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Darling Homes’ Award-Winning One-Level Luxury Homes Debut at Viridian in Arlington
Shopping, Dining and Distinctive Floor Plans from Darling Homes Give Home Buyers a Well-Rounded Community to Call Home. - October 03, 2013 - Darling Homes
Donald Nemerov, Managing Director, Compensation and Benefits Consulting, Grant Thornton 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 Donald Nemerov, Managing Director, Compensation and Benefits, Grant Thornton LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Performance-Based Long-term... - October 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
bestattorneysonline.com Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Social Media Live Webcast
bestattorneysonline.com will be KC’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Social Media,” scheduled for January 31, 2014 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET). For more details about this event, please visit:... - October 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
bestattorneysonline.com Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Understanding Anti-Whistleblower Protocols for Companies Live Webcast
bestattorneysonline.com will be KC’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Anti-Whistleblower Protocols for Companies,” scheduled for November 6, 2013 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET). For more details about this event, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress. - October 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
bestattorneysonline.com Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions
bestattorneysonline.com will be KC’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions,” scheduled for October 8, 2013 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET). For more details about this... - October 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Ethics Sage Founder Dr. Steven Mintz Improves Ethical Standards in Business Through Interpersonal Skill Development
Ethics Sage Founder Dr. Steven Mintz is available for presentations that address the importance of ethical standards in business. Dr. Mintz can speak on a variety of topics related to creating a more ethical organization environment including developing interpersonal skills for any team member in a... - October 03, 2013 - Ethics Sage
iGoogle Closes in 30 Days, Over 15 Million Users to be Affected
Google is shutting down iGoogle in 30 days & leave an estimated 15 million without their homepage. Google remains ambiguous while thousands complain on the Google Product Forums. To fill this gap, many alternatives exist, some complex while others simple and intuitive, that offer a faster and cleaner experience than even iGoogle itself. Now is the time to tell your iGoogle-using friends to move on. - October 02, 2013 - STARTME.com
ScienceBased Health’s HydroEye® Benefits Post-Menopausal Dry Eye Sufferers in New Clinical Research
Just Published: One of the Only Controlled Trials to Show Significant Impact on Dry Eye with a Nutritional Product. More than half of peri and post-menopausal women are estimated to suffer from dry eye. Study findings published in the October issue of Cornea show that daily dietary supplementation is effective in improving symptoms and halting progression of dry eye. - October 02, 2013 - ScienceBased Health
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Dominates at 20th Annual World Travel Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group is once again proud to announce that Pacific Resort Aitutaki has dominated at the Asia & Australasia regional ceremony for the 2013 World Travel Awards, capturing three major titles, also qualifying the 5 star boutique resort as finalists for the "World's Leading" category. - October 02, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Seon to Donate Bus Camera System Proceeds to Anti-bullying Efforts
Seon is pleased to kick off National Bullying Prevention Month by announcing that they will donate a portion of the proceeds of every bus camera system sold between October 1st and December 31st to anti-bullying education and awareness campaigns like, “The Bully Project.” It is expected... - October 02, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
Center for Executive Excellence Announces Opening of New Office in Phoenix, AZ and the Addition of a New Senior Research Fellow
New location and addition of Dr. Chad Bogosian as Senior Research Fellow expands the geographical reach and enriches the scope of service offerings. - October 02, 2013 - Center for Executive Excellence
Storage Made Easy Provides Universal Secure Access for Cloudian Storage Clients
Storage Made Easy today announced that it now makes it easier than ever for customers of Cloudian, the market-leading cloud storage company, to access their cloud files no matter their device or location. - October 02, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
3D Printing Fixture Company, RapidFit, Inc. Begins Manufacturing in Michigan
RapidFit, Inc. (part of the Materialise Group), a provider of additive manufactured (3D printed) fixture solutions for the automotive industry, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Advanced Machining Ltd. located in Chesterfield Township, Michigan. This location will now be the... - October 02, 2013 - Materialise
New Release: Literary Horror Novel "Do I Bother You At Night?"
Indie Author Troy Aaron Ratliff's debuts his first novel "Do I Bother You At Night?" published in print and as an ebook. - October 02, 2013 - Troy Aaron Ratliff
Businesses Wonder How Much Incentive Pay is Acceptable
Owners and CEOs of businesses today would like to move towards more incentive compensation and away from an emphasis on high salaries, according to Tom Miller, President of The VisionLink Advisory Group, a compensation consulting firm headquartered in Irvine, CA. The problem is, they don’t... - October 02, 2013 - The VisionLink Advisory Group
BoardEvals Introduces New Board Evaluation Suite for Banks and Credit Unions
New BoardEvals Suite of Web-based Board Evaluation Tools Helps Financial Institutions Optimize the Performance of its Board of Directors and Board Committees - October 02, 2013 - BoardEvals
U.S. Federal Drug Administration Awards $40 Million Tobacco Product Policy Research Contract to SciMetrika
Population Health Consulting Firm’s Findings May Influence Regulation of Popular Tobacco Products Like Electronic Cigarettes. - October 02, 2013 - SciMetrika
a/e ProNet Holds Annual Meeting in Chicago
This week, a/e ProNet will hold its annual fall meeting at the Embassy Suites Downtown/Lakefront in Chicago. a/e ProNet is a nationwide network of independent insurance brokers specializing in the professional liability needs of architects and engineers. Members from across the country will convene... - October 01, 2013 - a/e ProNet
Urban Balance Counseling Practice Opening Sixth Location in North Suburbs
Urban Balance, a group counseling practice founded in 2004, has expanded its therapy practice in the north suburbs with a new Northbrook location. The new office will be managed by Joyce Marter, LCPC, Owner of Urban Balance. Urban Balance has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business and is certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. - October 01, 2013 - Urban Balance
First Gift Card-Focused Security Company CardFlo Officially Launches
CardFlo, the gift card-focused security company that provides services critical to preventing and detecting fraud and money laundering, has just announced its company launch. With a suite of offerings that strengthen clients’ gift card operations, CardFlo is the industry’s first... - October 01, 2013 - CardFlo
HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding President to Address Brooklyn Physicians on Oct. 2
Dr. Emil J. Haldey will speak before an audience of doctors at the Medical Society of the County of Kings, in association with the Academy of Medicine of Brooklyn. - October 01, 2013 - HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Performance-Based Long-Term Incentive Plans: Are They Effective? How to Improve Shareholder Alignment Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Performance-Based Long-term Incentive Plans: Are They Effective? How to... - October 01, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
H-I-P Achieves Q3 2013 Lead Output of 128,000
B2B digital marketing agency exceeds Q2 2013 lead output by leveraging the latest methodologies in content marketing, lead nurture, social media engagement, content syndication and automation. - September 30, 2013 - H-I-P (High-Impact-Prospecting, LLC)
Next Generation Social Media Platform Sweeping the Globe - Naaraa.com
It's all in one architecture (Family/Friends, Social, Professional), private, separation, secure, user profit sharing and with over 5 million hits and thousands of users registered in the month of September alone, Naaraa.com is very quickly becoming a powerful force in Social Media. - September 30, 2013 - Naaraa.com / Naaraa LLC.
Changing Minds Through Jesus Christ Announces the Save a Life Campaign
Announcing the "Save A Life Campaign" and the launch of a new web site to identify the cause of a problem that is affecting everyone in America. - September 30, 2013 - ChangingMindsThroughJesusChrist.com
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Links Students with Leading Mentors, Tools, and Prizes via New Startup Competition "USASBE Launch!"
USASBE Launch! (www.usasbelaunch.org) is a student startup competition, open to any student from any discipline from any school anywhere in the world. World class tools and industry-leading mentors are coming together to bridge the the gap between an idea and a feasible business opportunity. - September 30, 2013 - USASBE Launch
Novus Origo Awarded Information Technology Project Management Contract with the State of Montana
Novus Origo LLC, a San Diego based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Management Consulting and Training Solutions Services, announces the award of a three (3) year contract by the State of Montana to provide Information Technology (IT) Project Management Services. - September 30, 2013 - Novus Origo, LLC
The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Launches Summerlin Home Division
The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas launches Summerlin Home Division. Although The Ballen Group has always worked and lived in Summerlin, this is a new central focus. - September 30, 2013 - Ballen Brands
Consumers Interstate Corporation Announces New President - James Morrissey Elected to Executive Team
Kenn Fischburg, CEO & Owner, of Consumers Interstate Corporation, a national business supplies company dedicated to the Lean Procurement™ of office products, today announced the appointment of James Morrissey as its President effective immediately. Mr. Morrissey brings more than 25 years... - September 30, 2013 - Consumers Interstate Corporation
Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Market to Reach $8 Billion by 2017
Industry research published has revealed that the enterprise content management (ECM) market has continued to rapidly diversify. Frost & Sullivan states that the global ECM market is poised to reach nearly $8 billion by 2017. - September 30, 2013 - SoftCo Ltd
Leaderability Consulting Inc. is Now Developing Skills with Leadership Training Programs
Leaderability Consulting Inc. has just announced that the firm is taking on new clients for leadership training programs and the development of in-house training programs. Leadership training programs are effective in improving time management, providing direction and support to the team and to... - September 29, 2013 - Leaderability Consulting
J.C. Boggs, Partner, King & Spalding to Speak at KC’s Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that J.C. Boggs, Partner, King & Spalding will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement... - September 29, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Matthew West Receives His Certified Personal Chef Distinction
Matthew West, the Home Chef of Fairfield County, has earned his Certified Personal Chef Certificate with the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA). This certification recognizes that Matthew has proven his knowledge of the Personal Chef profession, has met the education requirements,... - September 28, 2013 - Home Chef of Fairfield County, LLC
Florida Gold Exchange Announces New Location in Pompano Beach
Florida Gold Exchange is proud to announce the opening of the newest gold exchange location in Pompano Beach, one of the only gold and silver buyers in the area that is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. This new gold store is conveniently located at 2301 W Sample Rd, Bldg 1 Ste 4A in... - September 28, 2013 - Florida Gold Exchange
Itransition Teams Up with Minsk Tech College
Software Development Company Itransition Teams Up with Minsk Tech College to Continue Its Social Responsibility Program of Educating New IT Staff - September 28, 2013 - Itransition
Donna Marie Thompson, PhD CEO of Expert Profit Solutions Guided Small Business Owners on Maximizing Customer Value as a Business Management Mandate for Business Success
Your product or service is worth as much as your customer thinks it is. Effective small business management revolves around knowing that your customer is ready, willing, and able to buy. This recognized value drives straight to the bottom line. The Peak Profit PotentialTM Mastermind led by Donna Marie Thompson, small business profitability specialist and creator of The Profit PyramidTM, explored customer value from the business process perspective. - September 28, 2013 - Expert Profit Solutions
Business Communications Trainer Double WSABE Finalist 2013
Sydney-based company, Infinite Growth, has again made the finals of the prestigious Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence. - September 28, 2013 - Infinite Growth
Klein and Weber Consulting Limited Appoint Carlo Minno to Client Services Head
After three fruitful years expanding and directing Klein and Weber Consulting Limited’s Client Support and Implementation groups, Carlo Minno has been appointed Client Services Head. Acknowledging the hard work on process enhancement and team building perspective, Klein and Weber Consulting Limited’s execution processes has brought about outstanding results. - September 28, 2013 - Klein and Weber Consulting Limited
Shawn Mills of Green House Data to Speak at AFCOM Data Center World
What’s it Really Like to Build a Data Center. - September 27, 2013 - Green House Data
FXOpen Introduces STP Accounts
FXOpen is delighted to announce the launch of a new type of trading account available soon where broker’s clients will be able to test the STP environment and experience the more favourable trading conditions associated with this type of account. - September 27, 2013 - FXOpen
Tiffany Walter Releases New Real Estate App
Only custom white label real estate app in our area. Move To The Shore allows users to search for beach homes in Delaware and Maryland by feeding 2 MLS's through the app. GPS based, fast, easy and accurate. Available for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and all Android devises. On custom mobile platform. - September 27, 2013 - Lucks Group-Residential
Weidlinger Project Takes Top Honor at 2013 NCSEA National Conference
Weidlinger designed the unique twin-peaked dome for La Plata Stadium, which was named NCSEA Outstanding Project. - September 27, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
One Man's Mission to Take a Pinch Out of Breast Cancer One Hat at a Time
Former hip hop producer, Jason Pinchoff, lost his mother to breast cancer early in life and has created an Urban Fashion Movement that shows solidarity and support for everyone who has or has had a loved one afflicted with the disease. Jason's fashion label PINCH NYC donates 10 percent of the sale of each their hats to his non for profit org. Bring a Voice. Pinchoff has legendary rappers such as Ice T, Chubb Rock, and Dana Dane publicly supporting his inspiring movement. - September 27, 2013 - PINCH NYC
comCables Introduces New Cat 6A Solutions
Introducing the New comCables Cat 6A product line, which offers high-end performance. The new solution includes: Bulk Cable, Patch Cables, Keystone Jacks, Patch Panels and a Rapid Punch Tool (RPT™). - September 27, 2013 - comCables
Leslie Bassett, ERISA Litigation Attorney, King & Spalding to Speak at Knowledge Congress Webcast on 10/17/13
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has announced that Leslie Bassett, ERISA Litigation Attorney with King & Spalding, will speak at the KC’s webcast entitled: “Legal Series: M&A Transactions & Underfunded Benefit Plan Issues Explored Live Webcast,” scheduled on... - September 27, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Admiral Movers: Data Center Relocation Tips for Your Montgomery Office Move
Data center relocations are a big challenge for many businesses. Here are tips to simplify your office move by working with a professional Montgomery office mover such as Admiral Movers. - September 27, 2013 - Admiral Movers
Michael Leander Unravels Secrets of Effective Lead Marketing Process
Strategic Outsourcing Services, a Digital marketing services company, is hosting a webinar on The Lead Marketing Process-Setting up an effective lead generation and lead conversion system by Michael Leander on Oct 1st, 2013, 3 pm GMT London. - September 27, 2013 - Strategic Outsourcing Services
Darrel H. Pearson with Bennett Jones LLP to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing: Avoiding Financial Risks and Dealing with Tax Consequences Live Webcast
Darrel H. Pearson, Partner, Co-Head of International Trade, Bennett Jones LLP to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing: Avoiding Financial Risks and Dealing with Tax Consequences Live Webcast - September 27, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Ad Funding Solutions Announced Today an Infusion of an Additional $11 Million in Media Funding and Ad Financing Capacity is Being Made Available for the 4th Quarter 2013
Ad Funding Solutions provides advertising expertise and private funding access and alternative financing for Advertising and Marketing campaigns in exchange for Equity based investments, Revenue Share participation or flexible payments on Revolving Credit Lines. - September 26, 2013 - Ad Funding Solutions
Indie Author and Mother of Three Publishes First Book, "the Fairies of Turtle Creek," a Chapter Book for Ages 10 and Up: Magical Realism for Middle Grade Readers
The world of self-publishing is like the wild west, and for Jill K. Sayre it is a golden opportunity. Twelve years in the making, this mother of three's dream to have her book published came true. Her goal was to get it out in time for her Dallas, Texas town's Centennial celebration which takes place in 2013-14, since the story is set there and contains local 1920s history. She inspires other writers through her new business and publishing company, Infinity Oak Books. - September 26, 2013 - Infinity Oak Books