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Re-Igniting RRG Bill in Congress
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today reported that its lobbying team has intensified efforts to bring modernization of the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) back to the attention of Congress as the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee wrap up... - June 27, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Motorcoach Council’s New Ad Campaign and Public Service Announcements Educate Travelers About Environmental Benefits of Group Travel Using a Motorcoach (Charter Bus)
Campaign research shows that CO2 emissions are reduced by an average of 85% per passenger mile for every person who chooses motorcoach travel instead of driving alone. - June 26, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals Announces New President, Elects New Board of Directors
Non-profit association promotes professional integrity and consumer protection in the delivery of non-attorney, self-help legal services. - June 26, 2010 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
NPSA Partners with Foley Services
The National Portable Storage Association partners with Foley Services to help membership meet Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance needs. - June 26, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Fireworks and Your Family: Leave It to the Pros. Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks.
Many families use fireworks as entertainment during the summer months, especially over the Fourth of July holiday. But is it safe? A surprising number of injuries and fatalities occur each year from using fireworks at home. It is much safer and easier to enjoy fireworks displays at events organized by professionals. - June 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Blessings All Around and WeddingWire Working Together to Help Bridal Couples
Blessings All Around has been rated 5-stars by WeddingWire. - June 25, 2010 - Blessings All Around
CSIA Announces the 2010 Apex Awards Nominees
CSIA, Colorado’s Technology Association, today announced the 2010 Apex Award Nominees - June 25, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
CleanTech Venture Capital Interest
Keynote speaker to share the vision for CleanTech and Venture Capital Funding at EngEx 2010 - June 25, 2010 - EngEx Inc
Dr. Mitola and Cognitive Radio Are Featured on Computing Now
Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for the Research Enterprise at Stevens Institute of Technology, is the subject of a recent article on Computing Now which details the benefits and development of Cognitive Radio (CR), the intelligent wireless technology coined by Dr. Mitola in... - June 25, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Raquel Torres Joins Eden Autism Services Florida as Development Specialist
Raquel Torres joined Eden Autism Services Florida as a development specialist this month. In this role, she will assist with managing and coordinating the organization’s special events and fundraising efforts, contact database and records control, helping the organization continue its... - June 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Friends Forever Hosts Israel's Boston Consul-General
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to world peace, yesterday hosted Israeli Consul-General to New England, Nadav Tamir at The Hundred Club in Portsmouth, NH to discuss the important role that Friends Forever plays in fostering peace in the Middle East. - June 24, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Applauds Passage of ‘Nurse Delegation’ Bill by State Senate
Legislation to Improve Home Health Services Moves on to Massachusetts House of Representatives. - June 24, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
ONR Continues Major Funding of ACCeSS Research Center at Stevens
The Atlantic Center for the Innovative Design and Control of Small Ships (ACCeSS) at Stevens Institute of Technology announced major funding for the next five years worth $4.5 million by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) as part of its National Naval Responsibility – Naval Engineering... - June 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Celebrity Charity Coalition Restructures, Focuses on 100% Global Sustainability, Producing Green Results, and Prepares for "Down to Earth" GSI
Now called, Creative Sustainable Solutions., CEO and President , former Miami Dade Branch NAACP education chairperson, Maggy Ducena-Wright felt "there was too much emphasis on the celebrity and athlete members’ personal charity efforts, and not enough emphasis on the company’s... - June 24, 2010 - Creative Sustainable Solutions
NACCE Announces Awards to be Presented at 8th Annual Conference This Fall
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) is seeking nominations for three award programs as well as entrants for its annual Student Essay Contest. Winners will be honored at the 8th Annual NACCE Conference, to be held October 11-13, 2010, in Orlando, FL. Award nominations and student essays must be submitted by September 15, 2010. - June 24, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Arizona Self-Storage Association Annual Conference and Tradeshow a Success
53 Exhibiting Companies and Nearly 350 Attendees Present for Expo. - June 24, 2010 - Arizona Self Storage Association
