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Life Coach Mary Lynn Zeimer of “Living A Joyful Life” Announces Upcoming Workshop Series in Southwest Florida
Certified Life Coach Mary Lynn Zeimer brings her more than 30 years of experience and expert business and personal coaching to Southwest FL in a workshop series to begin September 25th. Topics include “Living A Joyful Life” and “How To Profit From It.” Workshops will be co-hosted by Robin Richards and Arlene Roth. - August 29, 2010 - Living A Joyful Life
Vollara Unveils New LaundryPure
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities unveiled its new LaundryPure technology product at a National Conference in Dallas this past weekend. “There is no such thing as eco-friendly... - August 29, 2010 - Vollara
Junction Creative Solutions Welcomes Barb Maimone as a Strategic Account Executive
“Barb’s sales experience, impressive track record, and enthusiasm for solving business challenges will serve her well at Junction,” said Julie Cropp Gareleck, Managing Partner, Junction. “Her unique perspectives and business experience with strategic account management, marketing, and consulting is a tremendous asset to the firm.” - August 29, 2010 - Junction Creative Solutions
Sanford J. Schlesinger, Founding Partner of Schlesinger Gannon & Lazetera LLP to Speak at KC’s Estate Planning Explored in 2010
Sanford J. Schlesinger, Founding Partner of Schlesinger Gannon & Lazetera LLP has come aboard the distinguished panel of speakers on KC’s Estate Planning Explored in 2010: The New Model webcast scheduled on September 07, 2010 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. About Sanford ("Sandy") J. - August 29, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Extended Car Warranty Company US Direct Protect Offers 150,000 Additional Mile Powertrain Enhanced Coverage
US Direct Protect and CarServiceContract.com now offer a Powertrain Enhanced Vehicle Service Contract that covers a vehicle for an additional 150k miles instead of the Industry norm of 100k miles. For vehicles under 200k and 20 years or younger, US Direct Protect can now offer a Powertrain Enhanced... - August 28, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
This Old Store is Now xByte Technologies
New Name, New Site. Same great people, location, and service - August 28, 2010 - xByte Technologies
Susan Ball Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
“This CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Ms. Ball. “It is so rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure.” - August 28, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Susan J. Ball
Reviva Labs EFA's Cream Wins 2010 Skin Care "Innovator" of the Year Award
Reviva Labs, manufacturers of all-natural skin care products used world wide, has been honored as a “Cosmetic Innovator of the Year” in the skin-care category. The recognition is from “ICMAD,” the highly-respected “Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors... - August 28, 2010 - Reviva Labs
Kewl Tubes Wins Another Business Award
For the third consecutive year, Kewl Tubes golf club covers wins an award from the U.S. Local Business Association. - August 28, 2010 - Kewl Tubes Golf Head Covers
RMCN Employees Reach Out to MISD Students
Continuing a tradition of years past, RMCN Cares, a non-profit organization of RepairMyCreditNow.com's came through again for students of McKinney ISD by providing clothes and school supplies for students at Slaughter Elementary for the first day of school. Employees of RMCN Credit Services... - August 28, 2010 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Petre Software & Computer Services, LLC Launches Partnership with Star2Star Communications
Petre Software & Computer Services, LLC, an experienced provider of voice and telephony solutions, announces a new and innovative business-class Internet telephony service offering as an authorized dealer of Star2Star Communications. - August 28, 2010 - Petre Software & Computer Services, LLC
Gloria Charlier President, Holistic Wellness Solutions to Speak at the HomeBiz Networking, After Hours Introductory Event
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions, a Cincinnati, Ohio based company dedicated to decreasing stress, promoting healing and enhancing wellness recently announced that President Gloria Charlier will be the speaker at the HomeBiz Networking, After Hours introductory event for home business entrepreneurs on Thursday September 16 in Blue Ash, OH. - August 28, 2010 - Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions
Outrank.com Makes Inc. 5000 List for 3rd Year in a Row
Austin-based local and organic SEO firm enjoys impressive and consistent revenue growth - August 28, 2010 - Outrank.com
ARCpoint is Right on Point by Selling 5 Franchises in 6 Weeks
Formally known as Accu Diagnostics based in Greenville, SC, now rebranded as ARCpoint. The new name has brought out a new beginning for this franchise by selling 5 franchises in 6 weeks, and has 60 plus potential franchisees in the pipeline. This low cost investment for an at home, mobile, business... - August 28, 2010 - Francorp
R.B Mosher Contracts PUMP-FLO Solutions to Produce Online Selection Software
R.B. Mosher, a leading distributor of products and services to the petrochemical, oil, power and municipal industries, has awarded PUMP-FLO Solutions a contract for its ePUMP-FLO™ web-based selection software. Under terms of the agreement, R.B. Mosher will license the full featured ePUMP-FLO software including a hosted online pump selection solution and lead generation & management tools. - August 28, 2010 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Confero, Inc. Named to Carolina Parenting’s 2010 N.C. Family-Friendly 50 List
Elaine Buxton, CEO and president of Confero, Inc. (http://www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that the firm has been named to Carolina Parenting Inc.’s N.C. Family-Friendly 50 list for 2010. The Family-Friendly 50 honor recognizes companies in... - August 28, 2010 - Confero, Inc.
Stefanie Perrella, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Event on FIFRA: Finding a Balance Between the Incentive to Innovate with Research and Development Cost
Coming aboard the panel of KC’s notable speakers for FIFRA: Finding a Balance between the Incentive to Innovate with Research and Development Costs Live Webcast is Stefanie Perrella, a Senior Analyst at NERA Economic Consulting. She will join other speakers for a 2-hour teleconference and... - August 28, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Now Stylists Get a "Heads Up" in the Industry with SharpSalon.com
Clients are now able to book appointments online, view portfolios and new products from their favorite stylist, massage therapist with a simple “click” of the mouse. Sharpsalon.com offers an inexpensive customizable interactive website creator. Now users can be “online” and up and running within minutes. - August 27, 2010 - SharpSalon.com
C.R. England and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. Announce Successful Collaboration Enhances Employee Productivity
C.R. England and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have formed a strategic alliance to provide state of the art technology to enhance patient care at England’s Lakeside Clinic. IDI’s FDA approved Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment (EFA) is a Class II diagnostic device and service protocol for assessing soft tissue injuries. - August 27, 2010 - Insight Diagnostics Inc
Outrank.com Teaches Clients the Value of Customer Reviews in Local Search
Businesses Begin to Improve Their Listings by Asking Customers to Rate Their Service - August 27, 2010 - Outrank.com
Vietnam Kitchenware Suppliers Expect to Record Significant Export Growth in 2010
Vietnam Sourcing Report: Kitchenware offers buyers verified suppliers of cookware, kitchen accessories and food storage containers; World’s big buyers invited to meet these suppliers at Global Sources Private Sourcing Event in Ho Chi Minh City, Sept. 16. - August 27, 2010 - Global Sources
Amitech Solutions Awarded Contract with Metro Transit – St. Louis (Metro) to Provide On-Call Information Technology Consulting Services
Amitech Solutions, a leader in information management, business intelligence and performance management solutions, announced today that it will provide hardware, network, and application software support for the St. Louis Metro Transit system. “We pride ourselves on our ability to provide... - August 27, 2010 - Amitech Solutions
Amitech Solutions Relocates and Expands St. Louis Headquarters
Amitech Solutions, a leader in information management, business intelligence and performance management solutions, announced today the relocation of its headquarters office in St. Louis, Missouri. The move stems from extraordinary growth in the past year. The new space was needed to accommodate the... - August 27, 2010 - Amitech Solutions
Blanche Lark Christerson, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management to Speak at KC’s Estate Planning Explored in 2010: The New Model
Joining the panel of notable speakers for KC’S Estate Planning Explored in 2010: The New Model webcast is the distinguished Managing Director of Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management, Blanche Lark Christerson. Together with several key experts, he will form part of the two-hour live... - August 27, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
StreamSend Names Top Ten Features for Email Service Providers
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, has named ten top features businesses should expect from their email service provider (ESP). “Businesses have learned that permission-based email marketing is an effective way for their organization to sell to known prospects, send out... - August 26, 2010 - EZ Publishing
BI Consulting Group Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000
BICG ranks #1589 on Inc. Magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in America - August 26, 2010 - BI Consulting Group
Self Storage Finders Adds New Offering to Network of Facilities
Self Storage Finders, the premier online self storage directory, today announced the addition of Simply Self Storage to its growing Preferred Member list. Simply Self Storage brings 130 facilities to the Self Storage Finders network. - August 26, 2010 - Self Storage Finders
Breitling Oil and Gas to Present at 8th Annual MENA Oil and Gas Conference
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at the 8th Annual Middle East and North Africa Oil and Gas Conference. - August 26, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Auto Warranty Company and Vehicle Service Contract Provider US Direct Protect Offers Powertrain Coverage That Covers Seals and Gaskets
US Direct Protect now offers a Powertrain Enhanced policy that covers seals and gaskets on covered parts for vehicles that have less than 125k miles on the odometer or is less than 10 model years old at the time of the contract issuance. US Direct Protect is a national Extended Car Warranty... - August 26, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Papros Inc. Updates Secure Handling for Supply Chain Material Accounting, Product Communications, Safety Data Sheets and Other Notifications
Papros Inc. has updated its cloud based supply chain accounting, tracking and notifications using higher level of security and authentication. Using the cloud to securely exchange, broadcast or capture supply chain data, communications and files eases bottlenecks and reduces information clutter and eliminates redundant and wastefully repetitive processes. - August 25, 2010 - Papros Inc.
Nutricap Labs Named to 2010 Inc. 500 | 5,000 List, Recognized as One of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for a Second Consecutive Year
Nutricap Labs today announced its placement on the 2010 Inc. 500 | 5,000 list. The annual list, compiled by Inc. Magazine, ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America based on criteria such as gross dollars of growth, revenue, metro region and industry over a four-year period. - August 25, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Book.Defy Announces New Streamlined Site to Better Serve the Textbook Needs of College Students
Buying textbooks for college students is a pain. It costs a lot of time, energy and money, and the worst part, when buying textbooks from the campus store, the costs are exorbitantly high. The average student can save by buying books from the non-campus bookstores, but can realize larger savings buying online. Online searches are difficult and time consuming, however a new website, Book.Defy, a free service, simplifies this by showing visitors where to find the best textbook deals. - August 25, 2010 - BookDefy
Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Named as The Best Lawyers in America® 2011
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, boasts a long list of attorneys who were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). The list includes attorneys William Berger, senior... - August 25, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Editor-in-Chief of Wired Magazine Promotes Freemium Business Model on Wix Website
Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired magazine, wrote a book about the Freemium model. He offers a free audio version of the book on a site created with free website builder Wix.com. - August 25, 2010 - Wixpress, Ltd.
Julie Burch Reaches Web Audiences Through New Web Site
Motivational Speaker Connects to Fan Base with The Simpler Group - August 25, 2010 - The Simpler Group, LLC
GIA Brings Highly Recommended Market Intelligence Conference to New York
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, officially brings its highly recommended GIA Conference series to the United States. Held between November 8-10 at The Park Central Hotel in New York City, the GIA Conference in New York aims to be the... - August 25, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
Aditya Birla Minacs Achieves PCI Data Security Standard Compliance
In an Exclusive Global Club of 15 Outsourcing Service Providers to Receive Certification in Multiple Jurisdictions. - August 25, 2010 - Aditya Birla Minacs
NPSA Readies 2010 Member Directory
The NPSA is preparing to publish its 2010 Member Directory. Advertisers can reach the membership, as well as large national construction companies and retail operators. - August 25, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
100%Open and Chaordix Partner to Provide Complete Open Innovation Services
Firms join to bring expertise in innovation and crowdsourcing to Europe and North America markets. - August 24, 2010 - Chaordix Inc.
New Small, Medium Business (SMB) Survey Reveals Six Secrets of Selling Marketers Need to Know
Search, Third-Party Reviews, Blogs and Forums Strongly Influence SMB Purchasing Decisions - August 24, 2010 - Ivy Worldwide, Inc.
Chariff Realty Group Sold a Commercial Building with 90% Financing Through a Government Based SBA Loan in an Economy Where Financing is Near Impossible
5963 Biscayne Boulevard, a 2700 square foot high-exposure building, sold to England-born and current Miami Beach resident, Attorney Robert Dixon, this month, who obtained 90% financing through a government-based SBA loan in an economy where financing is near impossible, let alone 90 percent financing. Chariff Realty Group is encouraging other Small Business Owners to research Category #504 SBA real estate Loans as a financing option. - August 24, 2010 - Chariff Realty Group
TMS Funding Hires Two New Account Executives to Support Growth
TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending platform of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Robin Buttner and Stephen Jaser as Wholesale Account Executives. - August 24, 2010 - TMS Funding
Granite Shield Announces Low Cost Applicator Sample Starter Kit
Granite Shield is not just for granite fabricators. It's a great business opportunity as a full time business or for those seeking to earn extra income due to the economy - August 24, 2010 - Granite Shield
New Release: aQayo Offers More Tools to Build Relationships with Job-Seekers
aQayo Pte Ltd, a Singaporean provider of web-based E-recruitment solutions, announced today the latest release of its software suite. aQayo is a complete, integrated applicant tracking system (ATS) designed to help recruiters attract the best talent. - August 24, 2010 - Aqayo Pte Ltd
Leading Business Continuity Consultancy Steelhenge Consulting is Accepted Onto the Prestigious BSI Associate Consultant Programme (ACP)
Steelhenge has been accepted onto the BSI Group Associate Consultant Programme (ACP), having demonstrated excellent specialist knowledge of BS25999, BS25777 and ISO/IEC 27001. - August 24, 2010 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Nutricap Labs President Recognized by Long Island Business News as One of the Area’s Top Business Professionals
President of leading vitamin and supplement manufacturer named to Long Island Business News’ Fifty or so Around 50 Class of 2010 for his leadership, business acumen and philanthropic efforts. - August 23, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Blue Ridge Reaches Latin America
Omar Velázquez brings buying breakthrough to Latin American markets - August 23, 2010 - Blue Ridge Inventory Group, LLC
LocalMarketingDotCom.com, Inc Sponsors a Business Directory Website to Help Sicklerville Small Businesses Obtain an Online Presence
LocalMarketingDotCom.com, Inc announces a website to help small business owners in Sicklerville, NJ. The website will act as an business directory as well as a community portal for residents. - August 22, 2010 - LocalMarketingDotCom.com, Inc
WSI Educates Global Businesses on How to Generate Increased Sales with Local Search Engine Optimization Strategies
Hundreds of Business Owners Tuned in to a Virtual Training Session and Learned How to Drive More Business with Local Search from a WSI Digital Marketing Expert - August 22, 2010 - WSI Internet
IBS Inks Deal with TUI Group Airlines
In a significant development that underscores its deep domain expertise and technology competence, IBS Software, the IT specialists for the global aviation industry, inked a 5 year landmark deal with TUI Group Airlines. Under the contract, IBS will provide professional services, including... - August 22, 2010 - IBS Software Services