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Marijuana Investor Summit: Meeting of Minds and Money
First-ever marijuana investor summit draws almost 1,000 attendees, making it largest in the U.S. - May 13, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
Highland Woodcraft of Hickory NC Debuts Unfinished Furniture Website; Introducing HighlandWoodcraft.co
Highland Woodcraft has been in business for more than forty years as one of the most respected retailers of unfinished furniture. Now, all of what Highland Woodcraft offers in real wood furniture can be viewed from anywhere in the world. Visit www.highlwandwoodcraft.co for a chance to see the abundance of products that represent the finest quality of unfinished real wood furniture. - May 13, 2015 - Highland Woodcraft
Metal Scribe Al Necro Releases New Book
CvltNation.com and EchoesAndDust.com staff writer Alaric Al Necro Cabiling isn't just a metal scribe and book reviewer, he's also a freelance writer. His 2015 debut collection of literary short fiction entitled "Insanity By Increments," is now available for download at Kindle through amazon.com, Nook through BarnesAndNoble.com, and all Mac platforms through iTunes Bookstore. Please visit the aforementioned online retailers for reviews and more information about the author. - May 13, 2015 - Alaric Cabiling Ltd.
Margaret "Peg" Tracey Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Margaret “Peg” Tracey of San Bernardino, California has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Educators for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Margaret “Peg” Tracey Ms. - May 13, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Thilan K. Wijeratne Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thilan K. Wijeratne of Newport News, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of research. About Thilan K. Wijeratne Mr. Wijeratne is the Cryogenic Process Engineer for Jefferson Lab which... - May 13, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
John T. Bewighouse Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John T. Bewighouse of Rutherford, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the law enforcement field. About John T. Bewighouse Mr. Bewighouse has over 25 years experience in the law enforcement... - May 13, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Brokers Selected to Market Rare Self Storage and Business Center in Irvine
Bancap Self Storage Group and DTZ Marketing Property Together. The Magellan Group announced that it has retained industry experts Dean Keller of Bancap Self Storage Group, Inc. and John Griffin of DTZ to market and sell the Muirlands Business Park and Magellan Storage property in Irvine,... - May 13, 2015 - Bancap Self Storage Group, Inc.
Mr. Dwight C. Smith, III, a Partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group's Upcoming Banking Regulations... Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Mr. Dwight C. Smith, III and partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Upcoming Banking Regulations: The Importance of Compliance in 2015 Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2015 @ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). - May 13, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Steve Barnett, Partner, Connell Foley 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 Steve Barnett, Partner, Connell Foley LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “OSHA Rules and Regulations - What You Need to Know Live... - May 13, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Joanne Furtsch, Director, Product Policy/CIPP, TRUSTe 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 Joanne Furtsch, Director, Product Policy/CIPP, TRUSTe will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):... - May 13, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Bpm’online Has Been Included in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for the CRM Customer Engagement Center, 2015
Bpm’online, a premium vendor of process-driven cloud based software for marketing, sales and service automation, today announced that it has been included in the Gartner CRM Customer Engagement Center Magic Quadrant, 2015. 1 Bpm’online believe this recognition highlights their mission... - May 13, 2015 - bpm'online
MBizM Group Announces Joint Collaboration with Chalon Performance Consulting
MBizM Group, the Lean Six Sigma training and consulting firm in Malaysia, announces a joint collaboration with Chalon Performance Consulting (CPC), an Australian Management Consulting firm that prides itself in delivering customised solutions in performance culture, strategy, change, leadership and team development. - May 13, 2015 - MBizM (Meridian Biz Management)
SATO Printer Interface Achieves Certified Integration with SAP® Auto-ID Infrastructure
Enables RFID tag writing and label printing from within SAP solutions. - May 13, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
David Hull, Partner, Van Bael & Bellis to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s European Antitrust Enforcement for Pay-For-Delay Settlements Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Hull, Partner, Van Bael & Bellis will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “European Antitrust Enforcement for... - May 13, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Ocean Galleries Welcomes The Art of John Lennon: Unparalleled Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of John Lennon Comes to Stone Harbor, NJ
Ocean Galleries is thrilled to host an exceptional exhibition featuring the artwork of John Lennon. An unparalleled collection, “The Art of John Lennon” will be on exhibit and available for acquisition from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM Thursday, June 18 through Monday, June 22, 2015. Special receptions with the Collection Curator, Lynne Clifford, will take place from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, and from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 21. - May 12, 2015 - Ocean Galleries
Whole Latte Love Announces Picture Pour-fect Photo Contest
Whole Latte Love, the largest online retailer of espresso machines, invites the coffee community to participate in their photo contest for a chance to win a $500 gift card. - May 12, 2015 - Whole Latte Love
Baltimore Bag Company - The Re-Birth of an Industry
LA designer announces production of all-American made handbag collection. Affordable handcrafted leather, canvas and jute bag collection for both men and women. - May 12, 2015 - Baltimore Bag Company
Smash Loud, LLC a Digital Advertising Company Launches Affiliate Network
Smash Loud, a Denver based affiliate network aimed at driving performance based CPA advertising opens its doors. Advertisers seeking greater revenue opportunity are matched with publishers fulfilling allocation, all seamlessly administered through Smash Loud and its highly skilled team. - May 12, 2015 - Smash Loud, LLC
Tycoon Joins GemFind’s Social Product Network JewelCloud®
Local retailers can now easily access Tycoon’s product feed and digital assets in GemFind’s responsive JewelCloud® tool and feed to their website. - May 12, 2015 - GemFind
Donlen Names Top Auction Award Winners
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, announced today recipients of their annual Top Auction Awards. Each year, Donlen recognizes top automobile auction partners that work closely with Donlen to bring high... - May 12, 2015 - Donlen
ARCO/Murray Construction Awarded Contract for New Suncoast Community Health Center Location
ARCO / Murray Construction Company and Suncoast Community Health Centers held a ground-breaking ceremony to announce the construction of a new community health center and corporate office building. The two-story 31,200 SF facility will be constructed on a 2.2-acre site in Brandon, FL. This... - May 12, 2015 - ARCO|Murray Construction
Brother Jimmy’s Incorporates Tattle Into All Manhattan Locations
While Other Restaurants Continue the Paper and Pen Method, Brother Jimmy’s Explores High Tech Customer Feedback. - May 12, 2015 - Tattle
QI Systems, Inc. Announces New North America Business Partnership with TeamCain
TeamCain to Sell, Distribute, Implement, Train, and Support QI Systems’ Software Solution Enhancements to Help Oracle JD Edwards Customers Perform and Solve Complex and Kooky Calculations inside EnterpriseOne - May 11, 2015 - TeamCain
Sales Performance International Receives Ninth Consecutive Top Sales Training Award
Independent evaluation and determination of the 2015 Top Sales Training Companies conducted by the Sales Community of Training Industry, Inc. - May 11, 2015 - Sales Performance International
Twoweb Sports Introducing a New Concept Baseball Glove
Twoweb sports today announced the worldwide release of the 2web glove, that is equipped with 2nd web and makes it easier to catch a ball. You can find this awesome glove at Indiegogo for May 11 2015. - May 10, 2015 - two web sports, Inc
Chairman & CEO of Ogilvy and Head of Enterprise Strategy for Amazon Web Services Headline Avasant CIO Digital Connect in New York
Senior executives and global leaders converged for this cutting-edge, exclusive event, gaining powerful insights focused on how companies can drive business innovation through high performance technology capabilities and how cloud-based enterprise services can accelerate transformation. Amazon Web... - May 10, 2015 - Avasant LLC
New HAGA Video Exposes the Effects of GMO Foods on Children’s Health
Home and Garden America (HAGA) made an announcement today about the release of a new video on YouTube. - May 10, 2015 - Home and Garden America
Workers Society, Inc. Announces Spa Day
"Serving the needs of working people." Workers Society, Inc. is formed for the charitable purpose of aiding all workers, employees, entrepreneurs, self-employed, military, veterans, young people, employed and unemployed that are in need of food, clothing, shelter, health care, health insurance, education and jobs. - May 09, 2015 - Workers Society, Inc.
Webble.com Gets a Design Revamp to Make Ordering a Personalized Bobblehead Doll a Breeze
HD Design Center, LLC the leader of custom bobblehead dolls updates the popular website, www.webobble.com for a more robust experience. - May 09, 2015 - HD Design Center, LLC
David L. Seymour Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David L. Seymour of Walla Walla, Washington has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of technology. About David L. Seymour Mr. Seymour has over 25 years experience in the technology field. He is... - May 09, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Smart Accounting Services an Atlanta Based Virtual Accounting Firm is Looking to Franchise New Locations in Jacksonville Florida and Augusta Georgia
In January of 2015 Smart Accounting Services announced the launch of their national location licensee opportunity for independent accountants and bookkeepers. The company’s goal is to establish locations throughout the United States. With sights now on Jacksonville Florida and Augusta Georgia, the company is looking to establish new locations immediately. - May 09, 2015 - Smart Accounting Services
Vertabase March Madness Project Management Poll Reveals Team Leader Attributes
Most project management professionals say out of the box thinking and sheer determination matter most. - May 09, 2015 - Vertabase
China PET & PBT Resins Market to Cross USD11.6 Billion by 2020 Concludes TechSci Research Study
Growing packaging industry and increasing demand for automobile & electronic components market driving PET & PBT resins demand in China. - May 09, 2015 - TechSci Research
Piramal Enterprises Announces Sale of Its Hyderabad Based Clinical Research Division to Indoco Remedies
Piramal Enterprises Limited (‘PEL’, NSE: PEL, BSE: 500302) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its clinical research division known as ‘Piramal Clinical Research (PCR)’ (formerly known as Wellquest), to Indoco Remedies Limited (Indoco) on a going concern basis for cash. - May 09, 2015 - Piramal
FTS International CEO Greg Lanham Named a Finalist in EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2015 Southwest Region
FTS International (FTSI) is proud to announce that CEO Greg Lanham has been selected as a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2015 in the Southwest region. As the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, the program recognizes business leaders who demonstrate... - May 08, 2015 - FTS International
Review Concierge Launches Reviews Matter Blog
Review Concierge publishes new blog, Reviews Matter. The Company offers a complete range of services to help healthcare practitioners, practice managers, patient experience professionals, and office managers, marketing and social media teams to manage online reviews and protect their reputations. - May 08, 2015 - Review Concierge
Avets Receives VECCS Certification as Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility
24-hour referral veterinary hospital, Avets, has been certified as a Level I VECCS emergency veterinary facility. - May 08, 2015 - Avets
David Hitt and Ronald Shore Sell a Sherman Oaks Area Home in Los Angeles with Multiple Offers for Above List Price
Known for getting homes sold above list price, David Hitt and Ronald Shore have just sold a home in 8 days with multiple offers. - May 08, 2015 - The Shore/Hitt Network, Keller Williams Los Feliz
Learn to Attract Private Money at the La Jolla Real Estate, Finance & Tech Expo
On Saturday, May 16th hundreds of real estate investors and service professionals from around the nation will unite in La Jolla for a day of networking, quality content and collaboration at the La Jolla Real Estate Investor, Finance and Tech Expo. - May 08, 2015 - Realty411 Magazine
Power Seller Chris Blair Concludes Represent Master Webinar Series with Tips for Developing Long-Term "Assets" and Internet Sales
Six-week Series Offers Proven Expert Strategies for Converting Tee Shirt & Apparel Sales Into Full-time Careers - May 08, 2015 - Represent
The Power of 2! Leveraging Social Media & Closing the Deal Seminar
Sandler Training and Sigma7 Group are teaming to deliver this free informative seminar which will give business owners and managers ways to improve your closing ratio. In addition, specific insights will be presented in developing the right strategy in leveraging social media as a way to find, obtain, and retain customers, ultimately improving both top line and bottom line results. - May 08, 2015 - Greg Nanigian and Associates, Inc
Weiss & Company LLP Again Named in 2015 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Weiss & Company LLP has been recognized for the fourth year in a row by the Daily Herald Business Ledger in their Best Places to Work in Illinois competition. Among the 31 small companies ranked (15-99 employees), Weiss & Company LLP placed 2nd during an awards ceremony on May 6,... - May 08, 2015 - Weiss & Company LLP
Clifford the Gator Bobbleheads Raising Funds for Gifford Elementary
Limited Edition Clifford the Gifford Gator bobbleheads are now available at Gifford Elementary School and www.CliffordBobbles.com. - May 08, 2015 - National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
BDA Advises Magna International on JV with Chongqing Xingqiaorui Automotive
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Magna International Inc. on its agreement to form a strategic joint venture in China with Chongqing Xingqiaorui Automotive. Charles Maynard, one of BDA’s founding partners stated, “Magna has a... - May 08, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Esteemed Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Dr. Gilbert Gordon is Featured as Academic Trailblazer, 2015-2016
Dr. Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio is featured on the website as Academic Trailblazer (2015 - 2016) for his accomplishments and achievements in the field of Higher Education by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - May 08, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Los Angeles' Sweet Tooth Confections to Supply Fresh Chocolate Desserts to 7-Eleven Stores
Owner says 'love' is fundamental to company's success. - May 08, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
Another Charlotte-Based Acquisition for VisionQuest Wealth Management
As it continues its drive toward regional Southeast dominance, VisionQuest Wealth Management, LLC has purchased LPL's Charlotte-based Advisory Practice, Tippet Group, Inc. managed by Harold Soutier Sr. and Harold Soutier, Jr. - May 08, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
How to Build Your Business by Attending Networking Events
Attending professional networking events can result in great referrals for your business. Networking in person can create strong, professional relationships that can propel your business - often faster than online networking. Here are some tips to make personal networking work for you. - May 08, 2015 - One Recourse
M-Brain Goes to Texas to Help Companies Make Better Informed Decisions in the Turbulent and Ever Expanding Business Environment
M-Brain, a global information, technology and consulting services company, with offices in 12 countries including two in the US, expands its focus to Texas. M-Brain is planning to share its best practices on market intelligence, strategic advisory, as well as market and media monitoring by organizing and hosting several local events, meetings and workshops in Texas. - May 08, 2015 - M-Brain
The Bell Law Firm Commends Whistleblowers and the FBI for Revealing HCR ManorCare’s Nursing Home Financial Fraud & Abuse
The Bell Law Firm recognizes the efforts of whistleblowers who bring False Claims Act lawsuits against companies that attempt to defraud the government. - May 07, 2015 - The Bell Law Firm