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Mark Alimena, Audit Partner, J.H. Cohn LLP to Speak at KC’s The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Alimena, Audit Partner, J.H. Cohn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity... - December 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
John Spencer Ellis Offers Free Video on Creating Your Own Fitness and Coaching Products and Programs
Fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis now offers a free online video on how to create fitness and coaching products. The free online video is designed for personal trainers, group fitness teachers and coaches and available on his John Spencer Ellis website. - December 22, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
One Hundred Sands, Ltd Accepts Exclusive Gaming License from Fiji Government
In a partnership designed to fuel tourism, job growth, and expand the Fiji brand, the Fijian government has decided to issue an exclusive gaming license to One Hundred Sands Limited. - December 22, 2011 - One Hundred Sands, LTD
Pacific Timesheet Announces New SaaS Cloud Crew Timesheet Pricing for Construction and Field Services Customers
Cloud Crew Timesheets will allow for various licensing packages and lower costs. - December 22, 2011 - Pacific Timesheet
LockerDome Raises $750K to Become the LinkedIn for Sports
LockerDome opens up to the public, providing first-time access for millions of athletes, coaches, and fans to create their sports profile and connect with others for free. - December 22, 2011 - LockerDome
David Wang, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that David Wang, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Pension Tsunami Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast on 2/10/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pension Tsunami will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Bertha Minnihan, Partner and Group Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Services, Moss Adams LLP to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Bertha Minnihan, Partner and Group Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Services, Moss Adams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Junction Creative Solutions Expands Client Portfolio to Thrive in 2011
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based hybrid strategic firm founded in 2008, marks the end of 2011 by posting 300% growth, its second triple-digit-growth year in a row. This substantial increase is complemented by a host of new clients as well as an expansion of Junction’s... - December 22, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
Wildlife Management Office Coming to Phoenix
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Phoenix, Arizona office on January 15, 2011. A All Animal Control of Phoenix will be providing Phoenix Metro-covering the entire Valley of the Sun with the most complete and humane wildlife control service available, while... - December 22, 2011 - A All Animal Control
Top 5 New Year's Resolutions for Competitive Intelligence Managers
The New Year is the perfect time to reflect on milestones, refresh your CI strategy and resolve to find new and better ways to manage your intelligence process. The competitive landscape is in constant flux and to keep pace we need to adapt how we anticipate and respond to developments by... - December 22, 2011 - Digimind
Ulmer & Berne LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast” on 01/12/12
Ulmer & Berne LLP, one of the most prominent law firms in the U.S., teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on January 20,... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
GlacialLight's Energy-Conscience Lights Result in Huge Electrical Saving's for Kampala, Uganda Sheraton
Kampala Sheraton taking control of the situation recently dramatically reduced their power consumption by switching to LEDs provided by GlacialLight turning a unpredictable environment into something more manageable. - December 22, 2011 - GlacialTech Inc
Knowledge Congress Announces CLE/CPE Live Webcast: Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 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: “Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on February... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Robert Tice Lalka, Global Partnerships Liaison, US Department of State to Speak at KC’s Exploring the Partnership Agreement in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Robert Tice Lalka, Global Partnerships Liaison, US Department of State will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Exploring the... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Head Boxing Coach for Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Alan Kemp Inducted Into Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame
Alan Kemp, the boxing coach for the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA), was recently inducted into the Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame. The MMACA provides a comprehensive mixed martial arts training program that includes a focus on boxing. - December 21, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Celestron Launches Stellar New Website
A spectacular Redesign Puts the Focus on Consumers - December 21, 2011 - Celestron
DOW Networks Experiences 320% Growth in Second Half of 2011
DOW Networks celebrated its 10th year anniversary in 2011 but the party really kicked into high gear in Q3 and Q4. Since May, the company has seen a 320% increase in managed numbers. DOW offers Call Center VoIP Solutions, Hosted PBX, International Toll Free Numbers and other telephony services to businesses around the globe. - December 21, 2011 - AVOXI
MTR Gaming Group Files for Ohio Gaming License
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced that it has officially submitted its application with the Ohio Lottery Commission for a license to operate video lottery terminals ("VLTs") at its Scioto Downs racetrack. - December 21, 2011 - MTR
Richard Santalesa, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Richard Santalesa, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing... - December 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Elena Barone Chism, Associate Counsel – Pension Regulation, Investment Company Institute to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Elena Barone Chism, Associate Counsel – Pension Regulation, Investment Company Institute will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Bizagi Wins 2 Gold Awards for Excellence in Business Process Management (BPM)
WfMC, BPM.com and Future Strategies Inc. announced today the winners of the 2011 Excellence Awards in BPM and Workflow. Bizagi was recognized with 2 Gold Awards in the Middle East-Africa Region and the Pacific Rim Region. - December 21, 2011 - Bizagi Limited
Energy Education CEO Earns Engineering Doctorate
Energy Education Chief Executive Officer Randy Hoff, PE, CEM, CMVP, has earned his Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University, completing the multi-year effort with acceptance of his dissertation on “Clustering Based Optimal Consulting Routing and Assignment.” - December 21, 2011 - Energy Education
MyMediaInfo Announces Top Real Estate and Home Stories for 2012
Beautifying the home and home improvement will be a focus in the coming year. - December 20, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Retailer VILLA and Community Recycling Join Forces to Recycle Shoes and Clothes
Philadelphia based retailer VILLA Join the Movement, in partnership with Community Recycling, introduced in-store shoe and clothing recycling for all of their customers in the Philly Metro region. With bins placed in all store locations, the goal is to raise awareness and education about the need to participate regularly in textile recycling, where all of the secondhand goods are destined for reuse. - December 20, 2011 - Community Recycling
Bangkok Condo Finder Introduces a Virtual Tour Property Website
Bangkok Condo Finder is releasing its new updated website, that allows customers to not only efficiently search by area, location distance to specific transit hubs or specific condo buildings, but to experience an apartment or condo with a "virtual" video for home searchers to know beforehand what condo most likely fits their preferences before they schedule a showing. - December 20, 2011 - Bangkok Condo Finder
Fitness Guru John Spencer Ellis Offers Free Tips on Creating a WordPress Site for Fitness Trainers and Coaches
Creating a WordPress site can boost business and help fitness professionals build clientele. A free video on how to create an effective site is now available from fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis on his website. - December 20, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
IEEE DySPAN 2012 to be Held 16 – 19 October 2012 in Bellevue, Washington
International Event Rescheduled from April 2012 to Accommodate the Presentation of the Latest Cognitive Radio Technologies & Efficient Spectrum Research by Global Experts - December 20, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Recession Busting Veal
Delft Blue introduces recession busting heat and eat veal patties. - December 20, 2011 - Delft Blue, LLC
Ameridose Participates in Holiday Food Drive
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to give back to the community of Westborough, MA by conducting a holiday food drive to benefit the Westborough Food Pantry. The food pantry currently distributes about 2000 lbs of food per week to... - December 20, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
SKGOLD Hosting Launches Partnership with CloudFlare
SKGOLD™ Hosting, the premier web hosting company in Canada, is pleased to announce their new partnership with CloudFlare, the internet service that enables users to track and eliminate online threats and increase website load speed. - December 20, 2011 - SKGOLD Hosting
New Enterprise Risk Management Blog from Active Risk
Active Risk (formerly Strategic Thought Group), author of award winning Enterprise Risk Management software, Active Risk Manager (ARM), announced today the launch of its new enterprise risk management blog www.activerisk.com/blog. The Active Risk blog covers three risk management themes which are... - December 20, 2011 - Active Risk
Tim Cummins, President, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Tim Cummins, President, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Ron Plesser Fellow and Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security Live Webcast
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Ron Plesser Fellow and Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast - December 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
CD-adapco to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Engineering Simulation: Saving America Money - December 19, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
TFI Envision, Inc. Collects 50% More Toys Than Last Year for the Annual St. Luke’s LifeWorks Holiday Gift Collection
"Our location on Route 1 directly across from Stew Leonard's - the world's largest dairy store - brings thousands of people right by our building every week. This year, we are so pleased to announce that we collected over 50% more toys and gifts than last year. People really opened their hearts to this collection and we are very grateful!" said Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director at TFI Envision, Inc. - December 19, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Sixty Nine Awards for TFI Envision, Inc. in 2011
2011 marked the 36th year in business for TFI Envision, Inc., a design and marketing firm based in Norwalk, CT. Their list of design excellence awards continues to grow each year and 2011 was no exception. They received 69 awards in 2011. - December 19, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
SAGIA Urges SMEs to Register for SFG 100
The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom to participate in its "Saudi Fast Growth 100" (SFG 100) initiative. Companies that make it to the annual SFG 100 list are honored at the annual Global Competitiveness Forum... - December 19, 2011 - The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
Corporate Investigations Needed as Employee Theft Increases
Employee theft has unfortunately reached an all-time high with over $40 billion lost per year, and Phenix Investigations, a leader in corporate investigative services, has seen a sharp increase in cases involving scrap metal and raw material theft. To combat employee theft and decrease losses in... - December 19, 2011 - Phenix Investigations, Inc.
Fitness Empire Formula Webinar on Making Your Mark in the Fitness Industry Now Available for Free Online Participation
A free webinar, “Fitness Empire Formula: Making Your Mark in the Fitness Industry,” is now available online. Offered by fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis, the webinar focuses on getting started and succeeding in the industry. - December 18, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Infinite Promotes New Member to Management Team and Plans to Expand Again in the First Quarter of 2012
The company has recently promoted new executive leadership and will be taking on a third client in the beginning of the year. - December 18, 2011 - Infinite
Financials Expert Posts New Article — “Ready Your SAP System for the New Payment Methods within the Single Euro Payments Area, Part 2”
This article explains how the likely implementation of Euro Payments Area (SEPA) will affect organizations doing business in Europe, and how they can prepare their SAP systems for the anticipated requirements. - December 18, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
SCM Expert Posts New Article — “Personalize Vendor Master Views to Fit Your Needs Using Account Groups, Transaction Codes, and Purchasing Organization”
This article will provide you with the knowledge on how to clean up vendor master views to display the fields pertinent to the business user. - December 18, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
CRM Expert Posts New Article — “Remove Duplicate Business Partners Using Cleansing Cases in SAP CRM 5.0 and 7.0”
The methods described here are greatly valuable for organizations that would like to cleanse their data of duplicate and redundant information to achieve consistency. - December 18, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Lexington Social Media Company Launches First Custom Facebook Photo Gallery Tab
Talent Attach of Lexington KY, the leading provider of social media design, development and marketing services in Kentucky, has announced the release of the first customized Facebook photo gallery tab. This photo gallery tab enables brands to showcase their products, events, employees and overall... - December 17, 2011 - Talent Attach
Surprise Lake Camp to Celebrate 110th Anniversary; Camp Alumnus Larry King to Attend
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. The year-long commemoration will begin with a gala dinner dance on Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan. Larry King, one of SLC’s esteemed celebrity alumni will be the guest of honor at the event. - December 17, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Capital Safety Partners with Chennai’s NIST
Capital Safety Group (CSG) has licensed NIST Institute Pvt. Ltd. to conduct CSG courses in India. - December 17, 2011 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
25karats.com Launches New Diamond Stud Earrings Collection
25karats.com customers are already clamoring for the one-of-a-kind diamond stud earrings collection. - December 17, 2011 - 25Karats.com
Fitness Pros John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Calabrese Offer Free Video Training from Fitness Fortunes Live Event
Sharing the secrets that they have shared with fitness pros around the world with a broader audience, John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Calabrese now offer a free video training on creating a fitness fortune online. The video was filmed at Fitness Fortunes and provides five key tips on creating a fitness fortune. - December 17, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Shannon’s Pet-Sitting Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Chicago Northwest Suburban Pet Sitting Business receives an award that reflects businesses’ consistently high level of customer service. - December 17, 2011 - Shannon's Pet-Sitting