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Free Down Syndrome Pregnancy Book and Website Launching Today
DownSyndromePregnancy.org will launch on the first day of Down syndrome awareness month. Visitors will be able to download a free pregnancy book. - October 01, 2010 - Down Syndrome Pregnancy, Inc.
IAPAM's hCG Training Educates Physicians in Medical Weight Management Best Practices
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. - October 01, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Savannah Economic Development Authority Contributes to Technology Association of Georgia’s Economic Gardening Program
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) has pledged $15,000 to the Economic Gardening program in the Coastal Georgia Economic Development District. This contribution is in addition to the $100,000 investment TAG has brought... - October 01, 2010 - TAG think
Serial Entrepreneur Paul G. Lewis Offers Business Advice at Stevens
Serial entrepreneur Paul G. Lewis offered advice and strategies on starting and running a successful business September 16 at Stevens Institute of Technology, the Innovation University (TM). Lewis is the founder of four companies, two of which he took public and two of which were strategically acquired by Fortune 500 companies. - October 01, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Wakeman of Stevens Center for Maritime Systems Published in TR News
Dr. Thomas H. Wakeman III, Deputy Director of the Center for Maritime Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology, is published in the July-August 2010 issue of TR News, the magazine of the Transportation Research Board. The article, “Maritime Freight Transportation, National Economic... - October 01, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Donates $10,000 to N.C. Museum Of Natural Sciences
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Serve as Lead Sponsor For Animal Grossology Exhibit - October 01, 2010 - NCVMA
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Women on Board Workshop Oct. 2
Nonprofit Prepares Women to Seek and Serve in Elected and Appointed Offices. - October 01, 2010 - NCCWPS
AIA Flint Calls for Entries to Revitalize Genesee Towers
Design Competition Among Highlights of Chapter’s 50th Anniversary - October 01, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Flint
Event Announced to Benefit the Family of Triathlete Derek Valentino by Valentino Memorial Fund
A benefit “Beef 'N Beer” style event has been announced to help the family of Derek “Rudy” Valentino, a first time triathlete who drowned in the Schuylkill River during the Philadelphia Triathlon on June 26, 2010. The event will be held on Saturday October 16, 2010 at The... - October 01, 2010 - Valentino Memorial Fund
Engaging Skills-Based Volunteers Workshop
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting an Engaging Skills-Based Volunteers Workshop on Wednesday, October 13, part of the Advanced Volunteer Management Training Series. Who: Nonprofit organizations, volunteer managers and program directors What: The Volunteer... - October 01, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
Celebrate In Pink Launches “Who’s Got the Plate” Fundraiser Campaign
Celebrate in Pink™ announces fun way to raise money during the month of October for TigerLily Foundation. - October 01, 2010 - Celebrate in Pink,LLC
Keyport IHOP Donates Funds for the Blind During Blindness Awareness Month: Century-Old Local Charity to Receive Funds and Hold Free Eye Screenings at Restaurant
October is Blindness Awareness Month, and to help support programs for the blind, Keyport IHOP will generously donate ten percent of sales every Tuesday in October to the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a charitable organization dedicated to unlocking opportunities for the blind and... - October 01, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Technology Association of Georgia Welcomes Newest Team Member
Katie Sewell is Named as TAG’S Associate Director of Business Services The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced today that Katie Sewell has been hired as the Associate Director of Business Services for the organization. In this role, Sewell will assist TAG Chief Executive... - October 01, 2010 - TAG think
Fire Filled Flamenco Takes the Stage in Oakland
The Crucible Presents an Evening of Flamenco, Art & Fire. - October 01, 2010 - The Crucible
GGC, TAG Partner to Enhance Student Experience
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) unites with Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) to offer TAG memberships to students. - October 01, 2010 - TAG think
New Content Catalogue Developed to Help Educate Software Start Ups
The International Institute of International Software Economies, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Inc (IISEIE) are pleased to announce the release of their new online Content Catalogue. IISEIE Content and Program Catalogue is an interactive repository that can be utilised to execute initiatives in... - October 01, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
General Mills, Flextronics Among Companies Presenting at i4cp’s 2011 Annual Conference
Stephen M.R. Covey, Dr. John Sullivan, Marshall Goldsmith, John Cone and Bill Price among expert speakers - September 30, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference Brings Together Educators, Students, and Industry Professionals
The annual Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference will occur in Cincinnati, OH from October 27-31. Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Educators and students from the high school, college and graduate student levels as well as industry professionals will be in attendance. - September 30, 2010 - Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science
WIDS Promotes Leah Osborn; Hires Chris Shannon
The Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS), in Waunakee, Wis., recently promoted veteran instructional designer Leah Osborn to associate director-consulting services, and hired Chris Shannon as learning design consultant. WIDS is a non-profit organization providing learner-centered curriculum design software, training and consulting services to education and corporate clients across the globe. - September 30, 2010 - Worldwide Instructional Design System
"Everyday Exile," New Non-Profit Project in India/Nepal Supporting Tibetan Exiles
Everyday Exile Project is a platform for Tibetans to tell their personal stories of life in exile in their own words and art, online, and eventually in book form. - September 30, 2010 - Everyday Exile Project
Morton Grove Action Party Hits the Streets for Fall "Walk & Talk"
A record number of Morton Grove Action Party volunteers, members, officers, directors, and elected officials took to the streets of Morton Grove (specifically precincts 52, 54, and 55) going door-to-door to take the pulse of the public and to hear what residents had to say about what is going on in their neighborhoods. Voters’ opinions, comments, and suggestions were solicited. - September 30, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
The National Kidney Foundation to Celebrate Inaugural Portland Authors Luncheon on November 13
The National Kidney Foundation will celebrate the Inaugural Portland Author’s Luncheon Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 10 AM at the Hilton Portland. The luncheon features six internationally known authors: Julie Powell, Armistead Maupin, Stacy Schiff, Condoleezza Rice, Tom Lichtenheld and... - September 30, 2010 - The National Kidney Foundation
TGAA Tour to Play TOC Invitational at ClubCorp-Managed The Currituck Club in Corolla, NC
Building on its success as the premier Pro-Net Tour in the Mid-Atlantic, the Tournament Golf Association of America is proud to announce it has reached an agreement with the ClubCorp managed property, The Currituck Club in Corolla, NC, to host the TGAA Tour’s Tournament of Champions... - September 30, 2010 - Tournament Golf Association of America
Kikini Launches New Social Matchmaking Site
Website designed for college students uses advanced technology to make it easy and fun to meet new people online. - September 30, 2010 - Kikini
For a Dollar a Day, BNI West Central Florida Can Raise Company Revenues
The current economy has prompted businesses to seek alternatives for generating revenue during tough times. BNI provides a unique solution to help businesses thrive regardless of the economy. - September 30, 2010 - Business Network International
Eden Autism Services Begins Construction for New School
Eden Autism Services began construction on its new, uniquely designed autism school. - September 30, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Votesane.com Adds New Feature: “Sanity Checks by Uncle Scott,” an Irreverent Diatribe about Politics, Sports, and Life
Votesane.com, the nonpartisan, political web portal recently launched by VotesaneTM PAC, added another interesting regular column called “Uncle Scott’s Sanity Checks” to its stable of political features. These columns, authored by veteran political fundraiser Scott Douglas,... - September 30, 2010 - Votesane PAC
Media Invited to Attend ScoutJam 2010
Boy Scouts of America Capitol Area Council welcomes media to join them in celebrating 100 years of Scouting in America - September 30, 2010 - Boy Scouts of America - Capitol Area Council
IJIS Institute Informs Congress on Information Sharing
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, hosted a Congressional Briefing on Information Sharing and the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative in cooperation with Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT). The briefing was attended by legislative directors and congressional staff, committee and sub-committee staff, high-ranking officials from BJA. - September 30, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Online Access Still Available to Top-Level CFO Summit
Panels at the event will be discussing the role of the CFO and risk management, issues confronted by women in finance, and building financial management capacity in business. - September 30, 2010 - ACCA
St. Francis Breadline - Oldest in Country - to Mark 80th Anniversary with Concert
Historic breadline in Midtown Manhattan celebrates 80th anniversary with Oct. 2 concert. Sept. 30 is the official St. Francis Breadline day in New York City, as proclaimed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. - September 30, 2010 - Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province
William T. Dymond Jr. Appointed President of FCSports Foundation
President, CEO and Managing Partner William T. Dymond Jr. of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., has been appointed President of the Florida Citrus Sports (FCSports) Foundation, the charitable arm of Florida Citrus Sports with its marquee events -- the Champs Sports Bowl and the... - September 30, 2010 - Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Bumpspot.com Announces Unique Website on Current Mideast and Jewish Issues
Providing nuanced analysis of "in the news" issues related primarily to the Jewish people, Israel and the Middle East while compiling leading Arab and Israeli web resources in one easy-to-use site - September 29, 2010 - Bumpspot
LatPro’s Hispanic & Bilingual Job Fair Returns to Dallas
Latpro’s Nationwide Career Fair Series, in conjunction with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, visits the Dallas Convention Center on October 28. - September 29, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Awaken To Your Truth Enters The Best Brilliant Ideas for Humanity Contest
The Best Brilliant Ideas for Humanity Contest launched its competition on September 6, 2010. The contest organizers are looking for people, businesses and non-profits who want to launch or expand their idea that can benefit and change the world. The competition will be executed through four rounds. Each round will narrow down to the winner which will be announced in February of 2011. Among the major awards given to the winner is a Marketing Launch Package worth $50,000 and a 7-day trip to Grail. - September 29, 2010 - Awaken To Your Truth
