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Lee G. Petro, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: License Renewal in Broadcast Industry: What to do Now Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lee G. Petro, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: License Renewal... - October 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Win Loss Analysis - Not Just for Sales Anymore: a Joint Meeting of the SCIP Massachusetts Chapter and Boston PMA, October 18
In this combination Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals/ Product Management Association meeting, Steve Johnson provides a comprehensive review of applying win/loss analysis to avoid potential major project failures. - October 17, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Saginaw Future Receives National Honor - Excellence in Economic Development “Gold” Award Saginaw Future President Elected Secretary/Treasurer
Saginaw Future Inc. received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for “Nexteer's Journey” in the category of Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) - Single Events for communities with populations of 200,000 - 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council... - October 17, 2012 - Saginaw Future
Newly Launched JKS Solutions Inc. to Provide Business Consulting and Project Management Services
JKS Solutions Inc., a Seattle-based full service consulting firm offering businesses a range of operational solutions, strategic growth opportunities and project management services. - October 16, 2012 - JKS Solutions Inc
Borrowers Can Shop Online for Personal Loans with MyReviewsNow.net’s New Affiliate Partner Plain Green Loans
MyReviewsNow.net, a leading reviews website and online shopping mall, has added new affiliate partner Plain Green Loans to its Personal Loans Portal. Borrowers can experience a refreshingly simple, secure and convenient 3-step application process at PlainGreenLoans.com. - October 15, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Observes World Menopause Day
BioRegenerative Sciences in observance of World Menopause Day, October 18, 2012, will offer a special price on their Feminease product for Feminine Dryness. World Menopause Day is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS). According to WHO, the average age of menopause is 51, and over 1 billion women will be over the age of 50 by 2025. As the population ages, women need to be given the resources and tools to prepare them for menopause. - October 15, 2012 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Presenters Announced for 7th Annual Organizing Awards
Some of the biggest names in organizing will be in one room on January 26 to celebrate the best in the industry. The experts that dole out organizing help to the disorganized masses via their books, talk show appearances and TV makeover shows will be at The 7th Annual Organizing Awards at the... - October 15, 2012 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
Chile and Brazil Have Began to Supply Eucalyptus Chips to Chinese Pulp Mills; However Japan Continues to be the Major Destination for Latin American Wood Chips
In late 2011, Brazil and Chile sent the first chip vessels to pulp mills in China in over five years. In the past, Japan had been the major destination for Latin American Eucalyptus chips. With Japanese pulp mills paying considerably more than Chinese pulp mills for chips, it is likely that a majority of Eucalyptus chips from Latin America will continue to be shipped to Japan. - October 15, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Performance Management from a China HR Expert Perspective: Focus on Future Not Past
Organizational behavior study and performance management have come a long way since "Skinner's Box" and Aubrey Daniels. This is especially true in China where simplifying performance management based solely on performance review is a common practice, and problem. - October 15, 2012 - Z. H. STUDIO
National Motivational Speaker Joins Professional Speakers Guild
Rachelle Smith, principal of Positive Creative Infusion Consulting, LLC, has joined Florida-based Professional Speakers Guild (PSG). As a seasoned speaker, with an ability to speak on a range of topics – from business, to career planning – to overcoming adversity, she has spoken for... - October 15, 2012 - Positive Creative Infusion Consulting, LLC
Pocketweb and iOS Device Integrator Agree Strategic Partnership for Business Apps
Partnership with Rodata Group aims at professional mobile solutions for areas as sales force, hospitals, logistics or constructions sites. - October 14, 2012 - Pocketweb
One Woman Keeps Her Head-Up After Losing Everything
One women fights to regain her entrepreneurial spirit, by overcoming obstacles and unwarranted financial hardship. The CEO of AD VYBE tells her story. - October 14, 2012 - AD VYBE Public Relations & Promotions Firm
Will College Food Service Follow Corporate Food Service Down the Path to Fewer Customers and Declining Revenue?
Will college food service follow corporate food service down the path to fewer customers and declining revenue? That is a real possibility, says Tom Mac Dermott, President of Clarion Group, a food service and hospitality services consulting firm. “Mobile technology untethered employees from... - October 14, 2012 - Clarion Group
Customer Reference Forum Announces Master Class Series
With the growing importance of customer advocacy to business growth - and the need for structured programs to make powerful advocacy happen - Customer Reference Forum announces the first in its Master Class Series on Customer Reference Program. - October 14, 2012 - Customer Reference Forum
NuCanoe Unveils 2013 Product Line with Focus on Kayak Fishing
NuCanoe, Inc., maker of the most versatile, stable, and adaptable fishing kayaks, unveiled their 2013 Products Line this month. The new and improved products focus on the kayak fishing segment and exploits the unique features of the NuCanoe boats. "For 75% of our customers, NuCanoe boats are... - October 14, 2012 - NuCanoe, Inc.
More Tickets Available for Sold Out Talk Fusion 2012 European Now Event in Prague, Czech Republic
Founder & CEO Bob Reina to unveil World’s First Video Newsletters during event, then bring live Diamond Rush Training, Recognition to Eastern Europe & inspire Associates worldwide to Live Their Dreams. - October 14, 2012 - Talk Fusion
Web Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Promotes jetBlue.com Disney Kids Stay and Fly Free Sale Until October 15
Web travel agent MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner jetBlue.com is offering a great kids stay and fly free package on two or more night getaway packages to Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Florida. The sale ends October 15, and travel must take place by December 12, 2012. - October 13, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Corcentric to Host Webinar on “Top Five Changes Coming to Accounts Payable”
Corcentric to Host an Educational Webinar Event demonstrating how Automation is Changing AP. - October 13, 2012 - Corcentric
Save Green by Going Green with LEDtrees.com Pre Lit Christmas Trees
Watching the little fiber optic lights illuminate in a kaleidoscope of colors can cause sudden feelings of happiness to those lucky enough to own an artificial Christmas tree with LED fiber optic light. The feelings of joy one experiences are often credited to a multitude of reasons including... - October 12, 2012 - artificial-christmas-tree.com
Leading Online Pond Supply Retailer Announces Special Store-Wide Free Shipping Promotion
Leading online pond and water garden supply company announces free shipping promotion on all orders over $99. - October 12, 2012 - California Ponds and Water Gardens
The Real Chemistry™ 3 Minute Precision Peel Launches Today
The Real Chemistry™ 3 Minute Precision Peel is available for purchase today at www.myrealchemistry.com and at various retail stores including” The Cosmetic Market” locations in Nashville, TN and in Chattanooga, TN as well as “The SkinBar” in Brentwood, TN. - October 12, 2012 - BluDahlia LLC
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Dr. Elizabeth Becker, Senior Vice President, National Economic Research Associates, Inc. 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 Dr. Elizabeth Becker, Senior Vice President, National Economic Research Associates, Inc., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Understanding... - October 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Christopher L. Allen, Attorney, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at KC’s Final Stress Testing Guidance for Large Banks with Implications on Smaller Institutions Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Christopher L. Allen, Attorney, Arnold & Porter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Final Stress Testing Guidance for... - October 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Build Better Supply Chain Relationships with New Oliver Wight White Paper
Supply Chain Design and Optimization specialists, Oliver Wight, have released a new thought-leading white paper 'Building Better Relationships Throughout the Extended Supply Chain'. - October 12, 2012 - Oliver Wight EAME
Linda Ann Myers, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Ann Myers, M.D., of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Linda Ann Myers Dr. Myers has over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. She is an... - October 11, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fitness Products Designed Perfectly for Active Baby Boomers Drives Stick-e Growth
Stick-e’s fitness products are bridging the gap between fitness props and therapeutic aids for this large demographic resulting in strong company growth. - October 11, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
New Omega-3 Structure Function Claim for DHA-Rich Algae Oil
Source-Omega today forwarded new structure function claims for dietary omega-3 intake from a single algae oil. Both omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are present in their oil. As a supplier, the company has defined DHA-rich algae oil uses in very low density... - October 11, 2012 - Source-Omega
C. Robert Kidder Joins Board of Directors of Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc.
New Director Brings Extensive Background in Batteries and Corporate Leadership of World-Class Organizations to Wildcat. - October 11, 2012 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
SMEStorage Rebrands to Storage Made Easy and Focuses on the Hybrid Cloud Market
Vehera today announced that they had rebranded the SMEStorage service to "Storage Made Easy" and would be focusing on the Hybrid Cloud Market for their Cloud Service and Appliance. - October 11, 2012 - Storage Made Easy
Don Godwin Knows That Creative Thinking Can Help Reach Settlements in Tough Divorce Cases
Godwin Ronquillo PC, the noted Texas trial and appellate law firm, with offices in Dallas, Houston and Plano, is continually looking for ways to enhance its clients’ interests in divorce settlements according to the Firm’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Donald E. Godwin. Don Godwin... - October 11, 2012 - Godwin Lewis PC
Taylor Morrison Giving Denver New Home Buyers Up to $10,000 Off Closing Costs, Free Fireplaces This Fall
Denver home buyers can make their new home purchase pay off for them this fall, thanks to Taylor Morrison Denver’s latest home buying offers. From now until Nov. 30, Denver homebuyers can receive up to $10,000 in paid closing costs for their new home in Denver. To take advantage of the... - October 11, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Famed Litigator Wes Christian to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, Oct 12 at 12:00pm CT
Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies will feature filmmaker Kristina Leigh Copeland of Brown Saddle Films, director of the “The Wall Street Conspiracy” (http://thewallstreetconspiracy.com), and famed naked short selling litigator Wes Christian. “The Wall Street... - October 11, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Boston Language Translation Specialists New England Translations Introduce Non Profit Sector Services
New England Translations, one of the leading specialists in Boston for a broad range of language translation solutions, has recently introduced new services for those organizations within the non-profit sector. The company’s new non-profit sector solutions will provide those in areas such as... - October 11, 2012 - New England Translations
Icexl London Branch Awarded the Seal of Frontline Service
ICEXL, London Branch received the Seal of Frontline Service Excellence in from the BBB Public Service Delivery Audit/Assistance during the awarding ceremony held last October 5, 2012. - October 11, 2012 - International Commodities Exchange of London (ICEXL)
Preston Thompson, Executive Director, Ernst & Young to Speak at KC’s Final Stress Testing Guidance for Large Banks with Implications on Smaller Institutions Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Preston Thompson, Executive Director, Ernst & Young will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Final Stress Testing Guidance for... - October 11, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Club Colors Partners with Newly Launched Human Service Purchasing Program SupplySource Inc.
Club Colors has partnered with newly launched SupplySource Inc. as its Promotional Items & Branded Apparel category supplier, joining a portfolio of suppliers that will provide "one-stop shopping" for the human service community. - October 11, 2012 - Club Colors
Eurasia Corporate Solutions Announces Opening
ECS has extensive experience in sales and marketing of private, corporate and investment banking products. ECS, connected, experienced, objective, is headquartered in Hong Kong. - October 11, 2012 - Eurasia Corporate Solutions
MYOB Top Tips for Cloud Computing to Empower SMEs
Cloud computing has become business-as-usual for many operators, while others are being left behind due to fear of the unknown and inexperience. So, MYOB is releasing its top tips for bringing the cloud into a business. The technology company’s national study of small and medium business... - October 11, 2012 - MYOB Ltd
Media Funding Solutions Announced Today an Infusion of an Additional $15 Million in Media Funding Capacity is Being Made Available for First Quarter 2013
Media Funding Solutions who provides alternative finance and venture capital funding for large scale national advertising campaigns serves qualified retail distributed and direct response product manufactures with the advertising investment needed to drive sales and increase profitability. The... - October 10, 2012 - MediaFundingSolutions.com
Go Skate Expands to Offer Skateboard Lessons in Over 2,500 Skate Parks
Go Skate has expanded from 1300 locations in United States to cover all U.S. and Canada's over 2500 skate parks. - October 10, 2012 - Goskate.com
EasyGarageFloor.com Offers a Way to Easily and Affordably Transform a Garage Into a Place Showcasing Cars
Garages are the forgotten rooms in houses and seldom a pleasure to be in. This ought not be the case. Garages should be places to showcase cars and motorcycles. EasyGarageFloor.com offers an easy solution and free shipping on most products shipped directly to customer’s doors. - October 10, 2012 - EasyGarageFloor.com
Elizabeth Spainhour, Partner, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: License Renewal in Broadcast Industry: What to Do Now
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Elizabeth Spainhour, Partner, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - October 10, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Janet Cullum, Partner, Cooley LLP to Speak at KC’s "Advertising Law: What's New for 2013 and Beyond? Live Webcast"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Janet Cullum, Partner, Cooley LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Advertising Law: What's New for 2013 and Beyond? Live Webcast.” To... - October 10, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
VASTEC Now Helps Private Industry Increase Opportunity to do Business with the Federal Government
The world’s largest buyer is the U.S. government, with an operating budget in excess of $1 trillion each year. Increasingly, more businesses are competing for a portion of that, but falling short because their electronic information is not compliant with federal regulations. VASTEC, a premier... - October 10, 2012 - VASTEC
Oliver Wight Gives Simplot Second Helpings of Success
Simplot Australia has rolled out Oliver Wight’s Integrated Business Planning to Class A standard; reducing inventory, optimising lot sizes, increasing profits and making product innovation a huge success. - October 10, 2012 - Oliver Wight Asia Pacific
Student at Home Choose Skyguard to Ensure Safety of Staff
Student@Home has chosen Skyguard’s MySOS personal safety device to protect its lone workers and London office based staff, as part of an ongoing roll-out whilst the company expands nationwide. - October 10, 2012 - Skyguard Ltd
Ciklum Opens a New Office in Stockholm, Sweden
Ciklum is entering the Swedish market with a compelling business offering for all companies that seek a strategic long-term software development and IT consulting partner. - October 10, 2012 - Ciklum
Global Facility Management and Construction Receives WBE Certification
Global Facility Management and Construction has been certfied as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and the Women's Presidents' Educational Organization. - October 09, 2012 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Leading Internet Mall MyReviewsNow.net Offers 60% Savings on Consumer Phone Bills with Phonebooth
Leading internet superstore MyReviewsNow.net is now offering a major way that consumers can cut down on their phone bills by utilizing Phonebooth.com. - October 09, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors