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Local Dress for Success SW Florida Member, Laura Mobley-Williams Receives Worldw …
Barbara Dell, Executive Director of Dress for Success SW Florida, is proud to announce that Dress for Success Professional Women’s Group (PWG) member, Laura Mobley-Williams from Cape Coral won first runner-up at the International 2013 Success Summit for her Community Action Project (CAP). Her CAP work with After the Rain, a non-profit home for women in despair is located in Fort Myers. She and winner from London, England were honored…
Weingartz’s 4th Annual Mow Down Hunger Campaign
Weingartz, Michigan’s family owned and locally operated provider of outdoor power equipment since 1945, commits for the fourth consecutive year to help Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan (Gleaners) feed hungry children in Michigan through the Mow Down Hunger campaign. Weingartz wants to raise 1 million meals between September 7 – October 7, 2013, and will match all donations to reach that goal.
Mow Down Hunger campaign proceeds will…
Different Roads Home Hosts Benefit Concert Featuring Grammy Award-winner Jason C …
CHARLOTTE, NC—September 10, 2013—Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Evening of Hope and Inspiration, a concert benefitting the Jeanne White-Ginder Food Pantry at Different Roads Home, on Saturday, November 23 at 7pm at the McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square. Grammy and Dove award winning Southern gospel singer Jason Crabb will be joined by award winning Christian singer/songwriter Christy Sutherland. For ticketing information, visit www.CarolinaTix.org or call…
Six United States Soldiers Reunited with Eight Dogs They Cared for in Afghanista …
September 10, 2013
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(Left to Right) Sgt. Travis Burton of Cincinnati, OH; Sgt. Kevin Singer of Freeport, NY; Capt. Clinton Green of Staten Island, NY (standing); Staff Sgt. Edwin Caba of Long Beach, NY (holding Sheba); Sgt. Alex Rotondi of Syracuse, NY; and 1st Lt. Joseph Lapenta of Staten Island, NY are reunited with Sheba and her seven puppies at Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc. The soldiers cared for…
Gershow Recycling Provides Use of 25 Vehicles for 2013 North American Vehicle Re …
Who: Matthew Sweeney, Safety Coordinator, Gershow Recycling
Carl Fargione, Commissioner, Hagerman Fire Department
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Global Incentive Council Issues European and Canadian Incentive Trends Papers
The recent global recession generated many challenges as business organizations struggled to find ways to survive. One unforeseen result is increased interest in recognition and rewards to promote the employee engagement that evolved into a key ingredient for economic survival.
Interest in this emerging global phenomenon, prompted The Global Incentive Council to partner with both the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) Europe and IMA-Canada to produce two papers analyzing these new…
First-time Skydiver Raises Funds for The Margaret Doran Foundation and Raises Aw …
On 11th of August, 2013, Anne Reed, founder of Paladin Life, a company providing premiere home care, Tavistock area, stepped out of an aircraft at 10,000 feet above Perranporth Airfield in Cornwall, England, for her first tandem skydive to raise funds for The Margaret Doran Foundation.
"It was the most amazing thing I have ever done," said Anne. "It challenged every level of fear for me. It was total sensory overload,…
Shri Krishna Janmashtmi Mahotsav at Punjabi Bagh
New Dehli. Shri Krishna Janmashtmi Mahotsav Samiti organised a seven days ‘Shri Krishna Janmashtmi Mahotsav’ at Janmashtmi Park, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi. Sponsor by Earth Infrastructures Limited and others.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the grandest of all Hindus festivals. The 7 days celebration was successfully completed. The gathering of over 8 to 10 lakhs people attended the Mahotsav during the entire week’s Janmasthmi celebrations . The overwhelming joy and…
Taiwan Companies Showcase Innovative New Products for 2014 – Setting Pace and Ma …
Friedrichshafen, Germany, August 29, 2013 – Leaders of several of the world’s major bicycle and bicycle components manufacturers presented innovative products at this years “Taiwan New Products Launch” at Eurobike 2013 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Presented by TAITRA, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, the press conference spearheading current market trends and insight into the Taiwanese bicycle industry.
Ms. Frieda C. Hung, Director of the Taiwan Trade Center in Munich, opened the…
New Missing People Website Launch - Tie a Ribbon
Tie a Ribbon is a website idea thought up by 25 year old Liam Gallagher after the suicide of his close friend to raise awareness of missing people online.
Liam Gallagher also built the website up from the beginning before Martin Mulvey came on board to help in the promotion and drive of the website.
The launch of the new website, which offers quick and easy access to essential…
Gershow Recycling Donates Use of 25 Cars for 2013 North American Vehicle Rescue …
Gershow Recycling has announced that, in support of local fire, rescue and emergency service technicians, the company will donate the use of 25 cars for an extrication competition during the 2013 North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge, which will take place on September 12-14 at the Hagerman Fire Department training grounds, located at 510 Ralph T. Perry Drive in East Patchogue.
Fifteen teams are scheduled to take part in the three-day competition,…
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck’s Fall Respite Schedule Announced
(Center Moriches, NY) — Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck announced that it is once again offering its fall weekend respite program, transforming the 60-plus-year-old camp into a year-round destination for children and young adults with disabilities.
Children and young adults up to the age of 21 arrive on Friday evening and leave on Sunday afternoon. There is a new theme each weekend. Campers can participate in various activities, including baking, arts and crafts, games,…
Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center Awarded Funding from the American Cancer Soc …
Miami, FL, August 28, 2013 - Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center is proud to announce it is a recipient of the American Cancer Society, Inc., Florida Division’s Community Education Grant Program to Address Cancer Disparities, 2013-2014. This award will be used to support the implementation of Koukouwouj Dèyè Maladi Kansè!
This grant funded partnership with the American Cancer Society will support the health and cancer needs of our community by providing…
UL DQS India Launches GC Mark Certification
Bangalore, August 28, 2013: UL DQS India, the Indian subsidiary of DQS Holdings GmbH and the provider of Management Systems Certification to various industries, adds yet another feather to its cap with the launch of Global Conformance Mark certification. To meet growing international marketplace demands for certification, UL DQS introduces GC Mark in India which provides independent, third-party services to industries across, irrespective of their size and kinds.
GC-Mark is a…
Real Estate developers appeal for rationalisation of regulations
There is an urgent need to rationalise the rules and regulations governing the real estate sector. Large portion of the inconsistencies emerge from archiac laws, guidelines that conflict with the development agenda of the economy, disparity in incentives given to larger projects as against the same given to smaller projects. Also, the current FDI norms also make it difficult for smaller developers to access capital easily. This echoed by Mr…
Streampoint Solutions’ Event Management Software Selected for “Best Technology T …
Washington, DC. – August 15, 2013 – In an article published in August 2013, the editors of Convene Magazine selected Streampoint Solutions’ event management software for the distinction of “Best Technology Tools”.
Brian Allain, business development manager for Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA), commented enthusiastically on the wide range of services, customer service, on-site performance, and, most of all, the company’s innovation. He described how, after struggling with other company’s…
Steps of Faith Announces Merger with Hope Women’s Center
Steps of Faith recently announced its plan to merge with Hope Women’s Center. The two non-profit organizations are dedicated to providing support, resources and services to women and girls facing crisis.The organization will now have three locations- Apache Junction, Coolidge and Phoenix and will operate under the Hope Women’s Center name. Tammy Abernethy, who worked for Steps of Faith since 2012, has been named Executive Director.
The Hope Women’s Center will…
CHARTER ONE FOUNDATION AND GLEANERS HELP CHILDREN PREPARE FOR SCHOOL
On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 11:00am, Charter One Foundation and Gleaners Community Food Bank will hand out food donations and backpacks filled with school supplies to families in need. The one-day packing event is the culmination of Charter One Foundation's Gear for Grades school supply collection.
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Sheriff Anthony Wickersham will join Charter One volunteers to hand out 200 backpacks to needy families. The backpacks…
A Strategic Plan to Realize Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream
An updated Universal, Common Strategic Plan for a Peaceful, Prosperous and Just World is being launched in coordination with the National Action Network’s Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of MLK’s “I Have A Dream” Speech at the 1963 March on Washington. This Plan, outlined on WethePeopleNow.org, proves that such a world is possible and shows how to achieve it.
The August 24th launch is timed to correspond with thousands descending…
Authentic Leader Around the World
Kagadi, Uganda
Bob Anderson, the Founder and CEO of The Leadership Circle, conducted an Authentic Leader workshop in the village of Kagadi, Uganda. The program involved the faculty and staff of the Uganda Rural Training and Development (URDT) staff and the Africa Rural University (ARU) faculty.
“URDT and ARU are founded on the very same principles that are at the core of The Leadership Circle model and both are a living example…
Project HELP to Host Fundraising Event at Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall in Aurora
Project HELP, a Naperville non-profit organization dedicated to empowering parents and strengthening families, will host their 3rd annual fundraiser at the Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall in Aurora, IL on September 24 from 6 pm-10 pm.
In their continuing effort to expand their capacity to provide home-based parent mentoring services and parenting education training to more families, Project HELP is hosting their ‘Time to Saddle Up for Strengthening Families’ fundraiser on…
Ascend’s 6th Annual National Convention & Career Fair: Innovating Leadership in …
Next week over 2,000 leaders and senior executives from a wide cross-section of the Pan-Asian business community will gather in Anaheim, CA for the 6th Ascend Annual National Convention & Career Fair. Slated to be the premier annual business event of its kind, this year’s program exudes "Innovating Leadership in a Borderless World”, the theme of the Convention.
Taking place August 23rd -26th at the sprawling Disneyland Hotel, this Convention has…
ISBER Announces New Board Members
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPOSITORIES ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER) is pleased to announce and welcome new members to the Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Andy Zaayenga, President-Elect (2013 – 2014), Katherine Sexton, Secretary-Elect (2013 – 2014/Secretary 2014 – 2017) and Brent Schacter, Director-at-Large (2013 – 2016).
Mr. Andy Zaayenga is the Managing Director of SmarterLab, a consultancy…
William Joseph Communications Helps Alberta Flood Victims in Conjunction with th …
Calgary, July 24, 2013 – William Joseph Communications has partnered with the Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) in support of the program GDChelpsYYC - reTOUCHING MEMORIES, which aims to help those effected by the recent Alberta floods.
As the flood waters recede, Albertans take stock of what they've lost. In an effort to help victims recover those personal belongings which money cannot replace, the program GDChelpsYYC - reTOUCHING MEMORIES has…
Berlin turns capital of coffee
From 17th to 19th September Berlin turns into the German capital of coffee. Then the 3rd Kaffee Campus, organized by the German Roasters Guild, takes place at the Kosmos Berlin – a MUST event for all caffeine fans.
Berlin, 03/06/2013 | The Kaffee Campus, held in Berlin, will be this year`s leading specialty coffee event in Germany! With a broad programme comprising seminars, workshops and lectures on all topics coffee, with…
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library achieves LEED Gold certification
Setty & Associates in collaboration with Adjaye Associates and Wiencek + Associates has succeeded in earning environmental praise by turning DCPL’s Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library facility into an energy efficient building.
The new Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library encircling an area of 26,372 SF has become an eminent example for showcasing efficiency in preserving state-of-the-art and intriguing design without down grading the high-performance features of the building. Design…
IDEA / FBDi Trend Days: Megatrends for Tomorrow’s Distribution and Electronics C …
Neufahrn, 6 May 2013 – Participants of the "IDEA / FBDi Trend Days 2013" (28 + 29 November, Munich) can look forward to groundbreaking topics presented by compelling, prominent speakers. The aim of the Trend Days is to provide food for thought and a valuable insight by highlighting the relevant trends and megatrends for the electronic components market.
As a kick-off on the first day Dr. David Bosshart will hold…
Save-A-Pet Aids Four Pit Bulls in Dramatic Rescue
The tireless workers and volunteers of Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc., recently rescued four starving and neglected Pit Bull Terriers from the Mastic area. The dogs – three females and one male – had been used for breeding purposes and abandoned when their owner left the state. Left alone outside in kennels, the former pets were only able to sustain themselves and survive due to melted…
Long Island Teams Receive Numerous Awards at School-Business Partnerships of Lon …
(Kings Park, New York) — Following eight weeks of research and design and two days of participation in the Qualifying Tournaments, 40 teams from elementary and middle schools across Long Island demonstrated their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play and sportsmanship at the 9th Annual Long Island FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Tournament, “SENIOR SOLUTIONSSM Challenge,” that took place on March 3 at…
Allure Italia and A Woman’s Place Create Partnership to Raise Awareness about Do …
Doylestown, Pa.— Allure Italia, a luxury Italian travel company partners with A Woman’s Place, Bucks County’s only domestic violence organization during Women’s History Month.
Founder and owner of Allure Italia, Chiara Underwood is a former volunteer and board member of A Woman’s Place and she’s seen first-hand the women they help. She says, “As a volunteer, a Co-chair for their Business Appeal Cabinet and as a Board member I’ve had…
SBPLI Celebrates “Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month” …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) is announcing that March is Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month and is urging girls to get involved in robotics as a way to become interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month was created by the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Network, a not-for-profit organization that encourages young women…
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers Named Co-Chair of National Eating Disorders Awarenes …
NEW YORK CITY — March 1, 2013 — For Immediate Release — Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC) will join congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) as co-chair of the National Eating Disorders Awareness Caucus, the mission of which is to increase national awareness about eating disorders and support those who suffer by seeking to enhance prevention, facilitate therapeutic advances and improve access to treatment.
Cognizant of the fact that federal funding for…
Save-A-Pet To Host St. Pitty’s Day Party
(Port Jefferson Station, NY) — Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc. will be holding a “St. Pitty’s Day” Party at the shelter on Saturday, March 16, from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm. For a $10 donation, guests will enjoy an authentic Irish buffet of corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, delicious desserts, beer, and Irish beverages — and get to meet the sweet and playful Pit Bulls…
The JRE School of Management offers MBA placements for its students at leading b …
Delhi, February 28, 2013: A renowned centre of learning which has a highly successful PGDM Program, the JRE School of Management is one of the most popular MBA Colleges In Delhi NCR. As mentors at the JRE School of Management are business leaders, the quality of learning which is provided by one of the most popular MBA Colleges In Delhi NCR gives students a completely different learning experience, especially as…
Ahern & Associates, Ltd. is the industry leader in mergers and acquisitions for …
Phoenix, AZ – February 27, 2013 – Ahern & Associates, Ltd. has helped trucking businesses and logistic companies in acquiring companies or merging with other firms since 1987. Having created more than 400 carefully planned transactions during this time, Ahern & Associates, Ltd. has a stellar reputation within this industry.
Led by Andre W. Ahern, Ahern & Associates, Ltd. has been a successful transportation consulting firm for many reasons. With 100%…
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Awarded $200,000 Grant from the Hillcrest Foundat …
DALLAS – Feb. 25, 2012 – Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX), the largest pipeline for female leadership in the world, today announced that it received a $200,000 grant from longtime supporter the Hillcrest Foundation. The grant will allow GSNETX to serve its 32-county remotely by updating the telephone systems, installing a video conferencing system and purchasing tablet computers.
The grant is being used to transform the existing technology so…
National Eating Disorders Association Launches Feeding Hope Fund
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) observes its 26th annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 24 - March 2) with events planned across the country. To mark this event, NEDA announces the launch of the Feeding Hope Fund for clinical research and training.
In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life,…
AMA Enterprise Offers Complimentary Government Briefing April 17
ARLINGTON, VA – February 25, 2013 – The American Management Association (AMA) Enterprise Government Solutions, the global leader of talent transformation dedicated to providing workplace learning for government organizations, has announced that Dr. Haywood Spangler will be speaking at their April 17 complimentary government briefing. This briefing, for government HR and Training and Development professionals, will focus on enhancing government leaders’ critical thinking skills.
The briefing, specifically designed for government professionals,…
Long Island Children Apply Research and Robotics to Explore How to Improve Quali …
On Sunday, March 3, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m., eight weeks of research and design will culminate in the FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) Long Island Championship Tournament, where 42 teams of children and coaches will demonstrate their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play, sportsmanship, and sense of community. The Championship Tournament will take place at Longwood High School, located…
GraphiColor Exhibits' President selected as panelist
DETROIT, February 25, 2013 — Anita Mitzel, President of GraphiColor Exhibits, a leading Michigan trade show display and corporate event signage production company, has been selected as a featured panelist at the EDPA Portable/Modular Summit. The meeting will be held at this year’s EXHIBITOR show at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, on Tuesday March 19 from 3:45PM – 4:30PM. Mitzel is a long time member and active participant in…
CPJ Field & Co has been shortlisted for South East’s Family Business Of The Year …
CPJ Field & Co, the leading funeral care provider in the South of England, has been shortlisted for the South East’s Family Business Of The Year 2013 Award. The shortlist for the awards, nominated by the Family Business Unit, has recently been announced and the winners will be revealed at an evening reception hosted by Farrer & Co in London in June. The results will be determined through a combination…
ABB wins order for 2,400 robots from BMW Group
Zurich, Switzerland. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, is poised to start the New Year with a bang following the order of 2,400 robots by BMW Group. Over the next three years the robots will be installed at factories in Regensburg and Leipzig, Germany, as well as in Tiexi, China. The ABB robots will mainly be used for material handling tasks, as well as gluing and spot welding…
Adelphi University Board of Trustees Elected Four New Members
The Adelphi University Board of Trustees elected four new members bringing valuable legal, higher education, corporate, and leadership experience.
Philip DiSanto ’12 from Malverne, NY will serve on the Academic Affairs Committee and the Student Life Committee. Mr. DiSanto is currently in his first year at Columbia Law School. He graduated summa cum laude from Adelphi in 2012, with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. While at Adelphi, he…
Save-A-Pet’s Lynne Schoepfer to Be Guest Speaker at Port Jefferson Free Library’ …
On February 25, Lynne Schoepfer, Executive Director, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center Inc., will speak with members of the Green Teens at their monthly meeting held at the Port Jefferson Free Library’s Teen Center, located at 150 East Main Street in Port Jefferson. The lecture will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Ms. Schoepfer will discuss what members can do to help the shelter, the importance of spaying, neutering…
Lion Brand Yarn donates $1,000,000 in proceeds from Vanna White Yarn Line as gif …
Memphis, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2013) –Lion Brand Yarn President and CEO David Blumenthal and celebrity spokesperson Vanna White recently toured St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where they presented $1,000,000 to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. The Vanna White line of Lion Brand Yarn has been donating to St. Jude over the last six years.
“As a fifth generation family business, we have always believed in donating to and…
SABIC and London’s Royal College of Art Team Up to Launch ‘VISIcON’ Automotive L …
SABIC has announced the launch of a three-month research program and competition called VISIcON with London’s prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA) Vehicle Design programme. Under VISIcON, more than 30 post-graduate students from the department are researching and exploring how SABIC’s high-performance thermoplastic lighting materials and LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) glazing technologies can be applied in practical and creative ways to enhance the lighting and illumination of today’s and tomorrow’s vehicles.…
Business Network International hosting visitor breakfast
Boston, MA --The Business Network International Rainmakers Chapter is pleased to announce that their Chapter will be hosting a special Visitors Networking Breakfast Meeting at Sophia Snow Place, 1215 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Thursday, February 28th from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM. Complimentary light breakfast will be served.
“This special meeting is geared toward helping local business people learn how BNI works,” says Rainmakers Chapter President, John Sullivan…
Carrfour Hires Director of Fund Development & Ext. Affairs
MIAMI, FL – February 7, 2013 – Carrfour Supportive Housing, Florida’s largest nonprofit affordable housing developer, announced today that it has named Anthea M. Pennant as Director of Fund Development and External Affairs. Ms. Pennant brings additional fundraising and advocacy talent to the organization with more than 20 years of combined public and private sector leadership experience, having previously served top roles in organizations such as Feeding South Florida and…
9th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Education Conference & Expo 2013 to be Held on Ma …
On March 7, Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. (ADRC) will host its 9th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Education Conference & Expo 2013 at the Melville Marriott Long Island, located at 1350 Old Walt Whitman Road in Melville. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the conference begins at 9 a.m., following an introduction by Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, Executive Director/CEO, Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center.
The event will feature a caregiver discussion panel facilitated by…
Friends of Yemin Orde Receives High Honors for Fiscal Management
For the eighth consecutive year, Friends of Yemin Orde, the U.S. fundraising arm of Yemin Orde Youth Village and Yemin Orde Educational Initiatives, has received an exemplary Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the top independent charity evaluator in the U.S. This distinction, earned by only two percent of the charities rated by Charity Navigator, indicates that Friends of Yemin Orde outperforms most other charities in the U.S. for sound…
