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Fisher Investments Attending Cal Career Fair
Woodside-based money management firm initiates campus recruiting at UC Berkeley - September 14, 2011 - Fisher Investments
White Digital Media Hires Kyle Bagshaw to Spearhead WDM Group’s Media Sales Department
White Digital Media brings on experienced sales executive to drive the expansion of its portfolio of digital brands. - September 14, 2011 - WDM Group
"Red or Black?" Spurs on Interest in Live Roulette
Has the new game show "Red or Black?" by Simon Cowell increased interest in the already popular online game Live Roulette? Live Gaming specialists at Right Casino Media have noticed a shift in traffic. - September 14, 2011 - Right Casino Media
Danny Miller, Principal, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business Live Webcast
Joining the notable panel of speakers for Knowledge Congress’ Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business Live Webcast is the distinguished Danny Miller, Principal, Business Advisory Services of Grant Thornton, LLP. He will form part of a 2-hour... - September 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology... - September 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Grant Thornton LLP, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business Live Webcast
Grant Thornton LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. For... - September 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Fuentek’s Nannette Stangle-Castor Named as Chair of Triangle Women Against Multiple Sclerosis Board
Senior Technology Transfer Consultant at Fuentek to Serve as Chair of Steering Committee. - September 14, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC
USA Promo Biz Now Offering Customer Appreciation Arrangement for New Customer Base
USA Promo Biz is now offering an incentive program for referrals and repeat business. Program offered to all new customers within continental US. - September 14, 2011 - USA Promo Biz
Colorado New York Life Office Hosts National Sales Career Day September 19, 2011
Despite continued high unemployment rates across the country, New York Life Insurance Company is highlighting our financial strength and hiring initiatives by holding a National Sales Career Day on September 19, 2011. The event will be held in Arvada , Colorado and 120 offices nationwide. New York Life's goal is to hire 75 agents locally and 3,500 nationwide in 2011. - September 13, 2011 - New York Life Insurance Company
SmartTalk ConnectedConversations™ Connects Women with Celebrities in a New Fashion; Celebrities, Businesses, Charities and Women – What More Could You Ask for!
SmartTalk ConnectedConversations™ Creates Unforgettable Connected Conversations in the 2012 Season in multiple cities. - September 13, 2011 - SmartTalk Media LLC
Plascon Group Named to INC 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Plascon Group, a flexible packaging manufacturing company based in Traverse City, MI, has been included in Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest growing private companies. The Inc. 5000 list represents one of the most important sectors of the American economy, independent... - September 13, 2011 - Plascon Group
Unbound Medicine and Elsevier Announce Partnership with Launch of Harriet Lane Handbook for Mobile Devices - Multi-Platform Release First Under New Licensing Agreement
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced a new licensing relationship with Elsevier, a leading provider of medical information products and solutions, with the launch of Harriet Lane Handbook for iOS (iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®),... - September 13, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces New Voice Software
MyReviewsNow announces its affiliation with Nuance, creator of the Dragon voice software Dictation tool. - September 13, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Sally White & Associates, Inc. Announces Launch of Redesigned Web site
Sally White & Associates, Inc. is proud to announce the recent launch of its redesigned website, www.sallywhite.com. - September 13, 2011 - Sally White & Associates, Inc.
TruKid Founder & Mom of 6; Lives the Real Life "I Don’t Know How She Does It"; While Managing 2 Companies and 6 Kids
As women everywhere excitedly prepare for the premiere of “I Don’t Know How She Does It” starring Sarah Jessica Parker, one Power Mom is living out this tale on a daily basis. Jennifer Adams Bunkers, mother of six and the creator and CEO of TruKid the Award-Winning Line of Safe Natural Skin, Sun and Hair Care Products for Children has taken the globe by storm with her successful and ever-expanding skincare business and leaves the world wondering just how she is able to do it all. - September 13, 2011 - TruKid
Arendell Animal Hospital is Proud to Form a Partnership with the Charity Pets for Patriots, Inc., That Connects Shelter Pets with Military Families
Pets For Patriots is a registered charity that connects hard-to-adopt shelter pets with service and veteran members of the United States Military. As their partner they provide those pets a discount on veterinary services for the lifetime of the adopted pet. - September 13, 2011 - Arendell Animal Hospital
Jacobson Companies Names Chief Human Resources Officer
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, announced today that Jim Stillings has been named Chief Human Resources Officer of the leading global third party logistics firm. Mr. Stillings joins Jacobson after a 20 year career with GE, and 15 years of Human Resources consulting. Brian... - September 13, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Staff Appraisals Are Failing in Many Organisations
Business performance suffers from poor employee and corporate goal alignment. - September 12, 2011 - Covalent Software
Ideatalent LLC Releases "Team2Manage Software for Managers" to Manage Team Performance, Tasks, Events and Day-to-Day Details
IdeaTalent LLC has released "Team2Manage Software for Managers" that can be used to manage a team's assessment related information, events, tasks and profiles. Using encrypted storage on their PCs, a manager can record ongoing assessment related comments that can be used for annual... - September 12, 2011 - IdeaTalent LLC
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Showcases Fine Recipes for Beef
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home announces its affiliation with Hearst Ranch, a provider of grass-fed steaks, lamb, pork, salmon and other fine recipes for beef. - September 11, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
First-Ever "Share Your NAFA Story Contest" is Underway
Two NAFA Members will win iPads for having the best story in NAFA's first-ever "Share Your NAFA Story Contest." - September 11, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps News
Innovative Pump Upgrade Program Announced. Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps is introducing a 3rd generation pump upgrade program to its customers, featuring the only 3rd generation SMP cryogenic pump for LNG in the industry. - September 10, 2011 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
Appropriate Balance Financial Services Announces Expansion Plans
Bellevue-based Appropriate Balance has recently added four key employees, not only to help expand services to current clients, but to help facilitate the growth the firm expects in coming years. - September 10, 2011 - Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc.
Google Panda/Farmer Helps Improve Local Business Internet Marketing of Melbourne Search Engine Optimisation Methodology
Local Business Internet Marketing of Melbourne, a company that specialises in search engine optimisation (SEO) and internet marketing, have just announced their new methodology for increasing website traffic and converting website visitors into paying customers. The new methodology used is a direct response to the Google algorithm know as Panda/Farmer. - September 10, 2011 - Local Business Internet Marketing
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces Its "How To Work At Home" Resource Center
Part of learning how to work at home involves finding opportunities that are profitable and relatively easy to begin. MyReviewsNow Shop at Home has assembled together several work at home opportunities in one convenient location, its new How to Work at Home Workshop and Resource Center. - September 10, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
MissionMode Solutions and Contingency Planning & Outsourcing Form Partnership to Provide an Integrated Solution for Crisis Planning and Response
Partnership combines proven tools for business continuity and disaster recovery planning with online crisis management and emergency notification, creating a comprehensive solution for preparedness and crisis response. - September 10, 2011 - MissionMode
Four Ways to Prove ROI on Customer Experience Improvement
Customer Experience Consultancy MCorp Publishes “Proving ROI on Customer Experience” White Paper Focused on How Making Customers Happier Can Drive Bottom-Line Results. - September 10, 2011 - MCorp Consulting
The CEO University Launches in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties: Executive Organization to Host Information and Networking Sessions in New SoCal Markets
The CEO University (CEOU), a new executive organization that uniquely melds corporate culture with financial success, is launching in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties. In each of these new markets, CEOU will host networking and information sessions for local executives and entrepreneurs,... - September 10, 2011 - The CEO University
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Looks to Assist the Small Business Company
The small business company in the United States has resources at hand that were not available even a few years ago. MyReviewsNow Shop At Home is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Rocket Lawyer program, a service providing legal documents and templates with professional service but without the professional cost. - September 09, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
White Digital Media Expands San Diego Offices to Include All-New Sales Suite
The rapid growth of San Diego-based White Digital Media has forced the company to expand its headquarters to include an all-new sales suite. - September 09, 2011 - WDM Group
CareSouth Expands Low Vision Works Partnership Into Ft. Worth Area
CareSouth Homecare Professionals, a leading provider of home health care, announces expansion of Low Vision Works by CareSouth in Ft. Worth, Texas. The uniquely effective treatment for patients who suffer from low vision disabilities is now available in Tarrant and Denton counties. - September 09, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Intuitive Business Intelligence Partners with Sage Reseller Ensphere
Intuitive Business Intelligence Ltd the authors of advanced business intelligence solution, Intuitive Dashboards, today announced that it has signed a reseller partnership agreement with Ensphere Consulting a leading Sage reseller specialising in the delivery of turnkey solutions based on the Sage product suite. - September 09, 2011 - Intuitive Business Intelligence Limited
White Digital Media Hires Award-Winning New Media Executive to Lead Content Team
Veteran journalist and social media pioneer Matthew Melucci recruited to spearhead WDM magazines and develop social media initiatives. - September 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Junction Creative Solutions Making Waves in the Northeast
Further extending its reach into the northeastern United States, Atlanta-based Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) hosted a series of networking events aboard Freedom Yacht, sister ship to the Presidential Yacht Sequoia, to build relationships between clients, colleagues, and... - September 09, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
Real Estate Sales Tech 2.0: Gil Kerkbashian Realtor/Banker Shows Real Estate Agents How to Utilize Technology to Sell Real Estate Faster. Sponsored by RealestateloanS.com
The industry's top speakers will be sharing an array of new marketing tools for real estate agents to learn about and offer their home buyers and sellers. - September 08, 2011 - RealestateloanS.com
Stick-e Products Debuts Innovative New Yoga and Pilates Fitness Gear
Stick-e Products is introducing a new line up of innovative fitness accessories primarily geared for Yoga and Pilates at the Health and Fitness Business show. Stick-e has revamped the current successful line of Yoga and Pilates accessories and expanded with more innovative products including a Wrist Saver Block, a new Slipless Hot Yoga Towel, a Knee and Wrist Saver and more. Stick-e is poised to capitalize on the growing Yoga trend. - September 08, 2011 - Stick-e Products LLC
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC (SRA) Announces Addition of In-House Legal Consul to Management Staff
Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, LLC, in Lombard, Illinois, an industry-leading accounts receivable management company, announced today the addition of legal consul to their management staff. Kelly Knepper-Stephens will be joining the company effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Knepper-Stephens has a... - September 08, 2011 - Stoneleigh Recovery Associates
Rose Paving Relocates Atlanta Satellite Office to Norcross, Georgia
Ed Campbell, president of Rose Paving Co., announced today that the company has relocated its Atlanta satellite office to Norcross, Georgia. The new location is now open for business and is managed by Brandon Graf, director of the Southeast regional office. The relocation is necessary to... - September 08, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Global Digital Forensics Helps Minimize the Financial Impact of Data Breaches Which Cost US Companies Billions Every Year
The aftermath of a successful data breach can have far reaching consequences. Not only must the immediate damage and/or losses be considered, which can be catastrophic enough, but the potent doses of caustic toxins a successful breach can inject into formerly healthy relationships with clients,... - September 08, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Estes Park Film Festival to Honor Actor Barry Corbin with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Organizers of the Estes Park Film Festival recently announced that actor Barry Corbin will be their featured guest and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th annual event. - September 08, 2011 - Estes Park Film Festival
Advanced Pharma Finalizes Lease with UMLSTP
Advanced Pharma, a dedicated Phase I-IV comprehensive research facility, has finalized a lease with The University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park's (UMLSTP) developer, Wexford Miami, LLC. - September 08, 2011 - Advanced Pharma CR, LLC
Avant CEO Meets with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz
Shari Dingle Sandifer, CEO Avant Healthcare Professionals and VP of AAIHR, met with Philippine Secretary of Labor Dimapilis-Baldoz in Manila on August 26, 2011 to discuss recruitment of Filipino educated healthcare professionals by Avant and other AAIHR member companies, as well as to share current industry updates and issues. Philippine Regulatory Chairperson Teresita Manzala was also in attendance at the meeting. - September 08, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Expands Board of Directors
Philadelphia based Foundation adds Chestnut Hill College Trustee, food and beverage company CEO, and former Drexel University Board of Directors Chairman, to its Board of Directors. - September 08, 2011 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Issa Trust Foundation and Premier Guide Media Unite to Launch "The Save the Children of Jamaica Campaign"
The Issa Trust Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Jamaica is proud to announce a unique partnership with Premier Guide Media’s entertainment and lifestyle magazines to launch “The Save the Children of Jamaica Campaign.” - September 08, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
George Halvorson, CEO of Kaiser Permanente Reveals the Most Important Thing CEOs - and People - Can Do to Cut Healthcare Costs to Robert Reiss on The CEO TV Show
George Halvorson, CEO of Kaiser Permanente, reveals the most important thing CEOs and people can do to cut healthcare costs on this week’s CEO TV Show. Halvorson provides his view on the role of the CEO, what CEOs should do about healthcare costs, and his recommended model for better healthcare in America. Halvorson also discusses the need for a company to balance its internal and external focus, and goes on to identify three other specific things that CEOs should to control healthcare costs. - September 08, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
According to Ovum, Auraportal is Well Above Other BPM Providers in the International Market
AuraPortal’s scores in the perceptual dimension of the BPM Decision Matrix 2011 report are so consistently high that the AuraPortal matrix position nearly reaches the maximum scores possible established by Ovum. - September 08, 2011 - AuraPortal
CIO Midmarket Summit Welcomes IT Executive Attendees
The CIO Midmarket Summit team announced today a few of the CIOs and IT executives who will attend the upcoming event, December 4-6, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CIO Midmarket Summit brings together leading IT executives to network and attend in-depth agenda sessions. The event is an... - September 08, 2011 - CDM Media
CIMdata Announces PLM Leadership Practice
Providing Education and Knowledge to PLM Practitioners and Users. - September 08, 2011 - CPD Associates
VACO, LLC Named to Inc. 5000 List for Fifth Straight Year
Consulting & Placement Firm Named One of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. - September 08, 2011 - VACO Raleigh
OrgVitality Forms Strategic Partnership with Geneva Consultancy, AdeQuaTE®
AdeQuaTE®, a quality consulting organization specializing in Alignment of Talent Development with business strategies has formed a strategic partnership with OrgVitality, LLC, a management consulting firm whose services help organizations balance current performance with future potential. The... - September 08, 2011 - OrgVitality, LLC