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Jennova Inc. to Demonstrate Energy Harvesting (EH) Technology at Sensors Expo & Conference

Company Executive to Present on “Electrodynamic Energy Harvesting: Past, Present & Future.” - June 16, 2016 - Jennova

Countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa Imported 10% of Internationally Traded Softwood Lumber in 2015

Northern Africa and the Middle East have become a major destination for softwood lumber produced in Europe the past ten years. In 2015, the major trade flows were from the Nordic Countries and Russia to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly in its latest issue. - June 16, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC

Advanced Patient Advocacy Leader Appointed to Florida HFMA Board Position

Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that Abby Birch, Vice President of Client Development, has been installed as the Director of Innovation for the Florida Healthcare Financial Management (HFMA) Board. Ms. Birch was installed on May 16th, 2016. Florida HFMA is focusing on four... - June 16, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC

C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. of Fair Grove, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of holistic healthcare. About C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D.,... - June 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Craft Distillery Feasibility Study in New Jersey - Wert-Berater, Inc.

Wert-Berater, Inc. has been engaged to provide a project Feasibility Study for craft distillery development project in Salem County, New Jersey. - June 16, 2016 - Wert-Berater, Inc.

CS Odessa Releases New Business Process Workflow Diagrams Solution for ConceptDraw PRO

A new workflow diagrams solution is available in the ConceptDraw Solution Park; included libraries and samples for ConceptDraw PRO (business graphics and diagramming) product. - June 16, 2016 - Computer System Odessa

Light Bulb Innovation Resource to Provide Staffing Support in Innovation, Brand Development and Consumer Insights

Light Bulb Innovation Resource specializes in providing on-site, interim support in Innovation, Brand Development and Consumer Insights. - June 15, 2016 - Light Bulb Innovation Resource

SAJ Technologies, Inc. Launches DroneRacingLife.com, the First Comprehensive Online Site to Focus on the Sport of Drone Racing

Online Publisher SAJ Technologies, Inc. today launched DroneRacingLife.com, the first comprehensive site focused on the emerging drone racing market. - June 15, 2016 - DroneLife.com

Owner of Stagedhomes.com and Founder of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) Barb Schwarz is Retiring

The owner of Stagedhomes.com and Founder of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) Barb Schwarz is retiring. After over 20,000 teaching hours and 40 weeks per year to travel to encompass a span of 40+ years, Barb Schwarz is officially retiring as CEO from... - June 15, 2016 - Stagedhomes.com

Avionté Taps Proven Product Veteran Jami Timmons as VP of Product Management

Technology Innovator brings cloud-based technology expertise to expand staffing software provider Avionté's product line and partnerships. - June 15, 2016 - Avionte Staffing Software

CrowdReviews.com and Disruptors Conference Form Strategic Partnership

Dream Loudly, LLC announces CrowdReviews.com as the Disruptors Conference media partner. CrowdReviews.com, a community-driven platform for making intelligent purchasing decisions, works with conferences to help grow their event through online media promotions. Leading up to the Disruptors... - June 15, 2016 - topseos.com

Peter Max Returns to Jersey Shore for Independence Day Weekend Celebration

“Peter Max Celebrates America the Beautiful” opens Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4 from 10 AM to 10 PM daily, with all artwork available for acquisition. Meet Peter Max 7-10 PM Sat, July 2 & 1-4 PM Sun, July 3. Max has inspired Americans for more than four decades. One of the most famous of all living artists, Max is a pop culture icon – his bold colors, uplifting images, and uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of American culture and inspired many generations. - June 15, 2016 - Ocean Galleries

Indevia Accounting Hires HR Manager Anchalina Mathew

Anchalina (Angela) Mathew brings eight years of Human Resources experience to Indevia Accounting. - June 15, 2016 - Indevia Accounting

Kalona Bank Publishes New Promotional Interest Rates for Customers in Latin American Countries

Kalona Bank, a finance company based in Iowa with new offices in Florida to serve all Hispanic customers in the region, recently published on its website www.kalonabank.com, new promotional interest rates for certificates of deposits accounts. These rates are valid until next September 30,... - June 15, 2016 - Kalona Bank

Register Today for Content Marketing World 2016, Partnered with Visibility Magazine

World’s largest content marketing event returns to Cleveland September 2016 - June 15, 2016 - topseos.com

Take Part in UAE’s Specialized Conference for Smart Parking, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com

Dedicated to supporting UAE’s vision of becoming a smart, healthy and livable city, the 2nd Annual Smart Parking UAE Conference will be exploring the design, optimization and management of car parks and parking facilities in the UAE to maximize profitability, achieve superior customer service... - June 15, 2016 - topseos.com

James G. Montagnino Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

James G. Montagnino of St. Charles, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2015 and 2016, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of engineering and consulting. About... - June 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

US Navy Thanks Resource Development Systems for 10 Years of Leadership Support

Resource Development Systems’ Seven Elements of High Performance™ model has become a major component of leadership development programs at the Center for Naval Leadership. - June 15, 2016 - Resource Development Systems

Richmond Publishes Comprehensive Guide to Registering a Company in Singapore

Singapore company incorporation specialist published a guide on registering a private limited company in Singapore for both local and foreign entrepreneurs. - June 15, 2016 - Richmond Corporate Advisory Pte. Ltd.

Mark T. Deming, Attorney, Polsinelli PC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Product-Hopping in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Antitrust Issues to Watch For in 2016

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark T. Deming, Attorney, Polsinelli PC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Product-Hopping in the Pharmaceutical Industry:... - June 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Bart M. Schwartz, Chairman with Guidepost Solutions LLC to Speak at TKG's Got Ethics? Effective Ways to Strengthen Your Compliance and Ethics Program in 2016

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Bart M. Schwartz, Chairman with Guidepost Solutions LLC will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Got Ethics? Effective Ways to... - June 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Analysis Group Vice President Ted Davis to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Antitrust Enforcement for Pay-For-Delay Settlements: U.S. and E.U. Perspective

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Analysis Group Vice President Ted Davis will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Antitrust Enforcement for Pay-For-Delay... - June 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Mu'min Islam, Managing Member, MFI Law Group to Speak at KC’s Nonprofit Effective Governance: Emerging Issues in Form 990 Reporting and Compensation in 2016 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sandra Pace, Managing Director, Steven Hall & Partners will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Nonprofit Effective Governance: Emerging Issues in Form 990 Reporting and Compensation in 2016.” This event is scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2016 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - June 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

BBG Becomes First Mid-Atlantic Broker to Offer the Flock Platform

The Business Benefits Group (BBG), now offers HR, benefits, and compliance technology solutions via the Flock platform. BBG is the first Mid-Atlantic broker to secure an agreement with San Francisco, CA based Flock. An experienced BBG benefits consultant will be able to help businesses implement... - June 15, 2016 - Business Benefits Group

Cooley LLP Attorney Megan Browdie to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Antitrust Enforcement for Pay-For-Delay Settlements: U.S. and E.U. Perspective

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Cooley LLP Attorney Megan Browdie will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Antitrust Enforcement for Pay-For-Delay Settlements: U.S. - June 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

U.S. HNW Investors Drive Demand for Sophisticated Investment Products

A recent research report on the U.S. wealth market has been added to the repository of Market Research Hub (MRH). The report, titled “Wealth in the US: HNW Investors; Understanding HNW investors and wealth management strategies,” analyzes the investing attitude of high net worth... - June 15, 2016 - Market Research Hub

SAP Business One Project Rollout to China

As one of the biggest SAP gold partners in China, MTC can help global SAP Business One partners sub-contract and implement their project in China. - June 14, 2016 - MTC

Free Wheelchair Mission Announces New Regional Advisory Council Chairman

J. Downey Bridgwater, President of Comerica Bank’s Houston market, will chair Free Wheelchair Mission’s new Regional Advisory Council overseeing the states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas. Mr. Bridgwater brings nearly 40 years of banking experience as well as... - June 14, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Growth for CCR Wealth Management

David Borden, Managing Partner says, “Since inception in 1998 our firm has grown from a startup entity to a team of 16 that manages more than $1.1 billion in assets for individuals, corporations, retirement and pension plans and nonprofit organizations. Along with our past growth, we continue to grow the practice at some 20 percent per year. Adding these professionals to our team will allow us to keep up with that growth and give our clients the excellent service they expect.” - June 14, 2016 - CCR Wealth Management

Hazmat Training Comes to Dayton

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Dayton, OH. - June 14, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

Fidelity Networks Welcomes Drayton Hughes, Vice President, Business Development Director

Fidelity Networks proudly announces that Drayton Hughes has joined the firm to lead business development. Drayton will be based in central Tennessee, serving Fidelity’s national client base. “I’m thrilled to be joining such a supportive team,” said Drayton when asked about... - June 14, 2016 - Fidelity Networks

Tried & True SEO LLC Announces Launch of New Website to Make Their Affordable Organic Marketing Services Apparent

Tried & True SEO LLC has recently launched their new website at: http://triedandtrueseo.com outlining all of the affordable, organic and paid marketing services offered. - June 14, 2016 - Tried & True SEO LLC

Hotels of Lehigh Valley Are Raising the Bar in Supporting the Local Charities and Nonprofits

There are numerous organizations in the Lehigh Valley doing good for the community. Allentown Rescue Mission works to provide emergency shelter, food, youth and family services, education and job training programs. Habitat for Humanity has been devoted to building "simple, decent, and... - June 14, 2016 - Comfort Suites Allentown

New Book for Managers by R. Mark Janacek Hits It Out of the Park

“The Strike Zone” provides a new way to look at employee and corporate performance, thanks to a new book by a management consultant with decades of national and international experience. - June 14, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing

EI Professional Makeup School Relocates to New Facility in Hollywood; How It Will Affect Movies in the Future

In an effort to ensure that there are enough skilled professional makeup artists to go around, EI has relocated and revamped their school accordingly. The new facility boasts approximately 20,000 square feet of space that includes larger work areas, additional restrooms, student lounge and a cafe. - June 13, 2016 - EI, School of Professional Makeup

Reno Area Luxury Real Estate Specialists The Hays King Team Announce Launch of Exciting and Informative 3-D Video Tours

Always on the cutting edge of technology, The Hays King Team realtors from Keller Williams Group One, Reno, NV recently announced they are providing jaw dropping 3-D Video Tours of luxury extended Reno area properties. Real estate buyers have praised the new technology as being a true time saver and exciting way to explore potential choices from the comfort of home. - June 13, 2016 - The Hays King Team

CSCMP Chicago’s 33rd Annual Seminar June 15, 2016

The CSCMP Chicago Roundtable announces its 33rd Annual Full Day Spring Seminar: "Supply Chain Talent Gap: Are You Ready?" The Seminar will take place Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago in Naperville, Illinois. - June 13, 2016 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable

Premier Coach Works Renews OEM Certifications, Acquires New Measuring Software

State-of-the-art software contributes to reduced cycle times and creates efficient alignment work. - June 13, 2016 - Premier Coach Works

Insight Global Relocates Chicago Offices

Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, has relocated its downtown Chicago and Rosemont, IL locations this week. The offices will continue to operate separately, but will now reside on the same floor in the Mesirow Financial building. The new office is located in the heart of River North... - June 13, 2016 - Insight Global

Ann Fort and Robert Kohse of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that attorneys Ann Fort and Robert Kohse of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will discuss “How to Effectively Deal with NPE Patent Litigation”... - June 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

TC Thompkins to Host New Radio Show "Music and Conversations"

Thompkins' "Music and Conversations" to air on KMAZ Amazing 102.5FM. - June 12, 2016 - Thompkins Marketing LLC

Lawrence I. Weinstein, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s How to Design Effective Consumer Surveys for Trademark and False Advertising Cases

Lawrence I. Weinstein, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s How to Design Effective Consumer Surveys for Trademark and False Advertising Cases: Practical Guide Live Webcast - June 12, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Nonprofit Effective Governance: Emerging Issues in Form 990 Reporting and Compensation in 2016

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: Nonprofit Effective Governance: Emerging Issues in Form 990 Reporting and Compensation in 2016 LIVE Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on July 25, 2016 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - June 12, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

G-Cube: The Selected Vendor for Learning Management System Contract for Skill Development of Government Employees Under the Digital India Program

G-Cube announce its win for Learning Management System (LMS) contract with NeGD for skill development of Government employees under Digital India. - June 12, 2016 - G-Cube

hussi.e. The Movie: "Can Ugly Ever be Pretty?"

The movie, hussi.e. examines the cruelty inflicted upon dark skinned girls, habitually deemed as less than worthy within the African American culture. The leading character, Desadier (Porsha Ferguson), is thrust into a relentless and profound journey of self-discovery. - June 11, 2016 - HFL Productions

Owner/Founder Jerry Brown is Being Recognized on June 17th with Special Times Square Billboard Appearance Celebrating the Achievements and Bright Future of JB Sound

Jerry Brown, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Audio, Visual, and Lighting Installation. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Brown‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on June 17, 2016. - June 11, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who

Jazzercise, Inc. CEO and Founder Judi Sheppard Missett to Attend First Ever State of Women Summit by The White House

On Tuesday, June 14th, Jazzercise, Inc. CEO and Founder, Judi Sheppard Missett will be attending the first ever State of Women Summit in Washington, D.C. hosted by theunitedstateofwomen.org. Judi is one of 5,000 out of over 10,000 nominated leaders in today’s community who have been selected... - June 11, 2016 - Jazzercise, Inc.