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UBS Ltd. is Exhibiting at NAB 2013. Clients Can Visit Booth SU7121

Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, announces its participation at the upcoming International Trade Show, NAB 2013 taking place in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 8th through April 11th 2013. UBS will be presenting its... - April 05, 2013 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.

New Release of Presensoft IM Policy Manager v8.0.1.0 with Presensoft Email Archiving

Product release includes Email Archiving for Exchange Mail and Salesforce.com Email Integration. - April 05, 2013 - Presensoft Inc.

Evo Exhibits Releases New Eclipse Tension Fabric Displays

The Evo Eclipse is a new tension fabric display system with several eye-catching design possibilities. Light-weight styling, flexibility and performance summarize these exciting portable trade show displays now available to the trade show exhibitors. - April 05, 2013 - Evo Exhibits

Donna Marie Thompson, PhD CEO of Expert Profit Solutions Talked Hidden Profits on the Experience Pros Show on AM560 KLZ with Hosts Angel Tuccy and Eric Reamer

Hidden profits are everywhere in small business. They lie in inefficient business processes and impact the bottom line. They lurk in excess costs for space, telecom, and travel which decrease the profit and loss statement. Donna Marie Thompson, the small business profitability specialist who created The Profit PyramidTM, talks hidden profits on the Experience Pros radio show on AM560 KLZ with host Angel Tuccy and Eric Reamer. - April 05, 2013 - Expert Profit Solutions

National Futures and Commodities Exchange Establishes Network Center in Nevada

National Futures and Commodities Exchange is set to inaugurate its Network Center / Branch this coming month. - April 05, 2013 - National Futures and Commodities Exchange

Saginaw Metropolitan Area Recognized for 2012 Business Development Projects

Site Selection Magazine announced its annual state rankings for new and expanded facilities today with the Award of its Governors Cup. In the under 200,000 population category, Saginaw County, Michigan (Saginaw, Michigan Metropolitan Area) was seventh in the United States with 9 projects. Projects are qualified based on number of jobs, square footage and investment. - April 05, 2013 - Saginaw Future

Catapult Systems Turns to Rise Performance Group to Accelerate Growth of Managers' Leadership Skills

IT consulting company Catapult Systems is using the CheckPoint 360 tool from Rise Performance Group to enhance the leadership skills of its business unit and other managers. - April 05, 2013 - Rise Performance Group

Industry Intelligence Webinar: Turning Waste Packaging Into Massive Equity

Learn from Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle, how TerraCycle turned waste packaging into massive brand equity and consumer engagement in an April 17 i2live webinar. - April 05, 2013 - industry intelligence, inc.

Preferred Commercial – a One Stop Shop for the Sale and Purchase of Businesses

It is understandable that with today’s economic climate, many people can be discouraged from embarking on a new business venture as raising finance and keeping overheads to a minimum can be a struggle. - April 05, 2013 - Preferred Commercial

Joseph D. Gustavus, Principal, Miller Canfield PLC to Speak at KC’s US Export Controls & Defense Trade Controls Program: What You Need to Know in 2013 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Joseph D. Gustavus, Principal, Miller Canfield PLC, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “US Export Controls & Defense Trade Controls Program:... - April 05, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

US Based Textile Manufacturer Utilizes Solar Generated Energy to Produce Sustainable American Made Products to Grow Business in Existing Markets

Installing a 365 killowatt solar power system is a smart strategy to reduce overhead costs for any small business. Utilizing solar energy in the manufacture of sustainable American made products makes Spector Textile Products of Lawrence, Ma an innovator. USA MADE Laundry Bags, is a new brand targeted to the "green conscious" dry cleaning, linen and laundry processing markets. - April 04, 2013 - USA MADE Laundry Bags

Dave Doran Named Top Agent for Q1 2013 by EXIT Realty Metro, Minneapolis

Leading EXIT Agent, Dave Doran received outstanding honors as the top Agent for EXIT Realty Metro for the first quarter of 2013. - April 04, 2013 - EXIT Realty Metro

Lucentra Integrates Staff with KDBM International

Lucentra is furthering its merger with KDBM International by integrating staff members and focusing more on the educational aspect of business expansion. - April 04, 2013 - Lucentra Corporation

William D. Schultz, Partner, Merchant & Gould P.C. to Speak at KC’s Competitor’s Comparative Advertising: Practical Guide and Best Practices in Winning Your Claims Event

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William D. Schultz, Partner, Merchant & Gould P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Competitor’s Comparative... - April 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Eagle Soars Consulting to Sponsor Essay Contest for Participants in Girls on the Run of WNC’s Spring 2013 Season

Participants in this year's Girls on the Run of WNC have the opportunity to win a runner's entry for their Running Buddy by submitting a 300-word essay. - April 04, 2013 - Eagle Soars Consulting

2013 Nearshore Power 50 Recognizes Anupam Govil as One of the Most Influential Professionals in Latin American IT and BPO Services

Nearshore Americas Power 50 2013 recognizes Avasant Partner, Anupam Govil as one of the most influential executives in Latin America IT and BPO services. - April 04, 2013 - Avasant LLC

Jesica Speer, Tax Manager, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding IRS Guidance on Additional Medicare Tax Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jesica Speer, Tax Manager, Grant Thornton LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Understanding IRS Guidance on Additional Medicare Tax LIVE... - April 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

List2u Relaunch of Hard to Find Technology Contacts Around the World

List2u.com, is a global business to business (B2B) list source for Business Technology Lists, Business Industry Lists and B2B Lists. List2u's technology business databases include users of SAP, as400, computers, software, Sage Timberline, HP Enterprise, MS Dynamics, Quickbooks, Oracle, Avaya,... - April 04, 2013 - List2u.com

Heather L. Traeger, Partner and Kris Easter, Counsel with O'Melveny & Myers LLP to Speak at KC’s SEC Examinations of Investment Advisers and Privately-Managed Funds

Heather L. Traeger, Partner and Kris Easter, Counsel with O'Melveny & Myers LLP to Speak at KC’s SEC Examinations of Investment Advisers and Privately-Managed Funds for Compliance with the Federal Securities Laws Live Webcast - April 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Michael G. Bailey with Foley & Lardner LLP to Speak at KC’s Section 501(r)'s Financial Assistance, Limitation on Charges, and Billing and Collections Requirements Event

Michael G. Bailey, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP to Speak at KC’s Section 501(r)'s Financial Assistance, Limitation on Charges, and Billing and Collections Requirements Explored Live Webcast - April 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Regional Banking Leader Takes the Helm at Alliance Bank & Trust

Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced its board of directors has chosen Mr. Don Harrison to lead their team. Pending regulatory approval, Mr. Harrison will serve as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. - April 03, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust

BDA Upgrades Offices in Beijing, Mumbai, and Tokyo

Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") has begun 2013 strongly, after a record 2012. They continue to build our operations across Asia. As part of this process, they are pleased to announce upgraded offices in Beijing, Mumbai, and Tokyo. Their new office in Beijing is located at: 11th... - April 03, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd

Nessim Mezrahi Joins Nathan Associates Inc.

RSA Group, Inc.'s Staff, Resources and Affiliated Experts Bolster Nathan Associates' Financial Litigation Consulting Practice Nessim Mezrahi, founder and CEO of RSA Group, Inc., a securities litigation support and consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., has joined Nathan Associates Inc. as a... - April 03, 2013 - Nathan Associates Inc.

Mediafly’s CTO Joins a Panel of Experts to Discuss Reliability and Security at the NAB Cloud Computing Conference

NAB Show, held April 6-11 in Las Vegas, is the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. On Monday, April 8, an expert panel will address the remaining pitfalls that cause producers and... - April 03, 2013 - Mediafly

Advanced Film Solutions is Exhibiting Low E Energy Savings EnerLogic Window Tinting at the Upcoming Tampa Bay Home & Garden Show April 19-21, 2013 Tampa Convention Center

Advanced Film Solutions with offices in Tampa Bay and Orlando will be exhibiting at the all new event. "Home Shows held at the Tampa Convention Center bring in Tampa Bay's energy conscious and green-minded consumers," advised Mike Feldman, President of Advanced Film Solutions. - April 03, 2013 - Advanced Film Solutions

Clarion Group: More Employees Leaving the Office to Work at Home is Starting to Reverse, Which is Good News for Operators of Corporate Food Services

“Maybe the outgoing tide of more employees leaving the office to work at home is starting to reverse,” says Tom Mac Dermott, President of Clarion Group, a food service consulting firm. “That would be good news for the operators of corporate food services.” - April 03, 2013 - Clarion Group

Paper Trace Investigations LLC is Moving

Paper Trace Investigations LLC is a Minnetonka, MN based investigations company, offering a wide range of investigative services; from surveillance and undercover investigations to skip tracing and witness interviews. Paper Trace Investigations is expanding and moving into the Metropolitan Financial Center in Minnetonka, MN. - April 03, 2013 - Paper Trace Investigations

Ethan Silver, Partner, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues: Social Media Guidelines for Banks and Financial Institutions Explored Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ethan Silver, Partner, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: "Emerging Issues: Social Media... - April 03, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Lucentra Set to Hold Quarterly Findings Meeting on May 1

The first quarter is coming to a close for the Lucentra Corporation and many new processes are being generated, including online workshops and consulting for search engine optimization. - April 03, 2013 - Lucentra Corporation

FXOpen Group Keeps No Accounts in Cyprus

In response to clients’ inquiries FXOpen broker would like to make an official statement that none of FXOpen Group run any business in Cyprus. The company keeps no accounts in the country and has no relation to its banking sector. Thus, the clients of the broker may not worry about the safety of their assets. - April 02, 2013 - FXOpen

Michael Bradley, President/CEO of Bradley Wealth Management, Joins Non-Profit Educational Speaker Bureau, SOFA, to Help End Financial Illiteracy One Community at a Time

The entire mission of SOFA, in April, is to get the word out, in every possible way, so most Americans can realize financial literacy is not just for people with money. Knowing how to manage one’s cash, control your debt, and make the right choices, now, will absolutely assure one later, that their future will be better. - April 02, 2013 - Bradley Wealth Managment

Coverage Solutions Inc. Gains Safeco Insurance® Appointment, Providing New Options for Port St. Lucie and Treasure Coast Customers

Coverage Solutions, Inc. receives a direct appointment with Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Company. - April 02, 2013 - Coverage Solutions Inc

Myshopbase.com Launches Price Comparison and Tracking App

Myshopbase.com recently launched a free price comparison and tracking application to help online shoppers understand price trends and make more informed purchase decisions. - April 02, 2013 - Myshopbase.com

Presensoft Launches Salesforce.com Mail & Messaging Data Sync

Seamless Salesforce.com integration solves issue of ensuring all email and instant message communication are recorded and easily accessible in Salesforce.com. - April 02, 2013 - Presensoft Inc.

Leading Tableware Manufacturer Selects Integrated PLM/ERP from Visual 2000

PTS America, one of the world’s largest makers of porcelain, stoneware, and fine china, will implement Visual PLM.net and Visual ERP.net at its New York headquarters. - April 02, 2013 - Visual 2000 International

The Chairmen’s Roundtable Signs Three New Sponsors

Local firms share CRT’s passion for helping businesses grow, prosper. - April 02, 2013 - Chairmen's RoundTable

Jon May, Partner, Roetzel & Andress to Speak at KC’s White Collar Crimes Explored Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Jon May, Partner, Roetzel & Andress will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “White Collar Crimes Explored LIVE Webcast.” This... - April 02, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Laura Koss, Senior Attorney, Division of Enforcement, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s The FTC’s Final Green Marketing Guide: How to Get it Done Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura Koss, Senior Attorney, Division of Enforcement, Federal Trade Commission will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The... - April 02, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

The Kuiken Group Awarded Contract to Support FLIR Systems, Inc.

FLIR Taps The Kuiken Group to Assist US Government Business Division - April 02, 2013 - The Kuiken Group

Angel Automotive Group "Picks Up" Joe Vittoria

Angel Automotive Group, Inc is pleased to announce that Joseph Vittoria will be joining as a member of the Board of Directors. - April 01, 2013 - VisionQuest Capital

TransGuardian Pays $46,000 Small Parcel Claim

Aaron J. Spicker, a Los Angeles Diamond Dealer and member of the Diamond Club of the West Coast, Inc., shipped a parcel through TransGuardian (www.transguardian.com) to a recipient in San Francisco. The contents were two diamonds insured in transit for $46,000. The tracking record showed a good... - April 01, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.

AVOXI Introduces Local DID Numbers in China and India

AVOXI has introduced China and India local numbers that can be used for conference calling. The addition of these local numbers will enhance the business operations of AVOXI’s China and India based call center customers as well as its wholesale customers that will use the numbers for their conference calling services and applications. - April 01, 2013 - AVOXI

International Trade Organization -- New Import/Export Organization Caters to Wholesalers, Retailers and Manufactures

Anti-aging products and anti-aging treatment company, Forest Pure, is one of the first to join and benefit from the organization. The Import/Export Organization helps companies sell their products worldwide. - April 01, 2013 - Import/Export Organizaton

Capstone Consultants Attends Occasio's 5th Gallery Event

Capstone Consultant's president, Brandon West, had the pleasure to attend Occasio's 5th Gallery event on Thursday, March 21st. The event was held at UNC Charlotte Center City. - April 01, 2013 - Capstone Consultants, Inc.

Mentor-Ship Announces Expansion of Development and Leadership Services for Professionals and Post-Graduate Students

Dallas, Texas-based Mentor-Ship announced today the expansion of Development and Leadership services focused on Young Professionals and Post-graduate Students. - March 31, 2013 - Mentorship

ParadigmNEXT Launches STATUS Media Into Dual Publication Platforms

ParadigmNEXT and STATUS Media partner-up to take on the world of magazine publications. - March 31, 2013 - Anatoly Nirshberg

Bob Zink, CPA, Member of Arthur Bell, to Speak at KC’s SEC Examinations of Investment Advisers and Privately-Managed Funds for Compliance with the Federal Securities Laws

Bob Zink, CPA, Member of Arthur Bell, to Speak at KC’s SEC Examinations of Investment Advisers and Privately-Managed Funds for Compliance with the Federal Securities Laws Live Webcast - March 31, 2013 - The Knowledge Group