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Robert Huff, Director in Navigant’s Global Investigations & Compliance Practice, to Speak on the Knowledge Congress’s Third Party Relationships Event
Robert Huff, Director in Navigant’s Global Investigations & Compliance practice, to Speak on the Knowledge Congress’s Third Party Relationships: Risk Management and Contract Compliance Live Webcast - December 19, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
William P. (“Bill”) Elliott, CPA, J.D., LL.M, International Tax Director, Tax Member, Warren Averett, LLC 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 William P. (“Bill”) Elliott, CPA, J.D., LL.M , International Tax Director, Tax Member, Warren Averett, LLC, will speak at a 2-hour webcast... - December 19, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Sarah Bassler Millar, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to Speak at KC’s Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period: Emerging Issues in Health Care Reform Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Sarah Bassler Millar, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting... - December 19, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
OrderWithin Website to Launch with New Features, Online Class Registration
OrderWithin is preparing to launch several new features on its website this month to make registering for organization classes simple and to provide an accessible way to learn new tips for decluttering and improving productivity. New features set to launch in late December at... - December 19, 2012 - Strategic eMarketing
JoyLot.com Announces Partnership with AffiliateManager.com
Pioneering Retailer of Top-Quality Products Joins Leading Affiliate Management Program - December 19, 2012 - AffiliateManager.com
Andrew Morris, Partner, Morvillo LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal and Compliance Programs: Ethics and Effectiveness Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrew Morris, Partner, Morvillo LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal and Compliance Programs: Ethics and Effectiveness LIVE... - December 19, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
TransGuardian’s ParkNShip Takes the Stress out of Shipping Deadlines
ParkNShip, a new feature on all TransGuardian multi-carrier shipping software modules, solves once for all the stress of the day’s end shipping deadline. Just input the details of all pending shipments on TransGuardian’s multi-carrier shipping software early in the day. But instead of... - December 18, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
As Mortgage Rates Approach Record Low, Collin County, Texas is a Great Place to Call Home
Mortgage rates are at at record low. Now is a great time to buy a home. Collin County, Texas is a great place to live, and experienced realtor Rajan Mathai can help you to find the home that you desire. - December 18, 2012 - Rajan Mathai
General Biologicals Corporation Signs ALPCO as a Distributor in North America
ALPCO will distribute Infectious Disease assays from GBC in North America. - December 18, 2012 - ALPCO
Storage Made Easy Announces That Huddle Has Become a SME Client
Storage Made Easy is working with Huddle, the leader in cloud collaboration. - December 18, 2012 - Storage Made Easy
James C. McMullen Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. McMullen of Long Beach, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law enforcement. About James C. McMullen Mr. McMullen is retired after 28 years in law enforcement. He was a... - December 18, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Pamela A. Mann, Attorney, Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, LLP to Speak at KC’s Nonprofit Transparency and Disclosure Through Form 990 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pamela A. Mann, Attorney, Carter, Ledyard & Milburn will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Nonprofit Transparency and... - December 18, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Wright Scoop Offers Incentive to Business Plan
The month of December is national "write a business plan" month. Join award winning Greater Richmond Area VA based The Wright Scoop –Sylvia Hoehns Wright, nationally recognized eco-advocate, contributing writer and communications specialist, in her effort to inspire business planning. - December 18, 2012 - The Wright Scoop
2013 Predictions for Penny Stock Players
Nearly a year ago, Peter Leeds, the expert in penny stock investing and publisher of the Peter Leeds penny stock newsletter, made his predictions for 2012, as published in BE America’s Edition January, 2012. For the coming year, 2013, Leeds weighs in again with his specific outlook for... - December 17, 2012 - Modern Strategies, Inc.
Michael J. McCue, Partner, Lewis and Roca LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Litigation: A 2013 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael J. McCue, Partner, Lewis and Roca LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Litigation: A 2013... - December 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Verizon FiOS Promo Codes Give Savings, Cash to Smart & Thrifty Couponers
Verizon FiOS promo codes are helping many customers get full use out of high-quality Internet, phone, and TV entertainment services that they have been previously unable to afford. Coupon site CouponShoebox.com, run by financial advisor and Newsweek online columnist David Ning, collects each new Verizon coupon code on a single page to help consumers find their best deal. - December 16, 2012 - CouponShoebox
Kat Meezan of Focal Instincts Photography Awarded "New Photographer of the Year"
The Inland Empire Professional Photographers and Videographers (IEPPV), a local chapter of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), has chosen Kat Meezan as their newest outstanding photographer. - December 16, 2012 - Focal Instincts Photography
New Relationship Guide Helps People, Businesses, & Organizations Stretch their Relationship Capital
A new book from a relational expert helps organizations and people discover and use the tools and techniques that will help create effective relationships in business and life. - December 16, 2012 - Entheos Consulting Group
IAOP Names Panel to Evaluate Global Outsourcing 100® and World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors
Initial List of Top Ranked Companies to be Released in February - December 16, 2012 - IAOP
Christopher K. Larus, Partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Litigation: A 2013 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Christopher K. Larus, Partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark... - December 16, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. to Operate Davis County Inspection / Maintenance Technical Center
Davis County has chosen to contract with Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. (WEP) to provide inspection services to Davis County motorists at the Vehicle Emissions Testing Center in Kaysville. County commissioners debated several options to provide the additional inspection services and... - December 15, 2012 - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.
Family Business Association Awards for Massachusetts Recognize Anton’s Cleaners with Community Excellence Award
Anton’s Cleaners was presented with the 2012 Community Excellence Award by the Family Business Association (FBA). In addition to the award, the Family Business Association has generously donated a check in the amount of $1,500 to Caring Partners, the 501c (3) arm of Anton’s... - December 15, 2012 - Family Business Association
IBM Partner and Z. H. TANK Produce Webinar on Leveraging BAO as a Tool for Management Enhancement
"Smarter" analytics are needed to enhance management in the new global marketplace and BAO strategies provide those tools. - December 15, 2012 - Z. H. STUDIO
Securities America Adds 130 Investors Security Company Reps
Securities America, announced that Investors Security Company will become a branch of Securities America, thus adding 130 registered representatives. This will be one of the largest branches of the independent broker/dealer and will be led by Christopher Holloway. Investors Security Company Inc., which was founded by Cabell Birdsong in 1964, will continue to do business under the same name. - December 15, 2012 - Securities America Inc.
Applegate Awarded ISO 9001 Certification
Applegate has further established itself as a leading business website, after becoming the proud recipient of an ISO 9001 accreditation. This certification is awarded by an internationally recognised quality management system and reflects a commitment to quality and customers, as well as a... - December 15, 2012 - Applegate
John J. Jablonski, Esq., Partner, Goldberg Segalla LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Internet and E-Mail: Admissibility Issues of Electronic Evidence at Trial Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John J. Jablonski, Esq., Partner, Goldberg Segalla LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Internet and... - December 15, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Web Shopping Mall and Blog MyReviewsNow.net Promotes Affiliate Partner Cross’ Buy One Get One Half Off Sale
Until December 17, MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Cross is offering 50% off any of their world class pens with the purchase of any other pen at regular price. Shoppers must use coupon code BOGH12 to activate their special limited time savings. - December 14, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Arizona's VIP Roofing Services Earns Fourth Angie’s List Super Service Award
VIP Roofing Services has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. - December 14, 2012 - VIP Roofing Services
BDA Named Investment Banking Firm of the Year, 2012
Business Development Asia LLC (“BDA”) has been named “Investment Banking Firm of the Year” by The M&A Advisor. BDA won the same award in 2010. The M&A Advisor Awards and Summit is one of the most authoritative annual investment banking events. It celebrates the... - December 14, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Carmel M. Cosgrave with SmithAmundsen LLC to Speak at KC’s Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A Practical Guide for the Industry Live Webcast
Carmel M. Cosgrave, Chair, Health Care Practice Group, SmithAmundsen LLC to Speak at KC’s Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A Practical Guide for the Industry Live Webcast - December 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Gretchen Harders, Member, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C to Speak at KC’s Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period: Emerging Issues in Health Care Reform Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Gretchen Harders, Member, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting... - December 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
CS3 Technology Moves Away from Billing by the Hour with New Customer Service Options
Fixed fee engagements come with a money-back guarantee and access agreements are designed for customers to select a plan that works for their business. - December 13, 2012 - CS3 Technology
ePennyAuction.com Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary by Offering Unprecedented Discounts
To celebrate the third year anniversary of Live bidding online site ePennyAuction the firm has decided to lower their starting prices on selected products which include some of the most popular gift items for this Holiday Season. This comes as a pleasant surprise for the more than 100,000 customers that shop on this popular online penny bidding store on a daily basis. - December 13, 2012 - ePennyAuction.com
PhotoSpin Announces It’s Holi-Daze Design Contest
Win an Apple iPad Mini. Designers and photographers from all over are invited to enter a design contest inspired by their favorite holiday! - December 13, 2012 - PhotoSpin.com
Silverleaf, Taylor Morrison’s Latest New Home Community, Brings New Homes, High-Tech Interactive Home™ to Denver Homebuyers
Taylor Morrison Denver unveils its latest new home community in Broomfield on Dec. 15, with seven spacious floor plans, scenic surroundings and the builder’s elegant, connected home solution, the Interactive Home™, to anxious Denver homebuyers. Located in the upscale community of... - December 13, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
New Real Estate Investor Website Designs Redefines Real Estate Investing
The newly released direct response designs by real estate investing and web development firm, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsite.net, for real estate investor websites are re-defining real estate investing, both in ease of management of their websites and businesses and marketing capabilities... - December 13, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
WEP and TÜV SÜD Sign Business Cooperation Agreement
Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. announced today that it has signed a business cooperation agreement with TÜV SÜD, a company headquartered in Germany that operates internationally with a wide knowledge in the field of periodical vehicle inspection. The complementary foundation of... - December 13, 2012 - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.
Shipping Charges, Security and Lengthy Processes Are Top Ecommerce Turn-Offs
New Postcode Anywhere survey focuses on causes of cart abandonment. - December 13, 2012 - PCA Predict
Kimberly J. Kannensohn, Partner, McGuireWoods to Speak at KC’s Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A Practical Guide for the Industry Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kimberly J. Kannensohn, Partner, McGuireWoods will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data... - December 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Bill Schuurman, Partner, Vinson & Elkins to Speak at KC’s Markman and Claim Construction Hearing in Patent Infringement: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Bill Schuurman, Partner, Vinson & Elkins will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Markman and Claim Construction Hearing in... - December 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Jon Waterman, Partner, McGladrey LLP to Speak at KC’s New FASB Fair Value Disclosure Requirements (ASU 2011-04) Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jon Waterman, Partner, McGladrey LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “New FASB Fair Value Disclosure Requirements (ASU... - December 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey M. Jakubiak, Partner, Troutman Sanders to Speak at KC’s FERC's Enforcement Actions in Banking and Finance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey M. Jakubiak, Partner, Troutman Sanders will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FERC's Enforcement Actions in Banking and... - December 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Plumbline Publishing Group Announces the Release Managing Your First Project: Project Management Quick Start exclusively for the Kindle Platform
Plumbline Publishing Group are proud to offer the latest work from Thomas Ghantt, Managing Your First Project: Project Management Quick Start, available exclusively on Kindle through Amazon. - December 13, 2012 - Plumbline Publishing
Magnetic North Adds RESPONSE Ltd to Client List
Magnetic North, leading providers of predictive dialling and call recording software in the UK, announce that outsourced contact centre services provider RESPONSE Ltd has joined their community of Hosted 'OnDemand' clients. RESPONSE is a provider of software solutions for a number of UK... - December 13, 2012 - Magnetic North
Tony Brooks, CISA, CRISC, Partner, Horne LLP to Speak at KC’s Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A Practical Guide for the Industry Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Tony Brooks, CISA, CRISC, Partner, Horne LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data... - December 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
TransGuardian as Multi-Carrier Software Provider on Ontrac Website
OnTrac, the premier regional carrier in the seven Western States, now features TransGuardian on its Multi-Carrier Software web page at this link: www.ontrac.com/onlineShipMultiShip.asp TransGuardian (www.transguardian.com) offers a multi-carrier shipping solution that will typically save 30% over... - December 12, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Atlanta's High Museum Taps Into Rich Media Technology to Enhance Museum Experience: "Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 >> 2013" Incorporates Multi-Media Timeline
Atlanta’s High Museum of Art is tapping into a museum trend to enhance visitors’ experience through rich media technology and digital integration. The museum’s current exhibit, “Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 >> 2013,” is the fifth collaboration with the... - December 12, 2012 - Blue Marble Media
ALPCO Diagnostics Recognized in Support of American Red Cross’ Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
ALPCO presented with plaque of recognition for their contribution to the American Red Cross' Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. - December 12, 2012 - ALPCO
Douglas W. Baruch, Partner, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP to Speak at KC’s False Claims Act: Enforcement and Compliance Issues Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas W. Baruch, Partner, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “False... - December 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Marlborough Reaches Highest Level of “BioReadiness”
The city is ranked within the top 7% of Massachusetts communities that are actively welcoming to biotechnology companies. - December 12, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation