Business News
Breaking news involving the business world: awards, CSR initiatives, economy, entrepreneurial development, small business services, franchising, HR, legal and law, licensing, surveys, polls, research and mergers and acquisitions. Get the latest on personnel announcements, public companies, startups, trade shows and women in business.
The Boulder Group Awarded Disposition Assignment of a Net Lease Portfolio of Forty-Two Circle K Properties Valued at $60 Million Within the Oklahoma City MSA
The investment sales team will be led by Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group who are marketing the portfolio on behalf of a private partnership. - October 09, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Road America Receives 2012 American Business Award
Road America was awarded the Silver Stevie Award for Information Technology Department of the Year in the 2012 American Business Awards. - October 09, 2012 - Road America
Improve Your Communication and Public Speaking in Just 60 Seconds with Impromptu Guru’s New Tip-Filled Videos
Impromptu Guru, a communication consulting firm, just announced the downloadable release of its new video series, 60 Second Guru. The 52-video series provides tips for improving your communication and public speaking skills, in a minute or less per video. “Gaining confidence in one’s... - October 09, 2012 - Impromptu Guru
Global Facility Management & Construction Welcomes New Construction Manager
Global Facility Management and Construction has named Brad Radlinski, formerly of Abercrombie and Fitch, as its new Construction Manager. - October 08, 2012 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Leading Internet Superstore MyReviewsNow.net Announces Affiliate Fall Promotion with Zinio.com
MyReviewsNow.net shoppers can now take advantage of an affiliate fall promotion by shopping at Zinio.com. There are also a variety of other top-notch magazines available at Zinio.com, such as Rolling Stone, US Weekly and National Geographic. - October 08, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves' "Cowboy" Hits National Radio
Country music trio teams with Grammy Award winning artist to deliver crossover hit. - October 08, 2012 - AMW Group
Wood Costs for the World’s Pulp Industry Continued Downward in the 2Q/12 with the Biggest Declines in Brazil, Russia, Australia and Europe
The costs of wood fiber for many pulp mills throughout the world continued to fall in the 2Q/12 and were at their lowest levels in over a year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The greatest declines were seen in Brazil, Australia, Russia, Spain and US northwest, and Eastern Canada. - October 08, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
eMarketing Egypt Releases Its Third Annual Report About Facebook in Egypt: E-Marketing Insights
"Facebook evolved to be of extreme importance for any digital marketing efforts, and understanding all about Facebook users becomes an essential step to start any Facebook marketing activity," said Ahmad Nagy; eMarketing Egypt Managing Director. - October 08, 2012 - eMarketing Egypt
Emily Cummins, Director of Tax & Risk Management, National Rifle Association of Americato Speak at KC’s Nonprofit Transparency and Disclosure Through Form 990 Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Emily Cummins, Director of Tax & Risk Management, National Rifle Association of Americawill speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - October 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Bruynzeel UK's New Storage Solution Frees-Up Vital Study Space for Newcastle University Students
Bruynzeel, a leading manufacturer of storage solutions for organisations in various sectors and industries, have provided Newcastle University’s Robinson Library with a new storage system. In 2009, The Robinson Library was tasked with increasing its student study space by 20 per cent to meet... - October 08, 2012 - Bruynzeel
Online MegaMall MyReviewsNow.net Attracts Customers with Sparkling Fine Jewelry from Affiliate JudithRipka.com
Internet mega-mall MyReviewsNow.net is luring customers with incredible sales from jeweler Judith Ripka. Customers can shop at JudithRipka.com and now receive 10% off of their entire purchase. A customer will be able to receive 10% off of any purchase that is made online. Doing one's online shopping for fine jewelry has never been easier with a website like www.JudithRipka.com. - October 07, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Richard Simpson Earns Real Estate's (CDPE) Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures. - October 07, 2012 - ReMax Alliance
Avasant Achieves the United Nations Global Compact Active (GCA) Level
Avasant has incorporated the principles of the United Nations Global Compact into its business strategy and day-to-day operations. - October 07, 2012 - Avasant LLC
Detail2Leisure Reports Independent Hospitality Firms Need Recruitment Aid
Detail2Leisure, one of the UK’s leading hospitality and leisure management recruitment agencies, has commented on a noticeable increase in the number of independently owned hospitality businesses seeking assistance with the recruitment of key managerial level staff. - October 07, 2012 - Detail2Retail
Allen Matkins Partners William R. Ahern and Allen B. Walburn to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: Real Estate Taxation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that William R. Ahern and Allen B. Walburn, Partners at Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - October 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Dennis A. Webb, Principal, Primus Valuations, to Speak at KC’s Business Valuation Trends Explored in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Dennis A. Webb, Principal, Primus Valuations will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Business Valuation Trends Explored in 2012... - October 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Thomas A. Cullinan, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Global High Wealth Audits and IRS Audits of Partnerships Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas A. Cullinan, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Legal Series: Global... - October 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Trianz Appoints Paula Montgomery as Vice President, Human Resources
Trianz, a global consulting and turnkey execution services firm, today announced the appointment of Paula Montgomery as Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Paula will focus on talent, learning development, and culture. Commenting on the appointment, MV Subramanian, Vice President of... - October 07, 2012 - Trianz
IBR Partners with ETC to Provide Ergonomic Survey Solution to Clients
IBR also known as Comfort Zone has partnered with Ergonomic Technologies Corporation to provide an ergonomic survey solution to clients. - October 07, 2012 - Comfort Zone/IBR
TargetGov Has Moved to bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park
TargetGov has moved to bwtech@UMBC's Research and Technology Park, facilitating growth and progress. - October 07, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
Go Mini's Announces Major Franchise Conversion Launch
Go Mini's, a leading portable storage container and moving company announced today the successful completion of its conversion from a dealership organization to a franchise organization. - October 06, 2012 - Go Mini's Moving & Portable Storage
Leading Internet Superstore MyReviewsNow.net Announces Cross Pens as New Affiliate
Internet superstore MyReviewsNow.net has a new affiliate, Cross Pens, that will provide customers with all of the solutions that they need for office needs. Cross Pens specializes in the sale of fine pens and leather goods. When shoppers want to find incredible writing utensils, Cross Pens has the widest selection of high-quality pens. Individuals can shop online and find the best gift ideas at Cross Pens. - October 06, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Randy Blankstein, President of the Boulder Group, to Speak at National Net Lease Investment Conference
Randy Blankstein will be moderating a panel discussing the Institutionalization of the Net Lease Market. - October 06, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Maureen Testoni, General Counsel, Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program Explored: A 2013 Perspective
Maureen Testoni, General Counsel, Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program Explored: A 2013 Perspective Live Webcast - October 06, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
A Helpful Lift - Moving Company Finds Online Employee Scheduling
On Time Moving and Delivery is a moving company servicing all home and corporate relocation needs in Fort Worth, Texas. "Ensuring our customers' needs are met and possessions are handled with care is top priority and we require effective employee scheduling to assure we arrive at the right... - October 06, 2012 - ScheduleBase
eMarketingEye Wins the Award for Best Hotel Website at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards
The only Internet marketing agency to be recognized at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards held recently, eMarketingEye (www.emarketingeye.com) won the prestigious Tourism Award for best Hotel / Accommodation website under the Marketing Communications category. - October 06, 2012 - eMarketingEye
AffiliateTraction Canada & AvantLink Partner for AvantLink.ca Launch
First Exclusively Canadian Affiliate Network Features Programs Managed by AffiliateTraction Canada. - October 06, 2012 - AffiliateTraction
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Welcomes Sam's Club
Sam's Club sponsorship of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will include $40,000 in funding for community colleges demonstrating excellence in supporting small businesses. - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Members of Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum Participate in White House-Led Event on Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum members make sure community colleges are part of national discussion on how can foster entrepreneurship and Innovation - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw Unfiltered Honey Joins Big Tex Deep in the Heart of Texas
Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw and Unfiltered Honey is joining the Go Texan store at the great State Fair of Texas. Nature Nate’s Honey, a natural and homegrown Texas product, will be sharing samples Sept. 28 through Oct. 21 each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 to 4... - October 05, 2012 - Nature Nate's Honey Company
Firmadge W. Crutchfield, Esq., Joins Planet Technologies as COO and General Counsel
Planet Technologies, a leading Microsoft consulting and services company headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, announced today that Firmadge W. Crutchfield, Esq., has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. Crutchfield will oversee the evolution of the company’s... - October 05, 2012 - Planet Technologies
Theresa Roemer Announces New eBook Price and the Writing of a New Book
Award winning author, Theresa Roemer, announces a new eBook price for her book - Nude: Unveiling Your Inner Beauty and Sensuality. - October 05, 2012 - Theresa Roemer LLC
Bridgestone Global Partners Soon to Open New Branch Office in Korea
Bridgestone Global Partners, a global leading provider of both traditional and electronic commodity brokerage and foreign exchange trading services, is set to open its fourth Asian Region’s branch office in Seoul, Korea. - October 05, 2012 - Bridgestone Global Partners
The Remi Group’s Website Got a Facelift
Check out The Remi Group's new and improved website; and while there, sign up for the company newsletter. - October 05, 2012 - Remi
KPMG LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal LIVE Webcast,” on 10/26/12
KPMG LLP partners with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on October 26, 2012 from 12pm-2pm ET. For further details about this event, please... - October 05, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Smart Betty Kelowna Purchases GoSango’s Assets
Following a struggle with bad publicity, GoSango, an online coupon company in Kelowna, closed its doors last month. However, GoSango’s customers looking for great on-line deals won’t need to worry. Bruce Maki, owner of the Smart Betty Kelowna franchise quickly entered into negotiations... - October 05, 2012 - Smart Betty
Hill, Chesson & Woody Expands Its Market by Opening New Wilmington Office
Health and Welfare Benefits Firm Extends Its Presence Into Eastern North Carolina - October 05, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
B2BGateway and English Management Solutions Team up to Assist Intuit Users in Growing Their Business
Fully-integrated EDI solutions provider and long-time Intuit consultants join forces to deliver a full range of custom products to Intuit users. - October 05, 2012 - B2BGateway.Net
Ad-Juster Acquires TagScan Technology from Adometry Inc.
Ad-Juster, Inc. has recently acquired Adometry’s TagScan technology, a product for Publishers to test both ad tags, and entire web pages, for all 3rd party activity, tag performance (creative size and latency) and malware. As part of the Ad-Juster reporting options, TagScan will help digital... - October 04, 2012 - Ad-Juster, Inc.
Blue Earth Labs Guides Municipal Water Systems in Achieving Stage 2 Compliance
Provides Online Step-by-Step Resource and Stage 2 Compliance Guarantee Solution - October 04, 2012 - Blue Earth Labs
Air Masters of Tampa Bay Wins Tampa Tribune’s Best of Tampa for Air Conditioning & Heating, Third Year Running
Air Masters of Tampa Bay wins Best of Tampa Bay for Air Conditioning and Heating Sales & Service for 2012 as voted on by the readers of the Tampa Tribune for the third year in a row. - October 04, 2012 - Air Masters of Tampa Bay
KPI Wins Prestigious Oracle Excellence Award for Specialized Partner of the Year
Oracle Recognizes KPI’s Expertise in Delivering Specialized Solutions for Business Intelligence - October 04, 2012 - KPI Partners
Chamber Selects Jorgenson Consulting, Inc as Executive Search Firm for Presidential Search
The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana has selected Jorgenson Consulting, Inc., as executive search firm for the search for the new Chamber President and CEO. A national search will commence to recruit a high profile executive capable of strengthening and expanding the regional alliances with... - October 04, 2012 - Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.
mamemo Wins Khalifa Port Mega-Inauguration Project
mamemo productions to conceptualize, manage and produce the official inauguration of the most technically advanced port in the MENA region. - October 04, 2012 - mamemo productions
South West WA Guaranteed of Superior Security with Kanyana’s Amplimesh Safety Products
Kanyana Flyscreens & Security Doors is a seasoned security product manufacturer and retailer which is offering with top notch Amplimesh safety equipments in versatile designs and sizes for South West WA. - October 04, 2012 - Kanyana Fly screens
Talk Fusion Launches Corporate Website in Bahasa, Japanese & French Languages
Enhanced TalkFusion.com part of company’s massive global expansion as Indonesia, Japan & France quickly become emerging markets for Talk Fusion Video Communication Products. - October 04, 2012 - Talk Fusion
Project Management Software Gets Personal
Cora Systems' project management software, ProejctVision, upgrades with new features. - October 04, 2012 - Cora Systems
California Self Storage Association Hosts Storage Olympics
The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is pleased to announce it will hold a Storage Olympics event at its 10th annual conference in San Diego on October 25, 2012. Sponsored by SpareFoot, proceeds of the event will benefit Kure It cancer research. Held during the opening night reception,... - October 04, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Limited Time Sale on Men’s Suits at Jos. A. Bank
MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Jos. A. Bank is offering huge, limited time savings on men’s suits, sportcoats and more. Plus, people who shop online now will enjoy free shipping on orders over $195. - October 03, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
UTRS Announces Acquisition of RKR Hess Associates
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering services and information technology, today announced the acquisition of RKR Hess Associates (RKR), a civil and environmental engineering firm located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. UTRS Chief Operating Officer... - October 03, 2012 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.