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Team Fitness America’s Los Angeles Personal Trainers Add More Service Hours
Through their development of a solid base of Los Angeles personal trainers to back up their new service hours, Team Fitness America implemented a careful hiring process that consisted of certification checks, reference checks, and background checks. - February 19, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Make-A-Wish with Chris Haines Motorcycle Adventure Company
Dreams of Hitting the Trails in Baja Mexico Come True for North Carolina Teen - February 19, 2009 - Chris Haines Motorcycle Adventure Company
IBBA Makes an Impact at the Southern Section Animal Science Conference
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to announce the success of its recent participation in the Southern Section Animal Science Conference. The IBBA continues to aggressively establish contact with members of the educational extension system in an effort to both introduce... - February 19, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Economic Stimulus Provides Funding for Fleets
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which includes a significant amount of funds for fleets, will be of interest to fleet managers. - February 19, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Members Donate Resusci Anne CPR Training Mannequins to Seven Area EMS Crews
Emergency services workers at seven locations throughout Central Maryland will be able to expand their community CPR education programs with the donation of new adult training mannequins and AED simulators by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and two area auto dealerships. On... - February 19, 2009 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Last Minute Offers to the World’s Biggest and Most Extraordinary Carnival Celebrations in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia
Book now with Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group to take part in Brazil’s 2009 Carnival Celebrations in luxury Hotels in Rio and Salvador. - February 19, 2009 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Laser, Skin and Wellness Melbourne Open House - Renew Your Skin and Smooth Wrinkles with Skeyndor Eternal Stem Cells
Laser, Skin and Wellness clinic in Melbourne Chadstone will discuss non-surgical face surgery & botox alternatives using Skeyndor MesoScience Virtual MesoTherapy on Feb 19 and Feb 26, 2009 at the Laser clinic in Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne “Your Skin's Re-Birth Open House.” - February 18, 2009 - Laser, Skin and Wellness Clinic
Brian Lapidus, Chief Operating Officer, Kroll Fraud Solutions to Speak at KC’s Event on the Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues on 3/25/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Brian Lapidus, Chief Operating Officer, Kroll’s Fraud Solutions will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”. This... - February 18, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Charity Seeks Holiday Donations for National Online Auction Event
The charity Family Holiday Association is appealing to travel companies to donate holidays to be auctioned in national online event Holiday2Help, to be held on www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk in March 2009. The donated holidays will be auctioned to the public, with the winners taking the holiday, the... - February 18, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
G-Rez by Great Hotels Organisation Offers Free Website Consultancy at ITB Berlin 2009
G-rez (http://www.g-rez.com), the independently-owned GDS and internet service provider by Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) is to offer hotels a free expert website health check during this year’s ITB Berlin. Exhibiting at the show for the 3rd year, hoteliers will be... - February 18, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
City of Raleigh Proclaims Feb. 16 Biotechnology Day in Honor of CED’s Biotech 2009
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the City of Raleigh has issued a proclamation dedicating Monday,... - February 18, 2009 - CED
Conscious Sedation Consulting Adds Dental Anesthesiologist to Course Development Staff
Dr. Patrick McCarty Joins Conscious Sedation Consulting course development and presentation staff. - February 18, 2009 - Conscious Sedation Consulting
SunTech Medical, Inc. Touts Relationship with Wake County Economic Development
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of a new audio podcast discussing the organization’s value-add relationship with SunTech Medical, Inc., one of the world’s leading medical device companies... - February 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Spare Some for Autism Announces Sponsors and Chairperson for 2009 Bowling Challenge
Carolina Hurricanes and NBC17 Will Present 2nd Annual Fundraiser. - February 18, 2009 - Spare Some for Autism
Football Coach and Inspiration for Remember the Titans Movie to Speak at Business Club Meeting
Herman Boone to be featured speaker at BCA Triangle breakfast on February 20. - February 18, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
St. Augustine Named a Top 10 Destination by American Express
St. Augustine has been named by American Express as one of the ten “surprising, exciting, and cutting-edge places” in the world where Americans can enjoy one of their favorite travel pastimes. - February 18, 2009 - St. Augustine Visitors & Conventions Bureau
14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games – Saturday, April 4th, 2009
On Saturday, April 4th, 2009, the Kern County Scottish Society will hold its 14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA. Also known as the Bakersfield Scottish Games, this all-day cultural event can be enjoyed by the entire family. Join us for Celtic music, food, dancing, athletic events and Scottish clan history and dress. - February 18, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
1916 to Perform at The 14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games 2009
