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Kent Van Liere with NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s How to Design Effective Consumer Surveys for Trademark and False Advertising Event

Kent Van Liere, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s How to Design Effective Consumer Surveys for Trademark and False Advertising Cases: Practical Guide Live Webcast. - July 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Aaron Yeater, Managing Principal, Analysis Group, Inc. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Event

Aaron Yeater, Managing Principal, Analysis Group, Inc. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Recent Developments Uncovered - July 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Dwight C. Smith, III, Partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Vendor Risk Management for Banks & Financial Institutions

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dwight C. Smith, III, Partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Vendor Risk... - July 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Dade Moeller Health Group Announces Name Change to Versant Medical Physics and Radiation Safety

Dade Moeller Health Group announces departure from Dade Moeller & Associates after management buyout and name change to Versant Medical Physics and Radiation Safety. - July 13, 2016 - Versant Medical Physics and Radiation Safety

PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Eurl GESTS

“ISO standards are designed to help professionals utilize the latest developments of standards to attract and enroll the right students. Eurl Gests will seamlessly integrate with PECB’s vision to enable organizations to harness the latest communications technology,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - July 13, 2016 - PECB

Academy Medical Partnership with Acelity Strengthens Regenerative Medicine Offering to Federally Funded Medical Facilities

Academy Medical Partnership with Acelity Strengthens Regenerative Medicine Offering to Federally Funded Medical Facilities

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Academy Medical, has forged a partnership with Acelity, a globally diversified wound care and regenerative medicine company, to distribute the company’s full line of regenerative medicine products including ALLODERM™ Regenerative Tissue Matrix and STRATTICE™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Indian Health Services (IHS) centers. - July 12, 2016 - Academy Medical

Spotlight Capital Holdings Corporation (OTCMKTS: SLCH) Announces a Shareholders Update

Spotlight Capital Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS: SLCH) is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on the Company’s activities. During this calendar year, the management at Spotlight has been reorganizing its financial structure to raise funds for the Company’s operations and/or projects... - July 12, 2016 - Spotlight Capital Holdings

Hazmat Training Comes to Greensboro

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Greensboro, NC. - July 12, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

Durante Rentals Opens Their Seventh Location in Brewster, NY

Durante Rentals Opens Their Seventh Location in Brewster, NY

New hub is their second in Putnam County and offers 13 acres of construction equipment and tools for rental, sale or service. - July 12, 2016 - Durante Rentals

Napa County Water, Forest and Oak Woodland Protection Committee Announces Hearing to Protect Napa’s Watersheds, Water Sources & Forests

Napa County Water and Forest Protection Initiative held up by County filed litigation. A critical Superior Court hearing is set for Friday, July 15, 9:00, Napa Superior Court, 1111 Third St., Napa, CA. 94559. - July 12, 2016 - Napa Woodland Protection

Teli Communications Expands Private Label Options

Teli Communications Expands Private Label Options

Teli.net offers full customer control of private label and private branding options for Resellers and VARS to sell their own branded VoIP and SMS service. Complete end-user customer billing is now included. - July 12, 2016 - Teli Communications

King's Creek Plantation Selects Equiant to Service Loan and Maintenance Fee Receivables

King's Creek Plantation LLC of Williamsburg, Va., has selected Equiant of Scottsdale, Ariz., to service its mortgage loan and maintenance fee receivables. “Once we saw what was possible with their technology and how that translates into significantly better information for us and for our... - July 12, 2016 - Equiant

BrightMove Recognized as GrowFL Announces 2016 Florida Companies to Watch Finalists

BrightMove Recruiting Software was among the first round of 2016 Florida Companies to Watch finalists recently announced by GrowFL. The awards event - now in its sixth year - honors 50 select second-stage companies from throughout the state. - July 12, 2016 - BrightMove

Lights, Camera, Action with Desert Wind Films - Informal Casting Call for Fort Worth Film/TV Production Company & Free Moving Screening at Launch Party on July 14

Director Producer Returns to Fort Worth to Expand Multi-Million Production Company in North Texas. Local Production for “A Broken Bridge” Film and “Before I Forget” Television Series begins in Fall. Public Invited to Free Screening of “Brother’s Keeper” (2015) on Thursday, July 14. - July 12, 2016 - Desert Wind Films

Global Facility Management & Construction Promotes Stacy Brown to Vice President, Strategic Planning

Global Facility Management & Construction Promotes Stacy Brown to Vice President, Strategic Planning

Global Facility Management & Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacy Brown to Vice President, Strategic Planning. In her new role, Stacy will influence the direction of future business, including internal policies and procedures. Stacy has been with Global for 2 years and... - July 11, 2016 - Global Facility Management & Construction

Lumastrobe Warning Lights, the Leader in Safety Warning Lights, Launches New Website with New Diverse Range of Products, Custom Orders and Top Professional Service

Lumastrobe Warning Lights, the Leader in Safety Warning Lights, Launches New Website with New Diverse Range of Products, Custom Orders and Top Professional Service

Lumastrobe Warning Lights invites all safety professionals to visit www.lumastrobe.com to see their improved line of tried and tested safety warning light products. Growing everyday Lumastrobe continues to set the precedent in providing only the best quality products to safety professionals and is looking to expand its reach even further. With more products to come and a vast following of satisfied customers Lumastrobe Warning Lights is reaching new heights. - July 11, 2016 - Lumastrobe Warning Lights

MAYA Simulation Selected by Spike Aerospace to Help Develop the First Supersonic Business Jet

MAYA Simulation Selected by Spike Aerospace to Help Develop the First Supersonic Business Jet

MAYA Simulation Inc. is pleased to announce that it will provide support to Spike Aerospace Inc. to help develop the world’s first supersonic business jet and its digital twin. The complexity of delivering a Supersonic Jet like Spike S-512 requires a global collaboration of aerospace... - July 11, 2016 - Maya HTT

Connecticut Artist Rita Paradis Accepted for 10th Time in the Colored Pencil Society's International Exhibition

Connecticut Artist Rita Paradis Accepted for 10th Time in the Colored Pencil Society's International Exhibition

While it is an accomplishment to be accepted into any art exhibition, multiple acceptances into national and international shows makes a rather strong point that an artist is a master of his or her craft. “Rita Paradis is a true master of colored pencil,” says Joan Pilarczyk, Director of Artsplace. - July 11, 2016 - ArtParadise

Art Paradise and Petals & Paws Team Up for "Paint Your Pet" Art Class Series in West Hartford, CT

Art Paradise and Petals & Paws Team Up for "Paint Your Pet" Art Class Series in West Hartford, CT

Art Paradise and Petals & Paws team up for "Paint Your Pet" art class series in West Hartford, CT. Join National Award Winning Artist Rita Paradis for a special art class series and learn how to create a work of beauty honoring your very own beloved cat, dog, bird, hedge hog, or... - July 11, 2016 - ArtParadise

Bark Busters Introduces The WaggTagg in Time for Lost Pet Prevention Month

Bark Busters Introduces The WaggTagg in Time for Lost Pet Prevention Month

In honor of Lost Pet Prevention Month, Bark Busters introduces the WaggTagg, a pet identification tag that makes it easy to find a lost dog. - July 11, 2016 - Bark Busters

Direct Tool Company Announces Plans for the Installation of a World Class Environmental Cleaning System for Luxury Yacht Builder

Sunseeker International seeks to improve working conditions and reduce carbon footprint. - July 10, 2016 - Direct Tool Company

Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S Acquires Sound & Vibration Technology Ltd.

On 1st July 2016 Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S acquired its long-term partner, Sound & Vibration Technology Ltd. to further expand its Global Engineering Services team and capabilities. - July 10, 2016 - Bruel & Kjær UK

Patricia A. Cleary Honored as a VIP for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Patricia A. Cleary Honored as a VIP for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Patricia A. Cleary of Arlington, Virginia has been honored as a VIP for two consecutive years, 2015 and 2016, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and success in the field of education. About Patricia A. Cleary Ms. Cleary has 50 years experience... - July 09, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Ruth Kellgren-Hagen Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Ruth Kellgren-Hagen of Kansas City, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of retail jewelry. About Ruth Kellgren-Hagen Ms. Kellgren- Hagen is a Branch... - July 09, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

SKILLSdox Rebrands Itself to betterU, Focuses on Holistic Growth of the Learner

SKILLSdox Rebrands Itself to betterU, Focuses on Holistic Growth of the Learner

Aims to Bridge the Prevailing Gap Between the Education and Employment Industry - July 08, 2016 - betterU Canada

Sunbay Marketing Launches SunbayMarketing.com

Sunbay Marketing Launches SunbayMarketing.com

Sunbay Marketing will launch www.sunbaymarketing.com, a website devoted to the planning, management, and analytics for online marketing campaigns. Phase I of this website released on July 7, 2016. - July 08, 2016 - Sunbay Marketing

Judith Fae Conerly to be Honored with a Times Square, NYC Appearance on July 8, 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals and Strathmore’s Who’s Who

Judith Fae Conerly to be Honored with a Times Square, NYC Appearance on July 8, 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals and Strathmore’s Who’s Who

Judith Fae Conerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals and Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her accomplishments in Financial Services. She will be honored with a Times Square, New York City appearance on Friday, July 8, 2016. - July 08, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Lifetime Member, Isyjean P. Korenek, Has Recently Been  Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year.

Lifetime Member, Isyjean P. Korenek, Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year.

Isyjean P. Korenek of Rockdale, Texas, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year 2016 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Reading and Language Education. - July 08, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

William P. Barry, Partner with Richards Kibbe & Orbe 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 William P. Barry, Partner with Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “FCPA/Anti-Corruption... - July 08, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Entry Into the US Market, Massive Investments, New Employees: flexword from Mannheim, Germany Announces Extremely Positive Half-Yearly Results

A description of the several highlight, including results, of the first half of 2016. - July 08, 2016 - flexword

ExeBTC Extend Their Investment Limited Package

ExeBTC Extend Their Investment Limited Package

ExeBTC (www.ExeBTC.com) is already a leader in the online Bitcoin investment market. With their expert financial advisors and streamlined website, they can provide top quality service to clients all over the world. ExeBTC currently offers three different investment packages to provide investors... - July 07, 2016 - ExeBTC LLC.

Study Reveals Brands Are Struggling to Increase Customer Loyalty

Study Reveals That Tech-Connected Consumers Have Limited Tolerance for Brands Not Delivering Relevant and Meaningful Experiences - July 07, 2016 - VeraCentra

Floridays Resort Announces Exciting New Partnerships with Orlando Attractions

Floridays Resort, Named “The Number #1 Family Friendly Hotel in the USA and #5 in the World” by Tripadvisor, is pleased to announce new partnerships with acclaimed children’s theme park, Legoland and local area family attraction, The Crayola Experience. The award-winning resort... - July 07, 2016 - Paramount Hospitality Management

Texas Trust Credit Union Gives $100,000 to Support UTA Career Development Center

Texas Trust Credit Union Gives $100,000 to Support UTA Career Development Center

UTA will name the interview suite within its new Career Development Center the Texas Trust Interview Suite in recognition of the credit union's $100,000 gift to the university. - July 07, 2016 - Texas Trust Credit Union

America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Professional of the Year 2016, Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Has Now Been Selected to be Included in the Honor Roll

America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Professional of the Year 2016, Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Has Now Been Selected to be Included in the Honor Roll

Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California, esteemed member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has now been selected to be included in the Honor Roll for her accomplishments in the field of American Indian Education Programs. - July 07, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Pet Nibbles Unveils New Website for Showcasing Pet Products

Pet Nibbles Unveils New Website for Showcasing Pet Products

Pet Nibbles is all about homemade all natural pet treats! Pet Nibbles makes them, packages them, and the delivers these fantastic treats directly to you. Pet Nibbles is a small family business located in Washington state, and use only the best ingredients for your pet. They are constantly seeking out new recipes for healthy homemade treats for both cats and dogs. - July 07, 2016 - Pet Nibbles

Child Prodigy, Autumn de Forest, Returns to Stone Harbor, NJ

Child Prodigy, Autumn de Forest, Returns to Stone Harbor, NJ

“Autumn de Forest – The Journey Continues” opens at Ocean Galleries on Friday, August 5 and runs through Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with all artwork available for acquisition. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Autumn de Forest when she signs purchased artwork from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, and from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 7. - July 07, 2016 - Ocean Galleries

Tore Steen, CEO, Co-Founder, CrowdStreet, Inc. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Real Estate Crowdfunding

Tore Steen, CEO, Co-Founder, CrowdStreet, Inc. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Real Estate Crowdfunding: Latest Trends and Developments. - July 07, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Aeris Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Group’s Event “The Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Risks,” on 7/20/2016

Aeris Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Group’s Event “The Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Risks: Is Your Firm's Security Strategy Effective,” on 7/20/2016 - July 07, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

GC Learning Services, LLC Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Launching New e-Learning Library

New Comprehensive Courses will Streamline the Entire Training & Development Process - July 07, 2016 - GC Learning Services, LLC

Burrow Global, LLC Ranks #5 Overall and #3 in Petroleum on Engineering News Record (ENR) Texas-Louisiana Top Design Firms 2016

Burrow Global, LLC Ranks #5 Overall and #3 in Petroleum on Engineering News Record (ENR) Texas-Louisiana Top Design Firms 2016

High Ranking Confirms Burrow Global’s Regional Strength. Burrow Global, LLC (www.burrowglobal.com), a full-service EPC solutions provider with specialized expertise in automation, industrial buildings, plant commissioning/ startup and I&E Construction, has been listed as the #5 largest... - July 06, 2016 - Burrow Global

Hazmat Training Comes to Cleveland

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Cleveland, OH. - July 06, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response and Hazmat Training Comes to the Raleigh, NC Area

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory 24-Hour HAZWOPER, DOT and IATA training in Cary, NC. - July 06, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

Timothy Jones Named Consultant in Real Estate Group at New Day Underwriting Managers

Timothy Jones Named Consultant in Real Estate Group at New Day Underwriting Managers

Timothy Jones has been named a consultant within the Real Estate Practice of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage. His responsibilities include working closely with New Day’s... - July 06, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

AJC Decatur Book Festival, Bank Establish Prize Honoring Judy Turner

AJC Decatur Book Festival, Bank Establish Prize Honoring Judy Turner

Private Bank of Decatur providing seed money to honor Judy Turner, who recently retired after 51 years in banking; AJC Decatur Book Festival to make award annually. - July 06, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

Mark Weber Joins Private Bank of Buckhead & Decatur

Mark Weber Joins Private Bank of Buckhead & Decatur

Construction lending pro will split his time between the Buckhead and Decatur locations, serving clients across Metro Atlanta. - July 06, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

EDI Gateway Inc. Announces Its Partnership with AZUR Group, an Expert in Treasury Management Systems

EDI Gateway, a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, announced its partnership with Azur Group, an expert in Treasury Management Systems, with an e-Financial module that combines security, simplicity and autonomy. This partnership, with another Microsoft partner, is yet another testament to EDI... - July 06, 2016 - EDI Gateway

Strathmore's Worldwide is Out of Stock Due to Increased Orders for Their 2016 Edition

Strathmore’s Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York will be placing a second order with their publisher for their 2016 hard-cover member edition due to increased sales demands. Books are not obsolete! About Strathmore’s Worldwide Hard-Cover Edition Strathmore’s Worldwide is an... - July 06, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

IMPACT This Day Awarded Partnership Award by the Direct Sellers Association of Canada

IMPACT This Day Awarded Partnership Award by the Direct Sellers Association of Canada

IMPACT This Day was honored to be awarded the Direct Sellers Association of Canada's Partnership Award at the 2016 DSA Canada Annual Conference. - July 06, 2016 - Impact This Day Inc.

GSF Mortgage’s Leo Spanuello Named Secretary of Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association

GSF Mortgage’s Leo Spanuello Named Secretary of Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association

GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that Regional Manager Leo Spanuello has been elected as secretary of the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association (WMBA). Spanuello became involved with the WMBA in 1994 as a way to better position himself in his career. He has held several positions such as the... - July 06, 2016 - GoGSF

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