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Nasir Shakouri Launches New Payments Startup
Nasir Shakouri starts Encore Payments LLC to fight transaction fraud and increase security for merchants and vendors. - February 19, 2013 - Encore Cardservice
Actyl Group Returns to Ireland and Adds London to Recruit Skilled Workers
Company continues search to bring workers to rapidly growing Saskatchewan and Alberta. - February 19, 2013 - Actyl Group Inc.
Amazing Women’s Expo Will Support Ryan House, a Local Charity in Phoenix, AZ., with 50% of Ticket Sales
The Amazing inaugural, grab-your-girlfriends event makes its debut August 17-18, 2013 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Event features: Celebrities, TV Personalities, Fashion Shows, Book Signings, Giveaways and Retail Therapy. - February 19, 2013 - Amazing Women's Expo
CSCMP Chicago’s 30th Annual Spring Seminar: US Manufacturing Renaissance
CSCMP Chicago Roundtable's Annual Signature Event Examines the Practicality and Profitability of Reshoring. - February 19, 2013 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
XTIVIA Carousel Portlet Now Available on Liferay Marketplace
XTIVIA, Inc. a Liferay Platinum Partner, and the 2012 Liferay North America Partner of the Year announced today that the XTIVIA Carousel Portlet has been approved by Liferay and is now freely available for download on the Liferay Marketplace. The Carousel Portlet is an easy to use solution that... - February 19, 2013 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Best Cities to Invest in Real Estate
The best cities to invest in real estate selected by Money Journal in 2013 have an over supply of foreclosures and other discount priced homes. - February 19, 2013 - Money Journal
The Barrio Project, ICDHR and eMediaCampaigns Form Collaborative Partnership
Trio to address youth and adults who externalize behaviors that place self and others at risk. - February 19, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces - $7.8MM Non-Recourse Multifamily Loan- Jeffrey Luxury Apartments – Columbus, OH
The proceeds of this $7.8MM, 75% loan-to-value mortgage was used by the borrower, JDS Development & Management, for the repayment of existing debt and equity for the acquisition of several apartment units that were previously sold when the project was originally developed as condominium. The... - February 19, 2013 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
How to Make Your Mark: Better Mark It!’s Social Media Week Panel at the Wynwood Cigar Factory February 21, 2013
Better Mark It is hosting an event for Social Media Week in Miami. - February 19, 2013 - Better Mark It!
Research Summary: Increased Worker Productivity is Possible
Leading business coach Jim Seybert summarizes the findings of 11 research projects about the benefits of maintaining a strengths-focused workplace. The results are clearly stated with empirical evidence to support common findings: Workers are more productive and stay on the job longer when they are given a chance to use their natural abilities on the job. - February 19, 2013 - The Jim Seybert Company
David Berliner, Partner, Bdo Consulting 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 Berliner, Partner, BDO Consulting, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “A Discussion of Current Developments Relating to Preferences and... - February 19, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Free Adoption Workshop for Members of the LGBT Community in Orange County, NY, on March 2, 2013
Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in Port Jervis, NY will be hosting a free workshop on Saturday, March 2, for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community who are considering starting a family through adoption. Facilitating the workshop will be staff members from Friends in... - February 18, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
OC Legal Administrators to Host "Law Firm Leadership Forum" - March 12
“Top Ten Lessons from the Recession for Your Firm” will be the topic of the keynote presentation by law firm strategy and business consultant Michael Short at the Law Firm Leadership Forum to held by the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (OC-ALA), which... - February 18, 2013 - Orange County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
Workhouse Arts Center and SmartWeb Marketing Team Up to Win a Google Grant for Building Online Awareness
Google has awarded a Google Grant to the Workhouse Arts Center, a 501c3 nonprofit arts center located in the historic former prison in Lorton, Virginia. SmartWeb Marketing, a Google AdWords consulting services firm, will manage the Google Grant, a $10,000 per month, in-kind advertising donation... - February 18, 2013 - SmartWeb Marketing, LLC
Nick Smith with Wipfli to Speak at KC's Event on Section 501(r) on June 25, 2013
Nicholas E Smith, MHA, Manager - Health Care Consulting Practice, Wipfli LLP to Speak at KC’s Section 501(r)'s Financial Assistance, Limitation on Charges, and Billing and Collections Requirements Explored Live Webcast - February 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Neal R. Marder, Partner and Chair, Consumer Class Actions Practice, Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Securities Law: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Neal R. Marder, Partner and Chair, Consumer Class Actions Practice, Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - February 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Tecma Group, LP Upgrades Communications Systems to Better Serve Its Mexico Manufacturing Client Base
El Paso-based service provider stresses infrastructure as a key to Mexico manufacturing success. - February 18, 2013 - The Tecma Group of Companies
Sales Training Video by Clarity Advantage Gives Business Bankers Appointment-Setting Strategies
Nick Miller, President of the bank sales consulting firm Clarity Advantage, gives business bankers a four-step process they can put to immediate use to grab a prospect’s attention and ensure they get the appointment in the company’s new sales training video. - February 18, 2013 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Blue Thinking: How Personal Development Training Impacts Business Success
Personal development training with a professional business coach can help business owners identify subconscious blocks and develop strategies for pushing past them. - February 17, 2013 - Blue Thinking
Admiral Records Management: The Benefits of Montgomery Document Scanning and Records Management
Organizations that use Montgomery document scanning as part of their records management program can reduce liability, decrease labor costs, and improve productivity. - February 17, 2013 - Admiral Movers
717 Studios Welcomes Mike Kress as New Account Executive
A quickly growing central PA business, 717 Studios LLC., has hired Michael Kress to fill the position of Account Executive. Michael brings 14 years of sales, customer service, and IT experience to the company. He has worked for small businesses for many years and is dedicated to the future growth... - February 17, 2013 - 717 Studios, LLC
Steven E. Rich, Counsel, Mayer Brown, 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 Steven E. Rich of Mayer Brown will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “A Discussion of Current Developments Relating to Preferences and Fraudulent... - February 17, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
FixLogix Introduces New Modular Fixture System for Shop Floor Robotic Measuring Machines
FixLogix LLC introduces a new modular fixture system for staging parts on kinematic robotic measuring machines. These flexible robotic measuring machines improve productivity on the shop floor. The FixLogix t-slot style fixture plates have (3) spherical locators on the base, allowing the plate to... - February 16, 2013 - FixLogix LLC
Huddleston Consulting Group Offers Ten Percent Discount to State and Regional Non-Profit Associations
While President Obama did not mention the non-profit community in his State of the Union address, which accounts for ten percent of the American workforce, Bill Huddleston, The CFC Coach, and Brian Lacy Associates announced that they are providing a ten percent discount on their CFC webinars to members of state and regional non-profit associations. - February 16, 2013 - Huddleston Consulting Group
Producing Competitive Intelligence with the Power to (Literally) Move the Stock Market
Neal Ochsner of Ochsner Consulting Group and Robert Fowler, former head of the Global Competitive Intelligence function for Dow Agrosciences will present an interactive session on how to create predictive intelligence on Tuesday, May 7 at the 28th Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) International Conference in Orlando, Fl. - February 16, 2013 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
PROLIM Corporation President Recognized in CBS Detroit News
PROLIM Global Corporation, an IT, PLM and Engineering services consulting firm is pleased to announce today that PROLIM Corporation President Prabhu Patil Recognized in CBS Detroit News under Leader and Innovator sponsored by Lawrence Technology University. - February 16, 2013 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Talk Fusion Announces Its All-New Worldwide Inbound Payment System
No credit card? No problem! New, easy-to-use Inbound Payment System allows Talk Fusion Customers & Associates to quickly create an account online, then use it to effortlessly purchase Talk Fusion Video Communication Products. - February 16, 2013 - Talk Fusion
Apps, Vines and Surfaces Replace Hammers and Hoes in Westchester
White Plains “Tool” Showcase Reduces Stress with Debut of New Technologies for Mining Profits - February 16, 2013 - The OnSwitch
Oliver Wight Lead Sponsors of Australian S&OP Forum 2013
Business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, are lead sponsors of Akolade’s Australian Sales and Operations Planning Forum 2013 taking place 13th – 15th March 2013 in Melbourne. - February 16, 2013 - Oliver Wight Asia Pacific
Daniel W. McDonald, Partner, Merchant & Gould P.C. to Speak at KC’s How to Prove Damages in Patent, Trademark and Copyright Cases Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Daniel W. McDonald, Partner, Merchant & Gould P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “How to Prove Damages in Patent,... - February 16, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
AmeriPro Appliance Repair is Now Offering a Yearly Maintenance Program
Many people don't know this but your refrigerator requires regular maintenance to keep it running efficiently. Most manufacturers suggest a yearly maintenance. Maintenance usually consists of checking your refrigerant levels, checking the temperature controls and cleaning the coils and evaporator. - February 15, 2013 - AmeriPro Appliance Repair
Art Salvi Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Art Salvi of Carmel, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of wine and spirits. About Art Salvi Art Salvi is the Vice President and General Manager of Southern Wine and Spirits of... - February 15, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
FitSource Fitness Club for Women's Conversion and Expansion Comes to a Halt
FitSource Fitness Club for Women, the premier fitness center founded by Cynthia Alonso and Yami Meneses in 2009, has officially closed its doors. After launching successfully in 2009, Fitsource who's Trade Mark is owned by Lifestyle Fitness, LLC, grew to three gyms by 2010. Surviving the recession,... - February 15, 2013 - Cynthia Alonso
DAVACO Attends RFMA 2013, Booth 637
DAVACO announced today that the company will participate in the Restaurant Facilities Management Association's (RFMA) annual conference on March 10-12, 2013 at the Gaylord Palms, in Orlando, Fla. DAVACO joins hundreds of restaurant facilities professionals and industry suppliers/vendors for the four day conference, which includes keynote presentations, educational seminars, exhibition hall and special events. - February 15, 2013 - DAVACO, Inc.
Industry Intelligence Announces i2partnership with Maine Pulp and Paper Association (MPPA)
Industry Intelligence Inc. partners with the Maine Pulp and Paper Association (MPPA) to assist in its goal of ensuring that long-term viability and competitiveness are achieved in a global economy for the pulp and paper industry. - February 15, 2013 - industry intelligence, inc.
Private Practice Owners Celebrate the New Year in a Tropical Setting
Healthcare professionals ring in the New Year in Jamaica. - February 15, 2013 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Dr. David Tabak, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Securities Law: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. David Tabak, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Securities Law:... - February 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Joe Cashel, Director, BDO Consulting 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 Joe Cashel, Director, BDO Consulting, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “A Discussion of Current Developments Relating to Preferences and Fraudulent Conveyances in Bankruptcy Cases Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for May 15, 2013 from 12pm-2pm (ET). - February 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Weidlinger-Engineered MIT Media Lab Awarded Boston Society of Architects’ Most Prestigious Honor
The MIT Media Lab extension, designed by Maki and Associates with Leers Weinzapfel Associates, received the Harleston Parker Medal, which acknowledges Boston’s “most beautiful piece of architecture, building, monument or structure.” - February 14, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Nutrasource.com Beats the Competition with Social Commerce
Nutrasource.com embraces a comprehensive social commerce strategy to increase revenues, conversion, fans and word-of-mouth virality. - February 14, 2013 - ShopSocially
Boutique Vanderbilt Beach Real Estate Company Commemorates a Decade of Service
Now riding the wave of a significant market upswing that seems to be bucking current trends, South Bay Realty's boutique real estate office finds itself positioned for unstoppable growth, but not unexpectedly. Convinced early-on that the lean times would once again give way to a robust market, this... - February 14, 2013 - South Bay Realty, Lesley Garlock
Fuentek Senior Consultant Leads Panel at AUTM 2013 Annual Meeting
Dr. Nannette Stangle-Castor Moderates Discussion of Leveraging Trade Associations in Technology Transfer Marketing. - February 14, 2013 - Fuentek, LLC
New Jersey Based Change Management Company Rebrands
Enterprise Consulting Group, Ltd., Adopts New Company Name, ADAPTATION ® - February 14, 2013 - ADAPTATION
Lauton & Foxton Capital Partners Announces Representation Agreement Vernon F. Glaser & Associates, Inc.
This Ohio-based medical management company specializes in optimizing revenue for physician groups. - February 14, 2013 - Foxton Capital Fund
Elizabeth A. Howard with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Protecting Trade Secrets in a Collaboration: A Case Study Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Elizabeth A. Howard, Partner, Intellectual Property, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - February 14, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Local Attorney Going to Washington to Sound Alarm on Emerging Student Load Debt Crisis, Other Key Issues
Meeting with congressman and senators on key issues for student loan borrowers and debtors. - February 13, 2013 - Lorene Lynn Mies, A PLC
Latest CPR+ Release Targets New Efficiencies and Compliance Solutions for Specialty Pharmacy, Home Medical Equipment and Home Infusion
CPR+ version 9.0 adds more than 20 major enhancements with a focus on driving new efficiencies for customers in the three healthcare industries. - February 13, 2013 - Definitive Homecare Solutions
New Docu-Series Helps Young Adults Start Small Businesses
Inspired Life Media Group and S6xth House Entertainment present The American Dream Revised, a docuseries and social action campaign designed to help young adults start small businesses. - February 13, 2013 - ILMG
New One of a Kind Pet Career Training Course Offered at Hudson Valley Community College
HVCC partners with P.E.T.S. Mary Lynn Gagnon, owner of Pet Estates Inc., and leader in the pet business field for more than 23 years are excited to announce a new vision for the pet world: The first pet career school for students called Pet Educational Training Services (P.E.T.S) beginning... - February 13, 2013 - Pet Estates Inc.
Word of Mouth Marketing Association Makes Guest Appearance on Storytellers Campfire for Global Announcement
PEMCO; Vice President; Rod Brooks Seattle’s emcee for the February WOMM Fest 2013 will be appearing on Storytellers Campfire giving their global audience a preview of this unprecedented event for National Word of Mouth Marketing Day. - February 13, 2013 - Storytellers Campfire