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Love and Food in the City at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Veg Food Fest
Finding love, food, and family is one of the focal points of this year’s New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, running May 20-21 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. Kicking off activities at the festival’s Apple Stage on Saturday morning is Robyn Moore who will lead a panel on... - April 29, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Orange County California Sees Big Spike in Incidence of Head Lice, Reports LiceDoctors Lice Removal Service
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service reports that it is seeing a big jump in the incidence of head lice in Orange County, California, especially in and around Cypress. According to owner, Karen Sokoloff, "We have had several calls lately from this area. Kids seem to be spreading it around their families, at play dates, and at school." - April 29, 2017 - LiceDoctors
Dream Foundation and Amedisys Foundation Fulfill Hospice Patient’s Final Dream
Sixty-nine-year-old to receive new scooter. - April 29, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Volunteers Save Dogs from Dangerous Streets of Serbia
A local rescue and dedicated volunteers transport two dogs over 1,400 miles from Danvers, Massachusetts to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thelma and Ben came from the streets of Serbia where many dogs are poisoned, abused, tortured andoften treated as vermin. The rescue they were put into takes dogs off... - April 29, 2017 - Doobert
Tankersley Named National Sales Manager at LiceDoctors, the Nation's Largest Lice Treatment Service
Kellie Tankersley has been hired as National Sales Manager at LiceDoctors Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service. Tankersley, formerly Call Center Manager at Natural Balance, will oversee the call center at LiceDoctors and will be the liaison with technicians in the field. LiceDoctors is the largest lice removal service in the U.S., providing in-home service in 46 states. - April 29, 2017 - LiceDoctors
NCJW St. Louis Announces 2017-2019 Executive Team and Board
NCJW-St. Louis is excited to announce their 2017-2019 Executive Team and Board. NCJW St. Louis welcomes 5 new members to the Executive Team and 5 new Board Members. The new Executive Team and Board will be installed at their annual Installation and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 18, 2017. NCJW has been around since 1895 and its programs and projects help improve the lives of women, children and families. - April 29, 2017 - National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis Section
Roatan Online Reports on the Garifuna Festival in Punta Gorda, Roatan
The Garifuna people of Roatan celebrated their annual festival this year in Punta Gorda. Here is a recap of the event. The Garifuna people have lived in Central America since April 12, 1797. They speak the Garifuna language. Most speak English today as well as Spanish. Most of the Garifuna people live along the coast of Honduras in places like Trujillo, La Ceiba, Tela, Puerto Cortes and other costal towns. - April 28, 2017 - Roatan Online
Nilufer Guleyupoglu, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nilufer Guleyupoglu, MD of River Edge, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of healthcare. About Nilufer Guleyupoglu, MD Dr. Guleyupoglu has over 25 years... - April 28, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
William Meredith Foundation President, Richard Harteis Recounts World Travel and a Spiritual Mission in His Latest Memoir, "Reunion"
"I consider this book something of a spiritual travelogue as I entered my 70’s and contemplated various reunions from the hills of western Pennsylvania to the mountains of Switzerland and Bulgaria. There I met long-lost cousins, Georgetown classmates, and dear artist friends from Blagoevgrad on a private pilgrimage to the Rila Monastery. The lesson I was learning is how important it is to keep friendships alive and not let the past slip away." - Richard Harteis - April 28, 2017 - The William Meredith Foundation
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates 32nd Anniversary
The Church of Scientology held its 32nd anniversary soiree celebration on April 22nd, 2017 with parishioners and friends from the community. - April 28, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Win Morrison Introduces a Free Property Valuation Tool
Win Morrison Realty are a Hudson Valley based real estate company devoted to helping their clients find the property. The company has earned a reputation for developing a powerful and unique marketing system for selling and advertising listings. - April 28, 2017 - Win Morrison Realty
Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® Hosting Senior Expo on May 1 and May 24
Join a fun and free expo with resources focused specifically on the needs and concerns of those aged 50+ and their families. The expos will be May 4 in Arlington Heights and May 24 in Downers Grove. This event is hosted by the Downers Grove-based Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS ® Senior Services Committee. - April 28, 2017 - Ryan Hill Group
Stromtank – Presentation of New Models
Stromtank - two new Stromtank models for audio requirements will be shown at the coming High-End show in Munich, May 18th – 21st 2017. - April 28, 2017 - Winbat Technology GmbH
North Florida Land Trust Working to Get O2O Corridor Designated as a Sentinel Landscape
Federal designation would protect the lands that are important to the nation's defense missions - April 28, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
High-Ranking RE/MAX Alliance Group Associates Recognized
RE/MAX Alliance Group associates and teams place among top RE/MAX agents regionally, nationally and worldwide. - April 28, 2017 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
RE/MAX Alliance Group Awarded for Citizenship and Total Volume
Jeff Prater Named Florida Region Manager of the Year. - April 28, 2017 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Childers Counseling Service Receives National Recognition for Multicultural Counseling as American Small Business Champion by SCORE
Childers Counseling Service earned this title by making a positive impact on the community providing multicultural therapy to individuals and couples, including minorities, mixed races, and immigrants. - April 28, 2017 - Childers Counseling Service
Georgia Nurses Association Hosts Sweetheart Unity Dance for Nurse Couples
The Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) is hosting their first sweetheart unity dance for nurses and their partners on Saturday June 10, 2017 at 5:00pm at 3032 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA. GNA has enhanced their mission to ensure they are taking care of the whole Nurse. (www.GeorgiaNurses.org) The... - April 28, 2017 - Georgia Nurses Association
U.S. Veg Corp Brings the 7th Annual NYC Veg Food Fest to Manhattan
A traveler well on her way to sampling bites at every vegan restaurant in America will be one of the featured speakers at the 7th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, May 20-21, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. Kristin LaJeunesse is the founder of an award-winning website and the memoir... - April 28, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
David Delgado CPA, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Delgado CPA, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast. For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2745 - April 28, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Crowdfunding in the 2017 Landscape: Understanding Trends and Developments
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: “Crowdfunding in the 2017 Landscape: Understanding Trends and Developments Live Webcast.” This two-hour... - April 28, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Matthew Levitt, Office Managing Partner with Hogan Lovells International LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Hub-and-Spoke Antitrust Conspiracies Webinar
Matthew Levitt, Office Managing Partner with Hogan Lovells International LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Proof Agreements, Incentives and Liabilities in Hub-and-Spoke Antitrust Conspiracies: A 2017 Update - April 28, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Jacksonville Veteran Launches New Mobile Bike Shop Business
velofix, North America’s largest fleet of Mobile Bike Shops is now rolling in Jacksonville with US Military Veteran and Jacksonville local Ryan Peterson leading the way. - April 27, 2017 - velofix Jacksonville
Friends of Karen Mom on a Mission to Change the Law
One mom is on a mission to amend the public health law in NY State. For families with a seriously ill child being discharged from the hospital with a Central Venous Catheter or “central line,” Diana Lemon is their advocate. - April 27, 2017 - Friends of Karen
Gerald N. Goldberg, MD, Tucson, AZ Dermatologist Receives National Award for Laser Medicine Excellence at the ASLMS Annual Conference
Gerald N. Goldberg, MD, Medical Director, Laser Surgeon, and President of Pima Dermatology, is the 2017 recipient of the Leon Goldman Memorial Award. This is the most distinguished award in the country for excellence in laser medicine and only one award is given nationwide each year. The... - April 27, 2017 - Pima Dermatology
As Hue Lights Its Citadel, La Residence Lights Its BBQ
La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa launches a new package, offering travelers a whole new way to enjoy some R&R in Hue City. - April 27, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue
NorthPointe Resources Beautifies Homes Through Generous Donations from Community Partners
Thanks to the help of community partners, NorthPointe Resources was able to update the common areas of the 17 community homes where they provide support services for people with developmental disabilities. “We rely on our community partner’s donations and grants to help us furnish our... - April 27, 2017 - NorthPointe Resources
Black Belt Community Foundation to Award $80,000 on Saturday, April 29th at Selma-Dallas County Public Library, 11am
$80,000 in arts grants will be awarded to arts organizations across 12 counties of the Alabama Black Belt. 27 non-profits from across 12 counties to be awarded. - April 27, 2017 - Black Belt Community Foundation
eProseed Co-Organizer of Oracle Integration & API Cloud CAB in London
eProseed will co-organize the forthcoming Oracle Integration & API Cloud CAB Summit to be held in London. The summit will gather Oracle product managers, eProseed's highest skilled specialists, and forward-thinking customers from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a region in which eProseed has 7 offices, in addition to its headquarters located in Luxembourg. - April 27, 2017 - eProseed Europe S.A.
KIB and Code Enforcement Honored at Newsmakers Reception - Quarterly Event Recognizes Significant, Newsworthy Accomplishments
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Code Enforcement Department were recently honored at the “Quarterly Newsmaker Reception” held at the Four Seasons on April 19. This event, jointly hosted by the Irving Economic Development Partnership (which includes the Irving-Las... - April 27, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Cleveland's Semi-Annual Survey Reveals Optimism in Local Economy
Global Entrepreneurship Survey Reveals Optimism in Cleveland Economy. 100% of EO Cleveland respondents reported a willingness to start a business in current economic environment. - April 27, 2017 - EO Cleveland
Video Camera Startup Huddly Raises $10 Million in Series B Funding in Less Than 10 Days
Huddly, the startup that’s building a computer-vision software platform for video collaboration, has raised $10 million in new equity in the recently oversubscribed Series B investment round. The equity issue was led by existing lead investors and a selected number of new high-quality... - April 26, 2017 - Huddly
New Website Details the Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors by Roman Catholic Clergy in 49 Countries; Advocates Expansion of the Statute of Limitations
New website provides comprehensive statistical information about the alleged abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by Catholic clergy. It covers alleged abuse on six continents during the past century. It was created and designed to encourage legislation to expand the statute of limitations on sex crimes committed against minors. - April 26, 2017 - G.R. Pafumi
New Non-Profit Launches to Help Stop the Heroin Epidemic
SeekHealing to commence fundraising at launch party in Washington, DC, to offer post-detox rehabilitation programs in mid-Atlantic region. - April 26, 2017 - SeekHealing
DFW Clean Sweep is Complete
Local nonprofit makes good on promise to help clean up State Parks. - April 26, 2017 - Cleaner Parks
My Friends House LA and LoveLife Foundation Join Forces to Host a Makeover for Displaced Moms in Honor of Mother’s Day
On April 30th, My Friends House LA in conjunction with the LoveLife Foundation will host a special Mother’s Day event to salute seven moms in need. Their special “Mommy Makeover” day will start at 11am at the My Friend’s House Community Outreach and Imaging Center in Downtown Los Angeles (Skid Row community) located at 1244 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021. - April 26, 2017 - My Friends House LA
RE/MAX Alliance Group Recognizes Top Associates
Awards Breakfast Honors Associates and Teams for 2016 Performance and Service - April 26, 2017 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
World's Top Military Miniature Artists Coming to Chicago July 7-9, 2017
Chicago will host the World Model Expo 2017 July 7-9, 2017 at the Chicago Hilton welcoming the world's top artists of miniature figures and more and for the first time back in the USA since 2005. - April 26, 2017 - Military Miniature Society of Illinois
ISPreview Survey Finds Many Broadband ISP Consumers Ignore Savings from Negotiation
The latest web-based survey of 1,134 ISPreview.co.uk readers, a consumer focused broadband ISP information site, has revealed that 43% of respondents in the United Kingdom have never saved money by negotiating a lower price with their Internet provider and the figure rises to 47% for Mobile operators. - April 26, 2017 - ISPreview.co.uk
Volunteers Save Dog from Dog Fighting to Healing
A local rescue organization and Doobert volunteers transported a dog from Lavonia, Georgia to a more permanent home in McDonough, Georgia. Gabbie was seized from her owners and taken to NE Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia, Georgia. They immediately rushed her to the vet finding out she was bred... - April 26, 2017 - Doobert
Jim Early of Ringler Will Serve as the New President of NSSTA
Jim Early has been chosen by the Board of Directors to serve as the new NSSTA President for the 2017-2018 term. - April 26, 2017 - NSSTA
Innov-E Foundation Expands Its International Initiatives
Innov-E Foundation signs a MOU with the United Nations Development Program and the Vice-President of the Dominican Republic. - April 26, 2017 - Innov-E Foundation Inc
Connectria Hosting Holds Food Drive for Operation Food Search
St. Louis company collects more than 12,000 pounds of food and personal care items. - April 26, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Marlborough Launches Efforts to Attract Brewpub to the City
MEDC kicks off a campaign to bring a brewpub into the city’s downtown area. - April 26, 2017 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
AeroVision International Purchases Initial Embraer E190 Aircraft
The aircraft, which will be disassembled for parts, represents AeroVision’s entry into parts and LRU support for EJet series aircraft. - April 26, 2017 - AeroVision International
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Time to Think Bigger: Finding Value in Big Data Analytics
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: “Time to Think Bigger: Finding Value in Big Data Analytics Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled... - April 26, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Wilson Elser Partner Edna Kersting to Speak at TKG’s New ERISA Disability Claim Procedures: For Your Strict Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Wilson Elser Partner Edna Sybil Kersting will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “New ERISA Disability Claim Procedures: For Your... - April 26, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Beachmonkey Opens Funding Round for New Startup
Beachmonkey, widely known for nightlife photography, is now launching two new initiatives to work alongside the media team. First is an anti-troll, anti-bullying social site that is geared toward people who love festivals and nightlife. The second is a promotion company that will work with festivals to enhance their attendees' overall experience. Beachmonkey just started their Reg CF funding round with a goal of $1 million to launch this new phase. - April 25, 2017 - Beachmonkey
NAWRB Announces Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner. A real estate technology industry powerhouse, Ten-X recognizes the importance of growing the community of women and women-owned and small businesses in the housing... - April 25, 2017 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
NACCE Announces Winning Colleges of National Entrepreneurship Competition
Five community colleges from throughout the country were honored for entrepreneurial excellence. - April 25, 2017 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship