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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Marilyn A. Tsilimparis as Professional of the Year and VIP Member
Marilyn A. Tsilimparis, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized as a VIP and Professional of the Year 4th quarter by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Banking and Credit Services. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Sandy Hennum as Lifetime VIP Member
Sandy Hennum, of Bemidji, Minnesota, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member 4th quarter by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Family Support Services. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors C L Wales
C L Wales, of Montgomery, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Construction Management. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Phillip S. Ferguson as a Lifetime VIP Member and 2015 Professional of the Year
Phillip S. Ferguson, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member and a 2015 Professional of the Year in Defense Litigation. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Michael S. Stachowski as a Lifetime VIP Member
Michael S. Stachowski, of Kansas City, Missouri, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Financial Planning. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Regina, Saskatchewan Native Kimberly Castle Places in the Top 30 at the Mrs. Globe Pageant in China
Kimberly Castle, the current Ms. Canada Globe, placed in the top 30 of 60 plus delegates worldwide at the prestigious Mrs. Globe Pageant. Mrs. Globe is the largest Mrs’ pageant in the world and took place on Saturday December 6th in ShenZhen China. - December 10, 2015 - Mrs Canada Globe
Avant Garde Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International Network
Austin, Texas-based Jeweler extends its services to include “Experiences that last a Lifetime™.” - December 10, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Technology Associates Limited Receives Industry Award for “Most Innovative Project Management Consultancy”
Technology Associates Limited Earns unique award through Demonstrated Innovative Solutions and approach to Project Management. - December 10, 2015 - Technology Associates Limited
Short-Term Noise Monitoring with DELTA
Acoustical expert, DELTA expanded its noise measurement capabilities by subscribing to Bruel & Kjaer's Noise Sentinel On Demand service. - December 10, 2015 - Bruel & Kjær UK
Azamba Consulting Group Named to the Sage North America President’s Circle for 2014-2015
Azamba Achieves President’s Circle Business Partner Status. - December 10, 2015 - Azamba
J. Roger Williams, Jr., Partner, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Fair Use in Trademark Law Event
J. Roger Williams, Jr., Partner, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Fair Use in Trademark Law: What You Need to Know to Avoid Infringement and Unfair Competition Claims. - December 10, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
AAA Institute Adopts PMI®-AGC’s PMP® in 28 Days Exam Preparation Guide - AAA Institute Launches New PMP® Curriculum
AAA Institute, a leading BPPE approved training provider headquartered in California, is now using PMI®-AGC’s PMP® in 28 Days Exam Preparation Study Guide in its well acclaimed project management curriculum. “The role of projects is receiving increasing global attention,”... - December 09, 2015 - AAA Institute
$10,000 Grand Prize Winner Named at Second Annual - TiE Pittsburgh Start-Up Award/BMR Showcase
For those who follow the startup scene, Rorus, RistCall and Trusst Lingerie are sure to be on the radar. The three startups walked away with first, second and third places, respectively, at TiE Pittsburgh's 2nd Annual – $10,000 Start-Up Award/BMR Showcase. The TiE Pittsburgh event provided a stage for 10 startup finalists that were selected from an initial field of 50 applicants. Each finalist had the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of cross-industry leaders. - December 09, 2015 - TiE Pittsburgh
Madison Street Capital Announced as a Winner for the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
The M&A Advisor has announced Madison Street Capital a winner of the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards. The awards, widely respected as a pinnacle of achievement in the financial industry, recognize excellence in deal making, restructuring and financing, celebrating the... - December 09, 2015 - Madison Street Capital
Standalone M-Commerce App for Direct Sales
If you’re sick and tired of having a broken user experience in your consumer facing web sites, take a look to Shopfactor, the new standalone mobile app that can take orders, process payments with no integration pain and still track commissions. - December 09, 2015 - Leapfactor
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors John F. McKlosky as a Lifetime VIP Member
John F. McKlosky, of Seattle, Washington, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Opto-Electronics Education. - December 09, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Freelance Electronics Launches Revamped Web Site
Freelance Electronics launches their new eCommerce website. - December 09, 2015 - Freelance Electronics
ABDG to Attend NGAUS Industry Day 2015
American Business Development Group (ABDG) is proud to support their clients at the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Industry Day on December 8th, 2015. Attending Industry Day is an important component for successfully competing in the National Guard market. Industry Day... - December 09, 2015 - ABDG
Tim N. Kremer Joins the Team at Club Med Academies as the Golf Peak Performance Coach
Club Med Academies, a sports and training facility and full-time academy in Port St. Lucie, has hired a new peak performance coach for their golf division, Tim N. Kremer, M.A.. Kremer is a visionary peak performance coach and consultant, and is the founder of Spirit of Golf, LLC, a program... - December 09, 2015 - Club Med Academies
topseos.com Unveils Sachs Marketing Group as the Eighth Best Firm for the Month of December 2015
topseos.com, the independent authority on online marketing providers, has named Sachs Marketing Group the eighth best company for December 2015. Each month the independent research team at topseos.com investigates thousands of agencies to decide which agencies produce the most remarkable solutions. - December 09, 2015 - topseos.com
Stern’s Printing Chosen by the Bank of Lancaster to Manage Print and Marketing Collateral
Stern’s Printing and Engraving Co. has been designated the official print vendor for the Bank of Lancaster to provide printing and promotional items as well as fulfillment services. - December 09, 2015 - Sterns Printing
Holiday Open House - Radio Theater Production of the Humorous Murder-Mystery “They Killed Him Dead” at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
Special free holiday open house in Hollywood, December 12, from 4:00 -10:00 PM, including a theatrical production of “They Killed Him Dead” featuring an all-celebrity cast. Must RSVP to attend show. - December 09, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Joyce L. Morrison, Honored Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Has Been Selected as Bio of the Month of February 2016
Joyce L. Morrison of St. Joseph, Missouri, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for her achievements and accomplishments in Intellectual Property Law. She has now been selected as Bio of the Month of February 2016 and has been inducted into the America’s Registry Hall of Fame. - December 09, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
John M. Lalli Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime VIP Member
John M. Lalli of Pearl River, New York has been selected as a lifetime VIP in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Information Technology Management. He has also achieved recognition as the Bio of the Month of June 2016 and has been inducted into the America’s Hall of Fame. - December 09, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Honored VIP Member, Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Has Recently Been Selected by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2016
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions to the field of American Indian Education Programs. She became a VIP in June 2015 and has now been named Professional of the Year 2016. - December 09, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Swears in New Officers and Directors
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors for 2016 were sworn into office on December 3, 2015 at the Annual Holiday Party meeting by Attorney Frank Tennant. 2016 marks the 90th Anniversary of the Morton Grove Chamber. - December 09, 2015 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Mike Purcell Joins StrategyDriven Power & Utilities Advisory Services Practice
Senior industry leader adds hands-on management and operational experience to StrategyDriven’s Power & Utilities focused Advisory Services practice. - December 09, 2015 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Ensuring the Veracity of Reverse Mortgage Advertisements: Managing Your Firm's CFPB Compliance
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: Ensuring the Veracity of Reverse Mortgage Advertisements: Managing Your Firm's CFPB Compliance. This two-hour event is... - December 09, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Siwel Consulting, Inc. Named CRN® Triple Crown Award Winner Second Annual Award Recognizes Standout Solution Providers
Siwel Consulting, Inc., a leading IT solution provider in the New York City metropolitan area for more than 23 years, announced today that it has been honored by The Channel Company with the esteemed 2015 CRN® Triple Crown Award. Fewer than 60 North American solution providers had the necessary... - December 09, 2015 - Siwel Consulting
Gateshead Cleaning Company Becomes Largest in the UK and Shares Secrets of Success with Local Businesses
UK Commercial Cleaning Solutions Ltd (UKCCS) is no stranger to the headlines. In addition to sharing the love with a wide range of fundraising activities undertaken and currently underway, the Gateshead based company’s expansion into the national market hasn’t gone unnoticed either. - December 09, 2015 - UK Commercial Cleaning Solutions Ltd
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Receives $2.6 Million in Follow-on Seed Funding
Funding will be used to accelerate and scale the company’s proprietary drug discovery platform. - December 08, 2015 - Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Feel @Home Realty Supports the End of Classifying Realtors as Independent Contractors
Federal and State Governments have cracked down systematically on businesses that classify employees as independent contractors. On July 15, 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a far-reaching interpretive memorandum expressing the DOL’s belief that “most workers [classified as... - December 08, 2015 - Feel At Home Realty
WatSat, a University of Waterloo Student Design Team Receives In-Kind Software Grant from Maya Heat Transfer Technologies Ltd and Siemens PLM Software
WatSat to use the same technology in its designs that companies worldwide depend on to design some of today's most sophisticated products. - December 08, 2015 - Maya HTT
Kent Properties Real Estate Group Acquires 4,600 SF Downtown Building in Traverse City
Kent Properties, LLC, a division of SunFrog Shirts, is pleased to announce the recent purchase of 4,600 SF office and restaurant building at 127 S Union Street in Traverse City. Dan Stiebel of Coldwell Banker Schmidt and Jennifer Paffi of Kent Properties/Smith Realty Group handled the transaction... - December 08, 2015 - SunFrogShirts.com
Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Cindy Siegler to Compliance Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has named Cindy Siegler as Bank Secrecy Compliance Specialist. She brings nearly 20 years of experience to the bank, previously working in Bank Secrecy Act and compliance at another area community bank. - December 08, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Insight Global Opens Pittsburgh Office
Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, has opened the doors to its newest office in Pittsburgh, PA. The company now has 39 office locations throughout the United States and Canada. The Pittsburgh office address is 1 PPG Place Suite 3030 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 The new office is situated in the... - December 08, 2015 - Insight Global
Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. of Bel Air, Maryland has been recognized as a Professional of the Year in 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of consulting and inventing. About Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. Dr. Ward has over 20... - December 08, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Madison Street Capital Arranges Credit Facility for City Elevator
Madison Street Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor in arranging a credit facility for its client, City Elevator. The transaction was announced today by Charles Botchway, CEO of Madison Street Capital. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “It was a great opportunity for Madison... - December 08, 2015 - Madison Street Capital
Imaging3, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Member
Imaging3™, Inc. (OTCBB: IMGGQ) announced today that it has appointed Dr. Arthur Lu as a director of the company. Dr. Arthur Lu, age 61, has been a director of the Company since December 1, 2015. Since 1987, Dr. Lu has worked in private practice as an ophthalmologist. He worked as an... - December 08, 2015 - Imaging3
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC Adds Lakefront Specialists to the New England Lakefront Property Market
Lakefront property buyers and sellers now have new specialty Realtors to service their waterfront needs in the Connecticut and Southern New Hampshire market. - December 08, 2015 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
Cheryll Jeanne Mercado Reognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheryll Jeanne Mercado of Gilbert, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year in 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government healthcare. About Cheryll Jeanne Mercado Ms. Mercado has over 22 years... - December 08, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
VisionASP’s Innovative Technology Solutions Highlighted on Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Featuring software developed for Vineburg Machining Inc
MMP (USA) announces an exclusive Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® feature story on VisionASP. The story will focus on their innovative approach to technology solutions that put business owners and managers in control of current and future operations. - December 08, 2015 - Vineburg Machining Inc
BuyAutoParts.com Ranked #31 on San Diego Business Journal’s List of Largest Private Companies
BuyAutoParts.com generated $41.9 million in 2013 and increased it to $45.8 million in 2014. - December 07, 2015 - BuyAutoParts.com
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Struck by the Tsunami Disaster is Now a 10 Bagger
Deger Wealth Management, founded by Dr. Erkin Olmez, under Warren Buffett's teachings of value investing made a handsome return on its investment in the tsunami struck Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) (TYO:9501) stock. After the 2011 tsunami disaster in the Pacific Ocean, TEPCO had to close the... - December 07, 2015 - Deger Varlik Yonetim
Leading Home Staging Authority Caps 2015 on a High Note with Three New Awards and a National Speaking Engagement
Joan Inglis, a Master Accredited Staging Professional®, was recently recognized by North Carolina Home Builders Association for Best Model Home Merchandising. Joan also was recognized by Lake Norman Home Builders Association for Best Residential Interior Staging. She will be speaking in January in Las Vegas at the International Builders Show put on by the National Association of Home Builders. She will be presenting to hundreds of home builders on the topic of model homes. - December 07, 2015 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
SMI Group Partnered with Visibility Magazine, Announces 8 Influential Insights on Effective Social Media Campaigns in Big Pharma
SMi's 5th annual conference on Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry taking place next January in London, will aim to deliver an effective digital toolkit of ideas to implement innovative social media campaigns in a traditional pharma market. - December 07, 2015 - topseos.com
Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation Selects Denver BrandworksTM for Key Program Expansion
Following successful pilot in the Denver Metro Area, Backpacks & Bleeders initiative set to launch in 10 more cities across the U.S. - December 07, 2015 - Denver Brandworks
Wine Geographic Launches Content Marketing Services
Wine Geographic launches Content Marketing and Social Media Management Services designed to help wine and wine region related businesses expand their social reach. - December 07, 2015 - Wine Geographic
CIOReview Selects XXL Cloud for 20 Most Promising Collaboration Technology Solution Providers 2015
Annual list showcases the 20 Most Promising Collaboration Technology Solution Providers 2015. XXL Cloud makes it to CIOReview’s top Collaboration Technology Solution Providers list for its expertise in providing efficient and secure means of storing documents and files in the cloud. - December 07, 2015 - XXL Cloud, Inc
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Emerging Trends in Private Health Insurance Exchanges (PHIX) Explored in 2015
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: Emerging Trends in Private Health Insurance Exchanges (PHIX) Explored in 2015. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - December 06, 2015 - The Knowledge Group