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Dubai Health Authority to Present at Asia Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Conference
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Laila Al Jassmi of Dubai Health Authority as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. - February 24, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
HSBCARES Launches Into First Year of Fundraising to Benefit Youth
Call for Sponsors to Support Youth and Programming, and Provide Vital Basketball Supplies to Non-Profits - February 24, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Tampa Bay PDMA Chapter Announces Speaker & Meeting Location for March 23rd Meeting
The Tampa Bay chapter of the Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) is pleased to welcome Ginger Reichl to its March 23rd meeting, at 6:30pm, at The Quorum (700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609). Ginger will be speaking on the topic of Online Reputation Management: Leveraging... - February 24, 2010 - PDMA Tampa Bay Chapter
Gerdau Ameristeel and Enable America to Mentor Disabled Veterans in Charlotte
Disabled U.S. service veterans will get a helping hand in finding employment from Enable America and Gerdau Ameristeel, through on-the-job mentoring to be held at Gerdau's Charlotte steel mill on March 5. - February 24, 2010 - Enable America
Clay County Chamber Foundation to Raffle Off Trip to the Masters as a Fundraising Initiative
The grand prize includes 3 days and 2 nights in an upscale home in Augusta, Georgia for four people, personal chef to prepare meals, complimentary fine wine and cordials, access to hospitality lodge which prepares breakfast, lunch and heavy hors d’oeuvres throughout the day. - February 24, 2010 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
NACUE National Varsity Pitch Competition
The premier national pitching competition for students. The NACUE National Varsity Pitch Competition is the UK’s premier start-up competition for student entrepreneurs, showcasing the brightest young minds and the exceptional start-ups coming out of universities today. The deadline for applications is 1st March 2010, and the finalists will be announced 1st April 2010. - February 24, 2010 - NACUE
SAFE Forms Flight Training Safety Committee
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently announced the formation of its Flight Training Safety (FTS) Committee. Responding to a number of recent, high profile events, the new committee has been charged with advancing general aviation safety through research into, and application... - February 23, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
California Ballot Initiative Strengthens Human Trafficking Laws
The initiative receives endorsements from key human trafficking organizations - February 22, 2010 - California Against Slavery
Effective Internal Controls Are Essential for Every Commercial Business, Regardless of Their Size, Say ACCA and EFAA
Exempting micro-entities from accounting requirements: Yes to better regulation but no to lack of transparency. - February 21, 2010 - ACCA
Yadkin Riverkeeper Announces Opening of New Winston-Salem Office
Yadkin Riverkeeper® is proud to announce the opening of its new office located at 308 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem. To celebrate the new office opening, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks, will host a community open house and free wine tasting Tuesday Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Krankies... - February 21, 2010 - Yadkin River Keeper
NAWBO San Diego March Seminar Focuses on Protecting Your Business
"Protecting Your Business" is the topic for NAWBO San Diego's March 12 seminar, to be held at Brandman University. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - February 21, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
New Book Addresses HIV/AIDS, Homophobia, Taboos and the Black Church
Minister Gerald Palmer, MSW, licensed minister, radio talk show host and respected social worker, looks at religious based heterosexism and religiosity and their impact over such issues as sexuality and sexual orientation in the African American community. - February 21, 2010 - Word 4 The Soul Communications
Equality Now Commends Saudi Arabia for Annulment of Forced Divorce
International human rights organization Equality Now welcomes the decision to overturn a forced divorce ruling in the case of Fatima and Mansour, in Saudi Arabia. After 4 years of separation, the family was finally reunited on Feb 17, 2010. - February 20, 2010 - Equality Now
Cessna Becomes Exclusive Sponsor of SAFE's Website
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron (NYSE:TXT) company, and the Society of Aviation & Flight Educators (SAFE) recently entered into an agreement that grants Cessna an exclusive two year sponsorship of SAFE's website. According to Cessna Pilot Centers Manager, Julie Filucci, "Cessna has... - February 20, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
AIA Michigan and Michigan Department of Community Health to Co-Host Health Facilities Planning Seminar, Mar. 11-12
The seminar, which will be held in Traverse City, will provide attendees with the latest information that will assist them in planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the health facilities in Michigan. - February 20, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
EngEx 2010 Confirms Exclusive Educational Session with U.S. International Trade Administration Regarding Contracting and Consulting Opportunities
Select Attendees Also Get an Exclusive One-on-One Session with a Specialist in World Bank-funded Contracts The U.S. International Trade Administration is coming to EngEx 2010 to bring an educational seminar - and an exclusive one-on-one meeting opportunity for select attendees - to what is poised... - February 20, 2010 - EngEx Inc
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces All Day Seminar With Andy Heller on February 27, 2010
On February 27, 2010, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting an all day seminar with Andy Heller. Mr. Heller will be discussing how to invest in bank-owned foreclosures and “rent-smart” lease options. - February 20, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
The Hamner Institutes and Oslo Cancer Cluster Announce Partnership
The Hamner Institutes at Research Triangle Park has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Oslo Cancer Cluster in Oslo, Norway, one of the leading cancer clusters in Europe. The goal of the collaboration is to strengthen The Hamner’s Global BioScience Gateway for Translational... - February 20, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Business Junction Hosts International Business Event to Boost London Companies' Potential to Trade Abroad
Business Junction, London’s leading independent business network, is hosting a special event to help companies from the south-east boost their international trading opportunities on Thursday 3rd March from 5.30pm at The Grange St Paul’s Hotel, EC4. The event is designed to help the all sectors and seizes of businesses learn more about taking their products, services and operations across into Europe, the US, Canada, Australasia, South America and Africa. - February 20, 2010 - Business Junction
Dwyane Wade, 2010 NBA All Star MVP, Raises Awareness for His Foundation at Star-Studded Dallas Event
Wade, a six-time NBA All Star and world champion for the Miami Heat, hosted an A-List VIP event at Dallas' Fashion Industry Gallery where some 2,000 guests danced the night away until 6am. - February 20, 2010 - Wade's World Foundation
Simply Referrals is Simply Networking
Local Businessman Seeks to Unite Other Local Businesses - February 19, 2010 - Simply Referrals
Martinez Speaks Out for Employment of People with Disabilities at Enable America Forum
Experts dedicated to improving employment for people with disabilities spoke at Enable America's annual Disability Employment Forum. Keynote speaker Kathy Martinez of the U.S. Labor Department says hiring people with disabilities will help the worldwide economy. - February 19, 2010 - Enable America
CSIA Announces $900M Budgeted for Technology Projects from 2010 C-Level @ A Mile High “Celebrities”
More than 50 “Celebrity” CIOs, CTOs, VPs of IT, and other leading technology executives, cumulatively have more than $900 million budgeted for technology projects in 2010. - February 19, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Entrepreneur Event: the Foreign Buyer's Club: Setting Up a Business in Japan, from the Beginning of the Story to Now
Join the members and guests of FEWJapan for the March 2010 meeting. The guest speaker is Chuck Grafft, Founder of the Foreign Buyers Club Japan. He will share key tips to entrepreneurial success in Japan. - February 19, 2010 - FEWJapan
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Afghanistan Charity Benefit: Brownies and Books
On Saturday, February 20, 2010, bring and swap your unwanted books, DVDs & CDs and join members and friends of FEW (For Empowering Women in Japan) in a book/DVD/CD swap meet and brownies benefit for girls schools in Afghanistan. - February 19, 2010 - FEWJapan
Caring for Our Community
Light Of The Lamb presents Project Care and Share of Ramona - February 19, 2010 - Light Of The Lamb, an intercessory ministry, Inc.
Builders Association's Demonstrational Showhome Benefits Builders and Homebuyers
The Northeast Florida Builders Association announces plans for a demonstrational show home that allows area builders to learn the latest in green building techniques and new products during the home's construction phase. The true beneficiaries will be future homebuyers. - February 19, 2010 - Northeast Florida Builders Association
Mobile Monday Chicago Announces Event on Enhancing Mobile Productivity with the Latest Security Technologies
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, will be holding its next event this coming Monday, February 22nd, on how to make mobile workers more productive leveraging the latest security technologies. - February 19, 2010 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Grand Opening of A All Animal Control of Central Mountains, CO
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the opening of their new Central Mountains of Colorado office. Co-owners Dean Grose and Paul Holst of A All Animal Control of Central Mountains, Colorado will be providing the counties of Clear Creek, Gilipin, Grand and Summit with the most complete and... - February 19, 2010 - A All Animal Control
HIV Poz & Friendly Campout Retreat - June 18, 19, 20 Jones Pond Campground - HIV Campground Project
HIV Poz & Friendly Retreat Jones Pond Campground 9835 Old State Road Angelica, NY 14709 Date - June 18, 19, 20 2010 - Tenting starts at $20 a night Theme - Pirates of the Pond, Treasure Hunt, Bears on the High Seas RSVP starts Feb 15, 2010 - online or phone 10% discount given to HIV... - February 19, 2010 - HIV Campground Project
California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) Spearheads Efforts to Help Provide Legal Information to Consumers and Self-Help Litigants in California Courts
The Sacramento Family Law Self-Help Center is the latest to join the growing list of court facilities displaying and distributing informational brochures of the California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA). The CALDA “LDA Referral Service” brochure, provided free to the public, answers common questions about LDAs , such as “Who are Legal Document Assistants?” and “How can a Legal Document Assistant Help You?” The brochure also features CALDA’s website: www.calda.org. - February 19, 2010 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Muslims Speak Out Against Secular Extremism; Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Condemns French Parliament’s Recommendation on Islamic Veil
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA strongly condemns recommendations of a French Parliamentary report published on January 26th, which called for a partial ban of the Islamic veil. "In a damaging display of secular extremism," states Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, Vice President of AMC USA, "the... - February 18, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 800 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare Announces over 800 Active Members. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
IWHTA is Supporting 'International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010' to be Held on 1 – 2 March 2010, Marriott Hotel, Singapore
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA) president Mr. Naresh Jadeja, an expert on medical tourism trends and patient’s perspective is to address at a Singapore Tourism Ministry supported ‘International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010’ conference. - February 18, 2010 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Arrhythmia Alliance - Midlands Town Leads the Way in Installing Life-Saving Public Defibrillators
When someone suddenly collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the street or at a public event, time and knowledge are crucial factors around whether they survive. All too often, they die before an ambulance can reach them. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more people a year than breast cancer,... - February 18, 2010 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Rick Williams Joins The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Board of Directors
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Chief Business Officer Rick Williams has been named to The Hamner’s Board of Directors. As chief business officer, Williams has piloted and launched The Hamner Bioscience Accelerator to generate additional opportunities for... - February 18, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
CED Announces Biotech 2010 Conference Sponsors
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 the sponsors for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22 and Tuesday,... - February 18, 2010 - CED
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association speaking about Familiarization Trips. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
mumms® Software Selected by Compassionate Care Hospice for National Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Deployment in Thirty Seven Hospice Locations
mumms® Software (a multi-user medical management system created by Secure Computing Systems, Inc.) has provided hospice-specific EMR software to the hospice and palliative care community. Today we are pleased to announce another leading national hospice care provider, Compassionate Care Hospice... - February 18, 2010 - mumms Software
A All Animal Control of Northwest Louisiana Grand Opening
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Northwest Louisiana office on March 1, 2010. A All Animal Control of Northwest Louisiana will be providing ARK-LA-TEX area with the most complete and gentle wildlife control service available, preserving the balance between... - February 18, 2010 - A All Animal Control
California Humanitarian Group Says It is Receiving Donations Intended for a Tennessee Group with Similar Name
Rancho Mirage, Calif.- based International Medical Alliance is receiving donations intended for the International Medical Alliance of Tennessee. "We don't want the public to confuse our two organizations and we will continue to return donations we believe are intended for the Knoxville-based organization." - February 18, 2010 - International Medical Alliance, Inc
Northeast Florida Builders Association's Parade of Homes 2010 Slated for April 10-18
The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s (NEFBA) Parade of Homes 2010 is scheduled April 10-18. The free event features new construction and decorator model homes in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay Counties. - February 18, 2010 - Northeast Florida Builders Association
Dr. Alan Blumberg Featured on National Geographic February 18, 10PM
This Thursday, February 18th at 10PM EST, Dr. Alan Blumberg of Stevens Institute of Technology will participate in the National Geographic Channel Program entitled “Naked Science.” The program chronicles scientific investigations into several of the biggest mysteries of our time. It is... - February 18, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
NPSA Congratulates Container City for Portable Storage Innovation
The National Portable Storage Association congratulates Container City on winning a prestigious award for its work on the Dunraven School Sports Hall in South West London. - February 18, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
GOP Congressional Candidate Dr. Chris Salvino Appointed to State Trauma Advisory Board
Today, the Dr. Chris Salvino for Congress campaign announced that Dr. Salvino was appointed to serve on the Arizona State Trauma Advisory Board, which is a part of the Department of Health Services. - February 18, 2010 - Dr. Chris for Congress
Career Transformations to Host Phil Hanson
Career Transformations (http://sapc.ryark.com/), will host Phil Hanson, federal human resources specialist for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), as a speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of... - February 17, 2010 - Career Transformations
First Carbon's GreenCitizens.net Launches "Green Business," an Online Directory for Companies Operating Anywhere in the World of Green
GreenCitizens.net, a first of its kind Green Networking Platform on the World Wide Web has officially launched “Green Business”, a free of cost online directory for organizations operating anywhere in the world of Green - Energy, Environment, Carbon, Sustainability or Climate Change. - February 17, 2010 - First Carbon
Connecticut Becomes First State to Declare Support of National Caffeine Awareness Month® 2010
National Caffeine Awareness Month begins March 1, 2010. Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell issues an Official Statement proclaiming March 2010 as National Caffeine Awareness Month in her state. The Caffeine Awareness Alliance hopes for 100% participation by the country’s governors in 2010. - February 15, 2010 - The Cooper Group
NPSA Applauds Clemson University for Portable Storage Research
The National Portable Storage Association applauds Clemson University's work to study how portable storage containers can be used to provide shelter in the face of disaster. - February 15, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
10,000 Shoes Escape Landfills
Christian Life Academy supports Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program, Soles4Souls, Inc. efforts for Haiti and the Baton Rouge St. Vincent de Paul, extending the life of this enormous shoe collection. - February 15, 2010 - Christian Life Academy