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National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names 2014 Intuit Impact Award Winners
Two Florida educators honored for work in entrepreneurship education and support at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, underway this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Prevention Plus Wellness to Provide Free Prevention Programs to Non-Profits
Prevention Plus Wellness is providing non-profit organizations with free evidence-based prevention and health programs, thanks to an anonymous gift of $25,000. Prevention Plus Wellness is now accepting requests from US non-profits for a free set of its evidence-based SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness Program and training materials. SPORT is the only existing youth prevention program that cost-effectively links healthy behavior promotion with drug use prevention by targeting positive youth images. - October 14, 2014 - Prevention Plus Wellness, LLC
MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal
MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
UTV Performance Website Launch in Las Vegas
Las Vegas based company launches UTV Performance website for side-by-side and off road vehicle modification. - October 14, 2014 - UTV Performance
Attach-N-Wrap Fall Hair Fashion Guide 2014
Sometimes pulling off a stunning look has little to do with the amount of effort you put in. Occasionally it just takes one delicate adornment to spruce up everything, and the 2014 fall hair trends have proven this. Head scarves and turbans for women are a key statement to be made all throughout... - October 14, 2014 - Attach-N-Wrap
Alex Purvis, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Data Breach Insurance Coverage: Critical Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alex Purvis, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Data Breach Insurance Coverage:... - October 14, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Free Cabin for Veterans and Active Military
Opossum Creek Retreat LLC. is offering free 2-day stays in all of their cabins. This offer is to veterans and active-duty service members in appreciation for their service. - October 13, 2014 - Opossum Creek Retreat LLC.
Newton Group Transfers: Timeshare Transition Experts
Newton Group Transfers is the most trusted name in timeshare exit, and their customer service is unparallelled in the timeshare disposal industry. - October 13, 2014 - Newton Group Transfers
Kreuzfahrthammer Offers the First “Pay What You Want” Danube River Cruise in History
Unique promotion gives river cruise enthusiasts the first ever opportunity to pay the price they are willing to pay for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the Danube. - October 13, 2014 - Kreuzfahrthammer
Precision Door Service Fundraiser Supporting Wounded Service Members Through Wounded Warrior Project™
On September 23, 2014 at Orlando's Shingle Creek Golf Club, Precision Door Service hosted the Precision Door Service Golf Tournament and raised $11,000 to assist service members who have been injured in the line of duty. All proceeds from the Precision Door Service Golf Tournament will be donated... - October 13, 2014 - Precision Door Service
Fitness and Weight Loss Facility in Palos Hills Raises Money for Local Resident in Need
Palos Hills-based fitness facility Training Ground TransformationNATION hosted a free workout on Saturday, October 4th, 2014 for A Walk For Wes and helped to raise over $1,000 for the local charitable organization via donations and an auction. - October 13, 2014 - Training Ground TransformationNATION
Celebrating the Third Anniversary of Forest of Angels
The third anniversary event kicks off on November 5, 2014 at Bahama Breeze restaurant in Sunrise. Tree sponsors, event sponsors and vendors are welcomed to take part in the celebration dinner and meet the Forest of Angels founders. - October 13, 2014 - Forest of Angels Inc
LESC Announces Its Third Permanent Supportive Congregate Housing Initiative
Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC), Inc. announced today the Grand Opening of Franklin Avenue Residence, its third permanent supportive congregate housing initiative in New York City. The newly constructed apartment building will provide eligible New Yorkers with affordable, permanent housing... - October 12, 2014 - Lower Eastside Service Center
Dream Jamaica Launches October Giving Campaign Coffee Cup Challenge
Dream Jamaica, a 501 C (3) charitable organization dedicated to helping Jamaican youth achieve their dreams, launched its annual fall fundraising activity. For the month of October, Dream Jamaica has issued a Coffee Cup Challenge to existing and potential donors. The Challenge asks donors to sacrifice the cost of a single cup of coffee and donate that amount to Dream Jamaica. - October 12, 2014 - Dream Jamaica
Pure Brandz Reveals Four New Colours for 2015
Pure Brandz, a leading manufacturer of premium quality outerwear that is 100% waterproof, 100% windproof, 100% recyclable, and offers optimal breathability in the most demanding weather conditions, today proudly announced the release of its 2015 range of Pure Snow and Pure Mountain Jackets and Pants with four new colours and RECCO reflectors joining the line-up. - October 12, 2014 - Pure Brandz
The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl, Engages Wine Poole for Food and Wine Pairing
Guests of the luxury ski chalet The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl,are set to benefit from the expert food and wine pairing services of Wine Poole, an independent wine specialist. Whilst some ski chalets content themselves with providing simple house wine, The Chalet at 11º East... - October 12, 2014 - The Chalet, at 11° East
Shallamars Hair Solutions Now Offers Virgin Human Hair and Lace Wigs
Shallamars Hair Solutions now offers virgin human hair and lace wigs. They are the first salon in Orlando to offer virgin grade 7A hair to clients and customers with shipping. Customers can pick up at their store or have their order shipped to them. They offer a full supply of human hair available on the website for customers to view. The good thing is they can ship the same day if orders are placed by noon. - October 12, 2014 - Shallamar's Hair Solutions
Hilliker Corporation Represents Flooring Store Properties
New tenant set to move in by year's end at one of the three buildings. - October 12, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
Riad Al Ksar Spa Medina Awarded Best Riad in Morocco for 2014 by Zoover
For the second year, Riad Al Ksar Spa Marrakesh Medina has been awarded Best Riad in Morocco. - October 12, 2014 - Riad Al Ksar & Spa Marrakesh
PRHG Scoops Six Major Awards at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is in celebration mode once again after all three of it’s Cook Islands properties were honoured at the 21st annual World Travel Awards, capturing six major awards on a special night for the hotel management company. This year’s Australasia Gala Ceremony was held at The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, India and it certainly lived up to it’s reputation as the “Travel Industry’s equivalent to the Oscars.” - October 11, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Caribe Resort, Sunny 105 Name Winner for Staycation Giveaway
Caribe Resort and Sunny 105.7 FM teamed up at the end of summer to giveaway a "Staycation" to a local resident. Applicants were encouraged by the radio station to submit registrants on the website www.sunny105contest.com and a local person would be chosen at random. - October 11, 2014 - Caribe Resort
7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org
One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
Anica Vacation Rentals, Redefining the Way We Travel
Two young Mexican entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the way we take vacations. - October 11, 2014 - Anica Ecostay
Hawaii Activity Company Will Donate Money to Breast Cancer Research
During the month of October, local Tour and Activity Company, Hawaii Discount will donate $1 of each Lei greeting sold to breast cancer research. “We are a small company and hope our contribution will help in the big fight against breast cancer,” said Eagle Strayhorn, Digital Marketing... - October 11, 2014 - Hawaii Discount
NAWBO Phoenix Strategic Connections Expo, Monthly Meeting is Nov. 12
Attendees for the Nov. 12 NAWBO luncheon can visit vendor tables and make connections through facilitated networking. - October 11, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
kistd is Now Available on the App Store
ZAGG Studios, Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of kistd, a minimalistic to do list app for iOS. - October 11, 2014 - ZAGG Studios, Ltd.
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Displays Fine Art by Stephen Hackley
Artwork by Stephen Hackley will be on display at the Nashville Church of Scientology during November and early December. - October 11, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Drug-Free South Honors the Red Ribbon
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community in honor of Red Ribbon Week. - October 11, 2014 - Drug Free South
Holocaust Memorial Center to Host Genocide Exhibit Dedication and Presentation, Oct. 12
World Without Genocide Executive Director Dr. Ellen Kennedy is featured speaker for the event. - October 11, 2014 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Wings Travel Management Wins MODEC Contract
Wings® Travel Management is strengthening its foothold in Brazil after winning the contract to provide full travel management services to MODEC, one of the world’s leading specialists in engineering, procurement, construction and installation of floating production systems. - October 11, 2014 - Wings Travel Management
The Birth of Proud’nPride - Do You Need to Connect with the Gay World?
Connecting to the LGBT world was never this fun and exciting. Find places where members of the LGBT are welcomed with arms wide open and have a fun and uplifting experience in socializing with open-minded and open-hearted people. - October 11, 2014 - Proud'nPride
Breckenridge Grand Vacations Reaches a Milestone: 20,000 Owners
BGV the parent company of four resorts in Breckenridge CO now has 20,000 owners. - October 11, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Community Leaders to be Recognized at 17th Annual HELP Dinner
CUMAC’s annual HELP Dinner will be held at The Tides in North Haledon, NJ on Tuesday, November 18. The event, celebrating its seventeenth year, honors outstanding individuals and groups contributing to the fight against hunger in New Jersey. CUMAC anticipates having over 200 guests coming... - October 11, 2014 - CUMAC
R20 in Paris: Climate-KIC CEO Calls on Climate Change Leaders to Focus Their Efforts on Creating Sustainable Cities
At the R20 World Summit of Regions for Climate in Paris on 10-11 October, CEO Bertrand van Ee of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC will call for more cross-sector initiatives to enable integrated climate change innovation focused on meeting the environmental challenges faced by our urban areas. - October 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Blue Asset Management LLC Opens New England office
New Jersey based Blue Asset Management LLC, a leading small and mid-cap mortgage disposition firm dealing in non-performing commercial mortgage debt, has recently opened a second office in Hingham Massachusetts expanding the company’s northeast footprint to seven states. Matt Galvin, local real estate operator, was named managing director. - October 10, 2014 - Blue Asset Management
Sylvia J. Cocca Selected as Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2014 Round Table Honoree
Sylvia J. Cocca, of Wynantskill, New York, has been selected by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a member of the 2014 Round Table. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - October 10, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of risk management. About Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. Mr. Birchall has over 35 years’ experience... - October 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
October Promotion on Road Bike Ride with Pro Cycling Champion Sean Kelly
SpiceRoads is offering US$300 discount off the February 2015 Sean Kelly ride for eight lucky riders. - October 10, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
GEF Institute Offers Sustainability Courses and Certificates for Corporations and Higher Education Institutions
Custom sustainability education courses and certificates aimed at corporate workforce development in sustainability. - October 10, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Plant Scientist Discovers Basis of Evolution in Violins
Studies of plant leaf shape relevant to musical instruments. - October 10, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The GfK Group Partners with Charlotte American Marketing Association
The Charlotte Chapter of the American Marketing Association is proud to announce the addition of their newest partner, GfK Group, who will serve as official partner of a monthly Charlotte AMA event series, AMA’s regional chapter’s retreat, and an annual signature event. As part of this... - October 10, 2014 - Charlotte American Marketing Association
Matthew 25: Ministries Delivers Container of Aid to Victims of Ebola Epidemic in Liberia
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is sending a container of supplies to Liberia to help combat the spread of the Ebola virus, to assist with recovery and to provide care to children left orphaned by the disease. - October 10, 2014 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Record Turnout, Job Openings at Marlborough Works! Job Fair
Attendance, job numbers up from 2013, with newcomers like GE Healthcare and Quest Diagnostics - October 10, 2014 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Ricardo Osmondo Frances of LeonidesArts Gallery, NY Will be Showing His Art at Sanctuary 765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 7th Floor from October 11th to October 25th
Ricardo Osmondo Frances Of LeonidesArts Gallery, New York will be showing his art at Rutgers University-Newark’s Queer Newark Oral History Project has partnered with Yendor Productions to present “Sanctuary: A History of Queer Club Spaces in Newark,” a free series of art, literary... - October 10, 2014 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
Marcia Levy Named New Executive Director of Pro Bono Partnership
Pro Bono Partnership announced today that Marcia Levy has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director. Ms. Levy comes to the Partnership from Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School where she was the Associate Dean of the Office of Career Services and Professor of Professional... - October 10, 2014 - Pro Bono Partnership
NAFA And NETS Encourage Organizations to Drive Your Safety Culture Home
Leading fleet association and traffic safety organization make driver safety a prominent topic in October. - October 10, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Park West Barber School to Open Second Charlotte Location
Leading Barber School Expands to Meet Growing Demand in the Queen City - October 10, 2014 - Park West Barber School
Owner of Appliance Repair Services LLC in Annapolis Attends Seminar to Continue Technical Training
Appliance Repair Services LLC in Annapolis, MD, is proud to announce that company owner Lee Moore attended the Baltimore Regional Service Training Institute continuing education seminar on September 25 and 26. Offered through the United Servicers Association, a non-profit trade association, the... - October 10, 2014 - Appliance Repair Services LLC
Local Realtor Achieves National Recognition
Neal Fugate has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation. - October 10, 2014 - Neal Fugate, Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services Cal, Properties
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Honorary Committee for the 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
The 5K walk and family fun run will take place Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - October 10, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome