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Fullerton Chamber Member - People's Care Expands to Chino Hills, CA
People’s Care, in-home care specialists to seniors and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, has expanded their corporate headquarters to Chino Hills, California. The new offices are located at 13920 City Center Dr. #209. - August 30, 2011 - People's Care In Home Care
Top Wedding Planner Chosen to Coordinate Events at Several Exclusive Venues
The Event Group International (TEGI) has been selected to serve exclusively as the top event planner for 11 of the area’s most elite country clubs, including the Congressional Country Club and the Chevy Chase Country Club, as well as Life University in Marietta, GA. Tanya Wilbon, founder and... - August 30, 2011 - The Event Group International (TEGI)
SmartLinx Solutions- Labor Management Experts in LTC- Makes Inc 500/5000 Two Straight Years
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000 SmartLinx solutions LLC Ranks No. 2332 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 104%- 2nd straight year achieving the list. Inc. magazine today ranked... - August 30, 2011 - SmartLinx Solutions
CapitalWave and Baruch College (CUNY) Announce 2011 University Trading Challenge for US Students
Some of the world’s leading trading firms will watch closely as the country’s best student traders put their knowledge to the test in a competition that culminates at the Baruch College Campus' Wasserman Trader Floor December 9th and 10th, 2011. - August 30, 2011 - CapitalWave Inc.
ActForex Integrates Binary Options Into ActTrader Platform
A Complete Suite of Trading Tools is Now Available - August 30, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Worlds First Dual 17-Inch LED HD Display Laptop, Launched by gScreen
The SpaceBook 17-inch dual screen laptop will be shipping to customers in November 2011, starting at $1899 with free shipping and a 30-day money back guarantee to the USA and Canada. Designer, Gordon Alan Stewart, gScreen Founder and CEO, invented the SpaceBook because he needed a mobile... - August 29, 2011 - gScreenlaptop
Bl ROI Ad Specialties Wants to Know Who is Philadelphia's Biggest Sports Hero
Bl ROI Ad Specialties is merging to take over the major market share in Philadelphia tourism promotional products. In order to do this they want to be the top supplier for the region's biggest sports hero. Tell Bl ROI who is Phili's biggest sports star and the company will offer special pricing on all related products. - August 29, 2011 - BLROI Ad Specialties
LocalBox Offering Free Business Listings for Local Small Business Owners
LocalBlox, a new online social networking site, is excited to announce that they are offering local small businesses the opportunity to list their business on the site free of charge. With the popularity of LocalBox growing, this is a great opportunity for local businesses to increase their... - August 29, 2011 - LocalBlox
CCBA® Exam Prep Course from BAMentor
BAMentor now offers a CCBA® Exam prep course for junior level Business Analysts that are looking to prepare and apply for the CCBA® certification. - August 28, 2011 - BAMentor, LLC
Dr. Richard Nichol Joins Skila’s Board of Directors
Skila, a leading provider of fully managed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product launch management and key opinion leader (KOL) management solutions to pharmaceutical and medical device companies, announced today that Dr. Richard Nichol, Ph.D. has joined the company’s Board of Directors,... - August 28, 2011 - SkilaMederi
Global Digital Forensics Helps Tackle Social Media to Maximize eDiscovery Benefits
When social media and digital evidence collide, Global Digital Forensics can help. - August 27, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Why Many International Businesses Are Not as Global as They Think
Based on interviews across multiple industries, new research from Common Sense Advisory links translation to the bigger picture of international business and outlines steps for building sustainable globalization strategies. - August 27, 2011 - Common Sense Advisory
Translation Management at LinguaTechnica, Germany is Enhanced by a New Version of Projetex
LinguaTechnica acquires AIT translation management software. Projetex 8 was selected to support the LinguaTechnica business. - August 27, 2011 - Advanced International Translations
Peter Cuneo, ex-CEO of Marvel, Describes Secrets for Successful Turnarounds to Robert Reiss on "The CEO TV Show"
Peter Cuneo, ex-turnaround CEO for Marvel Entertainment and eight other companies, identifies the secrets of successful turnarounds to Robert Reiss, host of "The CEO TV Show" in this week's episode. Cuneo highlights what any CEO facing a corporate turnaround should know and he explains how as the leader, the CEO is “totally responsible for what’s good in a company and deserves total blame for everything that goes wrong.” From that overly simple picture, he describes a more inclusive view. - August 27, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. Earns Spot on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest- Growing Private Companies in America
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. was recently honored on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. - August 27, 2011 - Medix
TeamLab Mobile: Project Management Goes on Air in Android and iOS Environment
Ascensio System SIA releases a mobile version of TeamLab Projects module. Designed for popular Android and iOS devices, the new module enables TeamLab users to manage their projects and control activities fulfillment on the go. - August 26, 2011 - Ascensio System SIA
Column5 Consulting Ranked in the Top 100 Fastest Growing IT Services Companies by Inc. Magazine
Column5 claims title as industry leader in their metropolitan area. - August 26, 2011 - Column5 Consulting
Marketing Management Analytics Names Global Executive Team
MMA's new global executive team will ensure its clients the most relevant, recent and forward-looking perspectives into how consumers behave and what the direct impact will be upon their business. - August 26, 2011 - Marketing Management Analytics
LSS Life Safety Services Ranks on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000
Damper Inspection Company makes prestigious Inc. 5000 for the Third Consecutive Year with Sales Growth of 71%. - August 26, 2011 - Life Safety Services
Elior Nets Double Contract Win at Rangers Football Club
Rangers Football Club has awarded Azure Support Services, part of Elior UK, two new contracts; a nine-year extension to its catering contract and a five-year deal that will see Azure provide all the cleaning services at Ibrox Stadium and Ranger’s training ground, Murray Park. The cleaning... - August 26, 2011 - Elior
Corcentric Announces Launch of New Price Verification Module
Corcentric’s Price Verification Module Allows Companies to Perform Audit of Invoice Price Against Contract Price Resulting in Improved Spend Management - August 26, 2011 - Corcentric
Watermark Learning Launches Training Programs in South Africa
Watermark Learning, a leading worldwide provider of Business Analysis, Project Management, and Business Process Management training, launched courses in Business Analysis, Project Management, and Influencing Skills in South Africa earlier this August. The courses were offered in conjunction with Faculty Training Institute (FTI), the foremost Business Analysis and Project Management training provider in South Africa. - August 25, 2011 - Watermark Learning
Peter Fugaro Earns Certified Mortgage Banking (CMB) Designation from Mortgage Bankers Association
Mortgage Technology and Marketing Consulting Firm Prymak's President earns Industry's Highest Professional Designation - August 25, 2011 - Prymak LLC
Grand Baymen in Belize Breaks Ground on Condominium Expansion
ECI Development, Ltd., the Central American resort developer with a portfolio of properties in Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is expanding its Grand Baymen Communities on Ambergris Caye by breaking ground on a new, 14,600 sq. ft. condominium building. - August 25, 2011 - ECI Develpment, Ltd.
Projility Named to Inc. 5000 Ranking for Second Consecutive Year
Consulting firm ranks in top tier of IT services firms - August 25, 2011 - Projility Inc.
AstraQom Nabs Global Telecom Expert Suzanne Bowen as VP of Business Development and Marketing
AstraQom, a telecommunications, ethnic-specific community portals and small business solutions provider, announces its addition of a new VP of business development and marketing. The Canada-based company continues to collaborate with local and now more than ever, international IT-related events, partners, and applications as result of the 'bonus' of the world-renowned IP communications and social network expert Suzanne Bowen in this position. - August 25, 2011 - AstraQom
CPEhr Declared One of Los Angeles’ “Best Places to Work” for the Third Consecutive Year
Los Angeles based Human Resources Company CPEhr recognized as a top rated employer for the third year in a row in the LA Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” 2011 competition. - August 25, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.
Endo Direct- Building a Better Website to Buy Office Furniture Online
Leading office furniture retailer Endo has released a new website that takes the hassle out of ordering furniture online. If you’re tired of ordering products online and having them arrive un-assembled, with little or no instructions, you’ll love the ease and convenience Endo Direct... - August 25, 2011 - Endo-Direct
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Airlines Announce Diversity Recruiting Center’s "Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes"
Sweepstakes to promote diversity recruiting, and proceeds are used to create educational and business opportunities for America's small, diverse businesses leading to job creation. - August 25, 2011 - Diversified Workplace
Stacie E. McGinn, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stacie E. McGinn, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank... - August 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Sara A. Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sara A. Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured... - August 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
KOSBE Launches New Website
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website – kosbe.org. - August 25, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Southwest Airlines Awards High Density Storage Contract to Southwest Solutions Group
Southwest Solutions Group was awarded a contract by Southwest Airlines to build and install a high density storage system. - August 25, 2011 - Southwest Solutions Group
Talk Fusion Associates Catch Mercedes Madness at Vision
Tampa Company Awards Mercedes-Benz Keys to Successful Leaders from Around the Globe - August 25, 2011 - Talk Fusion
Blue Wave Pool Products Announces Pc Pools Authorized Dealer of Custom Arctic Armor Safety Pool Covers
Pc Pools to be an authorized dealer of Arctic Armor custom safety pool covers. - August 24, 2011 - PcPools
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a New Golf Instruction DVD
Secrets of the Short Game teaches amateur golfers many of golfing great Phil Mickelson's short game strategy and disciplines. It includes two DVDs and a pamphlet to educate golfers on their short golfing game. - August 24, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
New “Anti-Social Networking” App for the iPhone and Android Helps Entrepreneurs, Professionals Make the Most of Business Events and Conferences
Basecamp Business announced the next generation of its popular Business Calendar Network (BCN) for the Apple iPhone and Business Calendar Network for Android apps, purpose-built to enhance face-to-face professional networking. Backed by the largest database of business-related events, the BCN mobile apps enable professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and job-seekers to find the business professional networking events that will help them growtheir business or their career. - August 24, 2011 - Basecamp Business
Helwig Auto Clinic Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary - Special Offers and Sales Planned Through the Year
Helwig Auto Clinic, the leading auto maintenance and repair shop in south-central Wisconsin is delighted to celebrate its 10th successful year in business. A Customer Appreciation Day is scheduled on Saturday, September 17th from 11 am to 3 pm. - August 24, 2011 - Helwig Auto Clinic
First Preston HT - Combining Exemplary Real Estate Services and Intelligent Technologies
First Preston HT has combined dynamic real estate services and technology to sell more than 400,000 properties - managing a portfolio value of over $35 billion for their clients. Their well known brands in the asset management industry which include First Preston, HomeTelos®, HomeTracker®,... - August 24, 2011 - First Preston HT
Industry Veteran Mark Goldstein Joins Social Commerce Leader ShopSocially
Serial entrepreneur and online retail expert with 23 years of experience joins the ShopSocially team. - August 24, 2011 - ShopSocially
Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, U.S. GAO to Speak at KC’s IRS Compliance & Governmental Retirement Plans Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, U.S. Government Accountability Office will speak at the Knowledge... - August 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Hr Expert Helps You Decide Between SAP ERP HCM’s 5 Reporting Options
This article is invaluable in coming to understand the best uses for the each of the reporting options in SAP’s Human Resources Information System (HIS). - August 24, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
The Special Event Company CEO Recognized as Most Influential Innovator by Special Events Magazine
Special Events Magazine Names Sally Webb to Event Industry Influential’s List - August 24, 2011 - The Special Event Company
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a Powerful Writing Software Program
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors can have a negative effect on consumers. WhiteSmoke's writing software helps businesses and individuals avoid making embarrassing mistakes in communications, documents, or speeches. - August 23, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers: 9 Tips for Keeping Apartments Safe and Deterring Criminal Activity
As the tight economy creates smaller security budgets for property managers, conditions allowing crime to thrive in apartment complexes become more common. Compounding the problem is the lure of criminal activity as more people face tough times and the need for quick money. “Most crimes are... - August 23, 2011 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Indian Country Business Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
The 2011 Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) keynote speakers have been announced. U.S. Representative Tom Cole and Mark Masters, CEO Chloeta Fire LLC, will address an array of topics regarding “Teaming for Success.” The ICBS will focus on familiarizing buyers with state, federal,... - August 23, 2011 - Chloeta
Eos Group Announces Eos Advisor Version 3.0 Will be Available August 31st
Eos Group announced today the next version of Eos Advisor will be available at the end of the month. This announcement also confirms the much anticipated Eos Project Analytics plug-in will be ready for release at the same time. Eos Project Analytics brings customizable dashboard-style reporting... - August 23, 2011 - Eos Group
LifeSpan Again Named to Inc. 5000
LifeSpan Technology Recycling announced today that the company has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, a compendium of the most entrepreneurial and fastest growing companies in America. The company was also included in last year’s list. LifeSpan President Dag Adamson... - August 23, 2011 - LifeSpan
Time and Gems Announces New Partnerships with Leading Luxury Goods Retailers - Brings Pre-Owned Rolex Watches to the Mass Market
Time and Gems, the largest online retailer of pre-owned Rolex watches, has just partnered with some of the top luxury retail portals on the internet, selling both Swiss watches and fine luxury goods including: Portero.com, Jameslist.com, Chrono24.com and Amazon.com. - August 22, 2011 - Time and Gems
New Agent Announcement - Cassandra Rowland - Prudential Florida Realty, Perdido Key, FL
As the newest Realtor living, playing, and working on Perdido Key, FL, Cassandra Rowland is looking forward to putting a fresh start on Perdido Key's real estate needs. Her focus is dedicated to offering superior and advanced technological real estate services to her clients while maintaining a... - August 22, 2011 - Prudential Florida Realty - Cassandra Rowland