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Developmental Disabilities Association Awards Starbucks Canada with Jobs West Employer of the Year Award
Star Employees with Down Syndrome at Starbucks - Starbucks Canada wins Jobs West Employer of the Year Award 2009/2009 - July 18, 2009 - Developmental Disabilities Association
Wake County Economic Development and Allied Automation Discuss Local Medical Device Industry
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the official release of its second video profile for “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” a video series profiling locally-based companies that continue to grow and remain competitive during the... - July 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Confused About Carbon Offsets? Greenopia Ranks Top Ten Personal Offsetters.
Today Greenopia released a comprehensive ranking of the top ten Carbon Offset companies for mitigating personal climate impact produced by flying, driving, and from household energy consumption. Topping the list are TerraPass and EnPalo. Carbon Offsets have been under fire in recent years due to... - July 18, 2009 - Greenopia.com
Global Goods Partners and Etsy Labs Partner for Craft for a Cause
Global Goods Partners (GGP), an NYC-based Fair Trade organization, is teaming up with the Etsy.com handmade-craft community for a fun and innovative workshop to support artisans in the developing world. “The power of handmade is enormous,” said Julia Bereslavskiy of Global Goods... - July 18, 2009 - Global Goods Partners
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Every Wednesday is TS Day in Pequannock Township
Teen inspires Mayor Jorgensen to declare weekly commemoration in honor of the Tourette Syndrome community. - July 18, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NAFA Raises the Bar for Fleet Management
In the first six months of 2009, NAFA Fleet Management Association has made great strides in elevating the status of fleet managers. - July 18, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Medical Tourism Association Has Second Successful Webinar
The Medical Tourism Association has finished it’s second online medical tourism webinar. The medical tourism webinar featured Wouter Hoeberechts of WorldMed Assist and Matt Leming of Swiss Reinsurance Company discussing medical tourism’s integration and implementation in US health... - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to Launch Online "Community Foundation Challenge — Arts and Culture"
Event to Support Arts and Cultural Organizations Begins on Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. - July 18, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Pakistan- Rights of the Displaced Key Concern as Return Gains Momentum
As the return of some 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Pakistan’s northwest gains momentum, World Vision is underscoring both the right of the displaced to return voluntarily and the need for sustained security and safety in areas of return. World Vision is particularly... - July 18, 2009 - World Vision US
Calling All Women in Leadership: Are You Ready to Lead?
Second annual women leadership conference in Detroit: "A Time of Transition" - July 18, 2009 - Mother Adell Dickinson
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Logo Selected for LogoLounge Master Library Series
Butterfly Icon Created by Robert Nienhuis Designed to Inspire Hope and Represent Help. - July 17, 2009 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Knock-out the Recession and Power Through Recovery at CHaINA ’09
CHaINA '09 on November 4-5 in Shanghai is the largest supply chain event in China. CHaINA '09 will garner the largest gathering of supply chain professionals in China to network and discuss strategies to combat the downturn and power through recovery. - July 17, 2009 - Global Supply Chain Council
IIMSAM Attains New Height with Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim's Generosity
With the help of Ambassador Al Fahim’s generous contribution, IIMSAM has initiated few other welfare programmes for the poor and children affected with malnutrition. During IIMSAM’s official trip to Kenya the mentioned programme, Camp Maradona, was launched at Kogelo located near Kenya- Uganda boarder. - July 17, 2009 - IIMSAM
G8: Chemical Industry Proposes Effective Tools for Climate Protection
With climate change topping the agenda of the G8 summit in L’Aquila, the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), hosted in Rome this week by the Italian Parliament and the Italian Government, has published a global report on the carbon life cycle analysis of chemical products. Cefic, as the European chemical trade association, contributed to ICCA work jointly with the US counterpart (ACC) and the Japanese one (JCIA) - July 17, 2009 - Cefic
NPSA Initiative Helps Take a Bite Out of Container Fraud
The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database helps NPSA members protect themselves – and their customers – from container fraudsters. - July 17, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women Hosts Meeting on Effective Wardrobe Choices
Conni Tucker, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (www.trianglecrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that Kate Leser, president of A Distinctive Image of... - July 17, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
Retailers to be Eco Friendly After Help from APoC Fund
A Worcester company are hoping to persuade major retailers to Be Eco friendly after inventing a new system for dealing with waste plastic. Be Eco Ltd, based in the St John’s area of Worcester, shot to fame when they appeared on Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones’ spin off television... - July 17, 2009 - University of Warwick Science Park
Lucky B's to Tee It Up for Spare Some of Autism
Carolina Hurricanes' Bates Battaglia and Mike Lombardo Head up a Golf Fundraiser - July 17, 2009 - Spare Some for Autism
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist. Wouter speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, of the Medical Tourism Magazine on his expertise within the industry and what WorldMedAssist offers. WorldMedAssist is... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Executives Network CEO to Share Job-Search Tips with IBM Alumni
Molly Wendell, a former IBM employee, provided job-search tips to IBM alumni during a July 16 webinar. Wendell is uniquely qualified to host such events. Since she left IBM she has established herself as a job-networking expert who has help thousands land new positions. She's president and CEO of a networking group for executives, and recently released her first book, "The New Job Search." - July 17, 2009 - Executives Network
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Jerome Mee, Founder of Atlantic Health Group
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Jerome Mee Founder of Atlantic Health Group, a Houston based privately held healthcare facility; development and management firm. Atlantic Health Group is also a Silver sponsor at this year’s World Tourism and Global... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Acquity Group to Host “Niche Mobile Marketing” for Mobile Monday Chicago
Key strategies on how to effectively reach the growing Hispanic and youth niche markets will be featured at the monthly meeting. - July 17, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Asha for Education Announces Twelfth Global Work an Hour 2009 Campaign
In aid of education among underprivileged children across India, Asha for Education (AfE) returns with the twelfth edition of its online Work an Hour (WAH) campaign on July 15, 2009. The funds collected are disbursed among school projects which are selected after evaluation by volunteers. The two... - July 17, 2009 - Asha for Education
New Patent Opens New Avenues for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation
Current research firmly overrides previous scientific belief that petroleum and other aromatic hydrocarbons do not respond to anaerobic decontamination. A recent patent license agreement between EOS Remediation and the full-service global consulting firm Delta Consultants adds a highly effective approach to EOS Remediation’s stable of anaerobic bioremediation products, providing customers an innovative, cost-effective solution for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation. - July 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Teen Helps Peers Manage Life with Tourette Syndrome
NJCTS Teen Spokesman Shares Strategies at Family Camp Weekend. - July 16, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Miller Williams, Jr, Partner/Principal of Ernst & Young to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing 101 Live Webcast on 08/19/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that E. Miller Williams, Partner/Principal, of Ernst & Young’s National Transfer Pricing Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - July 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Steven C. Wrappe, Principal of Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress' on Transfer Pricing 101 Event on 08/19/2009
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Steven C. Wrappe, Principal, International Tax Service, of Ernst & Young’s National Transfer Pricing Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - July 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The MTA Announces Attendance for the World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference is Significantly Up
The expected attendance of the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles is significantly larger than last year’s 1st conference. Last years conference had an estimated attendance of almost 850 attendees while this years conference is expected to... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
International Humanitarian Visits Omaha to Celebrate 92 Years of History
The Nebraska Jurisdiction Church of God In Christ will celebrate 92 years of history in the state of Nebraska starting August 3-7, 2009. As they celebrate this milestone, Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop J.O. Ford, Sr., welcomes the International Presiding Prelate of the Church of God In Christ,... - July 16, 2009 - Nebraska Jurisdiction Church of God In Christ
Medical Tourism Magazine Announces a Call for Articles
The Medical Tourism Magazine, the first and only magazine for medical tourism and global healthcare has announced a call for articles. The Medical Tourism Magazine is looking for qualified articles to submit ideas for articles they are interested in writing. Articles can be up to 2,000 words and... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
George Fern Company Presented with One KC Award
The Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association (CVA) awarded the George Fern Company with the One KC Award during its 2009 Annual Tourism Celebration luncheon held May 12. The One KC Award is given to recognize continuing support and promotion of tourism throughout the Kansas City region and a... - July 16, 2009 - Fern Exposition & Event Services
Pain Management Expert Margo McCaffery Will Present Free Workshop at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is offering a free pain management workshop for people with cancer and their families. Finding Your Comfort Zone: What Every Cancer Patient Should Know About Managing Pain with Margo McCaffery, RN, MS, FAAN will take place on Thursday, July 30, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - July 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
AIA Michigan Continues Partnership in Main Street Oakland County Workshop Series
“Destination Downtown: The Rise of Place-Based Assets” is Focus for July 17 - July 16, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Superwomen Boot Camp Proud to Announce Sponsorship of Local Resident in Miss Figure Competition
Fat loss expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, Val Fujii, is proud to announce sponsorship of local resident in Miss Figure Competition. - July 16, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Classic Bowie Track Set to Raise Awareness of Local Helensburgh ‘Heroes’ as Scots Community Bids for Chart Success
A Scottish community is readying itself to release a version of the classic David Bowie track 'Heroes', on 1st August 2009, which is the end product of six months hard work by over 100 local volunteer singers and musicians. - July 16, 2009 - Helensburgh Heroes
Birding Comes to the Small Screen
An exciting new birdwatching TV show, Birding Adventures, is available in most major regions in the US. - July 15, 2009 - Birding Adventures, LLC
Udaipur Shakti Works (USW) & Floracopeia Pioneer Transformative New Travel Genre
Eco-aromatic activist tour weds sensuous meditations, herbal training, and futuristic green economic visions in Udaipur, Rajasthan - India's most enchanting heritage site. - July 15, 2009 - Udaipur Shakti Works
New York Networking Group Offers Unique Approach for Westchester Businesses
Despite the sagging economy, local New York entrepreneurs are finding a silver lining in the Westchester Business Connection. - July 15, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Announces Employment Extension with CEO Jim Dible
The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership today announced that it has agreed to extend Jim Dible's employment as President and Chief Executive Officer to Dec. 31, 2010, with a one-year extension option for 2011. “The board is very pleased with Jim’s many accomplishments since... - July 15, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its Newest Member, Ageless Wonders Panama
Ageless Wonders Panama was founded with the purpose of leading the health and medical tourism industries in Panama. Its founders, Eric De Ycaza Delgado and Dr. Ilka De Obaldía, are true believers in the wellness and health industries and in the opportunity that medical tourism has in... - July 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Launches New Web Site
Media Center, Latest Happenings section are among new features. - July 15, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
NPSA STAR Database Offers New Ad Opportunities
The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database offers strategic advertising opportunities for companies looking to reach association membership. - July 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Doterati Shows How to Bridge Gap Between Traditional, Interactive Marketing with Educational Luncheon
Doterati Has Guest Speakers Bob Klomp and Lindsey Lawson from WESH's Digital Marketing Department to Help Explain How to Match Messaging & Branding Between Online and Offline Marketing. - July 15, 2009 - doterati
Communities In Schools Of North Carolina Hosts Summer Training Institute 2009
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that the organization will host the Summer Training Institute 2009: Engaging The Brain For Student Success on Thursday, August 13 from... - July 15, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
The Bonita Trust Donates £100,000.00 to Childline/NSPCC
The Bonita Trust is an independent philanthropic trust based in Gibraltar and was founded in 2004. Since 2008, Bonita has extended its programmes internationally and now works with charities in India, Afghanistan, the UK and Israel. - July 15, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
Mister Sparky Awards 100th Franchise
National Brand Reputation, Outstanding Customer Service and Best Business Practices Are Driving Growth - July 15, 2009 - Clockwork Home Services
First Time Buyers Can Now Use an Expert to Save Money on Their Property Purchase
A new nationwide service launched in conjunction with the Association of Property Finders and Buyers Agents enables First Time Buyers to have an expert Buyers Agent working for them for free. - July 15, 2009 - APFBA