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Back Country Primitives - Blurring the Lines Between History and Art
Back Country Primitives takes a unique approach to the primitive wood sign market blurring the lines between history and art. Through Back Country Primitives creative process each sign has the look and feel of a sign made over 100 years ago. By providing superior craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service, Back Country Primitives creates positive experiences for our clients from the word go. Their ultimate goal is to go beyond "customer satisfaction" and ultimately earn customer loyalty. - August 05, 2009 - Back Country Primitives
US Building Consultants Inc., US Building Laboratories Inc., Analytical Research Systems Inc., and the University of Florida Join Forces
U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc. collaborate with Analytical Research Systems, Inc. and the University of Florida to find solution to defective drywall crisis. - August 05, 2009 - USBCI
Frontline Source Group, Texas' Premier Temporary Staffing and Direct-Hire Placement Agency, Announced This Week That It is Relocating Its Office in Sugar Land, Texas
Frontline Source Group, Texas’ premier temporary staffing and direct-hire placement agency, announced this week that it is relocating its office in Sugar Land, TX. The company that has won "#1 Best Places to Work," two years in a row, by the Dallas Business Journal and winner of the... - August 05, 2009 - Frontline Source Group
Award-Winning Engineer Don N. Lee and Father of Dawna Lee Heising Guests on EOE on Time Warner Cable
Computer Engineer, Educator and Recipient of 11 Technology Patents is Interviewed by Guest Host Kevin McDonald in Show Directed by John Cox. - August 05, 2009 - Eye on Entertainment
Totaldebtrelief.net Credit Card Debt Relief Programs Helping Consumers
Total Debt Relief's programs for reducing and eliminating debt are having a positive impact on the lives of consumers from coast to coast. - August 05, 2009 - Total Debt Relief
HostelBookers Launches First Ever Summer Sale for Greece Hostels
The heat is on as HostelBookers launches its first ever Greece hostel summer sale, with as much as 70% off selected European hostel prices in August. Over 25 Greece hostels in popular destinations such as Athens, Corfu and Ios, are offering the opportunity to grab last minute Greece hostel holiday... - August 05, 2009 - Hostelbookers
Steven Kay Inducted Into ActionCOACH’s Hall of Fame
ActionCOACH celebrates its 16th year in business at its 10th annual Global Conference in Sydney. - August 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH
First Investors Corporation Honors Louis Lombardi’s 50-Year Career
The 2009 First Investors Cloud Club Convention was a highlight of the year for many associates, but was particularly special for Senior Associate Louis Lombardi, who was attending the 50th Convention of his career. It is widely believed that Lou Lombardi is the only person in First... - August 05, 2009 - First Investors Media
Andrew Elvester, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Convey Compliance Systems to Speak at KC’s Event on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009 on 08/26/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Andrew Elvester, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Convey Compliance Systems will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Form... - August 05, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
System Concepts Short Listed for Two Prestigious Awards
Usability, ergonomics, health and safety consultancy, System Concepts, has reached the finals of two prestigious business awards this summer. At the South East Regional Final of the National Business Awards they were in the top ten companies in the Health, Work and Wellbeing Category for Small... - August 05, 2009 - System Concepts Ltd
RITE AID and Seventeen Magazine Team Up to Entice Teens
In store events and 2 page magazine spread for Back to School - August 05, 2009 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
Blackwater Workplace Threats Training
According to OSHA, nearly 2 million American Workers are victims of violence in the workplace each year. Proper response can mean the difference between life or death. This 4-hour digital training will teach you how to observe behavorial characteristics, properly react to situations, enhance your perception skills, report and document situations in the workplace, and establish prevention and deterrence techniques. - August 05, 2009 - Backup Training, LLC
