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President Preckwinkle Creates Bond Team with Focus on Local, Minority Firms
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted the County’s Master Bond Ordinance yesterday as the government takes steps to restructure its debt and establish itself on a more sound financial footing. The ordinance was introduced and referred to the Finance... - July 14, 2011 - Cook County Government
Literary Agent, Editor, and Authors to Present at Missouri Writers’ Conference
A conference for fiction writers is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. July 23, 2011. The annual event will feature agent and editor pitch sessions, workshops, panel discussions, break-out sessions, and networking, and will be held at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 3333 S. Glenstone... - July 14, 2011 - Ozarks Romance Authors
Largest Competitive Intelligence Conference in 2012 to be Held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hosted by Strategic & Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)
The Philadelphia Downtown Marriott location ensures that the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professional’s conference continues to grow and prosper as the largest annual gathering of competitive intelligence professionals in the world. - July 14, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
3D’s Expert Photography Trusted to Capture Icon
3D Studios - a full-service graphic communications company that prides itself on its ability to provide its clients with full-service imaging solutions from concept to completion – was hired to photograph Harry Belafonte. - July 14, 2011 - 3D Studios, Inc.
GRAPA's Telecoms Fraud Academy Launches New Website: Fresh Look, Added Features, More Information
The offerings of the Telecom Fraud Academy (TFA) are now easier to access than ever. Find the most relevant information about TFA's training events, alumni, programs, informative white papers and videos as well as exclusive member content on the completely renovated Telecom Fraud Academy... - July 14, 2011 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
George B. Breen of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Understanding the New System: Final Rule on Fraud Prevention in Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that George B. Breen, Member of the Firm, Co-Chair, Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation and Government Investigations Practice Group of Epstein Becker & Green,... - July 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
YourCause Reaches Milestone by Supporting a Network of More Than One Million Eligible Employees
CSRconnect, an employee engagement platform and product of YourCause, now supports a network of more than one million eligible employees. - July 14, 2011 - YourCause, LLC
Marian’s Dream Donation Helps Local Animal Charity Expand Reach in New York
Marian’s Dream, a 501(c)3 charity, announced today the awarding of a $20,000 grant to T.A.R.A., The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc. This grant will help make possible the purchase of a new mobile spay/neuter clinic to serve portions of the Hudson Valley and upstate New York. - July 14, 2011 - Marian's Dream, Inc.
Work Experience Energises Pupils with the Smallpeice Trust
From 4th to 8th July, 14 and 15 year old students from across the UK enjoyed a unique work experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. This included learning about the anatomy of the nation’s energy networks and taking a close up view of high-voltage substations, lines and cables. - July 14, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
John R. Formica, Jr., Partner, PwC to Speak at KC’s 2011 FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John R. Formica, Jr., Partner, PwC, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency... - July 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Business Finance Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Understanding the Orderly Liquidation Authority Provisions of Dodd-Frank Live Webcast
Business Finance will be KC’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the Orderly Liquidation Authority Provisions of Dodd-Frank Live Webcast.” For more details about this event, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_AuthorityProvisions.html. - July 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
haircolorxperts at the Arboretum and Cameron Village Announces Client Rewards Program
Local Hair Salon Offers New Promotion at the Arboretum in Cary and Cameron Village in Raleigh - July 14, 2011 - Haircolorxperts
Larry and Jill Johns Join RE/MAX Alliance Group
Experienced Realtors Join the RE/MAX Siesta Key, Florida, Office. - July 14, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Stroke Association of Florida Names Board of Directors
Sarasota, Florida Area Non-Profit Organization Announces Board of Directors for 2011-2012 - July 14, 2011 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors Welcomes 5 New Agents
5 Realtors have joined the Charles Reinhart Company. - July 14, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Holocaust Memorial Center and Eastern Michigan University to Co-Host Seminar for Teachers, Aug. 15-19
Using the latest academic scholarship and best instructional practices to make lessons about the Holocaust understandable and meaningful for students, the weeklong seminar, “Reading the Holocaust: A Seminar for Teachers,” is designed to build an instructor’s content base. - July 14, 2011 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
New Business Owner Takes Over Previous Mr. Transmission Establishment
Local business owner offers quality service and competitive prices at Mr. Transmission in Decatur, GA. - July 14, 2011 - Moran Industries
Costa Mesa Hospice Nurse, Community Heroine, Receives O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
Costa Mesa resident recognized with July 2011 O'Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award for her courage, benevolence and unyielding service. A hospice nurse by trade, Julia spends her days bringing comfort and assurance to individuals in their greatest time of need. Julia has also been lauded as a community heroine for rescuing her neighbor from a burning building. - July 14, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Named One of the Top 20 Resorts in Mexico by Travel + Leisure Magazine
The acclaimed property is the only destination in Cozumel to make the list of Top 20 Resorts in Mexico. - July 14, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
The Writers Network of South Florida Presents Poetry Noir with Anastasia Clark
The Writers Network presents Broward County Poet-in-Residence Anastasia Clark in a program/workshop on Poetry Noir. - July 14, 2011 - The Writers Network of South Florida
Su Vino Sweeps Grapevine Wine Tours' Quarterly Awards
Grapevine Wine Tours guests vote Su Vino tops in both wine and winery categories. - July 14, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Leading London Commercial Property Agency MERJS Appointed as Sole Agents for Let of London SW1 Office Space
On behalf of the Roughton Group, MERJS have been instructed to dispose of 5,500 square feet of offices to let at 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1. - July 14, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Tips for Buying a Used Car from Shade Tree Garage
The automotive repair experts at Shade Tree Garage, in Morristown, NJ, provide several good tips for buying a used automobile. - July 14, 2011 - Shade Tree Garage
New Website for Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter has launched its new website: http://sandiego.surfrider.org/. The dramatically redesigned website, created by a team of activists, and designed by a local web design firm, offers easier navigation, and the ability for the activists to upload their own content. - July 14, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Announces Formation of Their Seventh Medical Initiative
Leaders with the Issa Trust Foundation (www.issatrustfoundation.com) announced today a team of paediatric health professionals led by Dr. Stacy McConkey, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital serving children in Jamaica. - July 13, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Best of Transylvania and Romania, Discounted Offer from Transylvania Live
Book the September 2nd discounted departure from Bucharest (25 % off) and enjoy the wonderful 10 day experience. - July 13, 2011 - Transylvania Live Expert in Transylvania
Vampire in Transylvania - Short Break, Discounted Offer from Transylvania Live
Book the July 25th discounted departure (25 % off) and enjoy the best of Transylvania - July 13, 2011 - Transylvania Live Expert in Transylvania
Attitash Mountain Resort Begins "Pin The Trail" Summer Weekly Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series Wednesday, July 13
Attitash Mountain Resort begins the 2nd annual "Pin The Trail" summer weekly downhill mountain biking race series Wednesday, July 13. The series will run for six weeks and be a single run format downhill mountain bike race held every Wednesday at Attitash. Each week, a number plate draw... - July 13, 2011 - Attitash Mountain Resort
SCSA Releases Article on How Dementia Patients Get Relief from Occupational Therapy
SCSA recently released an article which discusses how just after ten sessions of specially designed occupational therapy, dementia patients experience improvement in their concrete and practical skills. Their caregivers, too, feel a renewed sense of competence. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Students Enjoy Engineering Experience with The Smallpeice Trust
13 and 14 year olds from across the UK attended a four-day residential programme organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by The Institution of Mechanical Engineering to engage with students and provide them with the opportunity to learn about engineering through a series of presentations and practical hands-on workshops. - July 13, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Rum and Relaxation, a Caribbean Destination Website, Has Been Launched
Announcing the launch of Rum and Relaxation, a one stop Caribbean destination website. - July 13, 2011 - Rum and Relaxation
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Welcomes Three Top Sacramento Area Realtors
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in Northern California, announced today that Jeanine Roza, Deanna Orr and Sindy Kirsch have joined the company as sales associates in its Sacramento Metro office. In their new position, Roza, Orr and Kirsch will... - July 13, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Get "Fit for Life" with Adventures in the Alps
This Holiday Fuses Fine Wine, Delicious Food & Fitness; 6th-12th August 2011; www.adventuresinthealps.com. - July 13, 2011 - Adventures in the Alps
Gap Adventures Offers Travel Junkies a Chance to Win a Free Trip
Adventure travel leader celebrates the 100th anniversary of Machu Picchu’s rediscovery with an international contest. - July 13, 2011 - G Adventures
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists, Hires Tom Wirt as Short Sale Listing Manager
The Ballen Group, an award winning Las Vegas Short Sale Agent Team in Nevada, hires Tom Wirt as Short Sale Listing manager. - July 13, 2011 - Ballen Brands
V.I.S.S. (Vision, Inspiration, Strategy & Support) Announces Its New Business Opportunity for Work at Home Moms
V.I.S.S. has created a turn-key business opportunity for work at home moms to be able to work when they can, as much or as little as they can. - July 13, 2011 - VISS International
SCSA Releases Article on How Pets Are Providing a Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors
SCSA recently released a article showing that seniors who have pets not only tend to have better physical and mental health than those who don’t, but they are also reporting shorter hospital stays and less overall health care costs. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
US Insurance Companies, Employers and Agents Rally Around Medical Tourism in Chicago
The anticipated largest group of insurance companies, employers and insurance agents will converge in Chicago for the Medical Tourism Association’s 4th Annual event, The World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress October 26-28, 2011. The event is set to develop bilateral relationships between international healthcare providers and Health insurance Industry Stakeholders. - July 13, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Natural Resources Defense Council Named New Beneficiary of Climate Ride
Climate Ride has named the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) as a full beneficiary for 2011, to replace a beneficiary spot left vacant by the merger of two other organizations: 350.org and 1Sky. - July 13, 2011 - Climate Ride
TCM Recording Artist Chris Caskey Joins the July 26th Lyrics for Lyric Show, Hosted by the Award Winning Stylist/ Musician Mark Newton
Mark Newton, Lyrics for Lyric show host, is proud to announce the addition of TCM Recording Artist Chris Caskey to the July 26th Lyrics for Lyric show. Chris started performing with his first band at the age of 11. After sending his demos to Nashville Producers, Publishers and Record Labels, he... - July 13, 2011 - Lyrics for Lyric
Danforth Plant Science Center Ranked in Top 10 Best Places to Work in Academia
The Scientist Magazine Survey Ranks Danforth Center 8th - July 13, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
SCSA Releases Article on How to Fight Vision Loss
One in four people over 65 has age-related macular degeneration. Eyesight is crucial for maintaining independence, mobility and quality of life. Find out how a healthy lifestyle can fight this form of vision impairment. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
SCSA Releases Free Guide on State of the Senior Housing Industry
SCSA recently released a free guide that provides important information to help senior housing industry professionals understand the retirement goals of senior citizens and to forecast a solid plan for future company growth. - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Real World Leadership Radio Interviews Survivor and Transition Expert, Karin Volvo on Mastering Tough Transitions
Karin Volvo, expert in personal and career development, shares her incredible experiences with radio host Debora Mclaughlin this Wednesday, July 13 at 12 noon EST. - July 13, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
Choosing an Executor of Your Will
Find the right person to act as executor of your will and your estate planning is well on its way to providing you and your family peace of mind. How do you know who best fits the job description? - July 13, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Introducing Accountants for Social Good: A Microfinance Institution for Accounting and CPA Firms Throughout the USA
A new phenomenon called microlending, or Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending is sweeping the world. It is a way for people to lend (not give away) money to the entrepreneurial poor in developing countries. Accountants for Social Good (ASG) is the leading institution in this area for CPAs and Accountants nationwide. Currently, they manage over $40,000 of revolving debt for the poor, as funded by independent CPA firms throughout the country. - July 13, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good
Governor Nathan Deal Declares Technology a Focus for Georgia
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared technology an important focus for the state and a leading driver of Georgia’s economic recovery today in a special presentation to leadership from Georgia’s technology community and employees at the Alpharetta headquarters of McKesson Technology Solutions, a division of America’s largest healthcare services and information technology company. - July 13, 2011 - TAG think
Connection Points Targeted Networking Event, Presented by the Women's Business Development Center, to be Held July 26
Women business owners in wellness professions including massage therapists, yoga practitioners, integrated medicine physicians, chiropractors, nutritionists, health and lifestyle coaches, acupuncturists, psychotherapists and other healing artists, who want to connect with other women-owned industry... - July 12, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Want More Innovation? Hire for It
New report from i4cp and 3M reveals that most companies aren’t attracting innovative people. - July 12, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Certifikid and Casey Cares Foundation Announce Partnership
Certifikid and the Casey Cares Foundation have announced that they have joined forces and formed a partnership. As part of their collaboration, Certifikid will be offering Casey Cares’ critically ill children and their families the activities that they promote daily, and initiating relationships between their supporters and the Foundation. These opportunities will be part of the charity’s Family Festivities program. - July 12, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation