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Boston Cedar Appoints a Director of New Business Development
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that the newly created position of Director of New Business Development has been filled by industry professional, Bethany Sawyer. In this key position, Bethany will act as a team contributor in a senior sales role and will be directly accountable for developing... - April 02, 2012 - Boston Cedar
Health eCooking Mobile Video Recipes Go Live with Easter Recipes on Health Websites
Americans can learn how to cook healthy Easter Recipes by watching Health eCooking® mobile video recipes on their tablets and smart phones, including iPhones and Androids. Health eCooking, the nation’s largest syndicated healthy recipe library, delivered its Easter recipe collection on a... - April 02, 2012 - Baldwin Publishing
name.space Offers Famous Names and Trademark Holders a One-Stop Shop for Low-Cost Brand Protection and Anti-Cybersquatting in Its gTLDs
name.space has released simple instructions that will enable Internet users and rights owners to register and begin using name.space's new generic Top Level Domains now, without having to wait for action by ICANN. Following these instructions, users can begin to take advantage of name.space's technology to protect famous names and trademark holders against brand dilution, fraud, and cybersquatting by domain name registrations within its exclusive portfolio of generic Top-Level Domains. - April 02, 2012 - Name.Space, Inc.
TransGuardian President Jim Moseley Speaks at National Postal Forum
Jim Moseley, President/CEO of TransGuardian, Inc. (www.transguardian.com), spoke at the National Postal Forum in Orlando, Florida today on a panel sponsored by Stamps.com and chaired by Joe Illig. The title of the session was “FedEx and UPS Invoice Shock? Use USPS Instead!” Mr. Illig... - April 02, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
It's Geek-2-Me Launches Paperback Compilation of Popular Online Tech Cartoon in "Wish Your Mouth Had a Backspace Key"
Francis Cleetus, a Pittsburgh-based cartoonist and advertising creative director, presented his book "Wish Your Mouth had a Backspace Key," on Friday, March, 30, 2012 at the Toonseum on 945 Liberty Avenue, in downtown Pittsburgh. Guests had the opportunity to meet the author, join him in... - April 02, 2012 - It's Geek-2-Me
Boston Cedar Expands Its Inside Sales Department with the Addition of Paul Carter
Paul Carter will work directly in tandem with the entire Boston Cedar field sales organization to provide dealer partners and prospects alike the attention and commitment they need to grow their business profitably. - April 02, 2012 - Boston Cedar
Ace Marketing Group, Inc. Officially Opens for Business in Delaware
Ace Marketing Group, Inc. expects to double in size within the first few months. As the company expands, the company plans to add clients. In order to maintain stability, Ace will specifically choose clients whose service is a commodity verses a luxury. - April 02, 2012 - Ace Marketing Group, Inc.
Beasley & Henley, Mattamy Homes Models Entice Buyers
Beasley & Henley Interior Design completed 7 model homes for Mattamy Homes in North and Central Florida. The firm’s designs played up the features of the homes and showcased comfort, family and high-end design styles. - April 01, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
RMI Debuts New User Types Offering
The framework for the new structure is based on job responsibility and provides each system user more of the features they need at a reduced cost. Branded as “User Types,” each offering is designed to meet the access and communication requirements of the user and is organized into three distinct types: Office Workers, Mobile LT (Lite) Workers, and Full ERP Workers. - April 01, 2012 - Rental Management Inc
Daytona Beach Real Estate Investors Use Special Techniques to Build Rapid Wealth in Current Real Estate Market
Find out how to protect your assets and use a 1031 Exchange or Self Directed IRA to build wealth. - March 31, 2012 - RE/MAX Signature
New Triathlon Coaching Website Offers Certification and Business Training for Triathlon Coaches
A new triathlon coaching and certification website offers education, certification and business training for triathlon coaching. Online at http://www.triathloncoachingprogram.com/, the site is provided by the International Triathlon Coaching Association. - March 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Fast Paced Video Highlights Key Advantages of the Odyne Advanced Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks
Several new units showcased on this new 3 minute video posted to Odyne website. - March 31, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Mark Anthony Germanos of Cameron Park Computer Services to present "How to Make More Money with QR Codes" to Placer County Assn of Realtors on April 3
Major presentation to Placer County Association of Realtors RE: QR Codes to occur on Tuesday April 3, 2012. For those who want to improve their marketing, QR Codes may be the golden ticket. You can create a web page that says all you want to say about your product or service and then distribute QR Codes linking back to that web page on bookmarks, brochures or business cards. QR Codes are for smart phone users. Smart phones outsell desktop computers in the US. - March 31, 2012 - Cameron Park Computer Services
Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank: The New Office of Minority & Women Inclusion for Banks (Sec. 342)
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Dodd-Frank: The New... - March 31, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Wayne Meadows Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Wayne Meadows of Mount Dora, Florida, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the Consulting industry. About Wayne Meadows Mr. Meadows is the President of Facilities Management Consulting Inc. He is... - March 31, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Website Offers Latest on Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts Training, Schools and Certification
A brand-new website, http://martial-arts-schools.info/, provides up-to-date details on martial arts schools, mixed martial arts, certifications and more. The site also links to training on becoming a martial arts coach. - March 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Hank Daughtry Awarded for Leading by Example by Texas Self Storage Association
Hank Daughtry, president of Daughtry Properties of San Antonio, was recently recognized by the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors for the example he set during their annual fundraising campaign benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. TSSA raises funds for... - March 30, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association
SMEStorage Adds Support for HostingSolutions.it S3 Compatible Cloud to Its Cloud File Server Federation Platform
SMEStorage today announced that it had added support for the Italian Cloud Provider, HostingSolutions.it, and its S3 compatible object cloud to the SME Cloud File Server federation platform. - March 30, 2012 - Storage Made Easy
Outsourcing to China: The Perils and Possibilities Discussed, in Supply Chain Digital’s March Issue
With China’s factory processes on everybody’s lips, SCD takes you through the great outsourcing project that has characterized American manufacturing for the past decades to let you know about the perils and possibilities. For SCD contributor Geofrey L. Master, the key to managing... - March 30, 2012 - WDM Group
Renowned Seafood Eatery, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, Sets to Debut in Southern California
Following the roaring success of its restaurants in Las Vegas , Washington DC and Orlando, the founders of Hot N Juicy Crawfish are looking forward to their red carpet style grand opening of their fifth location in Fountain Valley, California at the address of 15972 Euclid Street at noon, on Friday, April 6th. - March 30, 2012 - Hot N Juicy Crawfish
IBcontacts Representatives Have Conducted the First Training on Attracting Short-term Finance
IBcontacts successfully launched the new service for Ukrainian and CIS companies – training sessions on attracting short-term finance. Experts from IBcontacts prepared a special training session for one of the largest confectionery factories in Ukraine. An important component of the training... - March 30, 2012 - IBcontacts
International Webinar: How to Conduct Business in Ukraine
The Head of IBcontacts Legal Department Oleg Dorofeev launched the tradition of holding webinars by IBcontacts professionals. The first one in a series of webinars was held for the members of FCIB regarding “Doing Business in Ukraine.” Professionals in finance, credit and international... - March 30, 2012 - IBcontacts
Level Up Leadership Releases Podcast on Hidden Costs in a Company’s Culture
President Joy Stroud Ruhmann Discusses How Workplace Environments Can Affect a Company’s Success - March 30, 2012 - Level Up Leadership
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Awards a TXMAS Contract to Southwest Solutions Group for Multiple Storage Systems
Southwest Solutions Group was awarded a TXMAS contract by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide multiple storage systems including drawer cabinets, high density shelving, aluminum frame modular tables, and rolling security doors. - March 30, 2012 - Southwest Solutions Group
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Columbia University Medical Center Partner to Provide Leading Edge Heart Care
The affiliation with Columbia’s Division of Cardiac Surgery, ranked sixth in the nation for cardiovascular care by U.S. News & World Report, gives Sarasota Memorial and its physicians 24/7 access to the cardiac surgery faculty and researchers at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons medical school for case consultation, as well as the latest teaching, research initiatives and clinical trials under way in the academic setting. - March 29, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Play N Trade Berwyn, Illinois Celebrates Grand Opening
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Berwyn, Illinois store on Saturday, March 31st. Mousa and Ahmad Joudeh are identical twin brothers who own the franchise along with their brother Bassel Joudeh. This is their... - March 29, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
James Dellaterza of Wonka Promotions, Cedar Knolls NJ, Works with Local Businesses to Bring a Renaissance to This Economy
When times are tough in this economy business owners did not know who to turn to, but now thanks to James Dellaterza of Wonka Promotions they finally have an answer to their advertising woes. James "Jimmy" Dellaterza has years of experience in all forms of advertising, be that from print to online to media marketing. Jimmy Dellaterza of Wonka Promotions celebrates the launch of low business pricing. - March 29, 2012 - Wonka Promotions
WBParts, Inc. AS9120:2009 Certified
WBParts, Inc., a world-wide provider of aircraft parts and related ground support equipment items, has acquired AS 9120:2009 certification for its Palm Bay, Florida facility. Receiving the AS 9120:2009 certification requires suppliers to the aerospace industry to have a comprehensive quality... - March 29, 2012 - WBParts, Inc.
Visionary iGaming CEO to Speak on Social Gaming at GiGse 2012
Visionary iGaming’s CEO will be speaking on a panel which assesses the social gaming phenomenon and its value for the gambling sector. - March 29, 2012 - Visionary iGaming
Why Companies Treat Health and Wellness as a Competitive Advantage Featured in March’s Issue of Healthcare Global
Business executives across the globe will all agree one of the keys to company success is having a dedicated and motivated workforce. This month, Healthcare Global teamed up with Mark Verstegen, the Founder of Core Performance – a company that works with international businesses on a daily... - March 29, 2012 - WDM Group
South Leicestershire College Enhances Performance Management
South Leicestershire College is implementing Intuitive Dashboards to provide instant, real-time, graphical dashboard views of the College’s performance against their Key Performance Indicators. - March 29, 2012 - Intuitive Business Intelligence Limited
Clarion Group Managing On-Site Service Contractors
“The biggest mistake companies and institutions make when hiring a food service, janitorial, mail room, copy center or other vendor to perform services on their premises is to sign the contract, then put it in a drawer and forget it,” says Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group a... - March 29, 2012 - Clarion Group
Keynote Speaker Scott Schwefel Has Launched His Business Blog
Scott Schwefel – Minnesota's leading keynote speaker, announces the launching of his official blog - www.scottschwefel.com/blog. - March 29, 2012 - Insights Learning & Development
HCG Oracle EPM Experts Present at the Hyperion User Group of Minnesota’s Annual Conference
Harbinger Consulting Group (HCG), the innovative leader in Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Business Intelligence (BI)services, recently presented at the 3rd annual Hyperion User Group of Minnesota (HUG MN) Tech Day conference held in Minneapolis, MN on March 20, 2012. HCG... - March 29, 2012 - Harbinger Consulting Group
Pacific Conferences Addresses the Business Value of Marketing Effectiveness in Vietnam
Marketers are finding ways to improve bottomline success in local market. - March 29, 2012 - Pacific Conferences Pte Ltd
Mancan Inc. Staffing Announces the Opening of Another Staffing Office - Chardon, Ohio
Mancan Inc., a Massillon, Ohio-based staffing firm, announced the opening of its newest staffing office in Chardon, Ohio. The new office will serve as a staffing center for the businesses in Chardon and Geauga County. The Mancan Staffing Office will be overseen by Robin Graber, Business Development Manager. Donna Russell, Sr Staffing Specialist will handle the day to day operations of the office until a suitable local Staffing Specialist can be found. - March 29, 2012 - Mancan Inc. Staffing
AstraQom Customers Can Port and Keep South African Phone Numbers Anywhere
AstraQom, a leading provider of success building telecomunications services for organizations and individuals local and international, today announces a new opportunity to port South Africa phone numbers for the first time. - March 28, 2012 - AstraQom
Changing the Perception of Australian Wine in America, One Glass at a Time in March’s Issue of Business Review Australia
Take Yellow Tail, with its cutesy rock wallaby adorning a colourful label: this under-US$10 brand was the best-selling imported wine countrywide in 2011. - March 28, 2012 - WDM Group
The Increasing Popularity of Digital Interviews a Probable Reality in March’s Issue of Business Review Australia
The way of the future may involve interviewing for a new job in your pyjama bottoms and slippers. - March 28, 2012 - WDM Group
Global Digital Forensics Named “Significant Player” in Leading Digital Forensics Industry Report on the Expanding Field
Data is everywhere, and when the problems needing answers live in the digital world, it’s the digital forensics experts that fight on the front line. - March 28, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics
Real Estate Investor Websites Revolutionize Marketing for Real Estate Investing
The revolution of real estate investing marketing continues with the release of more online marketing features in-built in real estate investor websites. With the new release of the upgraded websites by www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, real estate investors can now reach more prospects whether they buy or sell houses, rent them, seek private money or any other business model in real estate investing. - March 28, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
MaleSurvivor Responds to Reports That in 1998 Sandusky Labelled "Likely Pedophile"
MaleSurvivor Advisory Board Chairman Richard Gartner issues a statement reacting to the news that in 1998 Dr. Alycia Chambers, a psychologist who looked into allegations of abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, found his behavior "fit the profile" of a likely pedophile. - March 28, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Grows Through Coaching for a Cause
ActionCOACH Jim Palzewicz helps university build impact in community - March 28, 2012 - ActionCOACH
Dumpster Rental Business in St. Louis, Missouri, Rolls Out Free Estimates to Help Locals Manage Cost
Managing the cost of dumpster rental is about to get easier for property owners throughout the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Allen Services, a local property maintenance team, is now offering free, no-obligation estimates on roll-off dumpster rentals. As a result, residents and business owners from... - March 28, 2012 - Allen Services
hotelAVE Once Again Out-Performs Its Industry Peers in 2011
hotelAVE is proud to share its well-deserved success in the industry. In 2011, hotelAVE has already out-performed its industry peers in various areas and has the numbers to show for it. Already established as an industry leader, hotelAVE is proud to announce that they have again surpassed industry... - March 28, 2012 - hotelAVE
Passive Fire Protection Inspection Company Adds Photoluminescent Egress Path Marking Systems to List of Services
LSS Life Safety Services now installing photoluminescent egress path marking systems in commercial facilities. - March 28, 2012 - Life Safety Services
Tough Times Call for a New Approach to Project Development and Project Monitoring
In this market, where values are being squeezed, the quality of any development project is becoming increasingly significant not just for the tenant or developer but for the banks and real estate finance providers too. Historically funders have perhaps been more interested in the commercial risk... - March 28, 2012 - Tuffin Ferraby Taylor
Active Risk Launches Global Survey on What Makes a Great Risk Career?
Active Risk, developer of Active Risk Manager (ARM), the award winning Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) software, has launched a global survey into what makes a great risk career. This follows the success of Active Risk’s previous research into the personality traits of great risk managers,... - March 28, 2012 - Active Risk
TFI Envision, Inc. Selected to Rename/Rebrand St. Luke's LifeWorks
TFI Envision, Inc. was selected by St. Luke’s LifeWorks to rename and rebrand this non-profit organization that has been providing shelter and hope to individuals and families struggling with homelessness, for over 100 years. “Changing the name of this well respected organization was... - March 27, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
The World’s Busiest Ports, Chinese Outsourcing, and an Innovative Purchasing Guide in Supply Chain Digital’s March Issue
Come away with Supply Chain Digital for a look at some of the world’s busiest ports in the new issue of Supply Chain Digital, where they sail there and back again to give you the logistics news you need. - March 27, 2012 - WDM Group