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Russell Ventures Chooses Doubledome for Web Design
DoubleDome Web Technologies, an innovative Atlanta web design company announces that it was recently awarded a web design, content management, website support, and hosting project by Russell Ventures. For this project, DoubleDome designed a unique and creative website, and continues to host and... - December 10, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies
Arrco Industries Chooses Doubledome for Web Design
DoubleDome Web Technologies, an innovative Atlanta web designer announces that it was recently awarded a web design, content management system, website support, and hosting project by Arrco Industries. For this project, DoubleDome designed a unique and creative website, and continues to host and... - December 10, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies
Karen Z. Schutter, Executive Director, IIPRC to Speak at KC’s Event on Sweeping Changes to Insurance Industry: The Interstate Insurance Compact & Its Impact on 1/21/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Karen Z. Schutter, Executive Director of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (IIPRC), will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - December 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Miriam Krol, American Council of Life Insurers to Speak at KC’s Event on Sweeping Changes to Insurance Industry: The Interstate Insurance Compact & Its Impact on 1/21/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Miriam Krol, Vice President, Long-Term Care, American Council of Life Insurers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - December 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
DAILY Launches RFID Gate for Hands-Free, Fast Access Control
RFID products producer DAILY, has released its new high frequency RFID Gate Reader/Antenna DL8220 for integration into RFID meeting & access control applications. This integrated RFID Gate Device is a self-intellectual property integrated with DAILY's long range RFID reader module. Within... - December 10, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
David Finch Of ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions to Speak at CED’s CAFÉ Workshop
David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions (www.atcombts.com), a communications solutions provider, will serve as a featured speaker at CED’s (www.cednc.org) Competitive Advantage through Fundamentals of Entrepreneurs (CAFÉ) Workshop. Finch will speak on the... - December 10, 2009 - ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions
President of CoachingSupport.com to Address Career Transformations
Career Transformations has announced that Martin Brossman, president of CoachingSupport.com, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - December 10, 2009 - Career Transformations
Elaine Buxton Named 2009 Women Extraordinaire
Confero, Inc. (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that Elaine Buxton, president of the firm, has been named a 2009 Women Extraordinaire recipient by Business Leader magazine. Those selected as Women Extraordinaire honorees are recognized for being... - December 10, 2009 - Confero, Inc.
Lexington Company Launches Website That Provides Leadership Tools for Businesses
WealthBridgeConnect.com is Leadership and Management Development Resource for Organizations, Associations and Entrepreneurs - December 10, 2009 - Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Socius Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Dublin, Ohio based, Socius has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Business management consultant category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). - December 10, 2009 - Socius
AmpliVox Shows Off Its 40 Plus Non-Sound Lecterns with All New Catalog
To meet the demands of the lectern market, AmpliVox Sound Systems has created a new catalog that highlights its 43 unique non-sound lectern styles. - December 10, 2009 - Amplivox Sound Systems
Chinese Translation and Public Relations Firm NashTang Grows in Africa
NashTang & co. grows its Chinese translation, public relations and human rights team to assist Beijing's expanding trade and economic partnerships in Africa. - December 10, 2009 - NashTang & co.
NPSA Announces 2010 Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2010. - December 10, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
eBay Keyword Search Tool Helps Listing Get Heavy Traffic
eBay Seller Used HammerTap Keywords to Get Heavy Traffic to Listing. HammerTap, the industry leader in eBay market research, reports that HammerTap keyword research information given to a radio listener on November 18 led the listener’s listing to be the 12th most watched puzzle on eBay this week, according to www.collectorsweekly.com. - December 09, 2009 - HammerTap, LLC
Noble Productions, LTD's Critically Acclaimed Film ‘Noble Things’ Starring Lee Ann Womack Will be Available on DVD December 22nd
After a successful 4-week theatrical run, the independent feature film “Noble Things” will be made available on DVD at Amazon.com and other major retail outlets. Bonus features include a 5.1 Dolby Surround Mix and “The Making of.” - December 09, 2009 - Noble Productions, LTD.
SmartPhones to the Rescue – Literally
The My911 Corporation is announcing an application for SmartPhones that will change the way automatic e911 services are summoned. The My911 downloadable application is compatible with the leading SmartPhones like RIM Blackberry devices; Google’s Android; and other type devices in the market. - December 09, 2009 - My911 Inc.
ACT Global Sports Earns Synthetic Turf Council Certification
STC certification another recognition of quality and reputation for leading artificial turf manufacturer. - December 09, 2009 - Act Global
Simplifast Betters Health at BetterHealth Markets
Simplifast, the world’s first all natural ready-to-drink lemon detox beverage, expands reach into the Midwest with BetterHealth Markets in the greater Detroit, Ann Arbor and Lansing areas. - December 09, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Seminar for Defective Drywall in Gainesville, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has scheduled a second seminar for the Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation certification. - December 09, 2009 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Network for Investor Action and Protection Formed by Investment Fraud Victims
A group of investment fraud victims has formed the Network for Investor Action and Protection (NIAP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping investors and victims of investment fraud. The Network, a natural outgrowth of the group’s meetings, planning, advocacy, and extensive... - December 09, 2009 - Network for Investor Action and Protection
Combi® USA Launches SHUTTLE 33 Infant Car Seat
The SHUTTLE 33 is designed to accommodate infants up to 33 pounds and 33 inches. - December 09, 2009 - Combi USA
Combi® USA Launches Coccoro Flash Stroller Frame
The Coccoro Flash is designed for use with the Coccoro convertible car seat. - December 09, 2009 - Combi USA
Wildcat Mountain Announces New Key Department Managers. David Chandler, Lesley Kology, & Celeste Welsh Are Ready for Winter Season.
With the 2009/2010 winter season underway and a first holiday vacation period approaching quickly, Wildcat Mountain is happy to announce that there will be some new faces joining the legendary resort’s team that includes a snow sports director, race coordinator, several instructors and... - December 09, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Strive Named Small Business of the Year 2009 by GGCC
Strive Business Solutions was named Small Business of the Year 2009 by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC). The award was presented to Colette Releford, President of Strive as the GGCC celebrated their 60th Anniversary on Thursday, December 3rd at their Annual Celebration Dinner... - December 09, 2009 - Strive Business Solutions
Number of Credit Cards in China to Soar at a CAGR of 26%
The number of active credit cards in China is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of around 26% during 2010-2013 on rising consumer spending and changing lifestyle, says RNCOS. - December 09, 2009 - RNCOS
DLA Piper's Managing Partner of Washington DC Office to Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009
Rusty Conner is a frequent author and speaker on matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, including deal design and structure, and fiduciary duties of boards of directors, and listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of banking law, corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions law. - December 09, 2009 - Golden Networking
Business Coaching Helps a Little Boy’s Struggle with Leukemia; Bone Marrow Transplant Scheduled for December 8th
Sheri Winesett is helping Jim Bucher raise money for the trust he created to help with his son’s fight with leukemia. - December 09, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Metegrity to Provide Online Global Certification Training to Internal and External Audiences
Learn.com®, the leader in cloud-delivered workforce development and productivity, announced today that Edmonton Canada based, Metegrity Inc., the foremost provider of advanced asset management solutions and advanced ultrasonic scanning, will provide employees and clients around the world with customized certification and product training. - December 09, 2009 - Learn.com
DLA Piper's Michael Reed to Speak at GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, Buying a Failed Bank
Counsel to multiple top 25 bank holding companies in the US for private and public mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate finance transactions representing in excess of $20 billion in transaction value as well as strategic and regular corporate governance advice - December 09, 2009 - Golden Networking
Tradetec Skyline Awarded 2009 Best of Business Award
Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievements of Tradetec Skyline. - December 09, 2009 - Tradetec Skyline Chicago
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Turkey Telecom Sector Forecast to 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Turkey Telecom Sector Forecast to 2012” to its report gallery. Their report provides extensive research of the Turkish telecom market. - December 09, 2009 - RNCOS
Russell Bedford Makes First Moves Into Central Asia
Global accounting and audit network appoints member firms in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. - December 09, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
RationalPlan Project Management Software 3.15.7 Email Integration with Yahoo, Hotmail, Live
Stand By Soft has released RationalPlan 3.15.7, a powerful project management software application developed to assist project managers in creating plans, tracking progress, allocating resources, managing budgets and analyzing workload. The new version comes with a significant increase in its execution speed, more task types, silent install possibility on Windows and some more interface improvements. - December 09, 2009 - Stand By Soft Ltd
What’s Healthy and “Green”? The Newly Opened Anamaya Boutique Hotel and Health Resort.
“Health” is important at the Anamaya Resort. That’s why Anamaya focuses on treating the well-being of the Mind, Body & Spirit of their visitors, as well as the health of the planet it makes its home on. Opening its doors for business on December 20th, Anamaya Resort is the... - December 08, 2009 - Anamaya Resort
10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge Announces Winners of Elevator Pitch Competition
The 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge announced today that Biogenic Medical Devices, led by Garrett Muramoto (MBA’11), took home the Judge’s Choice award of $1000 and The Produce Purity Project, led by Stephanie Fruth (MBA’11), won the Audience Choice award of $250 and a special gift of $500 from lead judge Bill Maris, Co-Founder of Google Ventures. A video recording of the event is available on the Start-Up Challenge website at www.dukestartupchallenge.org. - December 08, 2009 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
Sound and Vision Rebuff the Recession by Opening a New TV Store in Leeds
Some positive news at last. Bolton based Sound and Vision, Lancashire's local home cinema and hi-fi specialists are expanding, opening a new TV shop over the border in Leeds. - December 08, 2009 - Sound And Vision (Leeds) - Delivering a Cheaper Deal
Printer Gateway and Design Back Office Create Over 1200 Logos During 3-Day Graphics Canada Conference
In their first joint exhibition as strategic partners Printer Gateway, a leading trade print facility located in Toronto, and Design Back Office, a San Francisco-based wholesale graphic and interactive design solutions provider, created over 1200 custom made logos for attendees of the Graphics... - December 08, 2009 - Design Back Office
Ring in Christmas with Bubbalou’s BBQ Catering in Orlando
Cater Christmas dinner with bbq from Bubbalou’s. Bubbalou’s Barbecue catering in Orlando provides barbecued meats such as chicken, beef, and pork with accompanying sides. They also have smoked turkeys and hams if you prefer a more traditional Christmas meal. - December 08, 2009 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
ALPCO Diagnostics and BioPorto Diagnostics Enter Into Distribution Partnership
ALPCO Diagnostics has taken on the responsibility to promote and sell BioPorto Diagnostics’ immunoassays on the US and Canadian markets. The primary product focus is BioPorto’s unrivalled portfolio of human and animal immunoassays for measuring NGAL – the breakthrough kidney... - December 08, 2009 - ALPCO
ActForex, Inc. Releases Newest Version of Trading Solution
EnterpriseFX 3.0 offers revamped trading interface, comprehensive risk management and white label customization - December 08, 2009 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Blue Ribbon Panels to Bring High-Level Washington Banking Insiders Together at GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009
Investment practitioners and Banking Regulatory experts to participate at GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, in New York City. - December 08, 2009 - Golden Networking
WikiWealth.com Introduces Wheat Commodity Research Reports
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality wheat commodity analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of wheat and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - December 08, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Sweeping Changes to Insurance Industry: the Interstate Insurance Compact & Its Impact Live Webcast
The insurance industry has traditionally been regulated at the state level. In the wake of the economic crisis, there have been calls to move to a more Federal-like regulatory environment in order to provide uniformity to the products sold as well as more central oversight of the industry. A number... - December 08, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
International Feng Shui Guild Connections Ezine Makes Feng Shui Accessible to Everyone
Continuing to develop publications, resources, and tips for Feng Shui professionals and those passionate about Feng Shui, wellness, green living, and more; the International Feng Shui Guild re-defines its highly-rated free monthly online e-magazine, the IFSG Connections. - December 08, 2009 - International Feng Shui Guild
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Sweeping Executive Compensation Reforms Explored Live Webcast
Upcoming regulatory activity regarding executive compensation is promising to be a game changer with respect to how companies, boards, and compensation committees create and implement executive compensation packages and how they report them in their proxy disclosures. Much of this heightened... - December 08, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Vision33, Inc. Expands SAP Partnership Into Southeast U.S. with Acquisition of Netsirk Technologies Inc.
In a move which further strengthens Vision33, Inc. (Vision33)’s position as an SAP® gold channel partner and one of the largest SAP partners in the U.S. authorized to resell the SAP Business One application, the company recently announced the acquisition of Netsirk Technologies, Inc. - December 08, 2009 - Vision33 Inc.
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Video Game Law for Attorneys: A 2010 Update
The rise of video games as a powerful multi-billion dollar mainstream entertainment medium has led to a huge uptick in legal clashes for game publishers and attorneys. In addition to the murky merger of IP law and digital entertainment, there have been many squabbles over trademark infringement and... - December 08, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Third Wave Advertising Appoints Johanna Anderson Marketing Assistant
Third Wave Advertising, Central Georgia's most comprehensive advertising agency and internet marketing firm, announces the addition of Johanna Anderson as Marketing Assistant. Anderson, a Macon native, recently joined the Third Wave team after spending five years as a creative writer and project... - December 07, 2009 - Third Wave Digital
CardStays™LLC Launches New Product, Online Store and 'Cash4Collars Program'
CardStays is the first product to combine a traditional business card/marketing message with two built-in and reusable dress shirt collar stays. The size of a credit card, CardStays can be kept anywhere. Never again will the well-dressed man have to stress about being without proper collar stays. And, because CardStays can be custom-branded and are reusable, they are sure to provide a long-lasting, favorable impression. "Be Remembered When They Forget." - December 07, 2009 - CardStays LLC
FMJ-USA Corporation Giving "Peace of Mind" for Holidays: Odor-Eliminating Blue Breeze Products Just Got 15% Easier This Holiday Season
A gift of Blue Breeze is not just a quality garment or towel. This revolutionary odor-eliminating power gives peace of mind to loved ones. Blue Breeze can be purchased online at www.BlueBreeze.Us at a 15% holiday discount until Christmas. - December 07, 2009 - FMJ USA Corporation