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Online Shopping Mega Mall MyReviewsNow.net Showcases Partner Leather Bags and More Membership Program to Its Shoppers Just in Time for the Holidays
Online shopping mall and consumer reviews website MyReviewsNow.net is excited to present the Leather Bags And More Membership Program whereby customers are rewarded for their purchases. - November 11, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Milton L. Petersen, Partner, HunterMaclean to Speak at KC’s Third Party Relationships: Risk Management and Contract Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Milton L. Petersen, Partner, HunterMaclean will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast titled: “Third Party Relationships: Risk Management and... - November 11, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Third Place for RationalPlan at 2012 Project Management Election
The project management provider RationalPlan obtained the third place at Capterra’s Project Management Election 2012. RationalPlan has been nominated as being one of the 55 contending project management software providers. These 55 nominees were chosen from a few hundreds of software solutions. - November 11, 2012 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Indianapolis Fitness Center – NIFS - Takes Green to Great Heights
NIFS patrons can enjoy a brighter, healthier, and more energy efficient place to work out. - November 10, 2012 - NIFS
Cadman Signs Option Agreement for 100% Interest of Gaspe Copper Project
Cadman is pleased to announce that it is proceeding with the Gaspe copper project. The Company has signed an option agreement with the property owner, Bertrand Brassard to acquire 100 per cent interest in the copper project located in the Gaspe Peninsula in the Province of Quebec. The Gaspe copper property is comprised of 56 permits totaling 3,192 Ha. Historical results showed trench samples up to 5.1% copper. - November 10, 2012 - Cadman Resources Inc
Business as Usual at CSU Industries Despite Ferocity of Hurricane Sandy
Proactive planning and team commitment ensure full IT support coverage for customers. - November 10, 2012 - CSU Industries
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) Welcomes Rachel Roberts to the Regulatory Team
Rachel Roberts brings ten years of environmental policy and management experience to WEG’s expert regulatory team. - November 10, 2012 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Leading Strengths Assessment and Development System Launches in China
Strengths Partnership, one of the world’s leading strengths-based leadership and talent assessment, development and coaching companies, announced today that in line with its global expansion plans it is expanding its Strengthscope™ franchise to China. - November 10, 2012 - Strengths Partnership Ltd
Perkin Coie’s Jason Howell to Present on Contests and Sweepstakes in Social Media
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, a leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced that Jason Howell, Of Counsel with Perkins Coie, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast titled “Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests in Social Media... - November 10, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Louis J. Battagliese Jr., Partner, Jackson Cross Partners, LLC to Speak at KC’s Preparing for Changes in Lease Accounting Standard Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Louis J. Battagliese Jr., Partner, Jackson Cross Partners, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Preparing for Changes in Lease... - November 10, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Frank Stumpf Joins Scope eKnowledge Center’s Board of Directors
Scope eKnowledge Center (Scope), a Quatrro group of company and a leading provider of content enhancement and knowledge services, has announced that Frank Stumpf has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Frank, a well-known and experienced professional in the global scientific, technical, medical and scholarly publishing business, has been an advisor to the Board since 2008. - November 10, 2012 - SPi Global
Securicorp Launches Retrospective Video Data Mining Service
Real time alerts produce reports and processes for immediate reaction. Going through video which led up to the alert to analyse or gather further evidence is a labour-intensive and costly exercise. Securicorp can automate this. - November 10, 2012 - Securicorp
Wall Street Firm Steps Up to Plate on Veteran’s Day; Mischler Financial Group to Contribute November Profits to Wounded Warrior Project
Mischler Financial Group, Inc., the securities industry’s oldest and largest Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, has announced that it will be contributing 10% of the firm’s November profits to the Wounded Warrior Project; the leading non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and improving the circumstances of the thousands of men and women who risked their lives and became physically disabled while serving in our country’s Armed Forces. - November 09, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Ziptip, Inc., Mobile Payments for Tips and Gratuities, Announces a New Way for Restaurant Waitstaff to Receive Tips
Ziptip, Inc., mobile payments for tips and gratuities, announces a new way for restaurant waitstaff to receive tips. Restaurant waitstaff simply display to customers an image, most commonly on a business card, to get tipped. Tippers scan the image using their phones and the free Ziptip apps (for... - November 09, 2012 - Ziptip, Inc.
MidWest Materials Completes Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade; Company Celebrates 60th Anniversary
MidWest Materials, a premier steel service center, announces completion of a multi-million dollar technology, equipment and facility investment project. The investment will enable MidWest to meet the growing demand by manufacturers for the highest quality leveled sheet steel required by newer manufactuing and processing techniques. - November 09, 2012 - MidWest Materials
East Coast Computer Users Face Serious Data Loss from Hurricane Sandy
Flood-damaged computers face permanent data loss if businesses do not act quickly. - November 09, 2012 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Custom Cerakote High Temperature Ceramic Coatings Displayed at 2012 SEMA Show
Cerakote Ceramic Coatings were on display at the 2012 SEMA Show showcasing world leading protection and complete customization. - November 09, 2012 - NIC Industries, Inc.
HR Firm CPEhr Updates and Releases Health Care Reform E-Book
HR Outsourcing firm releases updated and revised E-Book, “The Fourteen Health Care Reform Questions Every Employer Needs to Know.” - November 09, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Toyoaki Nakayama Joins BDA as a Director in Tokyo
Experienced M&A banker Toyoaki Nakayama has joined BDA as a Director, based in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Nakayama is a leading M&A practitioner with 18 years’ experience advising on domestic and cross-border M&A. He brings a deep knowledge of key sectors in Japan including building... - November 09, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Robert A. Friedel, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP to Speak at KC’s The JOBS Act and Its Impact on Investments Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Robert A. Friedel, a partner at the law firm of Pepper Hamilton LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ live webcast entitled: “The JOBS Act and Its... - November 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Brian S. Korn, Of Counsel, Pepper Hamilton LLP to Speak at KC’s Live Webcast – The JOBS Act and Its Impact on Capital-Raising
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Brian S. Korn, Of Counsel, Pepper Hamilton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The JOBS Act and Its Impact on Capital-Raising... - November 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Talk Fusion Leads the Way with the World's First Video Newsletters
Global video communication company also unveils all-new Video Communications Center, introducing the new Talk Fusion Product Quick Launch. - November 09, 2012 - Talk Fusion
The Smart Energy Demand Coalition Welcomes Electric Ireland and DONG Energy as New Members
In the past year alone The Smart Energy Demand Coalition has grown by 17 new members. - November 09, 2012 - Smart Energy Demand Coalition
Joint Forces to Protect Children from Sex Tourism: Development Partnership with the Private Sector Supporting The Code
Four of the world’s leading tourism companies together with GIZ and The Code launch a joint project to combat child sex tourism. Project partners: TUI Travel; Accor group; Kuoni Group and ITB aim to ensure and inspire action on the issue, through testing and optimization of the tools put in... - November 08, 2012 - The Code
Maximize Employee Health with Positive Promotions' Fun Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge
Only the turkey should be stuffed this holiday season. Fun and educational employee wellness programs like Positive Promotions inexpensive Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge supports health risk management by helping to reduce employee health risks and healthcare costs. - November 08, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Dorf & Nelson LLP Welcomes New Partner in Corporate Practice Department
On Monday, November 5, 2012, Martha J. Flanders joined Dorf & Nelson LLP as a partner in the Corporate Law practice area. Ms. Flanders has been practicing corporate law for over 30 years at several prestigious New York City firms. Most recently, she has been a partner at Cozen O’Conner where she practiced in the Corporate Law Group. - November 08, 2012 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
The Boulder Group Awarded Disposition Assignment of a Net Leased Walgreens Portfolio Valued at $49 Million
The investment sales team will be led by Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group who are marketing the portfolio on behalf of a private investment company. - November 08, 2012 - The Boulder Group
J. Steven Baughman, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP to Speak at KC’s The America Invents Act in 2013 LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that J. Steven Baughman, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “The America Invents Act in 2013 LIVE Webcast.” This... - November 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Rikard D. Lundberg, Partner, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP to Speak at KC’s The JOBS Act and Its Impact on Capital-Raising LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Rikard D. Lundberg, partner at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The JOBS Act and Its... - November 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
New England Translations Helps Businesses Break Barriers with Quality Language Translation Services in Boston
As business owners come to the realization that the days of losing leads due to language barriers are over, they're taking swift action in seeking language translation services to help them communicate quickly and effectively with other companies across the the globe. - November 08, 2012 - New England Translations
DAVACO Offers Comprehensive Hospitality Solution for Property Improvement Plans (PIPs)
DAVACO announced today that the company can help hotel brands execute their property improvement plans (PIPs) with greater efficiency, speed-to-market, and quality control. - November 08, 2012 - DAVACO, Inc.
EyeFive, Inc Releases 30 New Products
Now you can purchase all of EyeFive products at the discounted price they used to offer for orders of 1,000 - 1,999 bottles. Simply meet EyeFive's minimum order of 72 bottles and you will pay what the big buyers used to get. - November 07, 2012 - EyeFive
Shopping Blog and Reviews Superstore MyReviewsNow.net Features Umi Deal of the Month
MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Umi Shoes has launched its November Umi Deal of the Month. For a limited time, people who shop online can save big on a pair of top quality Reeves shoes for boys in either black or brown. - November 07, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
VisualCalc Announces New Retirement Planning Tool for Retirement Plan Administrators
VisualCalc today announced the availability of the VisualCalc™ Retirement Planning Tool. The VisualCalc Retirement Planning Tool is a web-based customer self-service tool that retirement plan administrators, including third party administrators and plan sponsors, can offer their plan participants to help them properly prepare for their retirement. - November 07, 2012 - VisualCalc
Wes Ball and Don Hase Are Once Again Named as Texas SuperLawyers
Texas SuperLawyers has named local criminal defense attorneys Wes Ball and Don Hase as Texas SuperLawyers for 2012. Only 5 percent of the lawyers in the State receive this honor. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Mr. Ball... - November 07, 2012 - Ball & Hase, PC
Online Holiday Shopping Mall MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights the Last Chance Christmas Sale with Affiliate Time and Gems
MyReviewsNow.net is spotlighting a new holiday promotion from affiliate partner Time and Gems. From now until 12/20, shoppers can save up to $1500 in high end luxury watches in the Last Chance Christmas Sale. - November 07, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Sharecare Names Sherri Snelling to Top 10 List for Influencers on Alzheimer's disease and Caregiving
Sharecare, the online site created by Dr. Oz, released its first Top 10 Influencers on Alzheimer's disease naming Sherri Snelling #4 on the list based on her blogs about dementia and caregiving. - November 07, 2012 - Caregiving Club, Inc.
Wolf-Tek Continues Its Expansion with the Upcoming New Release of WolfGIS; Wolf-Pak Consulting Service; Dog-Lock, Pin-Pix and Joint Ventures
Wolf-Tek is continuing to expand its integrated GIS and GPS product and service offerings. They are working with leading providers of these products and services to provide unique capabilities into more areas of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) integration. Please visit www.wolf-tek.com. - November 07, 2012 - Wolf-Tek
BDA Advises Larsen MacColl Partners on Sale of S&S Worldwide Inc
BDA is pleased to announce that its client, Larsen MacColl Partners, a private equity fund based in Philadelphia, PA, has sold a majority stake in its portfolio company, S&S Worldwide Inc (“S&S”), one of the leading amusement ride and roller coaster manufacturers in the world. - November 07, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
VS Associates Inc. Announces Critical Tax Saving Strategies Just in Time for 2012
VS Associates, Inc. announced today a series of upcoming seminars on tax saving planning for 2012. Every year taxpayers needlessly over-pay their taxes and there's still time to apply strategies this year that can protect individuals from paying unnecessary taxes. The host and Instructor of the... - November 07, 2012 - VS Associates, Inc.
World Class Installations, Inc., Also Known as "the Electronic Locksmith" Addresses the Onity Hotel Lock Hacking
As most people are now aware, vulnerability has been identified in the Onity HT series locks. This vulnerability allows someone to make a device that can mimic the open feature of a portable programmer and give them access to the hotel room. - November 07, 2012 - World Class Installations
Harry Nelson, Co-Founder, Fenton Nelson to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Understanding Food and Drug Administration’s Consent Form Requirements Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Harry Nelson, Co-Founder, Fenton Nelson, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series: Understanding Food and Drug Administration’s... - November 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Ovation Incentives Climbs the Sunday Times Tech Track List
Ovation Incentives, a global performance improvement company specialising in staff motivation and incentive services, announces that their business’ performance has improved on the Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 list. Ovation Incentives has secured 54th place on the latest Sunday Times... - November 07, 2012 - Ovation Ltd
Online Mega Mall MyReviewsNow.net Announces Exclusive Wolferman's Promotion
Famous specialty food purveyor Wolferman's is offering a promotion to leading online shopping mall and consumer review hub MyReviewNow.net's shoppers this holiday season. When consumers use the code BERRY at checkout, they will be eligible to buy one Berry Breakfast Deluxe and purchase a second for 50% off the purchase price. - November 06, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Professional Sound Services Opens New Location in New Orleans, LA
Professional Sound Services (www.pro-sound.com), one of the nation's most respected dealers of professional audio equipment providing sales, service and rental to professional sound mixers, announces the Grand Opening of a new office in New Orleans, LA on November 12, 2012. The New Orleans, LA... - November 06, 2012 - Professional Sound Services
Jetbox Introduces iC5™ Designer, an Advanced IDE for ENOVIA Configuration and Customization That Doubles Productivity and Cuts Learning Time in Half
The company offers a free, limited time download of their latest rapid development toolset for the ENOVIA platform. - November 06, 2012 - Jetbox
PA Equipment Company Aids in Sandy Relief Efforts in NY and NJ
PA Equipment Company Aids in Sandy Relief Efforts - November 06, 2012 - Best Line Equipment
Taylor Morrison Unveils Homes Inspired by Social Media Site Pinterest to Austin Homebuyers Nov. 10
Taylor Morrison is taking a cue from social media site Pinterest and unveiling homes inspired by the popular website on Nov. 10 at the grand opening of Ladera in Bee Cave. From noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, Austin home buyers will get the chance to tour two new model homes, the Florian... - November 06, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Adept Marketing Recognized for Digital, Interactive Talent at Ohio Interactive Awards Receives Award for Retail Experience
Adept Marketing, located in Columbus, Ohio, receives recognition at Ohio Interactive Awards for digital, interactive talent through website design. - November 06, 2012 - Adept Marketing
Gray Ghost Ventures, an Impact Investment Firm in Atlanta, Hires New CEO to Lead the Indian School Finance Company
Gray Ghost Ventures (“GGV”) announced today that the Indian School Finance Company (“ISFC”), a provider of loans and financial assistance for capacity building and infrastructure expansion to affordable private schools in India, appointed Neeraj Sharma as Chief Executive... - November 06, 2012 - Gray Ghost Ventures