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Social Networking Hits Yard Enthusiasts
Do-It-Yourself Design Trend and Outdoor Entertaining Business Category Sees Growth. - April 17, 2009 - YardShare.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Huge Gathering of Scrapbookers to Collect Cards for CardsForHeroes.org
Blank, handmade cards are being collected for the CardsForHeroes.org group during the Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Convention April 16-18 at the Mesa Convention Center. This is CK Media’s 13th convention in Mesa and organizers anticipate thousands of crafters in attendance for a weekend... - April 16, 2009 - CK Media Events
Lice Removal Salon Offers San Diego an Upscale Solution to an Undesirable Problem
Hair Fairies, The Head Lice Helpers, opens new salon to help San Diego’s frantic families rid themselves of lice. Grand opening in La Jolla on April 20, 2009. - April 16, 2009 - Hair Fairies
American Medical Travel Facilitators Visit Min-Sheng Hospital
Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital foray into medical tourism is attracting the attention of foreign companies. - April 16, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Peoria Toyota Promotes Functionality of 2009 Toyota Sienna in Light of Top Ten AWD Vehicles Recognition
The 2009 Toyota Sienna has not gone unnoticed, but sales managers at the local Peoria Toyota dealership support MSN’s recent recognition of the Sienna’s overall value and functionality. - April 16, 2009 - Heritage Buick GMC
All Star Kids Pageant for Boys and Girls 0-18 Yrs
The Roswell Mall will host an All Star Kids Pageant. Contestants will have the opportunity of being selected All Star Beau/Babe (Boy/Girl, 0-47 months) or Beauty/Beau (Boy/Girl, 4-18 years). Several different categories opportunities for all ages and every contestant receives a trophy. For more info on age groups and categories visit www.AllStarKidsNM.com or Call 575-914-1137. Please come out and support the area youth in this positive event, Sunday, April 26th at 2:00 pm. - April 16, 2009 - All Star Kids Pageant
Teknos Associates, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value on 05/01/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Teknos Associates, an experienced valuation firm which serves emerging growth companies will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - April 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Jim Timmins, Managing Director, Teknos Associates to Speak at KC’s Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value on 05/01/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Jim Timmins, Managing Director of Teknos Associates will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The Untangling 157 &... - April 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Portuguese Businesses Offered Marketing Help by British Marketing Magician
Recession hit Portuguese businesses are to be offered free marketing advice by the man the BBC refer to as the Marketing Magician. UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is offering business marketing advice in a series of consultancy surgeries planned at venues in Lisbon and the Algarve during... - April 16, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Acquires AllAboutAlpha.com
The CAIA Association was established with the belief that a strong foundation of knowledge specific to alternative investments is essential for all AI professionals. Other programs do not address the unique attributes associated with alternative assets, but focus primarily on traditional investments. - April 16, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
Medical Tourism Association Releases First Patient Surveys on Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has released preliminary results from its first patient surveys in the Medical Tourism Industry. The Medical Tourism Association has created this medical tourism patient survey as part of a larger research project to study the medical tourism industry. The continuing... - April 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About "Car Cloning"
Unwitting consumers face confiscation and potential criminal charges - April 16, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Participate in NCAR Legislative Day
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will participate in the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) Legislative Day on April 22 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - April 16, 2009 - RRAR
Fairways Golf Announces Strategic Alliances with Avis/Budget, InfoTree, and TravelGuard
Fairways Golf Vacations announced today that the tour wholesaler had formed three new and important strategic alliances to strengthen its reservations process and broaden its product offerings to its customers. These alliances included Avis and Budget for tour car rentals, InfoTree’s... - April 16, 2009 - Fairways Golf Vacations
G-Rez Confirms Consumer Booking Trends
Hotels need to consider their direct to consumer strategy. - April 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Rome Tour Guide – Tours of Rome and the Vatican City
Tours of Rome escorted by your professional tour guide. - April 16, 2009 - VIP Rome Guide
National Association of Health Underwriters Hosts 2009 Capitol Conference
Texas Chapter Voices Opinions of Independent State Insurance Agents. - April 16, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
GuruGirlz.com Helps People Achieve Personal Best by Connecting Live to Life Advisors and Coaches
GuruGirlz.com features life advisors and coaches from around the country who offer live advice over the phone. Day or night, the Guru Girlz provide guidance about relationships, dating, career changes, stress, depression and personal development. - April 16, 2009 - GuruGirlz.com
Recession Proof Insurance for the Business Woman - Are You Covered?
Atlanta women's business network, Dinner With Friends, offers skills development and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - April 16, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network