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AFG Group Receives CMAA Metro NY/NJ Project of the Year Award for M/W/DBE Firms
AFG Group is honored to receive Project of the Year Award from the Association’s CMAA Metro NY/NJ Chapter. The award recognizes AFG’s outstanding Construction Management practices for an $8.8 million interior renovation on the Brooklyn Municipal Building, serving NYC Department of Finance. - June 24, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Teamwork Solutions Wins Big at CajunCode Fest 3.0
Teamwork Solutions Group won the $10,000 Grand Prize at the 2014 CajunCodeFest 3.0 held by the Center for Business & Information Technologies (CBIT) at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. The yearly two and a half day event showcases the best innovative solutions in coding to help transform... - June 24, 2014 - Teamwork Solutions Group
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Stacy Brown as Director, Strategic Planning & Development
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Stacy Brown as Director, Strategic Planning and Development. In her new role, Stacy will be instrumental in determining Global’s strategic policy as it relates to future business. Well known throughout the industry, Stacy... - June 23, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Richmond Tax Solutions Presents Second Chance Consulting's 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Richmond Tax Solutions and Second Chance Consulting are having their 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian, VA on July 12th 2014. All profits will go to help enroll more kids in the King Pin Saturday Youth Bowling League that will give our inner-city youth a chance to participate in a "non-traditional" sport. The goal is to help these kids belong to something positive and keep them off the streets. It lasts 32 weeks plus they receive lunch, prizes, scholarships and more. - June 23, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Instant Bitcoin with Virtual Prepaid Bitcoin™ Cards – The Company Now Provides Both Physical and Virtual Cards Worldwide
Prepaid Bitcoin provides people around the world with easy access to bitcoin. Virtual Prepaid BTC cards are the most recent innovation out of the company. They are empowering businesses and consumers around the world by offering their cards internationally. The Prepaid Bitcoin™ card “makes it simple.” - June 23, 2014 - Prepaid Bitcoin
SCI Consulting CEO Raises the Industry Bar for "Win Party" Announcements
SCI's CEO, Ms. Lynette Spano, breaks with tradition and throws a party for the winners of the EAGLE II Full and Open contract vehicle. This "invitation only" event brings all the winners together to enjoy an evening of fun while establishing or strengthening relationships with companies in the same industry. - June 23, 2014 - SCI Consulting
SGS - The First Organization to Launch IRCA Approved CPD Introduction Course to ISO/DIS 9001: 2015
SGS has introduced a new training course "Introduction to ISO/DIS 9001:2015." SGS is the first professional learning and development organisation to offer the one-day course as IRCA Approved CPD. - June 22, 2014 - SGS
The Halcomb Group, a Franklin Township Real Estate Team, Has Hired Tyler Halcomb as a Buyer Specialist
The Halcomb Group, a Franklin Township Real Estate Team in Indianapolis, has hired Tyler Halcomb as a Buyer Specialist. Tyler will be responsible for consulting with buyer clients to select homes that meet clients’ needs and will continue to work with the client from the initial contact through the closing. He is joining an already successful real estate team in Franklin Township owned by his parents, Clint and Debbie Halcomb. - June 21, 2014 - Debbie Halcomb - Keller Williams Realty
BDA Named M&A Advisor of the Year at the 2014 ACG New York Champion’s Awards
Business Development Asia LLC (“BDA”) was named M&A Advisor of the Year at the ACG Champion’s Awards, held on June 19th in New York. ACG New York is the leading association for middle market dealmaking professionals: private equity and debt providers, M&A advisors,... - June 21, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
Insight Global Recognized as an OpenCompany
Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, has become an OpenCompany on Glassdoor. This status is achieved by completing five requirements to promote transparency in the workplace. Due to the company’s successful completion of these requirements, Insight Global now has an OpenCompany badge... - June 21, 2014 - Insight Global
Historic Grand Opening of First LyfeCenter
LyfeStart Executive Advisor Jerry Lopez and team launch the first LyfeCenter at a Grand Opening event with Special Guest LyfeStart CEO and President Christopher Pair Garza. - June 21, 2014 - Lyfestart
Dan Probst 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 Dan Probst, senior manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Life Sciences and Healthcare M&A Transaction Services, will speak at a two-hour webcast titled:... - June 21, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Steve Rimmer, Principal, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) to Speak at KC’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steve Rimmer, Principal will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: M&A Transactions & Underfunded Benefit... - June 21, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Shane J. Stroud, Special Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Shane J. Stroud, Special Counsel will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: M&A Transactions & Underfunded... - June 21, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Storage Made Easy Enterprise File Share and Sync Solution is Now Available on the UK Government Cloud
Vehera LTD, trading as Storage Made Easy has been accepted as a supplier on the UK Government G-Cloud initiative. - June 20, 2014 - Storage Made Easy
BDA Advises Vinh Hoan Corp on the Sale of Vinh Hoan Feed to Pilmico Foods
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client Vinh Hoan Corporation (“VHC”) has signed an agreement with Pilmico Foods Corporation (“Pilmico”) for the sale of Vinh Hoan 1 Feed JSC (“VHF”). VHF is the fourth largest aqua feed... - June 20, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
Local Realtor, Connie Carlson, Joins Agents Across the Country in the First Ever "Great Home Giveaway"
Realtors across the country have joined forces to create the first ever "Great Home Giveaway" whereby they are giving away $10000 every two weeks until January with the intent of helping home buyers with their down payments. - June 20, 2014 - The Connie Carlson Team of Keller Williams Realty
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dennis J. Ibold as Professional of the Year
Dennis J. Ibold, of Chardon, Ohio, 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 Matrimonial Law. - June 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Boost Your Bottom Line with Better Payroll Metrics with Datavision
Datavision offers new Payroll Metrics Module to help control payroll costs and predictive payroll models for your department heads. - June 20, 2014 - Datavision Technologies
Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Elects New President to the Leadership Team
The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) has announced the election of Dr. Iain Christie as President of CASI for the 2014-15 term at the Annual General Meeting in Montreal. Dr. Christie is the Executive Vice President of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), a... - June 20, 2014 - Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI)
SGS Informs on EU Updates of Commission Regulations on Pesticide MRLS in Food and the Control Program for 2015-2017
In April 2014, the European Union has announced 2 Commission Regulations. - June 20, 2014 - SGS
Talk Fusion Releases All-New Video Email & Video Newsletter Design Studios
World-leading video communication company offers customers a simpler way to create custom and pre-designed Video Emails and Newsletters. - June 20, 2014 - Talk Fusion
Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, to Speak at KC’s Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests for Social Media for 2014 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled KC’s “Advertising... - June 20, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Altriva Solutions Named One of Washington's 100 Best Companies to Work for 2014
CRM Consulting firm honored for setting the standard in leadership, benefits, innovation and happy employees in Washington State. - June 20, 2014 - Altriva Solutions
Game Changing Global Platform for M2M as a Service
OmniM2M LLC is announcing its launch of products within the rapidly growing Machine-to-Machine (M2M) or Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The company’s offering includes a complete software stack, hardware devices & sensors, and global services & support for one monthly fees similar... - June 20, 2014 - OMNI M2M
Aaron Notary Appointment Services, Inc. Celebrating 20 Years Serving Florida Notaries
Apply to Become a Florida Notary at a low prices- includes all state fees, and state required bond. - June 20, 2014 - Aaron Notary Appointment Services, Inc.
Meet Bruel & Kjaer UK at Summer Conferences
Sound and vibration specialist, Brüel & Kjær is exhibiting at two trade shows during July. - June 20, 2014 - Bruel & Kjær UK
TeraWatt Solutions Offers Cloud Based and Intelligent Energy Management System
Investing in a powerful energy management system is mandatory as it will cut electricity bills effectively. Now, TeraWatt Solutions provides users with an intelligent energy management system that will lower the net operating expenses remarkably. - June 20, 2014 - TeraWatt Solutions
Arlen Van Draanen and Richard Martinez Present at Alternative Energy Advisors Geothermal Energy Conference
Arlen Van Draanen, Richard Martinez discuss Global Geothermal Energy Development at Alternative Energy Advisors Geothermal Partners Conference - June 19, 2014 - Alternative Energy Advisors
Snacking On-The-Go Takes a Healthy Turn with New EFFi Foods and Its Debut Product Line Probiotic CareBar
EFFi Foods is a Company with the Philanthropic Bent and Green Business Practices Redefining the Understanding of Food On-The-Go through the BUY.GAIN.GIVE™ Business Model - June 19, 2014 - EFFi Foods
DecisionBar Trading Software Now Offering Free Trading Signals Sent Right to Your Inbox
DecisionBar Trading Software, used by successful traders of stocks, currencies and futures world-wide, is now offering free trading signals, delivered right to your inbox, with analysis by Les Schwartz, the developer of DecisionBar Software and the DecisionBar Trading Method. - June 19, 2014 - DecisionBar Trading Software
Local Real Estate Agent, Eric Burch, Joins Agents Across the Country in the First Ever "Great Home Giveaway"
Eric Burch of Burch & Co. Real Estate has joined many real estate agents across the country who have invested in “The Great Home Giveaway” that will allow area citizens to enter for a chance to win one of sixteen $10,000 down payments, and one $100,000 grand prize to be used towards the purchase of their new home. - June 19, 2014 - Burch & Co. Real Estate
Dr. Gilbert Gordon Selected as Industry Leader in Higher Education
Dr. Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, was selected as an Industry Leader for the month of November, 2014, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding achievements in Higher Education. - June 19, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce's 36th Golf Outing a Success
The 36th Annual Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 36th Annual Golf Outing was a success, exceeding the expectations of the Board with a higher number of golfers, people attending dinner and volume of sponsorship over last year's event. - June 19, 2014 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Leeds Carpet Cleaner Announces a Transition to Focus Solely on Commercial Carpet Cleaning
For a business to diversify and announce a transition to solely focus on one area of their business shows clear evidence that they are confident of their ability to excel. Marks Away of Leeds portray vigour and fortitude as their business evolves. - June 19, 2014 - Marks Away
CS Odessa Announces Additions to Management Area in ConceptDraw Solution Park
New addition to ConceptDraw PRO and ConceptDraw Solution Park extends the current set of vector libraries with extra graph and chart types. - June 19, 2014 - Computer System Odessa
Ebony Tara Scurry, Local Career Management Expert, Helps DMV Job Seekers Land Careers They’re Passionate About
Ebony Tara Scurry, Local Career Management Expert, Helps Washington Metropolitan Area Job Seekers Land Careers They’re Passionate About. - June 18, 2014 - Eidolon Career Solutions
Dr. Dental Sponsors the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" Run
New England dental group, Dr. Dental, sponsors a non-profit event for the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" - a camp for sick children, started by Paul Newman. - June 18, 2014 - Dr. Dental
Texas Bar Webcast - Drugs Minus Two: New Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Proposed new federal sentencing guidelines in drug cases will be the subject of the next Texas Bar CLE webcast to be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. The event will be co-hosted by Houston trial attorney Grant Scheiner and El Paso criminal defense attorney Cori... - June 18, 2014 - Scheiner Law Group P.C.
Good Guys Auto Care Center Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Mission Viejo, California
Launches "Free Oil Change Monday" promotion - First 2 customers between 8 am - 9 am every Monday receive their oil change for free. - June 18, 2014 - Good Guys Auto Care Center
Scooter Vacations Announces The Wish for Scooter Rental in Orlando for Those Staying at Walt Disney World or Universal Florida
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their newest Orlando Scooter Rental model, The Wish, for vacationers staying at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resorts. Customer Maureen Noll says “nothing compares!” It has a luxurious wide captain seat and provides a full 12-15 hour day of theme park ride time for up to 400 lbs capacity. - June 18, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Mobile Ziplines by Extreme Engineering Coming to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
America’s Famous Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm to add mobile zipline in July of 2014. - June 18, 2014 - Extreme Engineering
VIRUN® & Pacific Deep Ocean Biotech Combine Natural Mineral Complexes with OmegaH2O® EPA and DHA for Foods, Beverages & Supplements
Virun, and Pacific Deep Ocean Biotech (PDOB), work together to provide mineral complexes that are derived from the ocean with Omega-3 EPA and DHA that deliver clean label claim and eco-friendly sustainable solutions. The combination allows a source for mineral complexes in VIRUN’s patent and patents-pending technologies that naturally yield low metal content to avoid reactivity with omega-3 EPA and DHA, all-the-while delivering a consistent level of Calcium, Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium. - June 18, 2014 - VIRUN
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Denise Campbell as Professional of the Year
Denise Campbell, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Physical Therapy. - June 18, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Infinote Named TieCon 2014 Lightning Round Winner for Big Data Track
Infinote, a provider of Big Data Text Analytics solutions for documents, announced that it has been awarded one of the six winners of the Lightning Round on Big Data at TiEcon 2014, the world’s largest conference for entrepreneurs. Lightning Round Winner signifies leadership amongst its peers... - June 18, 2014 - Infinote
Bob Moore Construction Receives Texas Building Branch AGC’s Outstanding Construction Award for Trader Joe’s Cold Storage Warehouse
Bob Moore Construction's cold storage warehouse built for Trader Joe's has been named the top design / build ($10M - $30M) construction project in the state of Texas for 2013. The Trader Joe's project received the Outstanding Construction Award from Texas Building Branch, the state organization for the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC). To qualify for the Texas Building Branch competition, the building first had to win a regional AGC competition. - June 18, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
Clarion Food Service Management Group Stands Against Outsourcing
The managers of corporate food services and related hospitality services often make a mistake when they outsource these services by accepting the vendor’s “standard contract,” says Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a food service management consulting firm. - June 18, 2014 - Clarion Group
Kineo to Exhibit and Present at mLearnCon 2014
Kineo, a global leader in learning and technology, will be exhibiting and presenting at mLearnCon 2014 in San Diego, CA, June 24-26th. - June 18, 2014 - Kineo
The Water Group Acquires the Intellectual Property of SMCC
The Water Group, a Philadelphia-based Business Services Consultancy, has acquired the Intellectual Property (I.P.) of The Sales & Marketing Consulting Company of Philadelphia (SMCC). - June 18, 2014 - Water Group LLC
Santana Equipment Trading Company Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary
Santana Equipment Trading Company will be celebrating its 15th anniversary of being in business this month. Founded in June of 1999 by company owner Eric Davidson, Santana Equipment Trading Company currently operates two locations as an international wholesaler and retailer of used material... - June 18, 2014 - Santana Equipment Trading Company