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Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized as Highest Rated in Central Florida
Three attorneys from Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, have been named in the December issue of Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine among the Top Lawyers in Central Florida. The list includes attorneys in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties and is a product of a partnership... - December 22, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
The California ETP Funding Budget Approval for 2011 Has ISO Ready, Ready to Certify
Approval of the California ETP budget for 2011 will help fund businesses in California towards improvement programs such as ISO and AS certifications. ISOReady is one of these companies dedicated to programs such as these. - December 22, 2010 - ISOReady Quality Certification Services
CICS Verifies Icelandair’s Emissions for EU ETS
CICS is chosen by Icelandair to Verify its Emissions for the EU Emissions Trading Scheme - December 22, 2010 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Column5’s Enterprise Performance Management Conference Will “Accelerate Performance” in Las Vegas
Column5’s Third Annual EPM Summit, dedicated to users of SAP® BusinessObjects™ enterprise performance management (EPM) solutions, will take place March 15-18, 2011 - December 22, 2010 - Column5 Consulting
Carbon Verification Leader Adds France to List of EU ETS Accreditations
CICS Adds France to List of EU ETS Accreditations - December 22, 2010 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
SEO À La Carte: Ajax Union Offers Flexible OnPage Search Engine Marketing
AjaxUnion.com, a Brooklyn marketing company, delivers effective website SEO for one flat rate per page to improve search engine rankings, bolster off page SEO and provide easy reputation management. - December 22, 2010 - Ajax Union Online Marketing
Industrial Electrical Company's Participation in Operation Christmas Child a Huge Success
Industrial Electrical Company recently contributed 79 shoe boxes filled with Christmas presents and 14 individual Cash Donations to Operation Christmas Child, an annual outreach service of Samaritan's Purse. - December 22, 2010 - Industrial Electrical Company
Orlando Interactive Agency Xcellimark One of the Top 30 Link Building Firms for December 2010
Xcellimark, an Orlando Interactive Digital Agency, was ranked among the top 30 link building firms for the month of December 2010 by TopSEOs.com. Xcellimark made the list based on their consistent performance and superior services rendered to their clients. - December 21, 2010 - Xcellimark
BrightMove, Inc. Launches BrightMove Progression: Innovative Technology for New Hires and Process Automation
BrightMove, Inc. (www.brightmove.com), a leading developer of Recruiting Software for Recruitment Outsourcing (RPO), Staffing and Corporate HR, announces the debut of BrightMove Progression. This product streamlines onboarding for new employees, while automating processes for ongoing projects and off-boarding assignments. - December 21, 2010 - BrightMove
Training Classes in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, Barnett Shale and Marcellus Shale Plays
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. - December 20, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Balfour Beatty Construction Voted "Best of 2010" by Two Chapters of the Florida AIA
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded top honors by two different chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): Large Firm Builder of the Year (AIA Palm Beach) and General Contractor of the Year (AIA Miami). Palm Beach AIA’s Builder of the... - December 20, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Recent Expansion: 90+Cellars Receives Investment from Harpoon Brewery
Ninety+ Cellars Receives Investment from Harpoon Brewery Latitude Beverage Company, owner of Ninety+ Cellars, is proud to announce its latest investment from the Boston-based Harpoon Brewery. Founded in 1986 by Dan Kenary and Rich Doyle, Harpoon has become a leader in American craft beer due to... - December 20, 2010 - Latitude Beverage
Nutricap Labs President and Founder Featured in Today’s CEO Executive Suite Column of Newsday
Leader of New York-based vitamin and supplement manufacturing company was featured in today’s CEO Executive Suite column of Newsday to discuss his contributions to various local and national charities and how he grew his business into one of America’s fastest-growing companies despite a global recession. - December 20, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Trupanion Announces Partnership with Jim Dratfield, Author of Dogphoria
Pet insurance company Trupanion partners with pet photographer Jim Dratfield to promote pet health in his new pet photography book Dogphoria. - December 20, 2010 - Trupanion
Green Beans Coffee Company Brews Up Success with StreamSend Email Marketing
StreamSend Email Marketing helps Green Beans Coffee Company build its audience and add to the success of its “Cup of Joe” program to benefit US soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. - December 20, 2010 - EZ Publishing
SparkBase Appoints Andrew Kraynak as Vice President of Marketing
Company reinforces investment in aggressive growth strategy by adding experienced marketing leadership. - December 20, 2010 - SparkBase LLC
Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, LLP to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures... - December 20, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Alfred M. King, CMA, Vice Chairman, Marshall & Stevens Inc. to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures... - December 20, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
2011 London International Financial Summit to be in Irvine, California
London International Group will host 74th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson, 49th Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, and a distinguished list of political and business leaders on March 10-11, 2011 in an exciting schedule of panel discussions, keynote banquets, and receptions. - December 20, 2010 - London International Group
Psychsoft Consulting Receives 2010 Best of Business Award
Psychsoft Consulting has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Computers-Networking category by the SBCA. The SBCA is pleased to announce that Psychsoft Consulting, a Quincy, MA IT consulting firm, has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Computers-Networking category. Psychsoft Consulting was founded in 1987 by a group of academicians to provide outstanding cutting edge IT services. - December 20, 2010 - Psychsoftpc
IIOM and WordLabs Global Join Forces
The International Institute for Outsource Management (IIOM) is pleased to announce the unified merger with WordLabs Global, the producers of Outsourcing Magazine and its subsequent related market promotion and media services. Under the agreement, its Founder-Editor Sritharan Vellasamy will assume... - December 19, 2010 - The International Institute for Outsource Management (IIOM)
Steelhenge Director James Royds' Presentation on Cyber Threats at the BCI South West Forum is Declared a Success
With a good attendance despite difficult weather conditions, James Royds' presentation on cyber crime and the National Security Strategy was well received at the BCI south west forum held in Bristol. - December 19, 2010 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Vaco Raleigh Partner Named to CED Committee
Sid Mitchener to Work with Green and Cleantech Advisory Committee. - December 19, 2010 - VACO Raleigh
Max Stiegemeier (GCF) Acquires Division 5 Technology, Inc.
New Capabilities Extend GCF's Cloud-Based Data Center by utilizing encrypted tunnel based data transmission - December 18, 2010 - Division 5 Technology
Pam Guthrie Joins ClickCulture
Raleigh Based Marketing Firm Announces New Vice President, Director of Account Services - December 18, 2010 - ClickCulture
Incentive Logic Transactions Surpass 27 Million in 2010
Customer activity continuing to show strong growth in fourth quarter. - December 18, 2010 - Incentive Logic, Inc.
OpenBI to Attend Pentaho Global Partner Summit in San Francisco
Senior members of the OpenBI team will attend Pentaho’s summit focusing on open source business intelligence (OSBI) and data integration solutions. - December 18, 2010 - OpenBI LLC
Fuentek Publishes White Paper on Enhancing Economic Development Through Technology Transfer
Paper Examines Partnerships Between Technology Transfer And Economic Development Offices - December 18, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
Matches, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Chemical Fiber Maker
Matches, Inc. (MTXS.OB) today announced the acquisition of Golden Stone Rising, Limited, a British Virgin Islands Company, that, through its PRC subsidiaries and controlled companies, is engaged in the production, sale and distribution of polyester fiber in China. The PRC operating companies... - December 17, 2010 - Whitehall Montague Company
Eden Spine Vertebral Body Replacement Receives CE Mark Approval
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a Florida based Medical Devices organization announced today that the GIZA™was granted CE Mark approval. “The GIZA™ is a new generation VBR, specifically designed to save valuable O.R. time and decrease the risk of subsidence,” says Mourad... - December 17, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
Phx Body Shop Rocked and Humbled by Exposure
Local Phx Body Shop LG Collision repair has been identified as the Phx Auto Body Shop ... "Top Merchant 2010" - December 17, 2010 - Titan Auto Body
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies 2011 Re-Entry Plan for Breitling-Crusader #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas maps out its re-completion plan for the Breitling-Crusader #1 in Jefferson County, Texas. - December 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Macon Raine and DataCo Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership
Macon Raine Inc. (www.maconraine.com) announces its selection of DataCo Solutions (www.datacosolutions.com) as its preferred provider of proprietary analytics and predictive modeling tools. - December 17, 2010 - DataCo Solutions LLC
GulfSouth ActionCOACH Everardo Recendiz Hosts Client Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Banquet
ActionCOACH’s Everardo Recendiz hosted a client appreciation luncheon and awards banquet on Friday, December 10th at the Robinson Film Center in Shreveport, La. Recendiz gave away three awards to his clients during the luncheon. The first went to Twin Engine Labs for the 2010 Client Growth... - December 17, 2010 - GulfSouth ActionCOACH
GIA Asia Continues to be a Great Place to Work According to 2011 Vault Survey
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), has been recognized by Vault as one of the top Consulting Firms in the Asia Pacific region. GIA Asia was placed eleventh overall in the annual ranking, ahead of McKinsey, BCG, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG and 14 other companies. The strategic market intelligence... - December 17, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
GIA Launches First Intelligence Software to Offer Multi-Channel Delivery Options
Intelligence Plaza®, an enterprise software that enables full control of the intelligence process - December 17, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
WealthTouch Recognized with Two XCelent Awards
Financial Services Industry Research and Analysis Firm Celent Recognizes WealthTouch for the Best Functionality and Best Service in the Client Reporting Market. - December 16, 2010 - WealthTouch
Companies Find Alternative Storage & Warehousing Methods
Established in 1994, American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) works with businesses of all sizes to provide storage, cartage and over the road semi-trailers and storage containers. - December 16, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Mazuma Capital Introduces Broker Services Program
Exclusive Broker Services Program is the newest edition of Mazuma Capital's Strategic Partner Programs. - December 16, 2010 - Mazuma Capital
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Helm #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Helm #1 in Bee County, Texas. - December 16, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
SOX Institute to Hold "Automating Data Collection and Analysis Techniques for IT SOX Controls" Webinar 12/16
SOX Institute, the global leader in governance, risk, and compliance, will organize a webinar, "Automating Data Collection and Analysis Techniques for IT SOX Controls," at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 16, 2010. The 60-minute seminar will feature presenter Jeff Taylor, CISA, the... - December 16, 2010 - GRC Group
Joseph Oddo Joins Mission Partners as Business Development Manager
Joseph Oddo Joins Mission Partners as Business Development Manager. Mission Partners is a full service marketing and advertising firm that specializes in strategic planning, lead generation, internet marketing and more. - December 16, 2010 - Mission Partners
San Diego Gold Buyer Expands Reach with Facebook and Twitter
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) continues its campaign for greater openness and better customer service among gold buyers by expanding its efforts to Facebook and Twitter. - December 16, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Guns Recovered, 1 Arrested After Sonitrol Pacific Detects Break-in
Police recovered three guns and more than $3,000 in merchandise when they arrested a suspected burglar of a Portland store after Sonitrol Pacific detected the break-in December 12. Operator Michael Young received an impact-activated audio alert from the Sonitrol Pacific security system at Bi-Mart... - December 16, 2010 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Vandal Detected by Sonitrol Pacific Audio Security
Security audio of voices, bangs and glass breaking detected by Sonitrol Pacific allowed deputies to catch one suspected vandal at a Pierce County recreation center December 11. Operator Michael Young received an impact-activated audio alert from the Pierce County Sprinkler Recreation Center in... - December 16, 2010 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Virtual Data Room Provider Firmex Announces 2010 Revenue is Up 85%
Broader uses for virtual data rooms drive growth in corporate market. - December 16, 2010 - Firmex
Business Continuity Consultancy Steelhenge is Elected Onto the Business Continuity Institute Partnership Steering Group
Steelhenge Consulting is voted onto the Business Continuity Institute Partnership Steering Group for a three year term. - December 16, 2010 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
NPSA Applauds Tulane University Professors
The National Portable Storage Association congratulates two Tulane University professors for winning first place in a design competition that puts portable storage in the mix. - December 16, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Mai-BS (Thailand) Expands to Bangladesh
Mai-BS (Thailand) signed an agreement with Dominox Legend Holdings Limited to develop hotels and resorts in Bangladesh. - December 16, 2010 - Mai-BS (Thailand) by Karl&Erna Co.; Ltd
Trupanion Explains Pricing and Value Proposition
Pet insurance company Trupanion today released information about how the company’s core values support their pricing structure. Simply put, the value of any insurance is the percentage of premiums that are paid back in claims. Trupanion currently pays out more than 70% in premiums, with a... - December 15, 2010 - Trupanion