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Habitat Announces First Event in Richmond County – Fall Family Fest
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills is holding its first annual Richmond County event hosted by the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham from 11am to 2pm on November 15, 2008. There will be a chicken BBQ dinner, a raffle for a $100 gas card and plenty of activities for children. During... - October 05, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Kingsport Office of Small Business Seeking Entries for Annual 2008 KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards. This year there are five areas of competition: one award for Young Entrepreneur (under age 40), one for New Business (in operation for at least 12... - October 05, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
"Transition" Revival at The Holy Christian Church
Transition in Finances, Marriages, Family, Careers, Prophecy, Ministry and Vision. - October 05, 2008 - The Communion of Holy Christian Churches
ADWA Supporters Score Big with Hunting Lease Magazine & TV Show
For a limited time the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) will be inviting members and supporters to receive a discounted yearly subscription to the popular Hunting Lease Magazine, America’s #1 source for places to hunt. Director of ADWA Operations Annie Jones says, “Hunting... - October 05, 2008 - American Deer & Wildlife Alliance
Philadelphia Gospel Recording Label Seeks Church Choirs for Compilation CD
Koinonia Music Group (KMG) announced its plans today to showcase the talents of local artists, bands, and Church choirs on its upcoming Compilation CD to be released Spring 2009. KMG is currently looking to secure at least three more Church choirs for this project, with the sole requirement for... - October 04, 2008 - Koinonia Music Group
200th Anniversary of the Abolition of U.S. Transatlantic Slave Trade Commemorated in New York City
Slave Routes: Resistance, Abolition and Creative Progress Symposium to be held at New York University from October 9 – 11, 2008 with Opening Plenary Hosted by Maya Angelou. - October 04, 2008 - Organization of Women Writers of Africa
Sandhills Habitat Volunteer Floyd Fritz Fireman of the Year
Habitat for Humanity of NC of the Sandhills prides itself in the dedicated and talented people who make up the volunteer staff for their organization. Their energy and creativity bring to fruition the quality homes so needed by families. Habitat is particularly proud of one of their... - October 04, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Glaxo Smith Kline Teams Up with Habitat
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills has another team player added to its roster of community supporters. GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), a worldwide leader in creating and delivering educational curriculum for general pharma and HIV medications, is joining ranks with Habitat to aid our local community. - October 04, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Brown, Fraley and Hutchinson Appointed to Habitat Board
On July 1, 2008, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills appointed Louis Brown, Amie Fraley and Kelly Hutchinson to the Board of Directors. Each member will serve three years, finishing their terms in June of 2011. Louis Brown is a former Vice President of Sales for CECO Corporation and a former... - October 04, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
My Life, My Choice: People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Homecare Workers Fight for Consumer Workforce Council
Stakeholders in Pennsylvania’s Long Term Care System Work for More and Better Home Care Options. They tell Governor Rendell: Establish the Consumer Workforce Council Now. - October 03, 2008 - My Life, My Choice: PA Seniors for Homecare
Women Identity Purpose Organization to Host First 5k Walk & Fundraiser
Women Identity Purpose Organization (WIP), a 501c3 entity, will host their first annual “Step to Empower” 5K walk Fundraiser to support single mothers whose aim is to go to school, or start a business on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. The event will take place at... - October 03, 2008 - Women Identity Purpose Organization
Christian Hollywood Re-Launches Social Networking Site Specifically Created for Media-Related Community
Christian Hollywood gives entertainment professionals a place where they can show their creative and artistic products to the community, befriend others in the industry, and also a place to encourage and pray for their like-minded friends. - October 03, 2008 - Christian Hollywood Media
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Names Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall as Keynote Speakers for North Carolina Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced that Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall are the keynote speakers for the event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Blake Hotel, located... - October 03, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
In-house Counsel from America's Largest Corporations Continue to Show Support for NAMWOLF’S 2008 Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is gaining more support from America’s major corporations. - October 03, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Colly Concert Celebrates the Life of Corolyn Woods Soleri
The Cosanti Foundation presents the twenty-seventh annual Colly Concert at Arcosanti on October 11, 2008, honoring the life of Corolyn "Colly" Woods Soleri. It sounds like an architectural fairy tale. Paolo Soleri falls in love with the elder daughter of his first client, Nora Woods, as... - October 03, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Surging Demand Triggers Extension of Speed Venture Summit™ Application Deadline
The NH High Technology Council today announced that it has extended the Speed Venture Summit™ presenter application deadline to October 15, to accommodate surging demand among entrepreneurs to pitch their growth stories. The Speed Venture Summit will feature businesses seeking investment capital pitching directly to top investors on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. - October 03, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit
National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to Protest the Film Blindness
Protest to be held Friday Oct 3 7:00 P.M. AMC Loews Boston Common 175 Tremont Street. - October 02, 2008 - National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
EOS Remediation Secures Patent Rights for Vadose Zone Remediation by Physical and Biological Means
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC announced that they have signed an Exclusive Patent License Agreement. This royalty-based agreement grants EOS Remediation an exclusive world-wide... - October 02, 2008 - EOS Remediation, LLC
MAA Worldwide and the Globes Awards Announce Nominees for the 2008 "Best in the World" Promotion Marketing Campaign
The annual Globes Awards recognize campaigns that have already won top honors in separate national award programs that are organized in 26 Countries for excellence in promotional marketing. A Globe Award is presented to the campaign receiving the highest marks from an international panel of judges in each of 16 qualifying categories and Each year, the top three campaigns across all categories compete for the coveted “Best in the World” Promotional Marketing Campaign. - October 02, 2008 - MAAW.org
Forbes Billionaire Naguib Sawiris, Pioneering Philanthropist Ola Ghabbour Honored by Egyptian Diaspora at New York Event
Naguib Sawiris, international entrepreneur from the Middle East who recently was the first private investor to enter North Korea, and Ola Ghabbour, wife of the steel magnate and the catalyst behind the recent building of the first state-of-the-art children’s cancer hospital in the Middle East, are being honored by leaders from the Egyptian diaspora at a NY event on October 18th. - October 02, 2008 - Coptic Orphans
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority Releases Report Entitled "Ensuring Essential Health Services on the Near East Side of Detroit"
This is the culmination of a year-long study by a collaboration of community organizations dedicated to filling the health void left with the closure of Detroit Riverview Hospital on Detroit's East Side. The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority coordinated the process. Recommendations include development of "medical home" primary care centers and an emergency department diversion program. - October 02, 2008 - Detroit Wayne County Health Authority
NAMWOLF Members Push for the Inclusion of Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Bailout Legislation
NAMWOLF Members Work to Ensure Minority and Women Owned Law Firms are Included in Congress’ “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.” - October 02, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
InfanteSano.org’s ‘Sponsor a Birth’ Program Aids Maternal and Newborn Health in the Dominican Republic
Every year over 10 million mothers and children die throughout the developing world. Yet providing simple, effective, low-cost health services could prevent over half of these deaths. To address these issues, Infante Sano has designed a program that partners with existing hospitals to provide specific training courses and provide the necessary medical equipment for health care workers to do their jobs. - October 01, 2008 - Infante Sano Inc.
Celebrities Join Love Our Children USA to STOMP Out Bullying
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaims October 5-11, 2008 Love Our Children USA's National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. Love Our Children USA announced today the launch of its national campaign STOMP Out Bullying. - October 01, 2008 - Love Our Children USA
Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee's Certified Builder Program Helps Provide Home Buyers Peace of Mind
The Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee has announced that it has made its Certified Builder database available to the public through its website. "Buying a new home is one of the most important steps a person can take, but with over 15,000 single-family homes currently on the... - October 01, 2008 - Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee
Strong Investor and Company Demand for Speed Venture Summit
The NH High Technology Council announced strong demand for the first annual Speed Venture Summit™. “Advance registrations by both companies and investors have exceeded expectations,” commented Summit Chair Hollis McGuire." The Summit will feature businesses seeking investment capital pitching directly to top investors on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. - October 01, 2008 - Speed Venture Summit
Genetic Performance Solutions Launches Online Registry Service
Genetic Performance Solution, LLC (GPS) is excited to announce that the new online registry service of the Braunvieh Association of America (BAA) is being provided and maintained by GPS. The GPS advanced real time registry program will allow the Braunvieh Association members to do their own... - October 01, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
A Unique New Calendar That Helps Consumers Develop Good Money Saving Habits
The Money Saving Calendar is a unique new calendar that informs people how to save and make money for every month of the year. It will help consumers develop good money saving habits. - October 01, 2008 - Adamsllc
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Opens Women of Vision Awards Nominations
Awards Celebrate Women Technologists Who Demonstrate Innovation and Leadership, and Whose Work Has Significant Social Impact. - October 01, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Anita Borg Institute Change Agent Award Winners Announced
Women from Turkey, Pakistan, and Kenya to Be Honored at Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. - October 01, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Chicago Pizza Maker Chosen on America's World Pizza Champions Team
Leo Spizzirri of Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza in Chicago was chosen to be a member of the World Pizza Champions: America’s # 1 Pizza Team. Leo will represent the United States at the World Pizza Championships in Salsomaggiore, Italy in 2009. The 2009 World Pizza Champions Team is... - October 01, 2008 - World Pizza Champions
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Names Judges for Women Entrepreneur Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced the judges for the event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S Mcdowell St. Each judge will review women business owners as they pitch... - October 01, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Radiancy Introduces MicroPhototherapy for the Ultimate Facial in the Spa Market
Radiancy continues to challenge preconceived notions about light-based treatments with the Facial Skin Care Device, FSD. Radiancy is working with the Day Spa Association to make FSD available to the Spa Industry. This innovation enables owners to expand their businesses by offering their clientele... - October 01, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Solarpower Restoration Systems Announces Letter of Intent for a Three Year Supply of Modules with SBM Solar Inc.
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc, a leading developer of building and roofing integrated photovoltaic application technologies, today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter-of-intent for a three-year supply agreement with SBM Solar Inc. Under the letter of intent, SolarPower... - October 01, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
Georgia Church Champions Autism Cure
Stonemill Race for Autism. - September 30, 2008 - Stonemill Church
www.bizymoms.com Selects Hannelore Leavy to Advise Mothers on How to Utilize Spa Services to Cope
Hannelore Leavy, Founder and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association was recently appointed to be the online expert advisor for day spas and salons to busy mothers on http://www.bizymoms.com/experts “Since the beginning of our organization,... - September 29, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
NPSA Conference Offers Networking Opps on Vegas Strip
The National Portable Storage Association's 6th Annual Conference & Exposition is chock full of professional networking opportunities 24/7. - September 28, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Inks Deal with MMI Associates, Inc.
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the program has named MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, its agency of record. Make Mine a... - September 28, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
One Stop Northern Kentucky Sponsors Program to Help Explain Career Options
Career Education Expo to Feature Dozens of Local Colleges and Training Facilities. - September 28, 2008 - Brighton Center
DJs from Across the Globe Unite to Strategically Impact the Music Industry
Union Results in the Formation of the International DJ Trade Association. - September 27, 2008 - The International Disc Jockey Trade Association (IDJTA)
Business Club of the Triangle Donates Golf Tournament Proceeds to Statewide Nonprofit
Communities In Schools of NC chosen to receive raffle proceeds from annual golf tournament. - September 27, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
The Nature Conservancy Endorses Amendment 4 for Florida’s Conservation
Amendment 4 will preserve land and wildlife. - September 26, 2008 - Citizens for Conservation Land, Inc.
BOOST Presents Preservation and Sustainability Information Session at Heritage Friends Meeting in Philadelphia, PA
BOOST Speaker, Registered Architect and LEED accredited professional Jason Kliwinski to give presentation entitled ”Life-Cycles: Historic Preservation, Adaptive Re-Use, & Sustainability - Natural Fits” in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 4th. - September 26, 2008 - Building Open Opportunity Structures Together
TriTech SBDC Funding Conference Shows Entrepreneurs How to Find Financing to Succeed
TriTech funding conference will allow attendees an opportunity to speak with angel investors, learn the A to Z's of raising capital, watch two deal reviews and learn what it takes to get investor attention. Workshops will cover debt financing, SBA loans, securing equity funding, bootstrapping and intellectual property. - September 26, 2008 - TriTech Small Business Development Center
Ask an Expert Psychologist a Question for Free in October Teleseminar
Energy Medicine Foundation sponsors a free teleconference featuring prominent West Coast Psychologist, Dr Keith Alstedter. Energy Medicine Foundation presents the next of an ongoing public service series called “Ask The Expert”. Each person who signs up on the Energy Medicine... - September 26, 2008 - Energy Medicine Foundation
In-House Counsel from America’s Largest Corporations to Participate in NAMWOLF’s Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo 2008
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to have in-house counsel from Accenture LLP, du Pont, Johnson Controls, Inc., PepsiAmericas, Pfizer, Target and Wal-Mart Stores represented at Annual Meeting 2008. - September 26, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Names Expert Panel for Women in Business Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced the expert panelists for the event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S Mcdowell St. Each panel member is a woman in business in North... - September 26, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Clinton Global Initiative Website Features Hashoo Foundation’s Women Empowerment Through Honey Bee Farming Project
Hashoo Foundation’s Women Empowerment Through Honey Bee Farming Project will be distinguished for its successful implementation as a "Feature Commitment" on the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Website during the 2008 CGI Annual Meeting in New York, September 24 - 26. - September 25, 2008 - Hashoo Foundation
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Receives $500,000 Grant from the Connelly Foundation
The Connelly Foundation announced its plans to award Mercy Neighborhood Ministries a $500,000 grant to help complete the renovations to its new home—Mercy Family Center. - September 25, 2008 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
The L. W. Pierce Family Foundation Announces $200,000 Gift to Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
The L.W. Pierce Family Foundation, located in Conshohocken, PA, has announced its plans to award Mercy Neighborhood Ministries a $200,000 grant to support the Adult Day Care Program, which will be expanding once they move into the new Mercy Family Center. The gift will be paid in four (4) yearly... - September 25, 2008 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.