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Cleveland Gallery Owner Encourages Vandalism
Althea Jones, owner of The Black House Gallery, is inviting the public to come out and "vandalize" her gallery on September 10th and 11th from 10am to 2pm as part of an event titled Spray Days. During Spray Days, participants are encouraged to bring spray paint and leave their marks on... - August 25, 2016 - The Black House Gallery
Houston Via Colori Celebrates "A Colorful World" with 11th Annual Street Painting Festival
The Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival in downtown Houston is back for its 11th year Nov. 19-20, 2016. Witness more than 250 street chalk murals, live bands and performances on three stages, food, beverages and activities for the whole family. All proceeds from the festival benefit local nonprofit The Center for Hearing and Speech. - August 25, 2016 - The Center for Hearing and Speech
Coldwell Banker Commercial SC Announces Sale of 96 Corporate Park in Irvine
Coldwell Banker Commercial SC (CBC SC) has recently announced the sale of 96 Corporate Park, a 41,585 square foot multi-tenant, creative space office building to Bomel Construction for $15,050,000. The three-story building was bought as partial owner/user investment opportunity. Bomel Construction... - August 25, 2016 - Coldwell Banker Commercial SC
PBTF Unites with We Can to Form California Chapter
The We Can Pediatric Brain Tumor Network is now the California Chapter of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. - August 25, 2016 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Nic Carter Joins Lee & Associates Denver
The Denver office of Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, has announced that Nic Carter has joined its broker team as an associate. “Nic is a great addition to our office. He is young and energetic and will bring the added support our... - August 25, 2016 - Lee & Associates - Denver
Doobert.com and Liberty Transport USA Team Up to Transport Three Dogs
This past week, volunteers came together using the Doobert.com software to transport three dogs from Dallas, TX to Denver Dachshunds Rescue in Colorado Springs, CO. These unique and friendly dogs need new homes so they can finally receive the love they deserve. In the meantime, Denver Dachshunds... - August 25, 2016 - Doobert
United Kingdom Loves the American Business Model of SuperGlass Inc.
English entrepreneurs and consumers quickly appreciate this American way of doing business. - August 24, 2016 - SuperGlass Windshield Repair, Inc.
The Hon’ble CM of Jharkhand Inaugurates Pragyan International University’s “Concise Book on Yoga” at a City Hotel
"A Concise Book on Yoga" authored by Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal, Chancellor and Founder, Pragyan International University and CA Chandan Agarwal, CEO, Pragyan International University was inaugurated by Shri Raghubar Das, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand expressed his compliments for the publication of the Book and congratulated Pragyan International University for introducing courses on Yoga. - August 24, 2016 - Pragyan International University
Azerbaijan: Arab’s Hot Spot Destination of 2016
With 30 times increase of visitors from UAE and GCC. - August 24, 2016 - Azerbaijan
FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter Wins 10 Awards at Annual State Conference
Organization recognized for hard work and dedication to public relations profession. - August 24, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Law and Order Ball Funds to Procure Lifesaving Tactical Trauma Kits for Law Enforcement
Rotary of Fort Myers South bolsters Homeland Security’s “Stop the Bleed” initiative locally. - August 24, 2016 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South
Trickle Up and the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Partner to Deliver High-Quality, Transformational Livelihood Support to Thousands of Refugees
The U.S. government, through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, has awarded nearly US$500,000 to Trickle Up to provide technical assistance to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This assistance will support 37,000 refugees worldwide to improve their livelihoods and overcome extreme poverty. - August 24, 2016 - Trickle Up
Above Board Chamber of Florida Presents How to Get Discovered by the Media
6th annual program teaches businesses how to enlist the professional storytellers. - August 24, 2016 - Above Board Chamber
Tikkun Travel Adds Leadership Division
Phoenix, AZ-based Tikkun Travel, which offers volunteer based experiences around the world, has launched Tikkun Leadership. This new division provides leadership training for young adults in pursuit of making the world a better place. - August 24, 2016 - Tikkun Leadership
Eagle Scout Soars High for Area Disabled
For most seniors in High School, it is quite enough to keep up with class work, social commitments, and the normal tugs of time on a schedule. Tyler Lavrinc is able to rise above the typical and go the extra mile for those in our community who are unable to do for themselves. Tyler is involved with... - August 24, 2016 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Luxury Meets Functionality: Italian Kitchen Superbrand Launches First U.S. Flagship Showroom
Aran Cucine, leading Italian Luxury Superbrand and largest Italian cabinet manufacturer, has opened their U.S. flagship showroom in San Diego, CA. - August 24, 2016 - Aran Cucine
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties Completes Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Shawn Barashy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties has completed five commercial real estate transactions in Southern Nevada. Barashy works with the firm’s commercial real estate division at its office at 7475 W. Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas. Transactions include: Location:... - August 24, 2016 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada
Shorecrest Launches Center for Medical Sciences Offers High School Students In-Depth, Hands-on Medical Science Experience
Shorecrest Preparatory School announces the creation of The Center for Medical Sciences at Shorecrest, an in-depth applied sciences academic track for high school students. Through extensive coursework, laboratories with specialized equipment, guest experts, field experiences, and student-directed... - August 24, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
The Bedford Playhouse to Host Film Screening on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
The Bedford Playhouse will present a special screening of the award-winning documentary Rebirth commemorating the 15th anniversary of 9/11. - August 24, 2016 - Bedford Playhouse
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Navigating the Pension Plan De-Risking: Significant Implications to Employers and Retirement Policy
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: Navigating the Pension Plan De-Risking: Significant Implications to Employers and Retirement Policy Live Webcast. This... - August 24, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Mandy's Farm Announces Car Donation Program
Mandy’s Farm located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has announced that they have started a vehicle donation program. They accept vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, SUVs, trailers, trucks, RVs, industrial equipment, campers and golf carts are also accepted. - August 23, 2016 - One Community Auto, LLC
Thomas Williams Honored for His Contributions to Teaching by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana has been honored for his contributions to teaching by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition. He has retired after more than 40 years of providing the highest standard of education to students. About Thomas Williams Mr. Williams is retired,... - August 23, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wild Nature Institute Study Shows Logging, Not Fire, is Damaging National Forests in California
Logging has driven California spotted owl populations to crash on US Forest Service lands. New draft forest management plans for California promote widespread, taxpayer-funded, logging, including in occupied spotted owl territories. The logging will be expensive, ineffective at stopping wildfire, and ecologically damaging. - August 23, 2016 - Wild Nature Institute
Hotel Management Pioneer and Hospitality Industry Leader, Joseph DePalma, Sr., Leaves Behind a Legacy
The hospitality industry lost a dear friend, Joseph “Joe” DePalma, Sr., Founder and Chairman of DePalma Hotels & Resorts, passed away August 15 while on vacation with his wife in Lakewood, Colorado. After serving his country with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War,... - August 23, 2016 - DePalma Hotels and Resorts
The Secret is Out - CPG Salon LLC Deploys Rich Audio to Enhance Client Experience
CPG Salon, LLC dba Curls, Pearls & Gents Salon, the go-to provider of high value outsourced salon services for senior communities is pleased to announce it has completed production and fully deployed four audio informational pieces at www.cgsalon.com. Each high-end feature represents a portion... - August 23, 2016 - CPG Salon Inc
Strip Mine Next to State Forest Permanently Stopped
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has ordered a permanent stop to mining on the controversial KD#2 mountaintop removal strip mine adjacent to Kanawha State Forest following two years of action by the Kanawha Forest Coalition. The KD#2 permit, approved by the DEP in May... - August 22, 2016 - Kanawha Forest Coalition
Charity Memorializing Extraordinary Fallen Kindergarten Teacher Approaches One-Year Anniversary
Too many school children in the U.S. live with food insecurity. Many of those children also go without hot lunches at school, medical and dental examinations, prescriptions and academic supplies needed to assure positive life outcomes. Corbin’s Legacy is dedicated to continuing the work of Corbin Leafman, a teacher whose life was cut short far too early, is committed to making sure that these sad facts change. No child should suffer, no parent should feel powerless. #becauseweknewher - August 22, 2016 - Corbin's Legacy
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Safety Around Water Program Helps Elizabeth Kids Have the Best Summer Ever
Free water safety lessons offered during August in Elizabeth, NJ. - August 22, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Songs of Freedom - Concert & Recital
Judy Hughes Music Foundation, Inc. hosts a fundraising concert featuring Rebecca Cook-Carter, Erik D'Esterre, Linda Gebelein, Kathryn Reed, Jennifer Phelps and Mikie Huffman, called "Songs of Freedom." Immediately following the concert, music scholars from studios throughout the Lake Norman area will perform a recital. Judy Hughes Music Foundation, Inc. Is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible. jhmfinc.com email: staff@jhmfinc.com - August 22, 2016 - Judy Hughes Music Foundation, Inc.
California Surf Museum to Honor Surfing Legend Nat Young at 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser
A world-class surf celebration is in the works for the California Surf Museum (CSM) as it celebrates its 30th year in business. The museum will hold its 9th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser honoring Nat Young from Sydney, Australia, winner of the ’66 World Surfing Championships at Ocean Beach, San... - August 21, 2016 - California Surf Museum
Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS of Rockledge, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS Dr. - August 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
City Waste Services Launches Website Worth Reading from Start to Finish
City Waste Services, a disposal bin rental and junk removal company located in Toronto, has just launched their new website. A welcome change from the typical corporate filler, the content is not only informative about their services, but also entertaining enough to read every page from start to... - August 20, 2016 - City Waste Services
Tufts Professor of Nutrition and Cardiologist, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, Secured as Speaker for the American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress
American Society for Preventive Cardiology to Partner with Multiple Organizations for Town Hall on Barriers to Access PCSK9 Inhibitors During Conference on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in South Florida - August 20, 2016 - American Society for Preventive Cardiology
Hotel Effectiveness Announces Two-Way Integration with ProfitSword
Hotel Effectiveness has announced a two-way integration with hospitality business intelligence leader ProfitSage by ProfitSword. The integration will eliminate manual data entry within both systems and broaden data insights that will help enhance the decision-making process of mutual... - August 20, 2016 - Hotel Effectiveness
ECF Board of Directors Secures Three-Year Contract Extension for Scott Bowling as President and CEO
The Board of the Exceptional Children's Foundation, a nonprofit serving children and adults with special needs in the greater Los Angeles area, has secured a three-year contract extension for President and CEO Scott Bowling, who will oversee the opening of a new site in Inglewood to serve adults with developmental disabilities and guide staff on the design and launch of new and expanded programs offering direct pathways to employment for adult participants. - August 20, 2016 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Scientology Information Center Fosters Community Interaction Through Business Networking
On August 10th twenty-three local leaders and members of the Tampa Bay business community found more than just business opportunities; they found a platform to get to know their neighbors at the monthly business reception at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - August 20, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Charity Giveaway
Bellafina Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate company and social enterprise that donates 100% of its profits to children's charities, is celebrating its 6-year anniversary with a Fan's Choice Charity Giveaway. Fans may vote for one of six children's charities on the company's Facebook page. - August 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives Achieves Travelife Gold Certification
Coco Bodu Hithi is delighted to announce the achievement of the prestigious Travelife Gold certification. In line with one of the core values of Coco Collection, Coco Bodu Hithi shares a sustainable outlook by supporting the fragile environment and the local community. Travelife is an international... - August 20, 2016 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Greg Tanaka Declares Candidacy for Palo Alto City Council
Greg Tanaka, currently in his seventh year of service on the City of Palo Alto’s Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC), today announced his candidacy for the Palo Alto City Council. “Palo Alto needs leaders with deep knowledge and understanding of the City’s current and... - August 20, 2016 - Tanaka for City Council
DeSAT Releases New Active Shooter Training Video
In conjunction with their SAFER programs, DeSAT announces an all-new workplace violence and active shooter preparedness video. Delta Situational Awareness Training, popularly known as DeSAT, has released the SAFER training video for effectively showcasing best practices for Workplace Violence,... - August 20, 2016 - DeSAT
Pure Air Control Services Honored for Fast Growth in Inc. Magazines 5000
Clearwater firm is recognized as #1 fastest growing indoor air quality company providing building environment testing, full environmental diagnostics lab work, building and hvac remediation, as well as diy test kits. - August 20, 2016 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
Kathleen Laney Honored as One of Parking Industry’s Most Influential Young Professionals
The National Parking Association (NPA) has selected Laney Solutions’ Kathleen Laney, President, as a part of its 2016 40 Under 40 class of young professionals and up-and-coming leaders in the parking industry. Ms. Laney and the other chosen individuals, representing multiple sectors of the parking industry, will be inducted into the awards program at the NPA 2016 Convention & Expo on September 20 in Atlanta, GA. - August 19, 2016 - Kathleen Laney
U.S. Marine with a Soft Side: Veteran Brings Let Mommy Sleep Newborn Care to Northern New Jersey
At a time when many small businesses are failing, DC based Let Mommy Sleep opens it's first franchise to an unconventional owner -US Marine Veteran Tom Wicklow. - August 19, 2016 - LetMommySleep
NourishLife’s Lifetrients Division Announces New Brocco-Yummies Gummies
The Lifetrients division of NourishLife introduces new Brocco-Yummies Gummies containing powerful antioxidant protection from the phytonutrient glucoraphanin derived from broccoli seeds. - August 19, 2016 - Lifetrients
Flight Cap Launches Kickstarter Project
Creating a smarter and more connected traveler. - August 19, 2016 - Flight Cap Inc.
Public Health Risks Grow as the Devastating Louisiana Floods Recede Says Pure Air Control Services
The receding flood waters are typically tainted with sewage and other toxins. It may contain a number of harmful microorganisms such as mycoplasma, bacteria, protozoa, molds and the remains of biological and a-biological pollutants. - August 19, 2016 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Historic Flooding in Louisiana
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, is responding to historic flooding that has deluged Louisiana. Matthew 25s’ Disaster Response Team departed on Wednesday, August 17 with Matthew 25’s full complement of specialized Disaster Relief Vehicles. Joined by the Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry unit, the trucks are loaded with over 8,000 pounds relief supplies. - August 19, 2016 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Mizzou and Danforth Center Leaders to be Featured at the Conversations Program
Let’s Talk About… People, Plants and Partnerships: The Mizzou Connection - August 19, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
NAFA Fleet Management Association Sharply Critical of EPA/NHTSA GHG Phase 2 Standards
Rule subjects fleets to standards and technologies for which they are not prepared and cannot afford. - August 19, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Officer of the Year Finalists Announced for Law and Order Ball
Law enforcement heroes to be honored at gala awards evening on September 17. - August 19, 2016 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South