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The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces the Gold Coast Medical Tourism Association as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the Gold Coast Medical Tourism Association as a bronze sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28th, 2011. - October 06, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
AmpleHarvest.org Announced as Winner of the Glynwood “2011 Wave of the Future” Award
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce to be honored at awards ceremony in New York City. - October 06, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang to Speak at Kaya Children International Celebration and Fundraising Dinner
Local non-profit Kaya Children International will host its first celebration and fundraiser dinner on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The evening will include cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. a raffle, a musical presentation, and an address from keynote speaker Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang. - October 06, 2011 - Kaya Children International
SWACHA Survey Reveals Consumers Likely to Avoid Debit Card Fees by Using Alternative Payment Methods or Switching Providers
Debit card Debit card fees are currently on the minds of many Americans, but according to a recent survey conducted by SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, the majority of consumers faced with monthly debit card fees are likely to... - October 06, 2011 - SWACHA
Chris Ridabock, Energy Advantage’s President and COO, Recognized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance for His Contributions
Chris Ridabock, President and COO of Energy Advantage, was recognized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) for his long-time support and efforts in bringing new companies from across the globe to the GTA. - October 06, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Kentuckiana Babywearers of Louisville Are Celebrating International Babywearing Week
Join the Worldwide Celebration of International Babywearing Week. The Kentuckiana Babywearers of Louisville will be joining nonprofit organizations all around the world to celebrate the third annual International Babywearing Week, which will be held from October 10-16, 2011. International... - October 06, 2011 - Kentuckiana Babywearers
Building Service Contractors Association International Elects 2012 Board of Directors
Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) recently elected new members to leadership positions for the 2012 term of office. Serving as BSCAI President in 2012, Taylor Bruce, CBSE, is President of IH Services, Inc. In 1955, IH Services began as a small family owned business in... - October 06, 2011 - Building Service Contractors Association
CCA Pleased with Permanent Gas Tax Fund Transfers to Aid Municipalities with Infrastructure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to see the government moving forward with its commitment to introduce legislation to make permanent the annual transfer of funds to municipalities under the Gas Tax Fund. - October 06, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
New Alliance in the Building Sector - ELSIA Supports the Launch of the METALS FOR BUILDINGS Alliance
METALS FOR BUILDINGS is the European metals alliance for recyclable & sustainable buildings, recently launched. It brings together nine European Metals Associations that are active in the building sector, in order to promote the unique strengths of metal products for recyclable &... - October 06, 2011 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Conservative Republican John S. Carroll Announces U.S. Senate Run
On September 21st, 2011, John Carroll announced this run for the U.S. Senate from Hawaii as a Republican. Carroll was elected 5 times to the Hawaii State Legislature, had an extensive military career as a jet fighter pilot, an airline captain with Hawaiian Airlines and now practices law in Honolulu. - October 05, 2011 - John S. Carroll
QUWF Strongly Supports Ruffed Grouse Restocking in Missouri
The critical condition of the ruffed grouse population in Missouri requires immediate actions from multiple sources and the MDC. - October 05, 2011 - Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation
CT REIA Announces 2011 New England Real Estate Investors and Entrepreneur Conference and Trade Show in Connecticut
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. This event is designed for new and experienced real estate entrepreneurs. - October 05, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Jane Thomas Announces the US Launch of Her New Book "Ways Women Orgasm" Now Available on Amazon (in Both US & UK)
The book "Ways Women Orgasm" (ISBN 978-0-9568947-0-0) is now available to buy on Amazon in the US as well as the UK. - October 05, 2011 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
NAFDMA Convention in 2012, New Opinions from the Old Dominion
27th Annual NAFDMA Convention will be held at the Williamsburg Marriott in Williamsburg Virginia on February 10-16, 2012. - October 05, 2011 - NAFDMA
The 4th annual WMT&GHC Announces the Chicagoland Foreign Investment Group as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the Chicagoland Foreign Investment Group as a bronze sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28th, 2011. - October 05, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
SWACHA Survey Reveals High Consumer Confidence in the Security of Electronic Payments as Cyber Security Awareness Month Begins
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and while all consumers are encouraged to protect themselves online, most show strong confidence in the security of their electronic payments according to a recent survey by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for profit regional electronic... - October 05, 2011 - SWACHA
The Prostate Cancer Pony Express Successfully Completed Their Inaugural Motorcycle Rally Ride to DC to Remind Congress of the Importance of Research Funding
In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (PCAP) successfully hosted their first Prostate Cancer Pony Express motorcycle ride to Capitol Hill to deliver to the US Congress their message. - October 04, 2011 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Project
Bicuspid Aortic Foundation Observes Thoracic Aortic Disease (TAD) Awareness 2011
In December, news reports chronicled the illness and hospitalization of Richard Holbrooke. Among them was one from the Washington Post on December 12th: “Special envoy Richard Holbrooke has surgery for tear in aorta.” The next day, December 13th, Richard Holbrooke died. In observing TAD Awareness 2011, the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation is committed to sharing information aimed at reducing the incidence of aortic emergencies and their too-often tragic consequences. - October 03, 2011 - Bicuspid Aortic Foundation
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" Hawaiian Retreat
Join Lindsay Wagner for a spectacular week-long "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" on the magical island of Hawaii. - October 03, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Holiday Fund Raising Project for Children in Need: Spread The Love
Spread The Love is a fundraising project for children without a family. The love is "spread" in two ways. First, the buyers can send beautiful wallet size poem cards to their loved ones to let them know they care and think of them. Second, Spread The Love helps orphans celebrate the holiday this season: all profits from the sales are donated to local organizations. - October 02, 2011 - Spread The Love
Bootstrap America Launches Website for Those Who Want to Restore America to Its’ Former Status of Prominence
A new website for an open forum of knowledge exchange has launched. What makes this site unique and vital is that Bootstrap America is designed to give a voice and resources to those who want to restore America to its’ former status of prominence. Francine Vallone, one of the two partners of... - October 02, 2011 - Bootstrap America
Women's Business Development Center to Host Information Series About Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed to help small businesses create jobs and economic growth. - October 02, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Empowering America's Voters – Information Literacy
October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month. In 2009, President Obama issued the first presidential proclamation, acknowledging the critical importance of information literacy to the social and economic welfare of the American people. Knowing how to find, evaluate, and use effectively information from a variety of media and information resources are essential 21st century competencies every American needs to know to ensure personal, academic, and professional success. - October 02, 2011 - National Forum on Information Literacy
PM Directed USF to Include Flood Stricken Districts of Sindh in the Proposed Telemedicine Network Immediately
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani chaired the 25th meeting of Board of Directors of Universal Service Fund (USF) as Minister-Information Technology, at Prime Minister’s House this morning. The meeting approved projects budget of Rs.9.9 billion for Financial Year 2001-12 including... - October 02, 2011 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
WIAAP Supports Concussion Legislation: Assembly Bill 259 Would Protect Child and Adolescent Athletes
The number of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs, or “concussions”) in youth athletes is on the rise and in the news. Complete and accurate education on prevention and identification of concussions is critical information for coaches, athletes, parents and guardians in order to best protect the athletes’ short- and long-term health. - October 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
A Night of Unity: Celebrating Diversity Using the Arts
Real Life Poets, Inc. will present its 1st Annual “A Night Of Unity” Fundraiser celebrating cultural diversity through the arts, hosted by WBRC Fox6 News Reporter Melanie Posey. An array of artistry will be highlighted including, spoken word, live painting, culinary, music, and media as... - October 01, 2011 - Real Life Poets, Inc.
National Ladies Professional Group Launches Mentoring Program
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization that empowers women professionally and individually, launches its mentoring program and invites ladies of all experience levels from all industries to participate. - October 01, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Neuroreality Report: How Single Dose of "Magic Mushrooms" Hallucinogen Can Create Lasting Personality Change
"Personal transformations causing increased intelligence have been reported to result from many apparently unrelated phenomena," according to a recent discovery by University of Hawaii neuroscientist, Bruce E. Morton, - October 01, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Houston Housing Authority is Awarded $980,000 to Provide Supportive Services for Low Income Houstonians
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) was awarded $983,357 in competitive grants by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will help the Agency provide self-sufficiency training and supportive services to public housing residents. The Houston Housing Authority is the... - October 01, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Eden Autism Services Chief Clinical Officer Appointed Autism Society Board Position
Eden Autism Services Chief Clinical Officer Anne Holmes was recently appointed to the position of Chair of the Panel of Professional Advisors for the Autism Society. - October 01, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
The Ozone Hole Reaches South America
The Ozone hole has reached land and population areas in Argentina, Chile and The Falkland Islands. - October 01, 2011 - The Ozone Hole Inc.
NACD-Minnesota Board Chair John Stout Appointed Chair of ABA Corporate Governance Committee
The Business Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) recently appointed John H. Stout, Board Chair of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Minnesota Regional Chapter as chair of its 2,400-plus member Corporate Governance Committee. Stout has been a vice chair of the committee... - October 01, 2011 - NACD - Minnesota Chapter
ASM’s GC Showcase Offers a Rare Opportunity to Meet the Area’s Premier General Contractors
Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts will host the GC Showcase on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at The Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA. The GC Showcase will provide Boston-area subcontractors the opportunity to network with some of the area’s premier general contractors. The event is free and... - October 01, 2011 - Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts
IMC Radio Going Live
After the success of the pre-inaugural show on September 28th the WIMC-DB (IMC Radio project) is taking off the ground and is ready for its first worldwide live call-in Aviation Talk Show. The first transmission will take place on Wednesday, October 5th at 6 PM EST for one hour and it will continue as a weekly occurrence thereafter. - October 01, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
2011 Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks - October 9th
The 4th annual Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on 10/9/2011 at Value City Arena at The Jerome Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University campus. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally. Please join them. - September 30, 2011 - Autism Speaks, Columbus, Ohio
Peoria Gets in on World Record Photo Campaign
Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop. - September 30, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
One Million Hugs Not Drugs® Facebook Fans
Hugs Not Drugs® Facebook Fan Page celebrates more Fans than any other non-profit organization on Facebook... - September 30, 2011 - Hugs Not Drugs, Family Life International, Inc.
RAFI Triennial Awards Calls on Entries for Blogging Contest
To promote the inspiring stories and work of recognized development workers in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) launches the RAFI Triennial Awards Blogging Contest. - September 30, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Heart Rhythm Congress 2011 Assembles Leading Experts in Cardiology in Birmingham - Arrhythmia Alliance
The UK's main heart rhythm conference opens in Birmingham. - September 30, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
KOSBE Broadens Eligibility for 2011 Awards Competition
The Annual KOSBE Awards Committee has announced the only exception to the official rules, which pertains solely to the Innovation Award. According to KOSBE Executive Director Aundrea Wilcox, “This will be the only category in the new 2011 competition that allows a business that has not been... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Inventro Announces New Public Discussion on Importance of Business Mentoring
Announcing a new public discussion on why it is pivotal when starting a business to find a business mentor. - September 30, 2011 - Inventro
The Houston Housing Authority’s Newest Partnership Will Benefit Homeless Veterans
The Houston Housing Authority has partnered with Cloudbreak Houston, LLC to provide affordable permanent housing for Houston’s veterans. The partnership is a Project Based Voucher program that is tied to Midtown Terrace Suites, a former Days Inn in midtown Houston. The partnership was made... - September 30, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
The Houston Housing Authority and Comcast Partner to Provide Affordable Internet to Low-Income Residents
A partnership between the Houston Housing Authority and Comcast seeks to close the "digital divide" by offering public housing residents increased access to broadband services, computers and digital literacy training. Beginning this month, HHA’s residents are being offered... - September 30, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
World Pet Association Announces Winners of 2011 Groomer SuperShow Hosted at SuperZoo
Every Year, the World Pet Association hosts grooming contests at SuperZoo, a pet industry trade show. The World Pet Association is pleased to announce the winning groomers of the 2011 SuperZoo Groomer SuperShow. - September 30, 2011 - World Pet Association
Nashville Religious Communicators Council Discuss Ethics, Justice and Morals
As America mourned 9/11, religious organizations promoted tolerance and peace. - September 30, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
KOSBE Award Winner Cumberland Marketing Acquires The Bliss Agency
KOSBE Award winner Cumberland Marketing announced today the acquisition of Bristol’s The Bliss Agency. The deal combines Cumberland’s expertise in marketing, branding, promotions and interactive services with Bliss’ extensive background in web development and mobile... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
What You Need to Know Now to Make Money (Safely) in Real Estate Sponsored by Ohio Real Estate Investors Association
Ohio real estate market is the most profitable, exciting, bargain-filled it's been in 25 yrs. - September 29, 2011 - OREIA
Vistage Michigan Bestows Soaring Eagle Award to Corp! Publisher Jennifer Kluge
President and CEO of the Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) and Michigan Food & Beverage Association (MFBA) recognized for Vistage Michigan's top award presented annually and recognizes one member’s overall success in business. - September 29, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Education Campaign Launched to Enhance Patient Care
APIC and AHE partner on “Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients” initiative. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) are partnering to strengthen the relationship between infection prevention (IP) and environmental services (EVS) to improve patient outcomes and reduce infections. - September 29, 2011 - AHE
SuperZoo Draws Record-Breaking Amount of Exhibitors and Attendees at 2011 Show
SuperZoo, the three-day pet industry trade show, experienced another record-breaking year at the 2011 show recently hosted by the World Pet Association. - September 29, 2011 - World Pet Association