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3rd Annual Hydrocephalus Walkathon Event at Largo Central Park Continues to Grow and Reach Out to More Local Families
Last year in September, over 60 individuals gathered in Largo Central Park wearing bright orange t-shirts as part of Team Hydrocephalus. This event is the annual campaign for a very determined husband and wife who live in Largo and have now become the Tampa Bay Affiliate of the Hydrocephalus... - August 14, 2007 - HUGS of Florida, Inc.
Conservative Party Rwanda Social Action Project Boosts Volunteer Travel
Fresh from volunteering on social action projects in Rwanda with David Cameron and the Conservative Party, trip organisers Different Travel highlight the benefits of short-term volunteering and voluntourism. - August 13, 2007 - Different Travel
Beverly Baskin Receives Women in Business Award from Triangle Business Journal
Beverly Baskin, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina, has been named a 2007 Women in Business Award winner by Triangle Business Journal. The award recognizes Baskin, her evolvement with the community, professional success and unparalleled leadership. She was... - August 12, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County Dedication
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County (HFHWC) is proud to announce the dedication of their newest home on at 718 E. North St. in the City of Waukesha. The ceremony will be on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County has built this... - August 12, 2007 - Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County
Lisa Kemp-Williams in Atlanta, Georgia for The Eagles Gathering Conference
Prophetic psalmist to minister in song in Atlanta, GA. - August 11, 2007 - LKW Ministries International
The Long Island Autism Conference Announces Next Event
The 4th Annual Long Island Autism Conference is Planned for Saturday and Sunday, October 20-21, 2007 in Hauppauge, NY. - August 11, 2007 - Long Island Autism Conference
Founder of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives Advocate of the Year Award
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), will be honored as an advocate of the year at The New York Enterprise Report Small Business Awards Gala. Firestone is being honored for her dedication and support of the small business community. The... - August 10, 2007 - Women President Organization
EAGLE Chess Academy Hosts Its First Chess Tournament
EAGLE Chess Academy hosted its first monthly tournament to over thirty participants and spectators on Sunday, July 29, 2007. It consisted of four rounds of 30 minute games, opened to adults and children of all ages. Attendees ranged in age from 5 yrs. old and up. Among the many attendees was... - August 10, 2007 - EAGLE Chess Academy, Inc
Virtual Assistants – The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How’s
With the Virtual Assistant industry getting larger every day, Tawnya Sutherland, founder of www.VAnetworking.com (VANA), has implemented a survey that will be completed by Virtual Assistants from all over the world so that further awareness can be brought to the Virtual Assistant industry through... - August 10, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Program Launched to Help Boost Tourism Revenue in North Carolina’s Northeastern Counties
Northeast Commission Plans “Hub and Spoke” Routes to Attract Visitors to Northeastern North Carolina. - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
Northeast Development Commission Launches New Program to Assist in Bringing New Jobs to North Carolina
Northeast Commission Announces Regional Spec Building Program - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
Commercial Real Estate Company Expands to Northeastern North Carolina
Company to focus on national & global commercial and industrial recruitment - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
RFID Tribe Launches Its Montreal Chapter
Business Activity Accelerates with Radio Frequency Identification Community Forum - August 09, 2007 - RFID Tribe
Gerbil on a Wheel... Balance for Business Women a Myth
Roaring Women Founder Scoffs at 'Balance' and Instead Offers Strategies for Tired Business Women - August 09, 2007 - Roaring Women Ltd
Neil J. Beaton, Partner in Charge, Valuation Services Group, Grant Thornton to Speak at KC's Section 409A: Equity Based Compensation Final Regulation Event on 09/06/2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Neil J. Beaton, Partner in Charge, Valuation Services Group of the Grant Thornton will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Section 409A: Equity... - August 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Deborah Lifshey, Esq., Vice President, Pearl Meyer & Partners to Speak at KC’s Section 409A: Equity Based Compensation Final Regulation Event on September 6, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences announced today that Deborah Lifshey, Esq., Vice President of Pearl Meyer & Partners, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference “Section 409A: Equity Based Compensation Final... - August 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Endometriosis Research Center Announces Winner of Nancy Petersen, RN Nursing Scholarship
Award Seeks to Increase Endometriosis Awareness Among Future Healthcare Leaders - August 08, 2007 - Endometriosis Research Center
Cambridge Who’s Who Names Sister Donna Marie Beck Professional of the Year in Music Education
Sister Donna Marie Beck, Chairwoman of the Music Therapy Department of Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in music education. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who is an honor, only one member in each... - August 08, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Me Fine Foundation Hosts Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that the 2nd Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary. - August 08, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
BBB to Host Annual Golf Tournament for Education
Beverly Baskin, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina, announces today the BBB Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held Monday, October 15 at Devil’s Ridge Golf Course in Holly Springs. All proceeds will benefit the BBB Education Foundation. “The... - August 08, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Comicbook Artists Guild Unveils West Coast Anthology
Hot on the heels of a very successful membership drive conducted at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the LA Chapter of the Comicbook Artists Guild continues its march into the comics arena with a celebration of their labors at the South Bay area's best known comic dealer. The gathering will be... - August 07, 2007 - Comicbook Artists Guild - Los Angeles
Balita Pinoy Newpaper Launches Free Listings Service
Balita Pinoy, one of the new and growing Filipino internet newspapers has announced the launch of a free listings service for Filipino and Filipino related businesses. - August 07, 2007 - Balita Pinoy
Michigan’s Most Creative Meeting Space Re-Launches with Open House
The Boardwalk Creative Center, Michigan's Most Creative Meeting Space, is having an open house to celebrate its grand opening in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event will feature refreshments, a tour of the multi-room facility, and an iPod nano giveaway. The open house will be held at 2803 Boardwalk in Ann Arbor on August 16 and 17 from 11 AM until 4 PM. All meeting planners, event coordinators, and artists are especially encouraged to attend. - August 07, 2007 - Boardwalk Creative Center
Portable Storage Addresses Classroom Overcrowding
The portable storage industry could help tackle the crowded classroom issue with containerized storage that can morph into inexpensive, temporary facilities for students. - August 05, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
StoryofMyLife.com Launches - Be Remembered Forever for $1
Eravita, Inc announces the launch of storyofmylife.com to offer users a place to create a multi-media personal life Story that will be stored forever. A separate 501(c)(3) non-profit called the Story of My Life Foundation has also been established with the mission of keeping the stories maintained... - August 04, 2007 - Eravita, Inc.
Inaugural ‘Survivor Celebration Tour’ Announced
Coast-to-Coast Tour Benefiting Breast Cancer Survivors Backed by Under Armour, Dr. Travis Fox/Beat the Bogey Man, The Golf Nut Society and Xellent Swiss Vodka - August 04, 2007 - Eclipse Sports
BOLD Houston 2007 Presents... "Birth," a Play by Karen Brody
BOLD Houston 2007 in cooperation with B.I.R.T.H. (Bringing Information and Resources to Houston) present the play "Birth" by Karen Brody on Labor Day Weekend at the Midtown Arts Center. “Birth” is a play based on over one hundred interviews Karen Brody conducted with mothers... - August 03, 2007 - BIRTH
ANZA Technology Network Announces FocUS Marketing Workshops for Innovative Australian and New Zealand Companies
US Technology Analyst Chris Shipley and Business Coach Dan Sapp to Prep Companies in Major Australian and New Zealand Cities for US Pitch and Business Development Opportunities - August 03, 2007 - ANZA Technology Network
ProtestHealthCare.org Takes on Dallas
Texans will rally for change at Dallas City Hall in support of solving the problem of the American healthcare system - August 03, 2007 - ProtestHealthCare.org
The Nanoethics Group Publishes Major Anthology with John Wiley & Sons
First-of-its-kind collection of papers explores full range of issues, from risk to medicine to privacy to artificial intelligence and more - August 03, 2007 - The Nanoethics Group
Online Volunteers Play a Key Role in Success of Special Events
Most not-for-profit organizations still rely (only) on face-to-face volunteers to help plan, organize and execute their special events. However, Canadian-based charitable organization, Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), has demonstrated that Internet-based volunteers can play a key role in the success... - August 02, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Controversial New Book Condemns Adoption
New Jersey resident Jessica DelBalzo looks like an average, 20-something mom, but for the past ten years, she has been active in a small but growing radical movement to eradicate adoption. Her new book, Unlearning Adoption: A Guide to Family Preservation and Protection, released this week, offers a... - August 02, 2007 - Adoption: Legalized Lies
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Tim Cartwright Speaks at 2007 Florida EDC Conference
Tim Cartwright participated in speaking panel discussing the current "Angel Investment" environment. He discussed national and regional trends in Angel Investing and how the Gulf Coast Venture Forum plays a part of the capital raising continuum in Southwest Florida. - August 02, 2007 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
towSearch.com Offers Discounted Towing to Consumers and Fleets in Latest Version
towPartners today announced that its towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been enhanced: 1. Users of the towSearch system can now save 10% on towing and road service with many towSearch service providers; 2. The entire towPartners network is now eligible to be listed on towSearch.com. Of the 36,000 towPartners members, approximately 20,000 service providers are currently listed. - August 01, 2007 - towPartners
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Hosts Project Suc-SEED
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 it will host the... - August 01, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) Announces New Premier Partner
VANetworking.com – the website devoted to promoting Virtual Assistants and their businesses – is proud to announce Kathie M. Thomas, Principal "A Clayton's Secretary”® as a new Premier Partner to the forum. As a Premier Partner, Kathie is offering a 20% discount to... - August 01, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) Announces New Premier Partner
VANetworking.com – the website devoted to promoting Virtual Assistants and their businesses – is proud to announce Penny Haynes (1st Podcast Publishing) as a new Premier Partner to the forum. As a Premier Partner, Penny is offering an exclusive price for VANA members for the 9+ hour VA... - August 01, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary of helping a diverse group of women presidents connect for greater personal and professional success. The WPO has approximately 1000 members and 70 chapters coast-to-coast and in Canada. The WPO is a nonprofit... - August 01, 2007 - Women President Organization
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Hummingbird Creative Group as a member in the advertising category. Through its membership, Hummingbird will have access to business development events, Internet... - July 31, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
TV Legend Donny Deutsch, Political Editor Arianna Huffington to Speak at Direct-to-Consumer Conference
The Electronic Retailing Association will hold its 2007 Annual Convention on September 30-October 2, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. More than 3,000 attendees will gather for two full days to hear top business leaders address industry trends, regulatory standards, and solutions to issues affecting direct marketers. Donny Deutsch, charismatic TV host and advertising industry legend, will be the ERA Annual Convention keynote speaker. - July 29, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
New Book Explores Activism of Black Club Women in Arizona
The Arizona Association of Colored Women's Clubs has just published a history of black women's activism and club activity within the state starting in 1915. It is a first of its kind, illustrated with contemporary and historic information, documents, photographs, genealogies, biographies and even recipes. - July 29, 2007 - Arizona Association of Colored Women's Clubs
Seeking Host Families for Youth For Understanding Exchange Students: Share Your Home, Change the World
Youth For Understanding USA is seeking host families across the country to host a high school exchange student from one of more than 60 countries to live with a family and attend a local high school for one school year. - July 29, 2007 - Youth For Understanding USA
Local Dentist Contributes to Me Fine Foundation Campaign
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Dr. Folden Lee, III, an off-shore fishing captain, will participate in the organization’s “Fishing for the Kids” campaign through Still Outnumbered Charters, which serves the Swansboro, Morehead City... - July 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Boomer Women Resource Center (BWRC) is Now Live
Boomer Women Resource Center (BWRC) - Coined a “Cybrary,” these low-cost media packages provide a one-stop, 2-for-1 shopping paradise for boomer women. Containing educational resources in the format of downloadable teleseminars, these “package-buys” offer both document files and audio files for minimal cost ensuring expert advice, engaging content, informational guidelines, and the latest answers addressing priority issues concerning 38 million of the healthiest, wealthiest, and best educate. - July 29, 2007 - National Association of Baby Boomer Women
NPSA Fights Internet Fraud With Web Alerts
The National Portable Storage Association is serving as a watchman for the portable storage industry, which is seeing scam e-mails make their way to vendors' inboxes. - July 29, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Gay and Lesbian Immigration Rights Subject of Award-Winning Film
Sebastian Cordoba’s Through Thick and Thin Wins Outfest Freedom Award - July 28, 2007 - Out4Immigration
Peggy A. Foster Inducted Into Metropolitan Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry
Metropolitan Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals recognizes Peggy Foster, Realtor at Parks Jones Realty, for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of real estate. Ms. Foster has an impressive background in real estate. It is her experience in working... - July 28, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Amy Lynch, President of Frontline Compliance LLC, to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Amy Lynch, President of frontline Compliance LLC, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No.4: Best Practices... - July 28, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Timothy U. Morton, EVP, National Association of Independent Brokers Dealers, Inc. (NAIBD) to Speak at KC’s “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Timothy U. Morton, Executive Vice President of the National Association of Independent Brokers Dealers, Inc. (NAIBD) and Vice President - Development at WBB Securities, LLC, will speak at the... - July 28, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Commissioner Walter Bell, NAIC President & Alabama’s Chief Insurance Regulator to Speak at KC’s “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Commissioner Walter A. Bell, President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioner (NAIC), and Alabama’s Chief Insurance Regulator will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - July 28, 2007 - The Knowledge Group