Georgia to Host Healthcare Information Technology Leadership Summit in November
The Metro Atlanta Chamber, TAG Health and the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that they will jointly host the Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Leadership Summit on November 9, 2010. - September 29, 2010 - TAG think
Mama Cares Foundation to Host First Annual Restore Life Benefit Dinner and Auction as Part of Its Campaign to Feed Malnourished Children
November 13th event will be held at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa; corporate sponsors, auction items and event volunteers are needed - September 29, 2010 - Mama Cares Foundation
MOAA/Corporate Gray Host D.C.’s Largest Free Career Fair for Military Members and Their Spouses
Active duty, retired, former, Reserve/National Guard servicemembers and their spouses are invited to attend a free career fair with approximately 100 employers, career-development seminars, and onsite résumé critiques in Washington, D.C., Sept. 29. The largest military-focused and... - September 29, 2010 - Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
IAPAM Links MedSpa Growth to Demand for Physician Botox Training
The IAPAM recently identified a correlation between the increase in physicians engaging in the IAPAM’s comprehensive, hands-on Botox Training, and the significant growth in botox and dermal filler procedures. - September 29, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
World-Renowned Pianist Angela Hewitt Gives Benefit Concert for WaterCan’s African Clean Water Projects
On Sunday, October 24, 2010, internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt will play a concert to benefit WaterCan at the University of Saskatchewan’s Convocation Hall. Following the concert, Ms. Hewitt will be in attendance at a reception hosted by WaterCan and the University of... - September 29, 2010 - WaterCan
Web Courseworks Receives International eLearning Award for Tool for Training Elite Coaches
The “CoachTrue” online education toolkit, created by Web Courseworks for the World Anti-Doping Agency, has been named a runner-up in the 2010 International E-learning Awards in the Business/Professional category. The award was announced on September 17 at the International Conference on... - September 29, 2010 - Web Courseworks
Prof. Xiaoguang Meng Receives Honorary Master of Engineering from Stevens
For his significant and global contributions to clean water and environmental causes, his dedication as an outstanding educator, and his commitment to invention and the pursuit of discovery, Professor Xiaoguang Meng received an honorary Master of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of... - September 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Wildlife Society's 17th Annual Conference
Wildlife managers, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world will get together at The Wildlife Society’s 17th Annual Conference to discuss some of the most pressing wildlife-related issues of our time. The conference will be held in Snowbird, Utah from October 2 to 6, and... - September 29, 2010 - The Wildlife Society
Maine’s Academic Institutions Asked to Share Green Stories to Promote Sustainable Communities
The USGBC Maine Chapter will put Maine's colleges and universities "In the Limelight" at their Annual Meeting to be held on November 10, 2010. All of Maine's colleges and universities are encouraged to tell their green stories. - September 29, 2010 - U.S. Green Building Council Maine Chapter
David Lloyd, Senior Principal with The Keystone Group Joins MyCFOnetwork
MyCFOnetwork.com, an exclusive, invite-only community comprised of some of the best-known and highly acclaimed CFOs and financial executives in the country, announced today that David Lloyd with The Keystone Group, will be joining the network as a valued "Resource." - September 29, 2010 - MyCFOnetwork
Engineers Walk for Education Hosted by National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Charlotte Alumni Extension, UNC-Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, NC A&T State
Local area members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will come together to promote awareness available through education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Volunteers will walk door-to-door distributing information about area college admissions, area... - September 29, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
ACCA Launches New Framework for Approved Study Content
Change to flexible system will see students studying a wider range of alternative content appropriate to their studies. - September 29, 2010 - ACCA
Bravo Wellness Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Healthcare Reform on 03/08/2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Bravo Wellness, a company that offers services to employers and business partners desiring results-based incentives for wellness will be a sponsor at the... - September 29, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Photographs of the Huntington Beach Senior Saturday Expo Released by the Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath
The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney of Huntington Beach announces the release of over 30 photographs of the annual Huntington Beach Senior Saturday Expo held in Huntington Beach, California, at the Pier Plaza. - September 29, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Local ICT Industry to Benefit from International Not-for-Profit Organisation
Following on from the successful software industry development programs with local universities over the last 12 months, The International Institute of Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IISEIE) has formally set up its Australian branch. IISEIE is a not-for-profit organisation... - September 29, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship