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Eric H. Cottrell, Partner, Parker Poe 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 Eric H. Cottrell, Partner, Parker Poe, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Do You Know Your Customer? Strategies to Avoid Costly Fines When Doing... - April 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Year End Results
The Jenkins Organization, Inc., a Houston based self-storage owner, developer and management company of 53 properties throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana announces 2012 year end results of same store sales increase of 18.4% compared to 2011 results. In addition The Jenkins Organization, Inc. - April 19, 2013 - The Jenkins Organization, Inc.
Climate Controversy 2013 Book Release and Earth Day Find Common Ground
Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, WV hosted a book signing reception for the newly-released book, Climate Controversy 2013 on Sunday, April 14th. The essays of eight Jefferson County, WV student winners of the 2013 Common Ground Student Essay Competition are included in the publication. The... - April 19, 2013 - Books Motivate Foundation, Inc.
A "Can’t Miss" Event in Houston Medical Center: Local Business, Amazing Spaces, Plans Big Bash to Celebrate 15th Anniversary and to Raise Money for Children's Hospital
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers hosting 15th Year Anniversary Event and Charity Event on May 16th, 2013 at 2412 W. Holcombe Blvd. in the Houston Medical Center. Guests will enjoy wine, made-to-order savory crepes, a photobooth, and raffle prizes. The event promises to be fun and unique, the highlight being a "Storage Wars" themed live auction benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston with celebrity auctioneer Walt Cade from the A&E hit show Storage Wars Texas. - April 19, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Chairman of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US to Retire at End of 2013
After 16 years of company service, Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US, will retire at the end of 2013. The announcement was made this week at the company’s annual officers meeting. “I’ve partnered with senior business leaders for more... - April 19, 2013 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Key Player in Chicago's High Tech Community, BrokerSavant, Hires Chief Marketing Officer
BrokerSavant, one of Chicago’s cutting-edge players in High-Tech Internet Solutions, hired Jennifer Fournier as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead their rapid expansion. Jennifer Patush Fournier is well regarded, in the industry, for her pioneering work in internet marketing including:... - April 19, 2013 - BrokerSavant
Neon Workforce Technologies DBA TaxBreak Finalize MBO
Neon Workforce Technologies, DBA TaxBreak, the industry leaders in tax credit consulting services announces that it has finalized a management buyout (MBO) led by its existing management team. Shannon Scott, CEO, and Mike McCullars, CFO, acquired shares from the remaining stockholders. Scott and... - April 19, 2013 - TaxBreak
Andrew Edlefsen, Nevada Director, U.S. Commercial Service | U.S. Department of Commerce 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 Andrew Edlefsen, Nevada Director, U.S. Commercial Service | U.S. Department of Commerce, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Do You Know Your... - April 19, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
David A. Grant, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP, to Speak at KC’s Wage & Hour: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Compliance in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David A. Grant, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Wage & Hour: Mitigating Risks and... - April 19, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. Chooses the Cloud-Based Performance Center PRM Technology from LogicBay as Its Dealer Portal for EMEA and AP
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc., manufacturers of the Hyster® and Yale® brands of lift trucks chooses LogicBay. - April 19, 2013 - LogicBay
"Where Are They Now?" E-Newsletter Published
Monthly publication carries news about former Motorola employees. - April 19, 2013 - The Countess Group
Fuentek Publishes White Paper on Technology Transfer's Use of Social Media
Paper Provides Survey Findings and Recommendations for Maximizing Positive Impact. - April 19, 2013 - Fuentek, LLC
Hill, Chesson & Woody Launches New Healthcare Reform Digest Website
Local Benefits Consulting Firm Develops Curated Website to Provide Healthcare Reform Updates That Impact Employers and Their Businesses. - April 19, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
TAG Systems – Taking Security to the Next Level
New branding is designed to show much clearer links between the "Brand" and the services the company provides. - April 19, 2013 - Tag Guard Ltd
Cheryl D. Orr, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to Speak at KC’s Wage & Hour: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Compliance in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Cheryl D. Orr, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Wage & Hour: Mitigating Risks... - April 19, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
ClearDB CEO Cashton Coleman to Talk MySQL in Windows Azure at Percona Live Conference
ClearDB's CEO will be talking at the Percona Live MySQL Conference and Expo 2013 about MySQL high-availability in the Windows Azure cloud environment. - April 18, 2013 - ClearDB
CPX Interactive Names GM of Managed Services Division
Audience Data & Measurement Veteran, John McMullin, to Head Digital Media Company's Brand Facing Business. - April 18, 2013 - CPXi
IT Services Company Announces OpenStack Automated Installation Project
Veteran owned Synergetic Associates, LLC announced today significant progress in their OpenStack automated installation project targeted at achieving greater adoption and use for the struggling open source community Cloud Infrastructure As A Service (IAAS) effort. - April 18, 2013 - Synergetic Associates, LLC
MTR Gaming Group Engages Oracle to Provide Cloud-Based Social Media Services
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today the engagement of Oracle and its Social Relationship Management Suite. This product enables MTR to manage customer relationships and monitor social interactions online via Oracle’s cloud-based platforms and processing. Key features of... - April 18, 2013 - MTR
Taylor Morrison Arizona Unveils New Scottsdale and Cave Creek Communities with Special Spanish and Italian Wine Tasting Event
Lone Mountain and Mirabel Village Communities Debut with a Special Wine Tasting Grand Opening on April 27. - April 18, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Home Collection by Taylor Morrison Arizona Brings More Than 30 Floor Plans to Adora Trails in Gilbert
New Home Pre-Sales Begin at Gilbert Master Planned Community on April 20. - April 18, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Final Phase of Homes Starts for Taylor Morrison at Morrison Ranch with the Introduction of New Landmark Collection at Elliot Groves
New Home Pre-Sales Begin at Gilbert Master Planned Community on April 20. - April 18, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Arizona Unveils First Chandler Community in Years
Maplewood Court Opens for Pre-Sales April 20 in One of Chandler’s Best Neighborhoods. - April 18, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
MarketScout Announces New Errors & Omissions Program Specifically Designed for CIC Agencies in California, Nevada, and Texas
Coverage Offered Through Relationship with Ironshore - April 18, 2013 - MarketScout Corporation
Sterling Consulting Program Nearly Doubles CPA Firm Revenues
Cameron, Smith & Co., PC, grows by 86% after implementing Sterling program. - April 18, 2013 - Sterling
Agiline Launches AgilineDNN
Agiline has launched its own Agiline DNN site. This site is exclusively meant for Agiline’s DNN offerings and describes all the DNN solutions and services that Agiline offers. - April 18, 2013 - AgilineDNN
Jon M. Hager, Executive Director, Silver State Health Insurance Exchange to Speak at KC’s The HHS’s Final Rule on Health Exchanges and Essential Health Benefits Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jon M. Hager, Executive Director, Silver State Health Insurance Exchange will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The HHS’s... - April 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
David Berger, Manager, Rothstein Kass to Speak at KC’s SEC and Dodd-Frank Act Regulations Compliance: Emerging Issues and Practical Guidance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Berger, Manager, Rothstein Kass will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “SEC and Dodd-Frank Act Regulations Compliance:... - April 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Technology Company Officially Opens Its Doors
So much to celebrate as Postcode Anywhere welcomes community partners and stakeholders. - April 18, 2013 - PCA Predict
Trade Miles International Chairman & CEO, Jeremy Scott Talks About Running A Successful Ménage Business
Setting up a “domestic council” and an “everyday disposition” is essential in running a successful ménage business, said Jeremy Scott, Trade Miles International Chairman & CEO. - April 18, 2013 - Trade Miles International
Rob Torresen, Partner, Sidley Austin 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 Rob Torresen, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “New Iranian Sanctions: Understanding the Final Rules LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for June 18, 2013 @ 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). - April 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Boston Bombing Shows Continued Need for Preparedness for Businesses
Terrorist attacks will affect the country and people need to be prepared for this emergency. Complancency can be more of an enemy than a disastrous event itself. - April 18, 2013 - Risk Reduction Education, Inc.
Asset LifeCycle, LLC Maintains Continued Growth, Acquires Material Recovery Processing Line and Facility
Asset LifeCycle, LLC acquires supplemental processing equipment enhancing existing line. - April 17, 2013 - Asset LifeCycle, LLC
The Search for Local Small Businesses Just Got Easy for Owners and Businesses. Experience the Win Win at Towntrawler.com.
Despite offering better prices and customer services, Small Businesses have lost out to Big Box Stores and Brands due to their limited resources in advertising and marketing. But with TownTrawler.com that is about to change. Small Businesses experience Power Listing without the catches inherent in other directories and with the option of free advertising, whilst residents get to explore what Small Businesses have to offer locally. A win win for customers and business owners alike. - April 17, 2013 - Town Trawler Media LLC
BDA Advises AXA Private Equity and Other Shareholders on Divestment of Aixam Mega to Polaris
BDA is pleased to announce that, along with its co-advisor in France, Easton Corporate Finance, it has advised Aixam Mega’s shareholders, including the majority shareholder AXA Private Equity, on the disposal of Aixam Mega Group, the European leader in the light quadricycle market, to Polaris... - April 17, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
FORTRUST Data Center Enhances Marketing Department with Addition of Digital Marketing Specialist
FORTRUST, the Rocky Mountain Region’s premium data center and colocation services provider announced today they recently added the marketing talents of Nealy Bernard, FORTRUST’s new Senior Manager of Digital Marketing, to their team to further support their strategic growth... - April 17, 2013 - FORTRUST
Storage Made Easy Expands United States Presence with West Coast Cloud Advisor, Geva Perry
Cloud expert Geva Perry to assist with strategy from the West Coast. - April 17, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Setting Pay Priorities Becoming More Critical for All Businesses
Many businesses struggle with prioritizing their pay strategies, according to Ken Gibson, senior vice president of The VisionLink Advisory Group, a compensation consulting firm headquartered in Irvine, CA. Because compensation represents such a large deployment of a company’s capital, it is... - April 17, 2013 - The VisionLink Advisory Group
Lucentra Hires 300 and Looks to Hire More
The Lucentra Corporation recently hired new employees and wants to hire more to fill positions for the integration of KDBM and the revitalization of its market segments. - April 17, 2013 - Lucentra Corporation
Woodlake Commodity Solutions Launches Expense Cards to Aid Control of Rising Business Meetings Outlays
As a rejoinder to increase in corporate wide expenses on meetings, inducements, conventions, and showcases, Woodlake Commodity Solutions revealed today the release of Expense Cards to assists divisions to cleverly, effectively and with pellucidity manage their expenditures. - April 17, 2013 - Woodlake Commodity Solutions
Clarion Group: Managers of Corporate Food Service Operations Are Optimistic About Future Prospects for Their Businesses
The managers of corporate food service operations are optimistic about the prospects for their businesses, according to a nationwide survey conducted jointly by Clarion Group, a food service consulting firm, and Food Management, the magazine of the on-site food service, industry. “These are... - April 17, 2013 - Clarion Group
LessThan10Pounds.com Announces the Launch of It's Facebook Website Application
Kaico Fashion Ltd one of London's largest affordable fashion wholesalers announces the launch of its Facebook website application for Less Than 10 Pounds.com. LessThan10Pounds offers next day delivery on great fashion items at very affordable prices. Mr. A. Aydin, head of IT at Kaico Fashion Ltd... - April 16, 2013 - Kaico Fashion Ltd
20th Anniversary of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day: A Work in Progress
After 20 years, you’d think the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day would have grown up, or perhaps even grown old. But the program’s age is similar to that of each group of first-time participating girls and boys and to that of those who participated though the years - the... - April 16, 2013 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation
Celebrity Trainer Daniel Meng Launches My FitU, a New, Cutting-Edge Fitness Program
Daniel Meng, known for helping to sculpt the bodies of Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus, Jake Owen, ESPN College Gameday analyst Kirk Herbstreit and many more, has designed My FitU, a unique application that acts as a personal trainer, healthful eating mentor and weight loss coach all in one. - April 16, 2013 - My FitU
L & H Dynamic Business Solutions Announces May Promotion for HVAC Business Owners
In preparation for the upcoming air conditioning Tune-up season, L& H Dynamic Business Solutions will be offering free business "Tune-ups" during the month of May for all HVAC business owners. - April 16, 2013 - L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC
Rentricity Announces New 2013 Energy Recovery Projects in Vermont and Canada
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydropower clean energy recovery company located in New York City, will develop new projects in Vermont and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The two new 2013 projects will include the deployment of Rentricity’s award nominated technology that efficiently recovers energy... - April 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Parks Legado Town Center Opens
The Sewell Family of Companies and Epperson Company announced the opening of Parks Legado Town Center this month. Parks Legado is a 65 acre mixed use development located on State Highway 191 in east Odessa. Collin Sewell, owner of the town center, is President of the 100 year old Sewell Family of... - April 16, 2013 - Parks Legado
David Hardin, Member, Miller Chevalier 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 David Hardin, Member, Miller Chevalier, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Do You Know Your Customer? Strategies to Avoid Costly Fines When Doing... - April 16, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Todd Ossenfort Wins Grant from Citibank
Todd Ossenfort was instrumental in providing Pioneer Credit Counseling guidance during Citibank’s review of the agency’s application for grant funding under the bank’s grant and community development reinvestment program. - April 15, 2013 - Pioneer Credit Counseling
The Stanley Team Moves to Solid Source
The Stanley Team of Atlanta has become the newest member of the Solid Source Realty family. - April 15, 2013 - The Stanley Team