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Macon Raine and DataCo Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership
Macon Raine Inc. (www.maconraine.com) announces its selection of DataCo Solutions (www.datacosolutions.com) as its preferred provider of proprietary analytics and predictive modeling tools. - December 17, 2010 - DataCo Solutions LLC
GIA Launches First Intelligence Software to Offer Multi-Channel Delivery Options
Intelligence Plaza®, an enterprise software that enables full control of the intelligence process - December 17, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
GIA Asia Continues to be a Great Place to Work According to 2011 Vault Survey
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), has been recognized by Vault as one of the top Consulting Firms in the Asia Pacific region. GIA Asia was placed eleventh overall in the annual ranking, ahead of McKinsey, BCG, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG and 14 other companies. The strategic market intelligence... - December 17, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
GulfSouth ActionCOACH Everardo Recendiz Hosts Client Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Banquet
ActionCOACH’s Everardo Recendiz hosted a client appreciation luncheon and awards banquet on Friday, December 10th at the Robinson Film Center in Shreveport, La. Recendiz gave away three awards to his clients during the luncheon. The first went to Twin Engine Labs for the 2010 Client Growth... - December 17, 2010 - GulfSouth ActionCOACH
WealthTouch Recognized with Two XCelent Awards
Financial Services Industry Research and Analysis Firm Celent Recognizes WealthTouch for the Best Functionality and Best Service in the Client Reporting Market. - December 16, 2010 - WealthTouch
Companies Find Alternative Storage & Warehousing Methods
Established in 1994, American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) works with businesses of all sizes to provide storage, cartage and over the road semi-trailers and storage containers. - December 16, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Mazuma Capital Introduces Broker Services Program
Exclusive Broker Services Program is the newest edition of Mazuma Capital's Strategic Partner Programs. - December 16, 2010 - Mazuma Capital
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Helm #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Helm #1 in Bee County, Texas. - December 16, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
SOX Institute to Hold "Automating Data Collection and Analysis Techniques for IT SOX Controls" Webinar 12/16
SOX Institute, the global leader in governance, risk, and compliance, will organize a webinar, "Automating Data Collection and Analysis Techniques for IT SOX Controls," at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 16, 2010. The 60-minute seminar will feature presenter Jeff Taylor, CISA, the... - December 16, 2010 - GRC Group
Joseph Oddo Joins Mission Partners as Business Development Manager
Joseph Oddo Joins Mission Partners as Business Development Manager. Mission Partners is a full service marketing and advertising firm that specializes in strategic planning, lead generation, internet marketing and more. - December 16, 2010 - Mission Partners
Mai-BS (Thailand) Expands to Bangladesh
Mai-BS (Thailand) signed an agreement with Dominox Legend Holdings Limited to develop hotels and resorts in Bangladesh. - December 16, 2010 - Mai-BS (Thailand) by Karl&Erna Co.; Ltd
San Diego Gold Buyer Expands Reach with Facebook and Twitter
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) continues its campaign for greater openness and better customer service among gold buyers by expanding its efforts to Facebook and Twitter. - December 16, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
NPSA Applauds Tulane University Professors
The National Portable Storage Association congratulates two Tulane University professors for winning first place in a design competition that puts portable storage in the mix. - December 16, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Business Continuity Consultancy Steelhenge is Elected Onto the Business Continuity Institute Partnership Steering Group
Steelhenge Consulting is voted onto the Business Continuity Institute Partnership Steering Group for a three year term. - December 16, 2010 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Virtual Data Room Provider Firmex Announces 2010 Revenue is Up 85%
Broader uses for virtual data rooms drive growth in corporate market. - December 16, 2010 - Firmex
Vandal Detected by Sonitrol Pacific Audio Security
Security audio of voices, bangs and glass breaking detected by Sonitrol Pacific allowed deputies to catch one suspected vandal at a Pierce County recreation center December 11. Operator Michael Young received an impact-activated audio alert from the Pierce County Sprinkler Recreation Center in... - December 16, 2010 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Guns Recovered, 1 Arrested After Sonitrol Pacific Detects Break-in
Police recovered three guns and more than $3,000 in merchandise when they arrested a suspected burglar of a Portland store after Sonitrol Pacific detected the break-in December 12. Operator Michael Young received an impact-activated audio alert from the Sonitrol Pacific security system at Bi-Mart... - December 16, 2010 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Trupanion Explains Pricing and Value Proposition
Pet insurance company Trupanion today released information about how the company’s core values support their pricing structure. Simply put, the value of any insurance is the percentage of premiums that are paid back in claims. Trupanion currently pays out more than 70% in premiums, with a... - December 15, 2010 - Trupanion
Not a Laughing Matter, White Digital Media Hires Ad Sales Manager Who May Double as a Comedian
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, hired Advertising Sales Manager Jon Tresko to help establish their growing global ad network. Tresko brings ten years of experience to White Digital Media in advertising, sales and marketing with... - December 15, 2010 - WDM Group
White Digital Media Hires New Graphic Designer to Help Perform Digital Facelift
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, announced Freddie Pierce as the newest member of their graphic design team. Pierce, a recent California transplant, graduated with a B.S. in Design Technology and Innovations with a concentration... - December 15, 2010 - WDM Group
White Digital Media Team Continues to Expand Outside US, Hunting for Office Space in Sydney and Johannesburg
White Digital Media, a leading digital business media source for C-level executives around the world, announced today their plans of establishing offices in Sydney, Australia and Johannesburg, South Africa in Q1 of 2011. White Digital Media launched Business Review Australia and African Business... - December 15, 2010 - WDM Group
First National Geomatics Prize & Gold Medal Awarded in Nigeria
The GeoQinetiq Geomatics Gold Medal & Prize was held successfully at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja - Nigeria on the 25th November 2010. The occasion was held under the theme “Geomatics and the Opportunities it presents for our Nation’s... - December 15, 2010 - GeoQinetiq Limited
White Digital Media Spreading Holiday Cheer by Donating to ‘Toys for Tots’ Foundation
White Digital Media, the leading digital business media source for C-level executives worldwide, is donating multiple toys, games and educational books to the Marine ‘Toys for Tots’ Foundation to help spread holiday cheer to the children of San Diego County. Toys for Tots began in... - December 15, 2010 - WDM Group
Fuentek Featured in Phil Simon’s Third Book, "The New Small"
Technology Consulting Firm Profiled as Small Business Case Study - December 15, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
In the Midst of Economic Downturn - Entrepreneurship is Alive - Boutique Entertainment Consulting Firm Launches in OC
Lucid Motions launches its business operations from the greater Los Angeles area. Orange County based Lucid Motions is an entertainment consulting firm providing a blend of theatrical properties and motion control advisory services. The company is leveraging the talents of its Founders to provide:... - December 15, 2010 - Lucid Motions
Newton Consulting Earns Honor as a Best Place to Work in Western Pennsylvania
Newton Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of information technology and human resource management consulting services, has earned the honor as one of the 2010 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania from the Pittsburgh Business Times. “Of all the awards we’ve received over the... - December 15, 2010 - Newton Consulting, LLC
Kerensen Has Launched the "Kerensen Cloud Application Factory" for Force.com, in Casablanca, Integrated to CCAN, Its Worldwide Network
Kerensen has created the “Kerensen Cloud Application Factory” for Force.com, in Casablanca, integrated to CCAN, its worldwide Network CCAN (The Cloud Computing Acceleration Network). - December 14, 2010 - Kerensen Consulting
ActForex Optimizes Trading Technology for Apple’s iPad
Release of ActPad Application is Widely Anticipated. - December 14, 2010 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Eagle Ford Shale: ARWA's CEO Announces the Next Generation of Oil & Gas Agents Sign Up for Training
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. It is anticipated the development of the Eagle Ford Shale will continue for the next two decades. - December 13, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Cathy Fong Elected Chairman, CEO and Director to Lucky Strike to Strengthen the Team and to Focus on Project Acquisitions
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce all matters placed before the shareholders in the annual and special meeting were approved on December 10, 2010, in Vancouver Canada. Cathy Fong was installed as President and CEO. The six Directors for the Company including Cathy Fong are Danny Hon and Michele Ashby being newly elected Directors while Dodge Li, Patricia Wilson and Andre Klumb as returning Directors to the Board for the ensuing year. - December 13, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
DMG Productions is Currently in Production of a New Episode on "Foreclosures vs. Short Sales" as Part of Their "Business Update" Television Program
This three part series will be presented commercial free and there will be many topics addressed covering a wide spectrum of areas. From appraisals and mortgage options to loan modifications and more, Business Update will explore it all. - December 13, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC
Lucky Strike $2,400,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement Fully Subscribed
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX.V-LKY), is pleased to announce today that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to the closing of the non-brokered private placement of $2.4 million previously announced on December 6, 2010. - December 13, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Passive Income Through Dividend Investment
Investors can increase their passive income by buying dividend paying stocks with a safe yield. The Top Dividend stocks have been steadily increasing their dividends for years while maintaining solid earnings growth and cash flow. DSO has launched a investment service to help traders find the best dividend stocks. - December 13, 2010 - Dividend Stocks Online
Vaco Raleigh Names New Financial Recruiter
Cristen Vaughn Joins Executive Placement Firm - December 12, 2010 - VACO Raleigh
NC State Jenkins MBA Launches Fellowship Programs in Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management
New Fellowship Offerings for Fall 2011 Aim to Attract Top Talent - December 12, 2010 - Jenkins MBA
Actionable Strategies Releases Cloud-Based Lean Strategy / Policy Deployment Service
Actionable Strategies, a boutique consulting firm serving clients globally, released a cloud computing service to enable clients to automate Lean strategy deployment / policy deployment. The service is available immediately to Actionable Strategies clients and other firms implementing a Lean... - December 12, 2010 - Actionable Strategies
ActionCOACH’s Bill Gilliland and Johnnie Barr to Lead a 90 Day Planning Session for Shenandoah Valley Business Owners
The Staunton office has announced a new Growth Club 90-day Planning event, which will take place on Tuesday, December 14th from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. - December 12, 2010 - GulfSouth ActionCOACH
CIO Healthcare Summit Renews Partnership with CarePrecise
The CIO Healthcare Summit team announced today that it has renewed its strategic partnership with CarePrecise, an organization that develops data products and services, and conducts research and analysis related to healthcare services distribution and provider networks. CarePrecise also partnered... - December 12, 2010 - CDM Media
Cartoon Character Goes Coffee
Cartoon character, Bean Buddy, opens first coffee shop in Blaine, MN. Already known for it's iPhone games, iPad games, pilot cartoon and national distributed merchandise, born and raised Minnesotan select home state for first coffee shop, which is to be a family run company. - December 11, 2010 - Bean Buddy LLC
Minnesota Realtor Wins Bronze Award
Minnesota Realtor Dave Doran of Exit Realty Metro was recently awarded the prestigious Bronze Award at EXIT Realty International Convention in Dallas, TX. - December 11, 2010 - Exit Realty Metro, Dave Doran
Superb Results for Antiquorum's Year End Sale
Antiquorum's December auction of “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” in New York totaled a noteworthy $3,506,675. A remarkable 83% of the 356 timepieces were sold by lot and 119% sold by value, based on the low estimate. In addition to the many telephone, room, and commission... - December 11, 2010 - Antiquorum
San Diego Entrepreneur Doubles Business Revenue in 2010, Lev Promotions Shows a 100% Increase in Revenues from 2009 to 2010
San Diego based marketing consulting company Lev Promotions announced year over year business growth of 100% based on 2010 year-end revenues. - December 11, 2010 - Lev Promotions
Gainesville Area Women's Network Supports Displaced Homemakers
The Gainesville Area Women’s Network, a nonprofit business networking organization, is pleased to support the Displaced Homemakers Program, DHP at Santa Fe College. The Displaced Homemakers Program is a free program that helps women who have been homemakers most of their adult lives to enter the job market after a divorce or becoming widowed. In December Participants from the DHP will be the guest speakers and will address how GAWN’s support over the years has directly improved their lives. - December 11, 2010 - Gainesville Area Women's Network
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) Heeds Its Own Advice to React, Adapt, and Thrive to Create a More Sustainable Business
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta based strategic firm, faced the economic challenges head on to not only survive, but flourish. By employing the same strategic principles applied to Junction clients, the firm achieved remarkable growth in an otherwise unpredictable business... - December 11, 2010 - Junction Creative Solutions
MobGold Completely Revamped Ad Engine
MobGold, a fast growing mobile advertising platform, today announced the launching of the revamped Ad Engine to better serve the advertisers and the publishers. The newly revamped Ad Engine is a collective of features requested by MobGold advertisers and publishers. "The revamped Ad Engine... - December 10, 2010 - MobGold Ltd.
ShopDollarD.com Adds Two Local Entrepreneurs to Product Mix
ShopDollarD.com has become well known for undergarments and party supplies. Their latest addition to their family of products expand beyond undergarments and party supplies to outerwear, books, jewelry, and greeting cards. It is intended that all of these additions will help the local Hampton Roads community and economy. - December 10, 2010 - ShopDollarD.com
SkGold Hosting Adds to Holiday Cheer with Discounted Prices
SkGold Hosting announces plan to offer significant discounts during the holiday season on three web hosting plans. Customers can expect pricing on shared hosting packages to be reduced by 60 percent during the month of December. - December 10, 2010 - SKGOLD Hosting
Long® Fence Supports 2010 US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign
For the fifth year in a row, Long® Fence has donated fencing to the United States Marine Corps for the District of Columbia Toys for Tots drive. Portable security fence panels were provided for use inside the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at the Anacostia Annex in Washington DC. The... - December 10, 2010 - Long Fence
Kinderhook Industries Acquires Another Line, Inc.
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Another Line, Inc. in Lake Forest, California - December 10, 2010 - The Transition Companies
Non-ICANN "Gay" (and Other "Happy") Domain Names Are Turning the Internet on Its Head - Demand Intensifies for Free Lifestyles TLDs at Dashworlds.com
"Gay" (and "Serious") Domain Names create safe and exclusive community homes in cyberspace. They join other new Dashcom TLDs such as "Wild," "Lover" and "Genius" all available free from Dashworlds.com - December 10, 2010 - DASHWORLDS