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WhoKnows Announces David Gilmour as Chief Technology Officer
WhoKnows is pleased to announce David Gilmour has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer and will lead the company’s technology vision and development of its next generation talent analytics solutions. “As part of our ramp up, we’ve moving very quickly to ensure we have... - November 08, 2016 - WhoKnows
Founder of Blackfire Research, Ravi Rajapakse, and Founding Member of NWA, Arabian Price, Discuss the Future of Wireless Home Entertainment at Web Summit 2016
Ravi Rajapakse, CEO of Blackfire Research, and Arabian Prince, founding member of the legendary rap group NWA and veteran technology entrepreneur will discuss innovations in entertainment technology at Web Summit 2016. A music panel session entitled “Innovate or Die featuring Ravi Rajapakse and Arabian Prince” will take place on November 10, 2016, 14:40-15:00pm GMT, and will stream live worldwide on social media at www.facebook.com/WebSummitHQ. - November 08, 2016 - Blackfire Research
Online Ad Professionals Needed to Judge Best Online Advertising Awards
The Web Marketing Association’s 15th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Award program is currently accepting entries and is looking for qualified judges to help adjudicate this year’s award program. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award... - November 08, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
ALFA to Feature Breakthrough Technology for Rapid Diagnostic Tests at MEDICA 2016
ALFA Scientific Designs, Inc., a rapid immunoassay, point-of-care (POC) test development and manufacturing company based in San Diego, California, will exhibit at the MEDICA 2016 World Forum for Medicine in Düsseldorf Germany from November 14-17, 2016. ALFA will welcome visitors and customers... - November 08, 2016 - Alfa Scientific Designs
Dr. Estelle Toby Goldstein M.D. Veteran of the US Army and a Former Medical School Professor Joins New Day Psychotherapy Group in Brea, CA
Estelle Toby Goldstein, M.D., officially joins New Day Psychotherapy Group’s roster of clinicians at the new location in Brea according to Milagros Saxon, PhD, CEO at New Day. Her first day of practice in the new office will be Thursday, November 17th. - November 08, 2016 - New Day Psychotherapy Group
Oxagile Named to the List of 20 Most Promising Software Testing Solution Providers
CIOReview magazine has included Oxagile in its list of 20 Most Promising Software Testing Solution Providers. With this nomination, the highly rated media source recognized Oxagile’s excellence in delivering full-cycle testing and quality assurance services. - November 08, 2016 - Oxagile
Shoreline Entertainment Aligns with Black Wolf Media Group
Prominent Film Production Company Shoreline Entertainment Enters Partnership with Nevada Based Black Wolf Media Group - November 07, 2016 - Black Wolf Media Group
The Best Western Palm Beach Gardens is Hosting a Special Event with Actor/Musician John Schneider
AD1 Global is pleased to announce a special event with renowned actor and country music artist John Schneider at its Palm Beach Gardens, Best Western Plus hotel, Nov. 13th from 6-8 pm. Schneider is best known for his television roles on “The Haves and The Have Nots,”... - November 07, 2016 - AD1Global
Prashant Amin Honored as a Top Executive and Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Prashant Amin of West Hills, California has been recognized as a Top Executive for 2016 and honored with early admission into the Professional of the Year designation for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over... - November 07, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Los Angeles Jewish Community Leader Virginia A. Maas Appointed American Jewish University Board Chair
American Jewish University (AJU) is pleased to announce Mrs. Virginia A. Maas has been appointed Chairperson of the AJU Board of Trustees. Mrs. Maas is well-known and valued leader in the wider Los Angeles Jewish community, serving on numerous nonprofit organizations in a variety of capacities. - November 07, 2016 - American Jewish University
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on USPTO's Subject Matter Eligibility: The Dos and Don'ts in 2016 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “USPTO's Subject Matter Eligibility: The Dos and Don'ts in 2016 and... - November 06, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Host Color Announced Dedicated Servers in Singapore and Four Other Asian POPs
HostColor.com, a provider of Cloud Computing and Infrastructure Hosting launched Dedicated Servers in five Asian markets - Singapore, Seoul, Hong Kong, Bangkok, as well as India-based services through local partner with infrastructure in Pune & Mumbai. - November 05, 2016 - Host Color LLC
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. About Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Ms. - November 05, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Michael B. Dell, Attorney, Shartsis Friese LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael B. Dell, Attorney, Shartsis Friese LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Your Website’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: Significant Issues for Consideration LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2017 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - November 05, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Amelia Feulner Baur, Ph.D, Founding Partner, McNeill Baur, PLLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Amelia Feulner Baur, Ph.D, Founding Partner, McNeill Baur, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “USPTO's Subject Matter Eligibility: The Dos and... - November 05, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
BluePrint Data Named 10 Fastest Growing Cloud Computing Companies of 2016
BluePrint Data, the leader in high quality, OEM, integrable Internet Filtering and Parental Control that is revolutionizing the World with the Leading Internet Filtering Technologies security solutions, was recently named one of the top 10 fastest growing Cloud Computing Companies of 2016 by The... - November 05, 2016 - BluePrint Data
GVA Real Estate Investment Professionals Acquire Additional Austin Properties
GVA Real Estate Investments acquires 355 units in fast-growing Austin submarket. - November 04, 2016 - GVA LLC
Luxury Jewelry Designer Orianne Collins Releases New Line in Time for Christmas
New Collections from Jewelry designer Orianne Collins in the run-up to Christmas. - November 04, 2016 - Orianne Collins Jewelry
Taylor Hobson Launch the Form Talysurf® i-Series Multi-Axis, Driving Automated Quality Control in Automotive Manufacturing
While the use of highly automated manufacturing systems in automotive production is well established, quality control has remained a manual process. The arrival of the Form Talysurf® i-Series Multi-Axis system for automated quality control will change that. - November 04, 2016 - Taylor Hobson
Honor Roll Member, John T. Spitznagel Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
John T. Spitznagel of Glen Burnie, Maryland is an Honor Roll Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has now been selected as the Professional of the Year 2016 for his accomplishments in the field of Healthcare Sales and Marketing. - November 04, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Monica S. Blacker, Partner, Jackson Walker L.L.P. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Monica S. Blacker, Partner, Jackson Walker L.L.P. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Recent Legal Issues and Developments in Oil and Gas Restructuring: What Companies Need to Know? LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, February 09, 2017 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - November 04, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
German Bible Society to Publish Unique Illustrated Bible
3,333 Bible illustrations by Willy Wiedmann depicting the Old and New Testament in two volumes. The Wiedmann Media AG and the German Bible Society will publish a one of a kind Bible Art-Edition by the end of 2017. It depicts the complete Old and New Testament in 3,333 images and was painted by the German artist Willy Wiedmann. - November 03, 2016 - Wiedmann Media AG
H2eFile, a Real Estate Transaction Management and Filing Software to be Launched at The Realtors ® Conference & Expo 2016
H2eFile, a product developed by a Miami based company, is a simple-to-use, fully integrated, Real Estate Transaction Management System which offers: easy management and task tracking, customizable workflow checklists and shareable real estate file storage – all in the cloud and will debut on The REALTORS® Conference & Expo 2016 in Orlando, Florida. - November 03, 2016 - H2eFile
President Electronics USA Introduces the McKinley SSB 12/24V CB Radio
Launching in December 2016, the highly anticipated President McKinley SSB CB radio will be available for purchase in the US and Canada. Pre-order yours now. - November 03, 2016 - President Electronics USA
Phi Life Sciences Accepted as a Qualified Business to Raise Capital by the South Carolina Secretary of State
Phi Life Sciences has registered and been accepted by the Secretary of State of South Carolina to be a qualified business under the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act of 2013 (S.C. Code of Laws §§ 11-44-10 et. seq.). As a qualified business, Phi Life Sciences is now eligible to... - November 03, 2016 - Phi Life Sciences
Lauren Hill Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Lauren Hill has joined New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages, as an account manager within the Construction Group. She will work with the company’s nationwide network of agents,... - November 03, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
BDA Advises Wolseley Private Equity on Sale of Facade Access Holdings to Alimak Group
Wolseley Private Equity divested Facade Access Holdings to Alimak Group - November 03, 2016 - BDA Partners Ltd
Baron Energy Inc. Joins with Envestor First, LLC to Accelerate Acquisitions in South Texas
Baron Energy Inc. (Pink Sheets: BROE), an independent crude oil and natural gas company based in San Marcos, Texas, has joined with Envestor First, LLC, Houston, Texas, to assist with business development activities including joint venture partners, additional funding to accelerate growth plans, and investor relations. - November 03, 2016 - Baron Energy Inc.
Airlines Missing Opportunities by Frustrating Customers
Airlines appear to be pushing consumers further away rather than creating brand loyalties according to new research from EyeforTravel and Relay42. - November 03, 2016 - EyeforTravel
First Annual Preferred Jewelers International Spa Day Delivers Sparkling Results for Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers
Long time, loyal customer of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based business announced as winner of the $5000 Preferred 105 Diamond Pendant. - November 03, 2016 - Preferred Jewelers International
Fred Reggie to Deliver Aetna International Keynote
Fred Reggie is an executive coach and professional speaker. He was selected to deliver the keynote address at an upcoming Aetna International Forum in New Orleans. - November 03, 2016 - Fred Reggie
Advanced Patient Advocacy Leader Receives Prestigious Award from AAHAM
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that Julie Shaw-Noel of ParrishShaw, an Advanced Patient Advocacy company, received the 2016 Bill Spare National American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Recognition Award. The Bill Spare National AAHAM Recognition... - November 03, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Kentico Cloud to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Companies face disruption if they fail to become more agile - November 03, 2016 - Kentico
GIS WebTech Raises New Round of Capital and Announces Leadership Team
GIS WebTech LLC, a technology company with the only product suite for economic development and site selection built natively on the Esri platform, announced the closing of its first round of equity capital investment and the appointment of its leadership team. - November 03, 2016 - GIS WebTech LLC
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power at EnviroCare International; NorthBay Environmental Firm Eliminates their Power Bill with Solar
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 66.4 kW solar panel installation at EnviroCare International in American Canyon, CA. The solar panel system will provide 100% of their power needs, eliminating their power bill and saving the company tens of thousands of dollars every year for decades to come. - November 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding the Fundamentals of Corporate Successor Liability in Asset Sales
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: Understanding the Fundamentals of Corporate Successor Liability in Asset Sales. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - November 03, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Edward A. Phillips, CPA/CFF, CIRA, CFE, Partner with EisnerAmper LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Post-Confirmation Liquidation and Litigation Trusts Event
Edward A. Phillips, CPA/CFF, CIRA, CFE, Partner with EisnerAmper LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Post-Confirmation Liquidation and Litigation Trusts in Bankruptcies: Best Practices and Practical Guide. - November 03, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Complement Home Surveillance Systems with Meshtec Security Windows & Doors
According to the FBI in 2015 there were over 1,500,000 reported home burglaries in the U.S. Even more than that was over 7,500,000 reported cases of property crime. On average each home suffered $2,300 in losses resulting in over $3.6 billion in property damages total. The most worrisome statistic... - November 02, 2016 - Meshtec International Co., Ltd
Barclays and Unreasonable Group Launch Unreasonable Impact in US, Harnessing Capitalism to Solve Major Global Problems
Unreasonable Impact supports entrepreneurs who are collectively generating thousands of jobs on the frontier of the green economy. - November 02, 2016 - Unreasonable Group
UFOMiners Has a Special Offer for Bitcoin and Litecoin Mining Hardware
UFOMiners LLC (www.UFOMiners.com) have launched a special offer on their powerful Bitcoin and Litecoin miners which will enable customers to buy four miners for the price of three, saving an impressive $4800 for Bitcoin Miners and 4900 for Litecoin Miners. The new offer allows customers to mix and... - November 02, 2016 - UFOMiners LLC.
RK Prasad Speaking on Mobile Learning Challenges at ATD TechKnowledge® 2017
RK Prasad, CEO & Co-Founder, CommLab India, will conduct an interactive session at the ATD TechKnowledge® conference on challenges in mobile learning adoption. - November 02, 2016 - CommLab India
Retirement Plan Advisors’ Zach Karas Joins 2017 NAGDCA Planning Committee
Retirement Plan Advisors (RPA) Principal Zach Karas has been invited to join the Planning Committee for the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administration (NAGDCA) 2017 Annual Conference. Each year NAGDCA hosts this event to engage and support its members with educational... - November 02, 2016 - Retirement Plan Advisors
WK Dickson's Phil Cannon Appointed to 2nd Term as GAA Corporate Member
Phil Cannon, vice president with W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., has been appointed to a second term as the Georgia Airport Association (GAA) Corporate Member. Nominations for the office were taken during the association’s annual conference in Jekyll Island, GA on October 27, 2016. Phil has... - November 02, 2016 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
BDA Advises CITIC Capital Partners on the Sale of King Koil China to Advent International
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, CITIC Capital Partners, has completed the sale of its controlling stake in King Koil Shanghai Sleep System Co Ltd (“King Koil China”) to Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global... - November 02, 2016 - BDA Partners Ltd
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Reports Record Consumer Inquiries
The number of consumers seeking information during this year's Medicare Open Enrollment season has increased according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - November 02, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
David Stegall Elected President of the Society of Risk Management Consultants
The Society of Risk Management Consultants recently held their annual conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and elected new Officers and Directors. - November 01, 2016 - Risk Consulting & Expert Services
The Best Online Advertising in 86 Industries to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association's 15th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards is now accepting entries. This international award program will evaluate all forms of online advertising, including email, page-based ads, online newsletters, mobile apps, Websites, video and social media in 86 industry categories. The Competition Web site is located at www.iacaward.org and the deadline for entry is January 31, 2017. - November 01, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
New Casinos Release Australian Website with Screenshots
Following successful review sites for new online casinos in United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, a fifth market goes live. The new Australian site reviews casinos available Down Under. A new web design with more focus on screenshots further differentiate the appearance from earlier versions. - November 01, 2016 - New Casinos Ltd.
Metal Roofs of Texas Recognized at METALCON Triumph Awards; Owner Josey Parks Receives Young Movers and Shakers Award
Metal Roofs of Texas Owner & President, Josey Parks was recognized at the METALCON Triumph Awards last week Wednesday, receiving the Young Movers and Shakers Award. This award recognizes young leaders in the metal construction or building industry who demonstrate excellence, creativity, and... - November 01, 2016 - J Wales Enterprises
Ri’ Punch Events at Richland Estate Draw Crowd
Trade Representatives and Rum Connoisseurs gather in a Sugar Cane Field - November 01, 2016 - Richland Rum