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LEAF Certified Announces Public Review Process for Apparel Industry and Eco-Labeling Program
New Eco-Labeling Program Invites Industry Leaders to Participate in 90 Day Review Process for New Effort. - August 28, 2009 - L.E.A.F.
Free SERCOS Seminars Announced
Free one-day seminars on the latest advances for the SERCOS interface for motion, safety and I/O are scheduled on September 14, 2009 in the Minneapolis area and on September 16, 2009 in Atlanta. See www.sercos.com to get more details about the seminar and locations and to register. - August 28, 2009 - SERCOS North America
Vacationers Raise $35,000 for Aids and Breast Cancer Organizations
This past August, a group of strangers gathered in Ireland and turned a vacation into a cause. 13 participants from across the US raised more than $35,000.00 for such organizations as the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Breast Cancer Network of Strength, National Kidney Foundation and many other organizations. - August 28, 2009 - For A Cause
K&W Food Guys Raise $23,000 for NC Hospitality Education Foundation and NCRLA
Tournament has raised over $50,000 for scholarships in past two years. - August 28, 2009 - North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment Presented by The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment with Barbara Hornsby, RN/BSN. - August 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Without Walls International Church Presents the “Pursuing His Presence” Conference with Prophet Kim Clement and Pastor Paula White Starting Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Without Walls International Church announced today that they will be hosting the “Pursuing His Presence” Conference with Prophet Kim Clement and Pastor Paula White taking place Tuesday, September 1st through Thursday, September 3rd at Without Walls International Church. Join Pastor... - August 27, 2009 - Without Walls International Church
BAPS Charities Organizes Over 35 Walkathons Across North America in the Month of September
September is National BAPS Charities’ Walkathon Month Supporting President Obama’s Service Initiative “United We Serve” - August 27, 2009 - BAPS Charities
1st National Employer Voluntary Benefits Association Has Been Created & Launched
The 1st Voluntary Benefits Association, also known as the Worksite Benefits Association has been created and launched. The Voluntary Benefits Association is the first national non-profit trade association focused on Voluntary Benefits for employer group and affinity groups. The Voluntary Benefits... - August 27, 2009 - Voluntary Benefits Association
NPSA Partners with Mobile Storage Association on Annual Conference
The National Portable Storage Association and the Mobile Self-Storage Association are meeting in Las Vegas to hold their annual trade shows side by side. - August 27, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
360 Chiropractic Raises Funds for the Anna Marie House
As part of their 7th official Patient Appreciation Week, July 13-17, 360 Chiropractic in Sartell gave away nearly $10,000 in services to their patients in exchange for donations totaling almost $1000 for the Anna Marie House battered women's shelter. - August 27, 2009 - 360 Chiropractic
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Releases Podcast on Safety Seminar
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced the release of a podcast detailing the 2009 Safety Seminar. In this podcast Ann Hughes, member of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® and former safety... - August 27, 2009 - RRAR
Beike Biotechnology Announced as Silver Sponsor at World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at conference on October 26-28th, 2009. Beike Biotechnology is a leading biotech company focused on adult stem cell technologies for treating incurable diseases. Beike... - August 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Conservative Judaism for the High Holidays
Congregation Shirat Shalom is now offering High Holiday tickets for Erev Rosh HaShanah which begins on Friday, September 18th at 7:30pm. The location of Congregation Shirat Shalom is near I-90 and Route 59 in Elgin, IL. - August 27, 2009 - Congregation Shirat Shalom
Local Family Continues Walk to Honor Mother
Bridgewater Walk Helps Raise Money for Ovarian Cancer Research - August 27, 2009 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
SIP Forum’s SIPit 25 to be Hosted by University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab September 14-18, 2009
Registration Now Open for the Leading SIP Interoperability Testing Event - August 26, 2009 - SIP Forum
As School Starts so Does Bullying
Love Our Children USA’s Campaign to STOMP Out Bullying Kicks Off National Bullying Prevention Week with National Blue Shirt Day on Monday, October 5th. - August 26, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Comedy Night at the Wellness Community Featuring Comedy Central Alum Louis Ashamallah
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Louis Ashamallah will be held Monday, September 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand... - August 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Traffic Game Reaches Global Scale in the Casual Game Market
“Gridlock Buster” game developed by Web Courseworks gets half a million plays in eight weeks. - August 26, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Bob Robinson for State Representative of Eaton County to Walk 100 Miles for Jobs
Bob Robinson wants to go to Lansing, Michigan to help make jobs for Michigan and Eaton County residents, and he’s willing to walk 100 miles across the county to tell people about the kinds of jobs he thinks can be created. Robinson, who is running as a candidate for State Representative of... - August 26, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
UK Complementary Healthcare Regulator Opens Register to Reflexologists - Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) opens its register today to reflexology practitioners which means that members of the public will be able to choose their registered reflexologist in the knowledge that they meet national standards of conduct and competence. - August 26, 2009 - Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the WHO to Launch World Suicide Prevention Day at the UN
The IASP and the WHO to hold a UN press conference to launch World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, at 10 AM. - August 25, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Jewish EXCEL Scholarship Fund Initiative
The mission of the Foundation is to build Jewish identity, values, and literacy through elementary Jewish day school education. The focus of the Foundation is on schools which embrace a quality, dual curriculum. - August 24, 2009 - National Jewish Day School Foundation
Professor Stephen Miller to Discuss Economy at 2009 NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Professor Stephen Miller will offer an economic forecast at its 7th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. - August 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
EOS® Selected as Bioremediation Product for Massive Indiana TCE Groundwater Plume
Past use of tricholoroethene (TCE) at a manufacturing facility in Indiana created a contaminated plume of groundwater approximately 1,000 feet wide, 8,000 feet long, and up to 75 feet deep. The plume has impacted a regionally significant unconfined aquifer. EOS® 598B42 was the selected electron donor for the bioaugmentation pilot test that was completed at the site. The pilot test demonstrated that complete reductive dechlorination and full-scale application of the technology was possible. - August 23, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Truely Unique Supports Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival 2009
Truely Unique has partnered with the Central NC Pagan Pride Day organization to host the 9th annual Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival on September 19th and 20th, 2009 at the NC State Fairgrounds, (Gate 5). - August 23, 2009 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
ifpetscouldtype.com Announces Two New Pet Food Pantries Join Their Feed-a-Pet Program to Help Get Pet Food to Needy Families
Frederick County Humane Society and Pikes Peak Pet Pantry will receive funds to help restock pet pantries in Maryland and Colorado. - August 23, 2009 - ifpetscouldtype.com
Humanity First USA Celebrates the UN's Humanitarian Day with a Generous Donation
The United Nations celebrated its first anniversary of Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. To celebrate this occasion, Munum Naeem, Executive director of Humanity First USA (HFUSA) met with the Director of UNRWA (a subsidiary organ of the United Nations), Mr. Andrew Whitley, and donated $20,000 on behalf of HFUSA. - August 23, 2009 - Humanity First
Sakalosky to Host Town Hall Meeting
House of Representatives Candidate Matt Sakalosky will be holding a town hall meeting on Sunday, August 30th, at 2:00pm, at the German-American Society, in Omaha. Sakalosky is challenging Lee Terry for the 2nd Congressional District, on the Republican ticket. Sakalosky’s experience as a... - August 22, 2009 - Matt Sakalosky for Congress
Clay Aiken’s Foundation Becomes the National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's foundation, which serves to bridge the gap between young people with special needs and the world around them, has announced that it's name has changed to the National Inclusion Project. - August 22, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for the Philippines Department of Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for sports and wellness for the Philippines Department of Tourism, and a member of the Medical Tourism Association Advisory Board. The Medical Tourism Association releases podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under... - August 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
AIA Michigan and AIA Detroit Executive Director Rae J. Dumke, Hon. AIA, to be Inducted Into MSAE Hall of Fame
Honor is the highest bestowed upon an association executive by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE). - August 22, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Registration Open for AIA Michigan’s 17th Annual Educational Facilities Conference
Event to Focus on “School Bond Issues—The Real Economic Stimulus” - August 22, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Turns the Tables at Annual Conference in Las Vegas
Attendees will have rare opportunity to engage U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC representatives in a highly-anticipated lecture and Q&A session. - August 22, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors® Releases Tax Credit Video
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced the release of a video outlining the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit featuring John Wood, president of RRAR. In this video, Wood outlines who is eligible and who is not... - August 22, 2009 - RRAR
Call for Contributions Open for EuSEC 2010
Systems Engineering, a profession generally associated with putting satellites into space, creating the newest aircraft or military systems, or the acquisition, development and support of complex technical systems in general, will focus on themes of innovation in all kinds of domains and industries during the upcoming 7th bi-annual European Systems Engineering conference. - August 22, 2009 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Greek Fiesta Returns to Central NC Pagan Pride Day
For the 3rd year in a row, Greek Fiesta will provide concessions at Central NC Pagan Pride Day. - August 21, 2009 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
Southwest Florida Businesses Complete Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Program
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce that it has graduated 13 Southwest Florida business owners and entrepreneurs from the nationally recognized business growth program, The FastTrac™ Growth Venture. The 10-week national initiative of the renowned Kauffman Foundation was... - August 21, 2009 - FastTrac
Day Spa Expo Announces 2010 Business Forum
Day Spa Expo Announces 2010 Business Forum, March 13 to 15, 2010 At The Las Vegas Convention Center. Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces that the DSA and IMSA have again been selected to provide the educational... - August 21, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Web Seminar Will Teach Credit Unions How to Meet Anti-Money Laundering Requirements in the Face of Changing Business Models
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) announced that it will be giving a free Web seminar to educate credit unions on how to comply with anti-money laundering laws and better safeguard their institutions against the risks associated with fraud and other financial... - August 21, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Livewire Gives Back to the Community
Livewire is celebrating their grand opening and thought a great way to celebrate is to give back to the community during this difficult time in our economy. - August 21, 2009 - Livewire Church
Agents: Become an Expert on Handling Distressed Property Sales Through Two-Day Designation Course
Real estate agents that want to learn how to sail through distressed property transactions like seasoned pros should sign up for the Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation course offered on October 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing... - August 20, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Unique New Home and Later Service Time Begins August 23 for Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Ferguson High School found a unique educational home at 1101 Hilltop Drive in Loveland when the former church owner of the site moved into new buildings of its own. On Sunday, August 23, Hilltop Drive will become home to the spiritually curious as the Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation... - August 20, 2009 - Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Pro Energy Consultants Appoints Jeff Pizzino Director of Corporate Communications
Jeff Pizzino, a 22-year veteran public relations practitioner, is tasked with expanding Pro Energy Consultants' national brand awareness with an ambitious media relations campaign. - August 20, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Mike Marach Named Director of Business Development Training for Pro Energy Consultants
Mike Marach, a former trainer with a Fortune 150 company, will teach the owners of Pro Energy Consultants franchises a system for growing their business. - August 20, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Learning by Grace Homeschooling Offers Alternative to Private Christian Schools
As the Great Recession continues to affect millions of Americans, many parents of students enrolled in private Christian schools are withdrawing their children and opting for a more affordable education. Some are even abandoning private schools altogether and turning to the public school system. As... - August 20, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Back-to-School for Homeless Children Made Easier by Doorways for Women and Families Program
With their lives upended, homeless children face larger obstacles in adjusting to school. To ensure a smoother transition back into the school year, Doorways for Women and Families, Arlington’s leading provider and advocate for victims of homelessness, violence and abuse, is running a two... - August 20, 2009 - Doorways for Women and Families
Speed Venture Summit™ Corporate Sponsor Leads by Example
The 2009 Speed Venture Summit™ takes pleasure in announcing that one of its corporate sponsors, KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting, has recently been ranked #100 on Inc. magazine’s 28th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. - August 20, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Cross International Reaches a New Audience Through Social Media
The South-Florida-based nonprofit relief and development agency, Cross International, is using social media to connect with supporters and share information faster. Through platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogging, Cross is now able to quickly provide the latest news, stories, and photos from the projects it supports around the world. - August 20, 2009 - Cross International
The Student Lighting Designer for 2009 is
This competition, held annually, allows students to gain valuable knowledge about the lighting industry, whilst using their creative skills to develop new lighting products. - August 20, 2009 - The Lighting Association
Mark DePasquale to Give Keynote Address at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association Mark DePasquale as the keynote speaker for its 7th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas from October 25-27. - August 20, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association