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Employing People with Intellectual and Development Disabilities Pays
New Research Shows That Doing the Right Thing Also Makes Good Business Sense - October 07, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding & Management Assistance to Sapphire Technology
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has selected Denver-based Sapphire Technology, LLC, to receive funding and management assistance. - October 07, 2014 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
Just Released: "Owner Operator Bible" or "Trucking for Fun and Profit" an E-Book for Truck Drivers
Truckers that are interested in becoming Owner Operators can learn more about the field with the help of the new ebook by Sergei Dratchev, "Owner Operator Bible" or "Trucking for Fun and Profit". Sergei Dratchev is a Trucking Owner Operator from Canada who has covered over 860,000 miles in his truck, since getting his AZ (CDL) tractor trailer license in 2005. - October 06, 2014 - Sergei Dratchev
New York State Bar Clears Bohemia Lawyer Ralph Pecorale, Represented by Robert Altchiler, Altchiler LLC
Robert Altchiler, Altchiler LLC, Having Secured Dismissal of Criminal Case, Obtains Successful End to Disciplinary Action. - October 06, 2014 - Altchiler LLC
Climate-KIC Launches New Online CO2 Meter to Indicate Carbon Emissions Threat Level
A new online meter combines a live data feed drawing on European data, updated regularly to show the precise level of CO2 in the earth’s atmosphere today, and comparison tools to show how CO2 levels have changed over time. - October 06, 2014 - Climate-KIC
CIOReview Magazine Names TechnoGems Inc as One of the 100 Most Promising Oracle Solution Providers in 2014
CIOReview magazine Sep 2014 named TechnoGems Inc as one of the 100 Most Promising Oracle Solutions Providers 2014. The selection panel reviewed the capabilities of thousands of vendors in this space that have skills to tackle complex challenges. The companies featured have showcased an in-depth expertise in delivering integrated and innovative technologies to streamline operations across the Oracle landscape. - October 06, 2014 - TechnoGems
Stroke Law Launches New Stroke Malpractice YouTube Channel
NY medical malpractice attorneys, Cory Rosenbaum and Robert Fader, announce the launch of their new YouTube channel, Stroke Law; a directory of video infomercials focusing on the legal questions asked most often by stroke victims and their families in the event of misdiagnosed stroke, delayed treatment of stroke and other incidences of medical malpractice. - October 06, 2014 - Stroke Law
BalanceDiet Announces the BalanceDiet Institute in Miami
The BalanceDiet Company has announced the establishment of the BalanceDiet institute in Key Biscayne, a multi-disciplinary lifestyle and research facility, serving as a research and training center for its fast-growing nutrition and weight loss brand. - October 06, 2014 - elements®
"Blood Anger," New Thriller Novel, Ready Dec. 1, 2014
Author introduces new thriller novel to be published Dec. 1, 2014. - October 06, 2014 - KP Rolled Cigars & Books
Prominent Attorney Lance Richard is Named to the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers Association
Prominent local trial attorney Lance Richard was recently nominated and named to the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers Association. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation... - October 06, 2014 - Lance P. Richard, PA
Stem Cells Used to Successfully Treat Chronic Achilles Tendon Injury
Biologic Therapies, Inc. (BTI), a company that specializes in the design and development of medical devices and procedures for the regenerative medicine market, announced today that its products have been used to successfully treat a chronically injured Achilles tendon with stem cell therapy. A... - October 06, 2014 - Biologic Therapies
Global Food Colorants Market is Expected to Reach USD 2.46 Billion by 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.
Grand View Research has announced the addition of the report, "Global Food Colorants Market Is Expected To Reach USD 2.46 Billion By 2020: Grand View Research, Inc." to their Database. - October 06, 2014 - Grand View Research
Jason E. Havens Joins Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services Practice
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that Jason E. Havens has joined the firm's Private Wealth Services Group as a senior counsel in the Jacksonville and Tallahassee offices. Mr. Havens was formerly a managing attorney with Havens & Miller P.L.L.C. Mr. Havens is licensed in both Florida... - October 05, 2014 - Havens & Miller, P.L.L.C.
Recently Merged Companies Move to Larger Shared Building
Hilliker Corporation assists newly joined companies with purchase. - October 05, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
Innovation Direct™ to Lead the Way in Marketing of Best Budz Invention
A simple yet useful new product targeted at marijuana dispensaries, the Best Budz, has been developed by Ryan Fox, Robert Rhodes, and Patrick Weir of Cincinnati, Ohio. The invention's unique features allow it to serve as a valuable product for dispensaries that helps insure they are in compliance... - October 05, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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