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Exploring the Fall Beauty of Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley on the Inaugural Philadelphia Marathon Walk
FreeWalkers introduces an autumn walking journey across the entire breadth of the city through the largest landscaped city park in the world, Fairmount Park, with the autumn colors at their peak on the Schuylkill River Trail and Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon Creek - September 17, 2016 - FreeWalkers
Grow For It to Hold Amazon Lightning Deal on Its 50 Varieties Seeds Pack
Grow For It’s 50 Varieties Seeds Pack will be available on a special Lightning Deal on Amazon.com this Sunday, September 18. - September 17, 2016 - Grow For It
WakeEd Partnership Adds Business Community Leaders to Board
Triangle Business Journal and Communications Entrepreneur Join Effort to Improve Education in Wake County Public School System. - September 17, 2016 - Wake Education
Audubon International Joins National “Imagine a Day Without Water” Campaign to Raise Awareness About Vulnerable Water Resources
Today, Audubon International and its sponsors, partners, and member organizations come together to Imagine a Day Without Water, a national campaign organized by the Value of Water Coalition to educate the public about the water infrastructure crisis currently facing the United States. Audubon International celebrates its certified properties and communities, which ensure that water leaving their properties is healthy for people and wildlife. - September 17, 2016 - Audubon International
Scientology Information Center Hosts Its September Business Reception with Support from Local Businessmen
On Sept 14th the Scientology Information Center held its monthly Business Networking Reception for the local community in downtown Clearwater. At the event guests also heard an educational talk by, Mr. Davidson Taveras, a wealth management consultant. - September 17, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Service Professor to Host Blood Drive
Service Professor, a local heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical company serving West Michigan for over 37 years, will host a Michigan Blood mobile blood drive on October 31, 2016. The Halloween-themed mobile blood drive will be held in Service Professor’s parking lot between the hours... - September 17, 2016 - Service Professor
Hoists Direct Expands Product Offering with Harrington Below-the-Hook Products
Hoists Direct, industry leading distributor of industrial hoists, cranes, below-the-hook lifting devices and winches, expands its product line with Harrington below-the-hook lifting devices. - September 17, 2016 - Hoists Direct LLC
Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day Set for December 6
The planning committee for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day has set a date for the 2016 event. - September 17, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute Congratulates Michael J. Sofia on Receiving 2016 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
Blumberg Institute professor receives celebrated scientific honor for his discovery of the cure for chronic hepatitis C infection. - September 17, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
STOP Foodborne Illness Hosts Upcoming Food Safety Culture Webinar October 11
STOP Foodborne Illness will be hosting a webinar titled “Food Safety Culture: We Know Why, Let's Talk About How” on Oct. 11. From 1p.m. – 2p.m. Central time. Combining the power of “knowing why and how” and understanding sound scientific principles with practice of... - September 17, 2016 - STOP Foodborne Illness
Pure Air Control Services Recognized in the 2016 Gulf Coast 500
The Gulf Coast Business Review annually features a ranking of the largest top 500 companies located throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida. - September 17, 2016 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus
Stacey L. Gallagher Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Stacey L. Gallagher of Newburgh, New York 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 in the field of healthcare. About Stacey L. Gallagher Ms. Gallagher has over 30 years... - September 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lori Ballen Presents Limitless Leads in Valencia, Calif. Sept 28-29, 2016
Lori Ballen, real estate agent and owner of Ballen Brands teaches real estate agents how to generate limitless leads through digital marketing strategies at Keller Williams Santa Clarita. - September 16, 2016 - Ballen Brands
Local Company Celebrates 12 Year Anniversary Despite Many Challenges
Despite the odds and the many challenges faced by a small business, Abacus Studios (Photo and Video) is proud to celebrate 12 years in business! - September 16, 2016 - Abacus Studios (Photo & Video)
Church of Scientology Announces Fort Harrison’s Facilities Available for Events
The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization announced that the Historic Fort Harrison’s facilities are available for charities and non-profit organizations to hold their own events and fundraisers free of charge. The Fort Harrison is the International Religious Retreat for the Church... - September 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Patrick M. Costello, Principal Attorney with Vectis Law Group to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Receiverships, Assignments and Other Bankruptcy Alternatives Webinar
Patrick M. Costello, Principal Attorney with Vectis Law Group to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Receiverships, Assignments and Other Bankruptcy Alternatives: What's the Best Way Out? - September 16, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Harry Frischer, Partner, Proskauer Rose 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 Harry Frischer, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal with the CFTC's Proposed... - September 16, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
SBA Awards $50,000 Grant to AccelerateHER(TM) for Its Women's Business Accelerator, The JunipHER Project
The grant will be used to add new content and training modules for the virtual business accelerator. - September 16, 2016 - The JunipHER Project
Nonprofit Provides California Small Businesses with an Alternative to Predatory Lenders
PCV, a Bay Area nonprofit with two decades of experience investing in California’s small business community, is aiming to combat predatory online lending by offering microloans to small businesses that have been turned down by banks or the Small Business Administration. - September 16, 2016 - Pacific Community Ventures
US and Caribbean Rotary Members Deliver Surgical Microscope to a Hospital in Jamaica
Put a few heads together from Central Florida, TN, and Jamaica for dinner, add $87,000 from Rotarians from all of the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, and what do have two years later? - September 16, 2016 - Rotary District 6980
Business Meetings, Travel & Technology Expo Co-Located with Meetings Technology Expo
2016 NYC Event for Travel and Meeting Professionals - September 16, 2016 - Business Meetings Travel & Tech Expo
2016 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing The 2016 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - September 15, 2016 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Educational Landscape with a Unique Fusion of Cultural Arts, Academics & Fun
Educator and entrepreneur Ian Welsch MS.Ed knows how to motivate students to succeed! For 15 years, he has been helping thousands of young community members conquer their limitations, breakdown borders and rise above expectations. From his start as a public school educator in Miami-Dade County, to... - September 15, 2016 - The Motivational Edge
The Association of Black Cardiologists to Host 7th Annual "Spirit of the Heart" Awards Gala
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) will host its seventh annual “Spirit of the Heart” Awards Gala on October 1st in New York to benefit ongoing clinical research, community outreach and advocacy for heart disease prevention. Proceeds will also support the education of underrepresented minorities in the field of Cardiology through ABC’s fellowship awards. - September 15, 2016 - Association of Black Cardiologists
Glamping with Your Pet Just Got Easier
Glamping Hub has launched a new website called Glamping Hub for Pets, a curated collection of pet-friendly glamping accommodations that makes pet travel easy. This third party booking website allows pet owners to plan a luxury camping trip with their pets anywhere around the world. A variety of hand-picked, pet-friendly rentals are featured, including tree houses, cabins, tipis, and yurts, that all cater to nature lovers traveling with their pets. - September 15, 2016 - Glamping Hub
The Gold Medalist Lefteris Petrounias in Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
The gold medalist in Olympic games of Rio, Mr. Lefteris Petrounias, the champion in artistic gymnast, Mrs. Vasiliki Millousi and their coach Mr. Dimitris Raptis choose Crete, Chania and "Anemos Luxury Grand Resort" to relax after the great success. On Sunday September 11th, a special... - September 15, 2016 - Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
National Science Foundation Supports Stony Creek Colors and Danforth Center Collaboration for Bio-Based Indigo Business Project
From seed to closet, transforming the fashion industry through plant science - September 15, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Composer and Painter Seek and Find Valuable Expression as Park’s October Artists in Residence
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s welcomes a pair of noted artists who will spend October as Artists-in-Residence at the Park. Byron Yasui, a composer and professional jazz musician, enthusiast and champion of the ‘ukulele as a serious instrument, and Professor Emeritus of Theory... - September 15, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Coldwell Banker Commercial SC Announces Sale of 42245 Remington Ave, Suite 17, Temecula
Coldwell Banker Commercial SC (CBC SC) just announced the sale of an industrial condo in the Venture Commerce Center – Temecula. The 3,718 square foot condo located at 42245 Remington Avenue, was purchased as an investment opportunity with the seller leasing the property back from the buyer... - September 15, 2016 - Coldwell Banker Commercial SC
WakeEd Partnership Elects UNC REX Leader as Board Chair
General Counsel Don Esposito Will Lead Education Nonprofit - September 15, 2016 - Wake Education
Travellanda Partners with Top Dog Travel Systems
Top Dog Travel Systems, a leading travel technology company and Travellanda, the fastest growing travel company have recently announced a strategic partnership to increase hotel distribution throughout the UK market. - September 15, 2016 - Travellanda
Cooperation Between Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP) & German Trade & Invest (GT&I)
EEIP, the largest and fastest growing industry network for energy efficiency in industrial processes, will run a webinar in cooperation with GT&I, the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. The main objective of this cooperation is to showcase business opportunities in the German industrial energy efficiency market. This webinar will cover marketing and business development advice, as well as show new business opportunities in this growing market. - September 15, 2016 - EEIP
Bespoke Tailor Hiras Fashion Upcoming Visit to Reno, Folsom, Sacramento, and the Bay Area Sept. 25-Oct. 5
Hong Kong tailor Hiras Fashion is scheduled to visit Reno, Folsom, Sacramento and the Bay Area for personal fittings from September 25 to October 5. - September 15, 2016 - Hiras Fashion
