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Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, Explains a Unique Approach to Employee Empowerment to Robert Reiss on "The CEO TV Show"
Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, explains a unique approach to employee empowerment to Robert Reiss on "The CEO TV Show." When Robert Reiss, host of "The CEO TV Show," asked Tony Hsieh, (pronounced "shay"), CEO of Zappos.com, what he considered his #1 job as CEO was,... - September 08, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
New York Life Hiring Colorado Agents
After 13 consecutive years of record growth in Colorado, New York Life is hiring 75 Colorado agents this year to meet growing consumer demand. - September 07, 2011 - New York Life Insurance Company
August Home Sales Shatter All Time Record for LGI Homes
After a record breaking month in July, LGI Homes has beat the record again, ending August with 84 residential closings. That is a 47% increase from July, which had 57 closings. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder Magazine among America’s Largest Builders. LGI fully expects to be in... - September 07, 2011 - LGI Homes
The Truth About Thread Count: When It Comes to Pillows, It’s What’s Inside That Counts
American shoppers have spoken: when it comes to comfortable pillows, thread count barely counts. The North American DACRON® fiberfill brand team recently surveyed more than 1,000 adult consumers, who overwhelming agreed that it’s the filling, not the ticking, that tells them how... - September 07, 2011 - INVISTA
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Showcases Luxury Floral Delivery Service
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home is pleased to announce its new affiliation with Flora 2000, a deluxe floral delivery service, where shoppers can now enjoy the ease and convenience of shopping for exquisite and luxurious floral arrangements from the comfort of their own homes. - September 07, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Gears Up for Their 3rd Year Participating in the "Starfish Campaign" Which Raises Money for Shriners Hospital for Children
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers asks Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities to join together and show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize the contributions made by self storage owners in their communities and to highlight the partnership with Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. - September 07, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
New Free iPhone App Relieves Insomnia and Dulls Snoring
SleepPhones introduces iPhone App with soothing sound tracks that induce sleep and dull annoying noises like snoring. - September 07, 2011 - AcousticSheep LLC
BusinesSuites Expands Its Offerings in Austin, Texas
New Executive Suite Focuses on Traditional Office Users as Well as Coffee Shop Refugees Looking for a Co-working Community. BusinesSuites, the nationwide operator of executive office suites, will be opening a new center at the Hill Country Galleria on September 26th, 2011. This will be... - September 07, 2011 - BusinesSuites
On to the Cloud - Metro Encoding Presents "The Source"
Metro Encoding, a leader in Video Compression and Encoding, announced a new set of services collectively know as “The Source.” This service will take any format of video and produce a transcoding source file tailored to the specifications of any internet video site. - September 07, 2011 - Metro Encoding
Ameridose to Sponsor Health Connect Partners 2011 Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce its participation as a sponsor of the 2011 Health Connect Partners Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference. The conference will take place from September 26-28, 2011 at the Arizona Biltmore in... - September 07, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Planet Technologies Repeats as Microsoft State and Local Government Partner of the Year
Award Marks the Third Consecutive Year of National Recognition for Planet - September 07, 2011 - Planet Technologies
EveryCity Partners with Zeus Technology
EveryCity, the managed hosting provider, today announced a partnership with Zeus Technology, the leading provider of award winning application traffic management software. With Zeus load balancing technology, EveryCity is offering an economic, multi-tiered solution to rapid growth and unpredictable... - September 07, 2011 - EveryCity Ltd
Doctors of Weight Loss Announces Six New Experts and Weekly Newsletter
Doctors of Weight Loss, a resource for individuals who want to understand the latest research, news, and options for weight loss surgery, has announced the addition of six new bariatric surgeons to their existing expert panel. Doctors of Weight Loss Experts are chosen based on their high level of... - September 07, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
Allison Dawn PR Makes Its Annual 2011 Donations to the ASPCA and to PETA
Public relations company, Allison Dawn PR, has just made its annual donations for 2011 to the ASPCA and to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as part of its corporate giving program. - September 06, 2011 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
PC Pools Announces It is an Authorized Dealer of Blue Wave Winter Pool Chemicals
Pc Pools, one of America’s leading direct marketers of above ground pools and pool supplies for residential and commercial pool owners confirms that Blue Wave Pool Products has named them an authorized dealer for Blue Wave Winter Pool Chemicals. Blue Wave Pool Products manufactures a high... - September 06, 2011 - PcPools
New Book Encourages Businesses to Welcome Customer Complaints
Rather than avoiding customer complaints as a negative experience, author Jim Shaw promotes putting complaint management systems in place that will “vacuum up all complaints.” - September 06, 2011 - Shaw Resources
Only 2% of Large Firms Have Mastered Voice Of The Customer Programs, According to New Temkin Group Research
Study of 192 Large Firms Provides an Extensive Benchmark of Maturity Levels for an Important Customer Experience Management Capability. - September 06, 2011 - Temkin Group
Christopher Cole, Senior Vice President and Senior Regulatory Counsel, ICBA to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Christopher Cole, Senior Vice President and Senior Regulatory Counsel, Independent Community Bankers of America will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - September 06, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces an Important Tool for Maintaining a Clean Mac
The MacKeeper is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that allows Mac owners to perform tasks quickly and efficiently. MyReviewsNow Shop At Home is pleased to announce its affiliation with the MacKeeper optimization tool. - September 05, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
High-Tech Bridge is a Speaker and Gold Sponsor at Hashdays 2011 by DEFCON Switzerland
High-Tech Bridge SA (htbridge.ch), a leading Swiss information security and ethical hacking company, invites security specialists, researchers and IT managers to join the hashdays 2011 conference, dedicated to cyber security and risks, organized by DEFCON Switzerland. High-Tech Bridge is proud to... - September 05, 2011 - High-Tech Bridge SA
WST Released Security Cameras That Keep Their Eye on Your Business
Just released security cameras of the future now keep an eye on what is really happening inside of your POS system. Monitor your business with an online camera while at the same time you can see live transactions side by side on the screen. - September 05, 2011 - Remote POS Eyes
Atlantic Global PLC Announce the Release of the Atlantic Global Solution V4.6
Online Project Management Software provider Atlantic Global announced major enhancements to the market-leading Software as a Service (SaaS) project management tool the Atlantic Global Solution, designed specifically to improve the ease of adoption for Small to Medium Enterprises. - September 05, 2011 - Atlantic Global PLC
NYCE Exhibiting at OSP Expo Sept 12-14, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio
NYCE Networks, a leading provider of innovative Plastic Optical Fiber to Ethernet products, announced today that NYCE will be exhibiting at the OSP Expo, from September 12-14, 2011 at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The OSP Expo is a show where the telecommunications industry showcases... - September 05, 2011 - NYCE Networks
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Proud to Sponsor "Love Ride 28"
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Brown Koro & Romag, LLP, founders of BAM, Free Breakdown and Legal Assistance for Motorcyclists, announced sponsorship of the famous charity event, the Love Ride. The world renowned Love Ride is the largest one-day motorcycle charity event in the world and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various children's charities. - September 05, 2011 - Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Showcases the Best Web Hosting Providers
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home announces its affiliation with HostGator, a leader in the web hosting industry offering multiple services from blog posting to dedicated servers. - September 04, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Fortier Virtual is Now Your Branch Office
Operating as Fortier Virtual since opening in 2007, a new name and new brand is now underway and operating as Your Branch Office. - September 04, 2011 - Your Branch Office
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces a Car Lease Resource for Auto Owners
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home announces its affiliation with Lease Trader. Lease Trader is a quality resource for individuals looking to take over or transfer an existing automotive lease. This service handles all legal, vehicle shipping, and contact tasks in order to simplify any lease transfer process. - September 03, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
www.GrindItFresh.com is Now Open for Business
Grind It Fresh is a new E-Commerce business owned and operated by Teresa Naylor, T Naylor Enterprises. Grind It Fresh is offering retail sales primarily in coffee, burr coffee grinders, coffee makers, espresso makers and cappuccino makers. Name brands such as Bialetti, Caudra, Konica LaPavoni, and Grind It Fresh's own brand are featured in the store. Customers who crave coffee savor the bean, and Grind It Fresh has the freshest and best tasting coffee beans to be found anywhere on the planet. - September 03, 2011 - Grind It Fresh
REOSE Showcasing Sustainable Prototype Containerized Housing Development
New Orleans’ Sustainable Home Model to Promote Green Materials, Appliances, Equipment, and Furnishings That Can be Packaged and Shipped Internationally - September 03, 2011 - Oceansafe
West Broward, Get Ready to Rock
School of Rock to open a new franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - September 03, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
TreeHouse Interactive Raises Bar in Marketing Automation by Giving Marketers Organizational-Level Behavioral Profiles for More Effective Demand Generation
Unique New Capabilities Added to Marketing View Enable Companies to More Successfully Generate and Nurture Sales Leads Based on Combined Company Level Behaviors - http://bit.ly/gvaUgk - September 03, 2011 - Treehouse Interactive
TreeHouse Interactive Introduces Groundbreaking New Partner Marketing Enablement Functionality for Reseller View™ PRM
Partner Relationship Management Leader Delivers Unmatched Ability to Help Companies Accelerate Partner Sales, Increase Partner Loyalty, and Reduce Both Time and Cost Through Automated Marketing Support - http://bit.ly/gvaUgk - September 03, 2011 - Treehouse Interactive
Financials Expert Explains When and How Not to Split if Document Splitting is Active
This article shows how to avoid document splitting on items where this action is not required. - September 03, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Willy Stewart Releases Podcast on High Performing Organizations
CEO of Local Consulting Group Discusses the Steps And Characteristics of Incorporating High Performance Structures Into Organizational Operations - September 03, 2011 - Stewart Consulting Group
240V Auto Detailing Power Washers Minimize Water Waste
Daimer® ships a new configuration of its popular Super Max™ steam car wash line. - September 03, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Oil and Gas Training in the Eagle Ford Shale
Right of Way Acquisitions Training and Land Title Research Training classes near San Antonio, Texas. - September 02, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Hip Digital Inc. to Offer eBooks and Audiobooks from OverDrive®
Deal further enhances multi-product offerings from technology company. - September 02, 2011 - Hip Digital Media
Guest-Tek Launches Blue Pond Media’s ACT HD Programming on IPTV Network
ACT Programming is a First for Hotels and Resorts in North America - September 02, 2011 - Bue Pond Media
A Road 2 A Cure is Proud to Announce K & G Cycles Has Come on Board as a Road 2 A Cure Sponsor
The Road 2 A Cure started out as a National Motorcycle Tour to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer and now that the successful tour is complete Road 2 A Cure is now on the road to accelerate change, inspire hope and change the lives of those affected by the 4th deadliest Cancer in America. - September 02, 2011 - Road 2 A Cure
Prime Visibility Donates Web Design Services to The Eric Trump Foundation
Prime Visibility, an award winning full-service digital marketing agency, announced that it has donated its services to redesign and optimize the website for The Eric Trump Foundation (ETF) at www.EricTrumpFoundation.org. - September 02, 2011 - Prime Visibility
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards a TXMAS Contract to Southwest Solutions Group
Southwest Solutions Group has been awarded a TXMAS contract to provide storage cabinets to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. - September 02, 2011 - Southwest Solutions Group
Knowledge Congress Announces CLE/CPE Live Webcast: Dealing with Fraud and Waste in Healthcare from a Legal Perspective
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: “Dealing with Fraud and Waste in Healthcare from a Legal Perspective Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is... - September 02, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The BSC Group Arranges $74.6M Financing for 19 Property Portfolio Acquisition
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it arranged $74.6M in financing for a 19-property self-storage portfolio acquisition. - September 01, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
Phasor.com Initiates Operation in the Smart Grid Domain
Phasor.com is a new online informational resource in the smart grid domain. It provides essential information about the technologies that are most likely to impact the smart grid, and lifts the veil of mysticism that until today, characterizes the elusive smart grid. Phasor.com provides industry articles, scientific abstracts, career advice, trend analysis and news about the smart grid. - September 01, 2011 - Phasor: Smart Grid Technology
Nations Roof Appoints Burt Logan as President of Nations Roof of Florida and Robert Sifferd as Estimator/Project Manager of Nations Roof of Florida
Nations Roof reorganizes Orlando, Florida office. Appoints new leadership to better serve Clients. - September 01, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Greensleeves Increases Control Software Depth
Shane Mason has joined the Greensleeves team as part of the Controls Development Group. He will drive advanced energy modeling used by the company to increase the efficiency of HVAC systems. - September 01, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
PackagingSupplies.com Ranks on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 53%
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000 which includes Packaging Supplies at No. 3409. - September 01, 2011 - Cleveland Packaging, Inc.
1300 On The Move Removals Commitment to Becoming Carbon Neutral
Brisbane removalists company, 1300 On The Move Removals, have undertaken a commitment to become a NoCO2 organisation. - September 01, 2011 - 1300 On The Move
How Business Owners See the Economy and Ways Bankers Can Talk to Them About It, Topic of Business Banking Webinar
Clarity Advantage and Barlow Research Associates to share insights from Barlow’s third quarter 2011 Economic Pulse survey in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM EDT. - September 01, 2011 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Brandon Partners Introduces “Savvy by E-Mail” Training Reinforcement Series
Brandon Partners, the renowned influence training company, is now supplementing their Political Savvy skills training series with “Savvy by E-Mail,” a year-long series of follow-up e-mails that provides tips and best practices to fight the “fade-out factor” that is common of... - September 01, 2011 - Brandon Partners