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Hill, Chesson & Woody Names Bess Ramey Triad Regional Manager
Local Benefits and Consulting Firm Hires Business Development Professional with 28 Years of Experience to Grow Services to Triad Region. - April 16, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Hill, Chesson & Woody to Host Healthcare Reform Event in Wilmington, N.C., Wednesday, April 30
Benefits Consulting Firm Hosts Educational Event for Local Businesses on Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on Employers. - April 16, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Clarion Group Announces New On-Site Structuring
“Food service operators who are worrying about a possible increase in the minimum wage are looking in the wrong direction,” say Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a food service management consulting firm. “The federal government’s proposal to tighten regulations... - April 16, 2014 - Clarion Group
New Study Shows Oil Investments May Protect Against Bond Declines
A new study released this week by Sharath Sury (Executive Director of SIFIRM and Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of California) and Manda Sury (CEO of Chicago Analytic Trading Co. and Adjunct Professor of Finance at DePaul University) shows that investments in the energy related oil and gas exploration sector may provide a strong hedge against bond losses in a rising interest rate environment. - April 15, 2014 - SIFIRM
Agcapita's Canadian Farmland Investment Thesis Confirmed by New Report from Farm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada’s newest farmland values report shows the average value of Canadian farmland increased 22.1% in 2013. - April 15, 2014 - Agcapita
TRCo Marketing Proposes Sports Lesson Reward Promotions to Top US Brands
Imagine if every chocolate bar came with a free sports session. That’s exactly what the team at TRCo Marketing is proposing to brands in the US surrounding the World Cup and subsequently summertime. TRCo Marketing has scoured the entire nation creating partnerships with some of the best... - April 15, 2014 - TRCo Marketing
Quark Digital Money Partners with Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn and Moolah Digital Currency Payment Company
The Quark Digital Money community announces: 1) The development team behind Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn has announced Quark digital money will be offered as a means of in-game payment. Quark will be introduced to 8.26 million Shaquille O'Neal fans through the purchase of a Twitter and a YouTube Perk Package from the Shaq-Fu developers. 2) Quark digital money has joined with the Moolah platform to provide fast and secure in-store and online payment solutions. - April 15, 2014 - QuarkFoundation
Cameron W. Dauer Named Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Cameron W. Dauer, of Weatherford, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Commercial Transportation. - April 15, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Wiser Choices Are Key to Inspiring Year-Round Earth Day Benefits for Commercial Contractors & Building Professionals
Earth Day was first introduced in 1970 as a global method for honoring the planet and protecting the environment. More than three decades later it is celebrated in nearly 200 countries worldwide and continues to grow with new initiatives such as the Green Cities Campaign, which was launched in 2013... - April 15, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Cass and Co. Launches Apparel / Art Collaboration with Caroline Lathan-Stiefel U.S. Acclaimed Textile Artist
Cass and Co., an award-winning leader in luxury shapewear, has launched ART CASS, a multi-faceted philanthropic foundation designed to incorporate the talents of leading artists with CASS shapewear to create apparel that is also wearable art. Proceeds from the collaboration will support artists and fund arts programs to benefit underprivileged children. - April 15, 2014 - CASS
MyMediabox™ Chosen by FIBA as Online Solution to Marketing and Product Approval Management Needs
FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, has chosen the MyMediabox suite of applications to improve Marketing and Product Approval. - April 15, 2014 - MyMediabox
ADA Compliance Expert Protects Los Angeles Business from Lawsuit
California Access Consultants (CAC) has the tools and personnel to support any size Business while providing peace of mind from the drive by ADA lawsuit happy people. Many Businesses’ do not know what an ADA barrier is, or how to resolve it. That makes many Properties vulnerable to lawsuits and loss of money. But ADA Compliance allows for a better business environment for all persons regardless of any type of disadvantage. - April 15, 2014 - California Access Consultants
Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe
Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Introducing designME!: A debut Exhibition of Middle Eastern Design at New York Design Week
Presented by the NY-based design collective Studio M+, “designME!” is a debut exhibition of contemporary design items from Middle East at the Wanted Design international fair. Participating designers are selected through a curatorial process and include Lebanese furniture designer Nada Debs, Persian designers Nina Seirafi and Mir Mola Soraya, and Turkish designers Erdem Akan, Ilanit Ovadya, Yasemin Sayinsoy & Gamze Araz Eskinazi of Camekan, and Erin Turkoglu & Melodi Bozkurt of Muzz Design. - April 15, 2014 - Studio M+
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Gonzalo Goicochea as International Business Leader of the Year 2014
Gonzalo Goicochea, of Coral Gables, Florida, has recently been honored as International Business Leader of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Biometrics. - April 15, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Stephen Katsinas Has Been Named a Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2014 Round Table
Stephen Katsinas, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has recently been recognized as a 2014 Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. - April 15, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Compliance Standards LLC Awards Data Security Firm Blancco Five-Star Excellence Rating for Vision, Execution, and Sustainability
Compliance Standards LLC announces that data erasure expert Blancco was awarded a five-star rating for its corporate vision, execution and sustainability strategy. To be awarded a 5-star rating, Blancco, a unit of Regenersis achieved a healthy 91% score, showing that the company’s current... - April 15, 2014 - Compliance Standards LLC
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Beach Resort at World Travel Awards 2014
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is proud to announce that it has been nominated at the World Travel Awards 2014 as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Beach Resort. Voting for the region begins today and travel industry specialists as well as general public will be able to cast their... - April 14, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Bissinger’s Apple Ghost Chili Salt Caramel Wins as Finalist in the Esteemed sofiTM Award (Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation)
After months of tasting, testing and deliberating among thousands of the latest and finest culinary creations, a national panel of food experts and judges awarded Bissinger’s Apple Ghost Chili Salt Caramel as a finalist. The long-standing, industry-revered contest is a coveted honor and the panel of experts included those highly-regarded in the gourmet food industry including Fresh Direct, Whole Foods and many more. - April 14, 2014 - Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier
Tru-Friends Creates Industry "Shift" for Brands with Fans Engaged in Online Commerce, Networking with Crowdfunding; Monetizing in New and Highly Profitable Ways
Looking for new highly effective ways to monetize your "Brand" and networks of loyal "Fans" growing top line revenues and bottom line profits in your B2B, B2C or C2C business with caring, sharing approach? Tru-Friends has created a new Platform as a Service (PaaS) that’s gathering both Brands and Fans interested in creating and owning niche co-branded or white labeled marketplaces for their respective loyal fan bases to connect, network and do business one with another, as well as crowdfund. - April 14, 2014 - Tru-Friends
Auto Dealers Generate Text Message Leads with Coded Hang-Tags from TextUps.com
Car Dealers nationwide are discovering an untapped lead source right on their lot; shopper’s smart phones. - April 14, 2014 - TextUps.com
Industry Veterans Team Up to Bring Retail Brands, Designers & Retailers "How To Courses" on How to Use the Internet to Market Their Businesses
Industry veterans Bill Napier from Napier Marketing Group and Kraig Mathias from Mathias Media have teamed up to show retailers how to market their business "online" using proven marketing techniques and tools to increase leads and do more business. "We decided to team up and bring... - April 14, 2014 - Napier Marketing Group, Inc.
Trusted Name in Seating, Casework Carroll Seating Company Expands to St. Louis
Carroll Seating Company, a mainstay across the nation in seating, casework, lockers, & furnishings in the educational, healthcare, laboratory, architecture & design, and sports & entertainment arenas, announces expansion into the St. Louis, MO market. - April 14, 2014 - Carroll Seating Company
WO Bone - a Dog Toy with a Purpose. Each WO Bone Sale Feeds Orphans in Ethiopia.
In 2013, America spent $55 billion on our pets (source, APPA). We clearly love taking great care of our animals, and we should, as most people think of pets as family members. There is a new way to take good care of them (i.e. buy them a new toy) and help others in need at the same time with the new "WO Bone" dog toy from WO Design. Each WO Bone sale (USA made dog toy that is guaranteed and recyclable) feeds orphans in Ethiopia. Pre-sales of the WO Bone are available through wodesign.com. - April 13, 2014 - WO Design
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces New Appointments to the Board of Directors
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) announces the appointment of two members to its Board of Directors. The new appointees to three-year terms are Jerry Bowman and Sanford “Sandy” Mangold. The INMA leads the private sector side of the InfraGard public-private partnership. It... - April 12, 2014 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
Celestron Unveils Cutting-Edge Telescope and Astroimaging Technology at 2014 Northeast Astronomy Forum and Telescope Show
Experience the night sky in a new way with WiFi-enabled telescopes and sophisticated astroimaging technology from Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope maker. - April 12, 2014 - Celestron
Uniform Advantage Fights Back Against Cancer
UA joins the fight by sponsoring the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising event. - April 12, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Henry E. Halladay, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Henry E. Halladay of Bellevue, Washington has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2014 in Aerospace. His achievements and contributions to the field of aerospace were contributing factors that qualified him for this honor. - April 12, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
New Game Plan Against Epidemics and Access to Quality Healthcare Receive Attention in ECOWAS Countries
Organized under the auspices of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and hosted by Liberia for the first time, the two-day meeting has brought together Ministers of Health from the ECOWAS region, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, United Nations Agencies, technical partners and WAHO staff members. - April 12, 2014 - WAHO
Habasit Saniclip Makes Sanitation Easier Than Ever
The new Habasit Saniclip is an innovative rod retention system that makes conveyor belt assembly and dis-assembly possible in only seconds. - April 12, 2014 - Habasit America
Joseph V. Colaianni, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Joseph V. Colaiainni of Washington DC has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Professional of the Year 2014 in the field of Law. - April 12, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Selling Power Magazine Selects Brookeside as 2013 Top 20 Sales Training Company
The Brookeside Group is a customer experience management company that provides B2B sales organizations with a market-proven model to dramatically improve both their sales effectiveness and value creation within their 1-1 customer relationships, announced that it has been selected to the 2013 Top 20 Training Companies list published by Selling Power magazine. - April 12, 2014 - The Brookeside Group, Inc.
Lyndon Group Adds Shannon Strait to Travel and Expense Practice
Lyndon Group (http://www.Lyndon-Group.com), a premier accounting, finance, IT and business advisory professional services firm specializing in project-based engagements, announces the addition of Shannon Strait as a Project Manager to the firm’s thriving travel and expense practice area. - April 12, 2014 - Lyndon Group
In-House Nitrogen Production for Maximum Independence
BOGE, the compressed air specialist, will be launching a new range of nitrogen generators early in 2014. With these new generators, BOGE will be able to provide a complete system for generating nitrogen, making users self-sufficient and guaranteeing a reliable and demand-dependant supply. - April 12, 2014 - BOGE
Lucintel’s Analysis of Global Skin Care Products Industry: APAC and Rising Living Standards to Drive Revenue to $102.3 Billion in 2018
The global skin care products industry revenue is forecast to reach an estimated $102.3 billion in 2018 with good growth over the next five years. Rising living standards and increased spending power are anticipated to drive demand for newer skin care products. Lucintel, a leading global management... - April 12, 2014 - Lucintel
Datarecovery.com Warns Computer Users to Back Up Tax Information
The April 15th federal tax deadline is rapidly approaching, and experts believe that data loss will seriously complicate the filing process for thousands of electronic returns. - April 11, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Michael S. Stachowski as a Professional of the Year
Michael S. Stachowski, of Kansas City, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Financial Planning. - April 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gonzalo Goicochea, Latin America Sales Manager Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year
Gonzalo Goicochea of Miami, Florida, was recognized for his accomplishments in the field of Biometrics by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013. In addition to being selected as a Roundtable Member in 2013 (an honor reserved for only 50 of our most prestigious members), he has now been recognized as Professional of the Year 2014 in Biometrics. - April 11, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Richard Deane Terrell, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year
Richard Deane Terrell of Yarralumla, Australia has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2014 for his outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Econometrics. - April 11, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Sylvia J. Cocca, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Industry Leader of the Month
Sylvia J. Cocca from Wynantskill, New York has previously been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Professional of the Year 2013 for her accomplishments in the field of Higher Education Administration and as the Professional of the Year in Higher Education for 2014. Most recently, she has been honored as the Industry Leader of the Month in Higher Education for December 2013. - April 11, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Leaders Feed and Fortify Orlando Communities in Transitions
The Orlando City Hall located at 400 S. Orange Ave, 9th floor, Orlando Florida 32801, will be hosting Feed and Fortify Community Organization’s board of director’s installation ceremony on Tuesday April 29th, 2014 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. - April 11, 2014 - Feed & Fortify Community Organization
Elite Medical Scribes Will Support the American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Conference While Showcasing Its Cutting-Edge Technology
Elite Medical Scribes, the nationwide leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, will show its support for the American College of Physicians at the Internal Medicine Conference, April 10-12 in Orlando, FL. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes innovative software and cutting-edge technology to... - April 11, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes
Elite Medical Scribes to Show Support at the Texas College of Emergency Physicians Conference with Its Leading Technology
Elite Medical Scribes, the national leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, will attend and support the Texas College of Emergency Physicians conference, April 11-13 at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes innovative software and state-of-the-art technology... - April 11, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes
Talk Fusion’s IMAGINE Corporate Event Changes Lives Around the World
Florida company hosts four-day motivational conference for its global network of Independent Associates. - April 11, 2014 - Talk Fusion
The Gates Corporation Launches New Corporate Website for North America
The streamlined new Gates.com provides industry-leading automotive and industrial belt, hose, and hydraulic solutions in an intuitive way. - April 11, 2014 - Gates Corporation
New Handbook is an Essential Guide for Scientists Venturing Into Biomedical Consulting
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press is pleased to announce the publication of "Connecting with Companies: A Guide to Consulting Agreements for Biomedical Scientists" by Edward Klees, J.D. and H. Robert Horvitz, Ph.D. The book is an essential resource for academic scientists and physicians... - April 11, 2014 - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
David Merkatz Starts New Book, Hires Robert Nahas, Professional Writer & Author of Over 50 Published Books
David Merkatz has started work on his new book, "Wrongly Charged, A Look At The Legal System." He has hired professional ghost writer Robert Nahas to help, with the goal of this book becoming a best seller. Since 1999, Robert Nahas has written over 50 non-fiction books (memoirs,... - April 10, 2014 - David Merkatz
Worldcoin Launches Shopping Card Network, Reinforcing Its Retail Presence
Worldcoin Limited today announced the launch of its Worldcoin shopping card network, starting with its strongest and still growing network of 80 retail merchants in Dubai. With this exciting development, users can now access the wide variety of shops currently accepting Worldcoin as a currency. The... - April 10, 2014 - Worldcoin Limited
DiMora Motorcar Introduces Vicci 6.2 Convertible
Combining 21st Century automotive technology with classic 1930s styling and flair, the sporty Vicci 6.2 Convertible is now on the street turning heads wherever it goes. Soon to come out is the DiMora Vicci 6.2 Coupe and to follow the DiMora Adina two seater. Original artwork and a 24-karat gold firewall adorn the first Vicci 6.2 Convertible. - April 10, 2014 - DiMora Motorcar
Security Advisory: (Heartbleed) Announcement Brings Real-Time Increased Phishing Risks Due to the OpenSSL Vulnerability, Cautions Antivirus Firm Thirtyseven4
Thirtyseven4 recommends four simple steps to avoid falling victim to probable Heartbleed geared phishing attacks - April 10, 2014 - Thirtyseven4, LLC