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Certified Contractors Coalition Files Form D with SEC
Disclosure release of SEC filings for Certified Contractors Coalition - August 31, 2011 - Certified Contractors Coalition, Inc.
Support the Jefferson County Community by Rocking the Night Away with Butch Wax & The Hollywoods and the Michael Terry Group
The Arnold Food Pantry and the National MS Society Gateway Area Chapter have teamed up with legendary entertainers Butch Wax & The Hollywoods and The Michael Terry Group to bring a rocking-good time to the Rickman Auditorium in Arnold, MO on Saturday, October 8th at 7 p.m. Fifty percent of... - August 31, 2011 - Arnold Food Pantry
Bringing 2D Characters Into the 3rd Dimension, LAPPG Hosts a Presentation About New Technology Used to Create Summer’s Hit Feature Film "The Smurfs"
Sony Pictures Imagework's Digital Effects Supervisor, Daniel Kramer, will be sharing a behind the scenes look at how "The Smurfs" were created for this summer's big feature film. This presentation will be hosted by the Los Angeles Post Production Group at the DV Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center on September 21st at 5pm. - August 31, 2011 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
Florida Couple Launch Short-Term Christian Mission Provider: Epic Missions, Inc.
Florida couple Paul and Jackie Munsie have opened a company offering customized short-term missions trips to Florida and Haiti. - August 31, 2011 - Epic Missions, Inc.
Understanding Veterans Benefits: an SCSA Educational Webinar Series
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors is excited to announce the second part of their powerful webinar series Understanding Veterans Benefits – What the VA doesn’t tell you. This webinar is a Q & A format that combines a list of questions submitted by attendees from the first... - August 31, 2011 - Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Cyclists Halfway Around Our Nation: 5 Hearts, 10 Legs Pedal Over 8800 Miles for Clean Water Solutions
Cycling 8,840 miles to raise money and awareness for safe, clean water wells in underdeveloped countries, the h2o riders have pedaled over 4300 miles and passed through 11 of the 35 states they will ride since they started late June. - August 30, 2011 - The h2o Ride
Over 300 Small Businesses, Corporations and Government Agencies Meet to Jump Start Job Growth in Georgia
Georgia’s top corporations and government agencies will strike up business with WBEs at the Greater Women’s Business Council annual POP Marketplace Event. Confirmed companies attending include: Accenture, BMW, Delta Air Lines, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Georgia Power, GE Energy, Spherion, TBS, The Clorox Company and UPS. - August 30, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Eminent Kidney Experts Join Dialysis Discussion Panel in September
Nephrologists Peter Margetts, MD PhD FRCPC, and Andreas Pierratos, MD FRCP, will participate in a panel discussion on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada on September 4, 2011. - August 29, 2011 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
GWBC Gives Supply Chain Managers a Valuable Training Edge at POP Market Place
On August 30 corporate supply chain managers can make the move to gain supply management's most prestigious designation as a Certified Professional in Supply Management® at GWBC’s POP Marketplace. The training is one of three learning labs that will be provided at the event. CPSM... - August 29, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Certified Contractors Coalition Reminders to Avoid Being Victimized in the Wake of Hurricane Irene
Tips for residents to avoid being scammed, price gouged, and otherwise criminally victimized after Hurricane Irene. - August 28, 2011 - Certified Contractors Coalition, Inc.
Art & Soul of St. Pete Featuring Stu Andrews and Josh Sullivan
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is proud to announce the “Art and Soul: Artist of St. Pete” Exhibit. Throughout the year they will have local artists of multiple mediums presenting their pieces within the museum. Every two months a new artist will be on display. September Artists... - August 28, 2011 - Saint Petersburg Historical Society
Volunteers Coordinate Upcoming Event to Support Orphaned Children in Southern Africa
Registration is now open for the First Annual Forgotten 5K and 1 Mile Mosey, which will be held on the grounds of the West Shore Evangelical Free Church in Mechanicsburg on Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at 9:00 am. All proceeds benefit Forgotten Voices International, a Dillsburg based 501(c)(3)... - August 27, 2011 - Forgotten Voices
The IMC Club’s Board of Directors Adopted the Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct
After publishing it in the IMC Club Library, the Board of Directors of the IMC Club International, Inc. adopted a resolution to embrace and promote the Model Code of Conduct for flight instructors. “We believe it is a framework from which good aeronautical decision making can evolve over the... - August 27, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Xclaimed Ministries Recognized as a Compassionate Ministries Center by the Church of the Nazarene
Xclaimed Ministries received recognition by the Church of the Nazarene Headquarters as an official Compassionate Ministries Center. A Compassionate Ministry Center (CMC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the economically disadvantaged in the community. - August 26, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
14th Annual IT Executive of the Year Awards to be Presented at Innotech Austin by the Austin Professional Chapter of AITP
This award program recognizes the innovations and accomplishments of Austin's most outstanding CIO's. In addition to the accolades for the two IT Executive's of the Year, technology leaders receive recognition for their contributions through the Information Technology of the Year Award and IT Solution of the Year award. - August 26, 2011 - AITP
New Heaven Ministry - a Small Church on a Big Comeback
New Heaven Ministry Life Center COGIC in Charlotte, NC has had its share of the economy's impact. With church attendance once in the hundreds, it has outgrown its rented building and has now dwindled down to less than 50. But it’s not stopping this small, intimate church – they are on a... - August 26, 2011 - New Heaven Ministry Life Center
Niantic Community Church Children's Center Obtains NAEYC Accreditation
Niantic Community Church Children’s Center is celebrating something that few early childhood programs ever do. It has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. Less... - August 26, 2011 - Niantic Community Church
Aviva Gold Presents Painting from the Source
Author and artist of Painting from the Source, Aviva Gold returns to Niantic Community Church September 15th. The Painting from the Source workshop will inspire and delight anyone looking to explore the connection between creativity and spirituality. No experience needed and all materials are supplied. - August 26, 2011 - Niantic Community Church
Human Endeavour Attended and Exhibited at the MapleFest 2011
Human Endeavour (HE) attended and exhibited at the MapleFest 2011 and showcased the arts and crafts made by the community members under the umbrella of EPIC-Crafts, a social enterprise set up by EPIC. - August 26, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Sustainability Panel Offers Valuable Guidance to Women Business Owners at GWBC Power of Partnering Marketplace Event
If you are a women business owner who has innovative ideas on how to partner with corporations, come to GWBC’s Power of Partnering Marketplace on Aug. 30. There will be a panel discussion on sustainability and how corporations are making it a part of their procurement process. The event will... - August 26, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Welcome to a New Era in Land-Based Carbon Management
Greenfleet today welcomes the passage of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) legislation - the much anticipated program to accredit, register and trade carbon offsets from improved land management practices around Australia. - August 26, 2011 - Greenfleet Australia
The Miracle of Love World Tour 2011 Continues in Glasgow and London
"In a Moment Life Can Change. The Question is, Does Life Happen to Us or do We Create the Life We Desire? It's Our Decision." Source Al Diaz Founder of Ilumine Ao and Internationally Recognized Public Speaker; Hosts the Miracle of Love World Tour. - August 25, 2011 - Ilumine Ao
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Airlines Announce Diversity Recruiting Center’s "Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes"
Sweepstakes to promote diversity recruiting, and proceeds are used to create educational and business opportunities for America's small, diverse businesses leading to job creation. - August 25, 2011 - Diversified Workplace
Four-Wheel Bob’s New Adventure: Supporting Bay Area Trails
The East Bay Hills Trails Hike and Ride begins on August 31 and runs through September 5th. Bicyclists can join the event on Saturday and Sunday. Highlights of the event include five days of hiking from Crockett to Cull Canyon, totaling 53.5 miles; a six day 100-mile equestrian ride year, starting in Berkeley at the Anderson Equestrian Camp in Tilden Park; an evening talk by 4-Wheel Bob’s about his epic climb to the top of White Mountain, California's 3rd largest peak. - August 25, 2011 - East Bay Ridge Trail
The Atlanta NAACP Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Honors Ron Clark
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Atlanta Branch will host the 2011 Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Saturday, September 17, 2011. This event will honor educator Ron Clark, activist Elisabeth Omilami, and NBA player as well as community advocate Dwight Howard, who are all actively involved in the community. Special musical performance by Kandi, Grammy Award Winner and Atlanta Housewife. - August 25, 2011 - NAACP Atlanta Branch
The Nashville Religion Communicators Council Calls for Civil Discourse as 9/11 Draws Near
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near, an interfaith organization is reaching out. - August 25, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
Deadline Extended for Health IT Leadership Summit Award
Due to numerous requests from companies and organizations that want to participate in the Intel Innovation Awards portion of the 2011 Health IT Leadership Summit, the deadline for submissions has been extended to September 15, 2011. - August 25, 2011 - TAG think
KOSBE Launches New Website
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website – kosbe.org. - August 25, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Benefit Concert to be Held for Local Foundation That Supports Kids with Cancer and Their Families
Concert featuring Bowzer & the Stingrays – proceeds go to Kids of Childhood Cancer Foundation. - August 24, 2011 - Kids of Childhood Cancer
TAG Smart Grid Society Hosts Seminar on Distributed Battery Storage
Dan Rastler, senior project manager for the energy storage program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo, Alto, Calif., will be the keynote speaker at a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Smart Grid society seminar on battery storage Aug. 30.Industry Expert Will Provide Keynote at August 30th Event. - August 24, 2011 - TAG think
Belize Submarine Tour, Newest Excursion Coming to Belize During 30th Anniversary of Independence
Belize Submarine Tour, the newest excursion and first tourist submarine in Belize, is preparing for its Grand Launch this Fall, which is the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence as a nation state. - August 24, 2011 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
SWACHA and San Antonio FBI Join Together to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the San Antonio office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in San Antonio on August 25, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit... - August 24, 2011 - SWACHA
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Indian Country Business Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
The 2011 Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) keynote speakers have been announced. U.S. Representative Tom Cole and Mark Masters, CEO Chloeta Fire LLC, will address an array of topics regarding “Teaming for Success.” The ICBS will focus on familiarizing buyers with state, federal,... - August 23, 2011 - Chloeta
British Humanists Take to the Bunkers Against Reasonable Faith's Dr. William Lane Craig
Renowned Christian philosopher, Dr. William Lane Craig, readies to take on the most prominent British atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, during his UK Tour. However, many are dropping out or refusing to debate him. - August 23, 2011 - Reasonable Faith
Coupons For Humanity, the Newest Way to Feel Good About Spending
New site uses the power of charity to offer an unbeatable deal on services and products in Las Vegas and Nationwide. - August 23, 2011 - Coupons For Humanity
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Calgary
Join Lindsay Wagner in the welcoming setting of the Blackfoot Inn in Calgary, Alberta for a three-day "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how life is perceived through the stencil of the mind, release negative emotions and heal old wounds and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - August 23, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Atheist's Bible? Megalith Books Has Published a 4,000 Year Upgrade of Religion Called Neuroreality
According to University of Hawaii’s neuroscientist-philosopher, Bruce E. Morton, "Neuroreality is the world’s first scientific religion. It contains no supernatural beliefs. Yet, it meets the many inherent human religious needs for a larger view of life, purpose, an extended family, and a path to personal transformation." Key elements of this resynthesis are found in the book: "Neuroreality: A Scientific Religion to Restore Meaning, or How 7 Brain Elements Create 7 Minds and 7 Realities." - August 21, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Behavior Specialist Selected for Eden School
Eden Autism Services announces the appointment of Stephanie Wathen to the position of behavior specialist for its school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fort Myers. Wathen was previously a teaching assistant with Eden School, and an individual behavior therapist with Eden's clinical... - August 21, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Smart Answers for Christianity’s Toughest Questions Presented at Upcoming Dare to Defend Conference
Calvary Chapel San Diego to host event tackling objections to hell, the dangers of Islam, and witnessing to the cults this Sept. 30. - August 20, 2011 - Come Reason Ministries
TAG Education Collaborative, Technology Community
Discussion lead by Ari M. Schwartz, Senior Internet Policy Advisor for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Department of Commerce TechAmerica Georgia, the national partner of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP... - August 20, 2011 - TAG think
PinoyKubo Social Network Enables Startup E Stores with Ease
IP communications and social networks community provider AstraQom has launched a new tool for the PinoyKubo social network, an opportunity for any PinoyKubo member to start and operate his or her own electronic store and sell services and products online. Because of the company's emphasis on... - August 20, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Launch Family Hiking Day
On September 24, 2011, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with its 31 Trail Clubs will be launching Family Hiking Day. Supported in part by REI, Family Hiking Day is an opportunity to introduce families to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), and all of the benefits that come from being active... - August 20, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Solar Photovoltaic Installation Workshop at Stevens on August 25
Stevens Institute of Technology is offering a PV installation workshop on August 25 at the build site for the Empowerhouse Solar Decathlon Competition entry. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Michael Bruno of Stevens Edits Maritime Security Journal Lauded by DHS
The US Department of Homeland Security praised the May/June 2011 issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal as guest edited by Dr. Bruno from Stevens Institute of Technology. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
President and CEO of WBENC Will Meet and Greet at GWBC’s Power of Partnering Marketplace
Certified women business owners will have the opportunity to meet with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council President, Pamela Prince-Eason, on Aug. 30 at GWBC’s Power of Partnering (POP) Marketplace. The event will be at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. A... - August 20, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to Hold Online Town Hall
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that she will be holding an online Town hall next week, August 23, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. The town hall will give the residents of Cook County a chance to “Tell Toni” their ideas on the Cook County Budget and engage directly with... - August 20, 2011 - Cook County Government
“Creation By Design” Captures Six of the Top 50 Bestselling Products
Creation By Design Bible-based products win SIX of the most sought after Top 50 Bestsellers slots in STL Distribution/Advocate’s list in their new Spring 2012 catalog. - August 20, 2011 - Creation By Design
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Co-Founder to Lead Discussion Around Professional Transition From High-Finance to Non-Profit Sector
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Boston Chapter invites non-profit leader to speak with young professionals about her career decisions. - August 19, 2011 - Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Boston Chapter
La Paloma Treatment Center Expands, Renovates and Adds New Staff
FRN's Memphis-based facility opens a new off-site Outpatient Program, makes improvements to its historic residential building and welcomes a new clinical director. - August 19, 2011 - Drug Rehab and Alcohol Detox La Paloma Treatment Center