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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Natalie A. Zappella as Program Associate
Zappella will support programming and grant making activities of the Community Foundation, and explore the Foundation’s role in supporting older adults and livable communities in southeast Michigan. - January 28, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Comicbook Artists Guild Celebrates Independence
The annual celebration known as New York Comic Con brings together a multitude of creators, professionals and fans of pop culture. For the past three years, the Comicbook Artists Guild contributed to the celebration by co-sponsoring the Indy After Party along with several independent minded... - January 28, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
Comicbook Artists Guild Continues Tradition at New York Comic Con
Award Ceremony is enhanced to recognize excellence in comic book creation and artistry. - January 28, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
Minority Business Network Introduces a New Approach to Affiliate Marketing
The Onyx Six Network has developed a new affiliate exchange program to help small business owners maintain business growth during challenging economic circumstances. The concept of the affiliate exchange program is to trade services or products within the business network to ensure the forward... - January 28, 2009 - Onyx Six
Consumer Desires for Comfort and Security Drive Color Guild's 2009 Paint Trends
The Color Canvas 2009 Collection features five up-and-coming trends and 35 colors available exclusively at Color Guild member locations. - January 28, 2009 - Color Guild
Lupus Research Institute: New Study Confirms the Need for More Research Dollars
LRI responds to new study of lupus-related costs. - January 28, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Arbitrator's Decision on Paint and Related Materials
Neutral arbitrator rendered his decision on the National Paint & Coatings Association’s challenge to the Commodity Classification Standards Board Dispositions on Subjects 13 and 14. - January 28, 2009 - National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.
HUD Awards $2,000,000 to Goodwill for LaBelle Housing Construction
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received $2 million in funding to construct housing for people with disabilities in Hendry County. - January 28, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Kobe Bryant and Tim Leiweke to be Honored by Asia Society Southern California
Asia Society Southern California will honor Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Olympic Gold Medalist and the 2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player, on June 30, 2009 at its annual gala dinner in Los Angeles. - January 28, 2009 - Asia Society Southern California
Justice Dept Intervene on Racial Tensions in Paris, TX (Public Meeting 1.29)
Department of Justice mediators are addressing racial conflict in Paris, TX after the death of resident Brandon McClelland. - January 27, 2009 - Lone Star Legal Aid
Texas Self Storage Market Survey Results Published
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) announced the publication of the results of its fourth annual market survey. The report with exclusive data not available elsewhere contains analysis and commentary specific to Texas. This is an important report for anyone in the financial and capital markets who regularly make, rate, or analyze investments in the self-storage industry. It is a must for developers, lenders, owner/operators, brokers and appraisers interested in the Texas storage market. - January 27, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Capital Swing Dancers Host Seventeenth Annual World Wide Swing Dance Competition
A worldwide competition in the California state dance, West Coast Swing. Capital Swing Dancers (a not for profit org.) host an all level competition. Featuring workshops and performances by "So you think you can dance" winner, Benji Schwimmer. - January 27, 2009 - Capital Swing Dancers
Chicago Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) and UberFrags.net Present Reefing Madness
CMAS and UberFrags (http://UberFrags.net) invite you to an awesome day of reefing activities and coral frag swapping. A fragswap is an event where coral aquarium hobbyists exchange or sell pieces of coral. - January 27, 2009 - UberFrags.net
Shirat Shalom Invites Guests 2/6 Tu Bish'vat seder
Shirat Shalom is hosting a Tu Bish'vat seder on 2/6 and Shabbat services on 2/7. - January 27, 2009 - Congregation Shirat Shalom
New Educational Program Announced: Empower Socially Responsible Leaders in Africa
Educate! Develops a New Program to Reach 375 Students in 2009. Educate!, an organization that aims to empower the next generation of socially responsible leaders in Africa, announced a new two-year program, the Educate! Experience, that will reach 375 high school students across Uganda in February... - January 27, 2009 - Educate!
Multicultural Gathering in Israel Promotes Inner Peace
Fifth International Kabbalah Congress Hosted at Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds Presents Alternative to Current Chaotic Lifestyle. - January 27, 2009 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
New National Study Reports $1.3 Billion Invested in Colorado Bioscience Companies 2002-Q2 2008, Ranking Colorado 11th in U.S. for Bioscience Venture Capital Investments
Gov. Bill Ritter, the Colorado BioScience Association and Colorado Office of Economic Development released the Colorado Bioscience Roadmap 2008 on January 23. Among findings, the new study reports $1.3 billion was invested in Colorado bioscience companies 2002 through Q2 2008, ranking Colorado 11th in the U.S. for bioscience venture capital investments. - January 27, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
My Life My Soul, a Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence Goes Live on BlogTalkRadio
My Life My Soul hosts its first radio show to reach out to survivors of domestic violence on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 9 a.m. Eastern. - January 26, 2009 - My Life My Soul, The Unspoken Journey of Life After Domestic Abuse
The Independence Visitor Center Announces William Moore, President and CEO, Will Step Down
After serving as the President and CEO of the Independence Visitor Center for 10 years, Bill Moore announces his departure for a new opportunity. - January 26, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
International Suicide Prevention Association Offers Hope During Tough Economic Times
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has published a paper entitled, “Suicide and the economic depression: reflections on suicide during the Great Depression” which concludes that there was only a slight increase in deaths by suicide during the Great Depression. - January 26, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Fab Four Mania Coming to San Diego to Raise Funds for the Vision of Children Foundation
The Vision of Children Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for hereditary childhood blindness, announced that the Fab Four, the ultimate Beatles tribute, will be performing at its annual benefit concert on May 2, 2009. The concert will be held in the state-of-the-art Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall located in Sorrento Valley. The Beatles-themed evening promises to deliver a groovy time including cocktails and hor d'oeuvres served in an electrifying sixties atmosphere. - January 26, 2009 - Vision of Children Foundation
Improving Productivity of the Existing Workforce High on Corporate Resolutions for the New Year
Study: With Most Predicting 10% U.S. Unemployment, Improving Profits, Cutting Costs, Increasing Customer Satisfaction and Managing Change Also Cited as Top Five 2009 Corporate Challenges. - January 26, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Star-Studded "I'm Good" Video Shoot and Youth Forum
(http://www.emptyvessel.org) Dr. Allean Varnado-Lang (Mother of Rapper/Producer Daz Dillinger and Aunt of Entertainer Snoop Dogg,) Empty Vessel Music, The Atlanta Dream Center, and Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. have joined, to invite the Atlanta-city public to be a part of a major music video shoot to... - January 26, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music
Valentine Traffic Mixer at Social Hollywood Benefiting the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research
Reach Productions and local, young professionals will come together for a night of socializing and philanthropy at the stunning Social Hollywood on February 6, 2009. The event, Valentine Traffic, will benefit the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research in West Hollywood. - January 26, 2009 - Reach Productions
DuckDuckDate Changes the Rules of the Dating Game
"Goose Me!" It's not your typical pick-up line, but it is one that singles all over are starting to use. DuckDuckDate.com, an innovative dating website, is open for business and helping singles everywhere to "goose" each other. Originally conceived by a veteran online dater,... - January 26, 2009 - DuckDuckDate.com
Chinese Volunteers Celebrate New Year with Foster Care Children
Local Kiwanis Club of Arcadia Volunteers Expose Los Angeles Kids to Chinese Traditions. - January 25, 2009 - Hillsides
WOmen @ Work Featured in North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Publication
Lisa Pineiro, president of Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has announced that WOmen @ Work has... - January 25, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
A Toast to the Triangle™ Releases Podcast with TLC Family
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a new podcast featuring commentary from Janine Slater, the mother of Deuce Slater, a child at the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. In the podcast, Slater provides... - January 25, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
CHF International Joins NetHope Information Technology Collaboration
CHF International has become the 26th member of NetHope, an information technology collaboration of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and conservation. NetHope enables members to extend their communications infrastructure and... - January 25, 2009 - NetHope
Forward Ever Backward Never Campaign Promotes Charitable Projects by Africans for Africa
A new, unique & critical effort to engage Africans abroad in the issues vital to the progress of the African continent. http://www.forward-ever.org - January 25, 2009 - Black Star Collective Foundation
ARISE Brings Vital Anger and Stress Management Training to the Tampa Bay Area Youth Services Staff
ARISE Foundation will conduct its CHOICES workshop Jan. 27-30 in Tampa at 5118 N. 56th St., Suite 206. BAYS operates 7 youth programs under the umbrella of the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice. The training will take place daily from 9AM to 4PM. - January 25, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
New Foundation Tackles Financial Literacy Issues
The Community Financial Education Foundation (CFEF) announced today that it will begin offering services and programs designed to assist consumers with financial education development. CFEF was created specifically to address the growing need for financial literacy programs within the broad spectrum of consumers desiring help in understanding and managing their finances. - January 25, 2009 - Community Financial Education Foundation
Community Financial Education Foundation Hires Executive Director
The Community Financial Education Foundation, a organization dedicated to increasing financial literacy across the country, announced today the hiring of an Executive Director. Miranda Harwell was selected after an extensive search process. Miranda joins the foundation from Talk PR, Inc., a... - January 25, 2009 - Community Financial Education Foundation
National Foundation Launched to Help Americans
To help turn more consumers into responsible borrowers, policymakers and professionals in the online lending industry are supporting this independent, non-profit organization to deliver educational resources to the industry and consumers directly. “There is a vacuum of financial education... - January 25, 2009 - Community Financial Education Foundation
Professional Organizers Volunteer Their Services to Daily Bread Food Bank for National Get Organized Month
Professional organizers from Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and Collier Counties come together to lend their expertise to Miami-based non-profit organization - January 25, 2009 - National Association of Professional Organizers
Garment Center Historic District Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Garment Center Historic District's Contributing Property Owners Now Eligible for Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Programs. - January 24, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
NPSA Partners with ME Payment Solutions
The National Portable Storage Association partners with ME Payment Solutions for credit card processing. - January 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
IMA World Health Receives $250,000 Gift from F. Dohmen Foundation
IMA World Health, a Maryland-based global health care nonprofit, was one of the first to receive a gift from a newly-formed foundation of the F. Dohmen Company. - January 24, 2009 - IMA World Health
Goodwill to Provide Career Training to Charleston Park Residents
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received a $40,000 grant from Lee County to provide career development services at the Charleston Park Community Center. This training should be of a great benefit to Charleston Park, as the community's residents have income and education levels well below the Florida state average. - January 24, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Cautions Consumers to Consider Costs of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans
“Instant refunds” may involve high fees that outweigh their advantages. - January 24, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
BU Students "Drink Green" During National Green Week
Over 30,000 students at Boston University will participate in BU Green Day, Feb 4, 2009. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Announces I Play Green Campaign
Nationwide campaign is enlisting an army of “Green-keeping Athletes” to green their sports by 2012. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Mobilizes 250,000 Students, But Urges Schools to Enroll Now to Reach One Million Student Goal
National Green Week is building a nationwide cadre of committed environmental stewards. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Announces I Ride Green Campaign
Nationwide campaign is enlisting an army of Green-Keepers to Ride Green. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Valentine's Day Gift Solution
Valentine’s Day Gift Certificates from Peterborough Players; Two Tickets to the Theater = Summer Romance. - January 24, 2009 - PeterboroughPlayers
David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets on 03/05/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 5, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. For further details of the event and panelists, please visit http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SFAS_142.html. - January 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes New Board Members, Elects Officers
Texas Self Storage Association welcomes three new board members and elects new officers for the 2008-2009 service year. - January 23, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Chicago Motorcycle Show Supports Children of the Fallen January Event to Benefit Children of Fallen Troops
Operation Ensuring Christmas, a charitable organization assisting children of fallen American Troops, today announced that the 25th annual 2009 Chicago Motorcycle Show will donate a portion of the shows proceeds to Operation Ensuring Christmas. OEC provides children with Christmas gift cards during the holiday season, as well as a “Christmas in July” VIP theme park trip to Orlando, Florida. - January 23, 2009 - Operation Ensuring Christmas, Inc.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Edith J. Castillo as Program Officer
Castillo's primary responsibility will be to provide program support for the New Economy Initiative. - January 23, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Burns Grove Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Poet’s Birth
Award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life is encouraging people to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns on 25 January by supporting the creation of a Burns Grove of native trees in Scotland’s Caledonian Forest. “This is a fantastic way to honour Robert... - January 23, 2009 - Trees for Life