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Skeeball in the Nation's Capital: Gaining Momentum
Begun in Washington DC as DC Skee, the United Skeeball Association (United Skeeball, U.S.) offers competitive Skeeball & social leagues across America. Founded in 2009, United Skeeball aims to create a fun and social atmosphere around one of America’s most iconic and retro activities… the Skeeball arcade game. - February 28, 2010 - United Skeeball Association
The Village of Blume Designated as an ISC Chartered Member
The International Sustainability Council (ISC) announced today that the Village of Blume, a newly planned neighborhood located in Harrisburg, North Carolina has been designated as an ISC Chartered Member. The ISC is a not-for-profit coalition of leaders, dedicated to advancing the understanding... - February 27, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Cincinnati YMCA Synchrogator Team to Compete at North Zone Championship Synchronized Swimming Meet in Aurora, CO March 3-7
The Cincinnati based synchronized swimming team, the Cincinnati YMCA Synchrogators, will be competing at the North Zone Championship Synchronized Swim meet to be held in Aurora, CO from March 4-7, 2010. The North Zone is a 15 state region and approximately 200-250 synchronized swimmers in 13-15,... - February 27, 2010 - Cincinnati YMCA Synchrogators
PocketGPSWorld.com Launch CamerAlert
iPhone Speed Camera Warning App using PocketGPSWorld's Acclaimed Camara Location Database - February 27, 2010 - PocketGPSWorld.com Ltd
Los Angeles Waves Netball Presents the 7th Annual Netball Olympics in Carson
The Los Angeles Waves Netball Club will be hosting the 7th annual International Day Netball Tournament this coming Saturday 27th February 2010. - February 26, 2010 - Los Angeles Waves Netball Club
NAWBO San Diego's March Meeting Focuses on Building Winning Teams
Jo Dee Jacob, CEO of Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council, will speak on building and nurturing winning teams at the March 17 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. To learn more and register, visit www.nawbo-sd.org. - February 26, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
NPSA Announces Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach
The National Portable Storage Association just announced its 2010 Spring Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach, Va. on April 26-27. - February 26, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Former Senior Executive of the Liberty Mutual Group Joins IMC Clubs Board of Directors
To accommodate rapid growth and the need for a more structured marketing approach on Monday February 22nd, 2010 the IMC Clubs appointed Steve Sullivan, former Liberty Mutual senior executive, to its Board of Directors. As a highly qualified volunteer Mr. Sullivan was chosen to lead the marketing... - February 26, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Downtown Street Jam Returns with Irish Bands and Rock 'n Roll Recording Artist - "Smile Empty Soul"
Downtown Street Jam is a free outdoor community event that has become a signature concert series in downtown Riverside. - February 25, 2010 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
Houston Jobseekers Benefit from a New Career Resource
www.JustHoustonJobs.com provides a comprehensive job search for jobseekers in Houston. - February 25, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Trillium Charter School Now Accepting Applications
Trillium Charter School in Hunterdon County, NJ is now accepting applications for students in NJ. Sending districts are Flemington/Raritan, Delaware East Amwell. However, all students in NJ are welcome to apply. Information on applying will be available at an information night which is open to the public. It will be held on March 2 at the Hunterdon County Library Headquarters. - February 24, 2010 - Trillium Charter School
NACUE National Varsity Pitch Competition
The premier national pitching competition for students. The NACUE National Varsity Pitch Competition is the UK’s premier start-up competition for student entrepreneurs, showcasing the brightest young minds and the exceptional start-ups coming out of universities today. The deadline for applications is 1st March 2010, and the finalists will be announced 1st April 2010. - February 24, 2010 - NACUE
RNIB Appoints Doctors.net.uk for GP Education Campaign
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has appointed Doctors.net.uk, the UK’s largest and most active network of medical professionals, to launch its first ever online campaign especially for general practitioners. With 50 per cent of sight loss being avoidable*, RNIB is keen to... - February 24, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
The DSM: Grassroots Campaign for Recognition of SPD Underway
SPD is one of twelve diagnoses submitted by "outside sources" still being considered by the APA for inclusion in the DSM-5. One of 12 from almost certainly hundreds of submissions. The SPD Foundation has been working for over 10 years trying to gain recognition by conducting some pretty amazing research into the disorder with groups from MIT, Yale and Duke. The Foundation is stepping up their advocacy campaign through some old fashioned grassroots organizing in order to support SPD. - February 24, 2010 - Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
NAWBO San Diego March Seminar Focuses on Protecting Your Business
"Protecting Your Business" is the topic for NAWBO San Diego's March 12 seminar, to be held at Brandman University. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - February 21, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
AIA Michigan and Michigan Department of Community Health to Co-Host Health Facilities Planning Seminar, Mar. 11-12
The seminar, which will be held in Traverse City, will provide attendees with the latest information that will assist them in planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the health facilities in Michigan. - February 20, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Simply Referrals is Simply Networking
Local Businessman Seeks to Unite Other Local Businesses - February 19, 2010 - Simply Referrals
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Entrepreneur Event: the Foreign Buyer's Club: Setting Up a Business in Japan, from the Beginning of the Story to Now
Join the members and guests of FEWJapan for the March 2010 meeting. The guest speaker is Chuck Grafft, Founder of the Foreign Buyers Club Japan. He will share key tips to entrepreneurial success in Japan. - February 19, 2010 - FEWJapan
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Afghanistan Charity Benefit: Brownies and Books
On Saturday, February 20, 2010, bring and swap your unwanted books, DVDs & CDs and join members and friends of FEW (For Empowering Women in Japan) in a book/DVD/CD swap meet and brownies benefit for girls schools in Afghanistan. - February 19, 2010 - FEWJapan
NPSA Congratulates Container City for Portable Storage Innovation
The National Portable Storage Association congratulates Container City on winning a prestigious award for its work on the Dunraven School Sports Hall in South West London. - February 18, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
JCT Builds Share of Construction Contracts
Almost 80 per cent of building projects use the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) standard forms of construction contract, according to the latest Contracts in use survey produced by Davis Langdon on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Published on Friday, the survey was... - February 18, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
Two Events to Bring Relief and Ideas for Challenged San Diego Nonprofits
San Diego's chapter of the American Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the American Marketing Association (AMA) respond to outcry from area nonprofits. - February 18, 2010 - American Marketing Association, San Diego
Beauties on the Go, LLC is Offering a Three Tier Membership to Help Small Businesses Become the Number One Choice to Consumers in the Marketplace
Membership marketing is the backbone of driving client and organizational relationships. When businesses are active members of membership programs, they have access to supportive groups, a network of strong professional contacts, and resources that can increase any business. Beauties on the Go is... - February 17, 2010 - Beauties on the Go
Contractors Legal Group Joins JCT
The new Contractors Legal Group (CLG), which represents the common interests of main contractor trade associations, has joined the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT). - February 16, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
NPSA Applauds Clemson University for Portable Storage Research
The National Portable Storage Association applauds Clemson University's work to study how portable storage containers can be used to provide shelter in the face of disaster. - February 15, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Chicago Hosts LatPro’s Job Fair for Bilingual Professionals
LatPro’s national job fair series for bilingual professionals will be visiting Chicago’s Navy Pier on March 18. - February 14, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Leonia American Legion Post #1 Host 2nd Poker Tournament for Vets and Troops
The first American Legion Post in New Jersey is thrilled to host another Casino Night to benefit Veterans' Charities and Scholarship funds. February 27, 2010 - the Casino Night will feature a Texas Hold'em Tournament and Black Jack Tournament. Buyin will be $50 when you pre-register at www.alpost1.org Free Food and Open Bar starts at 6pm. Check out their website www.alpost1.org or call Tony, (718) 755-2990 for more information or to register. Come on out and have some fun to support our Troops - February 14, 2010 - American Legion Post #1
Florida Voters Now Have a Viable Third Party Option
With 5 Congressional Candidates, the Florida Whig Party may change the playing field in the 2010 mid-term elections. - February 13, 2010 - Florida Whig Party
TIA’s Smart Device Communications Standards Developing Engineering Committee Defines Scope, Elects Leaders
The Telecommunications Industry Association's newly launched Smart Device Communications (SDC) Engineering Committee (TR-50) met here last week, electing Dr. Jeff Smith, Chief Technology Officer at Numerex Corp (Nasdaq: NMRX) as Committee Chairman, and Jim Wert, Product Manager of deviceWISE... - February 13, 2010 - Telecommunications Industry Association
M.O.M. for America Announces Michelle Malkin Will Deliver the Keynote Address at Their First Annual Banquet
Conservative blogger, syndicated columnist, and New York Times bestselling author, Michelle Malkin, will be the keynote speaker at the M.O.M. for America Banquet on August 28, 2010 in Washington, DC. - February 13, 2010 - M.O.M. for America, Inc
“Cultivating Executive Presence To Get Your Next Job” is Subject of February 24 Experts Connection Teleseminar
Noted Psychologist and Executive Consultant Dr. Dean Herman Shares Tips for Removing Inner Roadblocks that Keep You from Career Success. - February 13, 2010 - NETSHARE
Increase in Botox Training Correlates with Increase in Botox Treatments
The IAPAM recently identified a correlation between the increase in physicians engaging in comprehensive, hands-on Botox Training, and the significant growth in the 4Q 2009 in botulinums and dermal filler procedures. In a recent survey, conducted by MEDACorp in January 2010, the 4Q year-to-year growth in the delivery of cosmetic injectables, grew by an encouraging 8.1%. - February 13, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Medevac Experts Release 10 Tips for Spring Break Safety
Medical evacuation membership program Air Ambulance Card is releasing its Spring Break 2010 Travel Safety Tips. The advice is compiled from years of transport of sick and injured travelers. “This is what we’d be telling our own kids if they were traveling for spring break this... - February 12, 2010 - Air Ambulance Card, LLC
Leading Spas of Canada Presents Webinar on Social Media for Spas
Leading Spas of Canada (LSC) is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, “Triumph over Twitter and Flourish on Facebook in 12 Simple Steps” with spa marketer, Darlene Fiske of The Fiske Group. This webinar presentation is available free to LSC members and just $25 for... - February 12, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada
Personal Trainer Val Fujii of Superwomen Boot Camp Reveals Key Strategies to Help You Stay Dedicated to Your Diet This Valentine’s Day
Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, Val Fujii, shares the key strategies to help you stay dedicated to your diet this Valentine’s Day. - February 12, 2010 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Central New York Online Dating Service Announces First Baby
Couple Met Through Catchmakers in 2008; Baby Boy Due Around Valentine's Day - February 10, 2010 - Catchmakers, Inc.
Charlotte, NC IAHSP Chapter Members Announce New Business Partners
Charlotte IAHSP (CIRC) home staging professionals release new business affiliate members' names and contact information. - February 10, 2010 - Charlotte IAHSP
Dinuba Chamber of Commerce to Host 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
The 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Friday, April 16, 2010 at Dinuba Ridge Creek Golf Club. - February 10, 2010 - Dinuba Chamber of Commerce
Zebra Restaurant and Charlotte-South Rotary Club Partner to Raise Money to End Polio Now
Rotary District 7680 is celebrating Rotary International’s 105th anniversary by partnering with local restaurants to raise money for The Rotary Foundation’s “End Polio Now” campaign. The Charlotte South Rotary Club is partnering with Zebra Restaurant on Tuesday, February 23,... - February 10, 2010 - Charlotte-South Rotary Club
New Directors Appointed to the Board of the Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP), a non-profit organization established in 2007 to serve the legal document assistant (LDA) and paralegal professions, has announced the appointment of three LDAs to its Board of Directors. Moira Boyle was appointed to the position of... - February 07, 2010 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Sixteen Canadian Spas Achieve National "Quality Assurance Approved" Designation
Leading Spas of Canada is pleased to announce 16 Canadian spas have received “Quality Assurance Approved” status, a national designation recognizing consistent safety and hygiene standards in the spa industry, offering reassurance and uncompromising quality for spa... - February 07, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada
NPSA Featured in Mobile Self-Storage Magazine
The National Portable Storage Association is featured in a recent article in Mobile Self-Storage Magazine about the differences between portable storage and mobile storage. - February 07, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
DollarSociety.com Extends More Than $1000 Back to Members in First 4 Months of Operations
DollarSociety.com, a growing social site with roots in the Boston area, is proud to announce that it has extended back more than $1000 to its members since launching in late October. "DollarSociety's mission is to help our members" said Founder and Director Jason Lowndes. "We are... - February 06, 2010 - DollarSociety.com
BoatMiamiDade.com Official Launch - Miami-Dade's Only Interactive Waterway and Social Networking Site for Miami Boaters
Boating enthusiasts in Miami can now learn more about local boating, fishing, yachting, sailing, connecting with others and how to find great Florida boater resources. - February 05, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
Marlborough 2010 Corp Renamed Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Marlborough 2010 Corporation the state-chartered economic development corporation for the City of Marlborough has been renamed Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This was announced at the annual meeting held on January 27 at the Best Western Hotel. Mayor Nancy Stevens and the MEDC... - February 05, 2010 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Florida Whig Party Announces Congressional Candidate for the 8th District
The Florida Whig Party today announced Steven Gerritzen would run against Alan Grayson for Florida’s 8th Congressional District. - February 05, 2010 - Florida Whig Party
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice Coalition Announcement
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice is a coalition of public, private, business and labor organizations that wholeheartedly supports renewable fuels but vehemently opposes product mandates that manipulate our free market system and increase fuel costs for Iowans. - February 04, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
Physicians Learn IAPAM's hCG Protocol for Medical Weight Loss
A successful medspa doctor needs more than just botox training to grow his/her practice. The most profitable medical spas today offer medically supervised weight-loss programs to their patients. Therefore, in response to this market need, the IAPAM has developed an hCG training program as part of its medically supervised weight loss training program, to educate physicians in the IAPAM's exclusive NEW hCG Protocol. - February 04, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The 2010 HRPS Global Conference: New Rules, New Realities – April 25-28; Strategic Human Resources Professionals Have Ability to Shape People and Profit Strategies
The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) will host its 33rd Annual Global Conference, April 25-28, 2010 at the Loews Coronado Bay, San Diego, CA. Executives and strategists from the world’s leading companies will present their approaches to meet emerging customer requirements, rebuild an organization’s value chain, develop new business strategies and engage and retain top talent. More than 300 attendees, representing a diverse group of senior-level HR professionals, are expected. - February 04, 2010 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Author, Speaker, and Business Consultant of The Human Factor, Holly G. Green, is Once Again Back in Print with Her Latest Book Contribution
Holly G. Green’s third book, A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneur’s Spirit, Vol. II is hot off the press and is already stirring up praises. Featuring fifty-five entrepreneurs' true stories written to inspire, energize, and teach the reader, Green’s contribution has definitely helped set this book apart. With her own entrepreneurial spirit inspiring all she comes in contact with, it is no wonder that she was invited to be a part of this fascinating compilation. - February 04, 2010 - The Human Factor, Inc.