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Allison Leopold Tilley Attended 6th Annual Directwomen Board Institute in New York
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Partner to Attend Institute - May 15, 2014 - DirectWomen
Over €100 Million for Climate Change Innovation Programmes Announced in Europe
Climate-KIC to unveil multimillion investment for long-term programmes at European Business Summit. - May 14, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dianna M. Johnson as a Round Table Member
Dianna M. Johnson, of Mesa, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Roofing. - May 14, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
ACEC New York Awards Scholarships to 24 New York STEM Students
Twenty-four scholarships awarded to third-year students in a four-year program or fourth-year students in a five-year program studying various engineering disciplines. - May 14, 2014 - ACEC New York
Wake Education Partnership Receives Donation from City Barbeque
Restaurant Donates $4,521 to Local Nonprofit - May 14, 2014 - Wake Education
Families and Friends of Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park Fight Cancer through Relay For Life
Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida - May 14, 2014 - Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida
Medical Tourism Association®-Dubai Healthcare City Formalize Partnership to Foster Training, Quality Care, Patient Awareness
Agreement, reached at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, will lead to certification, educational programs for medical tourism professionals in United Arab Emirates. - May 14, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Gear Up Your Spring Fitness at Macy’s Downtown Crossing NAPW Boston Event
Join NAPW Boston and Macy’s personal consultants on Thursday, May 15th for a standout collection of “Head-to-Toe” stylish workout clothes. - May 14, 2014 - National Association for Professional Women
Alliance of Cambridge Advisors is Now Alliance of Comprehensive Planners Fee-Only Financial Planning Network Rebrand
Alliance of Cambridge Advisors (ACA) changed their name to the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP). Alliance of Comprehensive Planners are the resource for fee-only financial planners looking to join a community of advisors. All members are trained in the ACP System, a comprehensive planning methodology for working with clients. - May 13, 2014 - Alliance of Comprehensive Planners
Youth Civic Summit-Educating Youth of Their Legal Rights
Glory to Glory Ministries is hosting a Youth Civic Summit, a seminar geared towards young people in order to educate them on their rights, responsibilities, and suggested strategies for getting through potential confrontations calmly and safely. All youth (ages 11-18) and parent are invited to the seminar. - May 13, 2014 - Glory to Glory Ministries
Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes
Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Lindsay Wagner's Inaugural Acting Retreat to Benefit Inland Empire Media Academy, July 13-19
Join Emmy award-winning actress Lindsay Wagner for a special week-long advanced acting retreat from July 13-19, 2014 in the welcoming setting of the Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. With four decades of experience in the industry, 40 TV movies, 5 mini-series, several television series, and feature films to her name, Lindsay brings an in-depth knowledge of working with the camera and offers individual guidance to develop greater spontaneity and deepen your acting skills. - May 11, 2014 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Zonta Club of Douglas County Hosts Successful 10th Annual Trivia Night
Zonta Douglas County recently hosted its Trivia Night and awarded one scholarship and three grants from the proceeds. - May 11, 2014 - Zonta Douglas County
Passionate Connecticut Man & Woman of the Year Candidates Raise $305,000 for Blood Cancer Research
Candidates, Supporters and Survivors Celebrate Culmination of 10-Week Fundraising Campaign at Grand Finale Celebration - May 10, 2014 - LLS Connecticut chapter
Skip To My Lupus, Inc. and Lupus CSC Present Living With Lupus Testimonial Banquet
Skip To My Lupus, Inc. spokesperson, Alison Sheppard, today announced the nonprofit organization will host “Life With Lupus” Testimonial Banquet in honor of National Lupus Awareness Month and World Lupus Day which is May 10th. The event will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 6pm in... - May 10, 2014 - Skip To My Lupus, Inc.
The Columbus Zoo Roars Exciting News to the CAMA
Discover the Newest Additions at the Columbus Zoo as Pete Fingerhut, Vice President of Marketing and Sales and fellow AMA member, Presents Latest Zoo News, Including the New “Heart of Africa” Exhibit - May 10, 2014 - American Marketing Association, Columbus Chapter
The Osisis Group Partners with 3N1 Fundraising for 2014 Operation Backpack Giveaway
The Osisis Group in partnershp with 3N1 Tree Fundraising is hosting a 2014 Operation Backpack Giveaway in the DC Metro Area. This is just one of many partnerships for 3N1 who is working to hold the largest backpack giveaway in one day on July 24th. - May 10, 2014 - The Osisis Group
Bushwise Guides Nature Lovers to a Far Reaching Career in the South African Bush
Bushwise, a leading professional training provider in the safari industry, launches far-reaching careers for young nature lovers across South Africa and the world. - May 10, 2014 - Bushwise
Surpassing Expectations
Eden Autism Services Exceeds $7 Million Capital Campaign Goal - May 09, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
#BringBackOurGirlsTC Vigil and March
Several hundred local activists and concerned community members are expected to gather at the Lake and Marshall Bridge to show support for the over 200 girls kidnapped on April 16, 2014 in Nigeria. The local groups organized under #BringBackOurGirlsTC. Tonight’s vigil/march is the first of... - May 09, 2014 - #BringBackOurGirlsTC
May 15: Int’l Day of Families — OneHope Offers New Programs, Free Research
Think your teenager is looking to their peers and the Internet to solve all of life’s problems? Think again. Teens around the world are still looking to their families for answers. In coordination with International Day of Families, OneHope is sharing its Spiritual State of the World’s... - May 09, 2014 - OneHope
"Boost Your Credit Score in 2014" Training Now Offered
KOSBE will host "Boost Your Credit Score in 2014" on Thursday, May 22, from 10 to 11:30 am at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The free training will be taught by Candy Craig of Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union. - See more at: http://kosbe.org/news#sthash.IqVzRFjw.dpuf - May 09, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Celebrities, Communities and Businesses Support South Shore Habitat for Humanity’s High Heels & Hard Hats Gala
South Shore Habitat for Humanity, Taniya Nayak, a host and interior designer on HGTV and featured designer on Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible, and WCVB Chronicle host Anthony Everett, came together for the annual High Heels & Hard Hats gala event. South Shore Habitat’s business partners, community leaders, and family partners enjoyed an evening with friends, all in support of affordable housing. - May 08, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Medical Tourism Association® Free Webcast to Address Continuum of Care for Traveling Patients
Interactive online presentation emphasized medical tourism patient aftercare, Wednesday, May 7, 1 p.m. - May 08, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
KHM Travel Group Hosts Training Event for Home-Based Agents
70+ independent travel agents gathered for host agency KHM Travel Group's spring Destination Success training event. - May 08, 2014 - KHM Travel Group
Xclaimed Ministries’ Smart Phone App
Xclaimed Ministries announced the release of it’s smart phone app and is now available on iTunes and Google Play. The app is designed to bring all of the services and social media to one location. Paul Karanick, co-founder of Xclaimed Ministries, said, “We have been working on an easy... - May 07, 2014 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Tenet Healthcare Corporation as Silver Sponsor
Medical Tourism Association® hosts 7th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - May 07, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ladies America Announces New Chapter: Ladies Atlanta
Ladies America is pleased to announce the addition of a new chapter, Ladies Atlanta. Brandi Starr, President of Cassius Blue Consulting will be at the helm of Ladies Atlanta as its Chapter Director. Chapter set to launch on May 7th, 2014 at Cellar 56. At this inaugural event there will be an... - May 07, 2014 - Ladies Atlanta
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Offers Out to Innovate Scholarships
NOGLSTP is accepting applications for its 2014 Out To Innovate Scholarships for undergrad and grad students pursuing degrees in science, tech, engineering or math programs who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or an active ally of the LGBT community. Funded at a minimum of $5,000 each, the scholarships will be awarded for the fall academic year. Students must be enrolled at a U.S.-based college or university. Applications are submitted online at www.noglstp.org; deadline is June 7. - May 07, 2014 - NOGLSTP
Robert Herjavec of ABC-TV's "Shark Tank" Named "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for May 2014 by BringChivalryBack.com
For publicly demonstrating a gallant act of chivalry thus serving as a strong role model for young men, Robert Herjavec of ABC's "Shark Tank" has been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for May, 2014. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy gestures of chivalry, grandiose or small, that demonstrate the impact positive gestures by men can have. - May 07, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
Health Career Institute Moves to the Next Level with New Key Leaders
Health Care Institute announces new COO/President and new Director of EMS. Stephen V. Iacullo, JD is announced as the new COO/President of HCI and Brent Braunworth is announced the new Director of EMS at HCI. - May 05, 2014 - Health Career Institute
Play for Peace 2014 Certified Trainer Online Course Announced
Play for Peace is kicking off its annual Certified Trainer online course in May, there are 2 modules available running from 13th May to 10th June, 2014. - May 05, 2014 - Play for Peace
AmeriCorps NCCC Provides Vital Services to Mississippi Communities After Deadly Severe Weather
Approximately 103 national service members have deployed or are pending deployment to Arkansas, Mississippi and Kansas in response to Monday’s deadly severe weather outbreak. Some 34 AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members, based at the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region... - May 05, 2014 - AmeriCorps NCCC
5th Annual Taste of North Berkeley
Come join the Berkeley Lions, Tues. May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm. Stroll along North Shattuck between Hearst and Vine, while enjoying samples at Gourmet Ghetto Eateries and raising money for charity. Join in with the Berkeley Lions Club, serving the needy of Berkeley for 95 years, in this opportunity to try some of the best faire in town. Show support for over twenty-five local shops contributing tasty treats to raise funds for the community. - May 04, 2014 - Berkeley Lions Club, Lions International
Enable America Jobs Board Improves Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
Companies taking action to meet the Department of Labor's Section 503 diversity initiatives and increase recruitment of people with disabilities can benefit by posting career opportunities on EnableAmerica.jobs. - May 04, 2014 - Enable America
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Sustainable Community" through the Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program. Robert Apple, Planning Manager, led the effort to maintain certified status in this community and is being... - May 04, 2014 - Audubon International
JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service
JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog
Epic Bike Journey Raises Funds for OneHope
6 Cyclists, 10 days, 1188 miles across South Africa. - May 03, 2014 - OneHope
Wal-Mart Sponsors NAMWOLF’s 2014 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia September 21-24
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Inc., (NAMWOLF®) today announced that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. joins Accenture, Microsoft and Prudential in becoming a sponsor and supporter of NAMWOLF’s upcoming Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 21-24. - May 03, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Church of Scientology Hosts Series of Musical Jams
The Church of Scientology has begun hosting a series of musical jams for Nashville performers. - May 03, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Hosts Sunday Tea for Mother’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will be hosting a special Sunday Tea in honor of Mother’s Day. - May 03, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Two Local Churches Sponsoring Joint May 4 Evening Prayer Service, Collection for Victims of Storms in North Mississippi
Westminster Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist churches to sponsor 6:30 p.m. joint prayer service and goods collections this Sunday for those affected by recent tornadoes in North Mississippi. - May 03, 2014 - Westminster Presbyterian Church
IDEX Celebrates Goldman Prize Winning Environmental Activist Desmond D’Sa
Desmond D’Sa, Coordinator of South Africa’s SDCEA (South Durban Community Environmental Alliance), has won the 2014 Goldman Environmental Prize. On Thursday, May 15th, IDEX will hold a celebratory reception for Mr. D’Sa at The Second Act in San Francisco. The evening will feature live music, a video presentation, and a light buffet dinner. Tickets are available online and at the door. - May 02, 2014 - Thousand Currents
Bike MS to Host New Route Information Night
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Southern California Ride from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Features Ocean Views and Routes for all Experience Levels - May 02, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Connect and Leadership Point Radio Partner to Bring Enhanced Interviews to LPR
Cooperation promises inspiring interviews with top innovators and thought leaders. - May 02, 2014 - Leadership Point
First IMC Club Chapter in Canada Will Open in Calgary Next Week
The first chapter of the IMC Club International in Canada will be established on Wednesday, May 7th, when pilots meet at Springbank Airport, outside of Calgary. Since its inception over two years ago, the IMC Club has grown from four pilots in Norwood, Mass., to over two thousand members... - May 02, 2014 - IMCClubs.org
TECH Outreach Holds 4th AGM
During TECH Outreach's 4th AGM, the President unveiled the Strategic Plan that was developed during the Strategic Planning meeting in January 2014. - May 01, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Isleworth Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of Isleworth recently became the next community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program provides a framework with which communities can assess their current status of green initiatives for... - May 01, 2014 - Audubon International
Orange County Sorority Members and a CSUF Graduate Student Team Up to Support a Local Non-Profit Organization
On April 24th, 2014 at Orange High School, local undergraduates and a graduate student (CSUF) teamed up to put on a new event to benefit Camp Fire Orange County (a local chapter of Camp Fire USA). The event raised over $4K and awareness for the organization. - May 01, 2014 - Camp Fire Orange County