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Gifts with a Cause Invites You to Celebrate Fair Trade Month and Support the Global Goals
October is a month of compassion! This month is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating many causes, one of which is Fair Trade. Did you know October is Fair Trade Month? Every Fair Trade purchase protects the environment and improves lives. In honor of Fair Trade Month, Gifts With a Cause... - October 17, 2016 - Gifts With a Cause
Keep Irving Beautiful Conducts Annual Litter Index
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) board and staff members conducted the annual city-wide Litter Index survey on Friday, October 14. As one of the requirements for KIB maintaining the highest President’s Circle level in the Keep America Beautiful program, this survey is performed at approximately... - October 16, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Enter the Union Square Business Improvement District’s 2-Day Getaway to Union Square SF Sweepstakes Now Through November 30th
Enter for a chance to win a 2-day getaway to San Francisco’s #1 most visited destination, Union Square SF. From October 14, 2016 through November 30, 2016 visit www.visitunionsquaresf.com/play and follow the links and instructions to complete and submit the sweepstakes registration. - October 16, 2016 - Union Square BID
Thanksgiving-Week Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
Three no-limit Texas Hold’em tournaments, including one with a $40,000 guaranteed prize pool, will be featured during the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Poker Room’s next Getaway Weekend from Nov. 25-27, just after the Thanksgiving holiday. The Getaway Weekend tournament schedule... - October 16, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
PA Biotechnology Center to Begin $10 Million Expansion
Biotech incubator in Bucks County secures federal grant, launches major expansion project. - October 16, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Planning Ahead Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Planning Ahead” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 16, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Best Buddies Champion Team to Host Dinner Fundraiser at South Tampa Restaurant
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Kailyn Perez and Buddy Campaign Manager Sam Piazza will host a fundraiser. - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Central Presbyterian Church Announces Upcoming Four-Class Series on Transgender Studies
Central Presbyterian Church, an historic church located in downtown Atlanta, announces the upcoming four-class series titled, Pronouns, Potties, and People: Transgender Studies 101, facilitated by the Rev. Molly McGinnis. The series will kick-off with a screening of the documentary Out of Order,... - October 16, 2016 - Central Presbyterian Church - Atlanta
Final Produce Delivery of the Year: Volunteers Spent SAT AM Bringing Fresh Fruits/Veggies to Tampa’s Elderly, Disabled and At-Home Neighbors
On Saturday, October 15, over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups participated in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW) program, in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers gave their time,... - October 16, 2016 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Hilliker Corporation Sells Nearly 100-Year-Old School
Tower Grove property in Missouri to be converted into apartments - October 16, 2016 - Hilliker Corporation
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Team X-Tina to Host Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s St. Pete
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Team X-Tina will host a fun-filled Drag Queen Bingo night on October 18, 2016 at 7pm. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Best Buddies Tampa. “As a Best Buddies Champion, I love to come up with fun and creative ways to raise money for Best Buddies Tampa,”... - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Shark Tank Like Show for Mission Projects
Mission Seed Fund is holding a contest for current and future mission projects with a grand prize of $1,000 in seed money. Entries to the contest are being accepted via the project creation tool at www.missionseedfund.org through October 28th, 2016. Contest entry is free. View official contest rules. Finalists in the contest will appear in person in front of a live audience and a panel of judges to compete for the grand prize on November 12th, 2016 at the University of Portland's Buckley Center. - October 16, 2016 - Mission Seed Fund
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Honored with Early Admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been honored with early admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 23 years in the field of... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Debra L. Rahmoeller Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Debra L. Rahmoeller of Springfield, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 6 years in the field of art. About Debra L. Rahmoeller Ms. Rahmoeller is an... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
An IDA Scholarship Recipient Has Ties to Precision Overhead Garage Door Service Columbia
Doug Kale, owner of Precision Overhead Garage Door Service Columbia, is a proud father. His daughter, Sydney Kale, is one of twenty-nine IDA (International Door Association) scholarship recipients. Sydney was chosen by the IDA Scholarship Foundation Selection Committee to receive a $2000... - October 15, 2016 - Precision Door Service
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Holds Workshop to Help Parents
Mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a lunch and learn to educate the community in honor of World Mental Health Day in October. - October 15, 2016 - CCHR Nashville
Local Leadership Strategist to Speak at International Event in Ireland
Doña Keating, president and CEO of Seattle-based Professional Options, LLC, will be a speaker at DojoCon, taking place Oct. 21-23 in Dún Laoghaire (Dublin area), Ireland. She will be the only U.S. presenter at the event, which will feature technology leaders from several... - October 15, 2016 - Professional Options
Tennessee Native American Tribes Receive the Way to Happiness
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated in this year’s Intertribal Powwow in Clarksville, Tennessee. - October 15, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Enskinning Ceremony Recognizes The Blessing Basket Project and Whole Foods Market for Their Commitment to Bringing Social and Economic Development to Regions in Ghana
Theresa Carrington, of The Blessing Basket Project, and Whole Foods Market were recently recognized for their commitment to bringing social and economic development to the people in the Zaare and Nyariga areas of Ghana, Africa. Chief Paul Asaana Agoo, the Chief of Zaare and Nyariga areas in Ghana,... - October 15, 2016 - The Blessing Basket Project
Banjo Tours in the World Trade Market 2016
Banjo Tours will visit the World Trade Market 2016 which is celebrated from the 7th to 9th of November in London. This is exciting news as it is a great opportunity for the Bolivian tour operator to meet new clients and partners and extend their networking. Partners interested in contacting them... - October 15, 2016 - Banjo Tours
RE/MAX Alliance Group Agents Launch Ultra Luxury Property Group
Jay Travis, Christy Travis and Kimberly Mills Cater to High-End Real Estate Clients - October 15, 2016 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Central Outreach & Advocacy Center Welcomes New Program Director, April Campbell
The Central Outreach & Advocacy Center, a non-profit organization located in downtown Atlanta, announces April Campbell has joined the team as the new program coordinator. - October 15, 2016 - Central Presbyterian Church - Atlanta
Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Tampa Bay to Host Webinar – Enhancing Business Development in the Seller-Doer Model
SMPS to host monthly webinar – Enhancing Business Development in the Seller-Doer Model - October 15, 2016 - Society for Marketing Professional Services Tampa Bay
The Church of Scientology Announces Fall Block Party for the Community and Non-Profits
On November 5th 2016, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and the six downtown Clearwater humanitarian centers supported by the Church are sponsoring a fall Downtown Block Party. The event will take place on the corner of Cleveland and South Fort Harrison Avenue from 6-10pm. The party is free to the community. - October 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology
The Menokin Foundation Announces New Executive Director
The Menokin Foundation Board President Hullihen Moore is pleased to announce that Samuel McKelvey of Richmond, Virginia, has been chosen to lead Menokin as Executive Director. McKelvey, selected after a comprehensive national search, will begin his appointment on October 24, 2016. Moore said that... - October 15, 2016 - The Menokin Foundation
Young Women Celebrate and Learn Their Rights at International Day of Girl Event in the Fort Harrison
Over 130 young ladies from several Tampa Bay organizations celebrated the International Day of the Girl at the Fort Harrison. - October 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
You First Foundation Golf Event Raises Funds to Support Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
First Service Credit Union's You First Foundation raises $30,000 in 2nd annual charity golf tournament. - October 14, 2016 - You First Foundation
NAWRB to Presidential Candidates: What Are Your Plans Regarding the Oversight of Community and Local Banks?
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) would like to know presidential candidates’ plans regarding the oversight of community and local banks if they are elected. Compliance and regulations have enforced disproportionate strain and costs on small banks in recent... - October 14, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
The Consortium of Sterile Sciences
As complex surgical instruments replace simpler surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgery and faster recovery time for patients, advanced education is required to insure the sterile processing of these complex surgical instruments. Sadly, 290,000 patients suffer surgical site infections mostly from the use of contaminated surgical instruments every year. From a layman’s perspective, 800 Americans will suffer surgical site infections today - some will not make it. - October 14, 2016 - The Consortium of Sterile Sciences
Mentor Empowers Teens to Live Above Bullying, Drama and Societal Pressure in New Book
Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, explores how girls and young women can use their personal power to make a difference in her new book, “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama.” Written for and inspired by girls, “Be EmPOWERed” is an interactive guidebook and journal packed with inspirational prose, thought-provoking questions and written activities. - October 14, 2016 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Miniature Figures, Vignettes, Vehicles, Planes, Ships, Dioramas and More Will Return to Chicago at the MMSI Show on October 22nd
Come see an array of hand-painted figures, vehicles, planes, ships and more and learn how they are made by the artists. Visit the exhibit hall to see who will win the awards and stop by the vendor area to take home your own miniature piece of history or pop culture. - October 14, 2016 - Military Miniature Society of Illinois
Rephine Awarded “Industry Partner of the Year” at the Global Generics and Biosimilars CPhI Awards 2016
Rephine’s unparalleled support to the pharmaceutical industry has led to the award at The 2016 Global Generics and Biosimilars CPhI. Nominees for this category were from industry partners such as; logistics providers, contract research organisations, contract-manufacturers, law firms and regulatory consultants. - October 14, 2016 - Rephine
Ryan Hill Realty Broker/Owner, Teresa Ryan, Recognized Among Top 100 Most Influential Agents in Illinois
Teresa Ryan, Broker/Owner of Ryan Hill Realty was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents by Real Estate Executive Magazine at their MASTERMIND 2016 Summit in Rosemont, Illinois on October 10th, 2016. Ryan said, “I thank Steven Marshall and his... - October 14, 2016 - Ryan Hill Group
Governor Bryant Issues Partial State Level Burn Ban in Mississippi
At the request of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Governor Phil Bryant has issued a partial state level burn ban. The partial state level burn ban is effective immediately for the following fifty-two (52) counties, and has no exemptions. Visit www.mfc.ms.gov/burn-bans for an up-to-date list. - October 14, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
iGeeks iPhone Repair Launches Mobile Franchise Opportunity
Franchise owners can go to their customer's home or business and provide iPhone repair on location - October 14, 2016 - iGeeks™ iPhone Repair
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Technology Assisted Review (TAR): Managing Risks and Ensuring Best Practices
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: Technology Assisted Review (TAR): Managing Risks and Ensuring Best Practices. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - October 14, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Vizient Partners with KIB for Annual Community Day Project
Vizient, the nation’s largest member-owned health care services company, partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) on Tuesday, October 11, for an employee volunteer service project at the Lively Pointe Swimming Pool. Co-leaders James Hull and Greg Schretter lead a group of 22 Vizient... - October 14, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The First Tee of the Triangle Appoints Old Chatham Director of Operations to Its Champions Circle
Local Youth Development Organization Honors John Marino and Dennis and Nancy Horstman at a Night FORE Champions - October 14, 2016 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Shorecrest Named Apple Distinguished School
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2016–2018 for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad Program implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout its PK-12... - October 14, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
American Law Society (Official Home of America's Top Lawyers) Launches New Innovative Platform for the Modern Lawyer
Vetted lawyers have begun showcasing accomplishments, sourcing experts, and accessing litigation capital on American Law Society's new platform. This platform has effectively proven to improve legal practice in a rapidly changing digital environment. - October 14, 2016 - American Law Society
New Standard Introduced by AIM Offers Guidance Evaluating the Immunity of Medical Devices from Exposure to RFID
AIM, the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources and standards to providers and users of these technologies for nearly half a century, announced today the release today of Medical Electrical Equipment... - October 14, 2016 - AIM, Inc.
Yacht Pet Agent Service Caters to Paws Ahoy
The Yacht Pet Agent offers a variety of professional pet concierge and travel planning services for the cruising pet. This is the only yacht agent service devoted exclusively to pets and yachting pet parents. - October 14, 2016 - The Caribbean Pet
Derek W. Loeser, Senior Member, Keller Rohrback LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Derek W. Loeser, Senior Member, Keller Rohrback LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “New Developments in Investment Plans... - October 14, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Ruth S. Marcott, Shareholder, Felhaber Larson to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s ERISA Litigation Trends in 2017 and Beyond: Delving Deeper Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ruth S. Marcott, Shareholder, Felhaber Larson will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “ERISA Litigation Trends in 2017 and Beyond: Delving Deeper Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2016 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - October 14, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Introducing the All-New ECOGARD.com
The all-new ECOGARD.com is a completely overhauled web presence built to further the success of ECOGARD® distributors and to amplify the ECOGARD brand message across the aftermarket. - October 13, 2016 - IPC Global Solutions
EEIP Expands in North America with New Partner Pump Marketing Solutions LLC
“Partnering with PMSLLC not only enables us to expand our industry network to North America, but we are now able to offer our network members’ access to Internet marketing technologies tailored specifically to the pump industry, which is one of the largest industrial consumers of energy. PMSLLC is focused on providing Internet Marketing Solutions to small and mid-sized industrial pump, motor and compressor firms," Juergen Ritzek, EEIP. - October 13, 2016 - EEIP
Halloween Themed Race Returns to Scare Hunger Away
Barwick Marketing & Events Group is hosting the 2nd Annual Halloween 3.1 — 5K to Scare Hunger Away on Sunday, October 30 at the Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The event will include a timed and USATF-certified course, trick-or-treat stations for all ages, a Kids... - October 13, 2016 - CUMAC
Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue of Washington is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue as of October 9, 2016. Verification means that Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue meets... - October 13, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Food Bank of South Jersey Receives $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from Morgan Stanley Foundation
The Food Bank of South Jersey announced today that it has been awarded a $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to deliver direct meals services to low-income children in two Burlington County, New Jersey towns. - October 13, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer Freddie Jackson to Perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Feb. 17
Grammy-nominated singer Freddie Jackson, one of R&B’s legendary voices, will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 11 and can be purchased online at doverdowns.com or by contacting VIP Services at (800)... - October 13, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino