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World Vision’s Hirsch Assumes Global Ambassador Role
Dean R. Hirsch, stepping down as president and CEO of World Vision International, will become the organisation’s global ambassador, beginning October 1. Hirsch, who joined World Vision in 1976, will represent the organisation at various meetings, events and other engagements. He will be... - October 02, 2009 - World Vision US
Intelligent Office of Garden City is Now NCBA’s Newest Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) is proud to announce that Intelligent Office of Garden City is their Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider for virtual office solutions and remote receptionist services. - October 01, 2009 - Slightly Mad
Florence Reed is the Latest Subject of Robert Shetterly's Ongoing Series Americans Who Tell the Truth
Reed, Founder and President of the Maine-based environmental non-profit Sustainable Harvest International, is the latest American to grace the pages of Robert Shetterly's book and series Americans Who Tell the Truth. Her portrait was also selected as part of a Sustainability Show at Maine's College of the Atlantic. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Sustainable Harvest International Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year
Sustainable Harvest International, a Maine-based environmental nonprofit, has received Charity Navigator's highest rating four years in a row, an achievement shared with only 7 percent of charities nationwide. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
State Representative for Eaton County Candidate Bob Robinson Appointed to United Way Board of Directors
Bob Robinson, candidate for state representative for Michigan House District 71 in Eaton County was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Eaton County United Way on Wednesday, September 23. - October 01, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
Over 1,000 Expected to Join Together for the 2009 New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism at Greeley Park in Nashua
Autism Speaks’ New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism is a unique fundraising event which creates a safe and fun day for families who are affected with autism. The day includes a 1.5 mile walk, food and festivities and Community Resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child-friendly activities. - October 01, 2009 - Autism Speaks - New England Chapter
Wake County Economic Development Announces EMC Corp. To Add 100 Jobs at Apex Location
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that EMC Corp. will add 100 jobs at its Apex facility over the next five years. The jobs are part of EMC’s plans for a $280 million expansion that will ultimately add almost 400 jobs in... - October 01, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
NPSA Workshop to Highlight Blast-Resistant Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Casey Vornauf will teach an educational workshop on blast-resistant buildings at its 7th annual conference and trade show in Las Vegas. - October 01, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
More Than 5,000 Will Gather in Galveston to Focus on Revised Science Standards in Texas Classrooms
The Science Teachers Association of Texas will host its 56th Annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) in Galveston, Texas in November. The conference will bring more than 5,000 attendees for professional development opportunities focused on revised TEKS initiatives. CAST is expected to bring 6.8 million dollars to city of Galveston and is open to all teachers, administrators and others interested in hands-on science education. - September 30, 2009 - Science Teachers Association of Texas
MMI Public Relations Named Agency of Record for North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org). The... - September 30, 2009 - NCVMA
Governor Bev Perdue Honorary Co-Host of Enable America Event in Raleigh
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue will be honorary co-host of Enable America's celebration of Disability Mentoring Day, to be held in Raleigh on October 21. Enable America is a non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. - September 30, 2009 - Enable America
Ross Jeffryes Writes About Peter Published by Trinity Press, a Subsidiary of Bread of Life
Who could this Peter be? Could he possibly be the one and only Apostle Peter, the one who walked with Jesus? - September 30, 2009 - Bread of Life International Ministries
EOS Remediation Expands International Sales and Marketing Network to the Netherlands
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and QM Environmental Services Ltd. announce today that they have signed an agreement whereby QM Environmental Services will provide sales and marketing services for the EOS® family of... - September 30, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
ifpetscouldtype.com Announces a Fourth Pet Food Pantry Joins Their Feed-a-Pet Program to Help Get Pet Food to Needy Families
The Pet Project, serving the greater Minneapolis, MN community will receive funds to help restock the shelves of its pet pantry. - September 30, 2009 - ifpetscouldtype.com
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying with Love Our Children USA
Love Our Children USA announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proclaiming October 5th Blue Shirt Day to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 4th – 10th. - September 29, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
FertilityAuthority Names Dr. Tarun Jain Its Reproductive Endocrinologist of the Month
FertilityAuthority has named Dr. Tarun Jain M.D., F.A.C.O.G its Reproductive Endocrinologist of the Month. Dr. Jain “wows” people with his research on contemporary “social” fertility issues and his attempts to answer difficult questions. - September 29, 2009 - FertilityAuthority
Home Energy Audit the First Step for Reducing Homeowner's Energy Costs
Many homeowners think new windows, more insulation or an upgraded furnace should be the first step toward making their home more energy efficient—but it’s not. According to Pro Energy Consultants, the first step should always be a home energy audit. A customized, diagnostic home energy audit will evaluate a building’s performance and pinpoint which improvements will be the most cost-effective for maximizing a home’s energy efficiency. - September 29, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
New Hampshire Readies for 23rd Global Peace Event
Local Non-Profit Announces Youth Leaders Selected to Participate in the 2009/2010 Peace Initiative - September 28, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Memorial Walk a Community Event
