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E-Cycling Results: Over 20,000 Pounds Recycled
In April, the San Marcos community shed serious pounds at RecycleNow, an electronics recycling event hosted by Texas State University and R3 Recycling. During the event, Marcos Garza, the CEO of R3 Recycling estimated over 7,000 pounds of electronic waste was brought to the event by the community. - June 10, 2015 - R3 Recycling
SWACHA Announces Appointment to Board of Directors: Mark Few of Centennial Bank in Lubbock
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today that Mark Few, EVP-COO of Centennial Bank in Lubbock, is a new member of the SWACHA Board of Directors. SWACHA’s 17-member board is made up of representatives from... - June 10, 2015 - SWACHA
Municipal “Green Streets” Redevelopment Project Wins 2015 Iowa ASLA Award
Demonstrating an environmentally-conscious approach to community redevelopment, a completed “green” streetscape design in the city of West Union, Iowa has been recognized with an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects Iowa Chapter. Each year, the professional... - June 07, 2015 - Conservation Design Forum
Lean Construction Institute – Canada Established
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announces the establishment of the recently-formed Lean Construction Institute – Canada (LCI-Canada) as a special committee of the CCA. - June 07, 2015 - Canadian Construction Association
AultCare Presents 40 Team Spirit Scholarship Awards to High School Seniors
Recognizing the spirit of the future through the importance of leadership, teamwork and academic excellence, AultCare is honoring 40 high school seniors with a $500 AultCare Team Spirit Award Scholarship. As AultCare celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, AultCare wanted to do something... - June 06, 2015 - AultCare
ASP® Home Staging Courses in Round Rock, TX, Sacramento, CA, Reading, MA, and by Webinar from StagedHomes.com®
Prosper in today's housing market with your ASP® Home Staging designation from StagedHomes.com®, the first and foremost provider of Home Staging education. New Accredited Staging Professional® courses have been added and announced by StagedHomes.com®. - June 06, 2015 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Church of Scientology to Host Open House for International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - June 06, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Save Our Cemeteries Awarded 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Recognized as a Top Performing Cemetery Tour Operator as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site. - June 06, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
National Minority Trucking Association and SelecTrucks Establish a Partnership for the Future
The National Minority Trucking Association (NMTA) announced the launch of a partnership with SelecTrucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). This partnership makes it possible for both NMTA members and SelecTrucks to harness the power of diversity to drive business for the used... - June 06, 2015 - National Minority Truckers Association
Be Brave Foundation Hosting Flash Mob Video Shoot for Pediatric Cancer
The Be Brave Foundation is proud to announce their #JustKeepDancing video shoot for the Ellen DeGeneres #JustKeepDancing Childhood Cancer Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer by recording a dance video, donating to a childhood cancer charity, and challenging others to do the same. - June 06, 2015 - Be Brave Foundation
C5LA Honoree Visits Students at the Coca-Cola Headquarters in Los Angeles
C5LA Inspire the Dream honoree visits program participants at the Coca Cola Building in Los Angeles. - June 05, 2015 - C5LA
Japan Home Stagers Meet with Home Staging Inventor
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, recently met with a group of officials from Home Staging Japan General Incorporated Association. Barb Schwarz invented the term and process of Home Staging in the 1970s, and went on to develop a professional Home Staging training course – Accredited Staging Professional® - in the 1990s. The Japanese Officials flew from Tokyo to Seattle to learn more about Staging and its process from Barb and her company Stagedhomes.com®. - June 04, 2015 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Ian Sturdevant
Ian Sturdevant, of Falls Church, Virginia, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Insurance. - June 04, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Janell K. Rosenberg
Janell K. Rosenberg, of Reno, Nevada, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Travel. - June 04, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Barbara R. Taber Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who June Biography of the Month
Farmingdale, N.Y. – Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, has recently been honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for June, 2015. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - June 04, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
NAWBO Adds "sparXX" to ASU Event Honoring Women Leaders
Seven members of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Phoenix Chapter, were honored for contributions to women's entrepreneurship programs and being successful businesswomen themselves. - June 04, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Hepatitis B Foundation to Urge Philadelphia Leaders to Make Viral Hepatitis Prevention a Local Priority
Philly City Council asked to make at-risk populations chief concern in vaccination program. - June 04, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Enable America Teams with EDM Americas to Support Military at 4USTroops Golf Tournament
For the fourth consecutive year Enable America is helping support wounded warriors through a partnership with the EDM4USTroops Charity Golf Tournament, to be held Monday, June 8, at the Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC. More than 225 golfers will participate, including many military... - June 04, 2015 - Enable America
Singapore’s Only Acting School for Adults Holds Flash Sale to Celebrate Second Anniversary
Singapore’s first and only professional acting school, Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity (HCAC), is shaving 50% off all its workshop prices as part of its second anniversary celebrations. According to the founder of the school, Kamil Haque, 32, the discount will enable people who were... - June 04, 2015 - Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity
Non-Bracing & Non-Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis Now Here in Kansas City
Kansas City has a new treatment for the reduction and stabilization of Scoliosis, that doesn't require hard-bracing or surgical-fusion. There is now hope for children and adults who have struggled with the pain and disability caused by Scoliosis. For many, bracing and surgery were the only treatment options available, despite controversy regarding their overall effectiveness. Visit www.ScoliosisKC.com to see if this exercise-based treatment option is right for you. - June 03, 2015 - ScoliosisKC
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to Star Quarterback Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers
In recognition of chivalrous behavior that gained massive attention for the practice of this gentlemanly art, Cam Newton, star quarterback with the NFL's Carolina Panthers, has been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for May, 2015. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy examples of chivalry, grandiose or small, which demonstrate the impact such positive gestures by men can have. - June 02, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back
Members of National Basketball Retired Players Association Las Vegas Chapter Going to Belarus for Goodwill Trip, May 26-June 2nd
The President of National Basketball Retired Players Association Las Vegas Chapter (NBRPA LV) & JYD Project Inc. will attend with SportsPower International for its second goodwill trip to Belarus in ten years, May 26-June 2nd. - June 01, 2015 - SportsPower International
Chattanooga Wedding Officiant Hoping Pending Supreme Court Decision Will Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama
With the pending decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to potentially allow same-sex marriage nationwide, a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based minister advocates for the rights of gay and lesbian couples to marry, and hopes to be be able to offer his wedding officiant services to the Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama communities he serves. - June 01, 2015 - Chattanooga Wedding Officiants
ACTL Foundation Issues Two New Grants
Organizations to receive $50,000 to help fund programs. - May 31, 2015 - American College of Trial Lawyers
KOSBE Hosts Kingsport Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a Kingsport Chamber of Commerce After Hours on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 PM, on the Brock Terrace of your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. Food, beverages, and spirits will be provided, along with an excellent... - May 30, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Bay Area Residents to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia in Annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™
The fifth annual event, taking place on July 18, calls attention to serious pregnancy disorder affecting mothers, babies. - May 30, 2015 - Preeclampsia Foundation
NAWBO Phoenix to Honor Members with Awards on June 10
Desert Diamonds Awards will be presented in six different categories. - May 30, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Game Changer: First Crowdfunding Super PAC Launches
Citizen Super PAC is the first crowdfunding marketplace where Americans from all walks of life can select and back specific ads for Republican candidates or issues they support or oppose. - May 29, 2015 - Citizen Super PAC
IEEE ICC 2015 to Explore Entire Range of Communications Innovations from 8 – 12 June 2015 in London, UK
Leading Global Event to Host Thousands of Global Experts Attending Nearly 2,000 Presentations Highlighting the Next Wave of Technological Advancements Worldwide - May 29, 2015 - IEEE Communications Society
The Only NYC Veg-Friendly Alcohol Festival Comes to Webster Hall
The Better Booze Festival is splashing down at Webster Hall located in New York City’s East Village on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from noon-3:30 p.m. This unique alcohol festival is the brainchild of the founders of U.S. Veg Corp who have a successful history of producing innovative events that are in tune with the current trends. - May 29, 2015 - U.S. Veg Corp.
How to Deal with Irrational People: Host of iTunes Top-Rated Self-Help Show Shares Subtle, Powerful Techniques to Calm the "Crazy" Behavior of Others and Regain Control
Paul Colaianni, host of The Overwhelmed Brain personal growth and development show, shares powerful and unorthodox strategies for handling irrational people. His new ebook titled, "How to Deal with Irrational People: What to do When Common Sense Fails and 'Crazy' Behavior Prevails" lays out the steps to take when friends, family or even strangers become impossible to deal with. - May 29, 2015 - The Overwhelmed Brain
Northfield Bank Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA- Rahway Branch - May 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Georgia Bank Earnings 12 Percent Higher in First Quarter
“The Georgia banking industry had a good first quarter, and that tracked alongside the generally improving state economy,” said Joe Brannen, president and CEO of the Georgia Bankers Association. “Our state’s banks grew loans, deposits and assets, and there are a low number of past-due loans." - May 29, 2015 - Georgia Bankers Association
The Spine Health Foundation Announces 2015 Hope Award Honoree
Dr. Timothy Fullagar Awarded 2015 Hope Award at Annual Charity Gala - May 29, 2015 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Source Molecular Joins Water Managers at Ft. Worth Conference
Source Molecular Corporation had a successful exhibit at the 14th National Watershed Conference held on May 17-20, 2015, at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Source Molecular’s Grace Anderson met with watershed, floodplain and natural resources program managers not only... - May 29, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
NAWRB and FabOverFifty Form Partnership to Promote Women Real Estate Entrepreneurs
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) has announced a marketing alliance with FabOverFifty, a leading lifestyle website for women 45+, to promote the services of women real estate entrepreneurs to the millions of women who are making decisions about renovating,... - May 29, 2015 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
NMBC and Diverse Visions Group Sign Strategic Alliance Agreement to Benefit NMBC Members & Other Small Business Owners
The National Minority Business Council and Diverse Visions Group have signed a strategic alliance agreement as of May 6th to benefit NMBC members & other small business owners. Founded in 2006, the DVG team is comprised of former minority corporate executives, board members and entrepreneurs... - May 29, 2015 - National Minority Business Council
Funk Zone Fashion Show Seeks to Engage Youth with Charitable Work of Dream Foundation
Local swimwear designer Danielle Rocha hosts Summer Dream, a swimwear runway show to benefit Dream Foundation and help serve the final dreams of terminally ill young adults across the nation. - May 28, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Drug-Free South Takes Community Outreach to a New High
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - May 28, 2015 - Drug Free South
Son Organizes Big Event at Klyde Warren Park as Tribute to Late Father
In the 1980’s, a man named David Allbritton started a movement where thousands of people marched through a city at a time, starting with Dallas. David could get people excited about an acorn falling off a tree, so when he unleashed the cause of this brand new march, no wonder people flocked... - May 27, 2015 - Allbritton International Ministries
Gloria Bieber Has Recently Been Honored as a Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable
Gloria Bieber, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has recently been recognized as a Roundtable member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Holistic New Age Healing. - May 27, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Sandra L. Marshall Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year
Sandra L. Marshall, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Corporate Secretarial Services. - May 27, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Larry G. Strite Honored as a 2015 Top 10 Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Larry G. Strite, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, has been recognized as a 2015 Top 10 Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Agriculture. - May 27, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Mary Helen Diegel Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table Member
Mary Helen Diegel, of Oak Park, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - May 26, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Lutheran Services in America Selected by The Annie E. Casey Foundation to Participate in Provider Exchange
Program Aims to Improve Lives of At-Risk Children and Families Throughout the U.S. - May 26, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Rahway Branch Grand Opening
Strengthening Commitment to Community - May 25, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Town of Hilton Head Island Earns Sustainable Planning Award from Audubon International
Hilton Head has completed the second stage of a rigorous three-stage certification process in Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. The accomplishment earns them the Sustainable Planning Award. - May 24, 2015 - Audubon International
Food Bank of South Jersey to Commemorate 30th Anniversary at Annual Partner Meeting
Representatives from 13 Founding Agencies That Started with FBSJ in 1985 to Receive Special Recognition - May 24, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to WestCare Nevada
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy grants $350,000 to WestCare Nevada to provide funding to repair and provide maintenance to its Women and Children's Campus in North Las Vegas. A $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift awarded to Future Smiles. NWP has invested $3.9 million with 19 Las Vegas area nonprofits since it was founded in 2005. - May 24, 2015 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Upward African Woman Holds Anniversary Benefit in North Hollywood, California
Women coming together to help eradicate poverty through education and restoring hope; Sowing the seeds for future growth. - May 24, 2015 - Upward African Woman