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Column5 Consulting Enhances UK Services Team
Lee Merchant hired as Director of Enterprise Performance Management Services at Column5 Consulting in the UK. - January 27, 2010 - Column5 Consulting
New Product Release "Stick NFlip™" The Self Stick, Flip-Open, DVD, Video Game Case Binder and Organizer
Safe Environmental Alternatives, the distributors of Plumbaway™ the 1 second Drain Opener, today introduced the Stick NFlip™ that allows the consumer to self stick, browse, organize, binde 5 DVD & Game cases. - January 26, 2010 - Safe Environmental Alternatives Inc.
Turner Construction Company and Vela Systems Release Joint Study on Field Software Improving Enterprise-Level Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Managing QA/QC from an Enterprise Perspective – Verifying Conformance and Driving Performance. - January 26, 2010 - Vela Systems
Atlas Copco Expander Generators Producing Geothermal Power at Enel Stillwater and Salt Wells Plants in Nevada
Atlas Copco Gas and Process expander generators in Nevada are fully commissioned and capable of producing enough energy to power a medium-sized city. The six turboexpanders are installed in the Enel Green Power’s Stillwater and Salt Wells geothermal power plants near Fallon, Nevada. The two... - January 26, 2010 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
DealTattle.com - New Coupon Code & Discount Site Launches
Real-time coupon code, discount and money-saving site where every offer can be shared via Twitter, Facebook and other social networking tools. Thousands of merchants are represented on the site with many more thousands of deals added each day. - January 26, 2010 - DealTattle LLC
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Powers Into 2010 with More Top Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor... - January 26, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Conecture Technologies’ Announces the Upgrade Release of Mediabox-PA for Online Product Approvals and Creative Collaboration
With over forty-five leading customers, including SONY, CAPCOM, MGM, BBC, CBS, King Features, and Paramount, and thousands of their Licensees worldwide, Conecture’s newest B2B Software-as-a-Service application (SaaS), Mediabox-PA, has quickly become the industry standard for managing online product approval workflows and collaboration in the Consumer Products Licensing business. - January 26, 2010 - MyMediabox
South Coast Surety Announces Staff Promotions
South Coast Surety has grown its annual rate of production from 40% to over 50% through 2009. To respond to its continued growth, the firm has further defined and systematized the agency’s departments. South Coast Surety has promoted various staff members to department supervisors. - January 26, 2010 - South Coast Surety
SparkBase Certifies Microsoft Dynamics and RMS Add-In
SparkBase completes development and class-a certification of an add-in for Microsoft POS software applications. - January 26, 2010 - SparkBase LLC
Digital Signage Management via Mobile Phone
UCView media’s digital signage software division, the leading provider of digital signage management software, released an innovative enhancement to the UCView Enterprise family. The inclusion of Mobile Access makes UCView one of first solutions to provide visibility into and live monitoring... - January 26, 2010 - Ucview Media
DeZon Media Presents the All-Star Weekend Celebrity Tattoo Suite & "Tattoo Magazine" Photo Shoot
The Tattoo Suite will be a completely private and super VIP experience with guests being hand picked to attend. The intimate group of celebrities, entertainment industry elite & tastemakers who decide to participate will enjoy a fun, relaxing and discreet atmosphere with first class service and the highest caliber of luxury amenities. And most importantly, there will be lots of fun to be had. - January 26, 2010 - DeZon Media
Fame Game CTO Leads Development of Haitian Missing People Database
Tim Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer of Fame Game, responded to the Haiti Earthquake by launching HaitianQuake.com and contributing to Google’s PeopleFinder initiative. Fame Game LLC is proud to acknowledge the work and initiative of Tim Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer of Fame Game, and... - January 26, 2010 - Fame Game
P90X Distributor Hires SEO 1 Services to Increase Visibility
P90x retailer, Extremely fit, has chosen SEO 1 services, a leading website marketing company from Dallas to give its best selling product P90X an edge in the cyber world. - January 26, 2010 - SEO 1 Services
Push Media Group and Babes and Ballers Present "Everything’s Bigger in Texas" Celebrity All Star Party During NBA All Star Weekend Dallas, Texas February 11th
Come mingle with a crowd of first class athletes and artists from all facets of professional sports and entertainment at TePheJez Nightclub, for “Everything’s Bigger in Texas” Celebrity All Star Party on February 11th. - January 26, 2010 - Push Media Group
The New US Federal Program BCAP is Intended to Increase the Supply of Woody Biomass. Will It?
In an effort to increase the usage of renewable energy, the US government has implemented a new program, called BCAP, which will subsidize the collection of biomass in 2010 and 2011. Over 500 million dollars has been allocated for the first three months of 2010, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. There is much uncertainty about how much additional biomass that will actually enter the market as a result of the program. - January 26, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Scientists from Around the World Connect on Global Marketplace for Laboratory Equipment
Helping researchers locate laboratory equipment they could not find otherwise, business-to-business marketplace LabX.com is the conduit of choice for many international scientists and engineers. - January 26, 2010 - LabX
Elliott Masie to Give Keynote Address at Learn.com's 5th Annual Users Conference
Learn.com announced today that Elliott Masie, President of the MASIE Center, a think tank focused on how organizations can support learning and knowledge, will give the keynote address at the company’s 5th Annual Users Conference, Empowerment 2010. Over the past thirty years, Elliott Masie has presented programs, courses and speeches to over 1,700,000 professionals around the world. - January 26, 2010 - Learn.com
Business Network International (BNI) Orlando Hosts International Networking Week Event
Business Network International (BNI), the world’s largest international networking organization specializing in business referrals among members will host its fourth annual International Networking Week February 1 – 5, featuring a number of events across the world. In honor of... - January 26, 2010 - BNI, Orlando
Business Network International (BNI) Maine Hosts International Networking Week Event
Business Network International (BNI), the world’s largest international networking organization specializing in business referrals among members will host its fourth annual International Networking Week February 3 – 5 featuring a number of events across the world. In honor of... - January 26, 2010 - BNI Maine
Vexiom Corporation Pledges Commitment to Support Haiti Relief
Vexiom Foundation commits 100% match of employee donations. - January 26, 2010 - Vexiom Corporation
Afribiz Launches New Info Series, "Changing the Way Business is Done in Africa"
Are business opportunities being missed because of misinformation? In the case of Africa, yes. - January 26, 2010 - Afribiz/Conceptualee, Inc.
Seven Steps for Banks to Capture Full Small Business Relationships, Increase Profitability in 2010
In the article, The Whole Enchilada: Attracting the Full Small Business Relationship, small business bank training specialist Clarity Advantage offers seven tips to maximize opportunities with small business mixed households (business + personal + employees) and increase bank profits and balance-sheet growth. Download at www.clarityadvantage.com. Free registration required. - January 26, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Ohana Modular Homes Launches New Website
Website Provides Detail Regarding Affordable Housing Solutions - January 25, 2010 - Blue Planet Studio
Bob Sisson Has Become a Certified Senior Home Safety Inspector
Bob Sisson, owner of Inspections by Bob, LLC, in Gaithersburg, MD, has just completed the approval process to become a Certified Senior Home Safety Inspector. Upon fulfilling the requirements, he has been named a provider for the Senior Home Safety Network (SHSN). This is a national network of... - January 25, 2010 - Inspections by Bob
Balfour Beatty Construction Named One of the Country’s Best Employers
On January 21, Fortune magazine recognized Balfour Beatty Construction for its commitment to employees by placing the company on its prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The distinction is a first for the company, which ranked 76th on the list, and it reflects how a... - January 25, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Foreclosure Prevention & Intervention Services 10 Facts About the Process
Foreclosure prevention and foreclosure intervention are two very different services. Consumer Credit Counseling Service is trained and certified to help with both. Here's how easy the process can be: - January 25, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Axacore's Fax Agent Releases Service Provider Enhancements
The Latest Feature Enhancements Show Lasting Promise - January 25, 2010 - Axacore Inc.
NorthStar Utilities Solutions Continues MDM Innovation with the Release of MeterSense 2.0
NorthStar Utilities Solutions continues to improve the efficiency of electric, gas and water utilities with the release of their meter data management solution - MeterSense 2.0. MeterSense helps utilities tie their AMR/AMI technology into its business processes by integrating multiple systems and automating workflows to gain operational efficiencies. - January 25, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Olive’s Organic Botanicals Facial Replenisher Cleanser with Carrot Seed Was Voted One of the "Top Five Best Facial Cleansers" December 2009
Olive’s Organic Botanicals Facial Replenisher Cleanser with Carrot Seed was voted one of the “Top Five Best Facial Cleansers” – December, 2009 by Marta Wohrle, Founder of Truth In Aging. Olive’s Facial Replenisher Cleanser with Carrot Seed is another successful... - January 25, 2010 - Olives Organic Botanicals
Evo Exhibits Introduces Unique Magellan Trade Show Displays
The Magellan series is a clear cut winner with style awards among trade show in-line displays. Magellan displays are portable hybrids with a curvy appeal to stand out in any convention expo. - January 25, 2010 - Evo Exhibits
A Physician's Plight by Katherine Klein MD
A Book about Professional Success but Personal Disaster. - January 25, 2010 - Katherine Klein MD
The Leading Economic Indexes From Consumer Metrics Institute Tell Remarkably Different Story
The disconnection between forecasts made by some closely watched leading indexes and the eventual results in the real economy has become evident during the recent recession and current recovery. Those disparities become glaring last week. - January 25, 2010 - Consumer Metrics Institute, Inc.
RegaloCard Adds Leading Mobile Retailer in El Salvador to Its Mobile Payments Network
Universo Cellular Partners with RegaloCard Enabling Salvadorans in the US to Purchase Mobile Phones and Talk Time for Their Families Back Home While Avoiding Costly Money Transfer Fees. - January 25, 2010 - RegaloCard
Cool Life Systems Attends Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors 2010 Winter Conference
Cool Life Systems attends and sponsors the Alliance of Merger Acquisition Advisors 2010 Winter Conference in Las Vegas, NV held January 12-14, 2010. - January 25, 2010 - Cool Life Systems
Demand for London Serviced Offices Drives Fresh Expansion with New Prestigious Office Address
Increased interest in London office space continues as Grosvenor and Executive Offices Group launch new London serviced offices and meeting rooms at prime Mayfair location - January 25, 2010 - Executive Offices Group
Language Weaver’s CEO Predicts What’s in Store for Language Translation in 2010
Mark Tapling Reflects on 2009’s Most Notable Translation Milestones and How They Will Shape Global Communication and Customer Care in 2010 - January 25, 2010 - Language Weaver
Tampa Bay PDMA Chapter Experiences Leadership Change
The local chapter of the Product Development & Management Association is announcing its new leadership, as well as near-term plans to introduce additional membership benefits for individuals, teams, and corporations. - January 25, 2010 - PDMA Tampa Bay Chapter
Increase Small Business Relationship Profitability and Cross Sells: Banking Webinar to Tell How
One of the keys to banks increasing relationship profitability and cross sells, according to small business bank training specialist Clarity Advantage, is attracting full small business relationships (business + owner + employee). The company will host Capturing Mixed Small Business Households, a complimentary webinar on February 11, 2010, to share tips for maximizing opportunities with small business households. - January 25, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Joel Trotter, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Live Webcast on 1/28/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Joel Trotter, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Goodwill and Intangible Asset... - January 24, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
International Affairs Council Names 2010 Board of Directors
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced the organization’s 2010 board of directors. Board members will help IAC continue its initiative for educating the community about world affairs, as well as strengthening relationships... - January 24, 2010 - International Affairs Council
Milanoo Has Released Its New Products
Milanoo.com has released its brand new products-homecoming dresses after a long negotiation with its formal dresses suppliers. The staff of Milanoo did lots of surveys and research before releasing those stylish and fashionable homecoming dresses. Those stylish, shimmery homecoming dress would... - January 24, 2010 - milanoo.com
ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions Inks Deal with Union Independent School
David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions (www.atcombts.com), a communications solutions provider, has announced that the company has installed a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications system for Union Independent School in Durham, N.C. The VoIP platform was... - January 24, 2010 - ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions
Challenging Small Businesses to Step Up for Haiti
Western Canadian Furnace Company (www.westerncanadianfurnace.com) which is a family-run business in Calgary, is challenging other Canadian businesses to stand up and contribute what they can to Haiti. - January 24, 2010 - Western Canadian Furnace
Premier Business Showcase Hosts Cocktail Networking Event Featuring Celebrity Event Designer
TV Personality Samantha Goldberg will offer advice and tips on “Positioning Your Business for Success in 2010.” - January 24, 2010 - Samantha Goldberg & Co.
Prosperity Plus to Outline Anatomy of Successful Sales Planning in Free Webinar for Office Products Dealers, Feb 4
Free webinar provides inside look at workable methods for growing sales more effectively in the office products industry. - January 24, 2010 - Prosperity Plus Management Consulting
Businesses Donate Organizing Services to Local High School for Get Organized GO Month
The owners of Office Assistance Plus and The Organizing Queen announced today that they have selected Land O’ Lakes High School (LOLHS) as the recipient of free organizing services from their companies for Get Organized (GO) Month. January is designated as “GO” Month by NAPO... - January 24, 2010 - Office Assistance Plus
ActionCOACH of Elm Grove Has Named Terri Demos as Director of Operations
Terri Demos named Director of Operations of ActionCOACH of Elm Grove, WI. - January 24, 2010 - ActionCOACH of Elm Grove
Grid-Tools Ltd Launch Version 2.6 of Datamaker™, Offering Separate Data Masking Components
Leading data masking vendor announces new enhancements to data masking and obfuscation solution. - January 23, 2010 - Grid-Tools Ltd
BJAC to Participate in 2010 N.C. Main Street Conference
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Jim Briglia, an architect at the firm, will conduct a tour of the Tryon Palace N.C. History Education Center on Wednesday, Jan. 27,... - January 23, 2010 - BJAC
anyoption™ Launches Online Affiliate Program – anyoption™ Partners
anyoption™, the leading binary option trading platform of its kind, has launched anyoption™ Partners. This new affiliate program is a gateway to affiliates wishing to enter the growing and profitable world of binary options trading. The program offers lucrative commission plans with a celebratory special launch offer available for a short time only. - January 23, 2010 - anyoption™