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South End Agency Invests in Production Studio Renovations

Web marketing and video production agency, New Way Media, has not let the state of the National economy put a halt on the renovations of its new video production space South End Studios. As many businesses have been cutting back, New Way Media has seen the opportunity to enhance its services by... - August 12, 2009 - New Way Media

Brad Sugars Will Tour 5 Cities in 5 Days for His Business is Booming Seminar

On his Australian tour this August, Brad Sugars will show business owners why business is booming right now and how they can take advantage of this boom. - August 12, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Television Production Company, LYONS Entertainment is in Development for a New Reality Show - The Ultimate Body

A new reality television series is currently in development by LYONS Entertainment, producers, in association with Hog Heaven Productions, of the syndicated television series “Hog Heaven.” - August 11, 2009 - Lyons Entertainment

3 Time Award-Winning Xcellimark Selected as One of the Leading Web Designers in the Eastern United States

Xcellimark, a leading provider of Internet marketing and web design services headquartered in Orlando, Florida, today announced that it has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the leading Web Designers of the Eastern United States for 2009. The list of leading Web Designers of the Eastern... - August 11, 2009 - Xcellimark

VentureDNA Releases ToonsWare, a Premiere Mobile App for the Apple iPhone, Featuring Syndicated Editorial Cartoons in Partnership with Tribune Media Services

ToonsWare now available in the Apple iTunes App Store and Features Syndicated Editorial Cartoons through a Partnership with Tribune Media Services. You won’t have to tear out cartoons from your daily newspaper to scan and share, you can get them delivered daily to your iPhone to view, rate, discuss, and share with others via email. - August 11, 2009 - VentureDNA

Customers Score Market Research Suppliers from Highest to Lowest

Scores of more than 60 leading market research suppliers are reported by their customers along six key satisfaction dimensions - August 11, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers

Ashkin Honors EPA and Illinois Governor’s Office as Green Cleaning Champions

In a ceremony recently held at Chicago’s first LEED-certified public school, Tarkington School of Excellence, Stephen Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group and the professional cleaning industry’s leading advocate for Green Cleaning, presented awards to two key government agencies that... - August 11, 2009 - The Ashkin Group

vineyard vines Tongal Video Contest Winners Announced This Friday

vineyard vines will announce the winners of their “How to Tie a Tie” video competition this Friday. The Stamford, CT-based retail company partnered with Santa Monica, CA-based online content creation platform Tongal in June to host their first ever video contest. Two sets of winners... - August 11, 2009 - vineyard vines

Laid Off Tampa Resident Turns Entrepreneur and Wins $26K from Tampa Bay Small Business Jumpstart Contest

Mike Mayo will be honored as the 2009 Tampa Jumpstart contest winner at a reception on Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. in Tampa, where he will formally meet the contributors of over $26K in pro bono start up services. After being laid off in May, 2009, he is starting his own company, Golden Vision Photography, a mobile pet studio that will provide exceptional pet photos while also working to educate the community about therapy dogs. - August 11, 2009 - Heidelberg PR

Insights with host Hugh Downs Features Donald Trump and Trump Plaza

Trump Entertainment Resorts as Part of the Interstitial Programming for Public Television. - August 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Let Go and Let Blog

Company begins new blogging project. - August 11, 2009 - Waterless No-Flush Urinals

CSP International Business Academy Provides Solutions for Business Metamorphosis in Challenging Economy

In a tough economy it is crucial to revaluate your business model. A well known staging training company, internationally known across North America and Australia, has launched new courses for entrepreneurs, along with niche programs for industries such as home staging, real estate, home inspection, decorating, feng shui, professional organizing, home building, remodeling and more. - August 11, 2009 - CSPI Academy

The All New Credit Card Processing Directory

Get a merchant account with the credit card processing provider that suits you best. Read, Compare, Sign. Creditcardprocessing-r-us.com helps merchants find the most suitable merchant account. The easy to navigate directory is divided into eight distinct categories- each featuring tens of relevant merchant account providers. - August 11, 2009 - CreditCardProcessing-r-us.com

Popular Electronics Inc., Retailer & Wholesaler of GSM Unlocked Cell Phones, Multi-Region DVD Players & Travel Voltage Converters/Transformers Launches Redesigned Website

Popular Electronics Inc. is a retailer and wholesaler of GSM unlocked cell phones, multi-region DVD players, travel voltage converters/transformers and 220 volts Electronics/Appliances since 1998. Popular Electronics has redesigned its website to help customers with their questions and needs for the newest GSM unlocked cell phones. This website provides accurate specifications and prices. - August 10, 2009 - Popular Electronics Inc

Second Annual International Conference on Energy, Logistics and the Environment

A two-day conference featuring high caliber worldwide executives from the energy, logistics, real estate, government and not for profit organizations who are driving the new low carbon global economy. Come and learn how they are doing it, pick their brains, and interact with them under a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. - August 10, 2009 - Global Commerce Forum

New York Fashion Week Initiative Breaks International Brands Into USA Market

Nolcha offers global fashion designers a full service program for runway shows, accessory exhibition and industry introductions. - August 10, 2009 - Nolcha

Bombay Electronics Launches New Voltage Converter, Transformer and World Plug Adapter Website

LiteFuzeVoltageConverters.com is designed in direct response to Bombay Electronics's research into what the customer really wants. The new website features extensive selection of voltage transformers, travel voltage converters, foreign plug adapters and voltage regulators. - August 10, 2009 - Bombay Electronics

MoreSteam.com Announces Release of TRACtion® Version 3.0

MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, announced today the availability of TRACtion 3.0, the latest version of MoreSteam.com’s Web-based project management and tracking software for Lean Six Sigma deployments. In keeping with... - August 10, 2009 - MoreSteam.com

Fix That Foreclosure

If you lost a property through foreclosure from 2004 to 2009, you may be entitled to a money settlement. A large number of these foreclosures were improper due to violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) or predatory lending practices by the lender. It is estimated that 85%... - August 10, 2009 - Sickle Cell Anemia & Charity, Inc.

Novus Origo Releases New White Paper on How to Design and Implement a Successful Retained Organization During Outsourcing

New White Paper identifies steps on how to design a successful retained organization during an outsourcing engagement. - August 10, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC

Fraud and Abuse Investigation Affecting Small Businesses Requested at Senate Confirmation Hearing for SBA IG and Chief Counsel for Advocacy

IG Complaint Filed including Ten Areas of Concerns Cited - August 10, 2009 - Fairness in Procurement Alliance (FPA)

Simply Sales Increase Market Share

A very prudent marketing plan is starting to pay dividends for all at Simply Jobs Boards with all of the sites recording very impressive market share increases since Jan 2009 according to Hitwise. - August 10, 2009 - Simply Jobs Boards

WBN 1st Symposium in Ibiza, 10th -13th of September 2009

"Destination Blue - See(d) a new Dream": 3 days of Inspiration, Meditation, Communication & Celebration. How then shall we live? Strategies for living in a rapidly changing world. Sharing ideas worth spreading. - August 10, 2009 - Wholistic Business Network

Ripe4.com Launch Procurement and Supply Chain Recruitment Division

Following the successful receipt of the ripe4 recruitment innovation model and in response to the growing needs of their global client base ripe4.com launch a comprehensive executive procurement and supply chain recruitment division. - August 10, 2009 - Ripe4 Resourcing Ltd

Amherst Carpet Cleaning Method Announces Dealership

Method carpet & tile cleaning an Amherst NY based contractor announces a new affiliation with Scotchgard. - August 09, 2009 - Method carpet & tile cleaning

New Online Tools Allow School Administrators’ to Make Wiser Buying Decisions

Crown Mats and Matting introduces new online tools to help school districts as well as other facilities select new matting systems for the upcoming school year. The tool, entitled “Properly Matting a School,” may be downloaded by visiting the company’s Web site,... - August 09, 2009 - Crown Mats and Matting

Sonitrol Pacific Operator's Persistence Yields Arrest

Expert analysis and persistence of a Sonitrol Pacific operator resulted in the arrest of a suspected burglar at a Washington school July 24. Operator Michael Young was on watch for the school about 3 a.m. when he began receiving alarm activations from an upstairs room. He called the school... - August 09, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Suspect to Hospital, Jail After Detection by Sonitrol Pacific

Police apprehended two women suspected of an attempted break-in at a Washington school, but one had to be hospitalized due to injuries she is believed to have sustained while trying to get inside July 21. Expert Sonitrol Pacific Operator Minta Christopherson received an activation from the... - August 09, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Carrie Mitchell Receives 2009 Women In Business Award

ASAP Office Supply, (www.asapofficesupply.com), has announced that Carrie Mitchell, president of the company, was recognized as one of the Triangle’s most successful businesswomen by the Triangle Business Journal at the “Women In Business Awards” event on August 6 at the Sheraton... - August 09, 2009 - ASAP Office Supply

Emergency Air Conditioning for Server Room

All Seasons Hire have rushed to relieve temperatures in a colleges server room. - August 09, 2009 - All Seasons Hire

Evaporative Cooling for Warehouse

All Seasons Hire has rented evaporative coolers to a warehouse. - August 09, 2009 - All Seasons Hire

Sonitrol Pacific Catches Juveniles Inside School

A detection by the Sonitrol Pacific security system at a Washington high school led to the apprehension of two juveniles July 24. Operator Ashley Sutton received an activation from a sensor in a stairwell at the school and quickly called the district’s security guard service to... - August 09, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training to Men's Health Magazines Top 10 Gyms

Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) was named as one of the Top 10 gyms in the country by Men's Health Magazine in their September 2009 issue. Celebrating their first anniversary in August of this year, the brainchild of nationally-recognized, top fitness professionals Bill Hartman and... - August 08, 2009 - Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training

Residential Rentals Jump by 88%

Golfpark Properties sets new record for home rentals in the month of July with a staggering 88% increase over July 2008. - August 08, 2009 - Golfpark Properties

Boston High-Rise Rescue Casts Spotlight on Façade Worker Safety Issues

Window washing accident in Boston spurs interest in OSHA regulations for inspections of fall arrest roof anchor systems. - August 08, 2009 - Boston Anchor & Safety Equipment

RationalPlan Project Management Software v3.14 Internationalization and Outlook Integration

RationalPlan v3.14 added Outlook integration for iCalendar .ics files when sending emails with assignments to resources. Soon Italian, French, German etc. will be available for RationalPlan - project management software users. - August 08, 2009 - Stand By Soft Ltd

Chris Morrison Wins the Title of “Rookie of the Year” at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference

Chris Morrison won the Rookie Coach of the Year award at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference in Sydney, Australia. - August 08, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Gavin Bassett Named Most Improved Coach of the Year

Gavin Bassett won Most Improved Coach of the Year award at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference in Sydney, Australia. - August 08, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Will Fulton Honored at ActionCOACH’s 2009 Global Conference

Will Fulton was honored and awarded the Coaches’ Choice AbundanceCOACH at the global conference in Sydney, Australia. - August 08, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Graham Corrigan Honored at ActionCOACH’s 2009 Global Conference

Graham Corrigan was honored and awarded the Coaches’ Choice ActionCOACH at the global conference in Sydney, Australia. - August 08, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Enviro-Solutions Releases New Sustainability Statement

The revised statement recognizes that Green cleaning has evolved in recent years, going from cleaning to protect health with a reduced impact on the environment, to a much broader perspective, one of promoting the “triple bottom line.” - August 08, 2009 - Enviro-Solutions

InterDyn Artis Partners with Global Financial Bridge. Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Now Integrate with Global Financial Bridge.

InterDyn – Artis, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Microsoft Dynamics announces a partnership with Global Financial Bridge. - August 08, 2009 - InterDyn Artis