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Tiny Stars Creative Designs Poster for the 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
Tiny Stars Creative is proud to announce the unveiling of the company's poster design for 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. TSC worked closely with the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce and their staff to develop an 11x17 poster that will be prominently displayed in area businesses to promote the 3-day... - July 26, 2013 - Tiny Stars Creative
Darling Homes Debuts Larger Home Collections at Avalon at Riverstone
Limited Release Event on July 26 Marks First Time Home Builder Has Offered Its Large Home Collections in Sugar Land Master-Planned Community - July 26, 2013 - Darling Homes
comCables Releases New Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable
comCables is pleased to release its new Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable. From the design of the “Easy-Feed” box down to the engineering of the twisted pairs, the 100 MHz plenum cable is installer-friendly and its performance exceeds its 100 MHz rating. The rigid, thin design prevents bending and... - July 26, 2013 - comCables
Coffee Speciality Passions Run High at Zeppole Cafe
Zeppole Cafe has added another Zeppole's in Salisbury, Maryland. The new Zeppole's is drive-thru only. Zeppole Italian donuts are offered in both cafe's. Excellent accompaniment to their Specialty Coffees, Lattes which they make the best in town. Zeppole pastries are a family tradition and delectible. - July 26, 2013 - Zeppole Cafe
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Supports Neoedge’s Push for Proactive Procurement Fraud Prevention and Management
Neoedge presents upcoming event entitled “Procurement Fraud Master Class” which is happening in The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23rd to 25th September 2013. - July 26, 2013 - Neoedge Pte. Ltd
Hill, Chesson & Woody Sponsoring Triad Business Journal’s 2013 Financial Executive of the Year Awar
Local Benefits And Consulting Firm Named Presenting Sponsor for Award Honoring the Top Financial Executives in the Triad. - July 26, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Marin County’s Dr. Anne Cummings Hosts Free Seminar: Live Better, Live Longer, on Friday, September 27 at Marin Art and Garden Center
How to manage stress, get a good night’s sleep and get healthy - even after 50 - are just some of the issues facing Marin County residents today. Marin County residents looking to find ways to live not just longer, but better, will find out how at a free seminar hosted by Anne Cummings, MD, FACP, one of the top physicians in the community, to be held at the Marin Art and Garden Center, located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, CA, on Friday, September 27th, 10:00 am to noon. - July 25, 2013 - Concierge Choice Physicians
GBMP Launches Comprehensive Lean Training Tool, “Seeing the Invisible”
One of the most essential tools for a strategic Lean transformation is to engage the entire workforce in Total Productive Maintenance. And while there are many good texts that describe Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) theory and strategy, little has been provided to stimulate the thinking and passion of the people who do the work. That is, until now. - July 25, 2013 - GBMP
Selling Power Features The Brooks Group on 2013 Top 20 Sales Training Companies List
The Brooks Group is honored for the fifth consecutive year by Selling Power as a Top Sales Training Company. "We're honored to be included on this list. We believe it's a reflection of the results our clients achieve, which is a direct consequence of the incredible team here at The Brooks Group," says Jeb Brooks, President and CEO of The Brooks Group. - July 25, 2013 - The Brooks Group
Stephen Kranz, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Represent Avalara 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 Stephen Kranz, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak on behalf of Avalra at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax... - July 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Taxi Taxi to Serve as Transportation Sponsor for Raleigh MIX Event July 26
Greater Raleigh Taxi Company Partners with Downtown Raleigh Alliance for Nightlife Merchant Program to Serve as the Official Designated Driver of the 2013 Mix. - July 25, 2013 - Taxi Taxi
Miles Technologies Launches business by MILES Business Operations System
Miles Technologies introduces business by MILES, a scalable, web-based business operations system designed to help SMB companies operate like Fortune 500 firms. - July 25, 2013 - Miles Technologies
Weitz & Luxenberg – Jury Awards $190 Million in Historic Asbestos-Cancer Lawsuit
The national plaintiff’s law firm, known for its industry-leading asbestos litigation practice, secured a $190 million verdict Tuesday in the joint trial of five men exposed to asbestos on the job. The verdict is the largest ever of its type in New York. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Summer of Sencha
Yunomi.us, an online marketplace for Japanese tea & teaware, is giving away 50 bags (50g each) of summer-harvested sencha green tea during the months of July and August. To win, register for an account on Yunomi.us and signup for the Yunomiusly newsletter at Yunomi.us/newsletter. In connection... - July 24, 2013 - Matcha Latte Media
Mosio Announces True Two-Way Text Messaging Platform
Software enables global, interactive TextChat messaging between organizations and mobile users for efficient, low-cost communications. - July 24, 2013 - Mosio
Go Mini's Hires Franchise Development Salesperson
Go Mini’s looking for rapid expansion of franchises across North America and beyond. - July 24, 2013 - Go Mini's Moving & Portable Storage
Seon Adds Student Ridership Tracking to Integrated Routing & Fleet Tracking Solution
Seon announces the launch of vMax® Trac, an RFID-card based student ridership tracking system that gives school transportation staff real-time information on whether a student is on the bus, missed the bus, or got off at the wrong stop –critical information when a student is missing or a school bus has been in an accident. - July 24, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
Asset Inventory Certification Program Now Led by Industry Professionals
Founders of Nationwide Inventory Professionals assume ownership and control of national industry certification program. - July 24, 2013 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Another Restructuring Implemented on Campbell Global Network
Campbell Global Network reveals a series of EXE command organization restructuring and repositioning of accountabilities for a few senior executives effective immediately. - July 24, 2013 - Campbell Global Network
Randall H. Wilson CPA/CFF/ABV, CFE, Cr.FA, DABFA, Director of Fraud and Fidelity Services and Partner, RGL Forensics to Speak at KC’s Accounting Fraud & SEC Investigation
The Knowledge Group / The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Randall H. Wilson CPA/CFF/ABV, CFE, Cr.FA, DABFA, Director of Fraud and Fidelity Services and Partner, RGL Forensics will speak at the Knowledge... - July 24, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Ridgehead Software and Simplify360 Announce a Strategic Partnership to Deliver Social Media Customer Care Solutions
Ridgehead Software, an industry leader in developing and integrating customer contact solutions, today announces a strategic partnership and alliance with Simplify360, a market leader of Social Marketing solutions for Customer Care organizations. Traditionally, customer care organizations are... - July 23, 2013 - Ridgehead Software, Inc.
Geoff Notkin Named Keynote Speaker for Prestigious NewSpace Conference
Geoff Notkin, star of the award-winning Science Channel television series "Meteorite Men," has been selected to provide the Keynote Address at the 2013 NewSpace Conference taking place July 25-27 in Silicon Valley, California. Notkin’s presentation will be held on Saturday, July 27... - July 23, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Rentricity Participates in HydroVision International 2013
Al Spinell, Rentricity Co-Founder and Advisor, will participate at the Hydrovision International Conference & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado. The event will take place at the Colorado Convention Center from July 23 – 26. Mr. Spinell will present on Friday, July 26th during the conference... - July 23, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
USA Mobile Drug Testing Refines Operations, Gears Up for New Growth
USA Mobile Drug Testing has spent the last year resolving the type of growing pains experienced by most companies that achieve rapid growth, while developing new partnerships and implementing more efficient systems for future growth. USAMDT has optimized their structure to be more agile with less... - July 23, 2013 - USA Mobile Drug Testing
Kroger Mid-Atlantic Stores Raise $105,872 for the United Service Organizations
Local Grocer Partners with USO to Raise Funds for Troops and Their Families. - July 23, 2013 - Kroger
Sue Emery of Emery Benefit Solutions Joins the National Association of Health Underwriters Small Business Legislative Task Force
The National Association of Health Underwriters, an organization of health insurance agents, brokers and other professionals developed specialty task force units to tackle the complicated legislative environment facing agents, consultants and businesses. - July 23, 2013 - Emery Benefit Solutions, LLC
CPX Interactive Expands Executive Team, Jeff Hirsch Named Chief Marketing Officer
Jeff Hirsch joins CPX Interactive as CMO. - July 22, 2013 - CPXi
NaturalGas.US to be Sold to U.S. Natural Gas Company or Advocacy Group
The NaturalGas.US domain name will be made available for purchase in 2013 to one natural gas company or organization operating in the U.S. Energy sector. Natural gas in the United States has emerged as the country's most promising energy alternative to oil. - July 22, 2013 - Menius Enterprises, Inc.
Silver Retreats is a Full Service, Exclusive Corporate Retreats, Luxury Accommodation, Team Building and Motivational Speaking Company
Silver's approach is to provide an overall incredible retreat, catering to different groups based on size, purpose of the trip, and specific needs and requests. Silver eliminates the hassle and uncertainty from planning a trip, which will include the finest of dining, amenities, lodging, events, and everything else the area has to offer. No longer are multiple searches, calls, emails, etc. in an attempt to plan the perfect retreat. - July 22, 2013 - Silver Retreats
Book Release: How to Sell Your Business for the Most Money, Third Edition
New book teaches business owners how to recognize and avoid value killers that harm business value. Professional business valuator and business broker Grover Rutter shares the "secrets" of making your business more valuable. Rich with valuable planning techniques, this book will guide business owners on the path to improving business value. Whether selling tomorrow, or ten years from tomorrow, what you do (or don't do) today will impact cash in your pocket when your business is sold. - July 22, 2013 - Grover Rutter Mergers, Acquisitions & Valuations
Big House Publishing (BHP) Inks International Sub-Publishing Deal with EU Music Publisher, Alter-K
Big House Publishing (BHP), a boutique, independent music publisher, has expanded their reach to a total of 22 countries through a sub-publishing deal with Alter-K. - July 22, 2013 - Big House Companies
David A. Lewis, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP to Speak at KC’s Social Media for Attorneys and In Litigation: Hot Topics in 2013 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David A. Lewis, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Social Media for Attorneys and In... - July 22, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Curtis L. Fisher, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims 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 Curtis L. Fisher, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “ERISA Enforcement and Compliance: A... - July 22, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
SwingAway Sports Products, Inc. Expands and Relocates Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center to Kennestone Corners in Marietta, Georgia
SwingAway Sports Products, Inc has become a recognized leader in the highly competitive Baseball and Softball Training Aids Market. SwingAway's Growth and Expansion Plans required the Company to Upgrade to a Newer and much Larger Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center in Marietta, Georgia. - July 21, 2013 - SwingAway Sports Products, Inc
Presentation Skills Training: How to Speak to Any Audience
Knowing how to speak to any audience is the most important part of a person's presentation skills. The question is: how do you address any audience to help them align with your topic? Norm Rebin of Success Mentors International offers some tips for implementing this public speaking skill in his latest article. - July 21, 2013 - Success Mentors International
A Cultivated Mindset Launches New Mobile App Mamizi
Mobile and Web Design Firm Introduces the Mobile Evolution of Classifieds - July 21, 2013 - A Cultivated Mindset
Foxschimney.com Endows the Most Professional Chimney Cleaning Services Throughout Portland
Portland chimney cleaning experts, Foxschimney.com offers specialized and professional chimney cleaning, mechanical chimney cleaning, wood-burning stove cleaning, furnace flue cleaning and dryer vent cleaning services within budget. - July 21, 2013 - Fox's Chimney Sweeps
IT Partners, Inc. Certified as a Top 20% Performer by Open Ratings
IT Partners, Inc. has been certified as a Top 20% Performer based on the Past Performance Evaluation survey responses of its reference customers. IT Partners, Inc.'s PPE score of 97/100 demonstrates outstanding overall customer satisfaction relative to similar companies. Each year, Open Ratings... - July 20, 2013 - IT Partners, Inc
Doctor's Best Introduces Quercetin Bromelain 60VC
Supports Cardiovascular Health* Available in 60 Vegetarian Capsule Size - July 20, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
The Number of Operations on Banking Cards Issued by Uniastrum Bank in the Framework of the Benefit Program Has Grown by 3 Times
The turnover on bank cards of Uniastrum Bank issued in the framework of the yearly benefit program (April 2013 vs April 2012) has grown by 3 times. The most popular categories of companies where the UB cardholders are given discounts are represented by clothes & shoes sellers, cafes and restaurants which account for almost a half of all transactions. - July 20, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Tim Aron, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP to Speak at KC’s Critical Regulatory Changes for Banks and Financial Institutions in the UK Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Tim Aron, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Critical Regulatory Changes for Banks... - July 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Intellinet Receives Top Honors from Microsoft Southeast District for Second Consecutive Year
Intellinet was honored last week at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) in Houston, Texas with top honors for Southeast Partner of the Year, Customer Satisfaction Excellence, and Marketing Excellence - July 20, 2013 - Intellinet Corporation
FSSI Enhances letterStreamOne™ Compliance Letter & Notice Management Tool
Financial Statement Services, Inc. (FSSI) today announced important updates to letterStreamOne™, its industry-leading tool that enables clients in highly regulated industries to go online and securely create, edit, approve and upload compliance-document templates using Microsoft Word. The... - July 20, 2013 - FSSI
Erek M. Sharp, Stockholder, Reid and Riege, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Significant Issues for 403(b) Plans in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Erek M. Sharp, Stockholder, Reid and Riege, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Significant Issues for 403(b) Plans in... - July 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
New Homes in Brea Open to the Public When Taylor Morrison’s Summerwind is Unveiled on July 20
California homebuyers have an opportunity to own a piece of that Brea charm with the grand opening of Summerwind by Taylor Morrison on July 20. - July 19, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison’s Newest Peoria Community, Terramar, Debuts on July 27 with Food, Fun and New Homes
Taylor Morrison’s latest Arizona community, Terramar, grand opens in Peoria on July 27 with plenty of food, fun and new homes from the Arizona builder. - July 19, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
EBI Consultancy Welcomes New Partner
EBI Consultancy welcomed their new partner, Mr. Frank Thiesen. - July 19, 2013 - EBI Consultancy
Hill, Chesson & Woody Consultant Discusses How Companies Communicate with Employees About Benefits
Rob Krieg of Hill, Chesson & Woody Advises Triad Business Leaders on How to Discuss Their Benefit Programs with Employees. - July 19, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Big Red Carpet Cleaners Earns Seal of Approval from Carpet and Rug Institute
Big Red Carpet Cleaners, a Singapore carpet cleaning specialist, has earned the prestigious Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI). The coveted Seal is awarded only to distinguished carpet cleaning firms that meet the required standards of service and customer satisfaction. As a... - July 19, 2013 - Big Red Carpet Cleaners Pte Ltd
Good Business Opportunities on Campbell Global Network
Campbell Global Network announced that it has set up a $30M private equity fund to support and dedicated to minority and women-owned enterprises. - July 19, 2013 - Campbell Global Network