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ActionCOACH Piedmont Triad Announces Latest Graduates of Its BusinessRICH Program
ActionCOACH of the Piedmont Triad welcomes their newest graduates of the two day program BusinessRICH. Each business owner has successfully completed the curriculum and is now ready to grow their business regardless of the economy. - June 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. Joins Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors
Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (www.dileone.com), a Raleigh-based law firm concentrating in business, corporate and estate planning matters for U.S. and international clients, has announced that the firm has joined the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of... - June 05, 2009 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.
ASAP Office Supply Releases Podcast on Green Certification Initiative
ASAP Office Supply (www.asapofficesupply.com), a woman-owned independent office products company, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the company’s green division. In this podcast, Carrie Mitchell, president of ASAP Office Supply, discusses the firm’s green certification... - June 05, 2009 - ASAP Office Supply
Anger Management Guru Expands On-site Organizational Anger Management Training
Due to the requests of many businesses and agencies across the nation, Anderson & Anderson is making a commitment to provide on-site anger management organization training for employees. This training is not limited to "problem" employees. - June 05, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Newsletter Design, Writing and Distribution Service Launched — Helps Companies Communicate Consistently
Access Consulting has launched a newsletter publishing service that offers newsletter writing, design and production. The service helps corporations and non-profit organizations communicate more effectively and regularly with their markets. - June 05, 2009 - Access Communications
DSM Publishing Presents 24 Hour Twitter Expert by Samantha Milner
Samantha Milner who is the co-owner of DSM Publishing along with husband Dominic has recently launched a brand new free e-book to compliment her tutorials section at www.dsm-publishing.co.uk/freegifts. They have both been in the internet marketing business for over four years and have a vast... - June 05, 2009 - dsm-publishing
NorthShore Capital Advisors to Attend WasteExpo 2009
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development of NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), has announced that the firm will attend the WasteExpo 2009 Conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Scheduled for Monday, June 8 –... - June 05, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Brown Bag Party Releases QikAlert, the First SMS Tool in the Romance Home Party Industry
A Costa Mesa based company, Brown Bag Party Inc., known for selling sex toys through a network of independent "Romance Consultants," has released the first ever SMS text messaging system of its kind in the industry. Known as "QikAlert," it notifies the Romance Consultants instantly with customer inquiries generated from their websites. - June 05, 2009 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Bayshore Solutions Wins Summit International 2009 Creative Award
Tampa Web Design and Social Marketing Firm Take Home the Bronze for 2009 Creative Award Competition - June 05, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
All Pro Custom Cargo Trailers in the Spotlight
Trailer Superstore Showcases How Their Basic Cargo Trailers Are Becoming Far More Evolved Than A Piece of Equipment - June 04, 2009 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Granite Shield Has Received Kosher Certification
Granite with Granite Shield is the first branded granite on the planet to receive the Kosher certification. - June 04, 2009 - Granite Shield
Berkshire Settlements Receives Tennessee Life Settlement Provider License
The State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has granted Berkshire Settlements, an Atlanta based insurance services company, a license to operate as a life settlement provider. Berkshire’s services enable seniors to sell their life insurance policies in a capable, trusted, and... - June 04, 2009 - Berkshire Settlements, Inc.
Seth Kahan's Fast Co Blog Entries Achieve Top Ten Status
Seth Kahan, expert in Change Leadership, has written two blog posts this year that have been read by an exceptional number of people, landing him in Fast Company’s “Top Ten Expert Blogs” twice. - June 04, 2009 - Performance Development Group
Leading Romance Home Party Company, Brown Bag Party, Announces Free Hostess Rewards to All Its Consultants
Brown Bag Party Inc, a Costa Mesa based company, announced recently they will no longer be charging any fees associated with fulfilling hostess rewards. - June 04, 2009 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Comwerks Interactive to Revamp People’s Association (PA) Website
Website redesign to focus on helping users be aware of and conveniently enjoy the wide array of activities and services offered by PA. - June 04, 2009 - Comwerks Interactive
Dr. Bernardo Stamateas, Argentine Psychologist and Minister Completes the Anderson & Anderson Facilitator Certification Process
Anderson & Anderson provides a four-day live anger management training for Dr. Bernardo Stamateas, an Argentine Psychologist and Minister. Dr. Stamateas plans to use his anger management certification to begin an anger management program in Argentina. - June 04, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
IPA Ranked #143 by Crain’s Chicago Business
IPA has been ranked the 143rd largest privately held business in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Crain’s exclusive ranking of the largest privately held companies in Chicago is based on revenue, and was published April 20, 2009. Crain’s Chicago Business, a Crain... - June 04, 2009 - IPA
IPA’s Managing Director Recognized as Honored Member of Stanford Who’s Who
IPA’s Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been recognized as an honored member of The Stanford Who’s Who Black Book. Inclusion to The Stanford Who’s Who Black Book is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership or achievement in their occupation,... - June 04, 2009 - IPA
LTS Releases Updated Version of Its' Cornerstone Skills Development Book
Learn to Succeed: Power Core Skills for business, now in paperback. This book is a ground breaking mix of impeccable career guidance and interactive advice. - June 04, 2009 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Vaco Raleigh, LLC Unveils Redesigned Web Site
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 04, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
MRPP Adds Interactive Services for 123NC.com
Sheila Ogle, CEO of Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc. (MRPP) (www.mrppinc.com), a full service media agency, has announced that the company has added interactive services for long-time client 123NC.com, a Web site that provides criminal records and background checks on people in North... - June 04, 2009 - Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc.
Hellotrade.com Launches Global Seller Activity Profiler
Hellotrade's global seller activity profiler allows sellers to broadcast their updated product/company information at once on the b2b platform. - June 04, 2009 - Hellotrade International
Economic Problems a Boom for Boutique Hotel Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group discovers that the economic problems worldwide are proving to be a boom for hotel management services in the hospitality industry. - June 04, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Leonard Schneidman, of Counsel, Pepper Hamilton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FY2010 Budget Greenbook on 08/13/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Leonard Schneidman, of Counsel, Pepper Hamilton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “FY2010 Budget Greenbook Proposes... - June 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Vast Talent White Paper Helps Jump Start Compliance with China’s Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control
Vast Talent today announced that it has launched a new white paper to help companies in China start complying with the Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control. The white paper, Getting a Head Start on Your C-SOX Compliance Process, can be downloaded from Vast Talent’s website free of charge. - June 04, 2009 - Vast Talent Development Ltd
eRevMax Group Acquires SimpleDistribution from Rate Reports
Channel management specialist further expands portfolio to help small hoteliers sell rooms online - June 04, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
Rave Reviews for New High Tech Thriller “The Five” by Thomas Roberts
If book reviews are an indication of how well a new book is being received by readers, then The Five is deserving of the red carpet treatment. The following excerpt might explain The Five's phenomenal success. - June 03, 2009 - Thomas Roberts
YapStone Announces New Chief Financial Officer
YapStone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ and VacationRentPayment™ divisions, is the Country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations and other property-related markets. - June 03, 2009 - Yapstone, Inc.
Wood Fiber Costs Are Rising for Wood Pellets Manufacturers in Europe Because the Industry is Expanding Rapidly, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The expanding wood pellet industry in Europe is increasingly relying on pulpwood and wood chips for its raw-material needs, as the supply of lower-cost sawdust cannot meet the fast rise in demand for wood fiber. The biomass sector is now competing with both the wood-based panel manufacturers and pulpmills for wood residues and logs, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 03, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Minneapolis Dentist Eliminates Dental Impression Discomfort with New High-Tech Digital Scanner
Hopkins based dental office Shamblott Family Dentistry announces the arrival of the Cadent iTero™ Digital Impression System to create dental impressions with virtually no patient discomfort. - June 03, 2009 - Shamblott Family Dentistry
pulse Receives 2008 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award pulseINP Recognized for Outstanding Innovation
pulse announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) has named pulseINP as a recipient of the 2008 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award. The pulse Intelligent Network Platform (pulseINP) is an open, flexible, vendor agnostic platform that allows carriers and service... - June 03, 2009 - pulse networks
Advanced Search Engine Optimization Classes Scheduled in San Francisco Bay Area
The Bay Area Search Engine Academy has opened registration for their next two hands-on workshops to teach search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM). They are offering the classes in San Ramon and Santa Clara, California. - June 03, 2009 - Bay Area Search Engine Academy, Inc.
Conscious Business Experts and Co-Creators of BrandU Reveal a Vital Piece Missing in President Obama’s Belief that America's Economic Future Relies on Entrepreneurship
BrandU co-creators Kim Castle and Vito Montone reveal Obama's endorsement of entrepreneurism as a way to save the country is a small piece of the larger picture. Montone urges that in order for entrepreneurs to make an impact, they must first own their power and work with maximum focus. This can be done through a process called Unified Conscious Development, which Montone uses on his clients for business growth. Learn about BrandU's Business Profit System at www.myBrandU.com. - June 03, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC
DSM Publishing Presents The Successful Marketers Bible by Samantha Milner
Samantha Milner who is the co-owner of DSM Publishing along with husband Dominic has recently launched a brand new internet marketing ebook that finally shows you how to start up your own online business right through to having your very first sale www.dsm-publishing.co.uk/successfulmarketersbible.html. - June 03, 2009 - dsm-publishing
Systemation Celebrates 50 Years of Providing Project-Based Learning Improvement Solutions
Company marks anniversary with new slate of project management, business analysis and agile development workshops; offers new virtual learning format. - June 03, 2009 - Systemation
RFID Document Management System Available from DAILY
DAILY RFID has launched a RFID document management system for documents inventory management. This RFID document management system includes the needed passive rfid devices to realize documents automatically tracked throughout the file control process. This RFID document management system, basing... - June 03, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Sheila Ahler Named to 2009 Book of Leaders
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) has announced that Sheila Ahler, client development partner, was named a Triangle Financial Impact Leader in Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Book of Leaders. The awards are presented to recognize outstanding achievements and... - June 03, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
VisionPoint Marketing-Designed Web Site Wins STAR Award
Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com), has announced that the Web site for Blue Ribbon Residential Construction (www.blue-ribbon-construction.com), a fully licensed residential contracting company that provides interior and exterior remodeling, has... - June 03, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
The Design Group (TDG) to Partner for the 100 Black Men of America 23rd Annual Conference
TDG will provide the design and décor elements for the 100 Black Men of America Conference Gala and Concert in New York City. - June 03, 2009 - The Design Group Miami
viaLanguage Cofounds TAUS Data Association to Accelerate Translation Industry Innovation
viaLanguage has teamed with over 45 organizations to launch a new global industry association called TAUS Data Association (TDA). - June 03, 2009 - viaLanguage
Sonitrol Pacific Audio Security Activates, Two Arrested, No Entry Gained
Officers arrested two teenage girls suspected of attempting to break into a church after Sonitrol Pacific’s audio security sensors detected the girls May 31. Expert Operator Kris Etheridge received an impact-activated signal from the security system at Everett’s Free Methodist Church... - June 03, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
First Investors Corporation: 2009 First Investors Chairman’s Council Announced
First Investors Corporation recently announced the members of the 2009 First Investors Chairman’s Council. The 25 members were determined by their performance rankings for 2008-09. - June 03, 2009 - First Investors Media
Global Mobile TV Subscribers to Grow 46% CAGR
Increasing demand for mobility will lead global mobile TV subscriber base to grow at a CAGR of more than 46% during 2009-2013, says a new report from RNCOS. - June 03, 2009 - RNCOS
New Ownership Repositions CAPS as Total Solutions Provider, Adds Managed Services, Data Storage, and Partner Program. IT & Operations Veteran Peter Messina Heads New Team
Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS) new ownership repositions as a Total Solutions Provider, adding Managed Services, Data Storage Colocation, and a Partner Program with IT and Operations veteran Peter Messina heading the new management team. The first class IT infrastructure solutions provider also expands marketing, client support, and business development for large enterprise and SMB clients. - June 02, 2009 - Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS)
Global Decompression – Announces C.O.D. Available on All Used Axiom DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression Systems
Global Decompression now offers the option to receive a Used Axiom DRX 9000 system with no down payment until delivery, a Used Spinal Decompression industry first. - June 02, 2009 - Global Decompression
Registration Opens for Business Women's Workshop: Seraphim Sphere
Karen Kleinwort, a Holistic Life Coach as well as CranioSacral Practitioner and Reiki Master, has a unique solution for business women – a powerful and empowering group coaching workshop. Kleinwort says registration opens June 1 for the group coaching series called Seraphim Sphere. - June 02, 2009 - Therapy in Transition LLC
ARB Studios Makes Its Official Debut While Simultaneously Launching Tiki Golf 3D for iPhone and iPod Touch
Founder Aaron Boucher introduces his new company ARB Studios along with ARB Tech his next generation cross-platform 3D engine and server technology and the launch of Tiki Golf 3D, the first of three high-end 3D games in development for iPhone / iPod touch. “I cut my teeth with Tiki Golf 3D... - June 02, 2009 - Arb Studios LLC
Visix Launches New Web Site
The newly redesigned Visix web site goes live today on the World Wide Web. Visix aims to help organizations more effectively deliver visual communications, and the web site supports that goal by expanding and deepening the content offered to visitors considering digital signage purchases. The new... - June 02, 2009 - Visix, Inc.
UTRS Announces Award as 2009 SBA Regional Prime Contractor of the Year (Region II)
UTRS received the 2009 Small Business Administration award as Regional Prime Contractor of the Year for Region II. - June 02, 2009 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Businesses Lag Behind in Race for User Generated Content
Private sector businesses are failing to capitalise on the benefits of advocacy and user-generated content, with many still believing it is a strategy just for the charity sector, according to E-Business strategists at Echo E-Business. - June 02, 2009 - Echo E-Business