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Atwood Technology Hosting Third Atlantic Workshop on Semantics and Services
Semantics (Web 3.0), the future of the internet and artificial intelligence, is gaining ground in research and business solutions. Academia, business and the National Research Council come together to host the third workshop on innovative technology: semantics and internet services. - April 07, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Husband and Wife Both Short-Listed for the Business Continuity Awards 2011
Business Continuity Newcomer Kim Maclean-Bristol and husband Charlie Maclean-Bristol have both been nominated and short-listed for this year’s Business Continuity Awards. This prestigious event will be held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Wednesday 25th May. This is the first time in the... - April 07, 2011 - PlanB Consulting
Allzone Management Solutions Launches Its New Website Outsource2Experts for All Your Outsourcing Needs
Allzone Management Solutions, a leader in outsourcing, is announcing a new website exclusive for outsourcing needs. Outsource2experts.com will feature valuable information for medical billing outsourcing, electronic data discovery, litigation support, document management, e-Publishing and much more. - April 07, 2011 - Allzone Management Solutions
CTI Expands Capabilities by Joining Resource Logic
Creative Technology Industries, LLC is excited to announce their joining of forces with Resource Logic, a leader in sourcing, manufacturing, and project management. - April 07, 2011 - Creative Technology Industries
topseos.com Ranks Best Reputation Management Companies for April 2011
The Top 10 Reputation Management Companies for April 2011 has been ranked by topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors. - April 06, 2011 - topseos.com
topseos.com Ranks Top 10 Web Design Companies for April 2011
The Top 10 Web Design Companies for April 2011 has been ranked by topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors. - April 06, 2011 - topseos.com
The Business Age is Discussed in This Month’s Business Review India
The April Issue of Business Review India is out, including stories on: social media, smart phones, and emerging entrepreneurs. - April 06, 2011 - WDM Group
The Supermarket Online Celebrates One Year of Trading
Starting an office supplies company is not easy - as the office supplies supermarket have found during their first year trading. - April 06, 2011 - The Supermarket Online
Union Budget 2011-12 Favourable for MSMEs: IndiaMART CEO Mr. Dinesh Agarwal
Progress on GST commendable; look forward to speedy implementation; Appreciate allocation of Rs 5000 cr to SIDBI for refinancing incremental lending by banks to MSMEs; however, better increase was expected; Move to take rural broadband connectivity to all the 2.5 lakh Panchayats in the country in next three years to provide much-needed empowerment to rural India; Emphasis on the use of technology/ Internet in rural areas to bring efficiency in the system - April 06, 2011 - IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
IndiaMART CEO Dinesh Agarwal Announced His Recommendations for the Upcoming Budget
Allocation for the sector should be increased to facilitate growth of SMEs; Increase depth of CGTMSE to include more small scale enterprises; Simplification of taxation required; introduction of GST will be welcomed; Fillip required for domestic IT industry to generate more employment and build an efficient & automated ecosystem in India; More industrial zones in better developed areas should be announced - April 06, 2011 - IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Maryland Tech Company, Captico LLC, Defies the Odds
2010 was considered a write-off for many tech companies, a year to belt in and resign themselves to little or no growth. But 2010 was a banner year for one tech startup in the suburbs of Maryland. - April 06, 2011 - Captico, LLC
Yankee Group Principal Analyst to Act as Master of Ceremonies at CIO Cloud Summit
George Hamilton, Principal Analyst, Yankee Group will act as the Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming CIO Cloud Summit. The technology event will be held June 14-16, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. - April 06, 2011 - CDM Media
No April Fools Joke, Suspect Was Arrested by Sonitrol Pacific
Early in the morning on April 1st, operator Kris Etheridge was on duty in Sonitrol Pacific’s Verification Center, when she received audio activations from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, of what sounded like banging and movement. Her speed in dispatching the Everett Police Department to... - April 06, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Changes to Legislation Expose Employers to Greater Risk of Tribunals
New Employment Laws Will Lead to Problems For Managers Who Are Ignorant of the New Rules. Cardinus Risk Management Offers Cost-Effective Courses to Help Companies Eliminate Discrimination and Promote Equality. - April 06, 2011 - Cardinus Risk Management
Plan4Demand Plays Key Role at the JDA FOCUS Conference in Orlando, May 1-4, 2011
Plan4Demand Solutions, Inc., a consulting services firm focused in supply chain planning solutions, will be a key attendee of FOCUS in May 2011- JDA’s Annual User’s Conference. - April 06, 2011 - Plan4Demand
Window Smashing Suspect Suspended by Sonitrol Pacific Operator Jessica Culver
At approximately 2:57am on March 31st, operator Jessica Culver received what she described as clear audio of a window being smashed at Accents Salon in Bellingham. Jessica immediately responded by dispatching Bellingham Police. Although she heard no further threatening noises Jessica stayed updated... - April 06, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Rooftop Intruders Stopped by Sonitrol Pacific
On Sunday the 27th of March, operator Kris Etheridge was monitoring in the Sonitrol Pacific Verification Center when she received audio activations from a public middle school. Upon listening in, she heard metallic thuds and faint voices, so she immediately dispatched the Snohomish County... - April 06, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Armed Robbery Suspect Apprehended by Police When Alerted by Sonitrol Pacific Operator Lora Orsborn
Monday March 28, 2011, at approximately 12:30 p.m., operator Lora Orsborn dispatched Portland Police when an alarm was received from the Front Counter Hold Up button at Southeast Coin & Jewelry. Lora was able to use Sonitrol Pacific's audio verification to alert police an actual crime was... - April 06, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
New Technology Company Helps Wausau Businesses with More Than Computers
In our tech driven society, it can be difficult for small businesses to embrace and implement all the solutions they need to stay competitive. Time and financial constraints impede many small business owners from keeping their technology current and operating at a peak performance. The need for... - April 06, 2011 - WausauIT
Topseos Names Promodo as a Leading Search Engine Optimization Firm for the Month of April 2011
Promodo is identified as an outstanding search engine optimization firm in the month of April 2011 by topseos. - April 06, 2011 - Promodo
C&W Plumbing Expanding Dallas-Fort Worth Area Service
Lewisville based Plumbing Company Also Servicing Flower Mound, Plano, Coppell & Frisco, TX offering leak detection, drain cleaning water heaters and slab leak detection. - April 05, 2011 - C & W Plumbing
Blending Historic British Style with Modern American Tastes
Pacific Merchants has seen a rise in the interest surrounding their British brands, Mason Cash and Price & Kensington, in anticipation of the royal wedding. - April 05, 2011 - Pacific Merchants Trading Company
Ball Playing Trespassers Caught by Sonitrol Pacific
Four teens playing basketball inside a Portland area middle school were caught after Sonitrol Pacific’s audio security system detected them March 12. Operator Robin Goings received an impact-activated audio alarm from the school late Saturday afternoon. He heard security audio of what... - April 05, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Global Information Inc. Launches New Website: BizReportShop.com
Global Information Inc. launches a new website: BizReportShop. This website is dedicated to efficient business analysis, market information, and up-to-date information on segmented industries and global companies. - April 05, 2011 - Global Information Inc.
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Sells California Agencies to Kindred Healthcare
CareSouth to Focus on Expansion in Southeast, Southwest, Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic Areas. CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that it has sold its four California home healthcare agencies to Kindred Healthcare, Inc. The agencies are located in Southern California and the San Jose area. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. - April 04, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Peeriosity’s Innovative Approach to Best Practice Research to Now Include Human Resources and Procurement
Peeriosity, the most advanced professionally facilitated network of leading Global 2000 companies committed to collaborating openly with each other sharing proven solutions, today announced the addition of two new best practice research areas for Peeriosity member companies – Human Resources... - April 04, 2011 - Peeriosity
The New Pegasus Residential Brand Revealed– Recipient of a "$100k Extreme Corporate Makeover"
Discover True North and Pegasus Residential announce completion of the $100k Extreme Corporate Makeover. The contest was created to recognize and reward a company within the multifamily industry, that had created or sustained a positive work culture in tough economic times. - April 04, 2011 - Pegasus Residential
The Loyalty Effect - CMS Solutions Teams up with Jeff Pawlow of the Growth Partnership for Table Talk
Guests Will Learn How to Keep Their Best Customers Coming Back. - April 03, 2011 - CMS Solutions
Susan Luckow Joins Relevante as Director of Business Development
Relevante, Inc., a leading provider of accounting and technology solutions, announced that Susan Luckow has joined Relevante as Director of Business Development. “As Relevante continues to expand its staffing services in the Accounting & Finance and Information Technology areas, Susan is... - April 03, 2011 - Relevante Inc
TFI Envision Develops Spring Brake Promotion for Bendix®
Bendix® Friction Materials launched their 2011 spring promotion to benefit consumers and repair shops again, with the help of TFI Envision, Inc. This year’s consumer program offers a coupon to reward repair shop loyalty on future service. Studies on vehicle ownership for have shown that... - April 02, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
BESI Holds National Training & Certification Seminar for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held April 11-12, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - April 01, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Green Host It and the GoGreen Conference - Green Your Business and Learn More About Green Web Hosting
Learn how other local companies are implementing best practices, get fresh ideas and meet the people who can help your business go green and sustainably succeed. - April 01, 2011 - GreenHostIt.com
Conde Nast Traveler Names BeautifulPlaces Liza Graves Top California Wine Country Villa Vacation Expert for Five Year in a Row
Conde Nast Traveler named BeautifulPlaces Liza Graves to their annual list of the world's top villa vacation experts for her expertise in the California wine regions of Napa and Sonoma. BeautifulPlaces has exceptional villas and personal concierge services in the top international wine and resort destinations. - April 01, 2011 - BeautifulPlaces Inc.
Food Retailer Web Shopping Cart Gives Small- and Medium-Sized Retailers the Edge
By adding dozens of food retail industry-specific features to the AbleCommerce platform, the Food Retailer Web Shopping Cart allows retailers of any size to compete with the big boys. This new ecommerce package has opened a new distribution channel to merchants who couldn't afford it just a year ago. - April 01, 2011 - Web 2 Market, Inc.
St. Louis Area Homebuilder, Payne Family Homes’ Ed Lott Wins HBA Service Award for 3rd Year - Honored for 3 Consecutive Years for Dedication to Sales & Marketing Council
Edward G. Lott, Payne Family Homes Vice President-Sales & Marketing, has been honored with the Hugh L. Pettus Award for an unprecedented third year in a row by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri. The prestigious award is presented to the HBA’s Sales & Marketing Council builder member who does the most to further the council’s goals. No other SMC member has ever won the award three consecutive times. - April 01, 2011 - Payne Family Homes
CPEhr Approved as Credit Provider by HR Certification Institute
HR Outsourcing firm CPEhr receives approval from HR Certification Institute to provide HR recertification credits to HR professionals. - April 01, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.
Doug Pierce Joins SparkBase as Chief Technology Officer
Retail and technology industry veteran Doug Pierce will lead software development for SparkBase, a rapidly growing reward program and gift card processing company. - April 01, 2011 - SparkBase LLC
Seth Kahan Leads Seminar on “Acquiring Executive 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 successfully engaging CEOs and Executive Directors. - April 01, 2011 - Performance Development Group
Claus Vogt, Author of The Global Debt Trap, to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, April 1 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Claus Vogt, editor of Sicheres Geld, the first and largest circulation contrarian investment letter in Europe, and author of The Global Debt Trap will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, April 1 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Mr. Vogt is also the... - April 01, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
BOARD Positioned in 2011 Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management Suites
BOARD International, the world leader in the Business Intelligence (BI) and Corporate Performance Management (CPM) toolkit space, announces that it has been positioned in the Gartner 2011 Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management Suites. The research evaluates Corporate Performance... - April 01, 2011 - BOARD UK
Voiceserve Teams with Super Technologies’ DIDx to Mass Market Its Mobile Dialers
Voiceserve, Inc. (OTC BB: VSRV), a low-cost, next-generation Internet telephony software and service provider, announced today that Super Technologies, Inc., a leader in wholesale direct inward dialing (DID) and session initiation protocol (SIP) services, will offer Voiceserve’s award winning... - March 31, 2011 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Felton E. Parrish, Partner, K&L Gates LLP at KC’s The Bankruptcy Code Section 363 Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Felton Parrish, Partner, K&L Gates LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Bankruptcy Code Section 363 Explored Live... - March 31, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Plascon Group Named as One of the 2011 "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch"
Plascon Group has been recognized as one of the 2011 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Plascon Group will be honored at an awards ceremony during the seventh annual Michigan... - March 30, 2011 - Plascon Group
Commercial Janitorial Announces Expanded Focus on the Santa Barbara Office Cleaning Market
Commercial Janitorial announces expansion of its Santa Barbara County cleaning operations. - March 30, 2011 - Total Quality Cleaning Systems
Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District, Washington Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' CIS and Billing System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District in Washington has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS, the district will drive its efficiency initiatives, integration, and provide even more exceptional customer service. - March 30, 2011 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
CGN & Associates Expands Presence in China
CGN & Associates announces expansion in the Asia Pacific region with a new wholly owned foreign enterprise (WOFE) in Shanghai, China. - March 30, 2011 - CGN & Associates
New Release Provides Tips for Risk Management Professionals Desiring Certification; Book by Daniel C. Yeomans, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Project managers and other professionals get a leg up on the competition with this practical guide to passing the new Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) certification exam. The Project Management Institute introduced the Risk Management Professional credential in 2008 to promote a specialist role in project risk management, recognizing the growth and complexity of the industry. This book guides professionals so they will know what to expect and pass the certification exam the first time. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Business Training Team Announces April 2011 Schedule of Free Webinar Training for Small Business Owners
During April, Business Training Team will focus on answering questions. These webinars, presented live via the internet, will be interactive and business owners are encouraged to ask questions on the topic of the day. - March 30, 2011 - Business Training Team
Davidson & Co Begins Social Media Campaign
Custom Jeweller Begins New Social Media Campaign to Gain Online Awareness - March 30, 2011 - Davidson & Co
Making No Cost Web Analysis Tools Work for You - Free Blue Paper from 4imprint
The latest Blue Paper from 4imprint, the promotional products distributor, discusses how to make the best use of the free web analysis tools from Google Analytics, by explaining step-by-step how the different functions work and the value that they can add to your marketing campaign. - March 30, 2011 - 4imprint UK