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AALTCI Launches Short Term Care Insurance Awareness Initiative
A national effort to create heightened consumer awareness regarding the benefits of owning short term care insurance protection was launched today by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - May 23, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Startup USA Global Event September 21-22nd, 2015 in Chicago, IL
Centered on "Building Value for Exit," Startup USA will be packed with global success stories, workshops and networking opportunities and will reinvigorate entrepreneurship around the world by bringing local and global investors together with startups and growth companies. - May 22, 2015 - Scaale, Inc
Barrons FX: A New Alternative for the Average Investor
Far too often commodity and currency “risk” capital markets are written off by investors, pundits, and casual market observers as too aggressive or too risky a strategy for the average investor. Building off the momentum of many past conferences in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York and... - May 22, 2015 - Barrons FX
Matter Introduces Rusty Beagle as Associate Sponsor
Nancy Matter Motorsports welcomes the Rusty Beagle Sports Grill as their new associate partnership on the Chris Kyle - Guardian for Heroes / NTX Diesel Monte Carlo Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2015 racing season. "Rusty Carlock was the Founder of 'The Beagle' as we call... - May 22, 2015 - Nancy Matter Racing
TTR Announces Additional Sales Tax Answers for Trade Shows
TTR announced the release of over 150 new tax answers for public and private trade shows. - May 22, 2015 - TTR
Ideator Announces Its Support of San Diego Startup Week 2015
Ideator, a company dedicated to nurturing global innovation and entrepreneurship, announces its support of and involvement in San Diego Startup Week 2015. San Diego was named by Forbes “The Best Place To Launch A Startup In 2014.” San Diego Startup Week brings together the top... - May 22, 2015 - Ideator
Source One Engineered Products and Direct Spend Experts Receive Top 100 Projects Award
Source One Management Services named an Executive 100 award winner for the tenth consecutive year by Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine, recognized for its innovative work within supply chain optimization and management for a multinational medical devices manufacturer. - May 22, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
HR Pro Added at Private Bank of Buckhead
rivate Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Karen E. Neely, SHRM-CP, as Senior Vice President and Human Resources Director. Neely is the bank’s first full-time HR professional; since its inception in late 2006, it has grown from nine employees to more than 80. - May 22, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Lifetime Member, Wyatt R. Haskell, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Industry Leader of the Year 2015 in Law
Wyatt R. Haskell of Birmingham, Alabama, is a lifetime member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has been selected as the Industry Leader of the Year 2015 in Law for his contributions and achievements in his chosen field. - May 22, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
AFG Group, Inc. Appoints 2 Vice Presidents
AFG Group. Inc., a leading construction, program and relocation management services firm has elevated Kenneth J. Reese and Paul M. Szmurlo to the positions of Vice Presidents, as each has made significant individual strides towards AFG’s continued growth and profitability. As Project... - May 22, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
AHF FC Secures FA Charter Status for 2014-2015
AHF FC has been given the FA Charter Standard Club Award. - May 22, 2015 - 247 Home Rescue
Best of Show Winners of the 2015 Internet Advertising Competition Awards Announced by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association announced the Best of Show winners of its annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards at the leading industry conference ad:tech San Francisco. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. - May 21, 2015 - Web Marketing Association
MD Support’s LowViz Guide Offers Gift of Sight
For four days, Bill DeMaio could see through walls. And that’s really saying something, considering that he has no eyesight. Until May 10, 2015, Bill could find his way around an unfamiliar building only by either asking people for directions or hoping to find Braille signs. But then, on the... - May 21, 2015 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Donlen Named Finalist in Two Categories in the 2015 American Business Awards
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions was named a Finalist today in the Most Innovative Company of the Year - Up to 2,500 Employees category as well as the Stevie Award for mobile apps in the... - May 21, 2015 - Donlen
Goldmart's Find4Me™
The internet's first eCommerce Shopping Cart Concierge Service, Goldmart's Find4Me™ - May 21, 2015 - Goldmart.com
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication is proud to recognize their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About Strathmore’s Who’s Who Members Strathmore is pleased to introduce... - May 21, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Designer Vanna K Joins GemFind’s Social Product Network JewelCloud®
Vanna K makes products and digital assets accessible and available for distribution to Authorised retailers through GemFind’s responsive JewelCloud® platfporm. - May 21, 2015 - GemFind
New SEAMS Committee to Foster Member Participation in Government Contracts
The newly formed SEAMS Government Committee aims to expand member knowledge, opportunities and capabilities for doing business in the public sector. - May 21, 2015 - SEAMS Association
Growth Strategy Consultant Susan Spaulding Published an e-Book, "Engage: the Power and Profit of Facilitating Collaboration"
This eBook contains key ingredients to help you achieve business results, whether you are a professional facilitator, corporate executive or budding entrepreneur. It is a primer for how to engage others in creating success. - May 21, 2015 - Recalibrate Strategies
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Cloud Data Security and Its Impact on Healthcare Providers: an Update
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: Cloud Data Security and Its Impact on Healthcare Providers: An Update. This two-hour event is scheduled on May 26, 2015... - May 21, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Golden Gate BPO Solutions, LLC Announces Partnership with NETCAST BPO Services and the Addition of Fred Shadding
Golden Gate BPO Solutions (“Golden Gate BPO”), a global provider of customer management and business process outsourcing solutions, announced today is has added a multichannel state-of-the-art contact center with a capacity of 1,400 workstations in Clark-Pampanga, Philippines, just... - May 21, 2015 - Golden Gate BPO Solutions, LLC
New Sales Flowcharts Solution Now Available for ConceptDraw PRO v10
The Sales Flowcharts Solution for ConceptDraw PRO, by CS Odessa is a must have for any individual or team who describes processes that relate to critical customer interactions. - May 21, 2015 - Computer System Odessa
Novamex Energy Inc. Acquires Rio Bravo Oilfield Services, Inc.
Novamex acquires Rio Bravo with an eye toward Mexican Energy Reform. - May 20, 2015 - Novamex Energy
Ryan, Ryan & Landa Expands Legal Practice to Include Police Litigation
Preeminent personal injury attorneys at Ryan, Ryan & Landa are expanding their practice to include police litigation. As law enforcement practices are coming under heightened scrutiny nationwide, the use of excessive force and other misconduct are being revealed. Illinois is not immune to these... - May 20, 2015 - Ryan, Ryan & Landa
Reviva Labs Breakthrough on Facial Area Wrinkles Being Reported via Media Outlets
A media blitz reporting on a new breakthrough for helping reduce deep wrinkles and skin folds from facial areas at sides of nose to mouth are being undertaken by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J. - May 20, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Association of Legal Administrators Announces Rebrand Update at 2015 Annual Conference & Expo
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) 2015 Annual Conference & Expo continues in Nashville, Tennessee; the event runs through Wednesday, May 20. On Tuesday, May 19, ALA Executive Director Oliver Yandle, JD, CAE, announced that the Association’s new brand will be fully... - May 20, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
New Online Training Courses for Radiologic Technologists and Biomedical Engineers
Block Imaging announced today the launch of new online training course website for biomeds, radiology technologists, and service engineers. The site is designed to be a growing library of courses that help medical personnel expand their skills and help employers meet OSHA compliance standards. - May 20, 2015 - Block Imaging
Phone Ambulance Superstore Launches Phone Screen Refurbishing Training Course
Phone Ambulance Superstore, Cleveland, Ohio’s leader in cell phone repair, today announced the launch of a new training course designed to provide students with comprehensive instruction for refurbishing Apple, Samsung, and LG cell phone screens in-house. The three-day course provides step-by-step training in “glass only” screen repairs and is expected to save students up to 90% on the cost of repair parts. - May 20, 2015 - Phone Ambulance
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Speaks at Association of Legal Administrators’ 2015 Annual Conference & Expo
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) 2015 Annual Conference & Expo is underway in Nashville, Tennessee. The event runs Sunday, May 17, to Wednesday, May 20. On Monday, May 18, ALA President-Elect Teresa Walker, COO of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, interviewed former... - May 20, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
Trisotech Partners with Prolocity
Trisotech Inks a Strategic Partnership with Prolocity Consulting. - May 20, 2015 - Trisotech Inc.
Morris Landau, JD, MHA, LLM, Privacy Officer, Premise Health 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 Morris Landau, JD, MHA, LLM, Privacy Officer, Premise Health will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cloud Data Security and Its... - May 20, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
A New Opportunity Comes Through a New Business, JazStash, Inc.
Lifestyle entrepreneur, Jazmine Proctor, of Pine Bluff, Ar launches JazStash, Inc. to educate aspiring and new business owners on the tools of business development, self-branding, and business marketing. - May 20, 2015 - JazStash, Inc.
Intertek Appointed as BEPI Assessor for Environmental Risk Program
Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide announced the approval by the Business Environmental Performance Initiative (BEPI) to certify to the organisation’s standards and principles showing commitment to improving environmental impact, while reducing business... - May 20, 2015 - Intertek
Join PROLIM at PLM World Conference 2015 at Booth #305
PROLIM Global Corporation announced its participation at the Siemens PLM Connection Americas User Conference 2015, in Downtown Dallas, TX between May 18 through May 21, 2015. - May 20, 2015 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Learn How Lucintel’s New Innovation and Application Library Will Help You Identify Opportunities and Drive Sales
Without adding hours to your workday, you can infuse sales calls and business meetings with up-to-date industry information that demonstrates a thorough understanding of your clients’ challenges and opportunities. Lucintel 360 provides the unique ability to monitor innovations, markets and applications by material types and industries. - May 20, 2015 - Lucintel
Mr. Eric Jon Taylor, a Partner with Hunton & Williams LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group's Upcoming Banking Regulations: The Importance of Compliance... Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Mr. Eric Jon Taylor, a partner with Hunton & Williams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Upcoming Banking Regulations: The... - May 20, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Mert Howard, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s the Internet of Things (Iot) and Product Liability: Hot Buttons in 2015 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mert Howard, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Internet of Things (IoT) and Product... - May 20, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Daniel T. Gallagher Q.C., Partner, Bennett Jones LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s The Internet of Things (IoT) and Product Liability: Hot Buttons in 2015
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel T. Gallagher Q.C., Partner, Bennett Jones LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Internet of Things (IoT) and... - May 20, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Wellness Expert Stacy Conlon Expands Brand with a Website Delivering Corporate Mindfulness Programs Aimed to Boost Employee Happiness and Productivity
Fifteen years of experience in sales and marketing for the spa, wellness and hospitality industries positioned Stacy Conlon to know the ins and outs of the growing market of corporate wellness. With recent clients including Cisco and Samsung, Conlon steps up her offerings with the launch of www.thezengirl.com. The Zen Girl is accepting new clients; Conlon may be reached via stacy@thezengirl.com. - May 20, 2015 - The Zen Girl
PerformanceScrubs.com Has Been Named One the Top 2015 Innovators of the Year by Apparel Magazine
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced that Apparel Magazine has named it one of the Top 2015 Innovators of the Year. Apparel Magazine named PerformanceScrubs.com one of 2015’s Top Innovators. Performance was among many others who were nominated... - May 19, 2015 - Performance Healthcare Products
Fusion3 Launches Discount Program to Expand 3D Printing in MakerSpaces Across US & Canada
MakerSpaces receive discount on already affordable, high performance F306 3D printers plus free lifetime service & support. - May 19, 2015 - Fusion3
PaynetSecure.net Honored as a Top Firm for High-Risk Accounts
PaynetSecure.net has been honored by ranking site TopCreditCardProcessors.com as a top firm for high risk merchant accounts. The ranking site bestowed this distinction on PaynetSecure.net in recognition of the account provider’s exemplary customer satisfaction scores, which stand at over 90%... - May 19, 2015 - NationalACH.com
Ignite Visibility Moves to SSL Website, ignitevisibility.com
Ignite Visibility, an award winning Internet marketing company, has transferred their website from a non-secure to a secure domain. Although it is known that a switch from http to https can have short term setbacks for SEO, Ignite Visibility felt it was well worth the risk. “Google is now... - May 19, 2015 - Ignite Visibility
Colorado Aromatics New Products Release: Red Rocks Beard Oil and Yarrow Makeup Remover
Colorado Aromatics Cultivated Skin Care Releases two new products; Red Rocks Beard Oil and Yarrow Makeup Remover and Oil Cleanser. All products use the power of herbs and science for peak performance. Formulations by Dr. Cindy Jones who brings a scientific perspective to the field of herbalism and natural products formulating. Colorado Aromatics Cultivated Skin Care products are made for the outdoor lifestyle that Coloradans love. - May 19, 2015 - Colorado Aromatics
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Announces Honored Member, Bruce H. Levin, as Doctor of the Year 2015
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of pain medicine, Dr. Bruce H. Levin has been honored as Doctor of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - May 19, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
ISPreview UK Study Finds Houses with Slow Broadband Attract Lower Prices
The latest ISPreview.co.uk study of 2,119 Internet connected consumers in the United Kingdom has found that most people (85%) demand a minimum broadband speed of 25-50Mbps when buying a new house and 72% would reject an otherwise perfect house if its broadband wasn't up to scratch, with 23% saying they'd negotiate a lower price. - May 19, 2015 - ISPreview.co.uk
WeInterpret.net Hires New Chief Operations Officer
WeInterpret.net hires Ron Burke to fill the position of Chief Operations Officer. - May 19, 2015 - WeInterpret.net
Coaching for Every Aspect of Life
All of one’s business, spiritual and life issues effectively resolved. - May 19, 2015 - 1 Stop Business Solutions
MBizM Group Receives Accreditation from the Council for Six Sigma Certification
MBizM Group (Meridian Biz Management), is proud to announce that it is now accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification, acknowledged globally as one of the most respected professional accreditation body within the Lean Six Sigma industry. MBizM group operates in Malaysia and Australia... - May 19, 2015 - MBizM (Meridian Biz Management)
WK Dickson Opens New Office in Charleston, SC
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today they are opening a new regional office in Charleston, South Carolina. This new location will allow WK Dickson to better serve existing and future clientele along the Carolina coast. “Our new... - May 18, 2015 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.