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Not a Laughing Matter, White Digital Media Hires Ad Sales Manager Who May Double as a Comedian
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, hired Advertising Sales Manager Jon Tresko to help establish their growing global ad network. Tresko brings ten years of experience to White Digital Media in advertising, sales and marketing with... - December 15, 2010 - WDM Group
White Digital Media Hires New Graphic Designer to Help Perform Digital Facelift
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, announced Freddie Pierce as the newest member of their graphic design team. Pierce, a recent California transplant, graduated with a B.S. in Design Technology and Innovations with a concentration... - December 15, 2010 - WDM Group
White Digital Media Team Continues to Expand Outside US, Hunting for Office Space in Sydney and Johannesburg
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, announced today their plans of establishing offices in Sydney, Australia and Johannesburg, South Africa in Q1 of 2011. White Digital Media launched Business Review Australia and African Business... - December 15, 2010 - WDM Group
First National Geomatics Prize & Gold Medal Awarded in Nigeria
The GeoQinetiq Geomatics Gold Medal & Prize was held successfully at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja - Nigeria on the 25th November 2010. The occasion was held under the theme “Geomatics and the Opportunities it presents for our Nation’s... - December 15, 2010 - GeoQinetiq Limited
White Digital Media Spreading Holiday Cheer by Donating to ‘Toys for Tots’ Foundation
White Digital Media, the leading digital business media source for C-level executives worldwide, is donating multiple toys, games and educational books to the Marine ‘Toys for Tots’ Foundation to help spread holiday cheer to the children of San Diego County. Toys for Tots began in... - December 15, 2010 - WDM Group
Newton Consulting Earns Honor as a Best Place to Work in Western Pennsylvania
Newton Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of information technology and human resource management consulting services, has earned the honor as one of the 2010 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania from the Pittsburgh Business Times. “Of all the awards we’ve received over the... - December 15, 2010 - Newton Consulting, LLC
In the Midst of Economic Downturn - Entrepreneurship is Alive - Boutique Entertainment Consulting Firm Launches in OC
Lucid Motions launches its business operations from the greater Los Angeles area. Orange County based Lucid Motions is an entertainment consulting firm providing a blend of theatrical properties and motion control advisory services. The company is leveraging the talents of its Founders to provide:... - December 15, 2010 - Lucid Motions
Fuentek Featured in Phil Simon’s Third Book, "The New Small"
Technology Consulting Firm Profiled as Small Business Case Study - December 15, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
Kerensen Has Launched the "Kerensen Cloud Application Factory" for Force.com, in Casablanca, Integrated to CCAN, Its Worldwide Network
Kerensen has created the “Kerensen Cloud Application Factory” for Force.com, in Casablanca, integrated to CCAN, its worldwide Network CCAN (The Cloud Computing Acceleration Network). - December 14, 2010 - Kerensen Consulting
ActForex Optimizes Trading Technology for Apple’s iPad
Release of ActPad Application is Widely Anticipated. - December 14, 2010 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Eagle Ford Shale: ARWA's CEO Announces the Next Generation of Oil & Gas Agents Sign Up for Training
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. It is anticipated the development of the Eagle Ford Shale will continue for the next two decades. - December 13, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Cathy Fong Elected Chairman, CEO and Director to Lucky Strike to Strengthen the Team and to Focus on Project Acquisitions
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce all matters placed before the shareholders in the annual and special meeting were approved on December 10, 2010, in Vancouver Canada. Cathy Fong was installed as President and CEO. The six Directors for the Company including Cathy Fong are Danny Hon and Michele Ashby being newly elected Directors while Dodge Li, Patricia Wilson and Andre Klumb as returning Directors to the Board for the ensuing year. - December 13, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
DMG Productions is Currently in Production of a New Episode on "Foreclosures vs. Short Sales" as Part of Their "Business Update" Television Program
This three part series will be presented commercial free and there will be many topics addressed covering a wide spectrum of areas. From appraisals and mortgage options to loan modifications and more, Business Update will explore it all. - December 13, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC
Lucky Strike $2,400,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement Fully Subscribed
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX.V-LKY), is pleased to announce today that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to the closing of the non-brokered private placement of $2.4 million previously announced on December 6, 2010. - December 13, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Passive Income Through Dividend Investment
Investors can increase their passive income by buying dividend paying stocks with a safe yield. The Top Dividend stocks have been steadily increasing their dividends for years while maintaining solid earnings growth and cash flow. DSO has launched a investment service to help traders find the best dividend stocks. - December 13, 2010 - Dividend Stocks Online
CIO Healthcare Summit Renews Partnership with CarePrecise
The CIO Healthcare Summit team announced today that it has renewed its strategic partnership with CarePrecise, an organization that develops data products and services, and conducts research and analysis related to healthcare services distribution and provider networks. CarePrecise also partnered... - December 12, 2010 - CDM Media
ActionCOACH’s Bill Gilliland and Johnnie Barr to Lead a 90 Day Planning Session for Shenandoah Valley Business Owners
The Staunton office has announced a new Growth Club 90-day Planning event, which will take place on Tuesday, December 14th from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. - December 12, 2010 - GulfSouth ActionCOACH
Actionable Strategies Releases Cloud-Based Lean Strategy / Policy Deployment Service
Actionable Strategies, a boutique consulting firm serving clients globally, released a cloud computing service to enable clients to automate Lean strategy deployment / policy deployment. The service is available immediately to Actionable Strategies clients and other firms implementing a Lean... - December 12, 2010 - Actionable Strategies
Vaco Raleigh Names New Financial Recruiter
Cristen Vaughn Joins Executive Placement Firm - December 12, 2010 - VACO Raleigh
NC State Jenkins MBA Launches Fellowship Programs in Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management
New Fellowship Offerings for Fall 2011 Aim to Attract Top Talent - December 12, 2010 - Jenkins MBA
Cartoon Character Goes Coffee
Cartoon character, Bean Buddy, opens first coffee shop in Blaine, MN. Already known for it's iPhone games, iPad games, pilot cartoon and national distributed merchandise, born and raised Minnesotan select home state for first coffee shop, which is to be a family run company. - December 11, 2010 - Bean Buddy LLC
Minnesota Realtor Wins Bronze Award
Minnesota Realtor Dave Doran of Exit Realty Metro was recently awarded the prestigious Bronze Award at EXIT Realty International Convention in Dallas, TX. - December 11, 2010 - Exit Realty Metro, Dave Doran
Superb Results for Antiquorum's Year End Sale
Antiquorum's December auction of “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” in New York totaled a noteworthy $3,506,675. A remarkable 83% of the 356 timepieces were sold by lot and 119% sold by value, based on the low estimate. In addition to the many telephone, room, and commission... - December 11, 2010 - Antiquorum
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) Heeds Its Own Advice to React, Adapt, and Thrive to Create a More Sustainable Business
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta based strategic firm, faced the economic challenges head on to not only survive, but flourish. By employing the same strategic principles applied to Junction clients, the firm achieved remarkable growth in an otherwise unpredictable business... - December 11, 2010 - Junction Creative Solutions
Gainesville Area Women's Network Supports Displaced Homemakers
The Gainesville Area Women’s Network, a nonprofit business networking organization, is pleased to support the Displaced Homemakers Program, DHP at Santa Fe College. The Displaced Homemakers Program is a free program that helps women who have been homemakers most of their adult lives to enter the job market after a divorce or becoming widowed. In December Participants from the DHP will be the guest speakers and will address how GAWN’s support over the years has directly improved their lives. - December 11, 2010 - Gainesville Area Women's Network
San Diego Entrepreneur Doubles Business Revenue in 2010, Lev Promotions Shows a 100% Increase in Revenues from 2009 to 2010
San Diego based marketing consulting company Lev Promotions announced year over year business growth of 100% based on 2010 year-end revenues. - December 11, 2010 - Lev Promotions
MobGold Completely Revamped Ad Engine
MobGold, a fast growing mobile advertising platform, today announced the launching of the revamped Ad Engine to better serve the advertisers and the publishers. The newly revamped Ad Engine is a collective of features requested by MobGold advertisers and publishers. "The revamped Ad Engine... - December 10, 2010 - MobGold Ltd.
ShopDollarD.com Adds Two Local Entrepreneurs to Product Mix
ShopDollarD.com has become well known for undergarments and party supplies. Their latest addition to their family of products expand beyond undergarments and party supplies to outerwear, books, jewelry, and greeting cards. It is intended that all of these additions will help the local Hampton Roads community and economy. - December 10, 2010 - ShopDollarD.com
Long® Fence Supports 2010 US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign
For the fifth year in a row, Long® Fence has donated fencing to the United States Marine Corps for the District of Columbia Toys for Tots drive. Portable security fence panels were provided for use inside the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at the Anacostia Annex in Washington DC. The... - December 10, 2010 - Long Fence
Kinderhook Industries Acquires Another Line, Inc.
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Another Line, Inc. in Lake Forest, California - December 10, 2010 - The Transition Companies
Non-ICANN "Gay" (and Other "Happy") Domain Names Are Turning the Internet on Its Head - Demand Intensifies for Free Lifestyles TLDs at Dashworlds.com
"Gay" (and "Serious") Domain Names create safe and exclusive community homes in cyberspace. They join other new Dashcom TLDs such as "Wild," "Lover" and "Genius" all available free from Dashworlds.com - December 10, 2010 - DASHWORLDS
SkGold Hosting Adds to Holiday Cheer with Discounted Prices
SkGold Hosting announces plan to offer significant discounts during the holiday season on three web hosting plans. Customers can expect pricing on shared hosting packages to be reduced by 60 percent during the month of December. - December 10, 2010 - SKGOLD Hosting
Thomas J. Salerno, Co-Chair, International Restructuring Group, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., to Speak at KC’s Hot Topics in Bankruptcy for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas J. Salerno, Co-Chair, International Restructuring Group, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - December 10, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Leadership Triangle Now Taking Applicants for the 2011 Regional Class
Program Seeking to Enlighten Local Leaders. - December 10, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Joe Schodowski of Shelving, Inc. Joins Vistage Michigan
Vistage Michigan includes more than 150 Chief Executives throughout southeast Michigan. Its members engage in ongoing peer workshops, one-to-one business coaching, speaker presentations from top industry experts, social networking, webinars and an extensive online content library. - December 10, 2010 - Vistage Michigan
Outsourced Ad Ops and Ad-Juster Sign Reseller Agreement
Ad-Juster, Inc. and Outsourced Ad Ops, LLC (OAO) have signed a reseller agreement allowing OAO to offer Ad-Juster products to OAO clients. OAO’s clients would then have access, via OAO, to Ad-Juster’s automatic retrieval of data from advertiser’s 3rd party ad systems, allowing for... - December 09, 2010 - Ad-Juster, Inc.
Free Report from Markhoff & Mittman Examines How to Take Care of Your Knees
Markhoff & Mittman releases a series of free reports, "For Your Health - The Disabiity Guys Guides," to help people learn more about the various illnesses and injuries that keep them from their jobs. The first report focuses on knee pain and injuries. - December 09, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
White Digital Media Hires Advertising Coordinator, J.J. Seaman, to Help Build Global Ad Network
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, is proud to announce J.J. Seaman as Advertising Coordinator and the newest member of the Marketing department. Previously a copy writer for an advertising agency in Singapore, Seaman spent an... - December 09, 2010 - WDM Group
White Digital Media Acknowledges Overseas Scam Attack
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, announced today that their company, and respective brands, are undergoing an attack from outside sources mislabeling them as a fraudulent company. The negative comments recently began to surface... - December 09, 2010 - WDM Group
White Digital Media’s Ladder Adding Steps, Philip Diehl Climbs to Marketing Coordinator
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, is proud to announce the promotion of Philip Diehl, former market analyst, to Marketing Coordinator. Diehl will now implement growth strategies for White Digital Media as well as oversee social... - December 09, 2010 - WDM Group
Rolling Out the Red New-Hire Carpet, Stephanie Rizza Struts Down as White Digital Media’s Global Media Partnership Coordinator
White Digital Media, the leading digital business media source for C-level executives worldwide, recently announced Stephanie Rizza as the newest addition to their marketing department. As Media Partnership Coordinator, Rizza will be responsible for establishing and managing international media... - December 09, 2010 - WDM Group
Business Review Europe and Green Power Conferences Announce Partnership for World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business Review Europe and Green Power Conferences announce their partnership for the World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition, which is taking place March 22nd to the 24th and is the leading annual industry networking event where leaders of the bioenergy world meet to drive innovation and do... - December 09, 2010 - WDM Group
Media Monitors Group Names Mr Tay Tuan Kiat - General Manager, Greater China
Media Monitors Group announced today that Tay Tuan Kiat has been appointed General Manager for Greater China at Media Monitors SinoFile, effective 1 November 2010. Tay brings to Media Monitors extensive leadership experience in the media, business information and publishing space. In his new role,... - December 09, 2010 - SinoFile
Amitech Solutions to Sponsor IBM Cognos 10 Roadshow in St. Louis, Kansas City and Little Rock
Amitech Solutions, is a proud sponsor of the IBM Cognos 10 Intelligence Unleashed roadshow. Please join Amitech at the IBM Cognos 10 Roadshow event in St. Louis on January 13, Kansas City on February 8 and Little Rock on February 13, 2011. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the... - December 09, 2010 - Amitech Solutions
Discount Training, Inc., Announces the Tyler Dunn Foundation in an Effort to Technically Train, Mentor and Prevent Suicide in Our Nations Youth
The family of Tyler Dunn and friends of the family from Discount Training, Inc., are proud to announce the establishment of the Tyler Dunn Foundation. Started in November of 2010 in loving memory of a wonderful young man whose life ended too soon, the foundation will focus on showing young people... - December 08, 2010 - Discount Training, Inc.
Gracious Home Sold to Americas Retail Flagship Fund LLC
Gracious Home sold to Americas Retail Flagship Fund LLC. Triton Equity Partners, LLC, New York, NY was investment banker and financial advisor to Gracious Home in this transaction. - December 08, 2010 - triton equity partners
Energy Digital and Green Power Conferences Announce Partnership for World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Energy Digital and Green Power Conferences announce their partnership for the World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition, which is taking place March 22nd to the 24th and is the leading annual industry networking event where leaders of the bioenergy world meet to drive innovation and do... - December 08, 2010 - WDM Group
eTtech Money Launches "Founderswall.com," for Investor Awareness & Capital
A New Investment Marketplace, Built by the People for the People - December 08, 2010 - eTech Money, Inc.
DCIA Presents CONTENT IN THE CLOUD Conference at CES
Special Early Registration Rates End on December 31st. - December 08, 2010 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Daily Deal USA Launches Philanthropy-Based Discount Program for AZ Shopping, Dining and Entertainment - Consumers Save 50-95%
A new Scottsdale-based company, Daily Deal USA, just launched an email blast program providing metro Phoenix residents with discounted daily deals up to 95 percent off from local businesses. Subscribing is free. Unlike other firms that email blast discounted bargains from local businesses, Daily Deal USA encourages subscribers to designate a charity of their choice to receive eight percent of the gross purchase amount, with no added fees or matching requirements. - December 08, 2010 - Daily Deal USA