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Di’Amore Fine Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
Waco, Texas-based Jewelry Retailer now offers its customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - March 13, 2018 - Preferred Jewelers International
FocusPoint Technologies Names Kathy Washenberger Chief Information Officer
Leading cyber security provider, FocusPoint Technology, announces today an addition to the leadership team. Kathy Washenberger will act as the new Chief Information Office. - March 13, 2018 - FocusPoint Technologies
Southern Utah University's Aviation Program Working to Change FAA Curriculum
Southern Utah University's Aviation Program is working to change outdated Federal Aviation Administration mandated curriculum. A policy change would result in better trained technicians that would be job ready upon completion of the program. - March 13, 2018 - Southern Utah University
The BSC Group Arranges $98.15 MM Refinance of Self-Storage Portfolio
The BSC Group, a Chicago based self-storage and commercial real estate financing advisor, has closed a $98.15 MM CMBS loan for the refinance of a 22 property self-storage portfolio. Iron Guard Storage, a national self-storage owner and operator, engaged The BSC Group to facilitate a recapitalization of the subject portfolio with the goal of untrapping significant equity. - March 12, 2018 - The BSC Group, LLC
Conffianz Announces New Board Member Albert Draaijer
The leading Latina focused skincare brand strengthens its executive leadership with the addition of former Galderma President and Head of Nestlé Skin Health Consumer Division. Conffianz, the leading Latina-focused skincare line, today announced that Albert Draaijer will be joining its Board... - March 12, 2018 - Conffianz
Three HUB International Consultants Recognized by Risk & Insurance® Power Broker® Awards
HUB employee benefits consultants honored as Power Broker® winners and finalist - March 12, 2018 - HUB International - West Region
Chartpak, Inc. Acquires Martin F. Weber Company & Martin Universal Design
Effective March 8, 2018, Chartpak, Inc. has signed a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement for the selected assets of Martin/F. Weber Co. ("MFW") and Martin Universal Design, Inc. ("MUD"), an American branded and private label manufacturer of artist color, mediums and supplies. The assets include, but are not limited to, inventory, machinery and equipment, intellectual property and its customer and artist base. - March 12, 2018 - Chartpak, Inc.
Mountain Life Companies Wins Prestigious 2017 Kaiser Permanente Business Excellence Award
The Mountain Life Companies announces their recent honor of winning the Kaiser Permanente 2017 Business Excellence Award: Environmental Champion presented by the Summit Chamber of Commerce. - March 12, 2018 - The Mountain Life Companies
Best Financial Services Website to be Named by 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best Financial Services websites will be recognized as part of their 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including banking, credit union, insurance, investment, mutual funds and financial services websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - March 12, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
GodSpeed Games is in San Francisco During GDC and Will be Exhibiting at Game Connection America 2018
GodSpeed team will be flying to San Francisco to participate in Game Connection America 2018 and will be around during GDC. The Company offers a complete end-to-end gaming solution as an alternative to in-house resources for game development and testing. - March 12, 2018 - GodSpeed Games
Author's New Book Receives a Warm Literary Welcome. Readers' Favorite Announces the Review of the Science Fiction Book Magus Star Rising by Larry Ivkovich.
