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Picassos for Pets - Starving Local Artists to Help Starving Animals
On Sunday June 6th, from 2 to 5pm, HELP Humane Society is hosting their inaugural Picassos for Pets; an art auction and margarita fundraiser at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of land and building of a new shelter in order to rescue more cats and dogs in the area. - June 04, 2010 - HELP Humane Society
Lawrence Technological University Architect LeRoy Wins Award from AIA Michigan
Award honors architects who practice in the education or corporate field who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and their community through academia, business or government. - June 04, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Single Online Seminars Has Launched and is Now Ready for Take Off with a Newly Designed Web2.0 Website and Blog Geared to Bring Hope to Christian Singles
After the success of testing a free website template in December 2009 and a debut teleseminar call, which gained national participation, in May 2010 Single Online Seminars realized its potential with growing interest and launched a new robust Web2.0 website and blog. This site shares articles and resources, offers eMembership in addition to free monthly teleseminar calls with featured expert guests thereby giving Christian single men and women one place for hope and encouragement. - June 04, 2010 - Single Online Seminars.com
3rd Annual Reggae for Climate Protection Festival Announced
Reggae for Climate Protection will celebrate its 3rd Annual Green Festival August 13th-15th this year. A music concert at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater - Sunday, August 15th, Lock 24, Oswego Street, Baldwinsville, NY, commemorates a 40/40; the 40-year anniversary of both Earth day and world renowned band “The Original Wailers,” formerly of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Also performing are John Brown’s Body, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and Rubblebucket Orchestra. - June 03, 2010 - Reggae for Climate Protection
Pro Energy Consultants Surpasses 50 Franchises
In just 18 months, Pro Energy Consultants has awarded more than 50 franchises across the U.S. It now has a presence in 30 states and remains the only national energy auditing franchise. - June 03, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Wine Dinner at Estero’s Grillroom to Benefit Autism
The Grill Room Chophouse and Wine Bar at Coconut Point in Estero will host a wine dinner, complete with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and raffles to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida and the Southwest Florida chapter of Autism Speaks on June 24. - June 03, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Issue 15 of Medical Tourism Magazine Released
The Medical Tourism Magazine Officially Releases Issue 15, "The Green Issue" with a focus on sustainabilty in healthcare. This important edition features articles written by industry leaders and experts including U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), HOK and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. - June 03, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Eden Ceremony Celebrates Student Achievement
Student with autism overcomes disability to earn certificate of completion, begin GED studies. - June 03, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
PoliticalSushi.com Announces Midterm Voter Registration Initiative
PoliticalSushi.com announces its drive to increase voter registration and participation to defeat voter apathy in advance midterm elections this November. PoliticalSushi.com recently updated its website to include a new voter registration module. Political Sushi hopes to improve on past successes... - June 02, 2010 - Political Sushi
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces the Apartment Owners Association of CT June 2010 Meeting
On June 8, 2010, the Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut will be hosting its quarterly meeting in Meriden, CT with Joanne Hebert, Gloria Godoy, and Sherwin Williams. - June 01, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
AAUCM Designates June 1st Urgent Care Appreciation Day
The AAUCM has designated June 1st as Urgent Care Appreciation Day to recognize those who provide easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients. - May 31, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
NPSA Warns Members About 2010 CVSA Roadcheck
The National Portable Storage Association is warning its members about the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual compliance initiative. - May 31, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Greater Women’s Business Council Kicks Off Premiere Luncheon Honoring Ten Corporations in Support of Women Owned Businesses
The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) held its first annual Top Ten Corporations Awards Luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club on May 25. Ten corporations were recognized for uniting supplier diversity and women business enterprises into their supply chain and business units. - May 30, 2010 - Greater Women's Business Council
AIA Michigan Selects Representative Barb Byrum as Its Legislator of the Year
Byrum played a leading role in the passage of law that amended the architect’s registration act that allows graduate architects to sit for their registration exams right after college. - May 30, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
ACCA SME Committee Experts Urge Coalition Government to Establish Recovery Plan for Small Businesses
Coalition government must “think small first” when establishing new proposals for economic recovery - May 30, 2010 - ACCA
Jane Thomas Announces the Launch of Her New Book Based on the Content of the Blog-Based Female Sexuality Forum www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Jane Thomas, author of www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org, is committed to providing better sex information to women and their partners so that couples can make sex even better in long-term sexual relationships. - May 30, 2010 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
CED Taps 2010-2011 Board of Directors
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the organization’s board of directors has ratified a slate of candidates for member... - May 30, 2010 - CED
The Reserve at Lake Keowee Joins the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility Program
Through participation in the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility Program the Reserve at Lake Keowee is currently working through program requirements to gain recognition as a national model of sustainability. - May 29, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
A All Animal Control Opens Central Texas Location
Grand Opening of A All Animal Control of Central Texas A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Central Texas office on June 1, 2020. A All Animal Control of Central Texas will be providing the counties of Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Falls, Lampasas, Milam, McLennan... - May 29, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Win a Fertility Ball™ and a Yoga4Fertility™ DVD from FertilityAuthority
FertilityAuthority is giving away products that may help those trying to conceive. From now through June 14, FertilityAuthority is giving away two sets of natural fertility products donated by Strong Yoga4Fertility. The first product is the Fertility Ball - a new yoga accessory used to stimulate... - May 28, 2010 - FertilityAuthority
REMA Launches Voluntary Renewable Energy Coalition (VREC)
New Coalition for Supporters of Renewable Energy Kicks Off with 50 Founding Members - May 28, 2010 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
ACE Awards $25,000 in Scholarships to High School Climate Leaders
Expanded national program honors ten high school students for exceptional climate projects. - May 28, 2010 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
NAWBO San Diego's June Meeting Focuses on Leading Beyond Your Style
Jennifer Sedlock will present the program "Leading Beyond Your Own Style: Optimizing the Strengths of Others" at the June 16 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. To learn more and register, visit nawbo-sd.org. - May 28, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
AAUCM and IMEP Partner Together to Provide CME for AAUCM Members
AAUCM has joined together with IMEP to provide AAUCM members online medical emergency preparedness through IMEP Medical Emergency Membership. - May 28, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
AIA Michigan Honors Architect Dennis M. King, FAIA, as Its Gold Medal Winner
The Gold Medal is the highest honor that can be given to an architect. It is reserved for an architect who is distinguished in his career, works to advance the professional standing of all architects, and lives up to the ethical standards of the AIA. - May 28, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
The First Step is the Hardest - Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Kids Included Together goes ‘over the edge’ for a spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - May 27, 2010 - Kids Included Together
An Easy Way of Giving and Getting Free Stuff Across America Helping People. GIVINGETTING Website Offer.
Free stuff will be available across America everyday. It’s a new motion by GIVINGETTING an innovative website. Many people own valuable stuff they just don’t want anymore. Now they can give free stuff for reuse by others. - May 27, 2010 - GIVINGETTING
HSBCAMPS and Eastbay Partner to Outfit Youth with Apparel, Shoes and Camp Scholarships
Youth Basketball Program to Offer Eastbay Gear and Shoe Discounts for 2010 Summer Camp Participants; 100 Percent of Profits to Benefit HSBCARES - May 27, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Grand Opening of Women’s Speed Networking Business Association, a New and Innovative Marketing System
Denice Duszynski is proud to announce the Grand Opening of her latest venture, Women’s Speed Networking Business Association. - May 27, 2010 - Women's Speed Networking Business Association
Stevens Hosts the 8th International Conference on Business Process Management
The internationally acclaimed BPM conference appears in the U.S. for the first time September 13-16, 2010. Stevens Institute of Technology welcomes leaders from both industry and academia to discuss Business Process Management innovations. - May 27, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Protech Announces 2010 Wow Award Winners
Protech Associates, Inc. announced the winners of its fourth annual Wow! Awards for outstanding customer achievement at its annual customer conference in Washington, DC on May 20. - May 27, 2010 - Protech Associates, Inc.
President of Shell Energy North America Delivers Keynote at EngEx 2010
Counting Carbon: An imperative and an opportunity—despite lack of a federal program. - May 27, 2010 - EngEx Inc
A All Animal Control Awarded Military Friendly Franchise Status
In an economy that seems to show little recovery and abundant job loss, many military members and veterans find it hard to obtain gainful employment. A All Animal Control works hard to offer franchise opportunities to America's heroes and in return has been named a G.I. Jobs magazine Military... - May 27, 2010 - A All Animal Control
The Future of UK GAAP: ACCA Costs the Change
New report from global accountancy body shows what shift to international standards would look like on small business’ books. - May 27, 2010 - ACCA
Dr. Qiang Zhang of The Hamner Institutes Wins National Award
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 Dr. Qiang Zhang, M.D. Ph.D. has earned the “Outstanding New... - May 27, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
UCLA Labor Center Report Makes a Case for Deep Green Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Why Basic Weatherization will Fall Short in Maximizing Carbon Reductions and Green Job Opportunities: http://constructionacademy.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/v.4-Deep-Green-Energy-Efficiency-Retrofits-FINAL-05-18-10-CCA.pdf - May 26, 2010 - California Construction Academy - UCLA Labor Center
AIA Michigan Design Awards Announced
Awards program designed to bring to public attention the value and importance of architectural excellence while recognizing those whose notable achievements encourage all to make excellence in architecture the standard. - May 26, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
National Institute of Statistical Sciences Awarded Grant for Postdoctoral Research in Support of Science Resource Statistics (SRS)
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) has been awarded a $750,209 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a postdoctoral research program in collaboration with NSF’s Division of Science Resource Statistics (SRS). - May 26, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
TPTA to Help Texans Save Up to 120% on Healthcare Costs
Texans seeking physical therapy services must have a referral from another healthcare provider, increasing the cost of healthcare by as much as 123%. Texas ranks 43rd in the country for primary care physician access. Healthcare reform may push even more physicians to "conceirge" plans, only increasing the lack of access to physicians, further delaying patient care and increasing healthcare costs. Texans need the right to choose physical therapy treatment directly from a physical therapist. - May 25, 2010 - Texas Physical Therapy Association
Historical March: 95 - Mile Walk from Birmingham to Montgomery, Alabama
Historical March: 95–Mile walk from Birmingham to the Steps of the State Capitol in Montgomery Alabama. Christian Missions Church is sponsoring “Walking for a Good Cause.” The walk will begin on Friday, June 11, 2010 in Birmingham and end on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in Montgomery,... - May 24, 2010 - Chrisitian Missions Church
Memorial Weekend Care Package Event
Operation Gratitude Salutes Memorial Weekend with Care Package Assembly and Letter Writing Campaign. - May 24, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
High School Lacrosse Game to Support Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Bishop Guertin and Londonderry High School wear teal - May 23, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
NAWBO SD June Seminar Focuses on WBENC Certification
The benefits of WBENC certification as well as the process to obtain it will be featured in NAWBO San Diego's June 11 seminar. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - May 23, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Nature Magazine Features Dr. Choi’s Nano-Engineering Research
As a recipient of the prestigious 2010 Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Dr. Choi's work in Nano-Engineering is dramatically enhancing the corrosion resistance capabilities of Naval Vessels while also highlighting his unique career path and demonstrating the innovative research of faculty within Stevens. - May 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council Announces Mia McNeal as New President
Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council today announced Mia McNeal accepted the position of President. AMMSDC’s mission is to promote the development of business opportunities between Minority Business Enterprises (MBE’s), corporations, governmental agencies and other... - May 22, 2010 - Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council
NAWBO SD Announces BRAVO! Award Winners
NAWBO San Diego presented six BRAVO! Awards to women business owners at its annual gala on May 19. - May 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
New Non-Profit Focuses on Native Species Habitat Restoration in Pescadero Waterways and Marsh
A group of concerned citizens announced formation of a new non-profit determined to reverse the startling population decline of native coastal and marine species. Starting with projects along the San Mateo Coast, the Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement will work to restore threatened species and protect recreational use of delicate areas. - May 21, 2010 - Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement
Marcia Pevsner Honored by NA'AMAT USA
Lincolnshire resident Marcia Pevsner was a 23-year-old mother with a young daughter when a dear friend who had recently joined NA'AMAT USA invited her to become a member. After more than 50 years as a leader in NA'AMAT USA at the local, area and national levels, Pevsner laughs when she thinks about her initial reaction to joining the organization, then called Pioneer Women. - May 21, 2010 - NA'AMAT USA, Greater Chicago Council
Freelance Camp Expands to San Francisco
Freelance Camp PRO San Francisco 2010 is a new twist on the established series of BarCamps for freelancers and independent contractors. FreelanceCamp Pro San Francisco: June 5 - a one day "unconference" for all professionals to network and develop profitable strategies to improve their business. First 75 attendees will receive free schwag from Speck Products, a company that produces iphone and laptop cases. - May 21, 2010 - Freelance Camp
CTS2010 International Tourism Fair in Armenia
CTS2010 (Caucasus Travel Show) International 10th Annual Tourism Fair took place on 14-15 May, 2010 at the “Moscow” cinema theatre in Yerevan. The fair was officially opened by Ara Petrosyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Management of the Armenian Association of Travel Agents (AATA) and Dr.Jatinder Cheema, USAID Mission Director in Armenia. - May 21, 2010 - Armenian Association of Travel Agents