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Global LifeVision Announces First Humanitarian Mission of 2012
Ideal LifeVision Founder Ann Webb Announces First Humanitarian Expedition to Kenya, Africa, which will include 30 certified trainers training 1500 plus micro-loan recipients in Kenya. Partnership with Ascend International and Asante Foundation. - January 15, 2012 - Ideal LifeVision
Dr. Angela Kremers Joins EAST Initiative Staff
Educational non-profit EAST Initiative would like to welcome Dr. Angela Kremers as their new Senior Director of Corporate Strategy. - January 15, 2012 - EAST Initiative
Appliance Repair Pros in Chillicothe, OH, Partner with SEO Firm to Help Homeowners
Ross County Repair Services, an appliance repair business serving homeowners in the Chillicothe, OH, area, recently launched an online marketing campaign. - January 15, 2012 - Ross County Repair Services
Janlynn to Exhibit at NYC Toy Fair, Booth #5233, 2/12-2/15
The Janlynn Corporation is set to exhibit at the American International Toy Fair in New York next month. - January 15, 2012 - ValuCrafts
Jasmere.com Becomes GreaterGood Deals
GreaterGood Network CEO Tim Kunin announced today that jasmere.com will now be branded "GreaterGood Deals." Jasmere.com was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies of 2011. The company was added to the GreaterGood Networks in the same year. - January 15, 2012 - GreaterGood
Agape Assistance Helps Homeless Family
Agape Assistance, a nonprofit in Boise, Idaho, is helping its first family, in conjunction with CATCH – a nationally recognized organization. - January 15, 2012 - Agape Assistance Association
Spirit Incentives Announces a Strategic New Hire
Spirit Incentives, a leading provider of consumer incentive and benefit solutions for the financial industry, announced today that Peter Petras has been named National Account Executive for the company. Mr. Petras is a sales executive with over 20 years of successful experience in industries such... - January 15, 2012 - Spirit Incentives
NLAPW Partners with Women in History Project
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) partners with the National Women's History Museum (NWHM). - January 15, 2012 - National League of American Pen Women
The Founders Fund, Inc. Honored Past and Present Trustees at 2011 Scholars Luncheon
The Founders Fund celebrated 20 years of making a difference to the students of Collier County and honored those scholarship recipients at the 2011 Scholars Luncheon. - January 15, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Unique Dog Boarding & Training Center Opens in Los Angeles
Animal Planet star Brandon McMillan opens new cage free dog boarding and training center for Los Angeles dog owners demanding a different experience. - January 15, 2012 - LA Dog Retreat
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. Supports Darton College Students in Camp Adventure
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. supports five Darton College students of Albany, Georgia being accepted into an international internship program called, Camp Adventure. This is a history-making moment for the institution and the individual students. The Darton College students accepted into the program are:... - January 15, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
New National Report Looks at Disparity Between Sizes of Models and Real Women; Eating Disorder Expert Looks at Links to Eating Disorders
A new report that came out in the January issue of PLUS Model magazine offers disturbing insight into the disparity between our society’s models and the real-life women they are purporting to represent. According to Judy Scheel, Ph.D., executive director of Cedar Associates, an eating disorder clinic in New York, this kind of disparity can go a long way to damaging young girls’ ideas of what it is to be beautiful, or even normal, and can lead to eating disorders. - January 14, 2012 - Cedar Associates
The International Fashion Network to Present Calvin Klein Spring 2012 Collection
The International Fashion Network to commence its “Luxe Mirage“ fashion series in San Francisco, California, showcasing the Spring 2012 Collection of Calvin Klein. The “Luxe Mirage” fashion series will feature a week of activities that will promote California based fashion businesses, companies and designers to those interested in the world of fashion. - January 14, 2012 - International Fashion Network
W. Michael Cox to Speak at Garland Chamber Banquet
W. Michael Cox, Ph. D, is an internationally recognized consultant, speaker and economist, as well as a distinguished faculty member at Southern Methodist University. This “optimistic economist” joins the Garland Chamber at its 80th Annual Banquet to share his perspective on uncertain economic times in a presentation titled, “The Ascension of DFW.” - January 14, 2012 - Garland Chamber of Commerce
European Waterways "Panache" Luxury Hotel Barge "Says It with Flowers" on Inaugural Spring Cruises in Holland
Features Colorful Tulip Cruises, Excursions to Floriade 2012 Flower Show and 10% Off All Cabin and Charter Rates in April - January 14, 2012 - European Waterways
Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Vaults to the Ninth Spot in All-Time Lenders on Popular Microlending Site, Kiva
The microlending team, Accountants for Social Good, whose inception occurred less than nine months ago, currently sits at #9 in the all time list of total amount lent in the Business category of Kiva. - January 14, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
National Orange Show Art Gallery Opening
The Art Gallery at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino is soon to be open to the public. Opening festivities to be held on Friday, January 20th from 10:30 am to 6:00pm and on Saturday, January 21st from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. - January 14, 2012 - National Orange Show Events Center
Aicardo Roa-Espinosa Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Aicardo Roa-Espinosa, of Belleville, Wisconsin, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Specialty Chemicals Engineering. About Aicardo Roa-Espinosa Aicardo Roa-Espinosa is the President and Owner of Soil Net. - January 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Russell Davidson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Russell Davidson, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Russell Davidson Russell Davidson is a Professor and Economist at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. - January 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Joan Kirkendall Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Joan Kirkendall, of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Joan Kirkendall Joan Kirkendall is the Executive Director of Sponsored Programs at Boston University. - January 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Sarah Lowe, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Sarah Lowe, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012... - January 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Caren Bianco, CFA, FSA, Director of Investments, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Caren Bianco, CFA, FSA, Director of Investments, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pension Plans... - January 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
DirectRooms.com – Finland's Turku Set to Enjoy Tourism Boost Thanks to Salsa Event This February 2012
Dance fans can look forward to an event with a difference in Finland's Turku in February 2012 as the first ever International Turku Salsa Festival takes place. - January 14, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
Merrymeeting, Inc. Acquires Geeks On Call from On Call Holdings International
Geeks On Call is a national, franchised services organization providing professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers throughout the United States. - January 14, 2012 - Geeks On Call
Women Making Connections and Edward Jones Teach SE Michigan Biz Women on Foundations of Investing, February 8 at Ann Arbor
An event for WMC members and open for anyone who wants to learn the foundations of investing. - January 14, 2012 - Women Making Connections
REMA Elects New 2012 Officers and Expands Executive Committee
The addition of a second Vice President reflects REMA’s increasing scope of renewable energy activity. - January 14, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
DirectRooms.com – 23rd North Sea Festival Brings Visitors to Ostend in February 2012
The 23rd North Sea Festival is this February preparing to welcome visitors from all over Europe to the town of Ostend. The North Sea Festival is organised by the European Alcoholics Anonymous network and acts as a relationship-building and support event for recovering alcoholics. - January 14, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
Young Rembrandts Named in Top 500 Franchises in the United States
Young Rembrandts, the nation’s top ranked art enrichment program, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 287 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, No. 55 in Low Cost franchises and No. 87 in Top Home-Based Franchises. Having opened its first franchise in 2001, Young Rembrandts is the only children’s art enrichment program ranked in the Top 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine. - January 14, 2012 - Young Rembrandts Inc.
Bob Montgomery Honda Announcing Service Rewards
Get your Honda serviced at Bob Montgomery Honda and receive points for the money you spend. - January 14, 2012 - Bob Montgomery Honda
EnviroScience, Inc. Recognized for Second Year in a Row as One of the 100 Fastest Growing Companies in NE Ohio
Council of Small Enterprises (COSE) Announces Top Weatherhead 100 Companies - January 14, 2012 - EnviroScience, Inc.
47 Children to Smile Wider in 2012 Thanks to AnniesBid.com and Operation Smile
AnniesBid.com, a new auction website, raises more than $11,000 in just six months for global medical charity, Operation Smile, changing the smiles and lives of 47 children and adults suffering from cleft lip and palate. - January 14, 2012 - AnniesBid.com
Appliance Repair Professionals in Dorchester, MA Use SEO Specialists to Help Local Customers
In an effort to help local residents locate appliance repair services on the Internet more easily, Appliance Solutions recently partnered with Prospect Genius, an online advertising company. - January 14, 2012 - Appliance Solutions
IMC Club Appoints Regional Vice Presidents
IMC Club International, Inc. has named, Steve Cunningham of Nashua, NH, Jim Hendricks of Naples, FL and Michael Radomsky as regional vice presidents of its Northeastern, Southern and Western Regions. The position for Vice President Central Region is still open. The new regionalization map can be... - January 14, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Press Preview: The National Academy Museum Annual 2012 Tuesday, January 24, 2012
National Academy Museum is inviting the Press to be treated to breakfast and then receive an introduction to the Annual 2012 exhibition. - January 14, 2012 - National Academy Museum & School of Fine Arts
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Announces 2011 Grant Teaff Coach of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has selected University of Virginia’s Head Football Coach Mike London as the recipient of the 2011 FCA Grant Teaff Coach of the Year Award and former Duke University and Rice University Head Football Coach Fred Goldsmith as the recipient of the 2011 FCA... - January 14, 2012 - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Brett/Robinson Vacation Package Includes Music Fest Tickets and Accommodations
In just a few short months The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival will return to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Brett/Robinson is making it easy to attend the 2012 event by offering a Hangout Music Festival vacation package. Many music festival attendees come from out of town, making... - January 14, 2012 - Brett Robinson
DirectRooms.com – Sao Miguel Water Festival Boosts Hotel Trade on 2 February 2012
The Iemanjá Water Festival, one of the most popular folk festivals in all of Spain, is this coming February set to attract thousands of additional visitors to the resort. - January 14, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
TACTIX Martial Arts Fitness Boot Camp Certification Now Approved for NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Continuing Education Units
The TACTIX martial arts, fitness, self-defense, boot camp and strength training certification is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). The program now earns 20 continuing education credits toward the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer course. - January 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family
The Yablon family was a thriving middle class family living in the West San Fernando Valley, but that was three years ago. That was before the mother of four children left the country leaving, her then husband, Brian Yablon, to raise their four children alone. The result, three years later, is a father who works two jobs only to see his family continue to struggle every day. Extended Family, a charity helping single parent families in financial need tries to help. - January 13, 2012 - Extended Family
Announcement of 2012 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Publishers: Enter Your Book Into the 2012 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - January 13, 2012 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
New Book Celebrates the History of Union High School in Caroline County, Virginia
Woodfork Genealogy LLC is pleased to announce the new title: Memories of Union High: An Oasis in Caroline County, Virginia 1903-1969 by Marion Woodfork Simmons. Based on over two years of research performed using archival materials and over 100 interviews, Memories of Union High traces the... - January 13, 2012 - Woodfork Genealogy LLC
Exclusive, Essential Information to be Presented at Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012
Presentations from some of the world’s leading experts in the timeshare and fractional industry are expected to impact business decisions as the expo sets the stage for 2012. - January 13, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Launches Program to Market High-End Homes to International Buyers
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s largest provider of real estate services, announced today that it has launched a new international marketing program focused on international investors looking to buy high-end homes in the United States. The initiative will market... - January 13, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
National Black Church Initiative & Diversified Workplace Introduce NBCI's Diversity Recruiting Center to Connect Employers with Talent. Proceeds to Combat Hunger in USA.
The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 34,000 African-American and Latino churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans dedicated to the eradication of racial disparities around the world, is working to connect employers with talent and turning the proceeds into meals to feed America’s hungry families. - January 13, 2012 - Diversified Workplace
Holocaust Memorial Center Promotes Rebecca Swindler to Director of Programs
As director of programs, Swindler is responsible for the Holocaust Memorial Center’s exhibit, educational and historical programs, including exhibit openings, member/donor programs and cultural/film events. - January 13, 2012 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
CRS Technology Provider HotelNet S.r.l Renews Sales, Marketing & Development Contract with Augustus Collection
Contract renewal boosts Augustus Collection’s portfolio of independent Inns, Hotels & Resorts to in excess of 700 global properties. - January 13, 2012 - Augustus Collection
DirectRooms.com – Carnival Time Brings Masses to Limassol Hotels This February 2012
The Cypriot resort of Limassol is this coming February set to enjoy a boost to its tourist trade as the town hosts its annual carnival spectacular. - January 13, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Island of Kos Set to Play Host to ICIT 2012 Conference in March
All the leading minds and professionals from the Greek industrial technology industry will be heading to the island of Kos this March to take part in one of the sector's major shows - the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT). - January 13, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
Founder of Canada’s Largest Bookkeeping Association Sets Out to Combat Fraud with iHonest.com
"Unfortunately, this is what snakes in suits look like. They do their best to blend in, trying to look exactly the same as every other professional." - Gordon Skillen, CEO - January 13, 2012 - iHonest.com
DirectRooms.com – Vietnam's Hue Welcomes Veterans for Battle of Hue City Memorial This February 2012
The Battle of Hue City, one of the most infamous conflicts of the Vietnam War, is the reason that many US service veterans and their counterparts from the Vietnamese army will be heading for the city again this coming February. - January 13, 2012 - DirectRooms.com