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Minnesota Women’s Source Presents Its 2009 Minnesota Women’s Small Business Expo and Sale Event
“The 2009 event is full of new and exciting ideas that are being implemented in a new venue location for us. We are so excited to present and share the hard work and dedication of all our women members to other women in Minnesota.” – Heather Piehl - April 18, 2009 - Women's Source
NKES Challenges Business Owners to Cut Energy Costs by 20 Percent
‘Save Money, Save Energy, Save Jobs’ Urges NKES President. - April 18, 2009 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
IJIS Institute Participates in Microsoft’s First Worldwide Public Safety Symposium
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on mission-critical information sharing, was invited to participate in MicrosoftCorp.’s first Worldwide Public Safety Symposium(PSS), April 14 - 16, 2009, at Microsoft Worldwide Headquarters in Redmond, Wa. In addition to several other... - April 18, 2009 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Executive Director Appointed to National Academy of Sciences Committee
The executive director of the IJIS Institute, Paul Wormeli, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Committee on Law and Justice (CLAJ) of the National Academy of Sciences. The IJIS Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to merging the resources of industry with the interests of... - April 18, 2009 - IJIS Institute
New Social Media Tool Offers Teens a Chance to Fuel Their Social Passion
An innovative technology helps inspire a new generation of young social entrepreneurs. GivingPoint (www.mygivingpoint.org) is the first website developed that rewards teens for service learning and contributing their time, talent and treasure. For every 500 points earned on the website, teens can apply for $250 micro grants for their favored nonprofits. - April 18, 2009 - Myfifident Foundation
Spring Fling Fashion Show for Breast Cancer Awareness
Come out for free refreshments and support breast cancer awareness - April 18, 2009 - GirlyGirl Boutique and Spa
IIMSAM Official Congratulates Manuel Chaves on His Inauguration as Deputy Prime Minister
Wishing all success to Manuel Chaves, IIMSAM’s official also expressed confidence that the friendly relations between the Middle East and the Spain will be further strengthened. - April 18, 2009 - IIMSAM
Nurse Next Door Wins 14th Annual Cultural Diversity Awards for Business
Home care franchisor recognized for embracing cultural diversity. - April 18, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Air Technology Group to Attend Army Aviation Association of America Annual Convention in Nashville
Air Technology Engines Inc. repairs and overhauls gas turbine engines, provides engine maintenance and engine conversions, along with tooling and technical support for engines used primarily in military, firefighter, civilian and law enforcement helicopters. Air Technology Engines, Inc. is an FAA and JAA Certified Repair Station. - April 18, 2009 - Air Technology Group
Ad 2 Tampa Bay Recognized as Nation's Top Chapter
Local young professional group Ad 2 Tampa Bay has been announced as the winner of the American Advertising Federation's national "Club of the Year" award for the second consecutive year, recognizing the club's contributions to the community and the advertising industry throughout their 2008-2009 club year. - April 18, 2009 - Ad 2 Tampa Bay
Vietnam Travel Guide Announces Vietnam's Finest Hotels 2009
Vietnam Travel.org, a comprehensive travel guide to the emerging South East Asian travel destination, today announced the result of its extensive survey of 16,000 Vietnam hotel reviews, and after careful analysis are pleased to present awards to Vietnam's Finest Hotels . - April 17, 2009 - Vietnam Travel
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Viruses, Spyware, Cyber Bullying, Predators, Sexting! What's the Next Digital Disease and Why This Institute's Program Holds the Cure
Not too long ago, the terms “predators” and “cyber bullying” were fixtures in national headlines, and prior to that, it was “spyware,” and prior to that, it was “Spam.” It does not make sense for our “experts,” doctors, media, kids, parents, educators, law enforcement and government to discuss problems facing our digital generation (especially our youth) after these issues become epidemics, because at that point, it is already too late. - April 17, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
April NEOUPA Event: Predicting Human Behavior
Dr. Bonnie John, a full time professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will review the uses of cognitive models in system design and the current state of research and practice. She will also be presenting some exciting new tools and research directions that promise to make predictive human performance modeling even more useful - April 17, 2009 - NEOUPA - Northeast Ohio Usability Professionals' Association
Photo Scanning Price Leader NickelScan Teams with Photo Publisher Rocketlife
Photo scanning price leader NickelScan.com announced that starting today they will be offering award winning Rocketlife photo books and personalized photo products. - April 17, 2009 - NickelScan.com
Casey Cares Foundation Helps the Planet as Well as Critically Ill Children
The Casey Cares Foundation winds up with wind energy for this coming Earth Day, April 22, 2009. Powered with 100% wind energy using offsets from Clean Currents, the charity will save 24% on utility costs allowing that savings to be used for their uplifting programs for critically ill children. Additionally, switching to wind energy reduces the amount of gas emissions in the environment, thus helping our sick children breathe better. - April 17, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Amy Jo Garner Ministries Sponsors Online Writing Course
In 5 short weeks they can show you how to write professional, effective business documents, including e-mails and forum postings, that reduce miscommunication, improve the response you get from others, and demonstrate your professional competence and expertise. - April 17, 2009 - Amy Jo Garner Ministries
i4cp Launches New Strategic Workforce Planning Resource
New Knowledge Center delivers the insights leaders need to leverage workforce performance that produces results. - April 17, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The Kiwi Kiss Diet Goes Online
Carolyn Gibson, best-selling author and founder of the Weigh In Slimming Clubs, brings to the web her successful weight loss programme: Kiwi KISS2 The Power of Two - Me and You. For the past 24 years Carolyn has been running weight loss classes, has written 9 best-selling Kiwi KISS Diet books and... - April 17, 2009 - Weigh In Online
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Stricter Rules Governing “Foreign-Cubed” Claims for Attorneys
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Stricter Rules Governing “Foreign-Cubed” Claims for Attorneys. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, May... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Joseph N. Sacca, Partner, Litigation, Skadden to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Joseph N. Sacca, Partner, Litigation, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Andrew N. Vollmer, Partner, Securities Department, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Andrew N. Vollmer, Partner, Securities Department, WilmerHale, former Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. SEC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
PCA Award Wise Property Care for Damp & Timber Innovation
PCA (Property Care Assocaition) award Wise Property Care for its excellence in damp proofing, woodworm and dry & wet rot innovation. - April 17, 2009 - Wise Property Care
New Hampshire Roller Derby Kicks off 2009 Season
Skate Free or Die. All Stars ready to roll with season opener April 25 at JFK Coliseum in Manchester, NH. - April 17, 2009 - New Hampshire Roller Derby
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces New Financial Literacy Tool
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), an alliance partner and state coordinator for America’s Promise Alliance, is pleased to announce a new financial literacy tool now available for middle and high school students. The financial... - April 17, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee Has Posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a planner/consultant services to help the Tri-Town Economic Development Group develop an Economic Development Plan for the towns of Dover and Wilmington (combined populating of 3635). The RFQ is for an... - April 17, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina SBA Selects Technical Services’ Lisa Pineiro as 2009 Small Business Person of the Year
Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, has announced that Lisa Pineiro, president at the firm and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization, has been named the 2009 North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year by the United States Small... - April 17, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Iatria Spa Announces April Girls Night Out Event
Dave Mangrum, president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the Iatria Medspa will host a Girls Night Out event at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at The Arboretum at Weston, located at 2058 Renaissance Park Place, Suite 200 in Cary. Iatria’s Girls Night Out provides an... - April 17, 2009 - Iatria Day Spa
The Third Suburban Warrior Challenge Fitness Competition to be Held on the Beach
MBody Strength has announced the third Suburban Warrior Challenge kettlebell fitness competition. This will be the first Suburban Warrior Challenge to be held on the beach and to feature three exercise challenges. - April 17, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
MBody Strength to Attend OC Marathon Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Expo
MBody Strength will have a booth at the upcoming Orange County Marathon Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Expo. The unconventional fitness company is planning to show new equipment and hold fitness challenges for prizes. “We’re very excited to have a booth at the Orange County Marathon... - April 17, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
OVU Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Offering Discounted Summer Courses
Ohio Valley University is reducing the tuition rates for its summer courses to $50 per credit hour to celebrate the institution's 50th anniversary. - April 17, 2009 - eLearnPortal
Corporations Cutting Costs by Embracing Smaller Law Firms
To help with budget restraints, large corporations like DuPont are embracing smaller law firms that bring experience and expertise to the table, but at a smaller dollar point. - April 17, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAFA, Mercury Ink Seminar Deal
NAFA Fleet Management Association and Mercury Associates, Inc. have reached an agreement to present NAFA Fleet Managmeent Seminars to areas like Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. - April 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
SavvyAuntie.com Nominated for “Best Family/Parenting Site” in the 13th Annual Webby Awards
Fans Can Vote Online to Help SavvyAuntie.com Win Internet's Top Honor. - April 17, 2009 - SavvyAuntie.com
Grand Opening of Hide & Seek Boutique Brings Community Together for a Cause
Hide & Seek Foundation, the leading national non-profit organization devoted to Lysosomal Disease research and education, is opening the doors to a second-hand furniture store in beautiful Belmont Shore. With 100 percent of the proceeds going to benefit research through Hide & Seek... - April 17, 2009 - Hide & Seek Foundation for Lysosomal Disease
Roto-Rooter Seeks Submissions for Upcoming Book
Roto-Rooter on the Lookout for Strange, Weird and True Plumbing Tales. - April 17, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
ARISE to Hold Essential Life-Skills Facilitator Training in West Palm Beach, FL
ARISE Life-Skills Facilitators learn how to conduct interactive group discussions and exciting activities with at-risk juvenile offenders, creating a mentoring relationship between juvenile justice staff and the young people in their care. - April 17, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
D'Orazio Contracting Invites the Community to an Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Wednesday April 22, 2009
D’Orazio Contracting and RE/MAX Alliance, Inc. invites the community to an Arbor Day and Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2009 at North Creek Estates 8385 Opal Drive Westland, Michigan 48185. - April 17, 2009 - D'Orazio Contracting Corp.
Social Networking Hits Yard Enthusiasts
Do-It-Yourself Design Trend and Outdoor Entertaining Business Category Sees Growth. - April 17, 2009 - YardShare.com
Miley Cyrus and Youth Service America Join Forces to Ask Kids to Change the World
The Miley.YSA.org website encourages youth volunteering on Global Youth Service Day, as Miley Cyrus joins with Youth Service America to promote community service for the 21st annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) on April 24-26, 2009. Through the new Miley.YSA.org website, Miley sends out a call to service to children and youth, ages 5-25, to take action and share their stories, videos, and photos for GYSD. - April 17, 2009 - Youth Service America
Keep Your Company Secure in a World of User Communities; Security Pros to Share Tips at ITWomen Event April 23
Top security officers from South Florida’s most privacy-sensitive institutions -- schools, healthcare, and financial services -- will share tips on securing corporate assets while meeting user demands for more information at anytime, from anywhere, at an ITWomen program in Fort Lauderdale April 23. - April 17, 2009 - ITWomen
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2009 Fourth Annual List
Love Our Children USA announced today the Fourth Annual “Mothers Who Make A Difference List.” What is the most difficult job in the world? Parenting! As Mother’s Day nears on Sunday, May 10th, and at a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children in our... - April 17, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Forsythia on Sale for Earth Day
With Earth Day right around the corner, Meadowview has placed forsythia on sale for as low as $1.05 a plant. - April 17, 2009 - Meadowview LLC
HotelsCombined.com Reports Traffic Volumes Up 150% in the First Quarter 2009
HotelsCombined.com is continuing to have a solid performance. Visits to the site are up 150% year on year for the first quarter of 2009 to 8.8 million. Looking at top markets (by visitor source) the US reports 170% increase in visits, while UK and Australia are on 135% and 95%... - April 17, 2009 - HotelsCombined
HairRestorationSource.com Highlights Hi-Tech Hair Restoration Solutions
Balding men rejoice now that they have an alternative to frightful toupees and hair plugs. - April 17, 2009 - HairRestorationSource.com
Tampa Salon Presents Program to Support Young People for the Future
On Sunday, April 19, five area salons, including Coiffeur Ingá Salon, will participate in the largest second- annual, independent, education-based hair show in the Tampa Bay Area. During the event, a new project called Education for Life (EFL) will also be presented. Education for Life began in North Brazil and helps provide opportunities and a future for young people stuck in an otherwise bleak environment. - April 17, 2009 - Coiffeur Inga' Salon
ToxicRisk.com Combines Latest EPA Toxic Release Inventory Data with Google Maps
In 1996 MapCruzin.com created the very first U.S. based interactive toxic release maps on the internet. This led to developing the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) maps for Environmental Defense Fund's Scorecard project in 1997. Since then, MapCruzin.com has developed many other map-based environmental internet projects because they believe that increased public awareness results in reducing risks. ToxicRisk.com, based on EPA Toxic Release Data with Google Maps, builds on this history. - April 17, 2009 - MapCruzin
Alma ICE Break Pool Tournament and Music Festival
The picturesque riverside town of Alma Wisconsin hosts its first annual Alma Ice Break festival with a focus not only on great entertainment, but on the local artists and merchants that make the Alma area so unique. The exciting two-weekend festival features a men’s and women’s pool tournament, comedians, Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Big River Radio Wave,” and an eclectic span of national, regional and local musicians ranging in genre from hip hop to bluegrass; alt-pop to jamband. - April 16, 2009 - Alma ICE Break
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Kids At Heart to Exhibit at NY/NJ Franchise Expo April 18-19
Are you searching for a business that can offer you the Freedom, Independence and Lifestyle that you deserve? The Kids At Heart Franchise is that business. They are seeking positive, motivated entrepreneurs to join their Kids At Heart team. - April 16, 2009 - Kids At Heart Photography