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Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Hosts Meet The Mayors Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s Chapter of the Young Professionals Network will host a lunch and informational session featuring local mayors; Mayor of Cary: Harold Weinbrecht, Mayor of Garner: Ronnie... - June 12, 2009 - RRAR
Agile Optics Manufacturer Works with ActionCOACH to Announce Corporate Changes Nominating Derek Fitzpatrick as President & COO and Acquiring Heussner Optics Inc.
The current economic storm has most business owners shaking in their boots, but not Douglas Fitzpatrick of Integrated Optical Services. Fitzpatrick’s enrollment with ActionCOACH enabled him to plan the succession of his firm. He announces Derek Fitzpatrick will take over as President and COO and the acquisition of Heussner Optics Inc. - June 12, 2009 - ActionCOACH of California
NorthShore Capital Advisors Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Joins MeettheBoss.com
NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), a full-service mergers and acquisitions and business advisory firm, has announced that Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development, has joined MeettheBoss.com (www.MeettheBoss.com), an invitation-only, online... - June 12, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Scottsdale Executive Launches Own Stimulus Package
A local business executive is starting his own company where he hopes to breathe new life into the local economy by focusing on sales accountability and service levels in valley businesses. - June 12, 2009 - ArrowUp Consulting
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Pro-Bono Services Services for Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Balfour Beatty Construction recently completed pro-bono construction services on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street in Fort Worth, the memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2009. The dedication marked the culmination of 15... - June 11, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Out of Work for 21 Months, Small Business Owner Advocates Ten Buck Solution for 21st Century Success
Need Work? Kim Power Stilson was among the first of her friends to be hit by what is euphemistically referred to as the New Economy. What she found out about success in 21 months of being out of work she shares in "The Ten Buck Solution for 21st Century Success," offered as a complimentary gift to business owners across the globe who are well-educated, well-experienced, and need work. You must get the ten buck solution if you want to create a successful business in the 21st Century. - June 11, 2009 - Power Strategies, Inc.
New Lightweight Rooftop Terrace Solution with LEED for Building Green
Outdoor living can reclaim rooftop sunspace with green building materials without rebuilding for loads while capturing rain runoff. New building green solutions for residential and commercial outdoor rooms constructed above grade. - June 11, 2009 - DexSystems Inc.
DMB Associates, Inc. Appoints Dietrich Knoer as Chief Investment Officer
DMB Associates, Inc., a private equity real estate investment and development firm, today announced a new addition to its executive leadership team. Dietrich Knoer has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer. As Chief Investment Officer, Knoer will report to DMB Chief Executive Officer, Eneas... - June 11, 2009 - DMB Associates, Inc
Is the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market Finally Ripe for MNC Pharma Companies?
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2009 (4th Edition), the latest report from Wicon International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional Chinese medicine drug products and biopharmaceuticals) at retail price level grew... - June 11, 2009 - WiCON International Group LLC
Activate and Dimension Data Global Partnership Announcement
Activate, a leading provider of Enterprise self-service, provisioning and automation solutions, announced today that it has entered into its first ever global partnership with South Africa headquartered Dimension Data, the $4.5 B USD global provider of IT infrastructure services and... - June 11, 2009 - Activate
Schnitzer West Selects Lasso Enterprise CRM for Lead and Sales Management Technology Solution
Lasso Data Systems, a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software solutions for the residential new home industry, has announced that Schnitzer West, LLC has deployed Lasso Enterprise CRM software to manage prospect and purchaser information for their condominium developments. - June 11, 2009 - Lasso Data Systems
Michael Dermer Appointed Senior Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University
CEO and President of IncentOne Accepts Honor of Affiliation with Renown University. - June 11, 2009 - IncentOne
Celebs Bag Green Beauty with Beautorium
At two recent star-studded events, celebs received Beautorium's “I am a natural bag,” fair-trade burlap bag. - June 11, 2009 - Beautorium
AutumnGold CTA Index Advances in May by +3.75%
AutumnGold's Index of Commodity Trading Advisors indicates a strong return in May for managed futures traders. - June 11, 2009 - AutumnGold.com, LLC
New in Branson - The Visitor Choice Awards
Area favorites will be recognized with The Visitor Choice Awards sponsored by The Vacation Channel’s www.ViewBranson.com. - June 11, 2009 - The Vacation Channel
Translation Firm Wins Two Business Awards
Sure Languages, a UK-based language services company, scoops two prestigious business awards. - June 11, 2009 - Sure Languages
2logical Launches New Course: Leading in Turbulent Times
2logical, one of the world’s top training and development companies, announced today that it has created a new leadership development process specifically to help managers/leaders to adapt more quickly and drive their business success, even in these turbulent times. "After 9/11, the... - June 11, 2009 - 2logical, Inc
One Arrested for Criminal Trespass After Sonitrol Pacific Detection
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man suspected of criminal trespass at a school still under construction thanks to the skill of the sound analyst monitoring the school’s Sonitrol Pacific audio security system June 9. Operator Minta Christopherson received the initial activation of the... - June 11, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Generational Equity Supports Fight Against Colon Cancer
When the threat of cancer became personal and compelling for the leaders of Generational Equity, a Mergers and Acquisitions company located in Dallas, Texas they took steps -- 5K steps -- forward for their colleague in Houston who is battling colorectal cancer. - June 11, 2009 - Generational Equity
Learn.com Names New Chief Financial Officer
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company has named former Chief Financial Officer of Eclipsys Corporation, Robert Colletti, as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - June 11, 2009 - Learn.com
Bayshore Solutions CTO Steve Hasselbach at SMX Advanced on Reliable Web Hosting for Social Media Success
CTO Steve Hasselbach shared expertise at 2009 Search Marketing Expo Advanced Conference on making sure your hosting is ready for social media success. - June 11, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Productivity Expert, Patty Kreamer, CPO® Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that productivity expert and Certified Professional Organizer®, Patty Kreamer, has joined their speaker community. “With workforces being reduced by unprecedented numbers, employers are expecting their... - June 11, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
CORT Rental Services Accelerating Stimulus Projects for Agencies and Contractors
CORT, on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, is helping accelerate “shovel-ready” stimulus projects. - June 11, 2009 - Cort
BJAC Awarded Emerald Isle Pier Project
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that BJAC was awarded the North Carolina Aquarium pier project on the coast of Emerald Isle, N.C. BJAC, a sub consultant of Moffat &... - June 11, 2009 - BJAC
Gloria Lesher of MMI Associates, Inc. Named to Triangle Yale Club Board of Directors
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that Gloria Lesher, senior writer for the firm, has been named to the board of directors for the Triangle Yale Club, an educational nonprofit dedicated to providing... - June 11, 2009 - MMI
Skadden’s David Rievman to Speak at KC’s Event on M & A Tax Strategies for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 06/25/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that David Rievman, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “M & A... - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Vaco Raleigh, LLC Announces New Division
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 11, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Hosts Webinar on “How to do Business with the Federal Government”
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will host “How to Do Business with the Federal Government,” a webinar, on Thursday, June 18 from noon to 1:00 p.m. The webinar will cover topics including how the U.S. government buys goods and services; how selling to the U. - June 11, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Exhibit Resources Receives Silver National ADDY Award for Burt’s Bees Sustainable Exhibit
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), has announced that the agency has been recognized by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) at the national level for a sustainable trade show exhibit they created for Burt’s Bees, a manufacturer in natural personal... - June 11, 2009 - Exhibit Resources
CFOs Say "Tough Times Now; Better in Two Years"
Nearly 100 members of Financial Executives International and the Institute of Management Accountants were surveyed by two consultants. While the CFOs and financial executives felt that the economy is currently in bad shape, there may be a full recovery in two years without restructuring or business failures. - June 11, 2009 - StiehlWorks
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 3:00 NN to 5:00 PM (ET – New York). - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Sara Turner, Tax Research Specialist, National Association of Tax Professionals, to Speak at KC’s Event on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices on 8/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Sara Turner, JD, CPA, EA, Tax Research Specialist, National Association of Tax Professionals, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives LIVE Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on August 26, 2009, Wednesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Judith Akin, EA, Manager, Judith A. Akin, EA Tax & Financial Services, to Speak at KC’s Event on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices 8/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Judith Akin, EA, Manager, Judith A. Akin, EA Tax & Financial Services, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives LIVE Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on August 26, 2009, Wednesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Super Sunglasses from Retro Super Future Now Available at Eyegoodies.com
The 2009 Retro Super Future sunglasses collection has arrived on U.S. soil and are sure to be a can’t miss accessory for summer. Super Sunglasses are now available at Eyegoodies.com but supplies are limited so get them while you can. - June 10, 2009 - EyeGoodies.com
Sun Packaging Technologies Expands Into Tape Dispensing Systems to Worldwide Clients
Sun Packaging Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of their new line of reinforced gummed tape dispensers and tape through a new partnership with Better Packages, Inc., the leader in the water-activated tape industry. For over a decade, Sun Packaging Technologies has been a leader in shrink... - June 10, 2009 - Sun Packaging Technologies, Inc.
Randr, Inc. Would Like to Introduce the Second Derivative Web Business Suite, a Complete, Full Function Web Ordering Portal Composed of Their Free Open Source Software
Randr, Inc. would like to introduce the Second Derivative Web Business Suite, a complete, full function web ordering portal for entrepreneurial, midrange businesses. The Web Business Suite is composed of the latest releases of Randr, Inc.'s free Open Source software: Order Portal, Sales Portal, Information Portal, and Data Migration Portal. The Web Business Suite portals are available for free downloaded on www.2D-OrderPortal.com via Source Forge. - June 10, 2009 - Randr, Inc.
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
New Community Centric Website Launches in Greenville, SC
All High Definition Video Website is First in My City HD Family - June 10, 2009 - GreenvilleHD.com
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Foots the Bill for the Other Best Job in the World
Pacific Resort Aitutaki’s new general manager, Michael Shah, says he has the best job in the world, in the world’s leading boutique island resort, in the world’s first recession free country, the Cook Islands. “I don’t know what all the fuss is about in... - June 10, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
SEO Consult Remain the No.1 Uk Search Engine Optimisation Agency
SEO Consult, the UK’s leading Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) company, have again been ranked as the UK's Number 1 Organic SEO Company for the seventh consecutive month by TopSEOs, the independent authority on search vendors. SEO Consult have held the award for Best In Search every month... - June 10, 2009 - SEO.co.uk
Chicago Movers All My Sons Moving and Storage Sponsor the Special Olympics of Illinois
This Chicago Moving Company supports local charities. - June 10, 2009 - All My Sons
Ameritrust Mortgage Hires New Talent; Plans for Continued Growth
Addition of talented candidates meets one-fourth of Ameritrust's expected hiring plan; recruiting to continue. - June 10, 2009 - Ameritrust Mortgage Inc.
MoreSteam.com Announces Online French and German Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Courses
MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, today released French and German versions of its Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course. These additions to MoreSteam’s e-Learning catalog are the first complete Lean Six Sigma Green Belt courses presented in French and German by any online training provider. These new courses provide thorough coverage of the Lean and Six Sigma skills that professionals need to lead a process improvement project. - June 10, 2009 - MoreSteam.com
Novus Origo Releases New White Paper Highlighting How the Mega Vendors are Missing the Mark in Middle Market Outsourcing
New White Paper reports on the flaws of the “One to Many” model. - June 10, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
High Tide Creative Wins Summit International Award for Creative Excellence
“Go Fish” Self-Promotion ad campaign awarded bronze for creative excellence. - June 10, 2009 - High Tide Creative
Suspect Arrested Perched Atop School Roof
Sonitrol Pacific audio security detects one on the roof of a school and dispatched deputies to arrest. - June 10, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Appia Completes Network Upgrade Program
Investments keep Appia customers ahead of the curve with enhanced redundancy, network security, and sophisticated intrusion protection capabilities. - June 10, 2009 - Appia Communications
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces Results of Online Member Survey
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 results of an online member survey conducted by the organization... - June 10, 2009 - CED
Cornerstone Solutions Partner to Speak at Campaigns and Elections Seminar in Washington D.C.
Chris Sinclair, partner of Cornerstone Solutions, (www.cornerstonesolutionsteam.com), has announced that Rick Asnani, managing partner of Cornerstone Solutions, will speak at the Campaigns and Elections seminar scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 8 a.m. through Saturday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at the... - June 10, 2009 - Cornerstone Solutions
Hellotrade.Com Launches Free Calls to Sellers Service
A new Free Calls Service allows Hellotrade users to make free international phone calls to suppliers worldwide. - June 10, 2009 - Hellotrade International