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Emerge Diagnostics Announces Presentation with C.R. England and Lockton Companies’ Houston Office
Emerge Diagnostics, C.R. England and Lockton Companies’ Houston office are pleased to announce they have been jointly selected to present at the 2013 Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Los Angeles April 21st-25th. The topic of the presentation is entitled Is... - September 28, 2012 - Emerge Diagnostics
INVISTA Names Christopher T. Basinger Sales and Marketing Manager for DACRON® Fiberfill Business
Christopher T. Basinger has joined INVISTA as Sales and Marketing Manager for DACRON® fiberfill North America. Basinger, who is based in North Carolina, will lead the strategic sales and branding of INVISTA’s DACRON® fiberfill products for the North American bedding... - September 28, 2012 - INVISTA
South Korea and Japan Will Become Large Importers of Pellets and Energy Chips in the Coming Decade, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Both Japan and South Korea intend to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and increasingly rely on renewable energy in the future. As a consequence, both countries will increase their importation of wood pellets and energy chips from other countries in Asia and from North America in the coming years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Texas Self Storage Association Elects Board Officers
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2012-2013. The members of the Executive Committee are: President Mark Skeans of Mission Road Mini-Storage in San Antonio; Vice President Mike Gately with Daughtry Properties in San Antonio;... - September 28, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association
MEGT Welcomes Mindanao Visitors
Australia’s world’s best practice model of education leading to employment will be on show in October when 12 delegates from TVET Institutions and supporting organisations in Mindanao in the Philippines will visit Australia. - September 28, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Stephen B. Kerr and Andrew S. Nunes of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP to Speak at KC’s Financial Institutions Beware: Cloud Computing Compliance Under Guideline B-10
The Knowledge Group has announced today that Stephen B. Kerr and Andrew S. Nunes, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Financial Institutions Beware: Cloud Computing Compliance Under Guideline B-10 LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for October 23, 2012 from 12pm-2pm (ET). - September 28, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
York Solutions Honored as Top 25 IT Consulting Firm in Twin Cities
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal places York in Top 25 for First Time. - September 28, 2012 - York Solutions
Patriot Software Develops Timekeeping Software for Small Business Owners
An Ohio software company has developed online time and attendance software geared especially for U.S. small business owners. - September 28, 2012 - Patriot Software, Inc.
Industry Intelligence Webinar: Price and Demand Outlook for Publication Grade Papers
Verle Sutton, editor of The Reel Time Report, will address the outlook for coated free-sheet and coated groundwood grades in an Oct. 3 i2live webinar hosted by Industry Intelligence, Inc. - September 28, 2012 - industry intelligence, inc.
RationalPlan Project Management Software Goes Viral Using Popular Social Networks
The team behind RationalPlan Project Management Software recently revamped their website, offering a new modern look to their users. In addition to that, the social networking life caught form on the project management blog and through the help of the well known social platforms Google+, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. - September 28, 2012 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Cardfila.com Launches Online Business Card Holder for Smart Business Contact Management
Cardfila.com has launched a free online business card holder that can help you store, organize and easily access all your business contacts for life. This new cloud based contact management system ensures that you do not have to carry physical paper cards on you anymore. The online business card... - September 28, 2012 - CardFila.com
Personal Technology Consulting Comes to Lexington Kentucky
Start up Maximus-Ionsult brings to Lexington, for the first time, a personal technology consulting firm. Personal technology consulting, a growing industry nationally, provides to individuals the services enjoyed by businesses for years. - September 28, 2012 - Maximus-Ionsult
EiG Announces Start-Up Finalists for Its 5th Annual Launchpad Session
Five gaming start-ups to contend onstage for the latest innovation and disruptive business models in the industry. - September 27, 2012 - NVPR
The Next Big Disruption: Social Media and Social Learning: a Talk by Bryce Biggs Consulting on a Major Trend in the Education Field
Bryce Biggs talked on the next big disruption - the impact of social media, social networks & social learning on learning delivery. This was linked to the key issue of employee engagement - can social learning help enhance employee engagement? - September 27, 2012 - Bryce Biggs Consulting
KC's Upcoming Event Entitled "Federal Reserve's Enhanced Supervision Standards Live Webcast" scheduled on 10/11/12
Event Synopsis: The Late December notice made by Federal Reserve System regarding Enhanced Prudential Supervision will likely have a major impact on financial institutions. The Knowledge Group is assembling a team of experts that will provide a comprehensive overview of the proposals. Speakers... - September 27, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
LDM Global CEO Speaks to Packed House on Cross Border Discovery Issues
On Wednesday, 19 September, Chris O’Reilly spoke to a group of 50 lawyers and litigation support professionals on the various issues and challenges multi-national corporations face when transferring data from foreign countries for US-based discovery. - September 27, 2012 - LDM Global
Talk Fusion Dream Getaway Vacation at Grand Wailea Resort on Maui
Extravagant Talk Fusion trip incentive in Hawaii promises sun, surf, fun & occasion to share inspiring successes among Triple Diamond Associates & Above, Top Leaders from around the world - September 27, 2012 - Talk Fusion
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Enters Joint Development Agreement with Japan’s Asahi Kasei Corp. for Rechargeable Battery Technology
Wildcat’s First Multi-Year Partnership Marks Company’s Evolution from Project-Based Activities to Extended Strategic Development Partnerships - September 26, 2012 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
LTC Tree's Cutting Edge Video Discusses Long Term Care Insurance
Despite the best efforts of public policymakers, insurance marketing departments, and regular discussions in the press, aging Americans are as uninformed about Long Term Care Insurance coverage as ever. LTC Tree, an online insurance broker, decided to leverage social media and YouTube by producing an animated online video series that explains to consumers what Long Term Care Insurance covers, why it's needed, and who it may be right for. - September 26, 2012 - LTC Tree
Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is a nationally celebrated event promoting a drug-free lifestyle during the month of October. Positive Promotions is pleased to announce their product line dedicated to educating today’s youth about the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to live drug-free. With over 400 affordable products to choose from, everyone from schools, to local businesses, and other organizations can contribute to the cause by hosting a drug-free event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Panasonic Viewers Now Able to Access a Wide Range of Videos via Woomi
MT Digital Media has released their new woomi app into the UK and Europe allowing viewers to watch a wide range of videos covering sports, news, short and feature films and music via Panasonic’s VIERA Connect portal on their Smart VIERA TVs. - September 26, 2012 - Woomi
NY Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler Appears on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” Friday, 9/28 at 1 p.m. ET
New York Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler (www.RonaldKessler.com) to appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss his new book, “The Secrets of the FBI,” which reveals the FBI’s most closely guarded privileged... - September 26, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting Announces Haley Wilson as New VP of Client Services
Haley Wilson has joined Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting as the new Vice President of Client Services. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Wilson will provide leadership over service delivery for Oleen Pinnacle’s entire organization. - September 26, 2012 - Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
Frontline Managers in Top Companies Are Up to 3x More Likely to be Involved in the Development of People
i4cp study finds that involving frontline managers in talent management activities is highly correlated with market performance. - September 26, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Crisis Leadership Course - London November 28th
Crisis Solutions, Europe’s leading specialist in crisis management, is proud to be rolling out Crisis Academy training courses. The next Crisis Leadership course takes place in London on November 28th. - September 26, 2012 - Crisis Solutions
Mark Gelowitz, Partner, Litigation, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: International Securities Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Gelowitz, Partner, Litigation, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series:... - September 26, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Vistage Michigan Names Oxford Company President Jeff Hauptman as Its 2012 Soaring Eagle Award Recipient
Vistage Michigan's Soaring Eagle Award is presented annually and recognizes one member’s overall success in business. The membership-based organization, which helps business leaders make better decisions and generate better results, honored Hauptman during its annual CEO Summit on Sept. 21 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn. - September 26, 2012 - Vistage Michigan
Local Business Entrepreneurs Partner to Launch Integrated Intelligence in North Carolina
Former President and CEO of Stewart Engineering, Willy Stewart, Joins Entrepreneur Eric Teague to Create New Consulting Firm - September 26, 2012 - Integrated Intelligence
OfficeChairsUnlimited.com Announces Hot Sales on Popular Brands with Free Shipping
Leading retailer of office chairs has announced a hot sale of their top branded products with Free shipping. The offer includes an extensive collection of computer chairs for commercial and personal use. - September 26, 2012 - Office Chairs Unlimited
Douglas Stafford Relocates to New Larger Offices
Douglas Stafford, a leading provider of performance improvement services, including mystery shopping and customer satisfaction surveys, is expanding and has moved to new larger offices within its existing location. - September 26, 2012 - Douglas Stafford Limited
Relevante Ranked as 13th Largest Accounting Firm in Philadelphia
Relevante, Inc., a leading provider of accounting and technology consulting solutions, today announced that it was ranked as the 13th largest Accounting firm in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual list of 25 companies was published in this week’s edition. The list... - September 26, 2012 - Relevante Inc
Internationally Recognized Luggage Brand Makes U.S. Debut
UK-Based Carlton Luggage Launches Four Durable and Stylish Collections Stateside - September 25, 2012 - Carlton Luggage USA
Real Estate Investing Takes a New Look with Interactive Real Estate Investor Websites
A real estate investing firm that also builds real estate investor websites, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, has rolled out new designs for their websites. The designs emphasize direct response interactivity in order to increase conversion from website visitors to more closed real estate deals. - September 25, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Los Angeles 2012 Tax Lien Sale Listings Available on PropertyShark
A full list with more than 2,500 properties that are ready to be auctioned at the Los Angeles Tax Lien Sale in October is now available on PropertyShark. Minimum bids start in the $1,000 range, with more than half of the listings having these set at less than $10,000. This can be a great... - September 25, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Solver Announces New Collaboration Tool
On September 25, 2012, Solver, Inc. announces the newest addition to BI360, a collaboration portal that will give business users new ways to share corporate performance information, and communicate within the organization. - September 25, 2012 - Solver
Ebad Rahman, Attorney, Torys LLP to Speak at KC’s Financial Institutions Beware: Cloud Computing Compliance Under Guideline B-10 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ebad Rahman, Attorney, Torys LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Financial Institutions Beware: Cloud Computing Compliance Under Guideline... - September 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
MyReviewsNow.net Partner Bodybuilding.com Introduces Super Fat Burner "Cellucor" to Shopper
Internet superstore MyReviewsNow.net is now featuring a new product from Bodybuilding.com called "Cellucor." The new bodybuilding product "Cellucor" helps customers obtain great results and have a high level of energy. The new product can be used in protein shakes to help individuals enjoy an extra boost of energy before or after a workout. - September 24, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
QBDoc Announces Release of QuickBooks 2013
QBDoc now offers QuickBooks 2013 - September 24, 2012 - QBDoc
Glenn M. Engelmann, Senior Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery to Speak at KC’s Understanding FDA's Guidance on Direct-To-Consumer Television Advertisements
Glenn M. Engelmann, Senior Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Food and Drug Administration’s Guidance on Direct-To-Consumer Television Advertisements Live Webcast - September 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Internet Online Shopping MyReviewsNow.Net Welcomes GemsAround as New Affiliate
MyReviewsNow.net now welcomes GemsAround as a new affiliate in its jewelry department. As one of the leading custom jewelry stores in the world, GemsAround helps individuals create the perfect vision of their dream jewelry. Individuals can work with precious metals like platinum, gold and silver. They can also add a couple of diamonds to a piece of jewelry for an added touch of glamour. - September 23, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Landmark Building Sells
Jim Mealey Sells Landmark Building in Phoenixville While most commercial properties on Route 23 in Chester County still have a For Sale sign displayed, one local real estate agent just sold and settled the property at 445 Schuylkill Avenue in East Pikeland, Chester County. The 20,000 square foot... - September 23, 2012 - RE/MAX Classic
Actionable Strategies to speak on Cloud Computing in Global Investment and Finance
Actionable Strategies, a boutique consulting firm serving clients globally, has been selected to present a session on Cloud Computing at the Fund-Ex Conference. Actionable Strategies CEO, Jeffrey Wu, will be leading a session entitled “Make way for the Cloud: What every Institutional Investor Needs to Know…” - September 23, 2012 - Actionable Strategies
Restroom Direct Reaches a Milestone
Restroom Direct celebrates its 10,000th order, a milestone for this relatively young company specializing in the sale of commercial restroom products. Hand dryers, soap dispensers, baby changing tables, toilet stall partitions and drinking fountains are among the growing number of products offered... - September 23, 2012 - Restroom Direct
Jewish Jobster Adds Customized Services for Job Seekers
Jewish Jobster, a new web based organization dedicated to optimizing the job search process, has added a series of customized services for job seekers. Created in response to the difficult job situation, Jewish Jobster is committed to help Jewish Job seekers and employers/recruiters by making the... - September 22, 2012 - Jewish Jobster
Maryann Campbell, Examining Officer, Legal and Compliance Risk Department, Federal Reserve Bank of New York to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act Event
Maryann Campbell, Examining Officer, Legal and Compliance Risk Department, Federal Reserve Bank of New York to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know Live Webcast - September 22, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Diana Rivenburgh Signs Book Contract with AMACOM
AMACOM offers contract for Rivenburgh’s forthcoming book on the new corporate facts of life. - September 22, 2012 - Strategic Imperatives, Inc.
Toronto Management Consulting Firm’s Office Space Wins ARIDO Award of Merit 2012
Toronto-based OPTIMUS | SBR’s office space has won an ARIDO Award of Merit 2012, placing it among the best in the interior design industry in Canada. - September 22, 2012 - OPTIMUS | SBR
Avasant Releases Impact Sourcing Report
Avasant carried out a comprehensive study with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation with the goal of providing recommendations for governments and industry to implement and scale Impact Sourcing based on global best practices that align policies and incentives to industry needs. - September 22, 2012 - Avasant LLC
Wick Phillips Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine
Gould, Hellberg, Martin and Phillips Named Texas Super Lawyers for 2012; Gamble and Tendolkar Named to Texas Rising Stars List - September 21, 2012 - Wick Phillips Gould & Martin, LLP
Guy K. Gerard Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Guy K. Gerard of Moline, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of food services. About Guy K. Gerard Mr. Gerard has over 20 years experience in the food service field. He is the Food... - September 21, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide