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Bruno Neal Appointed Examiner for 2013 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Bruno Neal of Indiana Health University – Learning Solutions located in Indianapolis, IN, has been appointed by Dr. Patrick Gallagher, Director of the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the 2013 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm... - July 31, 2013 - B. Neal
Local Des Moines Travel Agent Selected to Participate in Elite Industry Event
Travel Weekly chooses top travel professionals to participate in inaugural Global Travel Marketplace 2013 Event. Local Des Moines area Travel Agency, Encore Travel - Luxury Travel Concierge is among those chosen. - July 31, 2013 - Encore Travel - Luxury Travel Concierge
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents “The Best Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate”
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) welcomes Jason Schubert to present “The Best Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate.” On July 31, 2013, the NREI Club will showcase Jason Schubert who will inform both new and experienced investors on the “Best Kept Secret in... - July 31, 2013 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Wescadia Group’s White Paper - Pursuing Growth: Optimizing Business Development Opportunities
Wescadia Group, a healthcare consultancy firm, announces the release of its white paper entitled “Pursuing Growth: Optimizing Business Development Opportunities.” - July 31, 2013 - Wescadia Group Pty Ltd
US Companies Lag Behind Europe and Asia in Some Aspects of Market Intelligence, Reveals GIA Conference Chairman
The United States boasts one of the largest concentration of companies with highly developed market and competitive intelligence capabilities in the world (84%) compared to the global average of 64 percent, yet the US falls behind Europe and Asia Pacific when it comes to efficient decision making. - July 31, 2013 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
Biotech Company and Craft Beer Association Partner to Advance Craft Beer Education
San Antonio’s newest biotech company, Alamo Yeast Labs, and local craft beer association, the San Antonio Cerveceros, have partnered to create a unique craft beer experience called: Brewatory. Brewatory is a taproom, laboratory and educational center dedicated to educating craft beer enthusiasts about the science behind brewing. - July 30, 2013 - Brewatory
American Solar Powers Up Its Image
American Solar Offers Homeowners the Power of Choice - July 30, 2013 - American Solar
Vaco Orlando Makes Top 100 Best Companies List
Vaco Orlando, a senior level consulting and permanent placement firm, was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. Vaco Orlando, with 26 local employees ranked 4th best company to work for in the small business category this year. “We spend a tremendous amount of... - July 30, 2013 - Vaco
Cadman Arranges Flow Through Financing for Maniwaki West
Cadman Resources Inc. reports that the Company will engage in a non-brokered private placement of up to 3,000,000 flow-through units at a price of $0.08 per FT Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $240,000. The proceeds of the Flow Through Offering raised will be used for allowable exploration expenditures for the newly announced Maniwaki REE project. The Maniwaki West project is comprised of 24 permits adjacent to recent the REE discoveries by Cavan Ventures Inc. - July 30, 2013 - Cadman Resources Inc
A1QA Successfully Passed ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Audit
A1QA company now is complied with the internationally accepted standard for Information Security management. - July 30, 2013 - A1QA Software Testing Company
Pluss Corporation Announces Integration with Hino Truck's Managed Inventory Program
Pluss Corporation (http://www.pluss.net/) a leading provider of Resource Management Software for truck and heavy-equipment dealers, distributors, fleet owners and repair facilities announces today that it has completed a seamless integration with Hino Truck's managed inventory (HMI)... - July 30, 2013 - Pluss Corporation
Free Business Valuation Calculator Launched on ToolsAndExperts.com Website
Free business valuation calculator for business owner, manager and consultant community. - July 30, 2013 - ToolsAndExperts
The Whistled: Control Your Home Lighting by Whistling (Made by Limpkin Electronics)
Mathieu Stephan from limpkin.fr just released a new electronic gadget that renders the act of flipping switches completely useless. "The whistled" is a small and cheap device that detects whistles to switch on/off your home lighting. The project is open hardware and open software, encouraging people to tweak it as they wish. - July 29, 2013 - limpkin
StraightForward Methods and Command Business Products Launch the Healthcare Industry’s First Comprehensive, End to End Appeals and Grievances Management Solution
StraightForward Methods announced today that Command Business Products will be the exclusive distributor of "Compliant A&G," the first completely dedicated and comprehensive Appeals and Grievances software solution available in the Healthcare industry. Compliant A&G, is a Business Process Management (BPM)-based, out the box software solution, that streamlines appeals and grievance complaint management by providing a full range of integrated turnkey services. - July 29, 2013 - StraightForward Methods, LLC
On Route to Asia: Chazey Partners Entering Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Industry
Chazey Partners, a professional management consultancy firm in business transformation, shared services & outsourcing and technology enablement, has appointed Anirvan Sen as Managing Director of Asia, Middle East & Africa to further enhance its global footprint. - July 29, 2013 - Chazey Partners
Help for Converting Photoshop Files: PSD to Website Services Are Now Available Online
The website for a PSD to website company is now live. This company provides a service for designers and site administrators who would rather not perform PSD to website conversions. - July 29, 2013 - PSDtoWebsite.org
CMS Solutions Featured on Daily All About Business TV Segment
All About Business title sponsor CMS Solutions is excited to bring practical marketing solutions to the St. Louis business community daily. - July 28, 2013 - CMS Solutions
Varooma Launches Social Media Profiles
Varooma, the cheapest provider of logbook loans in the UK, has launched a social media campaign to build a stronger online presence and encourage better communication with their customers. Varooma has joined the world's leading social media networks as part of a new push to forge stronger online... - July 28, 2013 - Varooma
EarthBend Continues Its Upward Growth by Acquiring East River Technologies
EarthBend, Your Edge In Technology, announced today that it has acquired the assets and intellectual property owned by East River Technologies. East River Technologies, a Sioux Falls based company, specializes in business-to-business technology consulting, product procurement, cloud based solutions... - July 27, 2013 - EarthBend
Kahuna Payment Solutions Announces Partnership with California Midas Dealers Association
On July 26th, Kahuna Payment Solutions (“KPS”) announced a partnership between Kahuna Payment Solutions, LLC and California Midas Dealers Association to provide financing for their customers in the state of California. FlexPay PLUS™ is a provider of no credit needed financing to... - July 27, 2013 - Kahuna Payment Solutions
Uniastrum Harnesses Equifax Credit Report and Score Solutions
Collaborating with Russia’s best credit bureaus is a logical component of the Bank’s retail strategy. Uniastrum now works in partnership with three of the country’s top consumer reporting agencies: the National Bureau of Credit Histories, United Credit Bureau, and Equifax Credit Services - July 27, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Klein and Weber Consulting Limited Finalizes Amendment of Reparation Package
Klein and Weber Consulting Limited revealed today that it was able to finalize a revision of the Firm's senior administrative reparation package with the endorsement of the BOD and its Salaries, Wages & Benefits (SWB) Committee of an amended long-term incentive package. - July 27, 2013 - Klein and Weber Consulting Limited
W&W Restaurant Consulting Group Launches a New Website for Providing Advanced Restaurant Consulting Services
W&W Restaurant Consulting Group is launching a new website to help you in starting your own restaurant. - July 27, 2013 - W&W Restaurant Consulting Group
Mont Audit Plus Joins Russell Bedford Global Network
Russell Bedford gains its first correspondent firm in Podgorica, Montenegro. - July 27, 2013 - Russell Bedford International
August 2013: New York's Newest Welcomes Fried Confetti to the Piers (Confetti-Toss... Jazz Hands)
Paper Collage & Graphic Artist, Jo Dee (Foster) Krotz, previously of Cutting-Up, has made a long-awaited comeback to the marketplace and redefined herself with her new label of t-shirts, totes, and hair ties, Fried Confetti. Fried Confetti will debut their launch August 17-20th, NY NOW, in New York's Newest, Pier 94, Booth 12025. - July 26, 2013 - Fried Confetti, LLC
Small Houston Automotive Concept Company Showing Off Success
HeadlightsQuick LLC, a Houston based company and owner of www.HeadlightsQuick.com, is proud to announce that it will be sending its sponsor car to the Scion Nights Car Show in Victorville, CA, where they will be showing off their concept HID Projectors and LED halos for the first time. James Wachs,... - July 26, 2013 - HeadlightsQuick LLC
TTR Releases First Ever United Nations Standard Products and Services Codes (UNSPSC) Taxability Matrix
The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) system is a classification made by the U.N. of every commodity bought and sold throughout the world. TTR has taken the commodity list and provided an image for each commodity, a tax answer, a detailed explanation of why a commodity is or is not subject to tax, and linked associated laws, regulations and rulings for each commodity listed. - July 26, 2013 - TTR
Tiny Stars Creative Designs Poster for the 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
Tiny Stars Creative is proud to announce the unveiling of the company's poster design for 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. TSC worked closely with the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce and their staff to develop an 11x17 poster that will be prominently displayed in area businesses to promote the 3-day... - July 26, 2013 - Tiny Stars Creative
Darling Homes Debuts Larger Home Collections at Avalon at Riverstone
Limited Release Event on July 26 Marks First Time Home Builder Has Offered Its Large Home Collections in Sugar Land Master-Planned Community - July 26, 2013 - Darling Homes
comCables Releases New Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable
comCables is pleased to release its new Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable. From the design of the “Easy-Feed” box down to the engineering of the twisted pairs, the 100 MHz plenum cable is installer-friendly and its performance exceeds its 100 MHz rating. The rigid, thin design prevents bending and... - July 26, 2013 - comCables
Coffee Speciality Passions Run High at Zeppole Cafe
Zeppole Cafe has added another Zeppole's in Salisbury, Maryland. The new Zeppole's is drive-thru only. Zeppole Italian donuts are offered in both cafe's. Excellent accompaniment to their Specialty Coffees, Lattes which they make the best in town. Zeppole pastries are a family tradition and delectible. - July 26, 2013 - Zeppole Cafe
Canadian Fashion Lifestyle Brand Distributor Selects Visual End-2-End
LEF Industries will leverage the simplicity and power of the all-in-one business software to manage purchasing, distribution, and customer service for its growing stable of global brands and more than 500 retail customers. - July 26, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
Manager Appointment in Uniastrum Bank
Roman Shoshev was appointed a general manager of the UB branch in Rostov-on-Don. - July 26, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Hill, Chesson & Woody Sponsoring Triad Business Journal’s 2013 Financial Executive of the Year Awar
Local Benefits And Consulting Firm Named Presenting Sponsor for Award Honoring the Top Financial Executives in the Triad. - July 26, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Supports Neoedge’s Push for Proactive Procurement Fraud Prevention and Management
Neoedge presents upcoming event entitled “Procurement Fraud Master Class” which is happening in The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23rd to 25th September 2013. - July 26, 2013 - Neoedge Pte. Ltd
Marin County’s Dr. Anne Cummings Hosts Free Seminar: Live Better, Live Longer, on Friday, September 27 at Marin Art and Garden Center
How to manage stress, get a good night’s sleep and get healthy - even after 50 - are just some of the issues facing Marin County residents today. Marin County residents looking to find ways to live not just longer, but better, will find out how at a free seminar hosted by Anne Cummings, MD, FACP, one of the top physicians in the community, to be held at the Marin Art and Garden Center, located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, CA, on Friday, September 27th, 10:00 am to noon. - July 25, 2013 - Concierge Choice Physicians
GBMP Launches Comprehensive Lean Training Tool, “Seeing the Invisible”
One of the most essential tools for a strategic Lean transformation is to engage the entire workforce in Total Productive Maintenance. And while there are many good texts that describe Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) theory and strategy, little has been provided to stimulate the thinking and passion of the people who do the work. That is, until now. - July 25, 2013 - GBMP
Selling Power Features The Brooks Group on 2013 Top 20 Sales Training Companies List
The Brooks Group is honored for the fifth consecutive year by Selling Power as a Top Sales Training Company. "We're honored to be included on this list. We believe it's a reflection of the results our clients achieve, which is a direct consequence of the incredible team here at The Brooks Group," says Jeb Brooks, President and CEO of The Brooks Group. - July 25, 2013 - The Brooks Group
Miles Technologies Launches business by MILES Business Operations System
Miles Technologies introduces business by MILES, a scalable, web-based business operations system designed to help SMB companies operate like Fortune 500 firms. - July 25, 2013 - Miles Technologies
Taxi Taxi to Serve as Transportation Sponsor for Raleigh MIX Event July 26
Greater Raleigh Taxi Company Partners with Downtown Raleigh Alliance for Nightlife Merchant Program to Serve as the Official Designated Driver of the 2013 Mix. - July 25, 2013 - Taxi Taxi
Stephen Kranz, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Represent Avalara at KC’s Tax Planning in the New E-Commerce Environment Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephen Kranz, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak on behalf of Avalra at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax... - July 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Weitz & Luxenberg – Jury Awards $190 Million in Historic Asbestos-Cancer Lawsuit
The national plaintiff’s law firm, known for its industry-leading asbestos litigation practice, secured a $190 million verdict Tuesday in the joint trial of five men exposed to asbestos on the job. The verdict is the largest ever of its type in New York. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Summer of Sencha
Yunomi.us, an online marketplace for Japanese tea & teaware, is giving away 50 bags (50g each) of summer-harvested sencha green tea during the months of July and August. To win, register for an account on Yunomi.us and signup for the Yunomiusly newsletter at Yunomi.us/newsletter. In connection... - July 24, 2013 - Matcha Latte Media
Mosio Announces True Two-Way Text Messaging Platform
Software enables global, interactive TextChat messaging between organizations and mobile users for efficient, low-cost communications. - July 24, 2013 - Mosio
Seon Adds Student Ridership Tracking to Integrated Routing & Fleet Tracking Solution
Seon announces the launch of vMax® Trac, an RFID-card based student ridership tracking system that gives school transportation staff real-time information on whether a student is on the bus, missed the bus, or got off at the wrong stop –critical information when a student is missing or a school bus has been in an accident. - July 24, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
Go Mini's Hires Franchise Development Salesperson
Go Mini’s looking for rapid expansion of franchises across North America and beyond. - July 24, 2013 - Go Mini's Moving & Portable Storage
Asset Inventory Certification Program Now Led by Industry Professionals
Founders of Nationwide Inventory Professionals assume ownership and control of national industry certification program. - July 24, 2013 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Another Restructuring Implemented on Campbell Global Network
Campbell Global Network reveals a series of EXE command organization restructuring and repositioning of accountabilities for a few senior executives effective immediately. - July 24, 2013 - Campbell Global Network
Randall H. Wilson CPA/CFF/ABV, CFE, Cr.FA, DABFA, Director of Fraud and Fidelity Services and Partner, RGL Forensics to Speak at KC’s Accounting Fraud & SEC Investigation
The Knowledge Group / The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Randall H. Wilson CPA/CFF/ABV, CFE, Cr.FA, DABFA, Director of Fraud and Fidelity Services and Partner, RGL Forensics will speak at the Knowledge... - July 24, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Ridgehead Software and Simplify360 Announce a Strategic Partnership to Deliver Social Media Customer Care Solutions
Ridgehead Software, an industry leader in developing and integrating customer contact solutions, today announces a strategic partnership and alliance with Simplify360, a market leader of Social Marketing solutions for Customer Care organizations. Traditionally, customer care organizations are... - July 23, 2013 - Ridgehead Software, Inc.