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Lynn Toomey Local Entrepreneur and Founder of Art to Gogh, Wins Grand Prize in Mount Wachusett Community College's (MWCC), Third Annual Business Plan Competition
The competition sponsored by MWCC's Entrepreneurial Resource Center with the support of many business sponsors allows local entrepreneurs or business owners to compete by submitting a business plan that portrays a unique and innovative service or concept. - December 15, 2007 - Ladies Who Launch: Worcester, MetroWest, Central Mass Chapter
Youth Essay Contest Celebrates American Liberty
Youth between 12 and 20 invited to answer what they want for Christmas and why - December 15, 2007 - American Opinion Foundation
Youth Meets Truth Summer Camp Sets 2008 Schedule; Invites Youth to Attend to Learn Basics of America’s Founding Principles
Youth Meets Truth Summer Camps announces its 2008 schedule and invites parents to send their youths aged 12 to 20 to the week-long camp. - December 15, 2007 - American Opinion Foundation
Foundation Provides New Shoes for Needy Children
Barefoot Kids Foundation and Payless ShoeSource Inc. have teamed-up to provide $25. Footwear Shopping Cards for America's Kids in Need. - December 15, 2007 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Richard A. Speizman, National Partner-in-Charge, Exempt Organizations Tax Practice, KPMG LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Congress' Event on Form 990 Overhaul on 1/23/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Richard A. Speizman, National Partner-in-Charge, Exempt Organizations Tax Practice of KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 15, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Kaye B. Ferriter, Managing Director, Exempt Organizations Tax Services Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990 Overhaul on 1/23/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Kaye B. Ferriter, Managing Director, Exempt Organizations Tax Services Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 15, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Jeanne M. Schuster, Executive Director, Ernst & Young, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Form 990 Overhaul on January 23, 2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeanne M. Schuster, Executive Director of Ernst & Young, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 15, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
James R. King, Partner, Chair, Health Care Practice's Tax-Exempt Organization & Corp. Governance Team, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990 Overhaul on 1/23/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that James R. King, Partner, Chair of the Health Care Practice's Tax-Exempt Organization and Corporate Governance Team of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 15, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Frank Giardini, Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic Exempt Tax Practice, Wealth & Tax Advisory Services to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Event on Form 990 Overhaul on 1/23/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Frank D. Giardini, Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic Exempt Tax Practice of Wealth and Tax Advisory Services, Inc. (WTAS) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Form 990 Overhaul.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for January 23, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - December 13, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Portable Storage Helps Bring Holiday Cheer
The National Portable Storage Association applauds its membership for donating portable storage containers to worthy causes during the holiday season and beyond. - December 13, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) Schedules January 2008 Meeting in Naples, Florida
Gulf Coast Venture Forum promotes the success of the region's new and emerging businesses by bringing together entrepreneurs, educational resources, capital providers and service providers. - December 13, 2007 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Honor Society Students at DePauw Adopt Family
Members of DePauw University’s chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) showed that this truly is the season of giving; they "adopted" a local family in need. The family, which includes a mother and four children, lost its Greencastle home in a fire. The DePauw... - December 13, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Emory Students Win Honor Society Scholarship
Five Emory students have received scholarships from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - December 13, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Washington, Reagan, and Christmas
Reagan said "The most sublime picture in American History is of George Washington on his knees...". At Valley Forge, on Christmas night in 1777, General George Washington went out alone in the woods to look up to Heaven with Prayer to God to protect, defend and prosper the American Cause. - December 13, 2007 - God and Country Foundation
LogoBee Creates Logo Design for Vienna Art Gallery: Graphic Art is Used to Represent the Vienna Art Scene
The FPKK Przeczek & Seredynski KG art gallery in Vienna has just recently received a logo design created by LogoBee. Graphic arts are being used to represent the more traditional art forms. - December 13, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
AcquaPro Worldwide Partners with Emares of the UK to Enter Saudi Water Market
AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of the world's first full-scale, fully engineered barge-mounted desalination system, has teamed with Emares Ltd. of the UK, an international industrial supply and procurement firm. The team will pursue a water supply contract to provide up to 5 million gallons per day (75,000 cubic meters) to the Saudi Arabian utility company Marafiq at the Jubail and Yanbu industrial zone on Saudi Arabia's Persian Gulf Coast. - December 12, 2007 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.
Introducing Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3 (Florida)
Kent Bjorklund, a minister, business consultant, and resident since 1983, is a strong candidate for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3. He offers authentic leadership for the challenges ahead. - December 12, 2007 - The Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner Campaign
Family Holiday Association Raises Over £10,000 at the Travel Convention in Tenerife
The Family Holiday Association (FHA) had raised £10,000 at The Travel Convention in Tenerife, which will help give over 20 disadvantaged families a break away. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Avoid Snail Mail: Send Christmas e-Cards to Help Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association has launched their Christmas e-card service, and is asking individuals and companies to use the cards to help give underprivileged children what for most will be their first ever holiday break away from home. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Scottish Parliamentarian Backs 2007 Christmas Appeal
Scottish parliamentarian Richard Lochhead today gave his backing to Trees for Life's 2007 Christmas Appeal when he visited the award-winning charity's offices in Findhorn Bay. - December 12, 2007 - Trees for Life
Jill Mastrangelo Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Jennifer Terry, president of the Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org) board of advisors, has announced that Jill Mastrangelo, an account executive at MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service public relations firm, has been named to the organization’s board of the advisors. As a... - December 11, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Integrated Media Association Launches Public Media Metrics - a Standardized Web Metrics System for NPR & PBS Public Broadcasting Stations
The Integrated Media Association announces the launch of PMM, Public Media Metrics, a standardized web metrics system for non-commercial media including public broadcasting. PMM will provide public radio, television and other non-commercial media organizations the web measurement tools necessary to... - December 10, 2007 - Integrated Media Association
Man-to-Man Action Plan: Leaders Realizing King’s Dream through Community Engagement
As We Empower Each Other, We Empower Ourselves - December 10, 2007 - The Brothers Speaker Series
ValveXchange Wins The Third Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2007
ValveXchange has won the third annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2007 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, Deputy Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Friday. - December 09, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Chrysallis - Close to Disability Will Participate in the Kick-Off Meeting of the "European Dimension in Parent Education" European Project
Chrysallis - Close to Disability will participate in the kick-off meeting of the “European Dimension in Parent Education” European project that will take place on 11-14 December 2007 in Riga, Latvia. The “European Dimension in Parent Education” project is funded by the Life... - December 09, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
New Book Bridges Gap Between Science and Religion
After a year of intense investigation of available evidence VandeWeghe found himself with not only his old degrees in engineering and economics, but also a new call to preach. - December 08, 2007 - Windmill Ministries
APICS Toledo Offers Basics of Supply Chain Management Class
The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Basics of Supply Chain Management” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 10 weeks every Thursday starting January 10, 2008 from 6 pm... - December 08, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Electronic Retailing Association Fights for Fair Internet Tax
ERA Supports Electronic Retailers and Small Online Businesses. - December 08, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
China Sourcing Summit 2008 Announced to Take Place, 12-13 March 2008
By joining forces, China Supply Chain Council, German Industry and Commerce, and Supply Management Institute aim at making China Sourcing Summit 2008 an unparalleled event that is bigger and better than previous editions. As last time, the conference will specifically target the hottest China-related issues that concern Global Purchasing and Supply Managers. - December 07, 2007 - China Supply Chain Council
Operation GO! Ministries of Redemption World Outreach Center Presents Community Outreach Event, Holiday Hope
Operation GO! Ministries of Redemption World Outreach Center (RWOC) presents a Holiday Hope, a community outreach event sponsored by Redemption World Outreach Center and a coalition of partners. Holiday Hope provides a first-class Christmas meal and distributes 100,000 toys to those in need in Greenville County. This event puts the love of Christ into action. - December 07, 2007 - Redemption World Outreach Center
Safe Holiday Tips for Kids and Teens
Love Our Children USA announced today that during the holiday season as toy sales skyrocket and teens spend more time online, it’s important to watch for the dangers and keep children safe. - December 07, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
Complaint Handling – an Advantage for Businesses
BBB Offers Advice to Businesses on Earning Customer Trust during the holiday season. - December 07, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Larry King of CNN's Larry King Live Will be Master of Ceremonies for Kids Korps SuperStar Gala 2008
Kids Korps SuperStar Gala 2008 is pleased to announce the attendance of Larry King as the Master of Ceremonies to celebrate "A Constellation of Community Service". The Kids Korps children and parent volunteers depend on this gala each year to jump start the funding process for the following year's 1200+ charitable activities to over 250 receiving organizations. - December 07, 2007 - Kids Korps USA
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents "Your Shortcut to Money – Business Lines of Credit" with Thomas Kish
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - December 06, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
White & Case LLP Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance in December 12, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that White & Case LLP is a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance - Global Compliance with Export... - December 06, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Lyn St. James' Project Podium is Putting Women in the Winner's Circle
Providing Financial Support to Female Race Car Drivers - December 06, 2007 - Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation
Fire Marshal’s Office and Efficiency Maine Give Christmas Tree Lighting Safety Tips
The State Fire Marshal's Office, the Maine Christmas Tree Association and Efficiency Maine, a Program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, has teamed up to offer Christmas Tree lighting safety advice for the holiday season. Christmas trees can add to the spirit of Christmas by filling... - December 06, 2007 - Efficiency Maine
New Fathers Will "Hit the Ground Crawling" with Essential Reference Guide - the Perfect Holiday Gift from Mom
What is the best gift mom and baby could receive? An involved dad. Mom, now is your chance to give your baby’s dad the tools he needs to succeed at fatherhood and become indispensable to both you and baby. - December 06, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
Actor Stephen Baldwin’s AsSALT Tour Brings an Extreme Message of Hope to Phoenix
His radical tour will spread an uplifting message to today’s hard to reach youth. - December 05, 2007 - The Breakthrough Ministry
A Toast to the Triangle Charity Event Unveils New Web Site
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the launch of the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™ Web site at www.atoasttothetriangle.org. The annual fundraising event offers guests samples from over 40 of the area’s finest... - December 05, 2007 - A Toast To The Triangle
Women TIES Growth Discussion Luncheon Focused on Branding Strategies
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, will host a luncheon for women entrepreneurs interested in learning about success strategies for branding their business. - December 05, 2007 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
Humanity First Continues Aid to Bangladesh Cyclone Victims
As villages in Bangladesh continue to recover from the horrific Cyclone Sidr that landed in the country two weeks ago, aid continues to flow from nations around the world – but there is still much action needed. Humanity First has been assigned to provide a range of services to the devastated... - December 05, 2007 - Humanity First
Indulge This Holiday Season with Xoilla - Give the Gift of “A True Pet Indulgence” as Xoilla Launches New Website and Rebranding Campaign
Xoilla, (pronounced Zo-lah), is indeed the holiday destination for “A True Pet Indulgence”. Xoilla, formerly Precious Pampered Paws, is taking leaps and barks to position themselves as the world’s leader of luxurious gifts for pets. With a new website (www.xoilla.com) and... - December 05, 2007 - The J Daniel Group
Communities in Schools of North Carolina and First Book Team Up to Help Kids Read
CISNC Local Affiliates will receive sixty boxes of books to distribute to area students - December 05, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Celebrities "Go All The Way For A Stray" in New Calendar
Little Pet Project, a company that uses sexy, sometimes nude images of women with their pets to raise awareness for homeless and abused animals, announced the release of their 2008 pictorial calendar. The calendar features celebrities such as Playboy model Debbi Davids, American Idol®... - December 04, 2007 - Little Pet Project, LLC
Sisters Oregon Chamber of Commerce Launches Successful Marketing Campaign
Setting a course toward the future, the Sisters Oregon Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the business community to focus their marketing efforts on bringing additional tourists to the Sisters Country this holiday season and their efforts are proving to be very successful. - December 04, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce
Members Benefit from Joining SaVoa
The Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists(SM) (SaVoa) announces the latest benefits for its membership. - December 04, 2007 - Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists
The International Network of Social Entrepreneurs Celebrates Its 1200th Member
Christophe Poizat, the founder and administrator of the International Network of Social Entrepreneurs today announced the INSE community has reached a new milestone by welcoming its 1200th member. - December 03, 2007 - International Network of Social Entrepreneurs
George J. Terwilliger III, Partner, White & Case LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance Event in December 12, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that George J. Terwilliger III, Partner with White & Case LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)... - December 03, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences Names Chief Business Officer
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, announced that Rick Williams has joined the organization as chief business officer. As a... - December 03, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences