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Dial An Exchange Global Team Named ATHOC Corporate Team of the Year 2013
The Australian Timeshare Industry held its 22nd annual National Industry Awards on Friday night. The well-attended event was held at the Gold Coast Performing Arts Centre where the 2013 National Industry Awards recognized contributions to the success and continued growth of the vacation ownership... - August 07, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Doctor's Best Introduces Q+Kinase
Doctor's Best has introduced Q+Kinase into its dietary supplement line. Scott Steinford, CEO of Doctor's Best, made the announcement. This product is available in 30 vegetarian capsules, each providing 100 milligrams of Coenzyme Q10 merged with Nattokinase contributing 2,000 fibrinolytic activity... - August 06, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
Capital Safety - Singapore's Apex Work-at-Height Training Provider
Sole Provider for "WAH Train-The-Trainer Course" - August 06, 2013 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Darling Homes Offers Real Estate Agents “Ritz, Glitz and Glam” in the Big Easy
Real Estate Agents Who Close on a Darling Home by December 31, 2013 Will Receive a Trip to The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans - August 06, 2013 - Darling Homes
A Vietnam Tour Operator To Promote Vietnam Travel Products In USA 2-3 Nov 2013
Handetour with its head office situated in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was established in early 2006 by Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh and his team, soon becoming a Professional Inbound Tour Operator with thousands of travel agents and clients all over the world. - August 06, 2013 - Handetour
Taylor Morrison Debuts Summit Collection at Adora Trails, Setting the Mark in the East Valley with 10 Model Homes to Tour
Taylor Morrison’s Adora Trails now boasts 30 floor plans and 10 models for the discerning Arizona home buyer with the recent addition of the Arizona home builder’s Summit Collection. - August 06, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Denver Area Homes from Taylor Morrison Are Showcased During the Denver 2013 Parade of Homes
Denver home buyers have the opportunity to view some of the latest new home designs from Taylor Morrison during the Denver 2013 Parade of Homes, taking place throughout the Denver metropolitan area from August 8 through September 2. The 2013 Denver Parade of Homes showcases more than 70 homes... - August 06, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Nobel Celebrates 15 Years in the Telecom Business with Discounts and Interactive Events in Social Media
In August, telecom company Nobel celebrates 15 years as a premier provider in the telecom industry. The telecom company has announced that their main brands sites - NobelCom and Enjoy Prepaid will promote many surprises in the form of discounts and special deals. The firm's actions are scheduled for the first weeks of August. - August 06, 2013 - Nobel Ltd.
Solid Asset Solutions to Liquidate Assets of Bankrupt CPI Corp
Solid Asset Solutions will liquidate the assets of bankrupt CPI Corp. The assets are located in St. Louis at the Washington Ave corporate headquarters and the Brown Road warehouse. The liquidation will take place during the month of August. - August 06, 2013 - Solid Asset Solutions LLC
James C. Dugan, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at KC’s Accounting Fraud & SEC Investigations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James C. Dugan, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Accounting Fraud & SEC... - August 06, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Antonio Yanez Jr., Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at KC’s Accounting Fraud & SEC Investigations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Antonio Yanez Jr., Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Accounting Fraud & SEC... - August 06, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
CrucialClicks.com Selected as 2013 Google Engage All-Star
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. - August 05, 2013 - CrucialClicks.com
CADVA Launches Anti-Violence Campaign in Trinidad with Innovative Ways to Support Youth at Risk
The U.S.-based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness (CADVA) will bring its anti-violence campaign initiative to Trinidad and Tobago August 6-12. A series of events will commence under the theme: “Unite To Inspire: Education Creates Acceptance,” launching “Operation... - August 04, 2013 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Land Trust Seminar in Elgin, IL
Randy Hughes aka, Mr. Land Trust, will teach his Nationally acclaimed Land Trusts Made Simple seminar on September 21st, 2013 in Elgin, IL. - August 04, 2013 - Land Trusts Made Simple
Engine World Inc Unloaded 200th Container of Used Japanese Engines Today
The said Company has been in business for over a decade supplying trustworthy and low mileage Japanese motors to auto repair shops and individual owners of Japanese vehicles. They focus on quality as they say Quality is their pride. Customer reviews say that they do not ship a single motor without testing, therefore, they have the lowest failure rate on their Engines and Transmissions. - August 04, 2013 - Engine World Inc
Joe Dalum, President and CEO of Odyne Systems, Elected to the Electric Drive Transportation Association Board
Dalum Looks Forward to Assisting EDTA in Shaping Green Transportation Technology Growth - August 04, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Improving Presentation Skills: Powerful Ways to Wrap-Up Your Speech
The way your speech ends is just as important as the way it begins. This rule applies if you are talking to a room full of board members, a potential account, or a meeting filled with your staff and colleagues. Norm Rebin of Success Mentors International reveals the best way to end your speech, and improve your presentation skills. - August 04, 2013 - Success Mentors International
Lexington Group Analysts Predict Rising Oil Prices
Analysts at Tokyo based equity researcher The Lexington Group suggest oil prices will continue to rise due a number of factors including the value of the dollar and oil stockpiles. - August 04, 2013 - The Lexington Group
Callnovo China Call Center Announces Milestone of Having 3,000 Call Center Agents in China
Callnovo (http://www.callnovo.com), a leading Chinese call center provider, announces today that they now have 3,000 call center agents in China. After more than eight years of overseas market development and more than 10 years of steady operation in China, Callnovo has now reached a milestone of... - August 03, 2013 - Callnovo
Local Power in San Francisco: CleanPowerSF to Focus on Citywide Build-Out of Renewable Local Power
Local Power Inc. (localpower.com), based in Marin County, California, provides an update on recent success in helping the City of San Francisco implement a Community Choice Aggregation to issue revenue bonds and build a substantial "In-City Buildout" of renewable distributed generation and energy efficiency projects within the the City and County's 49 square miles to serve - and be owned by - the community. - August 03, 2013 - Local Power LLC
Modern Media Group Officially Opens Doors to Local Businesses
After over a decade of helping local businesses generate buzz by creating captivating marketing material, Modern Media Group NY, LLC has opened its new office at 95 Gleneida Avenue in Carmel, NY. Rebecca Bertoldi, the owner of Modern Media, began helping local entrepreneurs to brand, market and grow their businesses in 2001, when she launched her home-based design and marketing business. - August 03, 2013 - Modern Media Group NY, LLC
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in Langley, BC
One of the Operation KidSafe digital fingerprinting units will be available at no charge to area families, starting in August 21, 2013 in the Vancouver metro area. This system produces a lifetime safety record for a child and only the parent gets a record of the visit. Safety tips and education are also provided so parents can help arm their children with knowledge. - August 03, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
More High-Profile Fleet Leaders Join NAFA's International Fleet Academy Faculty
Steven Saltzgiver and Kevin Fisher, CAFM, are the latest names to the growing faculty for NAFA's International Fleet Academy. - August 03, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
CMS Solutions Features Daily Marketing Segments on All About Business TV on ABC 30
CMS Solutions is featured on All About Business TV during ABC 30’s Good Morning America Segment. CMS Solutions CEO Josh Levey presents valuable marketing tips-of-the-trade in this daily segment. - August 03, 2013 - CMS Solutions
Maine-Based Organization Redefines The Corporate Team Building Retreat
Maine-based Outward Bound Professional is redefining leadership and team building. - August 02, 2013 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
FXOpen Reveals Secrets of Asia’s Best Forex Trader’s Success
FXOpen, one of the leading brokers in Forex, has recently launched a challenge for Forex traders – all residents of the Asian region have been invited to participate in a most impressive and rewarding event - Asian Forex Championship. - August 02, 2013 - FXOpen
Uniastrum Bank Launches Special Promo for International Companies
From August 1 to November 1 2013 the lender is offering preferential terms on cash management services to crossborder businesses taking advantage of its Priority pricing plan. - August 02, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Healthy Directions & Dr. Sinatra Launch Post-M Support™ for Women, a Post-Menopause Supplement
Healthy Directions, a leading source of natural health advice and doctor-formulated nutritional products, announces the launch of Post-M Support™ for Women, a supplement that addresses the health concerns women face following menopause. - August 02, 2013 - Healthy Directions
Bettina Monaco Recognized By Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bettina Monaco of East Norwich, Rhode Island has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Bettina Monaco Ms. Monaco has over 20 years experience in the real estate field. She is a... - August 02, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Doctor’s Best Initiates “Front Panel” Education Campaign
Doctor’s Best, Inc., a leading international dietary supplement manufacturer, announced a new initiative to provide greater education and transparency of information to its consumers through the use of front panel QR codes. Doctor’s Best has initiated the inclusion of a front panel QR... - August 02, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
New Name, Same Love of Music: Introducing North Fulton School of Music
Leading Local Music School Changes Name from Peggy Still School of Music to North Fulton School of Music, Launches New Website, Logo and Programs - August 02, 2013 - The North Fulton School of Music
Voice of Selling Sets the Standards for Sales Professionals
ISMM (The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management) has conducted internal research among its members to gain a clear view of the sales industry in Britain and how it has changed over recent years with the introduction of new technology. - August 02, 2013 - The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management
IndustryIntel Announces i2partnership with PAC – The Packaging Association
IndustryIntel partners with PAC – The Packaging Association, a not-for-profit, package/material neutral corporation that is a vital partner and catalyst for the packaging value chain and advocates for all safe and sustainable packaging. - August 02, 2013 - industry intelligence, inc.
Local professional organizers recognize National Simplify Your Life Week Offering tips to help people live and work more simply
Today marks the start of “National Simplify Your Life Week” and with elevated levels of stress being directly linked to managing the volume of clutter(1), it is a time of the year that time-crunched home and business owners in Maryland should take very seriously. It is a week during... - August 02, 2013 - NAPO-Baltimore
Electro-America Flawlessly Executes Major Network Upgrade for NJ Law Firm
On July 21st, 2013, Electro-America, Inc., successfully completed an entire network upgrade for an 80 user law firm in Ocean, NJ. Additionally, an intelligent business continuity and disaster recovery plan was developed specifically for the firm in an effort to avoid the downtime and financial loss experienced during and as a result of Superstorm Sandy. - August 02, 2013 - Electro-America, Inc.
Starfish Enterprises Receive Final Patent Approvals
Starfish Enterprises Limited announces receipt of master patents for China & South Africa - August 02, 2013 - Starfish Enterprises Ltd.
Hill, Chesson & Woody Names Liz Kearns and Jennifer Swenk Client Managers
Local Benefits and Consulting Firm Adds Two New Hires Responsible for Implementing Benefit Strategies for Clients. - August 02, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
RationalPlan 4.5 – Improved Reporting and Data Export
Stand By Soft is pleased to announce the release of version 4.5 for its project management suite RationalPlan. The current version offers better reporting capabilities, more data exports to .xls files, enhanced notification settings and much more. RationalPlan is a project management solution that... - August 02, 2013 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Promising Growth of Vietnam Lawn and Garden Exports Despite Slow Recovery of Global Economy
Exports to the US are projected to climb significantly this year; shipments to Middle East and Asia-Pacific region continue to boost the sector’s earnings. - August 02, 2013 - Global Sources
Soilworks’® Durasoil® - Synthetic Dust Control Fluid, Certified for Superiority Through BNQ
Soilworks®, LLC is the innovator and manufacturer of Durasoil® dust control agent. Durasoil® is a revolutionary state-of-the-art innovation; engineered for today's challenging dust control needs. This colorless and odorless, ultra-pure synthetic fluid, which is formulated to meet the highest standards of environmental efficacy, is now proudly verified for superior quality by BNQ (Bureau de normalisation du Québec) as of June 21st, 2013. - August 01, 2013 - Soilworks, LLC
The CRM Alliance to Hold ACT! CRM and Swiftpage E-Marketing Roadshows: Local Experts Will Show Businesses How Using ACT! CRM Makes Them More Efficient and Profitable
The CRM Alliance will be holding ACT! CRM and Swiftpage E-Marketing Roadshows for local business owners and professionals. These events will be taking place in major cities across the United States over the next few months. The shows will focus on best-practices for CRM usage and modern E-marketing strategies enabling businesses to enhance prospect and customer relationships and accelerate their sales results. - August 01, 2013 - The CRM Alliance
TheGoodLifeOnCampus.com Reveals: 36% of American College Students Suffer from Dorm Inadequacy
TheGoodLifeOnCampus.com, the online boutique dorm decor store, announced the surprising results of a recent survey of dorm dwelling college students in time for the back to school season. The survey indicates that over one third of US college students are embarrassed by their dorms, have been told that their dorm is “dull” by their roommates or have been asked “what’s that smell” when their friends enter their dorm room. - August 01, 2013 - TheGoodLifeOnCampus.com
Centuries of Confusion Cleared Up Through Christ's Own Words: "Jesus Speaks" Published by One Pearl Press
By separating and categorizing Jesus’ words from the narrative of the New Testament, author J. A. Warrick allows readers to hear Christ’s voice as if He were speaking directly to them, allowing readers to see for themselves that what Jesus actually said is far different than what many think He said. Interspersed with insightful essays, "Jesus Speaks" brings clarity to, and focus upon the eternal words of Jesus Christ. - August 01, 2013 - One Pearl Press
Andrew Taylor, Senior VP M&A, the Avanti Group, Attends Finance and Economics Conference 2013 on July 4-6, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany
Tokyo based company, The Avanti Group, Andrew Taylor, Senior Vice-President Mergers and Acquisitions, attended the recently concluded Finance and Economics Conference 2013 on July 4 to 6, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. - August 01, 2013 - The Avanti Group
ACC RV Warranty Announces End of Outsourcing Agreement Today
ACC RV Warranty has announced today the end of their long-standing RV towing outsourcing agreement. As the RV industry rebounds from its low point, ACC is once again poised to provide best-in-class delivery of RV Towing Assistance without outsourcing any of its ancillary benefits to industry partners. As a fully sel-contained program, ACC is once again able to provide unlimited service benefits to its customers. - July 31, 2013 - ACC Warranty - ACC RV Warranty
Success Mentors International Reveals How to Use Hand Gestures Effectively When Doing a Presentation
Success Mentors International (SMI) founder Norm Rebin recently released his top tips for using gestures effectively in a public speech. The article touches on several key aspects of using gestures in a public presentation, with the aim of lessening one's phobia of public speaking. The topics... - July 31, 2013 - Success Mentors International
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publisher Recognized
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York has been recognized for its outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of professional advertising, networking and publishing. About Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Strathmore’s Who’s Who... - July 31, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Eden Spine’s Proprietary Dynamic Interspinous Technology and Vertebral Body Replacement Receive Regulatory Approvals in Argentina
“After our successes in Central America, Venezuela and Brazil this is an important step in our continued momentum and commitment in Latin America. We are now actively looking for distributors in Chile, Peru and Columbia." - July 31, 2013 - Eden Spine, LLC
FXOpen Announces Asia’s Best Forex Trader
FXOpen, together with ForexCup, is happy to announce the results of the largest regional forex-contest – Asian Forex Championship. - July 31, 2013 - FXOpen
Urban Balance Counseling Now Certified by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Urban Balance Counseling, a group therapy practice serving the Chicago area with 5 locations, is proud to announce that it has recently been certified by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council. This will provide Urban Balance therapists with new-found resources, as well as allow insurance providers and EAPs to find a certified woman-owned business in the counseling field. - July 31, 2013 - Urban Balance