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Jake R. Downing, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at KC’s 408(b)2 and 404(a) Fee Disclosure: New Compliance Challenges on 3/27/12
The Knowledge Group has announced today that Jake R. Downing, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled: 408(b)2 and 404(a) Fee Disclosure: New Compliance Challenges Live Webcast. - March 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, L.L.P., Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on 408(b)2 and 404(a) Fee Disclosure: New Compliance Challenges Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, L.L.P. will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “408(b)2 and 404(a) Fee... - March 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
ProjectsProfiler® Expands Functionality of Commonly Used Project Management Systems
Projects Profiler LLC has released a new version of ProjectsProfiler (1.3). The new version does not require Microsoft Project software to be installed on the system in order to import project data from mpp-files. ProjectsProfiler is a Windows application that delivers analytical tools to... - March 13, 2012 - Projects Profiler LLC
Webinar: VFM Comparision Between Primary and Secondary Research for Competitive Intelligence
ValueNotes will host an interactive webinar on how to maximize the ROI on CI by selecting the right combination of primary and secondary research on the 13th of March 2012.The webinar will help organizations to improve the effectiveness of their in-house CI functions.The session will include case studies and examples drawn from their extensive experience of doing CI in India. - March 13, 2012 - ValueNotes Database Pvt Ltd
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is Pleased to Announce Its Third Closing. Agcapita III is the Only Farmland Investment Fund Eligible for RRSPs.
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is pleased to announce its third closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III was opened to investors in October 2011 with a $20 million offering. Agcapita Fund III is the only Canadian farmland investment fund eligible for Registered Retirement Savings Plans (“RRSP”) and has a low minimum investment of $5,000. - March 12, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Fire Chief's "Gear Test" Recommends "Bionic Workout Paddles" from Bodyoars.com, to Maintain, Restore Firefighter Strength, Stamina
According to Bodyoars.com, after health orgs refused to comment on their bionic fitness device that had greatly strengthened some mobility hindered people, firefighters who also used prototypes, helped get the International Assn. of Fire Chiefs, FireRescue Magazine, to run an official Gear Test on Body Oars™ LOBOS™, as an "alternative workout device" without stressing (damaging) firefighters' joints and disks. - March 12, 2012 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack Appoints General Manager of Gaming
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it has named industry veteran Troy J. Buswell to the position of Vice President and General Manager of Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack in Columbus, Ohio, effective immediately. The casino is currently under construction and slated to... - March 12, 2012 - MTR
IEEE WCNC 2012 to Explore Entire Range of Next-Stage Wireless Technologies from April 1 – 4, 2012 in Paris, France
Leading International Researchers and Experts to Share Experiences & Expertise on Newest Wireless Communications & Networking Trends, Benefits & Applications. - March 12, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Russell Bedford Boosts Presence in China by Adding Member Firm in Shanghai
Admission of Shanghai JiaLiang CPAs Limited marks latest move in strategy to develop national network in major Chinese cities. - March 11, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
Who is the Most Trusted Leader? Worded Write Publishes Surprising Findings.
Employees reveal their leadership role model and tell you how they evaluate leaders. - March 11, 2012 - Worded Write
Cannon Group Delivers Exceptional Telecom Management to DeVry Inc., Earns Broader Contract
Cannon Group’s ability to deliver solid results has earned them an opportunity to work hand-in-hand with DeVry Inc. procurement on more comprehensive telecom activities. - March 11, 2012 - Cannon Group, Inc.
3 Industry Leaders Partner to Solve ICD-10 Transition
Stroudwater Associates, Bridgefront Associates, and Promantra Inc. team together to create comprehensive strategy to ease the ICD 10 transition. - March 10, 2012 - Promantra, Inc.
Celebrity Interior Designer Kelli Ellis Featured in Newspapers Throughout North America
Celebrity designer Kelli Ellis was recently featured in a spring home insert in more than 5,000 newspapers in the United States and Canada. Ellis offers interior design advice for spring. - March 10, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Cloud Solutions for Your Business
1,100 cloud-based software solutions that let you run your business with the touch of a button from almost anywhere for a fraction of what you pay for your monthly cell phone bill. - March 10, 2012 - SaaS Markets
Name Calling by the Flottman Company Will Earn One Winner a New Apple iPad 3
Personalized 1:1 Communications by Flottman Company will emphasize the use of name calling to improve marketing strategies and to win a new Apple iPad3. - March 10, 2012 - Flottman Company, Inc
Safety Links Inc. Announces Free Business Seminars with Insurance Office of America and Safety Products Inc.
A partnership continues to provide informational sessions for business leaders and professionals on occupational health & safety and business management. - March 10, 2012 - Safety Links Inc.
AddressTwo Names Triumph Consulting Services as an Authorized Partner Provider
AddressTwo announced today that Triumph Consulting Services, an Indianapolis-area consulting company, has signed an agreement to become an AddressTwo Authorized Partner Provider. The agreement will enable Triumph to sell the AddressTwo CRM product as a part of its solution for customers, as well as... - March 10, 2012 - AddressTwo
Cleveland Business IMPACT Training & Development Achieves Sales Honor
IMPACT Training & Development has been honored as an Inscape Publishing Emerald Award Winner. - March 10, 2012 - Impact Training & Development, Inc.
Fitness Boot Camp Business Education and Training Video Helps Personal Trainers Make Money, Build Business with Adventure Boot Camp
A free online video on Adventure Boot Camps helps personal trainers increase income and business. Adventure Boot Camp has been a successful fitness program for more than a decade. - March 09, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
FYE Says WHOA is Me
Publishers Distribution Group announced today that WHOA What's Happening w/ Original Artists magazine will now be available in FYE, Coconuts, Suncoast Wherehouse, and Sam Goody. - March 09, 2012 - WHOA Media Group
Chariff Realty Group is Honored with 2011 CoStar Power Broker Award
Commercial Real Estate’s Leading Independent Research Service Recognizes Top Leasing and Sales Firms in the Industry - Chariff Realty Group wins in The Miami Market. Chariff Realty Group has been selected by CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), commercial real estate’s leading independent... - March 09, 2012 - Chariff Realty Group
Soliatis and Raisonance Merge to form KEOLABS
Fusion results in unprecedented single source for prototyping, validation and certification solutions for microelectronics and smart card industries. - March 09, 2012 - KEOLABS
Unique Influence’s Study Reveals How Search Marketing Tools Can Dramatically Improve Google Rankings
Ryan Pitylak, 13 year veteran of the digital marketing field and CEO of Unique Influence, a full service search marketing and digital PR agency, released an in-depth study on using online tools for link prospecting and relationship management. The study was the first of its kind to describe the... - March 09, 2012 - Unique Influence, Inc.
Tampa Palms Developer Completes Vision for Phase II Construction at Tampa Palms Professional Center
With occupancy rates hovering around 90 percent, Tampa Palms Professional Center rounds out its current inventory with eight oversized maxi suites ready to open in March. - March 09, 2012 - Tampa Palms Professional Center
Mr. John Now Offers Larger Portable Toilet with Groundbreaking New Luxury Features
The Mr. John Company in NJ is excited to announce they have a new portable toilet option in their repertoire. The company now offers the High Tech, a deluxe temporary restroom with a never before seen combination of features. The High Tech temporary restroom was created with three luxury features... - March 09, 2012 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
Montana Records Management, LLP to Hold Shred Days for National Consumer Protection Week
Montana Records Management, LLP will be joining the Attorney General’s Office and the Better Business Bureau during National Consumer Protection Week to hold three different shred days, where the general public can bring personal documents to be shredded at no cost. Individuals may bring up... - March 09, 2012 - Montana Records Management LLP
Marilyn Selby Okoshi, Partner, Financial Services Practice, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP to Speak at KC’s Volcker Rule Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Marilyn Selby Okoshi, Partner, Financial Services Practice, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - March 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
InfoCom Updates OTT Threat Rating and Says That Carriers Can Turn OTT Content Into an Opportunity
OTT content challenges the traditional model of delivering TV-based content — Network providers may benefit from an opportunity gap — Monetising on the access highway likely be the future business model. - March 09, 2012 - Infocom GmbH
FinancialForce.com Delivers Professional Services Automation (PSA) Spring ’12 to PowerProject Communities and Collaboration on Salesforce.com’s Force.com Platform
FinancialForce.com, the cloud applications company, today announced the Spring ’12 release of FinancialForce Professional Services Automation (PSA), a cloud-based solution for services organizations that leverages Force.com and native integration with Salesforce CRM. FinancialForce PSA Spring... - March 09, 2012 - FinancialForce.com
Avasant Proudly Sponsors the 2012 IAOP World Summit
In the recently concluded, IAOP Outsourcing World Summit 2012 from February 20-22 at Orlando, Florida, Avasant proudly participated as a leading sponsor. At the 15th edition of the Outsourcing industry’s premier event, Avasant CEO, Mr. Kevin S. Parikh chaired the Globalization Track and also... - March 09, 2012 - Avasant LLC
GigWebsite.net Launches Offering Unique Options from 3D Gigs to Stimulating the Economy for USA Workers
From 3D photo conversion to other business services, GigWebsite.net offers products and services at affordable prices. The new site will also help to stimulate the economy with the USA select button where people can choose to only do business here. - March 08, 2012 - GigWebsite.net
XTIVIA, Inc. Announces Partnership with Informatica
XTIVIA, Inc. announced today that it has become a partner with Informatica, one of the leading ETL (extract, translate, load) solutions in the market. Todd Saunders, EVP of Customer Solutions with XTIVIA noted: “As a leader in the Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing services space, it... - March 08, 2012 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Source-Omega Taps Large Oil Supply Offers First Self-Affirmed GRAS Schizochytrium Oil Generic API
In a March 6 interview with Cambridge students in the Masters in Bioscience Enterprise Program, the University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Source-Omega Founder and CEO Dr Scott Doughman revealed challenges and opportunities he sees in the algae oil omega-3... - March 08, 2012 - Source-Omega
New Crowdfunding Platform Exclusive to Film Now Accepting Submissions
Passerby, a new film-only crowdfunding platform, is now accepting filmmaker submissions with an eye toward an April 2012 launch. Please visit http://passer.by for details. - March 08, 2012 - Passerby
Mental Marketing and TJA Advertising Receive "Excellence in Tourism Marketing Award" from the California Travel and Tourism Commission
Mental Marketing and TJA Advertising & Public Relations, two leading California Central Coast marketing firms, have been recognized by the California Tourism and Travel Commission with the prestigious 2012 “California Excellence in Tourism Marketing Award” at the Visit California Outlook Forum. A panel of tourism industry marketing experts awarded them the “Best Print Advertisement." - March 08, 2012 - Mental Marketing
Indiana CPA Society Collaborates with IASeminars to Offer IFRS Training
The Indiana CPA Society, the only statewide professional association representing CPAs in Indiana, announces that it is collaborating with IASeminars, an independent global provider of training on International Financial Reporting Standards, to jointly offer a comprehensive range of IFRS-related... - March 08, 2012 - IASeminars Ltd
Motor Systems Inc. Expands Its Motion Control Offering Through New Distribution Agreement Covering Dunkermotor Intelligent Servo and Brushed DC Motors
High tech provider for automation and motion control adds German engineered intelligent servo motor systems after years of success selling companion linear motors and actuators. - March 08, 2012 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
Reliance One, Inc. Ready for a New Look and Fresh Start
Reliance One achieves rapid growth which necessities acquiring a new building comprising of 22,000 square feet. In addition, plans to add to their staff and grow to $50 million in a few short years. Their new headquarters are located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The are planning to expand into Chicago and the midwest region. - March 08, 2012 - Reliance One
Advantedge Business Centers to Open Third Location in DC Central Business District: 2101 L Street NW
AdvantEdge Business Centers, an executive suites and virtual office provider in the Washington D.C. metro area, is announcing the April 2012 opening of a brand new 25,000 square feet location at 2101 L Street NW. With flexible terms and configurations, and an on-site management team dedicated to... - March 08, 2012 - AdvantEdge Business Centers
Pasta Prima Announces the First Super Food in Pasta
Pasta Prima Superfood Ravioli is a 100% Natural blend of kale, spinach, and five gourmet cheeses. This handcrafted ravioli is an excellent source of calcium, Vitamin K, and antioxidants Vitamins A&C. Great for busy people, it takes just 3 - 4 minutes to cook. Taste it at the Natural Products Expo (Booth 5354, March 9 - 11, 2012). Pasta Prima Ravioli is made with green energy. - March 08, 2012 - Valley Fine Foods
Delta Software and 32 Years of Success
Delta Software is celebrating over 32 years of success with thousands of customers all over the globe. Delta Software offers ERP software solutions, HR (human resource) software solutions, hospitality (hotel management software) solutions, POS software (point of sale) solutions as well as tailored... - March 08, 2012 - Delta Software
Avasant is Selected as One of the World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors by IAOP for 2012
International Association of Outsourcing Professional (IAOP) has recognized Avasant, a leading management consulting firm specializing in Sourcing Advisory, Technology Optimization and Globalization Advisory, as one of the World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors for 2012. - March 08, 2012 - Avasant LLC
Stonefield Query for Sage BusinessVision Version 4.1 New Release
Lots of new and improved features in version 4.1. including the new Dashboard Wizard. - March 08, 2012 - Stonefield Software Inc.
Elaine Buxton a Preliminary Judge for 2012 Stevie Awards in Sales & Customer Service
President and CEO of Confero, Inc. One of 93 Selected Worldwide to Determine Award Finalists - March 08, 2012 - Confero, Inc.
CitrinGroup Introduces New Senior Level Partner
CitrinGroup is pleased to present James Collins as a new senior level partner, assuming the role of Managing Director. Jim comes with a wealth of experience and has developed his client-centric perspective from his time at Schwab Advisor Services, LPL, Morgan Stanley, and UBS. His focus will be... - March 07, 2012 - CitrinGroup
TeamLab Announces the First Online HTML5-Based Word Processor
Ascensio System SIA introduces the beta version of the first full-fledged HTML5-based TeamLab Document Editor. - March 07, 2012 - Ascensio System SIA
Cooking Channel to Film Live Customer Interviews at Hot N Juicy Crawfish
On Friday, March 9, 2012 Unique Eats on the Cooking Channel will be filming at Hot N Juicy Crawfish located at 3863 Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas. Filming will begin at 6:00 a.m., and customer interviews will take place from noon through 4:00 p.m. - March 07, 2012 - Hot N Juicy Crawfish
Avasant President Invited to Speak at Commonwealth Trade Regional Workshop to Enhance Competitiveness in Services of Pacific Countries
Commonwealth Trade Section organized a Regional Workshop in Sydney, between 24th-26th Jan 2012, to discuss strategies to increase competitiveness of Pacific Countries in Services. The workshop aimed to provide a platform for participants in the region to take stock of developments in services... - March 07, 2012 - Avasant LLC
Coverage Ltd Offers Companies Free Flood Review Workshops
Coverage Ltd, is offering companies in Thailand a free review workshop of what happened during the flood. The aim of the review is to provide an external perspective of what a company did well during the flood and what improvements need to be made to better handle a flood or any other disaster in the future. - March 07, 2012 - Coverage Ltd