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Modern Buds Forms Strategic Alliance with Cannavis
Long Beach Dispensary Modern Buds Expands Strategic Partnership with Cannavis. - September 23, 2019 - Modern Buds
Subscription-Based Privacy Platform Skriply Advances Leadership Team with Appointment of Melanie Hartl as New CEO
Subscription-based privacy platform Skriply committed to keeping internet engagement safe, hire new CEO Melanie Hartl, formerly of global pharmaceutical company Novartis. - September 23, 2019 - Publishers House Ltd.
31FX Introduces a Revolution in Crypto & Forex Investment Services
31FX launches a new proprietary trading platform and algorithms for its traders and its team. 31FX annouces it availability to the investment platform marketplace. - September 23, 2019 - 31FX
AFE Gathers Experts to Give Property Managers Best Practices on AI and Blockchain Technologies in Smart Buildings & IoT
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) today announced the confirmed keynote speakers who will be featured at the 2019 Building Automation & Cyber Security FM Forum (BACS 2019). This full-day educational forum will provide practical advice to property managers preparing facilities... - September 23, 2019 - Association for Facilities Engineering
Fine Cardstock Announces a Premium Selection of Eco-Friendly, Acid-Free Card Stock in a Range of Styles and Sizes
Fine Cardstock is a paper, card stock and envelope manufacturer and distributor established in New Jersey, US and serving customers across US and Canada. - September 23, 2019 - Fine Cardstock
Exdion Solutions Launches Cutting Edge Insurtech Solution Exclusively for Small Agencies
Exdion Solutions announced launching of ExdionPOD LITE making it easy for small Insurance brokers to smartly manage policy checking. - September 23, 2019 - Exdion Solutions, Inc.
Aberdeen Behavioral Technographics is Now Live
Up to 55% more accurate than legacy install (technographic) data with usage insights that directly improve account prioritization, pipeline, and win-rates. - September 23, 2019 - Aberdeen
Online Retail Sales in India Burgeoning, as Reported by yStats.com
A new publication from Hamburg-based online commerce business firm yStats.com, “India B2C E-Commerce Market 2019,” reports that digital retail sales in India are among the fastest growing in Asia. The report points to mobile shopping and the spread of the Internet to rural areas, along with competition among two global merchants as part of the reason for the continued expansion of online retail sales in the nation. - September 22, 2019 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
Local HVAC Contractor “Heroes Club” Provides Free Services to Community
Quality Comfort Heating & Cooling out of Deer Park, OH makes it their mission to give back to the community that has given so much to their business since 2011. They are doing this by providing free services to military members (including veterans), police officers, firefighters, nurses and teachers. - September 21, 2019 - Quality Comfort Heating & Cooling
ChargEdge Powers the Best-Selling Qi Receiver Chip
ChargEdge, an innovative startup out of Fremont, California, with disruptive technology in wireless power transfer, has revealed that their patent, US10110063B2, forms the basis of a popular Qi receiver chip series, the P9221-R, sold by a leading San Jose based Qi semiconductor vendor since 2016. - September 21, 2019 - ChargEdge, Inc.
TalkAware™ Now Available in the Apple App Store
The Florida-based company, TALKAWARE LLC, debuts new speech-to-text mobile software application, TalkAware™, on the Apple App Store. - September 21, 2019 - TalkAware
Exciting New Plumbing and HVAC Business Comes to North Dallas, TX
1-800-Plumber is focused on providing an exceptional customer experience and looking forward to bringing this experience to the North Dallas areas. - September 21, 2019 - 1-800-Plumber
Healing the Trauma Within, Women’s Empowerment Summit
15 Daring Women Share Their Methods to Move from Victim to Victorious. - September 21, 2019 - Daring Woman, Inc.
Jay C. Campbell, Partner with White & Case LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Hot Buttons Webcast
The Knowledge Group Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jay C. Campbell, Partner with White & Case LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Hot Buttons.”... - September 21, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Over Half of All the World’s Online Retail Purchases Take Place in China: yStats.com Report
Online business research firm yStats.com has published a new report focused on the global leader in online retail sales. “China B2C E-Commerce market 2019” provides insights on the recent sales figures and projections for future growth in online retail in the Asian nation, including the finding that China’s already large share of total global Internet-based purchases is expected to increase in the next few years. - September 21, 2019 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
iPaced Announced Its New CTO
Mr. Mohammad Shoaib has been announced as new chief technology officer (CTO) of iPaced. - September 20, 2019 - iPaced
Atlanta Auction Professional Earns Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate Designation
Steve Griffin, an Atlanta based auction professional, recently received his designation as a Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate (AARE) from the National Auctioneers Association’s Education Institute. - September 20, 2019 - Tranzon Driggers
European Business Awards National Winners 2019 for Italy
Vote for My School Italy to become the "European Public Champion" in Europe's largest business competition. The company has been declared as the National Winners of Italy. The video is available at: https://www.businessawardseurope.com/vote/detail-new/38/28767. It tells the unique story of the business success and the General Public vote which means a lot to the company and the country. To have public approval of this success is a great endorsement. - September 20, 2019 - My School ITALY
Best-Selling Author Tackles Blockchain Publishing
Eric Guthrie, the first African American author to complete an initial coin offering for a book on the blockchain, knows that in order to inspire other writers to change, he has to lead the way. Guthrie, a best-selling author, wants writers to have options and more control over the publishing process. His goal is simple--to make writers aware that blockchain publishing is here and that it offers benefits the world's largest publishers cannot offer. - September 20, 2019 - Barber Scotia College
New Leaders Elected for Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
The Austin Contractors & Engineers Association kicked off a new fiscal year by electing new board members and officers. - September 20, 2019 - Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
NIX United Opens an Office in Saint Petersburg, FL
A large tech service provider, NIX United, announces the opening of a U.S. office. From 1994 and onward NIX has been actively operating in the U.S., and is now ready to officially open the doors of its office in Florida for every guest. - September 20, 2019 - NIX United
Retail E-Commerce in Southeast Asia on a Growth Path, Says yStats.com
The research team at Hamburg-based business intelligence firm yStats.com has released a new publication, “Southeast Asia B2C E-Commerce Market 2019,” providing details of the continued expansion of online retail sales in the region. The report points to the increasing penetration of smartphones in Southeast Asian countries and the popularity of social media shopping as part of the basis for the growth in B2C E-Commerce. - September 20, 2019 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
Laura Craft, President with OnPoint Analytics, Inc., to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Emerging Antitrust Issues in Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Sectors Webcast
The Knowledge Group Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura Craft, President with OnPoint Analytics, Inc., will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Emerging Antitrust Issues in Pharmaceuticals and Life... - September 20, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Military Times Launches New Job Board
Military Times, today announced the launch of the Military Times Job Board, a section in its digital sites created to connect companies looking to hire military veterans and transitioning service members and military spouses seeking meaningful careers. The job board can be found at... - September 19, 2019 - Sightline Media
HeartLegacy Celebrates Their New Partnership
HeartLegacy is declared the best-of-the-best and inducted as Senior Living SMART Partner. - September 19, 2019 - Senior Living SMART
ExhibitDay Officially Launches Free Tool for Managing Trade Shows and Exhibits
ExhibitDay officially launches as a free trade show management and collaboration tool for trade show managers, exhibitors and event teams. - September 19, 2019 - ExhibitDay
Audubon Family Dentistry and Dr. James Wiener, DDS Share Their Secrets of Success in Dentistry Today
Dr. James Wiener and Audubon Family Dentistry deliver high quality dentistry with high end personalized service and state of the art care. - September 19, 2019 - Primadent
Jep Robertson of Duck Dynasty Fame Joins All God's Children International
U.S. based orphan care ministry, All God’s Children International (AGCI), is thrilled to welcome Jep Roberston as their National Advancement Officer. Jep officially joined the team on September 3, 2019, and will be fulfilling his new role from his home in Austin, Texas. AGCI seeks to leverage... - September 19, 2019 - All God's Children International
Avionté Releases AviontéBOLD, a Modern and Scalable Front & Back Office Staffing Software Platform
Avionté announces the next generation of staffing software, AviontéBOLD. - September 19, 2019 - Avionte Staffing Software
Subway® Restaurants, Feeding America® and Performer Nick Lachey Team Up to Fight Food Insecurity and Help Give Ugly Veggies a Home
Subway® restaurants are known for offering fresh, beautiful vegetables on any sandwich, providing millions of guests with easy and affordable access to delicious produce. Yet, millions of Americans face food insecurity and lack access to fresh produce. In honor of Hunger Action Month®,... - September 19, 2019 - Subway
Kimberly Vincent Promoted to Account Executive at RT Specialty
Kimberly Vincent has been promoted to account executive within RT Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). Over the past five years with the ECP team, Vincent has worked with senior staff to identify and develop best-possible risk... - September 19, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Veta Enright-Your Insurance Lady Presents Colorado Springs Women's Expo with a Cause
Featuring 200+ diverse exhibits, fashion shows, makeovers, health screenings, popular chefs, book signings, plus opportunity to enter to win contests and lots of free goodies. A full range of products and services, for Today's Women and their Families. - September 19, 2019 - Your Insurance Lady
Mobile Online Conference Will Provide Insights About All Aspects of App Business
AppFollow, mobile marketing and ASO company, is pleased to announce that the first edition of Mobile Online conference will be held on October 10, 2019. Speakers from Delivery Hero, Evernote, Badoo and 10+ other successful apps will discuss App Store Optimization, Product Management, User Acquisition, and more. - September 19, 2019 - AppFollow
Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH Sign Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Volasertib
Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc (“Oncoheroes”) and Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH (“Boehringer Ingelheim”) have signed a worldwide, exclusive licensing agreement for volasertib, an investigational anti-cancer compound that was originally discovered and developed by... - September 19, 2019 - Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc.
Chip Collins Partner with Burr and Forman, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trade Secrets Law and Non-Compete Agreements Webinar
Chip Collins, Partner with Burr and Forman, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trade Secrets Law and Non-Compete Agreements: Trends and Updates for Companies to Avoid Litigation Pitfalls Webcast. - September 19, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Unveils Record Exhibit Expo Hall
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced a 50 percent increase in the number of available booth spaces at it's 2020 national Medicare and Senior Insurance National Industry Conference. - September 19, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Stella Mendes, Senior Managing Director, Co-Leader of the Financial Services Practice at FTI Consulting, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s AML Enforcement Webcast
Stella Mendes, Senior Managing Director, Co-Leader of the Financial Services Practice at FTI Consulting, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s “Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Landscape: Tougher Penalties and Compliance Requirements” Webcast. - September 19, 2019 - The Knowledge Group
Cremation Disrupted by Design; A Toronto Startup Signals the Passing of the Traditional Urn
Cremation and disruption typically don’t go hand in hand but UrbanRIP Inc., a design startup, is doing exactly that. Born out of the necessity to fill a gap in the market, UrbanRIP unveils a discreet urn option, the Candlestick Egg Urn, for ash-sharing that fits seamlessly within a home’s décor. - September 18, 2019 - UrbanRIP Inc.
Vera Health Enters the Health Insurance Marketplace
Vera Health, a new health insurance brand, today announced its entry into the online health insurance market. Vera Health offers affordable short-term health insurance with flexible premium, deductible, and coinsurance options. Vera Health gives customers the opportunity to experience a more... - September 18, 2019 - Vera Health
Caregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Set for Oct. 15 in Ft. Lauderdale, All Invited
Today's Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com continues to educate and train family caregivers with its Fearless Caregiver Conference set for October 15 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. This no charge event will answer family caregiver questions. - September 18, 2019 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
Allen Academy Launches First Professional Certification Program at TechLearn 2019
Allen Academy offers training and credentialing for learning and development professionals. The Academy’s first program began at TechLearn 2019 and focuses on instructional design. - September 18, 2019 - Allen Interactions Inc.
Dr. Gilbert Lee of Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa Receives 2019 Top Doctor Award from San Diego County Medical Society
Dr. Gilbert Lee of Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa Receives 2019 Top Doctor Award from San Diego County Medical Society for the 13th consecutive year. - September 17, 2019 - Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa
DNAtix Launches Free Anonymous Genetic Vault
Digital DNAtix Ltd., the Israeli cyber genetics startup, has announced the first free anonymous genetic vault service. DNAtix developed the Cyber Genetics Smart Platform for Digital Genetics. Lack of privacy is currently a barrier for so many people who want to have their DNA tested but are afraid to give their genetic data away. As of today anyone can anonymously upload their raw file from 23&Me and Ancestry.com onto the DNAtix platform. - September 17, 2019 - Digital DNAtix Ltd.
Nashville’s Something Sweet, LLC Gearing Up for Super Holiday Season
Nashville-based virtual and pop up bakery Something Sweet, LLC is gearing up for another super holiday season delivering their family-made treats around the country. Once again, a portion of each item sold will be given to Girl, Unknown; a non-profit organization providing funding to girls and... - September 17, 2019 - Danker & Danker PR/Marketing
Patti Austin Podcast Available September 30, 2019
Grammy Award artist Patti Austin has a lifetime of stories to share. Her pedigree gave her access to some of the greatest legends in show business. From top call studio session singer to recording artist, to international touring artist and teacher, Patti is unquestionably a 21st century renaissance woman. Now her gift as a master story teller is on abundant display in the first season of The Patti Austin Podcast available wherever you get your podcasts. - September 17, 2019 - T&T Creative
"What Key Estate Planning Tools Should I Know About?" by Michael Arnheiter at Baystate Financial in Boston, MA
By taking steps in advance, you have a greater say in how these questions are answered. And isn’t that how it should be? "Wills and trusts are two of the most popular estate planning tools. Both allow you to spell out how you would like your property to be distributed, but they also go far beyond that," says Michael Arnheiter of Baystate Financial in Boston, MA. - September 17, 2019 - Baystate Financial
Bay Equity Home Loans Announces Northeast Expansion
Bay Equity Home Loans announces its expansion into the Northeast market with the acquisition of assets of Village Mortgage in Connecticut and Massachusetts. “We are pleased the people of Village Mortgage have chosen to join Bay Equity,” said Bay Equity Chief Executive Officer Brett... - September 17, 2019 - Bay Equity Home Loans
Gertrude B. Hutchinson, DNS, RN, MA, MSIS, CCRN-R Celebrated as a Woman of Distinction and Honored with a Podcast by P.O.W.E.R.
Gertrude B. Hutchinson of Altamont, New York has been celebrated as a Woman of Distinction and honored with a podcast on P.O.W.E.R. Radio by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions in the fields of nursing and education. Each... - September 17, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Veronica A. Wright Celebrated as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Veronica A. Wright of Lawrenceville, Georgia is being celebrated as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for almost 35 years in the fields of transportation and wellness. About... - September 17, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
iGrad Annual Student Loan Counseling Included in Department of Education Initiative
iGrad’s video-based annual student loan counseling courses are being used at three universities that are part of the U.S. Department of Education Experimental Sites Initiative (ESI). The purpose of this initiative is to study more effective ways to counsel students about their student loans. - September 16, 2019 - iGrad