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One Concierge Expands European Coverage to Ukraine
One Concierge announced today that the company will be increasing it’s European coverage to include the Ukraine, via a partnership agreement with Aristocrat Club. - July 28, 2011 - One Concierge
Growth Curve Institute Announces an Event: "The Power of Passionate Work" with Gregg Levoy, Part of Growth Curve Institute’s Great Leader Speaker Series
When you’re fueled by a sense of calling, you bring great passion and dedication to your job, your company and community, and your life. And this in turn inspires those you lead and steward, teach and mentor, to take on their own sense of mission, service and integrity. - July 28, 2011 - Growth Curve Institute
Prosperity Plus Hosting Free Webinar - Vertical Marketing Strategies Aug 25 at Noon (Eastern)
Free webinar by Prosperity Plus Management Consulting, Inc. will present best practices for vertical marketing. - July 28, 2011 - Prosperity Plus Management Consulting
First Virtual Job Fair to Offer Exciting Speakers and Topics for Life Science PhDs and MDs
The Virtual Job Summit will enable employers to recruit seasoned postgraduate life scientists from the top 15 percent of U.S. training institutions. Employers will be able to upload brochures, white papers, videos and webinar recordings to their virtual booths. Jobseekers will be able to browse among employers, download information and return during the two-day live event on October 5 and 6 to speak with employers via video chat. - July 27, 2011 - Bio Careers
Tri-Win Digital Print & Direct Mail is the First Company in Texas to Offer a UV Ink Jet Printing System from Video Jet
Tri-Win Digital Print & Direct Mail has purchased the Video Jet 4410 Solvent and UV Ink Jet Printing System making them the first company in Texas to offer UV inkjet printing services. With the installation of their new ink jet equipment Tri-Win will increase the quality and versatility of their printing options offering ink jet services on PVC cards, aqueous coated material, or nearly any material. - July 27, 2011 - Tri-Win Digital Print & Mail Services
Rose Paving Opens Satellite Office in Streamwood, IL
Ed Campbell, President of Rose Paving Co., announced today that the company has continued its expansion efforts by opening a satellite office in Streamwood, IL. The new location is now open for business and is managed by Rose Paving’s Vice President, Tim Chimack, who currently oversees a... - July 27, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Visix WayPoint™ Wins Best of InfoComm Award
WayPoint™ interactive is named Best New Product for Higher Education Market by rAVe [Publications] - July 27, 2011 - Visix, Inc.
Professional Associations Super Reappoints J.P. Morgan as Custodian for the Fund
Following a recent review, Professional Associations Super has reappointed J.P. Morgan as its master custodian for a further three-year term. The company was reappointed on the basis of their strong performance in the past three years, with Paul Kessell, Chief Investment Officer of Professional... - July 27, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
Speakers.com Announces the Availability of Senator George Mitchell for Speaking Engagements
Speakers.com is proud to announce the addition of United States Senator George Mitchell to its roster of speakers. Up until recently, Senator Mitchell was President Obama’s Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, and has announced his availability for speaking engagements. A respected global... - July 27, 2011 - Speakers.com
Consumer Finance Expert Jennifer Streaks, Esq. Appoints Envision Global Corporation as Brand Management Company
Envision Global Corporation has been appointed by Jennifer Streaks, Esq. to advance her brand platform as a consumer finance expert, empowerment speaker, and future author. Envision Global, a creative strategy company catering to the unique requirements of C-suite executives, elite entrepreneurs and philanthropists, is nationally-recognized for its comprehensive, ever-evolving business model in building and increasing the brand equity of its clientele. - July 27, 2011 - Envision Global Corporation
WIS Publishing Offers User-Focused Research for the SAP Ecosystem with Launch of insiderRESEARCH
Take the guesswork out of running, maintaining, and improving their SAP systems. - July 27, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
OroLogic Inc. Releases New Version of Time Tracking Software : OroTimesheet 7
OroLogic Inc. announces the release of OroTimesheet 7, the new version of their time tracking software. - July 27, 2011 - OroLogic Inc.
Defense Industry Job Seekers and Employers Stream to ClearedCandidates.com
The ClearedCandidates.com Defense industry online resume database and job board, announced today that unique visitors to www.ClearedCandidates.com have increased over 700% from an average of 5,275.67 Absolute Unique Visitors per month in the 1st Quarter of 2011 to an average of 38,359.33 Absolute... - July 26, 2011 - ClearedCandidates.com LLC.
Pc Pools Authorized Dealer for Arctic Armor Safety Pool Covers
Blue Wave Pool Products grants authorized dealer status to Pc Pools for Arctic Armor Safety Pool Covers. - July 26, 2011 - PcPools
Introducing LawProspector 2.0 for Litigation Support Sales
LawProspector 2.0 brings more than 20 new features including email addresses for more than 20,000 in-house counsel and in-line LinkedIn® Profiles for more than 100,000 attorneys and general counsel. Each of these contacts is connected via a completely interlinked database to the federal cases that these litigators are trying. Using LawProspector means no more hunting through PACER dockets. - July 26, 2011 - LawProspector, LLC
Ameridose Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Presents at LSHP Annual Meeting
Ameridose, LLC, a leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is honored that Ameridose Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Sophia Pasedis, PharmD, was invited to speak at the 2011 Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists (LSHP) Annual... - July 26, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Online News Provider Newsvend Launches Office in United States
London-based online news and web content agency, Newsvend Ltd, has opened a US office in Arlington, Massachusetts in response to soaring demand among US businesses for tailored news content. - July 26, 2011 - Newsvend Ltd
Medical Technology Company Experiences Rapid Growth in Struggling Economy
Practice Velocity®, LLC, (www.practicevelocity.com), a medical software and billing technology company specializing in urgent care, is pleased to announce it has hired its 200th employee less than a decade after it was founded. - July 26, 2011 - Practice Velocity
Holly G. Green Asks, "Are You Ready to be Insanely Successful?"
The Human Factor, Inc.’s CEO, Holly G. Green, will work with leaders to create strategic agility and a focus on winning in a public forum in San Diego this upcoming October. - July 26, 2011 - The Human Factor, Inc.
40,000 Keller Williams Realty Associates Are Live on eEdge, the Real Estate Industry’s First Comprehensive Business Platform
Keller Williams Realty announced today that, less than five months since its launch, more than 40,000 associates have adopted and are utilizing eEdge, the company’s complete, online lead-to-close business solution. eEdge, a 2011 Inman Innovator Award finalist for Most Innovative Real Estate Service, is the real estate industry’s first fully-integrated front and backend platform for real estate professionals. - July 25, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Technology Advisors and xkzero Join Forces to Offer Clients Complete Front and Back Office Solutions
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) leader, Technology Advisors, Inc. (TAI), has partnered with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) leader, xkzero, to increase service offerings. With xkzero’s ERP expertise and Technology Advisors’ CRM expertise, both companies will be able to offer... - July 25, 2011 - Technology Advisors, Inc.
WAKA Kickball Awards Its First Franchise Location
The World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA) recently awarded its first franchise, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Sean Gaubert. Kicking since 1998, WAKA was founded by a group of friends and was designed to provide and promote the joy of kickball to those young at heart. - July 24, 2011 - Francorp
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Kalorama Residence of the Late Senator Edward M. Kennedy
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (TTR/SIR) announced today that it has sold the Kalorama home of the late Senator and Mrs. Edward M. Kennedy. TTR/SIR brokers Jean and Tim Hanan sold the former Kennedy Estate, listed for $6,995,000. The gracious Federal-style home of the late Senator and... - July 23, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Daniel A. Masur, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP to Speak at KC’s Outsourced Billing Now! Cleaning up the Mess & Best Practices Live Webcast
KC has scheduled a live CLE/CPE webcast entitled: “Outsourced Billing Now! Cleaning up the Mess & Best Practices Live Webcast,” scheduled for January 24, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. - July 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
HerculesPoker Announces Launch of Affiliate Program with 50% Revenue Share
Online casino rewards its customers and friends with a generous affiliate program. - July 22, 2011 - Herculespoker
Hotel Industry Stimulus Plan Unveiled to Increase Occupancy Rates in a Down Economy
Barter Media Solutions has announced today the roll out of a $200 million dollar stimulus plan designed to help resorts and hotels and Convention & Visitor Bureaus in today's challenging economy. - July 22, 2011 - Barter Media Solutions
Terrace Capital Spearheads $7.2MM Refinance for Multifamily Property in Atlanta, GA
Terrace Capital, Inc., represented an established, local multifamily real estate developer (MSC Investment & Management) in the refinance of Sierra Forest Apartments, a 272-unit class B, apartment complex located at 6660 Mableton Parkway in the city of Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia. The city of Mableton is located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of approximately 26,000. - July 22, 2011 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Trailer Superstore: Shoppers Save Big During "Hail Sale" Event on New Enclosed Trailers for Sale from All Pro West
All Pro's Trailer Superstore is clearing out all remaining Enclosed Trailers affected by hailstorms from the beginning of summer with deep discounts on brand new trailers. - July 22, 2011 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Willox Promoted to Regional Position, Cunningham Hired at Division for Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction has promoted Lori Willox to Chief Financial Officer of its South Central region and hired Jim Cunningham as the new North Texas Division Director of Business Development for Interiors and Special Projects. In her new role, Willox will help develop and drive the... - July 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
ICAP Managing Director Kenneth Polcari to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Kenneth Polcari, Floor Trader and Managing Director at ICAP (www.ICAP.com), will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Mr. Polcari will discuss the debt ceiling crisis and its effect on the current trading... - July 22, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Jim Edwards of Spry Publishing Joins Vistage Michigan
As a member of Vistage Michigan, Edwards will enjoy an advisory board of CEO peers who meet in small groups, nine times a year, to help one another make better business decisions and achieve better results. He also will partake in one-to-one business coaching from a seasoned and accomplished Chief Executive (C.E.) Group Chair. - July 22, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Leading Executive Coach Cherie Concannon Launches New Advancement Experience
Concannon6 Advancement Experiences - July 22, 2011 - Cherie Concannon Executive Coaching
Cloud Services Drive Growth for UKFast
Two consecutive record quarters for top North West technology firm fuel bullish new plans. - July 22, 2011 - UKFast
ContactPoint Joins ARA, Targets Rental Industry for Sales Training
ContactPoint’s Affiliation with ARA Opens Door for Call Recording, Sales and Customer Service Training - July 22, 2011 - ContactPoint
Accsell Inc. Launches a New Website
Accsell, Inc. launches their new website to keep the public informed as they grow. - July 22, 2011 - Accsell, Inc.
Accsell, Inc. is Now Open for Business
Accsell, Inc. is now open for business. The company opened its doors in June and expects to grow to new locations within the year. - July 22, 2011 - Accsell, Inc.
CFA Institute Collaborates with IASeminars to Offer IFRS Training
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that it is collaborating with IASeminars, an independent global provider of training on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), to jointly offer a comprehensive range of IFRS-related programs. “With the... - July 21, 2011 - IASeminars Ltd
MyReviewsNow Affiliate Security Cameras Direct Offers Great Products and a 115% Low Price Guarantee
MyReviewsNow is pleased to announce its affiliation with Security Cameras Direct, a leading security product provider to businesses and governmental facilities throughout North and South America since 2003. - July 21, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Leave It on the Floor Starring America’s Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim M. Sykes Dances Across the U.S.
Independent film Leave it on the Floor starring actor, singer, dancer and musician Ephraim M. Sykes of stage, television and film has a cult following with U.S. film festivals. - July 21, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Texas Trust Credit Union Takes Part in the Planking Craze
Jim Minge, President of Texas Trust Credit Union, joins 32 employees in group plank on the front lawn of its corporate office. - July 21, 2011 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Layman Named President of U.S.-Based Balfour Beatty Construction Services
Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO, announced today the in-house promotion of Mark Layman as the new President of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US. In this role, Layman will retain his duties as chief financial officer, while in addition, taking on increased responsibility, providing... - July 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Teams Up with San Diego Sport Innovators
Partnership increases access to CRT mentorship and expertise for local sport-based companies. - July 21, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
BusinessObjects Expert’s Q&A with the Workers Compensation of Manitoba Shows Success Integrating Claims with Crystal Reports
In this article you will discover how this organization achieved its goal of going paperless by using application programming interfaces (APIs) within BusinessObjects Enterprise. - July 21, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Gil Kerbashian Housing and Consumer Advocate Supports RealestateloanS.com's Consumer Education Efforts
Since the financial crisis started in 2008, Gil Kerbashian has provided free assistance to consumers seeking information regarding predatory lending, real estate and settlement practices. - July 20, 2011 - RealestateloanS.com
Education Online Services Corporation Names Karen Bond Vice President of Academic Services
Education Online Services Corporation announces the hire of Dr. Karen Bond as new VP of Academic Services. - July 20, 2011 - Education Online Services Corp
Midwest Sports and Entertainment, Inc. is Expanding Its Event Marketing Division
Midwest Sports and Entertainment, headquartered in St. Louis, MO has been taking advantage of the economy as of late. With more and more companies looking for new and creative ways to generate more business, MSE has had no problems adding to its portfolio of clients. Most of the new found success... - July 20, 2011 - Midwest Sports and Entertainment
Historic Hershey Hangout Embraces New Solar Technology
Local Establishment Integrates Classic Hershey Architecture with a State of the Art Solar Array - July 20, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation
Bernards Bins Increase Their Huge Range of Shelving Solutions
Already providing the UK with a fantastic range of storage solutions, Bernards Bins is delighted to announce that they have expanded their already massive stock of shelving options available on their website, for home or commercial use. Bernards Bins’ shelving is incredibly affordable and... - July 20, 2011 - Bernards Bins
Bernards Bins’ Garage Shelving Aims to Make Clutter a Thing of the Past
One of the premier providers and stockists of affordable storage solutions in the UK today, Bernards Bins is happy to announce that they have received a new range of incredible garage shelving. Available for immediate purchase through their website, Bernards Bins garage shelving solutions are... - July 20, 2011 - Bernards Bins
WIS Publishing's Project Expert Addresses Architecting a Document Strategy for SAP Solution Manager
This article explains how the Business Blueprint structure will provide employees with the specifically needed information in order to fix issues. All the while this is in a centralized framework designed for providing relevant information. - July 20, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services