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The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Energy Industry: Significant Issues for 2014
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Energy Industry: Significant Issues for 2014. This two-hour event is... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Melissa L. Duffy, Attorney, Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP to Speak at Knowledge Group's Iranian Sanctions 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 Melissa L. Duffy, Attorney, Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Iranian Sanctions for 2014... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Jeff G. Hammel, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’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 that Jeff G. Hammel, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Securities Law in 2014:... - April 24, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Talk Fusion Announces CHANGE 2015 Event
Popular relationship marketing event to be held in Tampa in March 2015. - April 24, 2014 - Talk Fusion
Prime Motor Group Selects BizTech and Oracle Hyperion Planning to Improve Financial Transparency, Efficiency of Reporting, and Analysis
New England automotive dealerships improve financial operations with leading financial automation platform. - April 24, 2014 - Business Technology Services (BizTech)
New Additive Will Revolutionize Heavy Oil Production and Transportation and Save Producers at Least $4 - $5 Per Barrel
Heavy oil production requires diluent be added to the crude to give it proper viscosity to get it in a pipeline. Diluent supplies are dwindling and prices are rising. A new technology exists that results in 50% less diluent being required and oil producers saving $4-$5 per barrel. - April 23, 2014 - Petro Motion Inc.
Mark C. Britton Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mark C. Britton of Durham, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the business services field. About Mark C. Britton Mr. Britton has over 28 years experience in the business service field. - April 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Stephen Katsinas Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. Stephen Katsinas of Tuscaloosa, Alabama has been a member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for over a year and has achieved recognition as Professional of the Year in the field of Education Policy. He has also been recognized as a VIP member and as Bio of the Month of July, 2014. In addition, he has been inducted into the elite America’s Roundtable for 2014. - April 23, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Attorneys See Need to Self-Promote
Some attorneys are true rainmakers and have little or no problem building a book of business. For others it doesn’t come as easy. How can an attorney be a successful advocate for their client and at the same time such an ineffective advocate for themselves? Tim Pugliese, 30 year legal... - April 23, 2014 - Commercial Ideas
Touchpoint Metrics President, Michael Hinshaw, Speaks on Transforming the Customer Experience for Banking at Western Independent Bankers’ 2014 Annual Conference
Michael Hinshaw, President & CEO of customer experience solutions company Touchpoint Metrics (OTCQB:TPOI), was invited to present a special session at Western Independent Bankers’ Annual Conference, discussing the ‘era of smart customers’ and how banks who learn to embrace the trends emerging in this era will not only survive, but thrive. - April 23, 2014 - Touchpoint Metrics
Osagie Imasogie Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Osagie Imasogie of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Osagie Imasogie Mr. Imasogie has over 30 years experience in the finance field. He is the... - April 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
VoiceOver Solution Featured at Sunquest Regional User Group Meeting by Loyola University Medical Center
Loyola University Medical Center to Present Deployment of VoiceOver to User Group Attendees - April 23, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
DUECO Inc. Promotes Ken Vlasman to Director of Service
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment, and utility trailers in the country, has announced the promotion of Ken Vlasman to the newly created role of Director of Service. In... - April 23, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Western Independent Bankers Endorses Touchpoint Metrics and Touchpoint Mapping On-Demand, a Cloud-Based Customer Experience Management Software
Touchpoint Metrics (OTCQB:TPOI) and Western Independent Bankers (WIB) announce Touchpoint Metrics' endorsement as WIB’s exclusive customer experience management software partner to help member banks measure and improve customer satisfaction, loyalty and experience. - April 23, 2014 - Touchpoint Metrics
Raleigh Architecture Firm Relocates After Nearly 25 Years
As the largest local architectural firm specializing in helping businesses design new office space, Phillips Architecture had plenty of experience when time came to move their own office in late March. But the move gave the firm a new perspective on a design process honed over more than a quarter... - April 23, 2014 - Phillips Architecture
Daniel Levine: Corporate Transparency Continues to Trend
The trends expert sees no end in sight for the transparency trend. - April 23, 2014 - Daniel Levine
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
Molekule Consulting Inc. Launches New Website, Collateral and Incorporates Wholly-Owned European Subsidiary
Molekule Consulting Inc. refreshes corporate image while concurrently incorporating wholly-owned European subsidiary – to base European headquarters in London, UK. - April 23, 2014 - Molekule Consulting Inc.
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
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)
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.
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