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Jackie Kelley, Americas IPO Leader, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: IPOs Recent Trends and Best Practices Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jackie Kelley, Americas IPO Leader, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: IPOs Recent... - June 14, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Sales Prospecting Webinar Hosted by Clarity Advantage to Offer Network-Building Techniques
Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage will share how business bankers can improve their prospecting results through networking in a complimentary webinar on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM EDT. - June 14, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Regulatory Maven Launches
Securities Compliance and Business Consulting - June 14, 2013 - Regulatory Maven
PHC Launches the PHC FX max Edition
The new PHC FX edition was developed for companies that need maximum customization and advanced features. PHC FX max Edition delivers brand new features to PHC Business FX, like exchange rates and foreign currency, compound products, among others. - June 14, 2013 - PHC Software
Teresa Gilbert, President, Pathways to Excellence, Announces Leadership 101 Training Course to Use in Training Emerging Leaders in Short Modules
New On-Demand Course, "Leadership 101" Equips Leaders with Ready-Made Training Modules on Key Leadership Topics. The Short Sound-Bite Methodology Supports Individual and Group Training, Reduces Travel Expenses, and Incorporates Ongoing Training into the Everyday Routine Scheduled Events - June 14, 2013 - Pathways to Excellence LLC
CCG Welcomes New BI Project Manager
Convergence Consulting Group (CCG), Florida’s premier Business Intelligence (BI) technology consulting services provider, announced this week the addition of new BI Project Manager, Todd Schmiedeke. Todd has more than 15 years of business and IT experience serving in various analyst,... - June 14, 2013 - Convergence Consulting Group
ALPCO to Distribute NAG Assays from PPR Diagnostics
New distribution agreement allows ALPCO to distribute NAG assays from PPR Diagnostics. - June 13, 2013 - ALPCO
Rock Your Way Down the Aisle with Rock the Aisle Bridal Shows
Rock the Aisle Bridal is so excited to kick off the fall bridal season with 10 bridal shows. The upcoming shows will be announced July 8th. Starting September 8th, 2013, Rock the Aisle Bridal will showcase 10 bridal shows in 2 states and 9 counties. Each bride will have an enjoyable experience so... - June 13, 2013 - Rock the Aisle Bridal
Siddhartha Venkatesan, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Defending Yourself against Online Patent Trolls in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Siddhartha Venkatesan, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series:... - June 13, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Swinton and SSP Enter Ground-Breaking New Five-Year Agreement
SSP, a leading global provider of general insurance technology solutions, recently announced that it has renewed and extended its long-standing relationship with Swinton, Britain's biggest high street insurance retailer, to provide IT solutions for its nationwide branch network, call-centre and... - June 13, 2013 - SSP
CS Odessa Announces a New Solution: The Cross-Functional Flowcharts Solution for ConceptDraw PRO V9
New Solution, that includes 45 new vector shapes in 2 libraries, gives ConceptDraw PRO v9 unprecedented flexibility in cross-functional flowchart representation of workflow and business processes. - June 13, 2013 - Computer System Odessa
Nancy A. Peterman, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP 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 Nancy A. Peterman, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series: Bankruptcy Litigation Updates in 2013... - June 13, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Patchen M. Haggerty, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Best Practices in Domain Name Disputes Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Patchen M. Haggerty, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Best Practices in... - June 13, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
KLLM Logistics Implements TRANSFLO $Velocity® from Pegasus TransTech
KLLM Logistics Services has implemented TRANSFLO $Velocity® and TRANSFLO® Mobile from Pegasus TransTech, consistent, electronic methods for carriers to submit invoices and load documents to participating third party logistics (3PL) providers and freight brokers to speed processing and cash... - June 13, 2013 - Pegasus TransTech
Talk Fusion "Believe" World Tour Event in Russia Draws Crowd of More Than 5,500
Two-day Corporate event in Yekaterinburg of celebration, recognition & training inspired thousands of Independent Associates throughout the Russian Federation and beyond. - June 13, 2013 - Talk Fusion
National Equestrian Teams Unite at Texas Rose Horse Park to Compete for Super Ride XI World Title
Family Friendly Event That Brings Together Drill Teams and Mounted Color Guard Units to Entertain Crowd as they Perform in “The Greatest Show on Dirt” - June 12, 2013 - Super Ride XI
UTRS Wins 2013 SBA Prime Contractor of Year for Region II
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering, information technology and communications services, today announced that it was named the 2013 Prime Contractor of the Year for Region II by the Small Business Administration. UTRS Chief Operating Officer and... - June 12, 2013 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Responsive Real Estate Investing Leads Delivered by Real Estate Investor Websites
A real estate investing company that also develops real estate investor websites, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, has rolled out new designs that enhance marketability of real estate investing business. Real estate investors can now reach more prospects and convert them into business through these new designs. - June 12, 2013 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Cansto Coatings Announces New President
Cansto Coatings, a local chemical manufacturing company, is pleased to announce Chuck Soeder as its new President. Cansto Coatings is a manufacturer of a variety of specialty coatings in both solvent based and water based formulas to supply commercial, industrial and residential... - June 12, 2013 - Cansto Coatings
IMEX Global Solutions, LLC is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Robert Puppa as Executive Vice President
As Executive Vice President, Robert will be responsible for managing the continued growth of IMEX Global Solutions in all of its North American markets. His role will also encompass full oversight of the sales and marketing group and the development of strategic expansion plans for IMEX Global Solutions in current markets and throughout the world. - June 12, 2013 - IMEX Global Solutions
AddressTwo Names Biz Success Factory as an Authorized Partner Provider
AddressTwo announced today that Biz Success Factory, an Indianapolis-area business coaching firm, has signed an agreement to become an AddressTwo Authorized Partner Provider. The agreement will enable Biz Success Factory to sell the AddressTwo CRM product as a part of its solution for customers, as... - June 12, 2013 - AddressTwo
ERPtips SAP Classes Open for Registration
Registration for ERPtips’ summer classes are open and quickly filling up. - June 12, 2013 - JDE Tips
Top Business Strategist Will Upset Business Consulting Industry with New Profit Maximization Business Model
Profit Strategist Alan Borcic, founder and CEO of DNGA Inc, one of the leading international business consulting companies, released his free 7 steps formula: “Quantum Profit Multiplier System ™” that follow profit maximization business model. - June 12, 2013 - DNGA Inc
New Search Tool Guides Prospective Students to Training Resources for In-Demand Supply Chain Jobs
Inbound Logistics Magazine Launches a Tool for Searching Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Education Programs to Support the Workforce Needs of a Growing Sector - June 11, 2013 - Inbound Logistics
CS3 Technology Rides Their Way in to the Top 3 Organization Fundraisers for Tour de Cure-Tulsa
Tour de Cure - Tulsa was a huge success because of companies like CS3 Technology. Team CS3 raised over $4,500 with 100% participation from employees including riders, volunteers and contributors. - June 11, 2013 - CS3 Technology
Miami Firm Engineer’s Affordable Ballistic Protection for All
Bulletproof nanotechnology fiber protection weighs less than one pound, costs less than $100. - June 11, 2013 - Armour Wear, LLC
Medimpex United Inc. Offers New Oral Drug Test Product Under Oral Screen Brand
The Oral Screen brand of Medimpex is synonymous to high-quality products that guarantee reliable results for greater peace of mind. Its current mainly new product, the 3 Panel Oral Fluid Drug Screening Device is essentially a saliva based drug testing kit. This 3-piece device provides a rapid test that only requires 10 minutes to administer and 99% protected from the adulteration. - June 11, 2013 - Medimpex United Inc
Leading Software Companies Launch Direct Selling Open Systems Initiative
Leapfactor Inc. along with a group of leading Software firms today unveiled the Direct Selling Open System Initiative (DSOSI), which is a movement that seeks to define, promote and encourage Open Systems standards in the Direct Selling Industry in close collaboration with customers to stimulate innovation, free flow of information and accelerate market adoption. - June 11, 2013 - Leapfactor
IMPACTorg’s B2B Mobile Payments to Cross $1B Mark; Partners with Zipmark
Payless Cash & Carry, Citgo™, Chevron™, Valero™, and Dunkin' Donuts™ Franchises Among the Brand Name Merchants that Make Up the IMPACTorg Consortium - June 11, 2013 - IMPACTorg
Norman C. Simon, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP to Speak at KC’s Competitor’s Comparative Advertising Event
Norman C. Simon, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP to Speak at KC’s Competitor’s Comparative Advertising: Practical Guide and Best Practices in Winning Your Claims Live Webcast - June 11, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
P.J. Patel, CFA, Managing Director, Valuation Research Corporation 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 P.J. Patel, CFA, Managing Director, Valuation Research Corporation will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value... - June 11, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
ServerCentral Introduces New Features, West Coast Deployment to Enterprise Cloud Service
ServerCentral continues to improve its high-performance cloud. - June 10, 2013 - ServerCentral
MTR Gaming Group Implements Mobile Wagering Capability at Racetracks
MTR Gaming Group, announced today the recent implementation of a mobile wagering application that will allow its customers to place bets using their smartphones and iPads. - June 10, 2013 - MTR
Vanderbilt Financial Group Goes Green, Works Towards LEED Certification for New Commercial Property
Financial Services conglomerate, Vanderbilt Financial Group, embarks on a re-brand and the green renovation of its newly purchased Woodbury, Long Island commercial property. - June 10, 2013 - Vanderbilt Financial Group
Weidlinger Principal Anurag Jain to Co-Chair International Wind Conference
The 12th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering will spotlight the effects of wind on structures, communities, and energy generation. - June 10, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
DAVACO Supports Global Brands with Ability to Improve Customers' In-Store Experience
DAVACO announced today that the company is partnering with retail brands to implement in-store initiatives that support the latest trends in "customer experience" at the retail level. According to DAVACO, this customer-centric - and often technology-driven - approach is transforming stores to a new level of sophistication and shopper interaction. - June 09, 2013 - DAVACO, Inc.
TargetGov Sponsoring a Series of Webinars for Veteran-Owned and Service Disabled Small Businesses
A free series of webinars aimed at helping Veteran-Owned and Service Disabled Small Businesses will allow attendees to learn everything they need to know about seeing more success in the federal contracting marketplace. - June 09, 2013 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
Scope e-Knowledge Center Appoints Deborah Harman as Associate Vice President, Business Development
Scope e-Knowledge Center (Scope), a leading provider of knowledge services, publishers of www.knowledgespeak.com, and a Quatrro Global Services company, has announced the appointment of Deborah Harman as Associate Vice President, Business Development. In her new position, Deborah will report to Tram Venkatraman, President of Scope e-Knowledge Center. - June 09, 2013 - SPi Global
NanCogenics Reports Research Findings on Tumor-Localization of Cancer Therapeutics
Research results on the use of magnetic nanovectors for the tumor-specific localization of cancer therapeutics is discussed. - June 08, 2013 - NanCogenics Inc
Trevor Hoffmann, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Trevor Hoffmann, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series: Bankruptcy Litigation Updates in 2013 LIVE... - June 08, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Dial An Exchange South Africa Sees Growth Due to Implementation of New Programs
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately-owned timeshare exchange company, has seen major growth in South Africa due to their implementation of the Resort Registrations Program and Sales Registration Program. The Resort Registrations Program, which launched at the end of 2012,... - June 08, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
After Just 14 Months of Operation, Buttons & Bows, Named One of L.A.'s Top Boutiques, is Already on the Move to a Bigger Space
Buttons & Bows owners, Karen Marley, daughter of Bob Marley, & Monique Aquino, fashion blogger, are set to open a new & bigger location later this month. The duo launched their store in April 2012, & have quickly been recognized by Refinery 29, Daily Candy, Travel + Leisure Magazine, & L.A. Weekly as one of the best boutiques in Los Angeles. Customer demand has grown quicker than anticipated, leading to the store’s necessary move to a bigger location in a more highly trafficked area. - June 07, 2013 - Buttons & Bows
Pulse Announces the Launching of Four New Publishing Imprints
Growing independent publishing firm aims to highlight works from a variety of different genres. - June 07, 2013 - Pulse
Weidlinger’s Peggy Van Eepoel Elected Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW) Chairperson
Weidlinger DC Associate Principal Peggy Van Eepoel is the first woman in the organization’s 25-year history to hold the position. - June 07, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
WK Dickson Welcomes Senior Project Manager to Airport Group
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth "Bud" Hawk, PE, as the firm’s newest Senior Project Manager for the Airport Group. Bud is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. His impressive body of work spans the... - June 07, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
FXOpen Introduces No Commission Deposit Incentive for Summer 2013
FXOpen, one of the leading brokers in Forex, is holding a summer-long promotional campaign. No commission will be charged for deposits made to FXOpen accounts from June 1st till August 31st 2013. - June 07, 2013 - FXOpen
Indie Horror Outfit Using Kickstarter to Fund a "Museum of Horror" and Give Voice to America’s Next Great Horror Host All While Striving to be "As Cool as Zach Braff"
Make This A Movie Productions looking to launch their new feature anthology "Museum of Horror." Running alongside the campaign is a competition that hopes to find America's Next Great Horror Host. And all of this was inspired by Zach Braff? - June 07, 2013 - Make This A Movie Productions
Victor L. Moldovan, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s The HHS’s Final Rule on Health Exchanges and Essential Health Benefits Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Victor L. Moldovan, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The HHS’s Final Rule on Health... - June 07, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
SkyREPORT V4.0 Delivers Automated Testing and Data Integration Across the Financial Process Chain
The latest release of SkyREPORT includes testing for web applications and enhanced interface and data handling features, making systems integration fast and easy. - June 07, 2013 - SkySparc
Luna Family Hearing CEO Throws First Pitch at Seattle Mariners V. NY Yankees Game to Promote Hearing Loss Awareness for Men’s Health Week
John Luna, CEO of Luna Family Hearing, states that “Hearing loss affects a man’s lifestyle, and if he wants to stay active, feel younger, and remain socially and professionally engaged, he should address any hearing loss he may be experiencing.” This is the overriding message that... - June 06, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing