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Two Metro-Detroiters Are Participating in a 10,000 Mile Charity Rally from London, England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia This Summer
10,000 miles, three mountain ranges, and two deserts. The first Michigan-based team in rally history is raising funds to assist those in the greatest need throughout Mongolia. - April 12, 2009 - Mongol Rally Guys
NAFA Presents the CAFM/CAFS Boot Camp
Fleet managers involved with or interested in the CAFM/CAFS programs can benefit from NAFA's CAFM/CAFS Boot Camp held during this year's Institute & Expo in New Orleans. - April 12, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Local Author and Investigative Reporter to be Featured Speaker at Business Club Meeting
Amanda Lamb to speak at BCA Triangle April breakfast meeting. - April 12, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
New Book Release: The Christian, Stand Up and Fight; The Law According to Gods Word
Las Vegas Christian Author Victorya released her powerful new book, The Christian, Stand Up and Fight, with biblical based answers to counter the latest assaults on Christian faith. Paperback available in large print as well as on Amazon Kindle where your purchase is instant and where digial text platform has become the new wave of the future for download reading. - April 11, 2009 - Messages of Faith Ministry
Maryland Charter School Founders’ Manual, Third Edition Released
Maryland Charter School Network releases Third Edition of the Maryland Charter School Founders' Manual. The manual covers the basics of opening a charter school in Maryland. - April 11, 2009 - Maryland Charter School Network
Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council Names Stacie M. Williams, M.B.A. as Regional Director
Stacie M. Williams, MBA was named Regional Director for the Louisiana Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC), a program of the Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council. Ms. Williams will manage the operations in the Southwest Louisiana territory which encompasses Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Ms. Williams will be based out of the LAMSDC’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana office - April 11, 2009 - Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council
"Fly with US. Read with Kids." Campaign Soars Again
US Airways (LCC) has joined with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for a second year to celebrate the wonder of reading through the "Fly with US. Read with Kids." campaign. - April 11, 2009 - Reading Is Fundamental
Hutchinson Law Group, iContact Among Sponsors for CED’s Venture 2009
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 sponsors for CED’s Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - April 11, 2009 - CED
Healthcare Reform & Addiction Treatment - Interview with Ronald W. Manderscheid, Ph.D on One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods of WestBridge
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 13, 2009 to hear Ronald W. Manderscheid’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 11, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
The 16th Annual Walk-Along for Lupus Donation Website is Up and Running
On Sunday, October 18th, 2009, in Eisenhower Park, Field #6, the Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate will hold the 16th Annual Walk-Along for Lupus, Long Islands largest and longest running Lupus walk. The Walk-Along for Lupus donation website is up and running and ready for walkers to... - April 11, 2009 - The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate
Freedom Debt Management Rolls Out a New Fresh Start Homeownership Initiative
Freedom Debt Management, Inc. (“FDM”) is proud to announce their new “Fresh Start” initiative to create financial literacy awareness amongst the 20 to 30 year old age group. This service will include free budget counseling and continuing education specifically designed for... - April 11, 2009 - Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
NAMWOLF Lauds President Obama's Pick for General Counsel at Treasury
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds President Obama's pick for General Counsel at Treasury, George W. Madison. - April 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
ITCourseware Partners with Mile2 to Provide Information Security Courseware
ITCourseware, LLC, has entered into an exclusive reseller agreement with Mile2, authorizing ITCourseware to market and sell the highly acclaimed Mile2 Information Security training courseware. - April 11, 2009 - ITCourseware, LLC
Roatán, Honduras to Host the 7th Annual FCCA Platinum Associate Membership Conference
This June, the island of Roatán off the Caribbean coast of Honduras will host the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA), 7th Annual Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) Conference. Roatán’s cruise industry has been rapidly growing over the past... - April 11, 2009 - Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
Ministry Launches New Web Site to Explore Christian Peace and Simplicity
The Virtual Hermitary Web site went live on Good Friday offering original essays, sermons and daily devotionals for Christians interested in learning more about a life of Christ-like simplicity and peace. Visitors will find a growing selection of essays, e-books and sermons designed to challenge... - April 11, 2009 - Amy Jo Garner Ministries
New Restaurants Join Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Over 100 restaurants expected to participate in valley-wide culinary event, May 31-June 19. Palm Springs Restaurant Week website has the full list of participating restaurants along with their menus. Local hotels have put together special rates. - April 11, 2009 - Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Association
Commercial REO Brokers Association - Dinner Meeting, Newport Beach, CA April 28,2009. Is the Commercial Real Estate Market About to Collapse?
The Commercial REO Brokers Association, (CREOBA) was formed to assist the Banks and Loan Servicers in selling their Foreclosed Commercial Properties. Ray McLaine, CREOBA President, pointed out that, “Last year 4.5 Billion Dollars in Commercial Real Estate was foreclosed by the banks. This year, that figure could reach $20 Billion with $200 Billion more to come in the next two years. - April 10, 2009 - Commercial REO Brokers Association
Erie Yacht Club Announces Evening Cocktail Reception, Art Auction and Charity Regatta to Benefit the Flagship Niagara
The Erie Yacht Club, recognizing the need to show additional local support for one of Erie's premier cultural icon's the Flagship Niagara, will host an evening reception and charity regatta. The Erie Yacht Club has directly and indirectly supported marine activities from coast to coast for over a... - April 10, 2009 - Erie Yacht Club
Somali Justice Advocacy Center Cautions Use of Force for Sake of the Safety of the Captain Richard Phillips, and Concerns Involvement of Terrorist Group in the Piracy
Somali Justice Advocacy Center is now gravely concerned about new development of US ship and movement of US warships in the regions and terrorist involvement in the piracy. - April 10, 2009 - somali justice advocacy center
Michael Velliquette Opens New Show of Collages at DCKT Contemporary May 8, 2009
DCKT Contemporary is pleased to present Michael Velliquette’s second New York solo exhibition. Velliquette hand cuts and glues paper cardstock into complex dimensional assemblages reminiscent of the interiors of large-scale pop-up books or mosaics in high relief. In his current body of work Velliquette returns once again to garden and jungle settings where humorous and visually dense paper tableaux are populated with animistic spirits, beasts, goons and gods. - April 10, 2009 - DCKT Contemporary
Baltimore Fashion Week Looking for PJ Designer for Casey Cares Program
Casey Cares Foundation is looking for artistic individuals to design and create PJs for its participation in Baltimore Fashion Week. The Casey Cares Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families. One of their programs, Kami's Jammies provides new sleepwear and themed pajama parties to children on extended hospital stays. The winning designer will be showcased during Baltimore's Fashion Week. - April 10, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Zingerman’s Deli Hosts Benefit in Support of Peace Neighborhood Center
On Thursday, April 16th at 6 pm, Zingerman’s Deli will hold their annual ‘Raucous Caucus’ Benefit in support of Peace Neighborhood Center at their main location at 422 Detroit St. - April 10, 2009 - Peace Neighborhood Center
Professional Coaches Help Job Seekers
Members of Los Angeles Coaching Organization Help People Affected by the Economy. - April 10, 2009 - Professional Coaches and Mentors Association - LA
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names REALTOR® of the Year
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association has named Eddie Speas, executive vice president and general manager of Coldwell Banker Advantage, as the 2008 REALTOR® of the Year. Speas has more than 15 years... - April 10, 2009 - RRAR
CISNC Announces AT&T as Presenting Sponsor of 2009 North Carolina 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 that AT&T will be the presenting sponsor for the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball scheduled for Friday, June 26 from 5-11:30 p.m. - April 10, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Morton Grove Action Party Sweeps Five Seats in Municipal Election
In the April 7 municipal race, the Morton Grove Action Party swept all five Village Board seats (Village President, Village Clerk, and three Trustee positions) up for election. - April 10, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Fulbright & Jaworski’s Scott Maberry to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that J. Scott Maberry, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Economic... - April 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
TCWM Music Inc. Releases Revolutionary New Music System
TCWM Music Inc. has released it’s revolutionary new music system, Free2Worship. This system is already changing the way musicians prepare and use their music so dramatically that the industry will never be the same again. Musicians save more time, have more flexibility and more freedom than ever before. - April 10, 2009 - TCWM Music Inc.
PAX Global Counselors Assist Ministries and Churches in Originating Major Gifts
PAX Global (www.paxglobal.com) and their international team of counselors work to originate major gifts from new donors for Christian ministries and churches, helping them realize annual fund, capital campaign, and estate planning goals to meet critical financial needs. - April 10, 2009 - PAX Global
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $600,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
Arts League of Michigan, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, American Red Cross--Southeast Michigan Chapter, Eight Mile Boulevard Association, The Greening of Detroit and First Step--Western Wayne County Project on Domestic Assault are among the grantees. - April 10, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Church of the Earth Sponsors Central NC Pagan Pride Day 2009
For the 4th year in a row, the Church of the Earth of Raleigh, NC has become a Sponsor for the annual Central NC Pagan Pride Day festival. - April 10, 2009 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
Global Water Announces a New Program with the Peace Corps to Eliminate Water Scarcity in Guatemala
Having developed many water systems in Guatemala, Global Water saw an opportunity to assist the Peace Corps volunteers who were trying their best to educate schoolchildren about proper hygiene but without the tools to do so. - April 10, 2009 - Global Water
NC LIVE Purchases 380 PBS Videos for North Carolina Schools
Several state organizations have teamed up to provide 380 educational and documentary videos from the Public Broadcasting Service, which are now permanently available online and free of charge to all North Carolina public schools. With a grant from the State Library of North Carolina and the... - April 10, 2009 - NC LIVE
New CPR / AED Release from American Safety & Health Institute
The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) introduces an enhanced, content-rich upgrade to the CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace program. - April 10, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Lead Sheet - Time to Dispel the Myths
From time to time lead sheet has been subject to public concern regarding its suitability as a roofing material. To address this concern head on, the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) has released a technical brochure that summarises the conclusions of independent research carried... - April 09, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
On 15th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide, Greeting Cards are Rebuilding Orphaned Families
Orphaned heads of households find unique combination of work and mentorship through a Rwandan greeting card producer. - April 09, 2009 - Cards from Africa
AASHE and the ACUPCC Launch Online Climate Action Planning Wiki
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) have released Climate Planning for Campuses: A How To Guide (http://www.aashe.org/wiki/climate-planning-guide), a manual to assist... - April 09, 2009 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Jefferson Wells Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on “the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: What You Need to Know?” on 05/05/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Jefferson Wells, leading solutions provider of internal auditing, accounting and finance, tax, and technology services will be a sponsor at the Knowledge... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Jefferson Wells’ William M. Gienke, Corporate Director, Technical Market Intelligence, to Speak at KC’s Event on “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” on 05/05/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that William M. Gienke, C.P.A, Corporate Director, Technical Market Intelligence, Jefferson Wells at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Karen M. Golz, Americas Vice Chair, Independence/Americas Independence, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Live Webcast on Auditor Independence on 5/7/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Karen M. Golz, Americas Vice-Chair, Independence/Americas Independence, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Auditor Independence: What You... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Wiley Rein’s John Reynolds to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that John B. Reynolds, III, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Economic Sanctions... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Gerard (Jerry) W. LiVigni to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that Gerard (Jerry) W. LiVigni, Senior Compliance Officer, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury will speak at the Knowledge... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Wake County Economic Development Launches New Video Series “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase”
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced that the organization is launching a new video series called “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” which will feature a variety of locally-based companies that are continuing to grow and remain highly... - April 09, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Triangle CREW Hosts 11th Annual Champion Awards
Conni Tucker, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (Triangle CREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among women commercial real estate professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that the organization will hold its 11th annual... - April 09, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
International RS:X Class Association Partners with Super Sport Systems
Windsurfer's Association Teams with 3S for Olympic-level training services. - April 09, 2009 - Super Sport Systems
New Report Charts Clear Path for Energy Reform
Sets Stage for High-Level Energy Symposium on April 21 in Washington, DC. - April 09, 2009 - Reform Institute
Contest Seeks Fido’s Favorite Park Memories
If your pooch can’t get enough of the park, the Charleston Parks Conservancy and Lowcountry Dog magazine want to hear about it as part of the I Bark for Parks! Contest, which started April 1. The two have teamed up for the contest that invites Charlestonians to share a special story or... - April 09, 2009 - Charleston Parks Conservancy
National Chief Scout Executive to Attend Grand Lodge Dedication at Boy Scouts’ Camp Durant
Robert “Bob” Mazzuca to Officially Open State-of the-Art Dining Facility. - April 09, 2009 - Boy Scouts of America - Occoneechee Council
Bar Celona Steps Up for Los Angeles Foster Care Children Charity
Pasadena Restaurant Hosts Hillsides “Foster Soles” Event on April 30. - April 09, 2009 - Hillsides
3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic - July 20th, 2009
The Kelsey Smith Foundation is proud to announce that the 3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic will return to Falcon Ridge Golf Course in Lenexa, Kansas. All Proceeds benefit the Kelsey Smith Foundation in it's quest of empowering families, friends, and communities to proactively protect one of its most precious resources, namely its youth and young adults. Save This Date. Monday, July 20th... and Sign Up Today @ www.kelseysarmy.org - April 09, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation