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Running with a Purpose: Make Friends, Get in Shape, Help Save Lives
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Socety's Team In Training program is a supportive group of teammates and informative clinics, to help you complete a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, century ride or hike adventure. Since inception, TNT participants have raised more than $950 million to support LLS - July 20, 2009 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Team In Training
Make This Winter’s Vacation a Life Saver
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training provides participants with a four-to-five month comprehensive training program, certified coaches and travel and accommodations at the venue of their choice. In return, participants help in the fight against leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma by raising funds to support blood cancer research, education and services for patients and their families. - July 20, 2009 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Team In Training
Walk 13.1 Miles in Sunny Florida and Help Save Lives
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) is currently recruiting participants to walk or run the half marathon in St. Petersburg. As more endurance events have allowed walkers to join their ranks, TNT has grown to include more participants who are moved by the cause of fighting blood cancer but are more interested in walking a half marathon than running one. - July 20, 2009 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Team In Training
'Revenue Assurance to the Xtreme'© Training and Certification Program Launching Sept. 2009, London
The 'Revenue Assurance to the Xtreme'© (RAX©) training program will give many RA professionals their first glimpse of the high impact/high value methods that make GRAPA’s standards the baseline for revenue assurance practice around the world. Since its inception, the Global Revenue... - July 20, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Four New Sponsors
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non-profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and Presidents of local, private businesses, today announced the addition of four new sponsors: Barsa and Company; Hara CPA Professional Services, Inc.; Project X Media; UBS Financial Services. Sponsors provide influential connections into the community. - July 20, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Get Green Music Partners with the Action Sports Environmental Coalition
Atlantic Beach, FL. based Get Green Music is excited to announce its recent partnership with the Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting eco-friendly initiatives within the world of action sports. Get Green Music is a music downloading and... - July 20, 2009 - get green music
Greener Pastures for Seniors Announces Its 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Greener Pastures for Seniors, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting homebound patients, announces its 8th annual Charity Golf Tournament. The charity golf tournament will be held at the Maple Leaf Golf Course on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at 8:00 A.M. with a welcome breakfast. The... - July 20, 2009 - Greener Pastures
International Cellular Medicine Society Seeks to Educate Patients on Off-Shore Stem Cells Clinics
Stem cell clinics in nearly 20 countries have been actively advertising new stem cell therapies for a myriad of diseases ranging from congestive heart failure to ALS. To help patients, the ICMS has launched a comprehensive study of promises and downsides of off shore stem cell therapies and clinics. - July 19, 2009 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Louisiana Minority Business Centers Receive National Recognition
Two minority business programs operated by the LAMSDC received national recognition at the 2009 National Conference of the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce held in Washington D.C. July 7-10, 2009. Ranked and scored against like centers across the United... - July 19, 2009 - Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council
Partnering Up in a Down Economy
Partnering with other organizations can help bring big-company solutions to the market, making small companies competitive even in challenging economic times. - July 19, 2009 - TAG Consulting Society
Discover Lighthouses as You Travel the Lake Michigan Circle Tour
Discover Lighthouses as you Travel the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. The 2009 Lake Michigan Circle Tour & Lighthouse Map published by the West Michigan Tourist Association is Now Available. - July 19, 2009 - West Michigan Tourist Association
GlaxoSmithKline Joins NAMWOLF and Commits to the Use of Minority and Women-Owned Firms
GlaxoSmithKline joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - July 19, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Partners with ABCO to Offer Caribbean Compliance Officers Professional Certification
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists will offer its internationally recognised CAMS Certification examination and preparation seminar in Bermuda two days before the Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers (ABCO) Bermuda Compliance Summit II on September 28-29 at the... - July 19, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Tickets Now on Sale for Ninth Annual Auction for the Animals
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that tickets are now available for the ninth annual Auction for Animals, which will be held on from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Delightful Inspirations in Casper Park, located at 5511 Avent... - July 19, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member the Nairobi Hospital
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, The Nairobi Hospital - July 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
eQuest Partners with LatPro.com and DiversityJobs.com
Provides eQuest Users with Free Job Posting Delivery to both leading Diversity Employment Sites - July 18, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Announces Two New Staff Additions
Sarah Unke and Taylor Gramkow Join Nonprofit in Support of Local Cancer Community - July 18, 2009 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
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
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
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™
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
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
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
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
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
Indian Hospitals and Medical Tourism Players Join Forces to Make India the Global Healthcare Destination - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) Launched
Leading Indian Hospitals, Healthcare providers (both Modern Medicine and Traditional Indian Medicine), Travel and Medical Tourism Industry providers have come together to form an industry association - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) that aims to work together to make India the leading... - July 18, 2009 - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA)
Spiritual Unity Movement's August World Healing Ceremony
These monthly World Healing Meditation Ceremonies are held at or near the time of the full moon and are sponsored by the Spiritual Unity Movement (SUM). They are held at “The Onion” sacred dome 9550 Haskell Ave. in North Hills in the San Fernando Valley (near the 405 and Nordoff). - July 18, 2009 - Spiritual Unity Movement
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
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
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
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
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™
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
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