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Community Effort Required to Bring Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall to Rose Hills in Whittier
Volunteers, name readers, and contributions sought for week-long event honoring America’s Veterans. - January 19, 2010 - Rose Hills
Muslims Help Victims of Earthquake in Haiti
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community partners with Humanity First to deploy Disaster Response Team to affected areas. - January 19, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
Portable Storage Units Highlighted at Chelsea Farmer’s Market
A quaint hot spot in London uses portable storage to add retail space on-site. - January 19, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
The Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association is Launching on January 21, 2010
Almost 20 years after the modern incarnation of mixed martial arts, formalized strength and conditioning practices come in to place. The anticipated result is better athletes, fewer injuries and longevity of this very popular sport. - January 18, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Ithaca Athlete to Participate in 7-Day, 155-Mile Australian Outback Foot Race; Celebrates with $20,000 Fundraiser for Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes
Cancer’s impact on 3 friends; services provided by Cancer Resource Center; acceptance as race participant, all foster desire to raise funds and awareness. - January 18, 2010 - Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes
Expedia Has Named Geneva Hospitality's Mike Ditka Resorts a Top 25 Room and Revenue Producer
Mike Ditka Resorts has been named a top room and revenue producer by Expedia. - January 18, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
More Parking for Naperville Route 59 Commuters Now Available from Park Smart Club
Parking near the Route 59 train station in Naperville has just increased by 190 spaces. Park Smart Club is located adjacent to the RT. 59 Naperville commuter lot. It is West of RT. 59, just South of No. Aurora Road on Weston Ridge Drive (directly behind Starbucks). A map can be viewed on the web... - January 18, 2010 - Park Smart Club
Lunar New Year’s Eve at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Out of all Xiamen hotels this year, the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen is providing the very best for your grand celebration of family reunion during Lunar New Year’s Eve right here at this luxury Xiamen hotel. - January 18, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Accor North America Announces Green Key Pilot in the United States
Accor North America (ANA), a division of Accor Hospitality, has announced that it will pilot the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) within its portfolio in the United States in 2010. Green Key is the first program of its kind to rank, certify and inspect hotels and resorts based on their... - January 18, 2010 - Green Key Global
JustJobs.com Launches New Job Search Engine at AlamedaCountyJobs.org - Finds All Alameda County, CA Jobs with One Search
JustJobs.com has launched a new search tool for jobseekers in Alameda County, CA that finds all local jobs with one free and easy search at AlamedaCountyJobs.org. The site aggregates job listings from a wide variety of sources including employer pages, newspapers, job boards, and applicant tracking systems to offer the most comprehensive list of jobs in the East Bay region. - January 18, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Iberian Traveler & Maribel's Guides Announce New Wine and Gastronomy Tours of Northern Portugal and Galicia
8 nights - Lisbon, northern Portugal & Spain's Galicia - January 18, 2010 - Iberian Traveler
Humanity First Deploys First Responders to Haiti
Since the earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday 12th January, estimates suggest that over 50,000 people have died, and the Interior Minister, Paul Antoine Bien-Aime is even suggesting as many as 200,000 deaths. Over 3 million people are affected, many living on the streets for fear of other... - January 18, 2010 - Humanity First
GetYourCarBack.com Declares War on Auto Finance Companies Seeking Profit at the Expense of Consumers that are at the End of Car Leases
Get Your Car Back offers online end of car lease content rich decision making information to help consumers make better decisions. A step by step guide when ending your car lease. - January 18, 2010 - GetYourCarBack.Com
CURE International Responds to Crisis in Haiti
Medical Relief Team on the Ground in Haiti; Organization’s Hospital in Dominican Republic Ready to Accept Patients; Organization Establishes Fund to Aid Efforts in Country. - January 18, 2010 - CURE International
Cartwheel Delivers Unlimited Technology Solution to Media Company Sharpe Partners
Firm’s Commitment to People-Centric Support Drives New Partnership. - January 18, 2010 - Cartwheel
Cosmetic Bliss Calls for Co-Operation Between Responsible Healthcare Providers to Raise Standards in Marketing Weight Loss Surgery
Specialist Weight Loss Surgery provider Cosmetic Bliss calls for businesses in the field of Private Healthcare who facilitate and provide surgical weight loss procedures to work together to set benchmarks and promote higher standards of patient preparation, care and post-operative support - in the interest of improved surgical outcomes and industry reputation. - January 17, 2010 - Cosmetic Bliss
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator to Showcase at ITB Berlin 2010
With VNAT, Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010. - January 17, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Animals in Haiti Helped by Rescue Chocolate Company
The Rescue Chocolate Company donates all net proceeds from January to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for their animal rescue efforts in Haiti. - January 17, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Solar-Vacation Campaign Promising to Homeowners Looking for Solar Electric Solution
Potero Launches Solar-Vacation.com to Celebrate Connection Between Homeowners Looking to Purchase Solar Electric System and Claiming Their Solar-Vacation. - January 17, 2010 - Potero Solar
Audubon Lifestyles Has Launched Its Sustainable Golf Facility Program
Audubon Lifestyles, a non-profit sustainability focused education organization, has completed development of a program geared towards assisting those seeking to become models of sustainability at their golf facilities. - January 17, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Martinizing Dry Cleaning Ranked One of Nation's Top Franchise Systems by Entrepreneur Magazine
Martinizing Dry Cleaning ranks as one of the top 500 franchise systems in the U.S., according to the January 2010 issue of Entrepreneur magazine. - January 17, 2010 - Martinizing Dry Cleaning
Emergency Heating Supplied by All Seasons Hire During Cold Snap
All Seasons Hire have responded to the increased demand for portable heaters, brought on by the sudden cold weather. - January 17, 2010 - All Seasons Hire
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Announces "Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days" Program in Time for Valentine’s Day
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness expert, is proud to announce “Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days,’ a fitness program designed for women in time for Valentine’s Day. - January 17, 2010 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Unique Barge Vacation Promotes Gourmet Cuisine and Spiritual Well-Being
A two-week vacation in France emphasizes the joys of gastronomy and the necessity for rest and relaxation. - January 17, 2010 - France Cruises, Inc.
The Hunger Site and GreaterGood.org Support Partners in Health’s Haitian Rescue Work
The Hunger Site and GreaterGood.org sent more than $270,000 to Partners in Health to support that group’s rescue work in Haiti by the end of February 2010. - January 17, 2010 - GreaterGood
Climbing Shoe Review Website Launched with Global Appeal
Looking for beta on climbing shoes? Visit www.climbingshoereview.com for ratings and reviews on hundreds of climbing shoes written by climbers from across the world. - January 17, 2010 - Climbing Shoe Review
Boulder Emergency Squad Recognizes Rescue Volunteers
Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc, a non-profit 501c.3 rescue agency recognized the valuable contributions of emergency rescue volunteers at the annual event in Boulder Colorado. 'Officer of the Yea' was awarded to Sheaffer O. Gilliam and 'Member of the Year' was awarded to Robby Scribner. - January 17, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
Nancy Peach Erotic Artist to Perform Live at Femina Potens Gallery, San Francisco on February 7th, 2010 for the Pin Me Up, Pin Me Down Show
Announcing Nancy Peach in her first live performance to produce oversized, luscious oil paintings of Pin Up Models. The buzz is all about her abilities as an artist, teacher and producer. - January 16, 2010 - Nancy Peach Erotic Artist
San Francisco Food Bank Calls for Volunteers to Participate in National Day of Service to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Year round, Food Bank volunteers sort, package and ready food for distribution to thousands living at or near the poverty line - January 16, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank
EcoFair360 Celebrates the Greener Life at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 16-18, 2010
The Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, WI will host a three-day festival and exhibition featuring all things green beginning Friday, July 16, 2010, and running through Sunday, July 18. The festival, which is expected to bring together hundreds of exhibitors and presenters, as well as thousands of attendees looking to learn more about green energy, sustainable building, wise use practices and the green lifestyle, is being presented by the Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center. - January 16, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
January Team Fitness America Personal Trainer Takes the Lead
During 2009, Team Fitness America announced top personal trainers from places such as Los Angeles, Baltimore, New Jersey, and Delaware but Miami personal trainer, Dimitry Zhitov, brings Miami to the top of the list for for January 2010. - January 16, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Unveils New Hue Tour Package
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Unveil New Hue Tour Package for Hue's Based Luxury Travelers. - January 16, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
More World Cup Accommodation Available
More accommodation for the World Cup in South Africa has become available with the launch of homestay packages from travel operators, Bundu and Tour Africa Now. The packages will provide football fans an opportunity to follow their teams with a unique experience as they stay in locals' homes,... - January 16, 2010 - Tour Africa Now & Intrepid Bunbu
ACCA Accountants Reveal Steps to Recovery for Next Decade
Nine principles must be followed to reach financial stability in the next decade. - January 16, 2010 - ACCA
Weiner Family Studios to Donate Proceeds from Family-Oriented iPhone App to Haiti Relief
A Family Matters is an iPhone/iPod touch application that allows families to enjoy deeper more meaningful conversations. Weiner Family Studios has decided to donate all of the proceeds from the application this week to the Haiti Relief fund, AmeriCares. - January 16, 2010 - Weiner Family Studios
Frigid Winter Temperatures Increases Your Family’s Risk of Carbon Monoxide Death
Green Heating and Cooling is offering a Free home safety inspection for the elderly (ages 62 & older). Younger households receive a discounted home safety inspection rate of $39. Keep your family safe this winter season. The colder the temperature drops outside the longer your furnace has to... - January 16, 2010 - Green Heating and Cooling
CED STREAK Showcase Finale Highlights Four of Area’s Top Tech, Life Sciences Startup Companies
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that it will host the final STREAK showcase of the program’s season Thursday, Jan. 28 from... - January 16, 2010 - CED
Nurse Next Door Supports Canadian Olympic Athlete Alex Harvey
Homecare provider encouraging other local small businesses to follow suit. - January 16, 2010 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
New Travel Consultants at Escaped to Peru in Cusco
The travel industry is looking forward to an improvement on passenger numbers in 2010. The tour operator Escaped to Peru has increased its team of sales consultants in advance of the coming year so that it is better able to cope with demand for vacations in Peru and the rest of South America. - January 16, 2010 - Escaped to Latin America
ILVAC Group to Hold Virtual Assistant Event
ILVAC (Illinois Virtual Assistants Connection) is hosting their first networking and educational conference in Rosemont, IL April 9-10th, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza, Rosemont, IL. - January 16, 2010 - Illinois Virtual Assistant Connection
Riverside Zumbatomic® for Kids -- Inspiring a Healthier Generation Advocate of Alliance for a Healthier Generation (A Michael and Susan Dell Foundation)
Riverside Zumba (a division of T3 Fitness Energy) launches Riverside Zumbatomic® for kids ages 4-12 on Thursday, January 21. To further inspire the families and kids of the community, T3 Fitness Energy and Katz Outdoor Fitness are proud to support the Alliance for a Healthier Generation founded by Michael and Susan Dell. With each registration, parents will receive the book Be Well – Messages From Moms On Living Healthier Lives as narrated by Susan Dell in either Spanish or English. - January 16, 2010 - T3 Fitness Energy
100th Survey of Small Business Finds 7 Out of 10 Firms Seeking Face to Face Advice
'Trust' a major issue during economic crisis. - January 16, 2010 - ACCA
New Career Resources Available for Jobseekers in Greenville
A new job search engine, JobsInGreenville.org, finds all Greenville, SC jobs with one search. - January 16, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Hoosier Trails Council CEO Announces Retirement
CEO Randy Brown announces retirement after 22 years at the Hoosier Trails Boy Scout Council. There will be a retirement party at Seasons Lodge in Nashville, Ind., to celebrate his accomplishments. - January 16, 2010 - Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America
Ebby Halliday Realtors Property Management and Residential Leasing Division Experiences Record Year
The Ebby Halliday Property Management and Residential Leasing division celebrated its best year ever in 2009. According to executives at the Dallas-based company, the high numbers are the result of the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of professionals and a focused strategy to provide the best... - January 16, 2010 - Ebby Halliday Companies
Ann Huang from Duquesne University Receives Autism Speaks $25,000 Family Services Community Grant
Improving Quality of Life through Person-Centered Planning: A University Based Transition Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders - January 16, 2010 - Autism Speaks, Pennsylvania
BPSOS Joins Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities in Calling for Comprehensive Immigration
BPSOS, a national Vietnamese American community organization, announced today that it will participate in the National Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Week of Action in order to call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. - January 16, 2010 - BPSOS
Counterpart International Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Haiti
Huge Earthquake Leaves Thousands Dead and Thousands More in Need of Immediate Assistance - January 16, 2010 - Counterpart International
The Animal Rescue Site Commits $300,000 to Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com
Following the success of The Animal Rescue Site’s Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com in 2009, which gave $200,000 to shelter groups selected by visitor votes, The Animal Rescue Site CEO Tim Kunin announced today that $300,000 will be rewarded to shelters and animal rescue organizations... - January 16, 2010 - GreaterGood
Governor Proclaims Crime Stoppers Month in Its Fourth Decade
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has issued a proclamation declaring January to be Crime Stoppers of Minnesota Recognition Month. This non profit organization has been a useful tool in the fight against crime for law enforcement agencies across the State of Minnesota. It offers the unique ability to be separate and independent of law enforcement and a place for members of the public to come forward with information about crimes while they stay anonymous and potentially earn a reward. - January 16, 2010 - Crime Stoppers of Minnesota