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Felix S. Lee, Partner, Fenwick & West to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank: The New Office of Minority & Women Inclusion for Banks (Sec. 342) Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Felix S. Lee, Partner, Fenwick & West will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Dodd-Frank: The New Office of Minority & Women... - May 18, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Illinois State Bar Association CLE Marathon Scheduled for May 30–June 1 in Chicago
Courses are offered in 2-hour increments and will broadcast live via Webcast. - May 18, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
13th Annual “Top Businesses in America” Awards Program Announced
DiversityBusinessdotcom, the nation's leading business internet portal will be conducting its 13th annual "Top Businesses in America" survey. The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for their business achievements on a national and regional basis. This year's... - May 18, 2012 - DiversityBusiness.com
Call for Nominations: 2013 "Champions of Diversity"
DiversityBusiness.com is seeking nominations for its “2013 Champion of Diversity” Award. Nominations are due by Wednesday, November 30, 2012. Details about the nomination process are below. - May 18, 2012 - DiversityBusiness.com
African-American History Hike to Celebrate National Trails Day
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will lead an African-American History Hike on June 2, 2012 to celebrate National Trails Day. - May 18, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Holds Special Acknowledgement for DeRose Hinkhouse Winners
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council is taking the time to acknowledge winners of the 2012 DeRose Hinkhouse awards. - May 18, 2012 - Religion Communicators Council
Garage and Security Door Pros in Anaheim, CA, Reach More Local Residents Thanks to Marketing Firm
Home- and business owners in and around Anaheim, CA, will soon have an easier time locating an overhead door company to install garage doors, storefront window gates, and other types of garage and security doors on their properties. Locally owned and operated company All Access Doors, Inc. has... - May 18, 2012 - All Access Doors, Inc.
Appliance Repair Company in Smithtown, NY, Partners with Marketing Firm to Reach Local Residents
Home- and business owners in the Smithtown area of Long Island will soon be able to find the appliance repair services they need online more quickly. - May 18, 2012 - Raynor Appliance Service
Appliance Repair Business in Chicago Works with SEO Advertisers to Increase Web Visibility
Homeowners in the Chicago area will soon have an easier time finding the appliance repair services they need online. Through a new partnership with online marketing firm Prospect Genius, locally owned and operated company Rayz Appliances is working to increase its Web visibility and accessibility. - May 18, 2012 - Rayz Appliances
Scotts Valley Relay for Life: You Won't Forget It, You Won't Regret It
24-hour Event Embodies the Spirit of “One Day. One Night. One Community. One Fight,” May 19-20, 2012 - May 18, 2012 - San Lorenzo and Scotts Valley Relay for Life
Mountain Biking in Sedona Arizona with El Portal
Each day in Sedona can feature a variety of challenging and exhilarating biking adventures. The beautiful red rock formations of Sedona, Arizona offer biking enthusiasts a multitude of biking trails, from easy to extreme, and all with spectacular vistas. - May 18, 2012 - El Portal Sedona Hotel
Road America Named as Finalist in 2012 American Business Awards
10th annual Stevie® Awards will be presented on June 18 in New York City and September 17 in San Francisco. - May 17, 2012 - Road America
Unique New Business Contact Solution ventureIntro Offers a Connection for Start-Ups, Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Students Alike
In today’s cutthroat business world, a business without the right contacts is a business that will never outshine the rest. Avoid all the pitfalls and find a solid starting point for your new business venture and ventureIntro, an all-new business contact solution for everyone. Founded by CEO Gareth Nunn and set to officially launch next month, ventureIntro is the ultimate place where you can discover a foundational ground for your business. - May 17, 2012 - ventureIntro
IEEE ComSoc Commemorates 60th Year Dedicated to the Advance of Global Communications & Worldwide Professional Development
The IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) has observed its 60th year dedicated to the development of communications professionals worldwide and the advance of the entire range of broadband, wireless, multimedia, data, image and voice technologies. Founded in 1952, IEEE ComSoc, which has over... - May 17, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Feed the Hungry San Miguel Dental Van Program Improves Health in Poor Rancho Communities
Some say no pain no gain, but judging from the faces of the children Feed the Hungry San Miguel/Patronato Pro Niños (PPN) serves from its Dental Van program with visiting Mexico City dentist Dr. Gilberto Mendez Lecanda, these children have learned to grin and bear it. They are remarkably... - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Life Imitates “Art In The Campo” with Feed the Hungry San Miguel
On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, Feed the Hungry San Miguel Board members celebrated the opening of “Art in the Campo” at the Farjardo de Bocas primaria school off the Salida A Querétaro. Fajardo de Bocas is the perfect example of a school where the director, teachers, parents and children have enormous pride. The buildings and grounds are meticulously maintained. Not a scrap of trash is in sight. - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Green Energy Challenge Energy Spotlight School Promotes Conservation and Awareness
Norman E. Day Elementary School in Westford, MA Stands Out as Energy Champion - May 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces the Preliminary List of Confirmed Speakers
The Annual Congress of the Medical Tourism AssociationTM will take place on the Beach in Fort Lauderdale/Miami - October 24-26th 2012. The 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the list of preliminary speakers at the conference to be held on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami on October 24-26th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Alissa Whittle Appointed Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference Center General Manager
Alissa Whittle has been named the new General Manager of the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference Center. Whittle has previously served as the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel Lodging Controller for more than four years and she has over 15 years of resort hospitality experience including prior... - May 17, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Carol Decker Appointed Director of Sales for Attitash Mountain Resort & Wildcat Mountain
Carol Decker has been named the new Director of Sales for Attitash Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain. A resident of the Mount Washington Valley for more than 25 years, Decker brings a history of resort hospitality and sales experience including previous positions held at Attitash, and more... - May 17, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Attitash Mountain Resort Hosts POC Eastern States Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Race Events
For a second year, Attitash Mountain Resort will serve as a host venue for the POC Eastern States Cup downhill mountain biking series. The Eastern States Cup (ESC) is a USA Cycling (USAC) Regional Championship Series with events being held in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York. - May 17, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Spring in Sedona – Music’s in the Air - Announcing 6th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival
Sedona Arizona is known for its majestic red rocks, mystical vortexes and amazing hikes, but there is much more to Sedona. The music in Sedona is not only incredible, but extremely diverse as well, including the 6th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival! - May 17, 2012 - El Portal Sedona Hotel
Voyage Manager Partners with AST
Voyage Manager Ltd. has partnered with global satellite communications company, Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST Ltd), in order to provide Voyage Manager with access to Iridium as well as other major satellite communication platforms. - May 17, 2012 - Voyage Manager
Free Seminar with Olympic Boxing Champion Abner Lloveras at Team Link in Ludlow Massachusetts
It will be a day to remember, so get ready. Abner "Skullman" Lloveras will be teaching a Free Boxing Seminar at Team Link in Ludlow Massachusetts. Where other schools charge for seminars with world class athletes, Team Link Ludlow will be hosting this seminar free of charge. Abner... - May 17, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
HotelTravel.com Partners Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts
HotelTravel.com has signed a hotel partnership agreement with Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts that includes 43 hotels. Santika Indonesia also plans to open another 22 properties during 2012 including the Amaris Hotel Singapore. - May 17, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Sofitel Manila is HACCP Certified
Sofitel Luxury Hotel in Manila receives HACCP certification. - May 17, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Mercure Okinawa Naha Opens Its Doors as Accor’s First Hotel on Japan’s Southern Islands
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Asia Pacific, announced the opening of Mercure Okinawa Naha, a newly built hotel located in the city of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. The hotel consists of 260 guest rooms with contemporary designs and fully equipped room amenities. The hotel’s... - May 17, 2012 - Accor
50 Students Enjoy Engineering Experience with BAE and the Smallpeice Trust
From 10th to 13th April, fifty promising 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. This four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by BAE Systems to engage... - May 17, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Enjoy Engineering Construction Course with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th April, 100 promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique learning experience at the University of Wolverhampton’s Telford Campus. Sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by educational charity The Smallpeice... - May 17, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Quikbook.com Boutique Hotel Booking Site Announces Giveaway; Cash Towards Next Stay and Mystery Prize
First Prize $250, Second Prize $100, Third Prize: Mystery Gift; All Part of Quikbook.com May Giveaway - May 17, 2012 - Quikbook.com
Book Early, Save 50% Off the Second Night at The Woodlands Resort
The Woodlands Resort, located 30 minutes north of Houston, is offering summer fun at half the price for getaways May 29 thru August 30. Simply make a reservation by May 24 for a Sunday through Thursday stay between May 29 and August 30 and enjoy 50% off the second-night stay. Summer rates at the... - May 17, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
East Cooper Aamco with Tips on Getting a Car Ready for Summer Vacation
Helpful Tips to Avoid Auto Repair and Have a Pleasant Vacation. - May 17, 2012 - East Cooper Aamco
Call for Entries: Top Dads Award Essay Contest
Bay Area kids are encouraged to nominate their father or father figure for the prestigious Top Dads Award by May 25th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
MeadWestvaco Joins as 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Sponsor
World T.E.A.M. Sports announces that MeadWestvaco, one of the world's leading packaging solutions corporations, has joined as a sponsor of the Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors. - May 17, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
