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Forestry Commission Announces Prescribed Burning Short Course
The fall session of the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Prescribed Burning Short Course will be held October 4-6, 2016 in Hattiesburg. The Prescribed Burning Short Course is open to the public and designed for anyone wishing to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in Mississippi. Upon... - September 18, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Top Midwest and East Coast Players to Compete at 2016 Butterfly Badger Open
Almost 250 players will descend on Franklin, WI (15 miles from downtown Milwaukee) this weekend to compete in the 9th annual Butterfly Badger Open. Leading the list of top players in the Open Singles event are Liang Jishan (2638) who finished in 2nd place at last year's event, followed closely by... - September 18, 2016 - Butterfly North America
Maryanne Courtney Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maryanne Courtney of Parkersburg, West Virginia has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Maryanne Courtney Ms. Courtney is retired after serving 33 years as a... - September 17, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Helping Israel Fund - Golish Financial Group Annual Charity Golf and Tennis Tournament Benefits Soldiers of Israel Defense Forces
A great day of golfing fun for a great cause. That’s what’s planned for the Annual Helping Israel Fund charity golf tournament on Monday, Nov. 14th, 2016 when golfers tee off at the Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton, Florida. The tournament is dedicated in loving memory of Avraham... - September 17, 2016 - Helping Israel Fund
The Conscious Business Network & Partners Invite You to the Conscious Business Palooza Chicago
Hosted by: The Conscious Business Network and Partners: Conscious Capitalism Benefit Corporations Chicago Booth Net Impact Chicago Startup Institute Social Enterprise Alliance Chicago: Reimagining Business Success “Conscious,” “Values-driven,” “Triple Bottom... - September 17, 2016 - Dr. Therese Rowley
Grow For It to Hold Amazon Lightning Deal on Its 50 Varieties Seeds Pack
Grow For It’s 50 Varieties Seeds Pack will be available on a special Lightning Deal on Amazon.com this Sunday, September 18. - September 17, 2016 - Grow For It
Bloomex Partners with Canada Running Series
Bloomex Canada announces the continuation of its partnership with Canada Running Series for the 2016 autumn race event schedule, with the provision of flowers and gift baskets for race events and supporters. - September 17, 2016 - Bloomex
WakeEd Partnership Adds Business Community Leaders to Board
Triangle Business Journal and Communications Entrepreneur Join Effort to Improve Education in Wake County Public School System. - September 17, 2016 - Wake Education
Audubon International Joins National “Imagine a Day Without Water” Campaign to Raise Awareness About Vulnerable Water Resources
Today, Audubon International and its sponsors, partners, and member organizations come together to Imagine a Day Without Water, a national campaign organized by the Value of Water Coalition to educate the public about the water infrastructure crisis currently facing the United States. Audubon International celebrates its certified properties and communities, which ensure that water leaving their properties is healthy for people and wildlife. - September 17, 2016 - Audubon International
Scientology Information Center Hosts Its September Business Reception with Support from Local Businessmen
On Sept 14th the Scientology Information Center held its monthly Business Networking Reception for the local community in downtown Clearwater. At the event guests also heard an educational talk by, Mr. Davidson Taveras, a wealth management consultant. - September 17, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Service Professor to Host Blood Drive
Service Professor, a local heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical company serving West Michigan for over 37 years, will host a Michigan Blood mobile blood drive on October 31, 2016. The Halloween-themed mobile blood drive will be held in Service Professor’s parking lot between the hours... - September 17, 2016 - Service Professor
Hoists Direct Expands Product Offering with Harrington Below-the-Hook Products
Hoists Direct, industry leading distributor of industrial hoists, cranes, below-the-hook lifting devices and winches, expands its product line with Harrington below-the-hook lifting devices. - September 17, 2016 - Hoists Direct LLC
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute Congratulates Michael J. Sofia on Receiving 2016 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
Blumberg Institute professor receives celebrated scientific honor for his discovery of the cure for chronic hepatitis C infection. - September 17, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day Set for December 6
The planning committee for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day has set a date for the 2016 event. - September 17, 2016 - United for Human Rights
CSQ3.COM: Official Web Site for Change Management Certification
Significantly improve the performance of work efforts, departments, or entire organizations with CSQ3® Change Management Certification. Lower costs, faster schedules, and Return On Investment increases of up to 50%. Moreover, CSQ3® is independent of organizational size or type. Achieve Performance Excellence. - September 17, 2016 - CSQ3 Corporation
STOP Foodborne Illness Hosts Upcoming Food Safety Culture Webinar October 11
STOP Foodborne Illness will be hosting a webinar titled “Food Safety Culture: We Know Why, Let's Talk About How” on Oct. 11. From 1p.m. – 2p.m. Central time. Combining the power of “knowing why and how” and understanding sound scientific principles with practice of... - September 17, 2016 - STOP Foodborne Illness
Schakolad Chocolate Factory Turns 21 Years Old
Schakolad Chocolate Factory with 20 locations nationwide is turning 21 years old. To commemorate the occasion, Schakolad Chocolate Factory just released their new Anniversary Truffle - Cabernet Sauvignon in 72% Dark Chocolate. - September 17, 2016 - Schakolad Chocolate Factory
Pure Air Control Services Recognized in the 2016 Gulf Coast 500
The Gulf Coast Business Review annually features a ranking of the largest top 500 companies located throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida. - September 17, 2016 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
Exploring the Fall Beauty of Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley on the Inaugural Philadelphia Marathon Walk
FreeWalkers introduces an autumn walking journey across the entire breadth of the city through the largest landscaped city park in the world, Fairmount Park, with the autumn colors at their peak on the Schuylkill River Trail and Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon Creek - September 17, 2016 - FreeWalkers
GuidoMaggi Elevator Shoes Launches Winter 2017 Collection Online
Elevate Style with the Winter '17 Collection of Height Shoes from GuidoMaggi Footwear. - September 16, 2016 - GUIDOMAGGI - Luxury Elevator Shoes
Inflatable Innovation "a Revelation" for Sport of Bocce
An innovative inflatable bocce court has the potential to revolutionize the global sport of bocce. - September 16, 2016 - Packaworld International
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus
Stacey L. Gallagher Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Stacey L. Gallagher of Newburgh, New York 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 in the field of healthcare. About Stacey L. Gallagher Ms. Gallagher has over 30 years... - September 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lori Ballen Presents Limitless Leads in Valencia, Calif. Sept 28-29, 2016
Lori Ballen, real estate agent and owner of Ballen Brands teaches real estate agents how to generate limitless leads through digital marketing strategies at Keller Williams Santa Clarita. - September 16, 2016 - Ballen Brands
Local Company Celebrates 12 Year Anniversary Despite Many Challenges
Despite the odds and the many challenges faced by a small business, Abacus Studios (Photo and Video) is proud to celebrate 12 years in business! - September 16, 2016 - Abacus Studios (Photo & Video)
Harry Frischer, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Harry Frischer, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal with the CFTC's Proposed... - September 16, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
US and Caribbean Rotary Members Deliver Surgical Microscope to a Hospital in Jamaica
Put a few heads together from Central Florida, TN, and Jamaica for dinner, add $87,000 from Rotarians from all of the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, and what do have two years later? - September 16, 2016 - Rotary District 6980
SBA Awards $50,000 Grant to AccelerateHER(TM) for Its Women's Business Accelerator, The JunipHER Project
The grant will be used to add new content and training modules for the virtual business accelerator. - September 16, 2016 - The JunipHER Project
Business Meetings, Travel & Technology Expo Co-Located with Meetings Technology Expo
2016 NYC Event for Travel and Meeting Professionals - September 16, 2016 - Business Meetings Travel & Tech Expo
Nonprofit Provides California Small Businesses with an Alternative to Predatory Lenders
PCV, a Bay Area nonprofit with two decades of experience investing in California’s small business community, is aiming to combat predatory online lending by offering microloans to small businesses that have been turned down by banks or the Small Business Administration. - September 16, 2016 - Pacific Community Ventures
Church of Scientology Announces Fort Harrison’s Facilities Available for Events
The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization announced that the Historic Fort Harrison’s facilities are available for charities and non-profit organizations to hold their own events and fundraisers free of charge. The Fort Harrison is the International Religious Retreat for the Church... - September 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Patrick M. Costello, Principal Attorney with Vectis Law Group to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Receiverships, Assignments and Other Bankruptcy Alternatives Webinar
Patrick M. Costello, Principal Attorney with Vectis Law Group to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Receiverships, Assignments and Other Bankruptcy Alternatives: What's the Best Way Out? - September 16, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
2016 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing The 2016 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - September 15, 2016 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Get Smarter, Feel Better & Heal the Planet! Y on Earth Author and Social Entrepreneur, Aaron William Perry Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Forthcoming Book.
Y on Earth author and social entrepreneur, Aaron William Perry launches crowdfunding campaign for forthcoming book on sustainability, health and well-being. - September 15, 2016 - Y on Earth
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Educational Landscape with a Unique Fusion of Cultural Arts, Academics & Fun
Educator and entrepreneur Ian Welsch MS.Ed knows how to motivate students to succeed! For 15 years, he has been helping thousands of young community members conquer their limitations, breakdown borders and rise above expectations. From his start as a public school educator in Miami-Dade County, to... - September 15, 2016 - The Motivational Edge
The Association of Black Cardiologists to Host 7th Annual "Spirit of the Heart" Awards Gala
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) will host its seventh annual “Spirit of the Heart” Awards Gala on October 1st in New York to benefit ongoing clinical research, community outreach and advocacy for heart disease prevention. Proceeds will also support the education of underrepresented minorities in the field of Cardiology through ABC’s fellowship awards. - September 15, 2016 - Association of Black Cardiologists
Glamping with Your Pet Just Got Easier
Glamping Hub has launched a new website called Glamping Hub for Pets, a curated collection of pet-friendly glamping accommodations that makes pet travel easy. This third party booking website allows pet owners to plan a luxury camping trip with their pets anywhere around the world. A variety of hand-picked, pet-friendly rentals are featured, including tree houses, cabins, tipis, and yurts, that all cater to nature lovers traveling with their pets. - September 15, 2016 - Glamping Hub
Kiserena Chamois Towel Achieves 4.4 Star Rating on Amazon
Kiserena receives a 4.4 star rating with over 150 customer reviews for their Chamois Towel. - September 15, 2016 - Kiserena LLC
The Gold Medalist Lefteris Petrounias in Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
The gold medalist in Olympic games of Rio, Mr. Lefteris Petrounias, the champion in artistic gymnast, Mrs. Vasiliki Millousi and their coach Mr. Dimitris Raptis choose Crete, Chania and "Anemos Luxury Grand Resort" to relax after the great success. On Sunday September 11th, a special... - September 15, 2016 - Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
National Science Foundation Supports Stony Creek Colors and Danforth Center Collaboration for Bio-Based Indigo Business Project
From seed to closet, transforming the fashion industry through plant science - September 15, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
New Book Release from Fireship Press – Charlatan – A Historical Novel of Madame de Montespan, the Long-Time Mistress of King Louis XIV and the Royal Scandal that Ensues
1676 - In a hovel in the centre of Paris, the fortune-teller La Voisin holds a black mass, summoning the devil to help an unnamed client keep the love of the King of France, Louis XIV. Three years later, Athénaïs, Madame de Montespan, the King’s glamorous mistress, is nearly forty. She has borne Louis seven children, but now seethes with rage as he falls for eighteen-year-old Angélique de Fontanges. Athénaïs must do something to keep the King's love and secure her children's future. But how...? - September 15, 2016 - Fireship Press
Edition Digital: Introducing New Pricing Plans
Today Edition Digital, the company behind the Smart Digital Publishing System, an interactive content pro-duction tool and SaaS publishing platform, introduces completely new pricing plans. This positions the company as the best price performance publishing software solution provider on the market, and the only one which fully supports the free creation and distribution of animations and interactive content. - September 15, 2016 - Edition Digital
Cooperation Between Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP) & German Trade & Invest (GT&I)
EEIP, the largest and fastest growing industry network for energy efficiency in industrial processes, will run a webinar in cooperation with GT&I, the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. The main objective of this cooperation is to showcase business opportunities in the German industrial energy efficiency market. This webinar will cover marketing and business development advice, as well as show new business opportunities in this growing market. - September 15, 2016 - EEIP
Travellanda Partners with Top Dog Travel Systems
Top Dog Travel Systems, a leading travel technology company and Travellanda, the fastest growing travel company have recently announced a strategic partnership to increase hotel distribution throughout the UK market. - September 15, 2016 - Travellanda
Bespoke Tailor Hiras Fashion Upcoming Visit to Reno, Folsom, Sacramento, and the Bay Area Sept. 25-Oct. 5
Hong Kong tailor Hiras Fashion is scheduled to visit Reno, Folsom, Sacramento and the Bay Area for personal fittings from September 25 to October 5. - September 15, 2016 - Hiras Fashion
M-Taxi, First Of Its Kind 2-Wheeler Taxi Services Expands with Franchise India
M-Taxi, India’s first 2-wheeler taxi and on-demand delivery service provider, started its operations in Gurgaon this year. The company is looking for expansion in Jaipur and Kolkata initially, in consultation with Franchise India, Asia’s largest franchise and retail solution... - September 15, 2016 - Franchise India
Kiserena Offers a Discount Promo for the Chamois Towel Exclusively on Amazon
Kiserena talks about the discount promo that they have started on Amazon.com for the Chamois Towel. According to the company, the promo will be exclusively available in the online shop for a limited time. - September 15, 2016 - Kiserena LLC
WakeEd Partnership Elects UNC REX Leader as Board Chair
General Counsel Don Esposito Will Lead Education Nonprofit - September 15, 2016 - Wake Education
Coldwell Banker Commercial SC Announces Sale of 42245 Remington Ave, Suite 17, Temecula
Coldwell Banker Commercial SC (CBC SC) just announced the sale of an industrial condo in the Venture Commerce Center – Temecula. The 3,718 square foot condo located at 42245 Remington Avenue, was purchased as an investment opportunity with the seller leasing the property back from the buyer... - September 15, 2016 - Coldwell Banker Commercial SC
Composer and Painter Seek and Find Valuable Expression as Park’s October Artists in Residence
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s welcomes a pair of noted artists who will spend October as Artists-in-Residence at the Park. Byron Yasui, a composer and professional jazz musician, enthusiast and champion of the ‘ukulele as a serious instrument, and Professor Emeritus of Theory... - September 15, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation