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Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011.” This... - January 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Michael L. Stevens, SVP & Director of Regulatory Affairs, Conference of State Bank Supervisors to Speak at KC’s Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael L. Stevens, SVP & Director of Regulatory Affairs, Conference of State Bank Supervisors will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Stress... - January 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Q4 Figures from Serviced Office Sector Indicate Imminent Return to Growth for UK Economy
Results out today from the serviced office sector fly in the face of GDP figures, demonstrating a 150% uplift in performance compared with Q3 which should be welcomed by industry. - January 28, 2011 - Executive Offices Group
Canada and Australia Partner in New7Wonders Campaign
Bay of Fundy Tourism is excited to announce that Canada and Australia are joining forces in the global New7Wonders of Nature Campaign. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy is Canada’s sole representative and Australia has two competing finalists, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru... - January 28, 2011 - Bay of Fundy Tourism
Pets for Patriots Debuts in Arizona to Help At-Risk Shelter Pets Find Loving Military Homes
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots partners with the Arizona Humane Society and University Animal Hospital to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets. - January 28, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Chico’s Donation to The Heights Foundation Honors Bruce Gora
At last December’s Dinner Under Construction, an event honoring the late Bruce Gora, one of his former clients, Chico’s FAS committed to a $10,000 donation to the building fund. - January 28, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Cypress Bend Resort Offers Deals on Green Fees Through February 28
Popular Course on Louisiana’s Audubon Golf Trail Offers Discounted Green Fees - January 28, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Universities, Judges and Sponsors Attracted to National Security Innovation Competition 2011
Only university competition awarding scholarships for innovation serving national security needs is achieving great participation from universities, judges and sponsors for April 2011 event – but there’s still time to enter and support the competition. - January 28, 2011 - Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance
Nashville Church of Scientology Brings New Hope to the War on Drugs
In the month prior to a recent National Survey on Drug on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 49,000 Tennessee children between 12 and 17 had used an illicit drug. Fed up with statistics like this, a group of Scientology parishioners decided to help rid the state of this problem by launching its own Drug-Free Tennessee campaign this past weekend at an event held in their church. - January 28, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Innovative App for Timeshare Launched by European Leader
Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket have today announced the launch of the first ever iPhone app for timeshare owners, buyers and sellers. - January 28, 2011 - Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket
MainStreetChamber Acquires AllCityChamber & Announces National Barter Partnership
The small-business advocate grows in membership and seeks opportunity for its members. - January 28, 2011 - MainStreetChamber
Imocom Hotels and Resorts Presents Valentines’ Day Accommodation Packages in the Algarve
Love is in the air, and IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts is offering many value-friendly packages for Valentine’s Day weekend in its two five star hotels in Algarve - Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura. - January 28, 2011 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
National Association of Women Business Owners Announces Finalists for Annual Awards Program
Woman Of Distinction program honors outstanding Southern Nevada professionals. - January 28, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada
MonseyBus.com Saves Stranded Charter Bus Service Passengers from Blizzard of 2010
MonseyBus.com, an NYC charter bus service, helped a group of Los Angeles tourists stay warm and find lodging when they were stranded by the Blizzard of 2010. - January 28, 2011 - Monsey Bus - Charter Bus Service
THINKSOUND™ to Launch Headphone Accessories Line
thinksound™ announces the release of Active Lifestyle Ear Hooks, which allows listeners to have a more stable fit from their earphones during exercise or times of strenuous physical activity. Active Lifestyle Ear Hooks are available from the thinksound online store (store.thinksound.com) for... - January 28, 2011 - TIMBRE SOUND LLC dba thinksound
Vi-Tel Wireless Completes Its Initial Launch of All Products and Services
Vi-Tel Wireless has completed its pre-launch phase and has begun its official launch with all core products in place. Vi-Tel wireless offers online wireless stores to the network marketing, mlm, and direct sales community. They offer the latest in wireless and cellular products through the Nation’s Top Wireless Providers. The company has launched an affordable business solution to potential business owners. - January 28, 2011 - ViTel Wireless
Annual Suncoast Parkinson Symposium Tops 600 Attendees
Neuro Challenge Foundation Brings the Nation’s Top Experts on Parkinson Disease to Town. - January 28, 2011 - Neuro Challenge Foundation, Inc.
NLAPW Expands Creative Arts Networking
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) offers creative arts networking through social networking, Facebook and YouTube. - January 28, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
DirectRooms.com – 2nd International Conference on e-Learning and Distance Learning in February 2011
DirectRooms.com is prepared to announce the return of a popular educational conference in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, the International Conference on e-Learning and Distance Learning. - January 28, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Immigration Voice: President's Vision on Immigration "in the Right Direction"
Immigration Voice applauds the President’s recognition of our broken immigration system that allows for educating foreign nationals in the best universities this country has to offer and refrain from utilizing the investment made on them. The President’s call to reform in his State of... - January 28, 2011 - Immigration Voice
NH-ICC Awarded a Grant to Focus a Team on the Commercialization of Breakthrough Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Technology
The New Hampshire Innovation and Commercialization Center (NH-ICC) announced today that it has been awarded an NHIRC grant that will enable breakthroughs in Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) compounds and prototypes to get to market. Invented at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) by a team led... - January 27, 2011 - New Hampshire Innovation Commercialization Center (NH-ICC)
Historic 'I AM EQUAL' Human Rights Project Comes to Salt Lake City
International photo project shines light on human rights in the Beehive State. - January 27, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Ambitious 'I AM EQUAL' Human Rights Photo Project Comes to San Francisco
Global photo project shines light on human rights issues in the Bay Area. - January 27, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Love Your Neighbor: Event from Harlem Heights
Supporters and friends of the Heights Foundation gathered to “Love Your Neighbor,” on Jan. 19 at the home of Nancy and Bill Merriam in the community of Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers. Guests enjoyed an exclusive evening of decadence and delight featuring area restaurants and wine... - January 27, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Go Nudist at the Hotel Desire Costa Rica’s Body Paint Party on January 29, 2011, in San Jose, Costa Rica
The theme is Body Paint for the Hotel Desire Costa Rica’s party to be held on January 29, 2011, in the GoNudeCostaRica.com San Jose location. Come let your imagination run wild and paint your body or someone else’s. - January 27, 2011 - GoNudeCostaRica.com
New Online Directory Connects Adventure Travel Experts with Adventure Travelers
Adventure Travel Mentor.com—An adventure travel planning Web site is launching a free directory of experts –“mentors”– including travel agents, tour operators, adventure activity guides, tourism offices and travel consultants. The purpose of this new directory is to... - January 27, 2011 - Adventure Travel Mentor
VisionAIR Joins IJIS Institute as Its Sixth Sustaining Member
Institute’s prestigious member class continues to grow. The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that VisionAIR, Inc. has upgraded its member status to become the... - January 27, 2011 - IJIS Institute
City-Discovery.com Welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with Chinatown Tours Worldwide
Sightseeing tours highlighting a rich Chinese heritage are available in Vancouver, Toronto, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, San Francisco and New York City. - January 27, 2011 - City Discovery
New York City Gets Its First NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Organizers are hard at work on the first annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, which will arrive on Sunday, April 3, in the Chelsea district of Manhattan. - January 27, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Local Company Pays Homage to an Industry Pioneer
Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service Celebrates Thomas Crapper Day - January 27, 2011 - Roto-Rooter
2011 Spring Photography Weekend Dates Announced by the Carriage House Bed & Breakfast
The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast in Jefferson, Texas will be hosting the 2011 Spring Photography Weekend March 18th - 20th. - January 27, 2011 - The Carriage House Bed and Breakfast
Kentucky Veterans Going to the Dogs (and Cats) with Program to Boost Second Chance Pet Adoption
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots partners with the Kentucky Humane Society and Jefferson Animal Hospital East to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for at-risk shelter pets. - January 27, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
New Bible Study Guide Series Explores “Getting to Really Know God”
What does God tell us about Himself, and how can we build a closer relationship with Him? A new series on “Getting to Really Know God” has just been added to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. - January 27, 2011 - United Church of God
Mandoki Hospitality, Inc. to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Gulf Shores Plantation Throughout 2011
Mandoki Hospitality, Inc. will engage in a year-long celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary with Gulf Shores Plantation. The festivities will involve contests, special offers, and drawings. - January 27, 2011 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Silverstein Earns Two New Endorsements and Releases an Updated List of Endorsements in Her Bid for 50th Ward Alderman
Debra Silverstein, candidate for alderman in the 50th Ward, receives endorsements of the Fraternal Order of Police and Citizen Action/Illinois. - January 27, 2011 - Debra Silverstein for Chicago's 50th Ward Alderman
Houseinthesun.com Goes Rental
Four months after launching its website, the property portal www.houseinthesun.com presents a new section for holiday rentals. "The rental section is a result of listening to our partner agents. Many of the property agents in sunny countries work with both sales and rental. The development of... - January 26, 2011 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB
The Institute for New Economic Thinking Has Created an Academic Partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science
INET@LSE will apply ideas from “complexity social science” to improve the design and effectiveness of economic policy - January 26, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute for New Economic Thinking to Hold Its Second Annual Plenary Conference from April 8 to 10, 2011 in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The conference, “Crisis and Renewal: International Political Economy at the Crossroads,” will host over 200 leading economists, finance experts, and young scholars - January 26, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
i4cp Study: Companies Are Gearing Up for the Coming Talent War
i4cp reveals its top ten critical human capital issues of 2011 - January 26, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor, Michigan Completes Renovation of Lobby, Reception Area, Meeting Room
Weber's Inn renovations are completed with a "timeless design" that highlights the Ann Arbor hotel as a true boutique hotel. - January 26, 2011 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Preferred Travel of Naples Presents Explore Your Dream Destinations to Benefit Founders Fund Scholarships
The Founders Fund’s 20th anniversary will be honored at Preferred Travel of Naples’ annual fundraising event as proceeds go to the scholarship granting organization. - January 26, 2011 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces 2011 Real Estate Investor Workshop for New Investors
On February 3, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be starting its 3 evening real estate investor workshop for new investors called "Find It, Fix It, Flip It, or Keep It." - January 26, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
WaterCan Embassy Dinner Celebrates 17 Years in Support of Clean Water Projects in Africa
Tickets now on sale for Embassy Dinner 2011, Ottawa’s premier spring social event. - January 26, 2011 - WaterCan
Vistage Michigan Welcomes Patricia Yulkowski of Total Door as Its Newest Member
As a member of Vistage Michigan, Yulkowski will enjoy an advisory board of CEO peers who meet in small groups to help one another make better business decisions and achieve better results. She also will partake in one-to-one business coaching. - January 26, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
BodyLase Skin Spa Hosts SmartlipoTM “Evening of Beauty”
Local MedSpa Hosts Informative Presentation About New Procedure - January 26, 2011 - BodyLase
Porter’s and Tamron Announce Photo Contest Monthly Themes
Porter’s and Tamron announce the themes for Porter’s annual Photo Calendar Contest. The Photo Calendar Contest is a nationwide, fun and free showcase for amateur photographic talent. Each month poses a new theme as a challenge for the entrants. - January 26, 2011 - Porter’s Digital Cameras and Imaging
Porter’s Announces Informational Blog Series – Managing Digital Images
Porter’s announces an ongoing 5-part series that presents an outline for digital image management. One of the greatest challenges faced by today’s family photographer is creating a safe and organized archive of digital images. - January 26, 2011 - Porter’s Digital Cameras and Imaging
Africa Point Reduces 2011 Safari Prices to Kenya, Tanzania
Africa Point has announced a significant reduction in safari prices to Kenya and Tanzania for 2011 - January 26, 2011 - Africa Point
TrOyMaN is the New "Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc." Ambassador
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. introduces its 2011 Ambassador TrOyMaN. - January 26, 2011 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
California Copyright Conference Latin Music Panel in Los Angeles
With a fact-packed presentation open to everyone in the music industry, the California Copyright Conference will examine "Music En Espanol" on the evening of February 8 in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles). Everyone with an interest in the Latin music market will want to hear the latest inside... - January 26, 2011 - California Copyright Conference