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Stonework Franchising is Now Open. Its a Platform for Military and Veterans Transition to Business Ownership.
Founded by a Veteran, for Veterans. Stonework Franchising sets the standard for Military Franchising and now provides a transition programs for active duty. They help you work toward what you want and show you the information you need to make the right calls. Franchises are famous for the catch phrase "be in business for yourself but not by yourself." They will train vets to be a business owner with no prior experience in the industry to run their system the way they intend it to be. - October 17, 2014 - STONEWORK Franchising
New Disputes Won Over UDRP Domain Names by Attorney Steven Rinehart
An announcement from Steven Rinehart today confirms that several new UDRP domain name disputes were successfully won. - October 17, 2014 - Steven Rinehart - Utah Patent Attorney
Memorable Milestones of Military Support
LEAP Foundation DC’s Chairman, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence, will commemorate his 50th race by running the Baltimore Marathon on October 18th in support Catch A Lift. - October 17, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Presensoft Achieves Global Presence
Presensoft adds secure, global data facilities to assist organizations in staying in compliance with FINRA, FERC, SEC, FCA and other local regulatory requirements. - October 17, 2014 - Presensoft Inc.
Timothy P. Donovan Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has recognized Timothy P. Donovan of Wesley Chapel, Florida for his accomplishments in the field of Consulting Services. Based on his achievements, he has been selected as Professional of the Year 2014. - October 17, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
BDA Advises Navis (Malaysia) on Sale of Trio (China) to Weir (UK)
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its clients, Navis Capital Partners and MES Industrial Holdings, have entered into an agreement to sell Trio Engineered Products (“Trio”) to Weir Group PLC (“Weir”), the UK-based diversified... - October 17, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
John T. Spitznagel Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
John T. Spitznagel of Glen Burnie, Maryland is a lifetime member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has been selected as Professional of the Year 2014 for his accomplishments in the field of Healthcare Sales and Marketing and was also featured in the Times Square program in New York City on July, 11, 2014. He has now been honored with a special program on the home page of America’s Registry’s website which showcases his Times Square appearance. - October 17, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
North Carolina Leaders to Launch New Economic Development Platform Promoting State's Global Leadership in Ag Biotech
North Carolina's Secretary of Commerce Sharon Allred Decker and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler to unveil state's new name for ag biotechnology at press conference and launch event, Wednesday, November 5. - October 17, 2014 - North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Filmmaker Darla Rae to Help World War II Veteran Tell His Story of Honor and Love in "The French American"
Filmmaker to help WWII Veteran tell his story from 70 years ago. People took his money and didn't do the job, so now they're going to do it with the help of others. - October 16, 2014 - Film It Productions
New Patents Issued to local Utah Clients by Attorney Steven Rinehart
In an announcement from Steven Rinehart today, he has helped several clients to obtain new patents for everything from electronic components to fuel technologies. - October 16, 2014 - Steven Rinehart - Utah Patent Attorney
PerformanceScrubs.com Celebrates Its Official Grand Opening in Florence, Alabama
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, celebrates the official Grand Opening of its new high-tech clothing manufacturing facility in Florence, Alabama. - October 16, 2014 - Performance Healthcare Products
Integrative Psychiatrists Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg Lead NY APA Breath-Body-Mind Workshop for MDs and Other Healthcare Providers Nov 14-16 in New York
An opportunity for physicians, health care professionals, and educators to experience physical and psychological benefits of voluntary regulated breathing practices, Qigong, Open Focus and other training to improve personal well-being and mental health of patients. - October 16, 2014 - Drs. Richard Brown and Patricia Gerbarg
AWP Windows and Doors Announces New Innovation with Unveiling of Optimizer Technology
AWP Windows and Doors today announces they have implemented optimizer technology to significantly improve glass yields in their manufacturing process. AWP is the manufacturer of America’s first certified impact window, a long-standing manufacturer of high quality aluminum and vinyl windows... - October 16, 2014 - AWP Windows and Doors
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon Elected to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
William A. Wallace, MD FACS, of Jacksonville, FL, was elected to membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) at the organization’s recent meeting in San Francisco, CA. - October 16, 2014 - Coastal Cosmetic Center
SEAMS Conference to Highlight Fast-Growing Opportunities of Made in USA
The SEAMS Fall 2014 Networking Conference will focus on how apparel, textile and sewn products manufacturers, brands, retailers and suppliers can take advantage of the tangible opportunities of consumer demand for domestic products and services. The agenda features key industry issue presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. - October 16, 2014 - SEAMS Association
SDN Experts Unite to Bring DevOps-Defined Networking to Docker Users
LightSpeed Ventures Invests in Vision of former Cisco, Red Hat, HP, OpenDaylight and Dell Veterans - October 16, 2014 - SocketPlane
Sacro Capital Group Recently Launched a New Program That Delivers Low Risk Investments with Guaranteed Yields
Sacro Capital Group has just launched a program that delivers low risk investments with yields of up to 25% per year to private investors through guaranteed bonds. - October 16, 2014 - Sacro Capital Group
IHCC Health Club Consultants and Matt York Release Free Articles on the Company Website Providing Help on How to Sell More Gym and Health Club Memberships
IHCC Health Club Consultants is now offering a chance to review for free some amazing how to sell health club membership articles and sales training videos. The company also has a new step by step guide that will help a gym sales representative sell more gym memberships in a matter of days. To see this informative information visit the company’s website or Facebook page. - October 16, 2014 - IHCC Health Club Consulting and Marketing
Accretive Health Shared Service Center Hosts Fundraising Event
Accretive Health employees at the company’s Shared Service Center in Kalamazoo, Mich., hosted a fundraiser in September to support local organizations in the communities they serve. - October 16, 2014 - Accretive Health
BSR Services Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Company is St. Louis' largest locally owned snow and ice management provider. - October 16, 2014 - BSR Services
Coaching Never Looked so Good: Popular Television Personality Von Decarlo Coaches for Both Sports and Relationships
Beautiful television personality Von Decarlo, Relationship Expert and Comedian on Centric TV's "According To Him And Her" and a veteran of FOX's sexy reality tv show "Temptation Island" is the epitome of a multi-tasker. This New York lovely wears several hats (actress/singer/comedian/writer/producer) and juggles her projects effortlessly. - October 15, 2014 - Von Decarlo
Europe’s Most Innovative Cleantech Start-Ups Compete for €65,000 Funding in Valencia, Spain on 31 October
Overall the competition provides a total of €425,000 in funding to EU start-ups to further develop their ventures; Participating companies capable of delivering global impact on sustainability by transforming cleantech ideas into commercial success; Finalists include an app to help electric vehicles locate charging points, an aquaculture and hydroponics system for sustainable urban farms, and a technology that transforms vibrations into electricity. - October 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
zIngenuity Announces Quality Control and Contract Underwriting Guaranty
zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com) announces Cost-Free Buyback Defense and 5x Money-Back Guaranty on all loans it reviews in the pre- and post-closing quality assurance and quality control process or contract underwrites. zIngenuity -- an established provider of contract underwriting, quality... - October 15, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop Launches Franchise Opportunities
Buttermilk Sky Franchising, Inc. announces their first Discovery Day for interested franchise investors who want to get their slice of the pie shop industry on October 17, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Buttermilk Sky Franchising, Inc. headquarters located at 9827 Cogdill Road, Suite 1 in Knoxville, TN. - October 15, 2014 - 1st Choice Franchise Concepts
Presensoft Adds Support for Skype Version 6.21.59.104
Presensoft provides safe, reliable compliance IM archiving for the latest versions of Skype for its customers. - October 15, 2014 - Presensoft Inc.
Texas Self Storage Association Holds Annual Conference in Fort Worth
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on Oct. 26 - 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The opening keynote is Scott Klososky, thought leader, author and entrepreneur. Dean Jernigan, former CEO of CubeSmart and Storage USA, will share his best advice from his 30-year self-storage journey. The conference features five tracks, How-to Tech Talks, a trade show with top suppliers, manager-specific training and special sessions for owners and developers. - October 15, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
OutsourcePharma Advisory Board CRO Reviews Database Surpasses Growth Milestone
Online community of outsourcing decision makers doubles its CRO reviews database - October 15, 2014 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
GSF Mortgage Becomes a Ginnie Mae Issuer
GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that they have been approved as a Ginnie Mae Issuer. Ginnie Mae facilitates the securitization of government-insured products. They are not in the business of making or purchasing mortgage loans and does not buy, sell or issue securities. Ginnie Mae guarantees... - October 15, 2014 - GoGSF
Louisville-Based FoodCare to Help Health Associations Drive Dramatic Improvements in Nutrition Literacy, Community Engagement
Next-Generation Clinical Nutrition Guidance Platform to Seamlessly Connect Patients and Caregivers with Personalized Nutrition Information. - October 15, 2014 - FoodCare Inc.
CUE Confirms Sugata Mitra as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Annual Conference
CUE confirmed today that TED prize winner Sugata Mitra will be its General Session Keynote Speaker for the CUE 2015 Annual Conference, March 19-21, in Palm Springs, California. - October 15, 2014 - CUE
Lamido Philippines Offers Lamido Safepay as Secure Payment Option
Online shoppers all over the Philippines can now have a more secure online transaction with the Lamido Safepay – the escrow service of Lamido that allows consumers to avoid fraudulent transactions on the internet. - October 15, 2014 - Lazada Philippines
Patrick Burke, Counsel, Reed Smith 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 Patrick Burke, Counsel, Reed Smith LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Merger Investigations: The Benefits of Technology-Assisted Document... - October 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Mark Dostal, Director, Government Contracts Practice, PwC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s DCAA "Hot Buttons": 2014 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Dostal, Director, Government Contracts Practice, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “DCAA "Hot Buttons":... - October 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Golden Gate BPO Solutions, LLC Providing Customer Service for Multi-Channel Retailer of Exclusive Coins and Collectibles
Today, Golden Gate BPO Solutions, LLC, a leading global customer management and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company, announced that is has secured a long-term agreement to provide customer service and other support on behalf of one of America’s leading retailers of coins, medals,... - October 15, 2014 - Golden Gate BPO Solutions, LLC
Alan S. Cooper, Of Counsel, Wiley Rein LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Litigation in Light of B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc. Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alan S. Cooper, Of Counsel, Wiley Rein LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Litigation in Light of B&B... - October 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Hyper-Flexibility Critical in Always Connected Social World
Ted Coiné, author of the new book, A World Gone Social, joins the November 6 Today's Hotbed: Social, Technology and Strategy panel for World Strategy Week. The Chairman and Founder of Switch and Shift, and a Forbes Top 10 Social Influencer, Coiné brings a fascinating perspective to the panel, Today's Hotbed: Social, Technology and Strategy. His focus on how social media has fundamentally changed the way businesses innovate, build teams, and serve customers speaks to the importance of change. - October 15, 2014 - World Strategy Week
Bruel & Kjaer UK Launches 2015 Training Courses
2015 training sessions now open for booking. - October 15, 2014 - Bruel & Kjær UK
Laura L. Gavioli, Partner, Dentons to Speak at KC’s Tax Controversy: Handling Audits, Appeals, Litigation, and Collections for Clients Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura L. Gavioli, Partner, Dentons will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax Controversy: Handling Audits, Appeals,... - October 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 12th Annual Conference
Five outstanding student entrepreneurs are being honored at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Three Community College Alumni for Their Entrepreneurial Achievements
Community college alumni from Florida, Texas and Wisconsin are being honored for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, underway this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names 2014 Intuit Impact Award Winners
Two Florida educators honored for work in entrepreneurship education and support at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, underway this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
StatusLabs.com Releases Whitepaper on Online Reputation Management
StatusLabs has released a whitepaper entitled "Online Reputation Management: Protecting yourself and your brand online." - October 14, 2014 - StatusLabs
Your Most Radiant You!
Your Most Radiant You! Five-Piece Collection Your Most Radiant You! Five-Piece Collection goes beyond beauty. This Today’s Special Value® is scheduled to debut on QVC® Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at midnight (ET). QVC features one item each day as a Today’s Special Value, which... - October 14, 2014 - IT Cosmetics
SDS-BIONIC Worldwide Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Global Distribution of Nano-Molecular Protective Coatings
SDS-BIONIC Worldwide, Ltd. from London, United Kingdom announced today it has signed a global license with Intuitive Coatings, Inc., from Austin, Texas USA, a sustainable materials company, pioneering a family of nano-molecular Protective Coatings and Sealants, for exclusive rights to supply the... - October 14, 2014 - Gibraltar Capital Group
HastonWilliams, LLC Announces Ownership Change
HastonWilliams, LLC Announces Ownership Changes. - October 14, 2014 - HastonWilliams
Arrowhead Grill Celebrates Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2014 with New Grand Cru Wine Tastings
In celebration of being awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2014, Arrowhead Grill is expanding its yearly wine events to include the Grand Cru Experience, Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. The new wine tasting event will be offered six times a year, beginning with “A Mountain... - October 14, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Shomrei Torah
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 34 kW solar panel system at Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay Synagogue’s system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - October 14, 2014 - SolarCraft
Shelley L. Johnson, Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Shelley L. Johnson of Lacey, Washington, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 in Healthcare Business Solutions. - October 14, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
RMS Announces New Strategic Partnership for Fair Lending
Risk Management solutions, Inc. (RMS), Incorporated, a leading provider of compliance software and solutions for the banking/mortgage industries announced today a new strategic partnership that will help financial institutions conduct a fair lending analysis in a streamlined fashion. RMS is... - October 14, 2014 - Risk Management Solutions
Alex Purvis, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Data Breach Insurance Coverage: Critical Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alex Purvis, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Data Breach Insurance Coverage:... - October 14, 2014 - The Knowledge Group