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Hawaii Affiliates of Sotheby's International Realty Achieved $1.1 Billion in Sales Volume for 2016
The Hawaii Affiliates of Sotheby’s International Realty, also referred to as HASIR, have seen significant increases in overall sales for the brand, leading to more than $1.1 Billion in sales across the state in 2016. The HASIR companies are made up of five affiliates including MacArthur... - March 30, 2017 - LIST Sotheby's International Realty
Avionté Introduces Expanded Data Frenzy Partnership for Resume Aggregation, Job Distribution
Avionté’s Data Frenzy integration offers staffing firms superior search capabilities and expanded reach. - March 30, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
Denali Advanced Integration Named to 2017 Tech Elite 250 Solution Providers by CRN
Denali Advanced Integration announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Denali to its 2017 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual list honors an exclusive group of North American IT solution providers that have earned the highest number of advanced technical certifications from leading technology vendors, scaled to their company size. Denali has made the Tech Elite 250 list each year since inception of the prestigious award. - March 29, 2017 - Denali Advanced Integration
BBM Rewards Provides Significant Reduction in Mobile Airtime Costs for BBM Users
Users in South Africa are reducing their monthly mobile bill at an average up to 80% by using BBM Rewards. - March 29, 2017 - Billaway
Top Amazon Alexa Skill, Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, Seeking In-Home and Medical Alert Monitoring Service Partners
Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, a leading skill on Amazon’s Alexa & Google's Home voice platforms, is seeking non-exclusive partnerships with In-home and medical alert monitoring services to offer best in class features to their nearly 100,000 users. Pat Coggins, co-founder, said,... - March 29, 2017 - Ask My Buddy
Best Legal Web Site of 2017 to be Named by Web Marketing Association
Excellence deserves recognition and the best legal websites will be recognized by the Web Marketing Association as part of it's 21st annual WebAward Competition for website development. Deadline to enter is May 31, 2017. - March 29, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Leadership Book Lands on INDIES Book of the Year List
Foreword Reviews hosts its annual awards program each year. Martin O'Neill's Next Generation Leaders was named as a Book of the Year Finalist. The INDIES Book of the Year represent the best books published in 2016, and submitted to Foreword Reviews for award consideration, and were narrowed down by Foreword’s editors from over 2,200 individual titles spread across 65 categories. - March 29, 2017 - Martin F. O'Neill
Dianne L. Bird Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dianne L. Bird Ms. Bird is retired after 31 years... - March 29, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Charles A. Caronia Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Charles A. Caronia of Oyster Bay, New York has been honored as a Top Executive for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of insurance. About Charles A. Caronia Mr. Caronia has over 45 years experience in... - March 29, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
RP3 Agency Expands Its Capabilities with Launch of New Public Relations Practice
Veteran PR executive Dan Sweet named firm’s first Director of Public Relations. - March 29, 2017 - RP3
Self Storage in Commerce, GA, Sold
Premier Storage, located in Commerce, GA, was sold in March to an out of state buyer, and commanded a sales price of approximately $74 per RSF. Dale C. Eisenman, CCIM of Midcoast Properties, Inc. a leading self storage broker in the Southeast represented the seller and had the listing to market... - March 29, 2017 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.
Norwegian Red Genetics Continue to Grow Market Share
Geno, Norway’s cattle genetics cooperative, has reported record global sales for the third year running. Figures for its Norwegian Red dairy cattle semen show sales in 2016 of 471,000 straws, 3.5% higher than in 2015 and 41% higher than its closest rival. - March 29, 2017 - Geno SA
Atlas Projects System Adjusts to Different Project Management Methodologies
Developers of Atlas Software have created an innovative project management system, Atlas Projects, which adjusts to different methodologies. There are two methodologies available now – PMBok and SCRUM. In the near future, the company plans to adjust the service to other project management methodologies as well as to create an iOS application and improve and expand the existing functionality. - March 29, 2017 - Atlas Software
Taylor Bloom, Esq., Senior IP Counsel with Verve to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Strategic IP Portfolio Management: Your Guide in 2017
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Taylor Bloom, Esq., Senior IP Counsel with Verve will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Strategic IP Portfolio Management: Your... - March 29, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on the Changing Landscape of the Gig Workforce: Key Trends and Legal Issues Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: The Changing Landscape of the Gig Workforce: Key Trends and Legal Issues Explored. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - March 29, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Ignite Visibility Named Best SEO Firm in San Diego by Clutch
The ratings and reviews firm released its annual report on leading search engine optimization companies. - March 28, 2017 - Ignite Visibility
eDoc4U Receives NCQA Certifications
eDoc4U, a leading provider of population health management and provider solutions, announced today it has been certified for a third time by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). - March 28, 2017 - eDoc4U
Silverhorn Mining Company Release Report on Rare Earth Metals
Silverhorn Mining Company have released a report highlighting the ever-increasing demand for rare earth metals, especially in the technology industry. - March 28, 2017 - Silverhorn Mining Company
Small Business Provides Big Solution for Working Parents
Small Business offers In Home Postpartum Visits by a Registered Nurse as a solution for companies that can't afford paid leave. Visits improve outcomes for parents and babies and are affordable. - March 28, 2017 - LetMommySleep
Web Marketing Association Names Best Online Advertising on 2017
The winners of the 2017 Internet Advertising Competition Awards were announced by the Web Marketing Association. These Days wins the 2017 Top Agency Award. - March 28, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
MDO Partners to Lead Expert Discussion on Mitigating International Compliance Risk
Managing Partner, Richard Montes de Oca Selected as Moderator for Upcoming Compliance Panel at Hispanic National Bar Association’s 8th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference. - March 28, 2017 - MDO Partners
TruCrowd Florida, Inc., First Company Approved Under Florida Equity Crowdfunding Regulations
Under Florida Statute 517.0611, “Intrastate Crowdfunding,” enacted on 1st October 2015, the sale of the securities to non-accredited Florida resident investors must occur via a licensed “intermediary” (funding portal web site) or a licensed broker-dealer. TruCrowd Florida... - March 28, 2017 - Trucrowd
California Photographer’s Work Selected for London Art Biennale
Award winning California photographer featured at the prestigious London Art Biennale. - March 28, 2017 - David Leaser Fine Art
Miner Announces the Acquisition of Overhead Door Company of Bountiful in Utah
This month, Miner acquired Overhead Door Company of Bountiful, expanding the company’s self-perform operations to Utah. - March 28, 2017 - The Miner Corporation
Best Radio and TV Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Competition
Do you have the best radio website or best television website? Find out by entering the 2017 WebAward competition for website development. Deadline for entry May 31, 2017. - March 28, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Insight Global Named a 2017 Top Workplace by The Atlanta Journal Constitution and Philly.com
Insight Global, a leading staffing services company, was named a 2017 Top Workplace by The Atlanta Journal Constitution and Philly.com today. Insight Global is headquartered in Atlanta and maintains 44 regional offices including Philadelphia. The Top Workplaces award is based solely on the results... - March 28, 2017 - Insight Global
Mark Deming, Attorney with Polsinelli PC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s ANDAs and The Hatch-Waxman Act: Cases, Trends and Developments to Watch For in 2017
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Deming, Attorney with Polsinelli PC will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “ANDAs and The Hatch-Waxman Act: Cases, Trends and... - March 28, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Inplenion International AG is Acquiring Insight Solutions AB, a Market Leader in Sweden for CFO Advisory Services
Inplenion International AG, a leading provider of business consulting services and Oracle Platinum Partner headquartered in Switzerland, acquires Insight Solutions AB in Sweden. The transaction will be completed by the 23rd of March 2017. This creates a fast-growing international advisory, software... - March 28, 2017 - inplenion
Erick Robinson Joins Beijing East IP, Best Patent Firm in China, as Director of Patent Litigation
Beijing East IP, the top intellectual property firm in China, has hired Erick Robinson as Director of Patent Litigation. Mr. Robinson was most recently Chief Patent Counsel Asia Pacific at Rouse International in Beijing and Shanghai and previously served as Director of Patents for Qualcomm in Asia. Mr. Robinson is an experienced U.S. patent attorney and trial lawyer and a trusted authority on patent and antitrust law in China. He is the author of ChinaPatentBlog.com. - March 27, 2017 - Beijing East IP
2017 April Showers and Flowers Spring Bed and Breakfast Package at Holden House
Your special Spring break getaway for 2 or more nights Sunday through Thursday includes a complimentary breakfast ensuite Romance Package and a special bouquet of long-stemmed fresh roses to celebrate Springtime in the Rockies. *Full amount of stay required when booking, nonrefundable and cannot be applied to existing reservations. - March 27, 2017 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Morris 4x4 Center Calling All 4x4 Lovers to Annual Jeep Event
Morris 4x4 Center is celebrating its 26th year in business with the annual Morris Jeep Event on April 22, 2017. The event will be held from 10AM to 3PM EST at Morris 4x4 Center Headquarters, 2031 SW 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. With another year of successfully serving Jeep enthusiasts all... - March 27, 2017 - Morris 4x4 Center
New Business Book Released – Experience My Brand
The book addresses the largest challenge common to any organization wanting to design and execute a customer experience program that is sustainable and differentiates them in the marketplace. - March 27, 2017 - Kinetic Consulting Services
Budds’ Cadillac Announces Cadillac Concierge Test Drive Delivery Service
“Don’t lift a finger” program brings your test-drive directly to customers work or home. - March 27, 2017 - Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
Masterpiece Design Group Completes Model Home Center at Major Central Florida Golf Course Community
The award-winning Winter Park firm designed the models for developer/builder Kolter Homes for the unveiling of its new residential phase at Victoria Park in DeLand near the heart of the city's historic center. - March 27, 2017 - Masterpiece Design Group
Best Restaurant Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association
Excellent Restaurant websites deserve recognition and the Web Marketing Association will name the Best Restaurant Website of 2017 as part of their 21st annual WebAward competition. Entry deadline is May 31 2017. - March 27, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Best Small Business Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual Webaward Competition
Excellence deserves recognition and small business has done a great job at creating dynamic websites that deserve to to recognized. That is why the Web Marketing Association will name the Best Small Business Website of 2017. Entry deadline is May 31st at www.Webaward.org - March 27, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
UtilitySavingExpert.com Provides Solution for Thousands of Disenchanted, Overpaying Npower Customers
As millions battle with poor customer service, little explanation from the provider and an upcoming 10.4% hike in rates, socially-conscious comparison website – UtilitySavingExpert.com – empowers thousands to “energy switch” and flick the off-light on their Npower headaches. - March 27, 2017 - UtilitySavingExpert.Com Ltd
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa Receives RealSelf 500 Award for Enduring Commitment to Consumer Education
Dr. Leonard Lu is one of 500 doctors worldwide to receive the RealSelf 500 Award, a prestigious award honoring the top influencers on www.realself.com - the most trusted online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find and connect with doctors and clinics. In 2016,... - March 26, 2017 - Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa
TSI and BSI Form Strategic Alliance
BSI a strategy management leader joins forces with TSI a global project management training and certification company to deliver strategic project management consulting, training and coaching. - March 26, 2017 - TSI
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. About "Dr. Pam" Gumbs "Dr. - March 25, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
DISA Global Solutions Hires Rich Patterson as Chief Technology Officer
DISA, an industry-leading employee screening services company, announces the recent hire of Richard Patterson as Chief Technology Officer. Rich comes to DISA after 17 years of management experience with Halliburton, which includes his most recent position as Technology Director, Software Engineering. - March 25, 2017 - DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
Gems & Jewelry Market to Cross $ 443 Billion by 2022: TechSci Research Report
Rising per capita income levels, increasing consumer spending on lifestyle products, growing global population coupled with increasing youth working population to boost growth in global gems & jewelry market through 2022 - March 25, 2017 - TechSci Research
Carranza M. Pryor, Of Counsel, Greenberg Traurig, LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carranza M. Pryor, Of Counsel will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Changing Landscape of the Gig Workforce: Key Trends and... - March 25, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Apex Companies Appoints David Fabianski as Chief Executive Officer
Apex's new CEO brings authentic, inspirational leadership style, strategic vision and organizational success to position firm for greater growth and productivity. - March 24, 2017 - Apex Companies, LLC
Charity Navigator Welcomes Larry Lieberman as Chief Operating Officer
Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities, announced today at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington DC, that it has appointed Larry Lieberman as Chief Operating Officer. - March 24, 2017 - Dynamite Labs
ERA Select Real Estate Agent Miranda Hinchman Named Top Objection Handler Out of 36,000 ERA Real Estate Agents.
Miranda Hinchman, Real Estate Agent with ERA Select in Lexington, KY, crushes the competition during an Objection Handling Throwdown at ERA's International Business Conference held in Dallas, TX. She was named the best objection handler out of 36,000 ERA agents. - March 24, 2017 - ERA Select Real Estate
Transcend Security Receives Significant Honor for 2017 from Arizona Big Media
In addition to recent recognition for their remarkable growth, the Phoenix-based contract security firm is again recognized for the security services they provide. - March 24, 2017 - Transcend Security Solutions
New Distribution Center to be Constructed in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) today announced the Ryan Companies purchased 70 acres of land within the Lake Wissota Business Park, located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to serve as the site for the new Mills Fleet Farm distribution center. The company plans to begin... - March 24, 2017 - Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation
PRS Pharmacy Services Becomes Exclusive Broker for NCPA Members Looking to Sell or Buy a Pharmacy
The partnership will match the interest of potential buyers to owners interested in selling their pharmacy. - March 24, 2017 - PRS Pharmacy Services
Bernardi Auto Group Announces New Sales Hours
Bernardi Auto Group, which includes Bernardi Honda in Natick, Acura of Boston, Audi Natick, Bernardi Toyota in Framingham, and Volvo of Wellesley, announce new hours for their dealerships. Customers will enjoy extended shopping hours during week and will be closed on Sundays. The new hours are Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM, and closed on Sunday. Shoppers can also browse their extensive inventory of vehicles online. - March 24, 2017 - Bernardi Automotive Group