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New and Improved Social Bookmarking Service at Choowawa.com
Choowawa.com has just undergone a huge makeover. Experience the all-new social bookmarking website with lots of new features. - April 02, 2010 - Choowawa.com
Former Top Producing Sales Executive at Microsoft and HP Leaves to Form Sales Consulting Firm - Sales Influential, Inc.
Richard Kingsbury, founder and Consultant announces the formation of Sales Influential, Inc., a sales consulting company with an emphasis on "Results Oriented Selling Process." Sales Influential, Inc., represents an Omaha based sales acceleration and consulting firm looking to make... - April 02, 2010 - Sales Influential, Inc.
Medfusion Selects Learn.com to Provide On-Demand Interactive Patient Portal Training to Physician Practices
Learn.com®, the knowledge platformTM company, announced today that Medfusion, a leading provider of patient-to-provider communication solutions, has selected the company’s knowledge platform to deliver standardized multimedia training of their HIPAA-compliant patient-to-provider communication solutions. - April 02, 2010 - Learn.com
Bowen Joins Leading Background Check Provider, USA-FACT
Jo Bowen has joined employment screening provider, USA-FACT as Senior Client Executive. - April 02, 2010 - USA-FACT
Georgia-Pacific Professional’s enMotion Dispenser Receives ‘Readers Choice Award’ from Today’s Facility Manager
Leading Touchless Towel Dispenser Recognized for Efficient and Sustainable Benefits - April 02, 2010 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Aerospace and Defense Supplier Fairchild Controls Improves Document Control with DocFinity
This announcement showcases a global manufacturer of aircraft and the company's use of DocFinity document management software to improve its internal document controls and facilitate compliance with regulations. - April 02, 2010 - Optical Image Technology
Fuentek Technology Transfer Consultant to Serve as Robot Inspector for NCFIRST Robotics Competition
Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com) has announced that Danielle McCulloch, technology transfer consultant for the company, has been selected to serve as a robot inspector for the NCFIRST Robotics Competition Regional Tournament. The event, which will be held at Dorton Arena in Raleigh April 1-3, will... - April 02, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
Upside Learning Announces Expansion Into ME Markets – Partners with Image Systems, Saudi Arabia
Upside Learning, a global provider of learning solutions and a recognized leader in training outsourcing, custom eLearning development & LMS solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with a leading provider of knowledge solutions in Saudi Arabia– Image Systems. This new partnership will be an integral component of Upside Learning’s continued growth plans. - April 02, 2010 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SixPackToGo.org Brings Pennsylvania Beer Fight to the Masses Thanks to Third Wave Digital
For beer drinkers in the state of Pennsylvania, buying beer from the local convenience store is anything but convenient. In the same state where the founding fathers planned American’s steps to freedom, legislation governing the sale of beer by select retailers has recently come under fire. - April 01, 2010 - Third Wave Digital
IRISS, Inc. Introduces Square IR Windows
IRISS, Inc. Introduces a Global First: Square Infrared Windows IRISS, Inc., the manufacturer of the world’s only industrial-grade infrared windows capable of passing durability and impact requirements; the first ultrasound ports; emissivity standardization “land marking” tags;... - April 01, 2010 - IRISS inc.
comCables Wine Tasting Benefit is a Tremendous Success
Denver-based comCables sponsored the Here’s Life Inner City - Denver (HLIC-Denver) Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit for the 6th consecutive year. The HLIC-Denver Wine Tasting Benefit was held at the Tivoli in Denver on the evening of March 27, 2010. The event, attended by 115 wine... - April 01, 2010 - comCables
Snyxius Technologies Launch Online Collaboration Tool
Get organized and let go the traditional multi-tool approach. Use a Collaborative Tool and work the smarter way. Benefit using: - Internal Collaboration - Project Management - Reporting to Clients. - April 01, 2010 - Snyxius Technologies
Discount Toner and Ink, Columbia SC Transforms Corporate Identity
Discount Toner and Ink has revealed the transformation of its corporate identity. The new website and logo has been re-designed to reflect a positive change, Discount Toner and Ink makes to its Columbia, SC customers. - April 01, 2010 - Discount Toner & Ink LLC
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Ethics and Risk for OFAC: Two Aspects of One Compliance Reality
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 on “Ethics and Risk for OFAC: Two Aspects of One Compliance Reality”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Monday,... - April 01, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
PhaseWare, Inc. Welcomes Jeff Zimmel to the Sales Team
Jeff Zimmel brings his expertise to PhaseWare, Inc. - April 01, 2010 - PhaseWare, Inc.
