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Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise to Hold Green Up Your Dorm Contest
Targeting the college students of Southern California, this contest focuses on helping college students make small choices that lead to big changes for the environment around them. - January 06, 2010 - Vanguard University SIFE
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise to Hold Environmental Sustainability Conference
Targeting the Orange County business community, the conference features keynote speaker Martin Diedrich, Founder of Kéan Coffee, and focuses on environmental sustainability with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. - January 06, 2010 - Vanguard University SIFE
National MS Society’s 1st Annual Dinner of Champions Inland Empire to Honor Local Businesswoman René Webb
René Webb, owner of eleven McDonald’s franchise locations in the Inland Empire, will be honored at the 1st annual Dinner of Champions Inland Empire, sponsored by and benefiting the Southern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The gala event will take place on... - January 06, 2010 - National MS Society, Southern California Chapter
Merjs Commercial Property Agents Announces Successful Let of Refurbished London W1 Offices Comprising Entire Fourth Floor of National House
Acting on behalf of Benesco Charity Ltd, MERJS have let the entire 4th floor offices of National House, 60-66 Wardour Street to Hive Health Ltd. - January 06, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
IMTA to Promote Medical Tourism to India at FICCI Namaskar Africa -14-16 January 2010 at Lagos, Nigeria
Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) has partnered with FICCI - India’s leading business federation to promote Medical Value Travel to India from the African Continent. Namaskar Africa’ – an Indian business expedition to Africa is being organised by FICCI from 14-16 January... - January 06, 2010 - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA)
Parma Football Team Stays at Le Meridien Malta
Parma Football Team held a training camp and won the Christmas Cup. - January 06, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Unhappy Couples, Unhappy Marriage: a Disturbing Prediction for 2010
Marriage ranks as a very low priority among New Year’s Resolutions in the U.S. even though an alarming number of couples describe their marriage as unhappy and are worried more than ever about divorce, or being stuck in an unhappy marriage for the rest of their lives. The top New... - January 06, 2010 - HappierCouples Unlimited, LLC
The Anfi Group Wins Another Top Award
The Anfi Group is proud to have won yet another top award, this time from RCI (Resorts Condominiums International). - January 06, 2010 - Anfi Group
GRAPA Revenue Assurance Regulatory Certification Awarded to Tarig Rahamtalla
Global Revenue Assurance Association certifies first member from US Regulator Tarig Rahamtalla, Senior Financial Analyst for the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) - January 06, 2010 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Counterpart International, NGO Council and USAID Sign a Memorandum on Cooperation in Azerbaijan
Memorandum signed to further NGO Council as part of Counterpart’s Civil Society Project. - January 06, 2010 - Counterpart International
New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan Announces New Web Site - neweconomyinitiative.org
Site includes a media center featuring the latest videos and podcasts and blog where NEI staff, members of the Governing Council, and Economic Advisors will share information about the work NEI is doing and its impact in the region. - January 06, 2010 - New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan
Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter (CIRC) Announces Board of Directors for 2010
Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter (CIRC) releases names of its board of directors for 2010. - January 06, 2010 - Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter
Musical Tribute to Neil Finn and Crowded House Presented by Bandhouse Gigs
Internationally acclaimed songwriter and musician Neil Finn to be celebrated in song at tribute concert staged by Bandhouse Gigs at the Barns at Wolf Trap in Virginia. - January 06, 2010 - Bandhouse Gigs
A Hip Cocktail Party at a Swanky Lounge Supports a Righteous Cause
W Hotel of New Orleans partners with SOSNOLA to raise funds for a valuable student workshop series. - January 06, 2010 - Save Our Schools NOLA
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $12,000 to Chelsea Recreation Council
Grant to support the "Chelsea: For the Love of Baseball" project, a renovation project for existing baseball and softball fields in Chelsea. - January 06, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
On Sat, January 16, 4pm–10pm: The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (CAEC) Will Have a Boston Market Family Fundraising Night
Help the NSBE-CAEC raise money and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time. Hand the cashier the Event Ticket when ordering. Boston Market will donate 15% of all sales (pre-tax) to NSBE-CAEC. - January 06, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Oregon Entrepreneur Network’s Monthly ‘PubTalk’ to Now be Held at Backspace in Old Town Portland
January 13th PubTalk to feature three Pacific Northwest businesses vying for one of the final spots of Seed Oregon—a completion of seed-stage companies seeking capital - January 06, 2010 - Oregon Entrepreneuer Network
Comedy Night at The Wellness Community Features Karen Rontowski January 11
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Karen Rontowski will be held Monday, January 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand Up... - January 06, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
PhotoAsia Adds Twenty-Two New Collections and Grows to More Than 4 Million Images
PhotoAsia.com.my provides high quality Rights-Managed and Royalty-Free Asian stock photography to advertising, design and public relations agencies, events management and publishers worldwide. - January 06, 2010 - PhotoAsia Picture Library
i4cp Sees Record Membership Growth in 2009
Company experiences over 120% growth in new membership last year. - January 05, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Work-Life Balance for Small Businesses is Achievable, Finds ACCA New Enquiry Into Flexible Working
But employee and employer culture and attitudes need to change - January 05, 2010 - ACCA
Accountants Point to First Firm Evidence of Global Recovery – But Fear It Could All be an Illusion Says ACCA
Christmas fails to cheer UK finance professionals - January 05, 2010 - ACCA
What’s Big in Dubai? City Discovery Announces Activities in Dubai.
As the world’s tallest building opens its doors to the world, City-Discovery.com unveils a lineup of tours and activities in and around Dubai’s ancient and modern attractions. - January 05, 2010 - City Discovery
Pet Friendly Rentals; Locating a Rental Accommodation Just Got Easier
Improvements to an already successful site has made locating a pet friendly property in the UK easier than ever before. - January 05, 2010 - Pet Friendly Rentals
San Diego Jewelry Buyers Extends VIP Curb to Office Service to All Clients
Luxury pawnbroker San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced that it is offering VIP curb to office service to all customers selling their gold, fine jewelry, diamonds, and watches with the company. - January 05, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
All World Lift Truck Co, LLC. Grand Opening Was January 3, 2009. Located in Tampa, Florida and Servicing West Central Florida for Industrial Forklifts.
All World Lift Truck Co, LLC. Grand Opening was January 3, 2009. Located in Tampa, Florida and servicing west central Florida for industrial forklifts. As a dealer for TCM forklifts, they not only sell OEM parts and forklifts but also offer aftermarket parts for all makes & models of forklifts. - January 04, 2010 - All World Lift Truck Co. LLC.
Colombia - New Vacation Destination for Escaped to Latin America
Escaped to Peru operated its first vacation to Colombia last month in conjunction with its local service partners. The tour company is taking advantage of an extensive government advertising campaign which claims: “the only risk is wanting to stay.¨ Once known for being the center of... - January 04, 2010 - Escaped to Latin America
KPMG’s Harley T. Duncan to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Practical Solutions to The State Budget Crisis in 2010
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that Harley T. Duncan, Managing Director, Washington National Tax, KPMG LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Practical... - January 04, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Carbonfund.org Partners with U.S. Census Bureau to Offset National “Portrait of America” Road Tour
As the U.S. Census Bureau today kicks off a three-month national road tour to raise awareness of the 2010 Census, Carbonfund.org announced that it will donate the carbon offsets for the Road Tour. With 13 vehicles traveling to communities across America from January through March, the 2010 Census... - January 04, 2010 - Carbonfund.org
Green Collar Association Features Apollo Alliance
Green Collar Association’s December newsletter features lead article by Apollo Alliance. - January 04, 2010 - Green Collar Association
PhotographyCorner.com Announces the January 2010 Photograph of the Month
Brad Vink of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is the Latest Photograph of the Month Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com. - January 04, 2010 - PhotographyCorner.com
Coffee and Contacts Women’s Power Networking Offers Monthly Power Lunch Series
"Effective Social Networking: Boosting Your Business and Brand Online Power Lunch” hosted by Raleigh-based Coffee and Contacts, features panelists Alice Osborn, Eileen Batson, Olalah Njenga and Marilyn Shannon, Jan. 8, 2010 at Brio Tuscan Grille in Raleigh. - January 03, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Fully Organized Helps Clients to “Get Organized” Making Their New Year’s Resolutions a Reality
Fully Organized, South Florida’s home and business professional organizing service helps clients get ready for a happier and more productive New Year with personalized organizing systems for most every budget. - January 03, 2010 - Fully Organized - Professional Home & Office Organizing Services
Team Fitness America Extends Final 2009 Sale to January 15, 2010
Throughout most of 2009, Team Fitness America reduced their rates and offered unparalleled in home personal trainer specials, but the sale is nearly coming to an end while they plan for more in depth services throughout 2010. - January 02, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the New Year
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the New Year and New Year's resolutions. Learning to talk about money constructively--be it with a friend, spouse or financial professional--can be an effective first step in planning one's finances. Talking about money--one of the most daunting conversations--helps people get help, support and personal understanding in order to achieve their financial goals. - January 02, 2010 - LifeWise
Fitness Trend Prediction by MMA Conditioning Association for 2010; It’s Not Your Mother’s Workout
Mixed martial arts workouts predicted to be the emerging fitness trend in the New Year - January 02, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Experience the Height of Luxury Travel in Vietnam
Luxury Travel Group is offering a 14 day experience the height of luxury Travel in Vietnam entitled “The Best of Vietnam in Two Weeks” for travelers to experience Vietnam in luxury and style. - January 02, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Visegrad Review Welcomes Submissions for 2010 Issue
The Visegrad Review--an interdisciplinary, academic journal focusing on the history, politics, society, culture and economy of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia--welcomes essay submissions for its April 2010 issue. The English-language journal will appear in printed format, as well as online, and is edited by Christopher Adam, a lecturer at Canada's Carleton University. - January 02, 2010 - The Visegrad Review
iXiGO.com Named Finalist at Manthan Awards South Asia 2009
Recognition for consumer empowerment in e-business & commerce category. - January 02, 2010 - ixigo
Traveling with Purpose Becomes More Popular
Luxury Travel is offering a travel package for people to have an opportunity to give of themselves in service to the Vietnamese while traveling to the country. Guests can join hand with the company to support a SOS village in the outskirts of Hanoi. - January 02, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Tour Operator to Promote Vietnam at Berlin Travel Show
Vietnamese luxury travel operator Luxury Travel Company is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010. The company is presenting its tailored tours to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to 180,000 visitors... - January 02, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
2010 TiE Detroit Executive Committee
Detroit Chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Announces 2010 TiE Detroit Executive Committee. - January 02, 2010 - TiE Detroit
A Family Matters Hits iTunes What's Hot List and Soars
Weiner Family Studios today announces "A Family Matters" iPhone application has been selected by Apple for inclusion on the App Store "What's Hot" list. It has shot up the charts and is currently ranked #3 Top Paid Travel Application in the US and continues to climb. This... - January 02, 2010 - Weiner Family Studios
Lamorinda CERT Training Begins February 3, 2010
The Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team offers a free CERT training for residents of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Canyon and Saint Mary's College. The training takes place at Saint Mary's College and starts on February 3rd 2010. Graduates will be sworn in as Disaster Service Worker Volunteers. - January 02, 2010 - Lamorinda CERT
Women of the Wall - California Holds Jewish Prayer Service at Union Square, San Francisco
Jewish women and men will conduct a prayer service at Union Square, San Francisco on Sunday January 10, 2010 at 10 AM- wearing Jewish prayer shawls (tallitot) in support of the woman who was arrested at Western Wall in Jerusalem (considered the most Jewish holy site) in November 2009, for the “crime” of praying while wearing a “tallit” or Jewish prayer shawl. This is one of many prayer services that will take place in town squares across the nation. - January 02, 2010 - Women of the Wall- California
Fitness Professionals Now Have Career Option in the World if Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) launches a new division to address the need for structured strength and conditioning for the rapidly growing sport of mixed martial arts. - January 01, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Get an Opportunity to Have a Thriving Career as a Personal Fitness Trainer
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) gains GI Bill approval for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. - January 01, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Consortium Centro America Abogados Advises Shell Regional Operation Sale in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras & Nicaragua
Shell closed the sale of its operations in Guatemala, El Salvador,[1] Honduras and Nicaragua on October 30, 2009. After many months of due diligence, negotiations and drafting of agreements, Shell and Grupo Terra, a Honduran conglomerate, were able to successfully close the acquisition, which... - January 01, 2010 - Consortium Centro America Abogados
Visiting Artist Program Launches at Pasadena Special Education School
Cartoonist for Comic Strip “Cathy” Visits Students and Gives Hands-On Demonstration - January 01, 2010 - Hillsides
Less Me and More We. Teamwork Triumph at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
They say teamwork divides the task and doubles the success. This was certainly the case recently when two Relay Teams, comprised of ambassadors of Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket successfully completed the Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2009, competing against a truly global field of inspired athletes. - January 01, 2010 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket