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Access and the BBB Host Shred Event to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley
The document destruction event will provide free paper shredding and data privacy education for the community and collect monetary donations to benefit local youth programs - April 16, 2010 - Access Information Management
Latest CIO Healthcare Summit Attendees Represent Kaiser Permanente and Advocate Healthcare
The CIO Healthcare Summit team is pleased to announce a few of the event’s recently confirmed CIO and IT executive attendees: Bruce Smith, CIO, Advocate Healthcare and June Burgett, Vice President, Supplier Service Management, Kaiser Permanente. The CIO Healthcare Summit is a unique... - April 16, 2010 - CDM Media
Sunera Completes First Acquisition
Sunera LLC has acquired Windward Innovation an Oracle Partner and IT Consulting Firm. - April 16, 2010 - Sunera LLC
Generational Equity Announces Sale of Cox Instruments, LLC to Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI)
Generational Equity announced the successful sale of its client, Cox Instruments, LLC of Scottsdale, Arizona to Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. - April 16, 2010 - Generational Equity
EPI Environmental Products Inc. Signs Two New Distribution Partners Expanding Presence in Southeast Asia
N.E.T. Eco Co. Ltd. (Thailand) and Sidkor Indistrial Sales (Philippines) Join EPI’s Growing Network of International Distributors - April 16, 2010 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
Xcellimark Among the 10 Leading Providers for Web Design in the Southeastern United States
For the fourth year in a row, Xcellimark was chosen by Goldline Research as one of the 10 Leading Providers of Web Design in the Southeastern United States. - April 15, 2010 - Xcellimark
Grimes President O’Leary Honored with “40 Under 40” Selection
Michael O’Leary, President of The Grimes Companies, has been selected as one of the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” for 2010. The list includes forty of Northeast Florida’s brightest and most promising professionals under forty years old. Like... - April 15, 2010 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Nutricap Labs to Host Free GMP Webinar for Dietary Supplement Retailers
Leading vitamin and supplement manufacturer to lead presentation on how the final phase of integrating the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practice rule for dietary supplements could impact the current state of the dietary supplement manufacturing industry. - April 15, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Cash4Books.net Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Turn Books Into Cash and New Classroom Supplies
Struggling classrooms around the country are getting an extra helping hand from Cash4Books.net customers with its new DonorsChoose.org Partnership. - April 15, 2010 - McKenzie Books, Inc.
GPS Based App "Green Travel Choice" Makes CO2 Reduction Simple for Responsible Travellers - Try It on Your iPhone Now
Pocketweb partners with leading environmental organizations to release a new green iPhone app, adding to its successful location-based mobile solutions. This initiative directly supports Ecotourism and Cleaner Climate projects that reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. - April 15, 2010 - Pocketweb
MicroAgility, Inc. Has Been Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
MicroAgility, Inc, an award winning provider of IT professional services, today announced that it has been awarded a five-year Information Technology Schedule 70 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The Schedule 70 will enable MicroAgility to expand its services into public... - April 15, 2010 - MicroAgility, Inc.
Self Storage Finders Adds Optivest Properties and Alpine Self Storage
Self Storage Finders, an online self storage directory, announced today the addition of Optivest Properties and Alpine Self Storage to its growing directory. Both companies will now be featuring their storage facilities before tens of thousands of potential customers who search Self Storage Finders... - April 15, 2010 - Self Storage Finders
BESI Offers Defective Drywall Remediation Protocol That Exceeds CPSC/HUD Interim Guidance and Aligns with the Recent Court Ruling
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - April 15, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Award-Winning Professional Real Estate Staging Expert Announces Home Staging Course Instructor Position with CSP International Training Academy
Kathleen Garvey, who is a nationally known leader in the real estate staging industry, announces together with CSP that she has been chosen as one of their top-level home staging course instructors. By teaching others how to create successful staging businesses, Garvey will help more individuals recover from the current economic challenges. - April 15, 2010 - Enhanced Interiors & Home Staging
An Attorney for You Savors Role at Toyota Recall Lawsuit Conference
San Diego Toyota Recall Litigation Conference brings together attorneys nationwide with interest in pending Toyota recall lawsuits - April 15, 2010 - An Attorney for You
The Resumator Partners with BambooHR to Help Businesses Make Employees Out of Applicants
Popular online recruiting platform integrates with world-class HRIS to offer seamless employee life cycle solution. - April 15, 2010 - The Resumator
NPSA Spring Portable Storage Seminar Organizes Industry Roundtable
The National Portable Storage Association's 2010 Spring Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach, Va. on April 26-27 will offer a roundtable of industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges. - April 15, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
ITO America Announces the Latest CIO Contributors from Vanguard, Verizon and Google Enterprise
ITO America, the leading online business technology resource, is pleased to announce the Web site’s latest content contributors: Paul Heller, Managing Director & CIO, Information Technology Division, Vanguard; Rilck Noel, VP & Global Energy Director, Energy and Utility, Verizon; and... - April 15, 2010 - CDM Media
Groth Corporation Launches New Website Redesign
Groth Corporation unveils the new website redesign of www.grothcorp.com. - April 15, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Employment Screening Provider, USA-FACT Hires Kurey
Leading Background Check provider, USA-FACT hires Kym Kurey as Senior Client Executive responsible for new business development of the organization's Hiring Solutions. - April 15, 2010 - USA-FACT
Jobs.co.uk Has Seen IT/Telecoms Grow to Its Most Advertised Sector
Jobs.co.uk has seen IT/Telecoms rise to its most advertised sector on the site. Jobs in the sector have rocketed in a short space of time giving jobhunters a wide range of jobs to apply for. - April 15, 2010 - Jobsco UK Ltd
CCS Training Announces Advanced Negotiation Workshop
CCS Training announced the dates for the much awaited “Advanced Negotiation Workshop.” This is a two day workshop and will be conducted on 7th & 8th May, 2010. - April 15, 2010 - CCS Training
Wealth Management Technologies, LLC Launches in Park City, UT
Wealth Management Technologies, LLC is a new technology company with its sole focus on client reporting, billing and client web access for Wealth and Institutional Asset Management firms. - April 14, 2010 - Wealth Management Technologies, LLC
ROAM Data Introduces World’s First Encrypted Audio Coupled Card Reader
Allows Hundreds of Mobile Phone Models to Become Secure POS Terminals - April 14, 2010 - ROAM Data, Inc
Top South Florida Chef is Back
Former chef of Mario the Baker, Mario’s of Boca and Mario’s East returns with Henry’s Brick Oven Pizza in West Palm Beach. - April 14, 2010 - Henry's Brick Oven Pizza
Comfort Zone Laboratories Introduces Therapeutic Bubble Wave Device That Combats Dry Eye Syndrome with Proven Efficiency
It has been statistically tabulated that 70% of patients with dry eye syndrome have signs of meibomian gland diseases, for which finding relief is much more difficult. Blepharitis is a chronic disease for which there is no cure and requires long-term treatment to keep it under control. - April 14, 2010 - Comfort Zone Labs
Survival to a T: Mother-Daughter Team Launch Lifesaving T-Shirt Company
After getting lost for 24 hours in a national park, Laura Smith and her daughter were inspired to create a T-shirt that could help others survive in dire situations in nature. SurvivalT.com provides T-Shirts that have printed on them the uppermost important survival information. Smith, an artist, knows that just a few bits of information are enough to save a life. - April 14, 2010 - Survival T Ltd
Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner to Help with Upcoming Tax Changes
Investors in 2010 face several investment changes in estate planning, taxation and the new healthcare legislation. ClaroConnect.com offers a free, unbiased tool to find a financial advisor to plan for their financial future. - April 14, 2010 - ClaroConnect Solutions, LLC
Amazing Spaces Named Best of the Woodlands in Storage Category
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, was recently named The Best of the Woodlands 2010 winner in the Best Storage or Self-Storage category by WoodlandsOnline.com, a popular portal and guide for the community located north of Houston. The site, which averages over... - April 14, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Determined Investment Company Plans to Make West End of Atlanta a Desirable Intown Location for Home Buyers and Local Businesses
The company Sterling Property Holdings, Inc (SPH, Inc.) is truly determined to turn things around in West End Atlanta. The Marietta based real estate investment company headed by CEO Lionel Sterling has large aspirations of changing the appeal of Atlanta's intown West End. "The West End of... - April 14, 2010 - Sterling Property Holdings, Inc.
Winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize of 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge to be Announced April 16 by Keynote Speaker Duke Alumnus Aaron Patzer ‘02, Founder & CEO Mint.com
The 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge (DSC), the premiere entrepreneurship competition at Duke University, and the Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (DukeGEN), announced today that Aaron Patzer, founder and CEO of Mint.com will be the keynote speaker for the Grand Finale Event on Friday, April 16, 2010. This event is the culmination of Duke’s year-long entrepreneurship competition that included a record 109 entries in the Elevator Pitch, Executive Summary, and Investor Pitch Competitions. - April 14, 2010 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
Zorich Joins The BSC Group as Senior Vice President
The BSC Group, a commercial real estate financing advisory firm, announced self-storage lending veteran Dave Zorich joined the firm as a senior vice president. Working from San Francisco, Zorich will develop and manage the company’s West Coast storage client base, and also support the debt... - April 14, 2010 - The BSC Group, LLC
Peaceful Media Joins Therapy in Transition as Social Media/Internet Presence Experts
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought on board a three-person team from Peaceful Media as the organization’s Social Media/Internet Presence Coaching Experts. - April 14, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Invengo Announces Contract to Design and Manufacture RFID Labels for Conair/USA ID
Invengo Technology Corp today announced that it has signed a contract with Conair/USA ID to manufacture RFID inlays and labels for worldwide distribution. Conair Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, USA ID developed products using RFID to make supply chains more efficient and secure. Conair... - April 14, 2010 - Invengo Technology Corporation
Softwood Log Prices Increased in Russia in 2009, While Hardwood Prices Fell Because of a 72% Decline in Log Exports, Reports the WRQ
Despite large timber resources, Russia struggles to attract investments within the forest industry because of political and financial uncertainty in the country. Domestic prices for softwood sawlogs and pulplogs were up in 2009, while hardwood log prices fell as a result of a sharp decline in log exports to Finland, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - April 14, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Replicon Recognized Among Best Employers for New Canadians
Timesheet software leader wins Canada's Top 100 Employers Award for its initiatives assisting recently immigrated employees. - April 14, 2010 - Replicon Inc
Trespasser Caught by Expert Sonitrol Pacific Operator, Integrated Security
Police picked up a suspected trespasser seeking shelter inside a Washington distributor’s loading dock when a Sonitrol Pacific operator correctly assessed a security system activation April 10. Operator Bricia Mejia received an activation from a loading dock at Dairy Valley Distributing... - April 14, 2010 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Upside Learning Celebrates Six Successful Years
Upside learning celebrated its 6th anniversary as a global provider of learning solutions and a recognized leader in training outsourcing, custom eLearning development & LMS solutions. - April 14, 2010 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Business Tourism in Edinburgh Increases in Value
The value of the business tourism industry to the Edinburgh economy rose last year to £74.2 million despite the tough economic climate. - April 14, 2010 - Edinburgh Convention Bureau
The New Social Networking Forum, Plugged.it is Launched
Kipfxdesign have launched a new Social Network Platform aimed at SME's. - April 14, 2010 - kipfxdesign
Technology Associates President Speaks at Women Presidents’ Organization’s Raleigh Chapter Meeting
Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm, has announced that Eric Hobbs, president, will speak at the Women Presidents’ Organization’s Raleigh chapter meeting on April 14 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at The Matthew’s... - April 14, 2010 - Technology Associates
Lafarge Hopes for Early Resumption of Mining Operations in Meghalaya
High-powered committee has confirmed that the company was meeting the environment standards and was in compliance with the set norms - April 14, 2010 - Lafarge India Pvt Ltd
Property Genie Announces Integration with the ONLINE Rental Exchange
Providing their users with seamless access to ONLINE's premier tenant-screening tool. - April 14, 2010 - The ONLINE Rental Exchange
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com in the Running for a Pepsi April 2010 Refresh Grant
Leading free directory of businesses owned by United States military veterans is competing for a $50,000 grant through the Pepsi April 2010 Refresh Project - April 14, 2010 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)
Jackrabbit.com Celebrates First Year of Offering Small Businesses Essential Office Technology
Small businesses nationwide have recognized and embraced the value of buying complete, ready-to-use, fully configured, and personalized technology packages from jackrabbit.com, which now celebrates its one-year anniversary. - April 14, 2010 - Jackrabbit Microware
ecocyn Joins ShoreTel as a Champion Partner
ecocyn announced today that they will begin selling and delivering ShoreTel Unified Communication solutions as a new Champion Partner. ShoreTel, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOR), a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications (UC) solutions, has designed the Champion Partner Program to strengthen the... - April 14, 2010 - Ecocyn Energy, Inc.
Global Lumber Markets Improved in Late 2009 with Prices Moving Upward in North America and the Nordic Countries, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber prices were up in both North America and Europe in the 4Q, but it was more the result of lower inventory levels and reduced production rather than an increase in demand, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The hot market for lumber last year was China, which increased imports by 75% thereby passing Japan as the largest importer in Asia. - April 13, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Massive Demand? Meet Mammoth Supply. Ethernet Extension Experts Expands to 60,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility.
Worldwide Demand For Ethernet Extenders Forces Ethernet Extension Experts to Expand Manufacturing in a Hurry - April 13, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
National Safety Compliance Releases New Workplace Safety Posters
National Safety Compliance has recently released 15 new workplace safety posters. These full-color motivational safety posters assist employers by reminding employees about working safely and following OSHA regulations. Keeping safety top-of-mind for employees is critical to the success of every... - April 13, 2010 - National Safety Compliance, Inc.
Glenny's Gets Healthy Marketing with StreamSend
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, has helped healthy snack-maker Glenny’s raise its brand awareness online while improving email communications with its customers. Glenny’s has been creating delicious, healthy snacks for nutrition-conscious dieters since 1979. - April 12, 2010 - EZ Publishing