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Viaexpress Inc. Join Forces with Froehlich Tours Inc.

Viaexpress Inc. announced today a partnership with Froehlich Tours Inc. to offer through all its branches and affiliates a wide range of transportation services that could fill in clients needs from Company Shuttle Services, City Tour / Transfer, School Field trips, Company Outings, Airport... - August 07, 2012 - Froehlich Tours Inc.

“How to Become a Knowledge Worker” Offers Free Video Training on Working Less and Living More on Fitness Pro’s Website

A brand-new video training on “How to Become a Knowledge Worker: Get Paid for Thinking in the Knowledge Economy” is now available at http://johnspencerellis.com/how-to-become-a-knowledge-worker-get-paid-for-thinking-in-the-knowledge-economy/. Provided by fitness guru John Spencer Ellis, the video training teaches people how to work less and live more. - August 07, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Rapid Protect Enhances Popular "Rapid Tracker" Mobile Apps and Releases Full Features for Basic J2ME Non-Smart Feature Phones for Family Tracking

Rapid Protect announced enhancement of its award winning Rapid Tracker GPS tracking apps. It adds full support for basic J2ME Non-Smart feature phones to address popular demands by families to support low cost phones. This makes Rapid protect the Only Mobile App for family tracking that is available on all major mobile platforms including low cost non-smart phones. Rapid Tracker is now available on iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Brew and non-smart (Java) Feature Phones. - August 07, 2012 - Rapidsoft Systems, Inc.

QUORiON Introduces New Electronic Cash Registers for Retail Stores and Restaurants

German point of sale manufacturer, QUORiON, launches new line of electronic cash registers for small business. Store owners will be able to customize the QMP2000 around a variety of keyboards, displays, and high speed printers. The cash register will run QUORiON’s POS software and offer complete customization for retail stores and restaurants. - August 07, 2012 - QUORiON Data Systems

Maureen Efthyvoulou Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Support and Compliance at New Day Underwriting Managers

New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has promoted Maureen Efthyvoulou to Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Support and Compliance. Efthyvoulou joined New Day in 2005 as one of its first... - August 07, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

InternetReputation.com Announces New Program for Online Review Management

InternetReputation.com is proud to announce its new program for online review management. The online review management program features several key components that take the company’s services to the next level and meets the growing needs of internet users everywhere. With the new online... - August 07, 2012 - InternetReputation.com

Voicebrook to Exhibit at SUG 2012 Annual Conference and Exhibition

Company to demonstrate industry-leading solutions for PowerPath® and CoPathPlus™ - August 07, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.

VMAC Group: Operation Management and Data 26th - 27th of Sep@ Bangkok

VMAC's “Operation Management and Data” Workshop aims to provide you with an innovative and culturally relevant approach on how to optimize your Organization Operation through data and people empowerment. - August 07, 2012 - VMAC Business Group

Preston Thompson, Executive Director, Financial Services Risk Management, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s The Federal Reserve's Enhanced Supervision Standards

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Preston Thompson, Executive Director, Financial Services Risk Management, Ernst & Young LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “The Federal... - August 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Michael B. Glotz, Partner, Strategic Risk Associates, LLC to Speak at KC’s Asset Liability Management and Liquidity Risk Management: Practical Guidance Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael B. Glotz, Partner, Strategic Risk Associates, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Asset Liability Management and... - August 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Michael Keeley, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank Act and Minimizing the Cost of Compliance Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Keeley, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Dodd-Frank Act and Minimizing the... - August 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Online Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Back to School Sale at The Luggage Guy

MyReviewsNow.net’s Promotes Back to School Sale at its Partner The Luggage Guy. For a Limited Time, Shoppers will Save an extra 25% when they Enter Coupon Code PACKLG at Checkout. They’ll Also Enjoy Free Shipping and an Unconditional 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee. - August 06, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors

4 Key Business Lessons from UK's Most Successful Olympian

The latest poll from CardProcessing.co.uk shows some worrying statistics from UK business owners, with the vast majority believing that further education isn't the way to take a business forward in to 2013 and beyond. - August 06, 2012 - CardProcessing.co.uk

Daimon E. Geopfert, National Leader, Security and Privacy Consulting, McGladrey 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 Daimon E. Geopfert, National Leader, Security and Privacy Consulting, McGladrey LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series: Your Company Has Been Cyber Hacked! Strategies for Dealing With the Fallout LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for September 20, 2012 from 12pm-2pm (ET). - August 06, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Online Shopping Leader MyReviewsNow.net Adds Audiobooks.com to Virtual Mall

Leading Consumer Reviews Source and Virtual Mall MyReviewsNow.net’s Newest Affiliate Partner Audiobooks.com Offers Over 10,000 Audiobooks. People Can Download One Audiobook for $19.95, or Sign-Up for Unlimited Downloads and Pay Just $24.95/Month with No Commitment and Anytime Cancellation. - August 04, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Innovative Kids of America Project

Innovative Kids of America Project is a cutting edge exhibit designed to teach kids step by step on how to become entrepreneurs. This exhibit will be at fairs and livestock shows across the country. - August 04, 2012 - Innovative Kids of America Project

Instant Checkmate Shatters Target Growth Goal, Hits a Half Million Sales

Instant Checkmate’s astronomical success is evidenced by their latest achievement of gaining over 570,000 customers since the company’s inception in 2009. - August 04, 2012 - Instant Checkmate

Planet Technologies Awarded as 2012 Microsoft Federal Solutions Partner of the Year

Planet Technologies, the leading Microsoft consulting and services company for the federal government, announced today that they have been awarded by Microsoft the 2012 Microsoft Federal Solutions Partner of the Year. Presented by Greg Myers, vice president of Microsoft federal, at... - August 04, 2012 - Planet Technologies

Learning4Managers Releases New Business Productivity App for Android

Learning4Managers has published its second app for Android devices. The first app covered SWOT Analysis and was downloaded thousands of times. This new app walks users through the use of the SMART Goal Model to develop more efficient and productive goals. Learning4Managers developed the content... - August 04, 2012 - Learning4Managers.com

Seyfarth Shaw LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012 Live Webcast,” on 08/27/12

Seyfarth Shaw LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012.” This two-hour event will be held on August 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For further details, please... - August 04, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

John Merchant, Director of Network Security, Data Privacy and Technology E&O, Freedom Specialty Insurance Company to Speak at KC’s Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know

John Merchant, Director of Network Security, Data Privacy and Technology E&O, Freedom Specialty Insurance Company to Speak at KC’s Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012 Live Webcast - August 04, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

David C. Shonka, Principal Deputy General Counsel, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s International eDiscovery: Have Data, Will Travel. Not from This Country

David C. Shonka, Principal Deputy General Counsel, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s International eDiscovery: Have Data, Will Travel. Not from this Country live Webcast - August 04, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Michael A. Walsh, Partner, Strasburger & Price, LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding FDA Guidance on DTC

Michael A. Walsh, Partner, Strasburger & Price, LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Food and Drug Administration’s Guidance on Direct-To-Consumer Television Advertisements Live Webcast - August 04, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Fireproof’s Mark Tucker Joins Datacore as New Business Partner

Fireproof’s Account Executive, Mark Tucker, joined with Datacore as a Business Partner when the program launched July 1st. Datacore recently launched their new Business Partner Program which will provide accountants, consultants, and small to medium consulting businesses the ability to leverage existing relationships and grow their business by expanding their competencies and services to their client base. - August 04, 2012 - Datacore Consulting, LLC

TSBDC-Certified Counselor Available for One-on-One Business Counseling at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce

he Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office will have a certified counselor on hand by appointment only for free business counseling on the Thursday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce, located at 825 W. 1st North... - August 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

Yukon Learning’s Articulate Storyline® Training Plays to Rave Reviews

Yukon Learning is pleased to announce that the Articulate Storyline® training program it started in late 2011 is off to a great start. Training attendees rave about the program and its robust user support. An Articulate strategic training partner and Storyline beta tester, Yukon Learning worked... - August 03, 2012 - Yukon Group Inc

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Seeking Nominations for Best Outsourcing Teams

Global Excellence in Outsourcing Award Recognizes Leading Outsourcing Teams in Best Practices and Innovation - August 03, 2012 - IAOP

eMag Closes a Major New Account in Japan

eMag Solutions announced this weekend the successful conclusion of negotiations for significant new business from a major client in Japan. This new deal represents the latest in a surge of new work coming to eMag Solutions over the last quarter. - August 03, 2012 - eMag Solutions, LLC

New Business and Residential Directory Seeker Arrives in the UK

Directory service seeker arrives in the UK with business and residential app for iPhone and Android - August 03, 2012 - seeker GmbH

Seth Perlman, Senior Partner, Perlman & Perlman, LLP to Speak at KC’s Form 990 Nonprofit Tax Compliance and Governance Explored Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Seth Perlman, Senior Partner, Perlman & Perlman, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Form 990 Nonprofit Tax... - August 03, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Public Shore Films Announces Completion of Production on American Mongrel, Post-Production to Begin in San Francisco

What would inspire three strangers to take a road trip into the Northwest of America to redefine the American Dream? San Francisco based filmmakers Deniz Demirer and Daniel da Silva set out on the road with American Mongrel to find out. The answer points to the 100+ hours of footage the skeleton... - August 02, 2012 - Public Shore Films

Officer Survival Training Event Planned to Help Rural and Indian Country Police

Lamar Associates and Narrowgate Security Agency (NGSA) are teaming up to present a dynamic three-day training event that incorporates two full days of live fire exercises. The Indian Country Officer Survival and Wellness Training is scheduled from September 25-27, 2012, at Santa Ana Pueblo in New... - August 02, 2012 - Lamar Associates

VIRUN® Closes $2.1 Million Series-A Funding to Bolster Innovation and World-Wide Expansion

After almost 10 years of self-funding growth and business expansion, VIRUN is ready to further-illuminate its presence and capitalize on its patented technology portfolio and product development. - August 02, 2012 - VIRUN

Eos Group, Inc. Announces New Release of Eos Explorer Extended 2.8

Today Eos Group, Inc. announces the release of Eos Explorer 2.8, its enterprise estimate management platform. This version provides enhancements and new features that add to the user experience in several areas: validation results, viewing pane tabs, and projects. - August 02, 2012 - Eos Group

Innovative Cosmetic Company NaturelEyes Teams with National Breast Cancer Foundation

NaturelEyes has pledged to donate 20% of all online sales in August to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money for breast cancer research. - August 02, 2012 - NaturelEyes

New Hampshire BNI Chapter Achieves Milestone with 54th Member

The BNI Wolf Pack chapter in Manchester becomes the largest BNI networking group in the state. - August 02, 2012 - BNI, New Hampshire

Bureaucracy and Corruption Rated Top Threats to Foreign Companies’ Success in Emerging Markets

Corruption is almost as big a threat to success in emerging markets as red tape say international companies, according to the Business Perspectives on Emerging Markets 2012-2017 Report by Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA). The market intelligence advisors says that over one third of the companies... - August 02, 2012 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group

CPX Interactive Launches Mobile Network, Moversa

Digital advertising company breaks out mobile display business, creates industry’s newest mobile advertising network. - August 01, 2012 - CPXi

MyReviewNow.Net Adds Discount Mobile Phones Leader Straight Talk to Its Virtual Shopping Mall

Latest Addition to MyReviewsNow.net’s Online Shopping Mall Targets Online Shoppers Looking for Discount Mobile Phones and Low-Price Cell Phone Plans Without a Long-Term Contract. - August 01, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Fidelus Technologies Announces Release of Provisioning Manager Express

Fidelus Technologies, LLC, (Fidelus) a leading provider of unified communications & collaboration solutions announced the end of beta and full release of its newest software application, Provisioning Manager Express. Provisioning Manager Express simplifies the task of adding, modifying and... - August 01, 2012 - Fidelus Technologies

A Nationwide Study Conducted by Catalyst Healthcare Research Finds Innovative Ways for Physician Practices to Improve the Patient Experience

A national study conducted by Catalyst Healthcare Research finds 10 innovative ways to improve the patient experience in the doctor’s office. - August 01, 2012 - Catalyst Healthcare Research

Godwin Ronquillo PC Adds New Shareholder

Godwin Ronquillo PC, the noted Texas litigation and appellate law firm, with offices in Dallas, Houston, and Plano*, is proud to announce the addition of new Shareholder, Carmen Elaine Eiker. Ms. Eiker has joined Godwin Ronquillo’s Family Law Litigation practice group. “It is with... - August 01, 2012 - Godwin Lewis PC

ktMINE® and AutoHarvest Partner to Foster Innovation

By entering into this arrangement, ktMINE will provide members of AutoHarvest discounted access to the ktMINE Royalty Rate Finder™ database, allowing for greater insight into the IP licensing landscape to enable smarter, more transparent transactions. - August 01, 2012 - ktMINE

Lawline.com Selected as 2012 Small Business Awards Finalist

For the past seven years, the New York Enterprise Report has been recognizing the tri-state areas top small businesses for their accomplishments. This year, the New York Enterprise Report is proud to announce Lawline.com as a finalist in the best practice award for technology category. The Best... - August 01, 2012 - FurtherEd

Jeff Slivka Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at New Day Underwriting Managers

In addition to performing the duties of executive vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, Jeff Slivka has also assumed the position of Chief Operation Officer (COO) at the specialty resource firm dedicated to assisting insurance agents and brokers with the selection of the appropriate... - August 01, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Interns Helping to Launch New Product at BD-Pro Marketing

This summer four interns from three different colleges come together to work in a ten week long internship at BD-PRo Marketing Solutions, a company which helps small business owners meet their marketing objectives affordably. - August 01, 2012 - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions