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Trupanion Reveals Health Concerns of Top Dog Breeds

Trupanion releases the most common pet health concerns in the five most popular dog breeds. - January 31, 2011 - Trupanion

The Bogside Artists Light Up Their Famous Murals

The Bogside Artists of Derry, Northern Ireland, having waited six years for the council to honour their pledge to light up the famous murals have decided to go ahead and illuminate them. - January 31, 2011 - The Bogside Artists

ActionCOACH Business Coach Announces New Office Location in Riverside, California

Riverside and Corona Business Coach Bernie Powers is moving his office to a more centralized location. - January 30, 2011 - ActionCOACH

Leading Business Continuity Consultancy Steelhenge Reports That Exhibiting at BCM World Conference and Exhibition Was a Great Success

Steelhenge Consulting Ltd exhibited at the BCM World Conference and Exhibition in November 2010, Isobel Nicholas, Director of Communications, describes why it was so successful. - January 30, 2011 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited

RM Group Continues to Grow as Demand for International Company Registrations Increases

RM Group opens new offices. - January 30, 2011 - Raymond Morris Group

INOX Jewelry 2011 Winter Catalog Now Available

INOX Jewelry is coming out with a brand new Winter 2011 Catalog. The items and collections that went into this catalog are never before seen pieces with a special attention payed to the 2011 fashion trends. - January 29, 2011 - Salesone LLC

IEEE SmartGridComm 2011 Announces April 4, 2011 “Call for Papers” Deadline

2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the Advance of Global Smart Grid Communications to be held October 17 – 20, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium - January 29, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

Tom Stevens Sponsors Edge-of-the-Box Event: Holden Thorp to Address Association of Corporate Growth

Tom Stevens, owner of Think Leadership Ideas, is sponsoring the January Breakfast Meeting of the Raleigh-Durham Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). The featured speaker is Holden Thorp, chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill and co-author of “Engines of Innovation: The Entrepreneurial University in the Twenty-First Century." - January 29, 2011 - Think Leadership Ideas, Inc.

Jewish Business Leaders Stimulate Jacksonville, FL Economy

New Business Network Launched in Jacksonville, FL focused on getting people to work, keeping businesses in the black and providing opportunities for business growth. Initiative result of efforts by First Coast Chabad and Business Leaders. - January 29, 2011 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.

Robert Azarow, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at KC’s Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert Azarow, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011.” This event... - January 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Fastenal Has Opened an Industrial and Construction Supply Store in Simi Valley

Fastenal sells nearly one million industrial and construction products (including 410,000 different types of fasteners) spanning 17 product lines - January 29, 2011 - Fastenal

Dave C. Cooke, Principal, FinSec Navigator Group LLC to Speak at KC’s Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dave C. Cooke, Principal, FinSec Navigator Group LLC will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011.” This... - January 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

WorkSimple Defines Business Goal Software Era

WorkSimple is the first platform to make goals social, transparent, and collaborative. Managers at all levels now have a platform to build a results-driven workforce around their business goals. A better way to measure team and employee performance has arrived. - January 29, 2011 - WorkSimple

Wall Street Based Insurial Americas to Facilitate Asia and Europe's Trade with China

Insurial Americas, a Wall Street based securities consulting and global trade representation specialist, announced a new trade facilitation service today that will connect Asian and European importers with exporters in China. The service is expected to provide importers greater transparency and... - January 29, 2011 - Insurial Americas, Inc.

Pressure Washer Machines at Value Prices in 50 Hz Stationary Design

The Vapor-Flo® 7150 series offers a unique configuration for repetitive cleaning applications that require a no-combustion, heated system. - January 29, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.

Social Media Consultant Aaron Schoenberger Takes Training Worldwide

Aaron Schoenberger, Founder of The Brainchild Group, expands his social media training to new heights by offering consulting/training to corporations throughout the world. - January 29, 2011 - The Brainchild Group - Social Media & SEO Agency

SIIA Secures Sponsors for LRRA Legislation

SIIA today announced that it has confirmed lead sponsors for federal legislation intended to modernize the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA). Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) will introduce the bill in the U.S. Senate while Rep. John Campbell (R-CA) has committed to take the lead in the House of... - January 28, 2011 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.

Jesse Willms to Bare All to Raise Money for Cancer and Transplant Charities

Jesse Willms is excited to strip to his underwear in support of great charitable causes. - January 28, 2011 - Jesse Willms

White Digital Media Offer Subscribers Free White Papers by Partnering with Oracle

Subscribers have exclusive access to white papers regarding global business and enterprise solutions - January 28, 2011 - WDM Group

White Digital Media Partners with Harvard Business School

Displaying the benefits of executive education through digital advertising - January 28, 2011 - WDM Group

HR Consulting Firm CPEhr Appoints Veteran Executive to Lead Payroll Services Division

CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based human resource services firm, announced the appointment of Soley Van Lokeren as Executive Director of Business Operations of the Payroll Services Department, effective January 16, 2011. - January 28, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.

Coupon Refund Has Launched the 1st iPhone App for Online Coupon Codes

Couponrefund.com has launched its iPhone application which is the first app for online coupon codes. The application is specifically designed for the bargain hunters who want to avail discounts on the purchase of their desired product while shopping online. There are hundreds of applications... - January 28, 2011 - Coupon Refund Inc.

Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011.” This... - January 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Michael L. Stevens, SVP & Director of Regulatory Affairs, Conference of State Bank Supervisors to Speak at KC’s Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael L. Stevens, SVP & Director of Regulatory Affairs, Conference of State Bank Supervisors will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Stress... - January 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Disaster Recovery Template Just Got Better According to Janco

Janco’s Disaster Recovery Template Version 6.0 provides more tools and easier implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. - January 28, 2011 - Janco Associates, Inc.

Immigration Voice: President's Vision on Immigration "in the Right Direction"

Immigration Voice applauds the President’s recognition of our broken immigration system that allows for educating foreign nationals in the best universities this country has to offer and refrain from utilizing the investment made on them. The President’s call to reform in his State of... - January 28, 2011 - Immigration Voice

Vi-Tel Wireless Completes Its Initial Launch of All Products and Services

Vi-Tel Wireless has completed its pre-launch phase and has begun its official launch with all core products in place. Vi-Tel wireless offers online wireless stores to the network marketing, mlm, and direct sales community. They offer the latest in wireless and cellular products through the Nation’s Top Wireless Providers. The company has launched an affordable business solution to potential business owners. - January 28, 2011 - ViTel Wireless

MainStreetChamber Acquires AllCityChamber & Announces National Barter Partnership

The small-business advocate grows in membership and seeks opportunity for its members. - January 28, 2011 - MainStreetChamber

ScanBizCards Announces Version 3.0, Becomes the Most Accurate, Feature-Rich and with the Most Languages Support

ScanBiz Mobile Solutions has just released Version 3.0 of its popular productivity app for the iPhone. ScanBizcards is unlike any other business card reader with features usually reserved for full-blown, expensive enterprise CRM applications. Built specifically for the networked web, ScanBizCards 3. - January 27, 2011 - ScanBiz Mobile Solutions L.P.

Million-Dollar IPO Predictions for 2011 in This Month's Business Review India

India’s finance markets have seen a flood of IPOs in the past few years. IPOs have recently made wonderful gains in the Indian market, showing the world how gracefully India is walking on the path of progress. The Coal India IPO and Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL) IPO, two low-profile heroes of the Indian IPO industry have stunned the markets with their outstanding performance in 2010. - January 27, 2011 - WDM Group

Arturo Arredondo, CEO of Minera Penmont Shares the Secrets to an Open Pit Mine with Latino Business Review

Latino Business Review - In this issue, Latino Business Review takes an in-depth look at silver and gold mining in our region and the difference between open pit and subterranean mines. In an interview with Latino Business Review Arturo Arredondo, CEO of Minera Penmont, discusses his main... - January 27, 2011 - WDM Group

Steve Tattum, Product Manager of Sage Manufacturing, Gives Insight Into Manufacturing Software Solutions That Increase Company Efficiency in Manufacturing Digital

Manufacturing firms are spending a tremendous sum of money on manufacturing software to reduce costs and increase their company’s productivity. - January 27, 2011 - WDM Group

Africa: Your Guide to the Continent’s Economy in 2011

African Business Review takes a look at one expert’s view of how Africa’s economy will shape up in the next year. African Business Review discussed Africa’s economic prospects for 2011 with expert Jean Phillipe Stijns, a co-author of the African Economic Report and Economist on... - January 27, 2011 - WDM Group

C.O.D. Friendly Expands Credit Facility

Fueled by an increase in demand for their signature financial product, C.O.D. Guaranty℠, C.O.D. Friendly is announcing an expansion of their line of credit facility. The recent Credit Facility increase with a National F.D.I.C. insured institution confirms the belief of the financial community... - January 27, 2011 - C.O.D. Friendly, Inc.

SkGold Hosting Announces New Year’s Resolutions for 2011

In the spirit of the New Year, SkGold Hosting divulges plans and projects designed to have a positive impact on clients’ overall web hosting experience. Over the coming year the company is planning to implement many new features, tools and services. - January 27, 2011 - SKGOLD Hosting

CT Consulting Group Specializes in Sales & Marketing for Small Businesses

Developing and implementing customized strategies to help companies succeed today - January 27, 2011 - CT Consulting Group

DFW AMA’S Multi-Cultural Sensitivity Seminar

The DFW AMA will host Jeffery McFarland who will on sensitivity in multi-cultural marketing. - January 27, 2011 - Dallas Ft. Worth American Marketing Associaton

Fuentek Launches Redesigned Website

New Site Features Fuentek’s Core Services and Content. - January 27, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC

NEC Display Solutions Select BOARD to Monitor Their Global Supply Chain

For a company such as NEC Display Solutions, the global planning process (including supply chain) represents the core critical success factor for the entire business operation. To meet the needs of their dynamic and competitive market, NEC needed a flexible planning and reporting solution to map... - January 27, 2011 - BOARD UK

New Business Helps Small Companies Compete with the Fortune 500 and Inc 5000 Gang

Smart Company Growth’s Virtual Model gets Affordable Business Development and Cost Control Best Practices to SMEs, including business development strategy, cost analysis, sales process, lead generation, lean, supply chains, BPR, energy solutions, outsourcing. - January 27, 2011 - Smart Company Growth

Smartware Group Grosses Highest Revenues in Eight-Year Run

Smartware Group, Inc., the premier provider of Bigfoot CMMS (computerized maintenance management software), reported the highest revenues in its eight-year history, with 22 percent in top-line revenue growth between 2009 and 2010, and 33 percent revenue growth between Q4 2009 and Q4 2010. - January 27, 2011 - Smartware Group Inc.

NYCE Announces Appointment of Steve West as Director, NYCE Networks

NYCE Networks, a leading provider of innovative Plastic Optical Fiber to Ethernet products, announced today the appointment of Steve M. West as a Director of the company. “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Steve West as a Director of NYCE,” says Matt Rooyakkers, Founder... - January 26, 2011 - NYCE Networks

ePlanet Ventures Becomes ePlanet Capital

ePlanet Ventures' name change to ePlanet Capital reflects their evolution into a global growth and expansion stage investor with a focus on high-growth emerging markets. - January 26, 2011 - ePlanet Capital

Brosix Instant Messenger Reveals Plans for 2011

Brosix is planning to make many big changes in 2011. - January 26, 2011 - Brosix, Inc

Nike and Apple Collaborate for Barefoot Running

Nike+ technology, developed by Apple, is now compatible with Nike’s Barefoot Free running shoes. As discussed in Manufacturing Digital, Nike is one of the biggest sporting brands in the world, renowned for its innovative yet practical and effective sportswear. For decades, Nike has... - January 26, 2011 - WDM Group

The Transition Companies Expands Corporate Headquarters

The Transitions Companies announces the doubling of its corporate headquarters facility and offices. - January 26, 2011 - The Transition Companies

Guillermo Elizondo, President of Grupo Ceres and Agricultural Business Leader in Latino Business Review

The January edition of Latino Business Review features an interview with President and Founder of Grupo Ceres in Mexico. Since 1960, the priority of Grupo Ceres has been to offer all of the inputs and services that an agriculturist needs to increase productivity. “Our mission is that farmers... - January 26, 2011 - WDM Group