DeKalb County's Leading Lady heads Into the SDBA Debate with WSB-TV Host Jocelyn Dorsey
On May 17th, 2012 at 5:30pm Ms. Oretha Brown-Johnson will take position at the South DeKalb Business Association Political Debate where moderator, Ms. Jocelyn Dorsey of WSB-TV will open the political forum. In attendance will also be candidates such as Mr. Burrell Ellis, County CEO, House Representative & Business Attorney, Dar'Shun Kendrick and Commissioner, Kathie Gannon to name a few. - May 17, 2012 - Oretha For Clerk
Berkshire Montessori School Holds Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser
Montessori School of the Berkshires’ annual silent auction fundraiser, “Swingin’ Speakeasy Revival”, will be held at Shakespeare & Company's Bernstein Theatre in Lenox, MA on Saturday, May 19th from 7-10pm. Proceeds benefit the school's financial aid fund. - May 17, 2012 - Berkshire Montessori School
National Golf Foundation Presents Inaugural Municipal Golf Institute
A unique national conference that explores the challenges and opportunities for municipal golf course operations - May 17, 2012 - National Golf Foundation
Screenplay and Film Lift Struggling Towns to Prosperity
Carl Keyes, of AID For America, is creating business in struggling towns using unique film and screenplay project. - May 17, 2012 - Carl Keyes Aid For America
Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors Announces the Addition of 4 Realtors
The Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors is proud to announce the addition of four Ann Arbor area real estate agents. Joining Reinhart are Nancy Burghardt, Pia Crum, Toni Golden, and Reesha Sullivan. - May 17, 2012 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
"Branson Power Advocacy Intensive" Attachment Disorder Training to be Held in Branson, Missouri, August 2-4, 2012
Attachment disorder is real. Help for parents is here. The Nigliazzo Advocacy Center, LLC was founded by attorney mom, Michele K. Nigliazzo, Esq. to teach parents how to advocate for their children with attachment disorders and other disabilities. - May 17, 2012 - Nigliazzo Advocacy Center, LLC
High Desert Adventure Awaits Disabled, Able-Bodied Competitors in World T.E.A.M. Sports’ 2012 Adventure TEAM Challenge
World TEAM Sports' Adventure TEAM Challenge near Fruita, Colo. features teams with disabled and able-bodied competitors. The Challenge includes 14 teams of five athletes who succeed through cooperatively working together to finish, not necessarily to win the race. - May 17, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
World-Renowned Faculty to Present AACS’ Most Extensive Cadaver Workshop
The AACS will be hosting the most extensive cadaver workshop in the Academy’s history. New and Established Techniques in Breast and Body Contouring will be held June 21-23 at the prestigious Practical Anatomy & Surgical Center training facility at Saint Louis University. The hands-on cadaver workshop allows for an intensive training and development experience affording participants the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with top authorities in these areas of cosmetic surgery. - May 17, 2012 - American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
The Founders Fund, Inc. Raises Over $340,000 for Scholarships
The biannual Ed Brennan Memorial Golf Tournament raised over $340,000 to help The Founders Fund continue to award collegescholarships to deserving Collier County students. - May 17, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Adds to Rental Fleet to Support Electrical Transmission and Distribution Markets
Modern UELC Fleet Supported by Expansive National Service Organization Operating 24/7 - May 16, 2012 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
ORT America ''Lunch with an Artistic View" Raises $124,000 for Science Education in Israel
ORT America is Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people against all odds and obstacles. A division of ORT, ORT America supports a global network of schools and training programs that reach throughout the United States, Latin America, Israel, Europe, the Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Africa, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of over 300,000 people in over 60 countries every year. www.ORTamerica.com - May 16, 2012 - ORT America
Psychic Readings with Gimel - Free Psychic Network Receives 2012 Best of Binghamton Award
Psychic Readings With Gimel - Free Psychic Network has been selected for the 2012 Best of Binghamton Award in the Psychics category by the Binghamton Award Program. - May 16, 2012 - Free Psychic Network
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces Its Newest Book Managing Life with Incontinence
The Simon Foundation for Continence announces the publication of its unique new book, Managing Life with Incontinence. Written specifically for individuals who live day to day with bladder and/or bowel incontinence, Managing Life with Incontinence also provides information that will be useful for... - May 16, 2012 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Newly Launched Health Training Program by Dunham Writing
Dunham Writing is a newly launched health education training program that helps certify medical professionals, day care providers and foster parents in health education. - May 16, 2012 - Dunham Writing
Basement and Crawl Space Dehumidifier Supplier
Nash Distribution is proud to announce it is now supplying three models of crawl space and basement dehumidifiers. - May 16, 2012 - Nash Distribution
USMEA-Online Guest Speaker at United States Marine Corps Reserves, Phoenix, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster at Luke Air Force Base for Hundreds of Marines
As opposed to other veteran organizations in the State of Arizona, on Saturday, May 12, 2012, USMEA-Online has once again demonstrated exceptional merit through its professional presentation to hundreds of IRR Marines and their families at Luke Air Force Base on selecting a top vocational school,... - May 16, 2012 - USMEA - Online