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Blue & Co, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Form 990 Nonprofit Tax Compliance and Governance Explored Live Webcast,” on 09/21/12
Blue & Co, LLC teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Form 990 Nonprofit Tax Compliance and Governance Explored.” This two-hour event will be held on September 21, 2012 from 12pm-2pm ET. For further details about this event, please... - September 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Talk Fusion Launches All-New E-Wallet Solution, Back Office for Independent Associates Worldwide
Industry-leading video communication products company unveils new-look back office & enhanced payment solution for Talk Fusion Associates around the world, also offering Associates access to a Talk Fusion branded Visa® debit card. - September 08, 2012 - Talk Fusion
New Webinar: "ISO 20121 - After the Olympics - Where Next for Global Events"
Register now for the SGS global webinar "ISO 20121 – After the Olympics – Where Next for Global Events" on 16 October 2012. The webinar is complimentary and free of charge. - September 08, 2012 - SGS
BDA Advises on Five Cross-Border Deals in One Week
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) advises clients on five cross-border transactions signed or announced last week, involving companies from China, India, Japan and Korea, as well as Europe and the US. Transactions included: · Advised Larsen &Toubro (India) on the divestment... - September 07, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
La Plata Stadium Receives Prestigious IABSE Outstanding Structure Award
Weidlinger designed the unique twin-peaked Tenstar DomeTM for South America’s first fabric-covered stadium. - September 07, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
ReachPeople® Releases New Version of Its Online Customer Engagement Tool Application
Popular online SMS, Email and Voice Broadcast marketing application adds host of new features. - September 07, 2012 - ReachPeople, Inc
Action Target Implements International Shipping Option on Its Online Store
Action Target Inc. begins partnership with iGlobal Stores to sell and ship portable targets internationally through the online store. - September 07, 2012 - Action Target
QBDoc Offers September Savings for Intuit QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, Point of Sale, Payments and Payroll
QBDoc offers September savings for consulting services for Intuit business and financial management solutions. - September 07, 2012 - QBDoc
Track Surveys Comment on the Benefits of 360 Degree Feedback
Track Surveys, a leading UK provider of performance related programmes, comments on the many benefits of 360 degree feedback. According to a recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to retain their most... - September 07, 2012 - Track Surveys
Stonefield Software Announces Stonefield Query for the New Sage ACT! 2013
Stonefield Query has been customized specifically for Sage ACT! 2013 giving you an intuitive, easy-to-use reporting solution. - September 07, 2012 - Stonefield Software Inc.
Viking Service Group Announces New Location in Brazoria County
Viking Building Services LLC dba Viking Service Group is set to open up its Brazoria County location October 1, 2012 in Angleton, TX. Viking is a certified HUB and W/MBE leading the facilities maintenance industry offering integrated facility services such as janitorial, landscaping and security. - September 07, 2012 - Viking Service Group
ktMINE® Named One of the 75 Finalists for 11th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
ktMINE®, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm located in Chicago, is one of the top 75 finalists for the prestigious 2012 Chicago Innovation Awards reflecting a cross section of the Chicago and surrounding regions’ business communities. - September 06, 2012 - ktMINE
Access Compliance Company Protects Businesses in Los Angeles from Lawsuits
Many Businesses do not know what is an ADA barrier is, or how to resolve it. That makes many properties vulnerable to lawsuits and loss of money. But ADA Compliance allows for a better business environment for all persons regardless of any type of disadvantage. - September 06, 2012 - California Access Consultants
Scott Gaines Named Head of Faculty for Wexford University
Scott Gaines was recently appointed head of faculty for Wexford University. A university offering online degree programs, Wexford specializes in associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 06, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The BSC Group Announces $60 Million in 60 Days
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it has arranged $60.3 million in financing on behalf of nine self-storage industry owners in the past 60 days. With this round of financing,... - September 06, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
Deb Weidenhamer a Recent Guest on The Growth Strategist Show®
Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. CEO discusses innovation with Aldonna Ambler. - September 06, 2012 - The Growth Strategist
Twyla Hutchins of Hill, Chesson & Woody Honored as One of the Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina
Health Management Officer for Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Firm Makes List of Top 100 Registered Nurses in North Carolina - September 06, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Nicole B. Boehler, Partner, CBM International Lawyers LLP to Speak at KC’s International eDiscovery: Have Data, Will Travel. Not from THIS Country Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Nicole B. Boehler, Partner, CBM International Lawyers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “International eDiscovery: Have... - September 06, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Barry Goheen, Partner, King & Spalding LLP to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Barry Goheen, Partner, King & Spalding LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You... - September 06, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
XTIVIA Announces Sponsorship at Liferay North America Symposium
XTIVIA will showcase expertise at open-source industry event. - September 05, 2012 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Home Security Affiliate Program with Lead Generation
Direct Communications is launching it’s latest version of it’s home security affiliate program. Call Centers who wish to sell home security services to residential customers and earn up to $500 per sale can now purchase their leads through Direct Communications. The concept is to keep... - September 05, 2012 - Direct Communications
John Spencer Ellis Recently Named to 2012 Personal Trainer Hall of Fame
John Spencer Ellis was named to the 2012 Personal Trainer Hall of Fame. The hall recognizes men and women who work to make the world a healthier place. - September 05, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Introducing DACRON® Dreamessence™ Down-Alternative Fiberfill: To Touch It…Is to Believe
INVISTA’s new DACRON® Dreamessence™ fiberfill is a luxurious and lasting down alternative at an affordable price, for pillows that stay full and comfortable night after night. INVISTA will introduce its hypo-allergenic, machine washable DACRON® Dreamessence™ fiberfill to... - September 05, 2012 - INVISTA
Kenectiv, LLC Developing Affordable Mobile Apps for Businesses
Companies are realizing that to be successful they need a website, a phone number, and a Mobile App - September 05, 2012 - kenectiv, LLC
BDA Advises Totoku Electric on Joint Venture with Belton Technology Group in Hard Disk Drive Components
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, Totoku Electric Co., Ltd. (“Totoku”) has executed a definitive transaction agreement with Hong Kong-based Belton Technology Group ("Belton") to form a joint venture, BELTONTOTOKU Technology... - September 05, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Western International Announces Michael H. Mahoney as President and CEO
Western International, a Dallas-based developer, owner and manager of Marriott and Hilton franchised hotels has announced that Michael H. Mahoney will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Founder and current President, B. Gene Carter, will become Chairman. Mahoney has... - September 05, 2012 - Texas Western Hospitality
Car Insurance Comparing Launches Online
Car Insurance Comparing launches online offering consumers a free service to search for the lowest auto insurance without even talking to an insurance agent. - September 05, 2012 - carinsurancecomparing.com
Suncoast Advisory Group Advises Physicians on What They Should Know Before They Sell Their Practice
Tips from Certified Financial Planner Rick Helbing of Suncoast Advisory Group in Sarasota, Florida - September 05, 2012 - Suncoast Advisory Group
Unique New CEO Program to Develop Exceptional Businesses
A new company, Ascendza CEO Center, helps CEOs build greater revenue and profits. Founders Darwin Gillett and Tove Rasmussen, both experienced executives and consultants, provide unique programs that help CEOs through three stages of development. These programs consist of a comprehensive combination of Webinars, mentoring and peer advisory assistance. - September 05, 2012 - Ascendza CEO Center
Newton Consulting Named to Inc. 5000 and Pittsburgh 100 Third Year in a Row
Newton Consulting, LLC, has been honored as one of the nation’s, and Pittsburgh’s, fastest growing companies for the third year in a row. The company is a leading provider of business strategy, information technology, and human resource management consulting services. Newton Consulting... - September 05, 2012 - Newton Consulting, LLC
Africa-Asia-Europe Trade & Investment Summit to Bring Investors to Africa
The Africa-Asia-Europe Trade & Investment will host 6000 delegates, 300 exhibitors and numerous investors and delegates from 61 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe for the 3 day summit. - September 05, 2012 - Egoli Communications
New Book with Big Nod to Adrienne Rich, from Publisher of an Oprah Summer Read
From T. S. Poetry Press, publisher of the Oprah Summer Read The Whipping Club, comes a fiction debut that includes a big nod to the late Adrienne Rich. The Novelist, by L.L. Barkat, explores themes of origins and self-understanding in writers and poets. Readers familiar with the Adrienne... - September 04, 2012 - T. S. Poetry Press
Bridgestone Global Partners Empowers Trading Individuals via Enhanced Online Trading Service
Bridgestone Global Partners, a global leading commodity futures firm with access to major international markets has launched today its newly improved online trading service that tolerates its clients to be involved in the actual market trading transactions without bargaining in safety and quality of service. - September 04, 2012 - Bridgestone Global Partners
Ernest T. Patrikis, Partner, White & Case LLP to Speak at KC’s The Federal Reserve's Enhanced Supervision Standards Live Webcast on 10/11/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ernest T. Patrikis, Partner, White & Case LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “The Federal Reserve's Enhanced Supervision Standards LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for October 11, 2012 from 12pm-2pm (ET). - September 04, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
MD Now Urgent Care Centers Position Themselves for Growth and New Expansion
MD Now Urgent Care has added new talent to its team to assist in its Florida expansion. After four years spearheading the Chase Bank expansion in Florida, Mr. Courtenay Yergens, has decided to make a move and join, MD Now Urgent Care as its Director of Real Estate & Site Development. In his... - September 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
BDA Advised MKS Instruments on Acquisition of Plasmart, a Korean Plasma Technology Solution Provider
Business Development Asia LLC (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, MKS Instruments, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, acquired Plasmart, Inc. of Daejeon, Korea in a cash transaction closed on August... - September 03, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Jack Bauerle Appointed Chancellor of Wexford University
Jack Bauerle was recently appointed as Chancellor of Wexford University. Wexford offers 100 percent online associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
New Video Training Provides Strategies for Life and Fitness Success with Fitness Experts Todd Durkin and John Spencer Ellis
Fitness and coaching expert shares his top tips for success in both fitness and life in a new video interview. The video training is now available for free online at http://johnspencerellis.com/todd-durkin-interview-video-training-life-and-fitness-success/. - September 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Global Outsourcing 100 Application Process Opens Tomorrow for Outsourcing Providers and Advisors
IAOP Seeking World’s Top Companies for Annual Rankings - September 02, 2012 - IAOP
Triangle Grading and Paving to Mentor Minority Firm for Camp Lejeune, N.C., Project
Burlington, N.C., Construction Company to Oversee Palmetto Civil Group, LLC for $8.8 Million Project - September 02, 2012 - Triangle Grading and Paving
Daifuku Webb Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire Elite Line Services from G&T Conveyor Company
G&T Conveyor Company Inc. (“G&T”) is pleased to advise that it has executed a formal purchase agreement with Daifuku Webb Holding Company (“Daifuku Webb"), a subsidiary of Daifuku Co., Ltd., for the sale of Elite Line Services, LLC (“ELS”). Under the... - September 01, 2012 - G&T Conveyor Company
First California Mortgage Company Approved as Direct Lender by CalHFA
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is excited to announce that it has been approved with the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) as a direct Lender. First Cal joins only 46 other lenders approved with CalHFA. This partnership is very exciting to First Cal because it is one more... - September 01, 2012 - First California Mortgage Company
QBDoc Selected as an Intuit Premier Level Reseller Program Member
QBDoc offers full range of value-added consulting services for Intuit business and financial management solutions. - September 01, 2012 - QBDoc
Belinda Mays, "Entrepreneur Coach" Announces the Successprenuer’s Virtual Business Boot Camp Conference
Local Professional Entrepreneur and Success Coach, Belinda Mays, announced that she will be hosting a virtual business conference for emerging and existing small business owners who wish to get a jump start on their business plans and profits for 2012. From 9am – 5pm on Saturday, November... - September 01, 2012 - The Success Project, LLC.
Vaco Raleigh, LLC Ranked Third Among Top Executive Recruiters in The Triangle
Executive Placement and Consulting Firm Honored by Triangle Business Journal. - September 01, 2012 - VACO Raleigh
London Gold and Commodities Exchange Announces Availability of User Friendly Online Forex Options Trading Platform for Hedge Funds Traders
London Gold and Commodities Exchange, has announced today the launching of a new user-friendly electronic forex options trading platform exclusively designed for hedge funds traders. However, the new online trading platform will only be offered to new traders with new hedge fund accounts. - September 01, 2012 - London Gold and Commodities Exchange
John Fay, General Counsel and Vice President of Product Development, LawLogix Group, Inc., to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Event
John Fay, General Counsel and Vice President of Product Development, LawLogix Group, Inc., to Speak at KC’s Are You Prepared for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s I-9 Audits? Live Webcast - September 01, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Aimee Clark Todd, Of Counsel, Troutman Sanders LLP, to Speak at KC’s Are You Prepared for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s I-9 Audits? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Aimee Clark Todd, Of Counsel , Troutman Sanders LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Are You Prepared for Immigration and... - September 01, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Carol A. Friend, Business Immigration Practice Group Chair, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Event
Carol A. Friend, Business Immigration Practice Group Chair, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, to Speak at KC’s Are You Prepared for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s I-9 Audits? Live Webcast - September 01, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
William J. McGuire, Ph.D., President & CEO, McGuire Performance Solutions, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Asset Liability Management and Liquidity Risk Management Event
William J. McGuire, Ph.D., President & CEO, McGuire Performance Solutions, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Asset Liability Management and Liquidity Risk Management: Practical Guidance Live Webcast. - September 01, 2012 - The Knowledge Group