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Profits 4 Purpose Introduces Its New Turn-Key Software Launching Corporate Philanthropy
Profits 4 Purpose is launches a new kind of social responsibility program tool for businesses interested in making a community impact. The software offers employee surveys, cause to company matching, pre-screened community charities, volunteer hours tracking and comprehensive reporting. - November 05, 2009 - Profits 4 Purpose
Business Banking Webinar Explores Effective Sales Coaching Strategies
Presented by Clarity Advantage, The Value of Coaching and Coaching To Get the Value, a complimentary webinar, tells business banking team leaders and managers how they can help sales people achieve better results with coaching. Attend the live presentation on Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 12 to 1:00 pm ET. - November 05, 2009 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
TCG Graphics Sponsors WakeMed Foundation Society of 1961 Gala
Jeff Majewski, president and owner of TCG Graphics (www.tricg.com/), has announced that the company was a bronze sponsor for the WakeMed Foundation Society of 1961 Gala, held on Oct. 19. The gala is held annually to recognize members of the Society of 1961, which consists of donors who contribute... - November 05, 2009 - TCG Graphics
Site Translations to Participate in the Schaumburg Business Association Expo 2009
Translation and Interpretation Company Will Attend “World's Biggest Business After Hours” show. - November 05, 2009 - Site Translations
Culiacán Accounting Firm Adds to Russell Bedford Mexican National Network
Russell Bedford continues growing in Mexico with the addition of an office in the North West Pacific region. - November 05, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
"People Reaching Out to People:" No Hour is Too Late to Help for Duncanville Outreach Ministry
Tony and Anita Davis, a husband and wife director team of Duncanville Outreach Ministry, give back to Duncanville residents any way they can, with the help of the community. - November 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Four Steps to Cure Sick Information Technology – Persis and Mind Over Management Establish a Best Practice for IT Turnaround
Information Technology projects and organizations can quickly spiral out of control. Statistics shows over 60% of IT projects have budget, schedule, or specification challenges and a more alarming 10%-20% are in serious trouble. aCure-IT is an IT Turnaround methodology to address, treat, and cure these IT situations. - November 05, 2009 - Persis Consulting
Tecore Integrates 3G RNC Into iCore, Lowering Rural Operators’ Cost of Entry to UMTS
Operators Can Utilize Other Vendors’ NodeBs with Tecore’s RNC - November 05, 2009 - Tecore Networks
The Protocol School of Washington Selects Learn.com to Host eClasses with Web-Based Curricula for Global Students
Learn.com®, the leader in workforce development and productivity, announced today that The Protocol School of Washington®, the first organization to provide professional business etiquette and protocol training and certification, has selected the company’s Learning Management System (LMS) to provide Electronic Etiquette, Networking, Business Attire and Body Language eClasses to the world. - November 05, 2009 - Learn.com
From Making Extra Cash to a Full-Grown Business: Doug Pickering Turned Cash on the Side Into a Successful Business with the Help of ActionCOACH Steve Shaw
Doug Pickering hired Business Coach Steve Shaw to help with another business, and with this help and guidance Doug has turned an e-bay opportunity sale into a successful online business. - November 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Marquette Management Unveils State of the Art Student Apartment Tower in Champaign Illinois
Marquette Management hosts city officials, University personnel, City Council members, Chamber members, Development partners, owners, students and staff to celebrate the grand opening of Champaign's highly anticipated Burnham 310 Apartments. The student apartments are state of the art and the building boasts the city's only grocery store. - November 04, 2009 - JVM Realty Corporation
This Saturday Denver’s ‘Heimdall,’ the Gentle Giant is Honored as the 2009 North American Pet Health Favorite Pet Story
Heimdall’s story provides a compelling example of the love of a special pet, and the value of being able to provide excellent care - November 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected for $25 Million Contract with Guilford County Schools
In a joint venture with D.H. Griffin Construction, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected by Guilford County Schools to manage construction of $25 million in additions and renovations to Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, North Carolina. The school originally opened in 1959, and its renovation... - November 04, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
SharkSafe.org Adds Multilingual Support
Certification Program Uses Chinese and French Versions to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation. - November 04, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Profits 4 Purpose Makes Front Page of the Technology Section in the San Diego Business Journal
Profits 4 Purpose new kind of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) software better enables businesses to work with non-profits, boosting volunteerism, donation dollars, tracking and reporting. The budget-friendly tool offers its corporate clients the ability to identify causes their employees care about and matches the company to key projects in their community. - November 04, 2009 - Profits 4 Purpose
888 to Launch CTXM’s New Freaky 3D Slots
Leading online gaming software developer CTXM extends its relationships with 888 – CTXM’s new 3D slots from The Freaky Slots Family will be launched on 888 sites. - November 04, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Red Flush Players Finish in Top 10 on Grand Slam
With the Grand Slam of Slots now over, Red Flush online casino is still in party spirits over their two exceptional players that managed to stay in the Top 10 for the duration of the tournament. - November 04, 2009 - Red Flush Online Casino
Castle CRM Named to Sage Software Chairman's Club and President's Circle 2009
Castle CRM, a Sage Software business partner specializing in CRM customization, system integration, and workflow management of Sage SalesLogix, has been named to the Sage Software Chairman's Club and President's Club based on their outstanding performance during the past fiscal year. - November 04, 2009 - Castle Group
New Technology Adds a DVI Input to Your Laptop
Bartels Media GmbH has released MaxiVista v4, a software-only solution for turning any spare PC into a dual monitor for your primary Windows PC. - November 04, 2009 - Bartels Media GmbH
NuU Medspa Sponsors 17th Annual Cocktails for a Cause
NuU Medspa sponsored all level donations to benefit pediatric medical research at Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Children’s Memorial Research Center (CMRC). Through support and generous donations from local vendors and businesses, the CMRC met their goal of $200,000 in donations. - November 04, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
New Release 1.2.0 of the 2nd Derivative Financial Portal is Available for Free Download or on a Free Run-Time DVD
The 2nd Derivative (2D) Financial Portal, one of Randr Inc's free Open Source EBusiness Suites. It is a flexible transaction and accounting portal with real time Sales, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Reconciliation. It is available for Free Download or on a Free Run-Time DVD. - November 04, 2009 - Randr, Inc.
Ronco Communications & Electronics, Inc. Becomes an Ascom Strategic Certified Solution Partner
Ascom and Ronco partner to deliver industry-leading wireless communications across the east coast. - November 04, 2009 - Ronco Communications & Electronics, Inc.
GreenSmart Bags Area’s First Green Certification
GreenSmart is the first business in Western Nevada County to be “green certified” by Keep the Sierra Green, a new program that recognizes and certifies businesses in the Sierra Nevada area that practice sustainable ecological and economic methods. Keep the Sierra Green is a regional... - November 04, 2009 - GreenSmart
Vision IT Reaches Out to Local Community
The founder and Principal consultant of Vision IT, Ty Wilmore, has initiated a program in which Vision IT actively participates in charities and volunteer organizations in the local community. Mr. Wilmore volunteers in the Nashville area in several charitable organizations. “I am a firm... - November 04, 2009 - Vision IT, LLC
HaraBara™, Inc. Announces Milestone in Building of HaraBara GreenBase™, a Sustainability-Oriented Database
Combination of patent pending editorial technology and taxonomy allows for processing of more than 50,000 sustainability-oriented topic-based informational items within 90 days - November 04, 2009 - HaraBara, Inc.
ClickCulture Selected to Redesign Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Web Site
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture (www.clickculture.com), a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology, has announced that the firm has signed an agreement with the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), which provides quality programs to help its members... - November 04, 2009 - ClickCulture
Business Inspection eBook Inclusive Template Files
The Business Inspection offered by abenetis is like bringing your business to an inspection, as you do it with your car. abenetis provides the framework for analysis and points the reader to topics of how to improve the bottom-line of a business. - November 04, 2009 - abenetis
Steelhenge Reports Increasing International Demand for Emergency Planning, Business Continuity and Crisis Management Expertise
Steelhenge Consulting, a leading UK specialist in organisational resilience, has reported a significant increase in demand for business continuity consultancy from organisations based in Europe, India, Turkey and the Middle East. - November 04, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Great Marketing Advice for a Tough Economy in "5 Best Investments for Your Marketing Budget"
Just in time for budgeting season, Red Rocket Media Group has released a report prioritizing and outlining the highest return marketing investments for businesses during a tough economy. It then gives specific actions that can be taken today to immediately improve. - November 04, 2009 - Red Rocket Media Group
Competentum Presents Updated ShareKnowledge™ LMS at SharePoint Conference 2009
This year 7400 people attended the conference to find out about Microsoft’s new product, SharePoint 2010, a beta version of which will be released in November 2009. Microsoft held a number of workshops and sessions to demonstrate features and advantages of the new product. In addition to the... - November 04, 2009 - Competentum
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Co-Host 14th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it will co-host the 14th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference with the N.C. State College of Veterinary Medicine from Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500... - November 04, 2009 - NCVMA
Halloween Hijinks Detected by Sonitrol Pacific Puts Four in Handcuffs
Sheriff’s deputies responded in force to the call from a Sonitrol Pacific operator and took four suspects into custody after the audio security system at the Little White Church on the Hill detected suspicious activity November 1. Operator Kris Etheridge received the activation of the... - November 04, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Learn.com Establishes EMEA Headquarters in London, UK
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company has officially opened its EMEA headquarters in London, United Kingdom to address the global demand for its award-winning Learning Management System (LMS). The company cites recent wins with large European based organizations as indication of a trend for rapid growth within the market for the company’s highly adaptable LMS. - November 04, 2009 - Learn.com
The GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C. Seeks to Grow U.S.-German Business and Investment in 2010
The GABF is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. whose mission is to strengthen the transatlantic business bridge between Germany and the United States. - November 04, 2009 - GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C.
Galleria Elegante, NV ( Talavera and Mata Ortiz Ceramics) is Supporting Sun Rise Children, Living Grace Home and St. Francis of Assisi Charities
Sun Rise Children is an organization that helps unprivileged children. Living Grace home is an organization that prevents young women from becoming homeless as a result of their pregnancy. St. Francis of Assisi Church’s goal is to build a new church and also the first Catholic School in the... - November 04, 2009 - Galleria Elegante
PC Housing Offers New Deluxe Corporate Apartments at Archstone Harborview in Downtown San Diego
Corporate housing finds a new home in sunny San Diego, California. - November 04, 2009 - PC Housing
Wake County Economic Development and Protochips Discuss Local Photonics Industry
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of the third video profile in the “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” a video series profiling locally-based companies that continue to grow and remain competitive... - November 04, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Ending Poverty: One Educated Child at a Time
Childcare Worldwide was established with the aim of helping children in third-world countries become educated and employable. Through pro bono business coaching, its division in Canada will bring in additional sponsorships. - November 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Silver at 2009 Parade of Homes
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received a Silver Award from the 2009 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received the Silver... - November 04, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Consultancy Franchises Continue to Grow Against Market Trends
WhiteCollarFranchise has experienced increasing interest in the Consultancy Franchises sector, exceeding the levels recently reported that the consultancy market was experiencing growth of 5%. - November 04, 2009 - TotalFranchise
Technology is Hip and so Are Egypt Yellow Pages Electronic Products
Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd, the Local Search Company, has re-branded its electronic products, changing to Yellow.com.eg from YellowPages.com.eg, a move in line with what many other Yellow Pages publishers have done or are in the process of doing worldwide. All television, magazine, newspaper, and... - November 04, 2009 - Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd
Find Waterfront Properties in Southwest Florida Through a Remarkable New Realtor Website
Xcellimark recently launched the latest in real estate website technology with its website for Southwest Florida Realtors: www.SouthwestFloridaWaterfrontProperties.com. - November 03, 2009 - Xcellimark
Consumers Can't Afford Another Xmas
American consumers can’t afford another Xmas holiday like those to which they’ve become accustomed. Regardless of its religious or secular connotation, December 25th is a reason to spend money. In her book Dissing Xmas (splash’em LLC, ISBN 978-0-615-32892-8, $16.95), attorney... - November 03, 2009 - splash'em, LLC
A New Website for New Build Properties in France
Today sees the launch of a new website featuring new build and leaseback properties for sale in France (03/11/09). - November 03, 2009 - Sextant French Property
Self Storage Finders Increases Sales and Clients in October 2009
Self Storage Finders announced today year over year comparable sales increased 597%, exceeding company expectations. Self Storage Finders is one of a few online self storage directories experiencing staggering growth within the last several years. Comparing year over year sales for the month of... - November 03, 2009 - Self Storage Finders
MoreSteam.com Announces Release of EngineRoom® 5.0
MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, today released EngineRoom 5.0, MoreSteam’s latest contribution to its suite of user-friendly data analysis tools. Featuring an interactive Design of Experiments (DOE) wizard, EngineRoom 5.0... - November 03, 2009 - MoreSteam.com
Wood Costs Have Remained Unchanged for Canadian Pulp Mills in 2009 Despite Tighter Wood Chip Supply, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
The pulp industry in Canada has sharply reduced production the past two years both as a result of weaker pulp and paper markets worldwide and also because of less competitive pulp manufacturing facilities. Wood costs have increased for many plants as the result of reduced availability of relatively inexpensive sawmill residuals, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - November 03, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
TV Game Show Congress Invites Fans to Nov. 14-15 Event
Audition Experts to Give Tips; Geoff Edwards to be Honored; Betty White to Accept Allen Ludden Award at Hollywood Celebration of Your Favorite Shows - November 03, 2009 - VPI.Net Visual Perspectives Internet
StreamSend Introduces “Share with Friends” Feature: Leverages Email Messages Into Social Networks
StreamSend, a leading email marketing solutions provider, today released its "Share with Friends" feature to help businesses increase the reach of their email campaigns by enabling subscribers to share messages through social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and... - November 03, 2009 - EZ Publishing
The Legend of the Pickle Ornament: One Pickle, One Boat, and One Wish
Mixing old mythology with global Christmas traditions, author Thomas M. Wilkinson brings the myth of the Christmas ornament to life in the children's book Willie-Off-The-Pickleboat. - November 03, 2009 - Thomas Wilkinson