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Storage Deluxe Helped Effort to Collect 60,000+ Coats for New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive
Storgage Deluxe Collected Over 700 Coats for low-income men, women and children as part of the 100,000 coat goal for the New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive and presented the non-profit organization with a check for $3,660 representing a $5.00 matching donation for each coat collected. - January 30, 2012 - Storage Deluxe
Young Female Associate Slams Carl's Jr. Defense Team in Near Unanimous Verdict
Civil Rights attorney, Julie Mehrban and her client Alexander Johnson achieve a sweeping victory for the disabled against fast-food giant, Carl Karcher Enterprises, represented by Scott Ferrell of Newport Trial Group. Spectators of the trial noted Mehrban’s calm, skillful and assertive handling of the trial, and the destruction of virtually every element of the defense theory. - January 30, 2012 - Law Offices of Morse Mehrban, A.P.C.
Geosemble Announces Sixth Year of Double Digit Revenue Growth
Software Company Sees Strong Growth Ahead as Big Data and Budget Challenges combine to favor time-saving, precision-search technology. - January 30, 2012 - Geosemble Technologies
Macworld | iWorld Votes for Top Business iPad App of the Year
Attendees of Macworld were able to cast their votes this year on the best iPad app of the year award. The arrival of the Macworld │ iWorld Fan Event in San Francisco this weekend gave thousands of Apple lovers and iPad users the opportunity to cast their votes to finalize the competition hosted by iPad Biz Apps. - January 30, 2012 - iPad Business Apps
Cloud-Based Digital Menu Boards Are Reveling with Samsung's Internet Enabled TV's
Digital Menu Me is disrupting the Digital Signage market by releasing a truly Cloud-based digital menu system that has no third party devices needed, just a Samsung internet TV. - January 30, 2012 - Digtial Menu Me
Chaordix and Genius Crowds Launch New Release of Product Idea Collaboration Program and Platform
Industry experts and global marketers can work with a ready-made crowd to bring new consumer product concepts to market. ChaordixTM, the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, together with Genius CrowdsTM announced the launch of a newly-enhanced crowdsourcing platform where... - January 30, 2012 - Chaordix Inc.
Chaordix Launches New Crowdsourced Contest for Citizens to Engage in the Future of Telecommunications in Spain
Orange Spain launches ideas competition, placing citizens at the heart of high-speed Internet and mobile broadband service innovation. Chaordix™, the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, today announced the launch of a new crowdsourcing program for international... - January 30, 2012 - Chaordix Inc.
New Fitness Expert Website Offers Comprehensive Information on Finding and Becoming a Fitness Expert or Guru
Whether you are looking for a fitness expert to help you with your personal training or nutrition needs or looking to become a fitness expert yourself, the Fitness Expert website at http://www.thefitnessexpert.com/ offers information, programs and solutions. The new site is offered by John Spencer Ellis, a well-known fitness and personal development solutions guru. - January 29, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Robert Brandzen with Maximize Revenue Inc Introduces Free Local On-Site Internet Marketing Consultation for Businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Maximize Revenue Inc provides customized internet marketing solutions to help businesses maximize their exposure on the internet and within the community. By visiting with businesses to learn about their vision, together they identify the best ways for a company to maximize revenue. - January 29, 2012 - Maximize Revenue, Inc.
DynCorp International Sets Hiring Record in 2011
DynCorp International hired more than 12,300 workers in 2011 to support operations in communities where it works around the globe. - January 29, 2012 - DynCorp International LLC
"A Work Day Without a Plan is Like Driving Across the Country Without a Map" Says Sales Experts
One of a kind sales activity tracking system is now available online. - January 29, 2012 - Roadmap to Sales
Comedian John Heffron Joins John Spencer Ellis to Help People Harness Their “Inner Heckler” and Focus on Positive in New Online Training Course
Stand-up comic John Heffron joins fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis in a new online training course designed to quiet the “inner heckler” once and for all. Available online at http://www.innerheckler.com, the Inner Heckler program helps people focus on the positive and boost self-esteem. - January 28, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Basil Imburgia, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Litigation Super Star Strategies & Techniques Live Webcast
Basil Imburgia, Senior Managing Director and Dispute Advisory Services Co-Leader, FTI Consulting to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Litigation Super Star Strategies & Techniques Live Webcast - January 28, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Chris Halloran, Senior Manager, Customs and Global Trade Group, Deloitte Tax LLP, Knowledge Congress’s ITAR for Government Contractors Live Webcast Speaker
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, proudly announces that Chris Halloran, Deloitte Tax LLP, Senior Manager, Customs and Global Trade group, will present at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast, ITAR for Government... - January 28, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
AmRest Holdings CEO Henry McGovern to Speak at Mullin Law Franchise Conference
Henry McGovern, CEO of AmRest Holdings, SE will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Mullin Law Franchise Roundtable: Tools for Growth. Joining him will be Tim Schroder, Vice President of Marketing for Which Wich, Glenna Hecht, President of Humanistic Consulting, and Stephanie Russ,... - January 27, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Apparel Deals Launches Wholesale Clothing Website
Apparel Deals, a clothing wholesaler distributer, wants to announce its plans to expand through the launch of its website – ApparelDeals.com. - January 27, 2012 - Apparel Deals
Wood Chip Exports from Latin America Reached a Record High in 2011, with Pulp Mills in Japan and Europe Being the Major Export Destinations
Global trade of wood chips has gone up substantially the past two years. Hardwood chip export from Chile, Uruguay and Brazil was up 43 percent in 2011 compared to 2009, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. A clear majority of the increase was Eucalyptus chips destined for pulp mills in Japan and Europe. - January 27, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Southwest Securities Managing Director Mark Grant to Appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" on Friday, 1/27 at 12 PM CT
Mark Grant, Managing Director of SWS Group, will appear live on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies (www.winningstrategies.net) on Friday, January 27 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Listen live on www.winningstrategies.net CRN Digital Talk Radio Network on CRN 4, broadcast by affiliate stations listed at www. - January 27, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
ACF Consulting Named “Best Overall Company (Less than 10 Employees)” at 2012 Business Excellence Awards
ACF Consulting (Trinity, Florida), was named the Best Overall Company (Less than 10 Employees) at the 2012 Business Excellence Awards at the Business Excellence Awards ceremony that took place at the Memphis Hilton. The Business Excellence Awards honor the “best of the best” results in... - January 27, 2012 - ActionCOACH
Elizabeth P. Ball of TFI Envision, Inc. Selected as Chairperson for Keystone House, Inc. Fundraising Committee for 2012
Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. has been selected as Chairperson for Keystone House, Inc. Fundraising Committee for 2012. This committee is responsible for planning and implementing fundraising events by raising funds via the private sector for capital... - January 26, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
New Personal Trainer Website Offers Latest Information on Personal Training Education, Classes and Certification
People interested in pursuing a career in personal training can now visit http://www.personaltrainers.ws/ to learn more about getting trained and certified as a personal trainer. The new website provides information on various personal training programs and personal trainer resources. - January 26, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
VPcard to Help Government Organizations Improve P-card Controls
VPcard, LLC operates www.VPcard.com, the free network for facilitating non-PO purchases, offering help to government organizations in the control of P-card programs. - January 26, 2012 - VPcard, LLC
HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Announces Launch of Redesigned Website
CPEhr, a leading Los Angeles human resources outsourcing firm, announces launch of newly designed website. - January 26, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
PinHawk LLC Introduces iPad App for Newsletter Delivery
PinHawk’s daily email content available on iPads. To request a trial, register at http://www.pinhawk.com/ipad. To try PinHawk daily email newsletters, go to www.pinhawk.com. Sponsorship opportunities available for iPad and email delivery, info@pinhawk.com. - January 26, 2012 - PinHawk LLC
WDM Group Appoints Sam Soares as Public Relations Coordinator
From intern to full-time, it is an exciting time to join the WDM team. - January 26, 2012 - WDM Group
VPcard, LLC Launches The Virtual Pcard Network
VPcard, LLC announces the launch of www.VPcard.com, a completely free network for facilitating business-to-business (B2B) transactions. From small businesses to the federal government, procurement cards (purchasing cards, or p-cards) have become a widely used tool for small-dollar purchases. The... - January 26, 2012 - VPcard, LLC
One Concierge Offers Additional Concierge Support in Chicago, IL
Another addition to the One Concierge Network™, a new agreement with "Chocolates on My Pillow" will expand One Concierge's services in Chicago & surrounding areas in Illinois. - January 26, 2012 - One Concierge
Here They Grow Again...Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc. Hires Marketing Associate
Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc. (CESI), parent company of the nationally known premier security consulting firm Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI), has added Trisha Breckenridge, Marketing Associate, to handle all aspects of marketing for CESI and CRSI. - January 26, 2012 - Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc.
Welcome to 2012 - New Year, New Opportunities: Introducing Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc.
With the start of the New Year, Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI) is excited to announce that its growth and successes has created the opportunity to launch its new parent company, Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc. (CESI). While CRSI will continue to bring premier security consulting services... - January 26, 2012 - Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc.
