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Health and Fitness Day Just for Women is September 29
Organized and promoted by the HIRC, National Women's Health and Fitness Day was created to encourage women to take control of their health, to learn the facts they need to make good health choices, and to make time for regular physical activity. - September 24, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
High Cholesterol Can be Life-Threatening, the Good News is That It Can be Lowered
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and the NPALI in conjunction with the CDC recommends residents across Long Island get their blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. - September 24, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
NPSA Launches 2010 Portable Storage Industry Survey
Industry-wide survey seeks to determine size and strength of portable storage industry. - September 24, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Haunted High Build Complete: Tickets on Sale for Haunted High and OPEF’s Haunted Ball
Organizers confirm the re-build of the so-called "Haunted High" in Oconomowoc is complete. The spectacle now encompasses over 60,000 square feet, making it Wisconsin's largest haunt. Ticket holders will traverse three floors of varying spectacles. New this year are the boiler room, a 20... - September 24, 2010 - Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF)
Turn Box Office Movies Into Educational Opportunities: Beneficial Film Guides Becomes Verified by the Online Therapy Institute
Beneficial Film Guides (BFG) is committed to providing qualitative and entertaining continuing, community and student education, training, human growth and development, and consultation to mental health, counseling, substance abuse and human resource professionals. - September 24, 2010 - Online Therapy Institute
Club GoBeDo Unveils First Line of Products Designed to Inspire Selflessness, Compassion and Service in Children
Social Enterprise to Donate 10% of Gross Profits from Book, Stiktures™ and Music CD Sales to Non-Profit Partner, Shoes for Orphan Souls, an Outreach of Buckner International - September 24, 2010 - Club GoBeDo
Women's Business Council to Present 'Inspirations: A Conversation with Connecticut's Top Female Executives at GNHCC Expo on November 17
This event at the GNHCC Business Expo on November 17 features a conversation with Dr. Kendrick Dorsey, President of Gateway Community College; Meredith Rueben, CEO of Eastern Bag & Paper; Susan Bryson, Partner at Wiggin & Dana; and moderator Jocelyn Maminta of WTNH News 8; who will share how they “balance it all.” - September 24, 2010 - Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
WoodWorks Honors Regional Architects, Engineers at Chicago Wood Solutions Fair
Outstanding projects in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin were recognized with 2010 Wood Design Awards - September 24, 2010 - WoodWorks
The Filtrexx Foundation Achieves 501(c)(3) Status
The Filtrexx Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating environmentally conscious projects, achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization status on September 15, 2010. The Filtrexx Foundation was formed to work collaboratively with public and private entities to facilitate projects... - September 24, 2010 - Filtrexx Foundation
"Get Linked Expo" to Promote Regional Commerce Across Six Central Indiana Counties
Comcast Business Class top sponsor at upcoming event to connect 6 Central Indiana county business clusters for cross-county dialogue, commerce and idea sharing. - September 24, 2010 - Get Linked Expo
Department of State Ambassador Praises Garima Project in India
Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues initiates full discussion of project successes. - September 24, 2010 - Counterpart International
Fairfield Giants Football Launches Fundraising Mall with SupportMall.com
Families, friends and business supporters of the Fairfield Giants Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading program can now raise funds for the team and save money in their everyday online shopping – at no extra cost to themselves. - September 23, 2010 - SupportMall.com
2010 BioWest Conference & Expo to Showcase 40+ New Technologies, Products and Services
More than 40 exhibitors will be showcasing new technology, products and services for 500+ attendees at the 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo, September 29 and 30, at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton. BioWest, in its eighth year, is the Rocky Mountain region’s preferred venue for visiting and learning about the bioscience industry. - September 23, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Middle Managers Spread Thin as Organizational Structure Flattens
New spans-of-control study suggests that organizational restructuring does little to improve competitive advantage. - September 23, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Missouri Association of Manufacturers Expands Mission Statewide, Announces New Initiatives; MAM Presents Manufacturing Awards to Sen. Bond, Congressman Blunt
The Missouri Association of Manufacturers, formerly Southwest Area Manufacturers Association, announced today it is expanding its territory to include the entire state of Missouri. MAM announced its policy positions for the upcoming legislative session, and presented awards to US Sen. Kit Bond (R) and Congressman Roy Blunt (R) for support of manufacturing in the state of Missouri. - September 23, 2010 - Southwest Area Manufacturers Association
Women’s eNews and New York Historical Society Open the Way to Women’s History
A new walking tour celebrates women's history in downtown Manhattan. - September 23, 2010 - Women's eNews
Wind Simplicity’s Windancer Small Wind Turbine Wins International Design Award (IDA)
Wind Simplicity was awarded the IDA’s first prize for alternative-energy-source equipment product design for sustainable living and environmental preservation. - September 23, 2010 - Wind Simplicity
IRgA Co-Locates with International Sign Expo 2011 at Mandalay Bay
The International Reprographic Association (IRgA) has partnered with the International Sign Association (ISA) to provide its attendees and exhibitors increased value in one central location. The co-location will provide exposure to vertical markets that have historically not integrated. “The... - September 23, 2010 - IRgA
Advocacy Group Inc Launches New Website
New site highlights AGI’s customized approach to advocacy campaigns and track record of proven success. - September 23, 2010 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Charity Golf Event Approaches Cut-Off Time for Buying Golf Balls
Valuable prizes will be awarded at NSCC’s First Annual Helicopter Ball Drop at Charity Golf Tournament September 24 - September 23, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
SocialVest Intros Innovative Cause-Based Shopping Platform
Registered Non-Profit Organizations Benefit When Consumers Shop with Favorite Retailers - September 23, 2010 - SocialVest
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Pets and "People Food"
Dr. David Linzey Discusses Which Foods Are Safe and Unsafe for Pets - September 23, 2010 - NCVMA
Social Innovators Gather Worldwide to Connect an Emerging Global Sector This November
During the first week in November this year, Connecting Social Innovation 2010 (cosi10) is calling social innovators together at events in a dozen cities around the world, with the aim of strengthening and moving the social innovation sector forward. - September 23, 2010 - Evolutionize It, ASBL
Excitement is Building for Bling My Bra 2010
Volunteers are creating handcrafted one-of-a-kind themed art bras for Bling My Bra 2010, a series of eBay Giving Works auctions to be held throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This year's commitments include blinged bras by ecommerce and other celebrities. - September 23, 2010 - Bling My Bra
Team Hope Comes to Nashville, Tennessee to Fight Huntington's Disease
South/Southwest Chapter of Huntington’s Disease Society of America Hosts Team Hope: Walk for HD to Support Local Families - September 22, 2010 - Team Hope Walk for HD
Dolphin Blue Helps Close the Loop in America’s Recycling
Online Green Office Retailer Furthers Environmentally Friendly Business Practices by Joining the CarbonFree® Partner Program - September 22, 2010 - Carbonfund.org
YourCause Provides Solution for High School Volunteer Curriculum
YourCause, which offers major organizations with innovative web-based social responsibility solutions, creates a volunteer-focused online community for Episcopal School of Dallas. - September 22, 2010 - YourCause, LLC
Paul R. Martel, President of YHB Investment Advisors Recognized as Honoree at Community Leadership Awards Hosted by Invest in Others Charitable Foundation & Investnews
Paul R. Martel Receives $15,000 for Clinica Dulce Refugio in Ecuador Paul R. Martel of YHB Investment Advisors, Inc. in West Hartford, CT was recognized as the honoree of the Community Leadership Award for Global Community Impact for his work with his children’s clinic, Clinica Dulce... - September 22, 2010 - YHB Investment Advisors
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Fourth Annual Coat Extravaganza
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) will be holding its fourth annual Coat Extravaganza starting September 25, 2010, at its Roslyn Village Thrift Shop. New and gently-worn coats for children and adults will be available for purchase at greatly reduced prices. Proceeds from JLLI’s Coat... - September 22, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Auto Show Raises $10K for Charity Serving the Blind
The Middletown Lions Club raised nearly $10,000 at their 5th Annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet on Saturday, September 18th to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the blind and visually impaired in NJ. This year is NJBCA's 100th Anniversary. - September 22, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
CT REIA Announces the (7th Annual) 2010 New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show from October 29 to 31
On October 29 to 31, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. will be hosting the (7th Annual) 2010 New England Real Estate Investors Conference & Trade Show in Meriden, CT. This event is designed for new and experienced real estate investors. - September 22, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Gulf Coast Venture Forum to Hold Investor & Entrepreneur Education Events to Kick-Off 2010/2011 Season
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum, in conjunction with the Florida Venture Forum and the Tamiami Angel Fund, will hold its annual kick-off events for the 2010/11 season in both Naples and Sarasota. - September 22, 2010 - Tamiami Angel Fund I
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Guild, Increases Pediatric Oncology Research Fundraising and Raises Awareness About Childhood Cancer
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild, announces the new 2010 hand-blown glass ornament and reminds everyone that Seattle Children’s conducts ground-breaking childhood cancer research. Ornaments will be sold at the upcoming Friends for Life Fallfest at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Snoqualmie, Wash. on Sat., Sept. 25 from 11 am until 6 pm. The event features the band Recess Monkey which performs at 2 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.FriendsGuild.org. - September 22, 2010 - Friends for Life
Motorcoach Council Eligible for $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant
If awarded the grant, the Motorcoach Council will create a national public awareness campaign to demonstrate the tangible ways in which traveling by motorcoach reduces green house gas emissions and congestion on our nation’s roadways, and reduces the risks associated with climate change. Beginning in October, the public can vote daily for the Council's grant idea at www.RefreshEverything.com/GetMotorcoachified. - September 22, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Professor Souran Manoochehri of Stevens Elected ASME Fellow
Dr. Souran Manoochehri, Professor of Mechnical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected a Fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. This prestigious honor recognizes significant achievements and contributions to the engineering profession. - September 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Yi Guo Synchronizes Semiconductor Laser Arrays at Stevens with NSF Grant
The National Science Foundation has announced funding for Dr. Yi Guo’s research at Stevens into a rigorous mathematical approach to the analysis and control of coupled semiconductor laser systems using principles of collective behavior. - September 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
2010 Taste of the Islands Website Launched
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) launched a website for its 2010 Taste of the Islands event, www.tastesanibelcaptiva.com. - September 22, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
YAF Supports Maryland Store Owner in Spat Over “Offensive” T-Shirts Supporting Arizona
“Maryland Stands With Arizona” Shirts Called Derogatory and Offensive by Mall Management - September 22, 2010 - Young Americans for Freedom--Maryland State Chapter
The Baltimore B & O Museum "Choo Chooses" the Casey Cares Foundation as Their Charity of Choice
The Casey Cares Foundation is proud to announce that the Baltimore B & O Railroad Museum has chosen the Casey Cares Foundation to be their charity of choice from now through 2011. Each year the B & O Railroad Museum adopts a charity as part of their effort to give back to the community. The... - September 21, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation
The Chairmen’s Roundtable Partners with Entrepreneurs’ Organization
EO San Diego and CRT team up to support local business community - September 21, 2010 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Ava Gardner Museum Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine's 6th Annual Museum Day
Visitors must print Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry - September 21, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Sandy K. Baruah to Keynote TiECon Midwest 2010
Detroit Regional Chamber President Will Discuss Future for Michigan’s Businesses - September 21, 2010 - TiE Detroit
IIMSAM Official Hopes World Summit on MDGs Would Craft New Proportions in Achieving the Targets
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud wished that World Summit on United Nations Millennium Development Goals shall pave new dimension and renewed commitment from governments towards ensuring the accomplishment of laid targets which are of utmost importance for humanity - September 21, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Memphis Music Commission Launch CD & Cookbook to Fund Musicians Healthcare Plan
Many musicians do not have access to employer-subsidized health care. In an effort to assist, the Memphis Music Commission offers the Memphis Musicians Healthcare Plan through the Church Health Center. The program is self-funded and to keep it alive, the Music Commission has created "A Taste of Memphis Music: The Cookbook" and CD. Proceeds from the sale of the Cookbook and CD will benefit the Musicians Healthcare Plan. The cookbook is $25, the CD $10, and both sell as a combo for $30. - September 21, 2010 - Memphis Music Comission
Organizations Unite Worldwide for Historical Peace Day
Tuesday September 21st is Peace Day, the internationally recognized annual day of non-violence and cease-fire declared by the United Nations. Peace in Our Lifetime is helping to unite organizations worldwide by hosting events around the planet to bring awareness to the observance of this Peace Day, 2010. - September 20, 2010 - Peace In Our Lifetime
NAWBO San Diego October Seminar Focuses on Charisma
NAWBO San Diego's seminar series will continue on October 8 with a presentation from Cynthia Burnham, Powerful Presence: Charisma for Immediate Impact. - September 20, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
The Founders Fund, Inc. Completes Production of Mission Statement Video
The video includes footage from the Annual Scholarship Reception, giving viewers a closer look at the Collier County students receiving scholarships from The Founders Fund. - September 20, 2010 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
GlobeSt.com & Distressed Assets Investor, Named Media Partners at Knowledge Congress' Distressed Asset and Real Estate Event on 10/13/10
GlobeSt.com & Distressed Assets Investor will be Knowledge Congress’ media partners for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Distressed Asset and Real Estate: The New Paradigm”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for October 13, 2010, Wednesday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. - September 19, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
A Quiet Journey Counseling Becomes Verified by the Online Therapy Institute
Demand is increasing for holistic health care, as more people seek an alternative to the traditional model of medicine. Bethesda’s newest mental health resource, A Quiet Journey Counseling, uses a whole person approach to mental health. Counselor Tom Tsakounis, a Licensed Counselor, uses a... - September 19, 2010 - Online Therapy Institute
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center Presents: Learning to Listen to Israeli and Palestinian Stories
As Israeli and Palestinian officials resume direct peace talks over the coming year, listening, more than talking, may be the key to their success or failure. This discussion will highlight the challenging and often contradictory stories Palestinians and Israelis shared with a 24-person interfaith... - September 19, 2010 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP