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Miramichi-Based Atwood Technology Expands, Doubling Staff Over Last Year
Operational expansion and opportunities abound, this start-up is gaining traction. - May 03, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Bespoke eTrading Affiliate Software Launched
A powerful new affiliate system for securities, forex and options trading operators has been launched by performance marketing specialists, Network Media Services. ETRASS is based on the company’s successful igaming affiliate platform, but has been redeveloped to meet the needs of the expanding eTrade industry. With a flexible architecture for rapid deployment, ETRASS delivers a solution that is easy to understand, simple to use but has powerful functionality. - May 03, 2011 - Network Media Services Ltd
White Digital Media Turns to Social Networks for Feedback on Business Review Canada’s New Website
Digital Media Company Reaches Out to Fans via Facebook and Twitter for Insight into New Design- Offers $100 to Participant - May 03, 2011 - WDM Group
Mr. Steven Zeelau Hired to Lead Health Strategies and Direction
Evolute Consolidated Holdings announced today the appointment of Steven Zeelau as Director of Health Strategies. Evolute is a Denver-based consulting firm that develops highly effective integration solutions and delivers consulting services specifically for Microsoft technologies and platforms. - May 03, 2011 - Evolute Consolidated Holdings Inc.
Elevate Your Brand with a Digital Mobile Marketing Campaign
Go Mobile Tag lets users create and manage their own QR Code and MS Tag campaigns - May 02, 2011 - CyberTV LLC
Birmingham International Center is Taking Donations for Tornado Relief Efforts via Cell Phone Micro Donations
Financial donations are needed to support disaster relief efforts. The Birmingham International Center asks those who want to help please text “BIC” to 41010 to donate $10 through their cell phone or call 1-205-252-7652. Donations more than $10 can be made online at... - May 02, 2011 - Birmingham International Center
The CEO TV Show Launches as the First Pan-Web TV Show
The CEO Show with Robert Reiss announces the launch of the first pan-web “TV” show called “The CEO TV Show with Robert Reiss.” It will be hosted on websites that have proximity and affinity to America’s CEO community – like Vistage, Entrepreneurs’... - May 01, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
BizReportShop.com by Global Information Inc. Broadens Business Industry Profiles Up to Over Fifty Thousand Reports Worldwide
BizReportShop, the newly launched business industry report shop has attracted global online users to access data and analysis efficiently. - May 01, 2011 - Global Information Inc.
Song Management Group Welcomes "Financial Services Outsourcing 2011" to Shanghai
Song Management Group will look to outsource some of its services as it continues to increase its worldwide client base. "Making sure clients are serviced in a timely cost effective manner without reducing the high levels of service clients have come to expect from us means we will continue to... - May 01, 2011 - Song Management Group
Tennessee Stakeholders Tackle Offshoring of STEM Workforce: White House Meets Tennessee’s Industry & Education Leaders
Science and technology is at core of national security and economic vitality. The White House called for an all-hands-on-deck approach by creative public-private partnerships - such as the local initiative started in Tennessee. The representative for major U.S. corporations' CEOs cited a “misalignment” between the knowledge and skills required for workforce demands, while local business leaders cited STEM as a shared community value needed to spur the economy by developing local STEM talent. - April 30, 2011 - STEMdiversity, LLC
Agent Productivity Platform Provider Knowlagent Sponsors at-Home Strategies for Success Workshop Series
Workshops Provide “How-To” Advice on Developing and Executing at-Home Agent Strategies - April 30, 2011 - Knowlagent, Inc.
Lee Hortman of Gray & Creech Releases Podcast on the Evolving Office Systems Industry
Vice President of Operations at Gray & Creech Water Systems and Gray & Creech Office Systems Discusses Adapting to Changes in the Office Systems Industry and Why Print Will Survive the Digital Revolution - April 30, 2011 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
One Suspect Apprehended with Assistance from Sonitrol Pacific
During the early morning hours of April 15 2011, Sonitrol Pacific Operator, Michael Young was keenly monitoring when he received multiple audio activations from the south east multipurpose area of a public middle school. Mike dispatched the Fife Police Department immediately when he heard what... - April 30, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
LAPD’s Bicycle Coordination Unit to Begin Field-Testing Electric Bicycles
Currie Technologies® to Present IZIP Express™ Police Edition ebikes to LAPD Deputy Chief Hara on Wednesday May 11th at 9:30 AM. - April 29, 2011 - Currie Technologies
IvyExec.com Achieves Milestone, Surpasses 200K Unique Visitors
Ivy Exec reports that web traffic to its website IvyExec.com, exceeded 200,000 unique visitors for the month of March. This milestone caps 48 months of continuous growth for the 4-year-old internet company. Additionally, Ivy Exec noted that its membership of global leaders in finance, marketing,... - April 29, 2011 - Ivy Exec
Internet Medical Clinics Founder Dr. Robert Zayas to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, April 29 at 1 pm CT
Dr. Robert Zayas, Founder of Internet Medical Clinics, will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. CT. Dr. Zayas will discuss his revolutionary online and traditional approach to medical care, health and wellbeing. - April 29, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Carmel Pharma to Expand with Help from Ohio Tax Credit Authority Incentive
Carmel Pharma has solidified its commitment to the state of Ohio by making an investment to grow their workforce and expand operations in the city of Worthington. - April 29, 2011 - Carmel Pharma
SMART Turbine Inc. Invited to Present on SPROUT Program Experience at SMBC
On May 3rd, SMART Turbine Inc. will be at the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster presenting on their experience with the SPROUT program. SPROUT is a business incubator program that is run by the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster, (SMBC). Once in the program, a mentor is assigned based on relative... - April 29, 2011 - Smart-Turbine Inc.
IQ Tech Pros Tapped by VMware Partner Network
17,000+ certified IT consultants and integrators gain support of virtualization giant. - April 29, 2011 - IQ Tech Pros
Lead-in Research Launches New Online Service
Since Barbour ABI acquired Lead-In Research back in November, the business is going from strength to strength! This month saw the launch of ‘Evolution’ - an online system providing customers with 24 hour access to their business leads. - April 29, 2011 - Barbour ABI
ePlanet Capital Fund II Portfolio Company FRiENDi GROUP Secures $25m in Funding
ePlanet Fund II portfolio company FRiENDi GROUP, the leading MVNO/B-brand provider in the MENA region, has secured USD 25 million of funding to accelerate future expansion plans across the Middle East, Africa and Asia region. The new funding consists of USD 10 million equity from a combination of... - April 28, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
White Digital Media Updates User Experience Within Popular Websites
Worldwide Media Company Keeps Up with Latest Digital Media Trends - April 28, 2011 - WDM Group
Chiropractors Must Get Ready for HIPAA 5010 or Expect No Pay in 2012, Says Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor
DC’s still have time to convert to the new HIPAA 5010 format for electronic claims submission. - April 28, 2011 - The Strategic Chiropractor
White Digital Media Promotes Former Marketing Analyst Ashley Koons to Marketing Coordinator
San Diego-based Digital Media Company Continues to Offer Its Own Opportunity for Advancement - April 28, 2011 - WDM Group
White Digital Media Announces Philip Diehl as New Marketing Manager
Worldwide Digital Media Company Promotes from Within - April 28, 2011 - WDM Group
Hitting the Nuts Movie Wins Over Poker World
The recently released independent comedy film, Hitting the Nuts: The True Story of the Scott County Series of Poker, is on the verge of becoming a cult hit within the ever-growing international poker community. - April 28, 2011 - Hitting The Nuts - The Movie, LLC
Suspect Arrested and a Drunk Driver Removed from the Streets by PD When Alerted by Sonitrol Pacific Operator Joe Orsborn
On April 10, 2011 at approx 5:30am, Sonirtol Pacific operator Joe Orsborn dispatched Gresham Police on an A/C power down signal followed by audio of crashing and banging noises at Cascade Horticulture. Joe was able to reach key contact Mr. Dean New to advise him of the activity. Upon further follow... - April 28, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Michael Thompson, Principal, PwC to Speak at KC’s Strategies to Deal with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Thompson, Principal, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal With the Patient Protection &... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
IQ Tech Pros Recognized as Microsoft Gold Partner
Partners access thousands of Microsoft Certified resources through the IQ Tech Pros Network. - April 28, 2011 - IQ Tech Pros
VAR 100 Giants Strike Alliances with IQ Tech Pros
Wipro Technologies, Ajilon and Capgemini gain access to over 17,000 certified consultants. - April 28, 2011 - IQ Tech Pros
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A 2011 Perspective CLE/CPE Rebroadcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A 2011 Perspective CLE/CPE Rebroadcast.” This two-hour event is... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast “Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011 Update”
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled ““Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
CAPAPA Appoints National Certification and Accreditation Board Members
CAPAPA (Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators), Canada’s leading association of privacy and access professionals, has established the CAPAPA National Certification and Accreditation Advisory Board, a first of its kind in Canada. The Board's distinguished members are from the information access and privacy community across Canada. - April 28, 2011 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
Harrington Group, Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Over the past 25 years, Harrington Group, Inc. has become one of the largest and most experienced firms headquartered in the southeastern United Sates specializing in fire protection engineering, forensic fire engineering, and property loss control consulting. - April 28, 2011 - Harrington Group, Inc.
Results Based Business Networking - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions Launches One-of-a-Kind Product for Business Growth
BD-PRo Marketing Solutions, LLC (BD-PRo) has launched a business networking toolkit to enable business owners to network more effectively. BD-PRo specializes in helping small businesses to perform marketing activities on a budget. Business networking is a powerful, yet inexpensive marketing tool necessary for business growth but is often not being fully utilized - April 28, 2011 - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions
Business Leaders Receive Economic Update from National Expert at Vistage Michigan Economic Summit
Economist Brian Beaulieu tells Vistage Michigan members that the recession is over and they should expect at least three years of growth ahead. - April 28, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
American West - Building Energy Efficient New Homes
American West, one of the nation’s largest private homebuilders located in Las Vegas, Nevada is focused on building energy efficient homes with sustainable materials and features that matter to their homebuyer’s and their families. American West’s energy-efficient building... - April 27, 2011 - American West Homes
The Litigation Consulting Report Launches for Litigators
Designed for litigators, in-house counsel and litigation support staff, The Litigation Consulting Report shares the latest approaches to jury research, the use of technology at trial and practice-specific trial graphics tactics. - April 27, 2011 - Animators at Law
Ed Eskew Joins CGATLANTIC to Start Unique Apparel Consulting Practice
CGAtlantic’ new consulting division has already delivered “Cost Savings through Cost Avoidance” to notable Small and Mid-sized Apparel Companies. - April 27, 2011 - CGATLANTIC
TeamLab Mobile: Track and Join Team Activities from iPhone and Android
Ascensio System SIA releases the TeamLab Mobile version, optimized for iOS and Android platforms, providing an ability to track and participate in team collaboration activities via mobile devices. - April 27, 2011 - Ascensio System SIA
Ad Dynamo Launches Office in Nigeria
Ad Dynamo, the global contextual advertising marketplace, has just launched its office in Lagos, Nigeria, to focus on fulfilling this key market. - April 27, 2011 - Ad Dynamo International
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Staff Attorney, CDT to Speak at KC’s Webcast Understanding The Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Framework for Consumer Privacy Protection
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Plesser Fellow, Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - April 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Eltech USA, LLC Has Become the Exclusive Distributor of All DRX Medical Devices in Russia and CIS Countries
Excite Medical Corp is pleased to announce that it has appointed Eltech USA, LLC to be an exclusive distributor of the DRX9000™ and other DRX™ devices. Eltech USA, LLC has the expertise in the sales, distribution and service of medical devices and will be responsible for marketing these... - April 27, 2011 - Excite Medical
FDM Group Marks Its Place in History with a Grand Opening at 14 Wall St
International IT services provider, FDM Group, celebrates the launch of their new residence on the 31st floor of the original Bankers Trust Building, formerly J.P. Morgan’s penthouse suite in the financial hub of New York. - April 27, 2011 - FDM Group
Why Are Some Business Management Strategies Succeeding While Others Are Failing?
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, was recently asked to write an article for DPHA Magazine. Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, Brooke Chase Associates is a retained executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of professionals within the Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, Cabinet and Building Materials Industries. - April 27, 2011 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on "2010 Tax Relief Act: A 2011 Update Live Webcast"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “2010 Tax Relief Act: A 2011 Update Live Webcast” This two-hour event is scheduled on August 24, 2011 from... - April 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Nicolette, Owner of "Abundant Life Art," Creative and Determined Selling Art Between Escrows is Having Unique Art Party at Popular Giuseppe's Restaurant in Pismo Beach
You Are Invited to a New Art Reveal Party, May 11th 5-8PM 2011 at Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana / The Garden Room, 891 Price Street Pismo Beach, California. Nicolette will be showing her New Originals, Brand New Giclee's on canvas, Limited Edition Prints, Notecards, Art Tees, Handmade Pottery and Turquoise Jewelry. -Complimentary Appetizers- Join in the fun. Bring a friend. All are welcome. - April 26, 2011 - Abundant Life Art
Expanding Geographical Reach is Key to Success
Like many businesses today, award-winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, has found that one key to keeping their company strong is expanding the geographical reach of their services. Beasley & Henley is a national interior design firm with a strong hold in Florida,... - April 26, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Toronto Start Up Deliri Introduces SiLo, the Universal Language Translator Platform
SiLo (Speak In, Language Out) is a platform created to help overcome language barriers. It supports up to 900 plus languages starting with the usual suspects and even including sign, Klingon, and Vulcan. The site includes the ability to cross link contributions and record video to add the facial expressions to the translations. - April 26, 2011 - Deliri
raas-XBRL Launches the Second Edition of the 2011 XBRL Buyer’s Guide
After the wide interest shown in the first edition of its 2011 XBRL Buyer’s Guide, raas-XBRL is pleased to launch the revised and updated second edition, the definitive and industry-endorsed guide to XBRL service and software providers, complete with the raas-XBRL scorecard. They’ve increased the number of vendors and improved the discussion of issues to consider. - April 26, 2011 - raas-XBRL