Lupus Research Institute Extols Power of Scientific Innovation at International Lupus Congress
Supports Bold and Pioneering Exploration in Lupus and Autoimmunity - June 23, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Lupus Research Institute Underscores Urgent Need for Research in Pediatric Lupus at International Lupus Congress
LRI National Coalition Backs Programming on Lupus in Children and Adolescents - June 23, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Brian Blair Qualifies for State House, Leads in Polling
Blair has a very positive name identification and opens up significant lead. - June 23, 2010 - Brian Blair
AIGA/LA Announces Its New Board of Directors for 2010-2012
AIGA/LA, the Los Angeles chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, elected a new Board of Directors for 2010-2012. In May 2010, a slate of nominees was presented to the Los Angeles membership for a vote. There was a two-week voting period which ended on June 4, 2010, and the new... - June 23, 2010 - AIGA LA
Powerful Environmental Groups Endorse Karen Montgomery’s State Senate Bid
A lifelong commitment to conservation has earned Delegate Karen Montgomery’s bid for the District 14 State Senate seat the endorsement of two infuential environmental organizations. - June 23, 2010 - Citizens for Karen Montgomery
Houston Apartment Association Honors Industry’s Finest
Industry Achievement Awards Recognize 16 Individuals for Contributions. - June 23, 2010 - Houston Apartment 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 Shelley Wojtkiewicz 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. - June 23, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
How to Start a Business for $1,000
Creativity trumps cash when looking to launch, says Startup Experts at Bizlaunch.ca. Instead of looking for another job, unemployed Canadians should consider starting their own small business. But becoming ‘the boss’ today could have more to do with your creativity with money, then the amount in your wallet - it’s in how and where you spend it. - June 23, 2010 - Bizlaunch
NSF Funds Mathematical Research at Stevens
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov, Dr. Robert Gilman and Alexander Ushakov of Stevens Institute of Technology were recently awarded NSF funding that enables them to organize the thematic semester on geometric, combinational and computational group theory at the Centre de Recherches Mathmatiques (CRM) in Montreal. - June 23, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dental Outreach Projects in Africa and Asia Launch with Aim to Screen and Treat More Than 10,000 People
Work the World Dental Outreach 2010 launches in Ghana, India, Nepal and Tanzania. UK and International students will work with in-country dental hospitals to set up temporary clinics offering screening, treatment and oral hygiene workshops to resource-poor areas. - June 21, 2010 - Work the World
National Concierge Association Holds 12th Annual Conference for Hospitality Professionals
The National Concierge Association (NCA), a non profit-network organization for Concierge of all types and hospitality industry professionals will be holding their 12th annual conference August 16-18, 2010 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The three day event features a variety of... - June 20, 2010 - National Concierge Association
Leading Energy Company Joins The National Association of Minority & Womwn Owned Law Firms as Financial Contributor
BP America Inc. lends financial support to The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - June 20, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
GCN Celebrates Mayan Community Center Inauguration
Minnesota-based nonprofit Global Citizens Network (GCN) recently celebrated the inauguration of the Mayan Center for Peace building in Cantel Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The center serves Cantel, a community of 35,000 inhabitants, 95% belonging to the K'iche' Mayan tradition. Guatemala is a country... - June 20, 2010 - International Volunteer Programs Association
NAWBO San Diego July Seminar Focuses on Wellness
NAWBO San Diego's July 9 seminar, "Wellness for Women Entrepreneurs," will be presented by Kathy Gruver at Brandman University. To learn more, visit nawbo-sd.org. - June 20, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Faith Chapel Christian Center and Tyscot Records Present the “Harmony Music + Business Conference”
National Gospel recording label, Tyscot Records has teamed with Faith Chapel Christian Center to host the Harmony Music + Business Conference August 5th through August 8th at Faith Chapel Christian Center, located at 100 Lexington Street, Birmingham, AL. The conference will provide a unique... - June 20, 2010 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
NPSA Planning Portable Storage Industry Insurance Product
The National Portable Storage Association is seeking a test group of portable storage companies to help develop an insurance product tailored for the industry’s specific needs. - June 20, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
“Wagons Roll” – Westward Ho! Van Fleet Covered Wagon Train Rolls Through the West Following the Pioneer Trail
A covered wagon train traverses the Mormon Pioneer Trail as a re-enactment of the wagon train of 1847. The wagon train will travel over 350 miles the month of June from Ogallala, Nebraska to Casper, Wyoming - June 20, 2010 - VanFleet Wagon Train
NAMWOLF Lauds Congresswoman Maxine Waters for Her Efforts in Pushing for the Inclusion of Minority and Women-Owned Business
The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) lauds Representative Maxine Waters, for sponsorship of the reform bill. - June 20, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
"Love Simple," S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Donation Drive Drawing to a Close
June 21 Last Day for 30% of Sales on iTunes to Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 19, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
100,000+ Letters for Troops Collected in May
Operation Gratitude and BJ’s Wholesale Club Collect More Than 100,000 Letters for Troops During Military Appreciation Month. - June 19, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
New Hamner-UNC Study Predicts Risk for Adverse Drug Reactions
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that researchers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and the... - June 19, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Dr. Mitola Delivered Keynote at CrownCom 2010
On June 9th - 11th 2010, in Cannes, France, Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for the Research Enterprise at Stevens Institute of Technology, delivered a keynote address at the CrownCom 2010 International Conference on Cognitive Radio Oriented Wireless Networks and Communication. - June 19, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Lessons from LEAPS (500MW Facility) at EngEx 2010
Hydropower project director to lead session on decade-long efforts to license 500MW Southern California facility - June 19, 2010 - EngEx Inc
Nominations Begin for 2010 North American Pet Health Insurance Month
Grand Prize of $1,000.00 to North America’s Favorite Pet Insurance Story and $1,000.00 Educational Grant to North America’s Favorite Veterinarian. Apple iPads, Pet Treat Baskets and other Great Prizes to be Awarded. - June 18, 2010 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
World’s Youngest Editor-in-Chief, 11 Year Old Ajha Nicole Dortch of Atlanta, Introduces Her A.N.D. Magazine at Conversations –N- Converses®
Ajha Nicole Dortch is the 11 year old Editor-in-Chief of A.N.D. Magazine. Launching what could be the first ever Pre-teen magazine by Pre-teens and for Pre-teens. - June 18, 2010 - Bay Area Pros
Nearly $7.8 Million Invested in Saginaw
In the 1st quarter of 2010, Saginaw Future (SF) assisted eight companies that invested nearly $7.8 million, creating 58 jobs and retaining 58 jobs. - June 18, 2010 - Saginaw Future
Iowa Governor Culver Praises Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC)
Sustainablity in agriculture is the focus of the Iowa Technology Summit, being held this week by Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) in Des Moines. In today's keynote address, Govenor Chet Culver said he appreciates the work of FPPC in taking on difficult challenges which are important in Iowa. - June 17, 2010 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Dave Edwards Offers Answers to Congressional District 4 Voters
Congressional candidate Dave Edwards offers a productive way for voters to channel their frustrations and advocate a leaner, Constitutional government. - June 17, 2010 - Edwards For Congress
Mobile Monday Chicago to Host Second Annual Mobile Demo Showcase on June 21st
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago will hold its second annual Mobile Demo Showcase this coming Monday, June 21, 2010 at Thoughtworks from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - June 17, 2010 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
EcoFair360 Receives Travel Green Certification
Travel Green Wisconsin has recognized EcoFair360 as a recipient of the Travel Green Certification. Travel Green Wisconsin awarded the Fair a score of 73 points, well above the 30 points required for certification. EcoFair360 is a three-day celebration of all things green which will be held at the... - June 17, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
Entrepreneur Identifies Need for Practical Small Business Academy: St. Petersburg College Turns Idea into a Reality
Augusoft and NACCE are proud to partner with St. Petersburg College to showcase how a practical entrepreneurship program was created to benefit people interested in starting businesses in Florida’s Pinellas County. - June 17, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Free Wealth Building Conference in Rocky Hill, CT
On June 26 and 27, 2010, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a free wealth building conference with Dave Lindahl in Rocky Hill, CT. - June 17, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
University Christian Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Recognized as one of the oldest churches in Los Angeles, University Christian Church celebrates 100 years with a weekend anniversary party. The weekend party is on Saturday, June 26, 2010 and Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 5831 West Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045. “Our mission... - June 17, 2010 - University Christian Church
The Dallas Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Announces 2010-2011 Board Members
Jeremy Brandt, Founder and CEO of 1-800-CashOffer, is appointed Chapter President of the fastest growing EO chapter in the world. - June 17, 2010 - Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Dallas Chapter