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Visualiza to Provide 100 Cataract Surgeries in Guatemala on World Sight Day
Seva Canada's partner in Guatemala, Visualiza, will be providing 100 cataract surgeries to the most needy on October 13th to commemorate World Sight Day. On the 3 days leading up to World Sight Day, Visualiza will be performing eye screenings to evaluate patients and identify those with bilateral cataracts causing blindness. The first 100 patients identified will have their surgeries on World Sight Day. - October 14, 2011 - Seva Canada Society
National Ladies Professional Group Charters a San Francisco Chapter
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization that empowers women professionally and individually, launches a chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area today. The new chapter President, Ada Del Rosso, and Vice President, Christine Tomeo, will head up this effort in conjunction with the National Office to establish NLPG’s second chapter. - October 14, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
New Collection Attorney Certification Board Getting Industry Attention
Today’s rapid fire world of internet marketing and social networking is requiring collection law firms to break precedent and do something different. Adherence to the standards, terms and conditions of NBCA Certification is one new way to share what services a firm offers to those looking for collection professionals. - October 14, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Texas Self Storage Association Celebrates 25 Years at Annual Convention
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is celebrating 25 years of service to the self-storage industry in Texas during its annual convention and trade show on October 16-18 in Austin. The convention and trade show is the culmination of a year-long retrospective of the industry’s... - October 14, 2011 - Texas Self Storage Association
2011 American Solar Energy Society Houston Solar Tour and Green Energy Fair
Each year HREG and the Houston Solar Tour showcases solar electric systems along with other forms of renewable energy. This year's tour also showcases one of Houston's growing collections of solar powered buildings. Visit your choice of 17 different projects to learn what renewable energy is all... - October 14, 2011 - Houston Renewable Energy Group
Free Webinar on "Moving Past Picky Eating" Educates Parents on Overcoming Their Child’s Feeding Disorder
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders will host a free webinar on “Moving Past Picky Eating” on October 18 and 21 for parents of children with and without developmental issues. - October 14, 2011 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
The First Step for the Next Step Foundation is an Open House
New Terre Haute non-profit purchases a facility and has plans to open a residential treatment facility for women serious about recovering from addiction in the Wabash Valley. - October 13, 2011 - The Next Step Foundation
Global Benefits and Insurance Leaders to Discuss Best Practices, Trends & the Future of International Benefits in Chicagoland at the 2nd Global Benefits Conference
In two weeks, October 26-28th, 2011, multinational employers, insurers and agents will converge on the Chicagoland area to collaborate and share best practices and new trends in international employee benefits, travel insurance and expatriate benefits for the Global Benefits Association, 2nd Global Insurance and Benefits Conference. http://www.globalbenefitsconference.com - October 13, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sustainable Healthcare Development Converge in Chicagoland in Two Weeks to Discuss Best Practices for the 2nd Annual Healthcare Development Conference
In two weeks, October 26-28th, 2011, global leaders from around the world will convene for and discuss sustainable healthcare and healthcare development issues, trends and best practices in Chicagoland. - October 13, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces DEIK/Health Tourism Business Council as Platinum Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce DEIK/Health Tourism Business Council as Platinum Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 13, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Famed Chef and Author Greg Atkinson to Speak at Eat Local Now Dinner Event
Star chef and author Greg Atkinson is the featured speaker at the 8th Annual Eat Local Now! dinner, a fundraiser for groups working to encourage our local food systems: Seattle Good Business Network, CoolMom and Sustainable West Seattle. Themed “Eat Good Food,” the dinner will be held... - October 13, 2011 - Eat Local Now!
World Overcomers Christian Church Hosts 6th Annual Harvest Fest Saturday, Oct. 29
Family-Friendly Celebration Free to Public, More Than 10,000 Expected to Attend - October 13, 2011 - World Overcomers Christian Church
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 13, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Porto Alegre Health Care as Gold Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Porto Alegre Health Care as Gold Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 13, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 2nd Healthcare Development Conference Announces Eastman Chemical Company as an Exhibitor
The 2nd Healthcare Development Conference is pleased to announce Eastman Chemical Company as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 13, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
CT REIA Announces Chris Johnson as a Guest Speaker at 8th Annual Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show
On October 29 and 30, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting the 8th Annual New England Real Estate and Entrepreneur Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, CT. Guest speakers include Chris Johnson. - October 13, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Xclaimed Ministries will be performing at the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 29th. Event Coordinator, Tami Newsham, says the funds raised will sponsor a Mobil mammogram machine that will give free mammograms to women who can afford them. - October 13, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Inventro: Preparing for Business Failure, Prevents Your Business from Failing
Inventro launches a new discussion that teaches entrepreneurs how to prepare their business for the worst case scenario. - October 13, 2011 - Inventro
Egyptian Expatriates Condemn the Handling of the Maspero Demonstration on October 9th and Call for an Immediate Investigation and Swift Punishment for Those Involved
We, the Egyptian Expatriates, condemn the government handlings of the Maspero demonstration on October 9th. There must be an immediate investigation where the responsible parties are held accountable and convicted. It is our resolve to help Egypt remain on the path of progressive development as the center of peace and tolerance in the region. - October 12, 2011 - American Egyptian Strategic Alliance
LMA Tampa Bay October Meeting: Law Firm Economics
Marketing professionals should have an understanding of basic law firm economics and how it plays a role in achieving marketing goals. To shed some light on law firm economics, LMA Tampa Bay will have a panel discussion on: • Basics of law firm economics • Firm profitability... - October 12, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
CT REIA Announces Nyrik And Linda Huuskonen as Guest Speakers at Annual Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show
On October 29 and 30, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting the 8th Annual New England Real Estate and Entrepreneur Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, CT. Guest speakers include Nyrik and Linda Huuskonen. - October 12, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
South County Chamber Helps Chula Vista Businesses Thrive
San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce hosts the Chamber Breakfast: Part 2 of a life-changing THRIVE series with workshop facilitators, Jeff Morris and Gregory A. Spencer of SpendSmart.org. - October 12, 2011 - San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce
World Bank-Cities Alliance and Future Cities Institute Visit Christchurch
Reconstruction efforts in Christchurch have been described as world leading following a visit from the World Bank – Cities Alliance and the Future Cities Institute recently. Visiting New Zealand from Washington, DC to speak at the Futures Cities Forum in Auckland, William (Billy) Cobbett,... - October 12, 2011 - Future Cities Institute
Choosing Health!® Rally October 18, 2011
Capital Area Health Alliance (CAHA) is pleased to announce the Choosing Health! rally taking place on October 18, 2011 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lansing, MI. Choosing Health! is a community-wide rally to launch the Choosing Health! movement. This movement... - October 11, 2011 - Capital Area Health Alliance
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Flying Nurses International as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Flying Nurses International as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 11, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 11, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces AllMedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce AllMedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 11, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Top Broadcasters League of Philippines Official Sanctions Social Network PinoyKubo
The President of the Broadcasters League of the Philippines, on October 6, recommended the use of AstraQom's Pinoy Kubo, a social networking site for Filipinos, to the Broadcaster Forum and Press Conference participants at the Hotel Rembrant in Quezon City. The highly respected organization's top official Rolly Gonzalo's message in English: "This is what you must try. Why? You can come up with your new career and business opportunities, plus you can talk to your relatives and friends free." - October 10, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
Best-Selling Authors Gather for Birmingham’s Largest Literary Event
The Birmingham chapter of the Romance Writers of America (RWA), Southern Magic, will host more than twenty authors, publishers, and editors at the eighth annual Readers’ Luncheon on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. - October 10, 2011 - Southern Magic RWA
Pet Care Trust Sees Big Boost in Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Applicants
The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, established by the Pet Care Trust, has seen an increase in grant requests since the inclusion of Petco and PetSmart coupon programs. - October 10, 2011 - Pet Care Trust
Canadian Construction Association Launches New CCA Website and Opens Registration for 2012 Conference
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) launched a brand new website for the organization, featuring streamlined navigation, a modernized look, and updated content for CCA members and the general public. The bilingual website is part of an overall strategy to improve CCA communications to its... - October 09, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at 2011 N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Animal Health - October 09, 2011 - NCVMA
NAWBO Greater Raleigh Launches Social Media Seminar Series
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Raleigh announces a new three-part seminar series focused on helping business owners take advantage of social media. The NAWBO Social Media seminar series meets once a month for three months beginning in October. The seminar series... - October 08, 2011 - NAWBO Greater Raleigh
Practical Retail Management Skills
A Development Program for Junior Retail Managers Seeking to Advance Their Careers, this program consists of 3 workshops over a 3 month period, which will be delivered by retail experts James Burke & Associates in association with Retail Excellence Ireland. - October 08, 2011 - Retail Excellence Ireland
Embedded Nanotechnology Devices for Monitoring National Infrastructure
Stevens engineers have demonstrated PZT nanofiber devices for use as embedded sensors. - October 08, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Planning Underway for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day Celebration
The planning for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration has begun. - October 08, 2011 - United for Human Rights
The 2nd Global Benefits Conference Announces Zurich as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2nd Global Benefits Conference Announces Zurich as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in Chicago, on October 25-28, 2011. - October 08, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) Announces STAT! 2011 for New York City’s Public Hospitals
Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Paul Shaffer, Tye Tribbett, Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean, Doug E. Fresh, Questlove, Meredith Vieira, Sheila E. among featured artists and participants in Five-Borough Series of Music and Entertainment Events to Celebrate New York City’s Public Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities October 23–30. STAT! 2011 series will help launch HHC’s campaign against gun violence. - October 07, 2011 - New York Health and Hospitals Corporation
Workshop Speakers Announced for Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Business Conference & Expo
Working Together We Can Make a Difference - October 07, 2011 - Speakers International
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Standby MD as Bronze Sponsor
StandbyMD enhances healthcare delivery via 24-hour physician directed services that offer full support to travelers requiring medical care. With one call, customers receive prompt worldwide telephone access to a physician who will assess their medical condition and provide necessary treatment... - October 07, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Musicians Take Notes at Nashville Church of Scientology
In looking for help, it is natural to visit a church. But to find advice on how to market your career as an artist? That’s new. - October 07, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Finalists Named for the 2011 TAG Excalibur Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, in collaboration with its Business and Technology Alliance society (B&TA), today announced the finalists for the 2011 TAG Excalibur Awards. The winning companies will be recognized in one of five categories: small companies, mid-sized companies, large companies, educational and creative. - October 07, 2011 - TAG think
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying
STOMP Out Bullying™ announces bullying prevention activities to raise awareness during October, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. - October 07, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28, 2011. - October 07, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Yogathon Fundraiser to Bring Awareness to Healthcare Around the World
Ad+World Health is hosting Off The Mat AD+ to the World Yogathon on October 8th through October 9th 2011 at Golden Bridge Yoga Center. This event brings together selfless people who want to add to the world by raising awareness and the funds needed to bring medical relief and healthcare clinics to... - October 07, 2011 - Ad+World Health
Optimizing Offshore Wind Energy Funded by DoE
Stevens Institute of Technology receives a Department of Energy grant to make wind a more viable solution for America's energy needs. - October 07, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Charles Hamner to Receive North Carolina Award for Public Service
Chairman of the Hamner Institutes’ Board Of Directors is Among Six to Receive State’s Most Prestigious Civilian Accolade - October 07, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Inventro Creating Jobs by Reducing Entrepreneurial Risk
Inventro announces new business development program that specializes in turning entrepreneurship into a profession. - October 07, 2011 - Inventro
Texas Self Storage Association Elects Officers
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) recently announced the results of their board member elections. The election of officers for 2011-2012 was conducted at a recent board meeting. - October 06, 2011 - Texas Self Storage Association
SIIA Counters Criticisms of Self-Insured Group Health Plans & Stop-Loss Insurance
SIIA releases new white paper, Self-Insured Group Health Plans, Stop-Loss Insurance & Adverse Selection, which has been published to correct inaccurate information that state and federal policy-makers have been provided about how the self-insurance marketplace operates. - October 06, 2011 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.