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John Collins, Director of Engineering and Compliance, American Hospital Association to Speak at KC’s Converged Communications for Medical Devices

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John Collins, Director of Engineering and Compliance, American Hospital Association will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - January 26, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Converged Communications for Medical Devices

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 Converged Communications for Medical Devices. This two-hour event is scheduled on February 7, 2011 from 3:00 PM to 5:00... - January 26, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Milton, a Virtual Office Manager for Small Service Businesses, Organizes Projects, Finances and Contacts with One Easy-to-Use, Integrated System

Cost-Effective Web-Based Application Tailored to Freelancers and Small Businesses Provides Support Needed to Efficiently Manage Vital Information - January 26, 2011 - Milton

Certified Translation Services in New York City

Translation Services USA now offers expedited certified translation services to the entire New York City Metropolitan Area. - January 26, 2011 - Translation Service USA LLC

Caledonian Management Flying a Mile High in Denver

Caledonian Management Group expands its footprint with new offices in Denver, Colorado market. - January 26, 2011 - Caledonian Management Group LLC

Sonitrol Pacific Detection Leads to 2 in Custody, 2 on the Run

An attempted burglary at a medical marijuana facility ended in arrest for two and a "dude, where’s my car moment" for two others thanks to a detection by Sonitrol Pacific’s security system January 23. Operator Joe Orsborn heard threatening noises from The Hemp & Cannabis... - January 26, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Vistage Michigan Welcomes Patricia Yulkowski of Total Door as Its Newest Member

As a member of Vistage Michigan, Yulkowski will enjoy an advisory board of CEO peers who meet in small groups to help one another make better business decisions and achieve better results. She also will partake in one-to-one business coaching. - January 26, 2011 - Vistage Michigan

Vaco Presents Social Media Expert Sharing Best Practices for Healthcare

“Bringing the Social Media Revolution to Healthcare” Featured on Top View Social Media Series - January 26, 2011 - VACO Raleigh

PR and Journalist Leads Website Goes Global with Customized Service

PR and Journalist Leads Website Goes Global with Customized Service

Journalists now choose which countries to target when searching for sources; while sources customize their service to only receive leads from media targeting a relevant country, and on relevant topics, in a recent service expansion to free PR leads website SourceBottle. - January 25, 2011 - SourceBottle

ACS to Preview PartView Pro at NADA

ACS to Preview PartView Pro at NADA

Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) to Demonstrate New Parts Application - January 25, 2011 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc

SocialBooks Software Integrates eBooks and User Generated Content

SocialBooks Software Integrates eBooks and User Generated Content

SocialBooks software brings together eBooks, user generated content, and social media to create a new way to experience books. Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins SocialBooks enabled application in development for iPad and iPhone. - January 25, 2011 - RethinkBooks

aQayo e-Recruitment Solution Listed Under iSPRINT (Packaged Solutions) - Government Helps Singapore SMEs in Their Fight for Talent

aQayo e-Recruitment Solution Listed Under iSPRINT (Packaged Solutions) - Government Helps Singapore SMEs in Their Fight for Talent

aQayo, the leading provider of Applicant Tracking System in Asia, today announced that its e-recruitment solution is now one of the software listed under the packaged solutions of iSPRINT (Increase SME Productivity with Infocomm Adoption & Transformation). Under this scheme, Singapore small... - January 25, 2011 - Aqayo Pte Ltd

American Smooth Wave Acquires PRC Sports Shoe Brand Ailibao

American Smoothwave Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB:ASWV) today announced the acquisition of Ailibao International Investment Limited, a British Virgin Islands company. Through its PRC subsidiaries and controlled companies, Ailibao International Investment Limited designs and produces “Ailibao”... - January 24, 2011 - Whitehall Montague Company

Bean Media Wins Two Major Publishing Awards for "Australia's Best" Business Magazines

Bean Media Wins Two Major Publishing Awards for "Australia's Best" Business Magazines

Sydney-based magazine publisher, Bean Media Group, have collected two big awards from Publishers Australia in the B2B Magazine Of The Year category. - January 24, 2011 - Bean Media Group

Group Benefit Services (GBS) of Springfield, MO Achieves Claim Processing Turn-Around Time of Less Than 1 Day

GBS achieves an 18 month goal of claim processing with a turn-around time of less than one day. - January 24, 2011 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.

The Knowledge Congress Announces a Live Webcast Entitled: The Impact of New Federal Tax Requirements on Hospitals

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 The Impact of New Federal Tax Requirements on Hospitals. For further details, please... - January 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

GoZoneOnline.com Procalims Last-Minute Go Zone Fix Could Save Purchasers Over $72,000 and Announces New Client Services

GoZoneOnline.com announced new client services being offered after President Obama extends tax benefits to real estate investors in the Go Zone. - January 23, 2011 - GoZoneOnLine.com

Jeff C. Steinhoff, Executive Director,Government Institute, KPMG LLP to Speak at The Impact of the New Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act to Eliminating Fraud

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, Executive Director, Government Institute, Managing Director, Federal Advisory Practice, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - January 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

‘Year in Review’ Turns to ‘Year in Preview’ with Business Review Canada’s 2011 Economic Barometer

2011 has officially begun and it’s time to close the book on all the ‘year in review’ and ‘best of’ lists. Executives, if they haven’t already, should be looking at forecasts, predictions and current conditions as strategies for the upcoming year... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group

Canadian Billionaires and the Conglomerates They Lead in Business Review Canada

The cover story of Business Review Canada’s January issue profiles the five richest Canadian billionaires and the companies they control. Not surprisingly, the unfathomably wealthy billionaires influence Canadians’ everyday lives, from the foods people eat to the news people read and... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group

Discover the Trends Shaping the World’s Cities in the January Issue of Construction Digital

Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information speaks with urban and community planners from around the world about the trends that are shaping the cities of the future. Trends such as infill and mixed-use development are common around the globe as... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group

The Latest Technological Advances in Cosmetic Medicine and Social Media Marketing Strategies in January’s Latino Business Review

Read and Journey through the world of beauty and eternal youth with Sergio Rada, a well recognized Colombian medic who has conquered the market in Latin America. - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Proxy Season - What You Need to Know in 2011

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Proxy Season - What you need to know in 2011. 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, “Proxy... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Jim Totonis, President of Totonis Consulting is Offering a Free Consultation to Help Determine Digital Marketing Strategies

Jim Totonis, President of Totonis Consulting, Leaders in Retail Digital Marketing Services announces that they are offering for a limited time a Free Consultation to determine what is the right digital strategy for the client's business. Give them a call at 518-406-8474 for a consultation to... - January 22, 2011 - Totonis Consulting

MainStreetChamber to Open New Chapter in Greater Sacramento, CA

Upcoming grand-opening boosts the fastest growing chamber in the country. MainStreetChamber™ announced today that it will be opening a new local Chapter in Greater Sacramento, CA. - January 22, 2011 - MainStreetChamber

Business Growth Expert Named Partner at Cleveland-Based Marketing & Consulting Firm; on a Mission to Change How Small Business Grows

Implementing a trademarked approach, known as The Evolution of Business™, National Strategic and Mr. Jakubowycz show small business how to thrive in any business environment and take the journey from survival to stable to extraordinary. - January 22, 2011 - National Strategic Group

Certified Translation & Interpreting in Golden, Colorado

Language professionals at Translation Excellence pride themselves in providing the highest quality Translation, Interpreting and language training services. - January 22, 2011 - Translation Excellence, Inc.

Jay Howell, Partner, BDO to Speak at KC’s The Understanding Software as a Service (SaaS) 101 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jay Howell, Partner, BDO will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Software as a Service (SaaS) 101 Live... - January 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Koenig Now Offers Training on SQL Server 2008 Policy Based Management Training

Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers training for SQL Server 2008 Policy Based Management Training. Policy-Based Management is a system for managing one or more instances of SQL Server 2008. When SQL Server policy administrators use... - January 22, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd

Par 3 and Executive Golf Association Charter Kickoff Event Scheduled in Bermuda on March 25, 2011

Par 3 and Executive Golf Association Charter Kickoff Event Scheduled in Bermuda on March 25, 2011

The Par 3 and Executive Golf Association Charter Kickoff Event will be held at the Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda on March 25, 2011. Optionally, members are invited to play in the 2011 Bacardi National Par-3 Championship being held the same weekend. - January 21, 2011 - Par 3 and Executive Golf

Top Producing Industries Featured in This Month’s Latino Business Review

In this edition of Latino Business Review, find out which industries registered the most participation in the region and have driven the Latin American economy into the big leagues. In this important article, discover how the greater global demand for food has favored Latin American countries. In... - January 21, 2011 - WDM Group

TripAdvisor Honours Pacific Resort Aitutaki as Best of the South Pacific

TripAdvisor Honours Pacific Resort Aitutaki as Best of the South Pacific

Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its... - January 21, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

CEO of Puro Marketing, Andrés Toledo Shares His Insight with Latino Business Review

Latino Business Review’s January issue features an interview with Andrés Toledo, CEO of Puro Marketing, who created an excellent Web site on Marketing 2.0. Toledo talks about the significance of marketing in social media and the importance of this service as a channel or tool for... - January 21, 2011 - WDM Group

Lucky Strike Appoints New Director Kevin Ernst

Lucky Strike Appoints New Director Kevin Ernst

Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mr. Kevin Ernst has joined its Board of Directors. - January 21, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd

Why is Latin America Worth Investing in? This Month in Latino Business Review

The January issue of Latino Business Review presents an article featuring those countries with a positive peak in the real estate market. Constant growth in the last few years has established them as the new investment alternative for global investors. Find out why Peru, despite not being thought... - January 21, 2011 - WDM Group

JitterJam, Epiphanies Inc. to Partner and Produce Free Monthly Social Marketing Webinar Series

JitterJam, Epiphanies Inc. to Partner and Produce Free Monthly Social Marketing Webinar Series

Traditional customer relationship management (CRM) is a thing of the past. With the accelerating adoption of social platforms, and the proliferation of user-generated content, old-school customer databases just don’t cut it anymore. Relevant relationships are evolving. Evolve with them for better brand management, lead generation, and customer service. Register for the free webinar on 1/26/11 at 11:30am EST, and get the recording if you can't make it live, at http://bit.ly/AhaSocialCRM. - January 20, 2011 - Epiphanies, Inc.

Mike Lee Resigns from Mazuma Capital Board of Directors to Take His Senate Seat in 2011

Mazuma Capital announced the resignation of newly elected Senator Mike Lee. Senator Lee, who served on the Mazuma Capital Board of Directors, is the youngest elected member of the U.S. Senate and the first new senator Utah has had in 18 years. Lee made national headlines when he defeated then... - January 20, 2011 - Mazuma Capital

The History Behind the Most Popular Fast Food Franchises is Discussed in the January Issue of Food and Drink Digital

Food and Drink Digital announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring the history behind three of the most popular fast food franchises. - January 20, 2011 - WDM Group

Above the Standard Procurement Group (ATSPG.com) is Generating Opportunities for Downsized Executives Even Though Unemployment is Rising and Consumer Spending is Stagnant

Above the Standard Procurement Group (ATSPG.com) is Generating Opportunities for Downsized Executives Even Though Unemployment is Rising and Consumer Spending is Stagnant

When Ted Landgraf was laid off from his position as Vice President of Administration for a large federal contractor a few years ago he knew that the time was right. Frustrated with the lack of loyalty and integrity in today’s corporate marketplace, he envisioned a franchise opportunity that... - January 20, 2011 - Above the Standard Procurement Group Inc.

Ten Hot Tips for Utilizing Facebook and Twitter to Boost Company Images on the Web in Business Review Australia

In the January issue of Business Review Australia, Nicole Smith of Blue Fish Social Media offers ten tips on how to make the most of the cheapest, fastest and most effective advertising available—social media. While concentrating on Facebook and Twitter, Smith says it’s imperative to... - January 20, 2011 - WDM Group

Buying vs. Leasing Commercial Property: the Pros and Cons Discussed in January’s Issue of Business Review Australia

In the January issue of Business Review Australia, Sophie Arkelidis, Managing Director, Mocha Marketing outline the pros and cons of buying versus leasing commercial property. She explains that while the pros of leasing include a variety of properties, freed working capital and faster business... - January 20, 2011 - WDM Group

The Top Grocery Chains Around the World Are Discussed in the January Issue of Food and Drink Digital

Food and Drink Digital announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring the top rated grocery chains around the world - January 20, 2011 - WDM Group

The World’s Top Rated Restaurants Are Discussed in the January Issue of Food and Drink Digital

Food and Drink Digital announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring The World’s Top Rated Restaurants. - January 20, 2011 - WDM Group

Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011

Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011

Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. - January 20, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas

TownZilla.com and the Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau Have Signed a Partnership Agreement

Townzilla.com and the Ontario Convention Center/Visitors Bureau have partnered. Townzilla.com will promote, advertise and market the convention center and visitors bureau all over Southern California. - January 20, 2011 - High Tech Communications, Inc

Totonis Consulting, Leaders in Retail Digital Marketing Services

Totonis Consulting, Leaders in Retail Digital Marketing Services announces that they are offering premium Digital Marketing Solutions from a corporate level to the small business client. The pricing offered is lower than the competition and the service is superior. Give them a call at 518-406-8474... - January 20, 2011 - Totonis Consulting

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on A.S.C 740 –Valuation

A.S.C 740 requires a company to evaluate the need for valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. New GAAP requirements related to acquired valuation allowances has created additional focus on this analysis in recent years. - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys

A comprehensive and in-depth review of Export Control Laws and Policies is underway by the current administration. There is also a number of export control reform initiatives, which when enacted could result to significant changes in the export system. Companies must have a complete understanding of the rules and regulations in export controls to mitigate the risks of facing sanctions. Reinforcing compliance programs need to be a top priority. - January 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

PM-Express Introduces New Schedule for PMP® Exam Prep Classes in Virginia

PM-Express is currently instituting a new schedule for PMP Exam Preparation classes in McLean, Virginia. Beginning in January of 2011, the Schedule is as follows: January 24th – 27th February 7th – 10th March 7th – 10th April 11th – 14th May 9th – 12th June 6th... - January 20, 2011 - PM-Express

Vaco Raleigh Participates in “Adopt A Squadron” Drive

Local Executive Placement Firm Supports Troops - January 20, 2011 - VACO Raleigh

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