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Recently Merged Companies Move to Larger Shared Building
Hilliker Corporation assists newly joined companies with purchase. - October 05, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
Nationwide 1031 Exchange, LLC is Pleased to Host Thomas Phelan as a Guest Speaker for Real Estate Agents Looking to Learn More About Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Nationwide 1031 Exchange, LLC will be hosting Thomas Phelan, a renowned leader in the 1031 Exchange Industry in South Florida on October 23, 2014. Real Estate Agents, Professionals and Investors are urged to come and learn more about how to defer the tax liability on the sale and purchase of investment properties. Interested parties should register at www.Nationwide1031Exchange.com/Seminar. - October 04, 2014 - Nationwide 1031 Exchange, LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Richard Hawkes with Special Times Square Appearance
Richard Hawkes, of Mendham, New Jersey, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Management Consulting. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Hawke‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on October 10, 2014. - October 04, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Josette C. Ferrer, Managing Director, Clairent Advisors LLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Trends and Best Practices in Business Valuation in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Josette C. Ferrer, Managing Director, Clairent Advisors LLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Trends and Best Practices in... - October 04, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
ElandersUSA Awarded the “Benny” in International Print Competition
ElandersUSA, a division of Elanders Americas, was awarded a Benny, the highest honor in the 2014 Premier Print Awards, for their Octagon Insert for COX Enterprises during - October 04, 2014 - Elanders Americas
Popular American Technology Author & Blogger Heads Down Under
Karl Palachuk, internationally recognized technology author, blogger, and managed services business consultant is heading to Australia and New Zealand on a four-city tour. - October 04, 2014 - Small Biz Thoughts
DAE to Focus on U.S. Timeshare Market
Engages Brand Tango to Refresh Brand - October 04, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
Epiphanies Inc., SNHU to Host NH's Biggest Digital Marketing Conference
Epiphanies, Inc., in partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, Constant Contact, and Flock Marketing, presents 6th annual "A-Ha!" Summit, Thurs. 11/13/14. Theme: “Dare. Play. Breakthrough.” Live in Manchester, NH, online anywhere, anytime via Digital Pass. Register now at http://AhaSummit.com! - October 03, 2014 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Bethany Garrity of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Speak During the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo
Bethany Garrity, Director of Fitness Management at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) has been invited to speak at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo which will be held October 19-22, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. NIFS is a leader in the fitness industry and provides corporate... - October 03, 2014 - NIFS
Bethany Garrity of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Speak During the Indiana Employee Health and Wellness Summit
Bethany Garrity, Director of Corporate Fitness Management at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) has been invited to speak at the Indiana Employee Health and Wellness Summit which will be held October 7-8, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NIFS is a leader in the fitness industry and... - October 03, 2014 - NIFS
Avionte Staffing Software Named Finalist for 15th Annual Minnesota Tekne Award
Eagan-based staffing software provider named among Minnesota technology leaders. - October 03, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
Julio Garcia, M.D. Recognized by National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Julio Garcia, M.D. of Las Vegas, Nevada has been recognized by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Julio Garcia, M.D. Dr. Garcia has 26 years experience in the healthcare field. He is a self-employed... - October 03, 2014 - N.A.M.E.
Free Project Management Software on Linux Operating Systems
Starting with version 4.7 RationalPlan Single is distributed as freeware under all Linux operating systems. RationalPlan is a project management suite that puts the accent on productivity, ease of use and fast learning. The Single version can be seen as an alternative to Microsoft Project and the... - October 03, 2014 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Shlomo Troodler, Partner, Blank Rome LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Mezzanine Financing for Middle Market Deals: Significant Developments Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Shlomo Troodler, Partner, Blank Rome LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Mezzanine Financing for Middle Market Deals:... - October 03, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Kenneth Dort, Partner, Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s IP Update: Trademark Registration Benefits Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kenneth Dort, Partner, Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “IP Update: Trademark Registration... - October 03, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC Announces That Danny Dukes Completes Business Valuation Course
Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC announced that the founder, Danny Dukes, completed a course offered by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) the week of September 12. - October 02, 2014 - Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC
The Leading Online Parcel Logging and Tracking Software Now Enables Apartment Managers to Subscribe and Pay Without Using a Credit Card
As part of Logware™'s culture of innovation, e-commerce just got a facelift and it looks interesting. E-commerce is not only a regular feature, it has evolved to integrate traditional check processing with automation. - October 02, 2014 - Logware
Climate-KIC Start-Ups Raise €59 Million in External Funding
Investment highlights increased trend for investor engagement in a more diverse range of "Cleantech 2.0" technologies; 45 start-ups are latest success stories of Climate-KIC’s unique Accelerator; now supporting over 120 cleantech start-ups in Europe every year; Climate-KIC’s 2014 Venture Competition later in October will recognise the rising stars of European cleantech. - October 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Want to Develop Sustainable Business Results? Developing Leaders Inc. Announces Release of Leadership Coaching Workbook "The First Questions."
The development of leadership potential is an often confusing activity. With so many approaches, which will work for you? Leadership coaching is a proven approach to growing leader competence and outcomes. Developing Leaders Inc. President Ron Hurst an ICF certified coach recently published his first book, a leadership coaching workbook called "The First Questions." The workbook is designed to take leaders of every level deeper in their ability to achieve sustainable business results. - October 02, 2014 - Developing Leaders Inc.
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Futurist and Local Business Owner Jared Nichols Nominated to NSBA Board
Jared Nichols, The Jared Nichols Group, Charlotte, NC, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. Nichols, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C. - October 02, 2014 - The Jared Nichols Group
P. Michelle Jacobson, Partner, Fragomen to Speak at KC’s I-9 Violations: Too Hot to Handle Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that P. Michelle Jacobson, Partner, Fragomen will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “I-9 Violations: Too Hot to Handle LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). - October 02, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Freebiumsultants Group Announces New Business Structure and Executive Leadership Appointments
Freebiumsultants Group Co., Limited, a China-based consulting firm offering free business, creative, financial and web solutions, today made public their latest executive leadership appointments and introduced a new business structure, instrumental to the accelerated advancement and execution of the Company’s strategy. - October 02, 2014 - Freebiumsultants Group Co., Limited
Magan Pritam Ray, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP to Speak at KC’s Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period: Emerging Issues in Healthcare Reform in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Magan P. Ray, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period:... - October 02, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Public Relations 101 Class to Take Place at General Assembly in NYC on October 15th
Veteran publicist and journalist Allison Kugel will teach General Assembly’s first-ever public relations class, titled “Public Relations 101,” at GA’s NYC location on October 15, 2014. - October 01, 2014 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
NACCE2014, Powered by Intuit, Will Feature Stellar Lineup Focused on Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action
NACCE2014, being held in Phoenix, AZ from October 12 through 15, will feature an all-star lineup of speakers from the academic, entrepreneurial, and foundation worlds to discuss the conference theme, "Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action." - October 01, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Pharma Compliance Group, LLC Launches LongitudeRX, a Premier Prescription Analysis Software
Pharma Compliance Group LLC announces the launch of its proprietary prescription analysis software LongitudeRx. LongitudeRx assists pharmacies, distributors and manufacturers in the analysis of their controlled substance distribution, inventory and dispensing. - October 01, 2014 - Pharma Compliance Group, LLC
Legendary Coach R. C. Slocum to Keynote PESA Leadership Luncheon in Houston
Hannon Hydraulics and the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) welcomes legendary Texas A&M football coach R. C. Slocum as keynote speaker at the group’s October 15th Executive Leadership Seminar in Houston, Texas. - October 01, 2014 - Hannon Hydraulics
CommLab India Launches a Comprehensive eBook on M-learning
CommLab India has released a new eBook on mobile learning (mLearning). This free resource intends to help CEOs make the best use of mLearning to impart high quality training to their workforces in an efficient, systematic and cost-effective manner. - October 01, 2014 - CommLab India
National Algae Association Claims That Algae Won't Be Grown in Washington, DC
After over 6 decades of time, and billions of dollars spent at the direction of the Department of Energy and other government agencies, one thing is for sure – algae for fuels will never be grown in Washington, D.C. "The algae production industry does not need lobbyists who have no... - October 01, 2014 - national algae asssociation
Local Valley Realtor Makes Huge Impact in Residential Rental Market for Super Bowl XLIX and Pro Bowl 2015
Joyce Corsi Hazen, REALTOR with Realty ONE Group, based in Glendale, Arizona, was interviewed by Channel 3 On Your Side in February of this year. Hazen gave tips to homeowners during the interview, on how to safely rent their home during events such as the upcoming Super Bowl 2015 and Pro Bowl. Since the interview, Hazen has now listed more than 120 Valley properties for rent during these events. - October 01, 2014 - Joyce Corsi Hazen
Visual 2000 Appoints Brenda So to Lead New Toronto Office
Headed by 15-year industry veteran Brenda So, the new Visual 2000 office will provide local presales, implementation, and customer service for both long-time and new clients in the greater Toronto area. - October 01, 2014 - Visual 2000 International
BDA Wins 2014 Large Transaction of the Year Award from the Turnaround Management Association
Business Development Asia has been awarded the 2014 Transaction of the Year – Large Company Award by the TMA (Turnaround Management Association) for its work for AgFeed. The transaction involved the divestiture, in bankruptcy, of AgFeed Industries Inc’s US and China operations in two... - October 01, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
IEEE GLOBECOM 2014 Announces Senior Executive & Industry Panel Agenda for Leading Communications Conference to be held December 8 – 12 in Austin, Texas
Thousands of International Experts to Convene at Premier Global Event Covering Entire Spectrum of Telecommunications Technology Advancements. - October 01, 2014 - IEEE Communications Society
Golden Gate BPO Solutions, LLC Launches Chat Support on Behalf of Market Leader of Digital Photo Products and Services
Golden Gate BPO is currently providing a broad range of technical support and customer care services via online chat support for this leading e-commerce retailer. It will also be phasing in phone and email support to become a complete multi-channel outsourced solution on behalf of its client. - October 01, 2014 - Golden Gate BPO Solutions, LLC
Lamido App in Full Blast as Mobile Shopping Grows Faster in Southeast Asia
Since its hard launch last September 2014, the Lamido App had made a revolutionary change in the buy and sell industry of the Philippines. Lamido, which is another venture by the online incubator Rocket Internet is paving its way as the fastest rising C2C marketplace in Asia by responding to the online demand of consumers for mobile e-commerce. - October 01, 2014 - Lazada Philippines
Morgan Lewis Partner Molly Moriarty Lane to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Disputes and Litigation in the Managed Care Industry: Mitigating Risk and Practical Guide
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Morgan Lewis partner Molly Moriarty Lane, will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Disputes and Litigation in the Managed Care... - October 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
National Speaker Don Hobbs Discusses The ONE THING Tour: How to Focus on Priorities at Work, Home and School On Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
Currently touring the country coast to coast, The ONE THING Tour comes to the Washington Metropolitan Area, October 1st, 2014 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm at the Spectrum Theatre at the Artisphere in Rosslyn. The ONE THING Tour is based on the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. People who wish they had more time in their day, a balanced life and less stress, will leave with a how-to-plan. - October 01, 2014 - Keller Williams Realty Arlington
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Legal Series: How to Effectively Deal with an SEC investigation in 2014 Live Webcast
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: Legal Series: How to Effectively Deal with an SEC investigation in 2014 LIVE Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled... - October 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Lori Oliphant, Shareholder, Winstead PC to Speak at KC’s Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period: Emerging Issues in Healthcare Reform in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lori Oliphant, Shareholder, Winstead PC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period: Emerging... - October 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
ANAGARD, LLC Releases New Guidebook: "4 Office Space Options for Startups in Triangle, NC"
Newly published guidebook can save at least a few days of business owners' precious time as they benefit from ANAGARD, LLC research into different office space options in Raleigh/Durham, NC. The guidebook covers co-sharing spaces, incubators, accelerates and traditional office parks. - October 01, 2014 - ANAGARD, LLC
Lucintel Report Outlines Good Growth Opportunities for Composites in the Boat Composites Market Over 2014-2019
The composites shipments in the global boat market is expected to grow to $1,355 million in 2019. The major drivers for composites in the global boat market are low-cost of materials, weight reduction, corrosion resistance, high replacement rate, change in technologies, increase in boat size, and... - October 01, 2014 - Lucintel
Hill, Chesson & Woody Names Jennifer McCurdy Client Services Representative
Local Benefits and Consulting Firm Adds Hire to Assist Clients in Health and Welfare Plans. - October 01, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
CHI Recovery – Groundbreaking Approach to Addiction Treatment Proves Successful in Achieving Sustained Recovery
CHI Recovery is a holistic, integrative and Evidenced-Based, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that rocks the status quo and transitions participants successfully towards lifelong emotional, physical, and spiritual health. CHI Recovery has been recognized as an innovative leader in the Addiction Treatment community. Psychology Today named CHI Recovery "Best in Treatment 2014." - September 30, 2014 - CHI Recovery
Streamline Releases Joint Case Study with Design Within Reach (DWR)
First in a series of case studies focuses on retail portion of supply chain management. - September 30, 2014 - Streamline, Inc
Storage Made Easy Enterprise File Share and Sync Solution Tightens Controls on Shared Files
Storage Made Easy today announced they had enhanced their governance controls to enable IT to pre-set file sharing policies. - September 30, 2014 - Storage Made Easy
Ranger Retail Partners Selected as Tenant Rep for Chuy’s Sites in Seven States
Ranger Retail Partners, a Dallas based company specializing in retail tenant representation, announced they have been selected by Texas-based restaurant chain Chuy’s to assist in acquiring new real estate in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. Chuy’s opened... - September 30, 2014 - Ranger Retail Partners
AFG Group Participates in GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program
AFG Group, Inc. recently joined GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program as a Mentor to the Protégé firm, VYD and Associates (VYD). The General Services Administration’s program focuses on encouraging subcontractor partnering relationships and fostering small business growth. - September 30, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Nicholas R. Palumbo Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nicholas R. Palumbo of Purchase, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Nicholas R. Palumbo Mr. Palumbo has thirty years’ experience in the financial field. He is... - September 30, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
International Creativity Group to Gather for 14th Year in New Lebanon, NY October 24-26, 2014
The Next Idea Creativity Retreat will gather for its 14th year for a weekend of innovation, creativity, self-discovery and more. “Next Idea” is shorthand for the most exclusive and intimate gathering of creativity professionals from around the globe. Creativity professionals? Who are... - September 30, 2014 - Next Idea Retreat