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Small Business Research Board Study: Taxes Now Leading Concern of Small Businesses Replacing Health Care Costs Which Falls to Fifth According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates one-third of U. S. small businesses plan to expand during next 12 months. Owners also intend to invest in productivity enhancements, citing improved staff training as their leading goal says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 26, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
My Little Salesman Truck & Trailer™ Releases Digital Edition
MLS, Inc. has announced the launch of a digital edition of "My Little Salesman" Truck & Trailer Catalog. The digital edition is an exact online replica of the print version of the catalog. It furnishes interactive tools for online buyers to locate trucks and equipment, and to contact... - June 25, 2007 - MLS Inc
Full Speed Ahead for Advance
Advance International, the specialist project cargo forwarder, is claiming that its recent shipment of heat exchangers from Port Kelang, Malaysia to Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia broke all transit time records for an ocean voyage by a cargo ship between the two countries. - June 21, 2007 - Advance International Transport
Freight Bill and Invoice Factoring or Account Receivable Funding … All Provide Debt Free Working Capital with Programs from UC Factors Texas, Tennessee and California
Factoring with UC Factors is a debt free way to achieve consistent working capital and a positive cash flow. For start-ups, small businesses and growing businesses, factoring provides the needed funds without the owner(s) giving up equity (taking on a partner(s)) or going into debt. Factoring can... - June 20, 2007 - UC Factors
UC Factors Offers Complimentary Tickets to the 2007 Great American Truck Show – GATS, the 2nd Largest Truck Show in America, Dallas, TX, August 23 – 25, 2007
UC Factors has complimentary tickets for the 2007 Great American Truck Show, GATS. Great rates, fast approval, no term contracts and now free tickets to the 2nd largest truck show in America. Play “Beat the Factor at 21” at their booth #7055 for a chance to win great prizes. Speak with a representative about their special GATS special factoring program and enter for a chance to win their grand prize. Call or visit the website, www.ucfactors.com, to request complimentary tickets. - June 19, 2007 - UC Factors
More Options for Icelandair Frequent Flyers with Points.com
Icelandair has teamed up with Points.com to offer members of its Saga Club more ways of using their Award Points. - June 16, 2007 - Icelandair
Exmar Shipmanagement Selects SeaWave Integrator for Operational and Crew Communications
SeaWave and Iridium Satellite today announced that Exmar Shipmanagement NV has selected the SeaWave Integrator solution for operational and crew communications aboard Exmar's fleet of 25 vessels which serve the international oil and gas industry. The SeaWave system will provide an integrated voice,... - June 15, 2007 - SeaWave LLC
SmartDrive™ Releases Dramatic Crash Video
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a global leader in driver risk management systems and services, announced today the video and data results from crash testing in Las Vegas this month as part of the ARC/SCI 2007 convention. SmartDrive installed cameras in 6 of the crashed vehicles and obtained... - June 14, 2007 - Smartdrive
Nexus Distribution and MercuryGate International, Inc. Announce Implementation of MercuryGate’s TMS as Strategic Technology for Nexus
New TMS implementation provides collaboration and visibility through their customer’s entire supply chain. - June 13, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
The Evinrude Heli-Bout Takes Flight as It Goes on the Block at Red Baron
The one of a kind prototype, 1960 Evinrude Helibout, is up for auction at Red Baron's Antiques June 23 and 24 in Atlanta, GA. - June 13, 2007 - Red Baron's Antiques
Paramount Pallet Certified by Canadian Food Inspection Agency to Manufacture Heat-treated Pallets for Export
Paramount Pallet Inc. ("Paramount") is pleased to announce that it has been certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to manufacture heat-treated pallets for export, in accordance with D-01-05. D-01-05 is the directive intended for the use of Canadian wood packaging facilities in... - June 13, 2007 - Paramount Pallet Inc.
BSM Named to the Latest Branham 300 Listing of Top Canadian IT Companies, in Three Categories
In the 2007 Branham 300 Listing, BSM ranked 6th among the Top 10 Growth Companies, 10th in the top 10 Canadian Securities Companies, and placed 243rd in the Branham 300 listing. - June 07, 2007 - BSM Technologies
ElleJet Launches Affordable Private Jet Travel
ElleJet Aviation Services began offering one-way pricing on private jets starting Monday, June 4, 2007. “Due to our usage of empty leg flights we are able to provide incredibly reasonable pricing for private jet travel” – said Jason Wilson Assistant Vice President. ElleJet began... - June 05, 2007 - ElleJet Aviation Services
HopStop.com Reaches 1 Million Monthly Visitors Mark
HopStop.com, the most used web site for mass transit directions in the United States, announced today that the company has passed the one million monthly visitor mark. This is quite an achievement for the independent site, which employs a small staff and has been around for just a few years. Most... - June 02, 2007 - HopStop.com
towSearch.com Expands Capabilities for Those Needing Towing and Road Service
towPartners today announced that its towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been enhanced to include more detailed information on the over 5,000 companies in it’s Gold Level network. From wrecker companies to full scale towing and recovery operations with diverse... - May 23, 2007 - towPartners
Southern Water Tracks Van Thieves with DigiCore's Vehicle Tracking System
Southern Water, the water and wastewater company serving more than two million households in the South East of England, has safely recovered a stolen van using DigiCore’s C-track vehicle tracking solution just weeks after it was installed. The van, used by one Southern Water’s mobile... - May 23, 2007 - Digicore Limited
Toronto Airport Limo Introducing New SUV Stretch Limousine for Niagara Falls, Mississauga, Oakville and Ontario
Toronto Limousine cater limo service throught out the Toronto area. Toronto limousine has added new SUV Stretch Limousine to their fleet. It can hold up to 16 passengers. - May 18, 2007 - Toronto Airport Limos
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Honored with Outstanding Economic Development Award: Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership Names 3PL as 2006 Winner
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) was honored recently by the Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership with the 2006 Outstanding Economic Development Award. This annual award is presented to companies that demonstrate continued investment in the community while providing... - May 18, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Names Leaders for Finance: New CFO and SVP, Finance Will Help Lead Global Supply Chain Management Company
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) named Bert Irigoyen as Executive Vice President and CFO and Ed Triplett as Senior Vice President, Finance. Former Executive Vice President and CFO, Gary Kimball, announced his retirement earlier this year. Irigoyen brings over 20 years of experience in senior... - May 16, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Aer Arann Announces 4 New International Routes
Aer Arann Commences Service on three New International Routes - May 16, 2007 - Aer Arann
Aer Arann Create up to 45 New Jobs in Waterford
Aer Arann announces base at Waterford airport with the creation of up to 45 new jobs - May 16, 2007 - Aer Arann
SeaWave Announces Integrator FleetBroadband Terminal
Combines Inmarsat FleetBroadband 250/500 with SeaWave Integrator Functionality for Extended Capabilities - May 11, 2007 - SeaWave LLC
Grimes Trucking Company Announces "Grimes Across America"
Grimes Trucking Company (GTC) today launched its new nationwide trucking service, “Grimes Across America,” with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at its Jacksonville headquarters. Established 35 years ago as a local and regional transportation provider, GTC today is a subsidiary of The... - May 10, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
SmartDrive™ Completes Rapid Install with McBride Electric’s Entire Fleet of Vehicles
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a global leader in driver risk management systems and services, today announced that it has completed a full fleet deployment at McBride Electric, a leading nationwide electrical contractor. SmartDrive was able to achieve a rapid installation and deployment of its... - May 10, 2007 - Smartdrive
Expansion of Helicopter Services in Belize
Astrum Helicopters announced today the delivery of its new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 helicopter. - May 07, 2007 - Astrum Helicopters
Jervis B. Webb Company and Alberici Constructors Announce $29.6 Million Baggage Handling Contract at Detroit Metro Airport
A joint venture between the Jervis B. Webb Company and Alberici Constructors was awarded a $29.6 million contract with Northwest Airlines to install baggage handling, in-line Explosive Detection Systems (EDS), and related equipment in the McNamara Terminal/Northwest WorldGateway at Detroit... - May 03, 2007 - Jervis B. Webb Company
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. Announces New Operations Manager
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) proudly welcomes the addition of Michael Ritchie as Operations Manager for the company’s Northeast division. Michael brings with him over 20 years of extensive transportation industry experience starting as a driver and working his way into several key management... - May 02, 2007 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Terralink Software Products Under New Ownership
Terralink Systems, Inc. has recently taken over the maintenance and further development of all Terralink hazardous materials management software products. - April 30, 2007 - Terralink Systems, Inc.
