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Jamie Mayer, Senior Manager of Grant Thornton and Former FASB Practice Fellow to Speak at KC’s New Standard on Variable Interest Entities on 4/29/2010
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jamie Mayer, Senior Manager of Grant Thornton and former FASB Practice Fellow will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “What you... - February 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Jay D. Hanson, Partner, National Director of Accounting, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP to Speak at KC’s New Standard on Variable Interest Entities on 4/29/2010
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jay D. Hanson, Partner, National Director of Accounting, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - February 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
CIO Utilities Summit Becomes Leading Smart Grid Event with Recent Agenda Additions
The CIO Utilities Summit is set to become the leading smart grid event for 2010, with recent agenda additions focusing on smart grid technology, participating smart grid experts and a strategic partnership with Smart Grid Today. The CIO Utilities Summit, to be held April 18‐21, 2010 at the... - February 05, 2010 - CDM Media
Vaco Raleigh Partner to Offer Career Tips at Career Connections Network Meeting
Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Crystal Suazo, CPA and partner at the firm, will provide networking and career advice to a group at Crossroads Fellowship Church in Raleigh. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday,... - February 05, 2010 - VACO Raleigh
Appia Sees Increased Adoption of Virtual Call Centers
More organizations are taking advantage of Appia’s managed call center services, which allow agents and supervisors to operate from anywhere. - February 05, 2010 - Appia Communications
One Burglar, Two Trespassers Caught by Sonitrol Pacific Audio
A Sonitrol Pacific audio security system, triggered by a suspected school burglar, led to the arrest of the burglar and two trespassers smoking pot on school grounds January 30. Operator Minta Christopherson received the audio sensor activation from the Washington school and heard sounds of... - February 05, 2010 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
WorldLink, Inc. Takes Home Top Honor in Frisco
The Frisco Chamber of Commerce honored the city’s best at this year’s 26th Anniversary Annual Awards Celebration featuring Frisco’s Got Talent. The event took place on January 29, 2010 at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, TX. Following the theme of the popular show... - February 05, 2010 - WorldLink, Inc.
Iraq’s Economic News Channel Visits SAK Corporate Offices in Baghdad
Following the recent flurry of activity posted by Sanna Al Kassir (SAK) regarding its recent contracts with Iraq’s Ministry of Trade - State Company for Construction Materials; The Iraq Economics News (IENN) Channel came to visit to see what was happening. On a busy Tuesday evening following... - February 04, 2010 - Sanna Al Kassir General Trading Company
Rossini Management Systems, Inc. of Bucyrus Kansas Announces the Release of prairiedogpricing.com
Joseph Rossini, Vice President of Rossini Management Systems, Inc. today announced the release of a new and affordable web creation tool for the small business owner called PrairieDogPricing.com. This web page creation tool was created as an affordable way for small to medium sized business owners to have a presence on the net. - February 04, 2010 - Prairie Dog Pricing
Upgraded Real Estate Investor Websites Released
A real estate investing and website company, RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net has released an upgraded real estate investor website available immediately to real estate investors. The websites feature numerous customizable designs, advanced property listings, video life-like speaking models for increased conversion, in-built follow-up autoresponders and advanced search engine optimization among others. - February 04, 2010 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
The Pajama Company Announces Its Valentine’s Day Grab Bags
Founder of popular online retailer shares family tradition with her customers looking to share the holiday with a group. - February 04, 2010 - The Pajama Company
New Web Company Spreads Organ Donation Awareness Through Creative T-Shirts and Jewelry
GreenRibbonConnection.com was unveiled today as a unique apparel and jewelry shop specially designed for spreading the importance of the gift of life and transplantation. - February 04, 2010 - GreenRibbonConnection.com
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on What you Need to Know About the New Standard on Variable Interest Entities
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 entitled: “What you Need to Know About the New Standard on Variable Interest Entities”. This two-hour event is scheduled on April 29, 2010 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. - February 04, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Candy Myura of a Better You Coaching Partners with TAS Source
TAS Source, an organization built on providing support to the Telephone Answering Service industry, has partnered with Business and Executive Coach Candy Myura. Her company, A Better You Coaching, has a tremendous focus on leadership development, while helping individuals and businesses... - February 04, 2010 - A Better You Coaching
Language Connect Announces Its Expansion Into Australia
Language Connect is a professional language services company providing a range of language services to clients worldwide and has the fundamental aim of helping a range of organisations communicate more effectively without foreign language barriers. - February 04, 2010 - Language Connect
ITO America Shares Cloud Computing Resources with Community of CIOs and IT Thought-Leaders
The ITO America team is pleased to share the latest cloud computing news and technology resources with their audience of CIOs and senior level executives. The latest cloud computing content shared with the ITO America community includes Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) research, “The... - February 04, 2010 - CDM Media
PerkettPR Expands Footprint and Client Roster for 2010
“Best Tech PR” Nod from TechCrunch Crunchies Helps Kick off New Year for Innovative PR & Social Marketing Agency. - February 04, 2010 - PerkettPR
A Better You Coaching Reveals New Web Site
Candy Myura, Executive and Business Coach at A Better You Coaching of Newark, DE is proud and excited to reveal her new website, www.ABetterYouCoaching.com. Today’s world is more complicated than ever, and there are a lot of pressures placed on executives, businesses, and employees. Candy... - February 04, 2010 - A Better You Coaching
A Better You Coaching Celebrates 6 Month Anniversary
“By the first of February, many of the people who set grand goals for themselves in 2010 have fallen off the wagon and reverted to their old ways,” says Executive Coach Candy Myura. “Most people set goals that are unclear and poorly defined which causes them to fail. The key to... - February 04, 2010 - A Better You Coaching
Avanta Provides Free Office Space for Investors in Manchester
Avanta is rolling out the red carpet to new investors in Manchester as part of the Hello Manchester scheme, which has been developed in partnership with the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), MIDAS and a small number of business centre operators, to provide them with free serviced office... - February 04, 2010 - Avanta
GoldenNetworking.com to Host First Italy Happy Hour This Thursday in Rome
GoldenNetworking.com is hosting its First Italy Happy Hour in Rome, at DADAUMPA Café, and inviting local and foreign executives, professionals and entrepreneurs - February 04, 2010 - Golden Networking
Green Room Retail CEO Richard Ash Gives His Opinion on the Pop Up Shop Phenomenon
Leading expert provider of retail solutions including retail design, point-of-purchase, shop-in-shop and flagship store design, Green Room Retail (GRR) founder and CEO, - February 04, 2010 - Green Room Retail Design Ltd
Passive RFID On-Metal Tag Series for on Metal Tagging
DAILY RFID has launched passive RFID On-Metal Tag Series, a kind of adhesive RFID on-metal Tags. The RFID tags are designed for close quarters checking, with high performance for on-metal tagging. - February 04, 2010 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Historic Bendix Brand Reintroduced on Efficient Household Appliances
Marking the return of one of America’s most historic brands, a new line of home appliances has been unveiled under the venerable Bendix name. Beginning February 3, 2010 with a selection of highly efficient washers, dryers and washer dryer combinations, the new Bendix line will be available... - February 03, 2010 - Thor Appliance Company
New Orleans Saints Fan Headquarters at Daisy Dukes Saloon Gets More Players Joining the Cause
Daisy Dukes Saloon, the Fans Headquarters for the New Orleans Saints, is getting great response, probably due to the charity that is the benefactor of these efforts. Current and additional former players of the New Orleans Saints are involved in making this a success. - February 03, 2010 - Daisy Dukes Saloon
CMA Announces Sao Paulo Based Proximity and Collocation for Brazil Exchange Trading Community
Ultra-Low Latency Proximity and Collocation offering for local and international financial institutions and vendors looking to participate in the explosive Brazilian Exchange traded market place. - February 03, 2010 - CMA
HomeQuest Launches Full Featured Wordpress IDX Plugin
HomeQuest's Wordpress IDX Plugin offers the most advanced property search functionality available today. The plugin is centered around an interactive map that can search property by map window or various shapes such as zip codes, and neighborhoods or school boundaries (where available). Visitors... - February 03, 2010 - HomeQuest
Nutricap Labs Lends a Helping Hand to Haiti by Partnering with The American Red Cross
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical services such as contract manufacturing, packaging, labeling and order fulfillment, is partnering with The American Red Cross and donating $10,000 toward the organization’s Haiti Relief Effort. - February 03, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Starpower Presents Gifting Suite During the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend
Starpower and NBA’s Developmental League’s first woman coach Nancy Lieberman to host a premier gifting suite during the 2010 All-Star weekend on February 11th, 2010. - February 03, 2010 - Nancy Lieberman
Western Dime Novel Tradition Resurrected with New Supernatural Series, 'TheDead Sheriff'
Evileye Books signs horror writer, Mark Justice, to multi-book deal, who will produce both prose fiction and graphic novels. The first comics series will debut in April, followed by book one of the prose line in fall 2010. - February 03, 2010 - Evileye Books
EV-Charge America Launches Global Charge Net™ Smart Grid Enabled EV Charging Stations, Integrated with GridPoint, Inc.’s Smart Charging Software
EV-Charge America, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, utilizing GridPoint, Inc.’s smart grid application software, today announced an integrated smart grid enabled EV charging station solution for electric vehicles being rolled out globally on the new Charge Net™ multiple vehicle platform. - February 03, 2010 - EV-Charge America
Fashion Scarves & Shawls Announces the Classic Aviator Scarf
Top-Rated Online Retailer reintroduces a modern fashion classic scarf for aviators, motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone who wants to own comfort and style at a reasonable price. - February 03, 2010 - Fashion Scarves and Shawls
Colorlight Creative's Terri Clauss Art Opens New Santa Fe Drive Gallery
Art Opening:Terri Clauss, former owner of Color & Light Gallery is featured this month. Her series of 10 large digital giclee prints from vintage slides opens Arco Iris Gallery's first first Friday art walk in Denver's Santa Fe Drive art district. Her creative influence is beginning to be felt all over central Denver through a number of creative ventures including Colorado Easy Mix Organic Bake Mixes available at the Farmers' Market at 200 Santa Fe Dr. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - February 03, 2010 - Colorlight Creative
Simma Lieberman Inducted Into Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame
Alan Weiss named San Francisco consultant, Simma Lieberman, as one of the 2010 inductees into the Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame. Honorees are chosen from the participants in Alan Weiss’s Private Roster Mentor Program. Of the more than 1,000 people who have participated in the... - February 03, 2010 - Simma Lieberman Associates
Utilities Sector CIOs—Take Part in a One-of-a-Kind Summit as a Distinguished Speaker
The CIO Utilities Summit team is looking for innovative CIOs and technology executives from the utilities and energy sectors to take part in the CIO Utilities Summit, which will be held April 18-21, 2010 at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. The CIO Utilities Summit is a chance for... - February 03, 2010 - CDM Media
New Easy Access Information Catalogue from Sidhil
January 2010 sees the launch of the latest catalogue from healthcare equipment specialists Sidhil, referencing the entire Sidhil range clearly and concisely, mirroring the company's new online presence to create comprehensive representations across the product range. Designed to provide users with... - February 03, 2010 - Sidhil Limited
Apple Mail Stationery - Valentine's Special by Abhav
Abhav released 14 Apple Mail Stationeries (for Feb 14) to celebrate Valentine's day. - February 03, 2010 - Abhav LLC
Jacobsen Homes Maximizes Capabilities of Search Engine Optimization with New Website
Bayshore Solutions Launches New Web Design for Jacobsen Homes. - February 03, 2010 - Bayshore Solutions
Account Executives Join FIRM Consulting Group
FIRM Consulting Group announced that Elizabeth Galvin and Maureen Massari have joined the organization as Account Executives for the Tampa market. The move represents FIRM Consulting’s commitment to the Tampa community while expanding its presence in Florida. With the companies continued... - February 03, 2010 - FIRM Consulting Group
On February 4th, 2010 from 6:30pm -- 8:00pm: Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter General Body Meeting - Heart & Soul Health Session
Join the National Society of Black Engineers to raise awareness about the risk factors and warning signs of stroke—the No. 3 killer. Learn about a Healthy Alternative to Traditional Soul Food. - February 03, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Demand-Led Expansion of Avanta’s City Centre
Exceptional demand for high quality serviced office space in the City of London has resulted in Avanta expanding the size of its business centre at 9 Devonshire Square by occupying an additional floor in the building. This expansion of the business centre will add a further 15,407 sq ft to the... - February 03, 2010 - Avanta
Avanta Boosts Client Networking Ability with New Directory Facility
Client networking opportunities at Avanta business centres across the UK and in India have taken on a new dimension with the introduction of the Avanta Corporate Directory. - February 03, 2010 - Avanta
Strategy Praxis™ Institute Launches YouTube Channel
The Strategy Praxis™ Institute has launched a YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/strategypraxis where the Institute will be posting educational videos on strategy or related topics geared especially for entrepreneurs and business professionals. - February 03, 2010 - Strategy Praxis Institute
Eden Autism Services Florida, Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota Benefit from Home-Tech’s "Charity of the Month" Program
Home-Tech donated $858 to the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota in December, and $884 to Eden Autism Services Florida in January to thank customers that purchased new air conditioning units in those months. The donations were part of the home appliance service and sales company’s Charity of the... - February 03, 2010 - Home-Tech
Jewellery Stylist Announces Most Successful January to Date
Candidate applications higher than corresponding January for previous year. - February 03, 2010 - Jewellery Stylist
Landmark Golf Club at Avalon Announces New General Manager
Avalon Golf Club and Community is pleased to announce the appointment of their new General Manager, Joseph Dale Hough Jr. - February 02, 2010 - Landmark Golf Club at Avalon
New Internet Scams Anonymous Group Launched Online
The Internet Scams Anonymous Group provides support services for its members that have been scammed to help them recognize and avoid the next scam or fraud. Membership is open to all businesses and individuals that are starting or growing a business on the internet. - February 02, 2010 - The Internet Scams Anonymous Group
Only 1/10 Adults with ADHD Get Treatment
"Adult ADHD: What You Need to Know," a book released today by Health and Life, reports that only around one out of ten adults with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, received treatment over the last year. Up to 50% of adults with ADHD will suffer from mood problems such... - February 02, 2010 - Health and Life, a medical blog
New eBook and Seminars Reveal How to Stop the Pain Associated with Poor Project Management and Accounting Systems
7 Procedures using integrated project management and accounting software are the keys to health and growth for project-driven companies - February 02, 2010 - Synergy Business Solutions
Daisy Dukes Saloon, the New Orleans Saints Fan Headquarters Hosted by Current and Former New Orleans Saints Players
This will be from February 3 thru February 7. There will be a DJ each night starting at ten PM, with a cover charge. The event on Saturday will start at 6PM and requires a ticket, and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Players on site daily. - February 02, 2010 - Daisy Dukes Saloon