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Professional Wheelchair Basketball Franchises Now Available for a Limited Time
"A pro league would make my dream possible to compete in the game I cherish, in the Country that I love." -Matt Scott USA Wheelchair Basketball Today, there are more opportunities for adaptive athletes in America and more are being created by various groups around the world. With the... - August 11, 2016 - PWBL Enterprises
DroneTerminus LLC is Pleased to Report the Official Launch of Their Website and New Product Announcement
DroneTerminus LLC is pleased to report the official launch of their website and product announcement for their unique drone package delivery receiver appliance. The company is focused on developing a smart and secure platform for use by package delivery drones for anyone that orders packages... - August 11, 2016 - DroneTerminus
SUNY Schenectady County Community College Establishes a New Agreement with Bellevue University
Articulation agreement establishes partnership between SUNY SCCC’s Associate Degree Program and Bellevue University’s Bachelor Degree Program. - August 11, 2016 - Schenectady County Community College
Alfa Scientific Designs Granted OTC/CLIA Waived Status for BUP Drug Test by the Food and Drug Administration
Company now has a total of 15 drug tests that are OTC/CLIA-waived. - August 11, 2016 - Alfa Scientific Designs
Fix Auto USA Announces Six New Franchise Additions
Fix Auto USA announces its continued expansion with the addition of six new Franchise Locations. These six Franchise Locations expand the geographical reach of the Fix Auto brand in Chicago, IL; Elko, NV; Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Diego, California; and Seattle, Washington. They are: ·... - August 11, 2016 - Fix Auto USA
SanSal’s Advanced Tissue Cultures Grow to New Heights with First Harvest
CBD grower committed to purity over profits announces the first harvest originating from tissue cultures of high CBD whole hemp strains. - August 11, 2016 - SanSal
This Summer, Folli Follie Takes You on a Unique Experience Through Its Digital Contest, "Travel the Fashionista Way"
Folli Follie, the international lifestyle fashion brand presents Travel the Fashionista Way, an exciting summer contest for all style lovers from across the globe. Two lucky participants will have the opportunity to travel to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos for 4 days and live a luxury lifestyle... - August 11, 2016 - Folli Follie
Three People, Totally Immersed in the Writing and Publishing Industry, Buy Karen’s Book Barn in La Grange
Former bookstore owner and senior staff member at Imaginarium, Frank Hall, Published Author and Executive Producer, Lynn Tincher, and best-selling author and owner of the award-winning small press, Hydra Publications, Tony Acree recently bought Karen’s Book Barn in La Grange. - August 11, 2016 - Karen's Book Barn
Meemim Collaboration Platform is Now Available to SMBs and Department Teams. Free.
Meemim, the collaboration software company, announced the roll-out of its Meemim productivity suite designed specifically for groups in the SMB and project management spaces. The updated version of the Meemim portal enables departments and project teams to create digital workspaces for organizing and sharing information, saving time and money. Project documentation, internal team information and client portals are examples of collaboration environments where Meemim shines. - August 11, 2016 - Meemim
Suncoast Electric of SWFL Caters to Specialty Demand in Southwest Florida
Suncoast Electric of SWFL announces that starting immediately that they have added a Special Projects Division, focusing in Specialty Lighting & Equipment Installations, such as Chandeliers, Landscape lighting and specialized equipment such as motors, transformer & presses. When asked why... - August 11, 2016 - Suncoast Electric of SWFL
New Zealand Log Export Volumes and Prices Have Increased in 2016 Because of Higher Shipments to India and South Korea
New Zealand, the leading softwood log exporter in the world, increased log shipments to India and South Korea during the first five months of 2016, while exports to China were down, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With total shipments trending higher, log export prices have gone up by 36% from September of 2015 to May 2016. - August 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Ralph M. Cursio, Esq., Affiliate Expert and Consultant, Bates Group LLC to Speak at KG’s FINRA Arbitrations: Tools & Practical Guide for 2016 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ralph M. Cursio, Esq., Affiliate Expert and Consultant, Bates Group LLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: FINRA Arbitrations: Tools & Practical Guide for 2016 and Beyond Live Webcast. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2016@ 12:00 pm -2:00 pm (ET). - August 11, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Hot Heritage Cattle Trend Hits Business Stride with Wise Business Plans
Wise Business Plans, a leader in the global business planning industry, is offering the experience and expert market analyses necessary to assist dairy farmers and cheese makers in reaching their earnings and business growth goals through the use of individually prepared business plans and accompanying services. - August 11, 2016 - Wise Business Plans
PROLIM is Proud to Host a Webinar on "Automated Data Migration with Enhanced Cloud Migration Capability"
PROLIM is proud to host a webinar on “Automated Data Migration with enhanced Cloud Migration capability” on August 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM Eastern. - August 11, 2016 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Solid Edge – Design Without Boundaries in a Multi-CAD World
PROLIM is proud to host a webinar on “Solid Edge – Design without boundaries in a multi-CAD world” on September 1st, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST. Solid Edge is a complete hybrid 2D/3D CAD system that uses synchronous technology for accelerated design, faster revisions, and better... - August 11, 2016 - PROLIM Global Corporation
CIMdata Announces the Appointment of Gerard Litjens as Vice President, EMEA
Newly created position solidifies CIMdata’s position in the Middle Eastern and African Markets. - August 11, 2016 - CIMdata
ISMG Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit Brings Together Influencers from Information Security, Risk Management & Fraud Community
Sennior Practitioners and Technology Providers Convened in NY for Best in Class Event - August 10, 2016 - ISMG Corp
MAXPRO Announces Partnership with Singapore-Based Distributor FilmTack
FilmTack invests US$1.7 million to facilitate MAXPRO’s regional growth plans. - August 10, 2016 - FilmTack Pte Ltd
FreightCenter Introduces New Brand Identity and Website
FreightCenter launches new site, announces instant truckload rating and new mobile experience with interactive campaign, “FC Live.” - August 10, 2016 - FreightCenter
Lumastrobe is Vastly Expanding Its Vehicle Safety Warning Light Product Line; Finding the Brightest and Most Suitable Warning Light Has Never Been Easier.
Lumastrobe Warning Lights has recently updated their website with new light bars and quality vehicle safety beacons. Most of Lumastrobe's new lights are revised to fit industry demands, such as cord length, intensity, and strong magnetic strength for the base. Regardless of the application, Lumastrobe Warning Lights has the durable, dependable and versatile warning lights and flashing beacons you are looking for, for your maintenance truck, forklift, commercial vehicle and utility trucks. - August 10, 2016 - Lumastrobe Warning Lights
Save the Date: Food Waste Weekend
Weekend of September 23-25, 2016 Set Aside for America’s Clergy Across the Faith Spectrum to Give Sermons on Food Waste - August 10, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Global Medical Device Company Launches Surgeon’s Invention; Plastic Surgery Game-Changer
New instrument promises superior fat harvesting and skin tightening without incisions for plastic surgical patients. - August 10, 2016 - Bensimon Center for Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
Modani Furniture Expands Modern Furniture Collection
Modani Furniture has added new pieces to their collections. Visit any of 9 showroom locations or browse online at www.modani.com to shop these new pieces. - August 10, 2016 - Modani Furniture
NBA Legend and NY Knicks Star to Appear on Martha's Vineyard
On Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM former NBA Legend and NY Knicks star Dr. Richard "Dick" Barnett will make a special appearance at The Alex Cohen Memorial Basketball Marathon at the Chilmark Community Center - 520 South Road, Chilmark, MA on Martha's Vineyard. Dr. - August 10, 2016 - SportScope
Web Real-Time Communication Solution Market Poised to Rake US$ 22,979.9 Mn by 2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Web Real-time Communication (RTC) Solution Market: Global Industry Analysis, 2015–2025" report to their offering. - August 10, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Valuation of Biostimulants Market to Reach US$ 4,109.5 Mn by 2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Biostimulants Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - August 10, 2016 - Future Market Insights
High Competitive Price Offered at PowerBTC for Bitcoin Sellers
PowerBTC LLC. (www.PowerBTC.com) is pleased to announce a highly competitive offer for Bitcoin purchases. PowerBTC is buying Bitcoins, offering 10% more than the market trading price for purchases of maximum 50 BTC and a negotiated higher percent for amounts exceeding 50 BTC. Many may be wondering... - August 09, 2016 - PowerBTC LLC.
Allied Real Estate Schools Lowers Prices on Select Appraisal and Texas Real Estate Licensing Packages
Allied’s low-cost training programs put real estate careers within reach. - August 09, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Lifespan Brands Introduces the New 2016 LAVA Lamp
Lifespan brandsTM is proud to announce the addition of several new LAVA® lamps, lights and novelty items to its product line. Along with several new colors of classic lamps, see the extensive list of LAVA® lamp products are new to the lineup this year. - August 09, 2016 - Lifespan Brands
Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2016 to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 5th annual international MobileWebAward competition. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain outstanding mobile Websites and mobile... - August 09, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Industrial Facility in Vermillion Parish, LA to Sell at Auction
Bonnette Auctions Louisiana Outdoor Properties Auction Group to Conduct Live Auction Event on Thursday, August 25th. - August 09, 2016 - Bonnette Auctions Louisiana Outdoor Properties Auction & Real Estate Group
Building Slated to Begin on Historical Melton Ridge Subdivision at Stonebridge Ranch
Will Shaddock and Shaddock Development purchased a 29-acre tract of land in Stonebridge Ranch to be developed into Melton Ridge subdivision. - August 09, 2016 - Shaddock Development
InSpark Technologies Announces the Integration of Vigilant™ with Apple HealthKit to Enable Improved Diabetes Management
Users of third party diabetes apps that connect with Apple HealthKit can now use Vigilant to be notified in advance of periods of risk. InSpark Technologies, Inc announced that Vigilant, a smartphone-based companion to diabetes monitoring that can analyze blood glucose values and notify people in... - August 09, 2016 - InSpark Technologies
Storage Made Easy Achieves G-CLOUD Supplier Status for the Fourth Time and Announces Large Government Customer Win
SME, the UK secure file sharing Fabric startup, has been accepted as a Crown Commercial Service (CCS) supplier on the UK Government G-Cloud initiative for the fourth time. - August 09, 2016 - Storage Made Easy
Announcing Name Change – Redstone Technology Research is Now Summit Redstone Partners
Redstone Technology Research, a fundamental equity research firm founded in 2015 and based out of Berkeley Heights, NJ, and focused on technology companies is effectively operating as Summit Redstone Partners starting July 1, 2016. Srini Nandury, Senior Managing Director and Jonathan Kees Managing Director from Summit Research previously have joined Summit Redstone Partners to cover hardware and software companies. - August 09, 2016 - Summit Redstone Partners
Chinese Pharma Market Prospects Remain Robust as New Drivers Emerge
Despite slowing Chinese pharma market growth to 7.6% in 2015, it remains a high growth spot with numerous emerging opportunity areas, according to the China Pharmaceutical Guide 2016 (11th Edition). Hot off the press, the China Pharmaceutical Guide 2016, an indispensable reference for MNC executives with China responsibilities for over a decade, aims to help proactive HQ and local executives feel the pulse of Chinese healthcare and stay in the driver seat of their business in the country. - August 09, 2016 - WiCON International Group LLC
Makers Nutrition Receives Gold Honors for Management Team of the Year in the 8th Annual Golden Bridge Awards® (2016)
Makers Nutrition and other Golden Bridge winners will be presented with their awards on September 12th in San Francisco. - August 09, 2016 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Northwest Petroleum to Raise Funds for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Charity Golf Tournament
Northwest Petroleum LP will hold its first Charity Classic Golf Tournament in which all proceeds will benefit The Lighthouse of Houston, an organization that is dedicated to providing education, recreation and career resources for the blind and visually impaired. The golf tournament will be held... - August 09, 2016 - Northwest Petroleum
Donlen Moves to New State-of-the-Art Headquarters
Donlen, a leader in providing performance-driven fleet management services, is excited to announce that all employees and business operations moved to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Bannockburn, Ill., on Aug. 8. “Our new headquarters is an investment in the future of Donlen,”... - August 09, 2016 - Donlen
DISA Announces New President and CEO, John Peterson
Twenty-Five Year Veteran of the Substance Abuse Testing Industry Joins DISA - August 09, 2016 - DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
MULTI SEAL® Announces New Product Names and Packaging
MULTI SEAL® Corporation, the leader in high performance tire sealant technology, announces new product names and packaging for their three main formulas. The new names include: HYDRO 1500 (formerly HYDRO SEAL), PRO HD 2500 (formerly HEAVY DUTY), and ARMOR 3500 (formerly ARMOR SEAL). Updated... - August 08, 2016 - MULTI SEAL
BoldLeads Adds New CRM Integration and Social Media Tools for Real Estate Agents
Danny Loschiavo of BoldLeads is announcing a number of new additions to its real estate lead generation and conversion platform. CRM integration and social media components are included among the many new additions and are accessible on an immediate basis. - August 08, 2016 - BoldLeads
Modani Furniture's Back to School Sale
Modani Furniture is having a nationwide sale from August 8th to August 21st, 2016. Customers can walk into any of 9 showrooms across the U.S. and Canada or browse online at www.modani.com to take advantage of this limited time event. - August 08, 2016 - Modani Furniture
Hayleys Advantis Unveils "Venus" Their Latest and Best in Class International Distribution Centre
Advantis Free Zone (AFZ) (a fully owned subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited, the Transportation and Logistics arm of the diversified blue-chip conglomerate Hayleys Group) recently launched their second and brand new international distribution centre "Venus" - one of the most sophisticated international distribution centres to be established in Sri Lanka to date. - August 08, 2016 - Advantis
Veterinarians Key to Higher Use of Pet Health Insurance
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA), in conjunction with Lieberman Research Worldwide and John Volk, senior consultant, Brakke Consulting, recently completed a major two-part market research study. After first querying pet owners about pet health insurance, NAPHIA then surveyed veterinary practitioners on the insights gained from the pet owner research. - August 08, 2016 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Heritage Industrial Services Receives Top A Ratings in ISNetworld®
Heritage Industrial Services (Heritage) is proud to received top A Ratings from ISNetworld. Heritage received these top ratings due to their commitment to safety and quality. Heritage takes great pride in performing projects not only safely but also maintaining high quality... - August 08, 2016 - Heritage Industrial Services
Heritage Industrial Completes Dismantlement and Recycling of Decommissioned Equipment Project
Heritage Industrial Services was recently hired to perform the dismantlement, removal and recycling of decommissioned equipment consisting of (2) Chillers and (2) Drive Trains. The first task associated with the project was the rigging and removal of the equipment from the existing facility. The... - August 08, 2016 - Heritage Industrial Services
BDA Advises Kolon on Sale of Kolon Water & Energy to Standard Chartered Private Equity
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Kolon Corporation (“Kolon”), has completed the divestment of its 62.6% stake in Kolon Water & Energy (“KWE”), the largest private wastewater treatment operations and maintenance service provider in Korea, for US$81m... - August 06, 2016 - BDA Partners Ltd
Jeanette Friedman Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jeanette Friedman, of Austin, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Food and Beverage. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Friedman's image was projected over Times Square, New York, on August 5th, 2016. - August 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Top Gun Advisors Completes 183,000 SF. Industrial Sale in Cayey, Puerto Rico
Top Gun Advisors is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a 183,000 SF sale located at PR1 3900 Jesus T. Pinero in Cayey, Puerto Rico on behalf of their client, Amcor Rigid Plastics. The buyer, Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers was represented by Fernando Toro, President of Cushman... - August 06, 2016 - Campio