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Paragon Bank Appoints Senior Vice President, Specialty Lending

Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB) has hired Thomas "Tee" Shipmon as Senior Vice President of Specialty Lending. Shipmon will report to Robert Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at Paragon Bank, and will work out of the office at 5400 Poplar Avenue. "We are excited to add a team member with... - March 18, 2016 - Paragon Small Business Capital Group

FissionAds Announces Launch of Automated Advertising Platform

FissionAds Announces Launch of Automated Advertising Platform

FissionAds LLC announced the launch of their flagship software platform that automates online advertising. The innovative platform connects your online advertising channels to your revenue streams to see real time ROI, Profit and CPA. Using deep data analysis, their patented Einstein Algorithm... - March 18, 2016 - FissionAds

Grand Opening of Park Lane Jewellery British Columbia

Grand Opening of Park Lane Jewellery British Columbia

Local BC business women becomes Park Lane Jewellery Franchise Owner - March 18, 2016 - Park Lane Jewellery LTD

Robert C. Furr of Furr & Cohen, PA Will be Inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy

Robert C. Furr of Furr & Cohen, PA Will be Inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy

The American College of Bankruptcy announced today that Robert C. Furr of Furr and Cohen, PA, located in Boca Raton, Florida, will be inducted as a Fellow of the College on March 18, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will take place at the Smithsonian Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art... - March 18, 2016 - Furr and Cohen PA

William R. Latham Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

William R. Latham of Victorville, California 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 government military arena. About William R. Latham Dr. Latham has over 30 years... - March 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp, Partner, Dentons to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp, Partner will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “U.S. Export Control & Compliance: What Canadian... - March 18, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) - Market Insights, Epidemiology and Market Forecast- 2010-2020

DelveInsight is a leading Business Consultant and Market Research Firm which has become the knowledge partner for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies by providing competitive intelligence information which aids them to strategize and discover the target areas & potential customers for their products. - March 18, 2016 - DelveInsight

America’s Top 25 Most Influential Philanthropy Experts Lists CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance

America’s Top 25 Most Influential Philanthropy Experts Lists CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance

H. Art Taylor Honored as a Change-Maker in Social Innovation, Holistic Charity Evaluations - March 17, 2016 - BBB Wise Giving Alliance

RCRA and DOT Training Comes to San Antonio

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in San Antonio, TX. - March 17, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Training Comes to New Orleans

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in New Orleans, LA. - March 17, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

Best Financial Services Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition

Best Financial Services Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best legal websites in the world as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including bank,... - March 17, 2016 - Web Marketing Association

Galaxy Press Announces Battlefield Earth’s Terl to Attend Silicon Valley Comic Con and Salt Lake City Fan-X Convention

Galaxy Press Announces Battlefield Earth’s Terl to Attend Silicon Valley Comic Con and Salt Lake City Fan-X Convention

Meet the greatest enemy that fans love to hate at the Silicon Valley Comic Con and Salt Lake City Fan-X Convention – Terl, from L. Ron Hubbard’s Battlefield Earth. - March 17, 2016 - Galaxy Press

Organic Dried Food: Largest Online Organic Marketplace Launches Crowdfunding on Indiegogo

Organic Dried Food: Largest Online Organic Marketplace Launches Crowdfunding on Indiegogo

Organic Dried Food, the largest online marketplace featuring healthy organic and natural foods and products, launched a Crowdfunding Event today on Indiegogo. The company is seeking backers to provide marketing funds to expand brand awareness. - March 17, 2016 - Organic Dried Food

Jim S. Porter Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Jim S. Porter of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 information technology. About Jim S. Porter Mr. Porter has over 15 years... - March 17, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

An Important Lesson in Humility and Giving Customers a Voice

After over a decade of being a nationwide technology provider to multiple location businesses, Tie National, LLC (TIE) revealed a service that could change how their clients would handle their background music and message on hold. It had everything the clients had asked for and more but clients... - March 17, 2016 - Tie National, LLC

The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Title Insurance Claims

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: Title Insurance Claims: What You Need to Know in 2016. This two-hour event is scheduled on April 13, 2016 at 3:00 PM -... - March 17, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

No Disrespect Market Watch 2016 But Re/Max Realty Team Has More Data to Consider

No Disrespect Market Watch 2016 But Re/Max Realty Team Has More Data to Consider

SW Florida real estate is always a hot topic of discussion amongst buyers, sellers, industry experts, and so many others calling Southwest Florida home! Recently, the annual Market Watch had the community buzzing once again about real estate. No doubt Market Watch has developed into a “take... - March 16, 2016 - RE/MAX Realty Team

Hazmat Training Comes to Jacksonville

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Jacksonville, FL. - March 16, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

AI, Automation and Super Models: PurePredictive Launches AI-Driven Analytics Platform That Delivers Up to 40% More Accuracy in Just Minutes

AI, Automation and Super Models: PurePredictive Launches AI-Driven Analytics Platform That Delivers Up to 40% More Accuracy in Just Minutes

After attracting more than 450 data experts to its beta release, PurePredictive enters the market with first-of-its-kind technology that automates predictive modeling which radically improves speed, while creating “super models” that are highly stable and significantly more accurate. - March 16, 2016 - PurePredictive

Best Web Sites in 96 Industries to be Named by Web Marketing Association

Best Web Sites in 96 Industries to be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 20th annual international WebAward competition. The WebAwards are the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. It recognizes the individual and team... - March 16, 2016 - Web Marketing Association

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

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory 24-Hour HAZWOPER training in Cary, NC. - March 16, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

BRZL Signs LOI

BRZL - Scepter Holdings, Inc. Announces LOI with MWBE Holding Corp. - March 16, 2016 - Scepter Holdings Inc.

Cyril Roseman, Ph.D. Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Cyril Roseman, Ph.D. Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Cyril (Cy) Roseman, Ph.D., of Ramona, California has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Men of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of financial consulting. He was honored on the Reuter’s Billboard... - March 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

New Party Game Provides Entertaining Option for Breast Cancer Chemo Support

New Party Game Provides Entertaining Option for Breast Cancer Chemo Support

POP Qs Pink Power party game encourages and supports a growing trend in the American breast cancer community. - March 16, 2016 - POP Qs Party Games

Weyland Tech Enters Into Strategic Licensing Agreement for Korea Market

Weyland Tech Inc. (OTC Markets: WEYL) ("Weyland Tech" or the "Company"), a provider of mobile business applications announces that it has signed a strategic licensing agreement with IAM, Inc. (“IAM"), for the Korean market. IAM is owned and managed by former... - March 16, 2016 - Weyland Tech

Singer Executive Development Expands Microwave Radio Systems Training

Singer Executive Development Expands Microwave Radio Systems Training

Microwave Radio Systems Training provides an in-depth understanding of digital microwave radio communications systems and antennas. This expanded microwave training course teaches the basic theory and techniques your team requires for microwave radio systems planning and implementation. Microwave... - March 16, 2016 - Singer Executive Development LLC

Crowd Reviews Partnered with INSS to Announce: Top Cyber Experts from Israel and U.S. to Converge in Washington, DC on May 18-19, 2016

As cyber attacks on critical infrastructures and enterprises surge globally, the world’s leading cybersecurity experts will convene in Washington, DC on March 18-19 for the annual DCOI 2016 conference. The two-day event, hosted by George Washington University, offers technology... - March 16, 2016 - topseos.com

Visibility Magazine Partnered with Symphony Global to Announce: Monetising Big Data in Telecoms World Summit 2016

Top analytics solutions providers, Amdocs, Cloudera, Dell, Intel & Splunk will be sharing innovative analytics solutions for telecoms operators at Monetising Big Data in Telecoms World Summit 2016 which will be held from 21 to 22 April 2016 in Singapore. Amdocs (www.amdocs.com) is the market... - March 16, 2016 - topseos.com

BriskBard : 10 Apps in One Made by a Single Developer

BriskBard : 10 Apps in One Made by a Single Developer

After a long development period, BriskBard is now available for everyone. - March 16, 2016 - BriskBard

New General Manager Promises Stunning Improvements to Legendary Ann Arbor Hotel

New General Manager Promises Stunning Improvements to Legendary Ann Arbor Hotel

Last July, Daniel J. Fine was hired to manage the former Kensington Court hotel, an Ann Arbor mainstay since the 1960s, and reestablish it as the premiere place to stay and meet in Ann Arbor. - March 16, 2016 - The Kensington Hotel

GSF Mortgage Becomes a Freddie Mac Servicer/Seller

GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that it has been approved as a single-family housing Freddie Mac seller/servicer. Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) was chartered by Congress in 1970 to purchase loans from mortgage lenders. These mortgage lenders could then replenish their supply funds and in return... - March 16, 2016 - GoGSF

Book a 2017 SpiceRoads Cycle Tour at This Year's Prices

Book a 2017 tour today at 2016 prices before the costs are changed. This offer is only available for bookings made before June 1st, 2016. - March 16, 2016 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

Multiple Myeloma - Market Insights, Epidemiology and Market Forecast- 2010-2020

DelveInsight is a leading Business Consultant and Market Research Firm which has become the knowledge partner for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies by providing competitive intelligence information which aids them to strategize and discover the target areas & potential customers for their products. - March 16, 2016 - DelveInsight

People Development Program 5 2016 Increase Transafe Indonesia Employee Service to Customer

Employees are not robots. They have needs to improve themselves or increase their capability and happiness. Transafe Indonesia successfully conducts Fifth People Development Program that will increase employee capability. This program will impact the service to customers and customer experience of the company. - March 16, 2016 - Transafe Indonesia

That Rabbit Music Pool and Distribution Expands in Response to Growing Demand

As the music business continues to expand into new markets and create new business models, That Rabbit Music Pool and Distribution finds attracting more users to digital music services and bringing artists to a wider global audience is the key to success. Streaming media is the future of content... - March 15, 2016 - ThatRabbit.com

Brightleaf Selected by Major Global Pharmaceutical Company

Brightleaf Selected by Major Global Pharmaceutical Company

Will provide contract organization and legal document data-mining services. - March 15, 2016 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.

Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Another Ambassador

Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Another Ambassador

Renee Weese of Minerva Planning Group has joined the Board of Advisors for Private Bank of Buckhead. - March 15, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

HIRE DIVERS Announces Invasive Species Removal Service for Lake George Private Dock Owners

HIRE DIVERS Announces Invasive Species Removal Service for Lake George Private Dock Owners

On Tuesday, March 8th at a Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce meeting, Hire Divers Association (HDA) announced that it will offer a small-scale Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) removal service in 2016. This donation-based service of Volunteers will be called Hire Divers of Lake George and is to benefit private dock owners with the removal of AIS such as Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly Leaf Pondweed and more. Hire Divers began offering AIS diving services in the Fall of 2015 to Cornell University. - March 15, 2016 - HIRE DIVERS

12 Spiceroads Tours "Pop-Up" in Time for May Day and Ramadan Holiday

SpiceRoads tailors a selection of cycle tours in Southeast Asia for riders who want to make the most of their May Day and Ramadan holiday break. - March 15, 2016 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

Olygen Partnered with CrowdReviews.com; Announces Build Smart Cities with Big Data & IoT

Based on a 2014 U.N. report, 54% of the world’s population are residing in urban areas, and the numbers are expected to rise to 66% by 2050. With Singapore leading the pack with 100% of its population in the urban areas, it is no wonder that this smart city has been the center of attention of... - March 15, 2016 - topseos.com

Scepter Holdings, Inc. Announces LOI with MWBE Holding Corp

MWBE Holding Corp. is currently under Contract with Maine Woods Biomass Exports, LLC. to acquire 80% of the membership interest in Maine Woods Biomass Exports, LLC. Maine Woods Biomass Exports LLC (MWBE) is a US based Biomass - Wood Chip producer located in Searsport Maine, with a goal of expanding their current operation and developing and building a multifunctional wood chip processing, manufacturing, and log drying facility using Phytosanitation heat treatment. - March 15, 2016 - Scepter Holdings Inc.

Steven A. Roach, Principal, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. to Speak at the KG’s Event

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven A. Roach, Principal, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Fraudulent... - March 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Advisor Honored with Nomination for NAPA 2016 401(k) Leadership Award Top Retirement Women Advisor

Jeff Cullen was recently named one of the 10 semi-finalists for NAPA (National Association of Plan Advisors) 2016 401(k) Leadership Award. The award is in its 9th year and Cullen was selected from over 150 nominations. Cullen has dedicated his practice to serving retirement plans for over a decade. - March 15, 2016 - Strategic Pension Group

Two Advisors Honored with Inaugural 2015 Top Retirement Women Advisor Award

Kristen Deevy and Shannon Maloney win Inaugural NAPA (National Associate of Plan Advisors) Top Women Retirement Advisor All Star Award - March 15, 2016 - Strategic Pension Group

Mario C. Ciano, Chairman, Reminger Co., LPA to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Alternative Fee Arrangements

Mario C. Ciano, Chairman, Reminger Co., LPA to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Alternative Fee Arrangements: Opportunities and Legal Challenges Live Webcast. - March 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

George Minkovsky, Senior Consultant, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KG Event

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that George Minkovsky, Senior Consultant, NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Fraudulent Transfer Action:... - March 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group

Phil Senderowitz Joins Strategic Retirement Partners

Phil Senderowitz has joined Strategic Retirement Partners, a national retirement plan consulting firm. Senderowitz will be servicing clients and growing the practice in the Central Florida market. He will also be an integral member of the SRP investment committee. With more than 2 decades of... - March 15, 2016 - Strategic Pension Group

WhimsyFashion.com - Women's Expressive Graphic Fashion T-Shirts do the Talking

WhimsyFashion.com - Women's Expressive Graphic Fashion T-Shirts do the Talking

Welcome to WhimsyFashion.com! Proudly made high quality eco-conscious t-shirts, designed and printed in the US; Make a fashion statement with Whimsy Fashion's expressive t-shirts for women and let your t-shirt do the talking! - March 14, 2016 - WhimsyFashion.com

SunFrog and OmniPeace Combine Fashion and Philanthropy to Help Build Schools in Africa

SunFrog and OmniPeace Combine Fashion and Philanthropy to Help Build Schools in Africa

SunFrog Shirts announces a new alliance with the popular charitable website, OmniPeace. SunFrog, a leader and innovator in the T-shirt industry, was chosen by the charity organization for their expertise in printing and marketing for the now in-demand shirt designs. SunFrog will carry, and expand,... - March 14, 2016 - SunFrogShirts.com

New Social Media Marketing Website Helps Influencers Grow Their Following

New Social Media Marketing Website Helps Influencers Grow Their Following

ShoutoutPost is doing something in the web/app space that hasn't been done before with social media marketing. - March 14, 2016 - ShoutoutPost

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