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Association of Fundraising Professionals (Greater Louisville Chapter) is CALLING …
Contact:
Kate Biagi-Rickert
National Philanthropy Day Chair
katebr@kosair.org
502.637.7696 (Office)
502.689.0060 (Cell)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (Greater Louisville Chapter) is
CALLING FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations due by June 30, 2016
June 14, 2016 . Louisville, KY The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Louisville Chapter invites nominations for its annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon to be held on Friday, November 18, 2016, at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel.
National Philanthropy Day® recognizes the great contributions of philanthropy…
St. Louis HELP Opens Women’s Center Offering Free Loans of Prosthetic Breasts, B …
June 16, 2016, St. Louis, Missouri…The St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (St. Louis HELP) has opened The Women’s Center to offer free loans of wigs, bras and prosthetic breasts for women who are victims of breast cancer.
“The Women’s Center mission is to help women who have suffered from cancer, related treatments or surgery keep their dignity and self-esteem with free loans of crucial items,” says Laura Cannon-Singer, executive director…
MUFG Pledges INR 105.1 Million towards Mid-Day Meal Programme with Akshaya Patra …
Mumbai, India, 16 June 2016 – Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)’s banking entity The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (BTMU), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Akshaya Patra Foundation to build a full-fledged kitchen that will prepare and provide mid-day meals to school children in Narsingi, Hyderabad in the state of Telangana.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in India that aims to end classroom…
AVoptics to provide optical harnesses for General Dynamics Land Systems-UK for A …
AVoptics are pleased to announce they have been chosen to provide the fibre optic harnesses for the General Dynamics Land Systems-UK ARES vehicle, which is one variant of the AJAX family of Armoured Fighting Vehicles.
Utilising a mixture of high density MT based ferrules, physical contact and expanded beam connectivity, the suite of harnesses are perfectly aligned AVoptics’ core skills and expertise in providing harsh environment optical solutions for rugged…
Local Nonprofit Project Boon Marks Milestone Helping Families Abroad
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California --- Project Boon, a 501(c)(3) health and wellness nonprofit based in Inland Empire, announced its latest "Operation Devolver" trip this June, commemorating five years of philanthropic visits to the Jalisco region in Mexico.
Since 2011, Operation Devolver has partnered with businesses and individuals to send volunteers, 3600 pounds of food and household necessities, 400 toys and sports goods, and numerous school supply packages to the “Barranca,” an underserved…
Akshaya Patra Encourages Government School Kids To Dream Big
Bengaluru, 12 June 2016: The Akshaya Patra Foundation has embarked on a pilot project ‘Giving Every Dream a Chance’ in the year 2015-2016. Akshaya Patra believes that every child has a dream and each dream is valid and hence intends to provide the right path to the child.The project aims to initiatea sponsorship programme to ensure continued support to 100 children, conduct mentorship programmes to nurture talents and to identify…
24-7 Intouch Ranked 4th Top Global Teleservices Agency by CUSTOMER Magazine
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA. June 9, 2016— 24-7 Intouch, a global contact center outsourcing company, ranks 4th in TMC’s CUSTOMER 31st Annual Top 50 Contact Center Outsourcing Ranking, recognizing it as a top contact center in six categories.
24-7 Intouch also ranked 3rd in the Interactive category which includes digital channels such as live chat and social media. The company was also ranked 3rd in Outbound International, 4th in Inbound International and 6th…
umttr to host Third Annual 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Suicide Prevention Fundra …
Montgomery County, MD: umttr (“You Matter”) is proud to announce that it will host the Third Annual umttr 3v3 Basketball Tournament on June 12th at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, from 1pm to 6pm. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit mental health education and peer-led, evidence-based suicide prevention programs. Basketball players in high school, college, and adult age brackets will compete in the tournament. Celebrity guests, including former NBA…
First Barometer of Employee Share Ownership Policies in European Countries
June 8, 2016
For immediate release:
First Barometer of Employee Share Ownership Policies
in European Countries
The European Federation of Employee Share Ownership (EFES), the voice of employee share ownership in Europe, will release the first "Barometer of Employee Share Ownership Policies in European Countries" on June 9.
The mass development of employee share ownership brings better motivation, productivity, profitability, higher growth, more and better jobs. This is good for all. But it depends on…
Highlight of JCI ASPAC Conference 2016
JCI ASPAC Conference is an annual event for JCI members from Asia. Even though it is an Asia event it is attended by the members from the other part of the World. This year ASPAC was attended by over 5000 delegates from all over the world spreading to 41 countries. The delegates from India were led by the National President Ms. RajshreeBaje. There were about 50 delegates from India. JCI…
Summer Program to Help Children Depends on Volunteers
Organizers of a free, summer-long learning program designed to help children in one of the most formative periods of their lives are appealing to volunteers to step forward.
“Our only limitation with our summer learning program is the number of volunteers that step forward,” says Diane Renaud, Executive Director/CEO of the St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center. “Quite simply, the more volunteers that we have, the more children we can reach…
DMYTRO SHUVAL: E-GOVERNMENT WILL MINIMIZE CORRUPTION
In March this year the electronic document management system was put into operation in the Kharkiv Region of Ukraine. It was presented for free to the Kharkiv Region officials by the International Agency for Regional Development GloBee. We have interviewed its founder Dmytro Shuval, who explained how you can help your “little motherland” without either donor funds or grants.
- Dmytro, in general terms, how GloBee came to life?
- Prior…
Junior ROTC Cadets Salute Atlantic Shores Veterans with Intergenerational Progra …
Stories of bravery and sacrifice were handed down from one generation to the next at the launch of Vets and Cadets, a unique program to honor military veterans.
Created for Cox/First Colonial High School Navy Junior Reserve Training Corps in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the program pairs cadets ages 15-18 with veterans, to interview and record their personal stories using an app called Storycorps.me. When completed, each veteran’s story is uploaded…
SCS Names New Fellows
Dr. Tuncer Ören, Ph.D. (University of Ottawa), Dr. Gabriel Wainer, Ph.D. (Carleton University), and Dr. Andreas Tolk, Ph.D. (MITRE), have recently been named Fellows of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International, (SCS), the world’s premier professional society devoted to modeling and simulation (M&S).
A Fellow is recognized by his/her unusual distinction in the profession, as well as dedication and contributions to the field. The accomplishments honored must have contributed…
IGOR IANKOVSKYI MET WITH JAMALA TO CONGRATULATE HER WITH THE VICTORY IN THE EURO …
On the eve of the day, commemorating the anniversary of the Crimean tatar genocide, Igor Iankovskyi, philanthropist and founder of the charitable foundation “The Initiative for the Future” met with Jamala - the Ukrainian winner of the «EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2016», being of the Crimean Tatar origin herself. The purpose of the meeting was to express the commendations to her musical talent and congratulate with this important victory.
Felicitating Jamala…
Living well: ‘4Detroit’s Health’ free event June 11 to provide expert informatio …
With spring in full swing, thoughts about improving our diet and exercise habits are in full bloom. Area residents are invited to take advantage of a free, two-day learning experience, “4Detroit’s Health,” on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, at the City Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8816 Grand River Ave., Detroit. The event is the first annual community health program facilitated by this historic congregation.
Dr. Terry Mason, MD,…
GEICO Grants $10,000 to EAC Network for Child Car Seat Inspections
(WOODBURY, NY) EAC Network received a $10,000 grant from GEICO Corporate Community Citizens for its Safe Start initiative, which promotes child passenger safety through child car seat inspections and community outreach.
Injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S. An estimated 46 percent of child safety seats are improperly used in a way that could reduce their effectiveness. Safe Start aims…
SRMA to host networking social at Bury Me Brewing for manufacturers and business …
The Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) will host its next social gathering and membership drive for manufacturers and business professionals from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the newly opened Bury Me Brewing in Fort Myers. This social event provides networking opportunities for prospective members to learn more about the manufacturing organization from its members.
“Our goal is to provide valuable support and opportunities for manufacturers here in Southwest Florida. Monthly…
Akshaya Patra Conferred Upon the Nikkei Asia Prize 2016
Bengaluru, 30 May 2016: The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been honoured with the Nikkei Asia Prize to add to its rich credentials. Akshaya Patra is recognised for its contributions in the field of Economic and Business Innovation. Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman of The Akshaya Patra Foundation received the honour at the award ceremony of Nikkei Asia Prize on Sunday, May 29 in Tokyo. The winners have been awarded three…
Tyvek Printing via Doranix’s ThermaPrint 64
The ThermaPrint 64 has been specifically designed for medical Tyvek printing. Regardless of whether you want to print on Tyvek pouches or Tyvek lids, the ThermaPrint 64 ensures good quality at higher-than-average speeds. Available in multiple formats, printing can be done on Tyvek pouches, fine barcodes and strips. The average print speed is roughly 4-8 inches per second.
The Thermaprint 64 combines industrial design with increased connectivity allowing better interface…
Family Breakfast to Value the Importance of Involved & Engaged Fatherhood with t …
Atlanta, GA – A Family Breakfast scheduled for June 11th at the Tracey Wyatt Recreation Center in College Park, GA will serve as a call to action to bring awareness to the importance of father involvement in the lives of their children. It’s a conversation often grazed over which speaks of the effects of a fatherless home. It’s a conversation that we were able to have with College Park, GA…
Online Learning gets one step easier with MyWebTutor
Effortlessly Customize your kid's learning sessions through Online tutoring
To elaborate on MyWebTutor, it provides platform whereby tutor's and children can interact with each other in real time as sessions goes on with the help of internet. It saves time for the tutor or student to physically travel across, as just by mere clicks one-to-one interactions can be undertaken. To begin with 3-steps process, all you need to do is to…
Businesses learn how to gain positive exposure of their company at June Above Bo …
Above Board Chamber of Florida is pleased to present “Maximize Your Exposure, Expose Yourself” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe Street in Fort Myers and on Monday, June 13 at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., in Naples.
Gaining exposure for your business is an important part of growing your company, but done incorrectly can ruin your company’s reputation and force…
Save the Date for the 17th annual Big Backpack Event on July 31
As the school year winds down for Southwest Florida students, it’s time to save the date for the 17th Annual Big Backpack Event, presented from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 at Harborside Event Center by the Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida. Every year thousands of kids receive free backpacks and school supplies while celebrating diversity in our community.
Admission is free to this festival event, which has…
SRMA announces 2016 board and executive director
The Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) is pleased to announce the new 2016 leadership roster to drive its educational, legislative, networking and economic development initiatives in the year ahead.
Brian Rist of The Smart Companies will serve as chair of the board of directors, composed of Doug Gyure of S4J Manufacturing, longtime manufacturer and entrepreneur Peter Bagwell, Bruce Vanderveen of All American Printing, Connie Ramos-Williams of CONRIC PR & Marketing and Joe…
Project Brownstone’s 2016 “Making a Difference” Award Benefit
New York-based non-profit in the education sector hosts its annual award to recognize key members of the community and to fundraise for the organization’s vital programs.
NEW YORK - May 20, 2016 -- Project Brownstone, which was founded in 2013 based in part on a 2005 legislation that resulted in the formation of the Amistad Commission, has an annual award to recognize members of the community as part of its larger…
Surdna Foundation, Pacific Community Ventures, and Opportunity Finance Network t …
The Surdna Foundation, Pacific Community Ventures, and Opportunity Finance Network will be convening a discussion of CDFI small business lenders at the Opportunity Finance Network Small Business Finance Forum on June 9th in Chicago to share approaches and identify collective steps for the CDFI industry to create quality jobs that are good for workers, businesses, and communities.
The session comes on the heels of the release of Moving Beyond…
Music City Agile Announces Initial Roster of Speakers
PRESS RELEASE
Music City Agile Announces Initial Roster of Speakers
Music City Agile, Nashville's only conference completely dedicated to agile project management frameworks including Lean, Kanban and Scrum, is proud to announce the following speakers for the conference.
Jim Benson will start the conference events with his keynote presentation. Jim Benson is the Founder and CEO of Modus Cooperandi. Based in Seattle, WA, Jim is a noted expert in business process, personal work…
Europe Business Assembly Academic Lounge
Europe Business Assembly opened the service of continuing education“Academic Lounge” on the basis of office in Oxford. It realizes a unique educational program – Smart Education Platform.
Smart Education Platform is designed for distribution of visual and digital information by means of modern devices. Smart Education Platform contains online seminars, trainings, workshops from leaders of science, industry and business, debates and video-presentations. The knowledge is accumulated in Oxford for distribution in…
Europe Business Assembly Builds Bridges Between West And East
Representatives of Europe Business Assembly took part in the work of International Round Table on topic: ‘Social and Economic Harmony: paradigm, laws and problems’. The Round table was organized by scientists of New Economic University named after Turar Ryskulov and Institute of Social Economics and Finance of RK.
The event took place in Almaty on the 6th of April 2016. Participants included leading foreign and Kazakh economists, sociologists, political scientists, and…
Europe Business Assembly
The Europe Business Assembly (EBA) is an international corporation for the evolution and implementation of economic and social development. The company was established in April 2000 and its history shows a plethora of promising initiatives, creative growth and professional victories. EBA’s activity demonstrates the capabilities and power of professional partnership. The year 2000 saw the beginning and the foundation of EBA with the signing of the memorandum of cooperation and…
Europe Business Assembly Forums Overview
On 22 March 2016 the Summit of Leaders ‘Achievements-2016’ was held in the capital of Great Britain. It gathered more than 120 delegates from 32 countries of the world. From Chile and Mexico to Nepal and Mongolia - this is the geography of summit participants.
Main events of the summit were held in Royal Institute of Directors – one of the most prestigious business-centers of London, founded in 1903 according to…
Europe Business Assembly – Smart Education Platform
Representatives of Europe Business Assembly will take part in the work of International Round Table on topic: ‘Social and Economic Harmony: paradigm, laws and problems’. The Round table was organized by scientists of New Economic University named after Turar Ryskulov and Institute of social economics and finance of RK.
The event will take place in Almaty on the 6th of April 2016. The event was proposed by a member of Editorial…
Europe Business Assembly - Socrates Almanac
The Editorial Board of the Socrates Almanac – an official edition of Europe Business Assembly – received an article of a world-famous oncology specialist Prof. Kew “Always strive to do the greatest good for the greatest number”.
The article tells us about ways of treatment of various diseases, in particularly heart strokes of Black African miners working underground in the South African gold mines and cancer of the liver of…
Global Lactose-free Food Industry Key Trends, Size, Growth, Shares And Forecast …
Researchmoz added Most up-to-date research on "Global Lactose-free Food market 2016-2020" to its huge collection of research reports.
Lactose-free foods are designed to cater to individuals who are lactose intolerant. These products are formulated with reduced lactose content or zero lactose content to provide consumers with the nutritional benefits of the product without any negative reactions. Lactose-free food can be segmented into three types: lactose-free dairy, lactose-free milk formula, and lactose-free…
Marriott Executive Apartments in Bangkok receive Award of Excellence for the Boo …
The Online Travel Giant Recognizes Marriott Executive Apartments in Bangkok for providing the best possible accommodation experience for the guests.
Bangkok, Thailand – Marriott Executive Apartments in Bangkok have been awarded in recognition of the dedication and care in meeting and exceeding guests’ expectations.
Marriott Executive Apartments is a luxury serviced apartment brand with premier hotel services designed for travelers staying in the city for a day, a month or more…
Global Near Field Communication Market Size, Growth, Share, Outlook and Forecast …
According to a recently published report, the Near Field Communication Market is expected to grow at the CAGR of 17.3% in the forecasted period. The global near field communication market is segmented on the basis of operating mode, software and products, industry and geography. The report on global near field communication market forecast, 2015-2022 (by operating mode, software and products, industry and geography) provides detailed overview, segmentation and forecast of…
PizzaRev–Valley Stream to Open with Fundraiser for Building Homes for Heroes
PizzaRev, a growing build-your-own artisanal pizza concept, has completed construction on its second Long Island location, at 2034 Green Acres Road West in Valley Stream, and is set to open on Thursday, May 19. The new PizzaRev will mark the Grand Opening with a “Pizza for a Purpose” fundraising event. Guests are invited to “name the price” of their custom-built, personal-sized pizzas, with a suggested $8 contribution to…
Report: Social Entrepreneurs provide sustainable solutions for Africa’s developm …
ACCRA, GHANA (May 3, 2016) - Is social entrepreneurship the new face of development? Recent impact report released by Reach for Change suggests it might be.
Social entrepreneurs across Africa are contributing to advances in education, healthcare, financial inclusion, environmental protection and other social issues. These innovative, grassroots and financially sustainable solutions were highlighted in the Reach for Change Africa 2015 Social Impact Report, which shared impact numbers and stories from…
Belleville Wire Cloth Partners With ARC of New Jersey to Create New Opportunitie …
Belleville Wire Cloth has recently partnered with the Arc of New Jersey to open up new opportunities to citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of New Jersey is the states largest organization advocating for and serving citizens with disabilities and their families. Together, the 2 organizations are supplying hours of employment towards "Project HIRE". The Arc of New Jersey’s Project HIRE is a supported employment…
Rotary Club of Fort Myers South to honor 36 Nominees at the 30th Annual Scholar- …
Rotary Club of Fort Myers South will honor 36 nominees and announce the scholarship recipients and other award winners at its Scholar-Athlete Awards banquet from 7 to 9 p.m. May 11, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza in Fort Myers. The scholarship program recognizes top athletes from area high schools based on athletic and academic achievement, along with strength of character.