There has never, in the history of music in Bakersfield, been such a band with this passionate Celtic/Rock sound. Come to the highland games and listen for yourselves. The band 1916 is your band from your town. Supported by the Kern County Scottish Society, 1916 will perform at this year's Scottish... - February 18, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
Trust for Architectural Easements Meets with Historic Preservation Advocates in New Jersey
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through easement donations. The Trust protects more than 800 historic buildings across the United States. For more information about the Trust’s local preservation efforts, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program and the donation process, please contact the Trust at 1-888-831-2107 or visit www.architecturaltrust.org. - February 18, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
San Diego Kids’ Party Rentals Offers New Value-Priced Party Packages
San Diego Kids’ Party Rentals – the largest full-service children’s party rental and entertainment company in San Diego - offers new value-priced party packages for its most popular party themes. - February 18, 2009 - San Diego Kids' Party Rentals
Free Mnemonics How-to-Memorize Audio Class Added to SAT Test Site
In addition to 5,000 free collegiate test-prep vocabulary-building words and free SAT test math notes in a quick-reference format, FreeVocabulary.com now provides a free audio (MP3) mnemonics memory-improvement class. - February 18, 2009 - FreeVocabulary.com
Epicurean Ways Brings Spanish Olive Oil Tasting to the Boston Globe Travel Show
Spain culinary travel specialist Epicurean Ways will present a Spanish olive oil tasting session at the Taste for Travel Culinary Presentations taking place at the Boston Globe Travel Show on February 21, 2009. - February 18, 2009 - Epicurean Ways
Local Man Offers New Shopping Service to Help Used Car Buyers Save Big Online
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases people make in their lifetime, and shaving hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars off that purchase can make a huge difference in this economy. Car Shopper Concierge, www.carshopperconcierge.com, is a new service that helps buyers save money on their... - February 18, 2009 - Car Shopper Concierge
“Rock Your Business” Showcases Coming to Orlando and Tampa Spring 2009, With Special Guest, Bill Rancic
The Apprentice and advisor to Donald Trump, Bill Rancic, will be speaking at this year’s “Rock Your Business” Showcases in Orlando and Tampa in Spring 2009. Bill Rancic, Apprentice winner, will be speaking at this year’s “Rock Your Business” Showcase. The 2009... - February 18, 2009 - Rock Your Business, Inc.
Fishermen’s Lodge Opens to a Full House on New Year
Already getting rave reviews from its high profile guests, this lovely 12 bed room lodge is an ideal getaway for families, couples and travelers taking a break from their hectic routine. The very personalized Fishermen’s Lodge is getting noticed for the comfort and food that it offers as... - February 18, 2009 - The Fishermens Lodge
Target Parking to Exhibit at Cannes Real Estate Conference, MIPIM 2009
Target Parking will be hosting a stand at this year’s MIPIM, the world’s premier real estate summit held annually in Cannes. MIPIM brings together the most influential decision makers in the market offering them access to the largest available showcase of companies and real estate sector developments and Target Parking is excited to be a part of the event. Target Parking is at the forefront of marketing in its sector and is the only car park company exhibiting. - February 18, 2009 - Target Parking
Dblur EDoF Technology Approved by MediaTek
Dblur, the developer of Software Lens™ technology, today announced that their Software Lens™ technology has been approved by MediaTek, a leading semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital media solutions, for use in conjunction with their baseband chips. - February 18, 2009 - Dblur Technologies Ltd.
Online Resources, Like GirlfriendCircles.com, Are Introducing Bay Area Women to Potential Friends
Most women have a desire to expand their circle of friends but don't know where to meet potential girlfriends or how to foster those relationships. Life Coach and Founder of GirlFriendCircles.com provides three steps to help women identify the friends they need and how to pursue building those new relationships using online tools to develop offline friendships. - February 17, 2009 - GirlFriendCircles, LLC
A New Wedding Trend: Photo Booths Become Popular as Wedding Favor Option
A “new” trend that wedding-goers will see in 2009 will actually be a blast from the past -- photo booths. - February 17, 2009 - ShutterBooth of Las Vegas
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series – How We Regulate Development – February 23, 2009
Experts – Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, and Chris Zimmerman - will discuss how we regulate development to create an environmentally, financially and socially sustainable future. Rebecca Flora, Senior VP of Education and Research at the US Green Building Council will moderate. - February 17, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
2009 Cuba May Day Tour
Cuba Education Tours announces its 2009 Cuba May Day Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. This unique tour will run from Saturday 25 April to Saturday 2 May, 2009 -- eight incredible days to witness the island's stellar cultural and social achievements and join hands with... - February 17, 2009 - Cuba Education Tours
My Personal Assistant Errand/Courier Service Celebrates Their Second Year in Business
My Personal Assistant Errand Service Celebrates Their Second Anniversary. During these tough economical times, My Personal Assistant has a lot to be proud of as they celebrate their second year in business. By finding a niche in the service industry, My Personal Assistant has fulfilled a need in the business community. - February 17, 2009 - My Personal Assistant
Decision Time Tools, Inc. Improves Leisure Time Quality
Created for baby boomers and those considering retirement, the Leisure Time Tool® is a free on-line service available for anyone interested in a personalized search for suitable leisure activities. - February 17, 2009 - Decision Time Tools, Inc.
i4cp Doubles Attendance at Upcoming 37th Annual Member Conference
Traditional gathering in St. Petersburg, FL, features top human capital thought leaders and senior executives from some of the world’s leading organizations. - February 17, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
It’s Easy Being Green with Drivenow
Hiring a rental car online just turned green with last minute discount car hire gateway www.DriveNow.com.au giving holiday makers and business travellers the environmentally friendly option to rent a hybrid car. - February 17, 2009 - Drivenow
June Special: Campervans at Car Prices with DriveNow
Some love to travel in the summer months, when the sun is at its hottest and the weather its driest. However, there’s also a lot to be said for travelling on quieter roads; taking a break mid-year when the temperature is a little more pleasant. - February 17, 2009 - Drivenow
Easing Petrol Prices Helping Australians Plan the Perfect Holiday
With petrol prices now the lowest they have been in three years and the holiday season around the corner, there is no better time to start planning a driving holiday. DriveNow, the experts in rental cars are helping holidaymakers find and compare the most competitive rates on rental cars and campervans across Australia through their comparative website, ensuring customers get the best price available. - February 17, 2009 - Drivenow
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 17th Annual Walk with the Animals Set for March 21
Fundraiser includes pledge walk, pancake breakfast, K-9 demos, pet contests, exhibits, raffle, animals for adoption, boutique, rabies shots, microchipping and more. Free admission. - February 17, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Bird Introduces DBlur Enabled 3.2Mp EDoF Camera Phone
Dblur, the developer of Software Lens™ technology, today announced the introduction of a Dblur enabled camera phone from Bird, the leading mobile phone manufacturer in China. The H716 and H718 camera phone models, incorporating Dblur EDoF technology, are currently in mass production. - February 17, 2009 - Dblur Technologies Ltd.
Real Men Cook in Miami
Real Men Cook, a charity organization which is based out of Chicago, Illinois is coming to Miami. The organization holds an annual event each year on Father’s Day in top cities throughout the U.S. This year's 20th event, will be hosted by Executive Chef Ron Duprat. - February 16, 2009 - Ron Duprat Foundation
Contra Costa Association of Realtors Affiliate of the Year award
Mary Midanek, District Sales Manager for Brook Furniture Rental, Northern California, received the Contra Costa Association of Realtors Affiliate of the Year award. - February 16, 2009 - Brook Furniture Rental
1st Annual Multi-Cultural, "We Are One" Festival in Historic Eatonville, Florida
A multi-cultural, family friendly, community celebration with entertainment, music, food, local and state elected officials, future and former candidates of all party affiliations. - February 16, 2009 - Metropolitan Orange Democratic Black Caucus
South Coast Bayern U9 Girls Win 2009 Rich Bailey Girls Friendship Tournament
Suffocating Defense and Clutch Scoring Give SC Bayern U9 Girls Soccer Team the Championship. - February 16, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club
South Coast Bayern Announced National High School Letter of Intent (NLI) Signings and Announcements
Members of the Cal South 2008 National State State Cup and South Coast Bayern Boys U17 Program announced their college choices at a Press conference on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 at 1:15pm. Location: South Coast Bayern Office, 18141 Beach Blvd., #395, Huntington Beach CA 92648. - February 16, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator Creates Niche Vacation Options
Luxury Travel, Vietnam’s first luxury tour company, continues to create niche tourism products for high end travelers, the company has just launched a new luxury tour "Vietnam Classic Tour 9 days" with one night free of charge at luxury Sofitel Metropole Hanoi. The Luxury Travel... - February 16, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Apogee Foundation is Selected as the Top Non-Profit in the First Annual Fast Pitch Business Awards
The Apogee Foundation has been named the year's “Top Non-Profit” in the inaugural Fast Pitch! Business Awards - Kenneth Schneider. - February 16, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Stone Creek Repair Sees Opportunity for Real Estate Sellers
Stone Creek Repair and Maintenance, in business since 2003 recently relocated from Gilbert, Arizona to Queen Creek, Arizona and continues to provide repair and maintenance services on residential properties located in Phoenix and the East Valley suburbs. Stone Creek Repair will prep your property... - February 16, 2009 - Stone Creek Repair and Maintenance
New Directors Appointed to the Board of the Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP), a non-profit organization established in 2007 to further the legal document assistant (LDA) and paralegal professions, has announced the appointment of two new Directors. Cara Gould has been appointed to the position of Secretary, and... - February 16, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Glenwood Hot Springs Announces New Spa and Lodging Packages
With the launch of the brand new Spa of the Rockies, Glenwood Hot Springs now offers a variety of rejuventating vacation packages. - February 15, 2009 - Glenwood Hot Springs
JustLuxe Launch Luxe Hotels
Luxe Hotels to be One Stop Place for the Finest Accommodations. - February 15, 2009 - Just Luxe