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The Grimes Companies Recognized with Award for Contributions to International Business Growth in Region
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce honored The Grimes Companies (TGC) with the “International Business Leader of the Year – Small Company” award at the Chamber’s November 24 Cornerstone Luncheon. The award recognizes The Grimes Companies’ dedication to the growth of the region’s logistics industry and its strength in international logistics. - December 02, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Unemployed? Skillbound.com Wants to Help.
Skillbound.com wishes to invite the out of work to enter a competition to win control of a website called: whyyourfirmshouldhireme.com - December 02, 2009 - Skillbound.com
Identity Management Veteran Joins Identropy to Boost Execution on Managed Identity Services Strategy
Frank Villavicencio, a known expert in the Identity & Access Management space, has joined Identropy as Executive Vice President to advance the definition and lead the execution of Identropy’s managed identity services solutions strategy and business model. - December 02, 2009 - Identropy
CPX Interactive Announces Proprietary Ad Management Platform
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, to launch technology platform, CPX adROIt™, in early 2010 - December 02, 2009 - CPXi
New Paranormal Romance Dark of kNight Gives New Life to a Popular Genre
Target readers ages 17-40. Mitchell chose a popular genre and breaths new life in to the world of shapeshifters as she takes the readers on a journey of thrills, suspense, mystery and sensual romance in her first novel Dark of kNight. Packed full of page turning suspense, readers will not want to... - December 02, 2009 - Dark of kNight Series Books
ICSARM Announces Development of Church Safety Roundtables
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced that beginning January 1, 2010 they will begin to rollout local Church Safety Roundtables across the United States and Canada. - December 02, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Seth Kahan Hosts CEO Symposium in Washington DC on Global Expansion and International Partnerships
Seth Kahan sponsored a CEO symposium on effective business strategies for international growth on Wednesday, November 2, 2009. Nine chief executives attended from associations, nonprofits, and private sector organizations. The primary speaker was Greg Balestrero, CEO of Project Management Institute. - December 02, 2009 - Performance Development Group
MarketsandMarkets: Global Refinery Catalyst Market Worth US$ 4.3 Billion by 2014
The refinery catalyst market is growing rapidly at a CAGR of 5.4%. The increasing demand for petroleum products coupled with the growing concerns towards the environment is expected to continue to drive the growth of the overall market for refinery catalyst. - December 02, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Vaco Senior Financial Recruiter a Featured Panelist for Duke Fuqua School of Business Panel
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Beth Shandley, senior financial recruiter at the firm, was a featured panelist for the Alumni Panel Night, hosted by the Career Management Center at Duke... - December 02, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Global Reporting Initiative: A Call to Action
Sustainability reporters invited to participate in survey. - December 02, 2009 - ACCA
Barlow Research Selects Judges for 2010 Monarch Innovation Awards
Barlow Research is honored to announce the selection of four distinguished judges for the 2010 Monarch Innovation Awards with WSI included in the selection. - December 02, 2009 - WSI Internet
Paul Hastings' Kevin Petrasic to Speak at Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, Buying a Failed Bank, in New York City
Mr. Petrasic quoted on November 30th at The Wall Street Journal article "Some Failed Banks Unwanted at Any Price" - December 02, 2009 - Golden Networking
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Selects ScheduleAnywhere for Staff Scheduling
Online Employee Scheduling Software Helps Control Overtime and Ensure Shift Coverage. - December 02, 2009 - Atlas Business Solutions, Inc.
Business Coaching to Help Children’s Charity in Sacramento Increase Revenue by 15% Within Six Months
As part of a global pro bono coaching program, Linda Bigler will help Sacramento CASA raise revenues and implement systems to affect its operation long-term. - December 02, 2009 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Teams Up with the Agape Community Center in Atlanta for Pro Bono Business Coaching
Business coaching will help the Agape Community Center increase its donations by 10% within six months through ActionCOACH’s global Coaching for a Cause campaign. - December 02, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Verdigris Group Celebrates 3rd Year of Leadership in Carbon Neutral Business Practice
Today, Verdigris Group, the highly-progressive and ultra-green real estate development, consulting, and brokerage company, celebrates their continued bright future of corporate social responsibility through their ongoing partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF),... - December 02, 2009 - Verdigris Group
Dr. Sanjaya Kumar's Trade Mission from the Heart
Medical informatics and healthcare information technology expert bringing message of patient safety and quality to Bangalore hospitals. - December 02, 2009 - Quantros Inc.
Dexrex Gear Announces Board of Advisors
Six industry veterans from various verticals named to Board of cloud-based enterprise data management startup. - December 01, 2009 - Dexrex Gear
Frontline Source Group Announces New Apartment Staffing Division Serving Dallas Fort Worth Texas
President and CEO, Bill Kasko, of Frontline Source Group, Inc., has announced the newest addition of the Apartment Staffing Division to the premier Texas temporary staffing and direct-hire placement agency. The organization specializing in the placement of professional Accounting/Finance,... - December 01, 2009 - Frontline Source Group
Soundmatters Introduces foxLv2 Bluetooth: the Tiny Portable Speaker with Wireless Good Enough for an Audio Purist
Soundmatters introduces the foxLv2 Bluetooth... the first pocket-sized portable speaker system with wireless music performance good enough for the audio purist. foxLv2 is the successor to the highly acclaimed original foxL... named a Top 10 Gadget of the year by TIME magazine. With foxLv2 Bluetooth from an iphone has never sounded so good... also doubles as an excellent "business-quality" wireless hands-free speaker/conferencing system. $199 Street price. Available December 15. - December 01, 2009 - Soundmatters International, Inc.
Listdummy.org, the Classified Ad Site with the Funny Name, Incorporates Videos in Classified Ads
Most classified ad sites do not offer video ads. Listdummy.org is providing embedded video capability in their free ads. - December 01, 2009 - listdummy.org
Replicon Co-CEO Named One of Canada's Most Powerful Women, Successively
Women's Executive Network honors Lakshmi Raj for her leadership, vision, and continued success in helping businesses optimize their operations with web-based time & expense tracking solutions. - December 01, 2009 - Replicon Inc
Imprezzeo and WoodWing Software Revolutionize Image Searching for Publishers
Imprezzeo (www.imprezzeo.com), the visual search software company, and WoodWing Software (www.woodwing.com), developer of cross-media publishing systems, have announced a technology partner‑ ship to enable publishers to save time and money searching and using images. Imprezzeo’s visual... - December 01, 2009 - imprezzeo
New Remote Controlled Traffic Light Saves Businesses, Cities, & Organizations on Operational Costs While Increasing Construction Awareness
But developers at an Ohio-based company say they have the solution, especially for those in the area of construction and safety. “It’s called the Remote Controlled Traffic Light,” said spokesman Mike Miller. “This new, breakthrough traffic light provides businesses, cities,... - December 01, 2009 - Remote Traffic Light
Rockville Creative Inc. Produces Video Content for Calypso St. Barth
Short Films Part of New Integrated Marketing Strategy for Luxury Retailer - December 01, 2009 - Rockville Pictures Inc.
Krueger Audio Technologies, LaserWorld, and X-Laser Wow the Crowd at LDI Trade Show with High Tech Laser Effects and High End Commercial Audio
Krueger Audio Technologies, LaserWorld, and X-Laser wow the crowd at LDI trade show in with high tech laser effects and high end commercial audio. Through a cooperative marketing arrangement, Krueger Audio Technologies, LLC, X-Laser, And LaserWorld co-featured their individually unique products to create a one of a kind ambience at LDI in Orlando, Fl. Live Design International (LDI) is THE international tradeshow for live entertainment professionals in lighting, sound, staging, and projection. - December 01, 2009 - Krueger Audio Technologies, LLC
PinHawk LLC Launches Intraday Alert Service
Alerts Monitor Any Web Source at Regular Intervals during the Day. PinHawk email notifies client of news soon after it is reported. Service is ideal for tracking diverse publications with local news. - December 01, 2009 - PinHawk LLC
Compass Life Coaching Website – MyLifeCompass.com – Announces a Free "Discover Your Compass" Opportunity Meeting with Compass CEO, Kim Fulcher
Compass is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Free “Discover Your Compass” Opportunity Meeting with Kim Fulcher, CEO of MyLifeCompass.com on December 5th, 2009 at 5 pm CST at the Radisson Hotel at Opryland (2401 Music Valley Dr. Nashville, TN). - December 01, 2009 - Compass
Coastal Chemical Named Preferred Vendor by Suwannee County Schools
Company continues growth within schools and universities market. - December 01, 2009 - Coastal Chemical
WikiWealth.com Introduces South Africa Rand (ZAR) Fundamental Currency Analysis
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality currency analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of the South Africa Rand (ZAR) and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - December 01, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
WikiWealth.com Introduces Sugar Commodity Research Reports
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality sugar commodity analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of sugar and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - December 01, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009 to Discuss Capital Commitments for Private Equity Firms to Acquire Failed Banks
While 124 is the national tally of failed banks this year, only 12 days are left to register for GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, forum where private equity executives, investment and hedge fund managers, entrepreneurs, investors and academics will obtain crucial insights to take advantage of unique opportunities to acquire financial assets - December 01, 2009 - Golden Networking
Arizona Property Management Company GoRenter.com Offers an Interactive Map That Makes Searching for a Rental Home Easy
Arizona property management company GoRenter.com offers advanced search abilities such as their online interactive rental map and homes for rent by city search filter. Use of this technology has given potential rental clients the ability to quickly search homes for rent in AZ without having to put in any of their personal information. This is a free service offered by Arizona property management company GoRenter.com. - November 30, 2009 - GoRenter.com
Local Pre Foreclosure Specialists Provide Free Information Resource to Santa Clarita Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships
Local real estate agents and community advocates, Jennifer and Gary Ricco of Keller Williams VIP Properties, have created a new information Website for Santa Clarita-area homeowners in distress www.SantaClaritaPreForeclosureSpecialists.com. This site contains vital facts about pre foreclosure options available to these homeowners, to help them make the educated decisions about their future. - November 30, 2009 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
Global eProcure Presents Webinar on “Maximizing Realized Savings” on December 03, 2009
Join us as Binayak Shrestha (Global eProcure’s Vice President – Consulting) shares his views on success factors, case examples, and enablers for realized savings and maximized compliance. - November 30, 2009 - Global eProcure
Advice Styles a New Community Sponsorship for Cutting Loose Salon with the Sarasota Polo Club-Most Well Coiffed Pony Each Sunday After Play
Cutting Loose Hair Salon will sponsorship the most well coiffed pony at Sarasota Polo Club. The best player of each match will be honored after each match along with the most well coiffed pony. The promotion will be supported with a multi-level media campaign including being part of the club web site with logoed areas, company information and recognition on the grounds and field. - November 30, 2009 - Advice, Inc.
Spur Gears Now Available at Precision Mechanical Components Company, RinoMechanical.com
Spur gears including custom and standard gears are now available at the precision mechanical parts company, RinoMechanical.com. - November 30, 2009 - Rino Mechanical Components Inc.
IT Radix Announces a Lucrative Referral Rewards Program
IT Radix, LLC, an IT company based in Morris County New Jersey, is introducing an innovative way of rewarding referrals by offering their clients a program to earn unlimited free services through referrals. By sharing the wealth with their clients, IT Radix is confident that the split will pay... - November 30, 2009 - IT Radix, LLC
New Standard for Swarovski Crystallization by DSstyles
New brand from DSstyles.com announced its official Crystallized ID from Swarovski - November 29, 2009 - DSstyles
Anchor Land's January to September Revenues Hit P1.47B
Publicly listed Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.(PSE:ALHI) has reported that consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2009 has reached P1.475 billion, up by 55 percent compared with the P953.4 million earned during the same period last year. Anchor Land’s revenues for the first three... - November 29, 2009 - Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.
Baxa to Sponsor ASHP Midday Symposium: Creating a Culture of Safety in Pharmacy, a Panel Discussion on Lessons Learned
Colorado-based Baxa Corporation is sponsoring a Midday Symposium at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 7th. The event features a panel of experts discussing lessons learned around creating a culture of safety in the pharmacy. - November 28, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
John Strasberg Lectures on Training Actors and the Creative Process
As part of Accidental Repertory Theater's "Living Room Series," Artistic Director John Strasberg offers two lectures on acting and the creative process, December 3 and 10, 8pm, at John Strasberg Studios, 555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 403, New York City. - November 28, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
CRM is an Essential Tool to Support Businesses Through the Upturn: DMC Software
During the turbulent economic climate of the last twelve months, DMC Software, leading Sage Business Partner, have consistently spoken of the strong benefits to businesses of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and its ability to help companies to survive the recession. Now that economic forecasters see the green shoots of recovery, DMC advise how CRM is more important than ever in guiding businesses to recovery. - November 28, 2009 - DMC Software Solutions
Luton’s Budding Business Entrepreneurs
Luton sixth formers were introduced to the world of business this week. - November 28, 2009 - ACCA
DAILY Announces Gen 2 Metal Mount RFID Tags for Harsh Environment
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading producer of RFID tags and readers, has unveiled newly enhanced Gen 2 Metal Mount RFID Tags to meet the demands of a wide range of applications in harsh environment. They are specifically designed to deliver optimum performance in asset tracking applications. - November 28, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
National Moving Month Launched in Australia
The busiest month for home moves celebrated by the launch of the first ‘National Moving Month’ by Citymove, with an exciting new competition to mark it. - November 28, 2009 - Citymove
Public Speaking the Steve Jobs Way: Carmine Gallo's New Book
Give the student, entrepreneur or business professional in your life the gift of inspiration this holiday season. Currently ranked as a bestselling presentation and communications title on Amazon.com, Carmine Gallo's new book, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience, contains everything the reader needs to captivate, excite and motivate an audience. - November 27, 2009 - Carmine Gallo
New Contact Button for Blogs that Hides Email & Shares Social Profiles Released by WikiWorldBook
Do you need a free Contact Button for your blog, so that spammers can’t harvest your email address? Do you also want to share all your VOIP, IM and social media profiles with your visitors? WikiWorldBook's new Contact Button enables bloggers to both hide their email address and share all... - November 27, 2009 - WikiWorldBook
Milton Security Group LLC Opens New Office in Silicon Valley
Milton Security Group LLC opens a new office in Silicon Valley to meet the increasing demand for the company’s network security and Smart Grid technologies and services. - November 27, 2009 - Milton Security Group LLC
MyCRM Enhances the Power of Microsoft Dynamics CRM with eCampaign Email Marketing
MyCRM launches a fully integrated Microsoft Dynamics CRM email marketing add-on facility called eCampiagn for Microsoft CRM 4.0 - November 27, 2009 - MyCRM Limited