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Stanly County Releases Podcast Urging North Carolinians to Recapture Their Water from a Multinational Private Corporation
Stanly County has released a podcast on the subject of North Carolina water policy. Stanly County Commissioners and citizens statewide are actively opposing a request by Alcoa to obtain a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest... - March 24, 2008 - Stanly County
Stay Flexible or Risk Losing Your Professionals
New i4cp Study Says “Flex Work” Boosts Morale, Retention. - March 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
ACG Chicago Hosts Annual Market Trends Breakfast Meeting
On April 4, more than 250 business and economic leaders from the Greater Chicago area are expected to attend the Annual Market Trends Breakfast Meeting – a comprehensive merger and acquisition (M&A) and private equity network event. - March 23, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Portable Storage Dials Up Telephone Service
The National Portable Storage Association celebrates Alexander Graham Bell's invention with custom containerized storage that features telephone and computer jacks. - March 23, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Delta Phi Mu Sorority, Incorporated Welcomes Their Newest Members at the University of Kentucky, Royal Chapter
Delta Phi Mu, Inc., a multicultural sorority is expanding rapidly across the U.S. - March 23, 2008 - Delta Phi Mu, Inc.
Attorney & Privacy Expert Mari J. Frank to Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar for Legal Document Assistants (LDAs): One Hour of CLE Credit Will be Awarded
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that renowned privacy expert Mari J. Frank, Esq. will present “Protecting You and Your Litigant’s Privacy: Are You Exposing Secrets and Confidences?” on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 p.m. at the... - March 23, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
“Texas Hold ‘Em” Tournament at Venus II in Marshfield to Benefit Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield
Bring your best game to the Venus II restaurant on Saturday, April 12th for a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. - March 22, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
PFC World and PFC International Launch New Business Center
PFC World, the marketing wing of PFC International of Lake Charles, LA, opened the first of many marketing centers aimed at Christian Family Marketing. - March 22, 2008 - People for Christ International
Hit-and-Run Accidents Can Hit Insured Drivers by Surprise
Basic Insurance Coverage May Not Be Sufficient to Cover the Insured Victim’s Expenses. - March 22, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
HighEndCrazy.com Makes Buying and Selling Luxury Items Exclusive and Easy
HighEndCrazy.com is a luxury merchandise website that promises to be a great alternative to ‘flea market’ product websites. The luxury buyer or seller will be able to deal with an exclusive membership. HighEndCrazy.com is of special interest to collectors. - March 22, 2008 - High End Crazy
ANZA Technology Network and Southern Cross Venture Partners Announce Platinum Partnership
Agreement to Benefit Down Under Innovative Tech Companies Looking to Enter Lucrative US Market. - March 22, 2008 - ANZA Technology Network
NAMWOLF Recognizes Chrysler’s Increased Purchases with Minority Suppliers
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) congratulates Chrysler LLC for increasing the amount it purchases from minority suppliers in 2007. - March 21, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Post-FCAT Testing: Florida Students Flock to the National Youth Crime Prevention Conference Downtown
Florida students will soon champion community-building efforts to prevent and advocate against violence as they acquire a wealth of information via workshops, engage in town hall meetings and present solutions to experts from the field. That’s the purpose behind the National Youth Crime... - March 21, 2008 - National Youth Crime Prevention Conference
AFSA Recommends Zero Tolerance Improvements to Congress and Professional Educators
Zero tolerance is a serious issue in public schools. In order to ensure a safe environment for children and staff members, school administrators must be provided with the resources to support alternative in-house educational settings to keep students off the streets, educational consistency when students are suspended that may include supervised community service during or after school hours, insuring due process rights, and adequate clinical services for students and parent/guardians. - March 21, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), AFL-CIO
NAFA to Recognize Those Who Are Going Green
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces The Green Fleet Awards - an honor for those who have implemented or pioneered innovative and creative programs to help with their company's overall "going green" initiative. - March 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Announces the 1st Annual Adopt-A-Laugh Fundraiser
This event was created to benefit the program “Creating Families with Adoption.” Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc (CCCF) is on a mission to connect children needing a home with loving families in Brevard County. The event will be held April 26, 2008 at 7pm at the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Tickets are $50 per person. - March 21, 2008 - CCCF Adopt A Laugh
The Powder Group and Metropolitan Events & Production Invites Pro Beauty Authorities Worldwide to the Third The Makeup Show NYC, May 18 & 19 at Metropolitan Pavilion
A Pro-Focused 2-Day Intensive Event Touching Up on the Latest Products, Trends and Techniques From Editorial Beauty, Airbrush Secrets, Makeup For HD TV, the Perfect Bride, to Eco-Friendly Makeup and More. - March 21, 2008 - The Makeup Show
International Affairs Council Announces Business Lunch
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced an International Business Lunch will be held Monday, March 31, in the Archie K. Davis Conference Room at Research Triangle Park Headquarters located at 12 Davis Drive. The lunch will include... - March 20, 2008 - International Affairs Council
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces New Board Appointments
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced new additions to its 2008 Board of Directors. New members include Dr. Enriqueta C. Bond, president of The Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Robert C. Eubanks, founder and president of Franklin Street Partners, and Dr. Garheng Kong,... - March 20, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Scientology.org Video Channel Launches with 82 Scientology Videos
The Scientology.org video channel answers the question "What is Scientology?" while offering 82 informative and engaging Scientology videos and clips addressing Scientology beliefs and humanitarian programs. - March 20, 2008 - Church of Scientology UK
ACG Chicago Awarded ACG Chapter of the Year, Large Market
The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), the premier professional organization focused on corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions, today named ACG Chicago winner of “Chapter of the Year, Large Market” award. ACG is pleased to present this award to ACG... - March 20, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Liz Murray to Share Inspirational "Homeless to Harvard" Journey with Business Club of the Triangle
Murray to speak March 21 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - March 20, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
New Day Spa Association Advisory Board 2008 to 2009 Committees & Honors Announced
Hannelore Leavy, President and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces the new 2008 to 2009 Day Spa Association Advisory Board. The DSA Advisory Board has been streamlined and simplified to be more efficient. All ‘Members At... - March 20, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
The Premiere The Makeup Show Miami Leaves a Beauty Mark in South Florida
“Pretty In The City… a wonderland for artists and aspirants”– Miami New Times. The Premiere The Makeup Show Miami Attracts South Florida and Makeup Mavens Worldwide to Participate in a 2-Day Intensive Pro-Industry Event, With a Focus in Makeup for Editorial Beauty, HD-TV, Latina Beauty and Women of Color. - March 20, 2008 - The Makeup Show
Check Out Charities Before Donating
Your BBB Connecticut Can Help You Find Out the Reliability and Transparency of Your Favorite Charitable Organization. - March 20, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Lambda Foundation Pittsburgh PA Announces 2008 First Cycle Grant Recipients
The Lambda Foundation exists to foster for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People- educational, social, cultural, health and artistic projects and programs in the Greater Pittsburgh area through Grants and Scholarships to Organizations and Individuals. The Lambda Foundation was... - March 19, 2008 - Lambda Foundation
North Carolina Biotechnology Center Announces Podcast Featuring Dr. Oliver Smithies
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center (www.ncbiotech.org) has announced the release of a podcast featuring Dr. Oliver Smithies, co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. In the podcast, Smithies discusses how he was recruited to the University of North Carolina at Chapel... - March 19, 2008 - North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Internationally Known Journalist and Educator to Speak at Banquet and Fund-Raiser to Support New Middleborough-Based School
Joel Belz, the founder and a regular contributor of WORLD, a weekly news magazine from a Christian viewpoint, will provide a special message on the purpose and benefits of Christian education at the upcoming fundraiser for the new Samuel Fuller School which is set to open in Middleborough this coming fall. - March 19, 2008 - Samuel Fuller School
LogoBee Works with the Global Business Community
LogoBee is proud to offer their graphic design services to countries located all over the world. This way global businesses can obtain custom logo designs and websites. - March 19, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
National MS Society Announces Walk MS 2008 on May 3
Walk MS 2008 will be held at the RBC Center on May 3, 2008. Sixty percent of all funds raised will go towards individuals living with MS in eastern North Carolina. National cause will take the remaining forty percent to help find a cause and a cure for MS. - March 19, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
Museum Store Staff Integral to Institution Success
By encouraging high standards of professional competence and conduct, the Museum Store Association (MSA) helps retail professionals in cultural institutions better serve their organizations and the public. - March 19, 2008 - Museum Store Association
Animal-Friendly Jobsite Introduces Pawsitive Recruiting
AnimalWork.org is a job-matching site for all humane animal-related jobs. A portion of every sale is donated to animal welfare and rescue organizations around the country. - March 19, 2008 - AnimalWork.org
BudgetGPS Announces Low Cost GPS Tracking Solution - BudgetGPS.com
BudgetGPS announced today that it has released version 2.0 of its primary operating system as well as a new, more aggressive pricing structure designed to allow smaller fleets access to truck mounted GPS services. - March 18, 2008 - towPartners
North Carolina Center for Automotive Research Names New Chief Operating Officer
The North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) announced today that Simon Cobb, most recently the Director of North Carolina Operations for Lotus Engineering, Inc., is being named to lead business and program development for the NCCAR, the automotive testing and research facility located in the northeastern region of North Carolina. - March 18, 2008 - Northeast Development Commission
Innovative Program Guides Young Women Toward Leadership
What: The Next Big Thing, a four day residential leadership program for young women graduating high school. When: Monday, June 16 – Thursday, June 19, 2008. Where: Nine Mountain Retreat Center in the Berkshires, Massachusetts Web: www.seniorgirlsrule.com - March 18, 2008 - The Next Big Thing
Yahoo! for the Global Learning Foundation
The Global Learning Foundation secures funding from the Yahoo! Employee Foundation. - March 17, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation
Young Enterprise Celebrates 35 Years
As part of their ongoing 35th Anniversary celebrations this year, Young Enterprise in Aylesbury Vale held a fundraising dinner on Thursday 13 March at the Hardings Restaurant at Aylesbury College. Many of the Charity’s supporters were there, and an amazing selection of auction prizes helped to make the evening a huge success. - March 16, 2008 - Young Enterprise Aylesbury Vale
Speaking of Women’s Health Sets Date for 2008 Conference
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health and president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced the date of the 2008 Speaking of Woman’s Health conference. The 2008 conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located... - March 16, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Ozzie’s Anniversary Fete Underway
Phoenix — Ozzie's Furnishings, 3931 E. Indian School Road, is kicking off three weeks of celebratory sales to mark its 1st Anniversary. - March 15, 2008 - Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Phoenix
Portable Storage Puts New Twist on March Madness
The National Portable Storage Association helps universities take the "madness" out of March with extra space to securely store much-needed items. - March 15, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Stamos Nicholas, Principal, Valuation Services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Srvcs. to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Event on Understanding FAS 141R & FAS 160 on 04/30/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Stamos C. Nicholas, Principal, Valuation Services of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding FAS 141(R) and FAS 160.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for April 30, 2008, Wednesday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - March 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
John Formica, National Professional Services Group Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Event on Understanding FAS 141(R) & FAS 160 on 4/30/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that John Formica, Partner, National Professional Services Group with PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding FAS 141(R) and FAS 160.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for April 30, 2008, Wednesday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - March 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Dan Gary, Partner, KPMG to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 on 04/30/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Dan Gary, Partner with KPMG will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding FAS 141(R) and FAS 160.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for April 30, 2008, Wednesday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_FAS.html) - March 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Kestrel Capital and Rita and Charles Field-Marsham Give Support to the Mukuru Promotion Centre
Kestrel Capital and Rita and Charles Field-Marsham have donated funds to the Mukuru Promotion Centre located in the district of Nairobi in Kenya. - March 14, 2008 - Mukuru Promotion Centre
East Bay Chamber Announces New Community Event, "Rhode Island’s Got Talent"
The East Bay Chamber of Commerce presents "Rhode Island’s Got Talent." The competition will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2008. A total of $1,750 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winners; First Place $1,000, Second Place $500 and Third Place $250. - March 14, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
nitenite cityhotels Wins Hotel Report "Rising Star" Award
nitenite cityhotels, operator of value boutique-style hotel rooms, won the ‘Rising Star’ award at last night’s inaugural Hotel Report Awards held in London. - March 14, 2008 - nitenite cityhotels
Who Says Quality Isn’t Rewarded?
i4cp study shows most companies strive for and reward quality improvement. - March 14, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Gregory Poole Marine to Sponsor "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard" to Benefit Bear Creek Center
Gregory Poole Marine of Beaufort, NC, has signed on to help sponsor “Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard,” an afternoon of live bluegrass music, wine tastings, arts and crafts and more at the Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level, NC, to benefit the Bear Creek Center for people with... - March 14, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
TechBiz Connection Hosts CEO Roundtable on Managing Business Growth in Early Stage Companies
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of local chief executive officers who will discuss how to manage growth in early stage companies at its monthly forum on Wednesday, March 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Calit2 at the University of California,... - March 14, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Heart Warming Feature on CNN Money
CNN Money has a touching feature on Anthony's Beehive. LogoBee was moved by this story about their client; especially since the chief coordinator on this project has epilepsy too. - March 14, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design