UC Factors Expands to Texas to Assist Start-Ups and Small Businesses with Much Needed Funding
UC Factors Expands to Texas to assist Start-Ups and Small Businesses with much needed Funding. UC Factors has been providing factoring / account receivable funding since 1976, becoming specialists in helping the trucking, hauling, and delivery industry as well as manufacturers, distributors, staffing companies, wholesalers, printers and underground cable construction with their cash flow needs. That’s why, even with less than perfect credit, or even bankruptcy, UC Factors may be able to help. - April 22, 2007 - UC Factors
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. Achieves Record First Quarter Growth
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) a Buffalo, NY, based third party logistics provider posted record growth after achieving 132% increase in sales during first quarter 2007 versus first quarter 2006. While most companies are just trying to weather the storm caused by the slowdown in domestic production... - April 20, 2007 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Telepathx Embedded RFID Sensors Monitor Auto Accidents
Sensor Network Provides Life saving Services - April 18, 2007 - Telepathx Ltd
Mayflower Transit Provides Tips on How to Choose a Professional Mover
Mayflower, the country's most trusted name in moving, offers tips and advice to help consumers avoid moving scams. - April 13, 2007 - Mayflower Transit
Flights to Iceland Resume from Baltimore / Washington DC
Icelandair is returning to Baltimore / Washington International Airport after a short winter break. - April 12, 2007 - Icelandair
First-ever Tri-State Rail Conference (CT/MA/RI)
Coordinated by the National Corridors Initiative, Inc. A Regional One-Day Summit on Transportation Needs for the southern New England States - April 11, 2007 - National Corridors Initiative, Inc.
Small Business Research Board (SBRB) Study: Health Care Costs Again Leading Concern of Small Business; Lower Revenue, Hiring Projections Cause Drop in Confidence Index
Regionally, small businesses in Northeast and Midwest most pessimistic according to SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. Within the industry categories, confidence in Construction and Contracting sector continues to grow while “Food” business holds steady. Manufacturing and Transportation confidence indexes show significant declines. - April 10, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Lynch Hummer and Adventure Accessories Announce Hummer Off-Road Challenge to be Held, June 9-10, 2007
Hummer owners prepare for the ride of your lives. This thrill ride begins at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, June 9, and continues until the award ceremony on Sunday evening, June 10. Driver & navigator teams from around the country will compete in a series of competitive challenges including: day & night navigation competition, time-speed-distance trials, extraction challenge, sporting clays, and a host of driving skills challenges that are sure to test the limits of both Hummer and driver. - April 06, 2007 - Lynch Hummer
Alfred D. Cutno Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Transportation and Logistics
Alfred D. Cutno, Operations Manager for Celtic Marine Corporation, has been named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Transportation and Logistics. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks these... - April 04, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Eydo, Inc. Named Sponsor of NC Spin Transportation Forum
Eydo, Inc., a communications and marketing company based in Cary, North Carolina, has been named as a sponsor for the NC Spin Transportation Forum being hosted by the Regional Transportation Alliance. - April 04, 2007 - Eydo, Inc.
Beacon Wireless Announces Key Senior Role Position
Beacon Wireless Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Obergfell as Vice President of Sales for North America. Dan’s responsibilities will include all ongoing sales operations as well as leading new initiatives to address the growing market. Dan joins Beacon Wireless from... - March 24, 2007 - Beacon Wireless Solutions Inc
Don’t Get Mean - Get Screened
"Don't Get Mean Get Screened" is ALIV LLC's slogan in its campaign to assist nations in its Security Screening Process. Since 9/11, it has been very inconvenient and uncomfortable for travelers to go through security screening anywhere in the world. But this is the new reality. There... - March 19, 2007 - ALIV LLC
Track Star International, Inc. Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing
Track Star International, Inc of New Hartford, New York has hired Rolf Wilken for the new position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Track Star provides a complete range of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) functionality, making use of the latest available technology in Global Positioning Systems (GPS), wireless communications and digital computer mapping. - March 17, 2007 - Track Star International
Tiretyte Tire Sealant Saves the City of Los Gatos, CA Over $35,000 by Preventing and Repairing Flat Tires
Tiretyte Tire Sealant saves the City of Los Gatos, CA over $35,000 by eliminating flat tires and downtime on their street sweeper alone and even greater savings by repairing and preventing flat tires and costly downtime on their John Deere tractors, Bobcat and Gehl skid steer loaders, Caterpillar loader, GM, Ford, Freightliner and Peterbilt trucks over the past eight years. - March 15, 2007 - Tiretyte Products
Scooter Vacations’ Introduces New On-Site Rental Partner Referral Rewards Program
Individuals earn big rewards to Orlando’s favorite places by referring area hotels, resorts, timeshare properties and car rental agencies as new sites for luxury mobility scooter rental locations - March 15, 2007 - Scooter Vacations
Scooter Vacations’ Offers Travel Professionals 20 Percent Commission for Orlando Mobility Scooter Rentals
Company’s spring promotion enables new Reservation Partners—including travel agents, tour operators, hotels, resorts and car rental agencies—to earn nearly $50 per week per Electronic Convenience Vehicle (ECV) - March 15, 2007 - Scooter Vacations
Travelrobe Says that Airport Parking is Still a Superb Convenience
Customers should not be put off by the recent event and bad press surrounding the park and fly industry, instead Travelrobe is advising customers to book their parking through reputable companies to ensure complete safety of their vehicles. - March 08, 2007 - Travelrobe
IQgistics Partners with Skywave to Offer Satellite GPS Tracking
Austin, TX based IQgistics partners with Canadian technology firm to introduce satellite based and hybrid (satellite and GPRS combination) hardware to incorporate into IQgistics MSTrack software. - March 07, 2007 - IQgistics
Former Raytheon Vice President of Sales and Marketing Joins Jet Advisors’ Staff as Private Jet Advisor
Karl R. Childs, expert in private jet sales and marketing, will help Jet Advisors in expanding their jet sales and fractional jet divisions. - March 07, 2007 - Jet Advisors
Arcline (2000) Inc., ACE Certification Received by CBP, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Arcline (2000) Inc., is fully integrated and certified to supply North American Trucking Companies with ArcACE™ e-Truck Manifest submissions. Throughout the past year Arcline (2000) Inc. software developers have been working diligently to finalize the integration between ArcFleet™... - February 27, 2007 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Scooter Vacations Announces Mobility Scooter Models Selected for its Scooter Touring Rental Fleet
Lightweight, driver-friendly, easily collapsible Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) perfect for vacation use. - February 24, 2007 - Scooter Vacations
2006 Commuter Choice Awards
Significant Differences Found Among NYC Subway Service Quality for the Second Year in a Row: HopStop Users Speak Out About their Commuter Options - February 19, 2007 - HopStop.com