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Dykes Trucking Receives Tennessee 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award
Kim Dykes, President and Owner of Dykes Trucking, was just presented with the prominent 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award, at her place of business last week. Dykes was greeted and personally recognized by Walter Perry, District Director of the SBA Tennessee District Office in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 21, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Animal Lovers Take on the Kili Challenge
Climbing Kilimanjaro is often one of the top items on most South African’s bucket list, most find it daunting enough without the commitment of making it to Uhuru Peak for a cause they strongly believe in. In September a group of twenty-five climbers will be putting their passion for the... - August 21, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
New England, St. Louis Motorcyclists Top $134,000 for Cure
Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $134,716 in donations to Ride for Kids events on Aug. 18. Twelve young brain tumor survivors attended the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation events on mild, clear mornings in Cottleville, Mo., and Fiskdale,... - August 21, 2013 - Ride for Kids
The Way to Happiness Participates in Health and Happiness Day in Nashville
The Nashville Chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation distributed information and a seminar at Health and Happiness Day in Nashville. - August 21, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
AmpleHarvest.org and Gardener’s Supply Company Launch “Pledge-A-Veg” Photo Contest
Opportunity for a gardener donating food to a nearby food pantry to win a $300 gift certificate from Gardener’s Supply Company. - August 20, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Entire Community Comes Together to Provide School Supplies to Students in HEB ISD
The 5th annual HEB ISD/6 Stones Operation Back 2 School will provide backpacks, school supplies and social services for over 5,600 students in HEB ISD. Over 54% of HEB ISD students come from homes that are economically disadvantaged. Individuals and businesses all across the community have come... - August 17, 2013 - 6 Stones Mission Network
Building Peaceful Families Unveils "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" Exhibit: a 7-Year Tribute to Positive Male Role Models Serving Bay Area Children and Families
Building Peaceful Families today unveiled the new "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" display at the Santa Clara County Government Cente (70 W. Hedding Street in San Jose). The exhibit includes the names of nearly 80 Top Community Dads, prominent Bay Area men who have been honored and celebrated by BPF over the course of seven years. - August 17, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
Faith Building: Covenant Christian Center International’s Grand Opening
While many in society need to be reminded that a church is not a physical building, congregants of Covenant Christian Center International are grateful that their following now has a home. On Friday, September 6, 2013, the 125+ member family of Covenant Christian Center International will begin... - August 16, 2013 - Covenant Christian Center International
Teenagers Learn About Computing and Microelectronics with the Smallpeice Trust
Forty nine budding engineers from across the UK, recently attended a Computing and Microelectronics residential course hosted by Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton last week. Sponsored by ARM, the course provided the 15 to 17 year old students the opportunity to... - August 16, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Rodney Perry and Madeline Smith Supports Our Nation's Veterans
Rodney Perry reflects on his days as a young Navy Veteran, shares some of experiences and opinions with his audience and allows Operation Veteran's Promise to share their mission and message. - August 16, 2013 - Operation Veteran's Promise
Community Workforce Solutions Launches Clean Start Diaper Service and Offers Affordable Option for Eco-Conscious Parents
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. (CWS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, announces the launch of Clean Start Diaper Service with weekly home delivery and pickup of cloth diapers, which are made of sustainable and renewable 100% cotton. In-home customer consultations are also available to train parents-to-be on the use of cloth diapers as an environmentally friendly alternative. - August 16, 2013 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
The Way to Happiness Plans Health and Happiness Day in Nashville
The Way to Happiness Campaign prepares for Health and Happiness Day in Nashville. - August 16, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Secular Party of America to Hold Emergency Election
The membership of the Secular Party of America (SPoA) have unanimously voted to hold an interim election for the Office of President. - August 15, 2013 - Secular Party of America
White House Replies to ASL Petition
ASL for America is deeply pleased at the response from the White House on the ASL petition. However, they would like to take the opportunity to address several points raised in their response. - August 15, 2013 - ASL for America
IJIS Institute Members Elect New Board of Directors
IT industry leaders elected by their peers to provide strategic guidance to the IJIS Institute. - August 15, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 30th July to 2nd August, fifty aspiring young engineers from across the UK were given a unique insight into what is involved in the design and construction of a structure. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Coventry University and the Institution of... - August 15, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Coalition’s Daughenbaugh Promoted to Vice President
Combat-wounded veteran joins leadership ranks at leading service organization. - August 14, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
IUVA and IOA World Congress 2013, Las Vegas: Global Experts Discuss UV Technologies
Scientists, engineers, industry leaders, researchers, state, local and national authorities will gather at the World Congress 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada from Sept. 22-26 to discuss UV technologies that disinfect water and air. - August 14, 2013 - International Ultraviolet Association
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Fourth Container of Wheelchairs Ordered for Liberia
Free Wheelchair Mission’s fourth container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs was placed on order for Liberia this week. - August 14, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues
Bringing Plant Science Discoveries to the Marketplace - August 14, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Students Set Sail for a Career in Naval Architecture with the Smallpeice Trust
From 29th July to 1st August, forty aspiring young engineers enjoyed a unique learning experience at Plymouth University. The group of 15 to 17 year old students spent four days discovering what is involved in the creation and maintenance of many different types of ships including aircraft... - August 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Board for a Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Forty students aged 14 and 15 (S3) from schools across the UK, recently attended the Marine Technology course from 21st to 25th July at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. The residential programme Fame Transportationniversity of Strathclyde and was financially supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF). - August 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Get to Grips with Nuclear Engineering thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 22nd to 25th July, fifty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at The University of Manchester, and sponsored by the University’s Dalton Nuclear Institute was organised by The Smallpeice Trust, in collaboration with the National Nuclear Laboratory. - August 11, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Black Transmen, Inc Announces New Leadership
Black Transmen, Inc. continues to bring unprecedented awareness to the challenges facing the transgender community. The first national non-profit organization of African American Transmen excitedly presents their impressive new leadership for 2013-2014. - August 11, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
About Families Center Opens in Palm Desert, CA
About Families Inc. announces the opening of their resource and education center in Palm Desert. The About Families board and volunteers have worked very hard on raising enough money to rent a space for the center. They are proud to announce that they are now open at 74350 Alessandro, Suite B6 in Palm Desert . - August 11, 2013 - About Families Inc
Students Engineer a Sustainable Future with the Smallpeice Trust Low Carbon Energy Challenge
From 22nd to 25th July, 50 students from across the UK attended a residential course to find out more about low carbon energy sources. Sponsored by global energy services company Senergy, this course enabled the 15 and 16 year old students to spend time learning about new, renewable energy sources such as tidal, wave and wind energy, through a series of presentations and practical exercises. - August 11, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
“Outside-the-Box” Entrepreneurs to Address Resource Constraints, Crop Shortages at Fifth Ag Innovation Showcase
Premier International Innovation event will bring together Ag’s industry leaders, capital providers and emerging entrepreneurs. - August 10, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Drug-Free South Makes a Difference at National Night Out
Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, participated in Nashville's annual National Night Out against Crime on August 6th. - August 10, 2013 - Drug Free South
Students Are Aided in Their Understanding of Biomedical Engineering by the Smallpeice Trust
From 29th July to 1st August, twenty-four students from across the UK, attended a Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Southampton developed by The Smallpeice Trust, and generously sponsored by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). - August 10, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Steer Towards Careers in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 24th to 26th July, fifty promising young engineers from Coventry and Warwickshire enjoyed a unique hands-on learning experience at Coventry University. Sponsored by the 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust and Coventry University and organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust, the... - August 10, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $10,000 Grant to Expand Veteran Job Opportunities Through IVET
Career transition workshops help wounded veterans prepare for civilian life. - August 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
T.C.P.R. Presents a Night of Comedy with Luenell
T.C.P.R. will be conducting a VIP treatment Red Carpet Night of Comedy with Luenell. - August 09, 2013 - TCPR
Lutz Hansen to Explain the International RFI-RFQ Process at NAFA Conference
Many of the top global fleet managers in the world will be faculty members for NAFA's 3rd Annual International Fleet Academy this October. - August 09, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Join Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc. for Family Fun at Edina Rosland Park, Sat., August 17th
Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc. is hosting its annual fundraiser on August 17, 2013 from 10am-2pm to thank its loyal sponsors for all their effort over 2013. Please join them for a family festival to thank their sponsors who support their efforts in 2013. This is a thank you celebration and all are welcome to enjoy the dog training demonstrations, petting zoo, and meet Katie from KTK9.com-their hope is you can join them for a great time. - August 08, 2013 - Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc.
Golish Financial Group Charity Golf Tournament Benefits the Israel Defense Forces
Come Swing with Golish Financial for Charity, at the Boca Lago Country club, on Oct. 28, 2013; Enjoy a spectacular Golf Tournament benefiting the soldiers of the IDF - August 08, 2013 - Golish Financial Group
TSBDC at ETSU Provides Free Assistance to Rural Business Owners
Aundrea Wilcox has developed a free Rural Outreach Counseling Program to serve small business owners in Sullivan, Hancock, Hawkins, Hamblen and Grainger counties. Business owners can meet with her one-on-one in a private, confidential setting - usually at a local Chamber of Commerce - to discuss anything from starting or managing a small business, marketing, operations, sources of capital, advertising, writing a business plan, to evaluating a company’s export readiness. - August 08, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Amanda Levy Chosen to Represent the First Tee Of The Triangle in 2013 Nature Valley First Tee Open
Local High School Senior Represents the First Tee Of The Triangle at Pebble Beach. - August 08, 2013 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Stefan Drew's Advertising Secrets eBook a Best Seller in Five Countries Within Days of Publication
Stefan Drew, who is based in Marton, has seen his book "Advertising Secrets: Essential Advertising Tips That Advertising Sales Reps Prefer You NOT To Know" become a category best seller in the UK, US, Canada, France and Germany within days of going on sale. - August 08, 2013 - Stefan Drew Associates
Instilling Values with The Way to Happiness in Nashville Communities
The Way to Happiness Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California and has local chapters around the world. The team in Nashville has plans to broadly spread its message to those in need in the coming months. - August 08, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Enable America Supports National Governor's Association Report on Employment of People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, strongly supports this month’s findings from the National Governor’s Association (NGA), as is urging government leaders to review and implement the NGA’s recommendations. The... - August 08, 2013 - Enable America
4th Annual St James Beanbag Toss Tourney a Huge Success
The fourth annual Saint James R. C. Church Festival Beanbag Toss tournament was held Sunday August 4 at St. James School in Wesleyville. Showcasing a field of 26 teams comprised of 52 competitors, each team played a four-game round-robin for seeding purposes followed by a single-elimination... - August 08, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
University of Louisville Start-Up, LBIdx™, Teams Up with the James Graham Brown Cancer Center to Confirm Effective Blood Test as Improved Cancer Monitoring Tool
In collaboration with the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville, LBIdx™ is advancing a breakthrough blood test, the Plasma Thermogram™ (pT™). Based on a simple blood draw, researchers at LBIdx™ and the Brown Cancer Center see great promise for the... - August 08, 2013 - LBIdx
SBA Provides Disaster Loans for Business and Home Owners
Financial assistance, in the form of low-interest, long-term loans for losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries, will be provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to business owners and homeowners who suffered from the recent Tennessee severe storms and flooding. - August 07, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Giving Second Chances to Cats in Need
Jusani Culture, a company designed to help pets in the care of the nation’s nonprofit rescues and shelters, is happy to announce its sponsorship of the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue from August 5 through August 18. - August 07, 2013 - Jusani Culture
3rd Annual Sgt. Jimmy Event to Benefit Scholarship Fund
The 3rd Annual Sgt. Jimmy Motorcycle Ride, Car Show and Pig Roast will be September 14, 2013 and benefits the James C. Robinson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. - August 07, 2013 - Shabooms
Big Ride for Kids Weekend Tops $196,000
Motorcyclists in Central Valley, N.Y., Cranberry Township, Pa., and Middleton, Wis. raise money for a cure. - August 07, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Arrival of First Shipment of Wheelchairs to Paraguay
Free Wheelchair Mission’s first-ever container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs arrived in Paraguay this week. - August 07, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Commack’s Sal Ferro to Put on the Gloves for Fight for Charity
Sal “The Hammer” Ferro, resident of Commack and President & CEO of Alure Home Improvements, the major sponsor of the 10th Long Island Fight for Charity scheduled for Monday, November 25th at the Long Island Hilton in Melville, has been selected as one of the boxers who will... - August 07, 2013 - Long Island Fight for Charity
The 17th Annual Dunn's Run to Benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
What: A 5-mile run/5K run and walk through Deerfield Beach. When: Race begins at 7:30am (Hillsboro Blvd. South of Federal Highway will close at 7:00 a.m.) Starting Line: South of the Main Deerfield Beach Parking located on Ocean Way and SE 2nd Street. Course/Distance: 5M&5K Run Timed (USATF Certified) 5K Walk- (3.10 miles) (not judged or timed). Timing System: The race will use the d-tag timing system. - August 07, 2013 - Boys & Girls Clubs of South Florida
Confidential Patient Services (CPS) is Now Offering Free Mental Health Services to Those Living with HIV/AIDS
Confidential Patient Services (CPS)- a program that helps those living with HIV/AIDS with housing assistance, financial assistance, food assistance, and healthcare navigation- now provides the much needed service of mental health counseling. - August 05, 2013 - AIDS Assistance Foundation