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Engeye Teen Connection (ETC) Launches New Education Initiative Bucks for Books
Greg Hickey Joins ETC Board of Directors - April 28, 2011 - Engeye
Wells Fargo Teams with Motorcoach Council to Launch Motorcoach Operator Incentive Program
Wells Fargo will award $50 gift cards as an added incentive for the next 30 motorcoach operators to enroll in the Council's “Coach Vendor Parts Program” with ABC, MCI, Prevost and Setra, a funding mechanism for the Council's nationwide education and outreach campaign intended to improve public perception of motorcoach travel. - April 28, 2011 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Students Design Sensory Toy for Children with Autism at Stevens Institute of Technology
Three Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology are using their Senior Design project to create a toy for children with autism that will aid in children's development through play therapy. - April 28, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Pace Theater Spring Production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Premieres New “GiveBack” Program for Pace Academy to Benefit MS Society
Pace Theater Produces Broadway Favorite "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" April 28, 29 and 30 - Tickets are on sale at the Box Office and at Pace Academy. 10% of the Ticket Sales will go to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. - April 27, 2011 - Pace Academy Theater
Dinner Dance to Benefit Children with Autism
HeartShare Human Services is hosting its annual dinner dance to benefit its preschool and school age programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. - April 27, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The NCSD in Cooperation with the China CDM Fund and China Central Television Launch the Production of a Documentary on Global Climate Change
"Warm and Cold We Share Together... A Civilization Journey of Climate" - April 27, 2011 - National Center for Sustainable Development (NCSD)
I Am Not That Person Totems Available from the James Young Empowerment Center
I Am Not That Person Anymore totems are now available for pre-order. Their purpose is to serve as a visual stimulus to help the wearer, user, or observer to connect with their personal issues and to summon the inner strength needed to help harness their emotions and thereby achieve their goals. - April 27, 2011 - The James Young Empowerment Center
Free Christian E-Book Now Available: The Mystery of the Kingdom
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its first e-book available free on its website. - April 26, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Norwalk Exchange Club Antique Auto Show
The 43rd Annual Gateway Antique Auto Club Auto Show will be held Sunday, April 3rd at Taylor Farm on Beach Road in Norwalk, Connecticut. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and prizes are awarded at 3:00 p.m.. Rain date for the event is Sunday, May 7th. First organized in 1974 as an Antique Auto Meet, the... - April 26, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
CARE Awards to Honor Child Star Erin Murphy
Audiences remember her as the adorable daughter and nose-twitching witch, Tabitha Stevens, from the 1970s television series Bewitched. This month Erin Murphy will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. The event will be held on April 30th at Universal Studios Hollywood. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
Iconic Television Producers Honored by Child Actors
Current child actors are too young to have caught The Brady Bunch in the first primetime run of the show. But that doesn't stop them from loving the retro-cool, iconic TV series. This month the producers of that show, Lloyd and Sherwood Schwartz, will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
Non-Profit Responds to Michelle Obama’s Challenge; 1,000 iPAD2 Giveaway Program Targets Solutions for Jobless Veterans and Families
Non-profit Patriot Enterprise Project, Inc., (PEP) announced the opening of its national military veteran’s business ownership initiatives with a 1,000 iPAD2s Giveaway. The innovative non-profit donation program will accelerate legislation and veteran advocacy initiatives to help quickly establish self-sustaining careers for more than 100,000 Gulf War veterans. - April 25, 2011 - Patriot Enterprise Project
Consulate of Israel in Los Angeles First Government Office to Embrace Tablets and E-Readers for Public Diplomacy
The Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles, an official diplomatic office of the government of Israel, has launched a new public diplomacy initiative to utilize tablet and e-reader devices to streamline the distribution of books and official documents. Dillon Hosier, the consulate’s political... - April 25, 2011 - Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles
Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay May Meeting: Roundtable Discussion/LMA National Conference Review
LMA Tampa Bay will be holding a roundtable discussion to review best practices and takeaways from the LMA Annual Conference recently held in Orlando. Gently used professional attire, shoes and accessories will also be collected to support Dress for Success Tampa Bay. Dress for Success Tampa Bay is... - April 25, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
ICLEI USA and Office Depot Celebrated Major Expansion of Green Business Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange April 21
Triangle J Council of Governments, NC Join Innovative Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings for Participants. - April 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Real World Leadership Institute Partners with Holistic Self Care Center in Nashua to Help Companies Develop Healthy Leaders and Staff
Building effective leadership skills impacts bottom line results that companies achieve - April 25, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
Christian Church Launches Blogs for Women, Men, Teens and Young Adults
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, expands its website with human-interest stories and Bible-based advice for important segments of its audience. - April 24, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announced October 26-28th in Chicago
Chicago welcomes The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference on October 26-28th, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. - April 24, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
GVI Gains Unique Access to Panda Project in China
A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling pandas, a subspecies of the giant panda. According to WWF China, there are only around 200-300 of the Qinling panda left in the wild following the destruction of habitat, a lack of conservation resources, and... - April 23, 2011 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation for Learning Announce Winners of the Imprints Art Contest
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation for Learning announce the winners of the Imprints Art Contest. A youth initiative provided by Tread Lightly, a free engagement and education program, the winners were announced in a video conference connecting schools together to discuss eco-art. - April 23, 2011 - TakingITGlobal
Senior Projects Exposition at Stevens Institute of Technology April 27
On April 27, Stevens Institute of Technology hosts its annual Senior Projects Expo, a showcase of the senior year design projects of the graduating seniors from the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Howe School of Technology Management, and the School of Systems and Enterprises. The event is held in the Canavan Arena, in the Schaefer Athletic Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stevens campus in Hoboken. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce Receives Homeland Security Award
CSR receives the DHS Science and Technology Impact Award from the Department of Homeland Security for their rapid response during the DeepWater Horizon oil spill. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Environmental Artist Gwyn Michael Seeks to Change the Landscape with Her New Project: Journey to Confluence
Examining the past, present, and future of the American landscape, Gwyn Michael explores the role of art in creating positive environmental change. - April 22, 2011 - Gwyn Michael
The First Step is the Hardest – Glee Star Lends Her Name to 33-Story Rappel for Kids Included Together (KIT)
Lauren Potter joins "Over the Edge for KIT" - A spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - April 22, 2011 - Kids Included Together
Curtin Clan Surname Gathering in Chicago
The Curtin Clan Inc. will hold its seventh Clan Gathering in Chicago, June 24th-26th, 2011. Previous Gatherings have been in Massachusetts, New York, Ontario in Canada and every other year in Ireland. The conference will cover Curtin genealogy, Irish heritage, local speakers and attendees can meet Margaret Curtain of Australia, world’s foremost authority on the Curtins of Ireland. The Gathering will be held at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, IL. Go to http://curtinorg for info. - April 21, 2011 - The Curtin Clan Association
Home Care Accreditation Program Hits Milestone
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Program Gains 50th Private Pay Home Care Agency - April 21, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
MTA Launches 2011 Medical Tourism Initiatives
The Medical Tourism Association has announced its new Medical Tourism 2011 Strategic Initiatives and Campaign. The theme for 2011 will be “Patients in Emerging Markets, Market Research and Intelligence.” - April 21, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Partners with Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to Provide Sustainability Education Resources
GEF to feature green lessons and activities on Lessonopoly.org’s curriculum sharing website. - April 21, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
IMC Club Releases Android Application for CFIs
An Aviation safety organization, IMC Club International, Inc. has announced the release of a new Android application exclusively design for Flight Instructors and CFI Students. - April 21, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Four Local Women Receive Prestigious Award from Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored Nina Anuario, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, Teri O'Connor and Carol Stillwell with its prestigious Women of Distinction Award. - April 21, 2011 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
ODTUG Conducts Spanish Speaking Webinars: Starting with Oracle ADF 11g Release
ODTUG is creating a series of Spanish speaking webinars to interact with more Oracle users. The first webinar focused on the new Oracle ADF 11g release. - April 21, 2011 - ODTUG
California Cities and Counties Get Free, Breakthrough Tool to Measure Their Community’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Powerful web-based tool developed by ICLEI USA for the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative meets long-identified needs, empowers hundreds of California cities and counties to pursue aggressive goals to save energy, money, and address climate change. - April 21, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Stevens Chemical Engineering Student David Monteiro Wins AIChE Research Poster Competition
Stevens Institute of Technology Chemical Engineering undergraduate student David Monteiro's poster, "Inkjet-Printed Drug-Eluting Bioresorbable Nanocomposite Micropatterns," led the Research Poster Competition at the 2011 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Student Conference. - April 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Wall Street Economists Question Nouriel Roubini's Predictions and Investment Advice
Wall Street Economists published the results of an academic research project on the financial crisis of 2007-2008. The research posed several questions related to the crisis, including who are the experts who predicted the crisis? How do they compare to each other? How accurate are their predictions? And can they be relied on for investment decisions? - April 20, 2011 - Wall Street Economists Magazine
Wall Street Economists Publish Economic Predictions Research Results
Wall Street Economists announced the publishing of Economic Predictions Website - an academic not-for-profit research project. The results of the research are published for free public access and comments. The goal of the project is to promote the knowledge, development and accuracy of economic research and financial journalism. - April 20, 2011 - Wall Street Economists Magazine
Sprint’s New Mobility Solution for a Better Planet Supports Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green ID pack for Android devices provides customers with mobile content that enables them to take action and get involved in their local school or youth group. - April 20, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Cincinnati’s Largest Companies Recruit Hispanic Talent
National Society of Hispanic MBA’s hosts eighth annual networking event. - April 20, 2011 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Community Associations Institute – Illinois Chapter to Host Homeowners Seminar
The Illinois Chapter of the Community Associations Institute is hosting a seminar for condominium, townhome, and home owner association residents and Boards of Directors on April 28, 2011 in Lisle at the Hickory Ridge Marriott (1195 Summerhill Drive) from 6-9 pm. - April 20, 2011 - Community Association Institute of Illinois
Young Survivors of Childhood Cancer Lead Annual Walk to Raise Awareness About Pediatric Cancer
Founded in Memory of Their Deceased Son, DC Based Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation Holds Annual Walk to Support Children Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Families. - April 20, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Stevens Biomedical Engineering Knee Goniometer Team Wins NEBEC Student Competition
Biomedical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology took 1st Place at the 37th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC) Student Design Competition. - April 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
CSPA Responds to Senator Lautenberg’s Introduction of “Safe Chemicals Act of 2011”
Senator Frank Lautenberg's (D-NJ) recently released his TSCA bill, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) issued a statement in response. For more information visit www.cspa.org. - April 20, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
Norwalk Exchange Club to Hold Certified Barbeque Judging Class in Norwalk, CT
Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judging Class offered in Norwalk, CT. - April 20, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Norwalk Exchange Club Strengthens America Through Volunteer Award
The Exchange Club of Norwalk will meet at 7p.m. on Wednesday (05/18/11) at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center on East Avenue. Now is the time to celebrate the unsung heroes in our community who often go unrecognized. The Exchange Club of Norwalk is honoring a Norwalk resident with the Book of... - April 20, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2011 National Pet Week
“Save a Life – Adopt a Pet” Will be Theme for Awareness Event May 1-7. - April 20, 2011 - NCVMA
The Russian American Dental Association’s Oral Cancer Awareness Program
RADA to Raise Knowledge About Oral Cancer Through Free Screenings and a Fundraiser - April 19, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Offers Free Subscription to CRT Newsletter
Local businesses can sign up to receive the electronic newsletter, filled with business insights and advice, at no charge. - April 18, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Launches “A Cup for a Child’s Cure”
The foundation’s inaugural event to be hosted by Starbucks at Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago on April 19, 2011 - April 17, 2011 - Compass to Care
Landtech to Discuss High-Efficiency Irrigation at Upcoming Events: ASLA and WaterSmart Innovations
Jim Davis, General Manager of Landtech Irrigation Consultants, is a certified irrigation designer by the Irrigation Association and an EPA "WaterSense Partner." His 20+ years of experience in landscape irrigation design will be shared as a panelist at two upcoming educational series in... - April 17, 2011 - Landtech Irrigation Consultants
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gathers Manhattan’s Most Stylish to Raise Funds and Awareness for the Fight Against Lupus
3rd Annual Handbag Auction and Luncheon Honors NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Designer Mary Norton - April 16, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Church of Scientology Tampa in New Ybor Square Facility to Host Open House
Church of Scientology Tampa (http://www.scientology-tampa.org) in its newly restored Ybor Square facility to host open house April 16 and 17th. - April 16, 2011 - Church of Scientology