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Xtivia Rapidly Expands Its Liferay Practice, Becomes Liferay Gold Level Partner and Adds New Liferay Portal Customers
Xtivia, Inc. a market leader in delivering Portal solutions to the fortune 1000, providing consulting and implementation services around Liferay’s new Liferay Portal 6EE announces the rapid expansion to its Liferay practice becoming a Gold Level Liferay partner and adding several new Liferay... - October 26, 2010 - XTIVIA, Inc.
StreamSend to Email Marketers: Prepare for the Canadian Anti-Spam Law
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, is advising email marketers to prepare for FISA, the Canadian version of the CAN-SPAM Act, scheduled to become law by early 2011. The Canadian government has introduced a new bill called the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act (FISA)... - October 26, 2010 - EZ Publishing
St. Elias Mines Ltd. Grants Options to Downtown Industries Ltd. to Acquire Interest in the South Rim Project, British Columbia
(“St. Elias”), is pleased to announce that it has entered into an letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) with Downtown Industries Ltd. (“Downtown”) whereby Downtown has agreed to acquire up to an undivided 75% interest in the South Rim Project (the "Property") located in central British Columbia. - October 26, 2010 - St. Elias Mines
Houston Area Residents Partner with Texas Self Storage Properties, Including Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston
Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities joined Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize... - October 26, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
MyLLC.com® Offering Free LLC or Corporation Formations, and Free Copy of Limited Liability Companies for Dummies™ to Attendees at West Coast Franchise Expo November 5-7
MyLLC.com, the nation’s leading document filing and business entity Formation Company and authors of Limited Liability Companies for Dummies ™ will be offering visitors to their booth at the West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE) a Free LLC or Corporation formation certificate and a copy of... - October 26, 2010 - MyLLC.com
Edmonton Philanthropist Jesse Willms to Donate Hundreds of Toys to Needy Children for Christmas
Jesse Willms announces his charity initiative for the Christmas season. This includes giving hundreds of toys to children who are less fortunate at Christmas time. - October 26, 2010 - Jesse Willms
Click Consult and 3663 First for Foodservice Seal SEO Deal
Click Consult are delighted to announce their business partnership with leading UK catering equipment suppliers 3663, to provide them with a carefully-considered internet marketing strategy that will strengthen 3663’s online presence. - October 26, 2010 - Click Consult
Wall Street Brings Las Vegas to the World
The Wall Street Organization, Inc. has retained Emirates Asset Management of the Middle East and begun seeking real estate opportunities in Las Vegas, Nevada. - October 26, 2010 - the wall street organization, inc.
SafeTech Alarm Systems Announces New Website for Security Guard Services in the GTA and Throughout Canada
SafeTech Alarm Systems has been installing home security alarms, business security alarms, security equipment and alarm system monitoring, security bars, surveillance cameras and access control in Ontario for the past 20 years. They are proud to announce the launch of their new website GuardSecurity.ca which aims to showcase their security guard services available in Toronto and the rest of Canada. - October 26, 2010 - SafeTech Alarm Systems
Outskirts Press to Hold Illuminating "Social Media" Webinar for Self-Publishing Authors
Outskirts Press is hosting a one-hour “Social Media” book marketing webinar with “The Promote U Guru” Lisa Orrell on November 2nd to educate authors on the effective use of social media outlets to promote their books, build their brand and increase their income from expanded book sales. - October 26, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
WSI Digital Marketing in Sussex Has Launched a New Video Production Service to Enable Business to Advertise to New Export Markets
Video Marketing is getting more popular as more and more new product launches and “how to guides” come out using video as their primary mode of selling and promoting new products and services. Video marketing can be used to build anticipation by showing a new video each day for two or even three weeks prior to a new product being introduced. Video Marketing can help businesses reach new markets. - October 26, 2010 - WSI in Etchingham
Former VP of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Joins MedVoy
MedVoy announced today that they have added Lew Emanuelson to its advisory board to support and develop strategies for the employer benefit marketplace. This will enable MedVoy’s partners to draw from a new pipeline of patients to increase revenue streams, while also fulfilling MedVoy’s mission of connecting patients to domestic and international healthcare providers that administer the highest quality of care and accessibility at an affordable cost. - October 25, 2010 - MedVoy, Inc.
Zintro Rolls out Premium Services for Experts, Consultants, and Clients
Zintro, the premier network for connecting companies with subject matter experts for Phone Consults, Consulting Projects, and Jobs, offers two new services for frequent users. - October 25, 2010 - Zintro, Inc.
Fifteen Years of Hard Work and Dedication Pay Dividends for Author Robert Stanek and His Dream of Bugville with the Publication of His 18th Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did, and that’s exactly what Robert Stanek set out to do in 2004. Now his 18th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time. - October 25, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Tornadoes Force Cancellation of Vince Neil's Performance at the ADRL World Finals in Texas
Motley Crue's Vince Neil was forced to cancel his performance at the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) world finals on Saturday when tornadoes forced the track to evacuate the track - October 25, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Broadway’s Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim Sykes Performs in the UK with X Factor Judge Cheryl Cole
Dancer, singer, actor and musician; Ephraim M. Sykes of the 2010 Tony Award winning Musical “Memphis,” performs with Cheryl Cole on X Factor - October 25, 2010 - Ephraim M. Sykes
IEEE CCNC 2011 to Explore Latest Consumer Communications & Networking Technologies from January 9 – 12 in Las Vegas
Leading International Experts to Showcase Newest Advances in On-Demand Entertainment & Information Communications at Premier Industry Event - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Hundreds of International Experts Address Global Energy Issues at 1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications
450 Scientists, Professionals and Scholars from North America, Asia and Europe Attend Over 100 Presentations Designed to Revolutionize Worldwide Electricity Use - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
IEEE GLOBECOM 2010 to Explore Advance of Communications That Increase Global Quality of Life
Thousands of Scientists, Academics and Government Officials to Attend International Event Held from 6 – 10 December 2010 in Miami, Florida - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
WSI the #1 Leader in Providing Internet Marketing Brings Online Video Production and Optimization to the State of Georgia
WSI together with Corp Shorts Video Productions brings professional video shorts to boost your SEO and drive new business to you. Service provided to business of all sizes in the State of Georgia by The Reed Internet Marketing Group (TRIMG). TRIMG, a WSI franchisee, is based in Atlanta, GA. WSI... - October 25, 2010 - The Reed Internet Marketing Group
Free Venture Capital Financing Resources
ExecutivePlan, the executive summary experts, are happy to announce a number of new tools and resources for venture capital applicants. - October 25, 2010 - Adam Hoeksema
GIA’s Emerging Markets Monitoring Service to Help Companies Succeed in Growth Markets
Through its 13 local offices and native-speaking consultants in 100 markets, GIA’s Emerging Markets Monitoring Service will assist clients with market intelligence and market development. - October 24, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
CPX Interactive Launches ‘Global Road Show’ for Industry Workshop
Global Ad Network Says the Future of Digital Advertising is Mix of Strategy and Creative - October 23, 2010 - CPXi
NuU Unlimited Provide Support with Attendance & Donation to Women of the World
NuU Unlimited supported Fashion Face Forward II, a fashion show luncheon with purpose and passion, Thursday, October 14, 2010. The event put on by Women of the World proved to be a successful day that offered award ceremony, luncheon and a local Chicago designer fashion show. Fashion Face Forward... - October 23, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Greg Stonehocker Delivers Business Lessons to The Boys and Girls Club
Coaching for a Cause uses business coaching principles to help charities raise funds. - October 23, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Eagle Soars Welcomes New Marketing Executive, Gretchen Biondo
Eagle Soars Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of Gretchen Biondo to its team of marketing and training executives. Biondo will be handling sales and new business accounts in the Treasure Coast area of Florida. "It's always nice to work with someone who is enthusiastic and... - October 23, 2010 - Eagle Soars Consulting
LCT Consider Increasing Management Training Courses After Positive Feedback
London Corporate Training (LCT) one of the UK’s premier providers of Management Training consider expanding their areas of operation amidst glowing feedback from clients in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. - October 23, 2010 - London Corporate Training
Daimer®'s 600V Steam Cleaners Come with Anti MRSA Subsystems
New 8460-360CVP machines combat hard-to-treat MRSA microbes, a potentially fatal form of staph that thrives on ordinary surfaces. - October 23, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute and Discovery Learning Partner to Deliver Change and Conflict Management Workshops in New York City
Conflict will never disappear. With fewer employees tasked with great responsibility, individual and organizational change is now a necessity. How individuals, teams and organizations leverage various perspectives can often mean the difference between success or failure and collapse or... - October 23, 2010 - Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute
Sharp Candidate LLC Announces New Features to Improve Employment Networking
Job seekers need isolate themselves from their competition and be perceived as uniquely qualified for that next position. Recently launched, SharpCandidate.com offers an array of new website features to professionally display an individual’s talents and experience that will compliment and enhance their video resume. - October 22, 2010 - Sharp Candidate LLC
Montenegro Interactive Map Search on ProdamSam.com
ProdamSam.com, the premier web provider of For Sale & Rent by Owner Real Estate advertising in Eastern and South-Central Europe, added a Montenegro Interactive Map Search. - October 22, 2010 - ProdamSam.com
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway in Garfield County, OK on the Potter Church
Breitling Oil and Gas today announced that the Breitling-Potter Church prospect in Garfield County, Oklahoma, is being completed as a possible oil and gas producer after reaching a total vertical depth of 5,980 feet. - October 22, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
CPEhr’s Corporate Counsel is Finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Corporate Counsel Award
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based Human Resources consulting firm, announces Josh Sable as a finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s First Annual Corporate Counsel Award. - October 22, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Total Mortgage Services Hires Michael Dimech to Head Operations
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender and broker that offers some of the lowest mortgage rates available, announced today the hiring of Michael Dimech as the Company’s new head of operations. Mr. Dimech brings to this new position over 15 years of operation management and underwriting experience within the mortgage industry with a strong focus on efficiency modeling, risk management and team building. - October 22, 2010 - Total Mortgage
Texas Right of Way Associates is Now Licensed to Survey in 16 States
Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they are now licensed to survey in 16 states in the U.S. which includes the Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and the Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) is based out of Fort Worth, Texas. “TRWA... - October 22, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
Mixed Message Media Launch Buyometric.co.uk to Provide Advanced Filtering of Daily Deals and Flash Sales
Buyometric.co.uk has launched today with the aim of becoming the go-to destination for anyone looking for time sensitive offers in the UK. The service matches your unique buyer profile with special offers collated from daily deal websites and flash sales websites to bring you discounts of up to 90% on the items you're most interested in. - October 22, 2010 - Mixed Message Media Ltd
MyBookCart.com Brings Affiliate Marketing Offline
Very few people make good money with affiliate programs. Recently, a unique, new way to earn money was launched by the book buyback company MyBookCart.com. - October 22, 2010 - MyBookCart.com
NPR Features Portable Storage Container Offices
The National Portable Storage Association applauds NPR's coverage of the green building movement's use of portable storage containers. - October 22, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Life Skills Coaching is Now Available for Free on ManagersPitStop.com
ManagersPitStop.com is now giving away life coaching skills on its website which used to charge a sign-up fee. This psychology based coaching programme, together with a management training course called ‘How do I manage?’ has been utilised by professionals and aspiring professionals of all kinds to enhance their lives. All this and more is now available for free in a number of web based tutorials with helpful templates and practical, easy to follow exercises. - October 22, 2010 - ManagersPitstop.com
Simulation Software Will Shape the Radical Reform of Public Services in Scotland
Radical Scotland report highlights simulation software as a key tool in shaping public sector reform. The report points to evidence from the US where a ‘bold strategic approach’ to making policy decisions with simulation software in Texas resulted in over $400 million in savings for the tax payer. - October 22, 2010 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Sonitrol Pacific Security Audio of Movement, Voices Leads to Burglar in Custody
Police arrested a man suspected of breaking into a Puget Sound medical office after officers received a call from Sonitrol Pacific for an audio verified alarm October 16. Operator Jessica Culver received the activation of the audio based security system at MultiCare in Auburn just after 4:00 a.m. - October 22, 2010 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Stephen Marino Helps Build Contributions for Non-Profit Organizations
Coaching for a Cause uses business coaching principles to help charities raise funds. - October 22, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Clinical Trials of America Announces Don Dickerson as President
Donald Dickerson, experienced business leader and clinical studies manager, joins Clinical Trials of America as the company’s new president. Dickerson, who has developed and advanced profitable companies and divisions in global health, technology, and financial service, now manages all... - October 22, 2010 - Clinical Trials of America
Education Online Services Corporation Participated in the Annual White House Initiative Conference on HBCUs
Education Online Services Corporation participates in panel discussion on the future of online education at annual White House Initiative conference on HBCU’s - October 21, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
Frontpoint Now Offering Hosted Microsoft Exchange Mail Servers
Frontpoint, a Utah-based managed IT services provider, has begun offering hosted Microsoft Exchange as part of its service offerings. - October 21, 2010 - Frontpoint
Free 30-Day Trial of Helicopter Flight Operations Software
40 Square Software, which provides high-powered, user-friendly, paper-free software solutions for the helicopter industry, has just launched a new Web site featuring free 30-day trials for its flagship products, Heli Office™- Offshore and Heli Office™-VFR. Heli Office is a new way for... - October 21, 2010 - 40 Square Software
BD-PRo Marketing Solutions Joins Hands with Electronic Utilities to Better Serve Small Business Owners
The success and growth of start-ups and small business rely on effective marketing and a reliable IT support system. The trouble is most restaurant owners wear many hats and it is difficult to focus on these areas. The alliance between BD-PRo Marketing and EUI helps to address this concern. Together, BD-PRo and EUI will enable small business owners to succeed in the competitive market and also provide these services at a very affordable price. - October 21, 2010 - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions
Bart de Jong Looks Forward to Helping Business Achieve Their Goals as an ActionCOACH
Bart de Jong is the newest ActionCOACH in The Woodlands, Texas. - October 21, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Temkin Group Finds That Social Media and iPhones Are Emerging Channels to the Voice of the Customer
New Temkin Group Research Analyzes Data from 119 Large Organizations with Voice of the Customer Programs - October 21, 2010 - Temkin Group
Veracity Solutions Welcomes Daron Pratt as a New Business Developer
Veracity Solutions is proud to announce and welcome Daron Pratt as a new Business Developer. Pratt will be responsible for new business development, ongoing account and delivery management. Daron brings with him 20+ years of IT experience, primarily in operational delivery, beginning in 1989 with... - October 21, 2010 - Veracity Solutions