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Teens Profit at Missouri Business Week Corporate Camp
Missouri students run companies, market products at Missouri Business Week. - June 23, 2011 - The CENTER For Education and Enterprise
We Remember: September 11, 2001 - September 11, 2011
The Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights announces plans to observe and memorialize the tenth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks by organizing a community-wide commemorative event. - June 23, 2011 - Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights
Climate Ride Announces New Partnership with East Bay Bicycle Coalition
East Bay Bicycle Coalition to benefit from environmental charitable bike ride; Team East Bay Bicycle Coalition forming for 300-mile, 5-day ride in Northern California. - June 23, 2011 - Climate Ride
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Pioneers Among Inaugural Inductees to Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame
This is announcing the induction of Appalachian Trail Conservancy pioneers to the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. - June 23, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church (Pittsburgh, PA) Holds Del McCoury Concert (July 14) to Benefit At-Risk Children and Youth
The Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church (MLUPC) will hold its annual mission project – Mission: Possible – the week of July 10th. This year’s featured event will be held Thursday July 14th hosting the nationally known bluegrass legend Del McCoury Band live in concert. Proceeds go to "Urban Impact Ministries" working to change one person, one family, and one block at a time as well as the "Brookline Blvd Presbyterian Youth Mentoring Program" to benefit at-risk children and youth. - June 23, 2011 - Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church
Ben Speaks About Empowerment and Change
In her most recent blog post Lions, Tigers and Bears, Ben Speaks founder Judy Giovangelo continues her uplifting message about the tornadoes of today and our past, and how we learn to be empowered through our experiences. Ben Speaks is a non-profit organization whose goal is to empower the youth of today to be the change they want to see in the world. - June 22, 2011 - Ben Speaks
JustFundraising Launches New Fundraising Product – ProShop Savings Card
Card helps groups raise funds by offering $35 in discounts at each of the official online stores of all five big leagues—NFL®, NBA®, NHL®, NASCAR® and Major League Baseball®. - June 22, 2011 - JustFundraising
AUSIB Congratulates Dr. Mak Jawadekar on Being Conferred a Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc)
The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) congratulates Dr. Makarand (Mak) Jawadekar on being conferred the Doctor of Science (D.Sc), Honoris Causa by the Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Mumbai, India. Dr. Jawadekar was awarded the doctorate in recognition of his valuable service to the pharmaceutical... - June 22, 2011 - Ausib
Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane Introduces Small Business Initiative
Vows to Streamline Process to Ensure “Raleigh is Open for Business” - June 22, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
Enable America Helps Chart Commitment to World Class Military Health Care in the NCR
Sharing a collective vision to provide ongoing world class health care to the nation's wounded warriors, a group of non-profit and community leaders met to build understanding and chart a path to enhance support for our nation’s wounded war fighters. “'World class health care' as... - June 22, 2011 - Enable America
MTA Announces Launch of iTunes Medical Tourism Channel
As part of the commitment to education, the MTA has launched a channel on iTunes and has released it's exclusive interviews, podcasts and webinars in order to provide accurate information to people interested in learning more about this industry. - June 22, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dallas Equality Rally Taps Photo Documentary Creator as Speaker
Jason Beckett joins the roster of speakers at the North Texas March for Equality. - June 22, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Journey of Hope: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Men Cycle Across Country for People with Disabilities
The Journey of Hope is a program of Push America, the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, which raises money and awareness for people with disabilities. The three Journey of Hope teams (North, South, and Trans-America) consist of men from Pi Kappa Phi chapters across the country. The... - June 22, 2011 - Push America
IFMA Phoenix Announces Winners of 2011 Awards of Excellence
The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA announces the winners of the 8th Annual Awards of Excellence, which recognize groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to the facility management profession and the association. - June 22, 2011 - Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA
Modernized Texas Self Storage Lien Bill Signed by Governor
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) took an active role in this year’s Texas legislative session to support changes to the Chapter 59 foreclosure process affecting self storage operators in Texas. Their efforts paid off on Friday, June 17 when Governor Perry signed the bill modernizing... - June 22, 2011 - Texas Self Storage Association
ICLEI USA Applauds Houston Mayor Parker for Receiving the 2011 U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Award
Mayor Parker and City of Houston Recognized by US Mayors for Implementing the Green Office Challenge, an Innovative ICLEI USA Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings - June 22, 2011 - ICLEI USA
STOMP Out Bullying™ Creates Help Chat Line to Reach Youth
Today STOMP Out Bullying™ announced the launch of its 24/7 Help Chat Line for kids and teens. The Help Chat Line is free and confidential for kids and teens over the age of 13. It is intended to assist those who are victims of all forms of bullying and those who may be at-risk for suicide as... - June 22, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
KOSBE Executive Director Releases First Book, Startup Savvy, to Help Small Businesses Stay in Business and Succeed
The new book is filled with professional advice and tips especially for potential entrepreneurs and any business in business less than five years. - June 21, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
TPC Scottsdale Becomes a Platinum Member of Audubon Lifestyles and the ISC
As a Platinum Member, TPC Scottsdale has joined a growing network of golf facilities who are actively showing their support of Audubon Lifestyles and ISC. - June 20, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Angel Names Association Supports NYS Governments Passing of Certificate of Still Birth Bill
New York State Government Finally Says “Yes” to Certificate of Still Birth. - June 20, 2011 - Angel Names Association
TWA Flight 800: Multimedia Review of CIA Animated Crash Sequence
To explain eyewitness accounts of a missile hitting TWA Flight 800, a team at the CIA created an animation entitled "TWA Flight 800: What Did the Eyewitnesses See?" The FBI held a nationally televised press conference to present the animation, which showed the jetliner climbing 3000 feet and trailing flames. During the animated climb, the CIA narrator said, "This may have looked like a missile attacking an aircraft." A new review of the animation explains its shortcomings. - June 20, 2011 - Flight 800 Independent Researchers Organization
TWA Flight 800: Countdown to Fifteen Year Anniversary
Flight 800 Independent Researchers Organization (FIRO) is recognizing the fifteen year anniversary of the crash of TWA Flight 800 by publishing weekly articles and multimedia presentations on the facts surrounding the crash. For the next four weeks until the fifteen year anniversary on July 17, 2011, these articles will be summarizing the most important findings of federal and independent investigators alike. - June 20, 2011 - Flight 800 Independent Researchers Organization
Oakseed Ministries International Announces 2011 Essay Contest Winners
Oakseed Ministries International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Essay Contest: Compassion and Child Trafficking. - June 19, 2011 - Oakseed Ministries International
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
NAMWOLF Establishes New Partnership to Support Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Eli Lilly and Company becomes a member of The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) as a Corporate Partner. - June 19, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
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 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
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 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
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