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Prepay Nation Introduces "Refill by Handheld" Enabling Retailers to Sell Airtime Using Their Mobile Phones
Agents can sell International top up anytime anywhere by the click of a few buttons on their mobile phones. - December 30, 2009 - Prepay Nation
First Investors Corporation Encourages Investors to Make a Financial Resolution
This New Year, First Investors Corporation is encouraging its clients to make a financial resolution. Most people begin this season with the best intentions. However, one resolution that’s definitely worth making—and keeping—is getting an annual financial “checkup.”... - December 30, 2009 - First Investors Media
ActionCOACH Ranked #65 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
In the latest Entrepreneur issue, ActionCOACH was ranked #65 in the Franchise 500. This is the highest ranking yet while retaining the leading position in Business Services. - December 30, 2009 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
Window Works Studio of Jamestown Wins ActionCOACH North Carolina Teamwork Award
At the fourth quarter planning session, Amy Gilbert & Amy Meinecke of Window Works Studio were awarded the Teamwork Award. - December 30, 2009 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
Vaco Raleigh Partner to Offer Employment Tips at Raleigh American Society for Quality Event
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Crystal Suazo, CPA and partner at the firm, will provide job search tips to members of the Raleigh chapter of the American Society for Quality during the networking... - December 30, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
BodyLase Skin Spa Offers Xtreme Lashes® Semi-Permanent Eyelash Extensions
Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com), has announced that the spa now offers Xtreme Lashes® Semi-Permanent Eyelash Extensions. Xtreme Lashes® are single strands of synthetic lashes that are applied to an individual’s natural lashes. They are available in... - December 30, 2009 - BodyLase
Bellwether Services Presents Business Solution - H.B. 2454, American Clean Energy and Senate Environmental Bill - Green Supply Chain Measurement Guide
John Wilkerson, a Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing Executive and Sustainability, Environmental Champion, has authored the First Edition of the Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Professional Development Series, the North American Sourcing Manager's Green Supply Chain Measurement Guide and Green Lexicon. The 2nd Edition of the GSCM Series, Carbon Footprint Reduction: A Comprehensive Strategy for the Food & Beverage Industry is scheduled for release in late 2009. - December 30, 2009 - Bellwether Services
The SharePoint AD Self Service’s Performance is Expected to be Greatly Enhanced for the Availability of Powerful New Functionality
The latest version of AD Self Service web part empowers SharePoint users to modify their AD profiles on their own without compromising organizational security. - December 29, 2009 - Brandysoft
Southern Author Parallels Family’s Growth with America’s Rise During 20th Century
Mississippi-native Jennifer Crane publishes first novel, Coopers Crossing. - December 29, 2009 - Jennifer Crane
Eco-officiency, LLC. Launches Green Residential and Business Assessment Tools
eco-officiency, LLC. launched today assessment tools for sustainability professionals interested in green consulting services. The assessment tools, developed by K.J. McCorry, are intended for residential and small-medium sized business clients. - December 29, 2009 - eco-officiency, LLC
Officiency, Inc. Launches Product Line of Reports to Improve Workplace Efficiency and Productivity
Officiency, Inc. launched a new product line of reports that focuses on topics that will improve workplace efficiency and productivity. The reports are available for download at http://www.officiency.com/downloads.html . - December 29, 2009 - Officiency
Revenue Growth with Internet Marketing Strategies Now Available to Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Sussex
WSI is pleased to announce the opening of a new Internet marketing consultancy office in Sussex - December 29, 2009 - WSI Internet
Atlanta NSHMBA and ALPFA Chapters Present: An Economic Update by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Is It Over?
The NSHMBA and ALPFA Atlanta chapters have partnered to sponsor Michael Bryan, Vice President & Senior Economist, Research Department for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, who will give the keynote address on the state of the economy for 2010 on Wednesday, January 13th at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP is required at nshmba.org/atlanta. - December 29, 2009 - NSHMBA Atlanta
Real Madrid Lingerie Line in Cooperation with Milanoo Will be a Hit
Real Madrid is going to release lingerie with its logo including slips and bras. The lingerie will be made by a Hong Kong-based textile company Milanoo. - December 28, 2009 - milanoo.com
Sonitrol Pacific Audio Catches Suspected Serial Burglar
Police arrested a man they suspect is responsible for about 30 burglaries after Sonitrol Pacific detected him breaking into a business December 23. Operator Kristine Etheridge received an alarm from Elliot Bay Sauna at 3:18 a.m., heard glass breaking and sounds of movement over live audio sensors... - December 26, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Indian Cement Industry Poised for Blistering Growth, Projects RNCOS
Infrastructure and housing sector demand has been fuelling cement industry’s growth, which is poised for double-digit production growth to FY 2012, according to RNCOS. - December 26, 2009 - RNCOS
Plane Guts, Based Out of Tyler TX, Begins Unique Pricing Method for Aircraft and Jet Interior Remodels
Plane Guts, by buying bulk materials and passing the savings onto the customer, has reset the aircraft remodel industry. Their upfront pricing and easy to receive quotes give them a leg up on other interior companies. - December 25, 2009 - Plane Guts
Military Appreciation in Challenge Coin Fashion
U.S. Challenge Coins fashions gift giving to organizations that support the military this holiday season. When they give, people often forget the work that goes into support such a system that is the Armed Forces. Giving away a full order of challenge coins is a big way to give back and you can choose which organization receives the offering by voting on Facebook. - December 25, 2009 - U.S. Challenge Coins
Atlanta Writer Debuts New Book for Young Adults
Hard Lessons is set in Rochester, New York. It is the story of Lainey Robinson, whose young adult life begins to spin out of control when she finds comfort in the arms of her chemistry teacher, a man twice her age. She learns, the hard way that relationships do not always turn out as depicted in romance novels. And the final exam at the end of this course in real life is tougher than any Lainey imagined. - December 25, 2009 - In Between the Lines Press, LLC
GET MONEY Magazine Announces National Launch
New Urban Business Magazine Available at Newsstands December 29th, 2009 - December 25, 2009 - GET MONEY Magazine
Outbound Telemarketing Solutions from InfoSearch BPO Services Pvt Ltd
InfoSearchbpo Innovative Call Center service provider in India, including Offshore Inbound & Outbound Call Center process, BPO Services, Chat/Email Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Services, B2B/B2C Lead Generation and much more. - December 25, 2009 - infosearch BPO serviecs Pvt Ltd
Up on the Rooftop ... Sonitrol Pacific Detects Kids’ Footsteps
Police found three kids on the roof of a Washington grade school after Sonitrol Pacific’s audio sensors detected the sound of someone running December 12. Operations Center Manager Michelle Evans received the impact-activated alarm from the school, heard “what sounded like someone... - December 25, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
They Can Run, But Can’t Hide from Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific’s audio based security system detects an intruder at Shelby Dental and Lynnwood Police catch the suspect on the run December 22. Operator Minta Christopherson received an alarm from the Lynnwood dental office. Initially, “clattering” noises set off the... - December 25, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
“Gold Bubble” Likely to Burst Advises EmpireGoldBuyers.com
Act now to reap the most reward advises leading online gold buyer, Empire Gold Buyers. - December 25, 2009 - Empiregoldbuyers
Infosearch BPO Services Launched Toll-Free Services
Infosearch BPO Services now also offers Toll Free Service, adding to its large range of services under Business solutions. Infosearch BPO Services Toll Free Services is a comprehensive service that gives you basic routing capabilities, advanced routing and termination features. Infosearch BPO... - December 25, 2009 - infosearch BPO serviecs Pvt Ltd
Linguaseek Language Technologies Launches Cross-Language Transcription Based Search at Linguos.com
Announcing the launch of cross-language, multi-lingual search based on transcription at Linguos.com. Enter your query in any supported language and search for content in any other target language. - December 24, 2009 - Linguaseek Language Technologies
nFinity Launches New & Free “EZ iPhone Ringtones”
nFinity is pleased to announce the launch of its new and free “EZ iPhone Ringtones” service designed to give iPhone users a quick and easy way to create quality custom iPhone ringtones. - December 24, 2009 - nFinity Inc.
Prosperity Plus Offers Office Product Dealers Inexpensive Way to Get Email Marketing Started
Prosperity Plus Management Consulting, Inc. has released a new marketing program that helps dealerships take advantage of the speed and reach potential of the Internet without spending a massive amount of cash. The consulting group’s new E-Marketing Starter Program provides the setup and... - December 24, 2009 - Prosperity Plus Management Consulting
Stock & Option Solutions Launches a New Kind of Stock Plan Management Outsourcing Solution
Promises most comprehensive outsourced service offering in equity compensation industry. - December 24, 2009 - Stock & Option Solutions
Motif Featured in Alibris’ Premium Business Partners List
Alibris, one of the Customer Support services clients of Motif, lists Motif in its Premium Business Partners list and recognizes Motif’s contribution to its business. - December 24, 2009 - TTEC
TranslationsPal – A New Web Company Announces Innovative Human Translation in Real Time Platform That Integrates Marketplace and Translation Delivery
Petya Ivanova today unveiled TranslationsPal.com – an innovative, web-based translation service platform for connecting customers in search for fast and low-cost translation service and qualified translators in search for freelance jobs. - December 24, 2009 - TranslationsPal.com
Portable Storage Units Used to Develop Artist Housing
Architects design and develop innovative creative lofts from portable storage containers for artists in Scotland. - December 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Alterna Home Solutions President Connects with National Senior-Focused Real Estate Professionals
Cathy Rosebaugh-Jennings, president of Alterna Home Solutions (www.alternahs.com), has announced that she has expanded her network to include national senior-focused real estate professionals, providing seniors the ability to experience a seamless transition to the Triangle area. Through her... - December 24, 2009 - Alterna Home Solutions
Leadership Triangle Launches Spring 2010 College Edition Program Presented by AT&T
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the Spring 2010 Leadership Triangle College Edition program, presented by AT&T. Leadership Triangle College Edition is an experiential learning opportunity for students selected to participate... - December 24, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
ShopBest Helps Shoppers Save and Earn Money This Holiday Season
In this challenging economic time, people are looking to save money and add additional income. ShopBest announces its cutting-edge global shopping and earning technology dedicated to providing a simple toolbar that people can use to save money and make money by shopping and sharing. “We... - December 24, 2009 - ShopBest
BCM World Conference 2009 Great Success for Leading Business Continuity and Crisis Management Consultancy Steelhenge
Steelhenge exhibited at the first BCM World Conference and Exhibition organised by the Business Continuity Institute, and has announced that their participation was a great success - December 24, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Team Gill Racing and Fenton Racing Merge for the 2010 NASCAR and ARCA Season
After a successful test at Daytona, Team Gill and Fenton Racing have shown that they will be a factor at any race they enter in 2010. Contesting both the Arca and Nascar Campingworld Truck races, the duo expect to turn heads in the upcoming season. - December 23, 2009 - Fenton Racing
Cell2Get.com is Proud to Announce Its Revamped E-Commerce Infrastructure to Serve Web Surfers with Speed and Safety
To help celebrate not only the end of the year but also the recent completion of its long-term strategic goals, Cell2Get.com is offering the latest mobile communications technology for sale by bringing to market a trio of new wireless handsets. Featuring the eagerly-awaited Blackberry 9700. - December 23, 2009 - cell2get
Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Dr. Reece Manley to be Recognized at Ceremony by Lambda Pride
Advocate USA, LLC, owner of Texas Research and Investment and The Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Reece Manley cites Humanatarian Award from Lambda Pride. - December 23, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Lorna Phillipson Promoted to CEO at Leadership and Corporate Governance Think Tank, Stewart Forbes
Stewart Forbes, Inc. announces the appointment of Lorna Phillipson as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Phillipson joined Stewart Forbes as their Chief Financial Officer in 2006. Ms. Phillipson has worked for over twenty global organizations headquartered in seven different countries. Her industry experience includes software and technology companies, private equity and investment banking. She attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Templeton College at Oxford University. - December 23, 2009 - Stewart Forbes Inc
SBS Group Spreads Holiday Cheer
SBS Group donated presents, gift cards, and toys to mothers and children seeking refuge from domestic violence. SBS Group, a leading technology consulting firm, provides mid-market accounting & business solutions to companies along the East Coast. The company contributed twenty children and twenty adult gift baskets to the inhabitants of the New Brunswick shelter. - December 23, 2009 - SBS Group
The Targeted Group Announces the Hiring of Tom Cloos as Director of Business Development
Greg Gentner, Chief Operating Officer of The Targeted Group, a company that specializes in B2B Social Media Solutions, announces that Tom Cloos has joined the company as Director of Business Development. Cloos brings over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, technology, service, and support... - December 23, 2009 - The Targeted Group
Home-Tech, Customers Donate to American Red Cross Through "Charity of the Month" Program
Home-Tech donated $950 to Lee County’s American Red Cross chapter in honor of customers who purchased air conditioning units from the company in November. It’s Home-Tech’s way of thanking both its customers and community for their support through the home appliance maintenance and... - December 23, 2009 - Home-Tech
Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration’s Keiter Appointed President of the Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Association (PCUCA)
Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration announced that CEO Dave Keiter has been appointed as the President of the Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Association (PCUCA) Board of Directors. Keiter’s term officially began December 1, 2009 and is a one-year term. He has been a Board Member for 3 years. - December 23, 2009 - Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration
CC Intelligent Solutions CEO Featured in Inaugural WCED Video Testimonial
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of the first video in its new testimonial series from a number of Triangle leaders offering first-hand accounts of why Wake County is a great place to live and work. The first video... - December 23, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers $8,000 Double Your Tax Credit Program
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has launched a new program called Double Your Tax Credit. All homebuyers that purchase a Royal Oaks home by February 28, 2010, are eligible to receive $8,000 to use as they choose on... - December 23, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Electrical Technologies, Inc. Wins ActionCOACH North Carolina Commitment Award
At the fourth quarter planning session, Chris Benkosky of Electrical Technologies, Inc. was awarded the Commitment Award. - December 23, 2009 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
Weddings, Wedding Favors and Decorations - Now It's Easy
Online bridal shop makes wedding shopping easier with newly organized navigation for wedding favors, bridal accessories and more. - December 22, 2009 - Favors & Gifts By Donna
Handster Launches SMS Payments in Its Appstore Worldwide
AppStore white label and branded solution company Handster has integrated a new “Pay by Mobile” billing option, placing itself as the first smartphone appstore to introduce this payment worldwide. Because mobile payments are easy, safe, fast and accessible, they are available to... - December 22, 2009 - Handster Inc.
Xtivia Voted by Customers the Top Consultant for Customer Satisfaction in 2009
Recent VendorRate Annual report shows Xtivia ranks as number 1 Consultant overall in the IT World - December 22, 2009 - XTIVIA, Inc.