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NWP Grants $350,000 to Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada; $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift Awarded to Touro University of Nevada
Since founded in 2005, NWP has invested $3.26 million in Southern Nevada-area nonprofits, one impact grant per year. The average annual grant is $325,000. - October 25, 2014 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Asante Africa Foundation Launches Thought Leadership: Series First of Its Kind Event Brings Together Diverse Audiences Focused on Success in Africa
Asante Africa Foundation has announced that the inaugural event of its Thought Leadership Series, "The Intersection of Sustainable Investment and Philanthropy in Africa," will take place on November 13, 2014, hosted by SAP in Palo Alto, CA. This first event of a series is aimed at... - October 25, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
St. Louis Mud Run Makes Donation to The Backstoppers
Fifth bi-annual race raises $5,000 for organization. - October 25, 2014 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas 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 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on October 16, 2014. Verification means that... - October 25, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Long-Awaited FDA Report on LASIK Confirms Safety and Effectiveness, with High Rates of Patient Satisfaction
The Food & Drug Administration "LASIK Quality of Life Collaboration Project" concludes LASIK as safe & effective with 95% of survey respondents achieving results of 20/20 or better. - October 24, 2014 - Refractive Surgery Alliance
Suresh K. Maganti Recognized By Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Suresh K. Maganti of Grapevine, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government healthcare and financial field. About Suresh K. Maganti Mr. Maganti is the Vice President of Technology for... - October 24, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Join Us for a Morning of Hope and Awareness at the 7th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research
Join over a thousand runners, medical professionals, brain tumor survivors, families, friends, TV and movie stars at the 7th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research Sunday morning, November 2, 2014 at Dockweiler State Beach, Playa Del Ray. The 5K/10K race, along with a Kids Fun Run, and... - October 24, 2014 - TBKF
American Expat Launches The Adventurous Mailbox to Inspire Kids to Explore World Cultures and Embrace Adventure
The Adventurous Mailbox offers series of adventure books introducing world cultures delivered from abroad in very stylish packaging, a dynamic “top secret” online community for kids, as well as professionally developed lessons to accompany the books. The team’s desire is to introduce children to different ways of thinking and being, while inspiring a curiosity to learn other languages, travel the world, and lead well-examined lives. - October 24, 2014 - The Adventurous Mailbox
Historic Mindful Leadership Summit Set for Washington, DC on November 14-16
Mindfulness in the Workplace Reaching Tipping Point as Leaders from Across the Country Convene for the First Conference on Mindful Leadership Ever Held in U.S. - October 24, 2014 - Mindful Leadership Summit
Ruby Media, Inc. Selected as Finalist for Texas Family Business of the Year Award
The Baylor University Institute for Family Business recently named its finalist for the Texas Family Business of the Year Award. Ruby Media, Inc. was among the finalists. - October 24, 2014 - DHD Films
Friends of Karen Brings Gifts (and Smiles) to Sick Children
Help deliver the holiday spirit to those who need it most by fulfilling a child's wish list. - October 24, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Top PR Pros Headline #AllThingsSocial Oct. 28 at George Mason University: Harnessing the Power of Social Media
UN Foundation Vice President of Public Relations Aaron Sherinian headlines #AllThingsSocial career forum Oct. 28 at George Mason University. Sharing the podium are top PR professionals from H+K Strategies, Northrop Grumman, USAID and Share Our Strength. NBC's WRC-TV Anchor Angie Goff and GMU alumnus returns to campus to share insights on social media as global phenomena and expanding career opportunities. The event concludes with a unique "speed mentoring" Q&A session with students. - October 24, 2014 - GMU Comm Dept
New Indie Film to be Screened at Finch Studio Space
Machete Media Productions Returns to Nyack to Showcase Latest Project. - October 24, 2014 - Machete Media Productions
Italian Tenor to Perform Free Concert at the Open House of His Sarasota, Florida, Lakefront Home
Home Buyers Get More Than the Usual "Pitch" - October 24, 2014 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Vaughan Real Estate Agent, Ilan Joseph, Prepares Customers for the Autumn Real Estate Market in Toronto
Vaughan real estate agent, Ilan Joseph predicts that this autumn, the real estate market is going to gain speed. According to recent statistics, the average price that homes sold for in August was approximately $546,303, an increase of 9% over last year. Moreover, detached homes sold for an average... - October 24, 2014 - Ilan Joseph, Real Estate
The Vietnamese Government Invests in Sapa’s Infrastructure Placing Sapa as a Key Tourism Destination
Sapa is the frontier town of Lào Cai Province in Northwest Vietnam. This mountainous town lies in the Hoang Lien Son Range at 1,600 m above sea level. Sapa welcomed 801,173 visitors in the first six months of 2014. Therefore, to ensure the facilities and infrastructure meet the tourists’ demands while still maintaining the importance of a unique national identity, the Vietnamese government has proposed plans and invested in the infrastructure to develop Sapa as key tourism destination. - October 24, 2014 - U Sapa Vietnam
Jon Zimring, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jon Zimring, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “OFCCP Compliance Issues: Ever-Increasing Employment Obligations on Federal Contractors Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - October 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Pi Dental Center VP for Marketing Nominated 2015 Man of the Year
The Pi Dental Center of Fort Washington has announced that Jake Verterano, VP for Marketing, has been nominated for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2015 Man of the Year. Each year, in communities across the country, dynamic, passionate candidates engage in a spirited competition to... - October 24, 2014 - PI Dental Center
WDHA FM Joins Center for Tourette Syndrome's NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
The 5th annual advocacy walk is November 15th. - October 24, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Chattanooga Tennessee Welcomes Leading In-Home Lice Treatment Service to Its City and Surrounding Areas
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service, a staple in Tennessee in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, is now available to families in Chattanooga. The company is pleased to offer its in-home service to help families combat head lice infestations in Chattanooga and all surrounding areas. - October 24, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Park West Barber School Achieves Highest Percentage Passing Rate on North Carolina State Barber Exam
Leading Barber School Recognized by North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners for Student Success on Barber Certification Exam - October 24, 2014 - Park West Barber School
Organizational Strategies Just Released Pre-Publication of Book Entitled: "The Government is Not a Village"
Newly released book, "The Government is Not a Village" reviews worsening statistics in face of ever increasing government control, reveals robust research demonstrating the correlation between academic achievement and religious affiliation, suggesting a way forward: character training. www.thegovernmentisnotavillage. - October 23, 2014 - Organizational Strategies
Sunday Assembly Presents: the Science of Mindfulness
Can meditation change the way your brain works, reducing stress and anxiety? What is really happening inside your head when you are mindful? Join Sunday Assembly San Diego on October 26 for a fascinating exploration of these questions and more with David Hubbard, M.D. whose research using... - October 23, 2014 - Sunday Assembly San Diego
Interact Art Museum of Atlanta is Coming Up with Its First Ever Unique Pop Up Exhibition of the Newly Defined Genre of Interact-Art with Built-in Photo Opportunity
Locally owned Interact Art Museum (IAM) – Atlanta announced today that it will be holding its first ever pop-up exhibit titled “Beyond the Obvious” on October 25th – November 2nd at 482 Edgewood Ave. Halloween-themed art that lends itself to human interaction will allow... - October 23, 2014 - Interact Art Museum LLC
Texting Awareness Foundation Teams Up with Assemblyman Michael Montesano Representing District 15, to Educate Students of the Dangers of Texting
New York Education Program and Banner Donations at All Long Island High Schools; Program Will Educate and Remind Students About the Dangers of Texting and Driving - October 23, 2014 - Texting Awareness Foundation
i4cp Launches Instant Benchmarking
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) is proud to announce the launch of a proprietary new feature: Instant Benchmarking. The tool allows human resources professionals to compare the talent practices and approaches of their organizations against some of the world’s leading companies... - October 23, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Zumba Challenge at New York Sports Club, Deer Park, NY Tanger Arches
Zumba Challenge Fundraiser for Girls Inc. of Long Island - October 23, 2014 - Girls Inc. of Long Island
New Regional AVF May Meeting and December Fellows Course Exhibit Opportunities Available
The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting the first regional meeting with the West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment on April 30-May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. AVF is also hosting the Fall Fellows Course on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Exhibitor opportunities are available for both events. - October 23, 2014 - American Venous Forum
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Advantages of the Cloud Phone System
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: Advantages of the Cloud Phone System This two-hour event is scheduled on November 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. - October 23, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR): A Practical Guide in Minimizing the Risk of Investigation and Punitive Damages in 2014
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: Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR): A Practical Guide in Minimizing the Risk of Investigation and Punitive Damages in 2014 This two-hour event is scheduled on November 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET. - October 23, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Erica Dillon, Manager, Deloitte LLP to Speak at KC’s Export Controls and Economic Sanctions: What Every White Collar Criminal Law Practitioner Needs to Know in 2015
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Erica Dillon, Manager, Deloitte LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Export Controls and Economic Sanctions: What Every... - October 23, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Travel the World Over a Dinner
The Palm Garden Restaurant and Terrace at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort launches new themed nights. Each night is rich in flavor and color, a delight for the eyes and taste buds. The Palm Garden Restaurant is the perfect place for all the enthusiasts of global cuisine which appreciate... - October 23, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Industry Leader to Speak at Educational Forum on Procurement of "Blue" Cleaning
Elliott Affiliates CEO and Founder, Vince Elliott, will speak to facility management professionals on strategies for procuring sustainable, "blue" cleaning services at an educational forum in Boston this Thursday. - October 23, 2014 - Elliott Affiliates, Ltd.
Petpav 3.0 Launches a Huge Upgrade with the Friendliest Pet Contest
Petpav.com's loyal members wanted a bigger, better version of their site and Petpav listened. Petpav has just launched a huge upgrade with easier functionality allowing their members to post much bigger, better quality pictures and videos, as they streamlined it to make it easier to tag each others... - October 23, 2014 - Petpav.com
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Adds Two New Psychic Programs
Live psychic readings now available to listeners worldwide. - October 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Adds New Program – The Vaccine Agenda
Vaccine attorney shares his expertise with those concerned about mandatory vaccines. - October 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
Boston, Philadelphia Join Starry Night to Cure the Kids
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, attracted more than 500 participants in Boston and Philadelphia on Oct. 18. At start time, the events had raised $61,000. The crowds came to the 8.5K events at Joe Moakley... - October 23, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Frozen Functions: Atlanta Ice Cream, Smoothie, & Milkshake Catering Company
Now Offering Smoothie & Milkshake Catering in the Atlanta Area. - October 23, 2014 - Frozen Functions
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Welcomes New Principal Investigator
New hire brings significant expertise in inflorescence evolution and development to the region. - October 23, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Milucky & Associates List Plymouth Haven New Construction
Monique Milucky, with Milucky & Associate Keller Williams Realty Tysons-Vienna office, has recently co- listed Plymouth Haven, Alexandria, VA 22308 New Construction Home. - October 23, 2014 - Monique Milucky, Keller Williams Realty
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in November 2014
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will host adoption events for homeless dogs on weekends in November 2014. - October 23, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Massage Heights Introduces 90-Minute Facials
Company launches extended services to help Guests elevate skin care and take a bigger step to whole body health. - October 23, 2014 - Massage Heights
Dick Hannah Subaru Donates $8,600 and School Supplies to Local Elementary School
Dick Hannah Subaru presented a check for $8,600 and hundreds of school supplies to the Peter S. Ogden Elementary School on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 as a part of the dealerships’ “Tools For School” school supply drive. During the campaign Dick Hannah Subaru committed to... - October 23, 2014 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
SPI Study Abroad Announces Participation in the 2014 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Convention
Top provider of high school language immersion programs participates in leading foreign language conference. - October 23, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
Religion Communicators Council Hears About Health, Disaster and Faith
The Religion Communicators Council meets each month to hear about a topic of interest. This coming month, the Nashville Chapter heard from the Tennessee Department of Health on faith and disaster preparedness. - October 23, 2014 - Religion Communicators Council
Sparo's Launch Enables Online Shoppers to Purchase with a Purpose
The startup’s patent-pending application and game-changing platform seamlessly connects merchants, charities, and shoppers. - October 22, 2014 - Sparo Corporation
Star Major Leaguer Settles in Weston, FL
LA Dodger’s Alex Guerrero Buys Windmill Ranch Home with REMAX Agent Hector Vidaurre. - October 22, 2014 - Hector Vidaurre & Associates PA REMAX Select Group
Renowned Chemist Gilbert Gordon Returns to Strathmore's Who's Who Online Radio
Strathmore’s Who’s Who is pleased to announce the return appearance of renowned chemist Dr. Gilbert Gordon to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Online Radio Program for another two hour interview with Scott Stone. - October 22, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Finalists for 2014 "Company of the Year" and "Rising Star" of the Year Awards
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has chosen the finalists for the 2014 “Company of the Year” and “Rising Star” Awards, which they will present during the Annual Awards Dinner held on Thursday, November 6, at the Marriott City Center, 1701 California Street, Denver,... - October 22, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Puruskar Received at National Level (in India) by a UAE Student & SynergY founder Shortlisted as Best Student
Simran Vedvyas, a student at Universal American School, Dubai, UAE received the Puruskar Award for mobilizing young people to join her group "SynergY" for environmental awareness activities. The campaign that helped garner interest in her work and she showcased this work at several global... - October 22, 2014 - SynergY