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Greenspoon Marder Partner Named President of National Debt Settlement Association
Robby H. Birnbaum, partner at the full-service business law firm of Greenspoon Marder, P.A., has been named president of The Association of Settlement Companies (TASC). Birnbaum, a regulatory compliance and defense attorney, will focus on promoting best practices in the debt settlement industry and... - March 16, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Arizona Law Firm Offers DUI Safety Tips for St. Patrick’s Day
Law Office of Corso & Rhude Believes Drivers Should Know their Rights. - March 16, 2010 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
Innovative Change Management Toolkit Launched
RIVERFORK Consulting launches innovative change management toolkit that puts design at the center stage of leading change. - March 16, 2010 - RIVERFORK CONSULTING
All Rolling Along for the €150 000’s Winner on 770.com
Winner with one click: the player rocambole 06 won a fabulous jackpot of 150.000€ while playing on the roulette at the famous poker room Poker770. - March 16, 2010 - poker770
Epione Ranked #1 on BOTOX® Website
www.botoxcosmetic.com find a doctor tool makes it simple to find the most experienced BOTOX® injector in your area. Type in zip code 90210 and Epione Medical Corporation is ranked #1. - March 16, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Unique Company Offers Green Products That Help the Global Community and Families
An innovative company, NouvelleVie Enterprises LLC, is taking a bold step to create a sustainable and compassionate world by combining fair-trade, hand-made, eco-friendly and organic products with charitable opportunities. NouvelleVie—which means “new life” in... - March 16, 2010 - NouvelleVie Enterprises LLC
Law Firm Supports National Health Care Decisions Day - April 16, 2010
Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC along with other national, state and community organizations, is leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making — an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16th as National Healthcare... - March 16, 2010 - Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC
ISO Certified BPO Call Center Services from InfoSearch BPO Services
On 9th February 2010, InfoSearch BPO Services was awarded the ISO 9001 : 2008 Certification for having complied with all the aforementioned requirements. With this newly established, internationally recognized standard. - March 16, 2010 - infosearch BPO serviecs Pvt Ltd
LeadMaster Launches Global Partner Program
Qualified VARs, Resellers and Consultants can receive $1,950 in software licenses for Free. - March 16, 2010 - LeadMaster
First CMA Certified Geosynthetic Foreign Laboratory in China
First CMA Certified Geosynthetic Foreign Laboratory in China, Jiangsu Province: Proves Precision Geosynthetic International Labs provides service beyond test results. - March 16, 2010 - Precision Geosynthetic Laboratories International
RegaloCard’s Free and Instant Micro Money Transfer Service Ready for National US Roll Out
RegaloCard Successfully Completes Initial US Market Test, RegaloCards Mobile Payments Platform and Business Model Creates a New Category - March 16, 2010 - RegaloCard
Jobaya Tests VOD Service for iPhone and iPad
Cloud-Based Service Takes on Apple, Aims at Cross-Platform Video Distribution Through Web Apps. - March 15, 2010 - Jobaya
Clarity Software Solutions Announces 10x Revenue Growth in 2009
Clarity Software Solutions, a cutting edge provider of on-demand document management and communications delivery services, announced today that the company experienced a 10x revenue growth rate in 2009 over 2008. - March 15, 2010 - Clarity Software Solutions
Seth Kahan Among Fast Company’s Top Ten Bloggers
Innovative leadership specialist and executive strategy consultant, Seth Kahan, is among Fast Company’s Top Ten author list for his blog- “Leading Change.” His writing can be read at SethFast.com. - March 15, 2010 - Performance Development Group
Wall Street Journal Anger Management Article Pushes Anderson & Anderson Over the Top
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article that profiles the Executive Director of Anderson & Anderson, the Trusted Name in Anger Management. - March 15, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
FDNY Upgrades to Trellchem® VPS-FLASH as Their Standard Level A Suit
Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) has chosen to upgrade to Trellchem® VPS-FLASH as their standard Level A, fully encapsulated personal protective ensemble. - March 14, 2010 - Trellchem
PCMSI Launches Its "Best Rate Guarantee" Pricing Platform
In an effort to provide the most cost effective pricing to its clients, and potential clients, Professional Communications Messaging Service, Inc. (PCMSI), a leader in the telephone answering service industry, has launched its “Best Rate Guarantee” pricing platform, ensuring that its... - March 14, 2010 - Professional Communications Messaging Service, Inc.
United Brands Worldwide Announces Key Appointments
Experts to Expand Company Services Include Roger Pondel, Joanna Schiele and Donna Jolly. - March 14, 2010 - United Brands Worldwide
Access Announces Educational Webinar Series Spring Installment
Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, launches the second installment in the 2010 Access Educational Webinar Series. Each quarter, Access teams with acknowledged industry experts from different... - March 14, 2010 - Access Information Management
CPSI’s Growth Prompts Move to Larger Facility
Convenient New Location Supports Job Growth. - March 14, 2010 - CPSI
CIO Healthcare Summit Announces Sponsors - Including Citrix, Verizon Business & Zanett
The CIO Healthcare Summit team announces Citrix, Verizon Business and Zanett to sponsor the leading 2010 gathering for CIOs, analysts and industry-thought leaders within healthcare IT. - March 14, 2010 - CDM Media
Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Company Adds Annual Fire Door Inspections to List of Services
Life Safety Services (LSS), the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection services and repair, announced today that they will expand their service offerings to include the annual inspection of Fire Doors. - March 14, 2010 - Life Safety Services
High-Performance Gum Remover System Targets Large Schools
Daimer®'s KleenJet® Supreme 3000CVG uses advanced steam technology and high pressure for large-volume applications. - March 14, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Vaco Executive Vice President Attends AITP Member Summit
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Vern McDonald, business development director in the firm’s information technology practice, who also serves as executive vice president of the RTP chapter of... - March 14, 2010 - VACO Raleigh
Sonitrol of Fort Lauderdale President John Ray, III Joins Junior Achievement of South Florida Board of Directors
Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. today announced that John Ray, III, president of Sonitrol of Fort Lauderdale, has been appointed to the organization’s board of directors. Melissa Aiello, President of Junior Achievement of South Florida, said, “As a successful, high-energy... - March 14, 2010 - Sonitrol of Fort Lauderdale
Over $634,000 in Savings as AB Commercial Inc Completes Asset Recovery Project for Jacobs and Stantec
AB Commercial Inc. (ABCSI), a leading national Asset Recovery and Liquidation firm, has completed furniture liquidation for Jacobs, a California based engineering firm. This project was managed by Michael Lombardi, President and COO at ABCSI. The furniture consisted of 7-year old Haworth Race... - March 14, 2010 - AB Commercial Inc.
Statement of MWH in Response to News Coverage of the OIG Draft Report
Earlier this week, a draft report of the Office of Inspector General Review of the City of New Orleans Professional Services Contract with MWH Americas, was released to the press prematurely, prior to MWH having the opportunity to respond. The early release of this draft report has produced... - March 13, 2010 - MWH Global
Fighting the Silent Epidemic -- Author/ Philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Saban Speaks with Compton Unified’s Whaley Middle School Students
Over 160 girls from the Compton Unified Whaley Middle School will meet with the revered author and philanthropist to discuss the importance of self-worth and how to value themselves. - March 13, 2010 - EmpowHer Institute
Government Technology Resource Alliance Joins CIO Government Summit as an Association Partner
The CIO Government Summit team announces that the Government Technology Resource Alliance (GTRA) will be participating in the upcoming event as an association partner. - March 13, 2010 - CDM Media
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Nonprofit Organization Mergers, Consolidations, and Other Combinations
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 "Nonprofit Organization Mergers, Consolidations, and Other Combinations: Accounting and Legal Issues". This two-hour... - March 13, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Warren Causey – Researcher, Writer and Utility Business Leader – to Preside as Master of Ceremonies at the 2010 CIO Utilities Summit
The CIO Utilities Summit team announces that Warren Causey, well known independent analyst and current Vice President of Strategy, Research and Analysis at Five Point Partners, LLC, will preside as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. - March 13, 2010 - CDM Media
New Website Connects Executive Assistants Across the Globe
Until now, Executive Assistants to senior level decision-makers were compelled to exact a wall, creating distance from their coworkers. Now they have their own social networking site where they can "rant, rave and get resources." It's called "werunthecompany.com." - March 13, 2010 - werunthecompany
Frank L. Farone, Managing Director, Darling Consulting Group, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Event on Interest Rate Risk Issues - Practical Guidance Live Webcast on 4/28/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Frank Farone, Managing Director, Darling Consulting Group, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Interest Rate Risk... - March 13, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
John T. Boese, Of Counsel, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on False Claims Act Enforcement Webcast on 5/05/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today John T. Boese, Of Counsel, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “False... - March 13, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Artspace Announces 2010 Summer Arts Program and Scholarship Fund
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the visual art center will hold a project-oriented youth, teen and adult summer art program. The program, which takes place from June 14 through Aug. 14 for children and April 30 through Aug. 14 for adults, provides... - March 13, 2010 - Artspace
Elaine Buxton Elected to Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina Board of Directors
Confero, Inc. (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that Elaine Buxton, president, has been elected to the Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina’s board of directors. As a member of the board of directors, Buxton will join regional... - March 13, 2010 - Confero, Inc.
Crescent State Bank Names Mark Fenton Director of Mortgage
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Mark Fenton has joined the bank as director of mortgage. With more than 20 years of experience as a senior... - March 13, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
SDJB’s Carl Blackburn Discusses the Economic Impact of Its Gold and Jewelry Buying Business
Carl Blackburn, owner of San Diego Jewelry Buyers, discusses various aspects of his company’s business, including the impact that its gold, jewelry, and diamond buying service has on the San Diego economy. - March 13, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Interest Rate Risk Issues - Practical Guidance
Early this year, Donald Kohn of the Federal Reserve Board warned banks of the uncertainty going about in interest rates, thus increasing the risks posed on financial institutions. It is therefore very important to know how to properly and wisely manage interest rate risks. In this 2-hour live... - March 13, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on False Claims Act Enforcement: Understanding the Legal Landscape Live Webcast
False Claims Act ("FCA") enforcement actions continue to be a high priority for the US Department of Justice ("DOJ") and are popular among civil plaintiffs (also known as whistleblowers) as well. Recent settlements and litigation under emphasize the ongoing need for... - March 13, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
California Sports Hall of Fame Induction, 2010
The California Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will take place on Sunday, March 21st, 2010 by 5pm, at Pacific Palms Resort, One Industry Hills Pkwy, Industry, CA 91744. - March 12, 2010 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
Cell2get Now Offers the Palm Pre for All GSM Carriers Contract Free. One of the Most Anticipated Phones Can Now be Used on All GSM Networks Across the Globe.
Cell2get.com, the premiere source for contract free cell phones has just updated their line to include the latest and greatest phones from Motorola, Apple, Sony, Palm, RIM, and HTC. Included in the new Cell2get lineup is the sleek and powerful Palm Pre GSM. Now one of the most talked about phones... - March 12, 2010 - cell2get
Resources Global Professionals Partners with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on International Accounting Standards (IFRS)
Resources Global Professionals, a leading multinational provider of professional services and the operating subsidiary of Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: RECN), is partnering with IASeminars, a prominent global International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training provider, to offer CPAs... - March 12, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Rentricity to Present Its Clean Energy Solutions at Green California Summit & Exposition 2010
What’s New in Renewables: Costs are Down, Technology Options Up - March 12, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
'Beware of Greeks Bearing Bonds' on Winning Strategies Talk Show March 12, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. ET.
Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies www.winningstrategies.net will discuss the recent sale of Greek bonds and the odd way they were marketed this week, on the CRN Digital Radio Network show. Senior Editor Tim Connolly commented, “Greece conducted a successful bond sale, but according to... - March 12, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Seth Kahan Interviews World Class Consultants
Innovative leadership specialist and executive strategy consultant, Seth Kahan, has developed a series of educational and motivational podcasts based on his interviews with world class consultants. His podcasts are posted on SethInterviews.com - March 12, 2010 - Performance Development Group
Pierce Group Benefits Appoints Paula Mitchell as Service Specialist
Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Paula Mitchell has recently joined the team as service specialist. In this position, Mitchell provides phone support for Pierce Group Benefits’ North Carolina Service... - March 12, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
ACCA Pakistan Connects with wi-tribe
wi-tribe, a Qtel Group Company, has announced its recognition by ACCA Pakistan, as an Approved Employer at the Platinum level entailing Professional and Trainee Development. - March 12, 2010 - ACCA
Water Damage Repair Company SOS Water Damage Launches Fire Damage Restoration Service
SOS Water Damage, a leading water damage repair company in South Florida has launched fire damage restoration services. As part of these services it restores property damaged by fire or smoke to pre-incident condition. It also has a vast network of contractors and helps restore furniture and paintings too. - March 12, 2010 - SOS Water Damage
EU to Lead Biofuel Industry Future Developments: RNCOS
Government tax breaks along with increasing acceptance, as a clean fuel will drive biofuel industry towards dynamic improvements in European Union region. - March 12, 2010 - RNCOS