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OverstockArt.com Announces New Customer Service Program: “Commitment To Wall Art Happiness”
On the Heels of Receiving the STELLAService Seal, overstockArt.com Debuts New Program Continuing Commitment to Excellent Customer Service - September 01, 2011 - overstockArt.com
Jacobson Companies Acquires G-Link Express Logistics
Continues to Expand International Platform in Asia Pacific - August 31, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Factory Direct Drapes ™ Plants Over 400 Trees in National Forests
Factory Direct Drapes™, a custom drapery and curtain manufacturer, is helping put an end to global warming. So far, they have planted over 400 trees in forests across the USA! - August 31, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes
Access Physical Therapy Presents, The Being You, Changing The World Taster, with Author, Dr. Dain Heer. Sept. 15th, 7pm. San Francisco, Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf.
"Has anyone ever asked you to show up as you? As what you can truly be?" This is what Dr. Dain Heer invites participants to do in this class based on his newest book Being You, Changing the World. In the class, Dr. Heer, will be using the tools of Access Consciousness as well as his own unique way of working with bodies and energies called the Energetic Synthesis of Being. - August 31, 2011 - Access Physical Therapy
Fisher Investments to Release Capital Markets Update
Investment Policy Committee details its market and macroeconomic forecast for the period ahead. - August 31, 2011 - Fisher Investments
TopSEOs Identifies Orlando Interactive Digital Agency Xcellimark as One of the Top 30 Search Engine Optimization Link Building Firms for the Month of August 2011
TopSEOs applauds Xcellimark as one of the top search engine optimization (SEO) link building firms for the month of August. - August 31, 2011 - Xcellimark
Odyne Systems Awarded DOE and SCAQMD Contracts
Department Of Energy and South Coast Air Quality Management District Award Cost Shared Project to Odyne to Design and Evaluate Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - August 31, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction Hires Portnoy to Lead Public-Private Partnerships
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the addition of Ken Portnoy as Vice President of Public-Private Partnerships. In this role, Portnoy will help lead and coordinate the pursuit and delivery of public-private partnerships (PPP) within all of Balfour Beatty Construction’s U.S. - August 31, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America® 2012
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm celebrating 30 years, boasts a long list of attorneys who have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). The list includes attorneys William... - August 31, 2011 - Greenspoon Marder
TekTango and Ativio Launch a New Key Mobile Application - Trolley Mobile
Ativio has embraced the RhoMobile way and sees this as a great opportunity to help their clients get ahead in the mobile space. Chris Riester adds, "It is an exciting time in the mobile technology space. We understand that in order to succeed you must have good partnerships with knowledgeable people. - August 31, 2011 - Ativio
Carpet Cleaning Equipment to Include Free Stain Removing Formulation
Daimer® to bundle free its Eco Green® Carpet Care and Upholstery Cleaner, a bio-safe cleaning solution, with five popular machines. - August 31, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Enhanced Electric Pressure Washer Supports 50 Hz and 140 Bar
Daimer® provides specifications for the Vapor-Flo® 7910, the entry model in its new eight-product 7900 line of Vapor-Flo® industrial machines. - August 31, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
AutoCricket.com Provides Post-Tradeshow Tips
With the largest industry specific summer tradeshows over, AutoCricket.com shares its revenue growing post-tradeshow efforts. - August 31, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Marathon Consulting Named to CRN’s Inaugural Next-Gen 250 List
Marathon Consulting, a New York based IT Consulting Company, today announced Everything Channel has named the company to the first ever 2011 CRN Next-Gen 250 list. The CRN Next-Gen 250 is an annual listing of innovative and nimble business and technology integrators, solution providers and... - August 31, 2011 - Marathon Consulting LLC
Xtivia, Inc. Announces the Expansion of First Line Support for Liferay Enterprise Edition Customers
Xtivia, an expert Certified Liferay software and services provider, today announced that Xtivia will assume first line support for Liferay Portal Enterprise Edition. Dennis Robinson, CEO of Xtivia noted: “This is a great fit for our organization given our broad and deep Liferay skills, as... - August 30, 2011 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Pc Pools to Sell New 20 Year Armor Kote Pool Covers
Pc Pools to Sell 20 year Armor Kote above ground and in ground winter pool covers. - August 30, 2011 - PcPools
Fullerton Chamber Member - People's Care Expands to Chino Hills, CA
People’s Care, in-home care specialists to seniors and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, has expanded their corporate headquarters to Chino Hills, California. The new offices are located at 13920 City Center Dr. #209. - August 30, 2011 - People's Care In Home Care
Top Wedding Planner Chosen to Coordinate Events at Several Exclusive Venues
The Event Group International (TEGI) has been selected to serve exclusively as the top event planner for 11 of the area’s most elite country clubs, including the Congressional Country Club and the Chevy Chase Country Club, as well as Life University in Marietta, GA. Tanya Wilbon, founder and... - August 30, 2011 - The Event Group International (TEGI)
ActForex Integrates Binary Options Into ActTrader Platform
A Complete Suite of Trading Tools is Now Available - August 30, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
CapitalWave and Baruch College (CUNY) Announce 2011 University Trading Challenge for US Students
Some of the world’s leading trading firms will watch closely as the country’s best student traders put their knowledge to the test in a competition that culminates at the Baruch College Campus' Wasserman Trader Floor December 9th and 10th, 2011. - August 30, 2011 - CapitalWave Inc.
SmartLinx Solutions- Labor Management Experts in LTC- Makes Inc 500/5000 Two Straight Years
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000 SmartLinx solutions LLC Ranks No. 2332 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 104%- 2nd straight year achieving the list. Inc. magazine today ranked... - August 30, 2011 - SmartLinx Solutions
Worlds First Dual 17-Inch LED HD Display Laptop, Launched by gScreen
The SpaceBook 17-inch dual screen laptop will be shipping to customers in November 2011, starting at $1899 with free shipping and a 30-day money back guarantee to the USA and Canada. Designer, Gordon Alan Stewart, gScreen Founder and CEO, invented the SpaceBook because he needed a mobile... - August 29, 2011 - gScreenlaptop
Bl ROI Ad Specialties Wants to Know Who is Philadelphia's Biggest Sports Hero
Bl ROI Ad Specialties is merging to take over the major market share in Philadelphia tourism promotional products. In order to do this they want to be the top supplier for the region's biggest sports hero. Tell Bl ROI who is Phili's biggest sports star and the company will offer special pricing on all related products. - August 29, 2011 - BLROI Ad Specialties
LocalBox Offering Free Business Listings for Local Small Business Owners
LocalBlox, a new online social networking site, is excited to announce that they are offering local small businesses the opportunity to list their business on the site free of charge. With the popularity of LocalBox growing, this is a great opportunity for local businesses to increase their... - August 29, 2011 - LocalBlox
CCBA® Exam Prep Course from BAMentor
BAMentor now offers a CCBA® Exam prep course for junior level Business Analysts that are looking to prepare and apply for the CCBA® certification. - August 28, 2011 - BAMentor, LLC
Dr. Richard Nichol Joins Skila’s Board of Directors
Skila, a leading provider of fully managed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product launch management and key opinion leader (KOL) management solutions to pharmaceutical and medical device companies, announced today that Dr. Richard Nichol, Ph.D. has joined the company’s Board of Directors,... - August 28, 2011 - SkilaMederi
Global Digital Forensics Helps Tackle Social Media to Maximize eDiscovery Benefits
When social media and digital evidence collide, Global Digital Forensics can help. - August 27, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. Earns Spot on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest- Growing Private Companies in America
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. was recently honored on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. - August 27, 2011 - Medix
Why Many International Businesses Are Not as Global as They Think
Based on interviews across multiple industries, new research from Common Sense Advisory links translation to the bigger picture of international business and outlines steps for building sustainable globalization strategies. - August 27, 2011 - Common Sense Advisory
Peter Cuneo, ex-CEO of Marvel, Describes Secrets for Successful Turnarounds to Robert Reiss on "The CEO TV Show"
Peter Cuneo, ex-turnaround CEO for Marvel Entertainment and eight other companies, identifies the secrets of successful turnarounds to Robert Reiss, host of "The CEO TV Show" in this week's episode. Cuneo highlights what any CEO facing a corporate turnaround should know and he explains how as the leader, the CEO is “totally responsible for what’s good in a company and deserves total blame for everything that goes wrong.” From that overly simple picture, he describes a more inclusive view. - August 27, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
Translation Management at LinguaTechnica, Germany is Enhanced by a New Version of Projetex
LinguaTechnica acquires AIT translation management software. Projetex 8 was selected to support the LinguaTechnica business. - August 27, 2011 - Advanced International Translations
TeamLab Mobile: Project Management Goes on Air in Android and iOS Environment
Ascensio System SIA releases a mobile version of TeamLab Projects module. Designed for popular Android and iOS devices, the new module enables TeamLab users to manage their projects and control activities fulfillment on the go. - August 26, 2011 - Ascensio System SIA
Column5 Consulting Ranked in the Top 100 Fastest Growing IT Services Companies by Inc. Magazine
Column5 claims title as industry leader in their metropolitan area. - August 26, 2011 - Column5 Consulting
Elior Nets Double Contract Win at Rangers Football Club
Rangers Football Club has awarded Azure Support Services, part of Elior UK, two new contracts; a nine-year extension to its catering contract and a five-year deal that will see Azure provide all the cleaning services at Ibrox Stadium and Ranger’s training ground, Murray Park. The cleaning... - August 26, 2011 - Elior
Marketing Management Analytics Names Global Executive Team
MMA's new global executive team will ensure its clients the most relevant, recent and forward-looking perspectives into how consumers behave and what the direct impact will be upon their business. - August 26, 2011 - Marketing Management Analytics
LSS Life Safety Services Ranks on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000
Damper Inspection Company makes prestigious Inc. 5000 for the Third Consecutive Year with Sales Growth of 71%. - August 26, 2011 - Life Safety Services
Corcentric Announces Launch of New Price Verification Module
Corcentric’s Price Verification Module Allows Companies to Perform Audit of Invoice Price Against Contract Price Resulting in Improved Spend Management - August 26, 2011 - Corcentric
Watermark Learning Launches Training Programs in South Africa
Watermark Learning, a leading worldwide provider of Business Analysis, Project Management, and Business Process Management training, launched courses in Business Analysis, Project Management, and Influencing Skills in South Africa earlier this August. The courses were offered in conjunction with Faculty Training Institute (FTI), the foremost Business Analysis and Project Management training provider in South Africa. - August 25, 2011 - Watermark Learning
AstraQom Nabs Global Telecom Expert Suzanne Bowen as VP of Business Development and Marketing
AstraQom, a telecommunications, ethnic-specific community portals and small business solutions provider, announces its addition of a new VP of business development and marketing. The Canada-based company continues to collaborate with local and now more than ever, international IT-related events, partners, and applications as result of the 'bonus' of the world-renowned IP communications and social network expert Suzanne Bowen in this position. - August 25, 2011 - AstraQom
Peter Fugaro Earns Certified Mortgage Banking (CMB) Designation from Mortgage Bankers Association
Mortgage Technology and Marketing Consulting Firm Prymak's President earns Industry's Highest Professional Designation - August 25, 2011 - Prymak LLC
CPEhr Declared One of Los Angeles’ “Best Places to Work” for the Third Consecutive Year
Los Angeles based Human Resources Company CPEhr recognized as a top rated employer for the third year in a row in the LA Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” 2011 competition. - August 25, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.
Projility Named to Inc. 5000 Ranking for Second Consecutive Year
Consulting firm ranks in top tier of IT services firms - August 25, 2011 - Projility Inc.
Grand Baymen in Belize Breaks Ground on Condominium Expansion
ECI Development, Ltd., the Central American resort developer with a portfolio of properties in Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is expanding its Grand Baymen Communities on Ambergris Caye by breaking ground on a new, 14,600 sq. ft. condominium building. - August 25, 2011 - ECI Develpment, Ltd.
Endo Direct- Building a Better Website to Buy Office Furniture Online
Leading office furniture retailer Endo has released a new website that takes the hassle out of ordering furniture online. If you’re tired of ordering products online and having them arrive un-assembled, with little or no instructions, you’ll love the ease and convenience Endo Direct... - August 25, 2011 - Endo-Direct
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Airlines Announce Diversity Recruiting Center’s "Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes"
Sweepstakes to promote diversity recruiting, and proceeds are used to create educational and business opportunities for America's small, diverse businesses leading to job creation. - August 25, 2011 - Diversified Workplace
Stacie E. McGinn, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 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 Stacie E. McGinn, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank... - August 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Sara A. Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale 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 Sara A. Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured... - August 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Talk Fusion Associates Catch Mercedes Madness at Vision
Tampa Company Awards Mercedes-Benz Keys to Successful Leaders from Around the Globe - August 25, 2011 - Talk Fusion
Southwest Airlines Awards High Density Storage Contract to Southwest Solutions Group
Southwest Solutions Group was awarded a contract by Southwest Airlines to build and install a high density storage system. - August 25, 2011 - Southwest Solutions Group
KOSBE Launches New Website
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website – kosbe.org. - August 25, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE