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Incentive America, Inc. Today Announces the Launch of Its Point-Based MyAwardCard® Employee Recognition Program
The program combines the benefits of choice of merchandise in a point-based award card. Employees can redeem the award card online for a gift from a broad selection of brand name merchandise. Recipients may also accumulate the award cards for redemption of a higher value gift. The award card is easy to administer and is an effective solution for spot awards, as it does not require database management and spreadsheet uploads by the employer, nor pre-existing usernames and passwords. - September 30, 2010 - IncentiveAmerica, Inc.
ActionCOACH: How Businesses in Ireland Can Effectively Communicate
As a small-to-medium sized company grows, it becomes harder to effectively communicate across the organization. The key, according to ActionCOACH CEO Jodie Shaw, is to recognize each employee's preferred style of information exchange. - September 30, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Birch Aquarium Teams Up with Dotworkz and HD Relay for Installation, Live Web Streaming of New HD Kelp Cam
Showcasing its towering, two-story kelp forest, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, has unveiled its new HD Kelp Cam on its website http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Learning_Resources/Kelp_Cam/. Utilizing HD Relay’s own eLivestream Service – a fast, bandwidth friendly HD live video technology – the HD Kelp Cam can accommodate 100,000+ viewers simultaneously at a seamless 30 frames per second without interfering with the feed’s display. - September 30, 2010 - HD Relay
USVoice Networks Launches Online Marketplace for Knowledge Exchange
Innovative Web Service Provides Unique Opportunities for People to Give or Get Advice - September 30, 2010 - USVoice Networks
For a Dollar a Day, BNI West Central Florida Can Raise Company Revenues
The current economy has prompted businesses to seek alternatives for generating revenue during tough times. BNI provides a unique solution to help businesses thrive regardless of the economy. - September 30, 2010 - Business Network International
Junction Creative Sollutions Continues to Expand Its Team of Strategists
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based strategy firm, is not only growing its client portfolio but its knowledge base. Junction welcomes Thomas Tsai (Tom) as a Senior Information Architect to the team. "We are really excited to have Tom join our intelligent team of... - September 30, 2010 - Junction Creative Solutions
Downward Spiral Feared by U.S. Business in China Trade at Golden Networking's China Leaders Forum 2010, Influential Business Conference on China
Golden Networking's 2nd China Leaders Forum, "Is the Chinese Dragon Poised for Global Dominance or Economic Implosion?" (http://www.ChinaLeadersForum.com), October 6th, New York. China Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package Now Available Online. - September 30, 2010 - Golden Networking
Balfour Beatty Construction Recognized Coast-to-Coast with 10 "Best of 2010" Regional Awards
Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce that 10 of its recently completed projects across the United States have been recognized by McGraw-Hill Construction as being among the “Best of 2010” within their respective regions. Six projects topped the lists as “Best... - September 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
DocuLex Archive Studio Accounting Workflow Ability Incorporates QuickBooks and Dynamics GP
DocuLex (www.doculex.com), creators of content management solutions, announces the addition of its customizable, automated business process workflow capability to Archive Studio™. This addition extends Archive Studio’s ability to utilize a company’s existing customer data in popular accounting packages such as QuickBooks, by Intuit and Dynamics GP. - September 29, 2010 - DocuLex, Inc.
Block Imaging International, Inc. Announces New Director of Financial Services
Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier independent global marketer of pre-owned and refurbished Medical Imaging systems, announced today that Brad Norman has joined the company as Director of Financial Services. In his new role, Norman will be responsible for relationships with all domestic financial institutions involved with leasing and financing of medical imaging and oncology systems. - September 29, 2010 - Block Imaging
New Grapevinehill.com Website is the Premier Online Destination for Discount Shoes and Boots: Footwear Junkies Everywhere Rejoice
Grapevinehill.com, a leading online retailer of discount designer footwear for more than a decade, today announced that it has relaunched its consumer website, making it easier than ever for shoe lovers to find the best deals on their favorite styles from designers like Lucchese, Ralph Lauren,... - September 28, 2010 - Grapevinehill.com
Intivia, Inc. Awarded Transcription Service Contract by Innovatix, LLC and Essensa
Intivia Inc., a leading provider of technology enabled clinical documentation services, announced today that it has been awarded a transcription services agreement by Innovatix, LLC, the nation’s largest non-acute care group purchasing organization and Essensa, a leading heath care and alternative markets group purchasing organization. - September 28, 2010 - Intivia Inc.
Michael Farr Joins News Broadcast Network
News Broadcast Network, the country’s largest independent broadcast video services company, announced today that former On The Scene Productions GM and Senior Video Producer Michael Farr has agreed to join NBN. In his new role, Farr will move to enhance NBN’s position as the premier Broadcast Services Company in the fast growing areas of Event Production, Satellite / Internet Media Tours, Webcasts, and New Media. - September 28, 2010 - News Broadcast Network
LifeSpan Achieves R2/RIOS and ISO 14001:2004 Certifications
LifeSpan Technology Recycling announced today that it has achieved R2/RIOS and ISO 14001:2004 certifications at all of its North American processing facilities, making it one of only four companies nationwide to achieve both of these rigorous designations. LifeSpan was audited for compliance with... - September 28, 2010 - LifeSpan
Pivotal Payments Announces 2010 Mid-Year Results
Pivotal Payments, one of North America’s fastest growing payment processors, announced their 2010 semi-annual results exceeded expectations in a variety of key indicators. - September 28, 2010 - Pivotal Payments
General Cable Implements Lean Techniques to Empower Employees
In an interview with Manufacturing Digital, General Cable Senior VP of Specialty Wire Harnesses, Roger Roundhouse describes how the manufacturing company’s Lean techniques have enabled employees to be empowered in their work. In the article, Roundhouse said General Cable strongly believes in... - September 28, 2010 - WDM Group
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Receives “The Year’s Best” Award in the Tourism Industry
Luxury Travel Ltd Receives “The Year’s Best” Award in the Tourism Industry in Vietnam with 124 leading tourism businesses at the 11th Guide Awards ceremony in Da Nang city on September 25. The prestigious awards recognize excellent performance by hotels, resorts, and room booking... - September 28, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Orlando Interactive Digital Agency Xcellimark Recognized as One of Orlando Business Journal’s Golden 100: Ultimate Newcomer
Xcellimark joins the Orlando Business Journal's Golden 100: Ultimate Newcomer list along with other top companies in Central Florida that have held steady and grown in the midst of tough economic times. - September 28, 2010 - Xcellimark
WorksForWeb Releases v.5 of iAuto, iRealty, and iLister Classified Scripts
WorksForWeb introduces v.5 of the famous classified solutions: iAuto, iRealty and iLister. Dramatic improvements in app capacity and performance, new platform and a new template system are all part of this release. Building multi-category and multilingual classified portals is now easier than ever. Advanced credit-based payment system offers excellent money-making opportunities for portal owners. - September 28, 2010 - WorksForWeb
Adaptation Research Shows Global Conference Shown How a Green Vision Can Differentiate and Energise
Business leaders learn how to turn their organisation into a cause - September 28, 2010 - Adaptation Ltd
New Avandia® Restrictions in the US | Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is Committed to Inform Patients at New Website
Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is providing the latest information for Victims about New Avandia® Restrictions at New Website, www.avandiaheartdamage.com - September 27, 2010 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
American Right of Way Associates Announces: CEO, Don Valden Will Hold an Eagle Ford Shale Training Class
Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes - September 27, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Pakistan Mobile Sector Grows and Gets More International with the Launch of MobileMonday Chapter in Karachi
MobileMonday celebrates 10 years of collaboration, community, and innovation with the new chapter launch in Karachi, Pakistan. With Karachi becoming its 106th chapter, MobileMonday is now active in all continents. Karachi mobile community will join the worldwide group of mobile movers and shakers... - September 27, 2010 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
ACT Global and AvTurf Launch Aviation Turf Partnership
Patented technology provides airport ground safety enhancements and erosion control. - September 27, 2010 - Act Global
Man Wins New Lennar Home When Cardinals Return Opening Kick-Off for Unlikely Touchdown
A Surprise, Ariz. man wins a new home from Lennar in an Arizona Cardinals promotion. The Cardinals returned the opening kick off on Sunday and scored a touch down, the criteria for the "Take it to The House" promotion. - September 27, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd Launches iPhone, Android Application for VIP Jets Ltd
Singapore based mobile application developer EuroAsia Communications developed in co-operations with Thailand based VIP Jets Ltd a mobile application for the iPhone/iPad, Android and BlackBerry devices. EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd, a Singapore mobile application development company, announced that through its Malaysian subsidiary, EuroAsia Networks (M) Sdn Bhd has launched the VIP Jets mobile application on the Android and iTunes marketplace recently. - September 27, 2010 - EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
Trusted Tek, a Woman-Owned Onsite Computer Repair / Support Business, Launched in South Florida
Onsite computer services business opens in South Florida to serve both businesses and residential consumers. - September 27, 2010 - Trusted Tek, LLC
Woody Biomass Prices in the US Increased in the 3Q/10 After Having Trended Downward Since Early 2009, Reports NAWFR
Prices of wood fiber used for energy declined during most of the recession, partly as a result of the low cost of fossil fuels, which can serve as an alternative source for many industrial energy consumers. However, in the 3Q, biomass prices were up in the South, the Northwest and Southwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. This trend break occurred mainly because of reduced fiber supply and generally lower biomass inventories. - September 27, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Research by Help Moving Office Reveals Companies Moving Office Give Little Strategic and Operational Thought to Office Relocation Process
Too many companies are underestimating what is involved in moving office, and all too often make the same mistakes throughout the office relocation process. - September 27, 2010 - Help Moving Office
Pressure Washers with Manually Refillable Water Containers
Daimer®'s Vapor-Flo® 8275 offers more pressure, higher temperature and the no-hose convenience of manual water refill. - September 27, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Two Years Removed from the Financial Crisis, Forte Consultancy Group Continues Its Growth in the MENA Region
Forte Consultancy Group’s successful track record of 24 projects over the past 24 months is proof positive of the need for results-driven, implementation-oriented professional consultancy services in the MENA region. - September 27, 2010 - Forte Consultancy Group
Smarkets Members Predict Outcome of the Labour Leadership Race and Electoral College
The Labour leadership result might have come as a surprise to many pundits, but it was correctly predicted by Smarkets members. When the Smarkets market on the Labour leadership campaign closed at 3pm this afternoon, the money of Smarkets members was on David Miliband to come first among MPs /MEPs... - September 27, 2010 - Smarkets Limited
CIO Summit Team Announces Agenda Details for Tech Event
The CIO Summit team has announced agenda details for the upcoming technology event to be held November 7-10, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CIO Summit brings together CIOs and senior-level IT executives to discuss the latest technology topics and trends, including cloud computing and cloud... - September 26, 2010 - CDM Media
Website Launch Announcement: Resort Consulting Associates Launches Its New Website
Resort Consulting Associates - specialists in resort and real estate market studies, feasibility studies and tourism development - is excited to announce the launch of the new web site for www.ResortConsulting Associates.com - September 26, 2010 - Resort Consulting Associates
Trailer Superstore Recognized as One of Car Mate Trailers Top 'Dealers of the Decade'
All Pro Trailer Superstore, one of the largest Trailer Dealers in the US, has been consistently recognized by Car Mate Trailers as one of its top Trailer Dealers, a distinction that recently prompted Car Mate to name the Trailer Superstore one of its top ‘Dealers of the Decade.’ - September 25, 2010 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Two Arrested, $9K in Equipment Recovered Due to Sonitrol Pacific Detection
For the second time in two weeks, Sonitrol Pacific alerted police to a burglary in progress at Acrowood Corp Warehouse and suspects were arrested. Early morning on September 21, Operator Kris Etheridge received an activation from the Sonitrol Pacific security system at the warehouse and called... - September 25, 2010 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Magic Logix Will be Attending the ‘Nothing But Net 2.0’ Conference on October 28, 2010 at the Old Red Museum in Dallas
Magic Logix will be attending the “Nothing but Net 2.0” event presented by Magnus Media Group and Success North Dallas on October 28, 2010 at the Old Red Museum. Magic Logix will be displaying a booth in the Vendor Area from 11:30am to 6:30pm. The event is a great way to embrace the power and productive outcome that networking can bring to businesses. - September 25, 2010 - Magic Logix
Lackeby Water: Setting the Standard for Eco-Friendly Biogas Upgrading
With its CApure™ technology pioneering the market, Lackeby Water sits ahead of the game in the water-waste market. Starting life in Germany from the humble plumbing trade back in 1935, Lackeby Water, has since grown into a large water-waste and water-treatment company; having built 10 plants... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
SEO.co.uk Releases an Enormous Range of Free SEO Tools
SEO.co.uk have launched a dynamic and varied range of free SEO tools on their website. The tools can be used by anybody who visits their website, and SEO.co.uk also offers a free SEO analysis for interested parties who would like more information about the current SEO health of their site and how... - September 24, 2010 - SEO.co.uk
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’10 The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Voicebrook Licenses CAP electronic Cancer Checklists, Offering New VoiceOver® Template Options -- Voicebrook’s VoiceOver® to be Included on the CAP Diagnostic Work Station - September 24, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau to Receive the Prestigious Ocean Heritage Award
On September 25, 2010, in New York City, Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau, will be presented with the prestigious Ocean Heritage Award by the Shark Research Institute for creating the entire EEZ of Palau – 237,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean – as the... - September 24, 2010 - Shark Research Institute
Jim Vitkus Named to Lead Advanstar Eye Care Group
Jim Vitkus, Vice President & General Manager of the Advanstar Dental Group, will also assume responsibility for the company’s Eye Care Group, including the leading publications Ophthalmology Times and Optometry Times, as well as the group’s websites, custom project activities and other initiatives. - September 24, 2010 - Advanstar Communications, Inc.
Mayor Nolan Crouse of St. Albert, Speaks About Current and Upcoming Initiatives in the City
In a report in Energy Digital, Mayor of St. Albert, Nolan Crouse, speaks on their current “Join Us” campaign to attract new business owners to the area and their current city council priorities. The Campaign promotes the idea that business owners benefit from living in close proximity... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
George Crocker and Ian Airey Announce the Launch of Their New Zealand Manufactured Instant Coffee
In an interview with Food & Drink Digital, George Crocker, CEO of Cerebos and Ian Airey, General Manager Commercial NZ for Cerebos New Zealand discuss the company’s growth, future developments and the launch of instant coffee in New Zealand. In addition to leading the coffee market in... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
SONI Brings the Next Generation of Electricity with Its Proposed Wind Farm
SONI (System Operation Northern Ireland Ltd) is the system operator for Northern Ireland and has provided system operator and market operator functions to the country since 2007. “We’ve been operating in conjunction with EirGrid in the south of Ireland to operate on a whole island... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
John Fitzgerald Gives an Inside Look at Glidepath Limited, a Global Engineering Business for Airport Baggage Conveyor Systems
Business Review Australia spoke with John Fitzgerald, Group General Manager of Glidepath, to learn more about this New Zealand-based global engineering company. Glidepath specializes in designing and manufacturing specifically for airport baggage conveyor systems. Since the Company began its... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Carla Gregor, CEO of the Good Samaritan Society, Gives Insight Into How Lean Business Strategies Have Helped Expand Her Business
Carla Gregor, CEO of the Good Samaritan Society speaks on the wide range of services offered to the elderly and challenged individuals in Alberta and British Columbia along with its experience with Lean business strategies and future plans for expansion. - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Commercial Spring & Tool Company Limited Implements Lean Processes in Operations to Eliminate Waste and Becomes More Innovative
The recent economic hardship forced Commercial Spring and Tool Company to take a long hard look at how it does business. The Company got serious about implementing lean processes in its operations to eliminate waste and has become more innovative in its products and capabilities. “They... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
United Technologies Australian Division, Champion Compressors, Discusses How Their Customized Compressors Are Going Global
Adrian Davis, General Manager of Australia for Champion Compressors discusses the company’s role within the larger United Technologies Corporation, future plans and what sets them apart from the competition. - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Micah Robbins Signs on as Co-Chair for Broward County's Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) Festival of the Flutes
Micah Robbins, executive director of Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT), has signed on as co-chair of Festival of the Flutes 2010, joining Scott Brook of Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) to help lead a team of volunteers for the 7th annual food and wine fundraiser. Festival of the Flutes 2010,” a gala Fall Costume Ball event, will be held on Friday, October 29, at 8 p.m. (6:30 for VIP) at the Coral Springs Heron Bay Marriott Hotel in South Florida. - September 24, 2010 - Premier Networking Alliance