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Alison V. Douglass, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP to Speak at KC’s ERISA Enforcement and Compliance: A 2013 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alison V. Douglass, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “ERISA Enforcement and Compliance: A... - August 16, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
New Water Consumption Monitoring Service by Smart Rain
Smart Rain is excited to offer a new round-the-clock water monitoring service. The newly developed system aims to help its clients conserve water resources and save money. The company talks about its revolutionary system and its benefits to commercial properties. - August 16, 2013 - Smart Rain
Start-Up Hiring 100 People
Chicago’s newest business accelerator is forming their roster of freelancers. - August 16, 2013 - Hatch Valley
Computime Announces Distribution Agreement with Wacom
Wacom’s Electronic Signature Pads and Pen Displays Join Computime’s Product Portfolio Enhancing Its Position as the Trusted Source for eSignature Solutions. - August 16, 2013 - Computime
HIBP Enhances Japan Market Entry Support
HIBP located in Tokyo, Japan, enhances the market entry support for overseas companies. Marketing research, market entry strategy, business partner search, company set-up support, and Japan local agency services are enhanced. With the strength of Japan market insight, commitment to result, flexible... - August 16, 2013 - H.I. Business Partners
Mu Sigma Helps Companies Accelerate Big Data Analysis with First Packaged MapReduce Algorithms for Hadoop
Mu Sigma, one of the world's largest pure-play decision sciences and analytics firms, helps companies institutionalize data-driven decision making and harness Big Data. Mu Sigma solves high-impact business problems in the areas of Marketing, Risk and Supply Chain across 10 industry verticals. - August 16, 2013 - Mu Sigma Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Val-Chris Investments, Inc. Ranked as One of the Nation’s Top Mortgage Lenders
Val-Chris Investments, Inc. is proud to be named a Scotsman Guide 2012 Top Mortgage Lender. Val-Chris Investments, Inc. was ranked #1 in Hard Money Lending – Volume (Top Overall Volume of $36,250,000). Scotsman Guide, the leading resource for mortgage originators, released its first annual... - August 15, 2013 - Val-Chris Investments, Inc.
Maral Kilejian Named to the Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus Steering Committee
Mullin Law, PC, a premier commercial law firm nationally recognized in the area of franchise law, congratulates Maral Kilejian on her recent appointment to the six-member Steering Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus. The mission of the Forum on... - August 15, 2013 - Mullin Law, P.C.
American Muslim Entrepreneur Innovates New Orthopedic Prayer Mat, Gets Worldwide Attention
While working in the mall years ago, Kamran Hakimi would remember how he would take his usual five minute break to pray his afternoon prayers. Initially, his daily routine was to find a flattened cardboard box to put under his thin prayer rug for more cushion due to concrete floors and to lessen... - August 15, 2013 - Sajda Salah Mats
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Finalists for HM Awards
After June’s announcement of Pacific Resort Aitutaki’s win of the Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence at the Seven Star Global Luxury Awards, Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) are once again delighted to announce their placement as finalists in two prestigious award categories for... - August 15, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Human Resources Firm CPEhr Unveils New “Service Guarantee” Infographic
Human resources outsourcing company CPEhr unveils a service guarantee infographic which vividly depicts its expertise and experience over the past thirty years. - August 15, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
Talk Fusion Set to Launch New Live Broadcasting & Video Conferencing Product
Florida-based global Video Communication Company is currently developing an all-new addition to their current cutting-edge products. - August 15, 2013 - Talk Fusion
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on International eDiscovery: Foreign Discovery Requirements 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: “International eDiscovery: Foreign Discovery Requirements Live... - August 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
American Management Association Releases 5th Book by Leadership and HR Guru John Mattone
AMACOM, the publishing division of the American Management Association (AMA) is set to release John Mattone’s 5th leadership and human resources book, "Powerful Performance Management", in the past 12 months. John Mattone was recently nominated for the prestigious 2013 Thinkers50... - August 15, 2013 - JohnMattonePartners, Inc.
Anislo Unveils a Web Page Letting Users Compare Camera Lens Prices Across Amazon in 9 Different Countries
Anislo (https://anislo.jp/), company of a Japanese package forwarding service, has unveiled a new web page (compare amazon prices) that lets users compare the prices of camera lenses across Amazon's sites in 9 different countries. If a shopper living outside of Japan wishes to buy a product sold on... - August 14, 2013 - Anislo
The BSC Group Announces the Closing of Self-Storage Financing for Storage Pros’ 8-Property Knoxville Acquisition
The BSC Group, LLC has arranged debt financing for Storage Pros Management LLC’s acquisition of an 8-property self-storage portfolio in Knoxville, Tennessee. The structured financing package includes a first mortgage and a mezzanine loan totaling 85% LTV with an interest-only period. With... - August 14, 2013 - The BSC Group, LLC
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes Business Expert George Hedley to Annual Conference
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on October 27 – 29 in The Woodlands at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. George Hedley is the featured speaker at their annual membership luncheon. Education sessions start on Monday, October 28 and will address emerging trends, technology issues, operations and management, sales and marketing. A trade show features a variety of leading industry providers and suppliers. - August 14, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
Ruekert/Mielke Bolsters Staff
Kyle Kulaga and Brennen Fischer Join Civil Engineering Team. - August 14, 2013 - Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
Business Performance P/L Announces New Version of Project Master
Business software firm Business Performance P/L this week announced the new release of its Excel-based project management software, Project Master. - August 14, 2013 - Business Performance Pty Ltd
iBeta Completes DEA EPCS Biometric Certification for Lumidigm’s V-Series Fingerprint Devices
iBeta Quality Assurance (“iBeta”), a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited Biometrics Testing Laboratory, and DEA-approved EPCS Biometric Certification Lab has completed one of the first DEA EPCS biometric certifications for a series of fingerprint... - August 13, 2013 - iBeta Quality Assurance
Ann G. Fort, Partner, Sutherland to Speak at KC’s Strategies and Best Ways to Deal with Trolls/NonPracticing Entities (NPEs) Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Ann G. Fort, Partner, Sutherland will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Strategies and Best Ways to Deal with Trolls/NonPracticing... - August 13, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
James T. Shreve, Attorney, BuckleySandler LLP to Speak at KC’s Credit Union Alert: Understanding FFIEC's Cloud Computing Guidance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has announced that James T. Shreve an attorney with, BuckleySandler LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Credit Union Alert: Understanding FFIEC's Cloud Computing Guidance LIVE Webcast,”... - August 13, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
BECCA Cosmetics Announces Launch on QVC Featuring BECCA Style Director
BECCA Cosmetics is scheduled to debut on QVC® August 13, 2013. The iconic beauty line with Australian origins will introduce a duo of its sought-after Shimmering Skin Perfector™ and new versatile Half Moon Brush, which was created especially for QVC. BECCA Style Director Kerry Cole will present the product and offer tips during the broadcast. - August 12, 2013 - BECCA Cosmetics
Purest Algal DHA Ingredient Clears FDA Examination for US Food and Supplement Markets
Source-Omega today disclosed that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sampled and cleared their new algal DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) oil. The FDA samples products making its own admissibility determinations to ensure safety, efficacy and quality of products. Less than 1 percent of products are... - August 12, 2013 - Source-Omega
GlobRes Expands Product Offering with "Xpert Rate Shopper"
GlobRes, the Swiss based international technology company and premium supplier to the hospitality industry for eDistribution solutions, has expanded its product range with the launch of the Xpert Rate Shopper. There is a demonstrable positive correlation between online guest ratings and what... - August 12, 2013 - Global Reservation Agent AG
The Best of Both Worlds: Direct Mailed & Displayed at Various Locations to Brand Your Company and Generate New Business is Through Advertising
Targeted Print Marketing: is still alive and doing Great. An extremely effective way to brand your company and generate new business is through advertising in a publication that targets the local high end clientele and affluent areas. Their bi-annual publication is directly displayed at various high traffic areas throughout your city in order to maximize your exposure. This is a great way to complement any other marketing campaigns that your business is currently running. - August 11, 2013 - Coast to Coast
Confident Governance® Chairman and CEO Mr. Bhavesh C. Bhagat to Deliver Keynote at IIA/ISACA Conference
Bringing the best of two worlds together for Governance, Risk and Control professionals, highly acclaimed organisations- IIA and ISACA are collaborating to help technology professionals pick new skills and discover smarter ways to tackle governance, risk and control issues in an emerging... - August 11, 2013 - Confident Governance
Brandbuilder Responds to National Need - Washington, DC CEO Akia Garnett Launches Programs to Help Four Small Business Owners Grow Their Business and the Economy
Akia Garnett, CEO for Brandbuilder, and columnist for Minority Business Entrepreneur has launched Brandbuilder Intensive™, the first ever Washington, DC based Brand Intensive CEO Peer Group taking small business owners branding from conceptual to visual in less than four months. - August 10, 2013 - Brandbuilder Communication Service / Akia Garnett with Master Your Brand
Centel Media Revamps ExpressFirm.com
Centel Media recently took on Expressfirm.com as a new client. Centel Media will be giving insight to the legal document and information site on increasing and maintaining its online reputation. - August 10, 2013 - Centel Media
FinServ Consulting Expands Sales & Marketing Capabilities
FinServ Consulting, an independent provider of business consulting, systems development and integration services to alternative asset managers and their service providers deepened its sales and marketing capabilities with their most recent hire. - August 10, 2013 - FinServ Consulting
VMZINC® Releases Two-Part Video Interview with Canadian Architect Bernard Jin
Leading Provider of Zinc Products Launches Video Series Profiling Toronto-Based Teeple Architects’ Senior Associate on Career and Recent Projects. - August 10, 2013 - VMZINC
TimLAdotnet is a New Content Writing Company Targeting Businesses, Individuals, and Students
A new content writing company, TimLAdotnet, has been launched, providing services to businesses, individuals, and students such as content writing, ghostwriting, proofreading, press release writing, essay help, and much more. - August 10, 2013 - TimLAdotnet
MMI Public Relations Inks Deal with a Cultivated Mindset
North Carolina-Based Firm Named Agency of Record for Business Development and Design Firm for Mobile Applications, Web Applications and Creative Brands. - August 10, 2013 - MMI
Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. Announces Name Change - Now Klein Law Group, P.A.
Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. has announced its name change to Klein Law Group, P.A. effective July 31, 2013, according to Eric N. Klein, Esq., President. The firm which concentrates in bankruptcy law, divorce and family law, and real estate law, also has offices in West Palm Beach and Ft. - August 09, 2013 - Klein Law Group
HIC International to Recruit More Employees in a Bid to Handle Massive Rise in Customers’ Orders
One of the highly sought after manufacturing companies in India, HIC International Co Inc has announced its plans to recruit more employees in a bid to enhance the company’s ability to handle vast number of customers’ orders from Malaysia, Equatorial Guinea, Chile, Iran, Netherlands, Indonesia, California USA, Spain for Universal industrial belts and hydraulic valves products trickling in. The company has in the recent past recorded a massive rise in number of orders attributed to affordability. - August 09, 2013 - HIC International Co Inc Rubber Manufacturers
Celestine Publishing Unveils "Why Things Are The Way They Are" by Author, Vinny DiGirolamo
Celestine Publishing announced the release of “Why Things Are The Way They Are: Navigating Your Own Discovery of Things We Are Meant to Know.” Author Vinny DiGirolamo introduces new concepts regarding a natural order of truth and its principles for all religious persuasions and a method for learning the things God meant for us to know. This work is written for the avid student of the scriptures and if you want to know why things are the way they are, this book is for you. - August 09, 2013 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $10,000 Grant to Expand Veteran Job Opportunities Through IVET
Career transition workshops help wounded veterans prepare for civilian life. - August 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Leaderability Consulting, Inc. is Now Providing a Comprehensive Executive Leadership Development Program
Company provides services to strengthen leadership qualities of local enterprises. - August 09, 2013 - Leaderability Consulting
Convergence Consulting Group Selected as One of GrowFL’s 50 Companies to Watch of 2013
Convergence Consulting Group (CCG), Tampa Bay’s premier Business Intelligence (BI) consultancy, is proud to have been named one of the 50 Companies to Watch by GrowFL. The award recognizes fast-growing second-stage companies throughout the state of Florida. This year Florida Companies to... - August 09, 2013 - Convergence Consulting Group
Hill, Chesson & Woody Sponsoring NC CEO Forum Thursday, Aug. 22
Local Benefits and Consulting Firm Named Bronze Sponsor for North Carolina’s Premier Leadership Conference for Executives and Managers - August 09, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Internal Marketing Guru Discusses Her Craft in Karol Fulfillment Interview
In recent years, the “internal marketing” credo -- a company thrives when its employees’ thrive -- has been a banner worn by many businesses. Long before this however, marketing guru Sybil Stershic of Quality Service Marketing was leading the charge. The fulfillment company, Karol Media, engaged this former American Marketing Association Chair to discuss her craft. - August 09, 2013 - Karol Media
Incomedia Strengthens Its Presence in the Russian Market
The Italian company Incomedia, developer of web editors and multimedia solutions for PCs, aims to increase the visibility and awareness of its flagship software, WebSite X5®, and consolidate its presence in Russia. - August 09, 2013 - Incomedia
New Appointment is Expected to Reinforce Company’s Growth Objectives
Emma to head-up sales and support team to help scale-up expanding business. - August 09, 2013 - PCA Predict
Global Adhesive And Sealants Market is Expected to Reach USD 31.64 Billion and USD 7.92 Billion, Respectively by 2018: Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Add "Adhesives and Sealants (Acrylic, PVA, PU, Epoxy, EVA, Silicones) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2012 – 2018" to its database. - August 09, 2013 - Transparency Market Research
Join Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc. for Family Fun at Edina Rosland Park, Sat., August 17th
Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc. is hosting its annual fundraiser on August 17, 2013 from 10am-2pm to thank its loyal sponsors for all their effort over 2013. Please join them for a family festival to thank their sponsors who support their efforts in 2013. This is a thank you celebration and all are welcome to enjoy the dog training demonstrations, petting zoo, and meet Katie from KTK9.com-their hope is you can join them for a great time. - August 08, 2013 - Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc.
OrthoNeuro Names Masciola as New Chief Executive Officer
OrthoNeuro named Christopher Masciola as its new Chief Executive Officer. Masciola will join OrthoNeuro and take on his new responsibilities in September. - August 08, 2013 - OrthoNeuro
Los Angeles Document Shredding Services Easily Reached at Document-Shredding.org
Business owners in Los Angeles, California can now find listings of document shredding companies and find out the details of service offerings. Los Angeles document scanning and storage services may be found there too. - August 08, 2013 - Document Shredding Services Directory
Marseli’s Pipeline Insight Application Named a SmartSellingTools Top 40 Sales Tool of 2013
As the need for predictive, behavior-based marketing and sales performance insight grows, so does next-generation data mining software company. - August 08, 2013 - Marseli
Lucky Exhibits is Saving Exhibitors Time and Money with Their Show Services
Lucky Exhibits is saving exhibitors lots of time, money, and aggravation with their superior and expanded show services department. They take the hassle and worry out of submitting all of the various forms for their tradeshows, but filing them quickly, on time, and accurately. - August 08, 2013 - Lucky Exhibits
St. Florian's Brewery Celebrates 6th Month Anniversary by Releasing California Common
Owners proud to brew San Francisco Bay Area historical style beer. - August 08, 2013 - St. Florian's Brewery LLC