Initiative

$2 Million Gift to UCSF Medical Center to Help Build New Children's Hospital at Mission Bay Announced at Salesforce.com's Dreamforce Conference [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 3 days 13 hours 27 minutes ago
...inaugural award that is part of Healthy Communities, a new initiative that further extends the impact of salesforce.com's 1...the company's product are delivered to nonprofits. The initiative focuses on empowering local communities to serve in-need...

ECOtality CEO Part of U.S. Delegation in China [Press Release]
Business Wire | 5 days 3 hours 32 minutes ago
ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that the company’s CEO and President, Jonathan Read, is a part of the U.S. delegation visiting China for a wide-ranging discussion of energy efficiency and new-energy development strategies.

NewMarket Technology, Inc. Posts Shareholder Update Webcast [Press Release]
MarketWire | 2 days 16 hours 56 minutes ago
DALLAS, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 11/20/09 -- NewMarket Technology, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NWMT) today announced posting a shareholder update Webcast. The agenda for the Webcast includes information on the Company's OTCQX initiative, 3rd quarter report, Chinese operating subsidiary's potential acquisition opportunity in Shenzhen and review of shareholder questions. The Webcast is now available on

Whirlpool Corporation Issues Global Sustainability Report [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 4 days 20 hours 32 minutes ago
...the world. The company also produces an annual report and, for the first time, is making a detailed Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) report publicly available, in addition to other required regulatory filings. These reports reflect the company...

International Operation Combats Online Supply of Counterfeit and Illegal Medicines [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 3 days 8 hours 20 minutes ago
...Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce (IMPACT) to highlight the dangers of buying medicines online. The week long global initiative resulted in a series of arrests and the seizure of thousands of potentially harmful medical products. "Our primary goal...

US Department of Labor announces nearly $55 million in green jobs training grants through Recovery Act [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 4 days 18 hours 34 minutes ago
...an immediate return, and they are part of a larger green initiative that will help lead to increased job placements and promote...national impact. The grants are part of a larger Recovery Act initiative -- totaling $500 million -- for green jobs training grants...

Economic Distress Worries Most Floridians, Nearly Half Doubt 2010 Will Be Any Better [Press Release]
Business Wire | 4 days 21 hours 37 minutes ago
Against the backdrop of the worst economic slump in more than 30 years, more than 83% of Floridians are concerned about their money challenges and 43% don’t expect to be financially stronger a year from now – some of the key findings in a new poll, reflecting deep ongoing public concern.

Coco's, Carrows Sweeten the Holidays with Pies for a Purpose [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 14 hours 38 minutes ago
CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Coco's and Carrows restaurants, both part of the Catalina Restaurant Group, will soon provide thousands of fresh-baked pies to those in need through a newly launched

Health Care Reform: Communicating Policy With Hispanic Media [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 21 hours 32 minutes ago
...attendance, and partnering with AHHE and the NHCCH on this initiative, will be the leading national Hispanic health association...that a prominent Hispanic association such as AHHE starts an initiative targeting a community that is growing so fast on the internet...

Bipartisan Policy Center and United Against Nuclear Iran to Hold Discussion on U.S. Iran Policy at 92nd Street Y [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 4 days 11 hours 56 minutes ago
...Robb and retired four-star General Charles Wald, all members of the Bipartisan Policy Center's (BPC) National Security Initiative, argue that time is running out for negotiating with Iran on its nuclear capabilities. The three men will make that point...

Ingersoll Rand Endorses Rebuilding America Campaign [Press Release]
Business Wire | 3 days 18 hours 32 minutes ago
Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, today announced that it has endorsed Rebuilding America, a national campaign calling for energy-efficiency retrofits of 50 million commercial and residential buildings by 2020 to save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create thousands of jobs over the next decade. The campaign, a coalition of businesses, labor groups and nongovernmental organizations, was announced today i...

United Kingdom Dominates MAPIC Awards [Press Release]
Business Wire | 3 days 26 minutes ago
The United Kingdom featured strongly in the 2009 MAPIC Awards, winning in four of the seven competition categories.

Directors Have Limited Guidance on Risk Oversight of Boards [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 17 hours 32 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors are generally aware of their fiduciary duties and know that an organization needs a comprehensive and holistic approach to risk, but there is still limited guidance available on the nature and extent of their oversight function, according to a report issued today by The Conference Board.

ManTech Makes Two Appointments in Its Technical Services Group: Thomas A. Gardner, Jr. - Chief Technology Officer and John F. Markey - Vice President of Smart Power [Press Release]
Business Wire | 4 days 2 hours 32 minutes ago
ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT) has named two industry experts to lead its Smart Power and Afghanistan-Pakistan campaigns supporting customer global initiatives. Dr. Thomas A. Gardner, Jr. has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, ManTech Technical Services Group and lead of the Afghanistan-Pakistan campaign. Dr. John F. Markey was named Vice President of Smart Power, ManTech Technical Services Group. Dr. Gardner will oversee technology development and...