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New York City Foreclosure Listings in February 2011 Down 82% from February 2010 Levels

The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 82% in February 2011 compared to February 2010, and was down 59% from January 2011. - March 22, 2011 - PropertyShark.com

Reynwood Hires John Brickey to Head Up Carrier Relations

Richard Kelly, CEO of Reynwood Carrier Services, LLC, a wholesale enhanced service provider, is pleased to announce that John Brickey has joined the firm as Vice President of Carrier Relations. In this position, Mr. Brickey will join E. Dick Reynolds who joined the firm in July, 2010 as Vice... - March 22, 2011 - Reynwood Communications, Inc.

Steve Bales Announced as President & CEO of Global-Med Technologies Group

The Board of Directors of Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announced the promotion of Steve Bales from Executive Vice President to President & CEO. Bales brings more than 30 years of medical device experience to this position in the areas of sales, product and distributor development,... - March 22, 2011 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)

Boynton Beach Young Entrepreneurs Charm’s Classical Music Lovers

It is not often that one hears a business sales pitch at a chamber music recital but that is exactly what took place recently at Steinway Piano Gallery at a Chamber Music Recital Hosted and produced by American Friends of Kronberg Academy. Four participants of the Boynton Beach Youth Empowerment... - March 21, 2011 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center

LegalNichePros.com Launches Website for Lawyers to Build Successful Online Practices

Founded by attorneys Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, LegalNichePros.com specializes in online marketing and reputation management for attorneys and law firms across the U.S. - March 21, 2011 - LegalNichePro

Audio Verification in Action at Sonitrol Pacific

Police arrested one individual suspected of sawing a hole through a service door in order to avoid activating the alarm system at Volvo of Tacoma on March 2. When operator Joe Orsborn heard what sounded like lots of banging and rustling coming from the service area of Volvo of Tacoma, he... - March 21, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Cincinnati’s Non-Profit Kenzie’s CLOSET® Introduces Cincinnati Bengals Dhani Jones Designed Bow Tie

NFL Player and Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Dhani Jones introduces a new 'Bow Tie-for-a-Cause' for Cincinnati, Ohio based nonprofit Kenzie’s CLOSET®. Kenzie’s CLOSET® outfits local financially-disadvantaged junior and senior girls for their high school prom. Dhani Jones was also included in a list published by Forbes Magazine in December of 2010 as one of world's "Best-Dressed Athletes." - March 20, 2011 - Kenzie's CLOSET®

AIMS International US and The Executive Group Form Partnership

AIMS International US, one of the world’s largest retained executive search firms, has announced they have formed a strategic partnership with The Executive Group, an organizational development consulting firm, based in Valparaiso, Indiana. After successful collaborations on previous... - March 20, 2011 - AIMS International US

"The CEO Show Minute With Robert Reiss" Launches in 75 Markets with Daily Drive-Time Program on March 21, 2011

The CEO Show Minute, a daily drive-time program, launches on March 21, 2011, expanding the reach of the CEO Show, hosted by Robert Reiss. It will be broadcast into 75 markets across the U.S. on the Business TalkRadio Network. Guests featured in the first month include CEOs from AT&T Mobility, Cirque du Soleil, Ogilvy & Mather, Ocean Spray, and AFLAC. Content includes insights about the approaches to growing and leading businesses as well as glimpses of top CEOs’ personalities and styles. - March 20, 2011 - Reissource, LLC

Bit-Wizards Welcomed Into Microsoft Virtual Technology Specialist Program

Three Bit-Wizards Software Engineers Selected as Microsoft VTSPs - March 19, 2011 - Bit-Wizards

Fuentek Publishes White Paper on Centralizing University Technology Transfer Offices

Paper Provides Best Practices for Centralizing, Coordinating and Consolidating TTOs - March 19, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC

UNIS LUMIN Invests in Customer Success with the Public Release of the National Innovation Office

UNIS LUMIN's Innovation Office is dedicated to exploring and analyzing trends in business and technology, and developing roadmaps to open innovation opportunities for companies pursuing leadership positions in their industries. - March 19, 2011 - UNIS LUMIN

SBS Group Shapes Up Shapell Industries with Dynamics SL

SBS Group, a leading technology consulting firm, announces today that they have been selected by Shapell Industries, Inc., to implement Microsoft Dynamics SL & Kova, a complete home builder solution. SBS provides accounting and business solutions to mid-sized companies through a network of... - March 19, 2011 - SBS Group

BESI's 15-Month Old BETA Home Proves Solution for Chinese Drywall Remediation Works

The Building Envelope Science Institute releases results of a 15-month old BETA home that contained defective Chinese drywall that was remediated using the protocol taught by the institute. Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis results indicate no corrosion products on post remediation copper samples. - March 18, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Cavan Option 3 Silver Mines at Crown King, Arizona

Cavan Ventures Inc. (TSX.V-CVN) is pleased to announce today that the Company has acquired exploration and joint venture option rights on three historic silver mines in the Bradshaw Mountains of Yavapai County, near Crown King, Arizona. - March 18, 2011 - Cavan Ventures Inc

Healthware Systems and Surgical Directions Form Partnership

Firms announce partnership to jointly market products and services to improve hospital’s surgical department operational and financial performance. HealthWare Systems, a provider of innovative software solutions to improve workflow processes within the revenue cycle, and Surgical Directions,... - March 18, 2011 - Surgical Directions, LLC

New Social Media How to Book “SocializeWith.Me Or Someone Else Will” Released

Gaspare J. Marturano brings his knowledge and experience in the world of marketing, advertising, and social media to the masses with his new book, SocializeWith.Me Or Someone Else Will. - March 18, 2011 - Gaspare.Me, Inc.

American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) Hires Range as Account Manager

AT&S hired Michael S. Range as an Account Manager in St. Louis - March 18, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

LifeSpan Establishes New Lease Returns Division

LifeSpan Technology Recycling today announced the opening of a new division for lease returns – LifeSpan Technology Asset Management (“LTAM”). The new division offers leasing companies and other organizations the flexibility of handling large quantities of equipment with... - March 18, 2011 - LifeSpan

FEECO International Commemorates 60 Years in 2011

FEECO, one of the world’s leading suppliers of agglomeration, thermal processing, material handling and waste processing solutions, is proudly celebrating their 60th year in business. - March 18, 2011 - FEECO International, Inc

EXIM Strategies Becomes a Class 'C' Texas Corporation

EXIM Strategies, a Dallas/Fort Worth based Export Management Firm has successfully become a Texas Class 'C' Corporation - March 18, 2011 - EXIM Strategies

AnswerFirst Implements Solve360 as Their CRM Solution

AnswerFirst Communications implements Norada’s Solve360 as their new customer relationship management solution. - March 18, 2011 - AnswerFirst

Pacific Timesheet Announces Enhanced SaaS Crew Timesheet Configurability

SaaS Crew Timesheets and Crew Timesheet Software that can match any configuration without professional services. - March 18, 2011 - Pacific Timesheet

ELEKS Software Experiences Record Sales and Strong Revenue Growth for 2010

ELEKS Expands to Keep Pace with Demand for Software Services - March 18, 2011 - ELEKS

Customers Rank Highest and Lowest Performing Market Research Suppliers in 2011

Overall satisfaction of more than 100 market research suppliers measured and ranked. - March 17, 2011 - MarketResearchCareers

TeamLab.com: Documents Stored, Edited and Shared Directly on the Corporate Portal

Ascensio System SIA, the developer of IT solutions for corporate use, announces the availability of the TeamLab Documents module for the business collaboration platform TeamLab. The new toolset integrated directly in the platform interface provides users with a range of features for managing file flow, sharing, editing and importing documents. - March 17, 2011 - Ascensio System SIA

Brandon Partners Corporate Training Releases Organizational Politics Webinar

The corporate training company, Brandon Partners, has released their four-module (two hours apiece) leadership training webinar on organizational politics and political savvy. The firm specializes in cutting edge leadership training tactics to cultivate a workplace competency that was not even on... - March 17, 2011 - Brandon Partners

Manufacturer Looks to BrightCom Telepresence to Gain Competitive Edge

Global furniture manufacturer, Vaughan Benz, looks to BrightCom telepresence and video conferencing to ensure quality products for newly landed customer account. - March 17, 2011 - BrightCom, Inc.

International Connector Distributor, BTC Electronic Components, Earns ITAR Registration

Directed by the U.S. Department of State, ITAR is a program that regulates the export and import of U.S. military and defense related equipment and information. - March 17, 2011 - BTC Electronic Components, Inc.

New Lean Management Book, Gemba Walks, by James Womack, founder of the Lean Enterprise Institute, Challenges the Prevailing Management System

The researcher who led the team that coined “lean production” explores why lean management is better than the currently dominant management system. - March 17, 2011 - Lean Enterprise Institute

Brandon Partners Political Savvy Corporate Training Shifts Perception of Ethical Power and Politics

Brandon Partners is offering a unique service to business management and staffs. Through presentations, webinars, and keynotes, the political savvy training company is cultivating workplace competencies of high-integrity organizational and political savvy, for executives, managers, leaders, and individuals. - March 17, 2011 - Brandon Partners

High-Tech Bridge Expands on Ethical Hacking Market and Invests in R&D

High-Tech Bridge SA, leading Swiss Ethical Hacking company based in Geneva, increases equity capital to CHF 2m and announces expansion on Swiss and International IT Security markets. Acquisitions are planned during the next 3 years, as well as CHF 1m investment in High-Tech Bridge’s Security... - March 16, 2011 - High-Tech Bridge SA

Marketing Company THE HEAVYWEIGHTS Taps Clarus Communications for Public Relations

Clarus Communications (http://www.teamclarus.com), a business-to-business (B2B) public relations agency focused on driving revenue growth for clients, has been tapped by THE HEAVYWEIGHTS as their public relations agency. Clarus Communications is tasked with delivering public relations strategy and... - March 16, 2011 - Clarus Communications

American Appraisal Announces New Roles for Senior Executives

In recent years, American Appraisal has substantially increased the geographic scope of its operations, and currently maintains a presence in 25 countries. Joe Zvesper, American Appraisal’s Chairman & CEO, said, “In light of our expanded global footprint, these appointments will ensure optimal leadership throughout our operations, allowing us to leverage our significant intellectual capital in developing solutions for our clients.” - March 16, 2011 - American Appraisal

Greensleeves Works with Kettering University on Greenhouse Project for Depressed Neighborhoods

Kettering University welcomed Greensleeves to assist in a portion of this work because of significant experience in the green energy field. - March 16, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC

Sterling Infosystems Inc. Unveils Change in Its UK Trading Name from "Aperion Screening" to "Sterling Infosystems Limited"

perion Screening Limited, which was acquired by Sterling Infosystems, Inc. last July, has announced that it is changing its name to Sterling Infosystems Limited. Over the six months following the acquisition, Aperion and Sterling, a leading provider of employment background screening services,... - March 16, 2011 - Sterling Infosystems Limited

Firm Announces Japan Based Investigation Services Temporarily Limited

Gailey Associates, Inc. announced Monday that their private investigation services in Japan have been temporarily limited due to the terrible earthquake that hit northeaster Japan on Friday. - March 16, 2011 - Gailey Associates Inc.

Influence, Persuasion and Leadership Expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D, Launches New, Top Commission Affiliate Marketing Program

Influence, persuasion and leadership expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D., launches new affiliate marketing program for anyone looking to earn extra cash, fast. According to Keller, “My new affiliate program is seamless, easy, and rewarding. It’s a great way for anyone looking to make a second... - March 16, 2011 - Karen Keller International, Inc.

CGN & Associates – New Addition to the U.S. Department of Commerce Resource Guide

CGN now listed in the China Business Providers directory. - March 16, 2011 - CGN & Associates

GenScript Launches New Website in Germany

GenScript USA Inc. has launched a new website at www.genscript.de in Germany to offer easier access for local German searchers. - March 16, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.

Razzlechip Solutions Ltd Introduces Electronic Bug Sweeps: TSCM

Razzlechip Solutions Ltd (RSL NG), a corporate and domestic investigations firm, with offices in Abuja and Lagos, announces the addition of an Electronic Countermeasures (debugging) team to the company. Mr. Akapo states that he has been spending a lot of time explaining the facts relating to... - March 15, 2011 - Razzlechip Solutions Ltd

White Digital Media Aims to Double 51% Growth Rate Achieved in 2010

San Diego-Based Company Continues Overseas Expansion with Offices Opening in Johannesburg and Sydney - March 15, 2011 - WDM Group

CPEhr Announces 2011 Health Insurance Renewal Rates 10 Percent Below Regional Average

Los Angeles Human Resources firm CPEhr announces 2011 HMO group insurance premiums substantially below regional average - March 15, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.

Unique and Historically Important Patek Philippe Ref.2419 Retailed by Cartier Sold for $710,500 at Antiquorum Auction

Antiquorum held a highly spirited and extremely successful auction of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces on Thursday, March 10th in New York totaling $4,460,162. The auction of 275 rare and collectible timepieces drew a standing room only crowd, in addition to 301 registered internet bidders... - March 15, 2011 - Antiquorum

Seth Kahan Presents at American Public Transportation Association CEOs Seminar

Executive change expert, Seth Kahan, conducted a session at APTA’s Transit CEOs Seminar 2011 in San Diego, CA, sharing strategies and tactics for business leaders to lead effective industry change. - March 15, 2011 - Performance Development Group

PlanB Consulting to Give Webcast for Business Continuity Awareness Week 2011

The BCI is running a number of global activities during Business Continuity Awareness Week, from the 21st – 25th March 2011. As part of the week a number of webcasts will be given by business continuity parishioners across a range of subjects. PlanB Consulting’s director Charlie... - March 15, 2011 - PlanB Consulting