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Award Winner Tells Global Forum That Change Management Practices Need to Change
New reports reveal quicker and more affordable ways of delivering multiple benefits. - July 16, 2012 - Adaptation Ltd
Steven Martonffy, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Announces the Launch of His Website and Monthly Blog
Steven Martonffy is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and new member of The Keyes Company family, who combines his expertise in the most current, state-of-the-art technology in the Real Estate field with his extensive familiarity and intimate knowledge of local markets, neighborhoods, community services and special points of interest, to serve the South Florida community. - July 15, 2012 - Steven Martonffy - Realtor
"The Next Perfect Storm" Descends Upon Las Vegas
Patrick Bet-David, CEO of People Helping People, and Former Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum to Address Nation’s Financial Planners. - July 15, 2012 - People Helping People (PHP)
MBizM Announces the First Successful IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Candidate in Malaysia
MBizM, the organisation providing training and consultancy services in Lean and Six Sigma related programmes is pleased to announce the first successful candidate of the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) examination held in Malaysia. MBizM would like to extend... - July 15, 2012 - MBizM (Meridian Biz Management)
4sgm.com's New and Improved Order Processing System
A simple, uniform and expedited ordering process ensures orders are dealt with promptly so dollar stores get their shipments faster. - July 15, 2012 - Four Seasons General Merchandise
SalesLogistix Has Signed 85th Salesforce.com Client
Consulting Firm Has Worked on 120 SFDC Instances plus Dozens of other Cloud-Based Applications - July 15, 2012 - SalesLogistix, Inc
Terrace Capital, Inc. – Non-Recourse Senior Debt Financing- $13.7MM - Sheraton Hotel & Resorts - Augusta, GA.
Terrace Capital announced today that it has secured $13.7MM in non-recourse financing for a 152-room, Class A, full-service Sheraton hotel in Augusta, Georgia. - July 14, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Atlas Names Silva New Director of Ergonomic Services
Tony Silva has joined Atlas Ergonomics, the nationwide provider of ergonomics technology and services, as Director of Ergonomics Services. - July 14, 2012 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Avasant is Ranked as a World’s Best Outsourcing Advisor 2012
International Association of Outsourcing Professional (IAOP) has ranked Avasant in its World’s Best Outsourcing Advisor’s for 2012. - July 14, 2012 - Avasant LLC
Robert D. Laurie, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP to Speak at KC’s Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert D. Laurie, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Insurance: What You Need to... - July 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
CALLAHEAD Corporation Releases Explicit Details of Design and Operation of Portable Water and Sewer System They Invented Decades Ago for the Portable Sanitation Industry
CALLAHEAD Corp., an innovative portable sanitation company in New York City, reveals details about their proprietary Portable Water and Sewer System, which enables construction and office trailer users to have a complete bathroom operate inside their trailer, without the need for a sewer connection or running water. - July 13, 2012 - CALLAHEAD Portable Toilets
Precitec v. American Laser Enterprises Patent Infringement Case Dismissed
Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-11260-AC-LJM Dismissed - July 13, 2012 - American Laser Enterprises, LLC
Seth Kahan Moderates World Bank Conference in Washington, DC, “Mobilizing Knowledge Networks for Development”
Executive change expert, Seth Kahan, served as moderator at the World Bank Conference, “Mobilizing Knowledge Networks for Development,” in Washington, DC, sharing trends in demand for knowledge services and implications for knowledge organizations. - July 13, 2012 - Performance Development Group
MindMatrix Tailors Its Marketing Automation Software to Appeal to Home Business Owners
MindMatrix, Inc has customized a next generation marketing automation platform program for home- based business entrepreneurs. VemmaAMP provides business owners with template-based, personalized marketing/sales materials that are ready-to-use. It is also equipped with multiple lead nurturing programs that make lead conversion easy. It also allows home-based business owners to market their products or services and stay in touch with their leads at a push of a button using their smart phone. - July 13, 2012 - MindMatrix, Inc
Pulse 102 to Broadcast Live from Krave Restaurant and Lounge in Raleigh
Triangle-Based Radio Station to Broadcast Live From Krave on Saturdays from 11 P.M. to 1 A.M. - July 13, 2012 - Rapid Fitness
RationalPlan 4.0 – a Brand New Design
The developers from Stand By Soft are pleased to announce the release of a major version for the project management suite RationalPlan. Version 4.0 comes with a new design, a modern look and a more pleasant color scheme for the eye. - July 13, 2012 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Douglas Carroll Salon to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Southern Bride and Groom
Local Salon to Style Both Hair and Makeup for Leading Wedding Planning Magazine Photo Shoot. - July 13, 2012 - Douglas Carroll Salon
Better Business Bureau Recognizes VIDACASA's Commitment to Excellence
VIDACASA™ is pleased to announce today that it has met all Better Business Bureau (BBB) standards and is now an Accredited Business in the US and Canada. - July 13, 2012 - VIDACASA
FiberLight Connects Fiber Network Core for New BYTEGRID™ Data Center
Largest Multi-tenant Data Center in Maryland Offers Optimal Network Performance While Operating Under Carrier Neutral Status - July 12, 2012 - FiberLight, LLC
pharmaCline's Diabecline Antibiotic Nominated for 2012 American Business Awards, Stevie Awards
The American Business Awards has named pharmaCline® as a finalist for the 2012 Stevie Award for New Product of the Year- Health & Pharmaceuticals. The Stevie Awards were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and... - July 12, 2012 - pharmaCline
Hamilton Mikes, P.A. Expands Law Practice - Christopher Mikes Joins Firm
Hamilton Mikes, P.A. has expanded its law practice in Southwest Florida building on areas of real estate and tax law with the addition of Christopher Mikes, LLM, CPA, CFA, MAI, EA. Mr. Mikes brings a wide array of experience to his legal practice, which includes real estate, corporate and tax law. - July 12, 2012 - Hamilton Mikes, P.A.
Buy a Phoenix Mansion, Get a Bentley
Two Phoenix, Arizona luxury homes come with a new Bentley automobile at the close of escrow. Jeffrey Smith, the listing agent, is marketing the exclusive properties to international buyers. - July 12, 2012 - West USA Realty
Middle Managers Are Frozen by Information Overload, Costing Companies Millions
New info graphic breaks down the cost of email overload and its effect on middle managers by examining the facts on the freeze and the fix. - July 12, 2012 - The Grossman Group
How to Increase Sales Opportunities, Generate Revenue Topic of Upcoming Business Banking Webinar
Consulting and bank sales training firm Clarity Advantage will give bankers conversational techniques they can use to expand their sales opportunities with owners of small and medium-sized companies in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - July 12, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Clarion Group Presents Challenges Faced by Corporate Food Service Operators
“Corporate food service operators are facing a slow-motion crisis as technology is enabling companies to reduce head counts in their offices, factories and other workplaces,” says Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a food service consulting firm. “Fewer on-site employees... - July 12, 2012 - Clarion Group
Collabor – the Customer Collaboration Company Announces Stellar Quarter
Collabor adds marquee companies to its client list. - July 12, 2012 - Collabor Inc.
New Book "Let’s Play SHESS" Empowers Women to Change from Pawn to Queen
Wendy Oliveras’ new book Let’s Play SHESS published by AuthorHouse inspires, teaches and motivates women to gain confidence and achieve success on a personal and professional level by playing chess. - July 11, 2012 - SHESS Global Alliance, LLC
Barnhill & Vaynerov, LLP Sues to Preserve Physician's Right to Deliver Necessary and Acclaimed Care
Barnhill & Vaynerov LLP has commenced a legal action on behalf of Dr. Greggory R. DeVore, M.D. against Regal Medical Group, Inc., Lakeside Medical Group, Inc., Eastland Medical Group, Inc., and Community Medical Group of the West Valley, Inc., each of which is a member of the Heritage Provider... - July 11, 2012 - Barnhill & Vaynerov LLP
Devterra Mobile Corp - Kicks Off SaveZapp at Comic Con
"Devterra Mobile is excited to launch a media campaign of this magnitude at Comic-Con," said Mr. Alexander, Founder, Devterra Mobile Corp, SaveZapp. "Nearly five years in the making, SaveZapp is a groundbreaking mobile coupon App that treats merchants fairly and offers shoppers amazing savings, so everybody wins...Comic-Con is an immense gathering of tech-savvy consumers. It is the perfect platform to unleash a large-scale multi-pronged promotional blitz." - July 11, 2012 - Devterra Mobile, Inc.
Istanbul-Based HumanGroup Enhances IRC Global Executive Search Partners Expanding and Active Global Executive Search Alliance
IRC Global Executive Search Partners has accepted Istanbul-based HumanGroup as a new member firm. IRC is ranked among the world’s 10th largest retained search firms, with more than 250 executive search professionals in 35+ countries, 70+ offices and 40+ member firms; HumanGroup’s clients are primarily large Turkish and international firms, operating across multiple sectors, and expanding regionally and internationally. - July 11, 2012 - IRC Global Executive Search Partners
Auspex Technologies Teams with Ixia to Demonstrate Agency IPv6 Transition Architecture at World IPv6 Launch Event
Joint Test Event Organized to Demonstrate IPv6/IPv4 Dual-Stack Application Performance to Mark the World IPv6 Day - July 11, 2012 - Auspex Technologies, LLC
CloudAccess Recognized for Technology Innovation as an AlwaysOn Global 250 Winner
Trail-blazing security-as-a-service pioneer recognized by technology media watchdog for enterprise security sea change. - July 11, 2012 - CloudAccess
Fitness Marketing Plans and Systems Program Offers 28-Day Blueprint to Success
Making fitness marketing both simple and effective, a brand-new website offers fitness marketing solutions and strategies for anyone in the fitness industry. The program is available at http://www.fitnessmarketing.info/. - July 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
VMAC Group: Effective Company Management & Administration
This workshop will teach you how to create, implement & make your employees follow a stream of rules and procedures to make the operations more efficient. - July 11, 2012 - VMAC Business Group
MyThaiTranslators Completed Translation and Localization of Web Shop for Australian Business Marketing Agency
MyThaiTranslators completed translation and localization of web shop for Australian business marketing agency. This work included adjustment of texts and graphics to local Thai environment to achieve highest marketing impact for Thai market. About company MyThaiTranslators specializes in... - July 11, 2012 - My Thai Translators
Nidhi Infotech Receives the Prestigious ISO 9001-2008 Certification
Nidhi Infotech is delighted to get the ISO 9001-2008 Certification for their sustained quality management offering top-notch training for SAP, SAS, Clinical research and CDM. - July 11, 2012 - Nidhi Infotech
New England Translations – Leading Boston Translation Agency for Financial Translation Services
Leading Boston translations specialist New England Translations has announced that they will now be offering their expertise to help organizations within the financial industry better communicate with their clients and partners around the globe. - July 11, 2012 - New England Translations
Maps.com Ushers in a New Era Following Acquisition by John Glanville
Maps.com, the cartographic publisher and retailer based in Goleta, CA this week welcomed in a new era under the ownership and guidance of John Glanville. - July 11, 2012 - Maps.com
Glenn Williams from Intellinet Recognized as 2012 Microsoft Sales Specialist Partner of the Year
Glenn Williams, Regional Vice-President of Client Solutions - Carolinas, has won the 2012 "Microsoft Sales Specialist Partner of the Year Award." - July 11, 2012 - Intellinet Corporation
ktMINE Announces New Solutions
Based on user feedback and industry needs, ktMINE has launched several solutions that will provide even greater market transparency and research efficiency. - July 10, 2012 - ktMINE
Top 3 Reasons Why iSmart Protection is the Best Insurance Plan for Your Apple Devices and Why You Need It Today
iQue Repair, a leader in the Apple mobile device repair industry, launched its latest editions of iSmart Protection Plans for Apple’s iPhones, iPads and iPods by introducing their revolutionary iSmart Elite Plan, a no-deductible, unlimited repair extended warranty. Once you’ve purchased the iSmart Elite Plan, your repairs are essentially free. - July 10, 2012 - iQue Repair, LLC
DeWayne Goodman of Love Bottling Company Receives the “Make the Customer Look Good” Recognition from CS3 Technology
Make the Customer Look Good behavior focuses on giving credit to those who deserve it and never taking credit falsely - July 09, 2012 - CS3 Technology
Crucial Vacuum Rap Rebuttal to World's Most Expensive Vacuum Cleaner $1 Million Dollar Gold Vacuum
Committed to its promise of bringing vacuum products to the 99%, online retailer Crucial Vacuum (http://www.crucialvacuum.com) has released a rap video rebuttal in response to the recent release of a $1,000,000 vacuum within the industry. Hyped online in a rap video, a 24-karat gold plated vacuum... - July 09, 2012 - Crucial Vacuum
Fitness Business Models, Systems and Coaching Lead to More Clients, Income and Success in Fitness Industry
Targeted fitness business models and systems can take a personal trainer or fitness pro from good to great. An effective, proven fitness business program is available at http://www.fitnessbusinessschool.com/. - July 09, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Yet Another Recognition: Dr. Naseer Homoud Among Top 100 in Construction Sector of the Arab World
Recognizing immense standing in the construction and real estate sector, Dr. Naseer Homoud, a renowned philanthropist and business leader, has been placed at 84th position of 100 Most Powerful in Gulf Construction as unveiled by Construction Week’s annual Power 100 listing. - July 09, 2012 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Techno Brain Achieves 2012 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for Tanzania & Malawi
Consecutively for the 3rd time, Techno Brain, Africa's leading ICT Solutions company has achieved 2012 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for Tanzania & Malawi offices. - July 09, 2012 - Techno Brain
Hartman Inventory Systems Welcomes New York Inventory Group
The Hartman Inventory Group expands as they welcome Johnathan McTigue of New York Inventory Group, serving the New York City area. - July 09, 2012 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
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MyReviewsNow.net’s Latest Affiliate Partner, eHealth, Offers Over 10,000 Plans from Nearly 200 Leading Health Insurance Companies Across the Country. Getting a Health Insurance Quote is Instant, Free and There’s no Obligation. - July 08, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Business Retreats Australia Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Excellent Conference Services
Conference venue finder Business Retreats Australia celebrates its tenth year with a look back at how it all began. - July 08, 2012 - Business Retreats Australia
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MyReviewsNow.net’s Features 60% Sale on One Year Subscription to Barron’s Magazine. Subscribers will Save $50 Off the Regular Price and $161 Off the Newsstand Price. They’ll Also Receive 4 Weeks Free and Can Cancel their Subscription Anytime. - July 07, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors