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Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce's 36th Golf Outing a Success
The 36th Annual Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 36th Annual Golf Outing was a success, exceeding the expectations of the Board with a higher number of golfers, people attending dinner and volume of sponsorship over last year's event. - June 19, 2014 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
KHM Travel Group Receives Vacation.com's President's Award
Host agency KHM Travel Group is one of six agencies in North America to be recognized with national award. - June 19, 2014 - KHM Travel Group
Road to China: Sponsorship Consolidates Prosperity with Peace at World Medical Tourism Congress – Taiwan
Medical Tourism Association®, Global Benefits Association and Taiwan External Trade Development Council host international industry event, June 26-27, 2014, at Taipei International Convention Center. - June 19, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Church of Scientology Honored Father’s Day with Special Service
The Nashville Church of Scientology hosted a special Sunday Service in honor of Father’s Day this past weekend. - June 19, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Popular Restaurants and Musicians Come Together in Support of Oregon Children's Cancer Awareness Day
The Soulful Giving Foundation is orchestrating the hottest event in East County by bringing together: 4 incredible bands, 14 of Portland’s finest restaurants, Duck Pond wines, premium draft beers, refreshing cocktails, vendor shopping galore, champagne/jewelry raffle, amazing silent auction items, VIP Pdx limousine, free shuttle service from MHCC, and 2 music-filled “Soul Buses” transporting guests from Portland to Troutdale. - June 18, 2014 - Soulful Giving Foundation
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Denise Campbell as Professional of the Year
Denise Campbell, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Physical Therapy. - June 18, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Unveils Plans for 2014 Road to Recovery Conference
October 5-8 event in San Diego will be transformative experience for wounded veterans. - June 18, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Wake Education Partnership Names Teresa Pierrie Director of Programs
Industry Veteran with 28 Years of School Experience to Manage Events And Programs for Local Nonprofit - June 18, 2014 - Wake Education
Can Kids Really Make a Difference? Teens Are Finding Creative Solutions to Stomp Out Bullying.
The ‘Stomp It Out’ music video project is a collaborative project spearheaded by teen rockers, Haunted by Heroes and Free2Luv, a global nonprofit, who rallied 5 middle schools to create an anti-bullying video. They're inviting youth everywhere to stand up, make a difference and rock their voices for good. - June 18, 2014 - Free2Luv
Comcast and NBCUniversal joins Allstate and Cargill in Supporting NAMWOLF's 2014 Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms, Inc., (NAMWOLF®) today announces that Comcast and NBCUniversal have joined Allstate and Cargill in becoming treasured supporters of NAMWOLF’s upcoming Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 21st -24th. At... - June 18, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Frontier Airline Pilots Association (FAPA) Regains Certification as Exclusive Bargaining Representative for Pilots at Frontier Airlines
The Frontier Airline Pilots Association (FAPA) has regained certification as the exclusive bargaining representative for the pilots at Frontier Airlines. Nearly 90% of Frontier pilots participated in the election with 87% of voters casting ballots in favor of FAPA. The National Mediation Board... - June 17, 2014 - Frontier Airline Pilots Association
HoneyColony Warns Bee Loss Numbers Worse than Reported by Mainstream as They Continue on Their Mission to Save the Bees
Sales of the Bee the Change t-shirt, as featured in the latest issue of Lucky Magazine, will benefit The Pollination Project. - June 16, 2014 - HoneyColony
Jose F. Niño to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Boy Scouts' Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th in Washington, DC
Jose F. Niño, VP Strategic Relationships, Microtech, will serve as master of ceremonies at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th, in downtown Washington, D.C. Mr. Niño serves on the National Executive Committee for the Boy Scouts of America and was a founding member, President/CEO of the US Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (USHCC). Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. - June 15, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Joins the Santonio Holmes III and Long Foundation to Launch the “Greater Than Sickle Cell” Campaign
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America is kicking off a new campaign to build participation in World Sickle Cell Awareness Day which takes place on June 19, 2014. Created by the United Nations in 2006 to raise global awareness for sickle cell disease as a public health problem, this day is... - June 15, 2014 - Greater Than Sickle Cell Campaign
Beekeeper Engages Jerry Thomas Elementary Students
Bee Understanding.org, a nonprofit project, is teaching kids the importance of the honeybee through engaging classroom presentations. - June 15, 2014 - United Charitable Programs
Holocaust Memorial Center and Eastern Michigan University to Co-Host Fifth Annual Seminar for Teachers, Aug. 11-15
The theme for this year’s seminar, which is supported by a generous grant from the Claims Conference and takes place at the Holocaust Memorial Center located in Farmington Hills, is “Images of the Holocaust.” - June 14, 2014 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Quitgate Offers Free Support and Huge Discounts on Stop Smoking Aids to Inspire Smoking Fathers at Quitting Smoking
As a One-stop smoking cessation platform, Quitgate.com offers quit smoking help, stop smoking aids and social support being treatments that increase the chances of smoking cessation as cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC. - June 14, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC
The Gateway Family YMCA Sponsors Bicycle Ride Rodeo at Roselle School
YMCA Provides Bicycle Ride Rodeo at Grace Wilday Junior High School - June 14, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms’ Intellectual Property Alliance Launches Unique Collaboration Agreement
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms has announced that twelve of its member law firms that are part of NAMWOLF’s Intellectual Property Practice Area Committee (“The IP Alliance”) have developed and launched a unique collaboration arrangement. This... - June 14, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Drug-Free South Building a Future for Kids Across Tennessee
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Tennessee chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World is planning a mass distribution effort in honor of United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - June 14, 2014 - Drug Free South
Wake Education Partnership Names Ken Jones Marketing Communications Specialist
Local Nonprofit Announces New Employee to Oversee Communications Strategies - June 14, 2014 - Wake Education
New Generation of Parents Can Now Go Online to Find Support, Gaybe Center LGBT Parent Community
GaybeCenter.com is an online resource center and community for LGBT parents and expecting parents. Articles found on the site cover subjects such as fever care, pregnancy, safety, adoption, nursery necessities and more. The articles, blog and other aspects of the site help promote it's motto, which is Learn, Develop, Grow. Visit http://www.GaybeCenter.com for more information. - June 13, 2014 - Gaybe Center
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Industry Leader Gilbert L. Scott
Gilbert L. Scott, of Brownsburg, Indiana, was recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as an Industry Leader for the month of January, 2014, for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Engineering. - June 13, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Man of the Month Richard Deane Terrell
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as the Man of the Month of October, 2014, for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Time Series. - June 13, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
American Venous Forum - Fellows Course in Venous Disease Registration Open
The American Venous Forum will host the Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. Travel reimbursement is available for Fellows through an educational grant provided by the American Venous Forum Foundation. - June 13, 2014 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum Hosts the 4th Annual Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting the 4th annual Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The meeting is structured for the practicing venous specialist. CME credits will be provided for this... - June 13, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Consumer Voice Launches New Website That Will Provide Enhanced Access to Long-Term Care Resources & Information
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice) has launched a new website at http://www.theconsumervoice.org. - June 13, 2014 - National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
East Meets West: World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Features International Voices
Top Asian Healthcare Executive, U.S. Physician Group Leader among Speakers, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - June 13, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association Announces 2014-2015 Chapter Officers; Conference Presentations Posted to Website
APFMA announces 2014-2015 chapter officers and updates its website with conference presentations. - June 13, 2014 - APFMA
Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships Announces Third Annual Connect the Pieces Gala Fundraiser and Auction to Benefit Recovery and Prevention Programs
Recovery Revolution Beach Party, Friday, June 26 at 6:30 PM at the Rose Room in Boise Features “Iron Chef” style cook off, live music by the High Beams, autographed memorabilia from entertainers in recovery, and special recorded greeting from Interim Drug Czar Michael Botticelli and Recovery 2.0 creator Tommy Rosen. - June 13, 2014 - Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships, Inc.
World Vision Recalls Ethiopian Famine Thirty Years on at BBC Gardener's World Live
World Vision exhibits charity garden at BBC Gardener's World to mark 30th anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. - June 13, 2014 - World Vision UK
Spunky Seniors Club Finds Getting Noticed the Right Way and by the Right People is Essential for Success
In a Catch 22 - June 12, 2014 - Spunky Seniors Club
Washington DC Eagle Scout to Speak at Champions of Character Dinner June 18th
Eagle Scout Justice Boston, of Troop 1869, in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th. The dinner will honor five distinguished community and business leaders of the Washington, D.C. area, including Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. Boy Scout Troop 1869 is chartered to Campbell A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Wohlsifer for Attorney General Campaign Excited About New Treasurer
Bill Wohlsifer, LPF candidate for Attorney General in Florida, is excited to announce the addition of Lynn House to the campaign team as treasurer. - June 12, 2014 - Wohlsifer for Attorney General
New Bible-Based Online Course Beats Bad Habits and Addictions
BiblicalRecovery.com announced today that it has launched a new Bible-based online course to help Christians beat bad habits and overcome addictions. - June 12, 2014 - BiblicalRecovery.com
National Minority Trucking Association to Host Nationwide Seminar Series for Minority Trucking Members
The National Minority Trucking Association (NMTA) and Truckers Against Trafficking partner to educate truckers, owners/operators and carriers on how to start their own trucking business and how to help stop trafficking. Together they are making a difference! - June 12, 2014 - National Minority Trucking Association
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors William N. Bryant as Professional of the Year
William N. Bryant, of Trumansburg, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Therapy Services. - June 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gonzalo Goicochea Gains Early Admission to Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Round Table
Gonzalo Goicochea, of Coral Gables, Florida, has been selected by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as an early admission to the 2015 Round Table. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of his exceptional and impressive contributions to the field of Biometrics. - June 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces District Executive Director
Danielle Cioffi Promoted to District Executive Director - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Concepts for Charity Presents Hot Fest for Hospice 2014
On August 31st, Concepts for Charity will present Hot Fest for Hospice 2014 on the shores of the Rock River at the Verdi Club, 782 N Madison Street, in Rockford. The event will take place from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Concepts for Charity is a local, all volunteer, non-profit organization that raises... - June 11, 2014 - Concepts for Charity
DirectWomen Alumna Catharine Arrowood is Incoming President of The North Carolina Bar Association
Top Litigator and DirectWomen Alumna Becomes President of The NCBA on June 25 - June 11, 2014 - DirectWomen
Strengthening Communities for 170 Years
June 6, 2014 marked the 170th anniversary of the Y – a global organization that began with a simple but powerful idea: a strong, supportive community can help people build healthier, happier lives. Since its founding, the Y has grown into one of the world’s largest volunteer... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Olympic Swimmers Make a Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 Partner to Bring Olympic Swimmers to the YMCA to Discuss Water Safety - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Street Savvy Cycling Skills at The Gateway Family YMCA
Free class to learn how to ride in the road and navigate traffic. - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Donated Basketballs from NBA Cares to Support Physical Activity
The Gateway Family YMCA has received new basketballs, thanks to a donation from NBA Cares, DICK’s Sporting Goods and Spalding®. The donation provides new basketballs to all 4 branches of The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, supporting programs that encourage kids to be... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
"Active Shooter Preparedness" Workplace Training Now Offered
KOSBE will host "Active Shooter Preparedness," a training session regarding workplace violence, on Thursday, June 19, 9 am, at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training session will be taught by John Rose, Lead Instructor of Holston International Training and Consulting. - June 11, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research, and Services on July 4th in Potomac, MD
The National Capital Area Chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold the 14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run/1-Mile Walk fundraising and awareness event for families and individuals affected by autism, along with their families, friends and other supporters. Learn more at: www.autismspeaks5k.org. - June 11, 2014 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
EU Climate Innovation Initiative Climate-KIC Kicks-Off First Activities in Sweden at Chalmers University of Technology
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, is set to kick-off its activities in Sweden this week with a conference at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. Climate-KIC’s expansion into Sweden comes as it is scaling up its presence across Europe this year. The organisation has recently unveiled a series of new climate change related innovation programmes worth over €100 million. - June 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Moe Nawaz, Strategic Advisor & Mentor to the FTSE 100 Leaders to Speak at the "Customer Experience Transformation" for the Utility Industry on 24th and 25th June 2014
The 3rd Annual Customer Experience Transformation: Utilities Summit is the only utilities event in Europe bringing together senior customer experience executives from across the energy and water supply sector. - June 09, 2014 - Help Organisation Ltd
Dr. Jorge Ribas to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Service Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. with the Vale la Pena! Service Award at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Dr. - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America