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Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay July Social
Join LMA Tampa Bay for a spectacular summer social at the new Dali Museum in St. Petersburg and enjoy beverages, light hors d’oeuvres and a special tour of the museum. LMA Tampa Bay will be collecting school supplies for Sawgrass Lake Elementary, a Tampa Bay school in need. A list of... - July 05, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
Fortis Global Solutions Announces the Opening of Chicago Branch Office to Support Growth Strategy
Fortis Global Solutions, a premier leading provider of international commodity futures trading services, is taking another step in the market with another significant business initiative. Recently, Fortis Global Solutions has announced the opening of a new branch office in Chicago which will augment the business acquisition strategy put in place following latest arrangements. - July 05, 2011 - Fortis Global Solutions
movemanSKG’s Domuslift: a Platform Lift Chameleon
Domuslift from movemanSKG is a new product that can be tailored to suit any given environment or indeed application. It will be popular with companies looking for high quality. - July 05, 2011 - movemanSKG
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes in San Antonio, Texas
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure located Southwest of San Antonio, Texas. - July 04, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Trupanion Pet Insurance Offers Fourth of July Advice to Pet Owners
Pet insurance company Trupanion offers tips to help ease the stress that pets often feel during the Fourth of July. - July 04, 2011 - Trupanion
CarbonCopyPro Announces on June 27, 2011 that Peter Hobler Achieves L1 Leadership
L1 Leadership is the first performance recognition level with CCPRO, one of, if not the foremost internet marketing training platforms in the world. When asked about his achievement, Peter shared the following: "My inspiration is to inspire others to believe in themselves and to take a leap of faith toward changing their lives." - July 04, 2011 - CarbonCopyPro
The World’s First Innovation Union for Fast Growth Markets Launched - Innovation Union
Today the launch of Innovation Union, the first research and innovation alliance specializing on fast growth markets, is launched. Behind the initiative stand design and innovation consultancies CBi China Bridge, INDI and Insitum from China, India and Latin America. - July 03, 2011 - CBi China Bridge
Lumber Demand is Increasing Worldwide and Has Resulted in Higher Lumber Prices in the 1Q/11 in the US, Japan, China and Europe
Last year global demand for softwood lumber increased by more than 10 percent after having hit a 50-year low in 2009. The rise in demand has pushed lumber prices in North America, Asia and Europe to their highest levels in ten months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - July 02, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
On Independence Day, DACRON® Brand Team Volunteers for Duty: Contributes Fiberfill and Sends Pillows to Medical Units on Front Lines
Supports “Pillows for Patriots” by shipping pillows bearing DACRON® fiber quality seal to wounded troops in Afghanistan and donating bale of America’s most familiar fiberfill brand to make thousands more. - July 02, 2011 - INVISTA
Direct Currency Markets - DCMforex.com Launches New 25% Trading Deposit Bonus Promotion
Direct Currency Markets - www.DCMforex.com is an Australian regulated and licensed brokerage firm offering Direct Market Access dealing services to retail online currency traders and institutional clients globally. Offering margin forex trading with account leverage options available from 1:1 to 1:100 on 33 currency pairs, gold and silver, DCM provides the best trade execution tools, resources and technologies available to retail traders worldwide. - July 02, 2011 - Direct Currency Markets Limited
Express Furniture Rental Launches New Contract Services Division to Serve Clients
Express Contract Services, a division of Express Furniture Rental, was launched in April 2011 with headquarters in Portland, Oregon. - July 02, 2011 - Express Furniture Rental
SGS Assists Companies with China Market Entry
China’s staggering economic growth is driving its 1.3 billion population consumer market to higher product demand on a daily basis and many companies are naturally keen to enter the Chinese domestic market. However, this is no easy task as local China authorities require consumer goods both meet various standards as well as obtain necessary registrations. - July 02, 2011 - SGS
Free Business Marketing Seminar Reveals 12 Secrets to Internet Cash
The City of San Jose Chamber of Commerce and Online Media Magic announce their partnership in bringing “Local Guerilla Marketing: A Hands-on Workshop.” - July 02, 2011 - Online Media Magic
How to Effectively Manage Customer Service Business Functions by Using SAP’s Integrated Service Order Functionality
This article explains how to use Customer Service (CS) order functionality in order to record, follow, and better manage expenses and revenues of your companies customer service relations. - July 02, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Financials Expert Explains the Difference Between SAP Businessobjects Planning and Consolidation for SAP Netweaver or Microsoft
This article is critical to understanding the intrinsic differences of. SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for Microsoft and the SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver environments. - July 02, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
SAPexperts Show “How to Best Use Sort Fields in Action Job Monitor”
This article provides step-by-step instructions showing how to define sort attributes and how to use them accordingly. Also included is a sample of how to fill the attribute values when implementing Business Add-In, which can be modified for your use. - July 02, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
SAPexperts Guides You with “10 Tips to Follow During Your CUP Deployment”
This article will give you tips on easing the configuration of CUP deployment as well as letting you know how to steer clear from errors. - July 02, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Seth Kahan Leads Seminar on “Creating Events to Bring You Clients” 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 successful event planning to engage CEOs and Executive Directors. - July 02, 2011 - Performance Development Group
Laura Ortoleva Receives Distinguished Achievement Award for RE/MAX Branding Strategy in Northern Illinois Real Estate Market
Laura Ortoleva has helped spread the good news about RE/MAX in northern Illinois for the past 20 years. For her dedication and success, she was recently honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award during the real estate network's annual awards ceremony. The Distinguished Achievement Award is... - July 01, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Kaufmann-Rothstein International Expands Business Presence and Strategy to Serve Growing Demands from Traders
Kaufmann-Rothstein International disclosed today a series of business plans and developmental changes which aim to position Kaufmann-Rothstein International for the developing trade upgrade management as well as to provide accommodation to the increasingly growing demands of active traders. - July 01, 2011 - Kaufmann-Rothstein International
DDi Announces Newly-Designed and Rebranded Website
Dynamic Doingness, Inc., a leading full-service Translation and Localization boutique, is proud to announce its newly-designed and rebranded website. - July 01, 2011 - Dynamic Doingness, Inc.
Office Services Facilities Management Firm Attracts New Talent in the West
North America’s leading office services facilities management firm is bolstering its Western Region resources with the addition of Erik Hansen as a new Business Development Associate. - July 01, 2011 - The Millennium Group
Balfour Beatty Construction Acquires Howard S. Wright
Balfour Beatty Construction announces today that it has closed on an agreement to acquire Howard S. Wright, one of the oldest contractors on the West Coast, with significant operations in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and Phoenix. The acquisition is a strategic step forward for both companies,... - June 30, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
NH Division of Economic Development Says at Least 23 Massachusetts Insurance Companies Would Save Millions Annually by Redomesticating to New Hampshire
In this current economic climate, every penny counts, and revenue-conscious insurance companies are looking for new ways to hold down costs and create a positive impact on their income statements. Trimming office supply budgets and reducing travel expenditures can make a small dent, but there's an... - June 30, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
IMTC and Zintro Partner to Connect Money Transfer Experts with Consulting Opportunities
IMTC teams up with Zintro to create the Money Transfer Expert Network helping consultants generate business leads through Zintro’s state-of-the-art platform. - June 30, 2011 - Zintro, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas North American Operations Update
Breitling Oil and Gas issued an operational update on the company’s recent activity related to the development of various oil and gas properties in its portfolio. - June 30, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Quality, Affordable Garage Shelving Arrives at Bernards Bins
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom – Bernards Bins announces that it has added to its already impressive stock of shelving solutions with a new stock of garage shelving that’s incredibly affordable and easy to construct. Bernard Bins’ new range of garage shelving includes a... - June 30, 2011 - Bernards Bins
Golf4Her Re-Signs LPGA Futures Tour Player Mallory Blackwelder to 2011 Endorsement Contract
The popular online retailer for women’s golf apparel and gear, has re-signed LPGA Futures Tour Player Mallory Blackwelder to an endorsement contract for 2011, the company announced today. The contract was finalized as Blackwelder gets ready to compete in the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open, being held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs July 4-10. - June 30, 2011 - Golf4Her
Bernards Bins Launches New Website Offering the Greatest Shelving Deals the UK Has Ever Seen
Specialist shelving website Bernards Bins has launched a revamped website, aiming to provide residents of the United Kingdom with the most affordable, high-quality, easy-to-install shelving storage options around. The team behind Bernards Bins are fully committed to all things shelving, and are... - June 30, 2011 - Bernards Bins
CIO Finance Summit Announces Content Committee
The CIO Finance Summit team announced today the members of the event’s Content Committee, a group of CIOs and IT executives who determine agenda topics for the event and provide leadership onsite. - June 30, 2011 - CDM Media
Global Manager Group and Doha Training Center Conducted Training Program on ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor & Mou Course in Doha, Qatar
Global Manager Group’s Mr. Devang Jhaveri and Doha Training Center successfully organized training program on ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor & Measurement of Uncertainty Course in Doha, Qatar on 29th and 30th May, 2011. - June 30, 2011 - Global Manager Group
Versatile Security Appoints a New Member to the Board of Directors
Versatile Security Sweden AB today announces the appointment of Fredrik Runnquist as a new member of the company's Board of Directors. "I am proud and excited to add Fredrik Runnquist to our already experienced and competent Board. Fredrik's extensive background in the IT industry, especially... - June 30, 2011 - Versasec AB
RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net Updates Real Estate Investing Websites
A newly upgraded version of interactive real estate investor websites has been released by www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, a real estate investing and real estate website design firm based in Plano, Texas. The websites prominently feature the ability to reduce the workload that takes most of real estate investors' time so they close more deals using less time, money and effort. - June 29, 2011 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
IEEE WCNC 2012 to Explore Wireless Communications Advances in Paris, France from April 1 – 4, 2012
Premier International Forum Announces September 12, 2011 as “Call for Papers” Deadline - June 29, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Email Marketers: Six Steps to Boost Your Newsletter I.Q.
StreamSend offers guidelines for doing email newsletters right. - June 29, 2011 - EZ Publishing
Diamond Dealers Club of New York and TransGuardian Present US-India Development Plans to Consulate General of India and State Bank of India in New York
Representatives of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) and TransGuardian had top-level meetings today with the Consulate General of India and the State Bank of India (SBI) in New York. The DDC, established in 1931, is the world’s premier diamond exchange, located in the heart of New... - June 29, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Rose Paving Donates $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center, a place of help, hope and healing in the Chicago Southland. Alan Rose, CEO, presented the donation on June 23. In attendance from the Center... - June 29, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
New Troubled Inventory and Assets Recovery Program to Help Businesses of All Sizes and Industries
Barter Media Solutions (BMS) introduces an innovative Troubled Inventory and Assets Recovery Program designed to help businesses of all industries recover full value for troubled inventory, holdings and assets. - June 29, 2011 - Barter Media Solutions
Nations Roof of New York LLC Certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise
Nations Roof of New York LLC, a business specializing in, Commercial Roofing Services, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). Nations Roof of New York niche market is Commercial roofing services and repair work within metropolitan New York, and New Jersey. - June 29, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Chinese Pharma Prospects Clouded by Increased Short Term Risks Despite Another High Performance Year in 2010
Notwithstanding the challenges, the Chinese pharmaceutical industry and market managed to post high growth again in 2010, according to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2011 (6th Edition), which was officially inaugurated today by WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of Pharma China. Nonetheless, increased short term risk factors and uncertainties recently are clouding the future prospects of Chinese pharma for MNC companies. - June 29, 2011 - WiCON International Group LLC
Global Manager Group Helped Jhaveri Flexo to Get BRC-IOP Certificate Successfully
The Jhaveri Flexo limited has undertaken BRC-IoP consultancy of Global Manager Group. GMG had trained their employees for food safety, sanitation practices, Hazard analysis and internal auditing. The implementation follow up and internal auditing was done. For such a big unit GMG successfully got them certified for BRC-IOP within 4 months from Intertek, U.K. - June 29, 2011 - Global Manager Group
Carolyn Fitzhugh McNiven, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Understanding the New System: Final Rule on Fraud Prevention in Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Carolyn Fitzhugh McNiven, Partner (Former Federal Prosecutor), DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding the New... - June 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
BKD Technologies Launches DynamicsGPInsights.com
BKD unveils multimedia website devoted to disseminating Microsoft Dynamics GP information. - June 29, 2011 - BKD, LLP
AT&S Provides Disaster Relief and Preparedness Storage Equipment for Recent Tornados and Floods
American Trailer & Storage, Inc (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S provides mobile storage and transportation equipment for disaster relief related efforts, including tornados, floods and hurricanes. - June 28, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Canadian Best-Selling Author Betska K-Burr Chooses India to Launch Her Next Trailblazing Book the "God" in Coaching the Key to a Happy Life
Affectionately known by Clients as “The Guru Coach™” Canadian best-selling author Betska K-Burr has chosen India to launch a trailblazing new book. The “God” in Coaching - The Key to a Happy Life sets an exciting new precedent for a rapidly evolving industry. Dr. Will Tuttle #1 Amazon best-selling author of The World Peace Diet calls The “God” in Coaching “… the bible of coaching.” For more information, please visit: http://thegodincoaching.com. - June 28, 2011 - Betska K-Burr
ACS DMS New Parts Application Scores High Favorability in Beta Testing at GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Hyundai Dealerships
Windows® Based Partview Pro is a Free Upgrade for Current ACCESS® Dealers - June 28, 2011 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
Pc Pools to sell Water Warden Above Ground Safety Pool Net
Pc Pools announces it is an authorized dealer of Water Warden above ground safety pool net. - June 28, 2011 - PcPools
Amazon.com, Regions, and USAA Earn Top Spots in the 2011 Temkin Web Experience Ratings of 119 Firms
Study of 6,000 U.S. Consumers Shows That Only 7% of Companies Deliver Good Online Experiences; TV Service Providers, Internet Service Providers and Health Plans are the Worst - June 28, 2011 - Temkin Group
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Central Maryland Gains Established Sign Language Interpreting Firm
Maryland Interpreting Services dba:We Interpret.Net and We Interpret Linked will relocate offices from Baltimore County to Howard County to better serve the Baltimore - Washington metro. The new office, staffed with nationally certified Sign Language Interpreters, allows easy access to interpreting services for all deaf clients, patients and customers. - June 28, 2011 - WeInterpret.net