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Vacation Rental Annual Occupancy Figures for 2017 Released by The VIR Group for Its Florida Vacation Homes
2017 Occupancy figures rise double digits for Florida-based vacation rental company actively expanding across the state of Florida. Occupancy 273 days of the year is groundbreaking in a market that traditionally was only occupied for 115 days of the year before VIR came along. Owners who listed with The VIR Group in 2017 made $10,339 more than those who opted to self-manage and VIR’s owners made $8,814 more than those using a competing vacation rental management company. - December 28, 2017 - The VIR Group
Feeding the Island Food Drive: Makers Nutrition Gives Back to the Community
Makers Nutrition helps fellow Islanders who are enduring tough times by collecting 1,634 pounds total in non-perishable foods to donate to Island Harvest. - December 28, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Jodi Bakst, Broker Owner of Real Estate Experts, Earns Designation in Global Real Estate Network
Jodi Bakst, Broker Owner of Real Estate Experts located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina has earned the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, placing her among 3,500 elite real estate professionals in over 45 countries. The designation was awarded to her by the National... - December 28, 2017 - Real Estate Experts
Reelhouse Productions' "Rich Boy, Rich Girl" Movie Premiering This Winter
Writer/Producers and co director Judy San Roman (Fair Market Value, In Sickness) and Director Andrew Damon Henriques (Power of Prayer) are proud to announce their romantic comedy, "Rich Boy, Rich Girl" is ready for release. San Roman and Henriques can't wait for audiences to fall in love with this hilarious film about two souls reading a book on the wrong things in life. - December 27, 2017 - Reelhouse Productions
Virtual PBX, Virtual Number Usage to Increase in 2018 – Plus 3 Other Small-Biz Predictions from SendMyCall.com
Four predictions concerning small businesses and what they can expect in 2018 were today offered by SendMyCall.com, a leading provider of virtual PBX business phone systems and virtual phone numbers. Summed up, SendMyCall forecasts abundant growth opportunities fueled by the surging economy, and sees more companies hiring remote workers, thereby stimulating more demand for cloud PBX and high-tech business phone systems. - December 27, 2017 - SendMyCall
Lingofest 2018: Beyond Alexa, Google, and Cortana - Thinking Through the Ubiquitous Voice Society
Headlining the conference will be Phillip Hunter, Head of the Amazon Alexa Skills UX Team, and Brett Frischmann, The Charles Widger Endowed University Professor in Law, Business and Economics at Villanova University and author of "Re-Engineering Humanity," Cambridge University Press (forthcoming Spring 2018). - December 27, 2017 - Witlingo
PeopleStrategy Takes Bronze at the 2017 HR Tech Writers' Awards
HCM solution provider recognized for providing relevant and timely articles to the HR industry. - December 27, 2017 - PeopleStrategy, Inc.
Tatiana Mikova Releases Soundtrack from "Herself"
The original motion picture score written and orchestrated by London based film music composer Tatiana Mikova for Kintan Chauhan’s short family film “Herself” (produced and released in New York/USA). The soundtrack is now available on iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, Spotify and other platforms. Tatiana Mikova is a film music and classical concert music composer, who has been involved in the film industry since 2003. More details available at: www.tatianamikova.com - December 27, 2017 - Tatiana Mikova, film composer
Rose Medical Center Earns Five-Star Rating on CMS Hospital Compare
Rose Medical Center Among First Colorado Hospitals to Earn Five-Star Rating on CMS Hospital Compare. - December 27, 2017 - Rose Medical Center
Some Good News and Bad on the DFARS Compliance Deadline
Ellen Lord, the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, recently testified before Congress on the end-of-year deadline for compliance with the DFARS/NIST (SP) 800-171 cybersecurity and cyber-incident reporting requirements, giving both good and bad news to DoD contractors. - December 27, 2017 - RegDOX Solutions
UCG Announces Launch of UCG Technologies, Inc. in Mississauga, ON Canada
UCG Technologies (UCG), a global information technology services firm, is pleased to announce the formation of a full Canadian entity, UCG Technologies, Inc. UCG has established office space and secure data centres to ensure all current and future Canadian clients' data is stored and managed within Canadian boundaries by a Canadian company. - December 26, 2017 - UCG Technologies
LUCARIS Opens Up a New World of Luxury Supplying Four of the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Bangkok with Its World-Acclaimed Brand of Pristine Crystal Glasses
LUCARIS opens up a new world of luxury supplying four of the best fine dining restaurants in Bangkok with its world-acclaimed brand of pristine crystal glasses, in the THE TASTE WITH STYLE campaign. In this coming year, LUCARIS is going to take 2018 on a journey to specially nominated bars and restaurants that have chosen LUCARIS crystal glasses in Shanghai, China, and Delhi, India. - December 25, 2017 - LUCARIS
LED 360 Degree Tube Sign Light
Introducing the 360 degree LED tube primarily used in the sign industry. Available in 4 foot, 6 foot, and 8 foot version in HO/R17D or Bipin/G13 ends. Designed with an internal driver eliminating all ballasts. Easy solution for a complicated problem. - December 24, 2017 - LGI Technology
The VIR Group is Revolutionizing Vacation Home Security with Its Ultimate Protection Solution
Florida-based vacation rental company is taking pride in offering the most secure & peaceful Christmas for your family this year. - December 24, 2017 - The VIR Group
AIC Managements Announces Its Expansion Throughout Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
AIC managements provide Healthcare recruitment to various clients in the Gulf and abroad. Dr. Hanna focuses on Healthcare recruitment and provides highly qualified candidates to the Medical Industry through his extensive network in 15 countries. AIC Managements is now located in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. - December 24, 2017 - AIC Managements
Safety Center Returns with Alive at 25 Presentations at Oakridge High School for Its Fourth Year with Funding from State Farm
Funding from Sate Farm has made it possible for Safety Center to return to Oakridge High School for its fourth year presenting to the entire 10th grade the lifesaving information of the Alive at 25 program. With continued funding the Safety Center has established its presence at Oakridge,... - December 23, 2017 - Safety Center
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Entitled: Post-Sale Duties: Best Practices & Strategies to Prevent & Defend Product Liability Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Post-Sale Duties: Best Practices & Strategies to Prevent & Defend Product... - December 23, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Rigorous Salesforce Implementation Service Through JanBask
Leading IT Business and Consulting Company JanBask has announced the service for Salesforce implementation. - December 23, 2017 - JanBask
Lynette Monzo Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lynette Monzo of Fairfield, California has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the HVAC field. About Lynette Monzo Mrs. Monzo is the Service Director at Bay Air Systems Inc.,... - December 22, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
United Energy Trading Gives Back to US Troops Overseas
Local Energy Company, United Energy Trading, supports the troops with major donation for Christmas. - December 22, 2017 - United Energy Trading
SEO Shark Introduces New Program to Stop Click Fraud on PPC Campaigns
SEO Shark developed software which protects fraud clicks on client AdWords/PPC campaigns. - December 22, 2017 - SEO Shark Pty Ltd
Program for AAMSI's Free National Medicare and Senior Insurance Sales Summit Posted
The program for the no-cost 2018 national sales summit organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance was posted online. - December 22, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Entitled: Keeping an Eye Out for False Claims Act (FCA) Enforcements in 2018: Understanding the Recent Developments
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Keeping an Eye Out for False Claims Act (FCA) Enforcements in 2018: Understanding... - December 22, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Stable Step, LLC Files Lawsuit Against Foot Care Store, Inc./Dia-Foot Corporation and Dr. Robert Gaynor, President of Foot Care Store Inc. and Dia-Foot Corporation
Stable Step, LLC files lawsuit against Foot Care Store, Inc., Dia-Foot Corporation and Dr. Robert Gaynor alleging patent infringement, trade dress and product imitation, trademark infringement and unfair competition. - December 21, 2017 - Powerstep
Is Outsourcing Student Success the Future of Higher Education?
Outsourcing Student Success, an independent and critical analysis of the history of institutional research in higher education administration, explores the progress of the profession from the early twentieth century to the present. Published by Historia|Research Press, this book critically examines the stagnation of institutional research during the past fifty years and the culture of non-accountability that rose in opposition to forestall scientific research on higher education. - December 21, 2017 - Historia|Research
Mission Federal Credit Union Receives 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties has named Mission Federal Credit Union as recipient of its prestigious 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, category 500+ employees. The award recognizes Mission Fed for its strong commitment to integrity, customer service... - December 21, 2017 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Donating Unused IT Equipment Could Cost You Millions of Dollars
With Data Breaches Becoming More Prevalent, Donated Computer Equipment Unwittingly Yields Confidential Data - December 21, 2017 - e-End
Tax Reform and Improved Economy Will Explode Long-Term Care Planning in 2018
The growing economy and tax reform will encourage more people to plan for long-term care in 2018. Matt McCann, one of the nation's leading Long-Term Care Insurance experts, says consumer interest will continue to grow as people wish to have an advance plan for the financial costs and burdens of aging. - December 21, 2017 - McCann LTC
Anita Iskenderian Highlighted on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square and Recognized as One of the Top Ten Women of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Anita Iskenderian of New York, New York has been highlighted on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City and recognized as one of the Top 10 Women of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success... - December 21, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Felicity A. Erdmann, Alumni CCRN Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Felicity A. Erdmann of Seattle, Washington has been honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Felicity A. Erdmann, Alumni CCRN Ms. Erdmann is... - December 21, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Latcareers.com Reviews Hundreds of Toy Requests for Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Bilingual Diversity recruitment job board to provide toys to families in need at 15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. - December 21, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Radly Bates Index Oct. 2017: US Entrepreneurial Activity at Highest Level
The self-employment rate in the United States had reached a new 2017 peak of 9.90% in October after surpassing the previous peak set in September 2017. The preliminary data for November of 9.80% suggests that the higher levels will be maintained but the November data is subject to adjustment and... - December 21, 2017 - S7 Group
CBD Gummies Manufacturer Iris Gummies Introduces All Natural Honey Sweetened CBD Gummies
Iris Gummies, a California based manufacturer of confectioneries and supplements, introduces brand new gummies that are 100% sweetened with natural honey. These gummies do not contain any other sweeteners besides honey. They come with 3 different strengths and 2 different shapes. There are two... - December 21, 2017 - Iris Gummies
Langston Bates Offers Insight Into His Young Successful Construction Career
In just a few short years, Langston Bates went from someone just starting in the concrete construction industry to a highly regarded mind at notable conferences. The success Bates has had over the past year has never happened in the industry in many years. He is a perfect illustration of what can... - December 21, 2017 - Langston Bates
Hong Kong's First Cloud Based Corporate Services Provider Reveals New Look & Website; LCCS Offers Free Company Formation, Registered Office & Company Secretary Services
LCCS a.k.a. the Low Cost Corporate Services provider has released a new brand identity featuring a new logo and website with increased functionality. To celebrate they are offering free incorporation and/or free registered office and company secretary if transferring an existing company. About... - December 21, 2017 - iNCUBEE | LCCS
Atrio Acquires the Affiliated Resource Group CRM Practice
Affiliated Resource Group, an IT company located in Dublin, Ohio, announced the acquisition of their Microsoft Dynamics CRM practice by Atrio Solutions, a Microsoft Dynamics Gold partner based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Effective January 1st, 2018, Atrio will acquire Affiliated’s CRM... - December 21, 2017 - Atrio Systems
Solutions for a Healthier World and Filiberto's Team Up to Help Save Patients
Solutions for a Healthier World, a non-profit public charity, is conducting a three month "roundup" fundraising campaign with Filiberto's Restaurants in Arizona. The money raised will go towards treating patients with devastating autoimmune diseases. - December 20, 2017 - Solutions for a Healthier World, Inc.
David Caldwell, Former NFL Player Joins EMU Health Marketing Team
EMU Health is proud to announce that former NFL player David Caldwell has joined the Commercial team as a business development specialist. Prior to joining EMU Health, David worked as an orthopedic device sales representative for Stryker covering some of the most prominent surgeons and hospitals in the New York Metropolitan Area. - December 20, 2017 - EMU Health
Nick Gerhart Joins Carpe Data’s Board of Directors
Carpe Data, the leading provider of next-generation data products for the insurance industry, announces today that former Iowa Insurance Commissioner, Nick Gerhart, CFA, will formally be joining the company’s Board of Directors. With his extensive experience in strategy, new technologies and... - December 20, 2017 - Carpe Data
TELoIP Names Roger Davis New CEO, Ed Shepherdson as Chief Success Officer
Channel driven SD-WAN-as-a-Service vendor focuses on Mid-Market Customers. - December 20, 2017 - TELoIP, Inc.
N2L Records Announce Release of New Single by the Mighty Men of Faith
N2L Records, a subsidiary of Baysco Entertainment Diversified Company L.L.C., is pleased to announce that the award winning Bay Area quartet Mighty Men of Faith will release “River of Life” on January 8, 2018. It will be available on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, and other popular music... - December 20, 2017 - Baysco Entertainment Diversified Co. L.L.C.
Latcareers.com Leading the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Employment Initiative
Bilingual Latino Career Company to spearhead the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Employment Initiative to assist Puerto Ricans with employment opportunities. - December 20, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Peregrine Now Acquiring Royalties in Kern County, CA
Peregrine 1031 Energy Partners, a company assisting 1031 investors in diversifying their exchange, has agreed to acquire producing and non-producing oil and gas royalties in Kern County, California from an undisclosed seller. One of Peregrine’s Directors, Josh Prier, applauds the acquisition... - December 20, 2017 - Peregrine 1031 Energy Partners
SnobSwap and Resaleworld Partner Up Innovating the Resale Industry with Omni-Channel Solutions
SnobSwap.com, an online platform to shop vetted brick-and-mortar designer second-hand consignment stores, announces its partnership with Resaleworld, the leader in providing inventory management and point of sale software for the resale and consignment industry. The two companies have joined... - December 20, 2017 - LePrix
The Reschini Group and CNA Insurance Presenting Healthcare Claim Trend Report
The Reschini Group and CNA Insurance are presenting three reports for the Healthcare industry via a free one-hour web event on February 7, 2018 at 10:00am. Registration is available via reschini.com. The topics will include: 1. CNA Aging Services 2016 Claim Report: Using Evidence to Achieve... - December 20, 2017 - The Reschini Group
Corinne Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
Toms River, New Jersey Jewelry Retailer now offers its customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - December 20, 2017 - Preferred Jewelers International
Julia L. Reynolds Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julia L. Reynolds of Russellville, Arkansas has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and early admission for 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the field of music. - December 20, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Vitrium Security New Release Supports 15 New File Formats, Expands Office and Image Protection in Enterprise Content Security and Digital Rights Management (DRM)
In addition to PDF documents, enterprises using Vitrium Security can also protect, control, and track images, Microsoft Office files, and OpenOffice files for secure content distribution. - December 19, 2017 - Vitrium Systems
Basic Invite Releases Free Wedding Websites for All Engaged Couples
Basic Invite launches free wedding websites with no feature restrictions or paid upgrades. - December 19, 2017 - Basic Invite
Preferred Proponent Selected for Residuals Treatment Facility Includes Synagro
Hartland Resource Management Group Will Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain Capital Regional District Facility. - December 19, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.