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2012 Leadership Awards from Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay identifies 4 outstanding organizations in Tampa Bay area. - February 04, 2013 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes the Beyster Institute as Strategic Partner
Both organizations are committed to helping companies build successful business models. - February 04, 2013 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Lauren Rosenblatt with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Enforcement to Speak at KC’s FERC's Enforcement Actions in Banking & Finance Event
Lauren Rosenblatt, Chief, Branch 5, Division of Investigations, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Enforcement to Speak at KC’s FERC's Enforcement Actions in Banking and Finance LIVE Webcast. - February 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Michael Bruemmer, Vice President, Experian® Data Breach Resolution, Experian to Speak at KC’s Practical Guide to Mitigate Risks of Health Care Data Breaches
Michael Bruemmer, Vice President, Experian® Data Breach Resolution, Experian to Speak at KC’s Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A Practical Guide for the Industry LIVE Webcast - February 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Douglas I. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Cr.FA, Managing Member, Douglas I Schwartz, LLC to Speak at KC’s ASC 740: Income Tax Accounting for 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas I. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Cr.FA, Managing Member, Douglas I Schwartz, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “ASC 740:... - February 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
B&M Wins Contract with South Sefton Sixth Form College
B&M Secure Shredding (B&M), a leading provider of secure document shredding services and confidential information destruction, has secured an agreement to provide South Sefton Sixth Form College with a regular on-site shredding service. Prior to providing secure shredding services for... - February 04, 2013 - B&M Secure Shredding
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Named One of America’s Top Workplaces
Keller Williams Realty Ranked No. 9 on list of 150 Top Workplaces in America in national employee survey. - February 02, 2013 - Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Bobby DoTube Has Been Formally Designated New York City's "Coolest YouTube Video Marketing Producer & Entrepreneur Of 2013"
The outcome of a new Internet opinion poll from which respondents were asked to recognize the "Coolest YouTube Video Marketing Producer & Entrepreneur Of 2013" yielded what some would suggest was a fairly predictable result, Bobby DoTube local entrepreneur, business man and well know YouTube video creator was picked well over any other recognizable name in New York City. - February 02, 2013 - Hire It Out Services
Popular Commercial Lending Group Offers Commercial Real Estate Trust Deed Investments with 10% Yield
Popular Commercial Lending Group has released a new commercial real estate investment program for 2013 offering commercial real estate secured investments in mortgage notes with yields in the 8-10% range. - February 02, 2013 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Ciklum Expands Its Business Development Operations to Israel
Leading Danish provider of nearshore IT development and consulting services enters Israeli market with a compelling value proposition for companies seeking external IT resources and better grasp of innovation. - February 02, 2013 - Ciklum
Blue Thinking Discusses How Learning Organization Leaders Transform Businesses and Employees
In the past, traditional organization leaders used the skill sets provided to them from their education and experiences in the business world. In a learning organization, these skills are still valuable, but learning organization leaders must also take on a new set of skills that promote team alignment and shared visions. - February 02, 2013 - Blue Thinking
Charles E. Miller, Senior Counsel, Dickstein Shapiro 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 Charles E. Miller, Senior Counsel, Dickstein Shapiro LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “The America Invents Act in 2013 Live Webcast.”... - February 02, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Barbara H. Kipp, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 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 Barbara H. Kipp, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal and Compliance Programs: Ethics and Effectiveness... - February 02, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on How to Prove Reasonable Royalty in Patent Damages Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “How to Prove Reasonable Royalty in Patent Damages Live Webcast.”... - February 02, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Reval Says IASB’s Change to Flawed IFRS 9 Language is Corporate Win, But Complicates Accounting for FX Hedges
A solution presented this week as an alternative to flawed language in a section of The International Accounting Standards Board’s IFRS 9 amendment on hedge accounting is a win for corporates, but further complicates accounting for foreign exchange hedges, says Reval (www.reval.com), a... - February 02, 2013 - Reval.com Inc
Woodlake Commodity Solutions Expand Headquarters, Creating Jobs
Woodlake Commodity Solutions will expand its headquarters in New Hampshire, and is set to create 800 jobs over the next two years. - February 02, 2013 - Woodlake Commodity Solutions
Logodex.com Launches Groundbreaking Visual Search Engine, Offering Myriad Benefits to Businesses, Consumers
A site called Logodex.com has revolutionized visual search, with a new, searchable database of company logos—and positions in the Logodex.com database are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. - February 01, 2013 - Logodex.com
Mutual Screw & Supply Tells Customers: the Shipping is Free on US Shipping on Orders Over $1,500 Through February
February is a great month to stock up at Mutual Screw & Supply, as the company offers free ground shipping on orders of $1,500 or more. Every product in Mutual's vast warehouse of 75,000 types of fasteners, drill bits, reamers and more is included in the promotion. "We are always looking... - February 01, 2013 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
Edgilis Celebrates 6 Years of Success in Singapore
Edgilis celebrates 6th anniversary; 2012 another successful year with new high-profile projects and far-reaching personnel decisions. - February 01, 2013 - Edgilis
Weidlinger Principal Co-Chairs Facades Conference
Weidlinger Principal Dr. Mohammed Ettouney represents the engineering firm's leadership in the burgeoning field of dynamic facade design, a major contributor to high-performance buildings. - February 01, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Texas Self Storage Association Donates $70,000 to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) recently raised more than $70,000 in 2012 for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. This Association has raised funds through various events held during their annual convention for the past 12 years, and is approaching the half million dollar... - February 01, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
John B. Scherling, Partner, Sughrue Mion, PLLC to Speak at KC’s How to Prove Reasonable Royalty in Patent Damages Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John B. Scherling, Partner, Sughrue Mion, PLLC, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “How to Prove Reasonable Royalty in Patent Damages Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for June 4, 2013 from 12pm-2pm (ET). - February 01, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
New York City’s Largest Convention Venue Selects BizTech for Managed Services
BizTech to provide hosting for Javits Center critical IT environment. - February 01, 2013 - Business Technology Services (BizTech)
Lyn-Genet Plan Chat Launches Free Community Forum Free Lyn-Genet Plan Support
Inspired by the book, The Plan by Lyn-Genet Recitas, Lyn-Genet Plan Chat, a free community forum is now live at www.lyngenetplanchat.com. Here, readers will find news, reviews, shared experiences and general information about The Plan by Lyn-Genet Recitas. The Lyn-Genet Plan focuses on long term... - February 01, 2013 - Lyn-Genet Recitas
Talk Fusion Launches New Knowledge Base at TalkFusion.com in Multiple Languages
Industry tips, statistics, best practices posted at Talk Fusion Corporate website to empower Customers & Associates to achieve unprecedented success using Video Communication Products - February 01, 2013 - Talk Fusion
New Version of ConceptDraw Note Exchange Available Now in ConceptDraw Solution Park — Provides Seamless Integration with Evernote Windows and Mac Client
Share your ConceptDraw MINDMAP v7 content everywhere on virtually any platform (Smartphones, Tablets, Web, and Desktop). - February 01, 2013 - Computer System Odessa
Jennifer Graff Lunski, Esq., Vice President-Compliance Officer, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. to Speak at KC’s Understanding HHS Proposed Transitional Reinsurance Program Event
Jennifer Graff Lunski, Esq., Vice President-Compliance Officer, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. to Speak at KC’s Understanding HHS Proposed Transitional Reinsurance Program Under the Affordable Care Act Live Webcast. - January 31, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Blue Thinking: How Can an Action Learning Coach Help Transform Your Organization?
Action learning is a cost-effective approach for your organization to create a better problem-solving team. - January 31, 2013 - Blue Thinking
Blue Thinking: Are You Building a Learning Organization?
Building a learning organization doesn’t happen overnight and it certainly doesn’t happen if everyone doesn’t participate. To ensure your company develops into a learning organization, get started with these helpful tips. - January 31, 2013 - Blue Thinking
Hill, Chesson & Woody to Move Into New Office Location in Research Triangle Park
Health And Welfare Benefits Firm Expanding Its Offices Into Bigger Facility to Accommodate Continuing Growth in Activities and Staff. - January 31, 2013 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Woodlake Commodity Solutions Announces Anniversary Celebration Plans
HRD Head Mr. Julian Rosenwax announces month long corporate and global Anniversary Celebration Plans six months before Woodlake Commodity Solutions’ 31st anniversary on July. - January 31, 2013 - Woodlake Commodity Solutions
Jorgenson Consulting Begins National Search for Vice President, Economic Development for Kenosha Area Business Alliance
Kenosha Area Business Alliance hires Jorgenson Consulting to conduct national search for Vice President, Economic Development. - January 30, 2013 - Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.
AVOXI Announces New Office Opening in Charleston, SC
AVOXI has officially opened the doors to its new office in Charleston, SC. The Charleston office primarily focuses on research and development and is a new home to AVOXI’s CTO and its team of engineers. - January 30, 2013 - AVOXI
Paul R Houchens, FSA, MAAA, Consulting Actuary, Milliman to Speak at KC’s Understanding HHS Proposed Transitional Reinsurance Program Under the Affordable Care Act Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Paul R Houchens, FSA, MAAA, Consulting Actuary, Milliman will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding HHS Proposed... - January 30, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Digicon Automation Successfully Completed Quality Certification with Help of GMG
Digicon Automation pvt ltd Ahmedabad, India based industrial automation organization have successfully completed ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management system with the guidance of Global Manager Group. The audit for the quality management system in the organization has been taken by leading certifying body TUV SUD on 4th Jan 2013. - January 30, 2013 - Global Manager Group
Superior Grocers to Celebrate Store Re-Grand Opening and Fruits and Veggies Community Mural
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will celebrate the re-grand opening of its newly renovated store in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 9, 2013. In conjunction, there will be a special celebration to recognize the first community mural... - January 29, 2013 - Superior Grocers
New Affiliate Manager, Brock Bourne, Joins Boost Software's New, Highly-Profitable Affiliate Program and Training
Boost Software proudly announces their new Boost Affiliates Sales Manager, Brock Bourne. The affiliate program offers a 75% commission with generous bonuses every month. With Bourne on board, Boost Affiliates is excited to offer more highly valued super affiliate training and consultation. - January 29, 2013 - Boost Software
Avionté Staffing Software Reports 55% Revenue Growth in 2012
Company’s rapid revenue growth leads to staff increase and improved software capabilities. - January 29, 2013 - Avionte Staffing Software
DifferenceWORKS, LLC Announces New Affiliate and Expanded Program Offering
DifferenceWORKS now offers workshops on gender in the workshops with two facilitators -- one male and one female. Having both perspectives adds richness and depth. - January 29, 2013 - DifferenceWORKS, LLC
Tech Headz is Now Expanding to Bergen County NJ to Bring Computer Services to the Area
Tech Headz, once only in NYC downtown, Wall Street area, has expanded to Brooklyn, NY and Bergen County, NJ. Yes, computer help, computer repair, data recovery, web design in NYC have expanded to include these areas. - January 29, 2013 - Tech Headz
Delgado Realty Group Continues Helping HomeBuyers with DownPayment Assistance
The California Housing Finance Agency has announced temporarily suspended California Homebuyer's Downpayment Assistance Program (CHDAP) that are combined with FHA-insured first mortgage loans. This is due to an interpretive rule by HUD that CHDAP is uninsurable in the manner that is currently... - January 28, 2013 - Delgado Realty Group
Relaxation Uncovered - Los Angeles Times Newspaper Recommends Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa as a Common Sense Place to Stay in Palm Springs, California
Stuck in a vacation rut? Tired of the same old boring, impersonal big hotels? Looking for a fun, relaxing, romantic, vacation? Want to be pampered? The Los Angeles Times uncovered the perfect place and recommended The Terra Cotta Inn topless and nude sunbathing resort located in sunny Palm Springs, California. - January 28, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
AM Best Reafirms Group Benefit Services (GBS) Designation of "Expert Insurance Service Provider"
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces today that AM Best, a worldwide insurance-rating and information agency with more than 100 years of history, reaffirms GBS prestigious designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider.” This year marks the ninth (9th) consecutive year that GBS has... - January 28, 2013 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
MOgene Announces Partnership with Intuitive Genomics to Expand Bioinformatics Capabilities
MOgene LC, a full service genomics service provider based in Saint Louis, MO announces a partnership with Intuitive Genomics, Inc. to further expand its bioinformatics capabilities. This decision follows several years of successfully working with Intuitive Genomics to deliver some very promising... - January 28, 2013 - MOgene, LC
Angel Automotive Group Finds an Angel
Angel Automotive Group, Inc finds an equity partner in VisionQuest Capital, a Raleigh-based Acquisition Firm. The announcement of this acquisition occurred Thursday afternoon, January 24, 2013, but the terms of the deal with VisionQuest Capital were not disclosed. Angel Automotive Group, Inc... - January 28, 2013 - VisionQuest Capital
Raleigh Car Dealership and Related Finance Company Sold to VisionQuest Capital
Angel Acceptance, LLC, a Related-Finance Company (RFC) and Raleigh Auto Park, better known as James Taylor Autopark, LLC was acquired and consolidated into a holding company called Angel Automotive Group, Inc by Raleigh-based Acquisition Firm, VisionQuest Capital. The acquisition was announced... - January 28, 2013 - VisionQuest Capital
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Takes Home a Golden Chile Award from 2013 Zestfest
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce out of Hayward, CA wins major industry award. - January 28, 2013 - Lucky Dog Hot Sauce
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing Expands Operations Into Kansas City
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing, a leading provider of fully furnished, temporary apartments in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, has expanded its operations, opening an office in Kansas City, Kansas. - January 28, 2013 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
Jonathan D. Goins, Partner, Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan 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 Jonathan D. Goins, Partner, Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Litigation: A... - January 28, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Mike Lochmann, Partner, Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP to Speak at KC’s Bank Mergers: Significant Issues for 2013 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mike Lochmann, Partner, Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Bank Mergers: Significant Issues for... - January 28, 2013 - The Knowledge Group