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Two Students Experience Trips of a Lifetime
This summer, Project: Trip of a Lifetime, a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization sent two students on summer teen tours. Both of the students selected had amazing experiences and gained a new perspective of the country. In addition, this organization is fully operated by a group of High School Seniors from Scarsdale, NY. - October 13, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime
Charles Chubb, Managing Director, WTAS LLC to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on FAS 141R Understanding Fair Value for Business Combinations
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Charles Chubb, Managing Director, WTAS LLC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “FAS 141R Understanding Fair Value for... - October 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
KPMG’s Eve Elgin to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Coping with Section 6694 - Tax Preparer Penalties
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Evelyn Elgin, Principal, National Tax Office, KPMG LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Coping with Section 6694 -... - October 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Prestigious Speakers Champions to Run at the Area Level
You are warmly invited to join the Toastmasters Area Contest at the beautiful AMIC Horizonte Hotel in Mallorca, Spain. The contest will be between all the best speakers in the Area- the top 2 winners from each club are invited to compete, so a very high level of speakers will be there. - October 13, 2009 - Prestigious Speakers Toastmasters BCN
Prestigious Speakers Found Its Champions of Fun
This year again Prestigious Speakers held its Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest on Tuesday, September 29th 2009. Short, entertaining and free, a number of speakers tested their excellence in a contest to give the funniest five- to seven-minute speech or one- to two-minute impromptu... - October 13, 2009 - Prestigious Speakers Toastmasters BCN
Newberry Dazzles Winter Haven During First Public Campaign Appearance
Newberry makes an impressive showing in first public campaign appearance for Florida House District 66 in Winter Haven. - October 13, 2009 - Friends of Newberry for Florida House - District 66
The Washington DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. Present Fashion is Life, Hosted by Evolution Look’s Paul Wharton
Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon, and Jazz Concert Celebrating 56 Years of Service to Children and Youth. - October 12, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Over $46,000 Raised at Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 12th Annual Comedy Night
A Riverside couple who are long-time supporters of the society and two business owners were presented special awards. A Temecula resident won the Las Vegas entertainment raffle prize. - October 12, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
New Study Reveals How Firms Are Preparing to Retain Workers as Economy Improves
i4cp study shows communication, cost-cutting and engagement issues play a role in talent retention. - October 12, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Jean Smart Helps Raise Hope and Funds for Brain Cancer Cure
Hundreds gather to raise funds to end brain cancer. - October 12, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Lebanon Church to Offer Free Technical Seminars
Pittsburgh, PA area church planning to offer free online technical resources and training. - October 12, 2009 - Lebanon Church
LatPro to Host Phoenix Diversity Job Fair Event in November
The final installment of LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Phoenix Airport November 3. - October 11, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
Chamber Recognized for Energy Saving Efforts
The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce has been honored by Efficiency Maine for its part in promoting and encouraging County businesses to adopt energy efficient practices and equipment. - October 11, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Congratulated President Obama on Winning Prestigious Noble Peace Prize
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud congratulatory message for President Obama on his landmark winning of Noble Peace Prize. Dr. Naseer hoped that Arab world will feel the real essence of “peace” under visionary guidance of President Obama. - October 11, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis (LTSSTL) Announces the Hiring of Bill Hippert to the Position of Manager, Business Development
Greg Busch of LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis announces the hiring of Bill Hippert to the position of Manager, Business Development. His duties will include increased growth in the areas of fundraising golf tournaments and special events, as well as the corporate event industry. “We are excited... - October 11, 2009 - LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis
TiE Detroit Announces Subhendu Guha as Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest 2009
Subhendu Guha, the leading inventor of flexible solar shingles will be Keynote Speaker at TiECon Midwest 2009. - October 11, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Motorcoach Council Partners Collaborate to Kick-Start Campaign
In the recent months, a growing number of Founding Partners have collaborated with the Council to co-sponsor and market the Motorcoach Counci's public awareness campaign, and develop a consumer website www.GetMotorcoachified.com, and related campaign graphics to be displayed on as many of the estimated 35,000 motorcoaches - ‘rolling billboards’ – as will participate. - October 11, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
TiE Detroit Announces the 50 Finalists for the TiE20 Midwest Industry Awards
TiE Detroit Announces the 50 Finalists from more than 1,000 Nominations for the TiE20 Midwest Industry Awards to be Awarded at TiECon Midwest 2009. Public Invited to Vote. - October 11, 2009 - TiE Detroit
TiECon Midwest 2009 Announces Josh Linkner as a Keynote Speaker
Josh Linkner will be Keynote speaker at TiECon Midwest 2009. - October 11, 2009 - TiE Detroit
SITM and GRAPA Address Asian Revenue Assurance at Communique ’09: Asian Telecoms Seminar
GRAPA Addresses Regional Telecoms Leaders on Revenue Assurance’s Role in ‘Connecting Asia,’ as well as Post-Downturn Telecoms Management in India and beyond - October 11, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Icy Williams to Spearhead National Initiative for Small Business Sustainability
Icy L. Williams, former Corporate Supplier Diversity leader at Procter & Gamble, is serving as chairperson of the National Sustainability Coalition. The nonprofit initiative brings together an impressive group of environmental engineer/scientists, business development professionals and... - October 11, 2009 - National Sustainability Coalition
New Online Resource for Shark Conservation Efforts
Certification Program Adds Online Resources to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation - October 11, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Motorcoach Council Partners with More Than 66 Motorcoach Operators to Promote Educational Outreach Campaign
In the past year, more than 66 Founding Partner motorcoach charter companies from all regions of the U.S. got engaged with the Council to combine their resources and influence for the first time in history, to market the industry as a whole to the consumer, using one voice to consistently deliver their mission and message. Coach operators can retain their own branding and identity while participating in the campaign, and display full, partial or bumper coach wraps to promote the initiative. - October 11, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
EnerNOC’s Monitoring-Based Commissioning Solution Named Platts Global Energy Awards Finalist for Commercial Technology of the Year
EnerNOC, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENOC), a leading provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions, announced today that EnerNOC’s Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) energy efficiency solution has been named a finalist in the 11th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards in the Commercial Technology of... - October 10, 2009 - EnerNOC, Inc.
Home Energy Audit Can Uncover Energy-Usage Inefficiencies
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Dan Paulovich recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Birmingham-area. Audit offers an objective analysis of a home’s energy efficiency and solutions to any home discomforts. Acting as an “energy adviser,” he’ll teach homeowners how to save energy and reduce energy costs. - October 10, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
My School Folders Launches Unique Community Program Company Provides Community-Focused School Program That Provides Free Folders to Schools
My School Folders, Inc., has announced the launch of its unique program that provides free folders to schools. - October 10, 2009 - My School Folders Corp.
Enable America Endorses President's Plan to Improve Employment for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit devoted to improving employment for disabled veterans and others with disabilities, is applauding new initiatives announced by President Barack Obama, that will open new opportunities for employment. - October 10, 2009 - Enable America
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago October Event – Emotions in UX Design
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced the details for its October event, which will provide a snapshot of a veteran mobile UI designer's point of view on the emotions in UX design. - October 10, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Launches Largest Educational Online Community
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) has launched its new website, which features the largest school-based online educational community of all time. - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Lowe's Are Calling on 10,000 Schools to Plant Gardens in 2010 During "Green Thumb Challenge"
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Lowe’s announced today the launch of a nationwide gardening initiative--the Green Thumb Challenge. GEF’s goal is to enlist 10,000 schools and youth groups from across the country to plant indoor or outdoor gardens in the spring of... - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
mySmartHealthcare -Healthcare Training and Education Without Borders
mySmartHealthcare (MSH) has been developed by professionals to assist all levels of the healthcare community with global learning and knowledge transfer. - October 10, 2009 - mySmartSimulations, Inc.
Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington Welcomes New Board Members
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington announced new Members to their Board of Directors including Jim Dinegar (Greater Washington Board of Trade), Manny Hidalgo (Latino Economic Development Corp.), Kathy Kretman (Georgetown University), Jeannan Peterson (Bank of America), and Chad Williams... - October 10, 2009 - Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington
NAFA Announces the First Information Technology Guide Written by Fleet Managers for Fleet Managers
NAFA's new Information Technology Guide provides fleet managers with the tools they need to function in a data-rich, information-poor work environment by better using technology tools they most likely already have at their disposal. - October 10, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Community Foundation for Livingston County Announces $27,500 to Livingston County Nonprofit Organizations
The organizations receiving support from the Community Foundation include: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Livingston County, the City of Howell and the Judson Center Inc. - October 10, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Florence Reed, Founder and President of Sustainable Harvest International, Appointed Delegate to Groundbreaking Poverty Alleviation Summit
Florence Reed and 250 other major agents of social change will convene at the Opportunity Collaboration on October 17th, World Poverty Day, to discuss how to alleviate poverty. - October 10, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Offers Investment and Financial Analysis Course
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR along with the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will be hosting a Certified International Property Specialist designation course titled “Investment... - October 10, 2009 - RRAR
Gov. Bev Perdue Among Women Leaders on Steering Committee for Women on Board Launch Event
Women on Board (www.nccwps.org), a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, has announced the steering committee for the upcoming launch event to be held Thursday, Oct. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Meredith College Massey House. The steering committee includes Gov. Bev... - October 10, 2009 - Women On Board
The First Truly Affordable Full Screen Software Magnifier
Innovation Management Group, Inc. (IMG) announced that it has begun shipping the latest release of its The Magnifier 1.50. A low cost, full screen magnification software application for Windows. Most magnification software products on the market are designed for individuals who have extreme visual impairments or are legally blind and can cost from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The Magnifier is the first truly affordable full screen magnifier priced within the reach of average users. - October 09, 2009 - Innovation Management Group, Inc
Technology and Science Partner to Promote World Peace
Telecoms Visionary to Address Friends Forever Youth Leaders at the Museum of Science, Boston ; Influential Clean Energy Media Professional to Discuss the Power of Communication - October 09, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Putting an End to School Violence
Love Our Children USA speaks out on school violence which is a national crisis. - October 09, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tour of Jackson Heights’ Garden City During the OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Leads Children’s Tour of the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District for OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. In 2007, the Trust for Architectural Easements provided a grant, and worked cooperatively with, openhousenewyork to develop an educational cur - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tours of Litchfield Villa for Open House New York Weekend
For the second year in a row, the Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit preservation organizations, is sponsoring and hosting architectural tours during the annual Open House New York Weekend, Oct. 10 and 11. The event opens the doors of more than 300... - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Sir Alan Steer to be Keynote Speaker at Society of Education Consultants Conference on Educational Consultancy in November
The SEC has released details of its November conference to be held at the Royal Society of the Arts on 20th November, 2009, including a keynote address by government behaviour tsar, Sir Alan Steer. - October 09, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
The 7th Annual Midwest ACG Capital Connection, Presented by ACG Chicago Happening Oct. 20 at McCormick Place
The Association for Corporate Growth, Chicago Chapter (ACG Chicago), will host the 2009 Midwest ACG Capital Connection, a premier gathering of middle-market M&A professionals from across North America, including executives from leading private equity firms, preeminent investment banks,... - October 09, 2009 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Las Vegas Shriners Pair Up with Team Smile
The Zelzah Shrine Center at 2222 West Mesquite Avenue, Las Vegas will be turned into a dental clinic for one day on October 13, 2009. They are bringing together a combination of 14 local and TeamSmile™ dentists and 36 support personnel to provide free care to approximately 200 children, many... - October 09, 2009 - Zelzah Shriners
TiE Detroit Announces Vinita Gupta as Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest 2009
Vinita Gupta, Chairman and CEO of Quick Eagle Networks will be the Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest Womens Forum. - October 09, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Gospel Music Goes Social at Gospelville.com
Autumn marks the beginning of the holiday season and calls us all to give thanks for everything we have and all of God’s blessings. To coincide with the coming celebrations,Gospelville.com has updated and re-launched its unique social network with new features that make it easier to share the gifts God has given us through music and praises. - October 09, 2009 - Gospelville.com
America's Team is Looking for Coaches
America's Team is looking for Coaches to take baseball and softball teams of High School age players overseas next summer 2010 - October 09, 2009 - America's Team
Systems Engineering Conference Registration Open
Systems Engineering, a profession generally associated with putting satellites into space, or creating the newest car models is expanding to address transportation, health care and education systems. These topics will be presented and debated during the upcoming INCOSE International Symposium. - October 09, 2009 - German Chapter of INCOSE