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Wisconsin Pediatricians Announce State and National Achievement Awards Recognitions Presented at WIAAP Advocacy Day at The Capitol
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://WIAAP.org) recently acknowledged the child health advocacy work of state pediatricians and child and family health advocates during the Advocacy Open Forum, held in the State Capitol Building in Madison. Recognitions included Senator Julie Lassa for Legislator of the Year and Kristina Manke for Community Service Award, as well as numerous national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 15, 2012 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Hiring Right the First Time: Addison County Economic Development Corporation & VT Small Business Development Center HR Workshop Announced
Business owners and hiring managers want guidance and need to know how to hire qualified employees who will help their organization thrive. Workshop attendees learn how to select the best candidates. - October 15, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Medical Development Group Announces November 7th Forum “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology”
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Forum entitled “An Eye on the Future of Ophthalmology.” This forum focuses on devices that may make reading glasses and spectacles obsolete, and that electronically restore vision to blind eyes. For example, a... - October 15, 2012 - Medical Development Group
Marlborough’s Downtown Recognized as a Cultural District
The official designation reaffirms the Massachusetts city’s movement toward expanding arts programs in the area. - October 15, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
CustomerCount Becomes the Latest Sponsor of Timeshare and Fractional Conference GNEX 2013
The survey communication leader for the timeshare and fractional industry will support Perspective Magazine’s Third Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2013. - October 15, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Pet Buddy Plus Partners with the Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota to Collect Donations for Wishbones for Pets to Help Homeless Animals
Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota "Paws For Homeless Pets," they are hosting another Wishbones for Pets fundraiser. This year's proceeds will benefit the homeless animals at Happy Tails Rescue in Minnesota. - October 15, 2012 - Pet Buddy Plus
SCWOA (Security Consulting Wizards of America) Launches New Website IT Security Support Services
California-based IT security support services company unveils its new and redesigned website, in order to better engage with customers. - October 15, 2012 - Security Consulting Wizards of America
United Nations Association Joins 2012 Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning Committee
The Nashville Cordell-Hull Chapter of the United Nations Association will participate in the planning of this year’s Human Rights Day celebration on December 10. - October 15, 2012 - United for Human Rights
NCIA CEO, Herbert J. Hoelter Publishes Paper on Early Release Program for Federal Inmates
Sentencing mitigation expert and NCIA CEO Herbert J. Hoelter has published a nine-page report detailing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that deducts time from sentences for federal inmates. - October 14, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
A Square One Thanksgiving at Park Hyatt Saigon
Celebrate and give thanks at Square One restaurant this Thanksgiving Day. - October 14, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Magnum Guide Service Announce Beginning of 2012-13 Pronghorn Antelope Hunts
Specialist hunting guides Magnum Guide Service have recently announced the organization will again be offering their exceptionally popular pronghorn antelope hunts for the 2012-2013 season. The company has been hunting the majestic pronghorn antelope for over 18 years, and in that time only 3... - October 14, 2012 - Magnum Guide Service
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance Launched
New EU body created to administer aspects of self-regulatory programme for online behavioural advertising across Europe – www.edaa.eu. Icon at the heart of an EU initiative to give internet users transparency, choice and control over online behavioural advertising – www.youronlinechoices.eu - October 14, 2012 - EASA
South Hills Chrysler Jeep Kia Hosting Holiday Food Drive for Washington County Food Bank
Please join the South Hills Chrysler Jeep Kia staff in their efforts to assist the Washington County Food Bank by making a donation during their Holiday Food Drive. - October 14, 2012 - South Hills Chrysler Jeep Kia
Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Nears Its 5,000th Microfinance Loan
The popular CPA Kiva lending team, Accountants for Social Good approaches its 5000th loan - an impressive feat given its humble beginning just two and a half years ago. Setting out with a mere two members in May 2010, ASG quickly grew in membership with dozens of CPAs and accounting professionals... - October 14, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Ivory Chevrolet Offering Donations to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
For the Month of October Ivory Chevrolet will be running specials this month that will result in donations to “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” - October 14, 2012 - Ivory Chevrolet
Operation Warm Partners with K-LOVE and Air1 Radio’s Fall Pledge Drive
K-LOVE and Air1 Radio partner with Operation Warm to provide new high quality winter coats to a children in need. - October 14, 2012 - Operation Warm
Toale Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory Featured on City Business Show
100-Year-Old Funeral Home Selected for Television Feature in Sarasota, Florida - October 14, 2012 - Toale Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory
New Yorkers Can Get a Headstart on Holiday Shopping with "Shop for Success"
The Second Annual Pop-Up Shop Offers Intimate Alternative to Department Store Shopping and Provides Exclusive Discounts on Designer Merchandise. All Proceeds to Benefit Dress for Success. - October 14, 2012 - Dress for Success Worldwide
Grand Canyon Bus Deals Sees Price Drop on Fall Coach Tours
Visitation to Grand Canyon National Park slows down in October, which means it's "deal time" on bus tours to the West Rim and South Rim from Las Vegas, NV. - October 14, 2012 - Grand Canyon Bus Tours
A Full Dose of Laughter on November 3 to Benefit Keystone House
Here is an opportunity for a double bonus – enjoy the benefits of an evening of laughter at the upcoming "Comedy Night" featuring stage and screen star Tommy Davidson and Friends and benefit Keystone House, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, CT, at the same time. - October 14, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for Veteran's Integration Program
Goodwill estimates that the Veterans Integration Program (VIP) will be up and running within the next 30 days. The grant will pay for the program’s start-up costs which will include hiring three full time career specialists who have military backgrounds and understand the unique challenges veterans and their spouses often face when entering or re-entering the workforce. Roughly 400 veterans will be served through this program’s initial two-year launch. - October 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Local Gym Offers Free Workout to Raise Money for Breast Cancer
On Saturday, October 20th at 9:15 a.m. the fitness coaches at Defined Fitness, located in Wexford at 11885 Perry Highway, will be heading outside to their parking lot for a fun, and exciting workout to help raise money for the fight against breast cancer. The workout is free to anyone who wishes... - October 13, 2012 - Defined Fitness
Spend Thanksgiving in Destin Florida Aboard SOLARIS, the Area's Only Dining & Entertainment Yacht
Skip the hassle of cooking or waiting in crowded Destin Florida restaurants this Thanksgiving. The chefs of Destin's only dining and entertainment yacht, the SOLARIS, are preparing a lavish Thanksgiving lunch or dinner cruise featuring a buffet with decadent twists on traditional dishes. - October 13, 2012 - SunQuest Cruises
Krista M. Pedley, PharmD, MS, CDR, USPHS with the Office of Pharmacy Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program
Krista M. Pedley, PharmD, MS, CDR, USPHS, Director, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program Explored: A 2013 Perspective Live Webcast - October 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Musiq Soulchild’s Publisher Donates Book Sales to Breast Cancer Awareness
Musiq Soulchild and his publisher, DIP Publishing House, are dedicating a portion of their book sales to breast cancer awareness this month. 1 4 3 — Love According to Musiq offers a platform for individuals and those in love to develop a lasting and effective dialog for the betterment of... - October 13, 2012 - GreaterGood
Georgia Youth Activist, Rolando Zenteno Debuts Colored Rocks Success Calendar in Online Video Ads
Unique Wall Calendar features Success Advice from Unlikely Youth - October 13, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
RelampIt's 4th Annual Raffle Kicks Off During AV Week 2012
AV specialists use AV Week as opportunity to raise awareness of the span of AV applications in many markets including business, government and education. - October 13, 2012 - Projector Lamp Services, LLC
Celebrating 10 Years of Sight for Kids on World Sight Day
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC) are celebrating 10 years of partnership and reaching a vision screening milestone of over 16 million children through their Sight for Kids program. To commemorate this milestone, the Sight for Kids program... - October 13, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
Chapman Freeborn OBC Expands Its Global Reach with Launch of New Hong Kong Branch
Chapman Freeborn has further expanded its specialist On Board Courier (OBC) services with the launch of a new office in Hong Kong. - October 13, 2012 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Guidance Published on Basic Land and Property Unit Polygons
Significant efficiency savings are identified in a new report on the creation of BLPU Polygons. - October 13, 2012 - GeoPlace
Evacuation Exercise at Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort in cooperation with the regional authorities materialized for the first time a simulation of a fire evacuation exercise. - October 13, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Toale Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory Celebrate Centennial
Funeral Homes Achieve 100-Year Milestone in Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida - October 12, 2012 - Toale Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory
Good Hands Handyman Wants You to Help Build It Forward and Make Georgia Communities Better
The Build It Forward Campaign is a call to every person, business and organization who wants to help another person have electricity, air conditioning, a water heater, a wheel chair ramp, working appliances and a safe roof to live under. Can you imagine life without these bare necessities? - October 12, 2012 - Good Hands Handyman Nonprofit, Inc.
Pima Dermatology Announces Sponsorship of Tucson Meet Yourself Folk Arts Courtyard, Underscoring Commitment to Community & to Depiction of Beauty That’s Beyond Skin Deep
Pima Dermatology, PC, Tucson’s premier comprehensive dermatological group serving the region over 25 years, is teaming with the Tucson Meet Yourself (TMY) Folk-Life Festival to sponsor this year’s TMY Folk Arts Courtyard. Praised as the largest folk-life event in the region, the TMY... - October 12, 2012 - Pima Dermatology
Miss California Chooses “Clean Diesel” Volkswagen Passat TDI
Volkswagen of Garden Grove is the official automobile sponsor for the Miss California Organization. Miss Leah Cecil, the reigning Miss California, is now proudly driving a 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI, courtesy of VW of Garden Grove. - October 12, 2012 - Volkswagen of Garden Grove
The Woodlands Resort to Once Again Host 2012 Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch
Popular for its lavish holiday brunches, The Woodlands Resort will once again offer golden turkey with all the trimmings at its annual Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch Thursday, November 22, 2012. Overlooking Lake Harrison, this year’s event features live music and an extensive display of... - October 12, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Holiday Buyers Can Add Brett/Robinson Gift Cards to the Shopping List This Year
Holiday shoppers who wish to complete their shopping by Christmas Day have about 11 weeks to do so - an abundance of time to some, not much time at all to others. Regardless of whether it is early or late to begin holiday shopping, it is never too early to buy the perfect gift, and Brett/Robinson... - October 12, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Cresa Madison Represents WisPACT
Local nonprofit organization relocates in downtown Madison to better serve the community. - October 12, 2012 - Cresa - Madison
Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging®, to be Keynote Speaker at IAHSP® Conference
Barb Schwarz will present “What it REALLY Takes to Become Successful as an ASP® Stager” during the ASP® 2012 IAHSP® Educational Conference on October 26 - 28. The conference will be held on Whidbey Island in WA. Barb Schwarz is an award-winning professional speaker and creator of the Home Staging industry. She is founder and CEO StagedHomes.com® and founder and chairwoman of The International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, and a best-selling author. - October 12, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Wake Education Partnership Releases Podcast on the BUILDING LEADERS Campaign Featuring Smedes York
Local Business Owner and Former Mayor of Raleigh Discusses How the Campaign Helps Prepare Students Entering the Business World - October 12, 2012 - Wake Education
Nationwide Safe School & Anti Bullying Assistance. Free Education, Training & Support. Black Transmen, Inc Commits to Student Safety & Saving Lives.
Black Transmen, Inc reaches out to students, parents and educators in elementary, junior high school and high schools nationwide to promote safe schools and end bullying. Black Transmen, Inc provides free education and training to local communities nationwide in gender, sex and sexuality. - October 12, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
Midwest Kia’s Grand Opening is a Success
To celebrate Midwest Kia’s new ownership, there was a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 26th. - October 12, 2012 - Midwest Kia
Gladys Reyes Earns Certified Meeting Professional Designation
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to salute Gladys Reyes on taking the initiative and earning her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. - October 12, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Charles Maund Toyota Donating to Benefit the AIDS Services of Austin
An event will be held at the Charles Maund Toyota dealership in Austin, TX in honor of the Prius Project benefiting the AIDS Services of Austin. - October 12, 2012 - Charles Maund Toyota
IJIS Institute Publishes New White Papers
Two new advisory committee-authored technology perspectives. - October 12, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Popular Online Computer Store in Thailand Adds New Home Appliance Department
A popular online computer store has embarked on a new project to invade the homes of Expats and Thais all over Thailand. E-commerce, an industry that was once feared and not trusted amongst Thais, has now developed and expanded, mostly through social network sites. One of the first online stores,... - October 12, 2012 - Invadeit Co., Ltd.
World Animal Day Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort, celebrating the World Animal Day, gave the opportunity to its customers to visit and spend time in a traditional farm. - October 12, 2012 - Maris Hotels
More’s Less in Panchgani’s Mount View Executive Luxury Valley Resort
As the world heads into the festivals of India, travelers… Ushering in the season, the Mount View Group before Durga Puja and Dussehra, announced a stay at Hotel Mount View Executive Panchgani at 30% less… Christmas into the New Year, a vital boost that India Tourism, Maharashtra Tourism require. - October 12, 2012 - Hotel Mount View Executive
Massage Envy Spa Grand Opening in Cape Coral
Grand Opening Events at Shoppes of Santa Barbara October 19 & 20 Massage Envy, the nation’s pioneer in and largest provider of massage therapy, announces the grand opening of a new Massage Envy Spa located in Cape Coral. A grand opening event, open to the public, will be held on Friday,... - October 12, 2012 - Massage Envy