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North America’s Largest Solar Trade Show Unveils Portable Solar-Thermal Hybrid Generator
Experience Power Panel’s Gen-2-O system hands-on for the first time at Solar Power International in Las Vegas. - September 08, 2017 - Power Panel
Makers Nutrition in the 9th Annual 2017 Golden Bridge Awards®
Makes Nutrition sweeps six Golden Bridge Awards® in product and service, video, website, and management team categories. - September 08, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
GE Council Signs Kinverg as GE Council Six Sigma Business Training Partner™ (GBTP™)
GE Council is honored to announce that it has signed a new non-exclusive partnership agreement with Kinverg Pakistan to act as "GE Council Six Sigma Business Training Partner ™ (GBTP ™)". Under this partnership, Kinverg Pakistan will be able to deliver GE Council Accredited Lean Six Sigma Programs and proctor Lean Six Sigma Exams. - September 08, 2017 - Global Quality Accreditation Council
Hurricane Irma Reports 185 MPH Sustained Wind Speeds, Still 75 MPH Slower Than Canless Air System's X3 Hurricane
The X3 Hurricane from Canless Air System has wind speeds of over 260 MPH and is used as a replacement to computer dusters by over half of all Fortune 500 companies. - September 07, 2017 - Canless Air System
Madison Street Capital Arranges $4.1 Million Debt Facility for Chicago Yacht Works
Madison Street Capital (MSC), an international investment banking firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a $4.1 million debt facility for Chicago Yacht Works. Chicago Yacht Works, with over 600 feet of river frontage and 300,000 sq. ft. of indoor heated storage, combined with... - September 07, 2017 - Madison Street Capital
Award Winning Websites Named in 96 Industries by Web Marketing Association
In the 21st annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, [D³] Digital Design + Development, Hilton Wins Best of Show for Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills - At The Center of Extraordinary. Scorpion Design, LLC Named Top Agency. - September 07, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
ViRural & C3 Announce US-Africa Telecommunications Merger
The new combined company C3 Africa will focus on extending critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecommunications services to unserved and underserved communities across Africa. - September 07, 2017 - C3 Africa
Christopher Jeffery Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Administrator
Christopher Jeffery has been named an account administrator at New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance. A recent college graduate, Jeffery will support New Day’s operations, claims and policy... - September 07, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Ferol W. Hettick Honored as a Top Executive for Four Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ferol W. Hettick of Jackson, Mississippi has been honored as a Top Executive for four consecutive years, 2014-2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the financial field. About Ferol W. Hettick Mr. - September 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Gospel Music Singer/Songwriter, Kimberlee M. Leber, Provides Relief to This Hurting World on Her New Album "Like a Tree" Now Launching to Global Radio with AirPlay Direct
Offering musical medicine for the soul, the album truly provides a message for humanity at this critical hour of need. Clearly our world is crying for real hope, peace, and restoration right now. And Kimberlee, alongside her husband, are answering God's call to help meet those needs by releasing music that has been prayerfully pulled down from Heaven. And now, “Like a Tree” is being launched to global radio through AirPlay Direct, a digital delivery system for global radio programmers. - September 07, 2017 - Kimberlee M. Leber
GEAR AID Launches the Buri and Akua Knives
GEAR AID launches two fixed blade knives designed for outdoor adventures on land or in water. The Buri, with its drop point blade, is ideal for the avid outdoorsman or woman looking for a balanced, full-tang camp knife. The Akua is a blunt tip knife and sheath with webbing mounts for divers and... - September 07, 2017 - GEAR AID
Joann Payne, President Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joann Payne of Fairfax, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 32 years in the field of government relations. About Joann Payne, President Joann Payne has spent the... - September 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
NACCE - GrowthWheel Announce New Entrepreneurial Toolbox Training
NACCE, the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has announced a partnership with GrowthWheel, a visual and cloud-based toolbox for decision-making and action planning for entrepreneurs, to provide a public Entrepreneurial Toolbox Certification Training. Through the training, participants will learn how to use the GrowthWheel Toolbox and integrate it into an entrepreneurship training program. - September 07, 2017 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Caputo Brothers Creamery Wins First Place at American Cheese Society Competition
Caputo Brothers Creamery earned top honors for excellence in artisan cheesemaking with a first place win at the 34th annual American Cheese Society Competition (ACS) held this year in Denver, Colorado on July 28. In the first year of submitting an aged cheese to the Competition, Caputo Brothers... - September 07, 2017 - Caputo Brothers Creamery
Public Joint Stock Company Metafrax Owned by Seyfeddin Roustamov Increases Budget Figures
In January-June 2017, PJSC Metafrax’s revenue reached 9.6 billion roubles, exceeding the analogous figure of the previous year by 8%. The share of exports in sales totaled 42%, compared to 32% in the first half of 2016. - September 07, 2017 - Metafrax
PanLbilt Global Responds to the Recovery Effort to Return Residents to Permanent Houses in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Irma
Rapid Assembly Building Kits Accelerate Recovery after natural disasters. - September 07, 2017 - PanLbilt
Charleston Couple Invents New Tennis Product
Charleston couple, Dan & Margie Curry, have just launched their website to sell Tennis Bagup, a very unique new product for tennis players. The Tennis Bagup stand attaches to your tennis bag, and gets the tennis bag up off the ground and off the court benches. Folding legs makes it easy to use, carry, and store. This couple spent the past two years building different prototypes and improving their product, before applying for patents and selling it online. - September 06, 2017 - Tennis Bagup LLC
Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting Lives the Company's Core Values; Assists Those Affected from Hurricane Harvey
Shine window care and holiday lighting is a nationwide franchise organization that showed their true colors when Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area. - September 06, 2017 - Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting
National Concrete Accessories Announces New Leadership
National Concrete Accessories, of Toronto, ON, has appointed Mike Hardman, as President and CEO, effective Aug 28, 2017. Mike joins National after 30 years with Sika and served as President of Sika Canada for 22 years. National Concrete Accessories, is Canada’s leading manufacturer and... - September 06, 2017 - National Concrete Accessories
Avera Digital Launches Its 2017 4K UHD TV Series
Avera Digital launched its new 2017 Equinox 4K UHD TV series. Also known as the EQX20 series, the new series offers high 4K resolution performance in a slim, modern design. Several innovative technologies have come together to boost performance and provide the best entertainment experience for consumers. - September 06, 2017 - Catronics
Pangea Mortgage Capital Funds $1.0 Million Construction Loan
Pangea Mortgage Capital (“PMC”) Closes $1.0 Million Deal - September 06, 2017 - Pangea Properties
National Bar Association Denounces DACA Reversal; Calls on Congress to Fill Trump’s Intellectual and Ethical Void
“When the authors of the United States Constitution sought to outline a vision, and lay the foundation for our democracy, children were not excluded from the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We cannot turn our backs on innocent children to aid in fulfilling a campaign promise, nor can we permit the misaligned values and self-serving agendas of this Administration to undermine the character and integrity of our nation." -- NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 06, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
PINC Receives New Product Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan
PINC commended by Frost & Sullivan for being an innovator in the global autonomous inventory robotics market with its inventory drone solution - September 06, 2017 - PINC
Sara Hayes, REALTOR® is Featured in the August 2017 Issue of Florida Realtor Magazine
Sara Hayes of Tolaris Realty is deemed the "neighborhood expert" in a Sanford, FL community. Hayes credits Nextdoor.com as one of the tools used to reach thousands of neighbors in hundreds of surrounding neighborhoods. - September 06, 2017 - Sara Anne Hayes, LLC
Cybercrunch’s Joe Connors to Speak at E-Scrap Conference on September 20th
The conference has attendees from more than 38 countries. - September 06, 2017 - CyberCrunch
Lane Michel Joins NAVIX Consultants; Experienced Leader Affiliates with National Network of Exit Planning Consultants
As a NAVIX Exit Planning Strategist, Mr. Michel helps business owners plan for and achieve a happy exit that secures financial freedom and leaves a legacy of success for family, employees and clients. - September 06, 2017 - Lane Michel
Appraisal Engine Inc is Now Offering Valuation Reports to Vehicle Owners Affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston Texas
With the incredible amount of losses, sometimes insurance companies are too overwhelmed to spend as much time as needed calculating actual cash values of totaled vehicles. Residents who feel that their vehicles are undervalued have recourse via Appraisal Engine Inc. - September 06, 2017 - Appraisal Engine Inc
Cyber Ready USA to Open Cyber Combat Arena & Service Center in Oklahoma City
Cyber Ready USA, Inc. (Cyber Ready) announced today that it intends to open a Cyber Combat Arena and Service Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in Q4, 2017. The facility will provide a customized platform for supporting personnel from major companies ranging from senior management and key operators... - September 06, 2017 - Cyber Ready USA, Inc.
Knife Capital Cuts Loose – Opens in London After Attracting New Strategic Investor
Top rated South African venture capital firm Knife Capital has expanded into the UK after introducing a major strategic investor. - September 06, 2017 - KNF Ventures
2017 Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival; Celebrates a Grand Debut of a "Double Festival" at the End of October in Hollywood
The Chinese American Film Festival hosted by EDI Media Inc. held the 2017 Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival Press Conference on September 1st at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library. - September 06, 2017 - EDI Media
Westchester Networking for Professionals Introduces New Member Orientation Meetings
Members can attend a Member Orientation Meeting and learn why a membership with Westchester Networking for Professionals is a fantastic way to enhance and grow your business with local professionals. - September 06, 2017 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
India Becomes the 11th Country to Join the Consulus Global Network
Continuing its relentless pace of global expansion and driven by its missionary sense of urgency to help companies transfigure to meet the challenges of industry 4.0, Consulus has appointed two senior business leaders who will establish Consulus in India. “We have tried to expand into India... - September 06, 2017 - Consulus Pte Ltd
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. Hires New Director of Sales for Their Commercial & Transit Division
A-Z Bus Sales names new Director of their Commercial and Transit Sales Division. The new director will oversee the commercial and transit bus sales team for California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. - September 05, 2017 - A-Z Bus Sales
Adoboloco Launches Gluten Free, Non-GMO, PAU! HANA! HAWAIIAN BBQ!™
For many years, Co-Founder of Adoboloco, Tim Parsons has been making Hawaiian Barbecue for family and friends. Requests started coming in “You need to bottle this! It needs to be part of Adoboloco so we can have it at home.” Some couldn’t eat it due to the original ingredients. - September 05, 2017 - Adoboloco
Zenger Folkman to Host Extraordinary Leadership Summit at Sundance Resort in Utah
Leadership development executives will learn from some of the best experts in the industry at the 2017 Leadership Summit. - September 05, 2017 - Zenger Folkman
PatientClick Launches Telemedicine for Concierge Medicine Practices
PatientClick is pleased to announce the launch of Telemedicine for Concierge Medicine Practice. Whether you are starting a new practice or converting your existing practice to a Concierge Medicine Model, Telemedicine is the fastest, easiest way for doctors to connect directly with patients. And,... - September 05, 2017 - PatientClick
Thomas Hatton Appointed New President and CEO at The MSR Group
The MSR Group announced the appointment of Thomas Hatton as new President and CEO. He assumed responsibilities on September 1st and will succeed Richard Worick, who will become Chairman and Founder. As President and CEO, Hatton will direct all facets of the business – including business... - September 05, 2017 - MSR Group
American Receivable Corporation - Special Rates for Houston
American Receivable Corporation is now offering special rates for Houston. American Receivable is Texas Proud and is currently offering special rates to businesses in Houston needing capital to recover from Hurricane Harvey. While there is so much that still needs to be done, some of these... - September 05, 2017 - American Receivable Corporation
Sound Payments Introduces Quantum Solutions in the Payments and Financial Industries
Quantum ISV and Cloud Solutions Means Better Tools for Decision-Making and Increasing Revenue - September 05, 2017 - Sound Payments
The New LawRecorder App: First to Provide Formatted Transcriptions on iPhone and Android
LawRecorder is the first transcription app to let users upload, view and record from templates and forms. Simple to use. Formatted transcriptions to phone and e-mail in 24 hrs. or less. In Google Play and i-Tunes. - September 05, 2017 - LawRecorder
Seginus Inc Obtains ASA-100 Accreditation
Seginus Inc completed the ASA-100 accreditation audit on September 4, 2017. - September 05, 2017 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Delivering Delicious One Stop at a Time: Chicagoland’s Newest Food Truck Empire
Toasty Cheese Restaurant Group Launches Toasty Taco, Acquires The Crave Bar and Best Truckin’ BBQ. - September 05, 2017 - Toasty Cheese Restaurant Group
Suzanne Zahr Announces Completion of Caruccio’s Culinary Event Center, an Architect-Led Design-Build Project on Mercer Island
Architect Suzanne Zahr takes a symbiotic approach to designing and building creative environments in close collaboration with her clientele. - September 05, 2017 - Caruccio's
Storage Made Easy™ Announces Kamran Yousaf as Chief Technology Officer
Kamran Yousaf is one of the original founding team, and is strongly involved in all aspects of Storage Made Easy engineering and development. - September 05, 2017 - Storage Made Easy
Gaming with Purpose - Mobile App Raises Awareness of Ocean Pollution, Donating a Percentage of Revenue to Marine Clean Up Efforts
Future Fighters™ is an app-based gaming platform set out to create an alternative in the way gaming can be viewed, played and integrated into one’s life. It began as a way to reach the masses through social media and mobile gaming that will not only educate but also inspire and be the start of a real movement. - September 05, 2017 - Future Fighters
Complete Sleep Management in Fort Worth Receives Program Accreditation
Complete Sleep Management in Fort Worth recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). “The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Complete Sleep Management on meeting the high standards required to earn accreditation as a sleep... - September 05, 2017 - CompleteSleep Management
HYGO Surpasses a Whopping 50 Million Fans
HYGO boasts over 50 million fans online at the end of Q2, 2017. This is spread out across various social media outlets (Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), and also includes newsletter signups. - September 04, 2017 - HYGO
"Tasting for a Cause"
In the spirit of giving and helping others, Party at My Place Tastings & Events begins its new business venture with fundraising tasting parties as its primary focus. - September 04, 2017 - Party at My Place Tastings & Events
Maxx Builders Announces Groundbreaking for Home2Suites by Hilton
Maxx Builders announces the groundbreaking of 100 unit Home2Suites in Richmond, TX. - September 04, 2017 - Maxx Builders
Texas OCC is Coming to Help
Orange County Choppers and the Hudson Valley SPCA to Help Hurricane Affected Families and Animals in Texas Orange County Choppers (OCC) and the Hudson Valley SPCA (HVSPCA) jointly announced efforts to provide assistance to humans and animals affected by hurricane Harvey in south Texas. As we have... - September 04, 2017 - Orange County Choppers