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Slim. Lightweight. Titanium: Klaus Botta’s NOVA Titan One-Hand Watch

Klaus Botta’s latest one-hand model, the NOVA Titan, takes his pared-down one-hand watch principle one step further. The result is a minimalist watch that is in stark contrast to the trend towards ever larger and more complex timekeepers. - November 11, 2015 - Botta-Design

Hazmat Training Comes to Charlotte

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Charlotte, North Carolina. - November 11, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center

Logware®’s Latest Software Web App TrackItLog™, Challenges the Heavyweights with Reservation Scheduling

In Partnership with Octopus Investments, Logware® Releases Reservation Scheduling for TrackItLog™, an Application Designed for Tracking the Use of Equipment or Physical Space(s). - November 11, 2015 - Logware

Best Online Video Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online video advertising in 86 industries as part of their 14th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 29, 2016. - November 11, 2015 - Web Marketing Association

DCSI Asks "Is Your Business Ready for the Fair Labor Standards Act Changes?"

How is your HR department preparing for the FLSA changes? Are you reviewing job descriptions to see if employees are exempt via pay scale or duties tests? Dynamic Corporate Solutions, Inc. (DCSI) offers an FLSA Guide Package to help you navigate the changes for your organization. - November 11, 2015 - Dynamic Corporate Solutions, Inc.

StrategyDriven Enterprises Releases a Turnkey Business Performance Assessment Program

StrategyDriven’s turnkey Sevian Business Performance Assessment Program provides business leaders with an immediately implementable process for performing in-depth evaluations of organizational performance. - November 11, 2015 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC

Schuyler Carroll, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Post-Confirmation Liquidation and Litigation Trusts in Business Bankruptcies Event

Schuyler Carroll, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Post-Confirmation Liquidation and Litigation Trusts in Business Bankruptcies: Practical Guide Live Webcast - November 11, 2015 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Post-Confirmation Liquidation and Litigation Trusts in Business Bankruptcies: Practical Guide

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: Post-Confirmation Liquidation and Litigation Trusts in Business Bankruptcies: Practical Guide. This two-hour event is... - November 11, 2015 - The Knowledge Group

SGS United Kingdom Ltd. Gains UKAS Accreditation to ISO 9001:2015

SGS United Kingdom Ltd is one of the first organizations in the UK to become accredited (by UKAS) to provide certification to ISO 9001:2015 – the new Quality Management Systems Standard which was published on 23 September 2015. - November 11, 2015 - SGS

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Partners with C-T Watch, Inc to Develop Ground Breaking Training Curriculum for Community Safety

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles has partnered with C-T Watch, Inc. to develop a ground breaking training curriculum to better prepare front line office staff, executive leadership, and security personnel at over 400 Jewish facilities in Greater Los Angeles. The curriculum, named... - November 11, 2015 - C-T Watch, Incorporated

A New Video from Systech Illinois Showcases the Requirements for Headspace Gas Analysis

Systech Illinois Produce a New Headspace Gas Analysis Video for the Food & Pharmaceutical Industry - November 11, 2015 - Systech Illinois

RationalPlan 4.12 - Gantt Charts, Timesheets, Working Calendars – Project Planning in Just Minutes

The latest version 4.12 for RationalPlan comes with a significant improvement for online project planning. Users can now manage their projects directly from a web-browser. - November 11, 2015 - Stand By Soft Ltd

Brightleaf Solutions Webinar: Incorporating Migration Strategy Into a Contract Management System Initiative

A free, online event in partnership with Corridor Company - November 10, 2015 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Named One of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

Award Winning Hospital Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Cardiovascular Services and Care by Truven Health Analytics - November 10, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

California Entrepreneur and Author Introduces a New Paradigm for Negotiation

Dr. Mehrad Nazari introduces new concept in Negotiation based on his forthcoming book. - November 10, 2015 - Enlightened Negotiation

Raleigh Writer Releases Poetry Book

North Carolina writer Maureen Sherbondy has published her eighth book of poetry, "The Art of Departure." Sherbondy, a Raleigh, North Carolina fiction writer and poet, is a previous winner of the North Carolina Poetry Council’s 2013 Oscar Arnold Young Award for North Carolina’s... - November 10, 2015 - Maureen Sherbondy

OjaExpress, LLC Announces Availability of The OjaExpress App

There are millions African and Caribbean immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. This immigrant population typically shops for unique grocery items. These items are not readily available at big box grocery stores. Therefore, this population is forced to make an additional trips in order to fulfill their grocery needs. OjaExpress seeks to alleviate this issue by allowing users to have their cultural foods delivered directly to their home the same day. - November 10, 2015 - OjaExpress, LLC

Sachs Marketing Group Named Eighth Top Local SEO Firm by topseos.com for November 2015

topseos.com, the independent authority on search marketing vendors, has named Sachs Marketing Group the eighth best local SEO company for November 2015. Each month the independent research team at topseos.com investigates thousands of firms to identify which firms produce the most remarkable... - November 10, 2015 - topseos.com

Edward Phillips, Partner, EisnerAmper LLP, to Speak at KC’s Event

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Edward Phillips, Partner, EisnerAmper LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Instability and Bankruptcy of a Counterparty... - November 10, 2015 - The Knowledge Group

Over $100k Invested in One Day for "Altcoin" Payment Processor CoinPayments as Bitcoin Doubles in Value

CoinPayments is the largest Altcoin payment processing company - and they just launched their seed funding round securing over $100k in investments on the first day of opening to qualifying professional investors, on the online investment platform. CoinPayments allow Altcoin holders to spend their alternative coins and the merchant can receive the funds in Bitcoin or other currencies giving investors a way to spend their alternative coins like they do Bitcoin or traditional currencies. - November 09, 2015 - Coinpayments Inc

Corporate Media International, Inc. (CMDL) Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Webnetsat Corportion

Corporate Media International, Inc. to Acquire Webnetsat Corporation, the developer of the www.24HourShopping.net Shopping Portal along with 27 additional product and service Websites that the company operates under the 24Hour brand. Closing is expected by December 15, 2015. The Company's top tier advertisers include: Macy’s, Best Buy, Panasonic, Microsoft, Amazon, New Balance, Fitness Republic, Bloomingdales, Starbucks, Toshiba, Nike, Hewlett Packard, Saks Fifth Avenue and over 200 more. - November 09, 2015 - Corporate Media International, Inc.

Best Websites for Advertising to be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best websites used as advertising in 86 industries as part of their 14th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 29, 2016. - November 09, 2015 - Web Marketing Association

Source One Receives Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s 2015 Green Award

Source One Management Services named among the winners of the Supply and Demand Chain Executive's 2015 Green Award, recognized for providing clients sustainable supply chain solutions for the fourth year in a row. - November 09, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company

Launch of We Are Supermoms Website and Online Store

We Are Supermoms, a mom-empowerment platform that features moms with inspiring stories from across the country has launched their website and online store with apparel that embodies their mom-empowerment concept. - November 08, 2015 - We Are SuperMoms

ProClean Services Launches New Website for the Mississauga Area

New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Ontario. - November 08, 2015 - ProClean Services

Historic Hospitality's Maxwell Mansion Nominated for International Hospitality Award

Historic Hospitality earns an international nomination in the "Judges So Cool" category from the American Hotel & Lodging Association for its unique Boutique Hotel experience developed at Maxwell Mansion to blend historic properties, vintage antiques with contemporary finishes reflecting the “urban barn” feel in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. - November 07, 2015 - Historic Hospitality

JDavis, a Design Firm Based in Raleigh, NC, Names Larry Zucchino, FASLA to CEO and Neil Gray, AIA to President

JDavis, a 65-person architecture, planning, landscape architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Raleigh, NC, has named Larry Zucchino, FASLA, Chief Executive Officer and Neil Gray, AIA, President. Jeff Davis, AIA is transitioning his role as President and CEO by handing over the... - November 07, 2015 - JDavis

Intrix Technology, Inc. Named Second Best Payment Gateway Service by topcreditcardprocessors.com for November 2015

The independent authority on payment processors, topcreditcardprocessors.com, has named Intrix Technology, Inc. the 2nd best payment gateway service for the month of November 2015. Intrix Technology, Inc. was chosen based on their impressive performance in an in-depth analysis of the solutions they... - November 07, 2015 - topseos.com

Dr. Bishop Vandyke Noah Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Dr. Bishop Vandyke Noah of Rosemount, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the religious field. About Dr. Bishop Vandyke Noah Dr. Bishop Noah has over 25 years experience in pastoral work and... - November 07, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide

Call for Speakers Opens for the 4th Annual Great Lakes Business Intelligence and Big Data Summit

WIT Inc., a business analytics consulting firm, today announced the Call for Speakers for the 4th Annual Great Lakes Business Intelligence and Big Data Summit. The event, being held on March 24, 2016 at the Somerset Inn of Troy, Michigan, has been labeled as the premier analytics event in... - November 07, 2015 - WIT Inc.

Trisotech and IDIOM Form Partnership

Trisotech, a global leader in digital enterprise transformation solutions, is pleased to announce that they have formed a partnership with New Zealand based software firm IDIOM. - November 07, 2015 - Trisotech Inc.

Kimberly J. Donovan, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs to Speak at KC's Event

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kimberly J. Donovan, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Emerging Trends in Private Health Insurance Exchanges (PHIX) Explored in 2015! Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for December 11, 2015 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. - November 07, 2015 - The Knowledge Group

Conveyor Belts Market Growth, Trends, Absolute Opportunity and Value Chain 2015-2025 by FMI Estimate

Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Conveyor Belts Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2025" report to their offering. - November 07, 2015 - Future Market Insights

Africa Business Portal Establishing Local Connections Nationwide to Help US and African Co.’s Safely and Successfully Trade and Invest

One year after President Obama’s historic U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the U.S. still lags behind China and the E.U. in Africa investment and trade relations. To boost U.S competitiveness, Africa Business Portal will provide resources to help businesses tap into this fast-emerging economic opportunity that’s expected to boom in the coming years. - November 07, 2015 - Africa Business Portal

Now Florida Residents Can Enjoy Real Christmas Trees That Lasts All Season Long

A new logistics systems is allowing Florida residents to receive Christmas trees that last all season long, even in the heat. - November 06, 2015 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms

Shareholders of NAS Acquisition, Inc. and On the Move Corporation Complete Share Exchange Agreement

NAS Acquisition, Inc. (“NAS” or the “Company”) a publicly reporting company, filed its Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing today that NAS has completed its share exchange agreement with the shareholders of Boynton Beach based-On the Move... - November 06, 2015 - On the Move Corporation

Best Social Media Advertising Campaigns to be Named by 14th Annual Internet Advertising Competition

The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best social media advertising campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 14th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at http://www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 29, 2016. - November 06, 2015 - Web Marketing Association

Keith C.S. Siu Honored as an Industry Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Keith C.S. Siu of Honolulu, Hawaii has been recognized as our Industry Leader for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government field. About Keith C.S. Siu (See-You) Mr. Siu is the Courts Records Management Supervisor with... - November 06, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide

Private Bank of Decatur Adds "Ambassadors"

Jim Maxson and Carter Wilson join Board of Advisors for community bank. - November 06, 2015 - Private Bank of Decatur

SolarCraft Helps Sundial Broadcasting Corporation Switch to Solar Power

Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 24.8 kW solar electric system at Sundial Broadcasting Corporation in Sausalito, CA. The broadcasting station sits on Mount Beacon atop the Marin Headlands and is now powered by clean, renewable energy. - November 06, 2015 - SolarCraft

SourceNOW Partners with Jet Aviation

SourceNOW, a leading IT consulting firm, announced a strategic partnership with Jet Aviation, a General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD) subsidiary, to advise on vendor selection and procurement for all Information Technology. SourceNOW is changing the way IT is purchased by providing transparency... - November 06, 2015 - SourceNOW

Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit Program Announced

The program for the Eighth National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit was posted today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, the conference organizer. - November 06, 2015 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

Business Network International to Open 45th Chapter in Region

BNI, an international networking organization specializing in business referrals among members, is opening a new chapter in Brandon, FL. - November 06, 2015 - BNI WCF

Conveyor Belts Market Growth, Trends, Absolute Opportunity and Value Chain 2015-2025 by FMI Estimate

Online Advertising Professionals Needed to Judge 2016 IAC Awards

The Web Marketing Association’s 14th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Award program is currently accepting entries and is looking for qualified judges to help adjudicate this year’s award program. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. - November 05, 2015 - Web Marketing Association

Seoul Ranks Top Six in Global Financial Centers Index Among Major Competitors

Seoul has achieved a record high 6th in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), which is announced by the British consulting group, Z/Yen, based on the analysis of the financial competitiveness of the world’s major cities. - November 05, 2015 - Invest Seoul

Christopher C. Antone, JD, Inducted Into the HRSWC Speaker Hall of Fame

The HRSouthwest Conference (“HRSWC”) recognized Christopher C. Antone, JD, as its 2015 inductee into the HRSWC Speaker Hall of Fame at the opening general session of the 74th annual event, held Oct. 25 – 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. The program was established in 2013 to honor... - November 05, 2015 - The HRSouthwest Conference

Wendy Chance, CTS, Recognized as Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year at The HRSouthwest Conference

Wendy Chance, CTS, was named the 2015 Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year during the closing general session at The HRSouthwest Conference (“HRSWC”), held Oct. 25 – 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. The award recognizes those individuals whose volunteer efforts and impact are exemplary in... - November 05, 2015 - The HRSouthwest Conference