 10, 2011 at The Islamic Center of Greater Kansas City (8501 E. 99th St. KCMO) from 9am to 1pm. - February 23, 2011 - National Kidney Foundation
USA Martial Arts Announces Partnership with Nava Jivana, Adding Yoga, Pilates and Zumba Classes
James Moore, USA Martial Arts and Patricia Alonso, Nava Jivana, have joined talents to expand fitness offerings at Preston Hollow location. - February 23, 2011 - Nava Jivana ~ Body & Mind Transformation
Diversity Journal Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Growing Role of Diversity & Inclusion in Healthcare Explained Event
Diversity Journal will be Knowledge Congress’ media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: The Growing Role of Diversity & Inclusion in Healthcare Explained Live Webcast. This 2-hour event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm (ET). For further details of... - February 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Training, Education & Research Institute Announces Progressive Real Estate Donation Program
Internationally Recognized Non-Profit Facilitates Real Estate Gifts through Charitable Remainder Trusts; Calls for Industry Experts to Join Advisory Committee - February 23, 2011 - TERI
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Healthcare Reform, Fraud, Abuse and Integrity Redefined 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 Healthcare Reform, Fraud, Abuse and Integrity Redefined LIVE Webcast. This... - February 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Risk Mitigation and Corporate Compliance 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 Risk Mitigation and Corporate Compliance Live Webcast. Date of Event: Thursday, May 12, 2011 Time of Event: 3:00pm -... - February 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Announced a Live Webcast on Understanding the Whistleblower's Role in Corporate Fraud 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 Whistleblower's Role in Corporate Fraud Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday,... - February 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Urges Residents to be "Wise" Healthcare Consumers All Year Long
February is National Wise Health Consumer Month, and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI) urges all Long Islanders to be wise health consumers and get the most healthcare for their money. - February 23, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Instrument Cluster Restoration by Roger Patricio FLVCOA Spring Meet Gold Sponsor
Instrument Cluster Restoration (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/roger-patricio) by Roger Patricio, a Volvo Master Technician, has been named a Gold sponsor for the Florida Chapter Volvo Club of America (FLVCOA) Spring Meet 2011 being held at Philippe Park, FL. - February 23, 2011 - Florida Chapter Volvo Club of America
Daytona Beach American Advertising Federation Awards Local Advertising Superstars
The American Advertising Federation of Daytona Beach presented ADDY® Awards to deserving local advertising superstars on Saturday, February 19th. Honoring outstanding creative achievements of local advertising professionals and students, the AAF-Daytona Beach recognized the creative work produced by local companies, agencies, organizations and students, including print campaigns, radio spots, television commercials, web sites, photography and other marketing materials. - February 23, 2011 - American Advertising Federation Daytona Beach
Morton Grove Action Party Announces Election Headquarters Hours of Operation
The Morton Grove Action Party encourages residents in the Village to visit its election headquarters, located at 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates running for the April 5, 2011 municipal election; pick up some detailed information on issues affecting the... - February 23, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Morton Grove Election Topics -- Village Accomplishments Under Action Party Leadership
Since 2009, the Village Board, under the leadership of the Action Party, has continued to move the Village of Morton Grove forward. - February 23, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
$1.8 Million Raised For Easter Seals in First Week of Shop&Care Campaign at Food Lion, Reid’s, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food Stores
Shop&Care campaign runs from February 9 - March 8, 2011 and benefits Easter Seals. - February 23, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Sweeping Changes in Revenue Recognition Coming: Are You Prepared?
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Sweeping Changes in Revenue Recognition Coming: Are You prepared? 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:... - February 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Monthly Member Spotlight Recipient Announced
Billingham Built, LLC of Erwinna, PA has been selected as the first firm honored with a member spotlight on the Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry website, www.cjnari.org. - February 22, 2011 - CJNARI
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association Member Leads Nationwide Program to Increase Vaccination Rate
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association member Dr. Mary Beth Petraco, collaborating with the ANA and Every Child by Two, helped produce an educational webcast on vaccine safety, nurses’ role in immunization promotion, and risk communications. - February 22, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Stalwart Communications as Sustaining Sponsor
Innovative marketing and public relations firm will support CRT’s efforts to empower San Diego businesses to realize their full potential. - February 22, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Booth Registration Open for Women Helping Women Business Expo in Raleigh
Women’s Power Networking invites local business owners to register for a booth at the annual Women Helping Women Business Expo. This year’s event is being held June 9, 2011 from 5:30pm-9pm at the Cardinal Club in downtown Raleigh. - February 22, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
IIMSAM Middle East Office Observed World Day of Social Justice
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on World Day of Social Justice. He reminded that social justice is inherent in all eights Millennium Development Goals and without attaining social justice in its true spirit, the real essence of MDGs would not be accomplished. - February 21, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Local Lions Club Brings the Gift of Literacy to Blind Youth
The Fairfax Hosts Lions Club donated two thousand dollars to support the BELL initiative that will help students learn new skills to do well in school and to eventually be employed. The BELL program teaches blind and low vision children below the age of fourteen how to use Braille effectively for reading and writing. - February 21, 2011 - Lions Clubs District 24-A
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs to Host the International Women’s Day Networking Gala
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, will host the first annual International Women’s Day Networking Gala on March 8, 2011 in Southfield, Michigan. - February 21, 2011 - Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs
15 Successful Women Business Owners Teach Other Ambitious Women at 6-Figure Breakthrough Summit, February 28 – March 4, 2011
Trailblazing Entrepreneurs Who Have Created 6 and 7 Figure Businesses Gather for 5 Days to Teach and Train Other Women Methods and Strategies That Increase Income And Improve Quality of Life. - February 20, 2011 - Revenue Breakthrough
Saginaw Future 19th Annual Awards Luncheon
Saginaw County & the Great Lakes Bay Region - Energizing The New Economy - Saginaw Future 19th Annual Awards Luncheon - February 20, 2011 - Saginaw Future
TAG Education Collaborative Announces 2011 WEBChallenge Scholarship Competition for High School Students
TAG Education Collaborative announces registration for their 9th Annual WEBChallenge Scholarship Program begins February 16, 2011. In this year’s challenge, each team will have until April 1, 2011 to build an application of their choosing (simple game, tutorial, etc…) that will teach... - February 20, 2011 - TAG think
The American Translators Association Says Human Linguists Are Not in Jeopardy
While the television debut of IBM’s Watson has been hyped as a man-versus-machine showdown, it’s more useful to see it as a telling example of computer strengths and limitations in the realm of language, says the American Translators Association. - February 20, 2011 - American Translators Association
Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Patchwork Heritage Quilt on Sale for 70% Off on President's Day
BlanketAmerica.com is celebrating President's Day by offering its best-selling Patchwork Heritage Quilt on sale for 70% off. The quilt features the full text of President Obama's inspiring 2009 inaugural address. - February 20, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Intensifies Nutrient Reduction Efforts in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
FPPC is holding its second annual regional summit in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed region next month, with a focus on the role of thermo chemical processes in capturing nutrients and reclaiming energy from the animal waste stream. - February 20, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
HeartShare Receives Prestigious Pinnacle Award from BOMA/NY
HeartShare Human Services received the Building Owners & Managers Association's Pinnacle Award for Civic Betterment. - February 20, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Ken Gee, Partner, BDO USA LLP to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes in Revenue Recognition Coming: Are You prepared? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ken Gee, Partner at BDO USA LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes in Revenue Recognition Coming: Are You... - February 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Nicolas Morgan, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes in Revenue Recognition Coming: Are You Prepared? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Nicolas Morgan, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes in Revenue Recognition Coming: Are... - February 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
World’s Leading Food, Wine and Travel Writers to Meet in Melbourne
Melbourne has further cemented its reputation as Australia’s Convention Capital, with the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) announcing they will hold their annual conference in the city in 2013. Sandra Chipchase, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Melbourne... - February 19, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
“March Forth with Ziglar” Banquet in Kansas City to Feature Julie Ziglar
The national recognized Blended Family support organization, The Bonded Family, is to bring Zig Ziglar's Daughter Julie Ziglar to Kansas City March 4th for an evening of inspiration and fun, called "March Forth with Ziglar." The Friday evening banquet also features NFL great Paul Coffman sharing briefly, and Carey Casey, CEO of the National Center for Fathering as Master of Ceremonies. - February 19, 2011 - The Bonded Family
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation Picks FXM Associates to Execute Economic Development Master Plan for City
MEDC spearheads important economic development initiative for city, choosing expert consultants - February 19, 2011 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Colorado Springs Based Health Care Collaboration to Serve Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Peak Vista Community Health Centers, in partnership with The Resource Exchange, Inc. (TRE), HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs and AspenPointe, Inc. recently dedicated the Developmental Disabilities Health Center (DDHC). This model of health care delivery to an under-served population could become a template for other areas in the country. - February 19, 2011 - The Resource Exchange
Local Pennsylvania Women to Climb Kilimanjaro for Kids with AIDS
From October 1 to October 12, 2011 fourteen women will climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro for a great cause. Of those fourteen women, ten of them are from South Central Pennsylvania. In cooperation with the American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA), these women have accepted this... - February 19, 2011 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
HER Partners with the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation Helping Raise Funds for Free Mammograms
To help defer the costs for free mammograms, HER is offering free advertisement to all who donate $25 or more to the foundation. - February 19, 2011 - HER...Today
Community Colleges to Offer a Direct Selling Entrepreneur Certificate to Foster Business Opportunity with Education
Direct Selling Education Foundation and National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Join to Address Educational Needs of Direct Sellers. - February 19, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Journey to Roof of World: Tibetan Sacred Dance Performance by Monks from Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
On Saturday, March 12th, 2011 nine Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India will be in Flagstaff, Arizona. They will be performing the centuries-old sacred dance ceremony at the Coconino Center for the Arts, beginning at 7:00 p.m. - February 18, 2011 - Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
Parsons Toastmasters is a New Tool for Those Seeking to Enhance Employability
Parsons Toastmasters Club 2151 Announces Opportunity for Those Seeking to Improve Their Professional Communication and Presentation Skills. - February 18, 2011 - Parsons Toastmasters
“More Opportunities to Pay Less in New Hampshire” – NH Division of Economic Development Shares One Insurance Company’s Success Story
Redomestication - the process by which insurance companies reincorporate from one domicile state to another - can be an intelligent business move for a number of reasons. Here, you'll learn about the benefits gained by one commercial property casualty insurance company because of their redomestication to New Hampshire. - February 18, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
Training, Education & Research Institute and Grammy Award-Winning Musician Team Up to Give a Voice to Those Who Cannot be Heard
Michelle Williams Joins San Diego-Based Non-Profit, Lending Her Voice to Advocate for Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. - February 18, 2011 - TERI
The 2011 HRPS Global Conference: an Educational Experience Unlike Any Other
HR People & Strategy (HRPS) will host its 34th Annual Global Conference, April 3-6, 2011 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, Ariz. Executives and strategists from the world’s leading companies will share their approaches and solutions surrounding current industry issues and challenges. More than 300 senior-level HR professionals will gather to help organizations enhance their performance and business value through strategic management of human resources in Tucson. - February 18, 2011 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Blanket America and Anna’s Linens Provide BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets to Address Domestic Poverty
Blanket America and Anna’s Linens have teamed up to support needy individuals and groups by selling BUY 1, GIVE 1 blankets starting at $14.99. - February 18, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Howard County Economic Development Authority Presents 2011 Strategic Plan for Economic Development
The Howard County Economic Development Authority is pleased to announce the release of the 2011 Strategic Plan for the economic development of Howard County. Released at the Howard County Council meeting today, the 2011 Plan utilizes a fresh approach to economic development that requires an even... - February 18, 2011 - Howard County Economic Development Authority
Real Estate Grand Central Continues Local Real Estate Investor Education Series
While the general real estate market is thought to be in a state of decline, the market for investors has never been more promising. Real Estate Grand Central, a local investment brokerage, holds meetings for local investors to share, network and form business relationships. “Real investors... - February 18, 2011 - Real Estate Grand Central
Stevens Dr. Subbalakshmi to Give a Keynote Address at SMi Conference on Software Defined Radio
Dr. K. P. Subbalakshmi, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been scheduled to speak at the 11th Annual SMi International Software Defined Radio Conference in London. Her keynote address will discuss the latest research on... - February 18, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
"Illuminating the Sea: The Marine Paintings of James E. Buttersworth, 1817-1894" Opens April 16 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD
Illuminating the Sea: The Marine Paintings of James E. Buttersworth, 1817-1894 — a major retrospective exhibition highlighting the work of famed 19th-century marine artist James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894), opens at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD, on... - February 18, 2011 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The Center for America’s First Horse Presents “Dancing With Horses” in Vermont
New York City-based choreographer JoAnna Mendl Shaw, founder of The Equus Projects http://www.dancingwithhorses.org/ joins Vermont-based Natural Horsemanship professional Stephanie Lockhart to lead “Dancing With Horses,” an extraordinary 3-day workshop grounded in the shared principles... - February 18, 2011 - Center for America's First Horse
Latest Bible Study Guide Series Explores "What God Wants for You"
A new series on “What God Wants for You” has just been added to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site, bringing the total number of practical, hope-filled lessons to 77. - February 18, 2011 - United Church of God
Students Get on Board with The Smallpeice Trust for a Career in Engineering
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is looking for 13 and 14 year old (Year 9) students with an interest in engineering and technology to apply to attend a Nuclear Marine Engineering course from 19th to 22nd July 2011. This Nuclear Marine Engineering course will see students... - February 18, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust