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Online Shopping Mall MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Huge Microsoft Store Ultrabook Sale
Reviews hub and small business superstore MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Microsoft Store is offering up to $400 off a wide selection of ultrabooks from HP, ASUS, Lenovo, Dell and more. People who shop online now at MicrosoftStore.com will also enjoy free shipping on all orders. - October 18, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Reema Maindiratta, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reema Maindiratta, M.D., of Babylon, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Reema Maindiratta, M.D. Dr. Maindiratta has over 15 years experience in the healthcare... - October 18, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D., of Wilmington, Delaware has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chemicals consulting. About Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D. Dr. Mathre has over 55 years experience in the chemicals... - October 18, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Weidlinger Engineer Mohammed Ettouney to Address DHS Resilient Buildings Workshop
Dr. Ettouney will discuss the capabilities of Integrated Rapid Visual Screening, a software tool he co-developed to assist facility stakeholders in making important decisions about hazard mitigation. - October 18, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Geoff Haver Named Vice President of Construction Division at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has named Geoffrey L. Haver as Vice President within its Construction Insurance Division. He joins the company with nearly 25 years of commercial casualty,... - October 18, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Optima ECM Consulting Named Bronze Sponsor for 2012 OpenText “Enterprise World”
Capitalizing on a very successful 2012, Phoenix based, Optima ECM Consulting, LLC, has been named a Bronze Sponsor at the Open Text “Enterprise World” Conference, held November 12th - 16th in Orlando, Florida. The annual event affords industry experts, such as Optima, the opportunity... - October 18, 2012 - Optima ECM Consulting
Pizza Rustica Signs First Two Leases in the Middle East
Pizza Rustica to open first two locations under Master Agreement. - October 18, 2012 - Pizza Rustica
Friendly Technologies Unveils Innovative Support Center Solution
The new Friendly Support Center solution is designed to efficiently troubleshoot and fix broadband services, reducing support center costs and increasing subscriber satisfaction. - October 18, 2012 - Friendly Technologies
Diana Bergherr, Managing Director, Business Development Compliance, DLA Compliance to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank Act and Minimizing the Cost of Compliance
Diana Bergherr, Managing Director, Business Development Compliance, DLA Compliance to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank Act and Minimizing the Cost of Compliance Live Webcast. - October 18, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Long Term Innovation with Mega-Trends: Adopting Them as Part of Corporate DNA -- SCIP Austin Texas Chapter, October 25
Working through a rigorous process fed by the right information, mega-trend research can have a real “outcome based” impact. Richard Sear provides thought-provoking illustrations on how technology developments can impact life. - October 18, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Avasant Inaugurates New Office in Manhattan, New York, NY
Avasant, a premier management consulting and sourcing advisory firm, inaugurates a new office in New York. - October 18, 2012 - Avasant LLC
In Smart Village: Experts to Discuss Social Media Trends in Egypt
TIEC, Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, will be hosting a must-to-attend session about Social Media marketing and trends in Egypt. “Social media marketing is no more a luxury for companies aiming at staying competitive in today’s marketing environment where social... - October 18, 2012 - eMarketing Egypt
Fuentek Tech Transfer Team Receives NASA Agency Honor Awards
Team Recognized for Accelerating Tech Transfer and Boosting Economic Development. - October 18, 2012 - Fuentek, LLC
All Custodian Services Celebrates 47 Years and 3 Generations
All Custodian Services is proud to announce the celebration of their 47th year in business. Through three generations of family and almost five decades of success, All Custodian Services is still going strong. Frank Andolino Sr. established the company in 1965 with one goal in mind, and that goal... - October 18, 2012 - All Custodian Services
New Government Contracting Institute the Result of TargetGov and bwtech@UMBC Partnership
bwtech@UMBC and TargetGov work together to create a series of courses aimed at helping businesses gain more Federal Government contracts. - October 18, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
Liferay Awards XTIVIA 2012 North America Partner of the Year
XTIVIA, a Platinum Partner, won “North America Partner of the Year” for their high quality of work delivered to clients and overall outstanding performance selling Liferay enterprise subscription services. - October 17, 2012 - XTIVIA, Inc.
NovaCopy Celebrates Grand Opening in Knoxville
NovaCopy, Inc., a leading provider of innovative document workflow solutions and 3D Printer systems is celebrating the grand opening of its Knoxville branch office, Thursday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. - October 17, 2012 - NovaCopy, Inc.
BDA Wins Three Awards at The International M&A Advisor Awards
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") won three awards from The M&A Advisor, more than any other company. BDA won the “Industrial Manufacturing and Distribution Deal of the Year” for its work on The Weir Group’s acquisition of HIM Tech’s valves business in... - October 17, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
zIngenuity Establishes zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman Reinsurance Company
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has established zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman based Reinsurance Company. The company has been formed to expand and complement zIngenuity’s existing mortgage analytics and risk... - October 17, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Alpha Orthopaedics’ AT3™ System Receives CE Mark Certification, Further Prepares Alpha Orthopaedics to Enter World-Wide Markets
Alpha Orthopaedics’ innovative AT3™ System featuring RelēF Technology has received CE Mark. The FDA had previously cleared the AT3 System for commercial distribution in the U.S. RelēF Technology is used for the relief of pain associated with conditions such as tendinosis and fasciosis. This CE mark completes company’s preparation for global market launch, which included a successful completion of its pivotal trial and a side-by-side evaluation showing superiority over PRP. - October 17, 2012 - Alpha Orthopaedics, Inc.
Lee G. Petro, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: License Renewal in Broadcast Industry: What to do Now Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lee G. Petro, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: License Renewal... - October 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Win Loss Analysis - Not Just for Sales Anymore: a Joint Meeting of the SCIP Massachusetts Chapter and Boston PMA, October 18
In this combination Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals/ Product Management Association meeting, Steve Johnson provides a comprehensive review of applying win/loss analysis to avoid potential major project failures. - October 17, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Saginaw Future Receives National Honor - Excellence in Economic Development “Gold” Award Saginaw Future President Elected Secretary/Treasurer
Saginaw Future Inc. received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for “Nexteer's Journey” in the category of Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) - Single Events for communities with populations of 200,000 - 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council... - October 17, 2012 - Saginaw Future
Veteran “Spy Hunter” Appointed to Espionage Research Institute International Advisory Board
At an international briefing of technical surveillance countermeasure (TSCM) professionals at the 10th Espionage Research International Institute (ERII) conference in Herndon, Virginia last month; Michael Guadagno, principal of Michael Guadagno & Associates, was appointed to the Institute’s elite six-person advisory board. - October 17, 2012 - Michael Guadagno Counterespionage Investigations
HT Localization Broadens Social Media Reach with France-Based Viadeo
HT Localization, an international translation and localization agency based in the U.S., engages its European audience with the Frenc-based social media platform - Viadeo. - October 17, 2012 - HT Localization, LLC
Bruynzeel UK Helps Preserve The Savoy Hotel's Heritage with Archiving Solutions
Bruynzeel, a leading manufacturer of storage solutions for organisations in various sectors and industries, have helped to preserve The Savoy Hotel’s heritage by providing storage solutions for the establishment’s new archives. As part of The Savoy’s recent £220 million... - October 17, 2012 - Bruynzeel
Newly Launched JKS Solutions Inc. to Provide Business Consulting and Project Management Services
JKS Solutions Inc., a Seattle-based full service consulting firm offering businesses a range of operational solutions, strategic growth opportunities and project management services. - October 16, 2012 - JKS Solutions Inc
Borrowers Can Shop Online for Personal Loans with MyReviewsNow.net’s New Affiliate Partner Plain Green Loans
MyReviewsNow.net, a leading reviews website and online shopping mall, has added new affiliate partner Plain Green Loans to its Personal Loans Portal. Borrowers can experience a refreshingly simple, secure and convenient 3-step application process at PlainGreenLoans.com. - October 15, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Observes World Menopause Day
BioRegenerative Sciences in observance of World Menopause Day, October 18, 2012, will offer a special price on their Feminease product for Feminine Dryness. World Menopause Day is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS). According to WHO, the average age of menopause is 51, and over 1 billion women will be over the age of 50 by 2025. As the population ages, women need to be given the resources and tools to prepare them for menopause. - October 15, 2012 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Presenters Announced for 7th Annual Organizing Awards
Some of the biggest names in organizing will be in one room on January 26 to celebrate the best in the industry. The experts that dole out organizing help to the disorganized masses via their books, talk show appearances and TV makeover shows will be at The 7th Annual Organizing Awards at the... - October 15, 2012 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
Chile and Brazil Have Began to Supply Eucalyptus Chips to Chinese Pulp Mills; However Japan Continues to be the Major Destination for Latin American Wood Chips
In late 2011, Brazil and Chile sent the first chip vessels to pulp mills in China in over five years. In the past, Japan had been the major destination for Latin American Eucalyptus chips. With Japanese pulp mills paying considerably more than Chinese pulp mills for chips, it is likely that a majority of Eucalyptus chips from Latin America will continue to be shipped to Japan. - October 15, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Performance Management from a China HR Expert Perspective: Focus on Future Not Past
Organizational behavior study and performance management have come a long way since "Skinner's Box" and Aubrey Daniels. This is especially true in China where simplifying performance management based solely on performance review is a common practice, and problem. - October 15, 2012 - Z. H. STUDIO
National Motivational Speaker Joins Professional Speakers Guild
Rachelle Smith, principal of Positive Creative Infusion Consulting, LLC, has joined Florida-based Professional Speakers Guild (PSG). As a seasoned speaker, with an ability to speak on a range of topics – from business, to career planning – to overcoming adversity, she has spoken for... - October 15, 2012 - Positive Creative Infusion Consulting, LLC
Pocketweb and iOS Device Integrator Agree Strategic Partnership for Business Apps
Partnership with Rodata Group aims at professional mobile solutions for areas as sales force, hospitals, logistics or constructions sites. - October 14, 2012 - Pocketweb
One Woman Keeps Her Head-Up After Losing Everything
One women fights to regain her entrepreneurial spirit, by overcoming obstacles and unwarranted financial hardship. The CEO of AD VYBE tells her story. - October 14, 2012 - AD VYBE Public Relations & Promotions Firm
Customer Reference Forum Announces Master Class Series
With the growing importance of customer advocacy to business growth - and the need for structured programs to make powerful advocacy happen - Customer Reference Forum announces the first in its Master Class Series on Customer Reference Program. - October 14, 2012 - Customer Reference Forum
More Tickets Available for Sold Out Talk Fusion 2012 European Now Event in Prague, Czech Republic
Founder & CEO Bob Reina to unveil World’s First Video Newsletters during event, then bring live Diamond Rush Training, Recognition to Eastern Europe & inspire Associates worldwide to Live Their Dreams. - October 14, 2012 - Talk Fusion
NuCanoe Unveils 2013 Product Line with Focus on Kayak Fishing
NuCanoe, Inc., maker of the most versatile, stable, and adaptable fishing kayaks, unveiled their 2013 Products Line this month. The new and improved products focus on the kayak fishing segment and exploits the unique features of the NuCanoe boats. "For 75% of our customers, NuCanoe boats are... - October 14, 2012 - NuCanoe, Inc.
Will College Food Service Follow Corporate Food Service Down the Path to Fewer Customers and Declining Revenue?
Will college food service follow corporate food service down the path to fewer customers and declining revenue? That is a real possibility, says Tom Mac Dermott, President of Clarion Group, a food service and hospitality services consulting firm. “Mobile technology untethered employees from... - October 14, 2012 - Clarion Group
Web Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Promotes jetBlue.com Disney Kids Stay and Fly Free Sale Until October 15
Web travel agent MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner jetBlue.com is offering a great kids stay and fly free package on two or more night getaway packages to Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Florida. The sale ends October 15, and travel must take place by December 12, 2012. - October 13, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Corcentric to Host Webinar on “Top Five Changes Coming to Accounts Payable”
Corcentric to Host an Educational Webinar Event demonstrating how Automation is Changing AP. - October 13, 2012 - Corcentric
Save Green by Going Green with LEDtrees.com Pre Lit Christmas Trees
Watching the little fiber optic lights illuminate in a kaleidoscope of colors can cause sudden feelings of happiness to those lucky enough to own an artificial Christmas tree with LED fiber optic light. The feelings of joy one experiences are often credited to a multitude of reasons including... - October 12, 2012 - artificial-christmas-tree.com
Leading Online Pond Supply Retailer Announces Special Store-Wide Free Shipping Promotion
Leading online pond and water garden supply company announces free shipping promotion on all orders over $99. - October 12, 2012 - California Ponds and Water Gardens
The Real Chemistry™ 3 Minute Precision Peel Launches Today
The Real Chemistry™ 3 Minute Precision Peel is available for purchase today at www.myrealchemistry.com and at various retail stores including” The Cosmetic Market” locations in Nashville, TN and in Chattanooga, TN as well as “The SkinBar” in Brentwood, TN. - October 12, 2012 - BluDahlia LLC
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Dr. Elizabeth Becker, Senior Vice President, National Economic Research Associates, Inc. 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 Dr. Elizabeth Becker, Senior Vice President, National Economic Research Associates, Inc., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Understanding... - October 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Build Better Supply Chain Relationships with New Oliver Wight White Paper
Supply Chain Design and Optimization specialists, Oliver Wight, have released a new thought-leading white paper 'Building Better Relationships Throughout the Extended Supply Chain'. - October 12, 2012 - Oliver Wight EAME
Christopher L. Allen, Attorney, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at KC’s Final Stress Testing Guidance for Large Banks with Implications on Smaller Institutions Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Christopher L. Allen, Attorney, Arnold & Porter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Final Stress Testing Guidance for... - October 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Linda Ann Myers, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Ann Myers, M.D., of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Linda Ann Myers Dr. Myers has over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. She is an... - October 11, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fitness Products Designed Perfectly for Active Baby Boomers Drives Stick-e Growth
Stick-e’s fitness products are bridging the gap between fitness props and therapeutic aids for this large demographic resulting in strong company growth. - October 11, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC