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Management Expert Don Osvog Helps Workplace Stars Grow
Don Osvog, the founder of Managed Growth LLC has become an official member of the Board of Advisors with Workplace Stars. - May 05, 2011 - Workplace Stars LLC
Richard J. Eydt Joins Junction Creative Solutions as Executive Director of Business Development and Partnerships
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based strategy firm, expands its team to include Richard J. Eydt, Executive Director, Business Development & Partnerships. Richard (Dick), a seasoned executive, joined Junction in February 2011 and led the company to achieve record growth in Q1. - May 05, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
Smart Transaction Systems Launches First-of-Its-Kind Loyalty Card
New cards create a more convenient, customized loyalty experience. - May 04, 2011 - Smart Transaction Systems
MyLLC.com Joins Forces with Startup America Partnership to Assist, Educate and Protect Emerging Entrepreneurs and Businesses Nationwide
Nation’s leading document filing and business entity formation company specializing in LLC and Corporation formations joins Fortune 500 Companies, National Non-Profits in supporting President Obama’s Startup America Partnership vision. - May 04, 2011 - MyLLC.com
Peeriosity Announces New Research Area Exclusive to Shared Services Senior Executives
Peeriosity, an innovative best practice research company for Shared Services, Finance, Human Resources, and Procurement within Global 2000 organizations, announces the addition of a new research area, “Senior Executives.” This exclusive offering is designed for overall heads of Shared Services and executives in the C-Suite. Mike Hostetler, Peeriosity CEO said, “Adding a new research area that is exclusive to senior management allows us to connect with the highest level of leadership." - May 04, 2011 - Peeriosity
New York International Group Offering International Health Insurance to Journalists in War Zones
Journalists sent to countries rife with civil unrest need special health insurance coverage. New York International Group is stepping up to the plate by offering international health insurance policies that don’t exclude war zone incidents or acts of terrorism. - May 04, 2011 - New York International Group
MiiBrand - a New Mobile Shopping App is Launching Soon
Web based start up launching new website and iPhone app designed to increase retail store traffic. It allows brands to deliver real time highly targeted and customised offers whilst taking advantage of geo-location services to reach consumers on the go. Regular engagement and participation is encouraged by using game mechanics and social media integration. This results in increased customer loyalty, store traffic and revenue for bricks and mortar retailers. - May 04, 2011 - MiiBrand Pty Ltd
Play N Trade Coming to the City of Riverview, Florida
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, today announced the sale of its first store in the Riverview, Florida area. Troy Tyler is the new owner with plans to open the store early this summer. - May 04, 2011 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Shut up and Sell - CMS Solutions Teams Up with Bob Ramsey Seminars for Table Talk
Guests learned how to build stronger and more cooperative relationships with their customers and prospects during the March CMS Solutions Table Talk with Bob Ramsey Seminars. - May 04, 2011 - CMS Solutions
Free Resume and Cover Letter Guides for Aspiring Management Consultants
CaseInterview.com, an interview skills training company in the management consulting industry announces free consulting resume and consulting cover letter guides for aspiring consultants. In today's challenging economy, the unemployment rate is much higher for workers entering the workforce for the... - May 04, 2011 - Case Interview
Allzone Management Solutions Now Offers Solutions for Medical Billing Outsourcing
Allzone Management Solutions is now launching solutions for medical billing outsourcing. These new services will allow clients to delegate time-consuming medical billing tasks to other experts in order to improve productivity and keep their focus on their business. - May 04, 2011 - Allzone Management Solutions
SalesLogistix Web Site Ranked Among Top 40 of Salesforce.com System Integrators Worldwide
Alexa’s Traffic Rank Shows Saleslogistix.com Web Site Among the Top System Integrator Sites Listed in SFDC’s AppExchange. - May 04, 2011 - SalesLogistix, Inc
topseos.com Ranks Best Reputation Management Companies for May 2011
The Top 10 Reputation Management Companies for May 2011 has been ranked by topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors. - May 03, 2011 - topseos.com
topseos.com Ranks Top 10 Web Design Companies for May 2011
The Top 10 Web Design Companies for May 2011 has been ranked by topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors. - May 03, 2011 - topseos.com
Miramichi-Based Atwood Technology Expands, Doubling Staff Over Last Year
Operational expansion and opportunities abound, this start-up is gaining traction. - May 03, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Bespoke eTrading Affiliate Software Launched
A powerful new affiliate system for securities, forex and options trading operators has been launched by performance marketing specialists, Network Media Services. ETRASS is based on the company’s successful igaming affiliate platform, but has been redeveloped to meet the needs of the expanding eTrade industry. With a flexible architecture for rapid deployment, ETRASS delivers a solution that is easy to understand, simple to use but has powerful functionality. - May 03, 2011 - Network Media Services Ltd
White Digital Media Turns to Social Networks for Feedback on Business Review Canada’s New Website
Digital Media Company Reaches Out to Fans via Facebook and Twitter for Insight into New Design- Offers $100 to Participant - May 03, 2011 - WDM Group
Mr. Steven Zeelau Hired to Lead Health Strategies and Direction
Evolute Consolidated Holdings announced today the appointment of Steven Zeelau as Director of Health Strategies. Evolute is a Denver-based consulting firm that develops highly effective integration solutions and delivers consulting services specifically for Microsoft technologies and platforms. - May 03, 2011 - Evolute Consolidated Holdings Inc.
Elevate Your Brand with a Digital Mobile Marketing Campaign
Go Mobile Tag lets users create and manage their own QR Code and MS Tag campaigns - May 02, 2011 - CyberTV LLC
Birmingham International Center is Taking Donations for Tornado Relief Efforts via Cell Phone Micro Donations
Financial donations are needed to support disaster relief efforts. The Birmingham International Center asks those who want to help please text “BIC” to 41010 to donate $10 through their cell phone or call 1-205-252-7652. Donations more than $10 can be made online at... - May 02, 2011 - Birmingham International Center
The CEO TV Show Launches as the First Pan-Web TV Show
The CEO Show with Robert Reiss announces the launch of the first pan-web “TV” show called “The CEO TV Show with Robert Reiss.” It will be hosted on websites that have proximity and affinity to America’s CEO community – like Vistage, Entrepreneurs’... - May 01, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
BizReportShop.com by Global Information Inc. Broadens Business Industry Profiles Up to Over Fifty Thousand Reports Worldwide
BizReportShop, the newly launched business industry report shop has attracted global online users to access data and analysis efficiently. - May 01, 2011 - Global Information Inc.
Song Management Group Welcomes "Financial Services Outsourcing 2011" to Shanghai
Song Management Group will look to outsource some of its services as it continues to increase its worldwide client base. "Making sure clients are serviced in a timely cost effective manner without reducing the high levels of service clients have come to expect from us means we will continue to... - May 01, 2011 - Song Management Group
Tennessee Stakeholders Tackle Offshoring of STEM Workforce: White House Meets Tennessee’s Industry & Education Leaders
Science and technology is at core of national security and economic vitality. The White House called for an all-hands-on-deck approach by creative public-private partnerships - such as the local initiative started in Tennessee. The representative for major U.S. corporations' CEOs cited a “misalignment” between the knowledge and skills required for workforce demands, while local business leaders cited STEM as a shared community value needed to spur the economy by developing local STEM talent. - April 30, 2011 - STEMdiversity, LLC
Lee Hortman of Gray & Creech Releases Podcast on the Evolving Office Systems Industry
Vice President of Operations at Gray & Creech Water Systems and Gray & Creech Office Systems Discusses Adapting to Changes in the Office Systems Industry and Why Print Will Survive the Digital Revolution - April 30, 2011 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
One Suspect Apprehended with Assistance from Sonitrol Pacific
During the early morning hours of April 15 2011, Sonitrol Pacific Operator, Michael Young was keenly monitoring when he received multiple audio activations from the south east multipurpose area of a public middle school. Mike dispatched the Fife Police Department immediately when he heard what... - April 30, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Agent Productivity Platform Provider Knowlagent Sponsors at-Home Strategies for Success Workshop Series
Workshops Provide “How-To” Advice on Developing and Executing at-Home Agent Strategies - April 30, 2011 - Knowlagent, Inc.
LAPD’s Bicycle Coordination Unit to Begin Field-Testing Electric Bicycles
Currie Technologies® to Present IZIP Express™ Police Edition ebikes to LAPD Deputy Chief Hara on Wednesday May 11th at 9:30 AM. - April 29, 2011 - Currie Technologies
IvyExec.com Achieves Milestone, Surpasses 200K Unique Visitors
Ivy Exec reports that web traffic to its website IvyExec.com, exceeded 200,000 unique visitors for the month of March. This milestone caps 48 months of continuous growth for the 4-year-old internet company. Additionally, Ivy Exec noted that its membership of global leaders in finance, marketing,... - April 29, 2011 - Ivy Exec
Internet Medical Clinics Founder Dr. Robert Zayas to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, April 29 at 1 pm CT
Dr. Robert Zayas, Founder of Internet Medical Clinics, will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. CT. Dr. Zayas will discuss his revolutionary online and traditional approach to medical care, health and wellbeing. - April 29, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Lead-in Research Launches New Online Service
Since Barbour ABI acquired Lead-In Research back in November, the business is going from strength to strength! This month saw the launch of ‘Evolution’ - an online system providing customers with 24 hour access to their business leads. - April 29, 2011 - Barbour ABI
SMART Turbine Inc. Invited to Present on SPROUT Program Experience at SMBC
On May 3rd, SMART Turbine Inc. will be at the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster presenting on their experience with the SPROUT program. SPROUT is a business incubator program that is run by the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster, (SMBC). Once in the program, a mentor is assigned based on relative... - April 29, 2011 - Smart-Turbine Inc.
IQ Tech Pros Tapped by VMware Partner Network
17,000+ certified IT consultants and integrators gain support of virtualization giant. - April 29, 2011 - IQ Tech Pros
Carmel Pharma to Expand with Help from Ohio Tax Credit Authority Incentive
Carmel Pharma has solidified its commitment to the state of Ohio by making an investment to grow their workforce and expand operations in the city of Worthington. - April 29, 2011 - Carmel Pharma
ePlanet Capital Fund II Portfolio Company FRiENDi GROUP Secures $25m in Funding
ePlanet Fund II portfolio company FRiENDi GROUP, the leading MVNO/B-brand provider in the MENA region, has secured USD 25 million of funding to accelerate future expansion plans across the Middle East, Africa and Asia region. The new funding consists of USD 10 million equity from a combination of... - April 28, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
Hitting the Nuts Movie Wins Over Poker World
The recently released independent comedy film, Hitting the Nuts: The True Story of the Scott County Series of Poker, is on the verge of becoming a cult hit within the ever-growing international poker community. - April 28, 2011 - Hitting The Nuts - The Movie, LLC
White Digital Media Promotes Former Marketing Analyst Ashley Koons to Marketing Coordinator
San Diego-based Digital Media Company Continues to Offer Its Own Opportunity for Advancement - April 28, 2011 - WDM Group
White Digital Media Announces Philip Diehl as New Marketing Manager
Worldwide Digital Media Company Promotes from Within - April 28, 2011 - WDM Group
White Digital Media Updates User Experience Within Popular Websites
Worldwide Media Company Keeps Up with Latest Digital Media Trends - April 28, 2011 - WDM Group
Chiropractors Must Get Ready for HIPAA 5010 or Expect No Pay in 2012, Says Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor
DC’s still have time to convert to the new HIPAA 5010 format for electronic claims submission. - April 28, 2011 - The Strategic Chiropractor
Suspect Arrested and a Drunk Driver Removed from the Streets by PD When Alerted by Sonitrol Pacific Operator Joe Orsborn
On April 10, 2011 at approx 5:30am, Sonirtol Pacific operator Joe Orsborn dispatched Gresham Police on an A/C power down signal followed by audio of crashing and banging noises at Cascade Horticulture. Joe was able to reach key contact Mr. Dean New to advise him of the activity. Upon further follow... - April 28, 2011 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Michael Thompson, Principal, PwC to Speak at KC’s Strategies to Deal with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Thompson, Principal, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal With the Patient Protection &... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
IQ Tech Pros Recognized as Microsoft Gold Partner
Partners access thousands of Microsoft Certified resources through the IQ Tech Pros Network. - April 28, 2011 - IQ Tech Pros
VAR 100 Giants Strike Alliances with IQ Tech Pros
Wipro Technologies, Ajilon and Capgemini gain access to over 17,000 certified consultants. - April 28, 2011 - IQ Tech Pros
Results Based Business Networking - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions Launches One-of-a-Kind Product for Business Growth
BD-PRo Marketing Solutions, LLC (BD-PRo) has launched a business networking toolkit to enable business owners to network more effectively. BD-PRo specializes in helping small businesses to perform marketing activities on a budget. Business networking is a powerful, yet inexpensive marketing tool necessary for business growth but is often not being fully utilized - April 28, 2011 - BD-PRo Marketing Solutions
Business Leaders Receive Economic Update from National Expert at Vistage Michigan Economic Summit
Economist Brian Beaulieu tells Vistage Michigan members that the recession is over and they should expect at least three years of growth ahead. - April 28, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Harrington Group, Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Over the past 25 years, Harrington Group, Inc. has become one of the largest and most experienced firms headquartered in the southeastern United Sates specializing in fire protection engineering, forensic fire engineering, and property loss control consulting. - April 28, 2011 - Harrington Group, Inc.
CAPAPA Appoints National Certification and Accreditation Board Members
CAPAPA (Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators), Canada’s leading association of privacy and access professionals, has established the CAPAPA National Certification and Accreditation Advisory Board, a first of its kind in Canada. The Board's distinguished members are from the information access and privacy community across Canada. - April 28, 2011 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A 2011 Perspective CLE/CPE Rebroadcast
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 “Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A 2011 Perspective CLE/CPE Rebroadcast.” This two-hour event is... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast “Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011 Update”
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 ““Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group