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Economist Says Iowa Biodiesel Mandate Wrong Approach
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice (ICFC) today released an economic study analyzing the impact of a statewide biodiesel mandate, as proposed in Senate File 464 and currently being considered by the Iowa State Legislature. Economist Wayne Newkirk, Ph.D., a longtime Drake University professor and president of Economic and Financial Consulting, reviewed and addressed the effects of a state mandate on demand, prices, employment and tax receipts, as well as the impact to fuel marketers and retailers. - March 02, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
Councilman Steven Fulop Announces Jersey City as Competitor for Google's Ultra High-Speed Network
Largest and most diverse municipality in New Jersey wants to bring ultra high-speed internet test network to residents. City feels economic and demographic mix warrants the test. - March 02, 2010 - Councilman Steven Fulop
eab Group Launches KPIs in Practice: the Free Online Catalogue of Performance Reports
eab group announced the launch of “KPIs in practice,” an online catalogue of reports that illustrate the use of performance measures in practice by organizations from around the world. KPIs in practice is available as a new content section on www.smartKPIs.com. It complements the KPI... - March 02, 2010 - eab group Pty Ltd
Afribiz Showcases Growing Potential of African Economic Communities
As regional economic communities in Africa gain strength, they will present unique opportunities in the largest potential consumer market in the world. - March 02, 2010 - Afribiz/Conceptualee, Inc.
From Wall Street to Main Street: The King Report Goes Public
The King Report, dubbed as a “must read,” by the most brilliant minds in financial institutions delivers an insightful forecast on how political and economic events may either shake or shape up financial markets. Once available only in the boardroom of the most successful financial investors, the King Report can now be read in the comforts of one’s living room. More details are available at the company’s website - http://www.thekingreport.com - March 02, 2010 - The King Report
Presenting the Fundamentals of Environmental Ethics at Their "Ground-Level Best," Dog Ear Publishing Releases "Romancing the Universe" Written by G. Gene Johnson
After having spent 30 years looking at the world through a “wide-angle lens,” naturalist/philosopher G. Gene Johnson, offers the reader a remarkable vision across boundaries; a vision which recognizes earth’s unity, shares earth’s community, celebrates earth’s... - March 01, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
TierOne Networks Closes Its 5th WISP Acquisition of CDi Broadband in Johnson County, Texas
The acquisition includes approximately 1,000 wireless internet customers, 25 tower locations and is contiguous to TierOne’s southern network. The acquisition represents the fifth in a rapid series of transactions scheduled to close in 2010, which taken together, will create the largest WISP in TX & OK. - March 01, 2010 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
Poker Schools, Home Poker Clubs Drive Early Success of HogWildPokerLeagues.com
Poker League Communication Tools Called “Unique in the Poker Industry” - March 01, 2010 - HWP, LLC
More Residents Avoid Foreclosure Thanks to Success of Local Non-Profit Housing- and Credit-Counseling Program
Successful loan modifications through the federally funded Consumer Credit Counseling Service foreclosure-prevention program saw double-digit increases in 2009, according to numbers released this week by Program Director Bettye DeRamus. Lenders approved 65 percent, or 1,675, of the agency's... - March 01, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Perilune Pictures Releases "L.E.W," New Documentary About Louis Wolfson, the First Corporate Raider on Wall Street
Perilune Pictures completes documentary film about the life of Jacksonville, Florida native Louis Wolfson, the first corporate raider on Wall Street who became one of the wealthist men in the US in the 1950s by taking over dozens of public companies before his downfall on charges of insider trading. - March 01, 2010 - Perilune Pictures
Itransition Listed in Global Outsourcing 100 for 2010
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals ranks Itransition as a reliable software outsourcing provider. - March 01, 2010 - Itransition
STET Homeland Security Services Launches CSR 2010
STET Homeland Security Services (STET HLS) launches Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 2010 with the aim of benefiting the community at large, with commitment by both staff and management to actively share STET HLS' security knowledge and expertise to increase the community's security awareness and resilience. - March 01, 2010 - STET Homeland Security Services Pte Ltd
Anger Management Guru to be a Key Speaker at the 22nd Annual Physician Well-Being Conference
George Anderson, the Executive Director of Anderson and Anderson, will be a keynote speaker at the 22nd Annual Western States Regional Conference on Physician Well-Being, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. - March 01, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Pinstripe Marketing President Presents Online Reputation Management Seminar for Product Development and Management Association
Pinstripe Marketing president, Ginger Reichl, will be the keynote speaker at the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Tampa Bay chapter meeting on March 22. Reichl 's presentation, Online Reputation Management: Leveraging the Web to monitor and manage your reputation, will... - March 01, 2010 - Pinstripe Marketing
Frontline Sales Effectiveness Software Boosts Bank Branch and Small Business Cross Sells 20% or More
The Econiq solution has been proven to deliver an increase in frontline sales by 20% to 25% within three months of deployment. See this technology in action on March 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM ET during Accelerating Frontline Sales Effectiveness, a complimentary webinar hosted by Econiq and Clarity Advantage, partners in helping banks develop more profitable relationships, faster. - March 01, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
New Veterans Homeless Shelter to Open in Inverness Florida
A new 17 bed homeless Veterans Shelter will open in Inverness Florida on March 1st 2010. The Nation's Veterans deserve the best care and help available. Citrus County is located centrally , and will serve the five County area. - February 28, 2010 - Mission in Citrus Inc
Small Book Publisher Authors and Publishes Eight Books in the First Year
Paw Print Productions (www.pawprintbooks2009.com) founder Deb Thompson began writing as a hobby but quickly turned that into a second career by writing and publishing her own books and the books of others. Thompson's books span the gamut from children's stories to WWI to humor and suspense. - February 28, 2010 - Paw Print Productions
Express Furniture Recognized for Diligence and Dedication to the Temporary Housing Industry
Express Furniture Rental was honored as a nominee for "Associate Partner Member Company of the Year" at the 2010 Corporate Housing Providers Association annual conference. - February 28, 2010 - Express Furniture Rental
Access Hosts Companywide Event to Promote National Privacy Day
Nationwide destruction events and an event at the California State Capital help promote data privacy awareness. - February 28, 2010 - Access Information Management
Open Text Shares Healthcare Content Management Resources and Announces EMR/EHR Webinar Details
CDM Media is pleased to announce that Open Text, the leader in Enterprise Content Management solutions, will share their resources with CDM Media’s healthcare community. - February 28, 2010 - CDM Media
The O’Neill Group Named Outstanding Business of the Year
The O’Neill Group was awarded the prestigious title of “Outstanding Business of the Year” at the 30th Annual Rosie Awards held by the Wadsworth Ohio Chamber of Commerce on February 24, 2010. The independent insurance agency, whose offices are located on the Historic Square in... - February 28, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Quick Tube Systems, Inc. Expands Pneumatic Tube Operations
Manufacturer Expands Warehouse After Landing New Contracts. - February 28, 2010 - Quick Tube Systems, Inc.
Leadership Triangle Hosts College Connection Class
Leadership Triangle College Edition presented by AT&T has organized (www.leadershiptriangle.com) has organized a Government Connection Class on Friday, Feb. 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in order to further its initiative of promoting regionalism across the Triangle. Students attending the... - February 28, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
William Soady Appointed as President of Bluestone America
William Soady has been appointed President of Bluestone America to provide additional project funding for asset based projects using high securitization methods. Mr. Soady brings over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies as well as other areas of finance and asset management including commercial real estate, insurance & annuities, banking & lending, management and marketing. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Charles Dargan Appointed as CFO of Bluestone America
The appointment of Charles Dargan as CFO of Blusetone America was announced today. Mr. Dargan will head up management of all financial structures including accounting, finance, investment planning, mergers and acquisitions and structured debt instrument planning. Mr. Dargan brings a wealth of banking experience, most notably as banking director of Seidler Companies Inc. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Propét USA, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Jack Krajnak as Vice President of Marketing and Sales Effective March 1st, 2010
Today Propét USA, Inc. announces the appointment of Mr. Jack Krajnak Vice President of Marketing and Sales effective March 1st, 2010. Mr. Krajnak is a graduate of Indiana University and earned an MBA degree from Keller Graduate School of Management. He has a life-long career in sales and... - February 27, 2010 - Propet USA, Inc.
175 Merchants Enrolled in FISC Solutions’ RDC
FISC Solutions, a Maine-based back office service provider for over 30 years, announces the successful implementation of its remote deposit capture product, FISCorporate(TM), in over one hundred and seventy five merchant locations. FISC first offered remote deposit capture to its clients,... - February 27, 2010 - FISC Solutions
First Language Translation and Localization Company in Asia to Offer Its Services via Visa Commerical Offers (VCO) Portal
Lingua Tech Singapore, the first language translation and localization company in Singapore to work with Partnership Marketing to offer its language translation services on Visa Commercial Offers 2010. With this partnership, Lingua Tech Singapore hopes to harness Visa’s extensive commercial... - February 27, 2010 - Lingua Tech Singapore
KPMG’s Michael P. Dolan to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on New IRS Guidance Under IRC 7216
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael P. Dolan, Chair of the AICPA Section 7216 Regulations Task Force, KPMG LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - February 27, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Joseph W. Koletar, DPA, CFE, Retired FBI Senior Executive to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on ". . . Got Fraud?"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Joseph W. Koletar, DPA, CFE, Retired FBI Senior Executive, will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “. . . got... - February 27, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Frank D. Giardini, Managing Director- ETAS, WTAS LLC to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance)
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Frank D. Giardini, Managing Director- ETAS, WTAS LLC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Form 990 in 2010: What... - February 27, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Getting the Best from Your Corporate Coach – a Guide to Ensuring Success Through Corporate Coaching
The Corporate and Executive Coaching Organisation has published a white paper entitled “Getting the Best from your Corporate Coach,” developed for decision makers responsible for appointing corporate coaches and aimed at helping them avoid the pitfalls that they can often face. - February 27, 2010 - The Corporate and Executive Coaching Organisation
ACCA Produces New Guides to Help Business Get to Grips with Climate Change
The ‘Carbon Jigsaw’ report looks at several aspects of climate change’s effect on business - February 27, 2010 - ACCA
SIA Group Appoints New Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Todd Minchew has been appointed sales executive for the branch office in Wallace, N.C. Minchew’s responsibilities include prospecting and... - February 27, 2010 - SIA Group
RE/MAX International Convention in Orlando, Florida Attended by Jay McHugh
Jay McHugh attends RE/MAX International Convention - February 27, 2010 - Jay McHugh, LLC
Wilson Marketing Group Offering Interim and Part-Time Marketing Executive Services
In the current economy, many companies have had to cut back on costs and head count, yet still need to remain competitive and address marketing issues. Whether it is the need for a full time or a part time marketing executive to lead your marketing team or to address specific marketing issues. - February 27, 2010 - Wilson Marketing Group, Inc.
Vollara Hires Brand Strategy Executive
Vollara, LLC., a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities proudly announces the appointment of Mike Magolnick as the company’s new Senior Director of Brand Management. Mike brings more than nineteen years... - February 27, 2010 - Vollara
Federal Times Joins the CIO Government Summit as a Media Partner
The CIO Government Summit team is pleased to announce a new media partnership with Federal Times and FederalTimes.com, a one-stop news and information service for federal managers. The Federal Times will provide timely information to the CIOs and technology executives in attendance at the CIO... - February 27, 2010 - CDM Media
Emtrace Launches Personal Information Management Software for Windows PCs™, iPhones™, and iPod Touches™
Featuring user-friendly software, powerful encryption technology, and automatic multi-platform synchronization capabilities—Moxier Wallet delivers a practical solution to overcome consumers’ ever-expanding personal data needs. - February 26, 2010 - Emtrace Technologies
DVDVideoSoft Releases New Versions of Burning Software
A developer of free multimedia software, DVDVideoSoft has updated its free applications Free Disc Burner and Free DVD Video Burner. - February 26, 2010 - DVDVideoSoft Limited
Eight UK Cities to Benefit from Groupola.com, Promising Up to 90% Off Retail Price
Using the power of group-buying, a revolutionary new UK website launches Wednesday 24th which promises to help Brits save huge amounts of money. - February 26, 2010 - Groupola.com
NextMark Upgrades Free Online Mailing List Finder
NextMark, Inc., a leading provider of direct marketing tools and resources, today announced the re-launch of its free online Mailing List Finder. The renovations include easier searching, expanded information, a streamlined request for information (RFI) process, better identification of preferred providers, and a revamped design. - February 26, 2010 - NextMark, Inc.
Fishdom™ from Playrix® Goes Social
Award-winning title coming to Facebook® Platform - February 26, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment
The Little City of Falls Church Files Trademark Applications for The Little City
The Falls Church Economic Development Authority has partnered with local intellectual property attorney Erik Pelton to obtain trademark protection for the city’s The Little City(SM) slogan and logos. “We are proud to be a part of this exciting campaign to raise the visibility of Falls... - February 26, 2010 - Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC
Cimetta Design Creates Branding, Packaging and Website for Mayeya Food Company
New Branding, Packaging and Website - February 26, 2010 - Cimetta Design
Ecapay Announces Contribution to Wokai to Help Entrepreneurs in Rural China - Donations Will Help Provide Micro-Financing for Farmers
Ecapay Charity, the charity initiative of Ecapay, today announced a generous contribution to Wokai.org. Wokai is an online organization focused on providing micro-financing in China. Ecapay is an Asia Payment Gateway Solution Provider. This contribution expands an ongoing working relationship... - February 26, 2010 - Ecapay
FDM Group Management Team Take Charge
The international IT Services Provider, FDM Group, announces the completion of the management buyout, backed by private equity firm, Inflexion. The company was delisted from the AiM market on 19th February 2010, returning to its roots as a private organisation. - February 26, 2010 - FDM Group
NPSA Announces Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach
The National Portable Storage Association just announced its 2010 Spring Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach, Va. on April 26-27. - February 26, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Jeff Frazier Named to International Affairs Council Board of Directors
The International Affairs Council (IAC) has appointed Jeff Frazier, senior director, Internet Business Solutions Group, public sector practice, Cisco, to the 2010 board of directors. Frazier, along with 19 other local business leaders, will continue the mission of the IAC throughout the 2010 year... - February 26, 2010 - International Affairs Council
Global eProcure Reports Strong Finish in 2009
Global eProcure is leading the industry in delivering clear bottom line savings for companies worldwide - February 26, 2010 - Global eProcure