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Get Efficient Awarded Prestigious Honor for Excellence from Advanced Solutions International
Get Efficient was inducted into the 2009 Chairman’s Circle by Advanced Solutions International (ASI) at its recent 12th Annual iNNOVATIONS Partner Conference held in Austin, Texas. The honor recognized Get Efficient’s outstanding overall performance with regards to implementing iMIS software through the efficient use of tools and technology. - June 29, 2010 - Get Efficient
Free Advertising Offered to Tourism & Visitor / Convention Bureaus in the Gulf Region Affected by the Horizon Oil Spill
Winemaking social network forum WinePress.US is offering free advertising for a limited time to all visitor convention and tourism bureaus affected by the oil spill in the Gulf. - June 29, 2010 - WinePress.US
Wors Consulting Human Resources Expert Discusses "Workforce Fluidity"
Victoria Wors, President of Wors Consulting of St. Louis, Misssouri, recently presented to a group of Certified Public Accountants trends in staffing. Wors described the need for organizations to stay as "lean" as possible yet have at disposal a cadre of seasoned professionals to provide managerial, professional and technical expertise on a "contract" basis. - June 29, 2010 - Wors Consulting, LLC
The Logan Group Inc. Offers Anger Management Classes
The Logan Group Inc. now offers 8 and 12 hour Anger Management Classes. These classes are ideal for meeting court or employer requirements, as well as personal growth. Potential clients are encouraged to visit www.successwithlogan.com, where a unique experience awaits. Anger Management is... - June 29, 2010 - The Logan Group Inc.
Travellers Auto Barn Honoured with Asia Pacific Regional Award
Campervan Hire Australia specialists Travellers Auto Barn have been rewarded with the Asia Pacific Regional Award in the category of "Best Tourist/Free Publication." - June 28, 2010 - Travellers Auto Barn
Accomplice Press, LLC Makes an Announcement About the Curvalicious Writing Contest and Their Participation as Industry Professionals at RomCon in Denver This July
Accomplice Press announces there are no winners for the Curvalicious writing competition. There were numerous entries, but only one writer grasped the publisher's concept of who a Curvalicious heroine really is. Unfortunately, after some research Accomplice Press found that the winning entry was un-publishable because of undisclosed contractual reasons. The partners are looking forward to new opportunities and will attend Romcon in Denver, along with their best selling author Delinda Jasper. - June 28, 2010 - Accomplice Press, LLC
TransNational Bankcard Announces New Charitable Division of Operations
TransNational offering churches, charities, and religiously affiliated 501c3’s Credit Card Services at its cost. - June 28, 2010 - TransNational Payments
Trupanion Policyholder Benefits from Pet Insurance Without Payout Limits
French Bulldog becomes first to benefit from Trupanion's recent policy change to no lifetime limit on payouts. - June 28, 2010 - Trupanion
Bay Business Advisors and Calder Associates - Two Mid-Atlantic M&A Firms Join Forces
Bay Business Advisors of Reston, VA has merged with Calder Associates, Inc. headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey with offices also in Pennsylvania, to create one of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in closely held businesses with revenues from... - June 28, 2010 - Bay Business Advisors
Ronald D. Finkelstein Joins the Board of Directors for the Memorial Foundation and Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation
Located in Hollywood, Fla., both the Memorial Foundation and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation provide the philanthropic support that supplements the income from payors and tax revenues received by Memorial Healthcare System. - June 28, 2010 - MBAF LLC
Dennis Kotaska, Broker Associate, Joins the #1 RE/MAX Office in Florida
Dennis Kotaska, Broker Associate of RE/MAX Alliance Group of Florida joins the # 1 RE/MAX in the State of Florida located at 2000 Webber St., Sarasota, Florida. "I have the great benefit of growing up as the third generation in real estate, and coming home to the west coast of Florida that I... - June 27, 2010 - Dennis Kotaska
Extended Auto Warranty Company US Direct Announces New Car Warranty Carrier
US Direct is an extended car warranty broker that provides used car warranties after the manufacturer’s warranty expires. Today, US Direct announces a new car warranty carrier to add to its list of Administrators. - June 27, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Vollara Launches Game-Changing Water Ionizer
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities announces the launch of a new LivingWater® ionizing unit. The new unit, simply dubbed the ‘New LivingWater®’ includes advanced Direct... - June 27, 2010 - Vollara
CED Board Re-Elects HPG Partner for Third Term
Hughes Pittman & Gupton partner Brooks Malone has been re-elected to the CED board of directors. - June 27, 2010 - Hughes Pittman & Gupton
Axway Shares Resources on Managed File Transfer with CIO Finance Summit Audience
The CIO Finance Summit team is pleased to share with its IT executive audience online resources on managed file transfer and community management from Axway, the Business Interaction Networks company. The online content will be continually updated leading up to and throughout the CIO Finance... - June 27, 2010 - CDM Media
Jennifer Loganathan Joins The American Communication Association
Joining an associations comes with many reciprocal benefits. - June 26, 2010 - Jennifer Loganathan
Yodle Wins Stevie Award for Fastest Growing Business in 8th Annual American Business Awards
Yodle CEO Court Cunningham recognized for leadership as company recognized for significant growth. - June 25, 2010 - Yodle
Alexander Aviation Announces a New Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates
Alexander Aviation is announcing a re-launch of the Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates (IPCOA.) The new changes are anticipated to improve both coverage and affordability for Cessna Affiliates. - June 24, 2010 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
Over 100 Influential Colorado Business Leaders Attend Market Strategies Event
Denver-based non-profit, Colorado Thought Leaders Forum (CTLF), hosted their 2010 Signature Event, "Market Strategies For The New Economy" last month. The event took place at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, CO, with over 100 business leaders in attendance. - June 24, 2010 - comCables
BuildingReports Gives Customers Greater Mobility with BRMobile for iPhone
BuildingReports, the leader in web-based inspection reporting solutions, announced the release of BRMobile, a new application for iPhone users. BRMobile will allow customers to instantly access online inspection information from the convenience of their iPhones. A key feature of BRMobile is to... - June 24, 2010 - BuildingReports
RationalPlan Project Server - Free Beta Version Released
Stand By Soft is pleased to announce the released of RationalPlan Project Server as a free Beta version for all users. RationalPlan Project Server is a multi user project management system developed to improve the existing suite of products by adding a server module that gives project managers... - June 24, 2010 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Nutricap Labs Wins Stevie® Award in 8th Annual American Business Awards
New York-based vitamin and supplement manufacturing company named 2010’s Best Overall Company of the Year by American Business Awards during ceremony at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. - June 23, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Hollywood Veteran Ingram Joins EggHead Productions
Los Angeles based production veteran, Shaun Ingram, joins forces with Egghead Productions out of Rocklin, CA. With a strong background in Commercial and Music Video production, Ingram brings 11 years of screenwriting, assistant directing, directing and producing to the Egghead’s development team. Ingram will head up the creative development and physical production of the New Media Department, primarily focusing on Branded, Image Entertainment. - June 23, 2010 - Egghead Productions
New LawProspector Concierge Simplifies Litigation Support Sales at $499 Per Month
With its New LawProspector Concierge™ product, LawProspector Makes its Inter-Linked Database of the 200 Top Law Firms, 100,000 Litigators, 10,000 Clients and 50,000 Active Cases Available at the Lowest Price Ever With No Long Term Contract. - June 23, 2010 - LawProspector, LLC
Medical Modalities Seeks Partners to Market Air Fluidized Therapy Medical Beds
Medical Modalities is a distributor of Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT) Beds for patients primarily who have severe pressure wounds (bedsores). Medical Modalities is one of three present manufacturers of AFT beds in the United States and only one of two that provides this therapy in patients' homes. Medical Modalities is seeking AFT partners in other sections of the country that presently provide specialty mattress and related wound care services to patients in home care or institutional settings. - June 23, 2010 - Medical Modalities
100% GIA Conference Delegates Will Recommend the Event to Market Intelligence Colleagues
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases delegate feedback that shows its recent GIA Conference, which was held between June 7 and June 9 in Helsinki, Finland, to be a resounding success. - June 23, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
The Investing Cube Sells First Franchise
The Investing Cube sold their first franchise. Their concept has the simple mindset of making the smartest investment decisions when investing in real estate. - June 23, 2010 - Francorp
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Mayor’s International Community Award for Local Corporate Citizenship
Balfour Beatty Construction was honored in May for its volunteerism and corporate philanthropy with a 2009 Mayor’s International Community Award from the Charlotte International Cabinet and the Mayor’s office. The award recognizes the philanthropic giving and other forms of support that... - June 22, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Seminars Offer Improved Research Practices for Multicultural Populations
Despite the significant demographic transformation taking place in the U.S., the research industry continues to use outdated practices that undermine the quality of studies that include multicultural populations. Rincon & Associates, experts in multicultural research, will offer a series of seminars designed to update research professionals and students on more acceptable practices in multicultural studies. - June 22, 2010 - Rincon & Associates
Geosemble Names New VP of Government Programs
The new position reflects growing demand from government customers for Geosemble’s technology for geographic search and overlaying of text on geospatial imagery and maps. - June 22, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
Unified Grocers Partners with Brand Coupon Network for ‘Coupon for Miracles’ Initiative
Cause-Marketing Promotion Aims to Raise Funds for Children’s Miracle Network - June 22, 2010 - Brand Coupon Network,LLC
Consulting Practice Launched
For higher education, financial management, for-profit education, human resources, non-profit management and fund-raising needs - June 22, 2010 - Dinter Consulting, LLC
Santrio and ProLog Logistics Offer Turnkey Solutions for Quickbooks Users
Comprehensive service offering gives small and medium-size companies the use of the most sophisticated capabilities through the entire sales cycle to create a professional and positive customer experience. - June 22, 2010 - Santrio, Inc.
Former Monster.com Exec Joins Zintro.com Board
Douglas Klinger, former President of Monster.com and former President of CIGNA Health Services, joins Zintro’s board of directors. - June 21, 2010 - Zintro, Inc.
GaiaRecycle™ to Exhibit at WASTECON in Boston, August 15-17
WASTECON Exhibit Will Highlight GaiaRecycle’s Organic Waste Recycling Solutions for Municipal Solid Waste Industry & Other Environmental Management Professionals - June 21, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
NYCE Networks Expands Vancouver Global Headquarters
NYCE Networks, a leading provider of innovative Plastic Optical Fiber to Ethernet products, announced today the expansion of its headquarters in Vancouver, BC. A strong increase in demand for the company’s products necessitated a move to a new 7,000 square foot facility, which is more than double the size of the company’s previous office. - June 21, 2010 - NYCE Networks
ESI Challenges Execs to Streamline Building Operations, Security
Environmental Systems, Inc. (ESI) announced today a plan to help companies better understand how to streamline security systems with business operations to protect assets, people, property, and information. - June 21, 2010 - ESI
Global Association of Holistic Psychotherapy Launches June 24th with Free Teleclass
The first membership association for therapists who work holistically is being launched by Shelley Riutta MSE, LPC, a pioneer in the Holistic Psychotherapy field. The Global Association of Holistic Psychotherapy (GAHP) launches on Thursday, June 24, 2010 with a free teleclass where Riutta will share five simple secrets for creating a thriving therapy practice. - June 21, 2010 - The Global Association of Holistic Psychotherapy (GAHP)
Pepper Virtual Assistant Gets Dad More Time Off with Father’s Day Special
It's time to work smarter, not harder. Discounted service packages from Pepper on Father's Day. - June 21, 2010 - Pepper Virtual Assistants
Global Equations CEO Anupam Govil Among Top 50 Power Rankings - Recognized as One of the Most Influential Executives by Nearshore Americas
Anupam Govil, Founder-CEO, Global Equations LLC has been ranked as one of the most influential thought leader and visionary on Americas by Nearshore Americas in its latest “Top 50 Power Ranking of Most Influential Executives. - June 21, 2010 - Global Equations
Extreme Marketing and Consulting Launches Its New Website
Mike Luchen, President of Extreme Marketing and Consulting talks about internet and online publicity and marketing and the launch of his new website. - June 20, 2010 - Extreme Marketing and Consulting
National Concierge Association Holds 12th Annual Conference for Hospitality Professionals
The National Concierge Association (NCA), a non profit-network organization for Concierge of all types and hospitality industry professionals will be holding their 12th annual conference August 16-18, 2010 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The three day event features a variety of... - June 20, 2010 - National Concierge Association
Government Guru and GSA Guru Exhibiting at GSA Opening Doors Conference August 9-11
Ted Erlwein, the driving force behind the dynamic new small business tools, The Government Guru and The GSA Guru, will be in person exhibiting at the GSA Opening Doors Conference August 9-11 in Los Angeles. - June 20, 2010 - GSA Guru
Announcing the Launch of a New Merchant Service Website
A website full of every type of business service that any business large or small can use. From website design to automatic teller machine leasing. A benefit to all businesses. http://www.merchantservicesetc.com - June 20, 2010 - Merchant Services Etc
Consagous Announces Formation of European Subsidiary
Consagous Technologies (P) Limited announce the information of new 100% subsidiary “Abagworld Consultant EPE” headquartered in Athens, Greece. - June 20, 2010 - Consagous Technologies Pvt Ltd
US Based Promoter Gabe Reed Productions to Promote Concerts at the Workers Stadium Complex in Beijing China
United States based promoter Gabe Reed Productions has reached an agreement with Beijing based Sports Window to be its partner of choice to promote concerts by western artists at the Worker’s Stadium Entertainment complex in Beijing, China. The complex includes the 60,000 seat Worker’s... - June 19, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Envere Adds ChicoBag to Product Line
Expanding again, Envere (http://www.envere.com) has completed arrangements with ChicoBag™ to sell and distribute their range of bags, packs, totes and carryalls to marine, outdoor and equine markets. - June 19, 2010 - Envere
EFX Performance, Inc. Announces New Pet Line
As a leader in holographic performance technology, EFX is expanding its products to now benefit pets. - June 19, 2010 - EFX Performance, Inc
Kids Learning Adventure Schools Sell First Two Franchises
Kids Learning Adventure expanded exponentially by selling their first two franchises. KLA's concept is that superior education techniques will result in making the most positive impact on the future of our society. - June 19, 2010 - Francorp
Unheated Carpet Cleaner Offers 50 Percent More Power
Daimer®'s XTreme Power® model XPC-9200 industrial machines now come standard with pressure levels of 220 psi, up from 150 psi. - June 19, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.