AAC Revision Und Treuhand AG Named as First Russell Bedford Correspondent in Liechtenstein
Russell Bedford International appoints its first correspondent firm in Liechtenstein. - January 26, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Promotes Derek J. Lindenschmidt to Partner
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is pleased to announce the promotion to partner (with effect from January 1, 2012) of Derek J. Lindenschmidt. Since joining the firm in 2006, Derek’s practice has focused on representation of construction professionals in a wide variety of both... - January 25, 2012 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
The Knot Named Abacus Wedding Studios, Top Pick in the Knot Best of Weddings 2012 and Brides Choice 2012, from Wedding Wire
Abacus Wedding Studios, a New Jersey based, wedding Photography and Video Production Company, has won the 2012, Best of Wedding Vendors, by The Knot and Brides Choice 2012, by Wedding Wire. - January 25, 2012 - Abacus Studios (Photo & Video)
The Spencer Institute Offers Latest Health and Wellness Coaching Training and Certification Online
A health and wellness coach can help people achieve fitness and life goals. Online health and wellness coaching programs available through The Spencer Institute help participants understand the most effective methods for achieving goals, increasing fitness and working with clients in a successful business model. - January 25, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Tablets Changing the Way We do Business
Now is a good time to invest in a tablet. Broadband Genie's Joe Linford illuminates some of the best ways tablet computers can increase productivity. - January 25, 2012 - WDM Group
StopIRSDebt.com Predicts Third Time Could be the Charm for Offshore Voluntary Disclosure
IRS is offering foreign account holders a third chance to avoid criminal prosecution with the latest Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP). - January 25, 2012 - StopIRSDebt.com
Walter Lamar Named American Indian Business Owner of the Year
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) has announced that Walter Lamar, President and CEO of Lamar Associates, is to be awarded the prestigious American Indian Business Owner of the Year Award. Walter is being recognized for Lamar Associates' excellent corporate... - January 25, 2012 - Lamar Associates
OMB Extends Review Period for OSHA's GHS Hazard Communication Revision
The US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has officially extended its review period for OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard (GHS). The pending final rule for Hazard Communication was submitted to the OMB on October 25, 2011 by OSHA. The OMB then had 90 days to either rule on the... - January 25, 2012 - National Safety Compliance, Inc.
McQuadeBrennan, LLP, Announces Merger Agreement
McQuadeBrennan, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Judith Stanfield, founder of Stanfield and Phillips, Certified Public Accountants, are pleased to announce the merger of their accounting practices and Judith Stanfield’s admittance as a partner of McQuadeBrennan, LLP. Stanfield’s... - January 25, 2012 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP
TMS Funding Names Domenic Melillo VP of Wholesale Lending
TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Domenic Melillo as Vice President of Wholesale Lending. Mr. Melillo joins TMS Funding with over 30 years of success in mortgage sales management, operations, strategic development,... - January 25, 2012 - Total Mortgage
Powr-Flite Discusses: Getting Out of a Sticky Situation
Even for the most skilled technician, there can be a variety of variables impacting the success of floor refinishing. Case in point: A pier in San Francisco harbor was converted into an office building. Recently, the cleaning crew spent several hours stripping and refinishing the building’s... - January 25, 2012 - PowrFlite
Members of Infinite Travel to Houston to Test Pilot a Program with New Client
Executives and members of the Infinite will be traveling to Houston for a month. The goal is to see if the program can sustain a win-win-win relationship between Infinite, the client as well as the customer. - January 25, 2012 - Infinite
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards TXMAS Contract to Southwest Solutions Group
Southwest Solutions Group designed and installed Art Storage Racks for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to store their battle flags. - January 25, 2012 - Southwest Solutions Group
Accuro Releases Podcast on Workforce Management
Podcast Shares Answers for Best Practices in Attracting Top Talent - January 25, 2012 - The Accuro Group
CommLab India Presents a Webinar "A New Paradigm in Product Training - Merging Content, Technology, & Service"
It is impractical for sales people to retain all the information about products they learn during traditional product training classes. How can training content be made more relevant, purposeful and just-in-time for sales people? How can technology be leveraged effectively to provide such a service for organizations? Come join CommLab India as it explores a new comprehensive way of presenting product training for sales people. - January 25, 2012 - CommLab India
Flexfit Announced as Official Headwear for Two Clubs
Long Island Ducks, Bridgeport Bluefish to wear Flexfit brand exclusively in 2012 - January 24, 2012 - Flexfit
Agcapita Farmland Fund Signs Purchase Agreement for 1,920 Acres in the RM of Chesterfield Saskatchewan
Agcapita Farmland Fund is pleased to announce it has signed a purchase agreement for 1,920 acres in the RM of Chesterfield Saskatchewan as part of its fall 2011 acquisition program. - January 24, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Foreclosures Surge in Manhattan in Q4 2011, But Are Down Everywhere Else in NYC
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its quarterly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for Q4 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC foreclosures recorded a sharp fall as a consequence of the bank... - January 24, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
New "Short Sale" and "Foreclosure" Real Estate Agent's Postcards from Flashcards, Inc. They Are a Great Way to Build Customer Sales.
Today, David Lenz, Flashcards founder and President announces new, "Short Sale" and "Foreclosure" postcards. "Effective inexpensive postcards are a great way for real estate agents to build their customer base and for Real estate owner/managers to recruit new agents." - January 24, 2012 - Flashcards, Inc
New Weight Loss Solutions Website Offers Diet, Detox and Weight Loss Options for Fast and Safe At-Home Weight Loss
The weight loss centers and solutions website from John Spencer Ellis brings diet secrets and solutions home for women and men interested in losing weight. The website, available at http://www.weight-loss-centers.info/, now offers several effective diet, detox and weight loss options and programs. - January 24, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
TeamLab Brings Enhanced Experience to Online Document Management
Ascensio System SIA releases the new version of TeamLab Documents toolset that allows for more efficient document processing and management. - January 24, 2012 - Ascensio System SIA