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Deco Lighting Announces Game Changing New Product Line Will Deflate High LED Luminaire Prices in the Marketplace

With a multi million dollar R&D program nearing completion, Deco Lighting plans to launch a revolutionary portfolio of affordable high performance commercial LED luminaires. Municipalities and commercial customers seeking to replace their inefficient lighting to save energy will no longer be restricted to a limited selection of high priced LED fixtures. - January 21, 2012 - DECO Lighting

Sollencia Unveils Innovative New Aggregation Service for the Latest Business News

Sollencia, Inc. has unveiled their all-new aggregation platform for the latest business news from online sources around the world. - January 21, 2012 - Sollencia, Inc.

Brandon Partners Now Offering Leadership Development Training for Executive Coaching

Brandon Partners, the renowned influence training company is now offering executive coaching for leadership development. The coaching is designed to help executives improve their leadership skills in order to survive in today’s competitive workplace. It is important for management in every... - January 21, 2012 - Brandon Partners

Help Moving Office Offers 10 Steps to Planning an Office Move

Planning an office move can be a daunting and time-consuming project to execute successfully. With so many tasks to juggle, deadlines to meet and people to organise, these 10 practical and easy steps cover all the important issues to help you plan, organise and execute a smooth and hassle-free office move. - January 21, 2012 - Help Moving Office

Montlick & Associates, Georgia Accident Attorneys, Named Most Patriotic Business of 2011 by the Association of the United States Army

The Association of the United States Army has recognized Montlick & Associates as the recipient of its 2011 "Most Patriotic Business Award" in recognition of the firm's extensive ongoing efforts to support our troops. - January 20, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law

BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Nurture Earth Pvt. Ltd. to Form Stem Cell Joint Venture in India

BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. of San Diego, CA signs MOU with Nurture Earth, Pvt., Ltd. of India to form joint venture called BioRegenerative Sciences India (BRS India). The new joint venture, BRS India will produce, test, register, and market and sell BRS' stem cell-based therapeutic products in the Asian markets. - January 20, 2012 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.

The Commercial Real Estate Market in New York City Sees $24 Billion in Sales in 2011, Up 32% Y-o-Y

With over $24 billion in sales, the commercial real estate market in New York City saw a sharp recovery in 2011 from its recessionary lows, up 32% over 2010, and up a staggering 193% over 2009, according to an analysis released by PropertyShark. The market had a solid performance throughout the... - January 20, 2012 - PropertyShark.com

JL Tree Service Inc Gains Tree Care Industry Accreditation

JL Tree Service Inc has gained Tree Care Industry Accreditation. This is a huge milestone for the company, as it now belongs to a select few tree care companies that qualify among the industry top professionals. This credential is not an easy one to obtain. It shows customers, that the tree company has exceptional safety, and internal processes to make it an industry leader. - January 20, 2012 - JL Tree Service Inc

Simple Safety Meeting Talks

Simple Safety Meeting Talks, from SafetyBanners.org. Simple Safety Meetings are short, concise, shift level safety meetings that are easy to administer by an untrained supervisor. - January 20, 2012 - SafetyBanners.Org

Alliance Hospitality Selected to Operate the 156-Suite Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center

Alliance Hospitality, a Raleigh, North Carolina based hospitality management company will operate the Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia. - January 20, 2012 - Alliance Hospitality

Balfour Beatty Construction Named One of FORTUNE's Best Employers for 2012

For the third consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction for its commitment to employees by placing the company on its prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list. The company ranks #44 in 2012, following a #40 ranking in 2011, and #76 in... - January 20, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

The Spencer Institute Offers Full Spectrum of Online Life Coaching Training and Certification

With a variety of programs, business models and tactics for life coaches, The Spencer Institute offers a full spectrum of life coaching certificates on its website at http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/. Options include life strategies coach, wellness coach, sports psychology coach and many more. - January 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Soaring Demand for Elocution Lessons as Britons Seek to Lose Their Regional Accents

Worries about employment and promotion prospects fuel demand for voice coaching. West Midlands, London and "Estuary English" accents causing most unhappiness. Popularity of The King’s Speech also a factor, say elocution tutors. - January 20, 2012 - The Tutor Pages

A New Innovative Solution in the Customer Experience Management Space

CX Blueprint partners with PeriscopeIQ to offer a comprehensive, innovative and extremely cost effective solution to organizations that are focused on improving their customers' experience and ultimately enhancing their bottom line. - January 20, 2012 - CX Blueprint

Independent Business Continuity Journalist David Adams Identifies Twelve Serious Pitfalls That Have Impacted Organisations and Recommends Best Practice to Avoid Them

Vocal launches new Business Continuity industry report Mind the gaps: finding and filling holes in emergency notification strategies. - January 20, 2012 - Vocal Ltd

GHF Group Extends Successful Southeast Asia Office

Last week marked the end of a very successful year where GHF Group established an additional regional office in the world leading outsourcing jurisdiction of the Philippines to further improve customer and shareholder value. - January 20, 2012 - Global Hedge Fund Group Ltd.

Vangtel Changes Outsourcing: is Your Outsourcer Managing You?

Users of IT development, call center and BPO - back office type outsourcing are being presented with new options allowing them to take control of their operation. Vangtel shows companies how easy it is to establish an operation nearshore in Mexico and maintain control of their operation. - January 19, 2012 - Vangtel

Brandon Partners Now Training New Employees for Leadership Development Skills

Brandon Partners, the renowned influence training company, is now offering leadership development skills training to initiate employees hired to begin work in the New Year. The training is designed to help participants improve their leadership skills in order to survive in today’s competitive... - January 19, 2012 - Brandon Partners

RetroFoam Exceeds US Standards

RetroFoam’s uniqueness is innovative technology that has been created over a period of 35 years of practical experience in the marketplace. The results deliver cost-efficient insulation solutions to homes worldwide. - January 19, 2012 - RetroFoam™

Helms Career Institute Spreads Goodwill Mission, Education Opportunities Online with New Website

Helms Career Institute, a division of Goodwill Industries, was established with the sole focus of creating an educational model that provides training in culinary arts, and other occupational areas. This unique educational program needed a web presence that allowed Helms Career Institute to attract future students, educate contributors and engage the community. To accomplish this goal they turned to Third Wave Digital, a Macon, Georgia-based website design firm Third Wave Digital. - January 18, 2012 - Third Wave Digital

New Company Announcement: Infinite Career Solutions, LLC

New staffing company established to provide staffing, recruiting, and career consulting solutions over a variety of industries across the United States. - January 18, 2012 - Infinite Career Solutions

National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Launches New Personal Fitness Training Website Focuses on Certification and Accreditation

The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently launched a new website designed specifically for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. The new site offers information regarding personal training certification and accreditation, becoming a personal trainer, membership programs and discounts, and more. - January 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Avista Solutions Completes LOS Implementation for First National Bank of Pennsylvania

First National Bank’s search for a web-based retail lending platform with transparency and advanced reporting capabilities was fulfilled by Avista Solutions’ loan origination system. - January 18, 2012 - Avista Solutions

Online PMP® Exam Prep Provider Announces Contest to Offer “Best Tips to PMP Exam Students”

PMCAMPUS Online PMP® Exam Prep Provider Announces Social Media Contest Giving Away 60 PDU for PMP Online Course for “Best Tips For PMP Candidates” - January 18, 2012 - PMCAMPUS

OLC Global Announces the Amazing Commitment of Bringing 200 Jobs Back to the US, and to Wichita, Kansas with the "Jobs4america" Program

A certified woman owned business commits to bringing 200 jobs back to the United States. These jobs will help strengthen the local economy in Wichita, Kansas. - January 18, 2012 - OLC Global

College2Consulting, the Most Comprehensive Resource for Landing a Job in Management Consulting, Launches an Online Resource and Network Platform for Management Consulting

College2Consulting.com is the newest resource for insider tips on the management consulting recruitment process. College2Consulting offers a holistic approach to standing out before, during and after the interview process. From the preparation process to the paper process to the people process, College2Consulting details effective strategies every step of the way. - January 18, 2012 - College2Consulting Publishing, Inc

Eenox is Launching an Innovative Tracking Platform to Create Geolocalizable and Modifiable QR Codes on the Go

Eenox is an innovative startup specialized in HTML5 web technology. Eenox provides online software with the purpose of helping companies to develop their mobile strategy. - January 18, 2012 - Eenox

Learn to Further Develop Your Leadership Skills from John Maxwell, Author of The 5 Levels of Leadership on the StrategyDriven Podcast

Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives, MBA, PMP on the StrategyDriven Podcast. In this interview, Nathan delves into the expertise of John Maxwell, author of The 5 Levels of Leadership, to explore the five leadership levels and why there seems to be a growing shortage of effective leaders. - January 18, 2012 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC

Level Up Leadership Releases Podcast on Strategy Driven Execution Management for Businesses

President Joy Stroud Ruhmann Discusses a Practical Approach to Achieving Better Results in Your Organization - January 18, 2012 - Level Up Leadership

The Spencer Institute for Coach Training Offers Green Living Trends for 2012

With its ongoing focus on greener, cleaner living, The Spencer Institute recently offered its predictions for 2012 green living trends. The 2012 green trends focus on food, lifestyle and a greener economy. - January 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Fitness Business Coach Offers Fitness Marketing Predictions for 2012

John Spencer Ellis, a fitness and personal development guru, offers a variety of fitness marketing predictions for 2012, many focused on value, online and social media trends. Personal trainers and other fitness pros can take advantage of packaged solutions for reaching more fitness clients at http://www.clientgrabber.com - January 16, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Consensus Energy and Applied Energy Conservation Systems Announce a Merger

Consensus Energy and Applied Energy Conservation Systems announce merging to offer broader energy efficiency consulting, services and modifications for commercial and industrial clients. - January 16, 2012 - Consensus Energy

Aiding Reservations Too Remote to Reach

National Relief Charities (NRC) is issuing a call for aid to cover the cost of transporting goods to tribal programs located on remote reservations in 12 states. - January 16, 2012 - National Relief Charities

Roots of the White Tree Grow Northward, Sprouting Free Sydney Gig for Event Industry Personnel

In a business landscape where purchases are increasingly dominated by the homogeneity of large corporations, there is an increasing demand for unique, personalised and edgy experiences. The White Tree events creatives team of Melbourne fill that niche in Melbourne, and demand for their services has... - January 16, 2012 - The White Tree

Joanne Theodore Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication

Joanne Theodore, of Bradford, United Kingdom, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Business Consulting. About Joanne Theodore Joanne Theodore was born in England, U.K. She received her diploma and research... - January 16, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who

Mullin Law Names New Shareholder Stephanie Russ

Mullin Law, P.C., a premier commercial law practice with an emphasis on franchise law, announced that Stephanie Russ has been named a shareholder in the firm, effective January 1, 2012. By the time she began her legal career, Stephanie had more than a decade of franchising and restaurant... - January 15, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.

PDR Texas Security Company is Now Hiring Skilled and Trained Guards

The Texas security company PDR Security is now hiring trained and skilled security guards, to be admitted into a recognized and established team, which provides a variety of security services in Texas. PDR Security has been acknowledged for their ability to send guards on full time, short term and... - January 15, 2012 - PDR Security

PDR Security Reports That Using Security Companies in Texas Raises Property Value

The Texas security company PDR Security has announced that using guard services in residential apartment and condos can increase property value. Security companies in Texas can be hired to patrol or monitor residential properties. Property managers and tenants have reported a number of benefits to... - January 15, 2012 - PDR Security

Elite Consulting Launches Company Website Along with Its Grand Opening in Providence

Having just opened its doors, Elite Consulting wanted to reach a broader pool of clients and customers. They not only launched a new website for the company’s grand opening, they also made their business present in several social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Wordpress and more. - January 15, 2012 - Elite Consulting Inc.

US Woody Biomass Prices Have Dropped the Past Three Years; West Coast Prices Are the Lowest in the Country

Relatively low fossil fuel prices have reduced the demand and prices of woody biomass throughout the US the past three years, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The Pacific Northwest currently has the lowest biomass prices, slightly lower than the South, while the Northeast continues to have among the highest costs in the country. - January 14, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

Georgia Accident Attorneys, Montlick & Associates, Releases Free iPhone & Android Mobile Accident App

Georgia Accident Attorneys, Montlick & Associates, announced today the release of Montlick Mobile, a new application designed to help smart phone users in the aftermath of an accident. The free App gives iPhone and Droid users a checklist of actions to take, and makes it easy for them to collect information right on their mobile devices at the scene of the accident. - January 13, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law

TACTIX Martial Arts Fitness Boot Camp Certification Now Approved for NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Continuing Education Units

The TACTIX martial arts, fitness, self-defense, boot camp and strength training certification is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). The program now earns 20 continuing education credits toward the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer course. - January 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

CipherPoint Finishes 2011 with Strong Momentum in Multiple Industry Sectors

Company Wins Customers for SharePoint Encryption Solution in Financial, Manufacturing, Government, Healthcare, and Business Services Sectors - January 13, 2012 - CipherPoint Software, Inc.

Established Design Firm Makes New Home in Woodbury, MN; Creative Web Design Studio Ready to Help Local Businesses Make a Big Impression

PressEnter, a seventeen-year-old web design agency, has moved from Hudson, Wisconsin to its new home just off Bielenberg in the Tamarak Hills office park in Woodbury, MN. - January 13, 2012 - PressEnter

Online Retailer Announces Round Trip Toiletry Delivery Service

Ogomo.com announces their round-trip toiletry supply service. This service will allow travelers to send their toiletries to their hotel and return them back home after their trip. - January 13, 2012 - Ogomo, LLC

Planet Technologies Receives Perfect Scores in Latest Microsoft Customer Satisfaction Survey

Planet Technologies, a leading Microsoft IT consulting and services partner, announced today they have received perfect scores in all categories in the most recent Microsoft Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSAT) for 2011. Most notable include 100% in Customer Satisfaction, Customer Loyalty and... - January 13, 2012 - Planet Technologies

CPEhr Releases Annual Report: 2012 Human Resources Updates