Angel Names Association's fourth annual Memorial Walk coincides with National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. - September 28, 2009 - Angel Names Association
Learning in the 21st Century Featured at Learning Disabilities Conference
"Learning in the 21st Century" is the theme of this year’s Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Michigan Conference. Lynell Burmark, Ph.D. and Christopher M. Lee, Ph.D. are the featured keynotes at this annual conference along with a one-day symposium on Universal Design in Learning (UDL), and a day- long Teen Transitions strand. UDL and access to education will take center stage. - September 27, 2009 - Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan
Australian Patent Validates EOS Remediation’s Strong Foundation of Intellectual Property
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, announced that the Australian Patent Office (IP Australia) has awarded a patent to Solutions-IES. This patent, AU # 782548, is for groundwater bioremediation using emulsified oils. EOS... - September 27, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors Endorses Candidates
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the association’s board of directors through the NC REALTORS® Political Action Committee, (NC RPAC) has endorsed their candidates for the fall municipal elections. Those... - September 27, 2009 - RRAR
Progress Energy Joins Enable America in North Carolina Expansion
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding operations in Raleigh and North Carolina. Progress Energy, which has been proactive in supporting and developing a diverse workforce, is joining Enable America as their official local partner. - September 26, 2009 - Enable America
CARD Brings Experts Together for an East Coast Autism Conference This October
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. will bring six of its autism experts to present a full day of workshops for parent and professional development, Rochester, New York on October 28, 2009. - September 26, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Charles Dickens' Great-Great Grandson to Perform in the New York City Premiere of His One-Man Production of A Christmas Carol
Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, will perform in the New York City premiere of his one-man production of A Christmas Carol at the Park Avenue Christian Church (“The Park”), Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5, at 4 pm and 8 pm. The Park is located... - September 25, 2009 - Park Avenue Christian Church
From Social Media MedSpa Marketing Tips to Reading Financials, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop Offers It All
Both business and clinical training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched. Therefore, only the IAPAM now offers a choice of educational programs. From Botox training, to marketing, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive workshops for healthcare professionals. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop is the only medical spa program highlighting the latest information on social media marketing as taught by Harvard Business School. - September 25, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Gary Newberry Kicks Off Campaign for Florida House - District 66
Gary Newberry, of Winter Haven, officially kicked off his 2010 run for Florida House – District 66 Tuesday night, with a fundraiser held at the Winter Haven Garden Center. - September 25, 2009 - Friends of Newberry for Florida House - District 66
Volunteers Wrap to Benefit National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's National Inclusion Project recently announced their 6th annual holiday gift-wrapping awareness campaign and fundraiser, Wrapping for Inclusion. The campaign will take place in shopping malls and stores across the country throughout the 2009 Holiday season. - September 25, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
Scientology YouTube Video Channel Launches Meet a Scientologist Videos
Find out from Scientologists themselves what Scientology is, and how practicing Scientology religious beliefs have impacted their lives. - September 24, 2009 - Church of Scientology Los Angeles
Geochemist and Mining Consultant to Speak at College: Raising Public Awareness About the Hazards of Mercury as a Global Pollutant
Research group hosts film festival and lecture series to enlighten the public regarding the hazards of mercury contamination. - September 24, 2009 - College of William & Mary Mercury Global Inquiry Group (sGIG)
Collections Guru Set to Share Best Practices at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Michelle Lewis will teach a workshop about how to collect on delinquent accounts at its 7th annual conference and trade show. - September 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Women on Board Hosts Workshops for Women Seeking Appointments to Statewide Boards and Commissions
Women on Board (www.nccwps.org), a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, will offer two workshops for women interested in appointments to boards and commissions at the municipal, county, and statewide levels. The first workshop will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a. - September 24, 2009 - Women On Board
CAPAPA Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada
CAPAPA - Canadian Association of Professional Privacy and Access Administrators Canadian Privacy and Access Association Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada. The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators (CAPAPA) events across Canada to help increase Canadians’ awareness of their Right to Know about their right to access government-held information. - September 24, 2009 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
White Paper Demonstrates Value of Digital Watermarking in Copyright Communication and Image Search
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Managing Valuable Digital Assets / Using Digital Watermarking for Copyright Communication and Image Search.” The paper is intended for content owners, marketers, advertisers, attorneys, and anyone who tracks... - September 23, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Author and Execution Coach, Anna McCoy to Host Woman Act Now Connect-Working Meeting in DFW Metroplex
Woman Act Now is a movement of execution by women nationally and internationally who want to learn the art of getting life done. Coach Anna McCoy, Chief Encouragement Officer of Woman Act Now, an online and chapter-based organization is hosting a Woman, Act Now Connect-Working Monthly Meeting, September 25, 2009, at 6:30 PM at the estate of Anna and Richmond McCoy. Coach Anna will teach on “Closing the Execution Gap” from her newest book release, Woman, Act Now. - September 23, 2009 - Act Now, Inc.
Creators from Iconic Appear at Local CA Store
Members of the Comicbook Artists Guild, and contributors to Iconic graphic novel are scheduled to appear at local California comic book store. - September 23, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
New Website Paints a Picture of the Professional Decorator
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has launched a new website to enable householders to connect with professional painters and decorators. - September 23, 2009 - Painting and Decorating Association
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Goes the Extra Miles to Maximize Animals’ Chances for Better Lives
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society pairs with service dog, breed rescue and animal sanctuary organizations to find the best homes and care for pets. - September 22, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
NAWBO San Diego Announces October Seminar
Wealth Management and Your Business is the topic of the October NAWBO San Diego seminar. Members attend for free; the fee for visitors is $25. Pre-registration is required for this limited seating event at nawbo-sd.org. - September 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Group Workcamps Announces New Youth Missions for 2010
The Group Workcamps Foundation exists as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization to provide dynamic short-term mission trips that help children, youth, and adults connect to Jesus while serving people in Christ's name. - September 22, 2009 - Group Workcamps Foundation
DCIA Announces P2P & GAMES CONFERENCE Agenda
Inaugural Event Will Focus on P2P and Cloud Computing for Delivery of Digital Games and Game Updates – Pre-Registration Ends October 15th. - September 21, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Caregiver Homes of MA Wins Pioneer Institute Award
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Member Named Winner of the Better Government Competition. The competition’s theme this year was health care, and the nursing home diversion program administered by Caregiver Homes, which has saved Massachusetts Medicaid approximately $15.9 million since its inception, came out on top out of 150 applicants. - September 21, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Founder of Leadership in Capital Projects Heads Workshop: 23rd Anniversary of Executive Women in Texas Government
Carol Warkoczewski, founder of Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum, will speak at the EWTG Conference on November 23, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines near Bastrop, Texas. The conference provides opportunities for leadership development skills for multiple career levels. - September 20, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Impacting Sustainability Through the Power of the Vote
Charles Brewer, Founder and former CEO of MindSpring Enterprises and Founder of Green Street Properties to Keynote Annual Event. The League of Women Voters of Georgia (LWVGA) will host its 5th annual Power of the Vote Luncheon Thursday, October 1 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at 103 West in Buckhead Atlanta - 103 West Paces Ferry NW, Atlanta, 30305. - September 20, 2009 - League Women Voters of Georgia
Opportunity to Pitch Your Business to Investors Continued Speed Venture Summit™ Extends Application Deadline
The NH High Technology Council announced that it has extended the Speed Venture Summit™ presenter application deadline to Wednesday, September 30th, to accommodate additional entrepreneurs looking to pitch their businesses to investors. The Summit, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza... - September 20, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Canada Remains Static in Global Attractiveness for Renewables
Canada remains the ninth most attractive country in the world for renewable energies, according to the latest global analysis by Ernst & Young. It scored 55 points on the ‘all renewables’ index in the August assessment, behind a rating of 70 for first-place United States and 66 for... - September 20, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Enable America Supports Disability Mentoring Day
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is supporting and encouraging all businesses to participate in Disability Mentoring Day, held each October. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program. Hillsborough County's event will be held on October 22. - September 19, 2009 - Enable America
IAPAM's Botox Training: Industry's Leading Cosmetic Injectable Training
The International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is offering industry-leading Botox training for both new entrants to the Botox/dermal filler field, and professionals looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills. - September 19, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
National Restaurant Association Recognizes New Jersey Restaurant Association Member Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille with 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award
The National Restaurant Association announced that Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille in Morristown, New Jersey, has been named this year's Restaurant Neighbor Award winner in the mid-size business category. - September 19, 2009 - New Jersey Restaurant Association
New York Gastroenterology Associates Launches Their Re-Designed, Patient-Friendly Website
New York Gastroenterology Associates (NYGA), a sub-specialty gastroenterology practice in Manhattan, announces the launch of their redesigned website. - September 19, 2009 - NYGA