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January is National Stalking Awareness Month
"Helping victims of stalking become survivors, and educating the public with our "End This Silent Fear" campaign." - January 04, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
Sikhcess™ Announces International Expansion of Sikh Community’s Efforts to Feed the Homeless
Sikhcess™ continues its community service expansion, taking off in four continents: North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. - January 04, 2008 - Sikhcess
Become Less Busy & More Effective
The Accomplishment Journal for Moms Provides a Daily Journal that Helps the Multi-Minded Live Smart - January 04, 2008 - Moms In Business Network
Unity EDC's 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend
Unity’s theme for the 2008 MLK, Jr. Celebration is “Empowerment - Being Great In 2008 – Positively Making History” - January 04, 2008 - Unity Economic Development Corporation
Botswana Examinations Council Invites Tenders/Bids for Examinations Processing System Software
Botswana Examinations council invites bids for Design, Supply and Implementation of Botswana National Examinations Processing System. - January 03, 2008 - Botswana Examinations Council
International Affairs Council Announces North Carolina’s 2008 American Marshall Memorial Fellows
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced the North Carolina winners of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) for 2008 by the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The 2008 American Marshall Memorial Fellows will each spend 23... - January 03, 2008 - International Affairs Council
New Cane Cachaca Launched by US Cachaca Trade Council
Dallas, Texas based US Cachaca Trade Council, (www.cachacatc.com ) is expanding its line of Premium Distilled Spirits with the introduction of a new Ultra-Premium brand of Cachaca called Cane™ Silver & Cane Gold. “We are extremely pleased with the new Cane™ line of Premium... - January 03, 2008 - US Cachaca Trade Council
American Institute of Stress 2007 Awards for Distinction and Innovation
The multibillion dollar market for stress reduction products and services has spawned a plethora of promotional advertisements making deceptive and fraudulent claims that are difficult to distinguish from the few that are legitimate. Consumers are confused. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff. - January 01, 2008 - The American Institute Of Stress
The COSHAR Foundation Reaches Milestone of Over 10,000 Churches Enrolled in the National Health Ministry Network
The COSHAR Foundation is a 501 c 3 private foundation that focuses on health education and outreach. The Foundation developed an innovative model for health outreach and the faith community through its National Health Ministry Network. - January 01, 2008 - The COSHAR Foundation
Nonprofit Promotes Religious Tolerance and Cultural Inclusivity
It’s the time of year when many individuals create their list of things they intend to do in the New Year to improve their minds, bodies, and/or spirits. For those who resolve to be more tolerant of others or who seek to become better educated about other cultures, Common Tables, a... - December 30, 2007 - Common Tables
Comedy Event with Megan Mooney & Eddie Gossling in Naples, FL on February 5, 2008 to Benefit W.I.N.G.S.
Second Annual Comedy Fundraiser to Benefit Non-Profit "Women In Need of Growth Services" in Naples, FL - December 28, 2007 - Women In Need of Growth Services, Inc.
IICRC Provides Tips to Ease Holiday Clean-Up
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers tips to make holiday cleaning easy. - December 28, 2007 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
RFID Primer: Learn Your RFID ABC’s, Dig Deeper
Association for RFID professionals creates a RFID reference tool - December 28, 2007 - RFID Tribe
Student Essay Contest for Community College Students in US and Canada Deadline is February 1, 2008
Announcing the Community College Baccalaureate Association’s 2008 Community College Student Essay Contest with $1,000 to the student winner and $1,000 to the winning school's Student Gov’t Association. Deadline is February 1, 2008. - December 28, 2007 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
Five Reasons Your Company Should Join a GPO
Corporate United offers tips to educate decision makers about the benefits of joining a group purchasing organization. - December 28, 2007 - Corporate United
San Francisco Transgender Empowerment Advocacy and Mentorship Announces a Collaborative Health and Resource Fair for the Transgender Community
The San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center’s Transgender Empowerment Advocacy and Mentorship (SF TEAM), in collaboration with the Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative (TEEI), the San Francisco Department of Public Health – HIV Prevention Section and... - December 27, 2007 - San Francisco Transgender Empowerment Advocacy and Mentorship
Portable Storage Helps Companies Beat Identity Theft
Organizations that store hard copies of documents to comply with federal regulations could be at risk for identity thieves. Secure containerized storage is coming to the rescue. - December 27, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
The Lutheran Christ Connection Supports a Different Type of Church Growth
Church Growth is a hot topic today and TLCC has some hot recommendations. - December 25, 2007 - The Lutheran Christ Connection
Riverside Humane Society (CA) Reaches Milestone in 110-Year History with 1000th Pet Adoption for 2007
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center on Dec. 19 set an all-time record in adoptions for one year with its 1000th adoption for 2007, smashing the previous record of 640 set in 2006. - December 24, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Publishing Firm Changing Name Effective Jan. 1
Feeding Pets of the Homeless - December 24, 2007 - Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Virtual Recycling Arrives in America
Virtual recycling just launched Vyouz: Virtual dumpster www.vdumpster.com. Following the amazing success and demand from the virtual recycling site Vskips in England – Vdumpsters has been launched in the US. Covering every State and County, users can create their own virtual dumpster and put whatever they want into it to give away. This puts whole new meaning on dumpster diving as you can do it from the comfort of your own home, business or in fact any organisation or person. - December 22, 2007 - Vyouz Ltd
Environmentally Friendly Laundry Announces Plans to Open in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
State of the art commercial laundry brings 20 full-time jobs to North Carolina’s Northeast. - December 22, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
North Carolina’s Northeast Commission Works to Increase Aviation Business in North Carolina
North Carolina's Northeast Commission is working to bring aviation business to Northeastern North Carolina. They are pleased that TCOM has decided to expand in Pasquotank County and see this as another confirmation that North Carolina's Northeast region is primed for aviation development. The 16 counties in their region are developing their aviation infrastructure by expanding runways, and maximizing the land around their airports to bring the aviation potential to reality. - December 22, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
New Program Offers Money to Prevent Violence
C.H.I.L.L. Program literally buys guns, bullets, and other weapons from people off the streets by having safe C.H.I.L.L. concerts and events, providing donations to communities affected with the epidemic of guns and violence. - December 22, 2007 - Don Alesante Music MGMT (C.H.I.L.L.)
Victorian Companies in ANZA Technology Network’s Fast Track Program Raise Funds, Secure Strategic US Partnership
VicStart-supported participants continue to reap US mentoring program benefits. - December 22, 2007 - ANZA Technology Network
Southern California Church Challenges Teens to Get SHOCKed
Inland Southern California church presents a cutting edge, six-night youth rally called SHOCK Fest. SHOCK Fest is rated PG-13 and challenges teenagers to face some of the tough questions in their lives and to help them seek answers. - December 22, 2007 - Riverside Community Church
Pastors Lyle and Deborah Dukes Headline New Year’s Eve Weekend of Gospel Concerts and Services in Washington, D.C. Area December 28th – 31st
Get ready for three days of power as Pastor Lyle Dukes and Co-Pastor Deborah Dukes host the New Beginnings New Year's Eve Celebration at Hylton Memorial Chapel in Woodbridge, Virginia, December 28th-31st. - December 22, 2007 - Harvest Life Changers Church, International
Online Volunteer Shows Quality Video Production Doable via the Internet
It was 2004 when Detroit-based Kibben Miller came across an Internet-based volunteer opportunity that he saw as a perfect fit for both his lifestyle and skill set as a video editor. Although Miller was initially somewhat skeptical of whether or not the Internet could be used as an effective... - December 21, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Eight-Year-Old David Militello Returns to Center Court
David Militello, a third grader with autism, returns to Philips Arena to perform the National Anthem at the Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers basketball game on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. - December 21, 2007 - The Sound of Autism, Inc.
Marshfield Boys and Girls Club Kids Spread Holiday Cheer with Homemade Cards for Seniors
The Marshfield Boys and Girls Club children have been as busy as Santa’s elves, constructing 100 holiday cards for the area’s seniors. - December 21, 2007 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
The Biggest Potluck in the Nation
Union Station Foundation’s Annual Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park Brings 3,500 meals and holiday cheer to Pasadena's homeless community members. - December 21, 2007 - Union Station Foundation
Oregon Bankers Association Presents the 2007 Community Applause Awards to the Portland Valve and Fitting Company and The Corvallis Clinic
The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA), in partnership with the Independent Community Banks of Oregon (ICBO) and the Oregon Business magazine, recently announced that the Portland Valve and Fitting Company and The Corvallis Clinic are the recipients of the 2007 Community Applause Awards. The award... - December 21, 2007 - Oregon Bankers Association
SmartVolunteer is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Mary Roben as Executive Director of SmartVolunteer
SmartVolunteer is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Roben as Executive Director of SmartVolunteer. Ms. Roben comes to SmartVolunteer with over 13 years of management, leadership and strategic analysis experience with HBO and holds an MBA in Business Management from Long Island University. - December 21, 2007 - SmartVolunteer
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $7.5 Million in Grants to Improve Region’s Quality of Life
The board of trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan recently approved $7.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the seven-county region and beyond. The board approved the grants at its quarterly meeting in December. The... - December 21, 2007 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Compton’s Street Statistics Become High School’s Fight
Compton High School is fighting 50% dropout rates for teen girls through entrepreneur program by EmpowHer Institute and USTA. - December 21, 2007 - EmpowHer Institute
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager, the First Web-Based Software Developed for Virtual Assistants
Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager Offers Members Discount Rates for Online Virtual Assistant Software System. - December 20, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Essentials Day Spa, Inc. Receives Accreditation from the Day Spa Association
Is Your Day Spa Distinguished? Essentials Day Spa, Inc. receives accreditation from the Day Spa Association Think ‘well being’. Think ‘relief’. Think ‘personal care’. Think all these things and pretty soon you would probably be picturing a Montana Salon or Spa. - December 20, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Tsunami-Affected Communities Set Course for Long-Term Development
World Vision enters final stages of multi-country response; agency to continue development work in affected communities. More than 11,000 homes constructed at three-year mark - December 20, 2007 - World Vision US
Get Organized Month(SM) 2008 Promises to be Biggest and Best Yet
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) sponsors its fourth annual Get Organized Month(SM) in January 2008. Get Organized Month(SM) is a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional... - December 19, 2007 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
Enable America Hosts Program Mentors for Informational Seminar - 2nd VetConnect Mentor Training Session
On Saturday, December 8, 2007, Enable America held its second VetConnect Mentor Training Session. The meeting focused on Traumatic Brain Injury. Wounded warrior mentors and family members heard from a variety of speakers including experts from Naval Medical Center San Diego and Quality Living, Inc. - December 19, 2007 - Enable America
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest For Business Event
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. WorldQuest for Business is a global knowledge competition and... - December 19, 2007 - International Affairs Council
David Parikh Named Melvin Jones Fellow
Stanton Lion David Parikh has received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award. - December 18, 2007 - Stanton Lions Club
APICS Toledo Radio Frequency Identification Uses in Manufacturing
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Meeting titled “RFID Uses in Manufacturing” on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the EasyStreet Café located at 822 Washington Street in downtown Toledo. - December 18, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Dr. Charles Hamner Named to 2008 Most Influential Persons List
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that Dr. Charles Hamner, chairman of the board of directors at The Hamner, has... - December 18, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
A Toast to the Triangle Releases Podcast with Guest Kristi Yamaguchi
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a podcast featuring commentary from Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Gold Medalist and honorary chair for the 2008 A Toast to the Triangle™. In the podcast, Yamaguchi provides event... - December 18, 2007 - A Toast To The Triangle
Turn Your World Upside Down in 2008
Come meet Michael Berg from Youth with a Mission and learn how to “Turn Your World Upside Down in 2008,” Sunday, December 30, 10 AM. - December 16, 2007 - Without Walls Vineyard Church
Tigerlily Foundation Featured in the Cure Today/San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Newsletter
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) is proud to be featured in the Cure Today/30th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium newsletter. “The objective of the SABCS is to provide state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer... - December 16, 2007 - Tigerlily Foundation
Five NSCS Members Win Rhodes Scholarship
Five members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) have won the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. They will be studying at Oxford University in England. These members are: Adam Levine, Dartmouth College Deep Shah, The University of Georgia Joseph S. O'Shea, Florida ... - December 16, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Sister’s Business Partners Continue to Invest Resources, Time and Energy in This Inspired Community
FivePine Lodge, Ponderosa Lodge, Suttle Lake Lodge, Lake Creek Lodge, and Black Butte Ranch in partnership with the Sisters Chamber of Commerce represent a dedicated group of property owners that envision a powerful promotional impact by joining forces for their marketing plans. - December 15, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce
Leading Virtual Assistant Organization Provides New World Solution for Age Old Problem
Announcement of a new internship program designed to provide new virtual assistants with the experience needed to gain clients. - December 15, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association