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Les Facettes Exhibits the Works of Maestro Enrico Cirio (14 to 30 January 2016)

From 14 to 30 January 2016, Les Facettes presents in Geneva the very first anthological exhibition dedicated to the genius and works of the great Italian goldsmith and designer Enrico Cirio. Approximately twenty unique works of art will be on show for the first museum exhibition dedicated to Enrico Cirio in Switzerland. - January 08, 2016 - Les Facettes

ICSOFT Partnered with CrowdReviews.com; Announces 11th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2016

The eleventh edition of the ICSOFT Conference (The 11th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies) organized by INSTICC (Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication) will take place from 24 to 26 of July 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal. The purpose of... - January 08, 2016 - topseos.com

Yurizk Academy Launches New Islamic Economics Course with Award Winning Author & Islamic Economist

The seven week accelerated course aims to develop future research scholars, economists, academic scholars, and industry thought leaders in Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance - January 08, 2016 - Yurizk

BSR Services Selected to Participate in National Study

St. Louis snow and ice specialist joins salt management research. - January 08, 2016 - BSR Services

Butch Bellah Launches My Biz Coach

Nationally recognized speaker, author and trainer Butch Bellah has announced the launch of My Biz Coach, an online business training and resource center. Butch is best known for his book, "Sales Management for Dummies." - January 08, 2016 - My Biz Coach

Brian G. Rosenberg Named Among Distinguished Men in Nevada

CEO of The Rosenberg Group selected for the 2015 Special Edition of Distinguished Men In Nevada - January 08, 2016 - The Rosenberg Group

HAZWOPER and DOT/IATA Training Comes to the Raleigh Area

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will provide mandatory HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher and DOT/IATA training in Cary, NC. - January 07, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

Hazmat Training Comes to Columbia

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, offers mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Columbia, SC. - January 07, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center

"Buckskin Brigades," a Western Fiction Story of how the Lewis & Clark Expedition Murder of a Native American Blackfoot Indian Chief Changes the Course of History

Galaxy Press brings in the New Year honoring Native Americans with a special promotion of L. Ron Hubbard’s novel, “Buckskin Brigades” which New York Times stated in its review, “has reversed a time-honored formula and has given a thriller to which, at the end of every chapter or so, another paleface bites the dust.” - January 07, 2016 - Galaxy Press

You First Foundation Donates $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital

You First Foundation has donated $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital so the hospital can buy items to lighten up kids' hospital stays. - January 07, 2016 - You First Foundation

LEAP Finishes Phenomenal 2015, Welcomes in Powerful Beginning to 2016

Having recognized unprecedented success in 2015, LEAP, LLC is poised for an even greater 2016, as it starts the year by adding Major General Roger Blunt (Retired) to its leadership. - January 07, 2016 - LEAP LLC

David E. Puckett Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

David E. Puckett of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hikam, Hawaii (a Naval Air Facility) has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for his excellent military career and his accomplishments in Emergency Management. - January 07, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Successful Online Platform Songwriter Connect Purchased by Florida-Based BBF Technology Inc. from Ireland’s Music Connect Ltd.

BBF plans numerous user upgrades and enhancements to the established service within the next six months. Established online platform Songwriter Connect has been sold by Ireland-based Music Connect Ltd. to Florida’s BBF Technology Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. - January 07, 2016 - Music Connect Ltd.

William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2016 Award for Poetry to Gray Jacobik

The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2016 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Gray Jacobik, who James Tate has called “a rare poet, one not to be missed,” and who is compared to Moore, Bishop and Wallace Stevens.” The award carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a new and selected collection titled, THE BANQUET, scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2016 by Poets’ Choice. - January 07, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation

Peter J. Bond Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Peter J. Bond of Quincy, Illinois was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Peter J. Bond Mr. Bond has over 10 years experience in the transportation... - January 07, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

ApexSQL Source Control 2016 Released

ApexSQL Source Control 2016, a SQL Server Management Studio add-in, which enables version control with SQL databases and objects - January 07, 2016 - ApexSQL software

Madison Street Capital Arranges Credit Facility for Renegade Industrial

International investment banking firm, Madison Street Capital, acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a credit facility for its client, Renegade Industrial, LLC. The facility was provided by Loeb Term Solutions. The transaction was announced today by Charles Botchway, CEO of Madison... - January 06, 2016 - Madison Street Capital

Edward I. Stout, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Edward I. Stout, Ph.D. of North Kansas City, Missouri was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medical devices. About Edward I. Stout, Ph.D. Dr. Stout has over 50 years... - January 06, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

BDA Advises Founder on Sale of Diagnostic Biotech Company CHROMagar SAS

BDA Partners is pleased to announce that the French company CHROMagar SAS, the pioneer in innovative chromogenic culture media solutions, has been sold to a Japanese chemicals company. BDA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to CHROMagar founder and shareholder, Dr. Alain Rambach. Terms of the... - January 06, 2016 - BDA Partners Ltd

Insight Global Gives Back

Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, has done its part to give back to the community. In 2015, every Insight Global branch participated in at least one service project benefiting a charity or organization of its choice. In addition to three companywide fundraisers held throughout the course... - January 06, 2016 - Insight Global

BackToCAD Technologies LLC Released New PDF to CAD Conversion Software for Architects

BacktoCAD Technologies LLC Software Print2CAD 2016 has been developed to turn data from a .pdf file into a workable vector equivalent as .dwg or .dxf. BacktoCAD also offers free online service to take .pdf files and email back a .dwg file. - January 06, 2016 - BackToCAD Technologies LLC

ApexSQL Backup 2016 Released

ApexSQL Backup 2016, a tool that can manage and automate SQL Server backups while preserving the backup chain, has been released. - January 06, 2016 - ApexSQL software

Big Data is Crushing You, But PicoClusters Will Give You Footing

The data center company will exhibit new educational platforms Wednesday through Saturday at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas - January 06, 2016 - PicoCluster LLC

Donnie W. Brooks, Esq. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Donnie W. Brooks, Esq. of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Donnie W. Brooks, Esq. Mr. Brooks has almost 10 years... - January 06, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Prashant Amin Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Prashant Amin of West Hills, California was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Prashant Amin Mr. Amin has over 51 years experience in the financial field. - January 06, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

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

William J. Boyle of Monson, Massachusetts was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of energy. About William J. Boyle Mr. Boyle has over 35 years experience in the energy... - January 06, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Brand and Business Consulting Startup Launches for Craft Brewers

Minneapolis-based startup My Brands, LLC is proud to announce its first brand consulting business, My Beer Brand. My Beer Brand is designed specifically to provided craft breweries professional help with all aspects of their brand including logo design, beverage labels and packaging, business... - January 06, 2016 - My Beer Brand

Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. Celebrates Its 200th Anniversary

Today, the oldest fruit-tree nursery in the world begins celebrating its 200th year in business. How do you like them apples? Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co., founded in 1816, is best known for introducing Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples. According to Stark Bro’s... - January 06, 2016 - Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.

Mindports Announces Continuous Digital Transformation for Corporations

New Digital Transformation Platform Builds Upon Employee Knowledge. - January 06, 2016 - Mindports

Registration Opens for "Turning Unhappy Customers Into Raving Fans"

Getting off to a good start in the new year is one of the keys to having success in business. The upcoming Above Board luncheon will give business owners some great tips on keeping customers happy as the new year gets underway. Panelists in a variety of industries will present on the best ways to turn those unhappy customers into fans. - January 06, 2016 - Above Board Chamber

Dowco Technology Services Has Been Acquired by Cansel Survey Equipment, Inc.

Madison Street Capital, an international investment banking firm, served as exclusive advisor to Dowco Group of Companies (“Dowco”), in the divestiture of its software reseller business, Dowco Technology Services (“DTS”). DTS is a leading reseller of construction technology... - January 05, 2016 - Madison Street Capital

Ethos Spa, Skin and Laser Center Announces Availability of Cynosure Elite+ to Treat Laser Hair Removal Patients with All Skin Types

Ethos Spa, Skin and Laser Center has announced today the Cynosure Elite+ aesthetic workstation that can treat all skin types as well as provide faster treatments. The Elite + platform can perform laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, as well as removal of spider veins. - January 05, 2016 - Ethos Spa

The BSC Group Arranges $31M Refinance of Manhattan Self-Storage Facility

The BSC Group, LLC., a boutique self storage and commercial real estate financing advisor, recently structured and negotiated a $31 million financing secured by a self storage facility in Downtown Manhattan, NY for Keepers Self Storage. The historically well-occupied property features over 1,500... - January 05, 2016 - The BSC Group, LLC

Web Decisions, Marketing Database and Customer Insight Leader, Hires President

Web Decisions, a leading marketing database and customer insight services leader, hires George Bardenheier as company President. This enhanced senior management leadership will help Web Decisions’ clients leverage real-time data driven customer engagement to increase revenue and profits. - January 05, 2016 - Web Decisions

NASA’s Announcement That Voyager 1 Has Left Solar System and Voyager 2 Close Behind Confirms Premise for L. Ron Hubbard’s “Battlefield Earth”

"Battlefield Earth" by L. Ron Hubbard, poses a possible future for mankind premised on Earth’s first space probes reaching deep space. - January 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press

Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Begins Executive Search

Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance selects Jorgenson Consulting for COO Executive Search. - January 05, 2016 - Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.

LichtensteinRE Retained as Exclusive Broker to Sell Brooklyn Two Net Leased Retail Condominium Properties That Require Little or No Expense to Buyer

LichtensteinRE has been retained on an exclusive basis to sell two Brooklyn 100% rented retail condominiums located at 105 Kings Highway in the Gravesend/Bensonhurst Section of Brooklyn. The asking price is $4,199,999 but all offers are invited. The Retail Units consist of a Medical Radiology... - January 05, 2016 - LichtensteinRE

Peter Wainman Named Eco Entrepreneur at Entrepreneur NOW Awards 2015

Mr. Peter Wainman, Chairman and CEO of the Thai natural cleaning products company Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd (EPN), has been awarded Eco Entrepreneur at the Entrepreneur NOW Awards 2015 in Bangkok. - January 04, 2016 - Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd.

National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Lenbrook Community to Provide Personalized Fitness Programming to Their Residents

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Lenbrook, a continuing care retirement community in Atlanta, GA. Lenbrook is a well-respected upscale continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. As the only... - January 04, 2016 - NIFS

Get a New Web Host in the New Year

MyLaunchKits.Com is preparing an expanded product and service offering for the New Year. - January 04, 2016 - MyLaunchKits.com

Strategic Design, Planning, Advisory, and Product Development Firm Crais Management Group LLC (CMG LLC) Achieves 10-Year Anniversary Milestone

At the close of 2015, CMG LLC has over 42 research and development portfolio projects active to date in medical technology, biotech, healthcare, value-based care, informatics, software engineering, mobile app and wearables, T-commerce, e-commerce, companion diagnostics, medical and functional foods, diagnostic imaging, IVD kit development, lab-on-a-chip, M2M, IoT, and Data Sciences. - January 01, 2016 - Crais Management Group, LLC

Varazo, Inc. Announces the Latest Enhancement of ClickSweeper Pay Per Click Automation Software Includes a Monthly Account Budget Management Feature

Varazo, Inc., an innovator in pay per click automation software, announces the latest ClickSweeper enhancement combining bid management with monthly account or campaign budget management. - December 31, 2015 - Varazo

America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Has Recognized Wilho F. Saari as Professional of the Year 2015 in the Performing Arts

Wilho F. Saari of Naselle, Washington, was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of the Performing Arts. In addition, he has become a Lifetime VIP member. - December 31, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Professional of the Year 2015, Gail Nickerson, Has Now Been Selected as the Bio of the Month of October 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Gail Nickerson of Roseville, California was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Clinical Healthcare Services. She has now been selected as Bio of the Month of October 2016 and has been inducted into the America’s Registry’s Hall of Fame. - December 31, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

transFORM Hires a New Westchester/ Fairfield Design Manager

transFORM is proud to welcome Gavin Bromell as the newest addition to their staff. Gavin has taken over the duties as Design Manager, overseeing the Westchester and Fairfield County design team. Gavin joins transFORM with over 40 years of related experience, most recently as the Architect and... - December 31, 2015 - transFORM

Taco Bueno Restaurants to Accept Donations for Red Cross Tornado Relief Efforts

Taco Bueno will also donate to the Dallas Chapter of the Red Cross. - December 30, 2015 - Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P.

Water-From-Air Machine Wins “2015 Editor’s Choice Award – Best New Product” at HX The Hotel Experience Show in New York City

Atmospheric Water SolutionsTM (“AWS”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aquarius BrandsTM, the industry leader in producing and distributing “water-from-air” systems, received the “2015 Editor’s Choice Award - Best New Product” at the HX The Hotel Experience Show (formerly the International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show). The winning product was the company’s solar powered AquaBoy®; a home, office, or off-grid system which produces between two to five gallons of purified water per day. - December 30, 2015 - Atmospheric Water Solutions

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Gilbert Gordon the 2016 Academic Trailblazer