Randolph Bank Team Takes to the Streets to Raise Funds in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Residents Commit to Walk 60-Miles in Three Days for the Cause. - April 01, 2010 - Randolph Bank
Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts Benefit from Home-Tech Customer Purchases
Non-profit organization selected as “Charity of the Month.” - April 01, 2010 - Home-Tech
Octopus Invests £2 Million Supporting the Merger of Stortext FM and BOX-IT
Octopus Ventures (Octopus) today announced an investment of £2 million from the £30 million Octopus Capital for Enterprise Fund (OCfE) into BOX-IT, a UK wide document storage business. The investment will support the merger with Stortext FM Limited, a specialist electronic archiving and... - April 01, 2010 - Stortext Head Office
Excellence in Marketing Award in the HRS Hotel Excellence Awards
The award-winning Weetwood Hall Conference Centre & Hotel in Leeds has achieved another industry recognition in the third HRS.com Hotel Excellence Awards in association with the British Hospitality Association (BHA), Institute of Hospitality, the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) and the Best... - April 01, 2010 - Weetwood Hall
Virtual Directories Can Now be Created by Your Application as Well as Virtual Disks
Callback File System Version 3.0 Allows Creation of Virtual Folders in Addition to Virtual Disks and Other New Enhancements. - March 31, 2010 - EldoS Corporation
Pure One™ DHA Maker Brings a Heart to Algae Oil, Calls on India’s Distributors to Learn More About New Vegetarian Source of Omega-3s
The export of algae oil omega-3s is a contribution that the United States of America can make to the world. “It is not the algae oil for fuel ideas being spun around, it is the 100's of millions of dollars annual world market for algae oil foods and nutraceuticals, something distributors in India should know more about,” says Dr. Scott Doughman, founder of Source-Omega in the US. - March 31, 2010 - Source-Omega
TEDxSF Speaker Lineup and Theme Announced: Courage and Resilience San Francisco Event to be Held April 27th
TEDxSF, the Bay Area’s local, independent organization, announced TEDxSF: Courage and Resilience, an evening of fresh talks exploring the human spirit. Speakers include Captain Paul Watson, of the Sea Shepherd and Whale Wars fame, David Shenk, author of The Genius In All of Us, and Dr. John Gray, the best selling relationship author of Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice. - March 31, 2010 - TEDxSF
Stark Logic Uses BareTrax SEO Ranking Software to Triple Leads for Play N Trade
Internet marketing company, Stark Logic, is proud to announce the success of the launch of the new Play N Trade franchise development web site. In only 3 weeks, the web site has delivered an outstanding conversion rate of 7%, nearly tripling industry standards. - March 31, 2010 - Stark Logic
NAWBO San Diego's April Meeting Focuses on Getting Ahead by Giving Back
NAWBO San Diego's April 21 lunch meeting will feature strategist Joon Han presenting "Getting Ahead by Giving Back." The event takes place at the Sheraton La Jolla. Early bird pricing for members and visitors is available through 5 p.m. on April 15 at nawbo-sd.org. - March 31, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Leading Telemarketing Firm Sales Surgery Appoint Koozai to Manage SEO
Winchester based Telesales Company, Sales Surgery, has chosen Hampshire SEO Agency Koozai to manage their Search Engine Optimisation campaigns. - March 31, 2010 - Koozai
Anderson-McQueen Encourages End of Life Conversations
Anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s Death Illustrates Importance of Pre-Planning. - March 31, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Positive Drill Results Further Validate Tag’s East Coast Basin as Significant Oil Shale Prospect
New Zealand oil and gas producer and explorer TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) announced today that the first stratigraphic well in TAG’s initial three-well Waitangi Hill program has been drilled to a total depth of 171m. The results, including “free oil” in core samples, further... - March 31, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Learn to Lie like a Pro for April Fools Day with the Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric Wolf, the host of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show, is available to be interviewed on or before April 1st, 2010 on how to lie successfully for April Fools' Day. In 2009 he was interviewed on Fox 45 local News in Dayton, Ohio. Eric Wolf was a Master of Ceremonies’ at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C 2009 Folk Life Festival. - March 31, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Professional Traders Raised $35,000 for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
Asia Charts Pte Ltd, a company formed by a group of professional traders that specialise in stocks and futures trading education, raised $35,000 for “The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund” at a Charity Seminar on 13 March 2010 at the DBS Auditorium. For the first time in... - March 31, 2010 - Asia Charts Pte Ltd
Enterprise Networks Solutions Achieves Compellent Certification
Enterprise Networks Solutions achieves certified installation professional status with Compellent. - March 31, 2010 - Enterprise Networks Solutions
ACCA and Chartered Management Institute Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Accountants and Managers collaborate. - March 31, 2010 - ACCA
Elaine Buxton Named 2010 Enterprising Woman of the Year
Confero, Inc. (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that Elaine Buxton, president, has been named a 2010 Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women magazine. This award honors women business owners who have demonstrated that they have... - March 31, 2010 - Confero, Inc.
New Website Launched for Outsourced Marketing Services and Solutions
Holistic Marcom, a comprehensive marketing and communications resource for small businesses announces the official launch of their new website. Holism is the idea that the individual parts of a system are all connected and dependent on each other. The Holistic MarCom concept is based on the... - March 31, 2010 - Holistic MarCom
Mattoid Entertainment Debuts "In the Darkness" Exclusively with Hulu.com. "In the Darkness" is the First Narrative Feature Film to Premiere on Hulu.com.
“In The Darkness” is the first feature length narrative film to premiere exclusively on Hulu.com and is available to watch for free on the site, starting today. - March 30, 2010 - IndieFlix Inc.
Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park, California - Martial Artists Raise Over $7000 for Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital
http://www.menlokuksool.com - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts and Character Development Center – Martial Arts Kids raise money for other kids at second annual Kick-A-Thon. - March 30, 2010 - Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park
Toyota of Bastrop Achieves Toyota’s President Award
Toyota of Bastrop LA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious President’s Award. - March 30, 2010 - Toyota of Bastrop
2010 Best Grills & Grill Reviews from Bobby’s Best
For 2010, Bobby’s Best announces the latest edition of the Best Gas & Charcoal Grill Reviews section. Back for a fifth year with new models and old favorites, the best grills section at Bobby’s Best is packed with informative grill reviews and tips on more than twenty of the best... - March 30, 2010 - Bobby's Best
Groton Utilities Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is becoming the fastest growing mid-market meter data management solution. Combining business process oriented solutions with energy analytics and solid reporting, MeterSense is the MDM of choice. Groton Utilities in Groton, CT is using MeterSense as part of their smart metering project. - March 30, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
InTune Offers Powerful Wellness Solution to Small Businesses Worldwide
Strategic Wellness Partners, architect, owner and operator of InTune, an innovative corporate wellness program, announced yesterday that it is providing the powerful InTune wellness solution to small businesses across the globe. - March 30, 2010 - Strategic Wellness Partners, LLC
Lancaster, CA. Photographer Attends National and International Photography Conventions for the Last 29 Out of 30 Years
For the last 29 out of 30 years Dennis Walman from Walman Photography in Lancaster California has attended either a national or international photographic convention. The only time he has missed a convention is when is daughter was born in 1995. “The photographic field is always changing but... - March 30, 2010 - Walman Photography
Award-Winning, Patent-Pending Digital Signage Enclosure
In January 2010, CCS-Inc. released the Envirosealed® e4100 Digital Signage Enclosure, a cold rolled steel enclosure with a polycarbonate window designed to protect large format displays and media players used for digital signage in harsh environments. When integrated with a display and media player, the unit can replace traditional static signage or provide a new avenue of communication and is ideal for many applications. - March 30, 2010 - Comprehensive Computer Solutions
Dr. Sally Wright Graduates from Prestigious Consulting College
Dr. Sally Wright, president of Alliance Consulting Group, Inc. in Neshanic Station, NJ, has just graduated from the prestigious Million Dollar Consulting College (MDCC) in Newport, RI. The college, founded by noted international business expert Dr. Alan Weiss, enrolls established, successful... - March 30, 2010 - Alliance Consulting Group, Inc.
Sales Expert Art Sobczak Announces Release of New Book on Prospecting for New Business
Smart Calling by Art Sobczak shows salespeople, entrepreneurs and service professionals how to eliminate the fear, failure and rejection from cold calling. - March 30, 2010 - Business By Phone
First Choice Bingo Launches Online Bingo Shopping Site
First Choice Bingo Launches Online Bingo Shopping Site. FirstChoiceBingo.com offers a secure shopping experience, lower prices and superior quality bingo products. All products can be purchased online and shipped anywhere. - March 29, 2010 - First Choice Bingo
Could This be the Nail in the Coffin for Traditional Property Estate Agents? The Vyouz Network Believe So.
This will revolutionize the way real estate, property moves and estate agency practice is carried out. Not only saving potentially 1000’s for their users but will also have the added advantage of being far greener than traditional methods when moving home. - March 29, 2010 - Vyouz Ltd
Dantherm Power and Leap Power Join Hands to Market Fuel Cell Power and Hybrid Power Based Solutions in North America
Dantherm Power Inc., Denmark is introducing a high density 5kW redundant fuel cell power system and announcing its Partnership with Leap Power LLC, Richardson, TX, USA to accelerate commercialization of its fully integrated fuel cell product line. - March 29, 2010 - Leap Power Solutions
Apogee Foundation Wins Second Major Award for Philanthropic Achievements and Best-in-Class Practices
The Apogee Foundation has won both the “Top Non-Profit” award in the 2009 Fast Pitch! Business Awards and the “Best Civic and Social Association” award in the 2009 SBCA Best of Business Awards, each recognizing the organization's global philanthropic achievements and best-in-class business practices. - March 29, 2010 - The Apogee Foundation
CIMCON Software Reaffirmed as Market Leader for Enterprise Spreadsheet Management by Bloor Research
CIMCON Software Inc., today announced that its Market Leadership in Enterprise Spreadsheet Management has been reaffirmed by Bloor Research, a leading U.K. based analyst firm. - March 29, 2010 - CIMCON Software Inc
Technical Foam Services Announce Relaunch of Their Website
Technical Foam Services, Europe’s leading, engineering-biased foam suppliers and manufacturers, announce that they have relaunched their company website, making it more aesthetically pleasing and easier to navigate. The new website, which went live in March 2010, retains Technical Foam... - March 29, 2010 - Technical Foam Services Ltd
Trusted Advisor Banking Relationships: New Research Benefiting Business and Middle Market Bankers to be Presented April 22, 2010
TNS and Clarity Advantage to share results and insights from their March 2010 survey of business owners and senior managers around trusted advisor banking relationships during a live webinar on April 22. Results and insights gleaned from the survey will enable business bankers to more deeply understand what their clients expect and how to deliver it to them in a cost-effective, profitable way. - March 29, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation