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Roadster Launches eCommerce Solution for Dealers
Roadster, the leader in eCommerce solutions for car buying and leasing, today announced that it will be making its best in class, mobile first, eCommerce platform available as a white labeled solution for dealers. Called Express Storefront, Roadster’s eCommerce platform will now give dealers... - June 30, 2016 - Roadster
Professional of the Year 2015 Denise Campbell Has Now Been Honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Physical Therapy, Denise Campbell of Las Cruces, New Mexico was named Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. She is now honored as a Lifetime VIP Member. - June 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
BDA Advises Terex on Sale of Its German Compact Construction Equipment Business to Yanmar
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Terex Corporation ("Terex"), has agreed to sell its compact construction equipment ("CCE") business in Germany for approximately US$60m to Yanmar Holdings, a Japanese manufacturer of diesel engines, machinery, and equipment. - June 30, 2016 - BDA Partners Ltd
Ravi Padmanabhan Joins Indevia Accounting as SVP
Ravi Padmanabhan has joined the restaurant accounting team at Indevia as Senior Vice President of Operations and Service Delivery. - June 30, 2016 - Indevia Accounting
Wireless Bridge Leader, LightPointe, Announces Investment in Visible Light Communications and LiFi Company to Provide End-to-End Outdoor and Indoor Solutions
Firefly Wireless Networks has launched after two years in “stealth mode,” with LightPointe’s R&D labs in San Diego, California serving as the technology incubator. LightPointe manufactures outdoor 60 GHz, 70 GHz, and 80 GHz radios, and formed Firefly to offer indoor wireless solutions which avoid the radio congestion, security, and interference issues associated with WiFi access points. - June 30, 2016 - LightPointe Communications, Inc.
Hopper Joins Mars National Bank as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Lending
Deborah A. Hopper joined Mars National Bank as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Lending. Ms. Hopper has over 13 years of banking experience, including retail management and loan origination. She will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, particularly focusing on Butler... - June 30, 2016 - Mars Bank
Professional of the Year 2015, Donald W. Austin, Now Honored as a Lifetime VIP Member in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Donald W. Austin of Davenport, Iowa, has been recognized as Professional of the Year 2015 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Compliance Management-Postal Service. He is now honored as a Lifetime VIP Member. - June 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Constantior and Phast Provide New Courses for Public Health Professionals
Constantior has worked with Phast ( Public Health Action Support Team ) for many years providing courses specifically tailored to the needs of Public Health Professionals. These courses have been related to Leadership Skills, Team Management, Influencing Skills, and Strategic Thinking and Planning... - June 30, 2016 - Constantior
Adsale Partners with SpecialChem to Provide Free Universal Selectors Online Databases
Adsale Publishing Ltd, a member company of Adsale Group and the publisher of the China Plastic & Rubber Journal (CPRJ) (www.adsalecprj.com) and operator of several websites in China related to plastics industry, announced its partnership today with SpecialChem (www.specialchem.com), the B2B... - June 30, 2016 - Special Chem
Laura L. Flippin, Partner with DLA Piper LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s FCPA/Anti-Corruption Compliance in Pharma/Life Sciences Industry
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura L. Flippin, Partner with DLA Piper LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “FCPA/Anti-Corruption Compliance in... - June 30, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Tangible IP Announces Immediate Availability of Internet Advertising Patent Portfolio with Evidence of Use
Tangible IP specializes in selling high-quality unencumbered patents and has now brokered the sale of over 2000 patent assets since its inception and has returned tens of millions of dollars back to inventors, shareholders and patent owners. - June 30, 2016 - Tangible IP, LLC
Best Practices in Governance & Generational Transition for Family Business Enterprises
Global Research Study Results Revealed at an Exclusive Event in Zurich, Featuring Keys to Success for Family Offices - June 30, 2016 - Headwaters SC, LP
Thinking of Moving to Canada? Karmak Publications Author Reveals What Americans Need to Know about the U.S.'s Northern Neighbor.
As Canada Day approaches on July 1st, Canada and Justin Trudeau have a high profile on the world stage. Google Alerts reported a record number of searches for "move to Canada" since Super Tuesday. Canadian-American author Robert Martichenko can discuss what it was like to grow up in northern Canada, and offer helpful advice for Americans who are considering living in Canada. Martichenko is the award-winning author of "Drift and Hum." - June 29, 2016 - Karmack Publications LLC
Safety Center Creates Youth Advisory Council with Funding from The Allstate Foundation
Empowering high school students to make a difference in the world. - June 29, 2016 - Safety Center
Organic Solution Management LLC. Helps Partner Win EPA Sustainability Award Using Organic Solution Management’s Sustainable Anaerobic Digestion Program
Organic Solution Management helps partner, Crystal Creamery, a Modesto-based dairy, win a Sustainability Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for sustainable management of organic by-products and water reduction. - June 29, 2016 - Organic Solution Management
Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Distribution Deal with Letoon Mimarlik
Rust Bullet, LLC today announced a distribution deal with Letoon Mimarlik to make its multi-patented anti-corrosion products available in Turkey and 8 other countries. - June 29, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC
University of Idaho Launches University-Wide Financial Education Initiative with iGrad
iGrad will provide award-winning, adaptive learning platform to students at Idaho’s oldest university. - June 29, 2016 - iGrad
Enforce LLC Opens New Solution Delivery Center
Cloud Implementation Consulting firm launches delivery center to provide differentiated services to cloud customers - June 29, 2016 - Enforce
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Recognizes Phillip S. Ferguson as a Lifetime Member
Phillip S. Ferguson of Salt Lake City, Utah has been recognized as a Lifetime Member by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in Legal Services. - June 29, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
FedEx Delivers Employment Support to Military Spouses Through Grant to Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
FedEx donates funds to Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) to connect military spouses with employment opportunities. - June 29, 2016 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Editorial Service Expands Into Downtown
The Triassic Media Group, a B2B content development and editorial company dedicated to helping other companies grow their business, is moving to downtown Tampa. The company will now be located in the Madison Building, in Suite 819. - June 29, 2016 - Triassic Media Group
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. Issued Patent for Driven Flow™ Technology
Patent covers new, high-accuracy diagnostic tool that delivers testing results in seconds. - June 28, 2016 - Alfa Scientific Designs
SunFrog.com Leaps Into the Top Echelon of Websites Worldwide
Latest data from Alexa.com places SunFrog into the elusive Top 1000 most visited websites in the U.S. and top 5000 websites in the world. - June 28, 2016 - SunFrogShirts.com
Firefly Wireless Networks is Launched to Target Multi-Billion Dollar Visible Light Communications and LiFi Market, Backed by Berg and Berg, LightPointe, and Teleconnect
Firefly Wireless Networks emerges from two years of “stealth mode,” with patents and first products. The company is owned by LightPointe Communications, the number one manufacturer of long range hybrid outdoor wireless backhaul solutions, Berg and Berg Enterprises, a multi-billion dollar venture capital firm, and Teleconnect GmbH, a telecommunications engineering company. - June 28, 2016 - Firefly Wireless Networks
Dominating Cyberspace Through Advanced Network Security and Capabilities
As the Cyber Domain expands, the US Government and private sector must enhance technology and expand operations to effectively operate and defend against threats in cyberspace. - June 28, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
FluidCast VR Announces the Creation of It's Samsung Gear VR and Google Cardboard Mobile Apps
FluidCast Technologies, LLC, a provider of the FluidCast Video Cloud Platform announced today the launch of it's new Virtual Reality mobile apps for the Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear VR and Apple IOS. These new applications are the first of their kind showcasing the following: Full 3D / 360 VR... - June 28, 2016 - FluidCast
Brightleaf Solutions Forms a Solutions Alliance with iLease Management
Combined efforts offer a complete solution for compliance with changes in FASB and IASB lease accounting standards. - June 28, 2016 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
5 Tips for Kissable Lips
Wednesday, July 6, is International Kissing Day. The American Association of Orthodontists, comprised of more than 18,000 expert specialists who create healthy, beautiful smiles – is delighted to offer five no-fail tips for kissable summer lips. - June 28, 2016 - Curium
App Makes One-Click Package Logging a Reality and It’s Now Available for Android and iOS
PackageLog™ Pro allows users to ScanCam™ packages into PackageLog™ instantly by simply taking a picture of the label and tracking number with a tablet or mobile device. - June 28, 2016 - Logware
Young Entrepreneur Finds Instant Success with Fishing Company
A 17-year-old high school graduate from Kentucky and his innovative ideas, hard work and a passion for fishing provide the perfect “catch” for success. Coleton Jennings, a former competitive high school bass angler turned entrepreneur launched Jenko Fishing to manufacture and sell... - June 28, 2016 - Jenko Fishing
Former Firetag Stoss & Dowdell Partners Join Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner
Firm expands litigation, corporate and real estate law practices with the addition of new partners. - June 28, 2016 - Nussbaum Gillis and Dinner
North American Pet Health Insurance Association to Provide Separate Data for Both U.S. and Canada
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association has released its 2016 State of the Industry Report, which tracks key benchmarks in the pet health insurance (PHI) industry. Unlike previous reports, this year’s report breaks down the data for each country’s (U.S. and Canadian) PHI... - June 28, 2016 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
iTech, a PMS Vendor Announces Partnership with DOX EMR
iTech, a SaaS based Healthcare billing, and PMS vendor announces a partnership with DOX EMR to offer an integrated EMR/EHR and Practice Management Solution to Podiatrists under the name of DOX Billing. - June 28, 2016 - expEDIum
Boost Rewards Launches New Employee Engagement Solution at SHRM 2016
Boost Rewards unveils new recognition solution at SHRM 2016 - June 28, 2016 - Boost Rewards
Remington Products Company, Parent Company of Powerstep®, is Recognized as One of Northeast Ohio's Top Workplaces for the Second Year in a Row
Powerstep’s parent company, Remington Products Company, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by... - June 28, 2016 - Powerstep
Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Distribution Deal with Rendor
Rust Bullet, LLC Products Now Available in Poland and Lithuania. Rust Bullet, LLC today announced a distribution deal with Rendor to market its multi-patented anti-corrosion products in Poland and Lithuania. “We are very excited to have Rendor join the Rust Bullet family of distributors. - June 28, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC
A New Service for Designers in Nashville
With Nashville quickly becoming a design hub, many startup and seasoned designers face the same problems; How can I get a sample of my idea?, Can I get it produced locally and can I order 1 or 10,000? A new company in Nashville, Fox Design Services is now offering that service to interior designers, architects, furniture, product, exhibition and landscape designers. - June 28, 2016 - Fox Design Services
Celestron and #Popscope Announce New Partnership for Community Astronomy
Celestron, a world leader in telescope manufacturing, and #popscope, a grassroots community-based astronomy movement, announced a new partnership today. Telescopes and support provided by Celestron will enhance #popscope’s mission of reconnecting diverse communities to the night sky -- and to... - June 28, 2016 - Celestron
Modular "IT Change Kit" Modernizes Organizational Change Management
Cloud Solution Offers Choose-As-You-Go IT Change Management and Communication Tools. - June 28, 2016 - Frank IT Change Kit
HPNow Selected for EUR 400,000 Investment by Innovation Fund Denmark
HPNow has been selected by Innovation Fund Denmark’s highly competitive Innobooster program for a DKK 2.9M (EUR 400,000) investment for the development of its sustainable water purification technology. - June 28, 2016 - HPNow
New Ex-Consultants Academy Improves Employee Capabilities and Lessens Skilled Employee Turnover
Many companies lose high-potential workers because of a lack of training and mentoring. The Ex-Consultants Academy increases core employee skills as well as encourages employee retention. - June 28, 2016 - The Ex-Consultants Agency
Exciting and Unique Women's Clothing, Home Goods, and Gifts Store Relish Announces Grand Opening in Old Metairie
Shopping in Old Metairie is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Long time retail owners of the exceedingly popular “The Garden Gates” have just announced the grand opening of their new concept shop “Relish.” Focused on offering an exciting selection of premium quality women's clothing, home goods of all shapes and sizes, and fun gifts, the local community has responded with expected enthusiasm to the news. - June 27, 2016 - Relish New Orleans
Take Advantage of Modani Furniture's 4th of July Sale
Modani Furniture is having their annual 4th of July Sale that includes huge markdowns. Walk into a local showroom or browse online from July 1st - July 10th to participate in this nationwide modern furniture sale. - June 27, 2016 - Modani Furniture
AmericaTowne, Inc.® Announces Acquisition
AmericaTowne announces acquisition of majority and controlling interest in OTC Pink Company. - June 27, 2016 - AmericaTowne, Inc.
OneStaff Medical Wins Inavero's 2016 Best of Staffing Client & Talent Awards
Earned by less than two percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada. OneStaff Medical, a leading employment agency in the healthcare staffing industry announced today they have won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their... - June 27, 2016 - OneStaff Medical, LLC
Operative Experience Completes $1 Million Financing
Operative Experience, Inc., a company that has pioneered a new biofidelic emulation technology that is revolutionizing surgical and pre-hospital skills training, today announced it has raised $1 million from private investors. The funding will be used to expand production and accelerate new... - June 27, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Data Management Thought Leader Publishes a Timely Book / Data-Driven Leaders Always Win
We are witnessing a digital revolution, with data volumes rising 30 to 50% per year. In Data-driven Leaders Always Win, the author Jay Zaidi tackles complex issues related to data and information management. - June 27, 2016 - AlyData
Ethical Leadership for Medical Practice Administrators
Medical practice administrators in Florida attend lecture on ethical leadership. - June 27, 2016 - ABISA
CrossBraining Will Celebrate 2016 ISTE Conference by Giving Away GoPro Cameras, Complete with Lesson Plans
CrossBraining, a project-based learning innovation firm uses video to capture learning. This year at the ISTE conference in Denver, GoPro will be in their booth to give away Hero Session cameras to be used with CrossBrain's curriculum. - June 26, 2016 - CrossBraining, LLC
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Employee Benefit Plan Audits: What You Need to Know in 2016
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: “Employee Benefit Plan Audits: What You Need to Know in 2016.” This... - June 26, 2016 - The Knowledge Group