Announcement and display of 5-Star review of Magus Star Rising, the new science fiction novel by Larry Ivkovich from Reader's Favorite, one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. - March 11, 2018 - Larry Ivkovich
Reg.A Money Show Podcast Explains the Essential Components Regulation A+ Issuers Must Have for Successful "Road Shows"
Reg. A issuers must be aware of all the essential components they will need to make their Regulation A+ offering presentations stand out from the rest at "dog and pony" road shows such as the Reg.A Symposium. This Reg.A Money Show" radio podcast addresses these necessary elements needed to achieve a successful outcome. - March 11, 2018 - Reg.A Funding Group
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Earns Fodor’s Best Award from Fodor’s Travel
Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa has been awarded a Fodor’s Best as one of the best hotels with incredible views in Los Cabos and the best hotel bars in Los Cabos. - March 10, 2018 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Education Without Walls Names Theresa McSpedon as Director of Operations
Education Without Walls, the innovative educational organization, today announced that Theresa McSpedon of Gaylordsville, CT has been named their Director of Operations. Ms. McSpedon comes to Education without Walls after a 30-year career in management and executive roles in the technology sector, specializing in start-ups. - March 10, 2018 - Education Without Walls
Aciont to Present Phase 1/2 Clinical Data at ARVO 2018 Annual Meeting
Aciont Inc. announced today that Dr. Kongnara Papangkorn, VP of Product Development, will be presenting clinical data of Aciont’s lead product, DSP-Visulex, from its phase 1/2 clinical trial in the treatment of noninfectious anterior uveitis (DSPV-201) at the Association for Research in... - March 10, 2018 - Aciont Inc.
Innovative Event Registration Calendar Software Disrupts The Wordpress Event Plugin Market
WordPress has a new event registration software that changes everything. - March 10, 2018 - Integrated Technology and Design
ArmadaCare Announces a New Suite of Supplemental Insurance Products
ArmadaCare has launched a new suite of supplemental insurance products, further strengthening its market-leading position in the group targeted supplemental health benefits market. This innovative suite of supplemental benefits enables companies to strike the right balance between two competing... - March 10, 2018 - ArmadaCare
Upclose & Virtual Launched New Services to Target Virtual Assistant Market
Upclose & Virtual, a virtual assistant company, launches some new services in response to demand for Virtual Assistant from the Virtual Assistant sector. - March 10, 2018 - Upclose & Virtual
MyRegistry.com Names Melissa Feemster VP of Business Development
Former Rakuten Marketing Exec joins MyRegistry.com as VP of Business Development, will focus on bringing the company's enterprise gift registry solution to existing retail connections. - March 09, 2018 - MyRegistry.com
Realtors, Builders, Decorators, and More Team Up to Help Home Sellers Through Local Seminars
By popular request, a dynamic team of top local professionals are holding two free home sellers seminars to help people maximize their home price, just in time for the impending Spring Market. - March 09, 2018 - Robert Paul Properties
Krasr's Comedo Suction Microdermabrasion Machine Deemed as One of the Most Effective and Best Microdermabrasion Machines in the Market
Krasr's Comedo Suction Microdemabrasion Machine received overwhelming commendations and positive reviews, several months after initial product release. The device removes impurities and smoothens fine lines by exfoliating the skin and promoting better blood circulation. - March 09, 2018 - Krasr
The Association of Coupon Professionals Presents Its 13th Annual Coupon Conference in New Orleans, LA., April 24-26, “Coupon Gumbo: Content, Conversations, Activation”
The Association of Coupon Professionals (ACP) is presenting its 13th Annual Industry Coupon Conference “Coupon Gumbo: Content, Conversations, Activation,” on April 24-26, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. at the Astor Crowne Plaza. This will be the only conference dedicated exclusively to... - March 09, 2018 - Association of Coupon Professionals
Innovative Career Education Platform Uplifts Women in Afghanistan; SearchPath, MyHuntPath and USAID Partner to Promote Afghan Women in Economy
MyHuntPath are empowering individuals around the world to take control of their careers, starting with a presence in Afghanistan, India, Lebanon, and the United States. The MyHuntPath platform actively provides career coaching to college students, midcareer professionals and senior executives, and... - March 09, 2018 - SearchPath Global
Best Health Care Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best healthcare website will be recognized in the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including healthcare, healthcare provider, medical, medical equipment, biotechnology and pharmaceutical websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - March 09, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized Honors Kelley R. Gardner as a VIP Member for 2018
Kelley R. Gardner of Stateline, Nevada has been honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for almost 25 years in the field of healthcare. About Kelley R. Gardner Kelley Gardner is... - March 09, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Innovation Has Finally Come to Disrupt the Job Board & Recruiting Industry
Through a crowd-sourcing platform that was founded on a vision to lead a global virtual social recruiting network movement, eJobXchange hopes to change the recruitment industry for employers and job seekers. - March 09, 2018 - eJobXchange
Imani Lee Celebrates 16 Years of Global Language Service
March 2018 marks the 16th anniversary for Imani Lee Inc., a leading provider of high-quality and affordable global language services. - March 09, 2018 - Imani Lee, Inc.
BET Solutions Continues Its International Expansion
BET Solutions continues to increase its global international presence with the appointment of new exclusive distributors in India, Turkey and Scandinavia. - March 09, 2018 - Allema International
Agilea Holding Becomes DDI Global Affiliate and Co-Branding Partner
Today, the Demand Driven Institute announced that Agilea Holding has earned Global Affiliation status. Agilea Holding, a company that has consulting, education and research companies dedicated to the Demand Driven methodologies has been a leader in the development and dissemination in France and... - March 09, 2018 - Demand Driven Institute
Charles & Colvard Collaborates with Leading Points to Launch Exclusive Program for Military Customers
Military Exclusive pricing for our Heroes and their Families. - March 08, 2018 - Leading Points Corporation
"...You Aren’t Always Right. You Should Listen to Other People, Too." 2018 IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame Inductee, Atul Vashistha Shares the Advice That Drives His Success
This was the most powerful advice Atul Vashistha received in his varied and successful career – and a theme he lives by – when Atul accepted the 2018 IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame award, he shared the source of the most powerful advice of his career, his then 6-year old daughter. Not... - March 08, 2018 - Neo Group
Krasr Releases New Anti-Aging Jade Roller Inspired by the Beauty Secrets of Ancient China
Krasr has released the Chi Himalayan Anti-Aging Jade Roller. It is a non-invasive tool that tightens the skin, reduces fine lines, reduces puffiness and brightens dark under eyes. It is also a new take to the beauty routine used by empresses in ancient China. - March 08, 2018 - Krasr
CommLab India’s E-learning Solutions Summit is Back in Europe
E-learning Solutions Summit, conducted by CommLab India is being hosted in Europe, for the second time. The focus of the interactive workshop is on utilizing technology-enabled learning to reach globally dispersed employees, in cost-effective ways. - March 08, 2018 - CommLab India
Blvd Suites Promotes Angie Renteria to Vice President of Business Development
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing, a leading global provider of serviced apartments, has promoted Angie Renteria to Vice President of Business Development; Will lead company efforts in key client acquisition and foster strategic growth in targeted verticals and industries that align with the company’s needs and strengths. - March 08, 2018 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
Barclays TechStars Backs Sitata to Keep Travelers and Their Loved Ones Safe
Sitata, a Toronto-based travel risk company has been selected by Barclays Techstars to join their London-based business accelerator. Sitata was chosen from over 500 company applicants. This programme has become, arguably, the most selective fintech accelerator in the world. - March 08, 2018 - Sitata
Zephyr Foods Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
Zephyr Foods, LLC, a Fayetteville, Arkansas based start-up, announced today it has closed its seed-funding round. The company raised more than $1.5 million to expand product development and accelerate its direct-to-consumer initiative. - March 08, 2018 - Zephyr Foods
HashCash Digital Asset HCX is Now Open for Individual Purchase
HCX was earlier open for enterprise purchase only. Global Banks and Currency exchanges use the network for cross border remittances. - March 08, 2018 - HashCash
ForEd.us Releases New Media Monitoring Tool for Education Companies
Public relations professionals working in ed-tech, universities, and secondary education in the United States typically pay thousands of dollars per year for media monitoring tools, but a new tool from ForEd.us is hoping to change that by making media monitoring affordable for education professionals. - March 08, 2018 - ForEd.us
Keene Building Products and Dependable Announces New Territory Sales Managers
Tyler Baier and Brian Kauke join the Keene Building Products and Dependable, LLC sales team. With years of sales and marketing experience, both Baier and Kauke will make an excellent addition to the growing sales team. Brian Kauke joins the Keene Building Products and Dependable, LLC team as the... - March 08, 2018 - Keene Building Products
