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Gekkotel Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Live
Gekkotel appeals to the public to raise the down payment to acquire their first hotel hopefully in advance of Costa Rica's 2014 high season. Those who pledge at http://gekkotel.com/quest will instantly become part of an eco-community of like-minded individuals who want to help preserve and promote... - September 12, 2014 - Gecko Tail Holdings Inc. SA
Autism Aid Expanded to San Joaquin County Through Local Carlos Vieira Foundation Grant Program
Children with Autism receive educational and medical necessities as part of foundation grant in Central California. - September 12, 2014 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
American Venous Forum - SERVIER Traveling Fellowship Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014 - Fellows Encouraged to Apply
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. The Servier Traveling Fellowship is open to fellows and residents in a vascular training program in the continental United States. Fellows/Residents must submit an abstract in order to apply for the fellowship. - September 12, 2014 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum - 27th Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in the program by submission of a formal abstract. Submissions can be made by visiting www.veinforum.org. The deadline has been extended to September 12, 2014. - September 12, 2014 - American Venous Forum
NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Reveals “What Women Can Do to Get Beyond Debt Sales Pitches"
Elaine F. Marshall featured speaker at the Women's Power Networking Power Lunch September 12, 2014 in Raleigh. Topic: "Discover Clout: What's in your Pocketbook? - September 12, 2014 - Women's Power Networking
CVENT Joins Hyatt Team on ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference Session
Bharet Malhotra of CVENT will be moderating Tristan Dowell and Kenneth Villamil's session entitled "Design and Guest Experience Now and into the Future" at the ILHA conference in this month. - September 12, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
American Piping Products Relocates Headquarters to Larger Facility
St. Louis' Hilliker Corporation represents the company with lease. - September 12, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Encourages Tourists to Consider Planning Their Accommodations Next to a Beautiful Wonder: the Rincon De La Vieja
A vacation, for most people combines relaxation and new experiences that are not inaccessible during their work-day lives. - September 12, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Blue River Resort & Hot Spring Offers More Room Options to Ensure a Happy & Memorable Family Vacation – Costa Rica
Families that travel can often have difficulty planning accommodations that suit the needs of everybody, especially when there are children involved. - September 12, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Summerlin Home for Sale Sold in One Weekend by The Ballen Group
The Ballen Group’s Las Vegas real estate agents listed a Summerlin home for sale on Friday, had multiple offers Saturday, held an open house Sunday and accepted an offer soon after the open house. - September 12, 2014 - Ballen Brands
The Ballen Group Sells Las Vegas Home in Woodcrest
Las Vegas real estate agents at The Ballen Group just sold a Las Vegas home in the Woodcrest Subdivision. - September 12, 2014 - Ballen Brands
Workshop Helps Businesses Get Access to Financing
Local companies invited to learn how to secure funds for innovation, growth and expansion. - September 12, 2014 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2014 Rabies Awareness Week
Annual Partnership with VDH Sponsors Statewide Rabies Awareness Week Sept. 22 - 28 - September 12, 2014 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
David Stone, Managing Partner, Stone & Magnanini LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series 2014: International Securities Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Stone, Managing Partner will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series 2014: International Securities Litigation... - September 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Chase D. Kaniecki, Attorney, Kirkland & Ellis 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 Chase D. Kaniecki, Attorney, Kirkland & Ellis LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Export Controls and Economic... - September 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Bishop Donald M. Hilliard Lead Pastor, Cathedral International, Perth Amboy, NJ Faith, Freedom and Ferguson
Bishop Hilliard of The Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, NJ comments on the controversial situation taking place in Ferguson, MO of an unarmed Black teenager that was summarily slain by a white police officer in the middle of the street, in broad daylight, just a few blocks from his home. While the narrative has been all over the map as to what transpired leading up to Mike Brown's death, the sad reality is that a police officer shot and killed an unarmed man. - September 11, 2014 - Bishop Hilliard
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Lee County Presents “What’s Your Planned Giving IQ?”
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) of Lee County will present “What’s Your Planned Giving IQ?” at the Thursday, September 25, 2014 meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to find out where they stand in planned giving knowledge compared to other fundraisers by... - September 11, 2014 - Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Lee Count
Additional Hour and Entertainment Announced for Wine & Music Festival Oct. 4 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the 13th annual Wine & Music Festival will be held in the Rollins Center on Saturday, Oct. 4 between 4-9 p.m., opening an hour earlier than previously scheduled. Tickets are on sale now at $15-$50. Informative wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, jazz... - September 11, 2014 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Linda Singer Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group
Linda Singer, a Multi-Million Dollar Producer, Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in Bradenton, Florida - September 11, 2014 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
The Addictions Academy is Offering a Grant for Intervention Certification
The Addictions Academy is pleased to offer 10 individuals a grant to attend their intervention training in Miami in October 2014. - September 11, 2014 - The Addictions Academy
Korean Wave Crests: Medical Korea Sponsoring World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government-launched initiative to showcase revamped medical infrastructure at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
IREM Awards Coldwell Banker Commercial Intermountain Accredited Management Organization® Designation
Asset Services Joins Elite Group of Property Management Firms to Receive Accolade - September 11, 2014 - Coldwell Banker Commercial Intermountain
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names President of Maricopa Corporate College to Board
Eugene Giovannini, president of Maricopa Corporate College in Scottsdale, Arizona, is named to the board of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - September 11, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Generation Humanity to Host Lung Force Los Angeles Walk Kick Off Party Benefiting the American Lung Association
Media Alert: September 13 Event Will Raise Awareness for Inaugural Lung Force Los Angeles Walk - September 11, 2014 - American Lung Association in California
Vietnam’s First Five-Star All-Inclusive Cruise Launches in Nha Trang Bay - Fit for an Emperor
The project was started in September 2014 and the first sailing is expected to be in the summer of 2015. The participants include Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and the high-end cruise company, Huong Hai Ha Long Ltd. - September 11, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Wakeup Calls: mHealth Bridging Cross-Border Divides at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Billion-dollar technology industry showcased at "Medical Silk Road" mobile health conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Las Vegas Real Estate Listing Just Sold for Over Asking Price
The Ballen Group at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas just sold a Las Vegas townhome for several thousand over listing price. The Ballen Group is thrilled to get more money in their client’s pocket. - September 11, 2014 - Ballen Brands
Craft Cocktail Competition Comes to Orinda
Orinda Arts Council Hosts Art of Mixology craft cocktail competition and tasting fundraiser on October 25, 2014 at Orinda Theatre Square. - September 11, 2014 - Orinda Arts Council
Channel Islands Harbor Dredging Start Date Set
Record Amount of Sand to Flow to Hueneme Beach, scheduled for Oct. 1, 2014. - September 11, 2014 - Channel Islands Harbor
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Jaime Trujillo as Sales Manager
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Jaime Trujillo to their sales team. In his new role as sales manager, Jaime will be instrumental in developing new business and expanding existing accounts. Jaime brings a great deal of experience having worked in the facility... - September 10, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Hon. Fred Foreman Retained as Special Counsel by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Former jurist to provide guidance to Board of Directors on corporate compliance, governance and other issues. - September 10, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Safety Center's Youth-Led Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receive an Allstate Foundation Grant in California
High School Students Are Empowered to Lead Positive Teen Safe Driving Campaigns - September 10, 2014 - Safety Center
Chevrolet Show Cars Coming to Dallas/Ft Worth
Join in September 27-28 at the Dallas Market Hall for the Corvette/Chevy Expo. The all Indoor Corvette & Chevy Event encompass over 106,000 sq. ft. of Chevy Excitement! Major vendors from all over the US selling hard to find parts and accessories by the truckload. See the best Chevrolet Show Cars, Car Sales Mart, and Sunday Bikini Contest. - September 10, 2014 - Corvette Chevy Expo
ELEQT and Curaçao Tourist Board Bring the Caribbean to New York with "Business as Unusual" Event at The Attic Rooftop & Lounge
ELEQT.com supported by the Curaçao Tourist Board and JetBlue bring the Caribbean to New York with an exclusive invitation-only "Business as Unusual" networking event during the New York Fashion Week. - September 10, 2014 - ELEQT
Local Jupiter Real Estate Agents Using Drone Photography for Listings
Real estate agents in Palm Beach County Florida are using drone or quad-copter photography to capture listing photos from high altitudes. - September 10, 2014 - Todd Blair, Broker
Agenda Set for the Seventh Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet
The agenda has now been set for the Seventh Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet, to take place during IBC2014 on Sunday, 14 September 2014 at the Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam. The SuperMeet agenda will feature film editors Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey as well as user driven presentations from Blackmagic Design, Adobe, iZotope, Atomos, and HP. - September 10, 2014 - lafcpug
Attitash Mountain Resort Set to Open New Ziptour | Zip from Summit of Bear Peak to Attitash Mountain Will be Longest Single Span in Contiguous U.S.
