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NAAPOC Continues to Build a Strong Orange County Arab American Business Community
The Network of Arab American Professionals of Orange County (NAAPOC) held its monthly board meeting on June 1st, 2011. Among other business, the board added to its ranks new board members Dr. Ghazi Idris, DC, and Basil Istitieh with Zara Image. The addition of Idris and Istitieh is in furtherance... - June 19, 2011 - Network Of Arab American Professional
$11 Million Invested in Saginaw County
In the 1st quarter of 2011, Saginaw Future (SF) assisted eight companies that invested nearly $11 million, creating and retaining 927 jobs. Also, seven regional companies won 23 government contracts valued at more than $75 million. - June 19, 2011 - Saginaw Future
Munich Re Sponsors the 8th Annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run for Autism
The eighth annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Princeton Forrestal Village; the location of Eden’s brand new model autism school and national headquarters scheduled to open November 2011. Proceeds from the race will benefit children and adults with autism. - June 19, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
AWF Incorporated Announces the Resignation of Vice President, Lionel "Buddy" Simard
AWF, Inc., an innovator in environmental education for the Adirondacks in upstate New York, today announced that, effective immediately Lionel “Buddy” Simard has resigned from his position with the company as Vice President. Buddy was one of the AWF Founding members. He has stepped... - June 18, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Non-Profit Organization Finds New Ways to Promote Church in America
LA-based Bridges nurtures leaders of Christ-based communities to extend church into future. - June 18, 2011 - Bridges
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Konnarock Trail Crew is Heading Into the Woods with Open Positions
This press release is announcing the schedule for the Konnarock Trail Crew’s 2011 season. - June 18, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Eden Autism Services Adult Program Awarded Highest Level Health & Human Services Accreditation
Eden Autism Services Adult Residential and Employment Services has been awarded the highest level of accreditation for a period of 3 years by CARF International (Commision on Accreditation and Rehabilitation Facilities). - June 18, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
TAG Names Technology Legislators of the Year
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Georgia Senator Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) and Representative Mike Dudgeon (R-Suwanee) have been... - June 18, 2011 - TAG think
Central Texas Young Republicans to Host First Texas Red Conference 2011
"Cultivating the Grassroots of the GOP for Our Generation" - June 17, 2011 - Central Texas Young Republicans
International Insurance Industry Connects with Medical Tourism Industry in Chicago
The Global Benefits Association, a global nonprofit insurance trade association for international insurance companies and multi-national employers will host their second annual international Global Benefits Conference in Chicago, October 26-28th, 2011 in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Association’s annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. - June 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Junior League of Long Island Names New President
The Junior League of Long Island (www.jlli.org), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, today announced that Georgia Gier of Oyster Bay has been appointed President for the upcoming year. The office of the Junior League President is an annual appointment by the JLLI Board of Directors. As... - June 17, 2011 - The Junior League of Long Island
Capital and Innovation Topics of May 26th TAG Health Meeting
Two of the hottest topics in the Health Information Technology (HIT) field are finding capital and supporting innovation, and they were the focus of a May 26th meeting of Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Health. TAG is the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry. - June 16, 2011 - TAG think
KOSBE Award Winner Takes Reins of International Non-Profit
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce, Ellen Stroud, co-founder and vice president of Pinnacle Ranch has been elected chair of the Board of Directors for the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). EAGALA is an... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
New Leadership, New Energy for Charity Newsies
On Monday, June 6, Charity Newsies elected new officers to ramp up their 2011 campaign. The organization has chosen: · Chuck Rundio IV of Worthington as 2nd Vice President · Marilyn Wright of Reynoldsburg as Corresponding Secretary · John Byrne of Columbus as Sergeant at Arms... - June 16, 2011 - Charity Newsies
KOSBE Client, Tracy's Tea House Now Open
Tracy's Tea House offers a the chance to experience a wide variety of unique Eastern and Western tea blends with mouth-watering meals on the menu. Currently, there are 19 organic and special blend teas offered and prepared in house. The teas on the menu were selected by owner, Tracy Law based on... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
ICLEI USA and U.S. Green Building Council Launch National Press Club Leadership Speaker Series, June 28 - Washington, D.C.
Ambassador Sha Zukang, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to Deliver Inaugural Keynote Address During Important Gathering of Leading Figures from the Obama Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Academic Experts, Corporations, NGOs and Civil Society Groups. - June 16, 2011 - ICLEI USA
LOHAS Asia Launches R U LOHAS Campaign
LOHAS Asia has launched a public awareness campaign, “R U LOHAS” video and the LOHASia facebook group to inform the public on how being LOHAS can increase personal health and reduce their environmental impact on the world. - June 15, 2011 - Asia-Pacific LOHAS Pte. Ltd.
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation Host International Video Conference in Commemoration of World Environment Day
Tread Lightly, TakingITGlobal's environmental education program, and the Staples Foundation are pleased to announce the success of their most recent international video conference held to commemorate World Environment Day. - June 15, 2011 - TakingITGlobal
SWACHA Awards More Than $10,000 in Scholarships for the Nacha Payments Institute
SWACHA today awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships for the 2011 NACHA Payments Institute. This marks the 10th year SWACHA has provided the NACHA Payments Institute Scholarship and the 5th year for the Keith Daniels Memorial Scholarship. Dallas-based SWACHA awards scholarships to banking professionals for their dedication and involvement both in their financial institution and within the SWACHA membership. - June 15, 2011 - SWACHA
SOCCKET™ Partners with State Farm® to Unveil Power Generating Soccer Balls with Its Juega Hoy. Ilumina El Mańana Program
SOCCKET, a unique soccer ball that harnesses and stores green energy that can later be used as a power source, partnered with State Farm to bring demos of the ball to select Gold Cup 2011 games. State Farm has agreed to donate balls to select CONCACAF countries. Gold Cup attendees will have the opportunity to play with the balls and learn how they work. - June 15, 2011 - Uncharted Play, Inc.
Oklahoma Wildland Fire Management Company Wins 2011 Innovator of the Year Award
Chloeta Fire, LLC, wins 2011 Innovator of the Year. - June 15, 2011 - Chloeta
5 Reasons to Attend the 2011 HIDA MedSurg Conference and Expo™
Registration is open for the 2011 HIDA MedSurg Conference & Expo, October 19-21 in Charlotte, NC. Visit www.HIDA.org/Tradeshow for more information. - June 15, 2011 - Health Industry Distributors Association
IMI Association Executives Expands Client Services with Addition of New Marketing Manager
MI Association Executives, a turn-key association management company headquartered in Morrisville, N.C., recently hired Emily Canaday for the newly created marketing manager position. “We are delighted to have found a marketing professional with the experience and enthusiasm that Emily... - June 15, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad of Stevens Receives ASME Award
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Noise and Vibration Control Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the 2011 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Section Advisor Award for District A for his dedicated service as an advisor. - June 15, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chloeta Fire Forest Ranger Recovering After Bitten by Rattlesnake
An Oklahoma forest ranger is having a speedy recovery after being bitten by a rattlesnake while assisting with the Honey Prairie Complex in Fargo, GA. - June 14, 2011 - Chloeta
Half a Million Prayers Lifted Up Assisted by the Convergence of Intercessory Prayer and Technology with iPrayerworks
The online prayer request system that was created to help one church take prayer online has reached a considerable milestone. It started at the request of Chapelwood United Methodist Church’s prayer room coordinator Nancy Sterling. After months of unsuccessfully searching for a way to... - June 14, 2011 - iPrayerworks
Marine Corporal Receives Victory Motorcycle; Volunteers, Dignitaries Send Support to Ronald Reagan Strike Group
Hundreds of Operation Gratitude volunteers and special guests gathered to send care packages to the Ronald Reagan Strike Group and see a Camp Pendleton Marine receive a motorcylce promised to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. - June 13, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Using Nanosilica to Strengthen Concrete at Stevens Institute of Technology
Jon Belkowitz, a concrete expert and doctoral student at Stevens Institute of Technology, studies chemical reactions within concrete at the nanoscale to formulate a new concrete mixture that will result in longer-lasting buildings, roadways, sidewalks, stairs, sewers, and dams. - June 12, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Cincinnati NSHMBA and State Farm Host Taste of “New” Oakley Networking Event
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Offers Insight into the Insurance Industry - June 12, 2011 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Rep. Flynn Successful in Taking Action to Support Teachers in the Classroom
Today, Representative Dan Flynn (R-Van) successfully added his original HB 2491 as an Amendment to SB 1 effectively gaining support of 139 of 150 House members in the final vote. This is an effort to provide support to teachers who may be at risk with the current revenue shortfalls and to better... - June 12, 2011 - TX State Representative Dan Flynn
sOccket Teams Up with Int'l Stars in Latest Music Video
sOccket is a soccer ball that harnesses and stores green energy during play that can later be used as a power source for small electrical appliances. International stars (Pau Gasol, David Villa, Carolina Wozniacki and many more) have teamed up with sOccket to raise money from the proceeds of platinum selling musician Huecco's latest music video 'Dame Vida' to provide sOccket to those in need. - June 11, 2011 - Uncharted Play, Inc.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center to Host Iron Chef Style Cooking Contest
This press release is inviting the public to join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center for an Iron Chef style cooking contest. - June 11, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Dr. Frank Fisher of Stevens Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster
Dr. Frank Fisher at Stevens Institute of Technology has recently been added to the Fulbright Specialist Roster for his expertise in engineering education. - June 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Virginia Student Wins National Scholarship
Ben Coates of Concord, Va., was selected from a group of 44 state scholarship recipients to be named the NWTF national scholarship winner. The combination of NWTF local, state and national funds awarded to Coates totaled $13,000. - June 11, 2011 - National Wild Turkey Federation
Historic Photo Documentary Project Stops in Santa Fe
Fashion photographer Matt Spencer brings the "I AM EQUAL" project to New Mexico. - June 11, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Sports Injuries Put Youth at Risk -- Arthritis Foundation Spreading Awareness for June as "Sports Injury Prevention" Month
There are steps you can take to help prevent osteoarthritis. - June 10, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
Stevens Institute of Technology 2011 Commencement
On May 26th, Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ celebrated the Class of 2011 with Commencement activities on Castle Point. - June 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces June 2011 Meeting with Foreclosure Expert Al Lowry
On June 20, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Al Lowry. Attendees will learn the advantages of investing in foreclosures. - June 10, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Legendary Niacin Band Member John Novello
John Novello of Niacin, the neo-fusion instrumental trio, will be coming to Nashville on July 30th to deliver a seminar to encourage artists as well as hold a fundraiser for a local cause: helping artists. - June 10, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell Named Honorary Chair of the National Walk Now for Autism Speaks on the National Mall on October 22nd
The Autism Speaks National Capital Area Chapter is pleased to announce that Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, will serve as the Honorary Chair of the 2011 National Walk Now for Autism Speaks to be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 on the National Mall. “I’m... - June 10, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Overnight Ghost Hunt at the White Hart, Gainsborough with Simply Ghost Nights
On Friday the 17th of June the Simply Ghost Nights team take part in a paranormal investigation at the 16th century former coaching inn. The White Hart is steeped in history; hidden rooms, suicides, and ladies of the night, are the only the fabric of the make-up that they know about this old... - June 09, 2011 - Simply Ghost Nights
Ghost Hunting Event at Chesleigh House Gainsborough, with Simply Ghost Nights on the 18th of June
Simply Ghost Nights bravely attempt spirit communication at this former maternity hospital, in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, what waits them from this reputedly haunted building? - June 09, 2011 - Simply Ghost Nights
March for Equality Brings Historic Photo Documentary to Dallas
Record-breaking "I AM EQUAL" photo project comes to the Lone Star State 25 June, 2011. - June 09, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Nominees for CSIA’s 2011 Technology Apex Awards Announced Today
CSIA, Colorado’s Technology Association, today announced the 2011 Apex Award Nominees. - June 09, 2011 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
Environmental Engineering Students and Faculty Study Passaic River Pollution
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection commissioned a study, conducted by students and faculty from Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers, to determine pollution loads in the Passaic River. - June 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Medical Tourism Association Lives in Las Vegas to Bring Medical Tourism to Physician Assistants
The AAPA’s 39th Annual Conference in Las Vegas is the only annual meeting targeting all groups and medical specialties of PAs. The MTA seized the chance to deliver updated news about medical tourism to its delegates and raise awareness to the need for continuum of care. - June 09, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Voluntary Benefits Association Advisory Board Announced for Industry’s Non-Profit Trade Association
Voluntary Benefits Association Advisory Board has been selected and formally announced, drawing upon the expertise of employers who are leaders in the Voluntary Benefits Industry. www.Vbassociation.com - June 09, 2011 - Volunatry Benefits Association
Dreyfuss Announces Major New Initiatives
Richard Dreyfuss, President and Founder of The Dreyfuss Initiative on civics, announced major new program initiatives including an American History Play Competition, establishment of the George Washington Institute on the Enlightenment, the acquisition and restoration of Happy Retreat, the home of Charles Washington, the brother of George Washington, and formation of a Curriculum Enhancement Project Team. - June 09, 2011 - The Dreyfuss Initiative
Pearisburg, VA Designated an Appalachian Trail Community(TM)
Pearisburg, VA is the newest community in the Appalachian Trail Community™ program. - June 09, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Social do Gooder Site Wamboo.com Introduces the Wamboost; a Monetizing Reward System Designed to Boost Giving to Families in Need
While Providing Much Deserved Recognition and Assistance to Nonprofits, Police and Fire Departments Active in Helping Others. - June 08, 2011 - Wamboo, LLC.