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Alvarez & Marsal's Donna DeMartino and Peter Kwan to Speak at KC’s AML/BSA and OFAC Compliance: Practical Guidance for Banks and Financial Institutions Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alvarez & Marsal's Donna DeMartino and Peter Kwan will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “AML/BSA and OFAC Compliance:... - January 30, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Kenyon HomeCare Consulting's Tips to Review, Update, and Share Your Agency’s Home Care Manual
Ensure your staff follows your agency's policies and procedures by regularly reviewing, updating, and sharing your home care manual. - January 30, 2014 - Kenyon HomeCare Consulting
Bid-Winners.ca Introduces Online Training for Proposal Writing, Specifically for Responding to RFPs and Tenders
Bid-Winners announces new Online Proposal Writing courses. This training teaches bidders how to find, read and interpret complex Bids and RFPs, and how to write professional quality proposals to win tenders. - January 30, 2014 - DJP Management Inc.
Live Score Addicts and Ihre Consulting Forms Strategic Partnership
Football Addicts (company behind Live Score Addicts) and Ihre Consulting AB have today officially announced their strategic partnership, making Ihre Consulting the worldwide agency to develop, and sell partnership, and advertising solutions on the hugely popular app. “It is a merely a... - January 30, 2014 - Ihre Consulting
Talk Fusion CONNECT Beta Test Adds Multiple Languages
Revolutionary Live Broadcasting, Video Conferencing and Desktop Share product now testing in 12 languages in preparation for global launch. - January 30, 2014 - Talk Fusion
New Jersey Slightly Higher Than National Average in Women on Corporate Boards
Executive Women of New Jersey’s inaugural report on the number of women on the boards of New Jersey’s leading publicly-held corporations found that New Jersey companies have elected women into board positions at a slightly higher rate than the US national average. However, women are... - January 29, 2014 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)
Dr. Rollan Roberts II Announces Partnership with INscribe Digital
Dr. Rollan Roberts II and INscribe Digital have partnered together to distribute all of Dr. Roberts’ books digitally through Apple iBooks, Amazon, Nook, Google Play, Books-a-Million, 3M and other leading retailers. The 90 Day Race is available for pre-order beginning February 3, 2014. - January 29, 2014 - 24ravens
WK Dickson Names Kraig Kern as New Vice President
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Kraig C. Kern, CPSM, has been promoted to Vice President. Kern began his career with WK Dickson as Corporate Marketing Coordinator in 2001 and was promoted to Director of Marketing in 2003. He... - January 29, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Robert Ray Hired as Kansas City Operations Manager for American Trailer & Storage (AT&S)
American Trailer and Storage, Inc., provider of portable storage and transportation solutions to the retail, manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and transportation industries, has named Robert Ray as its Operations Manager for the Kansas City location. - January 29, 2014 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Arizona's Arrowhead Grill Offers Couples Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner
Arrowhead Grill’s 5-Course Valentine’s Day Dinner Helps Couples Embrace a Weekend of Romance - January 29, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
AeroGo Expands International Sales Team
Oscar Rojas Barrera has joined AeroGo, Inc. as the Regional Sales Manager for Mexico, Central America and South America. - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
Daniel L. Goelzer, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s PCAOBs New World of Auditor Reporting Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel L. Goelzer, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “PCAOBs New World of Auditor... - January 29, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
EightSpokes Announces the Launch of Their Online Presence
EightSpokes, creators of Enlighten, a SaaS-based commercial excellence platform designed with life science companies in mind, announces the launch of their online presence, EightSpokes.com. The website highlights the “Noble Eightfold Path” that inspired the company’s approach to make work more rewarding. Enlighten adopts proven social collaboration technologies and ideas from industry leaders to put teams and team members at the center of every project’s successful execution. - January 29, 2014 - EightSpokes
Starting a Business in Singapore Has Never Been so Easy: SBS Consulting
SBS Consulting, one of the renowned Singapore company incorporation specialists has come up with a number of incorporation packages to make the process much simpler and cost-effective. - January 29, 2014 - SBS Consultant
Arrow Gloves, LLC Announces Launch of Web Platform for Made-to-Measure Dress Gloves
With just a photo, Arrow Gloves provides the only web-based measurement service for gloves sewn to each client's unique size. - January 28, 2014 - Arrow Gloves, LLC
South Coast Surety Announces 2013 as a Banner Year
South Coast Surety closed out 2013 strongly, posting its largest year ever in premium and commission production. For the first time in South Coast Surety’s nearly 20 years of operation they generated more than $8 million in premium, with a near 50/50 split of contract and commercial bond production. This was accomplished while growing both the gross and net volume by more than 10%. - January 28, 2014 - South Coast Surety
Grimes Warehousing Services Celebrates 3 Years of Safe Days
Grimes Warehousing Services has reached their safety goal of three years without a lost time accident in the warehouse, which also includes their packaging division and their distribution staffing division, Metrix Staffing. The goal was met last Thursday, January 23rd. The Grimes Companies’... - January 28, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Systecon Inc. Announces Launch of Multi-Million Dollar Expansion in 2014
Systecon Inc. is planning an expansion project that includes a 50,000 square foot addition at its Schumacher Park Drive facility at a cost of $2.1 million. About 81 jobs would be added. - January 28, 2014 - Systecon Inc.
Succession Resource Group Expands Team and Focus to Insurance Industry
Succession Resource Group, Inc. (SRG) the industry leader providing acquisition and succession solutions to the financial services industry has added industry veteran Don A. McLaughlin, CLU, CLF, ChFC, MSM to its team of experts. - January 28, 2014 - Succession Resource Group
WBCM Hires New VP of Bridge Department
WBCM welcomes seasoned transportation engineer, Mike Izzo, PE to its firm. - January 28, 2014 - Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani, LLC
Internet Tech Specialists Brings Vocus Marketing Solutions to SMBs
Professional and affordable marketing solutions made available to solo-preneurs and small business owners through Internet Tech Specialists. - January 28, 2014 - Internet Tech Specialists
Christopher C. Walton, San Diego Personal Injury and Elder Abuse Attorney Named to 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Principal of Walton Law, A.P.C. Named Southern California Super Lawyer for 2014 - January 27, 2014 - Walton Law APC
Adrian Docherty, Head of FIG Advisory, BNP Paribas to Speak at KC’s Liquidity Risk Management: Regulatory and Compliance Issues in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Adrian Docherty, Head of FIG Advisory, BNP Paribas will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Liquidity Risk Management: Regulatory... - January 27, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
eMediaCampaigns!' "Nine Lives of a Baby Boomer" Author Available for Bookings
Fiction purists and enthusiasts tired of being taken captive by forcibly derivative hooks and plots will find "Nine Lives of a Baby Boomer" especially entertaining. - January 26, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Laureate Trust Launches Referral Partner Fee Program
According to CEO Peter Tasca, “We have one of the best performing funds in the world and this new program will allow advisors and professionals to receive commissions for referring new clients.” - January 26, 2014 - Laureate Trust
Wycombe Businessman John Rasiej Gives Presentation About Fear of Public Speaking at the 2014 Wide World of Sales Conference in Las Vegas
Public Speaking Coach John Rasiej appeared as a featured speaker at the 2014 Wide World of Sales conference held January 15-17 in Las Vegas by the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA). 400 attendees at the conference were treated to training in techniques on how to overcome fear of public speaking to make more effective sales presentations. - January 26, 2014 - Speak Louder Than Words
EWNJ, PwC US to Release Report on Gender Diversity on NJ Boards
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Hilton East Brunswick, Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) and PwC US will release their inaugural report on gender diversity on New Jersey corporate boards. The report will be released at a breakfast that will feature Denise Morrison, President and CEO of... - January 25, 2014 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)
Social Media Strategist Warns That Branding Can Backfire in New Book
Buildatribe LLC. company president, social media strategist and keynote speaker Mason Duchatschek describes how promotions designed to improve name recognition and brand awareness online can backfire and generate revenue for competitors instead in his new book “Attract, Capture & Convert: 89 Simple Ways Entrepreneurs Make Money Online (& Offline) Using Social Media & Web Marketing Strategy.” - January 25, 2014 - Buildatribe LLC
GIA Webinar to Demonstrate How Companies Can Increase Efficiency of Market Intelligence
According to the 2013 Global Market Intelligence Survey by Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), 45 percent of companies say a lack of information about their market environment and competition delays decisions. - January 25, 2014 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
Brian Resnick 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 Brian Resnick, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Significant Issues for Fraudulent Transfer Actions Live... - January 25, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
TAPTOOL Can Help Improve Your Touchscreen Experience. Get More Productive with the Smartest Accessory You've Never Thought of.
The TAPTOOL project has launched on Kickstarter . The TAPTOOL is a minimalist wearable accessory to improve accuracy, productivity and provide support for the heavy touchscreen user. Fingers come in all shapes, sizes and sometimes with with medical conditions. TAPTOOL seeks to improve the user... - January 24, 2014 - TAPTOOL
Platinum Financial, OC Receives 2013 Best of Irvine Award
Each year, in and around the Irvine area, the Irvine Award Program chooses only the best local businesses. They focus on companies that have demonstrated their ability to use various marketing methods to grow their business in spite of difficult economic times. The companies chosen exemplify the best of small business; often leading through customer service and community involvement - January 24, 2014 - Platinum Financial, OC
Cannabis Industry Creates Rise in New Markets
Colorado's Cannabis Branding Agency: Cannabrand - January 24, 2014 - Cannabrand
Houston Chronicle Reports That Storage Industry Soars – Local Storage Provider, Amazing Spaces®, Stays Grounded Among Competitors Trying to Cash in
Local storage provider, Amazing Spaces, has remained Houston communities' trusted storage choice since 1998. - January 24, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
improveit! 360 Introduces the Home Improvement Sales Rep Mobile App
improveit! 360 releases a new mobile app for home improvement companies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales reps. - January 24, 2014 - improveit! 360
Molopro’s President, Alejandro Delbrey, Announces New Website and Services
Molopro’s President, Alejandro Delbrey, today announced their new website and services. The company, originally known for high-end SEO services is now offering more extensive online-marketing services such as social media management, reputation management, and online video services. - January 24, 2014 - Molopro
New Directors in UK and Australia Join Independent Authors Association
Two new directors based in the UK and Australia join the Association of Independent Authors expanding the company’s directorship across five continents. - January 24, 2014 - Association of Independent Authors
Lucintel Analysis: New Capacity Buildings are Expected to Intensify the Rivalry in Global LFRT Market
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic (LFRT), with its higher performance characteristics than traditional and other thermoset materials, is likely to gain greater acceptance in different applications segments.The LFRT market is shifting from a seller “push” to a buyer “pull” situation. SABIC and Ticona are the market leaders with diversified product portfolio, strong geographical reach, and high strategic initiatives. - January 24, 2014 - Lucintel
CommLab India Welcomes 2014 in Its New Office
CommLab India, a custom eLearning company, started the New Year by moving to a larger, spacious and newly renovated office to accommodate its expansion. - January 24, 2014 - CommLab India
GreenBook Opens Call for Speakers for Insight Innovation eXchange North America 2014
The next Insight Innovation eXchange North America 2014 will be held in Atlanta on June 16-18, 2014. Registration and call for speakers are now open. - January 24, 2014 - Insight Innovation
OpenJar Concepts Inc., Promotes Growth from Within the Buzzing Bee Hive. Tony Young Moves Up to Vice President, Network.
OpenJar Concepts, Inc. (“OJC”) a direct-response and brand development firm with emphasis on performance driven, lead generation campaigns promotes "buzzing bee" veteran Tony Young, to the position of Vice President, Network. Tony will be overseeing the vast media relationships that OJC actively engages from a local, regional and national approach. - January 23, 2014 - OpenJar Concepts, Inc.
DataRecovery.com Surpasses Strict Cleanroom Standards
DataRecovery.com, a world leader in professional data recovery services, met and exceeded the requirements for Class 100 cleanroom certification in recent tests carried out at the company's laboratory in St. Louis. Cleanrooms are a critically important tool in the data recovery process. When... - January 23, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Percolate LMS Ranked #28 According to the 2014 State of the LMS Industry Report
Michaels & Associates received high honors this week for their Percolate LMS‒now globally recognized as one of the top learning management systems (LMSs) according to the 2014 State of the LMS Industry Report authored by Craig Weiss of E-Learning 24/7. Percolate, developed by Michaels & Associates and a strong newcomer to the industry, is ranked #28 in the report’s Top 50 LMSs. Percolate’s 90 second demo featured in the report can be viewed here: http://www.lmsdemos.com/video/78579408. - January 23, 2014 - Michaels & Associates
Minnesota Matchmakers, Cupid’s Cronies, Hosts "Puppy Love" Valentine’s Day Party to Benefit Secondhand Hounds Non-Profit Org
Upscale matchmaking service hosts Valentine's Day fundraiser in Minneapolis to benefit Secondhand Hounds non-profit based in Edina, MN. Invitation is open to all singles and anyone wishing to support a worthy cause. - January 23, 2014 - Cupid's Cronies
"Being Anti-Social" Makes Best of Indie List
"Being Anti-Social" by multi award winning author, Leigh K Cunningham is one of IndieReader’s Best Indie Books for 2013. - January 23, 2014 - Association of Independent Authors
TEMP-AIR, Inc. Launches New Line of Portable Air Conditioners
Temp-Cool® Portable Cooling Systems Coming Spring 2014 - January 23, 2014 - TEMP-AIR
Xpanda, Helping Secure North American Business
The Xpanda gates are made of a clean profile tubular steel that is riveted together in a strong lattice diamond pattern, not only for strength and appearance, the diamond pattern allows the gate to expand and retract to 15% of its opening size and fold 180 degrees out of the way when not needed. The way Xpanda secures retail stores is with the use of modern high quality scissor style retractable gates. Xpanda credits their success to their satisfied customers. - January 23, 2014 - Xpanda Security Products
Mark R. Phillips, Ph.D., Vice President and Senior Consultant, Trial Partners, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Social Media
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark R. Phillips, Ph.D., the Vice President of Trial Partners, Inc. and a Senior Trial Consultant, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - January 23, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Talk Fusion Invites Associates to IMAGINE a Better Life Before Event Sells Out
Florida company experiencing overwhelming demand for April event tickets. - January 23, 2014 - Talk Fusion
SLK Global BPO Awarded Top ITES Performer from Bangalore, India
SLK Global BPO, a leading business process management company, received a prestigious award from STPI under the category of “Highest Growth in Exports – IT / ITES” for the financial year 2012-13. - January 23, 2014 - SLK Global BPO Services