Attitash Mountain Resort has long been recognized as New England’s original summer & fall fun ski area with the Alpine Slide, still the longest in North America, first opening to the public in 1976. Since then Attitash Mountain Resort has added many more attractions including the Mount Washington Valley’s longest mountain coaster and New Hampshire’s first free-fall Airbag Jump. Attitash is introducing its new ZipTour attraction featuring the Flying Bear and Attitash Aerial Zip Lines. - September 10, 2014 - Attitash Mountain Resort
U Sapa Vietnam Offers Special Opening Rates
U Sapa Vietnam has introduced a special promotional program for the opening time starting. Special rates apply for bookings from now on for stays between August 1 and September 30, 2014 (rate exclusive tax and service charges). - September 10, 2014 - U Sapa Vietnam
Waste Management Awards OKC Beautiful with Think Green® Grant
Eight communities nationwide receive grants of $10,000 to support local projects. - September 10, 2014 - OKC Beautiful
Healthy Hands, Inc. Accepting Donations
Healthy Hands Inc. has started accepting donations for its series of non-profit hand-hygiene campaigns in India set to begin in April 2015. Healthy Hands’ goal is to raise $10,000 by April in order to fund educational workshop, fund original research and stock supplies for Calcutta Mercy Hospital. - September 10, 2014 - Healthy Hands Inc
Local Nephrologist Gives Update on Polycystic Kidney Disease Research
Nephrologists are working towards an improved understanding of how to prevent the progression of kidney disease. Dr. Scott Brimble will discuss potential new therapies for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and polycystic liver disease. - September 10, 2014 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
ISPreview UK Study Finds Pay TV Not a Savior for Big Broadband ISPs
The latest study of 821 Internet access customers in the United Kingdom has claimed that 72% of respondents can already get a Pay TV service from their current broadband ISP. But, when asked how many would stay with their ISP if it offered an attractive and affordable TV service, just 17% said they'd be more likely to stay than switch. - September 10, 2014 - ISPreview.co.uk
Puget Sound Riders Raise Money for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists at the 22nd Puget Sound Ride for Kids raised more than $65,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 7. More than 200 riders attended the event in Carnation, Wash., to honor our local children with brain tumors. The Puget Sound Stars were Allison, Andrew, Claire, Olivia... - September 10, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Ask a Patient: Live Interactive Webcast Streaming Global Contacts at World Medical Tourism Congress
Interactive online discussion connects health travelers with healthcare providers -- hospitals, doctors, insurance executives, medical tourism facilitators -- Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Third Consecutive Participant of the First Tee of the Triangle Selected to Play in 2014 Nature Valley First Tee Open
Local Student Jonathan Paulson Chosen to Represent Triangle Chapter at National Golf Tournament in Pebble Beach, California - September 10, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle
The Kipsen Company Partners with Lead Forensics to Offer IP Tracking Tool
The Kipsen Company partners with LeadForensics to offer the most advanced IP tracking tool for B2B lead generation, giving companies a detailed profile of each online visitor will help increase B2B sales opportunities. Tracking profiles will also reduce Click Fraud, which has been a problem for click-ads. - September 10, 2014 - The Kipsen Company
Columbia Comeback: New Latin America Hotspot Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Medical tourism revenues top $216 million last year, marking 61 percent increase from 2012, according to Proexport Colombia, backer of health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
i4cp Named to the Inc. 500|5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth successive year, Inc. Magazine has included the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) on its exclusive list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The annual Inc. 500|5000 list represents the best independent entrepreneurs in the U.S. across a wide range... - September 10, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
WRITECOVERY Creates Ambassador Program to Acknowledge Those Who Support a Mission of Recovery
WRITECOVERY, Inc. has created an ambassador program designed to acknowledge those who support a mission of recovery for those with personal challenges - September 09, 2014 - WRITECOVERY, INC.
Kristopher W. J. Roberts Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kristopher W. J. Roberts of Annapolis, Maryland has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Kristopher W. J. Roberts Mr. Roberts has, over the past 20 years, been influenced by... - September 09, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide