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The Big Dipper Store is Established as Arctic Internet Systems, Inc. Expands
The Big Dipper Store, www.thebigdipperstore.com, provides affordable gifts and collectibles for holidays, birthdays, weddings, wedding anniversaries, graduations, housewarmings, kids and other special occasions. Over 3,000 unique and exclusive imported gifts, collectibles, jewelry and so much more are available through the online website all at bargain prices. Truly The Big Dipper Store provides a World of Products to choose from making your online shopping experience fun and exciting. - December 03, 2011 - The Big Dipper Store
Pedersen & Partners Takes Over Alvaro Arias’ Top Executive Search Team and Opens Offices in Spain and Colombia
Pedersen & Partners, a leading international Executive Search firm, has today announced the opening of its offices in Madrid, Spain and Bogota, Colombia, thus strengthening its international footprint and growing the team by six new consultants. - December 03, 2011 - Pedersen & Partners
Upside Learning Continues to Grow and Strengthen Its Team
Upside Learning, a leading name in Custom eLearning Development, Learning Management System and Mobile Learning Solutions, is expanding its team to support rapid growth. - December 03, 2011 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Middle Way Consulting London Ltd of Bromley England and Itim Systems of Karachi Pakistan
Middle Way Consulting London Ltd., and Itim Systems today announced their plans for a new collaboration to provide further high quality software development services to UK businesses. The collaboration extends UK businesses access to Itims’ extensive range of software development skills in collaboration with Middle Way Consulting’s substantial experience in client delivery. - December 03, 2011 - Middle Way Consulting London Ltd
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Acquires Optimal Performance Institute, Now Wexford University
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently acquired the Optimal Performance Institute (OPI), a university offering a variety of health and fitness degree programs. The Optimal Performance Institute will now be known as Wexford University and will enroll new students in spring 2012. - December 02, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Ravenscroft Model 220 Debuting @ 2012 NAMM Show
The next star to appear at the 2012 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show may not be a celebrated musician who is tickling the ivories - it may be the piano itself. The Anaheim venue will enjoy in one of its exhibits the use of a $235,000 hand crafted piano which was constructed in... - December 02, 2011 - Ravenscroft Pianos
Net Leased Walgreens Sale Arranged by The Boulder Group in the Memphis, TN MSA
Net Lease Advisors Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the buyer. - December 02, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Ovative/Group Announces the Hiring of Jennifer “JJ” Schaidler to Lead the Digital Media Retail Practice Group
Ovative/Group, a digital and mobile consulting firm for retailers and brands, announced the appointment of Jennifer “JJ” Schaidler to its executive team to lead its digital media practice. She will help O/G focus on its retail partnerships and emerging innovations in mobile and digital... - December 02, 2011 - Ovative/Group
Jefferson National Wins Four More Top Honors in 2011 from Marcom, Davey and W³: DMA 2010 "Financial Services Company of the Year" Continues Unprecedented Winning Streak
Jefferson National, innovator of the first flat-fee variable annuity and winner of DMA "2010 Financial Services Company of the Year," continues an unprecedented winning streak, with four more Top Honors in 2011. Jefferson National won MarCom's highest honor, the Platinum Award, for an integrated marketing, communications and PR campaign; MarCom's Gold Award for a newly redesigned website; and W³ Silver Award and Silver Davey Award for its "Advisor's Voice" video series. - December 02, 2011 - Jefferson National
SMEStorage Cloud FTP Provides Ubiquitous Access to Over 30 File Storage Clouds
SMEStorage CloudFTP now supports over 30 popular file and storage Clouds even if the Clouds do not natively support FTP. - December 02, 2011 - Storage Made Easy
The Connect Realty Family Supports the Children's Tumor Foundation
On December 4th, 2011 Connect Realty team members will be running in the California International Marathon in support of Ava Lowell and the Children's Tumor Foundation. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a debilitating progressive disorder that can cause tumors to grow anywhere in the body. NF affects 1 in... - December 02, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
Sliding on the Scale Without Sliding Off the Cliff - A Guide for Perplexed Professionals on How to Make an Abundant Living - Free Tool from My Creative Development
Marc Zegans, a leading Creative Development advisor, who runs My Creative Development, has just released a free tool called Working on A Sliding Scale to help people work out how to charge clients on a sliding scale for professional services. - December 02, 2011 - My Creative Development
Elaine Buxton of Confero, Inc. Featured in TrustAtlantic Bank Commercial
Customer Experience Measurement Firm President Appears in Video for Local Bank - December 02, 2011 - Confero, Inc.
Eclipse Group Solutions & BOARD Confirm Reseller Partnership Agreement
BOARD International, the global provider of Business Intelligence (BI) and Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software, has announced a reseller partnership agreement with Eclipse Group Solutions Ltd in the UK. - December 02, 2011 - BOARD UK
IMC Celebrates Significant Growth and Corporate Identity Makeover
Innovative Management Concepts rolled out a new corporate website (www.imcva.com) and logo this month that provides information on IMC’s experience that spans more than two decades of government service. The corporate identity makeover helps celebrate IMC’s significant growth in 2011. - December 02, 2011 - Innovative Management Concepts
Intelligent Office Expands Presence Into Southern California; New Office Located in San Diego
Offers Wide Range of Services that Include the Intelligent Assistant, Intelligent Workspace and Intelligent Solutions - December 02, 2011 - Intelligent Office of San Diego
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Burglar, School Gives Thanks
The Thanksgiving Day burglary of portable classroom at a Puget Sound area school was interrupted by police and the suspect arrested after Sonitrol Pacific detected the threat. Operator Denise Smith was monitoring the school’s security system and received an impact-activated audio alert a... - December 02, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Armored Glass Doesn’t Stop Burglar, Sonitrol Pacific Audio Security Does
The dull sound of armored glass breaking was detected by Sonitrol Pacific, allowing police to be dispatched on a break-in in progress and catch a suspect trying to pry open security bars at a Seattle pawn shop November 19. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Jessica Culver heard “a thunk and muffled... - December 02, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sunflower Systems Enterprise Asset Management Software Releases Updated Mobile Bundle
Sunflower Systems enterprise asset management software and solutions released an updated mobile application bundle for physical inventory and excess management. Users from the industries of contract property management, federal property management, national laboratory property management,... - December 02, 2011 - Sun Flower Systems
Sunflower Systems Enterprise Asset Management Company Joins The Institute for Asset Management
Sunflower Systems enterprise asset management company joins The Institute of Asset Management as a Corporate Member. - December 02, 2011 - Sun Flower Systems
Sunflower Systems Enterprise Asset Management Software Supports ISO 55000
Sunflower Systems enterprise asset management software and services company supports efforts to develop ISO 55000. - December 02, 2011 - Sun Flower Systems
Sunflower Systems Enterprise Asset Management Announces Real Property Solutions
Sunflower Systems enterprise asset management company announces that real property asset management solutions are now available. - December 02, 2011 - Sun Flower Systems
Sunflower Systems Enterprise Asset Management Services Announces Upcoming Training Courses
Sunflower Systems enterprise asset management services released upcoming Sunflower Academy Training Course Dates. - December 02, 2011 - Sun Flower Systems
Southeastern Top Hospitality Businesses Announced at Industry Awards
Southeastern Hospitality Association’s best restaurants bars, hotels, and pubs have been announced as winners at this year’s hotly-contested Southeastern Hospitality Association Awards for Excellence. - December 02, 2011 - Southeastern Hospitality Association
ISG technology’s CEO to Discuss the Business Opportunities in Bulgaria at “Bulgaria-Your Rightsourcing Destination” Forum
Mike Morrison will participate in the panel discussion, “Bulgaria’s IT and BPO companies with global reach and presence,” presenting ISG technology’s experience in Nearshoring to Bulgaria. - December 02, 2011 - ISG technology
New Mexico Private Detective Adventure Thriller Novel Asks, "Who is Killing the Media?"
An unknown criminal is out to kill a group of reporters and pin the crimes on Jack Vane. Now accused of murder, and hunted by powerful forces, Jack must solve the crime against those he most despises in Jeffrey Friedberg’s new detective adventure novel, “Red, White, and Dead – Kill The Media.” (Volume 1) (ISBN 9780615541303, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Jeffrey A. Friedberg, 2011). - December 01, 2011 - Jeffrey A Friedberg
Plan C: The Full-Time Employee and Part-Time Entrepreneur--New Book Released to Redefine the American Dream
Author Dr. Erin Albert releases a new book developing entrepreneurship in an alternative way and redefines the American Dream. - December 01, 2011 - Yuspie, LLC
One Concierge Extends Service Offerings to Atlanta, Georgia
One Concierge increases coverage area in Atlanta, Georgia through new agreement with The Concierge Guy. - December 01, 2011 - One Concierge
Brand Development Associates International Recognized in Ranking of Annual Top 500 Leadership Development Programs
Brand Development Associates International (BDA) has been ranked #29 in the Independent Consultants/Trainers/Coaches category of Leadership Excellence’s annual ranking of the Top 500 Leadership Development Programs in the world. The Leadership 500 is a ranking of the best individuals, teams, and organizations in leadership development practices and employee motivation-productivity today. - December 01, 2011 - Brand Development Associates International Ltd
Logo Town.biz Initiates New High-Performance Plan for Consumer Base
Logo Town.biz has launched their high-performance plan for all customers throughout the country. - December 01, 2011 - Logo Town.biz
Texas Christian University Awards Southwest Solutions Group a Contract for a High Density Storage System
Southwest Solutions Group was awarded a contract by Texas Christian University for a Spacesaver high density storage system. - December 01, 2011 - Southwest Solutions Group
AutoCricket.com Hires 240 Employees in Palm Beach County
In a weakened economy, AutoCricket.com brings over 240 new positions to Palm Beach County, helping lower the unemployment rate in South Florida. - December 01, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
How to Get the Most Out of ABAP and Java in the Context of SAP Technology
The two-part article series shows you that it isn't a question of which programming language — ABAP or Java — is better than the other. - December 01, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Calida Gaming & 888 Casino Join to Offer Exclusive Deals
Calida Gaming announces it's partnership with 888 Casino has developed an exclusive deal for it's players doubling the bonus that is currently on offer with 888 Casino. Also announced today is a special free cash deal with another of the Calida Gaming partners Winner Casino. - November 30, 2011 - Calida gaming
Kelli Ellis Named Top Interior Designer in Orange County by OC Metro Magazine
“Top Interior Designer in Orange County” by OC Metro magazine, celebrity designer Kelli Ellis has done design work for HGTV, TLC, Bravo and more. She focuses on beautiful, budget-conscious design in the Orange County area. - November 30, 2011 - Kelli Ellis Interiors, Inc.
U.S. Aragonite Enterprises Announces the Results of USDA Lab Research Confirming Its Oshenite™ Brand as a Renewable Resource
USDA lab research confirms U.S. Aragonite Enterprises' Oshenite™ brand as a renewable resource leading to its role as a material building block in an important USDA grant project out of Iowa State to build 100% biorenewable content for bioplastic crop containers for the horticulture industry. An estimate $706 million will be saved annually by the specialty crop industry by converting from petroleum-based containers to bioplastic containers. - November 30, 2011 - U.S. Aragonite.com
Kammok Forms Strategic Partnership with the Organization Malaria No More
Kammok Enters the Fight to End Malaria in Africa Through Product Sales and a Partnership with Malaria No More - November 30, 2011 - Kammok International
Orlando Interactive Digital Agency Identified by Top SEOs as One of the Top 30 Link Building Firms for the Month of November 2011
This month marks the 12th time in a row that the award-winning firm has made the list. - November 30, 2011 - Xcellimark
New App Store Opens for Online Traders
Traders Now Have Access to Traditional and Cutting-Edge Resources - November 30, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Education Online Services Corporation Announces Educational Partnership with Southern University System
Education Online Services Corporation and Southern University System, La. announce educational partnership for the purpose of development and implementation of multiple online degree programs with an initial launch date of January 2012. - November 30, 2011 - Education Online Services Corp
GIA Reports Strong Growth in Competitive Intelligence Software Business – Launches Website
GIA experiences strong growth for its competitive intelligence (CI) software and anticipates the trend to continue in 2012-2013. - November 30, 2011 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
New Commercial Shows Benefits of Internships
Intern Profits releases international commercial depicting value of internships for both employers and interns. - November 30, 2011 - Efficient Enterprises, Inc.
Aha! to Action Positioned for Continued Growth in 2012
Leading business and executive coaching firm establishes New York City headquarters - November 30, 2011 - Aha! to Action
EzCheckPrinting: Complete Check Printing and Management Solution for Small Businesses
ezCheckPrinting check writer software makes writing checks and paying bills fast, efficient and inexpensive. Now small business users can get this check writer for free through TrialPay offers from www.halfpricesoft.com. - November 30, 2011 - Halfpricesoft
How a Mediation Engine Prepares and Connects Data Among Multiple Applications on the SAP NetWeaver Platform
The article explains the requirements of a mediation engine, and how you can use one on the SAP NetWeaver platform to log errors and reprocess corrected data records in order to efficiently bill customers. - November 30, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Fuentek President Featured in 2012 Woman’s Advantage Calendar
Laura A. Schoppe Selected for the Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar. - November 30, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC
ZweigWhite Recognizes SRP Environmental LLC as One of Nation's Fastest-Growing Environmental, Health and Safety Firms
Management consulting and research firm ZweigWhite, has named SRP Environmental LLC, an environmental services company headquartered in Shreveport, LA, as one of the 200 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms in the U.S. and Canada for its annual ranking. - November 29, 2011 - SRP Environmental LLC
The “Ultimate Life Coach Business Book” with Tips on Successful Coaching Across Industries Now Available for Free Online
The “Ultimate Life Coach Business Book,” offered by John Spencer Ellis and Topher Morrison, provides the secrets to succeeding in the coaching business. The book is now available for free download at http://ultimatelifecoachbusinessbook.com/ - November 29, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
MyEdCals Now Has Over 300,000 Editorial Calendar Opportunities for 2012
MyMediaInfo’s Editorial Calendar Database will have over 500,000 story opportunities for the coming year. - November 29, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
The Daily Muse Partners with Saatchi & Saatchi for First Annual SheMakes Holiday Festival
The Daily Muse has partnered with Saatich & Saatchi to host SheMakes, a holiday festival supporting women and entrepreneurship. The craft and small-business fair will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 12 to 5pm, at 375 Hudson Street in New York City. Other partners supporting the event include 85Broads and News On Women. - November 29, 2011 - The Daily Muse