SolarCraft Names New VP of Operations - the North Bay’s Leading Solar Provider Strengthens Operations Team with Renewable Energy Veteran
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar and clean energy system design and installation, announced that Mark Johnson has rejoined the company as Vice President of Operations. Drawn back by new leadership and expanded technology and service offerings, Mark returns to SolarCraft where... - March 08, 2018 - SolarCraft
Elsner Technologies’ New Magento Extension: Infinite Scroll
Enhance the customer experience at e-commerce stores with the newly added Infinitely Scroll Magento 2 extension by Elsner Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Clients can add the infinity scroll along with loading products automatically. - March 08, 2018 - Elsner Technologies
Buyer's Broker of Southwest Florida Reveals "Florida's Dirty Little Secret"
Tom Coler of Buyer's Broker Discusses How Transactional Brokerage Leaves Consumers as Clueless as Ever. - March 08, 2018 - Buyer's Broker of Southwest Florida
BDA Advises Navis Capital and Novo Tellus on the Sale of MFS Technology to DCP Capital
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, Navis Capital Partners and Novo Tellus Capital Partners, have completed the sale of MFS Technology in Singapore to DCP Capital. BDA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Navis and Novo Tellus. MFS is a leading development partner and... - March 08, 2018 - BDA Partners Ltd
John Maxwell and His Team Deliver Strategic Leadership Development Tools for Costa Rican Transformation at Request of Costa Rican President
John C. Maxwell and his team of certified international coaches, volunteers and leaders, including Walter Finnigan local certified coach and founder of LEAF Advising, are converging on San Jose, Costa Rica at the invitation of President Luis Guillermo Solis. This special delegation will conduct a... - March 08, 2018 - LEAF Advising
The John Maxwell Team Global Youth Initiative to Serve Youth Across the Globe. International Event Held in North Carolina.
Half a million young people will be served this coming October through The John Maxwell Team Global Youth Initiative. The series of events is being held world wide April 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018. - March 08, 2018 - LEAF Advising
Rentokil Initial Continues Its Efforts in Strengthening Food Safety Standards with GFSI
Think about the number of meals we have in a day, and the different varieties of food that we eat, are we confident that it is safe for consumption? In a recent 2016 Food Safety Survey, 5 out of 10 respondents think it is more common to get food poisoning from restaurants compared to food prepared... - March 08, 2018 - Rentokil Initial
Stonehill Expands with New Innovation Studio in Westshore Business District
Stonehill announced today that it has signed a lease to establish an innovation studio at 1300 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607. The studio will incorporate a unique collaboration space that will be used to conduct design thinking sessions. It will also provide office space for Stonehill’s... - March 07, 2018 - Stonehill
Insurance Agent Does What He Can to Stand Out from All Other Agents
In a world where thousands of local insurance agents compete for business Bob Sopcak (soap-check) does what he can to stand out from all other agents. He works for the Pasquinelli Insurance Agency, family owned and operated, that has been in business 45 years representing Erie Insurance and a few... - March 07, 2018 - Pasquinelli Insurance Agency
Click & Pledge Announces Video Player That Accepts Online Donations
pledgeTV™, a revolutionary online video player, lets viewers donate directly to an organization while donors watch their videos. pledgeTV™ is free for all Click & Pledge accounts to access. - March 07, 2018 - Click & Pledge
AD1 Global and City of Tamarac to Break Ground on Fairfield Inn
AD1 Global, Tamarac elected officials and co-developers ASI Global and EB5 Florida Hotels are holding an official ground breaking ceremony on March 19th at the Colony West Golf Club to commemorate the new Fairfield Inn. The new 120-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, located at 6800 NW... - March 07, 2018 - AD1Global