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The Last Development Site in Downtown Miami on Flagler Street Offered for Sale
The last commercial real estate development site in Downtown Miami on highly sought after Flagler Street is finally up for sale. The approximately 9,000 Square Foot building is zoned for up to 40 stories. - June 04, 2013 - Florida Commercial Team
AmpleHarvest.org Signs 6,000th Food Pantry
Nationwide Registry Enabling Millions of Home Growers to Donate Excess Garden Produce Now Working with 20% of America’s Food Pantries. - June 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Pay and Performance - Still a Hard Link to Forge for Many Companies
Businesses intuitively know pay should be tied to performance but often don’t know how to effectively make that connection, according to Ken Gibson, Senior Vice President of The VisionLink Advisory Group, a compensation consulting firm headquartered in Irvine, CA. As a result, many companies create compensation programs that are not tied to the achievement of appropriate results. Beyond that, they sometimes institute programs that actually diminish performance, the firm leader said. - June 04, 2013 - The VisionLink Advisory Group
Cobblestone Consulting Inc. Launches Project Portfolio and Work Management Solution at Morehouse School of Medicine
Cobblestone Consulting Inc., a Certified Partner of EPM Live, announced today, the successful launch of EPM Live’s Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software at Morehouse School of Medicine’s (MSM) Division of Information Technology. “MSM’s Division of... - June 04, 2013 - Cobblestone Consulting Inc.
Mazda Executive Credits Theory of Constraints for Company Turnaround
Mr. Mitsuo Hitomi, Executive Officer from the Mazda Motor Corporation Power Train Development Division presented the opening keynote address at the largest TOCICO (Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization) conference ever held on how Critical Chain Project Management enabled Mazda to quickly develop their innovative SkyActiv capability. - June 03, 2013 - TOCICO
$25 Million Dollar Payment Marks MTR Gaming Group's One Year Anniversary of Its Scioto Downs Racino in Columbus, Ohio
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today the remittance of the second and final payment for its operating license to the Ohio Lottery Commission for its Scioto Downs Racino in the amount of $25 million dollars. Scioto Downs, which opened June 1, 2012, was the first race track in the... - June 03, 2013 - MTR
Database-USA Joins The CRM Alliance; The #1 Source for ACT! CRM and Swiftpage E-Marketing Experts
The CRM Alliance is pleased to announce Database-USA www.database-usa.com as the newest member for the Los Angeles, California market. Database-USA consistently rates as a top Certified Consulting firm for the region by ACT! Software, a subsidiary of Swiftpage. The CRM Alliance is an organization of top CRM consulting and training companies, specializing in Customer Relationship Management and E-Marketing, providing businesses solutions to convert leads, retain customers and generate more sales. - June 03, 2013 - The CRM Alliance
Mortgage Service Provider Adds New HR Manager as Firm Expands
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of quality control, due diligence, loan fulfillment, mortgage compliance audits and other outsourcing services to the mortgage industry, has hired Margery McDonald as their Human Resources Manager as the company continues its growth and expansion throughout... - June 03, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Recovery Software Updates RS File Recovery, Adding Pre-Recovery Preview for Multiple Formats
Recovery Software updates RS File Recovery, the company’s easiest to use undelete solution. Version 3.3 brings pre-recovery preview support for a number of additional formats including documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office 2013 format, certain compressed archives, as well as certain types of video and audio files. - June 03, 2013 - Recovery Software
True Love's KDP 5 Day Free Program Results
True Love...Two couples, one desire, separated by thousands of years. The simple but revealing statement will come to define True Love for the reader. - June 03, 2013 - Coastline Entertainment LLC
Intellinet Executive Brian Benson Recognized as CFO of the Year Finalist
Brian Benson selected as finalist for the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s CFO of the Year Awards. - June 02, 2013 - Intellinet Corporation
Dr. Alan Limfat, O.D. Voted "Best Optometrist"
Dr. Alan Limfat, O.D. was voted "Best Optometrist in the San Gabriel Valley" in the Pasadena Star News "Readers Choice Awards 2013" - June 01, 2013 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
PHC FX Reached the Milestone of 1000 Customers
The Software as a Service based product surpassed expectations and new users grew 200 percent, in 2012. Most of these new customers are located in Portugal but also in Spanish and English speaking countries. - June 01, 2013 - PHC Software
MMI Public Relations CEO to Speak at Washington Society of Association Executives Annual Convention
Patty Briguglio to Present “Goodwill And Crisis Public Relations: Getting Your Name In & Out Of The News” at WSAE Conference. - June 01, 2013 - MMI
World HR Net Presents Mr Michael Molina as Featured Expert of the Month
World HR Net features Mr Michael Molina, Chief Human Resource Officer, Vistage International, world’s leading chief executive organization. - June 01, 2013 - World HR Net
Vendor Portals: Self-Service Invoice Delivery - New Corcentric Blog Post
Corcentric’s latest blog post discusses the importance of vendor participation in accounts payable automation solutions. - June 01, 2013 - Corcentric
Payroll Software: EzPaycheck Now Supports Miscellaneous Check as Well as Paychecks
New EzPaycheck payroll software doubles as a business check writer for miscellaneous check purposes. Employers can write checks for vendors, employee mileage checks or checks for inventory stock. Try it obligation free at www.halfpricesoft.com. - June 01, 2013 - Halfpricesoft
3B Medical Inc./BMC Medical Ltd. Defends Resmed Patent Suit
3B Medical Inc./BMC Medical Ltd. to defend against Resmed patent lawsuit. - May 31, 2013 - 3B Medical
TransGuardian.com Releases First and Only Multi-Carrier Mobile Shipping App
TransGuardian.com, the world leader in online insured parcel shipping, is releasing the first and only multi-carrier shipping app for Android and iOS mobile devices at the JCK Las Vegas Trade Show, May 31-June 3, 2013. The app makes all the power of TransGuardian’s software available to... - May 31, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Nasir Shakouri Announces New Board Member for Encore Cardservice
Nasir Shakouri, CEO of Encore Cardservice, announces Mitch Polon as the newest board member. - May 31, 2013 - Encore Cardservice
Luke Zubrod, Director, Risk and Regulatory Advisory, Chatham Financial to Speak at KC’s SEC and Dodd-Frank Act Regulations Compliance Event
Luke Zubrod, Director, Risk and Regulatory Advisory, Chatham Financial to Speak at KC’s SEC and Dodd-Frank Act Regulations Compliance: Emerging Issues and Practical Guidance Live Webcast - May 31, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Academies Offers Its Certified Job Search Strategist Program
While most news reports and economic indicators point toward a rebounding economy, many Americans still find it difficult to settle into satisfying jobs. This gap gives way for career coaches to help job seekers uncover satisfying employment options in today’s tentative job search market. - May 31, 2013 - The Academies, Inc
Pacific International Commodities Exchange Celebrates Launch of Facility in London
The expansion makes available a better capability to meet the growing worldwide demand; where the firm is anticipated to create 275 jobs over a 3 year span. - May 31, 2013 - Pacific International Commodities Exchange
Clarion Group: Food Service Consultants Aren’t Used to Their Full Value by Their Corporate Clients
“Food service consultants frequently aren’t used to their full value by their corporate clients,” Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a corporate food service consulting firm, says. “Often, we’re brought into a project too late to provide maximum benefit for... - May 31, 2013 - Clarion Group
Talk Fusion Featured on Cover of United Networker Magazine
Talk Fusion’s recent Believe Corporate Event is the cover story of the April 2013 edition of the global Network Marketing, Business & Lifestyle Magazine. - May 31, 2013 - Talk Fusion
National Executive Coach to Launch Business BOOTCAMP in Hollywood
Business development course now available for aspiring entrepreneurs. - May 31, 2013 - Madison D Solutions
Alan L. Friel, Partner, Edwards Wildman Palmer 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 Alan L. Friel, Partner, Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Understanding FTC Rules on Children Online Privacy... - May 31, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
CPX Interactive Awards Entrepreneurship Competition Winners at Hofstra University
CPX Gives Away $75,000 in Prizes to Those with the Best Concept and Business Plan - May 30, 2013 - CPXi
Express Your Individuality with 25karats.com’s Custom Jewelry Design
25karats.com makes it possible for clients to express their individuality and unique relationships with one-of-a-kind custom jewelry. - May 30, 2013 - 25Karats.com
Alliance Bank & Trust Brings on Local Veteran Lender
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced the hiring of James C Harris, Jr. to their commercial lending team as Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager. Mr. Harris is a graduate of Furman University... - May 30, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
Taylor Morrison's New Community at Eastmark Debuts June 1
Arizona Homebuilder to Unveil New Home Designs Created for New East Valley Community - May 30, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Webhosting.net Chooses Storage Made Easy’s Universal Cloud Access Technology
Single-sign on creates one unified access environment for Exchange, multiple cloud services, virtual desktop, and local storage - May 30, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
AbyssPM Published an Article on Schedule Estimation: Politics, Science, or Art? Pragmatic Considerations to Scheduling Pitfalls (Part Two of a Two Part Series)
Abyss Program Management LLC published an article "Schedule Estimation: Politics, Science, or Art? Pragmatic considerations to scheduling pitfalls (Part Two of a Two Part Series) examining the multiple flaws in the tools and techniques available. All err on the side of optimism, producing optimistic or even unachievable schedules. This part 2 provides pragmatic consideration to these scheduling pitfalls. - May 30, 2013 - Abyss Program Management LLC
CS Odessa Announces New Workflow Diagrams Solution for ConceptDraw PRO V9 to Better Describe Data, Documents, and Tasks Associated with Work Processes
New additions to ConceptDraw PRO and ConceptDraw Solution Park extend workflow charting capability. - May 30, 2013 - Computer System Odessa
Trade Miles International Reorganizes Corporate Structure; Highlights Dexterity, Cost Control and Client Satisfaction
Espousing its continuing strategy, taking into consideration retirements and acknowledging the importance of engendering a leaner, more dexterous, client satisfaction directed, Trade Miles International revealed a few administrative modifications and a reorganized corporate form. - May 30, 2013 - Trade Miles International
BroadCoast and itconnexion Announce Partnership Streamlining IT Business Support and Cloud Support
Itconnexion wishes to announce the partnership with BroadCoast. This new partnership will provide clients access to the best range of cloud-based business technologies available in Australia. - May 30, 2013 - itconnexion
Intellinet Executive Recognized as Microsoft Worldwide Sales Specialist Partner of the Year Finalist
Mark Seeley, Intellinet President & Senior Partner, has been named a finalist for the 2013 "Microsoft Sales Specialist Partner of the Year Award." - May 30, 2013 - Intellinet Corporation
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, one of Cabo San Lucas top beachfront resorts, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler... - May 29, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Lake Wedowee Watercraft Rentals
Lake Wedowee watercraft rentals are now available until October. If you would like to find out how to rent personal watercraft, take a look at the website. - May 29, 2013 - H2O ZONE
VirtualMob Announces Availability of Point-at-Me Augmented Reality Platform
Self-Serve Mobile based Platform, enabling Augmented Reality Applications for Brands in Minutes. - May 29, 2013 - virtualmob
"Paying For College Without Breaking the Bank" Interactive e-Book Available for iPad, Kindle, Nook eReaders, and Mac OS, PCs, and in Paperback
"Paying for College Without Breaking the Bank – The Ultimate Student, Parent and Educator Guide to Over 500 Verified Links to Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources,” is now available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. - May 29, 2013 - College Path, LLC
DUECO Inc. Announces Retirement of Long Time Western Region Leader, Ron Koosman
Koosman Has Supported the Marketplace with Telelect Digger Derricks for 47 Years - May 29, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Jason Wu Implementing Cloud-Based FashionManager Solution
Prominent women’s designer brand Jason Wu is replacing independent software tools and gaining a host of new development, supply chain, and distribution capabilities through the implementation of the leading all-in-one fashion business solution. - May 29, 2013 - RLM Apparel Software Systems
NP6 Group Acquires a Mathematical New Know How SOCIO Logiciels
As part of its strategic development NP6 group, the e-marketing solutions editor, acquires a mathematical know-how to satisfy growing needs in data intelligence. - May 29, 2013 - NP6
Avasant Opens New Office in Washington, D.C.
Avasant expands in the US with the inauguration of New Office in Washington D.C. - May 29, 2013 - Avasant LLC
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Caters to High Rollers
Presque Isle Downs & Casino recently renovated its casino floor to better accommodate high rollers. High-end slot and blackjack players will experience an improved standard of comfort and privacy in the new 2050-square-foot high roller room located in the southwest corner of the... - May 28, 2013 - MTR
Simply-Docs Updates Share Buyback Corporate Documents
Simply-Docs, a specialist provider of professionally-drafted business contract and legal document templates. - May 27, 2013 - Simply Docs
CCG Adds to Micro Practice
Convergence Consulting Group (CCG), Florida’s premier Business Intelligence (BI) technology consulting services provider, announced this week the addition of Jeff Baucom to its Microsoft/MicroStrategy technologies team. Jeff joined CCG as a full-time employee last week as a BI Solution... - May 26, 2013 - Convergence Consulting Group
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Selects Redpath Consulting Group for Salesforce CRM Solution Implementation
"Cloud Doctors" Named Strategic Salesforce Nonprofit Starter Pack Installation Partner for Statewide Nonprofit - May 26, 2013 - Redpath Consulting Group
Avasant Continues Its Expansion Into Europe
Avasant expands into Europe with a fully-integrated subsidiary in London. - May 26, 2013 - Avasant LLC