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Africa House Launches Hydroponics Program in Namibia
Africa House has recently launched the Africa House Hydroponics program in Namibia to help the country tackle its water crises and to help stabilize the food supply chain in the country. It is interesting to recall that Namibia suffers from a constant water shortage due to the arid climate of the... - February 26, 2021 - Africa House
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Biosimilars and the BPCIA: Exploring Trends, Developments, and Critical Issues
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Biosimilars and the BPCIA: Exploring Trends, Developments, and Critical Issues. This event is scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET. - February 26, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
ICHRRF Urges New Zealand Government to Change Discriminatory Rules Against Indigenous Maori Culture
The International Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom encourages New Zealand to broaden cultural norms in public institutions. - February 26, 2021 - ICHRRF
Operation Food Search Names New Board of Directors Chair
Alan Schultz replaces Lisa Pelikan, who served as chairperson for three years. - February 25, 2021 - Operation Food Search
Amy L. Burcham Recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Amy L. Burcham of Silver Springs, Florida has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of business coaching. About Amy L. Burcham Amy Burcham is a business coach and mentor for... - February 24, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Despina Kapanidis Recognized as a VIP Member for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Despina Kapanidis of Plymouth, Massachusetts has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of restaurant services. About Despina Kapanidis Despina Kapanidis is the owner of Georgio's... - February 24, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
WCA is Proud to Present “Exemption Certificates” Webinar
How to Navigate Complex Wisconsin Contractor Sales & Use Tax Laws; A Series Of 5, One-Hour On-Line Webinar Based Classes; 5 Tuesday Afternoons in March 2021 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm; Attend Individually or All 5 (Highly Recommended) - February 24, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
Michelle Jewsbury of Unsilenced Voices Speaking at the Global Elevation Success Summit February 25
Michelle Jewsbury, a valuable resource in the speaking industry and author of "But I Love Him," is headed to the virtual Global Elevation Summit on February 25; a must attend free virtual event. At the summit you’ll get a full day of amazing education, tips, and strategies that... - February 24, 2021 - Unsilenced Voices
Tribute Special Honoring Jazz Legend Chick Corea to Stream on Scientology Network
Celebrating the life and incomparable musical genius of Chick Corea, Scientology Network presents a 3-hour tribute special, including two full-length documentaries, chronicling his legacy with highlights of his storied career and a never-before-seen performance. The Chick Corea Tribute Special is... - February 24, 2021 - Scientology Media Productions
NobelBiz’s Podcast Series Welcomes Steve Bederman to Talk About a Lifetime of Lessons Learned
The NobelBiz Podcast series just released its first episode of the second season featuring Steve Bederman, who shares insights and knowledge into a lifetime of lessons learned as an industry leader. Together with host Christian Montes, Steve talks about future trends in the Call Center industry, a business retrospective during pandemic times, benefits of yoga at the workplace and his upcoming books. - February 24, 2021 - NobelBiz
Meals On Wheels for Kids Seeking National Expansion Partners in Eastern United States to Ensure Kids Can Access Free Meals During School Closures
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2021 Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) National Expansion Program. Approved applicants will receive financial aid and... - February 24, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
George Floyd Global Memorial Presents Global Day of Prayer for Justice for George Floyd and Black Liberation
The Community at the George Floyd Global Memorial in Minneapolis, MN announces a call for prayer on March 8, 2021. - February 24, 2021 - George Floyd Global Memorial
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Launches $6 Million Funding Campaign for Veteran Housing
$6 million in philanthropic support will be used for the development and zoning of the land. FVHFH will widen marketing exposure for corporate donors. National media features will supplement their marketing and advertising. – Fran Briggs, Publicist to FVHFH - February 21, 2021 - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity
Prospanica DFW Announces Chapter's 2021 Board Officers
Prospanica’s Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter announced the election of its 2021 board officers and appointed Committee Chairpersons. Prospanica DFW is part of a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for the growth of Hispanic professionals in corporate America. The chapter's focus is on helping Hispanic professionals to connect, advance, and thrive in their careers. - February 21, 2021 - Prospanica DFW
President and CEO of The Common Application Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Jenny Rickard, president and chief executive officer of The Common Application, Inc., as the newest member of its national board of directors. - February 21, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Dr. Richard Konteh Calls on the Business Community in Sierra Leone to Enter Into a New Age of Corporate Social Justice
As the world continues to grapple with injustice and inequality and as bad politicking fans the flames of tribal rhetoric in Sierra Leone, Corporate Social Justice will offer a new paradigm that imagines a healthier and mutually beneficial relationship between companies and the communities they interact with. - February 21, 2021 - Richard Konteh 2023
Tigerlily Foundation Joins AACR and 130 Other Organizations in Heartfelt Letter to President Biden
Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer organization, is banding together with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and 130 organizations, cancer centers and other institutions in soliciting the support of President Biden regarding the COVID-19 pandemic vaccination schedule... - February 20, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation Launches a New Web Series, BREATHE Tv on Facebook Live
Tigerlily Foundation in partnership with Puma Biotechnology, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of BREATHE Tv. BREATHE Tv is a sacred space, an educational and inspirational breast cancer lifestyle television series that brings together patients and providers in a space of purpose, while... - February 20, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
MPAI Receives Technologies for Its AI Framework Standard and Calls for Technologies Supporting Audio and Human-Machine Conversation
MPAI - Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence has issued two Calls for Technologies whose responses it intends to use to develop two new AI-oriented standards: Context-based Audio Enhancement (MPAI-CAE) and Multimodal Conversation (MPAI-MMC). - February 20, 2021 - MPAI
Assisting Underserved Students One at a Time | One Up All Foundation
One Up All Foundation's focuses on the needs of an individual to provide assistance to worthy and needy students to help them achieve more academically. - February 20, 2021 - One Up All Foundation Inc.
Seven12 Management Adds the National Speakers Association (NSA) Foundation to Client Portfolio
SEVEN12 Management (SEVEN12), a full-service management company, announces the addition of the National Speakers Association Foundation to its client portfolio in January 2021. Founded in 1983 by Chairman Emeritus Nido Qubein, CSP, CPAE, and the National Speakers Association (NSA) Board of... - February 20, 2021 - SEVEN12 Management
Religion Communicators Council Shares Video from Virtual World Interfaith Harmony Week Gathering
The Church of Scientology Nashville in partnership with the Religion Communicators Council held a special virtual meeting in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week with a multi-religious group. - February 20, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Community Responds to Scientology.org’s Interactive Timeline of the Church’s Global Pandemic Response
The Church of Scientology Nashville received positive responses to the new Scientology.org/2021 interactive timeline showcasing pandemic response. - February 20, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
One Up All Foundation Launches
Newly launched nonprofit, One Up All, focuses in on the needs of an individual underserved student with computers, tutors, mentors and money. - February 19, 2021 - One Up All Foundation Inc.
Operation Food Search to Host 28th Annual Golf Tournament
Swing To Heal Hunger fundraiser to benefit non-profit agency's programs and services. - February 19, 2021 - Operation Food Search
GiveCentral Launches New Lenten Reflection Series
GiveCentral, an online fundraising platform for nonprofits including churches, is curating a Lenten reflection series for both partners and the general public. The series, whose theme is One Church, Many Voices, will feature eight thoughtful reflection(s) authored by a wide array of people offering... - February 19, 2021 - GiveCentral
WCA & ICE Present an Ice Breaker "Duty Drawback" Webinar
Duty Drawbacks are refunds of Customs duties, taxes and fees. The US Federal Government Duty Drawback program was created to help US businesses using imported components to be more competitive and profitable. However, each year more than $2B in import duty refunds go unclaimed. Many companies are... - February 19, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
WEarth - The First Climate Positive Wooden Watch
WEarth Recently Launches Its First Climate Positive Wooden Watch as It Aims to Increase Awareness About Responsible Consumption - February 19, 2021 - WEarth
Operation Food Search Celebrates 15-Year Partnership with St. Louis Blues and Levy
St. Louis Blues games and Enterprise Center events have created a total food rescue donation of more than one million meals. - February 18, 2021 - Operation Food Search
Behavioral Economist Publishes White Paper on Pent-Up Demand in the Travel Industry
Sandra Thomas-Comenole, behavioral economist and award winning marketing professional, published a white paper entitled, "Are we experiencing pent-up demand in the travel industry?" Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the term "pent-up demand" has become the battle... - February 17, 2021 - Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast
Riem Badr, MD, FCAP Named Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, has named board-certified hematopathologist Riem Badr, MD, FCAP, the chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/16/riem-badr-md-fcap-named-chief-pathology/ Dr. - February 16, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
BPW Bowmanville, Durham Region, Ontario Submits Petition to Government of Canada to End Coerced and Forced Sterilization of Indigenous Women
BPW Bowmanville/Clarington, Durham Region has submitted a petition to the Government of Canada urging them to immediately enact legislation to abolish the practice of coerced and forced sterilization of Indigenous women and are urging citizens to sign in support. Petition e-3080 to End Coerced and... - February 16, 2021 - Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women - BPW Canada
Mary’s Center Families Benefit from Laptop Donation by Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Donation Seeks to Eliminate Learning Gaps for Students and Isolation for Seniors - February 14, 2021 - Mary's Center
Florida Justice Center Names Alex Saiz First Director of Legal Services
Florida Justice Center, the first and only legal aid organization in Florida to offer criminal legal services, announced today the hiring of Miami-based attorney Alex Saiz as its first Director of Legal Services. Alex Saiz is a trial attorney with more than eight years of experience in criminal... - February 14, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Irving Girl Scout Troops 6458, 1810, Join Keep Irving Beautiful Conduct Group Cleanup at Rock Island Trail
Members of Irving Girl Scout Troops 6458 and 1810 started their weekend early by participating in a cleanup project with Keep Irving Beautiful Feb. 5. The scouts and two adult sponsors met at the KIB office after school, then headed to the new Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail. Observing... - February 14, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Bringing Human Trafficking Education to the Forefront of Florida
United for Human Rights’ Florida chapter welcomes a new member as the Anti-Human Trafficking Educator for all their awareness and outreach on the human trafficking front. To schedule an event or educational seminar on the topic of human trafficking, contact Partnersfl@humanrights.com. In... - February 13, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
GivingTuesday Announces New Series Focused on Increasing Generosity for Recovery and Resilience
GivingTuesday receives new $200K grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to help launch free online sessions that explore the future of movements as a force for change. - February 13, 2021 - GivingTuesday
Earth Law Center to Partner on "Invisible Hand" Youth International Screening
The Screening Will Include a Panel Discussion with Youth Activists - February 13, 2021 - Earth Law Center
The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors Want All Polio Survivors to Have Access to Medical and Welfare Support
The charity is working to raise the awareness of Post-Polio Sequelae to every Primary Carer and GP, so that access to medical and welfare support is possible, whatever the home country. - February 13, 2021 - The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors
Clearwater “Scouting for Food” Nets Food for Dozens
On Sunday 8 February the Scouts from Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, donated 270 pounds of non-perishable food items, enough to feed nearly 70 people. The donations, collected as part of their Council’s “Scouting For Food” event, were... - February 13, 2021 - Church of Scientology FSO
Church of Scientology Nashville to Showcase Good Works on World Civil Defense Day
The Church of Scientology Nashville observes World Civil Defense Day each year. - February 13, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Nashville Hosts “Discourse Over Discord: What Does Interfaith Harmony Sound Like?”
The Church of Scientology Nashville held a special virtual meeting in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week with a multi-religious group. - February 13, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Improve Patient Quality of Life with Supportive and Palliative Care Services; Palliative Care Division Will Expand Patient Care
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announced it will provide full-time Supportive and Palliative Care services throughout its cancer centers on Long Island and New York... - February 12, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Edmonton’s Food Bank to Receive 100% of Proceeds from 13 Golden Pearls Fundraiser of Love
Reclaim Your Dreams in 2021 and Make a Difference for Those in Need - February 12, 2021 - Dr. Allen Lycka
Palm Beach County's Biggest Birthday Celebration Benefits Local, Often Forgotten Children
On April 8, 2021, Speak Up for Kids will host the Gift-A-Birthday extravaganza at the Lake Pavilion to benefit the almost 1,600 local child victims of abuse and neglect. - February 12, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
Heart-to-Heart with Birth Parents Fundraising Event
Supporting birth parents’ stories and raising funds. Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) invites you to participate in their virtual fundraising event, Heart-to-Heart with Birth Parents. This event will support birth parents by providing a forum to speak about their personal experiences while... - February 12, 2021 - Adoptions From The Heart
Adoptions From The Heart Launches New Programs for Expecting and Birth Parent Support
Adoptions From The Heart creates new programs to provide holistic support to birth parents. - February 12, 2021 - Adoptions From The Heart
KOSBE Kicks Off Three-Part Webinar Series – Tapping Into the Power of Social Media
Business owners are scrambling to keep their heads above water during the pandemic. Neglecting social media and not investing in web site developing and marketing could be the nail in the coffin. - February 12, 2021 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
William G. Pomeroy Foundation Provides Grant to While We Are Still Here to Celebrate Harlem’s History
While We Are Still Here will be installing 25 historic markers funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation® that will be placed around Harlem, New York City, to help celebrate the historic places of this important community. - February 11, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation
NobelBiz’s Webinar Series Welcomes Michael McGuire to Talk About Solutions for Turnover, Technology & Culture in a Crisis-Proof Call Center
NobelBiz Webinar Series kicks off 2021 with Michael McGuire, a true veteran of the industry, with over 20 years of experience running contact centers. Together with host Christian Montes, Michael talks about three of the most pressing issues facing the present-day contact centers: agent turnover, technology challenges and how to preserve company culture in a remote-work environment. - February 11, 2021 - NobelBiz