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Lakewood BlueClaws (NJ) Host First Nut-Free Game
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network will host an inaugural fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have an ingredient list available of every food item sold. That evening, all items sold at the concession stands will be nut free. - June 26, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Lighthouse Computer Services and Tech Collective Present IT Scholarship
Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center Student receives $1,000 scholarship to pursue IT education and career path. - June 26, 2009 - Tech Collective
CollegeRecruiter.com Partners with the JustJobs.com Network
CollegeRecruiter.com has implemented a partnership to distribute the jobs posted to its site by its employer clients to the JustJobs.com family of job search engines. - June 25, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
HSI Announces Medical Director and Chair, Medical Advisory Board: Dr. William Hammill
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) family of brands, comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), MEDIC FIRST AID International, and 24-7 EMS, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. William Hammill as Medical Director and Chair, HSI Medical Advisory Board. - June 25, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Expert Speakers
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress October 26-28th 2009 has announced expert speakers with more to come in the future. - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Extending Mobility and Hope to Disabled Georgians
US-government sponsored Counterpart International's Community & Humanitarian Assistance Program (CHAP) and CHAP’s partner organization Charitable Fund “Ertguleba” arranged a joint charitable ceremony in Vake Park of Tbilisi, which was dedicated to distribution of new... - June 25, 2009 - Counterpart International
Summer Slump Survival Kit for the Savvy Woman—how to Thrive in the 2nd Fiscal Year
Local women’s business network, Dinner With Friends, offers marketing strategies and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - June 25, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network
National Education Association Bestows Human & Civil Rights Honor on Greg Mortenson
Tha National Education Association, in conjunction with their national Representaive Assembly, is giving Greg Mortenson (Nobel Peace Prize nominee and New York Times #1 best-selling author of the book Three Cups of Tea) a Human & Civil Rights Award to honor his work in education and equal opportunity for women and girls. - June 25, 2009 - Central Asia Institute
North Carolina Businesses Support 2009 Education Ball
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 the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball sponsors. CISNC will host the event on Friday, June 26 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the RBC... - June 25, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Eisen Marketing Group to Help the Center for Rural Development with Branding Program
Eisen Marketing Group, the largest public relations firm in Greater Cincinnati, awarded The Center for Rural Development pro bono professional public relations and marketing services through their Operation: Outreach grant program. - June 25, 2009 - The Center for Rural Development
Latina Style and Doctor.com Launch Latina Style “Find a Doctor”
Healthcare API launched to give users faster results when seeking a Doctor Latina Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latinas & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S has partnered with Doctor.com. In September of 2008, Latina Style Magazine in connection with... - June 25, 2009 - iWeev
10 to 10 Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
10 to 10 Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Lutz, Florida has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Korea CKMP and KHIDI to Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion (CKMP) as the premiere Diamond Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The primary purpose of CKMP includes staging Korean... - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Texas Governor Rick Perry Signs Bill Establishing a Committee to Oversee Healthcare Interpreter Qualifications
Texas Governor Rick Perry addresses language access issues in Texas Healthcare. - June 25, 2009 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
Non-Profit Organization, Herocare Supports MDA's Fire-Fighter Chili Cook-Off
Herocare San Diego was proud to support the local fire fighter heroes and the Muscular Dystrophy Association by sharing Ben & Jerry's ice-cream at a fundraiser held June 20th. - June 25, 2009 - Herocare, San Diego
Counterpart International Teams with Department of State to Help Khuroson Residents Displaced by Mudslides
Invaluable resources and supplies delivered to the homeless in Tajikistan by Counterpart International - June 25, 2009 - Counterpart International
Counterpart Helps Improve Sanitary and Hygiene Situation at ‘Olympus’ Educational Complex by Renovating the Laundry and Ironing Room
Ambassador Marie L., Yovanovitch, of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia and Gerald Oberndorfer, Director of Humanitarian Programs, U.S. Department of State cut the ribbon opening the newly reconstructed laundry at Olympus Educational Complex in Nork on May 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Counterpart... - June 25, 2009 - Counterpart International
AASHE Releases Annual Review of Sustainability in Higher Education
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has announced the release of AASHE Digest 2008, which documents the continued rapid growth of campus sustainability in the U.S. and Canada. - June 25, 2009 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Denis Roy, FSA, MAAA, EA, Director, Human Resources Services Consulting Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers 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 Denis Roy, FSA, MAAA, EA, Director, Human Resources Services Consulting Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Rocky Road for 401(k) Plans.” This event is scheduled for August 20, 2009, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. - June 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
IIMSAM’s Official Calls Upon Global Leaders to Support Spirulina for Humanity
Reacting on United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recent estimates that World hunger is estimated to reach an unprecedented high in 2009 with 1,020 million people going hungry every day, Dr. Naseer Homoud said that the estimate is alarming and an eye opener for all social and humanitarian organizations to know what actually are being done to stop annihilation of humanity. - June 24, 2009 - IIMSAM
Speed Venture Summit™ Announces Corporate Sponsors
The NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center today announced the corporate sponsors for the second annual Speed Venture Summit™, to be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. - June 24, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Workshop for Families Affected by Breast Cancer
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura presents Breast Cancer Connection: All in the Family with Jodi McIntosh, MFT July 10. - June 24, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Organizing for a Wave of New Homebuyers
Freedom Debt Management in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Affordable Housing collaborative will participate in a Homebuyer Workshop in preparation for Neighborhood Stabilization home purchase activity. - June 24, 2009 - Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
EOS Remediation Expands International Sales and Marketing Network to Australia
EOS Remediation welcomes Lowell Kessel from Envirologek Technologies to their Sales and Marketing Team. Mr. Kessel’s support will assure the Company’s continued commitment to provide outstanding customer service and assistance to ensure superior remediation outcomes. - June 24, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Acquity Group to Host "Start-Up Showcase" for Mobile Monday Chicago
The monthly meeting will feature mobile app development presentations from six local business leaders. - June 24, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Last year's annual congress featured over 850 attendees from over 45 countries and over 53 exhibitors... - June 24, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
ARISE Foundation’s Appeal for Stories About Gang Life Results in Hundreds of Submissions from Around the World
Fifty of the best stories will be featured in a remarkable upcoming book about gang prevention. - June 24, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
New Website Enables Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener's Excess Harvest
Excess produce usually left to rot in gardens now being donated to neighborhood food pantries - June 24, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Business Builder Seminar
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host an informational session titled “This Is Not Your Teenager’s Networking,” featuring Dick Betts, a national speaker specializing in... - June 24, 2009 - RRAR
World Marbles Federation Project Launched
Most of us know marbles as a child game. But in these days many adult players compete in the marbles tournaments. There are also international marbles tournaments organized in some countries. To promote marbles all over the world and to initialize establishing of the World Marbles Federation, a new... - June 24, 2009 - Czech Marbles Federation
OogieLoves Campaign to Combat Childhood Bullying
Goobie, Zoozie & Toofie Embrace Love Our Children USA’s Crusade to STOMP Out Bullying with Public Service Campaign - June 24, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Nicolas Morgan, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Event on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms on 7/29/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Nicolas Morgan, Partner, DLA Piper, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled... - June 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Nonprofit CINEMA Cleveland Selling Tee Shirts to Help Fund Local Film Projects
To help fund independent film projects as well as local art programs, CINEMA Cleveland is offering t-shirts on their website. - June 23, 2009 - C.I.N.E.M.A. Cleveland
Marketing Magician Joins Your Business Channel as Marketing Expert
UK based Stefan (Marketing Magician) Drew is about to start filming business marketing advice for web based TV channel yBC (your Business Channel) as a Marketing Expert. - June 23, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
ONEHOPE Wine Teams up with Fresh & Easy in Support of American Forests
Joint Campaign helps plant 8,540 trees with American Forests - June 22, 2009 - ONEHOPE
Children of Wounded Soldiers Set to Attend Summer Camp for Free
Beginning on Sunday, June 21st eight children of military service members will get to attend an all expense paid week at an Xpedition Summer Camp, graciously hosted by The Big Horn Ranch and the Armed Forces Foundation. War is as tough for the families left behind as it is for soldiers and the goal was to provide a healthy outlet for the kids and a break for the primary caregiver. - June 22, 2009 - Armed Forces Foundation
New Business Networking Concept Comes to Nottingham
New East Midlands Networking Group Will Help Businesses Combat Recession. - June 21, 2009 - Bryher Business Partnership
Jazz Musicians Raise Funds for Foster Care Kids
Pasadena Jazz Institute Hosts Swank Pack Benefit for Hillsides. - June 21, 2009 - Hillsides
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond?
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on the “Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond?”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET... - June 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Chuck Evans, Partner, Accounting Principles Group, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond? on 8/20/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Chuck Evans, Partner, Accounting Principles Group, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and... - June 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Federal Medical Marijuana Act Introduced
H.R. 2835 will reschedule marijuana according to the Controlled Substance Act and protect patients in compassionate states from federal arrest and prosecution House Representative Barney Frank, along with 16 co-sponsors, reintroduced legislation to change federal policy regarding medical marijuana. - June 21, 2009 - People United For Medical Marijuana (PUFMM) - Florida
Re-Launch of Financial Health Research Institute Web Site Announced
Financial Health Research Institute, an organization providing unbiased financial education resources, announced today that they have updated and re-launched their web site: http://www.fhri.org - June 21, 2009 - Financial Health Research Institute
1st Annual "Endangered" Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co
The Society to Save Endangered Species is proud to present the 1st annual Amazing “Toy” Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival. A good time will be had by everyone as hundreds of endangered animals will be on display. - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
"Petting Zoo" for Children to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co.
The Society to Save Endangered Species and its founder, Fred Smilek, are excited to be working on a petting zoo project to help educate young children on the importance of preserving the world's endangered species. This isn't your typical petting zoo, however. Instead of interacting with the real... - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Software Testing Expert Jerry Weinberg to Speak at the CAST 2009 Software Testing Conference
When it comes to the world of software testing, few names are as widely recognised as that of Jerry Weinberg. The Association for Software Testing is pleased to welcome Mr. Weinberg to the fourth annual Conference of the Association for Software Testing, CAST 2009. - June 21, 2009 - Association for Software Testing
Oak Brook iCAT Offers a Cutting Edge Approach to Dental Implant Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Oak Brook iCAT is the first dental imaging center of its kind to find a home in the suburbs of Chicago for dental specialists and dentists to diagnose, treatment plan, and follow their dental implant patients. - June 20, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
Water for Humans Launches Social Enterprise to Bring Clean Drinking Water Technology to Developing World
MBA project becomes reality as Bainbridge Graduate Institute grads address one of the most pressing global health issues – access to clean drinking water. - June 20, 2009 - Water for Humans
Mrs. Florida Global US Queen Wins National Title
Marisa Thomas is the new Mrs. Global America US 2010. She was crowned by Laurel Shaler, Mrs. Global America US 2009 on Friday night in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. - June 20, 2009 - Global America US Pageant
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Reveals 4 Father’s Day Fitness Tips
Val Fujii, a local Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, is revealing four Father’s Day fitness tips to all the dads out there to help them get back into shape. - June 20, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Planning and Administration Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will host a planning and administration event on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring keynote speaker, Jim Manke. - June 20, 2009 - RRAR