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International Economic Development Council 2016 Federal Leadership in Economic Development Programs Award Presented to The Honorable Fred P. Hochberg
The International Economic Development Council has presented the 2016 Leadership in Economic Development Programs Award to The Honorable Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank). The award presentation was part of the 2016 IEDC Federal... - April 07, 2016 - International Economic Development Council
U.S. Veg Corp's Plant-Based Cheese Competition Arrives in NYC
If non-dairy cheese sounds like an oxymoron, you may wish to head over to the Big Cheese for a palate-expanding experience. V Spot Organic Restaurant (on St. Mark’s Place) will host a vegan cheese competition Tuesday, April 12, 7-9 p.m. - April 07, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Save Our Cemeteries Announces Second Lecture of 2016
"Beautiful, Historic and Unique Metairie Cemetery" a Lecture by Jerry Schoen - April 07, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries
New York Land Developer Elie Hirschfeld Gives Back to Community by Adopting a Highway
Philanthropist and Hirschfeld Properties president Elie Hirschfeld has adopted a portion of New York's Grand Central Parkway Exit 23 at Cross Island Parkway. "Our roads are the gateways to our communities. The way they appear is often the first impression visitors get; why not make those the best they can be," Hirschfeld said. - April 06, 2016 - Hirschfeld Properties
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Donald W. Austin as a Lifetime VIP Member
Donald W. Austin, of Davenport, Iowa, has recently been honored as a lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Compliance Management-Postal Service. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Stephanie Barfield DDS Has Recently Been Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Stephanie Barfield, D.D.S., of Houston, Texas, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Dentistry. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Grazina R. Vižinas as a Professional of the Year for 2016
Grazina R. Vižinas, of Chicago, Illinois, a lifetime member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Administration. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Airs Dr. Andrew Batsis Podcast
Andrew Batsis, of Toms River, New Jersey, has been honored as the subject of a 60 minute podcast airing on Strathmore’s Who’s Who Radio. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust Awards $15,000 Grant to Food Bank of South Jersey
Funding Enables Hunger-Relief Organization to Deliver Food Assistance to 3000 Veterans Annually - April 06, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Colorado Becomes 3rd State to Pass #AutoErase Legislation
Wrongful arrest of Hollywood entertainment industry exec, Charles Belk, is inspiring automatic expungement legislation across the nation. Colorado becomes the third state to pass #AutoErase legislation which requires that arrest records are automatically erased of innocent individuals wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity. The bill, HB16-1265 – “Expungement of Arrest Records Based On Mistaken Identity,” was introduced and championed by Rep. Jovan Melton and Rep. Daneya Esgar. - April 06, 2016 - Fitting The Description
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades Service Auction 2016
Please join the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades (UUCP) for their annual service auction on Saturday, April 9th at 7:00 PM. Come and enjoy a live and silent auction presented by a professional auctioneer. Some items included are musical events, dinners, restaurant/service... - April 06, 2016 - The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades (UUCP)
Healthcare, Parent, and Faith Organizations Join Together for the First Time to Discuss Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy
Meet, Eat, & Discover: Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy, a luncheon and conversation on April 7, will bring together for the first time North Carolina’s healthcare, parent and faith organizations to explore how children’s health is directly impacted by our reliance on... - April 06, 2016 - Mothers & Others for Clean Air, a program of the American Lung Association of the Southeast
Mypenmail.com Offers New Social Collaboration Church Database Platform
New church database platform released by Mypenmail.com LLC. - April 05, 2016 - Mypenmail.com LLC
The International Public Safety Association Announces "If You See Something Say Something™" Partnership with the Department of Homeland Security
The International Public Safety Association announces a new partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something™” public awareness campaign. “In today’s environment, civilians and public safety must increase... - April 04, 2016 - International Public Safety Association
World Index of Moral Freedom 2016 Published
The Netherlands top the world ranking with 91.70 out of 100 points. Among the most morally free countries, Uruguay and Portugal score surprisingly high. USA only seventh, just after Spain and before Germany and Canada. Saudi Arabia closes the list as the 160th country, scoring under 10 points. Islamic, communist and small Central American countries perform poorly. Russia and the former Soviet Union have middle or low scores. - April 04, 2016 - Foundation for the Advancement of Liberty
Charles Belk Named a National Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalist
Entertainment Industry Exec turned Advocate for basic human rights recognized for his national criminal justice reform efforts. Ford Motor Company and Tom Joyner Foundation announced that Charles Belk, Founder and Executive Director of Fitting The Description, is one of ten Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalists, as part of a national campaign honoring the outstanding achievements of ordinary people performing extraordinary work in the African American community. - April 03, 2016 - Fitting The Description
10th Year of Restoring, Healing and Restoration
Saved Souls Ministries holds it's 10th Women's Conference at Hilton Garden Inn at Kent Island. A weekend that transforms the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn into an oasis of renewal for women. - April 02, 2016 - Saved Souls Ministries
"Nonprofit Finance: A Practical Guide" Nominated for a Terry McAdam Book Award
The book "Nonprofit Finance: A Practical Guide" has been nominated for a Terry McAdam Book in 2016. The book's main goal is to bridge the gap between the finance and management areas of an organization. The author, Sheila Shanker, is a CPA based in California with many years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Her real-life examples and explanations are appreciated by both financial and non-financial readers. - April 02, 2016 - Sheila Shanker
REDmeters Launches the Dredging RM2: "Bill By Tonnage"
REDmeters just released the new RM2, a non-nuclear in-line density meter that can be mounted on any dredging vessel. This is new for the dredging world, that has been struggling to justify contractual pricing with performance. As a result, contractual negotiations today, are mostly based on... - April 02, 2016 - REDmeters
Cancer Transitions Workshop Series Helps Cancer Survivors Thrive
Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey Expands Free Survivorship Program to Three Locations - April 02, 2016 - Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey
200 Economic Development Professionals Meet in Arlington to Discuss Federal Policy
International Economic Development Council Holds Country’s Only Comprehensive Federal Economic Development Policy Annual Event. - April 01, 2016 - International Economic Development Council
High-Level Federal Officials to Speak at IEDC’s 2016 FED Forum
15 Plus Federal Agencies Represented at Federal Economic Development Policy Event - April 01, 2016 - International Economic Development Council
Full Court Press on Federal Justice Officials in Colorado
Prosecutors and Judges Could Not Withstand Judiciary Committee Investigation, Says A Just Cause - April 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
American Diabetes Association to Offer Free Health Screenings and Resources for New Yorkers Living with Diabetes at Jacob Javits Center
Presenting Sponsor Healthfirst Will Showcase Expert Demonstrations at the 2016 ADA EXPO on Saturday, April 30th - April 01, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
Biotechnology, Volunteers, and Virtual Reality: a New Attack on Oil Spills
OneFarm Project Aims to Reverse Decades of Pollution on the Niger Delta, One Farm at a Time. - April 01, 2016 - Sustainability International
Nashville Church of Scientology Prepares for World Health Day Fitness Fair
The Nashville Church of Scientology is welcoming the community to a Fitness Fair in honor of World Health Day this April. - April 01, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
ASSE International Student Exchange Program
Would you like to share your American way of life with an international high school student? ASSE are currently looking for host families to host their exchange students. ASSE, one of the world’s oldest and largest placement organizations for high-school age foreign exchange students, has a growing list of teens from around the world who are hoping to spend the next school year living with a host family in the USA. Would you consider opening your home to one of these students? - April 01, 2016 - ASSE International Student Exchange, Eastern division
Summer Sleepaway Camp Isn’t Just for Kids
Camp Arcadia, a fourth-generation, family-operated overnight summer camp for girls in Southern Maine, is offering two weeks of “Family Camp” for Summer 2016, tailored to families and friend groups of all ages looking for an all-inclusive, healthy, rustic getaway at a reasonable price. - March 31, 2016 - Camp Arcadia, Summer Camp for Girls
Wine on Wheels 2016 to Benefit Wheeling Forward
What: Join Wheeling Forward on April 16th for the Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting and Silent Auction featuring over 200 wines served by over 60 of New York City's most esteemed sommeliers to benefit Wheeling Forward. Tasty bites will be provided by local restaurants. Also there will be 4 fast track... - March 31, 2016 - Wheeling Forward
Chabad of Southside to Host 11th Annual Community Passover Seder "Relive the Passover Exodus" with Rabbi Novack
Who: Chabad of Southside; What: Chabad’s Community Passover Seder; When: April 22nd and 23rd; Where: Chabad of Southside, 11271 Alumni Way, Jacksonville, FL 32246. - March 31, 2016 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Congressman Danny Davis of Illinois Gives an Exclusive Interview from Washington D.C. on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C., Says Advocacy Group, A Just Cause. - March 31, 2016 - A Just Cause
Interfaith Older Adult Programs Hosts Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser
Interfaith Older Adult Programs is hosting its third annual Wine & Beer Tasting at The Basilica on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 6:30 - 9pm at The Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th Street in Milwaukee. Guests will enjoy sampling fine wines, craft beers, appetizers and desserts, and an opportunity to win a great selection of raffle prizes. All proceeds will benefit Interfaith South Shore Regiona's Older Adult Programs. Visit www.my.interfaithmilw.org - March 31, 2016 - Interfaith Southshore Regional
Young Professionals Volunteer on Behalf of Multiple Sclerosis
National Volunteer Week is quickly approaching, and one rapidly growing and very active Bay Area group is bringing young people together in the name of community service. The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s Young Leaders Network, or MSYLN, is a San Francisco-based group of young... - March 31, 2016 - National MS Society, Northern California Chapter
New Scientology Information Center a Hub for Local Networking
On April 13th the Scientology Information Center, located at 500 Cleveland Street will be hosting a reception which will provide a forum for networking, as well as educational information about the Church. The reception will be from 6-8pm. There is no cost to attend. - March 31, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Frizzy’s LTD Announces Availability of Treestamp.com
Treestamp.com - Today, Erica Ziegler-Roberts, President of Frizzy’s LTD, announced beta testing of their new Social Marketing Fundraising site is complete and the site is now readily available to the general public. The site, Treestamp.com, is a crowdfunding site that helps non-profits,... - March 31, 2016 - Frizzy's LTD
The Gateway Family YMCA Aims to Bring Out the Wow! Factor in Local Kids During 25th Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event helps kids stay active and keep learning all summer long. - March 31, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Announces Director of Healthy Living
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch announces promotion of Peter Arce. - March 31, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Mastic Beach Village’s "Operation Take-Back" Continues
The joint effort between the Village of Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department has led to arrests and evictions in Mastic Beach Village. - March 31, 2016 - Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Urges Vigilant Donations Following Government Settlement with Fraudulent Cancer Charities
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Urges Vigilant Donations Following Government with Fraudulent Cancer Charities; BBB WGA Offers Tips to Keep Donors Safe and Secure. - March 30, 2016 - BBB Wise Giving Alliance
The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in Five Days of Action for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
April is Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. - March 30, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Going Places Network Launches to Enhance Women’s Career Success
Dress for Success SW Florida and the Walmart Foundation provide mentorship. - March 30, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL
NERETA Summit Will Help Establish Regional “Eco-Systems” to Spur Manufacturing Renewal Across the US
The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ, April 27-29, will teach local leadership (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals), how to align their resources and capabilities to focus on growing manufacturing in their regions. (summit.nereta.org) - March 29, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
SAPA Successfully Organized Workshop on Regulatory Affairs of Botanical and Chinese Medicines
SAPA organized a workshop at DoubleTree Conference Center located in Somerset, NJ. With the generous support of Shimadzu China Corporation, SAPA invited several prominent speakers to present at this workshop: Mr. Hongyu Jin from China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), Dr. Jinhui Dou from US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Mr. Andrew Jiang - CEO of Aleon Pharma International. The workshop was hosted by regulatory affairs expert Dr. Xin Du and attracted nearly 100 attendees. - March 29, 2016 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
BCA Global and Food Experience
BCAGlobal Announces 12th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience BCAGlobal’s 12th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience will take place on Friday, April 8th, 2016 at Espace, 635 West 42nd Street in New York, NY from 7 PM to 10:30 PM. Attendees will enjoy culinary samples paired with wine... - March 28, 2016 - BCAGlobal
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Highlights Legacy of Helping Donors Identify Trustworthy Charities - March 26, 2016 - BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Nashville Church of Scientology Honored Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s 105th Birthday
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s 105th birthday was celebrated in Nashville by Tennessee area Scientologists on March 19, 2016. - March 26, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Looks Forward to 31st Anniversary in Nashville
The Church of Scientology is preparing to celebrate its 31st year in Nashville, TN. - March 26, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Disabled Parenting Project Announces Launch of Online Community
The Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) is the first of its kind online community to connect disabled parents as well as those considering parenthood. The DPP will serve as an information clearinghouse and interactive space for discussion and connection. - March 25, 2016 - Disabled Parenting Project
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Easter Celebration Program 2016
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be hosting a special Easter Celebration Program this year from March 20, 2016 to March 27, 2016. - March 25, 2016 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
IAHSP® Announces International Home Staging Association Affiliate
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®), founded in 1999 by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, has named Associazione Professionisti Home Staging Italia as an International Staging Association Affiliate. - March 25, 2016 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®