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Interwest Distribution Unveils Plans for Tools Division
Interwest Distribution Company announced plans today to dramatically expand their current installation tools business. - September 14, 2013 - Interwest Distribution Company
Tangible IP Reaches Milestone of 2000 Patents Sold
Premiere Patent Brokerage Firm Announces Sale of a Lighting-Related Patent Portfolio. - September 14, 2013 - Tangible IP, LLC
Clarion Group: with Low Interest Rates, Food Service Contractors Are Now More Generous in Offering Financial Investments to Potential College and University Clients
With low interest rates and the Federal Reserve’s easy money policy, the major food service contractors have been more generous in offering financial investments to potential college and university clients, according to Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a food service consulting... - September 14, 2013 - Clarion Group
Cint Advises PR Professionals to Question Audiences’ Publication Preferences to Ensure Greatest ROI
Brands’ PR teams and agencies can increase chances of achieving maximum return on investment on media relations activity by knowing which print and online publications their target audiences are reading, advises Cint, a provider of tools for obtaining market insight. A wealth of material is... - September 13, 2013 - Cint
Light Farms, the Latest Dallas Community from Darling Homes, Opens for Pre-Sales
Pre-Sales Start in Celina Community That Mixes Upscale Living with Down-Home Charm - September 13, 2013 - Darling Homes
Darling Homes Finding Success with New Phase of Homesites at Lawler Park in Frisco
Dallas Home Builder Expands Its Frisco Presence with Two Distinct Neighborhoods - September 13, 2013 - Darling Homes
Linea Group Sponsors 2013 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Efficiency Awards
Linea Group today announced that it is to sponsor the prestigious 2013 HSJ Award for Efficiency in Procurement. Ian Chambers, Linea Group Chief Executive commented, "The HSJ Efficiency Awards recognise just how important efficiency is for the Health Service and champions innovative solutions... - September 13, 2013 - Linea Group
Infosys - Athene Annuity First to Market with Enhanced Repetitive Payout Service from Infosys McCamish Systems, an Infosys BPO Company
Infosys McCamish Systems LLC, an Infosys BPO company, today announced that Athene Annuity’s MaxRetiresm SPIA (Single Premium Immediate Annuity) product is the first to utilize the new Repetitive Payment Management (RPM) functionality that augments its VPAS® platform. - September 13, 2013 - Infosys
Lebanon Business Network Connects Millions of Lebanese Professionals Worldwide
The newly revamped business platform, Lebanon Business Network, hosts a database of over 4,000 professionals and contributes to the economic growth of Lebanon and encourages solidarity among Lebanese. - September 13, 2013 - Georges N. Frem Foundation
Ellen Shadur Gross, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP to Speak at KC’s Employee Relations & Union Awareness Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Ellen Shadur Gross, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP will speak at KC’s webcast entitled: “Employee Relations & Union Awareness Live Webcast," scheduled on... - September 13, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Campbell Global Network to Emphasizes on Client Satisfaction and Product Enhancement
Campbell Global Network recently concluded its exhibit of the latest and most extensive customer service selection, product line, and innovations at London. - September 13, 2013 - Campbell Global Network
Watertech 2013 Garners Tremendous Government and Industry Association Support
Watertech 2013 will present an unbeatable chance to interact with policy makers, industry leaders and representatives from private and bulk-buying public sectors. - September 13, 2013 - Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs Pvt Ltd
MAX Technical Training Recommends Companies Apply for Up to $250,000 in Grant Money Provided the ODSA for Training Their Incumbent Workforce
MAX Technical Training, a woman-owned and operated IT training company is recommending companies take advantage of the Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program. MAX Technical Training can assist companies in navigating the process from helping them understand the details of the program to identify training courses that are eligible to receive vouchers for reimbursement. - September 12, 2013 - MAX Technical Training
Toy Executive to Release New Thriller Novel
Hal Ross, President of RP Toys, will release his new thriller novel on November 6, 2013. "The Deadliest Game" weaves a horrifying and unthinkable tale of a terrorist plot against U.S. consumers using a toy company and the owner as a key to the plot's success. - September 12, 2013 - Creative Bube Tube
International Polymer Solutions Launches New Website
TEQCOM and BECO websites merge to form new International Polymer Solutions site. - September 12, 2013 - International Polymer Solutions Inc.
Silicon Kinetics® Ramps Commercial Efforts for Affinity Capture-Mass-Spectrometry (AC-MS)
Appoints Jay Smith as CEO and Keith Waddell as VP Business Development - September 12, 2013 - Silicon Kinetics
TrackNet Goes Beyond Fleet Tracking, Sponsoring the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament
TrackNet, a leading provider of fleet tracking systems, is sponsoring the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament. The event will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013. - September 12, 2013 - TrackNet
Creative Bus Sales Florida Location Announces New General Manager
Jeff Shank has been announced as the General Manager for Creative Bus Sales Florida location. - September 12, 2013 - Creative Bus Sales
Rosalyn Kahn Joins a Panel to Present Her Gifts on Public Speaking
Rosalyn Kahn steps up to a Panel Presentation. Rosalyn Kahn Professor of Santa Monica joined Marion Claire an Author of a “Sexy Speaker” to address the audience at Rancho Palms Library. The two discussed the two sides of giving a speech from content to delivery. - September 12, 2013 - Coaching and Professional Speaking
CS Odessa Launches New Safety and Security Solution for ConceptDraw PRO V9
ConceptDraw Safety and Security Solution can be used to draw professional-looking documents, presentations, and websites illustrated with scalable vector safety and security objects. - September 12, 2013 - Computer System Odessa
Fellow Consulting Releases the Trade Fair Sales App for iPad
Fellow Consulting AG, market leader in mobile CRM solutions, announces the release of an App to support the sales force especially on trade fairs, exhibitions or customer meetings. - September 12, 2013 - Fellow Consulting AG
Avasant is Shortlisted for Outsourcing Advisory of the Year by NOA
National Outsourcing Association has shortlisted Avasant in the Outsourcing Advisory of the Year category of NOA Awards 2013. - September 12, 2013 - Avasant LLC
ZenMaid Has Launched: New Maid Software Solution Makes Managing Cleaning Services Easier Than Ever
“The idea behind ZenMaid is cutting edge, comprehensive maid software,” says Ghose, a young entrepreneur who previously ran a maid service before transitioning to software. - September 12, 2013 - Zen Maid
Syncdocs Keeps the NSA Out of Your Google Data
A free new tool keeps the NSA, hackers, business competitors, disgruntled employees and even crazy boyfriends or girlfriends out of your most private data. - September 11, 2013 - Syncdocs
Commerce Guys Partner with Nosto to Offer Online Marketing Automation Solutions for Drupal Commerce Merchants
The partnership will enable Commerce Guys to offer the end customer of any Drupal Commerce store an exceptional customer experience through personalized recommendations and real-time analytics. - September 11, 2013 - Nosto Solutions
Prominent Advisor in the Retirement Plan Industry Earns the C(k)P®: Certified 401(k) Professional
David Schlossberg is among the first of 75 financial professionals in the country to be awarded the Certified 401(k) Professional Designation from The Retirement Advisor University in Collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education - September 11, 2013 - Assured Concepts Group, Ltd.
SEAMS Event Aims to Help Brands and Manufacturers Secure Their Future
The September 19-21 Networking Conference will feature presentations and panel discussions designed to help attendees maximize business opportunities and manage risks. The event is open to registered fashion and sewn products industry professionals. - September 11, 2013 - SEAMS Association
200 New Jobs Coming to Ogden, Utah
Teleperformance in Ogden announces new growth with their existing client adding 200 new full time positions. - September 11, 2013 - Teleperformance
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 per Scrub Top to Childhood Cancer
Uniform Advantage announced today that they are donating $1 for every “Go Grey” print scrub top and scrub jacket they sell to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) as part of their ongoing efforts to support Childhood Cancer awareness. The ACCO was founded in 1970 by a... - September 11, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Safe Banking Systems, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Exploring Effective Anti-Money Laundering Programs Live Webcast”
Safe Banking Systems, LLC teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled, “Exploring Effective Anti-Money Laundering Programs.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For further details about this... - September 11, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Classic Holidays’ CEO Ramy Filo Awarded Top Honour
Classic Holidays’ CEO Ramy Filo awarded Top Honour. - September 11, 2013 - Classic Holidays
BBS, Inc. Earns a Client Sponsored Lunch for All to Share
BBS, Inc. employees enjoyed a catered lunch sponsored by their main client Verizon, courtesy of Blue Ribbon BBQ of Massachusetts. - September 11, 2013 - BBS, Inc. Boston
Sofaland Announces New Chesterfield Sofa Range
Sofaland, a leading fabric and leather sofa retailer in the UK, introduces a new Chesterfield sofa range for September. - September 11, 2013 - Sofaland
The CRM Alliance Supports Act! v16, Act! CRM Newest Release
Local Act! Certified Consultants are available to help North American businesses with Act! v16 CRM making them more productive and profitable. Act! v16 is the first release by Swiftpage and contains a wide-range of new features and enhancements most requested by Act! users. - September 10, 2013 - The CRM Alliance
Stay-at-Home Mom Turned 6-Figure Business Builder Announces Launch of New Website
Michelle Barnes, who has turned four different network marketing opportunities into six-figure businesses, is launching a new website where she will offer coaching services to aspiring network marketers. - September 10, 2013 - Michelle Barnes Intl., LLC
Now Available in Paperback and Kindle "Attrition: The First Act of Penance" by SG Night
Enter a world of Demons, assassins, and magic this new Epic Fantasy, the debut novel of the young, up-and-coming SG Night—a story of sword and sorcery, tyranny and rebellion, love, and the fight for survival. A native of Northern Virginia, Night finished the draft of "Attrition" at just 17 years old and published the final product a few short months later at the age of 18. - September 10, 2013 - SG Night, LLC
Source-Omega Powers New Omega-3 Mini Softgel with Medical DHA for Transversal Applications
United States premium algae oil omega-3 manufacturer Source-Omega today launches its POWER OMEGA™ medical DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) bulk food supplement, made with oil derived without using solvent variants during extraction. The new filled capsule formulation is priced for international... - September 10, 2013 - Source-Omega
DUECO Launches TL50 Mini-Aerial Featuring the Longest Side Reach in the Industry, at 36 Feet, and Great Stability
TL50 Provides the Stability of the Big Aerials While Fitting through a 36” Gate - September 10, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
James P. Dowden, Partner, Ropes & Gray to Speak at KC’s Anti-Corruption Programs for Private Equity Firms in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that James P. Dowden, Partner, Ropes & Gray will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Anti-Corruption Programs for Private Equity Firms in 2013 LIVE... - September 10, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Bertha Minnihan, CPA, Partner, National Practice Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Audits, Moss Adams to Speak at KC’s Event on 10/17/13
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Bertha Minnihan, Partner, National Practice Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Audits, Moss Adams will speak at the KC’s webcast entitled: “Legal Series: M&A Transactions... - September 10, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Continued Growth at Mortgage Vendor Leads to New Hire
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS® reviews and loan fulfillment, including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, has hired John Freda as Manager of Compliance and Internal Audit. The company reports... - September 09, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Success for Pacific Resort Hotel Group at 2013’s Prestigious HM Awards
It is with great pleasure that Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) would like to announce their success in two award categories at Australia’s esteemed HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence 2013. There was a record turnout for this year’s HM Awards held at Sydney Town Hall on Friday, September 6 with over 550 attendees at the gala presentation dinner; a grand audience for all of the evening’s winners. - September 09, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
ARISPlex Delivers Business Focused Analyses of Robotics, Automation and Intelligent Systems Trends
Newly launched innovative, open portal employing a rigorous methodology, delivers independent, informed, actionable analysis and insights to business and technology decision makers, an industry first. - September 09, 2013 - Myria RAS, Inc.
Number of Uniastrum 1bank Users Increases 15% in 2 Months
The Bank reviews the results of its “Real life, virtual action!” promo. - September 09, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 Per Scrub Print to Breast Cancer Awareness
In support of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, Uniform Advantage announced that they will donate $1 from the proceeds of 7 different pink ribbon scrub tops and jackets to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). These 7 items will be comprised of 3 different scrub prints:... - September 09, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
FDA Accepts Biomedica MC Investigational New Drug Filing for ClotFoam®
ClotFoam is the leading agent of a portfolio of hemostatic products based on its proprietary “CLOT” technology. This next generation of hemostatic sealants funded by NIH and the US Army was originally conceived to control severe hemorrhage without need of compression. Products derived from the Clot technology represent a quantum leap in the treatment of hemorrhage. - September 09, 2013 - Biomedica Management Corporation
Anesthesia Billing Software Experts Physician Office Partners Offer Complete Practice Revenue Analysis
Expert designers of anesthesia billing software, Physician Office Partners, Inc. are now helping clients to identify areas in which their practice is missing revenues through a new service. The company’s revenue analysis is a service addition to their anesthesia billing software package. - September 09, 2013 - Physician Office Partners
Bank Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Offers Tips for Finding and Talking to Architects
Bank sales consulting and training firm Clarity Advantage offers small business bankers and branch managers tips on designing conversations with architects in its latest sales training video. - September 09, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Just Me Magazine, Inc. One Year Celebration
Celebrating one year of business. Looking to expand company portfolio in areas of newtwork marketing. - September 08, 2013 - Just Me Magazine, Inc.
Elite Concierge, LLC Launches Candidate Recruitment Program for Hospitality
In addition to professional services, Consulting, Marketing and Analytics for Hospitality Establishments Worldwide Elite Concierge, LLC has launched a new program for recruiting potential candidates for employers. With a comprehensive online training program called Diamond Signature Certification, Elite Concierge now offers industry specific training modules for each applicable position for every department. - September 08, 2013 - Elite Concierge, LLC