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Improving Business Profits Seminar
“5 Ways to Maximize Your Profits NOW,” a seminar for success-minded business owners, executives and professionals, is being presented by ActionCOACH of Connecticut, a member of the world’s largest business coaching organization. The event will be held Tuesday, July 14, noon to 2 p. - June 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Porter Wright’s Thomas O. Gorman to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs")
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Thomas O. Gorman, Chair- Securities Litigation practice group, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Steven C. Lee, CFA, to Head Investment Research & Analytics Division in SmithStreetSolutions
Mr. Steven C. Lee, CFA, has joined SmithStreetSolutions to head the Investment Research & Analytics Division. - June 19, 2009 - smithstreetsolutions
Long-Distance Loathing: Telecommuting Damages Morale and Productivity
New research shows working remotely causes 243 percent more problems. - June 19, 2009 - VitalSmarts
Coffee Kiosk Burglary Suspect Caught by Sonitrol Pacific Audio Security
Sonitrol Pacific audio sensors detected threatening activity at an Everett coffee stand and the monitoring operator sent police to arrest one suspected burglar June 13. Expert Sonitrol Pacific Operator Minta Christopherson received an activation of audio security sensors at Broadway Joe’s... - June 19, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Appia Partners with Falkor Group to Expand Managed IT and Telecom Services in Chicago
Falkor Group will add Appia’s proven solutions in voice, data, video and networking to its Assured-IT Managed Services. - June 19, 2009 - Appia Communications
Capital Corp Merchant Banking and Gilles Herard Jr. Introduce New Member to Legal Counsel
Capital Corp Merchant Banking proudly announces the newest member of the team. - June 19, 2009 - Capital Corp Merchant Banking
HALO-8 Becomes Distributor for Tarter Industries
Halo-8 has been granted distributorship for Tarter Industries, USA's premier gate and fencing manufacturer. This marks Halo-8 's entry into a new product category for Federal Agencies and DOD/Military markets. " Halo-8 was choosen by Tarter Industries based on Halo-8 's experience and past... - June 18, 2009 - Halo-8 LLC
"Shelltone Music with the Whales" Summer Solstice Debut Onboard with S. F. Bay Whale Watching, San Francisco, This Sunday
S.F. Bay Whale Watching in collaboration with the international Shelltone Whale Project, is providing a unique Summer Soltice experience this Sunday, June 21. Pierre Lavagne and his Shelltone will perform "whale music" amongst the Humpback Whales in the Gulf of the Farallones. - June 18, 2009 - S. F. Bay Whale Watching
Rekindle Bittersweet Teenage Memories with Across the Pond, a Story for the Young and Young at Heart
Since the book came out in September 2008 “Across the Pond” has become a huge hit. Storyheart has been compared by some as “a modern day Judy Blume,” and “Across the Pond” has been placed in the same category along side books like “Harry Potter” and... - June 18, 2009 - Across the Pond
Franchise Direct Launches Its Latest International Franchise Portal, Franchise Direct Canada
Franchise Direct has launched a new website aimed at the Canadian franchise market. As a leading international franchise portal, Franchise Direct has been helping people around the world realize their franchising dreams for over a decade. It looks forward to bringing its international expertise to the growing Canadian franchise market. - June 18, 2009 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
mrc Throws Down the Gauntlet with the 24-Hour Challenge
Today, software tool developer mrc unveils the m-Power 24-Hour Challenge. Starting immediately, companies in need of web applications can now challenge mrc to develop an enterprise web application in under 24 hours. “The 24-Hour Challenge is simple and completely free-of-charge”, says... - June 18, 2009 - michaels, ross & cole, ltd.
Bayshore Solutions Named in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50
Tampa Interactive Agency Named in the Fast 50 List 3rd Year in a Row. - June 18, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
IPA Charities Supports American Cancer Society Event
IPA Charities is one of the largest contributors to the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Ball 2009. “IPA Charities continues to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health concern for men, women and children of all ages; the opportunity... - June 18, 2009 - IPA
Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Appoints New General Manager
In order to increase his input and affect on the growing trend of anger management intervention worldwide, George Anderson of Anderson & Anderson has appointed a new General Manager for his company. - June 18, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
IPA Supports ACWIS; IPA President Reelected as ACWIS Board Member
IPA has recently made a significant contribution to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS). In addition, IPA President, Gregg Steinberg, has been reelected to serve a five-year term on the Executive Committee and as an officer of the Board for the ACWIS. The ACWIS... - June 18, 2009 - IPA
Townzilla.com Sponsors The Institute for Women Entrepreneurs 2009 Women’s Summit “The Power Within”
High Tech Communications, Inc., a leading provider of Web and online marketing services for small and medium-sized businesses, announced an agreement with The Institute for Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) to offer online marketing for its 2009 Women’s Summit in Anaheim, Calif. High Tech... - June 18, 2009 - High Tech Communications, Inc
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Appraisal Luncheon Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host a lunch and informational session sponsored by the RRAR Government Affairs Committee featuring local appraisers and a local lender on Thursday, June 18 at... - June 18, 2009 - RRAR
ROI Tools & ROI Selling Training Result in Increased Close Rates & Reductions in Sales Cycles
Glomark-Governan is pleased to announce the results of a recent sales benchmarking poll of its largest technology provider customers. Glomark-Governan approached each customer to gather information about the results achieved from using key elements of Glomark-Governan EVC™ solutions in the... - June 18, 2009 - Glomark-Governan
Seven School Vandals Detained Due to Sonitrol Pacific Detection
Sonitrol Pacific’s silent alarm betrayed an act of vandalism in progress at a Washington middle school and deputies detained seven juveniles June 13. Operator Minta Christopherson received the security system activation from the school and called sheriff’s deputies. Upon seeing a... - June 18, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
inteliCall Unveils "Triple Play" Conference Calling with Free Web Conferencing and Desktop Video
Launch of InteliCall Meeting Center, a Fully Integrated Audio, Web & Video Global Conferencing Platform. Revolutionary pricing model promises to transform the industry. - June 18, 2009 - inteliCall Conferencing
Rentalo.com Partners with Travel Guard a Leading Travel Insurance Provider
Rentalo.com, an international, online lodging directory, announced today that it is offering its customers comprehensive vacation rental protection travel insurance plans through Travel Guard, one of the nation’s leading providers of travel insurance and assistance. Faced with an America... - June 17, 2009 - Rentalo.com
Arkiva Announces Acquisition of APM Studios Increasing Capacity 10 Fold for Transferring Home Movie Videotapes to DVD and the Internet
Acquisition of APM Studios processing facility prepares Arkiva to handle significantly increased volume. - June 17, 2009 - Arkiva
N.J. Animation Studio Designs Virtual World That Lets Kids Help Endangered Animals
Two Animators! LLP (2A!) has been hard at work designing “SifakaWorld.com.” The site, which is a wildlife-themed virtual world, is having a direct and significant impact on wildlife preservation. - June 17, 2009 - Two Animators! LLP
Cebu Eco-Centre Inc. Announces Its Plans to Build Southeast Asia’s First Eco-Centre
Cebu Eco-Centre Inc (CEC) today announced its plans to build Southeast Asia’s first eco-centre on Olango Island, Cebu, Philippines. CEC will be building a 50-room, 100-bed facility along with classrooms, a scuba diving center, electronic library, observation tower, restaurant-bar, mangrove... - June 17, 2009 - Cebu Eco-Centre
Xtivia Gaining Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Clients Thanks to Its Virtual-DBA Customized Services
Xtivia announced that more companies in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industries are subscribing to its Virtual-DBA monitoring and support services. Xtivia credits this steady growth to its recent investment of time and resources to train both sales personnel and solution delivery specialists... - June 17, 2009 - XTIVIA, Inc.
MilesGershon.com : Modern Wall Units, Entertainment Centers & TV Stands, a New Breed of Contemporary TV Furniture
MilesGershon.com, an online retailer of exclusive modern wall units, entertainment centers and flat screen TV stands is revolutionizing contemporary living rooms and home theatres by offering a new breed of stylish TV furniture. The online storefront specializes in modern entertainment furniture... - June 17, 2009 - Miles Gershon
Models from Icon Model Management in Toronto - Modeling for Totem Fashion Show in Toronto
Icon Model Management Inc., is a unique and innovative full-service "management agency" based in Toronto. - June 17, 2009 - Icon Model Management
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces a New Line of Weather Stripping Products for Contractors
Provides Eligibility for Weatherization Assistance Program. - June 17, 2009 - Lauren Manufacturing
The Hunger Site Celebrates 10 Years of "Click to Give - It's Free!"
The Hunger Site celebrates its tenth anniversary beginning in June 2009. Since its inception as the world’s first “Click to Give” website, millions of people have clicked on the yellow button at www.thehungersite.com or shopped at The Hunger Site’s store. The result has been... - June 17, 2009 - GreaterGood
Hunting: Real-Time Trail Camera Photo Gallery
HuntOnly.com brings you the latest innovation in Trail Cameras and Hunting Websites. HuntOnly.com and Smart Scouter have teamed up to bring you the “Real-Time Trail Camera Photo Gallery.” The Trail Cam Gallery is updated every hour, 24/7 with the latest Trail Camera Photos from their cameras. - June 17, 2009 - HuntOnly.com
ActionCOACH Expands to Larger Office Space in Greensboro with Training Facility
Due to the recent growth of small business in the Piedmont ActionCOACH, the world’s #1 Business Coaching firm, has seen major growth within its North Carolina Firm and has expanded into a larger office space. “We are really excited to be able to offer more workshops, designed for small to medium business owners, in our new training facility” says Steve Brock, President of ActionCOACH, North Carolina. - June 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH Piedmont Firm
Global Trade Base Announces Restructuring
Effective June 15, 2009 Global Trade Base announces a major Corporate restructuring to better align the needs of their domestic and international clients. - June 17, 2009 - Global Trade Base
NRFSP and EHT to Participate in DOD Symposium
The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals and Environmental Health Testing are participating in the Department of Defense's Education Symposium 2009. - June 17, 2009 - Environmental Health Testing
ValueNotes' Executive Briefing on the Publishing Outsourcing Sector
Get insights into the Publishing Offshoring industry at an Executive Briefing hosted by ValueNotes. - June 17, 2009 - ValueNotes Database Pvt Ltd
Labthink Introduces New PERME OX2/230 Oxygen Transmission Rate Test System
Labthink introduces new PERME OX2/230 Oxygen Transmission Rate Test System, it is applicable in oxygen transmission rate tests. - June 17, 2009 - Labthink Instrument Co., Ltd.
William B. Duff, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 158 on 08/04/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that William B. Duff, Partner, Chair, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Department, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - June 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Portrait Software plc Appoints New Chairman
Portrait Software plc (London: PST), a leading provider of insight driven customer interaction software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hewitt as Non-executive Chairman of the Board with immediate effect. Paul William Hewitt (53) has substantial experience in leading and growing... - June 17, 2009 - Portrait Software
VisualDxHealth Web Traffic Hits 1 Million Visitors, Surpassing ’09 Business Goals
Leading Skin Health Web Site Reaches Monthly Web Traffic Goal Well Ahead of Schedule. - June 17, 2009 - Logical Images Inc
Purple Wave Auction Announces Director for New Equipment Auction Division
Purple Wave Auction is a full-service, online auction company headquartered in Manhattan, Kan. Specializing in vehicle, agricultural, construction and heavy equipment auctions, Purple Wave combines traditional auction services with innovative auction technology. For more information about Purple Wave, go to www.purplewave.com or email auctions@purplewave.com. - June 17, 2009 - Purple Wave Auction
Flexpipe System Inc Selects Learn.com to Provide Standardized Training to Their Employees
Learn.com®, the leader in workforce development and productivity, announced today that Flexpipe Systems Inc, a leader in composite pipeline system manufacturing has selected LearnCenter® platform to distribute and standardize training throughout its United States and Canadian workforce. - June 17, 2009 - Learn.com
Five Reasons for Business Failure
Based on recent information released by Stevens Consulting Group, a St. Louis based consulting firm, one of the most vital points that Dr. Drew believes can increase profits tremendously is to cultivate existing clients because it costs 10 times more money to generate a new client than to sell to an existing one. - June 17, 2009 - Stevens Consulting Group
Alorica Inc. Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Alorica Inc., a leading customer service management company, celebrates 10 years in the business on June 15, 2009. Celebrations for existing employees will be held at each of Alorica’s 16 locations globally throughout the week. In the 1990s, the market was filled with examples of bad... - June 17, 2009 - Alorica Inc.
RITE AID Helps Support Hispanic Community Events
20,000 Health and Beauty Sample Bags to be Distributed. - June 17, 2009 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
CallUsAll.com Offers One-Stop Shop for Consulting and Recruiting Needs
Newly-launched website, CallUsAll.com provides consulting and recruiting services in one, including Questions (consulting issues addressed by anyone online), Tests (multiple choice tests used to screen recruits) and a dynamic Resume Search. - June 17, 2009 - CallUsAll Inc.
Fishing Spots Making Online Impact
JustGoFishin.com, an online directory and information hub for the Gulf Coast sport fishing community, announces the launch of their latest website addition, Fishing Spots. Found online at fishingspots.justgofishin.com, Fishing Spots offers accurate, updated information specific to some of the best... - June 16, 2009 - JustGoFishin.com
Jackpot Rewards Announces Six New $100,000 Drawings Per Year Contest by Online Shopping and Rewards Company Guarantee Six-Figure Payouts to Individual Every Other Month
Jackpot Rewards (www.jackpotrewards.com), the online shopping and rewards site offering its members discounts to more than 600 brand-name retailers, today announced that it will add six guaranteed $100,000 drawings to its arsenal of giveaways. The site, which offers members three weekly chances to... - June 16, 2009 - Jackpot Rewards
Celiac Disease Awareness Event Joins Medical Professionals and Food Industry
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is set to host the first Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness & Education Day on Friday, July 10th 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. This landmark event held from 9:30am to 3:30pm will expand awareness and education among critical professional... - June 16, 2009 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Harvey Software Announces Aggressive New CPS Shipping Software Solution
Harvey Software, Inc. announced it is aggressively moving to enhance its offerings by combining the features of all its products into a single product, the Computerized Parcel System (CPS). Harvey Software is offering this new combined solution at a greatly reduced cost. The new changes include a simplified, all-in-one product supporting UPS, FedEx, USPS and others for domestic and international shipping services. No other carrier shipping solution is needed with the new CPS. - June 16, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Numeric Launches a New Job Site Focused on Marketing Analytics and SEO Staffing and Placement
Numeric creates a feature rich, user-friendly site to better serve job candidates and clients. - June 16, 2009 - Numeric Analytics