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Laura Kalick, Director, Nonprofit Tax Consulting, BDO USA, LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of New Federal Tax Requirements on Hospitals
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura Kalick, Director, Nonprofit Tax Consulting of BDO USA LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of New... - November 03, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
International Association for Life Quality Reshapes Industry to Create New Opportunities for Fulfilling Lives for Persons with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
IALQ Offers Special Needs Life Quality Plans, Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Research and Membership Opportunities to Shift the Focus to Life Quality throughout the Lifespan - November 02, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
NLAPW Sponsors Student Art Exhibit and Awards
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) partnered with Washington D.C.’s Blue Ribbon 2010 recipient, School Without Walls (SWS) to sponsor an outreach program, student art exhibit that included an awards ceremony. Art students in grades 9 through 12, as well as two graduates of SWS... - November 02, 2010 - National League of American Pen Women
Nourishing USA Named as New York City Charity of the Year and Gina Keatley Named as New York City Volunteer of the Year
StayClassy and NBC Affiliates Offer More Than $100,000 to CLASSY Award Winners - November 01, 2010 - Nourishing USA
University of California, Berkeley Economic History Lab to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund expansion of Berkeley Economic History Laboratory Programs - November 01, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Discover Thai Yoga Massage in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit
Destination:PEACE welcomes Hillary Olsen Hilliard with Textured Motion. - October 31, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Danforth Center First World Food Day Commemoration Produced 355,000 Meals
Center Exceeds goal to feed malnourished people with the help of the St. Louis Community. - October 31, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Experienced Revenue Assurance and Fraud Manager from Latin America Joins GRAPA Faculty for 2011
Pamela Noriega, experienced Telecoms Fraud and Revenue Assurance manager, will be joining GRAPA’s faculty to develop new training curriculum and to work with members of the Latin American community in order to further GRAPA’s ability to meet the needs of Latin American telcos. - October 31, 2010 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
New CBI/ACCA Survey Explores SME Financing Options
Small business finance and the recovery, a survey of 380 UK small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) and nearly 100 accountancy practices, found that bank overdrafts are the most popular form of finance, with 33% of respondents applying for them with a success rate of 73%. - October 31, 2010 - ACCA
Dumke Announces Retirement from AIA Michigan and AIA Detroit; Sido Named as New Executive Director
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan and AIA Detroit announced the retirement of Executive Director Rae J. Dumke, Hon. AIA, at the end of 2010. Barb Sido, CAE, has been named as Dumke’s successor. Dumke has been involved with the AIA since 1967, starting as a secretary before... - October 31, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Nov. 2: Votesane.com to Provide an Insider’s View to Election Night Returns and Early Results via Twitter and Facebook
Votesane.com, the nonpartisan, online political “storefront," will provide early results and up-to-date insights with an insider’s perspective into Election Night returns via Twitter and Facebook. - October 31, 2010 - Votesane PAC
NPSA Announces Keynote Speaker for 2010 Conference
The Eighth Annual NPSA Conference and Tradeshow is set for Orlando this November. - October 31, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Hosts Artist Who Once Attended School in the Same Building
In a time when many adults are going back to school for a degree, Nashville artist Betty Turney-Turner is going back more than forty years--to her grade school. From 1964 to 1968, Betty attended first through fourth grade at the Fall School just south of downtown Nashville. For a tiny... - October 30, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Pleasant Grove High Band Boosters' Fall Festival and Holiday Bazaar Returns for 4th Year
The Pleasant Grove High Band Boosters are hosting a Fall Festival and Holiday Bazaar, with all proceeds from booth registration fees, game ticket sales, and bake sale purchases going to support the music and related programs of Pleasant Grove High and Katherine Albiani Middle School. - October 30, 2010 - Pleasant Grove High Band Boosters
Ben Spitzer Joins Brangus Association Team
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has hired Ben Spitzer as Marketing Programs Director. Ben was born into a family whose involvement in the cattle industry dates back several generations with both commercial and registered cattle. He grew up with a heavy involvement with FFA,... - October 30, 2010 - International Brangus Breeders Association
The John Rex Endowment Announces New Board Members and Officers
The John Rex Endowment is pleased to announce the selection of new members and officers of its board of directors. New board members include George Reed, executive director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, and Linda Butler, MD, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer... - October 30, 2010 - John Rex Endowment
Made You Look: Newest Addition to the Lawrenceville Square Aims to Instill "A Love for All Things Natural"
A natural boutique and gallery that features custom jewelry, clothing, decor, original art: that is how the newest addition to the Lawrenceville Square, Made You Look, can be described. Store owner Dana Clark offers customers a unique assortment of hand-selected products to choose from. All of her... - October 30, 2010 - Made You Look
Pets for Patriots Launches Program for San Antonio Veterans to Connect with Shelter Pets
Charity partners with San Antonio, Texas animal shelters and veterinarians to help veterans and service members honorably adopt at-risk shelter pets - October 30, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
NAFA Opens Online Registration for Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association launches new conference website and opens online registration for 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina. - October 30, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Will Attend March of Dimes Bikers for Babies to be Held at Space Coast Harley Davidson on November 6 & 7, 2010
Melbourne, FL attorney encourages participation in November's Bikers for Babies Poker run to benefit the March of Dimes. - October 30, 2010 - Sinclair Law Offices
Over $100,000 in Elevator Grants Awarded by Coleman Foundation at 8th Annual NACCE Conference
Nine community colleges received Elevator Grants from the Coleman Foundation at the 8th Annual NACCE Conference earlier this month. - October 30, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
MTA Launches Global Directory of Medical Tourism Leaders
Medical Tourism Association and Medical Tourism Magazine have launched the first Who's Who Directory for Medical Tourism. The Who's Who directory will feature the Leaders in both medical tourism and global healthcare across the globe. The Directory will be available both online all year long on... - October 30, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Stevens Professor Yong Shi Debuts Nanogenerators for Biomedical Devices
Imagine a world where pacemakers never need new batteries and a walk through a park keeps your mp3 player at full charge. Dr. Yong Shi, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, is developing the technology to make those dreams a reality. Dr. Shi's patented... - October 30, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
CCC Presents Panel on Digital Recognition Technologies
Digital data recognition could change how money is earned and paid in the music business. The California Copyright Conference examines the emerging uses of these technologies on the evening of November 9 in Los Angeles. - October 30, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
The New Y in Santa Ana is Now Open: Aquatics Center and Soccer Arena Provide New Opportunities for Youth & Families
Today, the Y begins a new chapter in its history with the opening of the new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex in Santa Ana, Ca. Swim & Sports programs begin November 1st; a Registration Day will be held Saturday, October 30th at the new Y. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, and caring. A Grand Opening Celebration Event will be held on November 20th at 10am, this is a free community event. - October 30, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Synagogue to Hold "Cantors by Candlelight" Cantorial Concert
Congregation Beth Israel announced today that it will hold a cantorial concert on December 2, 2010, featuring three up-and-coming cantors. The synagogue hopes the concert will attract a large audience since the goal is to raise needed funds for family programs and education. "Concerts have... - October 30, 2010 - Congregation Beth Israel
Romantic Comedy "Love Simple" to Donate 10% of DVD Proceeds to Lupus Research Institute
The producers of the film Love Simple, directed by Mark von Sternberg, announced today that 10% of the films DVD sales will be donated to the world renowned Lupus Research Institute, and that Your Indie Films/Synergetic Distribution has acquired worldwide distribution rights for the film. The DVD... - October 30, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Chinese Space Program Adviser John Lewis to Talk on "Asia’s Road to Space" at SSI Dinner on Oct. 30
Planetary scientist Prof. John S. Lewis, who has lectured at the Center for Space Science and Applied Research and the Lunar Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Science will give a dinner talk titled “Asia’s Road to the Moon,” at the Sheraton Sunnyvale Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 30. - October 29, 2010 - Space Studies Institute
Medical Product Outsourcing, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Outsourcing From A to Z
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Medical Product Outsourcing will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Outsourcing From A to Z.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for December 9, 2010, Thursday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Outsourcing.html). - October 29, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Perth Crew Announces Their Rates for Clients and Crew Member Listings
Perth Crew has announced the rates for producers and film crew members who want to be a part of their innovative online booking system. - October 29, 2010 - Perth Crew
Stevens Students Propose Local Transportation Solutions in Hoboken, New Jersey
On October 14, students and recent graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Stevens presented traffic operations engineering and transportation planning solutions as part of the presentation, “Multi-Modal Thinking...Inside and Outside of the Box.” - October 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Two Stevens Professors Receive Bright Idea Award
Two Stevens Institute of Technology Professors will receive the Bright Idea Award in Information Technology for their respective works on Friday, November 5. The award is sponsored by the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University and the New Jersey Policy Research Organization Foundation... - October 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Entrepreneur Ken Zorovich Presents Product Development Secrets at Stevens
Entrepreneur Ken Zorovich, President of the housewares company Zoku (TM), discussed the genesis of the company and the creation of its award-winning 7-minute ice pop maker October 7 at Stevens Institute of Technology, the Innovation University (TM). Zorovich turned engineering innovation into... - October 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Kids Wish Network, White Memorial Medical Center and Big Baby, Inc. Host Holiday of Hope Party for Patients in California
With help from various sponsors, celebrities and volunteers from California, Kids Wish Network and Big Baby, Inc.’s 2010 Holiday of Hope celebration at White Memorial Medical Center was a phenomenal success. - October 29, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
Recognition Awards Presented in 10 Categories at 8th Annual NACCE Conference
Community college professionals from across the country were honored at the recent 8th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship - October 29, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
New Mobile Health RV to Serve At-Risk Children in Orange County
Children & Families Commission and American Career College team to benefit children served by the Orange County Rescue Mission - October 29, 2010 - Children and Family Commission of Orange County
The BNI, Main Line II Chapter is Pleased to Announce That Their Chapter Will be Hosting a Special Visitors Day Networking Meeting on November 17th at 11:15 AM
The BNI, Main Line II Chapter is pleased to announce that their Chapter will be hosting a special Visitors Day Networking Meeting at The Yangming Restaurant at 1051 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, on November 17th at 11:15 am. “This special meeting is geared toward helping local... - October 28, 2010 - BNI Main Line II Chapter
Piano Discoveries Announces Their Online Store and Additional Features
Piano Discoveries, which provides ready-made studio documents and piano teaching resources now offers the opportunity for customers to purchase individual documents through an online store. - October 28, 2010 - Piano Discoveries
Pro Energy Consultants’ Customer Satisfaction Consistently High
This national energy auditing company’s diagnostic energy audit shows customers how to make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable. In follow-up surveys, the company says customers consistently give its energy auditors and energy auditing service high marks. - October 28, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
IJIS Institute Receives Grants for Information Sharing Projects
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces it has received several federal grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (U.S. Department of Justice) to continue its key projects and... - October 28, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Interactive How-to Social Media Workshop for Nonprofits
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting an interactive “How-To Social Media for Nonprofits” Workshop on November 9th. With a focus on Facebook and Twitter, the workshop will introduce nonprofit professionals to the tools and resources available to build... - October 28, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues with the Progression of Plant Science Featuring Dr. Roger Beachy
The program will feature the Center’s founding President, Roger Beachy. - October 28, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Bank of the Islands Named Presenting Sponsor for 2010 Taste of the Islands
CROW, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, has announced that Bank of the Islands will be the Presenting Sponsor for the 29th Annual Taste of the Islands to be held on Sunday, November 21st. - October 28, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
West Oakland Youth Chop Shop Bicycles in the Name of Art
The Crucible Hosts Its Fourth-Annual Youth Frame Alteration Workshop. - October 28, 2010 - The Crucible
iSekurity Provides Jobs and Extra Income to Southwest Florida
AIDPS, an authorized iSekurity distributor, has immediate openings across Southwest Florida for full time and part time sales and management personnel who are looking for a career in the Identity Theft/Identity Restoration business. - October 28, 2010 - Advanced Identity Protection Services
Green Government Podcast Features Federal Sustainability Officers to Discuss GOVgreen Conference and Exposition
CEIL's Green Government Podcast series previews GOVgreen education sessions - October 28, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Foothill Financial Advisors Team Completes Training and Earns the WomenCertified® Seal
WomenCertified today announced that Foothill Financial Advisors of Claremont, California, has earned the WomenCertified Seal and is specially qualified to provide an extraordinary level of sales and service to women. The WomenCertified Program is designed to teach sales and service professionals... - October 28, 2010 - WomenCertified
Amazing Spaces Completes Training and Earns the WomenCertified® Seal
WomenCertified today announced that Amazing Spaces® has earned the WomenCertified Seal and is specially qualified to provide an extraordinary level of sales and service to women. Amazing Spaces Storage Centers are top of the line with locations in Spring, Houston and The Woodlands, Texas. - October 28, 2010 - WomenCertified
Shelters Receive "Safety Blanket" Boxes to Help Cats
The Petfinder Foundation announced that forty-five animal shelters would receive more than 11,000 Hide, Perch & Go Boxes with a value of more than $200,000 this year. The Petfinder Foundation partnered with the PETCO Foundation and The Animal Rescue Site to fund the grant to provide a safe haven for cats waiting for adoption. - October 28, 2010 - GreaterGood
Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Safety Advice from the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Keep trick-or-treating and Halloween fun and safe, follow these tips from the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 28, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island