Foreclosure Response Team Launches Global Buyers Group with Canada Debut
Scott D. Coloney, President of the Foreclosure Response Team, has announced the formation of the “Global Buyers Group.” Introduced in Toronto, Canada this July, the Global Buyers Group has been created to establish a network of financially-sound investors who are interested purchasing... - August 05, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
ActionCOACH Open House, BBQ and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Attracts Mayor, Chamber, Businesses and Community Members in Campbell, CA
ActionCOACH, the world's #1 Business Coaching Franchise hosts an open house & BBQ on August 12th, 2009 near downtown Campbell. The community is invited for a complimentary BBQ, raffle prizes and entertainment. Come learn what successful business owners already know: the secret is in utilizing a business coach. - August 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH Cal Team
ActionCOACH Hosts a Formal Awards Dinner to Honor the “Best of the Best” Business Coaches in the World
The world’s top Business Coaches will be honored at a black tie event at ActionCOACH’s annual Global Conference in Sydney, Australia. - August 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Working Population to Drive Convenience Store Industry in US
Growing working population in the US is boosting the sales at convenience stores, says RNCOS. - August 05, 2009 - RNCOS
"Inside Business Report" Show to Feature New Series: "Taking Your Business to the Next Level"
The producers of "Inside Business Report" are pleased to announce a special series, "Taking Your Business to the Next Level," a candid, incisive platform designed to explore strategies for achieving excellence in any entrepreneurial endeavor. The show marries an unrivaled host,... - August 05, 2009 - Inside Business Report
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Kicks Off CAFÉ Workshop Series
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the launch of the Competitive Advantage through Fundamentals of... - August 05, 2009 - CED
New Jersey Multicultural, Business Search Engine Launched
Interactive, Multicultural Financial, Business & Educational Portal & Search Engine developed exclusively for New Jersey, a state that represents 140 ethnic groups, ranking 3rd. in the nation for diversity. - August 04, 2009 - eNJBusiness.com
Simple, Easy to Plan, Easy to Deploy Rural Telecommunications System Speeds Broadband Deployments
HauteSpot Networks, a leading developer of wireless broadband solutions optimized for video and voice, announces products and services designed to help rural telcos take advantage of the recently announced RUS Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and the NTIA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). - August 04, 2009 - HauteSpot Networks Corporation
Eastern University Moves City Programs to Falls Center
The New Falls Center Facility Will Accommodate Growing Philadelphia-Based Urban Studies, Cross Boundaries and Community Education Programs, as W well as the Academy Charter School. - August 04, 2009 - Eastern University
Innovative Yoga Mat Provides a Cleaner, Safer, More Effective Workout
Stick-e Brands' patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Mat with 3 in 1 strap combines a hygienic solution with utilitarian practicality for a safer, cleaner, and more effective Yoga experience. Yoga has been around for centuries and the yoga mat has virtually remained unchanged with the exception of color, thickness and type of rubber. However, the new patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Mat with 3 in 1 strap from Stick-e® Brands has several innovations proving that everything can be improved upon. - August 04, 2009 - Stick-e Products LLC
BizHWY Launches Press Release Service
BizHWY.com has now opened the door to businesses who wish to further promote their product/service on the internet through an RSS distributed press release service. - August 04, 2009 - BizHWY Business Directory
Self Help Debt Settlement –2SettleMyDebt.com Provides a Solution to Creditors Not Working with Debt Settlement Companies
B-EZ Enterprises redesigns their website 2SettleMyDebt.com, to assist consumers with self help debt settlement. Their new website design provides a solution to the growing trend of major creditors implementing programs aimed at curtailing negotiating with any debt settlement company. The current trend is expected to grow over the next several months as creditors stop negotiating with debt settlement companies. - August 04, 2009 - B-EZ Enterprises
$195 Forensic Mortgage Loan Audits Stopping Foreclosure Says DocumentAudit.org
Mortgage loan audit firm MitiGroup, LLC ( www.documentaudit.org ) has seen real results from its mortgage loan audit initiative. According to its legal affiliates, some foreclosures have been stopped in their tracks, while others have seen large reductions in principal loan balances in the Loan Modification phase. Mortgage Loan audits, when done correctly, expose violations of federal lending laws that provide affirmative defenses against lender foreclosure. - August 04, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
CPX Interactive Partners with the NBA in Europe
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, to monetize online properties for NBA in four European countries. - August 04, 2009 - CPXi
AFI Silver to Host the World Premiere of "Rotkäppchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood"
The controversial version of the fairy tale will premiere on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 1:30pm at the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. - August 04, 2009 - Sparks Entertainment LLC
ERP.com- ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning, Community Site Partners with Conference Guru
Leading Enterprise Resource Planning Site www.erp.com Partners with Conference Guru for the Latest Information and Discounts for ERP Conferences and Events. - August 04, 2009 - Enterprise Resource Planning
Styles Checks™ Goes Back to High School with the Pink Ladies from Grease
Styles Checks continues to grow its offerings to consumers with the release of the new “Grease” product suite. Featuring the Pink Ladies and their classic attitudes, this design features coordinating personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a checkbook cover. - August 04, 2009 - Styles Checks
Recession-Proof Investment Opportunities Exposed at Successful Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
GoldenNetworking.com Hosted Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009 on July 29th at World Financial Center and Now Organizing Upcoming China Leaders Forum on October 8th - August 04, 2009 - Golden Networking
HobnobCharleston Recognizes Daniel Island Mortgage as a Leader in the Lowcountry Celebrating 5-Year Anniversary
Being Charleston's fastest growing community portal, HobnobCharleston wants to make sure trend setters and leaders in the business community are recognized for their contributions. Poised to set record annual volume and revenue by 3rd Quarter 2009, Daniel Island Mortgage has bucked the trend of a... - August 04, 2009 - HobNobCharleston.com
Atlanta’s IT Sector Heats Up as Corus360 and CAPS Enter Into Joint Sales, Marketing and Operations Agreement to Initially Operate Out of CAPS Duluth GA Data Center
Two leading participants in Georgia’s escalating IT services sector announce a sales, marketing and operations partnership. Corus360 & CAPS’ joint efforts will enhance ability to meet clients DR/BC & co-location needs. The collective products, services and deep professional experience roster will be available in the northeast and southeast regions. CAPS’ 56K sq. ft. Duluth data center will be the main operations base. With one call, clients will be able to create modular solutions. - August 03, 2009 - Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS)
Introducing Jacksonville's First Video Dating Service
VideoSingles.net launches video-dating site for Northeast-Florida singles. A new dating website launched today offering a different approach to online dating for Northeast-Florida singles. VideoSingles.net offers members a peek at other local singles through video interviews completed by each member before joining and allows members to set up dates through the website. VideoSingles.net is preparing for their first Speed/text dating party in the local area. - August 03, 2009 - Video Singles, Inc.
Those Who Succeed Will Think Outside the Box, or, in This Case, in the Air
Airplane advertising is one form of advertising that has many advantages over the traditional forms commonly used. - August 03, 2009 - Arnold Aerial Advertising Inc.
Karen Walker Sunglasses and Eyewear Now Available Eyegoodies.com
Even Vampires, allergic to the sun, need their Karen Walker eyewear. Karen Walker draws blood this season with an eyewear collection that everyone should really sink their teeth into. Karen Walker sunglasses are now available at Eyegoodies.com but supplies are limited so get them while you... - August 03, 2009 - EyeGoodies.com
Market Research Organizations Further Reduced Budgets by 2.9% Totaling 12.4% During the First Six Months of 2009
During this the first half of the year, 56% of market research organizations laid off one or more employees. - August 03, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
Small Businesses Emulate Apple & Starbucks Brand Models for Optimal Success: BrandU™ Shows Entrepreneurs How-to Steps for Economic Recovery
With small businesses hit by the recession, BrandU™ co-creators Kim Castle and W. Vito Montone reveal a step-by-step process for recovery using the same blueprint used by big brands like Target, Disney, and Virgin. Struggling businesses learn the importance of developing their brand, and creating desire so people buy again and again. Learn how-to steps for economic recovery: http://www.brandu.com/rd.cfm?id=971. - August 03, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC
High-End Features in New Economy Class Vacuum Cleaner
Tornado® Industries introduces a new, advanced HEPA-filtered upright vacuum cleaner with several features normally found on much more expensive “business class” machines--all at an affordable, “economy class” price. The new CK 14/1 QD model is a 14-inch-wide machine... - August 03, 2009 - Tornado Industries
HobnobCharleston Encourages Local Spending in the Charleston Community by Offering Some Ideas on How to Shift Dollars to the Local Businesses
Being an online community hub for Charleston, SC, HobNobCharleston wants to heighten the awareness of what shopping local really does for the local community. At HobnobCharleston the goal is to promote local businesses, non-profits, & events. Because of this HobnobCharleston is encouraging... - August 03, 2009 - HobNobCharleston.com
Absolutely Public Relations Named PR Agency of Record for the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association
Colorado public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, is the PR agency of record (AOR) for the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA). During recent launch festivities at the Governor’s Mansion, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter announced formation of the CCIA with Christine Shapard, founding executive director of the CCIA. Colorado has become a national leader in the New Energy Economy, and one key reason is the thriving community of 300 cleantech companies in the state. - August 03, 2009 - Absolutely Public Relations
Spanish-Voices, a New Studio to Meet the Increasing Demand of Audio in Spanish
From translation to recording voice-over in Spanish, latest audio and video technology and voice artists from all over Latin America and Spain. - August 02, 2009 - Spanish-Voices
Maximum Fantasy Sports Releases Their 2009 Fantasy Football Player Rankings
Maximum Fantasy Sports has ranked their top players by positions for the upcoming 2009 Fantasy Football season. - August 02, 2009 - Maximum Fantasy Sports
Advantax Grows with New Director of Property Tax Software
Advantax Group, LLC. hires Michael Zak to head a new software business unit. This new business unit splits Advantax into two separate units to better help our customers make the right choice in property tax services for their needs. - August 02, 2009 - Advantax Group, LLC.
Champion’s Energy Efficient Windows, Doors and Patio Rooms Earn Green Seal™
Green Seal certification is awarded to products designed and manufactured in an environmentally responsible manner. - August 02, 2009 - Champion Windows of Colorado Springs
Opera House Air Conditioning
A large opera house recently became so overheated that air conditioning had to be hired to cool down the performers. - August 02, 2009 - All Seasons Hire
Managing Director of Ruhmann Associates to Conduct Session at North Carolina School of Banking
Ruhmann Associates (www.ruhmannassociates.com), a talent assessment and leadership development firm, has announced that Joy Ruhmann, managing director of the firm and a member of the North Carolina School of Banking junior class faculty, will teach a session at the school titled Self Assessment on... - August 02, 2009 - Ruhmann Associates
ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions Ranked on Top 100 List
David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions (www.atcombts.com), a communication solutions provider, has announced that the company has been ranked No. 28 on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses list. Celebrating the top small businesses in North... - August 02, 2009 - ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions
Connect2Consult Launches a Solution to Integrate CRM with Student Lifecycle for Higher Education
Student Relationship Management automates student facing processes by integrating CRM with student lifecycle helping institutes maintain a long lasting relationship with their students. - August 02, 2009 - Connect2Consult
Author Shows That Dating Can be Hell.... Literally
New book shows heroism, loneliness, and the meaning of true love. - August 01, 2009 - Morgalla, Inc.
Bizwiki.com Launch Delivers Wiki-Power to Small Businesses
A new website called Bizwiki.com has launched across the USA today, promising to change the way local search works by enabling its users to build up the most detailed and up-to-date index of business in the United States. - August 01, 2009 - Bizwiki.com