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Operation Food Search Named a Top Place for Women to Work
The Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis recognizes nonprofit for demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace gender equity. - February 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search
FoCE Launches Election 2020 Voter Education Resource Page
The Future of California Elections has launched the Election 2020 page at https://futureofcaelections.org/election-2020/, providing a wide range of resources for California voters in preparation for the March 3 Presidential Primary Election, as well as for election administrators and community... - February 26, 2020 - Future of California Elections
"United Street Tours" Uncovers Black History in Nashville
As tourists are flocking to Nashville for country music, Chakita Patterson is releasing her immersive storytelling project that aims to bring to life the history of black people in early colonial Nashville and beyond. The interactive tour called, the Nashville Black History Walking Tour is the... - February 26, 2020 - United Street Tours
WEBO Network Launches South East Denver Chapter
Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners (WEBO) Network is excited to announce the launch of a new South East Denver chapter. The new chapter will support women business owners in the South East Denver/Aurora/Parker community with professional development and networking programs and events. The WEBO... - February 26, 2020 - WEBO
WEBO Network Launches Northern Colorado Chapter
Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners (WEBO) Network is excited to announce the launch of a new Northern Colorado (NoCO) chapter. The new chapter will support women business owners in the Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley community with professional development and networking programs and... - February 26, 2020 - WEBO
Dr. Nandi’s Blue Tie Gala Takes Aim at Colon Cancer - a Benefit to Take Place March 14 in Detroit
Dr. Partha Nandi, MD FACP, is a practicing gastroenterologist in the Detroit area, Chief Health Editor of WXYZ, ABC Detroit, and host of The Dr. Nandi Show. His foundation, Dr. Nandi Charities, is committed to providing education, prevention, screening, and treatment of colon cancer, and also supporting the research of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance through active fundraising. - February 25, 2020 - Dr. Nandi Charities
Center for Adoption Support and Education Receives Grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Expand Regional Tele-mental Health Services
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) will now be able to serve more adoptive, kinship and foster families throughout the state of Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia through tele-mental health services. Thanks to a grant awarded by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, C.A.S.E. will expand tele-mental health services and remove geographic and financial barriers, allowing more adoptive families access to therapy. - February 25, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Chikless, the Vegan Challenge App, Debuts on the iPhone
Chikless launched a new health initiative that challenges everyone to go vegan (or vegetarian). The new diet app, exclusively on the iPhone, gamifies a vegan diet to help people curb the carbon footprint and reduce America's meat-eating obsession. Chikless gives "non-vegetarians" a place... - February 25, 2020 - Chikless
Lancaster Seminary Names Jennifer Thompson VP Advancement
Lancaster Theological Seminary has hired Jennifer Thompson to be vice president of advancement, leading all fundraising for the theological graduate school including the current $9 million capital campaign, The Way Forward. - February 24, 2020 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Menlo Group Appoints Chief Technology Officer
Mika Casey will lead Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate’s technology efforts. - February 24, 2020 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
Church Takes Ash Wednesday to the Streets
South-Broadland Presbyterian and Westport Presbyterian are part of a nationwide movement that has clergy and lay people visiting transit stops, street corners, coffee shops, and college campuses to mark the foreheads of interested passers-by with ashes and invite them to repent of past wrongdoing and seek forgiveness and renewal. - February 24, 2020 - South Broadland Presbyterian Church
SAY Soccer Receives Innovate to Grow Grant from U.S. Soccer
SAY Soccer, San Francisco Youth Soccer, Peninsula Soccer Referee Association. SAY Soccer announced today that that it has been awarded a grant from U.S. Soccer under the Innovate to Grow Fund program. SAY Soccer is one of the 27 Federation members to share $2.4 million approved by U.S. - February 24, 2020 - Soccer Association for Youth, USA
Insurance Industry Leader Wong Kim Teck Joins Nicholas Actuarial Solutions
Nicholas Actuarial Solutions, a leading actuarial firm in Asia, has added general insurance industry expert Wong Kim Teck to the team. - February 24, 2020 - Actomate
BCI Skills Center Offers Manufacturing Employment Classes
Nonprofit's vocational training facility offers job opportunities to adults with disabilities - February 24, 2020 - Boone Center, Inc.
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Finalized Volcker Rule Amendments: Regulatory and Compliance Issues Explored
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 entitled: Finalized Volcker Rule Amendments: Regulatory and Compliance Issues Explored. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - February 23, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Timothy Speiss, Partner with EisnerAmper LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s SECURE Act is Here: The Pros and Cons Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Timothy Speiss, Partner with EisnerAmper LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “SECURE ACT is Here: The Pros and Cons Explored.” This event is scheduled for... - February 23, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Prepares to Celebrate Second Anniversary of Community Center Opening
On March 21 the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) will celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of their community center located at 133 N. Fort Harrison. Known for their annual Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt and Winter Wonderland, the CCV has hosted over 100 different charities for meetings... - February 22, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Ten Years of Charity and Comedy for Curing Lung Cancer - Tony Woods Headlines Cinderella Cares Comedy for Cure
International comedian Tony Woods will headline the 10th Annual Cinderella Cares Comedy for Cure event on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the Silver Spring Civic Building to raise funds for lung cancer patients. Produced by actor and comedian Ian Salmon and hosted by Eryca Nolan, this year’s... - February 22, 2020 - Cinderella Cares
All Clear Dryer Vent Cleaning Earns 2019 Angie’s List Super Service Award
All Clear Dryer Vent Cleaning is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2019. - February 22, 2020 - All Clear Dryer Vent Cleaning
Ebony Awakening Celebrates Black History Month Event at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On February 16, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center was host to an event in honor of Black History Month. The event was organized by Ebony Awakening, a nonprofit organization that seeks to assist African American communities to exist in peace, safety, prosperity and happiness. Several... - February 22, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Sherrie Boutwell, Partner with Boutwell Fay LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s SECURE Act is Here: The Pros and Cons Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sherrie Boutwell, Partner with Boutwell Fay LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “SECURE Act is Here: The Pros and Cons Explored.” This event is scheduled for... - February 21, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
South Suburban Missionary Baptist Church of Harvey Illinois Installs Its Newest Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Annette Jones and Co-Pastor, Elder Dr. Victoria Eason
This historic installation marks the first woman Senior Pastor of SSMBC in its 50-year old history. The theme "Grace Restored" draws on Jeremiah 30: 13-14 that after a season of mourning comes restoration and celebration. - February 21, 2020 - South Suburban Missionary Baptist Church
The Way to Happiness Association to Hold Special Event for World Happiness Day
The Way to Happiness Association is observing World Happiness Day (March 20) with a special event recognizing the work of a local neighborhood. - February 21, 2020 - The Way to Happiness
Discussion Over Dinner Kicks Off 2020 Season on February 21st
The Discussion Over Dinner conversation series invites the community to attend its first event of the year on Friday, February 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. at State Street Community Church. Discussion Over Dinner: Stories of Survival will feature a delicious meal followed by a panel conversation with La Porte County cancer survivors. - February 21, 2020 - The Pax Center
Todd Castleton, Counsel with Kilpatrick Townsend, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s SECURE ACT is Here: The Pros and Cons Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Todd Castleton, Counsel with Kilpatrick Townsend, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “SECURE ACT is Here: The Pros and Cons Explored.” This event is scheduled for... - February 21, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Bryan D. Bolton, Chairman with Funk & Bolton, P.A., to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s SECURE ACT is Here: The Pros and Cons Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Bryan D. Bolton, Chairman with Funk & Bolton, P.A., will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “SECURE ACT is Here: The Pros and Cons Explored.” This event is... - February 21, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Eugene Weems Announces Candidacy for U.S. Congress District 31 for March 3, 2020 Primary Election
On the day of the most important election of our times, the write-in candidate is in the race for U.S. Representative. “Political candidates are nominated and appointed to our government that lack the real-world experience necessary to relate to the hardships of the average citizen,”... - February 21, 2020 - Eugene Weems for Congress
Darcy Knapp-Fricks Celebrated as a Top Executive for Four Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been celebrated as a Top Executive for four consecutive years, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and success for over 20 years in the fields of agriculture, real estate,... - February 20, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Flight Delayed or Cancelled? Service Technologies Will Get Your Business Travelers Compensated
Service Technologies, Inc. is a travel technology startup that automatically seeks compensation for travelers in the event of flight disruptions or hotel room rate drops. Business travelers who book through their preferred corporate booking channels can receive Service’s industry-leading... - February 20, 2020 - Service Technologies
The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration
Muzeo, a hub for creative programming, education and traveling exhibitions, will host The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Taking place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., the event is a time of celebrating community connection, the inspirational power of the arts and so much... - February 20, 2020 - The Muzeo Foundation
THRIVE Affordable Vet Care Covers Trending Topics of One Health and Suicide Prevention: Kickoff Free Training for Veterinary Community
The important topics of One Health and Suicide Prevention are both included in a new initiative to provide training to the greater veterinary community launched by THRIVE Affordable Vet Care. - February 20, 2020 - THRIVE Affordable Vet Care
Eugene Weems for Congress Announces California’s Write-in Candidates for U.S. Representative
The Primary Election is underway. Whether you mail in your ballot, vote early at the polls or wait for Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020 to cast your vote. Are you aware of Write-In Candidates running for Congress? The list of Write-In Candidates will be available February 21, 2020 on the Secretary of... - February 20, 2020 - Eugene Weems for Congress
bamba Partners with World Nomads for 2020 Travel Writing Scholarship to the Caribbean
bambahas partnered with World Nomads for the 2020 edition of the Travel Scholarship Program. Winners are awarded an all-expenses-paid adventure with bamba to the Caribbean. - February 20, 2020 - bamba
Scientology Information Center Honors Chopin with March Piano Concert
The Scientology Information Center will host a March Piano Concert on Saturday, March 7th. The Center is located in Downtown Clearwater at 500 Cleveland Street. The event starts at 7pm and elegant dress is suggested. Social and community groups are welcome. There is no cost to attend. - February 20, 2020 - Church of Scientology
3.4 Million Americans Will be Impacted by Critical Illness in 2020 Reports Insurance Association
The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance predicts that 3.4 million individuals will suffer a heart attack or a stroke or be diagnosed with cancer in 2020. - February 20, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
National Flood Insurance Joins My Flood Risk to Provide Lighting-Fast Flood Insurance Quotes
One of the nation’s largest flood-only insurance agencies, National Flood Insurance, LLC, has teamed up with My Flood Risk to make it easier than ever for consumers to obtain flood insurance pricing, with nearly instant flood insurance quotes for some flood zones. Last fall, a group of flood... - February 20, 2020 - My Flood Risk
Q Stay and Lounge Debuts Menu Collaboration with Japanese Culinary Expert Lina Kawase
LS Corp. (location: Chuo Ward, Tokyo; CEO: Leo Liang) announces its collaboration with culinary expert Lina Kawase to produce a new menu item, the Tare-battered fish katsu sandwich with tartar sauce, now on sale at Q Cafe, the hostel cafe-bar of Q Stay and lounge Ueno (https://www.q-stay.jp/en). - February 20, 2020 - LS Corp.
Rosa Nunez, Director of Diversity & Inclusion with Foley Hoag, to Speak at TKG’s Trends and Developments in Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Rosa Nunez, Director of Diversity & Inclusion with Foley Hoag, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Trends and Developments in Diversity and Inclusion in the... - February 20, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
BCI Skills Center Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Nonprofit's vocational training facility offers employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. - February 20, 2020 - Boone Center, Inc.
Sim Covington, Chief Diversity Officer with Finger Lakes Community College, to Speak at TKG’s Trends and Developments in Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Event
Sim Covington, Chief Diversity Officer with Finger Lakes Community College, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trends and Developments in Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Live Webcast - February 19, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires John K. Hibbard as VP of Sales
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome John Hibbard as their new Vice President of Sales. With a proven track record including over 25 years of exceeding sales goals driven by passion, creativity and a desire to serve others, John is a dynamic team builder and a... - February 18, 2020 - Global Facility Management & Construction
NACCE Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week with Special Events, Workshops
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) will host a series of special events in observance of National Entrepreneurship Week (Feb. 15-22). - February 18, 2020 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Leadership Skills, College and Diabetes Meet in College Station
College Diabetes Network students living with type 1 diabetes will meet in College Station next week to gain leadership skills and make new connections. - February 18, 2020 - The College Diabetes Network
RTBShopper.com Helping Americans with Bad Credit Nationwide Get Financing
RTBShopper.com, the speciality e-retailer, is shaking up the industry with their new instant approval financing plans for Americans with bad credit. The rapidly growing e-commerce store has helped hundreds of different Americans nationwide with their lease to own financing plans. In addition to their instant financing, RTBShopper.com also is offering same day in-store pick up. RTBShopper.com offers some of the most popular electronics like Apple MacBook and Samsung TVs on finance. - February 17, 2020 - RTBShopper.com
The ART of GIVING Premiere Auction Launch
The ART of GIVING Premiere Auction Launches February 18th 2020 on Charitybuzz - February 17, 2020 - The ART of GIVING
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Receives $20K Grant and Hires Program Director
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation (IPF) has received a grant for $20,800 from the Central Indiana Senior Fund. The grant was given to allow IPF to expand its reach to more than 50-75 more individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. With the grant, IPF was able to hire a new Program Director,... - February 16, 2020 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Troutville, VA
Charlie, a 4-year-old little boy from Troutville, VA, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Charlie’s service dog, Onyx, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Charlie’s parents are looking forward... - February 16, 2020 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Hohot Consulting Launched Nordic Expert Academy to Facilitate Higher Education Trainings
The newly launched, Nordic Expert Academy, provides global students opportunities to visit and take short-term courses in Nordic countries, especially in higher education and expert training. - February 16, 2020 - Hohot Consulting Oy
The Holleran-Bouck Team Earns the Five Star Award for 14th Year
The Holleran-Bouck Team at RE/MAX Alliance Group Recognized for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. - February 16, 2020 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Posillipo Ventures CEO Michael Passilla Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Michael Passilla, Chief Executive Officer of Posillipo Ventures, as the newest member of its national board of directors. He has also become chair of the Posse Atlanta Advisory Board, where he has served as a member since 2018. Michael Passilla has 30+ years of... - February 16, 2020 - The Posse Foundation