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National Alliance of Professional Speakers Announced
A new alliance of top national speakers, Speaker Pro Bureau, was given a dramatic introduction at the recent Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance Expo in Houston. Over 2,000 corporate and women business owner attendees got the first look at the new alliance which will help meeting planners... - August 16, 2008 - Speaker Pro Bureau
Senator Ken Salazar Endorses Jason Bane for Jeffco Commissioner
U.S. Senator Ken Salazar has endorsed Jason Bane for Jefferson County (Colo.) Commissioner, calling Bane "among a new generation of leaders in Colorado." - August 16, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Champions Empowered to Prosper and Annual UK Conference 2008
The International Gathering of Champions is an annual Conference hosted by Kingsway International Christian Centre. Lead by Senior Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the week long conference is held at the end of August and draws more then 180,000 delegates from here in the UK and abroad. The conference attracts invited speakers from around the world, including the USA, Europe and Southern and West Africa. - August 16, 2008 - Kingsway International Christian Centre
Shark Research Institute Presents Awards to Marine Conservationists
The Shark Research Institute (SRI) presented two awards to outstanding marine conservationists in Manila, Philippines. Underwater photographer Michael Aw was awarded the prestigious 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award by SRI president Stan Waterman. The award, sponsored by Rolex, honors... - August 15, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Wake Yo Game Up
A nonprofit organization that produces events to mobilize the Hip Hop Community. - August 13, 2008 - Town Business Network
Open Health Tools Accepts Major Code Donation from California Healthcare Foundation
CollabNet providing world-class development environment and Palamida securing against open source software vulnerabilities. - August 13, 2008 - Open Health Tools
Better Business Bureau Offers Tips for Job Seekers
Tight job market demands verifying the reputation of employment career counseling and job placement services. - August 13, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Globalsave.org: Save Nature Now - Before It's Too Late
Support Vital Efforts to Protect Endangered Wildlife and Threatened Habitats - August 12, 2008 - GlobalSave
Jay Bakker Popularity Growing
Impending Visit to N.C. May Draw National Attention - August 12, 2008 - St. John's MCC
2008 GOYA National Black Bean Eating Championship at Central Islip Islandia Festival
“2008 GOYA national black bean eating championship,” sanctioned by “A.I.C.E.” association of International competitive eaters – “under Picnic style rules!” It will be a great fun filled entertaining spectacle for all to enjoy. Proudly Central Islip has been chosen as the home hosting community for the GOYA national black bean eating championships, qualifiers from around the nation will converge on Central Islip. - August 12, 2008 - Central Islip Islandia Chamber of Commerce
Jay Bakker Speaking in North Carolina
Sharing the Message of God’s Grace and Love for the Gay Community - August 11, 2008 - St. John's MCC
2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research Presented to John Rice
John Rice, Professor and Chair of the Department of Statistics at the University of California Berkeley, is the recipient of the 2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. The award was presented to Rice at a NISS reception held August 4 at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Denver, Colorado. - August 11, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Virtual Assistants Flock to Participate in the 2008 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey
Frustrated by inaccurate media portrayals and industry outsiders miseducating their marketplace, Virtual Assistants head in droves to partake in the third annual Virtual Assistant Industry Survey. - August 11, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
SJG Consumer Protection Inc. Launches www.touchstarwire.com
A consumer & Employee site dedicated to the issues encountered with Touchstar Software Inc. DBA Touchstar Inc. - August 10, 2008 - SJG Consumer Protection Inc
NAMWOLF Welcomes Bailey Law Group, PC to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed Bailey Law Group, PC a nine-attorney, AV-rated woman-owned law firm based in Washington, DC to its Law Firm Membership. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Congratulates Firm Member Nancy Pearl on Formation of New Firm, Miletich Pearl LLC
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) welcomes Miletich Pearl LLC, the new firm formed by the owners of Pearl Canter & Sterrenberg-Rose, LLC and Miletich Ricca, LLC. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Welcomes Pruetz Law Group LLP to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Pruetz Law Group LLP; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm based in Los Angeles, California. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Jack O'Brien Golf Outing Set for 9/21/2008
The Second Annual Jack O'Brien Memorial Golf Outing (sponsored by the Action Party of Morton Grove) is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course which is located at 600 S. See-Gwun Avenue in Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. This event was created to honor long-time Morton... - August 08, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
NAMWOLF Welcomes Cobalt LLP to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Cobalt LLP; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm with five attorneys, based in Berkley, California. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Florida Celebrates Breastfeeding Month
Governor Crist declares month of August as Breastfeeding Month to support and promote breastfeeding as the healthiest choice in infant feeding. - August 07, 2008 - Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.
BBB Warns About Voter Registration Scams
Beware of callers seeking personal information. - August 07, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Morton Grove Action Party Annual Picnic
The Action Party of Morton Grove will hold its Annual Picnic on Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 12 Noon to 5 PM at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center located at 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove where all residents of the village and their families are welcome. - August 07, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Spare Some for Autism Now Accepting Grant Applications for 2008-2009 School Year
The local non-profit organization, Spare Some For Autism, is currently accepting grants from educators working with Children on the Autism Spectrum in the Wake County Public School System. These grants will benefit children with autism participating in the WCPSS’s special needs programs... - August 06, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Releases Podcast on North Carolina Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced the release of a podcast that discusses the Make Mine a Million $ Business™ program, how women business owners can get involved and the benefits the program... - August 06, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Speaking of Women’s Health Names 2008 Sponsors
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the sponsors for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference to be held on... - August 06, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Tucson Chamber Winds Quintet in Concert at Urban Laboratory Arcosanti
The Cosanti Foundation presents a six-course dinner followed by a Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chamber Winds concert on Saturday, August 16th, 2008. - August 06, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
GreenifyNow Thinks They Have a Solution to Global Warming
A new organization is storming its way to the front lines in the fight against global warming. - August 05, 2008 - GreenifyNow
Free Online Course in Authentic Kabbalah
Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute, the largest group of Kabbalists in Israel, is offering a free 24-session Kabbalah course that will be given by North American senior instructors, Tony Kosinec of Toronto and Michael Kellogg of St. Louis. - August 05, 2008 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
Governor Charlie Crist Recognizes Dunedin FL as First Purple Heart City
Dunedin Florida is the First Purple Heart City in the country. Thurs. Aug. 7, Purple Heart Park, located in Downtown Dunedin, a dedication ceremony takes place to honor Purple Heart Recipients. Representative C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from the Office of Governor Charlie Crist and many local Vets will be in attendance. Dunedin is setting a precedence for other cities to become Purple Heart Cities. This ceremony is in accordance with the National Day of Recognition. - August 04, 2008 - City of Dunedin
East Bay Chamber Announces 18 Finalists for Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show
East Bay Chamber announces 18 RIGT Finalists. The best singers and musicians in Rhode Island will contend for $1,750 in cash prizes at Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show on August 16th at Barrington High School. - August 04, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
Family Festival and Special Celebration in Columbia County on August 3 Offers Glimpse of Tibetan Art, Crafts, Culture, Food, Music, and Religion
The amazingly beautiful 130-acres that comprise the Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center in Craryville, NY (Columbia County) will be transformed into a Tibetan village on Sunday, August 3, for a celebration of "Chökhör Day," a very important day in the Buddhism, the religion of Tibet, as it commemorates the first time the Buddha taught publicly, around 2500 years ago. - August 02, 2008 - The Vikramasila Foundation
The Bark Ark - for All Creatures Great and Small
The FL-3 Airboat Search and Rescue team is proud to announce the launching of Bark Ark®, an emergency pet and animal flood rescue project. - August 02, 2008 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
"Bought & Sold"
Minnesota’s Faith Community Against Modern Day Slavery. Justice North invites Minnesotans to an anti-human trafficking event on September 9, 2008, 6-9 pm, at the Christos Union Depot in St. Paul. - August 02, 2008 - Justice North
Bahamas Sea Turtle Group Launches International Ad Campaign to Stop the Slaughter of Sea Turtles in The Bahamas
Bahamas Government urged to pass legislation to stop the killing and torture of sea turtles in The Bahamas says Bahamas Sea Turtle Conservation Group. Turtle Group asks: If Cuba can protect sea turtles, why can't The Bahamas? - August 02, 2008 - Bahamas Sea Turtle Conservation Group
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Virtual Leadership for Virtual Assistants!
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Lori Ruff. - August 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Virtual Assistants Building Confidence to Make Their Business a Successful Reality
VAnetworking.com proudly announces its first successfully completed VAinternship by Pat Zappavinga - August 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Mom Bloggers Talk Business – and Get the Attention of the U.S. Government
Sparkplugging, the network of blogs founded to help small business owners who work at home, announced today a new content relationship with Business.gov. Sparkplugging will now be featuring content from Business.gov as a way to help the Presidential E-Government Business Gateway Initiative reach... - July 31, 2008 - Sparkplugging.com
New Leadership Brings Over 50 Years of Industry Experience to Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Ron Buffum, Rusty Rice and Kelly Fristoe Elected to Lead 2008-2009 Membership Year. - July 31, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Tampa Bay Advertising Federation Installs New Board
New officers and members of the board of directors for the Tampa Bay Advertising Federation have been elected by the association’s members and installed. The new board will serve the advertising industry for the 2008-2009 year and include these officers: Craig Neuman, Regional Marketing... - July 31, 2008 - Tampa Bay Advertising Federation
Connecticut BBB Issues Alert About Real Estate Investment Scams
How to spot shady real estate investors and related scams. - July 31, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
NISS Hires Cui as NAEP-ESSI Research Analyst
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announced it has hired Weiwei Cui as the NAEP-ESSI Research Analyst. NISS partners with the American Institutes for Research (AIR and helps to operate the NAEP Education Statistics Services Institute (NESSI). In her new role, Cui will provide... - July 30, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Another Thousand-Years-Mystery Revealed at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza
Kris: Could It Pour Water From Heaven and Water Paddy Fields ? A thousand years-mystery was revealed yesterday at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza, by a knowledgeable staff of the Pavilion. - July 30, 2008 - Indonesia Pavilion 2008 at the Expo Zaragoza
New Website Guides People to New Future in Resources
Discovering how to secure a job in the resources sector needn’t be a challenge, thanks to the new Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) careers website www.peopleforthefuture.com.au. The website has been designed for job-seekers to explore the range of exciting and diverse employment... - July 30, 2008 - The Chamber of Minerals & Energy WA
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces First Annual Executive Perspective Event
Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Distinguished Panel of Cincinnati Area Executives to Discuss “Developing a High Performance Mindset.” - July 30, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
The International Brangus Breeders Association Launches BrangusJournal.com
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) announces the launch of www.brangusjournal.com, the companion web site for the IBBA’s flagship publication, the Brangus Journal. The site will function as an electronic archive of past issues, as well as an opportunity to expand the... - July 27, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Program Hosts Informational Workshops for Applicants
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization will host informational conference calls for North Carolina women entrepreneurs completing applications for the North Carolina Make Mine a... - July 27, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Speaking of Women’s Health Names 2008 Executive Committee
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the organization’s 2008 executive committee members. This group of leading Triangle businesswomen will be... - July 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Jason Bane Outraises Every Candidate for County Commissioner
Jason Bane, candidate for Jefferson County (CO) Commissioner, announced today that his campaign had raised more money in the most recent reporting period than every other county candidate. - July 25, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
The Joyner-Walker Foundation,Inc. Selects Relations PR & Marketing as Public Relations Agency of Record
The Joyner-Walker Foundation, Inc. a non-profit organization co-founded by former NFL Super Bowl Champion Seth Joyner has selected Relations PR & Marketing as agency of record, following a competitive agency review. The Florida based firm will be developing an integrated campaign for the... - July 25, 2008 - the Joyner-Walker Foundation
Pop Singer Offers Solution to Knife Culture
Pop singer Yazz offers her own solution to the knife culture that has invaded Britain. - July 25, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International