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Dow Corning Sees Projected Global Growth of LED Lighting Linked to Adoption of Advanced Optical Silicones
The global LED market’s average compound annual growth will be as high as 33 percent through 2016, according to analyst firm McKinsey & Company. Dow Corning – a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation – expects that much of that growth will be contingent on the adoption of more advanced materials technologies. - May 04, 2013 - Dow Corning
New Dow Corning Dispensable Thermal Pads Offer Increased Thermal Performance, Lower System Costs for LED Lamps and Luminaires
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced at LIGHTFAIR® International 2013 (booth #159) its new Dow Corning® Dispensable Thermal Pads, an innovative technology developed for more cost-effective thermal management in LED lighting applications. - May 04, 2013 - Dow Corning
International Coaching Week Comes to the Triangle at Free Symposium Wednesday, May 22
Public Invited to Find Out What Professional Coaches Can Provide for Them Through Interactive Symposium. - May 04, 2013 - 2013 International Coaching Week
Corcentric to Host “AP Automation Buyer’s Guide” a Webinar for AP Professionals
Corcentric will host an AP Automation Buyer’s Guide Webinar in May to help companies make intelligent and informed buying decisions. - May 04, 2013 - Corcentric
Shon Brooks Invents "Star Cigar" for Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic Names Shon Brooks' "S.O.B Brand" for Excellence, Quality, Vision and Inspiration. - May 03, 2013 - S.O.B cigars
Racial Bias is the Foundation for a Federal Criminal Case Against Six African-American Businessmen, Says Friends of Justice and a Just Cause
Friends of Justice and A Just Cause, advocates for the wrongly convicted, comment on six Colorado businessmen whose criminal case is currently under appeal. - May 03, 2013 - A Just Cause
SBM Investment Companies Commence Voluntary Chapter 11 Reorganization
SBM Investment Certificates, Inc. (“SBMIC”) and SBM Certificate Company (“SBMCC”) (together, the “SBM Investment Companies,” “Companies” or “SBM”) today announced that they have filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of the United... - May 03, 2013 - SBM Financial Group
Expansion of Digital Advertising Networks in Arkansas
Fly-N-Hog Media Group, a digital advertising company is excited to announce the sale of their Central Arkansas territory to MLW Advertising. Fly-N-Hog Media Group is the sister company to Aurora Technologies, a digital signage software and hardware provider. - May 03, 2013 - Aurora Technologies
ICLP Leaders in Loyalty Joins Neoedge’s Loyalty & CRM China Summit 2013 as Gold Sponsor
ICLP, the recognised worldwide leader in loyalty marketing and customer relationship management has inked a partnership with Neoedge as its Gold Sponsor in the upcoming 5th Customer Loyalty Programme & CRM China Summit. The event is running from 3rd-5th June 2013 in Pullman Shanghai Skyway in... - May 03, 2013 - Neoedge Pte. Ltd
j4bGrants Goes Mobile with a New, Free Smartphone App
j4bGrants, the UK home of small business funding, has launched a free smartphone app to help business owners find the grants and funding they need to start or develop their business. - May 03, 2013 - J4b
New KOSBE Training Event: Buying (& Selling) an Existing Business
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced the free small business training event Buying (& Selling) An Existing Business coming up on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. - May 03, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
“Fundamental Contract and Project Management” from the Government Contracting Institute
On May 7, 2013 The Government Contracting Institute will present, “Fundamental Contract and Project Management,” a course designed to help attendees see success in every phase of contract management. - May 03, 2013 - Government Contracting Institute
New Local Journal Promotes Monadnock Region (NH) Small Businesses
A new journal will soon be published in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. Monadnock Small Business Journal, a full-color free quarterly, will include the latest news about the Monadnock Region's small business and entrepreneur community: from start-up announcements and business success stories, to local expert business advice and features about emerging business trends. - May 03, 2013 - Monadnock Small Business Journal
Leapfactor Launches BizTest App to Test Network Performance
Leapfactor, a leader in Enterprise Mobile Cloud solutions, has launched the BizTest app. The app is now available for free on the App Store for both iPhone and iPad. The BizTest app allows users to determine the readiness of any network for business app use. By testing the status and performance... - May 02, 2013 - Leapfactor
i-lighting™ Named Governor’s Cup Grant Award Winner in Inaugural InvestMaryland Challenge
$100,000 Award Provided to Designer & Manufacturer of Easy-to-Install, Cost-effective & Energy-smart Easy Plug™ Stair & Outdoor Lighting Solutions. - May 02, 2013 - iLighting
Visionary People Media Spotlights the Leaders of Evolution in Atlanta
On Wednesday May 8th 2013 at 10:30am Visionary People Media will host the next Live TV Show "A Day In The Life Of Business"; where Leaders of Evolution in Atlanta will be featured. The show will be taped and aired live from the shows corporate sponsor location, The BizLynks Center 3665... - May 02, 2013 - Visionary People
John Rex Endowment Announces Five-Year Plan
The John Rex Endowment, a local foundation committed to supporting an environment where children and families in greater Wake County live healthy lives, announced today the launch of its five-year plan. The plan details four funding areas -- Healthy Weight; Injury Prevention; Mental Health, Social and Emotional Well-being; and Nonprofit Capacity Building – specific goals and related strategies. - May 02, 2013 - John Rex Endowment
blush | WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING FIRM Selects Mahogany Blue Public Relations as Agency of Record
Washington, D.C. area Public Relations Agency to Provide Services for Local Wedding Planner. - May 02, 2013 - Mahogany Blue PR
iBRIGHT LLC Introduces a New Range of Wood Wine Holders / Racks
iBRIGHT LLC brand of wine racks features qualities that are not offered by any other brand, shapes that are completely unique. The intriguing violin and ship’s wheel shapes are reason enough to spark interest. - May 02, 2013 - iBright LLC
Sequester Seminar for Small and Mid-Sized Companies
Fallout from the Sequester is likely to affect most Florida companies, and not in a good way. Small and mid-size companies are the least likely to anticipate the impact and therefore most likely to incur them without adequate defense. To arm small and mid-size business people with how to best... - May 02, 2013 - Laurence Consulting & Assoc, LLC
Jennifer A. Riley, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Workplace Class Action Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Jennifer A. Riley, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues in Workplace Class Action... - May 02, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Waste King Sees Commercial Customers Increasingly Opting for Waste Pods Over Skips
More than 40 commercial customers of Waste King - the specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead – have now switched from using skips to waste pods to segregate and remove their waste. Waste King’s managing director, Glenn Currie, explained:... - May 02, 2013 - Waste King
The CRM Alliance is Your #1 Source for ACT! CRM and Swiftpage E-Marketing Experts
With the recently completed purchase of the ACT! CRM product line by Swiftpage, the CRM Alliance is now the #1 source for ACT! CRM and Swiftpage E-Marketing solutions, services and training. The CRM Alliance has re-launched their website, www.thecrmalliance.com to make it easy for customers to try ACT! CRM and Swiftpage for free, download a whitepaper on revolutionizing your business with CRM & E-marketing, and find local experts for services and training. - May 01, 2013 - The CRM Alliance
Real Estate Veteran Joins Darling Homes as Houston Division President
Longtime real estate professional Amy Haywood-Rino has been named as the Houston division president for Darling Homes, the company announced today. Haywood-Rino joins the Darling team from Taylor Morrison’s Houston division, where she spent 8 years as vice president of sales and marketing... - May 01, 2013 - Darling Homes
Professional Employer Organization CPEhr Releases New HR Infographic
PEO firm CPEhr announces the release of a new, creative infographic depicting the delivery of its human resources services. - May 01, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
Taylor Morrison Houston Extends Popular Interactive Home Free Upgrade Offer
From now until May 31, home buyers who choose a Taylor Morrison home with Interactive Home system will also receive three free upgrades - a Prestige thermostat with interview-based programming, a smart device charging station and an exterior coach light that can be controlled by the Interactive Home system. - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Unveils New Homes in Houston with Cypress Creek Lakes
Community Offers Spacious Homes, Access to Cy-Fair ISD Schools and Plenty of Amenities - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Grande Collection from Taylor Morrison Debuts at Mar Bella in League City
Taylor Morrison Houston has debuted its new Grande collection of homes at Mar Bella in League City. The Grande collection of homes from Taylor Morrison features floor plans from 3,288 to 5,084 square feet on 70-foot home sites starting from the $290,000s. The Brantley model at Mar Bella showcases... - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Houston Hires New Vice President of Construction
Taylor Morrison's Houston division announced today that Tom Fichter has joined the Houston home builders as the vice president of construction. Fichter will oversee all aspects of construction operations for Taylor Morrison, which is currently building in 28 communities in the Houston... - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Southern California Home Buyers Can Count on More Taylor Morrison Communities This Summer
The southern California home builder is preparing for a June grand opening for its latest community, Quinterra at Portola Springs in Irvine. The luxury and convenience of Quinterra is evident in the spacious floor plans, which will feature up to five bedrooms and 3.5 baths while offering the backdrop of one of the most prestigious sections of Irvine Ranch. - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Emily Cummins, Director of Tax and Risk Management, National Rifle Association to Speak 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 Emily Cummins, Director of Tax and Risk Management, National Rifle Association will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax... - May 01, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Lucentra Cultivates Its Service Areas for Clients
The Lucentra Corporation has begun to revitalize its service areas, starting with agricultural products. These segments aim to provide clients with all they need to know about the topic. - May 01, 2013 - Lucentra Corporation
Dramatic Design of Chateau-Themed Luxury Home Grabs Attention
Interior designers, homebuilders, and residents in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, have become intrigued by the spectacular new 15,950 square foot luxury mansion nearing completion in Edgewood, Kentucky. The lavish home, which has been nicknamed the "Kentucky Mansion" by the local community, will be complete in time for the Northern Kentucky Cavalcade of Homes during the first three weekends of May (presented by the Homebuilders Association of Northern Kentucky). - April 30, 2013 - Dwellings - Cincinnati Interior Design
BusinesSuites Opens New Executive Suite Location in Annapolis, Maryland
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies - April 30, 2013 - BusinesSuites
Denver Real Estate Agents Can Drive a New Mercedes Benz Home Thanks to Taylor Morrison "Keys to Success" Giveaway
One lucky Denver real estate agent who sells a Taylor Morrison home this year will win the use of a brand new Mercedes-Benz for three years from Mercedes-Benz of Littleton. - April 30, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Local Wind Company to Provide Wind Assets for Integrated Wind and Hydrogen Production Facility Near Bird Island, Minn.
Emerald H2 and Norfolk Wind Energy have signed an agreement to locate Emerald H2’s first Renewable Wind and Hydrogen Production Center in Renville County, Minn. The planned 10MW wind and 500,000kg hydrogen project will be the first “Utility Scale” initiative to use energy from wind turbines to produce hydrogen. Once constructed, it will be the largest hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy in the U.S. - April 30, 2013 - National Renewable Solutions
Paul G. Karlsgodt, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP to Speak at KC’s Social Media Crash and Burn: Cleaning up the Mess & Rebuilding Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Paul G. Karlsgodt, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Social Media Crash and Burn: Cleaning up... - April 30, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Kathleen P. Clark, State and Local Tax Partner, Eide Bailly LLP, to Speak at KC’s State and Local Tax Planning and Strategies: Corporate Income/Franchise Tax Issues Live
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kathleen P. Clark, State and Local Tax Partner, Eide Bailly LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “State and Local Tax... - April 30, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Unveils Exclusive New Activity Portfolio
A true Cabo vacation is all about a fun-packed experience and after five years of creating memories, Casa Dorada Los Cabos is an expert. In an effort to offer guests exclusive access to one-of-a-kind activities and great value, the luxury Cabo San Lucas resort is launching a brand new activity... - April 29, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
National Corporate Housing Observes Take Your Child to Work Day
National Corporate Housing, a global multibrand corporate housing company and leader in the furnished temporary housing industry, observed Take Your Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at all nationwide locations. - April 29, 2013 - National Corporate Housing
IMS Acquires Micro Images
IMS Now Offers a Full-Line of Consumables and Supplies for All Major Brands of Document Scanners and Micrographics. - April 29, 2013 - Information Management Services (IMS)
Mentorship Expands Internship and Employment Opportunities with Leading Companies and Organizations
Mentor-Ship announced today that it continues to expand opportunities for young professionals and graduate students seeking internships and employment with leading companies and organizations. - April 29, 2013 - Mentorship
Doctors, Lawyers, and Restaurant Owners Have Found a New and Affordable Way to Reach New Customers Online – Hiring a Social Media Consultancy
With the demand growing for social media marketing expertise, marketing consulting firm Soliloquy Marketing is launching its new website to help expand its company’s reach beyond the greater New York area. - April 29, 2013 - Soliloquy Marketing
PROLIM Corporation President Receives “Leaders & Innovator Award”
PROLIM Global Corporation, an IT, PLM and Engineering services consulting firm is pleased to announce today that PROLIM Corporation President Prabhu Patil receives “Leaders & Innovator Award” on April 25, 2013 at Lawrence Technology University sponsored by University, Grant Thornton, WWJ-950 Radio and Technology Report. - April 28, 2013 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Sriram Chitlur to Speak on BOM Custom Views at ACE 2013
The Bill of Material is at the core of PLM for most manufacturing companies. Aras Innovator provides user friendly UI for structure browser of an Item up to nth level. However all the information in the BoM structure is visible to all types of users. Many times the Design Engineers want to view... - April 28, 2013 - Panso Solutions PVT LTD
David N. Anthony, Practice Group Leader, Troutman Sanders LLP to Speak at KC’s CFPB Examinations of Mortgage Servicing Transfers: Understanding the Proposed Guidance
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David N. Anthony, Practice Group Leader, Troutman Sanders LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “CFPB Examinations of... - April 27, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
How to Make Money; Exclusive Tips Revealed in Special Blog Report by Will Blesch
In an all new special blog report, Will Blesch reveals secrets on how to make money. - April 27, 2013 - willblesch.com
New Stylish Product Provides Ultimate Protection, Comfort, and Relaxation for Your Eyes
MY EYESUNSHIELDS LLC, based in Northern California, introduces a new disposable eye protection product to the tanning industry that is comfortable and stylish. Its ray blockers, named MY EYESUNSHIELDS®, fit comfortably over the eyes and provide 100% protection during sunbathing and spray tanning without leaving the unwanted “raccoon” or sunglasses tan lines. - April 26, 2013 - MY EYESUNSHIELDS, ray blockers
Colby-Sawyer College Makes the Grade with CS3 Technology and Sage HRMS
Nestled in the scenic Lake Sunapee region of central New Hampshire, Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive baccalaureate college that integrates liberal arts and science with professional preparation. The faculty is known for their focus on teaching and a strong commitment to students’ education. In 2012, Colby-Sawyer College celebrated their 175th anniversary. Additionally, Colby-Sawyer College was named one of the “2010 Great Places to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education. - April 26, 2013 - CS3 Technology
Marietta Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Launches New Website: New, Engaging Web Interface Accentuates Practice’s Cosmetic Specialties
Marietta Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has launched its new website, designed to promote the practice’s various expertise and services. The site, www.mariettasmiles.com, exhibits a shift towards a high quality, graphically engaging interface that explains in depth the firm’s... - April 26, 2013 - Marietta Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry