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New Hampshire Roller Derby Kicks Off June with Sushi, Music, and Second Home Bout of 2009 Season
Skate Free or Die! All Stars Take on the Utica Clubbers at JFK Coliseum in Manchester, NH on June 13th; Rolls into Sushi Smackdown Fundraiser June 7th; Hosts Rollin’ Mob Scene Music Event June 20th. - June 04, 2009 - New Hampshire Roller Derby
NCIHC Members Explore the New Frontier
Members gather in Las Vegas, NV for the 3rd Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting. - June 04, 2009 - National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Music Forte Merges, Leading Independent Artists to Success
Independent artists have something to celebrate. Music Forte is raising the bar in the Indie music industry. Music Forte (www.musicforte.com) is utilizing both online and offline sales and promotional strategies to provide a service that is meaningful to the fans, and effective to the artists. - June 04, 2009 - Music Forte
Robert Ferarro of the NHSCA is Honored with the WIN Magazine Mike Chapman Impact Award
In the May 22nd 2009 issue of WIN-Magazine, Robert Ferraro, founder of The National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) was announced as the recipient of the Mike Chapman Impact Award. - June 04, 2009 - National High School Coaches Association
Annual Brangus Summit to be Held in Oklahoma City
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that 2009 Annual IBBA Summit will be hosted in Oklahoma City, OK, September 23-25, 2009. The 3-day educational event is held in conjunction with the IBBA fall governance meetings, and provides breeders the opportunity to... - June 04, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
S.H.E. Supports Local Women’s Causes with Multi-Media Gallery Event: Renowned Pastry Chef to Unveil New Confections at Fundraiser
S.H.E. – Survive, Heal, Empower – will host a fundraiser for underserved women and female survivors at the Ven Sherrod Gallery, 1906. S. Halsted St., in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 20. The event will feature music of Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan, and the unveiling of a new line of confections, "Sweet & Naro" by renowned pastry chef Alissa Narow. - June 04, 2009 - S.H.E. - Survive, Heal, Empower
NAFA Continues Important Legislative Work on Behalf of Fleets
The legislative counsel at NAFA Fleet Management Association was involved in several important issues affecting fleets in the United States and Canada during the first quarter of 2009. - June 04, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
N.C. 8th Congressional District Democratic Delegation Endorses Resolution
The N.C. Water Rights Coalition (www.ncwaterrights.org) is commending representatives of the state’s 8th Congressional District Democratic delegation who unanimously endorsed a resolution supporting the efforts of the State of North Carolina to recapture the public’s water rights for... - June 04, 2009 - Stanly County
MCT Donates $1 Million in Scholarships to Chicago Area Students
Magnus Charitable Trust has chosen the recipients of its 2009 Scholarship and will be hosting a celebratory event for the 2004 and 2009 Scholarship recipients and their Mentors on June 27, 2009. - June 04, 2009 - Magnus Charitable Trust
Living Measure and KiRette Couture Present Threads for A Cause: A Fashion Show Benefiting GEMS
From Fashion Week to Fashion Avenue, NY has been called the fashion capital of the world. NY is also a leading entry, transit and destination point for human sex trafficking victims. On June 3, 2009, Living Measure and KiRette Couture will bring attention to this cause, through Threads For A Cause: A Fashion Show Benefiting GEMS. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Boucarou lounge in the LES. - June 03, 2009 - Living Measure
Raise a Green Dog Debuts New and Improved Website for Eco-Friendly Dog Lovers
New website features information, articles, tips and an online green dog product portal as a resource to help dog lovers enjoy a healthier, happier pup and environment. - June 03, 2009 - Raise a Green Dog
NMAPC Steps Up to Aid Chrysler and Ford
The National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee approved a series of modifications to its industrial maintenance and construction contracts with Chrysler and Ford Motor Company on June 3, a move that is expected to create hundreds of millions of dollars of savings for each company over the... - June 03, 2009 - National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee
Nonprofit Health Clinic Faced Tough Times Now Celebrates 4th Anniversary and Continues to Serve Uninsured
The Charlotte Volunteers in Medicine Health Clinic, (CVIM), that serves uninsured population, celebrates it's 4th year of service in March. Despite hard economic times, the uninsured population continues to be served. - June 03, 2009 - The Charlotte Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Lymphoma
Ryan, a Paducah native, who is battling lymphoma, a life-threatening type of cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate gaming and fishing shopping spree to Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region and... - June 03, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Columbine 10th. Anniversary 1 Hour Radio Special Available from Celebrate Radio to Stations at Nominal Charge, Features Relatives and Friends of Those Who Lost Lives
Reaching Up Radio is syndicating to radio a 1-hr. special for the 10th. Anniversary of the Columbine High School tragedy. It features family and friends of the students killed at Columbine along with music written to commemorate the massacre and offers hope and blessings that came out of the unforgettable event. - June 03, 2009 - Streetcats Foundation
Lisa Pineiro of Technical Services Inc. Selected to Introduce President Obama
Technical Services Inc. (www.technicalservicesinc.biz), a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, has announced that Lisa Pineiro, president at the firm, was selected to introduce President Barack Obama during the 2009 National Small Business Week convention in Washington, D.C., May... - June 03, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Keynote Young Women’s Health and Empowerment Event
The Young Women’s Health and Empowerment Event, hosted by the Tigerlily Foundation, will underscore the importance of younger women becoming their own best advocates, particularly when it comes to their own health and knowledge about breast cancer. - June 03, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Fear of Commitment Club Launches New Website
The Fear of Commitment Club is launching a new website. This website will cater to those with a fear of commitment, and will be available for sponsors to help those with a fear of commitment. Read the whole press release to see the exciting details. - June 03, 2009 - The Fear of Commitment Club
Nick Zoller, Republican Announces Candidacy for State Representative in District 19
Nick Zoller announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives today in an open letter to residents of the district. Zoller stressed the need for tort reform, fiscal conservatism, balanced budget and reform in the education system. - June 03, 2009 - Nick Zoller for State Representative
crowdSPRING Goes to Washington
Congressman Honda to use crowdSPRING.com for website redesign to be chosen by public vote. - June 03, 2009 - crowdSPRING
True Dental Insurance with 5 Dollar Co Pay, Now Available in California, Florida & Texas
Senior Market Network, Inc. is Pleased to Announce That Local Insurance Professionals Have Teamed Up to Help Consumers with “Dental Benefits" All Across America, and The Dental Consultants Network is Now Selecting Insurance Professionals, to Serve as The Dental Benefits Consultant, in Their Local Neighborhood. - June 03, 2009 - Senior Market Network, Inc.
Local Corporation Honored for Bringing Hope to Children in Need
Panda Cares Receives Hillsides Community Angel Award - June 03, 2009 - Hillsides
Neighbor’s Curiosity Leads to Helping Foster Care Children
Pasadena Resident Receives Hillsides Lifetime Achievement Award - June 03, 2009 - Hillsides
Celebrities Step Out to Help Los Angeles Foster Care Children
Pasadena Restaurant Hosts First Annual Hillsides “Foster Soles” Auction - June 03, 2009 - Hillsides
4th Annual Salem Vegan Food Drive Launches for 2009, Donate Throughout June
This year's annual Salem Vegan Food Drive, a 100-percent vegan charity food drive that actively engages the entire city of Salem, Massachusetts, each June, requesting residents to make their charitable food donations vegan, officially launched in Salem on June 1, and will run throughout the month. - June 03, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
Today Show Reinvention Expert Highlights June NAWBO San Diego Meeting
Eli Davidson, The Today Show's Reinvention Expert, will present Funky to Fabulous: Surefire Techniques to Reinvent Your Business, at the June 17 NAWBO San Diego meeting. - June 03, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
New Research Reveals Significant Barriers to Advancement for Underrepresented Minorities in Technology
Study Conducted by Anita Borg Institute Explores Impact of Underrepresentation of Minorities on High Tech Companies. - June 03, 2009 - Anita Borg Institute
ARISE Helps Florida’s Juvenile Justice Staff Master the Art of Staff Training
ARISE Master Life Skills Certification gives participants the knowledge and confidence they need to become leaders and teach others how to conduct two-day life skills facilitator training. - June 03, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women Hosts Panel on Green Building
Conni Tucker, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (Triangle CREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that the organization will host a panel on... - June 03, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
18th Annual "Coley for the Kids" Golf Tournament Supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
The Coley for the Kids golf tournament will be held on June 7th and 8th at the BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton, Georgia. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. - June 03, 2009 - Coley For the Kids
NAMWOLF Lauds Formation of New Council to Promote Diversity in Legal Profession, Encourages Inclusion of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF lauds the formation of the “Leadership Council on Legal Diversity” in New York; however, calls for the inclusion of minority and women-owned law firms. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Congressional Black Caucus for Support of Minority Firms
NAMWOLF supports The Congressional Black Caucus’s message to remember minority law firms during the rescue of the Financial System. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Efforts to Spur Competition and Diversity in Legal Procurements
NAMWOLF applauds the new proposed policy of Executive Order 10 Task Force to promote the utilization of law firms that have a history of hiring, training and promoting and retaining minority and women attorneys. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Wilbur Ross, Richard LeFrank on Formation of Diverse Team
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds Wilbur Ross on the formation of a diverse team to participate in the Treasury Department’s Public-Private Investment Program. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Appeals to New York State Public Service Commission to Increase Utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms appealed to Garry Brown, Chairman of New York State’s Public Service Commission to adopt a plan to increase utilization of minority and women-owned firms with the state of New York. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Society of Education Consultants Calls for Input from Education Consultants Into New 'Exploratorium' Service Under Development
The Society of Education Consultants is developing a new service designed to provide a distilled source of critical information to SEC members. The SEC welcomes contributions to the development stage from practicing education consultants. - June 03, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Gaypedia Launches New Features
Gay and lesbian travel and networking website gives users and members fantastic new tools to help them connect with others and plan their travel trips. - June 03, 2009 - gaypedia
Rev. Ike to Give Away One Million Free E-Books
"You can't lose with the stuff I use!" says Rev. Ike. And to prove it, Rev. Ike Ministries announced today that they are giving away a new free eBook, "Thinkonomics," to celebrate the launch of Rev. Ike’s newest website, www.ScienceOfLivingOnline.com. Through his Mind Science lessons, Rev. Ike teaches that "The first place you get anything is in your mind.” And through his Ministries, Rev. Ike is enlightening and uplifting the world one mind at a time, by giving away his powerful e-book. - June 02, 2009 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Christian Living Bible Institute Researchers Prove the Bible Has the Power of God
For the past five years, staff from the Christian Living Bible Institute have studied the affects of applying the Bible to various areas of people's lives with astonishing results. - June 02, 2009 - Christian Living Ministry, Inc.
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield
Presentation by Colonel McMaster provided insights on leadership from a military perspective that can be applied to a complex business environment. - June 02, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
NOW Identifies Murder of Dr. George Tiller as Domestic Terrorism, Calls for Action from Justice Department and Homeland Security
NOW President Kim Gandy said, "Women across the country have lost a champion today. The cold-blooded murder of Dr. George Tiller this morning in church is a stark reminder that women's bodies are still a battleground, and health care professionals are on the frontlines." - June 02, 2009 - National Organization for Women
Easter Seals Annual Walk With Me to Raise Funds and Awareness
A Family Event for All Fitness Levels. - June 02, 2009 - Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
New Theatre Company Brings Award Winning Musical, RENT to Chicago Suburbs
Introspect Theatre presents the Broadway musical RENT June 18-27, 2009 at 8 pm Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd. Bartlett, IL 60120 - June 01, 2009 - Introspect Theatre
Mimi Rothschild Makes Homeschooling Curriculum Available to Christian Schools
Program availability creates win-win scenario for students and schools. - June 01, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Tremaine Hawkins and Mike Phillips to Perform at Judge Mablean's Annual Father's Day and Scholarship Brunch June 21st
Joining Judge Mablean Ephriam to present awards, celebrity guests Loretta Devine, Rockmond Dunbar, Mother Love, Anna Marie Horsford, Gary Sturgis, Demetria McKinney, and Kelly Price. Some of today’s most talented television and music stars will come together to join Judge Mablean Ephriam in... - June 01, 2009 - Mablean Ephriam Foundation
LoopDesk Business Networking Group Announces the Launch of LoopDesk.com
On May 10th, LoopDesk.com was launched and already has business members in 5 countries and hundreds of connections already created. - June 01, 2009 - LoopDesk, LLC.
News Flash America, According to I.R.O.C.2 Sexting Has Been Prevalent for Years, so Why Only Now Are We Reacting?
If you are just starting to learn about or address sexting and cyber bullying, you are way behind in understanding and / or educating society about the real current digital diseases. - May 31, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Alpha 7 Ministries Goes "Beyond the Walls" with New Instrumental Gospel/Jazz CD
Alpha 7 Ministries releases "Beyond The Walls" CD. A balanced blend of instrumental music that crosses many genres (Gospel Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Inspirational, Easy Listening). It will reach beyond the walls of your heart and impact your every emotion. - May 31, 2009 - Alpha 7 Ministries
Mark S. Ritter, Tax Director, Compensation and Benefit Consulting Practice, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Mark S. Ritter, Tax director, Compensation and benefit consulting practice, of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - May 31, 2009 - The Knowledge Group