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Beyond Networking: Leveraging Your Relationships to Build Your Business and Profits
Want to leverage your relationships and networking for increased business and opportunities? Plan to attend the Nov. 8th “working lunch” meeting of the Greater Miami Chapter, National Association of Women Business Owners, 11:30 a.m., at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 ... - October 31, 2007 - National Association of Women Business Owners - Miami
Sikhcess™ Announces Sikh Community’s Plans to Deliver 50,000 Food Packages to North America’s Homeless Next Month
Sikh community doubles campaign to “Feed the Homeless” after shattering goal to distribute 20,000 food packages in only 9 months. - October 31, 2007 - Sikhcess
Roaring Women Founder: Not All of You Are Going to Make It in Business
Women entrepreneurs need education and support. - October 31, 2007 - Roaring Women Ltd
Free of Style Dance Convention
Social change group "5LMT LLC" will be hosting an unprecedented dance event where Pittsburgh-area locals and visitors can meet their favorite choreographers and dancers in a 2-day instructional dance workshop focusing around the expression of dance called "Freestyle." With 14 of the dance industry's top instructors, each teaching a segment in the weekend-long workshop, 5LMT founder and CEO Frank Denbow hopes to inspire confidence and the spirit of free expression in all attendees. - October 30, 2007 - 5LMT LLC
Carving for a Cause - Pumpkin Carving Event Helps Abandoned and Neglected Youth
Girls and Boys Town youth were treated to a once in a lifetime pumpkin carving contest and brunch on Saturday, October 20th thanks to the generosity of two local businesses. Albertsons graciously donated 100 pumpkins and The Hotel on Mount Charleston provided the perfect setting for an event benefiting abandoned and neglected kids in Las Vegas. - October 30, 2007 - Girls and Boys Town of Nevada
9/11 Special Master, Kenneth Feinberg, to Speak at New Jersey Mediators' Conference November 3
Kenneth Feinberg, Special Master of the 9/11 Victims' Compensation Fund, will be keynote speaker at the annual conference of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. The conference will be Saturday, November 3, 2007 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the Doubletree Hotel, 200 Atrium Drive, Somerset. Registration is open to the public. Please call 800-981-4800 or email inform@njapm.org or visit www.njapm.org for more information. - October 30, 2007 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
1st Annual Casino Night Charity Event November
Avenues of Independence, Inc., a 501(c) 3, non-profit, tax exempt organization, committed to providing services for emancipated youth in Los Angeles County is hosting its 1st Annual Casino Night Charity Event at Sunset Beach in West Hollywood Sunday, November 11, 2007. - October 30, 2007 - Avenues of Independence
Humanity First Continues to Serve Southern California Fire Disaster Victims and Evacuees
As residents return to the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see if their homes survived the deadly fires that have been raging this past week, Humanity First continues to assess disaster and relief needs on a daily basis. In the past two days, Humanity First has carried through a number of... - October 30, 2007 - Humanity First
All About Results Offers Virtual Peer Advisory Groups for Solopreneurs; Next Group Starts on December 4th
Peer Advisory Groups offer brainstorming, advice and support, with an eye toward increasing the bottom line. Peer Success Groups offered by All About Results are different than other Mastermind groups. All About Results offers virtual peer advisory for solopreneurs. - October 29, 2007 - All About Results
Organizations and Individuals to Express Concern About the Red Ape During Orangutan Caring Week
Orangutans, the great apes of Indonesia and Malaysia, will be topic of celebration and concern by numerous organizations during Orangutan Caring Week, November 4-10, 2007. It is an opportunity for the public to learn more about this marvelous species, their role in the rainforest environment of Borneo and Sumatra, and their continuing struggle to survive. It is also a time where people can consider how they can help save the species and their forest habitat for future generations. - October 28, 2007 - Orang Utan Republik Foundation
Donations Needed for Victims of California Wildfires
www.uanditrade.com is making it simple to donate goods to the families of the California Wildfires. UandITrade connects parents across the nation so that they can trade items their children have outgrown like clothes, books and toys. UandITrade founders have recently created a special option on... - October 27, 2007 - UandITrade
Humanity First Fights Raging Fires in Southern California
The disastrous fires that lit up the night sky in southern California this past week are beginning to desist, but the same cannot be said for the damages that they are leaving behind. Aided by winds that stoked the fires and derailed efforts of firefighters, sixteen cities have been devastated and... - October 27, 2007 - Humanity First
Kids Korps USA Joins Relief Efforts for Fire Victims
Kids Korps USA, a national kids volunteerism organization, has released a call to action to its thousands of children, teens, and parent volunteers requesting not only the donation of useful items and cash for supplies for the San Diego wildfire victims but for their time and efforts to help organize and package the donations for distribution to the community through their numerous charitable partnerships. - October 27, 2007 - Kids Korps USA
ANZA Technology Network Taps Buzka and Silenceair for Guy Manson Hottest Technology Award
Web 2.0 and Clean Tech Companies from Australia Stand Out at Annual Gateway to the US Summit - October 27, 2007 - ANZA Technology Network
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Senior Investigator Named Keynote Speaker for Poe Center Annual Meeting
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Sheila Collins, a senior investigator... - October 26, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Lisa Kemp-Williams in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida for Television Ministry and Church Concert
Prophetic psalmist to minister on Christian Television in Clearwater, Florida, and in concert at Positive Impact Worldwide Ministries in St. Petersburg, Florida. - October 26, 2007 - LKW Ministries International
NPSA Fifth Annual Conference Set for Orlando
The National Portable Storage Association is holding its 5th Annual Conference and Exposition at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. from November 4-6, 2007. "We are looking forward to another exciting conference with record attendance and record exhibitor... - October 26, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
eBacchus® Posts 10,000th Tasting Note
eBacchus®, the premier wine and vineyard community & information site, has successfully collected and posted over 10,000 tasting notes and member entries - October 25, 2007 - eBacchus
MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors Local Education Advocacy Organization
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent education advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County, named MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service marketing and public relations firm, as a sponsor for its 2007 Annual Meeting held... - October 25, 2007 - Wake Education
Toronto I Chapter of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives First International Chapter Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that the Toronto I Chapter will receive the First International Chapter Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala honoring its members. The event will be held at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on... - October 25, 2007 - Women President Organization
Montana State University Foundation Selects Agilon for New Advancement Information System
Montana State University Foundation recently announced the selection of its new Advancement Information Management and Fund Accounting solution, Agilon’s One. The Foundation selected Agilon, LLC and its partner Agresso to meet its growing information technology needs. - October 25, 2007 - Agilon, LLC.
Kenneth Winer, Partner with Foley & Lardner to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance Event in 12/12/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Kenneth B. Winer, Partner with Foley & Lardner LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance - Global Compliance with Export Control Laws”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on December 12, 2007 at 1:00 pm EST. - October 25, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
NC Association of Defense Attorneys Forms Paralegal Division
The North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys is pleased to announce the formation of a Paralegal Division. Paralegals devoting a substantial amount of their professional time to the handling of litigation, primarily for the defense, government and/or business are invited to join. To be... - October 25, 2007 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
"The Space" Donates Original Works to Art Auction/Dinner to the Triad's Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
The Space art gallery in Greensboro has donated four original works by two area artists to the “Spaghetti Auction,” an dinner/art auction fundraiser to benefit the children and adults of Gatewood Center and the Greensboro and Thomasville group homes for the severely disabled. The event... - October 25, 2007 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Kiwanis Club of Toronto Supports the Merit Award Bursary Program
The Kiwanis Club of Toronto partners with the Merit Award Bursary Program, a non-profit organization that helps keep Toronto high school students in school. - October 25, 2007 - Merit Award Bursary Program
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Marks 25 Years of Working with Long Island Children to Keep Them Safe from Harm with November 1, 2007 Benefit
Celebrating CAPS’ leadership role in the ever-evolving violence prevention and child-safety effort on Long Island. - October 25, 2007 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Child Abuse Prevention Services Survey Finds Students Report Drop in Bullying in Long Island Middle Schools
Pro-active, pro-social interventions by students who witness bullying incidents increased, suggesting strategies to empower bystanders–the “silent majority” – are working. - October 25, 2007 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Successful Mail Order Entrepreneur Sponsors Memberships in National Mail Order Association
500 small to midsize businesses will get a free membership in National Mail Order Association - October 25, 2007 - National Mail Order Association
New Web Site Consolidates All Direct Marketing Conferences, Seminars and Events
DirectMarketingEvents.com will now be the central listing place for all direct marketing related conferences, seminars, webinars, events and other industry happenings, on a worldwide basis. - October 25, 2007 - National Mail Order Association
National Mail Order Association (NMOA) President to Auction Off Antique Advertising Collection
Over 200 classic direct response space advertisements will be auctioned off to the highest bidder - October 25, 2007 - National Mail Order Association
North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) Participates in North American Automotive Testing Expo
Company joins 370 of the world’s leading equipment and test service providers at three-day event - October 24, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education Names Time Warner Cable Premier Sponsor
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education, has announced that Time Warner Cable, the second-largest telecommunications operator in the United States, will be the premier sponsor of the 2007 Annual Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday,... - October 24, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
Taylor's Angels Teams Up with Heroes for Children
Taylor's Angels teams up with Heroes For Children for a charity drive during the holiday season. - October 24, 2007 - Taylor's Angels
Mobile Ad Pro Selected as Newest Member of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Mobile Ad Pro, a leading mobile outdoor advertising company located in Raleigh, has been selected as the newest member of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle). As the newest member, Mobile Ad Pro will be able to take advantage of the... - October 24, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
SERCOS North America Offers Free SERCOS Interface Seminar
The SERCOS trade associations are hosting a free one-day seminar on the latest advances for SERCOS in motion, safety and I/O. Attendees will learn about advances in the fiber-optic based SERCOS II, the features and functions of the new Ethernet-based SERCOS III, CIP Safety for SERCOS, the new... - October 24, 2007 - SERCOS North America
SERCOS North America Welcomes Four New Members
Four leading industrial companies recently joined SERCOS N.A., the North American promotional alliance for the SERCOS interface®, as new OEM members. The Aagard Group, LLC of Alexandria, Minnesota designs, engineers and manufactures automated packaging machinery, including wrap around... - October 24, 2007 - SERCOS North America
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Nearly $13 Million in Grants to Improve Region’s Quality of Life
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees approved $12.9 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 September. Organizations receiving... - October 24, 2007 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Portland Open Studios 2007: Watch Artists at Work October 13-14 & 20-21
Portland Open Studios 2007 is your chance to see the whole picture of making art. Enter a studio, which can be a store front, an elaborate outbuilding surrounded by a luxurious garden or a more modest space inside a home or garage, to see a window into the creative mind at work. Once inside,... - October 24, 2007 - Portland Open Studios
Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces Communications Committee
The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced that the following women have been selected for the Communications Committee for the RPWF Speakers Forum: Angela Jamison, principal/owner of Communicopia Ann Marie Amico,... - October 23, 2007 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Women Presidents’ Organization to Honor Members at 10th Anniversary Gala
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will honor its members at its 10th Anniversary Gala at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on Wednesday, Nov. 7. WPO members, sponsors, partners and board members will attend the event in celebration of the organization’s... - October 23, 2007 - Women President Organization
Afrosphere Coalition's Day of Action for Darfur
The blogosphere takes action with a new focus, intent to raise concrete action that puts a stop to genocide. - October 23, 2007 - The Grassroute
DVD Association Announces Results of Its 2007 Elections
New Officers, New Directors, and a new direction for the Association dedicated to development of DVD and related technologies. - October 22, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Sanctuary to Release Double CD
Sanctuary, a ritual music ensemble based out of Villanova, PA, will release its new CD Sacred Earth, on November 17. The release party for the ensemble’s new double-CD will take place at the Connelly Center, Villanova University, at 7:30. The release party will begin with cocktails and... - October 21, 2007 - The Augustinians of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova
Student Resource Center Names Director, Hires Staff, Sets New Hours
Gateway ready to serve students and downtown residents - October 21, 2007 - Gateway
NPSA's Latest YouTube Video Offers Container Safety Tips
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for business owners who want to disguise their on-site containers and help keep their communities safe and secure. - October 21, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Extra Help Arrives for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries at Area Agency on Aging in St. Joseph MI
The Working Together for Better Health Medicare Bus Tour arrived in St. Joseph MI to raise awareness and bring extra assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Part D enrollment assistance and Low Income Subsidies are the focus of an on-going effort of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging and CMS. - October 21, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV
Feed the Need Kicks Off Its Opening Campaign with a Non-Perishable Food Drive Benefiting Local Food Banks in British Columbia, Canada
Feed The Need is new non-profit organization based on the belief that anyone and everyone can make a difference. Feed The Need hosts different awareness and fundraising campaigns; each campaign focuses on a different need, alternating globally and within our own communities. Six different high... - October 20, 2007 - Feed The Need
Cambridge Who’s Who Honored Member,Teresa Clarkson, Named an Expert in the Field of Security and Private Investigations
Sleuthing Couple Serves and Protects Indiana - October 20, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Sisters Oregon -- The Town of Tiny Lights Celebrates a Cowboy Christmas
Come celebrate a Cowboy Christmas in Sisters Oregon. - October 19, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $1.6 Million NIH Grant
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Wenhong Cao,... - October 19, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences