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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Implements Agilon's Donor Management and Outreach Solution
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation has chosen Agilon as its next generation business systems provider. The new ONE donor management system includes the Donor Outreach and Business Financials solutions. - June 13, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Student Plans Eagle Scout Project to Benefit Foster Care Children
Boy Scout Delivers Camping Trunks for Hillsides Summer Camp - June 13, 2009 - Hillsides
Event Planned by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce - Focus, Plan, Execute
Event “How to get exponential business and professional growth” has been organized by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce on June 17th Meeting. - June 13, 2009 - Michigan India Chamber of commerce
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Housing Opportunity Committee Housing Fair
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host the RRAR Housing Opportunity Committee Housing Fair on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Triangle Town Center between Saks and Macy’s,... - June 13, 2009 - RRAR
Women's Small Business Week
Small Business Women's Week is a time to celebrate the many achievements of women in small business, women entrepreneurs, and employees who contribute to the economics and create new job opportunities for citizens. - June 13, 2009 - WSBA
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research Investigator Receives March of Dimes Grant: Research Focused on Congenital Defects of the Eye in Newborns Using a Stem Cell Model
Dr. Mindy George-Weinstein, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), in collaboration with Dr. Sue Menko, Professor at Thomas Jefferson University, received a three-year grant in the amount of $264,410 from the March of Dimes to study the development of eye defects that may lead to cataracts, glaucoma, increased sensitivity to light, squinting or blindness in newborns. - June 13, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
AIA Michigan Among Partners in Main Street Oakland County Workshop Series
Three-Part Series Focuses on Coping in Tough Economic Times. - June 13, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
HARC Cries “Foul” Over Florida Cuts to Funding for Adults with Disabilities
Service cuts in Florida decrease daily care for many adults with disabilities, many of whom are at risk of harm if left alone. Families endure even greater financial hardships. - June 13, 2009 - Hillsborough Achievement and Resource Centers
Top SQL Server Experts Headline PASS Summit 2009 Pre/Post-Conference Seminars
The Professional Association for SQL Server’s PASS Summit 2009 conference will feature an impressive roster of top SQL Server experts--including Itzik Ben-Gan, Kalen Delaney, Brian Knight, and Kimberly Tripp--for 2 full days of deep-dive Pre/Post-Conference Seminars on Nov. 2 and Nov. 6, 2009. - June 12, 2009 - Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS)
‘People’s Choice’ SQL Server Speakers Back by Popular Demand for PASS Summit 2009 Spotlight Sessions
Some of the most dynamic and knowledgeable speakers in the SQL Server industry—including Adam Machanic, Paul Randal, Erik Veerman, and Joe Webb—will be taking the stage in 23 Spotlight sessions at the Professional Association for SQL Server’s PASS Summit 2009 conference in... - June 12, 2009 - Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS)
Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation Announces Major Research Effort
The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation announced today that it will be funding a major research effort to find a cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. - June 12, 2009 - Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation
Make-a-Wish Foundation Celebrates 2,500th Wish at Walk for Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region is well on its way to reach the goal of raising $100,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk is Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at Fishers Town Hall One Municipal Drive in Fishers. Currently, 46 teams... - June 12, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
4th Annual Indiana Walk for Wishes® to Feature Indy Wish Child
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region is well on its way to reach the goal of raising $100,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk is Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at Fishers Town Hall One Municipal Drive in Fishers. Currently, 46 teams... - June 12, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Noted Author and Humanitarian Greg Mortenson to Reach Out to San Diego's Military Community on July 1st
Nobel Peace Prize nominee and New York Times best-selling author of "Three Cups of Tea" Greg Mortenson is coming to San Diego to talk about building relationships as a part of an overall strategic plan in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Event will be held on the U.S.S. Midway Museum. - June 12, 2009 - Central Asia Institute
Window & Door Manufacturers Association Announces Launch of Phase I of OneVoice™ Advocacy Program and Washington, DC Office
At its recent board of directors meeting, the Window & Door Manufacturers Association affirmed its decision to launch the OneVoice™ Advocacy Program to advance the interests of the window, door and skylight industry in the legislative, regulatory and code arenas. The decision was coupled... - June 12, 2009 - Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA)
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Commits to Utilization of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - June 12, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Superwomen Boot Camp Owner Val Fujii Shares His Top Weight Loss Tips for Bathing Suit Season
Val Fujii, rapid fat loss expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, shares his top three quick weight loss tips to keep you looking fabulous in your bathing suit this summer. - June 12, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
37th Annual Festival of India
Festival of India in Downtown Toronto July 18-19, 2009. Free for everyone including a free vegetarian feast. - June 12, 2009 - Hare Krishna of Toronto
Devil's Ridge Golf Club to Host 3rd Pretty In Pink Golf Tournament
For the third year in a row, the Devil’s Ridge Ladies Golf Association of Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs, NC, will devote funds raised during its 12th annual golf tournament to the Pretty In Pink Foundation (www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org), a charitable organization based in... - June 12, 2009 - Pretty In Pink Foundation
Sign Up to Play in the Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic and Automatically Qualify to Win a $700 Golf Ready Prize Package
Sign up by July 1st to play in the 3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic and automatically qualify to win a $700 Golf Ready Prize Package. - June 12, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
First Ever Condo Style Parking Lot Breaking Ground Near Rt 59 Metra Station in Naperville
Naperville-area commuters can now purchase a private parking space in the new ‘Park Smart Club'. This new parking area is in an unbelievable location: located adjacent to the Route 59 Naperville commuter lot, it is just West of Route 59 and just South of North Aurora Road on Weston Ridge... - June 12, 2009 - Park Smart Club
The Nation’s Premiere Ethnic Golf Club™ Seeks Expansion Capital
MyNPGC seeks interested parties for expansion capital to expand the Association, nationally. - June 12, 2009 - United States Black Golfers Association, Inc
A Political and Current Events Website Counterpointnation.com Launches
C Power, Inc. founder, Kenneth Clein has announced the launch of CounterPointNation, a new current events website. - June 12, 2009 - C Power Inc
Outdoor Exhibit Space at LI Children's Museum Serves as Green Model
The Long Island Children’s Museum’s “innovative use of green space” has been cited as a national model; earning praise for its “potential to change parents’ perceptions and increase children’s outdoor play across the country.” The Museum has received funding to develop an online replication toolkit by the MetLife Foundation and the Association of Children’s Museums. - June 12, 2009 - Long Island Children's Museum
Umar Haque, DMD Adds FADIA at the End of His Name
Dr. Umar Haque is awarded with the title of Fellow with the American Dental Implant Association. - June 12, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
2009 Holography Awards Open for Business
The search is on to find the best commercial holography products with nominations now open for the 2009 industry awards. - June 12, 2009 - International Hologram Manufacturers Association
Volunteer with a Leading Development Organisation in Ghana
Ikando is recruiting volunteers and Interns for Integrated Development in Focus. They are looking for people with an interest in international development and social work to join their team. - June 12, 2009 - Ikando Foundation
Volunteer with Ghana’s Leading Disabled Rehabilitation Centre
Ikando is recruiting volunteers and Interns for the Accra Rehabilitation Centre. They are looking for people with an interest in helping persons with disabilities to join their team. - June 12, 2009 - Ikando Foundation
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Hosts Meet The Mayors Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s Chapter of the Young Professionals Network will host a lunch and informational session featuring local mayors; Mayor of Cary: Harold Weinbrecht, Mayor of Garner: Ronnie... - June 12, 2009 - RRAR
"Friendship Day" Celebration Slated for Friendship Agape Church
Friendship Agape Church (FAC) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary and its annual "Friendship Day" on Sunday, June 16, 2009. A special children’s program, musical presentation and lunch are the highlights for the day. Neighbors, friends and others are cordially invited. - June 12, 2009 - Friendship Agape Church
Boston Independence Day Tea Party Rally, a "Revolution Reborn" to be Held on Boston Commons and at Christopher Columbus Park
The "Tea Party" movement continues to grow. Over 2,000 attendees are expected to rally in Boston on July 4th in support of individual liberty and limited government. - June 11, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Counterpart International Awarded 5-Year Funding Agreement by USAID for Civil Society Strengthening Programs
Counterpart International (Counterpart) announced today that it received a five-year Cooperative Agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement the “Global Civil Society Strengthening” program. The Leader with Associates (LWA) will provide... - June 11, 2009 - Counterpart International
Skadden’s David Rievman to Speak at KC’s Event on M & A Tax Strategies for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 06/25/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that David Rievman, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “M & A... - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 3:00 NN to 5:00 PM (ET – New York). - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Sara Turner, Tax Research Specialist, National Association of Tax Professionals, to Speak at KC’s Event on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices on 8/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Sara Turner, JD, CPA, EA, Tax Research Specialist, National Association of Tax Professionals, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives LIVE Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on August 26, 2009, Wednesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Judith Akin, EA, Manager, Judith A. Akin, EA Tax & Financial Services, to Speak at KC’s Event on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices 8/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Judith Akin, EA, Manager, Judith A. Akin, EA Tax & Financial Services, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives LIVE Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on August 26, 2009, Wednesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Reading Recommendation Service Available to North Carolinians
After reaching a deal with online information giant Ebsco Information Services, NC LIVE, North Carolina’s consortium for the state’s nearly 200 public and academic libraries, acquired access to NoveList K-8 Plus, a readers’ advisory database designed specifically for children in... - June 11, 2009 - NC LIVE
Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Signs Deal with Massive Playbook Communication System
Massive Playbook becomes the email communication provider of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Massive Playbook is A New patented technology email service that the MLBPAA has signed on to use as their email communication source. This new technology is dynamic and... - June 11, 2009 - National High School Coaches Association
NAFA Enhances Canadian Legislative Support
NAFA Fleet Management Association improves communications between its Canadian legislative representatives and the Association's Membership. - June 11, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Rhode Island Ranks Among Top "Biotech Hubs"
Rhode Island named one of six Bioscience hotspots in North America in the “2009 BioWorld Relocation and Expansion Guide.” - June 11, 2009 - Tech Collective
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Tips on Buying a Used Car
Getting a good deal depends on many factors. - June 11, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Old Traditions, New Treats at Summer Solstice Spectacular from EnjoyBellevue.org
The Bellevue Summer Solstice Spectacular is four days of celebrating the season and it couldn’t be hotter. Old Traditions, New Treats…Fun for All Ages: from free swimming to duck pin bowling, a craft show to art exhibits, festival foods to side-walk savings, Celtic folklore to Martial Arts, live music and dancing to movies in the park. The Solstice runs June 18 – in Bellevue Borough, Pa. http://www.enjoybellevue.org/summer_solstice_spectacular_2009.htm. - June 11, 2009 - EnjoyBellevue.org
GVI Launches a Full House of Volunteer Options in South Africa
South Africa has always proved to be a popular destination with incredible scenery, stunning wildlife – and now with a wide range of volunteering programs from Global Vision International (GVI) – it now has the options for the conscious traveler. - June 11, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Historic Disaster Drill in Walnut Creek
History was made on Saturday May 30th in Walnut Creek, California. For the first time in local history a disaster drill was held that included rescue and sheltering of animals and people. - June 11, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
St. Louis Aces and Rebounces Partner for a ‘Go Green’ Tennis Event on July 2 at the Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center in St. Louis’ Forest Park
The St. Louis Aces and Recounces.com will partner for a ‘Go Green’ event July 2, at the Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center in St. Louis’ Forest Park. The fun, music, tennis-filled event will kick off the 2009 World TeamTennis season. Using Rebounces’ proprietary technology, all balls collected at the St Louis Aces Match in Forest Park event will be recharged for use back on the tennis court, or provided to schools or nursing homes to be placed on the bottom of chairs or walkers. - June 11, 2009 - Rebounces.com
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces 2009 North Carolina Education Ball Dancers
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 six local personalities from the Triangle area will participate in a competitive dance event at the 2009 North Carolina Education... - June 10, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Experts Connection™ Teleseminar Explains What’s New in Employment Agreements for the New Economy
“Super Lawyer” William Hill Explains How TARP, AARA, EESA and Changes in the Law Can Affect Executive Contracts and How to Prepare Yourself - June 10, 2009 - NETSHARE
Helping Yourself by Helping Others
Quit smoking, help children. - June 10, 2009 - WorldQuitSmoking
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces Results of Online Member Survey
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the results of an online member survey conducted by the organization... - June 10, 2009 - CED