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Certified Professional Yacht Broker Association Awards Alan Powell with Vin Petrella Award
On January 13, 2021, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) Association held a virtual ceremony and presented the 2020 Vin Petrella Chairman’s Award to Alan Powell - a CPYB and Owner of Capital City Yacht Sales in Olympia, Washington. The first year CPYB presented the... - January 29, 2021 - Certified Professional Yacht Broker Association
WCA Presents Your Last Chance to Register "Smart Credit Policies That Improve Collections" Webinar
Time is running out to register for this Webinar. In this time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to get things right the first time and to collect money quickly. A great way to accomplish this is to document credit policies. In this interactive program, it will be discussed about... - January 29, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
Posse Launches Virtual Program, Expands to Recruit Students from 20 Cities Across America for Full-Tuition Scholarships
The Posse Foundation - a national college scholarship and youth leadership development organization - has launched a major expansion initiative to recruit students from 20 cities across the United States. The new Virtual Program project was inspired by Posse’s successful transition to an... - January 28, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Chuck Maniace and Tim Roden with Sovos to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Improving Sales Tax Automation in the Manufacturing Industry: What Your Company Needs to Know?
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Chuck Maniace and Tim Roden with Sovos will speak at its webcast entitled, “Improving Sales Tax Automation in the Manufacturing Industry: What Your Company Needs to Know.” This event is... - January 28, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
Southwest Tennessee Community College Wins Prestigious 2021 National Bellwether Award
Southwest Tennessee Community College has won the prestigious national 2021 Bellwether Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance. The highly competitive award recognizes community colleges for their cutting-edge, trendsetting programs that are worthy of replication. Bellwether... - January 27, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) Names Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW to the Role of Director of Program Operations
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has named Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW as their Director of Program Operations. Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT, C.A.S.E.’s Co-founder and CEO said of the hire, “Sharon has a vibrant career dedicated to providing clinical services to... - January 27, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
SHEA Spiritual Editing Offers Free Work to Faith Groups Hit by Pandemic
SHEA Spiritual Editing & Proofreading is offering pro bono work to faith-based groups in the Phoenix area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company copy edits and proofreads spiritual texts from prayer books to newsletters. - January 27, 2021 - SHEA Spiritual Editing & Proofreading
Kimley-Horn Employees Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Kicks Off 2021 with Bird’s Fort Trail Park Cleanup Project
Employees from the Irving office of Kimley-Horn started 2021 by volunteering with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Jan. 15 in a company-wide service day. Kimley-Horn, one of the nation’s leading planning and design consulting firms, begins each year with its annual company “Kickoff.”... - January 27, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Sai Avula with Grant Thornton, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Improving Sales Tax Automation in the Manufacturing Industry: What Your Company Needs to Know
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sai Avula, Managing Director | Tax Digital Consulting with Grant Thornton, LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Improving Sales Tax Automation in the Manufacturing Industry: What Your... - January 27, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
Inner City Cultural Center II is Proud to Present a Short Film by Tuesday Conner, "Young & Na!ve," a Masterful Work of Art
Inner City Cultural Center II is proud to present a short film by Tuesday Conner. "Young & Na!ve" is a masterful work of art that brings the taboo world of Sexual Abuse into mainstream conversations through Performance Art, Open Dialogue and Honest Talk-Back with the Audience about the Signs, the Pain and the Healing. - January 26, 2021 - Inner City Cultural Center II, Inc.
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Celebrated as a Top 100 Lawyer for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer for two consecutive years, 2020 and now for 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. With over 40... - January 26, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dierbergs' Campaign Raises More Than $118,000 for Operation Food Search
Annual holiday program assists local families experiencing food insecurity. - January 26, 2021 - Operation Food Search
Dr. Richard Konteh Envision a Sustainable and Innovative Education System in Sierra Leone
Building a sustainable and innovative education system is critical in providing quality education for poverty reduction, fostering human capital, and building a more peaceful and prosperous future for the entire country. - January 25, 2021 - Richard Konteh 2023
The Marcus Harris Foundation Launches Its #35for35 Drive
New fundraising initiative designed to combat food insecurity. - January 23, 2021 - Marcus Harris Foundation
Ascott Group International Launches the Ascott English Academy
The Ascott Group International, a world leader in English-language tutoring, announced today the upcoming launch of the Ascott English Academy, a private, online education program designed specifically for native Japanese speakers. The Academy is an extension of Ascott’s Private Client... - January 23, 2021 - Ascott Group International
Troop 313 Soars Higher than Ever with 34th Eagle Scout
Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, is proud to announce their newest Eagle Scout, Andrew Lumsden, the 34th member of the Troop to attain this rank Andrew’s Eagle Scout project benefitted Clearwater’s Moccasin Lake Park which is a 51-acre nature... - January 23, 2021 - Church of Scientology FSO
MLK 2021 Virtual Event Stays the Course for Human Rights
Human Rights group forwards the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. through its award-winning education campaign. - January 23, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Adoption Advocates to Host Trainings on Talking to Kids About Adoption
Adoption Advocates, a nonprofit Texas adoption agency, is excited to announce three online trainings aimed at helping adoptive parents talk to their children about their adoption. The two-hour trainings, facilitated by adoption expert Janie Cravens, LCSW, will provide adoptive parents with insight... - January 22, 2021 - Adoption Advocates
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Welcomes Maureen Judkins, Pharm.D., RPh as President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on December 16, 2020 and welcomed Ashland resident Maureen Judkins, PharmD as its 2020-2021 President. - January 21, 2021 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
New Industry UKARA Association Launched to Ensure UK Authorised Representative and Responsible Person Standards Expected by the UK Government
The UK Competent Authority for medical devices, the MHRA, requires manufacturers not domiciled in the UK must appoint a formal UK Responsible Person (UKRP) or UK Authorised Representative (UKAR) to be able to continue placing medical devices on the UK market. Following several months’... - January 21, 2021 - UKARA
Pablo Hendler, Partner at Potomac Law Group to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s A Comprehensive Guide on Section 101 Patentable Subject Matter
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pablo Hendler, Partner at Potomac Law Group will speak at its webcast entitled, “Section 101 Patentable Subject Matter: American Axle, How We got Here, and Where Are We Going?” This event... - January 21, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
M3Linked Announces New Franchise in Philadelphia
M3Linked CEO Steven Nelick announced today that M3Linked has secured a new franchise in Philadelphia, PA, with Steven Topieniak. M3Linked is where business owners and entrepreneurs can Connect, Energize, and Grow priceless contacts and connections by cultivating relationships and opportunities in a... - January 21, 2021 - M3Linked
Image Impact, A Non-profit, Announces a Scholarship to Help College Students with Disabilities
Image Impact 501(c)(3) Scholarship to Help College Students with Disabilities. Image Impact will provide ten, $250 scholarships to help college students with disabilities become self-advocates and successfully attain jobs and internships. Image Impact empowers students to break through workforce barriers and open doors through its Mentoring 4 Impact program providing enrollees with career readiness workshops and one-to-one mentoring. - January 21, 2021 - Image Impact
Eastern PA Trans Equity Project Praises Nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine
Eastern PA Trans Equity Project Praises President Elect Joseph Biden's Nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to Become Assistant Secretary of Health. - January 21, 2021 - Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
Janadhar India Soon to Start Survey to Evaluate the Voters’ Perspective for Assam Assembly Elections 2021
Janadhar India, India’s leading Political Consultant and Election Strategist, recently deployed its team to start Pre-Poll survey to understand voter’s pulse in upcoming Assam Assembly Elections 2021. - January 21, 2021 - Janadhar India
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Welcomes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - January 20, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Marks 40 Years of Service to the Community
With 40 years of serving the community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is locally focused and nationally and internationally recognized for providing high-impact support, resources, and education to people and families facing the disease. While their dedication to families today is unwavering, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles also turns its vision to the future and commits to ensuring that anyone in need of help gets it. - January 19, 2021 - Alzheimer's Los Angeles
National Early Literacy Nonprofit Organization Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Reach Out and Read welcomes new board members, Laura Bailet, Ph.D., Nathan Chomilo, MD, Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc, and Paul LeBlanc to the national, early literacy organization’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome four outstanding and committed individuals to the Reach Out... - January 19, 2021 - Reach Out and Read
New Aspuna Group Partnership Enables Nigerian Farming Communities to Take a Stake in International Trading Structures
Aspuna Group, the world’s first social impact commodities business, has entered a trading partnership with The Aké Collective, a marketing and logistics agency committed to conscious food and farming. The partnership enables Nigerian small-holder farmers to lock the value of their crops into their communities, crops whose global trading value is rapidly increasing due to their superfood status. - January 19, 2021 - Aspuna Group
Agile20Reflect Festival the Largest Free Global Agile Festival in History Starts on Jan. 31
As we all fight the lethargy and sadness of the pandemic, the Agile20Reflect Festival has galvanised worldwide engagement leading to the formations of new regional organisations to deliver the flexibility that businesses crave and the rightful recognition that workers desire which is the essence of Agile. - January 18, 2021 - Agile20Reflect Festival
New Agricultural Carbon Alliance Brings Immediate Revenue-Accelerating Opportunities to Growers
Bluesource joins Locus Agricultural Solutions’ next generation carbon program offering high-quality credits, acceleration technology and access to new markets. - January 18, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
The Scientology Information Center Saw a Surge of Visitors Over the Holiday Season
The Scientology Information Center, located in the heart of downtown Clearwater, had a continual increase of knowledge seekers during the 2020/2021 Holiday & New Year’s season. The Center is open for the community to look, learn and ask questions about Scientology and its history, and people with time on their hands did just that. - January 18, 2021 - Church of Scientology
Progress 64 West Presents Two Scholarships
Local students receive nonprofit civic organization's annual Louis S. Sachs Scholarship. - January 17, 2021 - Progress 64 West
Tennessee United for Human Rights Participates in MLK 2021 Virtual Event
Human Rights group forwards the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. through its award-winning education campaign. - January 17, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Church of Scientology Nashville to Host Virtual World Interfaith Harmony Week Meeting
The Church of Scientology Nashville is hosting a special virtual meeting in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week with a multi-religious group. - January 17, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc. Moves Operations to a New and Larger Location to Support Rapid Growth
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc, a leader in service dog training, has relocated to a new home on the North East side of Indianapolis, IN. The new location provides 2400 square feet of shared office space, conference room and intake area as well as 3000 square foot kennels for expanded training,... - January 16, 2021 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
NAFA Welcomes 2021 Board of Directors
Board Grows as New Electees Look to Drive Engagement through Continued Innovation and Annuity Leadership - January 16, 2021 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Scouting for Food Raises More Than $21,000 for Operation Food Search
St. Louis nonprofit also receives over 21,000 food items from Lion's Choice food drive. - January 16, 2021 - Operation Food Search
Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast Releases New Episode on Human Capital Investment
Join host Sandra Thomas-Comenole on the 14th episode of The Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast as she discusses "Increasing Human Capital for Business Growth." Human capital is a measure of the economic value of an employee's skill set. A company that focuses on increasing their... - January 16, 2021 - Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast
AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board President
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Wendy Gonzalez, Product Marketing Manager at Google, as President of AmpleHarvest.org Board of Directors. - January 15, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
Irish American Partnership Announces $1 Million Gift to Peter McVerry Trust to Expand Offerings for Homeless and At-Risk Youth
The Irish American Partnership (the Partnership) in association with the Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT), is pleased to announce a philanthropic partnership to develop a comprehensive educational program aimed at the prevention and alleviation of youth homelessness in Ireland. The investment was made possible by Partnership support, particularly from Partnership Chairman and Founder of national general contractor Clune Construction Company, Michael T. Clune, and his secondary school friend. - January 15, 2021 - Irish American Partnership
West Central Community Development Group Announces 2021's Board of Directors
The West Central Community Development Group (WCCDG), a non-profit organization whose mission is to revitalize the West Central Corridor (Historic Route 66), has announced this year's board of directors, including 12 incumbents and 3 new members. New Members: Carlos Garcia: Board Member –... - January 15, 2021 - West Central Community Development Group
Seventy Two Authors Snag the Firebird Book Awards
Seventy-two winners and finalists were announced in 87 categories. - January 15, 2021 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
Anthony Fuga, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Section 101 Patentable Subject Matter
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Anthony Fuga, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Section 101 Patentable Subject Matter: American Axle, How We got Here, and Where Are We Going?” This... - January 15, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Chief Radiation Oncologist
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), announced Talha Shaikh, MD, MBA, has been named chief radiation oncologist. - January 14, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
THIRA Health is Pleased to Announce a New Clinical Director
New Clinical Director Sarah Skoterro brings extensive experience to this growing mental health facility focused on the well-being of women and girls. - January 14, 2021 - THIRA Health
Marjorie A. Graf, Graf & Sons, Inc. Honored as a Professional of the Year for Five Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Marjorie A. Graf of Mexico, Missouri is being honored as a Professional of the Year for five consecutive years, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and now 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the fields of finance and... - January 14, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Nonprofit EastWesticism Offering Unlimited Free Meditation and Stress Management Classes for COVID Frontline Workers
The nonprofit EastWesticism Meditation Center, founded by Todd Perelmuter, is providing free classes to all first responders, essential workers and healthcare providers through the end of the pandemic. Their science-backed techniques have been proven to reduce stress and boost the immune system - things our frontline workers desperately need as we head into the post-Christmas spike in cases. EastWesticism is working hard to to give back to these workers who have done so much for us. - January 14, 2021 - EastWesticism
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Announces the Passing of President William B. Robinson, Jr.
It is with profound sadness that Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) announces the passing of William B. Robinson, Jr., 10th President of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. Mr. Robinson was hospitalized with complications related to COVID-19 in late November before succumbing on... - January 13, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Melissa A. Callahan Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Melissa A. Callahan of Tampa, Florida has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Melissa A. Callahan Melissa Callahan is the Guest Services... - January 13, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide