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Gastric Cancer Foundation Event Promotes Research Funding to Improve Treatments and Save Lives - "A Cause for Hope" on November 18 in the San Francisco Bay Area
Stomach Cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, and is increasingly affecting young people. Yet only a tiny fraction of the nearly 1M gastric cancer sufferers worldwide have well-defined tumor mutations that can be addressed with current treatment options. To increase funding for the disease and encourage more researchers to focus on stomach cancer treatment, the Gastric Cancer Foundation will hold its Annual Event, A Cause for Hope, November 18 in the SF Bay Area. - October 17, 2016 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
VR/AR Association Appoints Kris Kolo as the Global Executive Director
The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is pleased to announce Kris Kolo as the Global Executive Director for the industry’s marketing association. The VR/AR Association is dedicated to accelerating the growth of the virtual reality and augmented reality industry. Members include USA Today Network,... - October 17, 2016 - The VR/AR Association
City of Costa Mesa Celebrates Artist Mark Kostabi
Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG) South Coast has partnered with the City of Costa Mesa to declare October 2016 as Mark Kostabi Month. Kostabi will be presented with a proclamation from Costa Mesa’s Mayor Stephen Mensinger at “Meet the Artist: Mark Kostabi.” Kostabi is a prominent... - October 17, 2016 - Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast
Gifts with a Cause Invites You to Celebrate Fair Trade Month and Support the Global Goals
October is a month of compassion! This month is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating many causes, one of which is Fair Trade. Did you know October is Fair Trade Month? Every Fair Trade purchase protects the environment and improves lives. In honor of Fair Trade Month, Gifts With a Cause... - October 17, 2016 - Gifts With a Cause
Class Act Books Announces Signing of Award-Winning Author
Class Act Books is happy to announce the signing of award-winning Linda Nightingale as its latest author and the acquiring of her short story anthology, "Four by Moonlight," as its October release. Ms Nightingale, a native of South Carolina, has lived in England and Canada, and now... - October 17, 2016 - Class Act Books
Thanksgiving-Week Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
Three no-limit Texas Hold’em tournaments, including one with a $40,000 guaranteed prize pool, will be featured during the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Poker Room’s next Getaway Weekend from Nov. 25-27, just after the Thanksgiving holiday. The Getaway Weekend tournament schedule... - October 16, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Award Winning Artist Frizzell to Make Special Presentation at Jean Shepard Nashville Palace Show
Plans have been confirmed for Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, to make a special presentation during an up-coming, star studded night to honor the late country legend, Jean Shepard. Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Presents a Night to Honor Jean Shepard, a Grand Lady of the... - October 16, 2016 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Future Electronics & Microsemi Offer a Training Seminar for Designing with New FPGA Development Kits
Attendees who complete the "Creative Seminar" will receive a complimentary Creative Development Kit. - October 16, 2016 - Future Electronics
Kroger Lights Headquarters Pink to Launch Annual #SharingCourage Campaign
Donates $3 Million to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research - October 16, 2016 - Kroger
Shark Tank Like Show for Mission Projects
Mission Seed Fund is holding a contest for current and future mission projects with a grand prize of $1,000 in seed money. Entries to the contest are being accepted via the project creation tool at www.missionseedfund.org through October 28th, 2016. Contest entry is free. View official contest rules. Finalists in the contest will appear in person in front of a live audience and a panel of judges to compete for the grand prize on November 12th, 2016 at the University of Portland's Buckley Center. - October 16, 2016 - Mission Seed Fund
StyleCon & NFL Juniors Launch Escape Room
Just in time for football season, StyleCon + NFL Juniors gets on the playing field with the hottest new experiential entertainment, an Escape Room, at StyleCon on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Orange County, California. - October 16, 2016 - StyleCon
Sound Oracle Speaks at Ableton Loop Summit for Music Makers
On Sun, Nov 6, at 17:30 - 18:45 at Hall 2, Sound Oracle will speak at Ableton Loop Summit for Music Makers. - October 16, 2016 - Sound Oracle
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Team X-Tina to Host Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s St. Pete
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Team X-Tina will host a fun-filled Drag Queen Bingo night on October 18, 2016 at 7pm. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Best Buddies Tampa. “As a Best Buddies Champion, I love to come up with fun and creative ways to raise money for Best Buddies Tampa,”... - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Hilliker Corporation Sells Nearly 100-Year-Old School
Tower Grove property in Missouri to be converted into apartments - October 16, 2016 - Hilliker Corporation
Final Produce Delivery of the Year: Volunteers Spent SAT AM Bringing Fresh Fruits/Veggies to Tampa’s Elderly, Disabled and At-Home Neighbors
On Saturday, October 15, over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups participated in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW) program, in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers gave their time,... - October 16, 2016 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Central Presbyterian Church Announces Upcoming Four-Class Series on Transgender Studies
Central Presbyterian Church, an historic church located in downtown Atlanta, announces the upcoming four-class series titled, Pronouns, Potties, and People: Transgender Studies 101, facilitated by the Rev. Molly McGinnis. The series will kick-off with a screening of the documentary Out of Order,... - October 16, 2016 - Central Presbyterian Church - Atlanta
Best Buddies Champion Team to Host Dinner Fundraiser at South Tampa Restaurant
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Kailyn Perez and Buddy Campaign Manager Sam Piazza will host a fundraiser. - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Planning Ahead Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Planning Ahead” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 16, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Kroger Donates Over $60,000 for Hurricane Matthew Relief
Kroger to Donate Food, Water and Cash to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts Throughout Mid-Atlantic. - October 16, 2016 - Kroger
PA Biotechnology Center to Begin $10 Million Expansion
Biotech incubator in Bucks County secures federal grant, launches major expansion project. - October 16, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Keep Irving Beautiful Conducts Annual Litter Index
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) board and staff members conducted the annual city-wide Litter Index survey on Friday, October 14. As one of the requirements for KIB maintaining the highest President’s Circle level in the Keep America Beautiful program, this survey is performed at approximately... - October 16, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Enter the Union Square Business Improvement District’s 2-Day Getaway to Union Square SF Sweepstakes Now Through November 30th
Enter for a chance to win a 2-day getaway to San Francisco’s #1 most visited destination, Union Square SF. From October 14, 2016 through November 30, 2016 visit www.visitunionsquaresf.com/play and follow the links and instructions to complete and submit the sweepstakes registration. - October 16, 2016 - Union Square BID
Underwear-Shopping.de Delivers Underwear from Traditional German Brand SCHIESSER Worldwide and Free of Charge
Since 1875, SCHIESSER underwear has stood for the highest quality and durability. At underwear-shopping.de, you not only get legendary classics in fine and double rib fabric, but all of this quality brand's most popular and proven series of clothing delivered to your doorstep free of... - October 15, 2016 - underwear-shopping.de
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Honored with Early Admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been honored with early admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 23 years in the field of... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Debra L. Rahmoeller Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Debra L. Rahmoeller of Springfield, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 6 years in the field of art. About Debra L. Rahmoeller Ms. Rahmoeller is an... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
An IDA Scholarship Recipient Has Ties to Precision Overhead Garage Door Service Columbia
Doug Kale, owner of Precision Overhead Garage Door Service Columbia, is a proud father. His daughter, Sydney Kale, is one of twenty-nine IDA (International Door Association) scholarship recipients. Sydney was chosen by the IDA Scholarship Foundation Selection Committee to receive a $2000... - October 15, 2016 - Precision Door Service
The Menokin Foundation Announces New Executive Director
The Menokin Foundation Board President Hullihen Moore is pleased to announce that Samuel McKelvey of Richmond, Virginia, has been chosen to lead Menokin as Executive Director. McKelvey, selected after a comprehensive national search, will begin his appointment on October 24, 2016. Moore said that... - October 15, 2016 - The Menokin Foundation
Chadstone Shopping Centre Reveals First Stage of $660m Revamp
The first stage of Chadstone’s $660 million redevelopment was unveiled today, reinforcing the retail mecca’s infinite capacity for reinvention. - October 15, 2016 - The Buchan Group
Local Tech Start-Up Launches Innovative Platform That Brings Local Food Into the Sharing Economy
Barrie based start-up FreshSpoke is shaking up the food industry with a new platform for the growing market of wholesale buyers turning away from imported and processed foods in favour of those produced closer to home. - October 15, 2016 - FreshSpoke
Central Outreach & Advocacy Center Welcomes New Program Director, April Campbell
The Central Outreach & Advocacy Center, a non-profit organization located in downtown Atlanta, announces April Campbell has joined the team as the new program coordinator. - October 15, 2016 - Central Presbyterian Church - Atlanta
RE/MAX Alliance Group Agents Launch Ultra Luxury Property Group
Jay Travis, Christy Travis and Kimberly Mills Cater to High-End Real Estate Clients - October 15, 2016 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Banjo Tours in the World Trade Market 2016
Banjo Tours will visit the World Trade Market 2016 which is celebrated from the 7th to 9th of November in London. This is exciting news as it is a great opportunity for the Bolivian tour operator to meet new clients and partners and extend their networking. Partners interested in contacting them... - October 15, 2016 - Banjo Tours
Enskinning Ceremony Recognizes The Blessing Basket Project and Whole Foods Market for Their Commitment to Bringing Social and Economic Development to Regions in Ghana
Theresa Carrington, of The Blessing Basket Project, and Whole Foods Market were recently recognized for their commitment to bringing social and economic development to the people in the Zaare and Nyariga areas of Ghana, Africa. Chief Paul Asaana Agoo, the Chief of Zaare and Nyariga areas in Ghana,... - October 15, 2016 - The Blessing Basket Project
Tennessee Native American Tribes Receive the Way to Happiness
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated in this year’s Intertribal Powwow in Clarksville, Tennessee. - October 15, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Local Leadership Strategist to Speak at International Event in Ireland
Doña Keating, president and CEO of Seattle-based Professional Options, LLC, will be a speaker at DojoCon, taking place Oct. 21-23 in Dún Laoghaire (Dublin area), Ireland. She will be the only U.S. presenter at the event, which will feature technology leaders from several... - October 15, 2016 - Professional Options
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Holds Workshop to Help Parents
Mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a lunch and learn to educate the community in honor of World Mental Health Day in October. - October 15, 2016 - CCHR Nashville
Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Tampa Bay to Host Webinar – Enhancing Business Development in the Seller-Doer Model
SMPS to host monthly webinar – Enhancing Business Development in the Seller-Doer Model - October 15, 2016 - Society for Marketing Professional Services Tampa Bay
Young Women Celebrate and Learn Their Rights at International Day of Girl Event in the Fort Harrison
Over 130 young ladies from several Tampa Bay organizations celebrated the International Day of the Girl at the Fort Harrison. - October 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Church of Scientology Announces Fall Block Party for the Community and Non-Profits
On November 5th 2016, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and the six downtown Clearwater humanitarian centers supported by the Church are sponsoring a fall Downtown Block Party. The event will take place on the corner of Cleveland and South Fort Harrison Avenue from 6-10pm. The party is free to the community. - October 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology
You First Foundation Golf Event Raises Funds to Support Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
First Service Credit Union's You First Foundation raises $30,000 in 2nd annual charity golf tournament. - October 14, 2016 - You First Foundation
Mentor Empowers Teens to Live Above Bullying, Drama and Societal Pressure in New Book
Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, explores how girls and young women can use their personal power to make a difference in her new book, “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama.” Written for and inspired by girls, “Be EmPOWERed” is an interactive guidebook and journal packed with inspirational prose, thought-provoking questions and written activities. - October 14, 2016 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
The Consortium of Sterile Sciences
As complex surgical instruments replace simpler surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgery and faster recovery time for patients, advanced education is required to insure the sterile processing of these complex surgical instruments. Sadly, 290,000 patients suffer surgical site infections mostly from the use of contaminated surgical instruments every year. From a layman’s perspective, 800 Americans will suffer surgical site infections today - some will not make it. - October 14, 2016 - The Consortium of Sterile Sciences
NAWRB to Presidential Candidates: What Are Your Plans Regarding the Oversight of Community and Local Banks?
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) would like to know presidential candidates’ plans regarding the oversight of community and local banks if they are elected. Compliance and regulations have enforced disproportionate strain and costs on small banks in recent... - October 14, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Kiserena’s Fuse Bead Kit Raved as One of the Best Bead Kits on Amazon
Kiserena has made their recently released product, the Fuse Beads Kit, one of Amazon’s best beading kits. - October 14, 2016 - Kiserena LLC
Miniature Figures, Vignettes, Vehicles, Planes, Ships, Dioramas and More Will Return to Chicago at the MMSI Show on October 22nd
Come see an array of hand-painted figures, vehicles, planes, ships and more and learn how they are made by the artists. Visit the exhibit hall to see who will win the awards and stop by the vendor area to take home your own miniature piece of history or pop culture. - October 14, 2016 - Military Miniature Society of Illinois
Three Decades & Counting: Dynamic Office Services Celebrates a History of Excellence
Triangle's Premier Office Furniture Retailer Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Launching a New Brand Identity for 2016 - October 14, 2016 - Dynamic Office Services
InventionHome Secures Marketing Deal for a Unique Bookmarker That Avid Readers Will Love
InventionHome is pleased to announce that “Bookmarker and Page Identifier” has secured a marketing contract and will soon be available for sale at a couple of retailers. Colorado inventor, Teresa, patented her uniquely designed bookmark so that it could be personalized and expanded to... - October 14, 2016 - InventionHome
InventionHome Completes 245th Invention Marketing/Licensing Agreement
InventionHome is excited to announce that their licensing staff has completed their 245th marketing/licensing agreement for the safety device, “LockingStraps Latch.” - October 14, 2016 - InventionHome
iGeeks iPhone Repair Launches Mobile Franchise Opportunity
Franchise owners can go to their customer's home or business and provide iPhone repair on location - October 14, 2016 - iGeeks™ iPhone Repair
Dana Shivam Heart and Superspeciality Hospital Starts Open Heart Surgery
On 2nd October 2016, at the first anniversary of Dana Shivam Heart and Superspeciatlity hospital, Jaipur, India , an Open Heart surgery center was inaugurated within Dana Shivam Heart and Superspeciality Hospital. The Honorable Chief Guest for the event, Mr Rajendra Singh Rathore, Health Minister,... - October 14, 2016 - Dana Group of Companies