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Columbus Travel Best of State - Utah
For the third year in a row Bountiful, Utah based Columbus Travel, has been named “Best of State” for the Travel Agency category within the Hospitality/Travel/Tourism section of the competition. The Best of State Awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses... - May 22, 2009 - Columbus Travel
Chicago House© Receives Support and Recognition from Lincoln Park Medical Spa, NuU
Health and inner and outer beauty are factors that greatly influence one’s quality of life. NuU Medspa continues to donate to charities that affect millions of Chicagoans and other large populations that are less fortunate. Chicago House© serves families and individuals who never had... - May 22, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
RedVector Named as Finalist in 2009 American Business AwardsSM
“University of Tennessee Sustainable Design and Green Building Certificate” Among Top Products Competing Under the Category of New Product or Service of the Year - Services - May 22, 2009 - RedVector
PTG Solves Project Management Challenge with SharePoint Server
Proactive Approach Links SharePoint with MS Project. - May 22, 2009 - PTG
RFID in Hospital: RFID Patient Tracking Solution Improves Efficiency
As RFID has drawn considerable attention to hospitals, especially in patient tracking solution. In respond to the above demand, DAILY RFID has launched a cost-effective RFID patient tracking Kit for instant deployment in hospital. The RFID patient tracking kit contains the elements needed to... - May 22, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
"Stress Free Nation" Campaign from Indigene Initiated in Bahrain
“Stress Free Nation” Campaign from Indigene is designed for Pharmacists and consumers and will educate them about the ways to manage high stress levels. - May 22, 2009 - Indigene Pharmaceuticals
Elizabeth Dold, Principal, Groom Law Group, Chartered to Speak at KC’s Event on IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What You Need to Know in 2009 on 8/27/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Elizabeth Dold, Principal, Groom Law Group, Chartered will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What you need to know in... - May 22, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Speaker Company Delivers Affordable Quality in Tough Economic Times
The United States is facing difficult economic times, and some companies are uniquely positioned to thrive in these times. The Speaker Company, with its operating principle of (http://www.thespeakercompany.com) Quality Speakers at Half The Price, is one of these uniquely positioned companies. As... - May 22, 2009 - The Speaker Company
2009 Vitamin A Silver Collection Now Available at Molly Brown's
The complete 2009 Vitamin A Silver collection of designer and swimsuits is now available at Molly Brown's, the online designer beachwear store. - May 22, 2009 - Molly Brown’s
Conni Tucker Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40... - May 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Philip Isley Named Judge for 2009 North Carolina Education Ball
Boyce & Isley, PLLC (www.boyceisley.com), has announced that Philip Isley, a managing partner at the firm and Raleigh city councilor, will serve as a judge in the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball on Friday, June 26 from 6 - 11:30 p.m. at the RBC Center, located at 1400 Edwards Mill Road. - May 22, 2009 - Boyce & Isley, PLLC
DanaWebPro Kicks Off Free Business Building Seminar Tour in the Big Apple, New York
As previously advertised, DanaWebPro/DanaSEO will be hosting a series of seminars throughout the continental United States, which are free and open to anyone wishing to start a business and need the necessary tools and support to get started and marketed. On Wednesday, June 3rd 2009, The Big... - May 22, 2009 - DanaWebPro/SEO
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Named Presenting Sponsor for TBJ’s CFO of the Year Awards
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will serve as presenting sponsor for the Triangle Business Journal’s inaugural CFO of the Year Awards. The CFO of the Year Awards will honor the Triangle area’s finance executives and corporate fiscal stewards. Winners will... - May 22, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Local Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Fort Worth Cats Game
Local citizen, Kent Waldrep, and regional agency, the Arc of Northeast Tarrant County, will be recognized at 7:05 PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the May 30 Forth Worth Cats game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - May 22, 2009 - EP Global Communications
The University of Colorado Foundation to Consolidate & Centralize Knowledge & Development Using a State of the Art Platform
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the University of Colorado Foundation, has selected a Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance, centralize, and standardize training and development across all locations throughout the state of Colorado. - May 22, 2009 - Learn.com
IBBA and M&A Source to Benefit Dream House for Medically Fragile Children
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the M&A Source have selected Dream House for Medically Fragile Children as the first charity recipient of the G.I.F.T. (Good Investments for Tomorrow) program during the IBBA – M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development in June. The G.I.F.T. program was introduced to benefit a local charity, and with contributions from its members, the IBBA & M&A Source will be presenting a monetary donation to Dream House. - May 22, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
RITE AID Does Beauty The RITE Way
African-American Females Targeted at Various Community Events. - May 22, 2009 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
President of Intuitive Concepts Becomes Member of GreenBiz Intelligence Panel
The President of Intuitive Concepts was asked to participate in an exclusive research panel designed to promote environmental and social responsibility in both small and large business practices. - May 22, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Prism Medical Ltd. (PM:TSX-VEN) New Chief Financial Officer
Prism Medical Ltd. has appointed William G. Edwards as the new Chief Financial Officer, replacing David Minas who resigned. - May 22, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
Release of Ground Breaking eBook: The Real Story of Essential Oils is Revealed
Our ancestors used essential oils for many medicinal purposes, and research has verified that these oils contain healing properties. To learn about how essential oils can benefit you and your loved ones, read Hooper’s new eBook, "Introduction to Essential Oils." - May 21, 2009 - Diana Hooper
New Legal Resource for Virginia Dog Bite Victims
School-aged children across Virginia will soon be enjoying the freedom of summer vacation and more time spent outdoors. As parents look to keep their children safe, a new legal resource can educate them about a serious subject – dog bites. - May 21, 2009 - Jim Parrish
Freecycle Facility Enhanced to Boost Reuse and Recycling at The Vyouz Network
The Vyouz Network have now completed their latest upgrade and platform developments which will enhance and accelerate reuse and recycling. Existing freecyclers and other free use organizations can now use the system to promote and encourage other members of the public to share their unwanted... - May 21, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
IndieFlix Unveils New Indie Film Distribution Model at Cannes
IndieFlix CEO Scilla Andreen launched today an international tour to introduce new distribution models for independent films, highlighting her company's premium packaging of Andrew Robinson's "April Showers," based on the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. For the film, IndieFlix... - May 21, 2009 - IndieFlix Inc.
Senior Service Match Officially Launches Full Version of Site
Senior Service Match announced today that they have officially ended the beta testing phase of their senior living placement website and have gone "live" with their services. - May 21, 2009 - Senior Service Match, L.L.C.
Champion-Arrowhead Chosen Converting All Their Plumbing Products to No‐lead, Nationwide, to Help Lower the Threat of Pollution and Toxic Substances
California law AB1953 is a major initiative focused on lowering the health threat of lead in pipes and plumbing fixtures. It revises the definition of “lead fee” within each component that comes into contact with the wetted surfaces of pipes and pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures. Effective January 1, 2010. Champion-Arrowhead is converting all of their plumbing products to no‐lead, nationwide and is focused on protecting drinking water through no-lead and back flow prevention. - May 21, 2009 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
elements™ Announces Expansion Into Canada with Downtown Toronto Location
elements™, a premium fitness and lifestyle brand for women, will open a new location in Toronto. - May 21, 2009 - elements®
Happi House Sees Huge Spike in QSR Catering Sales
Happi House, an emerging teriyaki franchise, focuses on growing ‘Affordable Catering’ market. - May 21, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Petrohawk; The Producer of Choice in the Haynesville Shale Play
It appears that Petrohawk’s ability to deliver the monster well has paid off according to poll results released today. GoHaynesvilleShale.com has released its results from a poll which asked the question, “Taking into account all considerations, which producer would you rather see... - May 21, 2009 - Shaleforum.com
G+G PR Launches in NYC-Tailoring Hi-Profile Public Relations & Branding Services to Clients Specializing in the Event Planning, Lifestyle, Fashion & Entertainment Arenas
An Entertainment PR Firm with Two-Decades of Experience Joins Forces with a Fashion Industry Veteran Bringing Media-Savvy, Style & a Marketing-Driven Approach Designed to Meet the Needs of Today’s Clients. - May 21, 2009 - G+G PR
The Transition Companies Renames Business Optimization Practice Group
The Transition Companies renames its Consulting Services Group to the Business Optimization Practice Group. - May 21, 2009 - The Transition Companies
Leading UK SEO Company Appoint Steve Logan as New Writer
Koozai appoint new Writer to bolster their growing team. Steve Logan comes onboard to further reinforce the Southampton Company's SEO services. - May 21, 2009 - Koozai
Tampa Web Design Company Revenue Growth Has Remained Consistent Even in Tough Economy
Bayshore Solutions Listed in U.S. Top Agency List by Advertising Age. - May 21, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
RNCOS Releases a New Report- South Korean Energy Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “South Korean Energy Sector Analysis” to its report gallery. The report provides a comprehensive research and prudent analysis on the South Korean energy industry. - May 21, 2009 - RNCOS
RF Optical Module for WCDMA Optical Repeater
The optical module for the repeater includes a linear analog PD with high sensitivity and a high power DFB laser, a low noise, linear RF amplifier, as well as built-in Bi-Di components and FSK monitor. - May 21, 2009 - Gao Comm
Actions CEOs Want to Take Now
A recent survey of CEOs by 4aBetterBusiness, Inc. identified 5 areas on which CEOs want to focus to maintain control of their company's destiny, whatever the direction of the economy. 1. Look at all of the customer touch points - and understand the messages we're getting, especially about changes... - May 21, 2009 - 4aBetterBusiness, Inc.
Todd B. Castleton, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What You Need to Know in 2009 on 8/27/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Todd B. Castleton, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What you need to know in... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on 401(k) Plans
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “The Rocky Road for 401(k) Plans”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 3:00 PM -... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Michael S. Melbinger, Partner, Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s 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 Michael S. Melbinger, Partner, Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits of Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
David S. Hoffner, Partner, White Collar and Securities Litigation, Dechert LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that David S. Hoffner, Partner, White Collar and Securities Litigation of Dechert LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Stricter... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Audio Sensors ‘Hear’ Giggling, Deputies Arrest Three
The sound of giggles captured by Sonitrol Pacific’s audio security sensors led sheriff’s deputies to arrest three suspected burglars at an Oregon school May 13. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Minta Christopherson received an activation of the school’s security system and listened to... - May 21, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
(BRAOA) Bathtub Refinishing Association of America Announces Team Up with Topkote Products to Provide Unparalleled Bathtub Refinishing Training and Marketing Solutions
The recent home improvement wave has opened the doors to a great, low cost, remodeling solution; bathtub refinishing. Los Angeles based Bathtub Refinishing Association of America and New Jersey based Topkote Bathtub Reglazing Products will offer what some say is one of the best training and marketing solutions available. - May 21, 2009 - Bathtub Refinishing Association of America
Exhibit Resources Sponsors Inaugural Triangle Game Conference
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), has announced that the agency was the exclusive exhibit sponsor for the inaugural Triangle Game Conference, held on April 29-30 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, located at 500 Fayetteville St., and the Raleigh Convention... - May 21, 2009 - Exhibit Resources
Grace B. Lamont, Partner, Leader of the Securities Litigation Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Grace B. Lamont, Partner, Leader of the Securities Litigation Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Global eProcure Releases the Updated Version of the eCompliance Module
Global eProcure releases latest version of ecompliance module for government and public sector to track, monitor, and report utilization of funds. - May 21, 2009 - Global eProcure
Cost-Effective RFID Parking Solution Kit Unveiled by DAILY
Using RFID technology to maximize parking utilization is in the ascedent with the number of cars increasing and the spaces shrinking gradually. DAILY RFID has recently unveiled a cost-efficient RFID parking solution kit, designed to track and manage vehicle in parking areas or gated... - May 21, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
MMI Associates, Inc. Releases Podcast on Twitter’s Public Relations Applications
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced the release of a podcast outlining the public relations applications of Twitter, a social networking and micro-blogging website that is growing in popularity. In the... - May 21, 2009 - MMI
Rocky Top Hospitality Partners with the hCard® to Benefit Just for Kids Kampaign
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the company has partnered with hCard® to benefit the Just for Kids Kampaign by WakeMed Foundation. The hCard® is a promotional card that provides participants with discounts from both national and... - May 21, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
FISC Solutions Becomes a Sponsoring Organization of the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO)
ECCHO provides an approved rule set for electronic image exchange that has been adopted by all FISC clearing partners and ensures that FISC clients will have avenues and recourse for issues such as disputed items, and returns. - May 21, 2009 - FISC Solutions
MRPP Announces Interactive Partnership with Goodberry’s Creamery, Inc.
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 Goodberry’s Creamery, Inc. (www.goodberrys.com), an all-natural, frozen custard shop founded... - May 21, 2009 - Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc.
3GS, LLC Acquires SECURE Eco Shred
3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry, has acquired SECURE Eco Shred, located in Chicago, IL. SECURE Eco Shred provides environment friendly and convenient mobile shredding services. The firm has achieved and continues to maintain AAA National... - May 21, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors