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Column5 Adds Marketing Focus to Support Growth and Enhance Customer Experience
Becky Wright Hired as Global Marketing Director - August 11, 2011 - Column5 Consulting
CIS Appoints Manufacturing Practice Lead for Domestic and Emerging Market Development
Dave Greeley to set strategy and service capabilities for CIS' Manufacturing Practice Group - August 11, 2011 - Compliance Implementation Services
The Special Event Company Grows Exponentially with International Meeting Planners Division
International Meeting Planners Division Celebrates One Year Anniversary - August 11, 2011 - The Special Event Company
3-Motor Carpet Cleaners Ship with New Wands
Daimer® is offering a newly patented extraction wand with the 50 Hz XTreme Power® XPH-9605 commercial carpet shampooer systems. - August 11, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Macular Degeneration Foundation Produces Video Explaining a Common Cause of Visual Hallucinations Among the Visually Impaired?
Often misdiagnosed as a psychiatric disorder, Charles Bonnet Syndrome is characterized by visual hallucinations ranging from simple patterns, faces and landscapes to complex motion pictures of strange and sometimes disturbing scenes. Identified over 250 years ago by lawyer and naturalist Charles... - August 10, 2011 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Global Digital Forensics Offers Proactive Solutions to Secure US Cyber Assets
US cyber assets are at risk and under assault from all directions. Foreign nations, organized hacker groups and rogue hackers alike, are all targeting our most sensitive digital information. Waiting to become a victim is not only foolhardy, but completely unnecessary, because Global Digital Forensics offers proactive solutions to help you significantly improve the security of cyber assets - before the possibility of an intrusion becomes an eventual reality. - August 10, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
CareSouth Tags Dean Alverson as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales
CareSouth Health System, Inc., the largest privately held home health services company in Georgia, announced today that Dean Alverson has joined CareSouth as Senior Vice-President of Business Development and Sales. The announcement was made today by CareSouth President and Chief Executive Officer,... - August 10, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Pacific World Marketing Announces the Distribution of JS' Decorative Support Ribbon by Arkansas Flag & Banner (FlagandBanner.com), Based Out of Little Rock
Pacific World Marketing is pleased to announce the distribution of JS' Decorative Support Ribbon by Arkansas Flag & Banner (FlagandBanner.com), based out of Little Rock, AR. - August 10, 2011 - Pacific World Marketing
All Three Pacific Resort Hotel Group Properties Finalists in the 2011 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group properties; Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa have all been named as a Finalists in the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with winners due to be announced at the gala dinner in Sydney on... - August 10, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Next Generation Marketing System, Lobby Road Inc., Launches Into Private Beta
Company President, Jon Knight, announced today the private beta launch of Lobby Road Inc. Lobby Road provides toll-free targeted audio marketing systems and call tracking to sales industry professionals nationwide. - August 10, 2011 - Lobby Road Inc.
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations 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: “New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations... - August 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Seth Kahan’s Sept 6 Workshop Supports Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind's “Light the Way 5K” and More
Innovative Leadership and Executive Strategy Consultant, Seth Kahan, will conduct a workshop fundraiser for independent consultants on September 6 in Washington, DC on how to create breakthroughs in business success. 100% of profits will go the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind's "Light the Way 5K" to help the blind or visually impaired achieve independence. Additional workshop fundraisers are in the works to continue support of CLB’s mission. - August 10, 2011 - Performance Development Group
InterDyn Socius Joins the 2011 Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics
InterDyn Socius is honored by Microsoft for achieving outstanding level of sales achievement and innovation for the 17th year. - August 10, 2011 - Socius
SAP Professional Journal Posts New Article — “New Features and Functions of SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0 — for Administrators”
It is imperative for administrators to understand the new features and functions necessary for providing your users with interactive data visualizations. - August 10, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
SAP Professional Journal Posts New Case Study — “Encapsulation Design Techniques in ABAP”
These case studies provide a foundation and understanding of how to effectively use encapsulation techniques with ABAP to make the most of your software development efforts. - August 10, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Bull Smoke Electronic Cigarettes Claim “More Vapor. No Bull.”
Keeping things “simple” was a goal of the newly launched electronic cigarette brand called Bull Smoke. After two years of testing different vapor products and re-engineering several models already in the marketplace, the company is proud to offer starter kits for all vapor cigarette smokers as well as ten cartridge flavors offering a wide array of tobacco flavors along with assorted natural flavors like coffee, vanilla, grape, cherry, and apple. - August 09, 2011 - Bull Smoke
UNIVEC Announces FDA Labeler Code Approval
UNIVEC announces FDA approval of Labeler Code. Univec, Inc. (UNVC) a specialty pharmaceutical company, announces it has been issued a FDA labeler code. This is the prefix for each National Drug Code (NDC) on products that is manufactured and distributed by Univec for the company’s Specialty... - August 09, 2011 - UNIVEC INC
Pc Pools Offers a Variety of Pool Covers to Fit All Pool Needs
Pool Cover Options Include Winter Pool Covers, Safety Pool Covers, and Solar Pool Covers - August 09, 2011 - PcPools
Xtivia, Inc. Announces the Hiring of Jeff Webster, Senior Business Development Executive to Accelerate the Growth of Xtivia’s ICD-10 Neutralizer
Xtivia, Inc. announces the hiring of Jeff Webster, Senior Business Development Executive to accelerate the growth of Xtivia’s ICD-10 Neutralizer and Health Care Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence practice. - August 09, 2011 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Akiri Solutions Introduces the DevBox-EZ, a Free Software Appliance That Simplifies and Accelerates the Migration to Git
The DevBox-EZ is a new virtual appliance that offers all the tools necessary for implementing software development projects - all fully integrated with unified access control. The product is up and running within just a few minutes and provides shared git repositories, bug tracking, automated backup, file sharing, and project-based built-in wikis. - August 09, 2011 - Akiri Solutions, Inc.
Nika Corporate Housing Joins the "GO Furnished Housing" Team
Nika Corporate Housing and GO Furnished Housing Providers Offers Highest Standards, One-Call Access to Best-in-Class Apartments, 35% Savings over Standard Hotel Rates, and Nationwide Reach - August 09, 2011 - Nika Corporate Housing
Grand Baymen Website Gets Revamped and Experiences Immediate Impact Upon Launch
Orlando Interactive Digital Agency Xcellimark recently redesigned and launched a new website for Grand Baymen, an ECI Development Caribbean community on the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize. - August 09, 2011 - Xcellimark
Premier Extra Olive Oil Retailer, We Olive, Begins Franchise Expansion
We Olive, the premier retailer in the United States of artisan California Extra Virgin Olive Oil announced today plans to expand their number of new stores by offering new store franchise agreements. Currently with ten retail locations throughout California, the company will prioritize franchise opportunities in California and the Western United States. We Olive has been at the forefront of the small growth of grower artisan craft trend exploding in California for nearly a decade. - August 09, 2011 - We Olive
Datalight Announces File Level Secure Delete on e•MMC 4.4x
Datalight is unveiling software support for secure delete as defined within the e•MMC 4.40 and 4.41 specifications. - August 09, 2011 - Datalight, Inc.
Datalight Announces Support for Micron’s ClearNAND™ Products
Datalight software support for Micron Technology Inc.’s ClearNAND products is now available through its FlashFX Tera media manager. - August 09, 2011 - Datalight, Inc.
Datalight Demonstrates Software to Reduce Write Amplification on Flash Memory at Flash Memory Summit
Datalight is demonstrating new technology to significantly reduce write amplification on flash-based media at the Flash Memory Summit. - August 09, 2011 - Datalight, Inc.
Seth Kahan Leads Seminar on “Targeting Your Client Group, How to Define the Ideal Group for Your Services” for DC Consultants
Innovative leadership specialist and organizational consultant, Seth Kahan, led a free lunch and learn seminar for independent consultants at Chef Tony’s, Bethesda, MD, sharing techniques for targeting client groups to generate value and attract engagements. - August 09, 2011 - Performance Development Group
Wright Scoop Enables Organic Voice
Award-winning author The Wright Scoop – central Virginia-based eco consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright shares wordsmith tips and strategies enabling for others an organic voice, a unique Industry presence. - August 09, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
Minnesota Backwoods Bulletin "The MBB" Has a New Look
The MBB has gone to a Word Press format making it more user friendly. The MBB also has a Facebook page for more blogging, friending and general fun for MBB followers. The small business publication will be adding more recipes to the "Garden to Gourmet" section, more "Do It Yourself Fixes" and some exciting new additions coming soon. - August 09, 2011 - Minnesota Backwoods Bulletin
Genesis Rare Diamonds Announces Winners of 50+ Show Natural Colour Diamond Giveaway
Genesis Rare Diamonds specializes in the sale of the finest Natural Fancy Colour Diamonds as an alternative hard physical asset that astute investors worldwide are realizing is a valuable addition to hold as part of their investment portfolios. They recently appeared at the 50+ show in London, United Kingdom, to have the opportunity to meet and greet some of their English clientele, and open the door to many new ones in the European market. - August 08, 2011 - Genesis Rare Diamonds
Bullseye Media Ranked #1 eCommerce SEO Company in the UK
UK’s leading SEO agency receives SEO award for its proven track record as an outstanding player in the industry of internet marketing. - August 08, 2011 - topseos.com
Social Media Dudes Offer Newsletter for Those Not Sure About Social Media
The Social Media Dudes offer Social Media training as well as manage social media/internet marketing campaigns. The Social Media Dudes decided that there are still those who are reluctant to enter the social media arena. The result of which is a weekly newsletter that will provide practical tips and recommendations to those who are not sure about social media for their business or just starting their social media campaigns. They are providing a free report just to try it out. - August 08, 2011 - Social Media Dudes
NYCE Announces USA Sales Agreement with Utility Sales Associates
NYCE Networks, a leading provider of innovative Plastic Optical Fiber to Ethernet products, announced today that NYCE has entered into an agreement with Utility Sales Associates to sell NYCE products in the United States. Utility Sales Associates is a leading sales and representation company that... - August 08, 2011 - NYCE Networks
Rentricity Wins 2011 New Energy Symposium Cleantech Award
Rentricity Inc., a supplier of smart hydrokinetic energy recovery systems for the water and wastewater industry, earned one of three awards for its “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid” presentation at the Sixth Annual New Energy Symposium held in New York City last week. - August 08, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
ABR Investment Strategy Announces the Formation of ABR-Healthco
ABR Investment Strategy (ABR) announced today the formation of ABR-Healthco. ABR-Healthco will serve as ABR Investment Strategy's Healthcare research division. ABR-Healthco will be run by Manoj Garg, who has over 10 year's experience in Healthcare research. The creation of ABR-Healthco brings... - August 08, 2011 - ABR Investment Strategy
UF Grad LadyBroadway Ends Her First Long Run Show as the "Best"
University of Florida graduate LadyBroadway, Martina Sykes, ends her first long-run show with great reviews. - August 08, 2011 - Lady Broadway
inTechnology Distribution Signs Exclusive Global Licensing and Distribution Agreement
Germany based GAB Ltd and inTechnology partner to deliver Ekahau RTLS Soft Agent for the iPhone, Android and Windows CE devices. - August 07, 2011 - inTechnology Distribution Pty Ltd
North Shore Concepts Ranked Number One Client Vendor in the Nation for Outstanding Performance for the Eighth Month in a Row
North Shore Concepts has been recognized for outstanding performance. The company has ranked number one in the nation among vendors for highest client acquisition and retention for the last eight months. - August 07, 2011 - North Shore Concepts
Intertek Celebrates 20 Years of Management Systems Accreditation with Its Long-Standing Clients
Since the early 1990s, companies have partnered with Intertek to continually improve their businesses - August 07, 2011 - Intertek
New Home Sales Soar for LGI Homes with a Record Breaking July
LGI Homes is pleased to announce that July was a record breaking month for residential closings. With a previous closing record of 56 in October of 2010, LGI Homes reached 57 closings on new homes in July 2011, an all-time high for the homebuilder. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder... - August 06, 2011 - LGI Homes
Orthodontic Practices See Fast, Lasting Results with Dental SEO Marketing Agency Master Google
Master Google's founder Ali Husayni, a Dental SEO marketing expert, builds SEO campaigns for orthodontic practices around America that get fast and lasting results in Google rankings. - August 06, 2011 - Sinai Marketing
Annual Federal Technology Transfer Meeting August 9-11, 2011
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) Midwest Region will hold its annual meeting August 9-11 in Dearborn, Michigan, at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. The Midwest Region’s annual meeting brings together federal technology transfer professionals, private industry, and... - August 06, 2011 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
Axacore Named Top 50 Service Provider by Mortgage Technology Magazine
Designation reflects firm’s "commitment to reduce costs and improved service from origination through servicing." - August 06, 2011 - Axacore Inc.
Eco-friendly eBoutique, Shop to be Green, Launches Affiliate Program with Performance-Based.com
Performance-Based is a leader in affiliate marketing for green and eco-friendly businesses. - August 06, 2011 - Shop to be Green
Turner Consulting Group-Chicago Launches New Blog on Its Website,"TCG-C Thoughts"
www.TurnerConsultingGroup-Chicago.com adds TCG-C Thoughts to its site. A blog page created to promote sustainability in times of business uncertainty. - August 06, 2011 - Turner Consulting Group-Chicago
Chiropractor Joins Practice in Carmel, Indiana
Dr. Bridgette LaMarca a local chiropractor from Indianapolis, has relocated her practice to Carmel, Indiana. She is joining the association of veteran chiropractors, Dr. Nancy Elwartowski-Cooper, Dr. Sandra Cunningham and Dr. Karen Bisesi. This all female doctor chiropractic clinic has been serving the Carmel area for over 24 years. They specialize in the treatment of pregnant moms, infants and women. - August 05, 2011 - Chiropractic Wellness Center of Indiana
AmpleHarvest.org Named Top 25 Finalist in the Third Annual "Stay Classy" Philanthropic Awards Competition
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce nominated for “Most Effective Awareness Campaign By A Charity” award. - August 05, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
U.S. Concrete Awarded High Profile Infrastructure Project in Dallas, Texas
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its Redi-Mix, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth has been selected by Trinity Infrastructure, LLC as the concrete supplier for a major section of the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas. Redi-Mix will supply concrete for the western section... - August 05, 2011 - US Concrete
Pinnacle Performance Sales/Customer Service Training Program Gains Momentum with Tire/Auto Service Industry
Unique sales/customer service training program continues to build support within tire and auto service industry. - August 05, 2011 - Sale Away LLC.
North Shore Concepts Gets Asked to Train Fortune 500 Company's Internal Team
Since North Shore Concepts has been exceeding the goals the client has set for them, the client brought in members of its own team North Shore representatives to train their internal team as well. - August 05, 2011 - North Shore Concepts