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Weidlinger Receives ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Award

The FBI Portland Field Office Complex takes multihazard design to the next level. - March 09, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.

Hill, Chesson & Woody Named One of the 2013 Best Employers in North Carolina

Business North Carolina Recognizes Local Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Firm. - March 09, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody

Denver Real Estate Agent Accurately Predicts Winning a New Mercedes Benz in Taylor Morrison’s “Keys to Success” Giveaway

Denver Homebuilder’s Popular Sales Promotion for Real Estate Agents is Back for Another Year - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison

Stay At Home Senior Care Awarded to the Franchise Business Review Top 50

The Franchise Business Review surveyed more than 26,000 franchisees representing over 350 franchise brands based on their level of satisfaction, experience, market area, business lifestyle, and other demographic characteristics. The list of the 2013 “FBR50” received the highest ratings by their franchise owners. - March 08, 2013 - Stay at Home

1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. Launches New Electrical Contracting Division

1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. launches a brand new electrical contracting division, supervised by seasoned electricians Joseph DelVecchio Jr. and Sr. The company's new branch will offer comprehensive electrical services, increasing 1-800 NY BULBS' ever-expanding platform in the New York Metropolitan Area. - March 08, 2013 - 1-800 NY BULBS

Taylor Morrison Denver Extends 50 Percent Off Popular Builder Options on New Denver Homes

Denver Homebuilder Aims to be Denver’s Technology Builder by Providing State-of-the-Art Convenience - While Also Offering 50 Percent Off Popular Builder Options - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison

Taylor Morrison Arizona Offers Family Fun, Spring Training Baseball Tickets at March 9 Las Brisas Grand Opening in Goodyear

Tour all six of Taylor Morrison’s model homes at Las Brisas Discovery/Encore and Las Brisas Expedition to receive a ticket to the game. There is a limit of four tickets per family and the offer is only good while supplies last. - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison

Riverview Financial Corporation and Union Bancorp, Inc. Announce Definitive Agreement and Plan of Consolidation

Riverview Financial Corporation (“Riverview”) (OTCQB: RIVE), the holding company for Riverview Bank, and Union Bancorp, Inc. (“Union”) (OTCQB: UBPT), the holding company for Union Bank and Trust Company, jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to... - March 08, 2013 - Riverview Financial Corporation

Many Companies Weigh Phantom Equity as a Rewards Strategy

More and more private companies are turning to phantom stock as a long-term method for rewarding contributors, according to Tom Miller, President of The VisionLink Advisory Group, a compensation consulting firm headquartered in Irvine, CA. Closely-held business owners are seeing this value-sharing... - March 08, 2013 - The VisionLink Advisory Group

MüTō Corp. Founder Featured Panelist at Monroe College Advertising and Marketing Association “Day in the Life” Breakfast

MüTō Corp. is a Project Management Organization which authors an annual, global survey for project managers entitled, “The Top 10 Obstacles to Project Success.” MüTō has also recently announced its new educational card game, which is based on the survey, entitled “The Top 10 Obstacles to Project Success: The Original Card Game for Project Managers.” Mr. Gasco and his MüTō team are experts in organizational project management and obstacle mitigation. - March 08, 2013 - MuTo Performance Corp.

Scott J.F. Goldstein, Counsel, Sidley Austin LLP 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 Scott J.F. Goldstein, Counsel, Sidley Austin LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Transactional Insurance: Best Tool to Close the Deal LIVE... - March 08, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Industry Intelligence Announces i2partnership with Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA)

Industry Intelligence Inc. partners with the Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA), formed in 1933, which represents the interests of envelope manufacturers and provides a forum for members to share ideas and discuss market trends. - March 08, 2013 - industry intelligence, inc.

RationalPlan 4.3 – Project Management Software on Premise or in the Cloud

RationalPlan Project Management Software version 4.3 is ready for the public. Current version offers easier printing capabilities, more reports, better integrations with Microsoft Project and last but not least automatic email notifications within the Server system. RationalPlan is a project... - March 08, 2013 - Stand By Soft Ltd

SMART Prospecting That Works Every Time - Release Date Set; Sales Professionals Win More Clients with Fewer Cold Calls

SMART Prospecting blends proven, classic sales techniques with the latest technology and mobile apps to help sales professionals in any industry, business owners and entrepreneurs find prospects more quickly, understand them more fully and make the sale more efficiently so that they make more money. - March 07, 2013 - Sales Sense Solutions, Inc.

PayVisors and CNP Solutions Form Partnership to Consult on “Card Not Present” Best Practices and Payment Management Solutions

Industry Veterans Will Focus on Payment Management, Transactional Operations, Recurring Billing, as well as Merchant Services Integration for Companies with Recurring Monthly Revenue. - March 07, 2013 - PayVisors

Marc Wyatt with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to Speak at KC’s SEC Examinations of Investment Advisers and Privately-Managed Funds Event

Marc Wyatt, Senior Specialized Examiner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to Speak at KC’s SEC Examinations of Investment Advisers and Privately-Managed Funds for Compliance with the Federal Securities Laws LIVE Webcast. - March 07, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Bayer Remains a "Most Admired" Company on FORTUNE Magazine’s Annual Reputation List

Bayer ranks #3 on chemicals industry list, up one spot from 2012. - March 07, 2013 - Bayer CropScience

Maverick Logistics Implements TRANSFLO $Velocity® from Pegasus TransTech

Maverick Logistics has implemented TRANSFLO $Velocity® and TRANSFLO Mobile from Pegasus TransTech, consistent, electronic methods for carriers to submit invoices and load documents to participating third party logistics (3PL) providers and freight brokers to speed processing and... - March 07, 2013 - Pegasus TransTech

WorldClips.TV Breaks the Stock Footage Business Model

"Our SD is still great stock footage, but we think it’s best future use is by cost-conscious independents who want to distribute their creations through video upload websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Blip and others. It’s also a great way for website designers to put some zip in their creations instead of using static still shots.” -Gary Isaacson, CEO-WorldClips.TV - March 06, 2013 - Isaacson Communications, Inc

jobsDB Singapore Jobseeker Report Reveals Singapore as a Nation of “Change Seekers”

On the constant lookout for new opportunities anytime and at anyplace, Singapore workers are fast becoming a nation of "change seekers" rather than just jobseekers. This is especially so in this increasingly connected world resulting from the rapid growth of mobile communications. A... - March 06, 2013 - jobsDB Singapore

Discovering Your Business’ Worth Through Topo.ly Online Mapping

Business owners realize the real value of their businesses when they use reliable business intelligence tools. Topo.ly is a BI tool engaged in providing valuable help to analyze data through online mapping. - March 06, 2013 - Topo.ly

AVOXI Introduces US 800 Geographic Call Blocking by State

AVOXI announces the ability to make US 800 numbers accessible only from specific states based on customers’ requirements. - March 06, 2013 - AVOXI

GenWay Biotech Names Dr. Ruben Flores-Saaib Vice President of Custom and Catalog Services

GenWay Biotech announces Ruben Flores-Saaib, PhD as Vice President of Custom and Catalog Services assuming responsibilities for the Company's custom services and catalog business operating activities. - March 06, 2013 - GenWay Biotech

Unique Broadband Systems Ltd is Exhibiting at CCBN 2013 China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) of Beijing; Visit Booth 8B609

Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, announces its participation at the CCBN 2013 China Content Broadcasting Network taking place at China’s International Exhibition Center of Beijing from March 21rd to March 23rd 2013. UBS will be... - March 06, 2013 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.

ProDryers, Distributor of Hand Dryers Seeking to Raise Funds for Children with Muscular Dystrophy

CEO of ProDryers to go behind bars for the MDA Lock-up Event in Livonia, MI to help in the fight against muscle disease. The event will be held on 04/25/2013. ProDryers is requesting support from all outlets to raise funds for this event. - March 06, 2013 - ProDryers

Grayhawk Homes Named 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

Recognized as one of the country’s fastest growing and largest home builders and a Builder Magazine Top 100 recipient, Grayhawk Homes sets itself apart from other home builders by ensuring every home built has met the stringent guidelines required for ENERGY STAR certification. - March 06, 2013 - Grayhawk Homes, Inc.

Marketing Leader Consumer Acquisitions Expands Into Two New Markets

Consumer Acquisitions, wants to congratulate Craig Walker and Sarah Fox on their recent promotion to Management. Craig and Sarah are part of the reason Consumer Acquisitions has been growing despite a weak economy. Craig, Sarah, and the client base for CAI are expanding from the Maumee, OH area to Findlay/Lima, OH and Harrisburg, PA March 2013. In addition, this upcoming quarter, CAI will be launching new programs to continue their major presence in some of the country’s largest retailers. - March 06, 2013 - Consumer Acquisitions

Magellan Solutions Expands Space for Businesses Considering Offshore Call Center and BPO

Magellan Solutions CEO Fred Chua is citing a need for more spaces to meet the demand of global businesses that look for offshore providers for their call center and business process operations this year. - March 06, 2013 - Magellan Solutions Outsourcing Inc.

Clarion Group: Resident Students’ Meal Plans Are a Source of Seemingly Endless Variation

Resident students’ meal plans are a source of seemingly endless variation as college food services try to adapt to students’ wishes and wants for convenience and economy, says Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a food service consulting firm. “Back in the famous good... - March 06, 2013 - Clarion Group

White Stratus Becomes a Google EMEA Premier Partner

Premier Partner Status Offers Greater Integration Possibilities to Enhance Services - March 06, 2013 - White Stratus

FES Assists Job Seekers Restore Their Scores in Preparation for Credit Checks by Potential Employers

United Credit Education Services has a proven approach to credit restoration that will change your life. - March 06, 2013 - FES Nationwide

Learn to Utilize Digital Marketing Skills in Business During March LA2M Presentations

Ann Arbor-based LA2M has released its March roster of speakers. All topics will focus on different avenues of how to incorporate digital marketing into your business strategy. - March 06, 2013 - LA2M

Blue Thinking's Employee Training Program Reduces Turnover and Boosts Satisfaction

Implementing an employee training program is a sure-fire way to reduce employee turnover and boost employee satisfaction. - March 06, 2013 - Blue Thinking

Enrique Stevens to Take on Managerial Role in Woodlake Commodity Solutions

Employee Relations Division Liaison Kathy Blaire revealed the promotion of Enrique Stevens as the new Client Relations Manager of the Austria office. He began his career with the firm in 2003 as associate CSR, has a Series 3 license, and currently a respected member of the Divisions Management Team. - March 06, 2013 - Woodlake Commodity Solutions

Petroglyph Reveals Victory on Kickstarter

Petroglyph launches the Kickstarter campaign for their recently-announced World War II action strategy game, Victory. The crowdfunding campaign reveals game details that set the stage for Victory to deliver a fresh, new experience in online strategy gaming. - March 05, 2013 - Petroglyph Games

The Entrepreneur's Way by Creative Interventions is Bringing Barbara Winter's Joyfully Jobless Workshops to the USM-Gulf Park Campus

Barbara Winter, self employment advocate, editor/publisher, author of Making a Living Without a Job and teacher will present three of her favorite Joyfully Jobless Workshops on March 22 and 23. Participants will learn new ideas, information and options for self employment. Barbara believes that the increase of persons becoming self employed is about their desire for independence and adventure. Others have an idea and others consider their longevity with meaningful work taking place. - March 05, 2013 - The Entrepreneur's Way by Creative Interventions

Solar Powered SEO Eliminates SEO Black Magic and Voodoo

The Adopt-A-Solar-Panel program helps the environment, veterans in need and non-profit organizations in search of solar energy. Program sponsors also earn an SEO-related bonus – Solar Powered SEO. - March 05, 2013 - SolarCure

Premier Gifts Partners with Authentic Models for Unique Gifting Ideas

Online gifting site, Premier Gifts has launched a wide range of products in partnership with Authentic Models. The new additions in their gifts catalogue includes products that will be available over the coming months adding to the already wide range of gift ideas inspired by antiquity and... - March 05, 2013 - Premier Gifts

5Star Awards Named 2012-13 Small Business Retailer of the Year; Receives Awards Industry’s Coveted Gold Obelisk at International Conference

5Star Awards, Inc, of Cary, NC, represented by owners Lisa and Jeff Higginbotham, was named Small Business Retailer of the Year 2012-2013 at the Awards and Recognition Association’s International Awards Market, held annually in Las Vegas, NV. The awards industry presents this recognition... - March 05, 2013 - 5Star Awards, Inc.

ActionCOACH North Carolina Congratulates the Latest BusinessRICH Graduates

ActionCOACH announces the February 2013 graduates of BusinessRICH. Local business owners looking to build their skill set and drive revenue and profits in their companies. - March 05, 2013 - ActionCOACH North Carolina

William Sarraille with Sidley Austin LLP to Speak at KC’s Managing the Margins: A Case Study on Winning the Battle with Pricing Incentives and Maintaining Compliance

William Sarraille, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP to Speak at KC’s Managing the Margins: A Case Study on Winning the Battle with Pricing Incentives and Maintaining Compliance Live Webcast - March 05, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

iQue Repair Dominates Wasatch Front Opening Two New Locations in Salt Lake City and Bountiful

iQue Repair, a National leader in the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® repair industry and one of Utah’s fastest growing businesses, announced the Grand Opening of two new retail and repair facilities in Salt Lake City and Bountiful. - March 04, 2013 - iQue Repair, LLC

Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting at the Orlando Home Show March 22-24, 2013

Advanced Film Solutions will be participating for the sixth straight year at the Orlando Home Show March 23-25, 2013 being held at the Orange County Convention Center. Advanced Film Solutions is Central Florida's leading professional installer of energy savings window film. - March 04, 2013 - Advanced Film Solutions

DAVACO to Exhibit at SPECS 2013

DAVACO announced today that the company will be attending and exhibiting at the 2013 SPECS Show. SPECS, an annual event that focuses on retail store planning, construction, maintenance and engineering, will take place on March 17-20, 2013 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. - March 03, 2013 - DAVACO, Inc.

DAVACO Participates in Restaurantpoint 2013

DAVACO announced today that the company will attend RestaurantPoint 2013. The event, which will be held March 17-20, 2013 in Championsgate, Fla., brings together top 200 level and fast growth chain restaurants and supplier executives to explore business opportunities. - March 03, 2013 - DAVACO, Inc.

Hugh M. Greenfield Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Hugh M. Greenfield, of Cleveland, Ohio, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Legal Consulting. About_Hugh M. Greenfield Hugh M. Greenfield is Managing Partner at... - March 03, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who