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Planet Dog Selects B2BGateway’s Full Service EDI Solutions to Meet Trading Partners’ Needs
The sustainable dog product manufacturer enlists B2BGateway as their full service EDI provider to trade with a long list of partners. - March 27, 2015 - B2BGateway.Net
Hallan Iff of Apple Automotive Wholesalers to Open Second Location in Waterbury, CT
Hallan Iff of Apple Auto Wholesalers released a statement after the City of Waterbury Planning And Zoning meeting. "We are very excited to be part of this important project to re-open the site that once held the number 1 Ford Dealership in CT." Apple Automotive wholesalers of Waterbury... - March 26, 2015 - Apple Automotive LLC.
2015 Marks TEMP-AIR's 50th Year in Business
Celebrating 50 Years of Designing Innovative Temporary Climate Control Solutions. - March 26, 2015 - TEMP-AIR
Prosidyan™ Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT™BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute
NJ-based Prosidyan™ (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT™ BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute. This is the second generation product in the company’s... - March 26, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Social Innovation Week Comes to Boston
Today, a consortium of social media-oriented conferences and events are announcing the creation of Social Innovation Week in Boston (www.socialinnovationweek.com; #SocInno). The first Social Innovation Week will be held May 11 – 15, 2015 at various sites in and around the city of Boston. The... - March 26, 2015 - Trender Research, Inc.
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mark A. Chertok, Esq., of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Mr. Chertok has over 40 years of experience in the field of law. He is Vice... - March 26, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Derrick Baer with Special Times Square Appearance
Derrick Baer, of Artesia, New Mexico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the Oil and Gas industry. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Baer’s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on March 27, 2015. - March 26, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Dr. Gilbert Gordon Honored as First “Key to Success” Member and as a Global Industry Achiever
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who first “Key to Success” member and as a Global Industry Achiever for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - March 26, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Marketing Strategy Development for Startups
Silicon Strategies Marketing introduces an affordable, mentored one-day marketing strategy development session for Silicon Valley area startups - March 26, 2015 - Silicon Strategies Marketing
Tangible IP Announces the Sale of Database Patent Portfolio
Premiere IP Brokerage Starts 2015 with First Large Transaction. - March 26, 2015 - Tangible IP, LLC
ASTD Riyadh 2015 Witnessed Impact-Leaders Strategic Partnership Born
As part of its strategic expansion within the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region, Impact Plus has recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with Leaders Training Center during the ASTD Riyadh 2015. “We are excited – collaborating with key partners like Leaders Training Center... - March 26, 2015 - Impact Plus DWC LLC
Fortress Builders of Columbia Setting the Bar Even Higher
Fortress Builders opened it's doors just four short years ago in November 2010. Although skeptics thought Fortress might have a hard time opening in the middle of the housing crunch it exceeded all expectations. The Principals Bill Sinnett managing partner and Tim Kern knew with a dynamic team they would do well. Fortress Builders has grown from 2 model homes in just a few neighborhoods to one of the fastest growing single family homebuilders, Winning the Tour of Homes two consecutive years. - March 25, 2015 - Fortress Builders
25-Year-Old's Handmade Organic Skincare Line to Become Global Brand for Sephora
The young entrepreneur started selling organic skincare from his kitchen last year, and now Sephora is offering him a spot on their shelves worldwide. - March 25, 2015 - Z Skin Cosmetics
Cisco Industry Leader Matthew Merriman Joins Adcap, Cisco Gold Partner & Solution Integrator, as Chief Operating Officer
Adcap Network Systems, one of the top Cisco Gold Partners in the country, is excited to announce the addition of Matthew Merriman as their new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Merriman brings over 25 years of operational experience in the Cisco partner community, including previous Vice Presidential roles at Prosys, Presidio and Solarcom. - March 25, 2015 - Adcap
Verbalized Offers Quick, Convenient, Wireless Control of LED Sign Content
Users can control display content of electronic signs remotely with their phone, mobile device or computer. - March 25, 2015 - Verbalized Limited
Polaroid Partners with L'Image Home Products to Launch New Polaroid Home Lighting Line in Canada, Spain and Russia
L'Image Home Products Inc. announces a new license agreement with Polaroid to bring to market a new line of Polaroid-branded home lighting products in Canada, Spain and Russia. Consumers around the world instantly recognize the Polaroid brand and associate it with fun, easy to use, creative... - March 25, 2015 - L'Image Home Products Inc.
Best Public Interest Web Sites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best public interest, advocacy and non-profit websites in the world will be named as part of the 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including advocacy, arts and non-profit websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for public interest websites to enter is May 31, 2016. - March 25, 2015 - Web Marketing Association
M&C Associates Provides Security Audit Services to Investigate Vulnerabilities
Preventative measures ensure data and business is not compromised. M&C is now offering Security Audit Services to help its customers take preventative measures to ensure that business-critical and confidential data is not compromised. This service is available to anyone with an installed Avaya MPS IVR, Avaya Experience Portal – AAEP, or Avaya Contact Center – AACC. - March 25, 2015 - M&C Associates LLC
Derrick Baer Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Derrick Baer of Artesia, New Mexico, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 in the Oil and Gas industry. - March 25, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
LED Wall Pack Gen II by LGI Technology
Introducing the all New Gen II LED Wall Pack fixture produced by LGI Technology. - March 25, 2015 - LGI Technology
Climaveneta for the New BNP Paribas Data Center in Paris
More than 12,200 kW of top efficiency cooling systems for the Bank’s 2400 m2 data center. - March 25, 2015 - climaveneta
Next Dimension Marketing Inc CEO Announces Resignation from Banneker Inc
William White is pleased to announce his resignation from all positions with Banneker Inc (a publicly traded company on the Pink Sheet OTC Markets), effective March 23, 2015. Mr. White served as the President and as a Director of Banneker Inc for almost a year, and has stepped down from these... - March 25, 2015 - ND Marketing Inc
Polatis and World Wide Technology Partner to Bring Best-in-Class Optical Networking Solutions to Enterprise, Government and Service Provider Customers
Polatis, the performance leader in all-optical switching, and World Wide Technology (WWT), a market-leading Systems Integrator, have entered into a worldwide value added reseller agreement. Under the agreement, WWT will integrate Polatis’ SDN-enabled optical switching systems into solutions... - March 24, 2015 - Polatis Networks
VoDaVi Technologies LLC Receives Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification with the State of Massachusetts
VoDaVi Technologies announces the accomplishment of receiving a Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. They are pleased to have earned this certification and proud to be one of three WBE providers in the state that provide the services and solutions that they offer. - March 24, 2015 - VoDaVi Technologies LLC
Matrix Marketing Group Welcomes Lesa Bannon as Director of Business Development
Matrix Marketing Group, LLC, a performance-based marketing agency, has announced Lesa Bannon to the leadership team. Based out of Denver, Lesa handles new business development and expansion of the nationwide reach of Vermont-based, Matrix Marketing Group. “We are excited to have Lesa join... - March 24, 2015 - Matrix Marketing Group, LLC
There is Finally a Solution for China’s Strangest Cultural Confusion – The English Name
Lindsay Jernigan an Expat in Shanghai created and launched www.BestEnglishName.com - China’s only resource for English names created by a Westerner and native English speaker. Instead of choosing an English name based on super heroes or household items, this website provides accurate and comprehensive information to help Chinese people pick an appropriate and fitting English name. - March 24, 2015 - BestEnglishName.com
Linda Kaye Hartwig Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Kaye Hartwig of Wyoming, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Linda Kaye Hartwig Ms. Hartwig has almost 40 years experience in the education field. She is a... - March 24, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Live or On-Demand Online Courses Develop Human Resources and Technology Skills for Leaders in Business of Law
The business of law is changing every day, and the Association of Legal Administrators' (ALA) eLearning Center is designed to meet the needs of industry leaders in a flexible format to fit busy schedules. Online courses can be completed either live – with peer collaboration and networking opportunities – or on-demand, at the learner’s convenience. ALA has opened enrollment for two new eLearning courses focusing on the Human Resources and Operations Management/IT subject areas. - March 24, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
TransNational Brings International Solutions to Growing Portfolio
TransNational Bankcard and Credorax are excited to announce today a new partnership that will enable TransNational to provide its best-in-class merchant services solutions to the entire European Union, plus five additional countries. After experiencing market and portfolio growth, TransNational... - March 24, 2015 - TransNational Payments
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Three New Mentors
New additions bring diverse backgrounds and deep knowledge to non-profit organization’s executive mentoring program. - March 24, 2015 - Chairmen's RoundTable
43,000+/- SF Office Building in State Economic Development Area to be Auctioned
Tranzon Driggers announces the online auction of the commercial property at 7220 PRC Way in Palatka, FL. The property is guaranteed to sell to the highest bid over $950,000 plus Buyers Premium; bidding begins 24 March and concludes on 31 March at 1PM. Palatka is the county seat of Putnam County;... - March 23, 2015 - Tranzon Driggers
VIMRO LLC’s Alexander Chizhik, Receives 2015 General Council Award
SmartCEO Magazine today announced Alexander Chizhik, COO and General Council at VIMRO, LLC has been awarded a Baltimore Executive Management Award in the category of General Council. - March 23, 2015 - VIMRO, LLC
LAX Airport Doctor Named "Physician of the Month" by American College of Urgent Care Physicians
Dr. Max Franklin Lebow, the Medical Director of LAX Airport Medical Clinic and Reliant Immediate Care Medical Group president, has been named “Physician of the Month” by the American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP) for his community involvement and professional leadership. - March 23, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
Teleperformance U.S.A Expands in Edinburg, Texas: Will Create 200 New Jobs
Teleperformance, the global leader in outsourced multi channel customer experience management, recently announced that it will be expanding its facility in Edinburg, Texas at 1701 Closner Blvd. The facility will bring an additional 200 jobs to the Edinburg area. “Our clients see Edinburg as... - March 23, 2015 - Teleperformance
Collaborative Leadership Team to Speak at IIBA Professional Development Day
Angela Johnson and Mike Stuedemann will give presentations at IIBA Professional Development Day. - March 23, 2015 - Collaborative Leadership Team
Dr. Roxana Kerns of Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa in NYC Launches Medical Aesthetics Training. Medical Professionals Can Now Enhance Their Skills with Hands on Training.
Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa in NYC, Midtown Manhattan has expanded its practices to incorporate educational courses and Hands on Classes for Medical professionals under the direction of Dr. Roxana Kerns. Medical Aesthetics Training will provide educational classes in anatomy and physiology of Facial Aesthetics, Cosmetic Injection courses inclusive of Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Xeomin, Dermal Fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse. Dr. Roxana Kerns is a BC Physician and Expert Injector. - March 22, 2015 - Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa
"Silence" Offers No Hope, No Purpose, No Inspiration
Foster Care statistics are staggering. *50% of girls in foster care get pregnant within years of aging out; *74% of former foster kids are in the US prison; *50% of fosters are incarcerated two years after aging out; *80% of youths on death row are fosters; 30% of the homeless in America were once in foster care; *40% of foster children are white; *34% are black; *18% are Hispanic. *Statistics provided by the US Admin. for Children & Families, US Dept. of Justice, the Casey Foundation, ABC News. - March 21, 2015 - Foster A Voice, LLC
US Youth Soccer Approves Houstonians Futbol Club to Host the Kohl’s American Cup in Houston
The Houstonians Futbol Club, an Urban Youth Soccer League in Mid-Town Houston, Texas to host the Spring 2015 highly successful Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup. The largest recreational soccer tournament in the nation that is coming to Houston, Texas on April 18-19. - March 21, 2015 - Houstonians Futbol Club
Professional Spotlight Recipient, Elaine F. McConkey, Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Elaine F. McConkey of Waldorf, Maryland has previously been honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime V.I.P. member and Professional of the Year 2015 for her contributions and achievement in Utility. She has now been selected to appear in the “Professional Spotlight” on the homepage of the America’s website. - March 21, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
RC Incorporated Has Donated 200 Tickets to the Milwaukee Bucks Game
RC Incorporated is a family owned company that consists of the following companies: ACE Stamping & Machine Co., Inc., ACE Stamping & Metal Fab Co., Inc de Mexico, Innotec of WI, and Shakespeare Machine Stamping. Each company plays a vital role in the company’s 60 year history of... - March 21, 2015 - RC Incorporated
AMPTVNOW News to be on BizTV National TV Channel Daily Starting March 30th
AMPTVNOW News, the other source begins airing on BizTV daily at 1:00 PM PST, March 30th. Check your local TV guide for the TV channel information or watch online live: www.biztv.com. Repeat broadcast can be found at www.live.amptvnow.com. - March 20, 2015 - Ann Marie Production
Pegasus Residential Selected to Manage Luxury San Antonio Rental Portfolio
LivCor, LLC has selected Pegasus Residential to lease and manage a three property, 826-unit portfolio located in San Antonio, Texas. The portfolio consists of the following assets: Crown Ridge: 352 unit, luxury community, located in close proximity to Palmer Course at LaCantera and Crown Ridge... - March 20, 2015 - Pegasus Residential
Smokey's Daylily Gardens Celebrates Its 8th Season in Business
Smokey's Daylily Gardens is celebrating the beginning of their 8th season of growing and selling daylilies across the nation. Poised for rapid growth, owners of Smokey's Daylily Gardens are excited and optimistic for the company’s continued growth and prosperous future. - March 20, 2015 - Smokey's Daylily Gardens
GTL Partners Obtains Exclusive Rights to Sell and License a New HCV Treatment Patent
A new HCV treatment patent has just been obtained by GTL Partners, which will hold the exclusive rights to sell and license to interested parties. - March 20, 2015 - GTL Partners
Parcus Group, Telecom Product Management Software, 2015.1 Release Announcement
Parcus Group announced today that a new version of it's successful telecom product management software platform has been released. - March 20, 2015 - Parcus Group
Avlite Systems Releases FAA & ICAO Compliant Solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light (ERGL)
Avlite Systems announced the release of the solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light ERGL. The solar LED Elevated Runway Guard Light is a unidirectional, yellow, alternately flashing fixture that provides a warning to pilots and vehicles that they are approaching an active runway. The solar ERGL... - March 20, 2015 - Avlite Systems
National Conference Puts Amish and Plain Community Members Center Stage
Community Members, Researchers, and Healthcare Practitioners Convene to Discuss Best Practices in Communications, Access, Delivery and Design - March 20, 2015 - Center for Appalachia Research in Cancer Education
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Relaunches Macedonia Mountain Bike Odyssey
A challenging mountain biking tour through the majestic Macedonian mountains and lakes, perfect for those who want to test their climbing stamina, interspersed with visits to the classic historical and cultural gems of this small Balkan state. - March 20, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Next Dimension Marketing Inc Announces Its Removal as a Subsidiary from Hi Score Corporation
The Company is pleased to announce its removal from Hi Score Corporation (a publicly traded company on the Pink Sheet OTC markets) as a subsidiary, effective February 25, 2015. The removal was done per the provisions set forth in the original acquisition agreement, dated September 25, 2013, between... - March 20, 2015 - ND Marketing Inc
Nationwide Inventory Professionals Introduces New Licensee
Jane Crawford, owner of Crawford Inventory, follows her heart as she develops a home and business inventory service. - March 20, 2015 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC