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EOS Remediation Secures Patent Rights for Vadose Zone Remediation by Physical and Biological Means
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC announced that they have signed an Exclusive Patent License Agreement. This royalty-based agreement grants EOS Remediation an exclusive world-wide... - October 02, 2008 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority Releases Report Entitled "Ensuring Essential Health Services on the Near East Side of Detroit"
This is the culmination of a year-long study by a collaboration of community organizations dedicated to filling the health void left with the closure of Detroit Riverview Hospital on Detroit's East Side. The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority coordinated the process. Recommendations include development of "medical home" primary care centers and an emergency department diversion program. - October 02, 2008 - Detroit Wayne County Health Authority
Used Book Drive to Benefit Children in Africa
Jewelry Sprout's Proud Of Our Troops drive, which sends Taylor Hicks CD's and books to the troops, has teamed up with Books For Africa for a drive to donate used books for the children of Africa. - October 02, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
NAMWOLF Members Push for the Inclusion of Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Bailout Legislation
NAMWOLF Members Work to Ensure Minority and Women Owned Law Firms are Included in Congress’ “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.” - October 02, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 Citizen of World Award Recipient
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that Rev. Ray Buchanan is the 2008 Citizen of the World Award Recipient. The IAC has given the Citizen of the World Award annually since 1995 to honor the North Carolinian who, in the eyes... - October 02, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Scheduled at Ridgewood Shopping Center
The annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot will be held Thursday, November 27 at the Ridgewood Shopping Center in Raleigh. The event will feature a competitive and noncompetitive 8k race, a one-mile fun run and a kids’ dash. Activities begin at 8 a.m. - October 02, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
Livermore Valley Film Commission Succeeds in Bringing Productions to Area
The Livermore Valley Film Commission, formed three years ago to promote filming in Livermore, California, has added Pleasanton and Dublin, California to its scope to foster economic development. - October 02, 2008 - Livermore Chamber of Commerce
InfanteSano.org’s ‘Sponsor a Birth’ Program Aids Maternal and Newborn Health in the Dominican Republic
Every year over 10 million mothers and children die throughout the developing world. Yet providing simple, effective, low-cost health services could prevent over half of these deaths. To address these issues, Infante Sano has designed a program that partners with existing hospitals to provide specific training courses and provide the necessary medical equipment for health care workers to do their jobs. - October 01, 2008 - Infante Sano Inc.
Celebrities Join Love Our Children USA to STOMP Out Bullying
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaims October 5-11, 2008 Love Our Children USA's National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. Love Our Children USA announced today the launch of its national campaign STOMP Out Bullying. - October 01, 2008 - Love Our Children USA
Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee's Certified Builder Program Helps Provide Home Buyers Peace of Mind
The Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee has announced that it has made its Certified Builder database available to the public through its website. "Buying a new home is one of the most important steps a person can take, but with over 15,000 single-family homes currently on the... - October 01, 2008 - Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee
The Human Voice - The Perfect Design; The Design Innovation Institute Hosts the Vocal Awareness Institute for a Discussion on the Design of the Human Voice
Like feng-shui for a room, re-designing one’s voice can empower, enlighten and change one’s life. Arthur Joseph of the Vocal Awareness Institute explores the design of the human voice and its effect on the mind/body/spirit during a presentation hosted by the Design Innovation Institute... - October 01, 2008 - Design Innovation Institute
Radiancy Introduces MicroPhototherapy for the Ultimate Facial in the Spa Market
Radiancy continues to challenge preconceived notions about light-based treatments with the Facial Skin Care Device, FSD. Radiancy is working with the Day Spa Association to make FSD available to the Spa Industry. This innovation enables owners to expand their businesses by offering their clientele... - October 01, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Nonprofit Organization Launches National Daily News Site
New site delivers news, columns, editorials, photos, videos and more hand-picked from hundreds of sites around the Internet daily for free. - October 01, 2008 - The Daily Source
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Names Judges for Women Entrepreneur Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced the judges for the event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S Mcdowell St. Each judge will review women business owners as they pitch... - October 01, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Jacksonville Rallies to Support Local Food Banks on World Zombie Day
Zombie enthusiasts, dripping with fake blood, come together to raise awareness of world hunger and stock up the Second Harvest Food Bank. - October 01, 2008 - Jacksonville Zombie Walk
Executive Director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Honored at Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Lori K. Lee, executive director of the foundation, was honored with the Friend for Life award on Sept. 27 at the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference held at the Raleigh... - October 01, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Chicago Pizza Maker Chosen on America's World Pizza Champions Team
Leo Spizzirri of Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza in Chicago was chosen to be a member of the World Pizza Champions: America’s # 1 Pizza Team. Leo will represent the United States at the World Pizza Championships in Salsomaggiore, Italy in 2009. The 2009 World Pizza Champions Team is... - October 01, 2008 - World Pizza Champions
Anita Borg Institute Change Agent Award Winners Announced
Women from Turkey, Pakistan, and Kenya to Be Honored at Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. - October 01, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Opens Women of Vision Awards Nominations
Awards Celebrate Women Technologists Who Demonstrate Innovation and Leadership, and Whose Work Has Significant Social Impact. - October 01, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
A Unique New Calendar That Helps Consumers Develop Good Money Saving Habits
The Money Saving Calendar is a unique new calendar that informs people how to save and make money for every month of the year. It will help consumers develop good money saving habits. - October 01, 2008 - Adamsllc
Genetic Performance Solutions Launches Online Registry Service
Genetic Performance Solution, LLC (GPS) is excited to announce that the new online registry service of the Braunvieh Association of America (BAA) is being provided and maintained by GPS. The GPS advanced real time registry program will allow the Braunvieh Association members to do their own... - October 01, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Strong Investor and Company Demand for Speed Venture Summit
The NH High Technology Council announced strong demand for the first annual Speed Venture Summit™. “Advance registrations by both companies and investors have exceeded expectations,” commented Summit Chair Hollis McGuire." The Summit will feature businesses seeking investment capital pitching directly to top investors on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. - October 01, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit
Solarpower Restoration Systems Announces Letter of Intent for a Three Year Supply of Modules with SBM Solar Inc.
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc, a leading developer of building and roofing integrated photovoltaic application technologies, today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter-of-intent for a three-year supply agreement with SBM Solar Inc. Under the letter of intent, SolarPower... - October 01, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
T.I.M. works, (Tomorrow's Investments Matter) Non-Profit Organization in Partnership with Jones High School, Orlando, FL
The T.I.M. works (Tomorrow's Investments Matter) non-profit organization will be involved in the Buddy Walk walkathon at Lake Eola park Saturday, 10/4 from 8a.m. - 12p.m. for the down syndrome of center Florida charities. - October 01, 2008 - TIM Works, Corporation
Woman of Freedom Foundation (WFF) Annual Kick Off to Domestic Violence Awareness Month Run for Freedom - 5k Run/Walk
Every 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States by her husband, boyfriend or live-in partner. The Maryland Network against domestic violence has found that in the United States 4 women die each day as a result of domestic violence. The need to increase Domestic Violence Awareness is the... - September 30, 2008 - Women of Freedom Foundation
Georgia Church Champions Autism Cure
Stonemill Race for Autism. - September 30, 2008 - Stonemill Church
Dr. Larry James, Col (Ret) to Speak on "The Impact of War on Health Professionals" Thursday 23 Oct 2008 - Open to Public
Dr. Larry James, PhD, Col (retired) will speak on "The Impact of War on Health Professionals" on Thursday 23 October 2008 at a special Neurobiological Learning Society meeting at Argosy University Hawaii, ASB, 1001 Bishop St. Fourth Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Professionals and public are invited. - September 30, 2008 - Neurobiological Learning Society
www.bizymoms.com Selects Hannelore Leavy to Advise Mothers on How to Utilize Spa Services to Cope
Hannelore Leavy, Founder and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association was recently appointed to be the online expert advisor for day spas and salons to busy mothers on http://www.bizymoms.com/experts “Since the beginning of our organization,... - September 29, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Cars4Charities Sends One Million Dollars to Charities
Cars4Charities has reached a major milestone. Since its’ beginning in 2003, it has sent over 1 million dollars to charities. - September 29, 2008 - Cars4Charities Car Donation Center
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility Announces "Rehab Guarantee": Pat Moore Foundation Stands Behind Its Programs
Pat Moore Foundation announces unique "Rehab Guarantee" for individuals who participate in the Foundation's residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. - September 28, 2008 - Pat Moore Foundation
Global Science Community to Gather in Mozambique. 29th ICSU General Assembly.
The global scientific community will gather in Maputo, Mozambique, 21–24 October, for the 29th General Assembly (GA) of the International Council for Science (ICSU)—the first time an ICSU GA will be held in sub-Saharan Africa. More than 250 leading scientists from around the world will... - September 28, 2008 - International Council for Science (ICSU)
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Inks Deal with MMI Associates, Inc.
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the program has named MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, its agency of record. Make Mine a... - September 28, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
College Alert Center™ Announces New Service
Child Alert Center establishes new division as a safety net for missing college students. - September 28, 2008 - College Alert Center
NPSA Conference Offers Networking Opps on Vegas Strip
The National Portable Storage Association's 6th Annual Conference & Exposition is chock full of professional networking opportunities 24/7. - September 28, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
One Stop Northern Kentucky Sponsors Program to Help Explain Career Options
Career Education Expo to Feature Dozens of Local Colleges and Training Facilities. - September 28, 2008 - Brighton Center
The Animal Rescue Site Raises More Than $86,000 for Hurricane Relief
Visitors to the Animal Rescue Site (www.theanimalrescuesite.com) donated more than $86,000 in September to help the animal victims of the Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Through the site’s Gifts That Give More™ program, the money donated in September for the relief of animal victims was... - September 28, 2008 - GreaterGood
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Helps Five Thousand Homeless Children with Back to School Supplies
The gourmet coffee helps over 5000 homeless children with back to school supplies plus free medical attention and free dental care and even free haircuts. - September 28, 2008 - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee
DJs from Across the Globe Unite to Strategically Impact the Music Industry
Union Results in the Formation of the International DJ Trade Association. - September 27, 2008 - The International Disc Jockey Trade Association (IDJTA)
Timothy J. Cartwright Elected and Installed to Economic Development Council of Collier County Board of Directors
Timothy J. Cartwright, Managing Director of 5th Avenue Advisors and Compass Advisory Group, has been elected to the Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC) board of directors. Cartwright says, “I look forward to the opportunity to serve the community over the next year." - September 27, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Sphinx Brings Message of Diversity to Carnegie Hall
The Sphinx Laureates at Carnegie Hall presented by Chase--October 21. - September 27, 2008 - Sphinx Organization
BizCentral USA Assisting Entrepreneurs Successfully Plan for Starting a Small Business
BizCentral USA recognizes the advantageous nature of business plan development and thus has implemented an affordable and effortless program for such preparation. - September 27, 2008 - BizCentral USA
Business Club of the Triangle Donates Golf Tournament Proceeds to Statewide Nonprofit
Communities In Schools of NC chosen to receive raffle proceeds from annual golf tournament. - September 27, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NAFA Introduces FLEETSolutions, the Association’s New Official Publication
NAFA has changed the name of its official publication from Fleet Executive to FLEETSolutions and rebranded the magazine as an educational tool for fleet professionals. - September 27, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Jon Tkach, Senior Manager, On-Call Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on EITF 07-5 on 2/5/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today Jon Tkach, Senior Manager, On-Call Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “EITF 07-5 Untangled”. This 2-hour event is... - September 27, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on EITF 07-5
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on EITF 07-5. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, February 5th, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. Recently, the Financial Accounting Standards Board released... - September 27, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Frank Giardini, Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic Exempt Tax Practice, WTAS LLC to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990 Update on 11/7/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Frank Giardini, Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic Exempt Tax Practice, WTAS LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Form 990 Update”. This 2-hour event is... - September 27, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Livermore Chamber of Commerce to Publish Updated Membership Directory
Sales for the 2009 chamber membership and community guide being produced for the Livermore Chamber of Commerce are underway. The updated guide will be published and distributed in the spring of 2009. - September 27, 2008 - Livermore Chamber of Commerce
Felicia C. Battista, Senior Managing Director - Forensic and Litigation Consulting, FTI Consulting, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Event on AS No. 5 on 1/30/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Felicia C. Battista, Senior Managing Director - Forensic and Litigation Consulting of FTI Consulting, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “AS No. 5”. - September 27, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Malaria Foundation Stresses Education of Students is Critical to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) demonstrates how partnerships among students, teachers and community leaders can invigorate youth to become instrumental in the fight against malaria. The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) network is making headway in India and in many African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of death. - September 26, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
DailySource.org Provides a Guide to Sarah Palin's Record and Policies
To give people access to more information and help separate the facts from inaccuracies, DailySource.org has created a comprehensive Sarah Palin special section looking at her record and policies. - September 26, 2008 - The Daily Source