Former NFL running back Albert Bentley will deliver the keynote address.…
Guests of NRA Show 2016 Are Invited To Experience Wineemotion
Wineemotion USA is proud to announce its participation in the highly anticipated NRA Show 2016. Similar to previous years, it will be displaying its stunning wine preservation and dispensing systems to give guests an opportunity to get a first-hand experience of the systems' features. Wineemotion is looking forward to showcase all of their different models and demonstrate how the systems can help businesses reduce wine waste and spoilage to allow…
National Agricultural Aeronautics Association Meeting
December 7–10, 2015
Savannah, GA
We look forward to looking you at the 2015 NAAA Meeting & Exposition in Savannah, Ga. The NAAA 49th Annual Convention & Exposition will advantage the world’s biggest trade show for agricultural aeronautics, great opportunities for networking, and a dynamic lineup of speakers and events. Watch the video below of great convention moments of the past and get pumped up for the world’s biggest aeronautics application trade…
SKY ZONE LEE'S SUMMIT SUPPORTS LOCAL CHAIRITY DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO – (April 25, 2016) - Skills will be put to the test during this year's Battle of the Badges. The Sky Zone dodge ball tournament is set for a face off between Lee's Summit's finest and bravest, firefighters vs. law enforcement. Teams must register by April 27th and spectators can enjoy the even at Sky Zone Lee's Summit from 6-9 P.M. on April 28th.
The Surviving Spouse and…
CONRIC PR & Marketing wins two Image Awards
CONRIC PR & Marketing was honored to receive two Awards of Distinction at the 2016 Image Awards Ceremony on April 20 at Six Bends Harley-Davidson. The Image Awards competition is conducted annually by the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association to recognize outstanding public relations programs and to encourage and promote the development of public relations professionalism in the region.
An Award of Distinction was presented to CONRIC…
Global Machining Centers Industry 2016 Production, Sales, Market Share, Consumpt …
The recently published report titled Global Machining Centers Industry 2016 Market Research Report is an in depth study providing complete analysis of the industry for the period 2016 – 2021. It provides complete overview of Global Machining Centers market considering all the major industry trends, market dynamics and competitive scenario.
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The Global Machining Centers Industry Report 2016 is an in depth study analyzing the current state of…
IVAA, the Leading Virtual Assistant Trade Association, Announces New Board of Di …
Henderson, NV (April 22, 2016) - During the recent election, members of the International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA) voted to fill board vacancies. IVAA welcomes our internationally diverse Board Members.
The Board Members of IVAA serve a 2-year-term and oversee various departments in this volunteer-run association. Along with dedicated Virtual Assistant volunteers from all over the world, the IVAA Board ensures the smooth running of member…
Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter continues monthly …
The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA SWFL) hits the road again in May, headed to the Lee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Tuesday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
With hurricane season set to begin in June, the “PR On the Road” luncheon series will tour the facility to see what tools are being used by EOC staff when a hurricane is projected to hit…
SRMA commends Governor Scott for signing permanent manufacturing tax exemption
The Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) officially commends Governor Rick Scott’s support of the manufacturing industry by signing the permanent sales tax exemption on manufacturing machinery and equipment in HB 7099, the Tax Package effective July 1, 2016. SRMA is pleased that its efforts, alongside those of Florida’s other regional manufacturing associations and the Manufacturers Association of Florida, succeeded in highlighting the importance of making a temporary exemption that was…
Global Astronomy Toys & Models Market 2016 Industry Size, Shares, Outlook, Resea …
Global Astronomy Toys & Models Industry 2016 Market Overview, Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, Technology, Applications, Growth, Market Status, Demands, Insights, Development, Research and Forecast 2016-2020.
The report analyzes the value chain of the global Astronomy Toys & Models market and studies the upstream and downstream components. The demand and supply trends affecting each of the product types have been analyzed, along with the growth of the application segments. Information about the…
