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Calligraphia by Melissa Nominated for Wedding Channel Award
Some clients have been helped so much by Brown's blog that they have nominated Calligraphia by Melissa for a prestigious award offered by the Wedding Channel. Votes for the wedding industry's Best Bridal Blog Award continue to be taken at www.weddingchannel.com, or via the nomination button on Brown's own blog page. - June 23, 2009 - Calligraphia by Melissa
Professional Plastics Announces Enhanced Web Experience for Customers
Professional Plastics, a leading distributor of high-performance plastic stock shapes, recently upgraded their web site to include new, easy to use navigation tools and a more streamlined checkout process. The redesigned site has also been fully translated into ten languages to better serve their customers outside of the USA. - June 23, 2009 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
ZeepMedia.com Expands SMS Ad Network Reach to 4 Million Messages a Month, Becoming North America's Largest Self-Serve SMS Ad Network
Zeep Media has increased the number of SMS messages available to advertisers via it's self-serve advertising network to 4 million messages a month, opening the door to a huge mobile audience across the US. - June 23, 2009 - Zeep Media
CaoSys Introduces Segregation of Duties Violation Detection Service for Oracle E-Business Suite
CaoSys, a developer of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and productivity software introduces CS*Proviso, a new and cost effective Segregation of Duties (SOD) violation detection solution for Oracle E-Business Suite that is delivered as a service. CS*Proviso allows organizations to tackle... - June 23, 2009 - CaoSys Limited
Data Recovery Software for Active Directory Now Supports Windows Server 2008
Systems administrators can recover failed Windows Server 2008 Active Directory resources directly from corrupted databases. - June 23, 2009 - Recoveronix
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P Recognized by Meredith College
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) was recognized as a Gold Level sponsor by Meredith College as they celebrated the completion of the first Meredith-sponsored Habitat for Humanity home. Meredith College held a dedication ceremony, thanking all the donors and volunteers... - June 23, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Nicolas Morgan, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Event on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms on 7/29/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Nicolas Morgan, Partner, DLA Piper, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled... - June 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Lorraine's Floral Gallery Announces Newly Redesigned Web Site
Lorraine's Floral Gallery, a local Saskatoon florist is pleased to announce the availability of its new Web site, found at http://www.flowerssaskatoon.com. - June 23, 2009 - Flowerssaskatoon.com
New Series Explains How Excessive, Hidden Mutual Fund Fees Hurt Shareholders, While Raising Conflict of Interest and Ethical Issues
An original series of articles on how mutual fund shareholders are being hurt by excessive fund fees, while creating conflicts of interests with their investment advisers, has been posted on the new Web site, mutualfundreform.com. The 7,000-word, 11-part series of articles, “The Deception... - June 22, 2009 - The Progressive Investor
Banksy Canvas Prints from Four Blank Walls
Four Blank Walls is having a massive sale with up to 70% off all of their Banksy canvas prints and perspex wall art prints. - June 22, 2009 - Four Blank Walls
Lucky Magazine Announces Beautorium as One of the Luckymag.com’s “Sites We Love”
Beautorium is delighted to be one of Luckmag.com’s new favorite web sites. This Wednesday it was announced that Beautorium was added to the green/eco-friendly section of Lucky Magazine's “Sites We Love.” Beautorium was first featured in Lucky Magazine as a “Lucky... - June 22, 2009 - Beautorium
ONEHOPE Wine Teams up with Fresh & Easy in Support of American Forests
Joint Campaign helps plant 8,540 trees with American Forests - June 22, 2009 - ONEHOPE
Accountable Management is Now Offering Training Manuals for Self Storage Managers and Owner Operators
Self-storage is still a strong asset class, but to ensure success in a down economy, you need the right tools and resources and Accountable Management can help as they provide extensive consultations and comprehensive training manuals that will help you take your store to the next level. - June 22, 2009 - Accountable Management
EmPower Research Co-Founder to Moderate at 5th Annual Public Relations & Communications Summit in New York
Debjani Deb, Co-founder and Managing Partner, EmPower Research LLC, will moderate a panel discussion on “The changing Face(book) of PR – leveraging Facebook, Twitter and other Social Media tools to reach key audiences.” - June 22, 2009 - EmPower Research LLC
Economic Guru Who Predicted the Crisis Warns of a New Economic Shock
Med Yones, the expert who predicted the current economic crisis, will release a new report covering the economic outlook for 2010-2015. - June 22, 2009 - IIM
MorphaSource, LLC on the Fast Track Offering Total Supply Management Services
Every business has a unique personality and disposition. Because of this, every business needs different solutions. - June 21, 2009 - MorphaSource, LLC
A Unique and Dramatic New Memoir, Adopting Alesia: My Crusade for My Russian Daughter
When single 40-something Dee Thompson's choir went to Russia, she never thought she would meet a little girl who would become her daughter. An energetic 11 year old blonde waif captured her heart, and she returned home determined to find a way to become a mother. Despite a job layoff, an uncaring boyfriend, a lack of money, an unsympathetic agency, and a host of other problems. Dee persevered, and eventually brought home a Russian adolescent. This is the story of that tumultuous journey. - June 21, 2009 - Dee Thompson
New Business Networking Concept Comes to Nottingham
New East Midlands Networking Group Will Help Businesses Combat Recession. - June 21, 2009 - Bryher Business Partnership
New Post-Delivery Service Helps Transportation and Logistics Companies Increase Profitability and Gain Competitive Edge
National Marketing Service (NMS) has launched a new initiative that provides assembly and set-up services to transportation and logistics companies following the delivery of merchandise. The 30-year-old marketing/merchandising company is offering the “meet and carry” service for both... - June 21, 2009 - National Marketing Services
WinningStance Implements New Approach with m62 Partnership
WinningStance, known for its reputation delivering winning demonstration techniques, is adding a new service to its portfolio. - June 21, 2009 - WinningStance
Cornerstone Solutions Wins Two Pollie Awards
Chris Sinclair, Rick Asnani and Alastair Macaulay, partners of Cornerstone Solutions (www.cornerstonesolutionsteam.com), have announced that the firm has been honored by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) with two Pollie awards at the 17th Annual Pollie Awards and Conference... - June 21, 2009 - Cornerstone Solutions
Alpine Ski Company Reaches New Heights to Improve Customer Experience for 300,000 Skiers and Reinforce Brand Values
SkiStar sees significant increase in up-sell and cross-sell through early consumer travel bookings and strengthened customer loyalty using Portrait Campaign Manager. - June 21, 2009 - Portrait Software
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond?
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on the “Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond?”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET... - June 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Chuck Evans, Partner, Accounting Principles Group, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond? on 8/20/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Chuck Evans, Partner, Accounting Principles Group, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and... - June 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Just Added to Blues Traveler Concert
Lead singer of Kenny Wayne's Shephard's band Noah Hunt will take the stage with the opening act for Blues Traveler Concert, Scotty Bratcher on June 27, 2009 at JD Legends Entertainment Complex. - June 20, 2009 - Samaan Ventures, Inc
IGNIS Innovation Demonstrates Latest Achievements in AdMo(TM) Amorphous Silicon AMOLED Technology at SID
TFT backplane performance better than incumbent polysilicon; will grow AMOLED market and reduce costs. - June 20, 2009 - IGNIS Innovation Inc.
First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Oak Brook iCAT Offers a Cutting Edge Approach to Dental Implant Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Oak Brook iCAT is the first dental imaging center of its kind to find a home in the suburbs of Chicago for dental specialists and dentists to diagnose, treatment plan, and follow their dental implant patients. - June 20, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
Water for Humans Launches Social Enterprise to Bring Clean Drinking Water Technology to Developing World
MBA project becomes reality as Bainbridge Graduate Institute grads address one of the most pressing global health issues – access to clean drinking water. - June 20, 2009 - Water for Humans
PRC Refinances First Lien Debt with Regions Bank
Global outsourced Business Solutions Provider Refinances First Lien Debt with $40 million Loan and Security Agreement. - June 20, 2009 - PRC, LLC
Advanced Contact Solutions Secures Bandwidth for Clients
Advanced Contact Solutions (ACS) and Bayan Telecommunications (Bayan) have strengthened their partnership with a memorandum of agreement. With this, Bayan will provide ACS with voice and high bandwidth data services to support its call center operations as well as connectivity between... - June 20, 2009 - Advanced Contact Solutions
Stems and Petals Flower Shop Announces Web Site Improvements for Online Ordering
Stems and Petals, (http://www.peaceriverflowershop.com) local florist in Peace River is pleased to introduce its newly redesigned Web site. The new site features improved photography, navigation, searching, selection assistance and fast, safe and secure checkout. "The new Web site is a... - June 20, 2009 - Peaceriverflowershop.com
Streamlining Operations for Lower Costs and Higher Profits
Aqua MCG announced a one day intensive workshop “Streamlining Operations for lower costs and higher profits” for business leaders focused on applying Lean Thinking to identify, initiate and drive cost reduction and customer service level improvement initiatives. The workshop will be on 21st July 2009 (Tuesday) From 9 AM to 5:30 PM at Hotel Leela Kempinski, Mumbai. - June 20, 2009 - Aqua Management Consulting Group (Aqua MCG)
MRPP Forms Interactive Partnership with Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Sheila Ogle, CEO of Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc. (MRPP) (www.mrppinc.com), a full service media agency, has announced that the company’s interactive department has partnered with Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS) (www.integratedtrials.com), a patient enrollment firm... - June 20, 2009 - Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc.
FTP Futures Ranked in Top Ten of Japan Finance Magazine Annual Online Broker Ratings
Japan Finance Magazine 12th Annual Survey of the Best Online Brokers, once again named FTP Futures , the award- winning online brokerage firm, in its yearly ranking of online brokerage firms. - June 20, 2009 - Fukumoto Toshihiro and Partners Futures Trading
The IT Management Conference & Expo in NYC Will Bring Together the Greatest Minds in IT for 3-Days
ITMC will feature top IT Leadership including Gary Vaynerchuk, the CIO of Forbes, Founder of MySQL, Creator of PHP & CTOs from GE, IBM, CSC, AIG, Avocent, Citigroup, Nortel & many more. - June 20, 2009 - IT Management Conference
HPG Partner Heather Dean is Recognized for Career Successes
Heather Dean of Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP has been awarded the 40 Under 40 Leadership Award from the Triangle Business Journal. - June 20, 2009 - Hughes Pittman & Gupton
Learning Technologies Has Teamed with Habitat for Humanity
LTI has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County to provide a unique business focused team building experience, designed to help their clients improve their employees overall effectiveness, while giving back to the community. - June 20, 2009 - Learning Technologies, Inc.
Verragio Debuts New Engagement Ring Collections at JCK and Luxury by JCK Shows
Verragio, manufacturer of engagement rings and wedding bands, debuted the new additions to their collections at the JCK and Luxury by JCK show with overwhelming success. The JCK shows provide an audience composed of some of the most high end retail establishments across the globe and have given VERRAGIO the opportunity to establish new relationships with several of these retailers. - June 19, 2009 - Verragio
Anna Pereira Known for Her Hand Painted Custom Shirts Hits the Art & Craft Show Circuit
Anna Pereira has been in the fashion business for over 15 years. Owner of the internationally distributed brand Super Sexy and advisor on Heart 2 Heart Live, Anna has now gone back to her roots of hand painted and custom making shirts for women who adore bright colors and love to express themselves, with a spiritual edge. - June 19, 2009 - Heart 2 Heart
CPX Interactive Expands Footprint to Include NYC Office
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, expands global office footprint, opens Manhattan office to better engage interactive ad agencies. - June 19, 2009 - CPXi
Arizona High School Student Wins Travel Photo Contest
Holly Vins, a recent graduate of Mountain View High School was named the winner of Explorica Educational Travel's spring Student Photo Contest. Vins was awarded the grand prize, a $300 gift card to Amazon.com, for her adventurous landscape shot atop a cliff at Machu Picchu in Peru. “It... - June 19, 2009 - Explorica, Inc.
Mississippi Historical Markers Launched at StoppingPoints.com
StoppingPoints.com has released a new section based upon the historical markers of Mississippi. The Mississippi section includes about 700 historic sites and markers, identified, mapped, and further mashed-up with additional unique data. - June 19, 2009 - StoppingPoints.com
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast on July 29, 2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET – New York) - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
In Safe Patient Handling, Culture May Matter as Much as Equipment
Healthcare workers often risk their own health and safety in handling patients, even when appropriate mechanical lifts are available. This risky behavior may be due largely to lack of understanding, according to a recent study by Atlas Ergonomics. In a survey of more than 2400 employees in a... - June 19, 2009 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Vaco Raleigh, LLC Sponsors North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Golf Tournament
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, e-training and design, operations and executive... - June 19, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
WCED Assistant Executive Director to Speak at Association of Legal Administrators Meeting
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director for WCED, will be speaking at the Association of Legal Administrators monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at noon in the NC Cary Bar... - June 19, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Paul Mandell, President, Clutch Group to Speak at KC’s Event on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 06/23/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Paul Mandell, President, Clutch Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: A... - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
RFID Jewelry Management Solution Debuted by DAILY
For jewelry applications, there are some options for RFID jewelry tracking. In order to maximize the ROI of the RFID jewelry system, DAILY RFID is committed to designing a suitable RFID jewelry management solution for each end-user in market communities, secured storing and other areas. The viable... - June 19, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
John Rhodes, Global Managing Partner, Life Sciences, Deloitte & Touche LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms on 7/29/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that John Rhodes, Global Managing Partner, Life Sciences, Deloitte & Touche LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on July 29, 2009, Wednesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group