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The Entrepreneur’s Ultimate One Stop Shop for How to Start and Grow a Business
Ethos Mentor has released the cutting edge killer solution to the entrepreneur’s biggest problems; from getting started to getting funded. From Point A, to Point B and so on. Nobody has ever put such a complete set of services and funding solutions under one umbrella along with the personalized attention of a handpicked Mentor to work one on one with each Member. You gain from their experiences and learn from their mistakes. Furthermore this is done at a price that can't be beat. - June 16, 2009 - Ethos Mentor
Taste of Crete is a Sponsor in the First Gabby Awards Honoring Outstanding Greek Americans in Chicago
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece is a sponsor at the inaugural Gabby Awards which will reward excellence amongst Greek Americans in Chicago, Illinois, June 19th. - June 16, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Dieting and America’s Obesity Crisis May be Solved by Emerging Field of Food Psychology Coaching
Creators say if facts and information could heal and transform people's food, weight and health woes, they would have done so long ago. - June 16, 2009 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Whaleback Systems Partners with Intervale TechnologiestTo Deliver Business VoIP Services for NE Businesses
Whaleback Systems™ announced today that Intervale Technologies, one of Massachusetts’ premier IT and telecom services companies, has joined the Whaleback's Premier Partner Program – a comprehensive technology and channel sales program for interconnect valued added resellers (VARs), network integrators and IT services companies. Intervale will distribute Whaleback's managed voice service to its business customers. - June 16, 2009 - Whaleback Systems
New Red Riding Hood Movie Trailer Now Online
Trailer for controversial new Red Riding Hood movie hits the web. This fairy tale is not for kids. - June 16, 2009 - Sparks Entertainment LLC
Two Former Stay at Home Moms Making a Difference in This Economy
Ruthanne Eberly and Heather Brown were two stay at home moms. Now they have a successful maid service with 10 employees and a full line of cleaning products that they created while still being full time moms to their children. - June 16, 2009 - Maid Naturally
Career Tools Prepare for Chicken Hook in life
You better be prepared when you see the chicken hook in life. If downsizing threw you the hook or you just want to hone your skills this is the book for you. It is time to refresh those individual skills to comply in the world we live in today. Loyalty must shift to the individual as management has proven the need. James Gerdeman demands you stand out in this highly competitive time. Read Your Career Tools and Strategic Solutions. - June 16, 2009 - JDGerdeman
Money Habitudes Wins Smart Marriages Impact Award
Money Habitudes, the popular deck of conversation-starter cards to help couples talk about money are recognized as an important and unique tool in combating divorce and fostering healthy marriages. - June 16, 2009 - LifeWise
Hauteline.com Announces a Get Ready for the Beach in Style Promotion with L*Space Swimwear, a Line Loved by Celebrities and a Featured Designer on Hauteline
June 16, 2009 - June 26, 2009 L*Space Swimwear promotion. - June 16, 2009 - IvanaJuliana, LLC
Summertime Apartments in Rome by Rome Sweet Home
Apartments Rome by Rome Sweet Home will make feel and live the city just like an authentic Roman. - June 16, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Intronis Achieves SAS 70 Certification
Intronis, a leading provider of secure online data backup, archiving and recovery solutions for service providers and businesses, today announced its auditors have approved a service auditor's review of the company, commonly known as a SAS 70. The SAS 70 process includes an in-depth examination... - June 16, 2009 - Intronis Technologies
Apollo Announces Advisory Board
RV industry leader Apollo Motorhome Holidays has established an Advisory Board. A number of leading Australian business people have been appointed to the Advisory Board in a move predicted to accelerate Apollo’s already strong global presence in the tourism industry. Apollo CEO Luke Trouchet... - June 16, 2009 - Apollo Motorhomes
Lucille M. White, Regional Practice Leader, Ernst & Young to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990 for Hospital Reporting on 07/09/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Lucille M. White, Regional Practice Leader, Exempt Organizations Tax Practice, Co-Leader Americas Provider Sector Tax Practice, Ernst & Young will speak at the... - June 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
IMG Makes Print Media Interactive for the 21st Century
Impulse Metrics Group (IMG), a company whose mission is to add value to print by linking campaigns to social networking and mobile technologies, is launching its interactive print media service June 15, 2009. Impulse Metrics Group adds value to printed media, including collateral, packaging,... - June 15, 2009 - Impulse Metrics Group
DZS Software Solutions to Preview ClinPlus® Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), ClinPlus Report, and ClinPlus Data Management Solution Suite at 45th Drug Information
ClinPlus® expands their existing suite of clinical trial software and service solutions to include web-based Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS). - June 15, 2009 - DZS Software Solutions
Novus Origo Welcomes Dan Cavanaugh as Manager of Business Development
Novus Origo welcomes Dan Cavanaugh as Manager of Business Development responsible for business development across all Novus Origo service lines consisting of Project Management, Outsourcing Consulting, and Vendor Relationship Management. - June 15, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
NPSA Warns Businesses to Prepare for 2009 Hurricane Season
The National Portable Storage Association is warning businesses to prepare for the possibility of major storms hitting the Atlantic coast this hurricane season. - June 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica - Presenting Free Outdoor Shakespeare in a Unique Location
The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica. Outdoor Shakespeare Fun in Santa Monica. June 20-27. Tournament Tennis Court #1 at Reed Memorial Park corner of 7th & Wilshire Blvd. Always Free - Donations Accepted. - June 14, 2009 - Shakespeare Santa Monica
Black Online Wealth Builder Conference
Herbert Harris Author of The Twelve Universal Laws of Success has been selected as the Keynote Speaker of the first Black Online Conference to deal with Wealth Building as a Social Movement. Lee Green author of the Black Folks Guide to Making Big Money on the Internet will be making the opening address. - June 14, 2009 - Black Online Wealth Builder Conference
Hiten Card Limited Today Announces the Appointment of Bollywood Actress Saumya Tandon as Brand Ambassador for the Promotion of Hiten Prepaid Mastercard® Card
Hiten Cards Limited the company behind the hiten Prepaid MasterCard® Card have signed Saumya Tandon to be the brand ambassador for this product. Saumya is best known for her role in the Sony TV aired soap Aisa Des Hai Mera where she plays the role of Rusty. Saumya is currently a host for... - June 14, 2009 - Hiten Cards Limited
The Westchester Business Connection - Growing and Marketing Your Business in Tough Economic Times
The Westchester Business Connection combines virtual networking with face-to-face events - the next event is being held on June 18th, 2009 in Yonkers, NY. - June 14, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
LTS Advisors Research Indicates More Small Businesses Are in Need of Assistance
The consulting firm LTS Advisors, LLC has concluded, from a recently conducted survey, that more Small U.S. Businesses are in need of strategic, tactical or financial assistance in today's economy. - June 14, 2009 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Knight-Celotex in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division approved a motion by Bank of America to place Knight-Celotex, LLC in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and to appoint a trustee. The Court appointed Mr. Barry A. Chatz, Attorney at Law with the firm of Arnstein &... - June 14, 2009 - Knight-Celotex
Fear to Fortune - The Recessionary Rumors
Business expert, Dr. Drew Stevens believes that much of the current recession is based on the perception of the fear of the unknown. Recent research by Gallup-Healthways defends Stevens expectations. The research shows that because people have less money and fewer savings they worry more and smile... - June 14, 2009 - Stevens Consulting Group
Information Mapping, Inc. Acquired by Group of Belgian Private Investors
Information Mapping International NV (IMI), a new company formed in April 2009 by a group of Belgian investors, has purchased the capital stock of Information Mapping, Inc. Information Mapping International will provide the necessary capital and leadership for IMI to move forward. IMI will be led by Francis Declercq, former CEO of U&I Learning, one of the most important European distribution partners of Information Mapping. - June 14, 2009 - Information Mapping
Summit Defense Attorney Rabin Nabizadeh Fights PC422 Terrorist Threat Charges
Defendant released after 3 weeks incarceration in highly publicized Bomb Threat case after intervention by Oakland Criminal Defense Attorney, Rabin Nabizadeh. - June 13, 2009 - Summit Defense Attorneys
Dr. Bob Borden, PE, Joins Pollution Engineering Hall of Innovators
For 40 years, Pollution Engineering has provided must-read information for engineers in pollution control for air, wastewater and remediation. In May, the publication invited Dr. Bob Borden to join its Hall of Innovators. In the publication’s words, Dr. Borden joins the “many people [who] over the years have improved the quality of life for people around the world” and whose work means that “our air is cleaner, our water is cleaner and many of our wastes are reused to benefit others.” - June 13, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
‘Social Networking with Your Feet’ Isaac Daniel Group Announces Newest, Cutting Edge GPS Shoe, ‘Blue GPS’
New GPS shoes allow tracking by your friends. - June 13, 2009 - Isaac Daniel Group
Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates – Christies Great Estates is Exclusive Broker for the Teton Club
Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates – Christies Great Estate’s announced today that they are the exclusive brokerage for the Teton Club located in Teton Village, Wyoming. The broker will work with the developer of the Teton Club to sell out the club's remaining inventory. Jackson Hole... - June 13, 2009 - Living In Jackson Hole
It’s Alive. Fantasy Football Lives Again.
The registration period for Fantasy Football leagues, Survivor Pools, Confidence Pools and Pick 'em Pools is open. - June 13, 2009 - Maximum Fantasy Sports
National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) Selects Home Loan Advocates as Its Home Loan Modification Specialist
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) has signed a contract with Home Loan Advocates to act as its endorsed service provider for consumer home loan modification. After researching more than 20 nationally recognized loan modification firms, Home Loan Advocates was chosen to launch a... - June 13, 2009 - Home Loan Advocates
The Center for Association Resources Announces Hiring of Account Manager
Laura Rezek will bring over twenty-five years of experience to Chicago-area association management firm. - June 13, 2009 - The Center for Association Resources
Spend Visibility Enables Orkla to Save $100 Million
Norwegian conglomerate leverages Zycus Spend Analysis to drive world-class procurement and sourcing results - June 13, 2009 - Zycus Inc
Design Colorful Google Charts for Your SaaS Application in Just 4 Clicks Using Wolf Cloud Computing Platform
Wolf Frameworks SaaS Development Platform releases chart control for creating smart visual analytics in your Software-as-a-Service business applications. - June 13, 2009 - Wolf Frameworks India Pvt. Ltd.
Focus Management Group Selected as Finalist in Turnaround Atlas Awards
Focus Management Group was selected as a Finalist in two award categories in the Turnaround Atlas Awards, including Turnaround Consulting Practice of the Year. - June 13, 2009 - Focus Management Group
Equation Arts Founder Interviewed on ThriveAMERICA
Business Blog Invites David Cohen to Discuss Small Business Branding http://thriveamerica/video/davidcohen. - June 13, 2009 - Equation Arts
Fighting Cancer, in a Hybrid way
Hybrid Media Group is currently pursuing co-branding opportunities for Cancer Research Institute with top brands. - June 13, 2009 - Headstrong Strategies
Sonitrol Pacific Announces Summer Donation Program
Refer a new client to Sonitrol Pacific in June, July or August and the company will donate $500 in your name to a participating organization or pay you $300 directly to use as you see fit. - June 13, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Event Planned by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce - Focus, Plan, Execute
Event “How to get exponential business and professional growth” has been organized by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce on June 17th Meeting. - June 13, 2009 - Michigan India Chamber of commerce
The Standard Insurance Company, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that The Standard Insurance Company, a provider of retirement plan services for more than 70 years will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - June 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Smithstreet to Assist with Shanghai Government Translation Guidelines
SmithStreetSolutions will work with Shanghai Language Committee to publish revised guidelines for English translations in public places. - June 13, 2009 - smithstreetsolutions
Speed Networking Events Utilized to Aid Businesses and Job Seekers in Tough Economy
By growing demand, Speednetworx facilitates speed networking events in New Jersey and will be expanding to surrounding states to help business owners grow their companies and job seekers find jobs by utilizing creative networking techniques in this challenging economy. - June 13, 2009 - Speednetworx
Prized in America, Banned in Arabia
Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East was named Biography of the Year by the Benjamin Franklin Awards 2009, only to be banned in Saudi Arabia. Selwa Press publisher Tim Barger shares his comments on book banning in the kingdom. - June 12, 2009 - Selwa Press
World-renowned Security and Privacy Expert, The Privacy Professor, Develops One-of-a-Kind Tool to Help All Businesses Prevent Privacy Breaches
As HIPAA widens its net, now any organization, regardless of size or industry, can assure its staff meets increasing regulatory training requirements – starting at $15 per employee. - June 12, 2009 - Rebecca Herold & Associates, LLC
Luxury Apartments Are Looking Very ‘Architectural Digest’
Let’s be clear – Atlanta’s new 5 East, wants you and it is doing everything it can to entice you. This complex is not what you would expect from an apartment community. This chic urban oasis is progressive, new and fresh; mixing modern design with the look and feel of an upscale... - June 12, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Dr. Wittock Opens New Office
Ankle and Foot Surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces opening Ankle and Foot Institute in Fenton, Missouri at the SSM St. Clare Health Center. - June 12, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Kelly Media Group Announces Media Buying Promotion for TV, Radio, Billboard and Newspaper Advertising
Kelly Media Group, a global full-service advertising agency, announced a new media buying promotion in which they are offering free telephone marketing services for companies in US and UK that commit to one of their airtime buying packages. The airtime buying promotion includes all media buying plans for television, radio, billboard or print newspaper ads. The free phone services will include marketing tools like voice broadcasting and (IVR) interactive voice response. - June 12, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
Streetza - a Mobile Pizza Restaurant That Tweets - a Taste of Things to Come
Streetza, in Milwaukee, WI offers freshly made gourmet pizza from a mobile kitchen which actively communicates with customers using social media tools. - June 12, 2009 - Streetza
FEECO Organics Has Solutions to Waste Problems
FEECO International has been developing and implementing solutions to minimize environmental damage and fuel innovation in developing an ecocentristic solution to optimize their customers municipal, industrial, and agricultural biosolids disposal needs. - June 12, 2009 - FEECO International, Inc
Product2Web Invited to Demonstrate Popular Technology at Affiliate Convention
Product2Web will attend the Affiliate Convention, held in Denver June 17th to June 20th. The company was recently launched and has generated a large buzz throughout the direct online marketing community since the unveiling of its technology in April. They were invited to demonstrate this technology and its benefits for affiliate marketers at the convention. - June 12, 2009 - ApogeeInvent