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William R. Wagner, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group's What You Need to Know About Fraudulent Conveyance Law in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William R. Wagner, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “What You Need to Know About Fraudulent... - April 23, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Really Epic Ventures Awards Utah Entrepreneur Challenge "Innovator Sponsorship" Prize Package to Alterniity
Startup Company Seeking to Deliver Non-Pharmacuetical Alzheimer’s Treatment Wins $150,000 Worth of In-Kind Sponsorship Funds from Really Epic Ventures - April 23, 2014 - Red Touch Media
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
Super-Early-Bird Registration Opens for 12th Annual NACCE Entrepreneurship Conference
The 12th annual conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will take place in Phoenix, October 12-15. Super-early-bird registration is now open offering 2013 prices. - April 22, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Rockland County Builder Marks 30th Anniversary
The Carteret Group, an award-winning home builder headquartered in Rockland County, NY recently celebrated two milestones: the company’s 30th anniversary and a strong sales volume for 2013 in their multi-generational neighborhood, Woodbury Junction, located in Central Valley, NY. Surrounded... - April 22, 2014 - Woodbury Junction
Voicebrook Announces Platinum Sponsorship of the Soft Network Users Group at the 22nd Annual SNUG Healthcare Information Technology Summit
Voicebrook to sponsor event, demonstrate new product features and showcase their advanced reporting workflows. - April 22, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Valuable Resources Made Available to Small Business Owners Through Small Business Development Workshop in Washington DC
If you desire to take your business to the next level, this workshop is for you. Industry experts will share useful business practices; effective use of social media and available resources to shift your business from neutral to thriving. It's a B2B networking opportunity. Bring business cards and hone your 30 second "Elevator Speech" to introduce your business. The workshop is informal, and questions are encouraged to help each participant receive the knowledge they need. - April 22, 2014 - Sisters In Spirit (Not for Profit)
Santosh Kulshrestha Kumar Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Santosh Kulshrestha Kumar of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been selected as Woman of the Months of May 2014 and June 2014 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of community services. She has also been listed in America’s Registry’s Top 10 in Law for 2014. - April 22, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Solver Partners with OfficeOps to Offer the Industry-Leading Business Intelligence Solution
Solver, Inc., a global leader in Business Intelligence for Microsoft Dynamics AX, GP, NAV, SL and other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, today announced a strategic partnership with OfficeOps, a leading provider of business software and consulting services. The partnership will deliver... - April 22, 2014 - Solver
Howard Privette, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Howard Privette, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market... - April 22, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
KT Designs, LLC Appoints New Client Relations Officer
KT Designs, LLC (www.kt-designs.org) has announced today that David Greenlees, former Congressional Liaison for the US Marine Corps’ (USMC) Office of Legislative Affairs, is joining the firm on April 21, 2014. Among his responsibilities, Mr. Greenlees will serve as KT Designs’ Client Relations Officer. - April 21, 2014 - KT Designs LLC
2013 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Nick Richmond Launches Matrix Manufacturing, USA
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick recently launched their second entrepreneurial endeavor, Matrix Manufacturing, USA. They founded Matrix Basement Systems in 2009, and helped it grow into the Midwest’s leading provider of basement finishing systems. Matrix Basement Systems, Inc. has now served more than 1,000 Chicagoland and Detroit residents. - April 21, 2014 - Matrix Basement Systems
Celebrity Hairstylist Julien Farel Debuts First-Of-Its-Kind Power Beauty Menu at Loews Regency Hotel
Julien Farel, luxury hairstylist and entrepreneur, brings ‘Power Beauty’ to the home of the legendary Power Breakfast. Farel, with over 30 years of experience and a clientele ranging from A-list celebrities and world-class athletes to Fortune 500 business leaders, relocates his flagship... - April 21, 2014 - Julien Farel Group
CrucialClicks.com, Hires Karina Tama as Social Media Manager
CrucialClicks.com is a leading provider of: Website Design & Development, Effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click Marketing, a Reputation & Identity Management Platform – ReputationRepo™, Call Tracking Phone Numbers, Google Analytics, Mobile Site™, Local Search, and Online Media with your business being at the core, implementing a design to increase targeted traffic to your website. - April 21, 2014 - CrucialClicks.com
Jacksonville Law Firm Honored as a "Company with Heart"
High Profile Personal Victims' Rights Lawyer John Phillips Received Award for Charitable Giving. - April 20, 2014 - Law Office of John M Phillips
New Website Ends Writing Stress for Professionals
A new startup offers a quick and affordable way for businesses and professionals to have their written communication professionally edited. WordChum is an easy-to-use web platform for uploading written communications and documents such as marketing collateral, professional memos, cover letters,... - April 20, 2014 - WordChum
Game of Trust: Shopyourworld.com’s Take on Customer Loyalty Programs
Shopyourworld.com, one of India’s novel e-commerce portals dealing with cross-border trade, analyses the many ways the retail industry tries to hold the customer’s attention. - April 19, 2014 - Shopyourworld.com
Celebrity Masterminds Launches Insurance Program
Sean Matheis Co-Founder of The Millionaire Masterminds has launched a 90 day insurance mastermind program to share his secrets to success with top insurance agents around the US. Prior to starting The Millionaire Masterminds Sean was a nationally recognized insurance agent for a top 5 carrier. Sean... - April 19, 2014 - The Millionaire Masterminds
Oliver Wight Sponsor Singapore S&OP Innovation Summit
Oliver Wight Partner, Don Harding will present on Integrated Business Planning, the next evolution of S&OP, at the Singapore S&OP Innovation Summit on 26-27 June 2014. - April 19, 2014 - Oliver Wight Asia Pacific
Papros Inc: Now Suppliers' Smelters on CMRT Can be Directly Checked Versus Growing Lists of Conflict Free Certified Smelters on CFSP Website
As the Conflict Free Smelter Program gathers strength, increasing numbers of smelters get certified, and the CFSP certified lists as posted on the website change for the better. In order to help the process of adoption of certified smelters, the MRPRO dashboard now checks the smelters entered on a (CMRT) template versus the smelters posted on the conflict free certified smelter list web sites. This moves the whole process along by quickly letting suppliers check and choose certified smelters. - April 18, 2014 - Papros Inc.
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC Releases Version 6.0 of Popular Lakefront Property Website
Searching for New England Lakefront Property is now easier and faster with the new version of LakefrontLiving.com. - April 18, 2014 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
Couple Retires from Family Owned Livestock Market After 50 Years
Gail and Janet Sohler have owned the Stockmen’s Livestock Market in Yankton, South Dakota since 1952. During that time they established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Gail implemented new technologies in the 50 year long operation of the sale barn including strong advocates... - April 18, 2014 - Stock Realty and Auction Co.
Equine Outreach Celebrates ASPCA Help a Horse Day on April 26th
Equine Outreach Inc. will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day on April 26 and competing for a chance to win one of five $10,000 grant prizes to assist with their efforts to protect horses. To celebrate the day, Equine Outreach will kick off the event at 11:30 am with a ribbon cutting, celebrating the completion of phase one of their new multi-purpose barn. - April 18, 2014 - Equine Outreach Inc.
2014 Seattle Pet Expo Brings Serious Pet Power to Seattle Pet Community
National pet celebrities will appear at this free event which takes place on Saturday, April 26, at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall and will introduce pet lovers to all the pet resources that the Seattle - and national - community has to offer. - April 18, 2014 - Amazing Expos
Ukraine Crisis and Asylum Seekers
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, a New York Immigration law firm located in Brooklyn , provides the full spectrum of immigration services including consultations regarding immigration benefits for citizens of troubled territories. - April 17, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
ETC is Hosting a Selfie Contest to Create Awareness
Help ETC bring attention and create awareness to teen suicide, bullying and discrimination. - April 17, 2014 - ETC (Empower the Community) Youth Group
Somerset/Middlesex JBF is Hosting Its Community Children’s Consignment Sales Event on May 29-June 1
Any parent who has sold items in garage sales or online knows how frustrating it can be. Not only is it hard to make a decent profit from your children’s outgrown and unused items, but the prep work can be a royal pain with little reward. - April 17, 2014 - Somerset/Middlesex Just Between Friends
XTOPOLY Cleans Up at American Advertising Awards
Naushad Huda, Creative Director and Co-Founder of XTOPOLY, announced today that the agency won several awards at the Orange County Ad Federation awards. XTOPOLY submitted seven (7) entries and walked away winning all 7 in the following categories: Responsive Web Design (2 awards); Tablet App;... - April 17, 2014 - XTOPOLY
Announcing Custom Authentic Handcrafted Old Fashioned Natural Mattresses by: Orange Mattress and Custom Bedding. Family Business Since 1902.
Custom Bedding - Orange Mattress has been handcrafting natural mattresses for over 100 years. Their mattresses are made to order to customers' specifications. While searching for modern mattresses you may experience wear and tear much sooner as opposed to the old fashioned type. Custom Bedding -... - April 17, 2014 - Orange Mattress - Custom Bedding
After Decades of Being the Same, Cup Holders Are Drastically Changed to Finally Make Sense - Beverages Are No Longer Held from the Bottom in Stationary Cylinder Openings
The Maksimatic Spill-Preventing Cup Holder uses centripetal force to prevent beverages from spilling utilizing a 360 degree swiveling joint which allows the cup holder cylinder openings to tilt up to a 27 degree angle full-circle. No other cup holder in the world achieves this let alone is designed to do anything like this. The Maksimatic is as reliable as the laws of physics themselves and changes a design used for decades. This seems to be the next logical step in cup holders. - April 17, 2014 - maksimatic
Gene T. Offredi Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Gene T. Offredi, of Guilford, Connecticut, has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Financial Planning and Wealth Management. He was selected as Financial Leader of the Year 2014 in Wealth Management and Industry Leader of the Month of April, 2014. He has also been named Professional of the Year 2014 in Financial Management. - April 17, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions to the field of American Indian Education Programs. She was named Professional of the Year 2013 and 2014 in Educational Programs. She has also been honored as Biography of the Month of October 2014. - April 17, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
TransNational Not Affected by Heartbleed Security Bug
TransNational Bankcard, the leading payment technology provider in the Chicagoland area, issued a statement today that TransNational is not impacted by the Heartbleed bug. - April 17, 2014 - TransNational Payments
Underwater Ship Noise Characterisation with Sound Intensity from Brüel & Kjær
Growing consideration of the environmental impacts that underwater noise can have makes assessing the noise characteristics of ships a necessary part of their development. - April 17, 2014 - Bruel & Kjær UK
Southern California Based Company, PatientCreditLine.com Hires Atlanta Based, Business Consulting Firm, T. M. Phenezy & Associate, Inc. to Lead Its National Expansion
Southern California based company, PatientCreditLine.com hires Atlanta based, business consulting firm, T. M. Phenezy & Associate, Inc. to lead its national, multi-million dollar expansion of its services and products. PatientCreditline.com provides up to $14,000 of financing to consumers with... - April 17, 2014 - T. M. Phenezy & Associates, Inc.
Talk Fusion Welcomes Top Industry Earner Cedric Penn
Respected business pioneer joins Florida-based video communication and relationship marketing company. - April 17, 2014 - Talk Fusion
Top 500 African American Businesses in the United States Announced
DiversityBusiness.com conducted their annual study which determined Top 500 African American companies in United States. Over 1.3 million businesses had opportunity to participate in the annual survey. - April 17, 2014 - DiversityBusiness.com
Mom 2 CEO Leads the Mom-Entrepreneur Movement June 11-13
Mom 2 CEO is the Ultimate Mom-Entrepreneur Symposium and Work-At-Home Mom Conference inspiring, motivating, educating, and connecting the serious mompreneur. - April 16, 2014 - Mommy Gateway
Thousands of Retail Locations Ready to Service Future PinoyWallet Holders
PyxPay and Fuze Network entered into a participation agreement for Fuze Network to accommodate loading funds onto PyxPay’s closed-loop debit card accounts. The partnership, which has commenced on March 12, 2014, aims to open Fuze Network’s thousands of Alternative Financial Services (AFS) partner locations to PyxPay accountholders in the United States. - April 16, 2014 - PyxPay Corporation
Expanding Empire: Alliance Cigar to Distribute Highly Rated REINADO® "Grand Empire Reserve" Cigar Line
The partnership provides tobacconists and cigar smokers greater access to REINADO's world-class "Grand Empire Reserve" Nicaraguan puro cigars. - April 16, 2014 - REINADO Cigars
SEAMS to Host Largest Ever Supply Chain USA Pavilion & Reception at Texprocess Americas
Supply Chain USA will feature more than 35 individual company exhibits featuring the complete range of Made in USA supply chain manufacturing, components and services for the diverse fashion and sewn products industries. More than 200 industry professionals will attend the evening reception. - April 16, 2014 - SEAMS Association
Pain Killers and Drug Addiction Are Subject of Conference at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
The growing link between pain killers and heroin was explored at a conference hosted recently by Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Members of state government, law enforcement, the medical community, health care, community agencies fighting drug abuse, and families feeling the tragic results of addiction gathered to examine the issue from numerous viewpoints. - April 16, 2014 - Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Endeavor Miami Adds Local Company, Leapfactor to Its Global Community of High Impact Entrepreneurs
Endeavor selected Lionel Carrasco and Marcela Henao as High Impact Entrepreneurs from Miami at an International Selection Panel held in Florianopolis, Brazil, April 7 - 9. The two Miami entrepreneurs are co-founders of Leapfactor and were part of the 29 selected high-impact entrepreneurs leading 16 companies in 9 countries around the world. - April 16, 2014 - Leapfactor
Eugene Z. Stakhiv Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Eugene Z. Stakhiv of Fairfax Station, Virginia, has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has been a member of America’s Registry since January 2014 and has been selected to be a Featured Member for his contributions to the field of Water Resources Management. - April 16, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
SaleFreaks USA Launches a Unique eBay E-Commerce Sales Platform Available to U.S. Retailers
The advanced fully automated and integrated platform enables retailers to upload, price optimize, manage customers and sell a virtually unlimited number of products on eBay. - April 16, 2014 - SaleFreaks USA
Thomas S. Wilson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas S. Wilson of Memphis, Tennessee has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Thomas S. Wilson Mr. Wilson is retired after 40 years in the healthcare field. He served as... - April 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Shelley L. Johnson, Strathmore’s Who’s Who Best of 2014
Shelley L. Johnson has been announced as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Best of 2014 for her outstanding achievements and contributions to Healthcare and I.T. Solutions. - April 16, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Barbara A. Laughton Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara A. Laughton of Rochester, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of marketing. About Barbara A. Laughton Ms. Laughton has over 25 years’ experience in the brand marketing... - April 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Clarion Group Introduces New Micro Markets
“Among the fastest-growing solutions in corporate food services is the micro-market,” says Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a food services consulting firm. A micro market is an unattended convenience store, typically located in a workplace setting where there’s not... - April 16, 2014 - Clarion Group
Dion W. Hayes, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group's What You Need to Know About Fraudulent Conveyance Law in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dion W. Hayes, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “What You Need to Know About Fraudulent Conveyance... - April 16, 2014 - The Knowledge Group