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Bonnie R. Burke, Attorney, Lawrence & Bundy LLC 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 Bonnie R. Burke, Attorney will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Dynamic Era of Labor and Employment Law: What’s In and... - October 21, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Venturn Launches Data Science Programme for Maritime & Logistics Professionals
Developed with their partners to bring data to life for the maritime and logistics sector. The part-time programme commences on Monday 21 November 2016 and is open to 12 participants in the first round. There is a growing need for data science expertise inside companies in the maritime and logistics sector and the supply of experts on this subject is scarce. The Venturn Data Science (VDS) programme seeks to develop in-house data consultant(s) to use information and data as an asset. - October 21, 2016 - Venturn
Drilling Fluids Market to Grow at CAGR 8% Till 2021: TechSci Research Report
Increasing demand from onshore explorations, especially in North America and Asia-Pacific to drive global drilling fluids market through 2021 - October 21, 2016 - TechSci Research
New Tech Startup, TOOLOW, to Unveil a Revolutionary Service That Aims to End Poverty
TOOLOW is a startup specializing in building and developing pricing technology to solve the biggest problem in the history of humanity, poverty. - October 20, 2016 - TOOLOW
E-Database Marketing Enters Global Arena Delivering Up to Date and Sales Enhancing Business Leads for the B2B Segment
E-database marketing, reputed for its avant-garde database and email marketing solutions has now expanded its services worldwide. The company prides itself in offering business leads via its sophisticated marketing solutions that are tailor-made to the scope and needs of client businesses. - October 20, 2016 - E Database Marketing
AmericaTowne Announces Termination of Offering
AmericaTowne, Inc.® (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has terminated the offering set forth in its registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, and related prospectus, which had been deemed effective on November 5, 2015 (the “Offering”). The... - October 20, 2016 - AmericaTowne, Inc.
Tec-Ease Releases New Training / Reference Materials
Tec-Ease has just launched Print Reading for Today, a computer-based course and a Quick Reference Guide for Comparing ASME Y14.5M-1994 and ASME Y14.5-2009. - October 20, 2016 - Tec-Ease
Matchbook Media + PR Announces Partnership to Lead Entertainment Industry Growth in Georgia
Award-winning company opens new midtown offices, expands services - October 20, 2016 - Matchbook Media + PR, LLC.
Denise Campbell of Southwest Sport & Spine Center Honored as Professional of the Year
Denise Campbell, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Physical Therapy. - October 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Healthcare and Life Sciences Expert David Farmer Joins The Connell Group
The Connell Group, a growth-stage market research consultancy, announced that David Farmer has joined the company as Director of Qualitative Research within their Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice. Farmer comes to Connell with more than 23 years of healthcare and market research experience,... - October 20, 2016 - The Connell Group
City Brand Media Announces Agreement to Develop HongKong.com
HongKong.com will be the flagship site of City Brand Media’s International portfolio, which now numbers 200 sites. - October 20, 2016 - City Brand Media, LLC
There was Something Different at This Year’s NJCUL Convention in Atlantic City, NJ
Sparks Flew between Attendees and Exhibitors, Naming This the “Best Convention in Years” - October 20, 2016 - Residential Home Funding Corp.
NACCE Partners with Appalachian Regional Commission to Host E-Ship Summit November 17 & 18
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will co-sponsor a regional summit for high school and college educators... - October 20, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Galen Announces Launch of 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Galen College of Nursing announced today the launch of Louisville’s only 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Offering solely nursing education, Galen is focused on supporting the nursing profession and the communities it serves at its four ground campuses in Louisville, San Antonio,... - October 20, 2016 - Galen College of Nursing
Future Stores Coming to the East Coast February 2017, Partnered with Visibility Magazine
Worldwide Business Research (WBR) is today announcing the launch of Future Stores Miami, an extension of its leading in-store experience event. The event will take place on February 7th-9th, 2017 in Miami. Future Stores is the only event in the country focused on the in-store experience. 250... - October 20, 2016 - topseos.com
Breakbulk Events Announces Breakbulk Middle East 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com
Project owners, EPCs, transport and logistics professionals and others involved in the shipment of project and breakbulk cargo from around the world will gather for the second annual Breakbulk Middle East exhibition and conference the largest of its kind in the GCC. This important event... - October 20, 2016 - topseos.com
World's Leading Business Futurist Daniel Burrus to Speak at Eventful Forum 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com
Full Day Digital Marketing Conference on Dec. 9 in New York City - October 20, 2016 - topseos.com
Patricia D. LaRue Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia D. LaRue of Huntsville, Alabama has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 15 years in the field of defense. About Patricia D. LaRue Mrs. LaRue is currently... - October 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Discount Locksmith LLC Now Providing Mobile Locksmith Service in Springfield, Missouri
Discount Locksmith LLC, a national mobile locksmith services company, is now providing 24/7 locksmith services in Springfield, MO. - October 20, 2016 - Discount Locksmith LLC
Papá Originals Launched October 12th in Brooklyn. A High-End Baseball Cap Brand Inspired by the Original Brooklyn Excelsiors Design from the 1860’s.
PAPÁ ORIGINALS presents a line of superior, elegant, minimalist hats, all made in Brooklyn and inspired by the Brooklyn Excelsiors baseball team from the 1860's. Combining carefully hand selected materials, PAPÁ ORIGINALS finally offers the perfect, stylish hat for the discerning cap lovers. - October 19, 2016 - PAPÁ ORIGINALS
INeedAPainter.com Makes Online Debut, Helping People Find the Perfect Local Painter for Any Job
New Website Seeks to Match People with the Perfect Painter for Any Job - October 19, 2016 - INeedAPainter.com
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation, Donor Highlights at Tidal X 1015 Concert to Benefit Robin Hood and Other Not-for-Profit Organizations and Schools
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was well represented at the Tidal X Benefit Concert at the Barclays Center on Saturday October 15, 2016. The Foundation was among many Robin Hood donors at the once-in-a-lifetime benefit concert featuring Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Nikki Minaj, Ms Lauryn... - October 19, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Proposed RAISE Act Would Help Families Pay for Healthcare Costs
American Association of Orthodontists urges support for bill that would boost limits on Flexible Spending Accounts. - October 19, 2016 - Curium
Insight Global Holds Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen
Insight Global, a leading staffing services company, held its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser benefiting Susan G. Komen on October 14, 2016. The company raised $29,237 for the support of life-saving research, treatment and educational programs for those affected by the disease. Insight... - October 19, 2016 - Insight Global
RDH Global Confirm Q3 Figures Beat Targets – Best on Record
RDH Global have recently confirmed that their Q3 figures have beaten their targets that were set at the end of Q2. - October 19, 2016 - RDH Global
Carol Sankar Will be Presenting the Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership at SXSW
SXSW welcomes Carol Sankar, founder of the Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership, as a workshop presenter for their mentoring/workplace sessions. - October 19, 2016 - CSE
Brandon McKelvey, Partner, Medina McKelvey LLP to Speak at TKG’s Wage and Hour Class Action Settlements: Calculating Damages and Ensuring Court Approval Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brandon McKelvey, Partner, Medina McKelvey LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: Wage and Hour Class Action Settlements: Calculating Damages and Ensuring Court Approval Live Webcast. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2016 @ 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). - October 19, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
HotelsPro Announces 48% Growth in Asia-Pacific and China
HotelsPro, a technology and reservation solutions provider for travel industry professionals and a brand of the world's leading travel and accommodation supplier MetGlobal Group of Companies, announces 48% growth in revenue in Asia-Pacific and China since the opening of HotelsPro’s Shanghai... - October 18, 2016 - HotelsPro
If You Think Huge Corporations Are the Only Targets of Ransomware, Think Again; Nuvocomp Joins Forces with Infrascale to Defeat Ransomware
With more than 4,000 cases of ransomware reported daily and at a cost of more than $209 million in the first 3 months of 2016 (up 90% from 2015), cyber piracy has moved from the Internet’s dark corners to every corner of the globe. While this is a global threat, the United States is the most targeted nation by these thieves, receiving 28% of the total attacks worldwide. Meet ransomware's Kryptonite –Disaster Recovery and Data Protection. - October 18, 2016 - Nuvocomp
Trilogy Brands Group Premier Presenting Sponsor at Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in the Middle East
Trilogy Brands Group, a pioneer in Global Brand Development, was a Premier Presenting Sponsor at the 1st Inaugural Global Restaurant Leadership Conference 2016 held in the Middle East. - October 18, 2016 - Trilogy Brands Group
Trilogy Brands Group: Keynote Speaker at the Middle East Franchise Association Expo and Awards Ceremony 2016 in Dubai, UAE
Middle East Franchise expo is pleased to announce Trilogy Brands Group, as a Keynote Speaker at the Middle East Franchise Association Expo and Awards Ceremony, presented by His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled Al Saud, Honorary Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Franchise... - October 18, 2016 - Trilogy Brands Group
Private Bank of Decatur Marks Fourth Anniversary
Private Bank of Decatur, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, marks occasion by thanking customers and community partners. - October 18, 2016 - Private Bank of Decatur
Eli Wilner & Company Announces Winners of 2016 Museum Frame Conservation Grant Awards
Eli Wilner and Company announced the recipients of the 2016 Museum Frame Conservation Grant Awards in five distinct categories, selected by a panel of distinguished jurors: Carrie Rebora Barratt, Annette Blaugrund, Mark Cole, Rebecca E. Lawton, and Alex Nyerges. Winners receive a complete frame restoration provided by Eli Wilner & Company - October 18, 2016 - Eli Wilner & Company
Pinnacle Announces New Hires, Promotions at Southern Nevada Elysian Living Properties
Pinnacle Property Management Services, LLC, which handles property management for the Elysian Living brand of luxury apartment homes in Southern Nevada, has announced two new hires and a change in responsibilities for a third employee, effective immediately. Deborah O’Keefe has been named... - October 18, 2016 - Elysian
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Announces Robert Rayo Elected President
At the October 13, 2016 annual Employee Owner Shareholders Meeting, Robert J. Rayo was named President of Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. - October 18, 2016 - Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
Jean T. Regan Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jean T. Regan of Reno, Nevada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jean T. Regan Ms. Regan is the Senior Associate Dean of Finance at... - October 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Experienced Software Exec Joins Lasso CRM as Chief Operating Officer
Jerry Bauer to play strategic role in fulfilling Lasso’s vision and growth. - October 18, 2016 - Lasso Data Systems
Total Technologies and Solutions FZ-LLC - First Ever Blockchain Application Release - MENA Region
Total Technologies and Solutions FZ-LLC (‘TTS’) has released the First Blockchain Application in the MENA region. The Blockchain has the ability to create a secure immutable record (of any type of information); resulting in no central point where that information can be corrupted. - October 18, 2016 - Total Technologies and Solution FZ-LLC
Remodista Opens Women2Watch in Retail Disruption Nominations for 2017
Remodista is a community based business model that has launched a Women2Wach list in retail disruption. These nominees include business leaders and CEO's/Founders who are making waves in the retail industry. Owner of Remodista, Kelly Stickel has been making predictions about the industry for years. She is a well-renowned global e-commerce expert. 30 out of 80 nominees have been promoted or changed companies in the last three quarters from the 2016 list. - October 17, 2016 - Remodista
Clarizen "Leads the Pack” in Enterprise Collaborative Work Management Evaluation by Independent Research Firm
Evaluation Based on Strategy, Current Offering and Market Presence - October 17, 2016 - Clarizen
Deniz Olmez Celebrates Amazon Consultant Status, Officially Recognized by the FORTUNE 500 Giant
Deniz Olmez, one of the world’s leading Amazon Consultants, has today confirmed that he is honored to have been formally recognized by the FORTUNE 500 company for his outstanding contribution in providing tailored services to e-commerce companies around the world. Amazon, now ranked No.18 in... - October 17, 2016 - Deniz Olmez
Announcing Acquisition of Continental Products Company
KEENE Building Products and Dependable would like to announce the addition to the portfolio of companies owned by KEENE Family Holdings. The Continental Products Company, a manufacturing firm with branded products in the Greenhouse and Log Cabin industry and a strong presence in specialty... - October 17, 2016 - Keene Building Products
Gastric Cancer Foundation Event Promotes Research Funding to Improve Treatments and Save Lives - "A Cause for Hope" on November 18 in the San Francisco Bay Area
Stomach Cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, and is increasingly affecting young people. Yet only a tiny fraction of the nearly 1M gastric cancer sufferers worldwide have well-defined tumor mutations that can be addressed with current treatment options. To increase funding for the disease and encourage more researchers to focus on stomach cancer treatment, the Gastric Cancer Foundation will hold its Annual Event, A Cause for Hope, November 18 in the SF Bay Area. - October 17, 2016 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
The Global Timber Price Index GSPI Was Up 4.2% in the 2Q/16 After Having Fallen to the Lowest Level Since 2009 in Early 2016
Higher sawlog prices in Russia, Brazil, Germany and British Columbia in the 2Q/16 contributed to the first increase of the GSPI sawlog price index in over two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. An increase in lumber demand and slightly higher log trade than last year have put upward price pressure on softwood sawlogs in most major markets of the world this year. - October 16, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Debra L. Rahmoeller Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Debra L. Rahmoeller of Springfield, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 6 years in the field of art. About Debra L. Rahmoeller Ms. Rahmoeller is an... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Honored with Early Admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been honored with early admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 23 years in the field of... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
You First Foundation Golf Event Raises Funds to Support Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
First Service Credit Union's You First Foundation raises $30,000 in 2nd annual charity golf tournament. - October 14, 2016 - You First Foundation
Advanced Allocations for Microsoft Dynamics GP Now Has Intercompany Capabilities
Admiral Consulting Group Announces Release of Advanced Allocations 7.0. - October 14, 2016 - Admiral Consulting Group
Admiral Consulting Group Boosts SmartList with Added ActiveConnect Functionality
ActiveConnect gives Microsoft Dynamics GP a fast, easy way to run custom SmartLists. - October 14, 2016 - Admiral Consulting Group
Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals Appoints Daniels as Director of Operations
Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals, the most trusted event rental provider in the South, today announced the addition of John "Jack" Daniels as director of operations. He brings more than 20 years of experience in event planning and operations to the team. "One of the key strategies... - October 14, 2016 - Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals