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Loong Yuen Chinese Restaurant
The Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen’s Loong Yuen Chinese Restaurant has gone through brand new renovations and stands ready to warmly welcome guests in during its grand opening. - October 29, 2009 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Sponsors Project Angel Tree 2009
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association’s Community Service Committee will be sponsoring Project Angel Tree 2009, a charity initiative that provides gifts to children of underprivileged families during... - October 29, 2009 - RRAR
Web Courseworks Releases “Get Your Gear On!” to Casual Game Sites
Online game encouraging safe bicycle riding takes on a new twist - October 29, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts to Open Its First Hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia
Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The international hotel chain expects the hotel to open in January 2011. - October 29, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Mountain Climbing Fundraiser Underway to Support Wounded Hero Holiday/Christmas Party at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Mr. Thomas O’Connell, a private citizen, is climbing Mt. Aconcagua the highest mountain in the Americas starting this November, to raise money for a Holiday/Christmas Party for the wounded heroes at Walter Reed and Ward 57 and their children. - October 29, 2009 - Impact A Hero
Halloween in Carvoeiro, Algarve
An American tradition to be enjoyed around the world. - October 29, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Jonathan Fink, Founder of Momentum Web Solutions, Will Lead a Workshop on Web Marketing at the Society of Education Consultants Conference
Jonathan Fink has been confirmed as a speaker at the Society of Education Consultants conference and AGM in November, leading a workshop and discussion on internet marketing. - October 29, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
NAFA Members Honored for Environmental Leadership
Twenty-four Members of NAFA Fleet Management Association were among those honored with the first annual "Fleet Environmental Leadership" Awards on October 19 in Chicago. - October 29, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
‘TheMountainsUSA’ - Your One Stop Shop for the Earliest Colorado Ski Season Ever
TheMountainUSA announced that the bigger resorts will start their operations from early November, getting the Colorado ski season into full swing. - October 29, 2009 - Open A Yogurt Store
Urban Igloo Drives Home Its Message with Clever Advertising Campaign
Urban Igloo, the Washington, D.C. area’s premiere apartment-finder service, is spreading the word about its unique business model in a unique way. The D.C.-based company has launched a new advertising campaign to build awareness for its service, which quickly gets renters into properties and... - October 29, 2009 - Urban Igloo
Town Joins Together in Celebration of New Spa Opening
It’s a celebration for many, as Seasons Salon and Spa announces their Grand Opening event on Nov. 4, in joint-effort fashion. Hamburg village local businesses will be supplying food, Hors D’oeuvres, wine & desserts. Seasons will showcase their new spa and salon facility, a classic 40’s Hollywood with a cosmopolitan twist. Event will include live music, before & after hair shows and spa giveaways. While a public event, some exclusive guests will be in attendance, including Buffalo Bills players. - October 29, 2009 - Corto's Salon and Seasons Spa
iXiGO.com Partners with Air Valid for User-Generated Airline Ratings
First Indian travel site to display user-generated qualitative ratings for airlines. - October 29, 2009 - ixigo
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company to Launch a New Site and Provides 24 Hours Non Stop Online Customer Service and Online Booking
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company To Launch a New Site www.luxurytravel24.com and Provides 24 Hours None Stop Online Customer Service and Online Booking. Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) continues to be the leader in the region for world class service and performance. The... - October 29, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Enable America Honors Companies for Disability Mentoring
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, sends its thanks and congratulations to six Raleigh, North Carolina companies, as they begin mentoring programs. Those companies are Progress Energy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the Carolina Hurricanes, Rex HealthCare, SAS and WRAL-TV. - October 29, 2009 - Enable America
University of Illinois Employee Wins Online Education Scholarship from GetEducated.com
A 26-year-old arts center events director at the University of Illinois is GetEducated.com's latest distance learning scholarship winner. Nicholas Zazal is earning straight A's in his online master's in recreation, sport and tourism degree offered by the University of Illinois. He chose to attend online rather than on-campus due to his unpredictable hours at his campus job. - October 29, 2009 - GetEducated.com
AFCA Takes Fundraising Up a Notch in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC will host it's first Climb Up Charlotte, raising funds for children affected and infected by AIDS. - October 29, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
$215,000 Was Raised at Project Access Awards Dinner with All Proceeds Going for Services to Low Income Families
Project Access, a nonprofit onsite service provider for families living in low income housing in California, raised $215,000; netting $165,000 strictly for outreach programs, at a recent fundraising awards dinner honoring the Bascom Group. - October 29, 2009 - Project Access
Local Mover Battles Bed Bug Head on
Moving Right Along Services Inc., has helped a 217 + unit Manhattan Co-op rid themselves of Bed Bugs. The board of directors didn’t hesitate when confronted with the city’s newest scourge. They took action against the bloodsucking pests – swift, coordinated, ruthless, expensive... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
One Mover Takes the Housing Market Troubles Into Their Own Hands
Moving Right Along Moving and Storage is supporting the Home Stagers, Professional Organizers and Real Estate industries by providing these professionals with services that will meet the needs of their clients. Moving Right Along Moving and Storage, a 12 truck operation, has joined forces with... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
Eagle Scout Networking Breakfast for Entrepreneurs Features Michael H. Holthouse
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael H. Holthouse will keynote an Eagle Scout Networking Breakfast for Entrepreneurs, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:00 a.m. at the Cockrell Scout Center in Houston, speaking on “The Powerful Synergy of Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy.” - October 28, 2009 - The Gathering of Eagles-Houston
Finding a Flu Shot Just Got Easier, Thanks to a Searchable Online Resource
Website for Health Consumers Adds Over 7,000 Flu Shot Location Listings to Its Already-Comprehensive Database - October 28, 2009 - HealthHarbor
Gold’s Gym Middletown Hosts World's Largest Calorie "Burn-a-Thon" in an Effort to "do a 180" on Diabetes
Company Teams with American Diabetes Association in Worldwide Attempt to Burn 180 Million Calories and 50,000 Pounds of Fat - October 28, 2009 - Glenpointe Spa & Fitness
A Perfect Atlanta Wedding DJ Announces Special Offer for 2010 Weddings
Elite wedding dj company A Perfect Atlanta Wedding DJ announced today they will provide free ceremony music for the first 5 brides that sign up for wedding reception services in 2010. - October 28, 2009 - Perfect Atlanta Wedding DJ
Bring Your Bewitching Best-Friend, Your Super Pooch or Your Doggy Diva and Celebrate the 2nd Annual Woof-N-Treat
Pampered Pooch Playground is Calling All Dogs and their Owners to a Tail Wagging Good Time - October 28, 2009 - Pampered Pooch Playground
In Corporate Limbo: Peer Coaching Programs
Low Priority, Lack of Concept Clarity Hinder Program Development in Most Companies - October 28, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Travel Halong Bay Vietnam on Christmas and New Year Eve 2009
Bhaya Cruises, the premier cruise operator in Halong Bay Vietnam, has offered special cruises in Halong Bay on the Christmas and New year Eve 2009. Mr. Allan Tuppil, General Director of Bhaya Cruises said “Our exceptional cruises on Christmas and New Year Eve are sure to offer fantastic and... - October 28, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
The Public Launch of DFWforhire.com is Changing the Way Dallas Buys and Sells Services
Web startup is crowdsourcing transactions for Dallas, TX contractors and property owners. - October 28, 2009 - DFWforhire.com
Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur Partners with illycaffè to Provide Guests the Ultimate Coffee Experience
Bar Captain, Shane Joshua Sta Maria emerged as 3rd runners up in Le Méridien’s “Taste of Discovery” Global Coffee Challenge - October 28, 2009 - Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2010 CCBA Student Essay Contest
The winner of the essay contest will receive $1,000 and an all expense paid trip to the Tenth Annual Community College Baccalaureate Association Conference in Baltimore, Maryland from March 26-28, 2010. $1,000 will also be awarded to the Student Government Association of the winner’s college. The scholarship prize is provided by Community College Week. - October 28, 2009 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
HTC HD2 Smartphone Available in USA from Popularelect.com
The HTC HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 along with 1 GHz processing Smartphone will be available on the 11th of November SIM Free Unlocked from Popular Electronics for $799.99. - October 28, 2009 - Popular Electronics Inc
ChanceOL Launches Its on Site Audit Service
As a part of its e-commerce integration plan, ChanceOL launches its on site audit service. - October 28, 2009 - ChanceOL Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Expanding Currencies to Expand Your Sales
In order for the Gate2Shop clients to get the most out of their sales, global currencies were needed and Gate2Shop provided them. - October 28, 2009 - Gate2Shop
Society of Education Consultants LinkedIn Network Reveals Huge Increase in People Planning to Enter Education Consultancy
Adam Caller explains how joining the SEC LinkedIn network is the first step for many planning to enter education consultancy, providing a measure of industry trends - October 28, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
The Bonita Trust Provides Funding for Water and Sanitation Facilities for 1,500 Families in Rural Orissa, India
With financial support from The Bonita Trust, based in Gibraltar, Gram Vikas has recently launched a water and sanitation project in 20 rural habitations in the state of Orissa. MANTRA – Movement and Action Network for the Transformation of Rural Areas project aims to provide a toilet and... - October 28, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
NPSA Offers Mobile Self-Storage Magazine as New Member Benefit
The National Portable Storage Association is pleased to announce its members will now receive a digital copy of each quarterly issue of Mobile Self-Storage magazine. - October 28, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
My Restaurant Guru Partners with Triangle Lifestyle Magazines and Web Sites
Christie Hadden, chief guru of My Restaurant Guru (www.myrestaurantguru.com), has announced a partnership with Fifteen 501 and Wake Living magazines as well as the Triangle Web sites SpoonFedRaleigh.com and TriangleBlvd.tv. My Restaurant Guru will contribute a “Restaurant Profile”... - October 28, 2009 - My Restaurant Guru
MCC to Host Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success 2009 on Nov. 12
Aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners are invited to explore programs and services to help grow their businesses at Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success 2009, a community resource forum hosted by Monroe Community College, a member of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). The forum is slated for 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at MCC’s R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester. - October 28, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACME Partners with Project Lead the Way, Expands Pre-Engineering Efforts
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. has expanded its pre-engineering efforts with a new partnership with Project Lead The Way, Inc. to create engineering career pathways for African American, American Indian and Latino students. - October 28, 2009 - National Action Council for Minorities In Engineering, Inc.
Xotic Dream Cars is Now Renting Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Lotus, Bentley, Hummer, Viper and More to the Florida Market as Well as the Northeast US
This article describes the services of Xotic Dream Cars LLC including benefits of the service, link to site, the rental fleet and rental locations. - October 28, 2009 - Xotic Dream Cars LLC
Sports Fundraiser Lets Teams Focus on Their Season… Not Fundraising
Most sports team fundraisers are time consuming activities that involve teams selling products or planning events only to get a portion of the profits. A new company called Direct Fundraising helps teams and groups raise money without selling or planning anything. The fundraiser is conducted... - October 28, 2009 - Direct Fundraising
Image Consultant Helps Job Seekers ‘Dress for Success’
In today’s economy anyone looking for work needs every edge they can get. San Francisco image consultant, Michele Benza, announces a new online program to help job seekers and those hoping for promotions polish their image to help get the job they want. - October 28, 2009 - Michele Benza, Image Consulting & Posture
Free Entrepreneurship Seminars for NYC Schools
Harlem Hip-Hop Tours is providing free seminars to New York City schools about how to teach entrepreneurship to students. - October 28, 2009 - Harlem Hip-Hop Tours
CURE International Sees Its One Millionth Patient
CURE International founder and CEO, Dr. Scott Harrison, announced today that the organization has reached its one millionth patient. Since opening its first hospital just 11 years ago, CURE International has made a remarkable impact in the lives of physically disabled children in the nine countries... - October 28, 2009 - CURE International
Radisson LAX Hotel Celebrates “Green” Hotels Association® Membership with a Green Halloween
A recycled-materials only Jack-O-Lantern contest, organic candy, and organic food and beverage options are featured as the Radisson celebrates a Green Halloween. - October 28, 2009 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Abandoned Dogs and Incarcerated Teens Work Together Toward Freedom and a Better Future
Cindy Vickers of Loosen the Leash, teams up with the Animal Protective Association of Missouri to deliver a curriculum of change to troubled teens. By partnering with the APA of Missouri, Vickers is addressing two prominent issues facing the St. Louis Metropolitan community; unwanted shelter dogs and training opportunities for juvenile delinquents. Through her disciplined dog-training program, troubled teens gain valuable life skills and the trained dogs become desirable adoption candidates. - October 28, 2009 - Loosen the Leash
Xclaimed Ministries Community Concert in Stanton Park
Xclaimed Ministries reaches out to the community giving away free food, t-shirts, toys and bicycles. - October 28, 2009 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
New Grocery Delivery Service in East Point, College Park and Douglasville
Grocery Delivery Company Expands To College Park Area WeGoShop.com continues to expand its grocery delivery service, now to include the College Park area. Associate Owners Jacquelyn Cade and Jason Williams will oversee the local operations. The good old days of the local supermarket delivering... - October 28, 2009 - JMCade Inc. We Go Shop #39
A Caribbean Cruise to Sing About: the Jewish Music Festival at Sea Sets Sail Next January
On January 24th, 2010, an all-star line-up of Jewish Singers and Rabbis joins Kosherica on a stunning seven-day Jewish Music Festival at Sea. - October 28, 2009 - kosherica
Wilmington, Delaware Retailer Video Advantage to Take on Netflix in Online DVD Rental Business
Local Wilmington brick & mortar video store Video Advantage is opening CheapFLIX.com to the public effective today. CheapFLIX.com will leverage its parent company's 20 years of experience with unique titles and an interactive website to win online. - October 28, 2009 - CheapFLIX
Trupanion Raises Pet Insurance Awareness & Money for Charity
Trupanion policyholders raised pet insurance awareness and the level of donation to pet rescue charity Noah’s Wish to celebrate Pet Insurance Month. - October 27, 2009 - Trupanion