Safety Center's Peer-to-Peer, Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receives Funding from the Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Empowering Students to Create Real Change, Lead, Impact, and Reach Youth Making a Difference in Teen Safe Driving Decisions - September 14, 2016 - Safety Center
Newly Redesigned Maydan Restaurant Offers Sophisticated Seaside Dining Experience at Casa Dorada Los Cabos
As part of a larger renovation project, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, has just announced the re-inauguration of one of its seaside restaurants, Maydan, which has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and reopened to the public on... - September 14, 2016 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Doing Good for the Girls - Local Bay Area Non Profit Recognized by UN
Asante Africa Foundation (based in Oakland) has been recognized by the United Nations as a Best Practice to Do “Good” for Girls. The UNGEI Good Practice Fund supported organisations and local governments from across the globe to shed light on best practices and lessons learnt in gender focused education initiatives. Out of 450 global nominations, 17 programs-including Asante Africa Foundation were chosen to be highlighted as unique and creative ways of promoting and sustaining girls’ education. - September 14, 2016 - Asante Africa Foundation
Organizations Team with Local Milk Bank to Support Preterm Baby Health
Mednax, Moda Health, and The Randall Foundation have each made significant financial donations to enable Northwest Mothers Milk Bank (NWMMB) to obtain a milk analyzer. Human milk donated by local mothers, who have passed the rigorous screening process, will be analyzed to determine its nutritional... - September 14, 2016 - Northwest Mothers Milk Bank
1-800-HOMECARE™ Releases New Home Care Provider Search Tool for Patients
This month, 1-800-HOMECARE™, a subsidiary of Primary Wave Media LLC, announced the release of a new Home Care Provider Search Tool to make finding and researching home care providers easier for patients. The new tool is entirely focused on providing patients with a reliable resource to find... - September 14, 2016 - 1-800-HOMECARE™
Annie of HaveWindWillTravel.com Quit Her Job as an Attorney to Sail, Wants to Help Others Live Her Dream
Annie was a lawyer and quit her job to sail. She most recently crossed the Atlantic, but has many cruising trips planned this fall / winter including to Cuba. What is different about Have Wind Will Travel as a vlog / blog is that Annie tells the ups, downs, and everything in between. The upcoming season of videos is focused on how to get out there and live this lifestyle. - September 14, 2016 - HaveWindWillTravel.com
Fourth Annual "Lake Loop" Set for October 9, 2016
Participants Can Bike, Paddle, Run or Walk and Support Lake Hopatcong - September 14, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Supporting Youth Education Programs Exploring Canada’s Military History
The Military Museums Foundation and the PPCLI Foundation are co-hosting a Gala Commemorative Dinner at the Military Museums to support youth education programs which bring to life Canada's rich military heritage. - September 14, 2016 - PPCLI Foundation
Lend a Hand Uganda Hosts Poker Tournament to Raise Money for Orphans in Uganda: All Funds Raised Will Kick-off The Organization’s Ginger Farm Project in Butambala
On Thursday September 29th, Lend a Hand Uganda USA (LAHU-USA) will be hosting its’ Second Annual Poker Tournament at Black Label Wines to raise money to kick-off their Ginger Farm Project in Butambala outside the Kampala region in Uganda. - September 14, 2016 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
Food Bank of South Jersey Delivers Record-Setting 170,000 Summer Meals
Strong Support from Volunteer and Business Communities Enable FBSJ Staff to Reach Milestone - September 14, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Travelers Protective Association to Hold First Annual "Hear to Win" Fundraiser
St. Louis organization to raise money for its scholarship fund. - September 14, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
In a Tragedy-Filled World, RiseUpEight Promotes Resilience
Newscasts are filled with tragedies occurring on a daily basis. A new website, RiseUpEight.org offers an alternative, focusing on positive stories about people overcoming challenges in life to succeed. - September 14, 2016 - RiseUpEight
Academy Award-Winning Comedian Steven Wright to Perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Jan. 13
Academy Award winner and Grammy- and Emmy-nominated comedian Steven Wright will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Jan. 13 at 9 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 13 and can be purchased online at doverdowns.com or by calling VIP Services at (800) 711-5882. Ticket prices... - September 14, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
ISPreview Study - UK Broadband Users Seeks Faster Upload Speeds
The latest ISPreview.co.uk consumer survey of over 2,209 Internet connected people in the United Kingdom has reported that the vast majority are familiar with broadband upload speeds, which is despite many ISPs failing to advertise them, and around two thirds claim to need an upload rate of 10-20Mbps (Megabits per second). - September 14, 2016 - ISPreview.co.uk
Jonathan Levy, Partner, Lindquist & Vennum LLP, to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Asset Management Megatrends: Redefining the Industry Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jonathan Levy, Partner, Lindquist & Vennum LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Asset Management Megatrends:... - September 14, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Long Beach Youth Lacrosse Receives Stick Donations from Stringking Lacrosse
Long Beach Youth Lacrosse is fortunate to have received StringKing Lacrosse’s donation of lacrosse sticks to use for its beginners programs. - September 14, 2016 - Long Beach Youth Lacrosse