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Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 512 at the HTUF Show

Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured on a Ford Chassis Reduces Fuel Consumption By Up to 50% - October 04, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC

SKGOLD Hosting Announces Launch of SEO-Enabled Web Hosting Powered by Attracta

SKGOLD™ Hosting is pleased to announce that the Attracta SEO tools and services are now available for all its customers without any extra cost. These highly beneficial features are included in all of its customer account plans directly through the web hosting control panel. - October 04, 2011 - SKGOLD Hosting

Accountants for Social Good Profiles a Successful Microlending Endeavor

With the concept of microlending being rather new to social entrepreneurs in established and developing countries, Kiva.org stalwart lending team, Accountants for Social Good (ASG) shows how loans to people in the third-world are both helpful, necessary, and also sound investments. - October 04, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good

Author, Tab Edwards, Releases His Long-Awaited New Book: "Lessons of the Navel Orange"

Tab Edwards, author of "Coffee is for Closers, ONLY!" has released his long-awaited follow-up entitled, "Lessons of the Navel Orange" (Oxford Hill Press). The book -- which focuses on those key sales routines that should be at the root of every salesperson's selling motion -- is delivered in a conversational tone that almost gives the reader a sense of participating in one of Tab's "Lessons of the Navel Orange" seminars. - October 04, 2011 - The Oxford Hill Press

TRWA Will Have an Exhibitor’s Booth at the Eagle Ford Shale DUG Conference Next Week in San Antonio, Texas

"I am honored that the folks with the Eagle Ford Shale DUG Conference & Hart Energy have asked me to teach a Right of Way Workshop on Monday October 10th, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas,” Mr. Valden said. - October 03, 2011 - TRWA, Inc.

MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Showcases a New Rewards Card

A rewards card is just one of the perks of using a credit card. A Sony Visa card is a convenient way to make purchases at thousands of merchants online and around the world. MyReviewsNow Online Shopping welcomes the Sony Visa Card for both fans of Sony and fans of rewards cards. - October 03, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Solution Provider Community International Launches New Magazine Focused on Business Transformation and Improvement for IT Solution Providers

Cutting-edge technology powers new digital magazine created exclusively for IT Professionals that fuels business growth and profitability. - October 03, 2011 - Solution Provider Community International

KPI Partners Releases Depot Repair Analytics for Oracle BI

KPI Partners has developed a pre-built analytic application specifically designed for standard repair processes. - October 03, 2011 - KPI Partners

Lisa M. Noller, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP to Speak at KC’s Dealing with Fraud and Waste in Healthcare from a Legal Perspective Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Lisa M. Noller, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Dealing with Fraud and Waste in Healthcare... - October 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Tandem Solution, IT and Business Training Firm, Opens Fifth Location in the Region with a Neighborhood Cookout

Tandem Solution, Louisville’s premier Information Technology and Business Training resource, held an open house cookout this past week to celebrate their newest training location in the Hurstbourne Green Corporate Campus. The new facility, next to the U of L Shelby Campus, boasts two... - October 03, 2011 - Tandem Solution

NESTA Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification Offers Cutting-Edge Techniques and Training for Increasing Sports Performance

Athletes ranging from novice to professional understand the role nutrition plays in their performance. Fitness and nutrition professionals have specific scientific knowledge to pass along to their clients who want to run faster, jump higher or increase power. Educational credential from the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association trains the trainers. - October 02, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

U.S. Based Try Safety First Turns to Brazil to Advance New Technology

With a registered bill on the table, U.S. based Try Safety First (TSF) is deploying time, talent and resources into Brazil to advance its new mobile phone protocol technology. - October 02, 2011 - Try Safety First, Inc.

School House Announces First "Made in America" Delivery

School House announces its first “Made in USA” shipment as part of its latest effort to revitalize the local North Carolina economy and support domestic job creation. The company now supports over 2,000 apparel jobs across 10 businesses and aims to re-establish the state as an East coast apparel hub. - October 02, 2011 - School House

New Carpet Cleaning Machines Equipped with 21 Bar and New Wand Design

Daimer® releases the 50 Hz, heated XTreme Power® 9350-300 with a new pump and floor wand design for improved performance on large-scale applications. - October 02, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.

AuraPortal to Sponsor the Business Process Forum at the Building Business Capability Conference

Business Process Forum 2011 brings delegates from 21 countries, 44 US states, and 7 Canadian Provinces looking to improve business performance - October 02, 2011 - AuraPortal

CIOs and IT Executives Invited to Speak at Upcoming Technology Event

The CIO Summit team would like to invite CIOs and IT executives from all industries to speak at the upcoming event, Nov 6 - 8, 2011 at the InterContinental in Miami. - October 02, 2011 - CDM Media

BusinessOpportunity.com’s Innovative Lead Verification Program is an Industry “Game Changer”

BusinessOpportunity.com is announcing the roll out of their Lead Verification Program. Lead Verification is defined, as the information such as the name, phone and email are correct. In many cases the mailing address is also confirmed. The intention of this new program is to provide the highest quality lead possible and the most accurate information possible to our advertisers. - October 02, 2011 - BusinessOpportunity.com

Growth in Client Base and Demand for Sandler Training Solutions Fuels Expansion

Sandler Training, Southbury, CT, a leading provider of non-traditional professional training, announced today that it has opened an office in Farmington, CT to offer local training and support services to its fast growing base of customers and prospects in the region. The success of Sandler’s... - October 01, 2011 - Sandler Training, Southbury, CT

Race to the Finish; movemanSKG Wins Another Contract

movemanSKG has provided a wheelchair lift to Newmarket Racecourses, which is a regular customer of Otis, movemanSKG's parent company. - October 01, 2011 - movemanSKG

Victoria Pawelski, Senior Policy Analyst Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Victoria Pawelski, Senior Policy Analyst, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will speak at the... - October 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Maureen A. Young, Partner, Financial Institutions Corporate and Regulatory Group, Bingham McCutchen LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Maureen A. Young, Partner, Financial Institutions Corporate and Regulatory Group, Co-Chair, Privacy and Security Group, Bingham McCutchen LLP will speak at... - October 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Bingham McCutchen LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012 Live Webcast,” on 11/16/11

Bingham McCutchen LLP, one of the leading international law firms, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For further... - October 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Toys For Tots Kicks Off 2011 Season at National Conference Center

Organization’s Coordinators Convene from Around the Nation to Plan for 2011 Holidays. - October 01, 2011 - National Conference Center

Southwest Solutions Groups Helped INTEGRIS Health Reuse Their High Density Shelving

Southwest Solutions Group assisted INTEGRIS Health in converting their existing high density shelving system into five smaller systems. - October 01, 2011 - Southwest Solutions Group

IAOP Introduces New Advanced Outsourcing Certification in Outsourcing Governance

Certification is the newest in a group of expanded certification programs launched by IAOP under the Outsourcing Professional Certification Framework™ (OPCF) with a full range of certifications for individuals at every career level. - October 01, 2011 - IAOP

Performance Architects to Present at Oracle OpenWorld on Oracle Hyperion Planning and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition

Performance Architects, a business and technology consulting company, will be presenting two sessions at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco, CA on October 5th and 6th on Oracle Hyperion Planning and Oracle Enterprise Edition Business Intelligence. - October 01, 2011 - Performance Architects, Inc.

GoldOller Apartment Fund Exceeds $250 Million in Assets

GoldOller Real Estate Investments LLC, acquires apartment portfolios in KC and Florida. - September 30, 2011 - Goldoller Real Estate Investments LLC

NiteTimeToys.com Announces Second Annual "Spreading Good Vibes" Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Online sexual health retailer, NiteTimeToys.com to donate 10% of proceeds beginning today and throughout the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, while offering a 10% discount and free gift to customers. - September 30, 2011 - NiteTimeToys.com

MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Featuring Resume Format Service

MyReviewsNow's new affiliate, Resume Corner, provides resume services that include but are not limited to resume writing, resume formatting and cover letter assistance. Resume Corner is considered a worthwhile investment for many applicants seeking to improve their resume format and odds of being hired. - September 30, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com - Fastest Growing Office Supplies Provider in the UK After Another Record Sales Month

With sales growth of 200% built on great customer service, fast delivery and the best range of products all at discounted prices theOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com is becoming the obvious choice for business supplies across the UK. - September 30, 2011 - TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com

Iflexion Partners with European Media Technology Innovator to Institute Scrum Company-Wide

Iflexion, a dynamic full cycle web app development company, announced today that it partnered with an emerging leader in the broadcasting and digital media space in Europe to help them introduce Scrum development philosophy in their IT department. During the past 2 years of cooperation, Iflexion... - September 30, 2011 - Iflexion

David and Goliath Showdown in the Rum Industry

Rum industry set for David and Goliath showdown as New York-based Cofresi Rum Company prepares to take on market titan Captain Morgan and stem tax revenue losses to Puerto Rico in the wake of Diageo's flight. - September 30, 2011 - Cofresi Rum

Gap Adventures Announces New Name

Adventure travel leader undergoes global name change - September 30, 2011 - G Adventures

Delivering Superior Customer Experiences Requires Disciplined Management and Cultural Commitment

MCorp Interviewed for “Customer Experience Maturity Defined” Research Report - September 30, 2011 - MCorp Consulting

CIO Cloud Summit Announces Event Emcee, President & CEO of Saugatuck Technology

The CIO Cloud Summit team announced today the event’s emcee, Bill McNee, President & CEO, Saugatuck Technology, a strategy consulting and subscription research and advisory firm focused on emerging IT markets. The CIO Cloud Summit will bring together CIOs and IT executives from multiple... - September 30, 2011 - CDM Media

EOSS Supports the Launch of the First Community Bank in Rio de Janeiro

On Thursday 15, 2011, the first community bank of Rio de Janeiro was opened in the City of God (Cidade da Deus), an economically underdeveloped community in the West Zone of the city. EOSS consulted the local community in their effort to launch and start running the bank successfully. Going forward they will support the bank in their personnel and organizational development and offer training programs for young entrepreneurs to support new businesses in the community. - September 30, 2011 - Economic Opportunity Strategy & Solutions

America's Health Team Grows Company to Meet Demand

National Marketing Company Expands, Fills 50 Positions by End of Week - September 30, 2011 - America's Health Team, LLC

Facebook & Google+ Alternative Emerges: OnlyMeWorld, the New Standard in Social Networking in 2012

As we enter an important era of digital communication, users of social networking sites are demanding privacy rights, anonymity, and protection from cyber crime. OnlyMeWorld offers a platform similar in function to these top social networking sites but sets new standards in the industry as it tackles privacy issues, anonymity, and cyber crime. - September 29, 2011 - OnlyMeWorld.com

Apna Bazar Unveils Brand New Location in Hicksville, Long Island

Apna Bazar is proud to introduce its new and biggest location in Hicksville, Long Island. The Grand Opening Ceremony will take place on October 6th 2011. Jaswinder Singh, co-founder of Apna Bazar stated “South Asian population has drastically increased in the last decade. To continue to meet... - September 29, 2011 - Media Labs USA Inc.

Itransition is Named Among 500 Leading Software Firms

Itransition Group, a software development innovator providing full-cycle IT services, announced Itransition’s inclusion in the 29th Annual Software Magazine Software 500 listing of the largest firms in the Information Technology and Software space. The company’s revenue grew by 12%... - September 29, 2011 - Itransition

Mango Madness Skin Care to Donate $1.00 Per Sale for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mango Madness Skin Care, a leading manufacturer and seller of paraben free skin care products, will donate $1.00 from every sale on its website to breast cancer research during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - September 29, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care

Beasley & Henley Wins Sand Dollar Award

Beasley & Henley Interior Design was awarded a 2011 Sand Dollar Award. The international firm’s Design and Remodeling of the Common Areas at Sea Point Condominiums in Naples, FL was honored at the event. - September 29, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Chambers Stevens and Sandcastle Publishing Are Celebrating the Launch of chambieawards.com

A new website providing up-to-date information on the Chambie Awards - September 29, 2011 - the Chambie Awards

Southwest Solutions Group Helped Westwood High School with Their New Science Building

Southwest Solutions Group helped Westwood High School design space efficient storage in their new science building. - September 29, 2011 - Southwest Solutions Group

BusinessObjects Expert Presents Strategies to Better Secure Your Dashboards

This article will explain how to effectively administer dashboards, and walk through ways to validate security while ensuring a sound, user-oriented dashboard design. - September 29, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services

Mortgage Delivery Specialists GSE ULDD/MISMO Ready

Mortgage Delivery Specialists (MDS) has completed its GSE ULDD MISMO Version 3.0 framework verification and incorporated the new requirement into its mortgage loan agency delivery services. - September 29, 2011 - Mortgage Delivery Specialists LLC

Financials Expert Explains Using Subsequent Activation of Open Item Management for Better Control Over Your SAP General Ledger Account

This article shows how your organization benefits from making the most of standard SAP functions through maximizing the control of your SAP General Ledger account. - September 29, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services