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Church of Scientology Nashville Launches Its 2012 Seminar Program
Music industry veteran Tony Harnell hosted the first seminar of the 2012 season in the “Lift Up the Artist” series hosted by the Nashville Church of Scientology. - February 16, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Mortgage Professionals Form Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Offers Leadership and Education Amid Turmoil in Financial Industry - February 16, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Richard Alexander Brown Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Richard Alexander Brown, of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Consulting. About Richard Alexander Brown Richard Alexander Brown is a Technical Fellow at... - February 16, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Xclaimed Ministries Announces the 2012 Concert in the Park Schedule
In 2011, through the “Concert in the Park” series, the ministry gave away over 48 new bicycles, 2,500 toys, 2,930 free meals, 1,700 free Bibles, 100 amusement park vouchers and housing for underprivileged children. The 2012 series is expected to have even a greater impact within the community. - February 15, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Cape Fear Farm Heritage Association to Hold Southern Farm Days
Southern Farm Days event Saturday, March 17-Sunday, March 18 from 9 am - 5 pm at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina in Lake Waccamaw, NC. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Homes. - February 15, 2012 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Houston Housing Authority Awarded $250,000 for Safety & Security Improvements
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) was awarded $250,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to improve safety and security systems at Kelly Village, a family public housing development in Houston’s Fifth Ward. The HUD award will allow HHA to install security cameras... - February 15, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Reptile Show and Sale at the America’s Family Pet Expo: Enthusiasts Now Able to Sell and Purchase Throughout the Weekend
From spotted, striped to scaled and smooth, all species of reptiles to make their debut at America’s Family Pet Expo at the OC Fair and Event Center, April 20-22. - February 15, 2012 - World Pet Association
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce Finalists for "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has begun to select the winners of “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. The top five... - February 15, 2012 - SWACHA
Meadowview Construction Inc. Takes Northeast Regional Honors
Meadowview Construction Inc., a member of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), NYC LI Chapter, has won a 2012 Regional CotY Award in the category “Entire House $250,000 to $500,000.” - February 15, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Benco Construction Takes Two Northeast Regional Honors
Benco Construction, a member of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), NYC LI Chapter, has won two 2012 Regional CotY Awards in the categories “Entire House Under $250,000” and “Entire House Over $1,000,000.” - February 15, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Workshop to Teach Middle School-Age Girls of Color to Develop Software Programming Skills and Create Interactive Video Games
Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 7 to 14, to become successful computer programmers is holding its second software development workshop from February 18, 2012 - March 24, 2012 in partnership with the San Francisco office of ThoughtWorks. The 6 week long... - February 14, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
United Charitable Programs as a Fiscal Sponsor Provides Financial Discipline, Transparency, and Accountability
UCP's professional standards of operations can ease concerns of nonprofit fiscal sponsorship in the philanthropic world. - February 14, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Minute Menu Systems, LLC Sparks CACFP Week Interest with Contest on ChildCareInfo.com
CACFP Sponsors eligible for $100 gift card as they are encouraged to share ideas for observing CACFP Week on ChildCareInfo.com. - February 14, 2012 - Minute Menu Systems, LLC
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting at Kidfest 2012
Kidfest 2012 Free admission, parent resources, kids activities, demonstrations and much more. - February 14, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Non-Profit Provides Free Online Support Meetings for PTSD
Fearless Nation PTSD Support announces five free weekly peer-support meetings for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sufferers that educate, provide techniques for recovery, and encourage community support. - February 14, 2012 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
Exhibit Space and Sponsorships Now Available for World Pet Association’s America’s Family Pet Expo
Interested Pet-Related Businesses and Organizations are invited to be a part of the April 20-22, 2012 Orange County Event. - February 13, 2012 - World Pet Association
Author and Keynote Speaker to Donate Ticket Sales from Upcoming Movie Premiere
Chicago film premiere to feature Ken Wallace and more local and national speakers. - February 12, 2012 - Speakers International
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor an Inspiring Keynote Speaker at OIC of Broward County Graduation Ceremony
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Broward County held its annual graduation last week with Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Jane Oates as this year’s keynote speaker. - February 11, 2012 - OIC of South Florida
SWACHA Announces 16 New ACH Accredited Professionals in Celebration of AAP Recognition Day
To celebrate Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) Recognition Day on February 14, 2012, SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today 16 new AAPs. The AAP accreditation is awarded once a year to those who pass a comprehensive exam... - February 11, 2012 - SWACHA
ODTUG’s Hyperion SIG Hosts Free OBIEE and Hyperion Event in Dallas February 23
ODTUG's Hyperion SIG is hosting a free Oracle training event in Dallas, TX focused on OBIEE and Hyperion. The event is sponsored by interRel Consulting, Applied OLAP, Linium, and US Analytics. - February 11, 2012 - ODTUG
Feed the Hungry Annual Raffle & Silent Auction Presents Alegría: Cirque De San Miguel
Happiness envelopes you at Alegría...Cirque de San Miguel, a dazzling GravityWorks performance and seated banquet presented by Feed the Hungry San Miguel during its Annual Raffle & Silent Auction at the Rosewood Hotel on Sunday, March 11, from 1:00-3:30pm. - February 11, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Santorum Wins Virginia Tea Party Straw Poll
In a straw poll of its members the Manassas Tea Party selected Rick Santorum as the overwhelming Presidential winner while Mitt Romney received no votes. The poll also contained U.S. Senate Virginia seat and Manassas City Council races. Manassas City Council race where three seats are up for grabs was won by Ian Lovejoy and incumbent Jonathan Way as well as Independent Jerry Carman. Newly announced Republican candidate Delegate Bob Marshall walked away with the U.S. Senate Virginia seat poll. - February 11, 2012 - Manassas Tea Party
OCA Concerned About the Possible Effects Riverton Fire Will Have on Children’s Health
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of the ongoing fire at the Riverton City Dump, which is affecting sections of the corporate area. While the OCA acknowledges the efforts being carried out by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its partners in... - February 10, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
The BBAV and the Virginia Wine Expo, 2012
The Virginia Wine Expo is coming up in the next couple weeks, and the Bed and Breakfast Association of VA along with Variant Events would like to offer you a special promotion for the forthcoming festival. - February 10, 2012 - Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia
NAWBO Chicago Invites Entrepreneurs to Pursue Procurement Opportunities
NAWBO Chicago invites small business owners to attend a diversity and procurement event, "Work Your Diversity. Procurement is Smart Business" on February 21, 2012, at the offices of the Small Business Advocacy Council, 20 S. Clark St., 14th floor, Chicago. - February 10, 2012 - National Association of Women Business Owners-Chicago
Stevens Professor Ting Yu Receives AFOSR Grant to Study Entanglement in Quantum Systems
Stevens Professor Ting Yu has received an AFOSR grant to study entanglement in quantum systems, potentially bringing quantum technology closer to reality. - February 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Thomas Wakeman Appointed Chair of Marine Group at Transportation Research Board
Dr. Thomas Wakeman of Stevens Institute of Technology has been appointed chair of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), a division of the National Research Council, which serves as an independent adviser to the President, the Congress and federal agencies on scientific and technical questions of national importance. - February 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Equine Seminar
NCVMA Equine Seminar Serves as Eight Hours of Continuing Education - February 10, 2012 - NCVMA
Business Workshop: Effective Business Relationships
Islington Chamber of Commerce and Camden Business Network bring you a workshop specifically designed to support SME businesses. So come along, be inspired and meet new business people! - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Islington Chamber of Commerce, Rowan Arts and Creative Islington Launch the #LoveIslington Twitter Campaign
The Rowan Arts Project, The Islington Chamber of Commerce and Creative Islington are passionate about Islington. With its vibrant streets and diverse population there are so many reasons to fall in love with the borough. From the creative arts to the industrious commercial hubs that make up the fabric of Islington, Rowan Arts and the ICoC are keen to celebrate the borough in the month of love. - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
SME Training Masterclass: Pricing for Profitability & Adding Value at The Islington Chamber of Commerce
Join the Islington Chamber of Commerce and the Camden Business Network for a training masterclass created specifically for SMEs. - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Lara Morgan and Tanya Wheway to Speak at City Business Library with the Islington Chamber of Commerce
"Women in Enterprise: Achieving Success and Growing your business" Keynote Speakers: Lara Morgan and Tanya Wheway City Business Library Guildhall- Entrance 3 Aldermanbury London EC2V 7HH March 8th 2012 6pm-9pm Tickets: Early Bird Tickets £12 Standard £16.50 For more... - February 10, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation Holds First Private Event at Klairmont Auto Collection
To raise awareness about the scourge of prescription drug abuse, the Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation, based in Highland Park, IL, has started their engines to be the first non-profit to hold a private event at the brand new Klairmont Auto Collection in Chicago, IL. The event will be held on... - February 10, 2012 - Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation
Association of Independent Investors - "The Voice of Investors" - Announces Their Opening
When it comes to navigating the tricky waters of the investment industry, investors often feel like the balance is tipped in favor of the industry. But a newly formed, not-for-profit organization, the Association of Independent Investors, sees that balance shifting. Andrew Haigney, Executive... - February 09, 2012 - Association of Independent Investors
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Helps Students with Special Needs
Green Chimneys staff see positive impact resulting from 10 classroom aquariums funded by the Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom Grant Program. - February 09, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Stevens Professor Darinka Dentcheva Appointed to SIAM Review Editorial Board
Dr. Dentcheva, an expert on stochastic optimization for efficient energy production as well as risk-averse models for economic systems and medical treatment, has been appointed to the editorial board of the SIAM Review, the most influential journal in the field of applied mathematics. - February 09, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
$25,000 Video Competition Announced by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
5 Community Colleges Will Win Cash Prizes with 3-Minute Videos Focused on Engaging Alumni in Entrepreneurship Education - February 09, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Chaine des Rotisseurs at Restaurant Mazzi in Lancaster, PA
Chaine des Rotisseurs, Lancaster Bailliage holds its holiday dinner at restaurant Mazzi. New member induction ceremony will be held 12 March 2012. Mid-Atlantic Young Chef's competition to be held 11 March, 2012 in York, PA. - February 09, 2012 - Chaine des Rotisseurs
Critical Illness Insurance Claimants Sought for Awareness Campaign
The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance is seeking to hear from insurance agents whose clients have recently received claim benefits as a result of owning critical illness insurance protection. - February 09, 2012 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
IMC Clubs Begins New Weekly Internet Radio Program
IMC “Radio 5” features Jason Blair, Executive Director of NAFI, National Association of Flight Instructors - February 09, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Go to the Vegetarian Festival, Win a One-Week Vegan Sailing Vacation
“Vegan” isn’t just about eating anymore. It applies to clothing, bath products, stationery items, and now even sailing the seas. With the second annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival just one month away, organizers announced recently that all festival-goers will have a... - February 08, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Chattanooga Film Society Continues the Southern Circuit Independent Film Series with "The Toe Tactic"
The Chattanooga Film Society is holding a screening of the independent film "The Toe Tactic" and a Q and A session with the director of the film will follow. - February 08, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
SWACHA Survey Uncovers Potential for Debit and Credit Card Issuers to Attract Customers with Appealing Loyalty Programs
Even though many banks scaled back or even eliminated debit and credit card rewards programs in 2011, many consumers are still searching for ways to make purchases and get a few extra perks in the process. A recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional... - February 08, 2012 - SWACHA
CEIL’s GOVgreen Wins #11 on Expo Magazine’s Top 25; Improves Green Performance
GOVgreen 2011 named to fastest growing trade show list and substantially improves sustainability performance over 2010. - February 08, 2012 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Sustainable Demonstration Project at Scotland Yards Golf Club Taking Shape
Audubon Lifestyles is coordinating the project at the Scotland Yards Golf Club which is aimed at implementing sustainable management practices on a golf facility. - February 08, 2012 - ISC-Audubon
CT REIA Announces February 2012 Real Estate Investing Seminar with Business Automation Expert Zack Childress
On February 13, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Zack Childress in Cromwell, CT. Attendees will learn how to automate their real estate business. - February 08, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Canadians Will Benefit from National Sarcoidosis Organization's Efforts
National Sarcoidosis Organization is Canadian based and has put forth the efforts to bring awareness and research about this disease to be more local in Canada. There are few to no resources in Canada and it is their mission to change that through offering support, awareness, resources and provide funds to medical research in our Canadian Medical research departments. The hope is to work with others in Canada as to helping with awareness and bring together fundraising efforts. - February 08, 2012 - National Sarcoidosis Organization
UCP Becomes the Fiscal Sponsor of the Blake Institute of Technology Foundation
The Blake Institute of Technology Foundation partners with the business community to create/provide internships in the Information Technology and Computer Science arena along with offering real life work experience to inner city high school students, physically handicapped, veterans and the hearing impaired to inspire them to reach their maximum potential and become significant contributors to society. - February 07, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 Invites Communications Professionals Worldwide to Experience the Magic of Disney from December 3 – 7 in Anaheim, California
“Call for Papers” Ends March 15 for Premier International Event to be held at the Disneyland Hotel Located Moments from Downtown Disneyland & the Disneyland Theme & Adventure Parks. - February 06, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Children’s Advocate Commissions Investigation Into Drowning of St. Andrew College Students
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), under the direction of the Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon-Harrison, today February 6, 2012, commissioned an investigation into the drowning of 15 year old Shane Burke and 16 year old Demel Osbourne. The boys who are students of St. Andrew... - February 06, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate