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Agami Media Ranks No. 812 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 383%

AgamiMedia is #812 in Inc. Magazine’s 2011 ranking of America’s top 5000 fastest growing private companies, with 383% 3-year revenue growth rate; #35 in San Francisco. - June 17, 2012 - Agami Media LLC

Professionals Join McKim & Creed

McKim & Creed, an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that Sandy Pridgen and Jared Lambert have joined the company’s Wilmington, North Carolina, office. Pridgen comes to McKim & Creed as an accounts payable supervisor. - June 17, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

Convergence Consulting Group Continues Growth Trend

CCG welcomes Adam Yurick and Mary Tesar to the team. - June 16, 2012 - Convergence Consulting Group

SES Advisors’ Brian Wurpts Receives 2012 Membership Recruitment Award from The ESOP Association

SES Advisors, Inc., a national Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) consulting firm, recently announced that Brian Wurpts, Vice President of ESOP Consulting, was presented with the 2012 Membership Recruitment Award for a Professional Member at The ESOP Association’s 35th Annual Conference in... - June 16, 2012 - SES Advisors

Digital Vidya to Celebrate 100th Social Media Workshop Across India

Digital Vidya will celebrate its 100th Social Media Workshop milestone by organizing workshops across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. - June 16, 2012 - Digital Vidya

Safe Streets USA LLC to Relocate Florida Sales and Call Center

Leading Home and Business Security Expert Provider Will Move Regional Office to New State-of-the-Art Facility in Tampa July 1 - June 16, 2012 - Safe Streets USA

Unique Broadband Systems Ltd is Exhibiting at Broadcast Asia 2012 Suntec Singapore

Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, is announcing its participation at the Broadcast Asia 2012, taking place at the Suntec Center – Level 4 in the Canadian international Pavilion, June 19-June 22, 2012. During this occasion, UBS... - June 15, 2012 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.

World-Renowned Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Coach Doug Balzarini Joins MMA Conditioning Association Faculty

Legendary mixed martial arts coach Doug Balzarini recently joined the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) faculty. The MMACA offers comprehensive training for martial arts coaches. - June 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Monika A. Templeman, Esq., Director, Employee Plans Examinations, Internal Revenue Service 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 Monika A. Templeman, Esq., Director, Employee Plans Examinations, Internal Revenue Service, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Preparing for and... - June 15, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Moss Adams LLP, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Preparing for and Responding to an IRS Audit of an Employee Benefit Plan Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Moss Adams LLP will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Preparing for and Responding to an IRS Audit of an Employee Benefit Plan LIVE Webcast” This 2-hour event is scheduled for August 14, 2012 from 12pm-2pm (ET). - June 15, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

ReputationArmor.com Evolves with Google Updates and Changes

Many Online Reputation Management Firms must evolve and adapt like Reputation Armor in an effort to influence Google search for Reputation Management clients. - June 15, 2012 - Reputation Armor

Launch of Timelive 5.3.1 an Open Source Time Tracking Software by Livetecs.com

The Livetecs.com development team today announced the immediate available version 5.3.1 of open source of time tracking software. - June 15, 2012 - Livetecs.com

Cong. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) Honored by Honorary MBA in Entrepreneurship

Yorktown University announced today that it will confer an honorary M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship on U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., for his work as sponsor of the "crowdfunding" provisions in Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. The Act allows small businesses and other... - June 14, 2012 - Yorktown University

The StoneHill Group Offers MERS® System Members Assistance with Monthly Reconciliations and Annual Reporting

The StoneHill Group, a national provider of pre- and post-closing quality control audits, fulfillment, due diligence, and collateral audits to mortgage bankers, banks, credit unions, and the financial services industry, today announced a service to help MERS® System members comply with their... - June 14, 2012 - The StoneHill Group

Buyer Beware: New Study Finds Millions of Used Cars Have Recall Notices

Unsafe Used Vehicles May be Putting All Drivers at Risk - June 14, 2012 - Goldberg & Osborne

Springboard Academy Launches Solopreneur Institute

Springboard Academy, a professional development company in Seattle, is launching a new division, Solopreneur Institute, to help people start their own successful business. Classes start in mid-July. - June 14, 2012 - The Springboard Academy

NESTA Adds More Seminars and Workshops for Personal Fitness Trainers to Earn Certification

The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has again expanded its personal training workshops options to include more local and live sessions. The new personal training workshops are offered by Training Made Fun. - June 14, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Talk Fusion 2012 World Tour Now on the Road to Russia

For first time, Founder & CEO Bob Reina takes Live Diamond Rush Training, International Associate Recognition to Moscow; meanwhile, motivational Leader Tour continues in multiple cities worldwide inspiring Associates to Live Their Dreams. - June 14, 2012 - Talk Fusion

Inventys Research Butibori (Nagpur) Plant, Achieves ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14000:2004, and ISO 18000:OSHAS Certification

Inventys Research Company has achieved ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and 18000:OSHAS Management System accreditation. The ISO 9001:2008 certification of compliance recognizes that the policies, practices, and procedures of Inventys ensure consistent quality in the products and services Inventys... - June 13, 2012 - Inventys Research Company Pvt Ltd.

CreAgri Receives International Recognition with Paris Polyphenols 2012 Award

CreAgri, Inchas been awarded the Paris Polyphenols 2012 Award for the most effective, innovative and sustainable process to recover healthy polyphenols from agricultural biomass. - June 13, 2012 - Creagri, Inc.

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a $68.7 million Walgreens Portfolio (9 Properties) on the East Coast

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a private investment company, in the transaction. The buyer, a Midwest based institutional investment firm, was represented in-house. - June 13, 2012 - The Boulder Group

Great Father's Day Gift Idea - Quick Spikes

Quick Spikes turn your shoes and sneakers into golf shoes. - June 13, 2012 - Quick Spikes LLC

Itransition Named Among Top 500 ISVs in Europe

Itransition Group, an international software development company providing full-cycle software services, has been listed among Top 500 Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in Europe by IT Europa, the leading business advisory on European IT market. Itransition was profiled in IT Europa’s... - June 13, 2012 - Itransition

High Oil Prices Cause Higher Prices for Canvas Tarps

Higher prices on oil mean higher prices for products like tarps. Leading tarp supplier Tarps Plus vows to keep prices the same. - June 13, 2012 - Tarps Plus

Creative Collective is Now Open in Fort Worth; Unique Shop Offering Upcycled, Reimagined and One of a Kind Hand Made Art and Gifts Opens!

Grand Opening Celebration Saturday June 16, 2012 10:00am to 2:00pm 3526 W. Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Corner of Montgomery) - June 13, 2012 - Creative Collective Fort Worth

Techno Brain Forms Strategic Alliance with Drishti to Offer Contact Center Solutions

Techno Brain, a CMMI Level 3 and ISO 9001:2008 Africa's leading IT Solutions company has formed partnership with Drishti-Soft to provide customized Contact Center Solutions in Africa. - June 13, 2012 - Techno Brain

New England Translations Confirms Reputation as Leader Among Boston Translation Agencies

As one of the Boston area’s top translation agencies, New England Translations has updated its catalogue of audio and voice-over solutions to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of their clientele across the globe. The company’s updated service offers clients the ability to have... - June 13, 2012 - New England Translations

Ceram Launches New Technology Partnership Packages

Ceram, an international materials technology company, has launched three new Technology Partnership Packages. The Partnership Packages help businesses to improve performance and profitability through technical expertise, problem solving and knowledge exchange. - June 13, 2012 - Lucideon

Business is Blooming at BlooEarth.com

BlooEarth.com, Florida’s largest online business directory, is generating a buzz in the Internet realm. Providing visitors with a virtual concierge at their fingertips, BlooEarth.com has drawn in over 2,500 visitors and over 350,000 page views since its official launch last month. Currently... - June 13, 2012 - BlooEarth.com

California Native Plants Roots in Columbia and Sprouts Technology Consulting Firm Knowledge Partners, LLC

Columbia has a new technology consulting firm in its midst, Knowledge Partners, LLC brings Silicon Valley influenced technology solutions to meet the needs of regional organizations. - June 13, 2012 - Knowledge Partners, LLC

New Novel, Plant Teacher, Sweeps Awards

The new novel, Plant Teacher, by Caroline Alethia has been lauded at the International Book Awards, the Paris Book Festival and the Green Book Festival. - June 12, 2012 - Plant Teacher

Direct Currency Markets Limited Announce the Launch of DIRECT Institutional Services for Retail Currency Traders Worldwide

Direct Currency Markets Limited is excited to announce new Institutional level trade services and trading account options to retail clients globally. As the next step in the Company global growth plan, and to better service the growing demand for DCM's reliable, transparent, high performance trade execution, the Company has upgraded all trade execution infrastructure and MetaTrader 4 trading account options, including Mobile trading platforms for iPhone/iPad, Android accordingly. - June 12, 2012 - Direct Currency Markets Limited

Corporate Traffic Logistics Joins Elite Community of Logistics Providers and Becomes SmartWay Transport Partner

Corporate Traffic Logistics, an international third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced today that the company has formally joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership. Joining this elite community of... - June 12, 2012 - Corporate Traffic

Natra Drives Its Growth Strategy in Asia with the Signing of a Supply Contract in China

TheyAreNews.com: Natra, Spanish multinational specializing in the production and marketing of cocoa-derived and chocolate products, with a prominent approach to chocolate products for the private label brand and other food companies, has managed to take another step in its expansion project outside Europe, after entering into a supply contract with one of the reference distributions of chocolate products in China. - June 12, 2012 - Natra

Free Fitness Marketing, Gym Promotion, Health Club Consulting, Gym Membership Sales Training

IHCC Health Club Consulting, Fitness Marketing and Gym Promotion Company owner Matt York has announced that a number of select clubs will be receiving free consulting services with their no cost, no risk membership building campaigns. - June 12, 2012 - IHCC Health Club Consulting and Marketing

Training Mask LLC Looking to Promote Better Health and Stimulate Weight Loss with Resistance Breathing Device

The Elevation Training Mask 2.0 is quickly gaining exposure and popularity, because its benefits are backed by scientific facts and clinical studies. - June 11, 2012 - Training Mask

SIIA Statement on Pending U.S. Supreme Court Ruling - PPACA

The United States Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling before the end of the month regarding a legal challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). When the ruling is announced there is certain to be a flurry of statements coming from stakeholder groups, political... - June 11, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.

Java Tooling Start-Up Plumbr Announces $1,500,000 Saved for Its Customers and Releases Tool to Fight Java Memory Leaks

Plumbr today announced the general availability of its memory leak detector tool. The company estimates that already during beta testing, its more than 2000 users saved $1,500,000 USD of memory leak troubleshooting cost. - June 11, 2012 - Plumbr OÜ

DUECO, Inc. Names Marikris O’Grady Executive Vice President

Largest Final-Stage Manufacturer of Terex Utilities Products in the Nation Taps O’Grady to Lead Operations and Administration. - June 11, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.

NESTA Adds More Business and Career Resources for Personal Trainers

Already dedicated to helping personal trainers focus on their business, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has added more career resources. Resources include marketing strategies, mentoring, business coaching and more. - June 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Online Retailer Selected for "100 Brilliant Companies" List

Ogomo.com is pleased to announce their appearance in the June, 2012 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine in their list of "100 Brilliant Companies." - June 11, 2012 - Ogomo, LLC

Real Estate Investing Designs and Marketing Tools Released in Real Estate Investor Websites

A real estate investing firm that also creates designs for real estate investor websites, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, has rolled out upgraded websites including new designs and integrated marketing features for attracting more leads for real estate investing. Real estate investors now... - June 11, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com

Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, a Mobile Payments Solution for Tips and Gratuities, and One of Boston's Hottest Startups, Interviewed by Pymnts.com

Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., (ziptip.net) a mobile payments solution designed specifically for the payment of tips and gratuities for service workers, has been interviewed by Alex Walsh of Pymnts.com as part of Pymnts.com’s Innovators Series. Pymnts.com is an online media channel that... - June 11, 2012 - Ziptip, Inc.

Dr. Naseer Homoud Success in Decade- "Ranked 53rd in Top 500 Powerful Arabs"

Arabian Business has placed Dr. Naseer Homoud- a renowned philanthropist and business tycoon on 53rd positions its 2012 Arabian Business Power 500 – The World’s Most Influential Arabs List. - June 11, 2012 - Dr. Naseer Homoud

Exciting Digital Curriculum Company Hires Redfish Technology Executive Search Candidate

Redfish Technology, nationwide High Tech and Clean Tech recruiters, fills another Account Executive role. Ann Ridgway, experienced sales professional with decade in educational sales domestically and internationally, placed with aggressively growing e-Learning company. - June 11, 2012 - Redfish Technology Inc.

"Eco Measures Carbon Footprints" - Eco Carbon Offsets Rolls Out New Carbon Management Consulting Services to Assist Companies Become Carbon Neutral at a Neutral Cost

A new website on the Internet, specifically for businesses and land owners, has been launched by a specialist Carbon Management Consulting company ECO Carbon Offset. ECO’s website, http://www.ecocarbonoffsets.com.au covers every aspect of becoming Carbon Neutral, including Carbon Footprint Measurement, Carbon Credits and Carbon Farming, as well as the CEO’s own extensive personal experience and independent views. - June 11, 2012 - Eco Carbon Offsets

WWF Switzerland & Chaordix® Launch Crowdsourcing Contest to Engage Swiss Startups in Sustainable Consumption Ideas for Future Generations

Chaordix® platform invites Switzerland's innovators to submit ideas ranging from eco-manufacturing practices to optimizing the use of meat and dairy products. Chaordix®, the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, is pleased to announce the launch of a second major... - June 11, 2012 - Chaordix Inc.

Manny and Olga's Pizza to Add 4 New Units