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Charity & Weiss International Realty Has Been Honored with Sarasota’s International Business of the Year Award
Charity & Weiss International Realty has been honored with the 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin Small Business Award in the category “International Business of the Year” on May 10th 2013. The Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards luncheon is held annually in the spring and has... - June 21, 2013 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
Shenba Resources Holdings Limited Acquires Common Shares of Cadman Resources Ltd.
Shenba Resources Holdings Limited announced that it has sold Cadman Resources Ltd. on option that allows it to acquire 75% per cent of Tung Wing Trading Co. Ltd., a Tanzania registered company with interest in three mineral properties in Tanzania. - June 21, 2013 - Shenba Resources Holdings limited
Beazer Homes Debuts at Mar Bella in League City
Located conveniently between Houston and Galveston, Mar Bella is just minutes from the NASA Johnson Space Center and the Kemah Boardwalk. Mar Bella offers a Mediterranean-inspired recreation center, scenic lakes, a lush nature preserve and natural coastal terrain. - June 21, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Houston Extends Free Upgrade Offer for Popular Interactive Home™
Taylor Morrison has given Houston home buyers another reason to consider the home builder’s innovative Interactive Home™ concept - free upgrades to the area’s industry leading connected home system. From June 15 to July 31, home buyers who choose a Taylor Morrison built-to-order... - June 21, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Friendly Technologies Joins the Open Mobile Alliance
Friendly’s Mobile device management leverages OMA standards to accelerate the deployment of 4G LTE & WiMAX networks. - June 21, 2013 - Friendly Technologies
Dial An Exchange Implements Interface to Streamline Business Processes with Resorts
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately-owned timeshare exchange company continues to implement new technology to improve efficiencies through “best practice” initiatives. As Dial An Exchange continues to expand its footprint in both the international and domestic... - June 21, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Newton Group Transfers Applauds Florida Legislation Aimed at Ridding the Timeshare Disposal Industry of Viking Ship Schemes
The Florida Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act (HB 7025) was passed in the Florida Senate on May 3rd and will go into effect on July 1st of this year. Although it will likely result in some processing delays, this new bill is a smart and sensible move for everyone involved, as it should eliminate fraudulent Viking Ship transfer companies to the benefit of resort developers, while also protecting the owners from being led into a potentially dangerous transfer arrangement. - June 20, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd is Exhibiting at Broadcast Asia 2013 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore; Visit Them at Booth 5G2-03
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, announces its participation at the 18th International Digital & Entertainment Technology Exhibition & Conference - Broadcast Asia 2013. This event is taking place at Marina Bay Sands – Level 4... - June 20, 2013 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
Stevenson Oil & Chemical Updates Web Site with Educational Resources and More Information on Hydraulic and Other Industrial Oils
Stevenson Oil & Chemical’s newly redesigned web site focuses on industry information and details about industrial oil, greases and cleaners. - June 20, 2013 - Stevenson Oil & Chemical
Taylor Morrison Debuts New Homes in Denver at Terrain in Castle Rock
Taylor Morrison debuts its latest neighborhood at Castle Rock’s newest home community, Terrain, on June 22. There are five floor plans available from Taylor Morrison at Terrain: the Lancashire, the Devon, the Cambridge, the Somerset and the Sterling II. - June 20, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Debuts Three New East Valley Communities in Phoenix on June 29
Phoenix home buyers looking for new communities in Phoenix to call home will get three opportunities to find their dream home on June 29 when Taylor Morrison debuts three new communities in the east Valley. Elliot Groves in Gilbert, Maplewood Court in Chandler and Taylor Morrison’s Eastmark... - June 20, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Bizagi and Lanner Join Forces to Deliver Something Really Exciting in BPM
BPM and Predictive Simulation Leaders Shake up Market with Powerful New Approach to Process Improvement. - June 20, 2013 - Bizagi Limited
Live Webinar on Optimal Capacity Planning and Resource Allocation for a Portfolio of Clinical Trials by Compliance2go
To become familiar with newest development in optimal capacity planning and resource allocation for a portfolio of clinical trials - June 20, 2013 - Compliance2go
McKim & Creed Professionals Earn PE Licenses
Kathryn Espinoza and John Hiester, both of McKim & Creed, Inc. have received their Professional Engineer licenses from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Espinoza is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park with a degree in civil engineering. She... - June 20, 2013 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Two CAS, Inc. Employees Named Among Top 10 Community Managers Nationally
On-Site Community Manager Mystre’ Van Horn and Portfolio Manager Dan Quartermane Receive National Recognition for Exceptional Service. - June 20, 2013 - CAS, Inc.
Mark W. Pedigo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CVA, Senior Principal, GHP Horwath, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies Event
Mark W. Pedigo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CVA, Senior Principal, GHP Horwath, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions LIVE Webcast. - June 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Saginaw River Emergency Dredging - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approves $1.2 million
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved $1.2 million in emergency dredging to re-open the Saginaw River to shipping. This year's heavy spring rains sent sediment down the river and restricted shipping to and from businesses in Saginaw County and the Region. Prior to the excessive rain, the... - June 20, 2013 - Saginaw Future
Talk Fusion "Believe" Corporate Event Raises Thousands for Critical Medical Care of Ukrainian Boy
Talk Fusion raises more than $80,000 USD at the company’s “believe” Corporate Event in Yekaterinburg, Russia for surgeries needed for a Ukrainian child with spina bifida. - June 20, 2013 - Talk Fusion
BPMonline 7.0 — Engaging Interface That Keeps You Focused on Work
BPMonline, a leading global provider of customer relationship management (CRM) and business process management (BPM) solutions, today has released a revolutionary next-generation platform BPMonline 7.0. This new release of the platform comes at a time when the so-called "Consumerization of... - June 20, 2013 - bpm'online
Westside Wholesale Revamps Website
Contractors, homeowners, plumbers, HVAC installers, and building managers - your lives just got easier. WestsideWholesale.com, one of the leading wholesale distributors of electrical, lighting, heating and cooling, air quality, plumbing, security, and pool supplies, has a brand new look and feel. - June 19, 2013 - WestSideWholeSale
Celestron® Explores Astroimaging in Depth at First Annual Perspective…on Imaging Event
Invite-only gathering brings industry professionals, dealers, and media together for workshops hosted by top imagers, Celestron’s product development team, and company executives. - June 19, 2013 - Celestron
Turnkey Press & Media Genius Creates a Brilliant Solution
Press & Media Genius is the 1st of its kind, "brilliant solution for media and press coverage." Cutting PR cost by 74% for events, government officials, corporations, charities, and etc.. - June 19, 2013 - Press & Media Genius
Rosellini Scientific's Dental Division Expands Offering of Single Point-of-Contact for Mobile Nursing Home Medical Needs
The acquisition of Grey Owl Dental, LLC enables Rosellini Scientific to deliver full-service dental care to nursing home patients in addition to providing a single point of contact for clinical products and services for rehabilitation health care facilities. - June 19, 2013 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
Global Industry Leader Friendly Technologies Expands Its Presence in Asian-Pacific Markets
Friendly Technologies will be demonstrating its field-proven device management solution for 4G LTE, FTTH and IPTV services at CommunicAsia2013, booth 1E2-01. - June 19, 2013 - Friendly Technologies
VoAPPs, Inc. Announces $1.5m Series A Funding; Adds Prominent Atlanta Investors
The company will use the funds to further develop its sales and marketing program around the company’s flagship application, DirectDROP Voicemail. DirectDROP Voicemail delivers voicemail messages directly to the recipient's mobile voice mailbox - without calling the phone. - June 19, 2013 - VoAPPs, Inc.
Sheepguru.com Respects Online Shopping Privacy, While Delivering Advantageous Online Deals
"We track them, not you! Tracking you is not our business. Finding you the best deal is." - Greg, the Black Sheep - June 19, 2013 - Sheep Guru
Most Popular BPMN Visio Modeler Gets a Big Update
Trisotech has released a new version of their professional BPMN modeling software for Microsoft Visio. This release has many great improvements and is loaded with new features. The new BPMN Visio Modeler now enables you to collaborate with a team by creating a private group repository that only... - June 19, 2013 - Trisotech Inc.
Legal Startup Launches with Goal of Protecting Small Business
IP SmartUp to provide revolutionary legal assistance in filling for patent protection. - June 19, 2013 - IP SmartUp
Apex Chamber Releases MyChamberApp
Apex Chamber of Commerce releases a new Smartphone application, allowing for on-the-go access for its businesses by potential clients. - June 19, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Linda MacDonald, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements for Business Combinations and Impairment Testing Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Linda MacDonald, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements for... - June 19, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
OMICS Group Incorporation Announces Acquisition of Journal: Oral Health and Dental Management
OMICS Group Incorporation is proud to announce the acquisition of the journal: Oral Health and Dental Management (OHDM), a dentistry research based quality journal. With this acquisition, the glory heads high and both the organizations join hands together for fulfillment of making healthcare... - June 18, 2013 - OMICS Group Incorporation
Despite a Bad Economy, Category Five Technologies of Livonia, Michigan Shows Steady Growth
While many companies are cutting back on costs, expenses, overhead, and jobs, Category Five Technologies is doing the exact opposite. With niche market eCommerce sites such as ProDryers, ProDrinkingFountains, and ProFloorMachines, the company is plowing forward at a fast, but controlled pace. - June 18, 2013 - ProDryers
Celestron® CEO Joe Lupica Steps Down After 26 Years
Lupica’s 13 years as President and CEO transformed Celestron into the world’s top telescope maker and optics industry leader. - June 18, 2013 - Celestron
International Gem Tower NY Hosts TransGuardian Patriot Act Seminar for Diamond Industry
The new International Gem Tower (IGT, http://www.internationalgemtower.com) at 50 W 47th Street, New York, hosted a full-capacity seminar conducted by TransGuardian, Inc. (www.transguardian.com). Members of the DDC and IDCA attended the catered event in the model IGT suite on the 18th floor. All... - June 18, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
New Hollywood Operated Film Studio and Distribution Center Opens in Georgia
GO 2 STUDIOS, a leading mainstream film distribution outlet servicing companies such as Red Box, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Netflix, and an array of other nationally acclaimed television networks, today officially opens its new facility at its headquarters on the same lot with Raleigh Studios, in Senoia Georgia. - June 18, 2013 - GO 2 STUDIOS
Palermo Wilson & Roth Relocates, Changes Name to Desroches Roth LLP
Houston based public accounting firm, Palermo Wilson & Roth, LLP has changed its name to Desroches Roth LLP. Founding partners Rod Desroches and Stephanie Roth have been leading the firm, along with their other partners, since its inception. The name change was made in tandem with the relocation of their corporate office to West Houston's Energy Corridor. - June 18, 2013 - Desroches Roth LLP
Cornerstone Bread to Participate in International Bakery Open House
Cornerstone Bread proudly announces its first open house, which will coincide with The Bread Bakers Guild of America’s 3rd Annual International Bakery Open House on June 29. - June 18, 2013 - Cornerstone Bread Company
BDA Advises AGY on Sale of Its Chinese Operations to CPIC
BDA is pleased to announce that its client AGY Hong Kong Ltd, a majority-held subsidiary of AGY Holding Corp (“AGY”), has agreed to sell its 100% equity interest in AGY Shanghai Co Ltd to Chongqing Polycomp International Corp (“CPIC”). The value of the transaction, including... - June 17, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Courage Couture to Launch a Clothing Line Designed for Women with Uneven Breasts
Courage Couture was created for women who have had mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction. These women have limited choices when it comes to finding clothes that are pretty without being matronly. - June 17, 2013 - Courage Couture
Darren Salmons, Owner of RA CORP, Has Some Business Tips
Sometimes, a few good simple tips can go a long way in the business world. - June 17, 2013 - RA CORP
SummitMedia, LLC Promotes Mulvaney to Vice President and General Market Manager
SummitMedia, LLC announced today the promotion of Karolyn Mulvaney to Vice President/Market Manager of SummitMedia Greenville. Mulvaney has most recently been General Sales Manager of the company's Greenville stations, after previously having served as Local Sales Manager and Senior Account Manager. - June 16, 2013 - SummitMedia LLC
Institute for Supply Management – NJ Chapter Re-Elects Gurpreet Singh for President
Institute for Supply Management – NJ Re-Elects Gurpreet Singh, Sr. Procurement Manager at Novo Nordisk for Chapter President - June 16, 2013 - Institute for Supply Management - New Jersey, Inc.
Joint Research by Cass Business School Shows Employees Are Happiest in Family Run Businesses
The Institute for Family Business (IFB) Research Foundation with UCG report - produced by Cass, Warwick and Birmingham Business Schools - found that people working in family owned and managed businesses are more satisfied with their jobs giving these firms an advantage when recruiting and retaining... - June 16, 2013 - Cass Business School
FORTRUST Promotions Enhance Executive Team
FORTRUST, the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier data center and colocation services provider, today announced that they have enhanced their Executive Team with the promotion of three FORTRUST employees, Rob McClary, Bryon Miller and Josh Moody. This reorganization will position FORTRUST to... - June 15, 2013 - FORTRUST
Joanne Forbes of Hill, Chesson & Woody Discusses How Healthcare Reform Will Impact Small Business
Principal, Health and Welfare Consultant for Local Benefits Consulting Firm Advises Triad Employers on Forthcoming Changes Due to the Affordable Care Act - June 15, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Advance 8a Authorities Discuss Sequestration
The authorities of Advance 8a, a reputable firm that helps people to get through with 8a certification process, chose to throw light upon the issue of sequestration. The authority of Advance 8a is well aware of the fact that there is a great deal of unrest among small business owners considering... - June 15, 2013 - Advance 8A
RationalPlan 4.4 – Integration with Google Drive and Dropbox Storage Services
RationalPlan Project Management Software version 4.4 is ready for the public. Current version offers support for opening and saving files from/to Google Drive and Dropbox platforms. - June 15, 2013 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Financial Architect® “The Fastest Way to Legally Raise Capital – Guaranteed!”
If you are serious about raising capital for your start-up or early stage company, this resource was made for you. "The Secrets of Wall Street…” will open your eyes to the truth on how the world of capital works. - June 14, 2013 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors
SANS Marks 10th Anniversary with State-of-the-Art Solutions for Global Language Learning
SANS Inc., an established leader in the development of instructional technologies for language learning, including the SANSSpace™ virtual language learning platform and Sony Virtuoso™ and Soloist® digital language lab technology software suite, is celebrating its 10th anniversary... - June 14, 2013 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Global Database Now Updated with the Latest Social Media Profiles of Executives
Span Global Services adds extensive social media profiles to its B2B Database as an attempt to provide clients a holistic experience of lead generation, nurturing and conversion. - June 14, 2013 - Span Global Services