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CAT Contracting, Inc. Posts Record Year End Sales
In the last 10 years CAT Contracting, Inc has grown from the one man operation of Matt Spanton into the nation's leading restoration company. On its 10 year anniversary it is expected to post sales numbers which will indeed be well above industry standard. "Our expectation is 20 million,"... - December 29, 2011 - CAT Contracting
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens Property in Tinley Park, Illinois (Chicago MSA)
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a Chicago trust, in the transaction. The buyer was a California based 1031 exchange investor. - December 29, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Metropolitan LifeWorks, Inc. Opens, Relocates to Houston, and Plans Expansion
The once international consulting firm is now focusing its efforts on national clients. In addition to celebrating 7 years of successful business, the company is celebrating the opening of their new location in Texas. - December 29, 2011 - Metropolitan LifeWorks
Mat Rosswood, Partner, BDO USA LLP to Speak at KC’s The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mat Rosswood, Partner, BDO USA LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds... - December 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Azamba Consulting Group Launches “Sage CRM Best Practices” Column in “Ignite,” Monthly Sage CRM-Focused Online Magazine
Azamba Consulting Group is pleased to announce the company has launched the Sage CRM Best Practices column for Ignite; an Azamba-produced online magazine focused on Sage CRM, including Sage CRM basic concepts, coding tricks and tips, information on how to maximize Sage CRM for your business and... - December 29, 2011 - Azamba
Fathom Consulting Works with Form-A-Corp on New Website Launch
Form-A-Corp wins Intuit grant - partners with Fathom Consulting to launch new website 2012. - December 29, 2011 - Fathom Consulting Associates
Christmas Eve Eve Clatter Detected by Sonitrol Pacific, Suspect Arrested
Police arrested the suspected burglar of a Tacoma area medical marijuana clinic after Sonitrol Pacific’s audio security sensors detected the break-in December 23. Monitoring Operator Michael Young received an impact-activated audio security alert from Sacred Plant Medicine just before 4 a.m. - December 29, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Francorp Looks to Educate the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow
Francorp Vice President, David Wild, conducted an online seminar to enrolled M.B.A students at the Notre Dame De Namur University located in Belmont, CA. These highly distinguished young entrepreneurs registered in Professor Holtzman’s “Entrepreneurship” class to learn about... - December 29, 2011 - Francorp
L.O.I.S Kick Starts 2012 with Financial Focus Series
Five Business Experts to Speak on Credit Clean-up, Real Estate Marketing Magic, Total Domination Lead Generation, Getting the "Yes" you need and Judgment and Lien Properties: Webinars launch January on LearnOthersInsideSecrets.com - December 28, 2011 - Learn Others Inside Secrets, LLC
With New “Joint Electronic Discovery Submission” Pilot Program Now in Effect in SDNY, Global Digital Forensics Keeps Clients Prepared
With Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery) costs continuing to spiral out of control in complex litigations, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York’s (SDNY’s) 31-member Judicial Improvements Committee, in a joint bench and bar effort, is the latest to tackle the still... - December 28, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Digital Menu Me Units with Revel POS
Digital Menu Me contracts with Revel Systems, leading iPad Point of Sale company to deliver Cloud based Digital Menu Boards to all of its customers. - December 28, 2011 - Digtial Menu Me
MyFitnessCompany.com Helps Personal Trainers, as Well as Fitness and Coaching Pros Build Their Business Through Effective Online Presence
The My Fitness Company website, www.myfitnesscompany.com, is designed for personal trainers, and fitness and coaching professionals interested in getting their business online both quickly and inexpensively. The site helps people find domain names, register sites, and get websites up and running. - December 28, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
MyMediaInfo’s MyEdCals Announces Emerging Story Topic for 2012
Magazines to feature content about Corporate Social Responsibility in the coming year. - December 27, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
The Matrix Mind Success Mentoring Website Now Offers Bonus Training Video and Content from “The Compass” Personal Development Movie
The Matrix Mind is a method for success that helps people learn more, earn more and experience more by harnessing the power of the mind. To help more people achieve this state, The Matrix Mind program website now offers bonus inspirational video from the movie, “The Compass.” - December 27, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Duchenne Alliance Invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is Helping to Speed Progress Toward a Cure.
Duchenne Alliance invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is helping to speed progress toward a cure. This a revolutionary step in the work to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy. - December 27, 2011 - Duchenne Alliance
John Spencer Ellis Online Affiliate Program Offers New Income Opportunity for Personal Trainers, Fitness Pros and Fitness Enthusiasts
The John Spencer Ellis fitness affiliate program gives personal trainers, fitness pros and enthusiasts alike the chance to make extra money. Available online at http://johnspencerellis.com/affiliates/, the program provides passive income opportunities through promoting a variety of fitness products, workout programs and services. - December 25, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Unique Management Training Announced for Select Group of Private Practice Owners
Survival Strategies announces training dates for their Management Program Refresher for a group of top clients who have completed the original implementation program. - December 25, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Last Comic Standing Winner John Heffron Joins John Spencer Ellis for Free Online “Inner Heckler” Video Which Teaches Personal Trainers How to Succeed in Business and Life
The “inner heckler” is that voice inside your head that doubts, denies and denigrates. To succeed in the fitness industry or any other enterprise, learning to harness that inner voice for good can make all the difference; the free online Inner Heckler video offers tips on turning an inner heckler into an inner motivator. - December 24, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Altius Associates Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored LIVE Webcast,” on 01/25/12
Altius Associates, global private equity advisory and funds of funds firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 12:00... - December 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Prime Legal Plans Leads the Way with Its White Glove Promise
Experienced legal management company continues to fill the gap between clients and attorneys. - December 24, 2011 - Prime Legal Plans
School Snack-Snatcher Detected by Sonitrol Pacific
Police arrested a suspected school burglar as he attempted to flee the scene after the break-in was detected by Sonitrol Pacific’s audio security system December 21. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Ashley Sutton received an impact-activated audio security alert from the school just before 10 p.m. - December 24, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Manhattan and Queens Reach the Same Level of First Time Foreclosures in November 2011
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its monthly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for November 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC first time foreclosures dropped slightly for the sixth consecutive... - December 23, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Apollo Hospitals Surgeons Visit New York to Learn New Technique in Incision Free Bariatric Surgery: Will be Pioneers in This Field in South Asia
Drs. PK Reddy, Arun Prasad and Rajkumar Palaniappan, three experienced bariatric surgeons from India’s premier private healthcare group, Apollo Hospitals, recently visited New York to learn cutting edge endoluminal techniques in bariatric surgery. They all attended a one-day animal laboratory... - December 23, 2011 - Prime Source
Londer Family Chiropractic Center Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award; Award Reflects Businesses’ Consistently High Level of Customer Service
Dr. Irene Londer has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers. The following is a... - December 23, 2011 - Londer Family Chiropractic Center
Michael S. Melbinger of Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Michael S. Melbinger, Partner, Chair, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group, Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - December 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
DAMN Digital Studio Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
DAMN Digital Studio, LLC. is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The agency is currently accepting qualified business leads as congratulatory gifts. - December 23, 2011 - DAMN Digital Studio, LLC.
Southwest Solutions Group Offers Spacesaver ISO 9001:2008 Certified Products
Southwest Solutions Group offers Spacesaver ISO 9001:2008 Certified Products to their customers. - December 23, 2011 - Southwest Solutions Group
Mark Alimena, Audit Partner, J.H. Cohn LLP to Speak at KC’s The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Alimena, Audit Partner, J.H. Cohn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity... - December 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
John Spencer Ellis Offers Free Video on Creating Your Own Fitness and Coaching Products and Programs
Fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis now offers a free online video on how to create fitness and coaching products. The free online video is designed for personal trainers, group fitness teachers and coaches and available on his John Spencer Ellis website. - December 22, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
LockerDome Raises $750K to Become the LinkedIn for Sports
LockerDome opens up to the public, providing first-time access for millions of athletes, coaches, and fans to create their sports profile and connect with others for free. - December 22, 2011 - LockerDome
One Hundred Sands, Ltd Accepts Exclusive Gaming License from Fiji Government
In a partnership designed to fuel tourism, job growth, and expand the Fiji brand, the Fijian government has decided to issue an exclusive gaming license to One Hundred Sands Limited. - December 22, 2011 - One Hundred Sands, LTD
Pacific Timesheet Announces New SaaS Cloud Crew Timesheet Pricing for Construction and Field Services Customers
Cloud Crew Timesheets will allow for various licensing packages and lower costs. - December 22, 2011 - Pacific Timesheet
Ulmer & Berne LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast” on 01/12/12
Ulmer & Berne LLP, one of the most prominent law firms in the U.S., teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on January 20,... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Robert Tice Lalka, Global Partnerships Liaison, US Department of State to Speak at KC’s Exploring the Partnership Agreement in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Robert Tice Lalka, Global Partnerships Liaison, US Department of State will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Exploring the... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Knowledge Congress Announces CLE/CPE Live Webcast: Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on February... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
GlacialLight's Energy-Conscience Lights Result in Huge Electrical Saving's for Kampala, Uganda Sheraton
Kampala Sheraton taking control of the situation recently dramatically reduced their power consumption by switching to LEDs provided by GlacialLight turning a unpredictable environment into something more manageable. - December 22, 2011 - GlacialTech Inc
Top 5 New Year's Resolutions for Competitive Intelligence Managers
The New Year is the perfect time to reflect on milestones, refresh your CI strategy and resolve to find new and better ways to manage your intelligence process. The competitive landscape is in constant flux and to keep pace we need to adapt how we anticipate and respond to developments by... - December 22, 2011 - Digimind
Wildlife Management Office Coming to Phoenix
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Phoenix, Arizona office on January 15, 2011. A All Animal Control of Phoenix will be providing Phoenix Metro-covering the entire Valley of the Sun with the most complete and humane wildlife control service available, while... - December 22, 2011 - A All Animal Control
Junction Creative Solutions Expands Client Portfolio to Thrive in 2011
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based hybrid strategic firm founded in 2008, marks the end of 2011 by posting 300% growth, its second triple-digit-growth year in a row. This substantial increase is complemented by a host of new clients as well as an expansion of Junction’s... - December 22, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
Bertha Minnihan, Partner and Group Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Services, Moss Adams LLP to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Bertha Minnihan, Partner and Group Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Services, Moss Adams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Pension Tsunami Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast on 2/10/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pension Tsunami will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
David Wang, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that David Wang, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Head Boxing Coach for Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Alan Kemp Inducted Into Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame
Alan Kemp, the boxing coach for the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA), was recently inducted into the Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame. The MMACA provides a comprehensive mixed martial arts training program that includes a focus on boxing. - December 21, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Celestron Launches Stellar New Website
A spectacular Redesign Puts the Focus on Consumers - December 21, 2011 - Celestron
DOW Networks Experiences 320% Growth in Second Half of 2011
DOW Networks celebrated its 10th year anniversary in 2011 but the party really kicked into high gear in Q3 and Q4. Since May, the company has seen a 320% increase in managed numbers. DOW offers Call Center VoIP Solutions, Hosted PBX, International Toll Free Numbers and other telephony services to businesses around the globe. - December 21, 2011 - AVOXI
MTR Gaming Group Files for Ohio Gaming License
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced that it has officially submitted its application with the Ohio Lottery Commission for a license to operate video lottery terminals ("VLTs") at its Scioto Downs racetrack. - December 21, 2011 - MTR
Richard Santalesa, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Richard Santalesa, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing... - December 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Elena Barone Chism, Associate Counsel – Pension Regulation, Investment Company Institute to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Elena Barone Chism, Associate Counsel – Pension Regulation, Investment Company Institute will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Energy Education CEO Earns Engineering Doctorate
Energy Education Chief Executive Officer Randy Hoff, PE, CEM, CMVP, has earned his Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University, completing the multi-year effort with acceptance of his dissertation on “Clustering Based Optimal Consulting Routing and Assignment.” - December 21, 2011 - Energy Education
Bizagi Wins 2 Gold Awards for Excellence in Business Process Management (BPM)
WfMC, BPM.com and Future Strategies Inc. announced today the winners of the 2011 Excellence Awards in BPM and Workflow. Bizagi was recognized with 2 Gold Awards in the Middle East-Africa Region and the Pacific Rim Region. - December 21, 2011 - Bizagi Limited