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Lutheran High School, San Antonio to Benefit from Thrivent Financial 13th Annual Texas Treasures Benefit Auction
Lutheran High School of San Antonio will hold its Texas Treasures annual benefit auction, supported by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its members. The activity will be held from 6:30pm to 10:30pm on October 23, 2009 at the Leon Springs Dance Hall in Boerne, Texas. The evening is a great... - October 09, 2009 - Lutheran High School of San Antonio
TiE Detroit Announces Vinita Gupta as Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest 2009
Vinita Gupta, Chairman and CEO of Quick Eagle Networks will be the Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest Womens Forum. - October 09, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Seniorresource.com Enhances Adult Day Care Offering
Internet senior housing leader expands listing for Adult Day Care Centers. - October 09, 2009 - Seniorresource.com
Las Vegas Shriners Pair Up with Team Smile
The Zelzah Shrine Center at 2222 West Mesquite Avenue, Las Vegas will be turned into a dental clinic for one day on October 13, 2009. They are bringing together a combination of 14 local and TeamSmile™ dentists and 36 support personnel to provide free care to approximately 200 children, many... - October 09, 2009 - Zelzah Shriners
The 7th Annual Midwest ACG Capital Connection, Presented by ACG Chicago Happening Oct. 20 at McCormick Place
The Association for Corporate Growth, Chicago Chapter (ACG Chicago), will host the 2009 Midwest ACG Capital Connection, a premier gathering of middle-market M&A professionals from across North America, including executives from leading private equity firms, preeminent investment banks,... - October 09, 2009 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
National Gospel Recording Artists Deitrick and Damita Haddon to Perform at The Word Dome
Faith Chapel Christian Center (FCCC) presents an “After Classic Halloween Alternative Concert” featuring Verity recording artist, Deitrick Haddon, and Tyscot recording artist, Damita Haddon, Saturday, October 31st at 8:00 pm. The concert, to be held at The Word Dome, is free and open to... - October 09, 2009 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Challenger Center Hosts Live Interactive NASA Webcast About Antarctica
Join Challenger Center for Space Science Education for a live interactive webcast, October 21 at 12:00pm ET with Brian Campbell and Paul Przyborski from NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center to learn about the Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA) project and their fascinating Antarctic Mysteries. - October 09, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Capricorn Leisure Launches “Best Values to Panama” All Inclusive Travel Deals at Exclusive Fall Sale Event with Super Special Packages
Capricorn Leisure teams up with Inter-Continental Playa Bonita to deliver the “Best Values to Panama” and offer “a $50.00 Bonus off” Fall special. Clients will be able enjoy and relax around the pool of the beautiful Inter-Continental Playa Bonita then spend 2 nights at... - October 09, 2009 - Capricorn Leisure Corp
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
BluMail Launches “Help Someone in Need” Initiative in Time for Holiday Giving Season
BluMail’s “Help Someone In Need” is a new Web site connecting people in dire need with those who want to help. Anyone, anywhere can make a request – for air travel, car repair/replacement, clothing, computers, day care, medical and dental assistance, education, utility bills, employment, funeral arrangements, furniture, groceries, home repair, housing, legal aid, etc. People who are moved by these stories can contact those who are asking for help and designate how their gifts get used. - October 09, 2009 - BluMail
New Website and Functionality for Diya Travel Consultants
Upgrades to Diya Travel's website for increased user confidence and improved services set to secure a better stake in the inbound tourism and travel industry in Southern, Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. - October 09, 2009 - Diya Travel Consultants
Cart Mart Announces the Acquisition of Pacific Golf Cars. The New Acquisition Creates the Largest Golf & Industrial Distributor in Southern California
The merger between Cart Mart, Inc and Pacific Golf Cars created one of the largest selections of golf, transportation, and industrial vehicles in the Southern California region. - October 09, 2009 - Cart Mart
Autism Prevalence Now Reported as 1 in 91 Children; More Research Needed
Research published in Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics indicates that the prevalence of autism is one in every 91 children. This is more than has been previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and independent research. “Autism is a dramatically growing problem for our country,” stated Ann Gibbons, executive director of the Autism Speaks chapter. “We need answers. With numbers like these, autism must become everyone’s cause." - October 09, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Durham Crisis Response Center Collaboration with InStepp, Inc. Results in Support for At-Risk Women
The Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) is pleased to announce that the organization has received a grant of close to $592,000. The grant, awarded by the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women Transitional Housing Program, provides housing, support and other resources to... - October 09, 2009 - InStepp, Inc.
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago Kicks Off New Calendar Year with Strong Momentum
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced the completion of a successful first year thanks to strong leadership, a series of successful events and a rapidly growing membership base. - October 09, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Family Service Steps Up to Live United
Family Service just kicked off their employee campaign to support the United Way of Burlington County. Family Service set this year’s Live United goal at $49,424.02 – $1.00 more than they raised last year. Why? Because every dollar from every employee who participates really does matter! - October 09, 2009 - Family Service
Spectacular Fall Foliage in the Ozarks – by Road, Foot, and Boat
WAC Travel, specialists in luxury tailor-made adventure vacations have launched a package to celebrate the exuberance of fall colors in the Ozark Mountains. - October 09, 2009 - WAC Travel
The Bad Taste Costume Ball, to Benefit Santa Fe’s Museum Development Associates, at the Historic Legal Tender in Lamy, NM Saturday 10/24/09
Love New Mexico museums? Join Museum Development Associates in Lamy on October 24th for a FUN(d)raising evening of bad taste, good vittles, atrocious costumes, great music & dancing, a cash bar and a rip-roarin’ raffle, all to benefit the organization that specializes in serving New Mexico’s 200+ small, start-up and rural museums. MDA offers a hand up to community museums, providing training and services to assist them in improving their collections care, operations and infrastructure. - October 09, 2009 - Museum Development Associates
EZWatch Pro Awarded Federal Government GSA Purchasing Contract
GSA Government Services Administration Designates EZWatch Pro as a Reliable Provider of Cost-Effective and High-Quality Commercial Products for Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. EZWatch Pro awarded GSA status—potentially for 22 years through annual renewals. - October 08, 2009 - EZWatch Pro
Texas Self Storage Association Board of Directors Elect New Officers, Welcome New Directors
The Texas Self Storage Association has elected new officers for the 2009-2010 term. In addition, four newly elected Directors were made welcome at the Board's planning meeting. - October 08, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Discovery Channel Features the Vyouz Network’s Reuse Websites
Discovery Real Time’s new TV series “the nations favourite builder” takes up the challenge of helping families enhance their homes for very little cash. Reclamation experts find everything they need by rummaging through skips (dumpsters in the US) and builders cast offs and using... - October 08, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
The Top Five Leadership Competencies of Tomorrow
i4cp study reveals if you want to lead, you’d better be innovative, agile, and primed for change - October 08, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Donors Continue to be Attracted to What HANDY is Doing
Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in America has again selected HANDY for a third consecutive 4-star rating. - October 08, 2009 - Handy, Inc.
Sheehan Training Invited by Open Doors Yoga to Deliver 3 Part Nutrition Presentation
Tom Sheehan and LeAnna Brown, owners of Sheehan Personal Training in Foxboro, MA, have agreed to develop and deliver a 3 part series on nutrition which will focus on the foods that we need to eliminate and add to our nutrition plans to achieve and maintain a healthy body and mind. These nutrition modules will be presented at Open Doors Yoga in Braintree, MA on January 9, 16, & 23, 2010. - October 08, 2009 - Sheehan Personal Training
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Receives $50,000 Grant from The Indianapolis Foundation
Central Indiana is aging. As it does, CICOA Aging & In-home Solutions has to find additional funding sources to meet the increasing community demand for in-home services for seniors and people of any age living with a disability. CICOA is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant for general operating support from the James Proctor Fund for Aged Men and Women, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation. - October 08, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Greek Photographer Yannis Larios Presents ‘Evia Island - Hidden Treasures’ Greece Photos
Yannis Larios, the Greek photographer, presents his ‘Evia Island – Hidden treasures” Greece photo portfolio. Through his photos, Larios presents elements of striking beauty that are hidden away, like treasures seeking to be unearthed. - October 08, 2009 - Yannis Larios Photography
Summer is Leaving, Spa is Coming
Enjoy the autumn weekends with spa at the Royal Blue Resort & Spa. - October 08, 2009 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa
MySalesRep.com Develops a Business Relationship with GlobalConference.com
MySalesRep.com, the leading Sales Representative Personal Website builder has created a business relationship to work with a leading Web Conference provider in GlobalConference.com. - October 08, 2009 - MySalesRep.com LLC
Global Energy Foundation Announces Call for Nomination for the 2010 Global Energy International Prize
The nomination period for the 2010 Global Energy International Prize was opened on the 6th of October 2009. The Global Energy International Prize is an independent international prize established to recognize outstanding scientific research and development projects in the area of electric power... - October 08, 2009 - Global Energy Foundation
Wake County Economic Development Podcast Details Why Wake County is the Best Place to do Business
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from executive director Ken Atkins. In the podcast, Atkins explains why Wake County is one of the nation’s best places to live and work. The podcast offers... - October 08, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Familiarization Tour in Malaysia
The Medical Tourism Association was honored to participate in the Familiarization “FAM” tour in the exquisite country of Malaysia in Asia Pacific. Facilitators and Insures from and United States of America were in attendance. “Malaysia is the hidden secret international patients... - October 08, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ava Gardner Festival This Weekend, October 9-10
The fifth annual Ava Gardner Festival is scheduled for Friday, October 9-Saturday, October 10 and this year’s theme celebrates the special relationship Ava shared with Ernest Hemingway. - October 08, 2009 - Ava Gardner Museum
Young Entrepreneur Women Launch Unique Concierge & Lifestyle Management Company While Giving Back to Their Community
Just six months ago, Sol Scott and Giselle Bonetti found themselves at one of those proverbial crossroads in life. Having been affected by the challenges of the real estate market and after the closure of their luxury real estate employer, they faced the decision of whether or not to continue... - October 08, 2009 - SCONETTI Concierge & Lifestyle Management
Emerald Brand Announces the Launch of Its E-Commerce Website
www.emeraldecoproducts.com. - October 08, 2009 - Paradigm Group
Prepare for Winter and Save Energy
Winter is right around the corner and in honor of Energy Awareness Month, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recommends making energy-efficient upgrades as a way for homeowners to prepare for the season. Many remodelers are offering weatherization programs to help them... - October 08, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
North Star Charter Announces Partnership with ECC Life & Style
North Star Charter, one of the leading names in luxury travel services, announced a unique partnership with ECC Life & Style a leading lifestyle apparel company today. According to the agreement, North Star Charter and ECC Life & Style join forces in a long-term partnership to provide their... - October 08, 2009 - North Star Charter
CINEMA Cleveland & the Cleveland Institute of Art Present Screenwriting 101: Featuring Guest Speaker David Wain Writer of 2008 Box Office Smash Role Models
CINEMA Cleveland, a non-profit dedicated to aiding and supporting local filmmakers and artists, in association with The Cleveland Institute of Art, presents Screenwriting 101, a crash course in the aspects of successful film screenwriting, featuring an appearance and discussion with Shaker Heights,... - October 08, 2009 - C.I.N.E.M.A. Cleveland
Web Courseworks Selected as eLearning Vendor for World Anti-Doping Agency Coach’s Tool Kit
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tasked Web Courseworks (WCW) with creating an interactive, web-based anti-doping education program to educate elite and recreational coaches worldwide through tutorial, scenario and game-based learning. Following an open bid for tenders, WADA awarded WCW the... - October 08, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Extended Stay Lodging Offered by New Hotel Rooms Direct Program
Extended Stay Lodging (http://www.yourcls.com), offered by the new hotel Rooms Direct Program and created by Creative Lodging Solutions, is a nationwide program that gives those who must use a corporate credit card reduced lodging expenses while saving time and labor costs. - October 08, 2009 - Creative Lodging Solutions
Oculus Business Solutions Launches Live Recorded Hotel Customer Mystery Shopping
Vancouver based Oculus helps hotels prepare for the 2010 winter Olympic Games with live mystery shopping and training services within Western Canada & USA - October 08, 2009 - Oculus Business Solutions
Comedian Kevin Nealon of SNL & Weeds Headlines at Show to Benefit Foster Care Kids
The Ice House comedy venue hosts an annual benefit for Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity in Pasadena. Comedian Kevin Nealon headlines for benefit. - October 08, 2009 - Hillsides
Silly Sally’s Events Expands and Gives Back
As Fall Begins, Silly Sally’s Brings Smiles to Those who Need it Most. - October 08, 2009 - Silly Sally's Events
Guests Were Treated Like Royalty at The Cove of Lake Geneva Kings and Queens Royal Gala
A great weekend was definitely had by all this past weekend during The Cove of Lake Geneva’s first royal gathering, the Kings and Queens Royal Gala. The Gala took place on October 2nd through the 4th where guests were treated to many luxuries during this event that was all about them in the... - October 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Travelers Increase Productivity with Free Wi Fi
GO Rochester Direct, a leading Rochester Minnesota ride-share transportation company, has announced it will provide free internet connectivity on it's entire fleet of vans. - October 08, 2009 - Go Rochester Direct
The International Forum Features Outstanding Authors at the 2010 Annual Meeting
Richard E. Jackim and Terri Sjodin to Discuss Exit Strategies and Presentation Skills during January meeting - October 08, 2009 - The International Forum
The Sky’s the Limit: Entrepreneurs to Fly Italian Fighter Planes, Dine 180 Feet Above Las Vegas Strip, and Learn from $1B Zappos CEO
Maverick Business Adventures’ Entrepreneur Leadership Network is Changing the Way Business is Played Through Adventure, Collaboration and Philanthropy Maverick Business Adventures® (MBA) will introduce ambitious entrepreneurs to a series of high-adrenaline adventures Nov. 5-8 in Las... - October 08, 2009 - Maverick Business Adventures
Hillsborough Community College Student Receives $5,000 Scholarship
Hillsborough Community College's Hongjie Chen is the recipient of the $5,000 Community College Transition Award. Chen received this award through The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), an honors organization inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores with a GPA of 3.4 and... - October 08, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars